Although we call all Olympic first-place finishers gold medalists, no gold medals were awarded at the first modern Olympic Games in Athens in 1896. First-place finishers received a silver medal, an olive branch and a diploma. Second-place finishers received a bronze medal, a laurel branch and a diploma. The first time athletes received gold medals for first place, silver for second and bronze for third was at the 1904 St. Louis games.
Which country is the world’s largest producer of olive oil?
A) Greece
B) Italy
C) Spain
D) Tunisia
Previous answer: A cooper makes barrels.
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