In 1908, Russia arrived about twelve days late to the London Summer Olympics, a mishap linked to the Russian Empire’s ongoing use of the Julian calendar. While most of Europe had switched to the Gregorian calendar, Russia was still twelve days behind, causing its athletes to miss early events like shooting. They did, however, compete later in July, winning medals in wrestling and figure skating.
Despite the delayed start, Russia sent just six competitors across three sports and still finished twelfth overall, earning one gold and two silver medals.
For years, televangelist Benny Hinn toured internationally, asserting that he could heal illnesses ranging from cancer to AIDS through physical contact. In this clip, he appears to “heal” worshippers by striking them with his jacket, said to be imbued with the Holy Spirit. His net worth is estimated to exceed $100 million.
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