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Slate's Five Ring Circus: Imported Volleyball Sand Slate contributing writer Felix Gillette has the scoop on the artificial sand used in the Athens Olympic Games beach volleyball competitions.

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Slate contributing writer Felix Gillette has the scoop on the artificial sand used in the Athens Olympic Games beach volleyball competitions.