5 Memorable Moments from Olympic Opening Ceremonies

(via Mental Floss) As the Olympic Games get set to kick off in Tokyo with the opening ceremony on Friday, we know that the next couple of weeks will feature some fantastic athletic stories to inspire us, amaze us, and occasionally make us laugh. But don’t discount the opening ceremony itself as a chance for some memorable Olympic moments: Past ceremonies have been known to include their own little quirks, disasters, and political flaps. Here are some of the most interesting.