http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18137508
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An Olympic torch has gone out for the first time during the London 2012 relay, organisers have confirmed.
The torch was attached to the side of David Follett's wheelchair in Great Torrington, Devon, when it went out.
A replacement was brought out from the convoy of vehicles.
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£495 to make, £215 to buy and David gets a dud .....
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The torch which went out is being examined and one theory about why it failed is that it was lit from a lantern at the start of a new leg of Monday's relay.
The "kiss", which occurs when the flame is passed from one bearer to another, heats the top of the receiving torch.
Mr Follett's was cold, which may have caused it to fail to light.
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So, only 'warm' torches can be lit .....
