All that home-mined British sand that is taking center stage at beach volleyball will go to good use after the Olympics. Playgrounds and schools around London will receive the sand straight from Horse Guards Parade once the Summer Games are through — so those tiny grains of history will be enjoyed by thousands in the very spirit of "Inspire a Generation."

— Janie McCauley — Twitter: http://twitter.com/JanieMcCAP

EDITOR'S NOTE — "Eyes on London" shows you the Olympics through the eyes of Associated Press journalists across the 2012 Olympic city and around the world. Follow them on Twitter where available with the handles listed after each item.

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