London kicking off Olympic Games by showcasing sheep

Nothing signifies you're about to see the highest-level international athletic competition like a herd of sheep in an English meadow, maypoles, two mosh pits, real clouds that will supply "rain," and the "largest harmonically tuned bell in the world." That's just a small sampling of what viewers are going to get when they tune in to the Olympic opening ceremony in London on July 27, the Guardian reports. With a cast and crew of 10,000, the $41.9 million opener is expected to include performances from Take That, The Who, Paul McCartney ... and some livestock.