The 1904 St. Louis World's Fair was, at the time, the largest and most expensive ever held. It was attended by 20 million people, which was 30 times the city's population. It showcased new technologies such as outdoor electric lights and x-ray machines, while making popular the ice cream cone and peanut butter. At the same time, the organizers stole the 1904 Olympics from Chicago to host the first Olympics held in the U.S.  Unlike the Fair, the Olympics was a small affair, having a gymnast with a wooden leg winning 6 medals, and the marathon winner being disqualified for riding 10 miles of the race in a car.