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The Tokyo Olympics is the World's
Self-Care Routine

by Lin Po Chien

Every four years or so, rain or shine, in sickness or in health, countries all around the world gather at an arena to play games. At this moment, there is no war, just a celebration of what the human race is capable of.

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The Tokyo Olympics is the World’s Self-Care Routine

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