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<p>Welcome to Thrillist’s guide to the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo. The Games, which were postponed until 2021 due to COVID-19, take place from July 23 through August 8.</p>


Summer Games: Breaking Down the 2020 Tokyo Games

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While the world expected gymnastics great Simone Biles to dominate the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the 24-year-old reigning world champ unexpectedly withdrew from the team final—and later, several other events—while suffering from a phenomenon called the twisties.

Simon Biles Just Added Another Olympic Medal to Her Collection. Here's the Full List

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Taco Bell's always serving up tasty new menu offerings.

Taco Bell's New Meal Bundle Comes with 5 Popular Menu Items for $7

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Burger King Expands Its Bacon King Lineup with New Garlic and Breakfast Versions

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One thing you don't expect to see when you tune into the Tokyo 2020 Olympics: chaos.

Olympics Cycling Event Ends in Chaos After Disastrous Crash

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With rising COVID-19 numbers thanks to the delta variant, there are a few more questions to ask yourself before booking that coast-to-coast flight: are you vaccinated?

Southwest's Latest Sale Starts Today with $49 Flights

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Alaska Airlines is offering an opportunity to plan ahead if you think you'll be ready for travel in late 2021.

You Can Snag $39 Flights with This Major Airline's 3-Day Sale

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August will be a ridiculous month for food deals.

August Is Packed with Free Food Deals. Here's Where to Get Them 

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Disney World and Disneyland have announced plans to require masks indoors again as COVID-19 numbers continue to rise with the rapid spread of the delta variant.

Disney World & Disneyland to Require Masks, Again

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The end of summer—hate to say it—is around the corner, but Baskin-Robbins isn't ready to say goodbye just yet.

Baskin-Robbins Is Serving a 'Gold Coin'-Filled Hidden Treasure Flavor for August

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We all know that Popeyes' sensational fried chicken sandwich is stupidly good.

Bojangles Is Unleashing a Monstrous New Fried Chicken Sandwich 

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NBC has done a good job keeping us entertained with 24/7 Olympics coverage—be it live streams, prime time rebroadcasts, and behind-the-scenes looks in Tokyo.

Here's Every Olympic Host City Scheduled Through 2032

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics are still going, but there are a lot of other cities that are already preparing for their time in the Olympic spotlight.

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Get yourself some free cookies on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day and beyond.

Everywhere You Can Get Free Cookies for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

Cookies are good every day, but now you've got an entire day dedicated to cookies.

Insomnia Cookies Is Giving Out Free Cookies on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

There's nothing unexpected about free cookies on a cookie-based holiday, but it's still free cookies.