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,:~†*§&££#  brazil or china. fenced in, secluded by #££&§*†~:,
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,:~†*§&£##     roads like symbols, aligned with     ##£&§*†~:,
,:~†*§&£##  ley lines. dialed in with well-rounded  ##£&§*†~:,
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,:~†*&£###       of intents and bureaucracies.      ###£&*†~:,
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,:~†*§&£##    quickly the people assemble in well   ##£&§*†~:,
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,:~†*§&£##   is instantly diverted, flows in sick   ##£&§*†~:,
,:~†*§&£##  ways, like dogs let loose. symmetry is  ##£&§*†~:,
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