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#@^==~~... The Shortwave Radio, And Transmit A Bit ...~~==^@#
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@@@@$^*=~. It'S Not Endless But Connected To A .~=*^$@@@@
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##@@$^*=~. Friends Live. We Go Exploring Together .~=*^$@@##
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@^***=.... Me, They Never Remember During The Day. ....=***^@
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