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:=,....... to northern eurasia. despite its name, .......,=:
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%%:=,..... mice, insects) and slowly melt them. .....,=:%%
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:=,....... nutrients released. during feeding the .......,=:
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%%:=,..... the sap has been used for tattoos. it .....,=:%%
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