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Have a third arm.
Have hair down to your toes.
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Problems with Parentheses

Like dashes, parentheses are punctuation marks with high visibility, so don't overuse them. If you find yourself putting much information in parentheses, check the way you have organized your material. Generally, your writing should be straightforward, not filled with asides or passing comments.

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