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Aside from turning you white when you read it in someone's manuscript, it has many other fantastic uses. For example, if it were large enough, you could prop up a building with it as a huge red column. However, here's more on this misunderstood form of punctuation:
1) Use it as an ice cream scoop for the rock hard stuff you got in your freezer compartment that hasn't seen the light of day since you started your New Year's Resolution.
2) Use it to express your undying love. Perfect for Valentine's Day which is just around the corner.
3) Use it as a symbol for your new religion.
4) As a quest marker in the Massive Multi-Player Online Game that you are designing.
5) In your Independence Day celebration.
If you're ever in doubt if you are using it correctly, consult the following chart. It's amazing and happy Monday.
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