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COVID-19 pandemic measures mean a sharpened pencil must be prepared for each of thousands of potential voters.
Once its life as a pencil is over, this innovative piece of stationery will colour your garden by blooming into a variety of edible plants.
Keep your personal seal handy with this adorable and convenient twist on the traditional hank stamp.
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