This is a public domain dedication based on the Worldwide Public Domain Dedication by Jason Self. As I have the increasing demand to formalize my public domain stuff, I am hereby modifying version the WPDD for personal use. I don't think it's a good idea for others to use this, because it hasn't been checked by professional lawyers yet. But anyways, here it is, out of necessity.
Andrew Yu's Public Domain Dedication
Version 1.
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