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If you look closely at a rainbow, you'll notice a glaring omission. Which color doesn't actually exist?

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If you look closely at a rainbow, you'll notice a glaring omission. Which color doesn't actually exist?

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If you look closely at a rainbow, you'll notice a glaring omission. Which color doesn't actually exist?
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