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Despite the endless creativity of nations, nearly all global passports are restricted to four dark colors.

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Despite the endless creativity of nations, nearly all global passports are restricted to four dark colors.

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Despite the endless creativity of nations, nearly all global passports are restricted to four dark colors.
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