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If you spend hours doing a repetitive task, why do you suddenly start seeing it when you close your eyes?

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If you spend hours doing a repetitive task, why do you suddenly start seeing it when you close your eyes?

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If you spend hours doing a repetitive task, why do you suddenly start seeing it when you close your eyes?
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