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One day Hokou discovered a shiny object in the sand. Unknown to the villagers, it was a brass compass, probably from the old shipwreck on the beach. The villagers had never seen such an object before and its true purpose was a mystery, but what the did know was that it was the best berry-masher they had ever seen.

Option A:
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Use it to mash berries.

Option B:
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Let the researchers have it.

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A: The villagers use the hard, smooth device to mash the berries into a thin film that they then allow to dry into a stretchy sheet. The children enjoy them greatly, but these fruity snacks also keep well, which improves the villagers' agricultural efficiency.

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