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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>How to Choose Classical String Tension</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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