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An insect repellent (chemical name N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide) that can be applied to skin or clothing.

According to my iPhone, there is 90 percent humidity during the outdoor dance. I presume 100 percent humidity involves drowning. Rivulets of sweat pour down my spine like caressing fingers. I spray DEET on myself so profusely I can taste the chemicals on my tongue through my nostrils.

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Abbreviation of detail.

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A barangay of Tayum, Abra, Philippines.

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According to my iPhone, there is 90 percent humidity during the outdoor dance. I presume 100 percent humidity involves drowning. Rivulets of sweat pour down my spine like caressing fingers. I spray DE

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