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+# One-Time Pad Generator
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+Encrypt messages with a randomly-generated [one-time pad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One-time_pad)! Send your encrypted message along with your pad,
+and your friend can decrypt the message. Just be sure you destroy the pad when you're done!
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