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-[A good exlpanation of the E.T world map](http://www.randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-et-map.html)
+[A good explanation of the E.T world map](http://www.randomterrain.com/atari-2600-memories-et-map.html)
 
 [Giant Bomb explanation of items and gameplay](http://www.giantbomb.com/et-the-extra-terrestrial/3030-21595/)