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+# Artifact Registry
+
+- artifact-001: unused variable from 2019
+- artifact-002: commented-out block from initial prototype
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+# Code Archaeologist Notes - run12
+
+Unearthed legacy comment patterns from ancient refactors.
+These notes document the findings.