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+=== BUILTIN_ITEM MOD for MINETEST-C55 ===
+by PilzAdam
+
+This mod adds new features to the builtin items:
+- They are pushed by flowing water
+- They are destroyed by lava
+- They are removed after 300 seconds or the time that is specified by
+   remove_items in minetest.conf