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Move current changes into a separate branch

# 1. Create a copy of master (or whatever branch you're working on)
git branch experimental master
git checkout experimental

# 2. Find SHA of revision to use as branch root with gitx or `git log`

# 3. Reset master to the desired root
git branch -f master <SHA>

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