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Thursday 13 November National Indian Pudding Day in America
While a person is celebrating National Indian Pudding Day and getting ready to make this dessert, they may be tempted to think that it’s a Native American dessert. Unfortunately, they would be wrong.
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While a person is celebrating National Indian Pudding Day and getting ready to make this dessert, they may be tempted to think that it’s a Native American dessert. Unfortunately, they would be wrong.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thursday 13 November National Indian Pudding Day in America
While a person is celebrating National Indian Pudding Day and getting ready to make this dessert, they may be tempted to think that it’s a Native American dessert. Unfortunately, they would be wrong.
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While a person is celebrating National Indian Pudding Day and getting ready to make this dessert, they may be tempted to think that it’s a Native American dessert. Unfortunately, they would be wrong.
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How turning 50 will sneak up on you like a bastard
ARE you worryingly close to the age of 50? Here’s how you’ll suddenly realise you’re really quite old.
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ARE you worryingly close to the age of 50? Here’s how you’ll suddenly realise you’re really quite old.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 PM
How turning 50 will sneak up on you like a bastard
ARE you worryingly close to the age of 50? Here’s how you’ll suddenly realise you’re really quite old.
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ARE you worryingly close to the age of 50? Here’s how you’ll suddenly realise you’re really quite old.
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Wednesday 12 November Youth National Day in East Timor
After declaring independence from Portugal in 1975, the new-found sovereignty was short-lived when Indonesia annexed the nation. This led to the start of the war of independence that would last until 1999.
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After declaring independence from Portugal in 1975, the new-found sovereignty was short-lived when Indonesia annexed the nation. This led to the start of the war of independence that would last until 1999.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Wednesday 12 November Youth National Day in East Timor
After declaring independence from Portugal in 1975, the new-found sovereignty was short-lived when Indonesia annexed the nation. This led to the start of the war of independence that would last until 1999.
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After declaring independence from Portugal in 1975, the new-found sovereignty was short-lived when Indonesia annexed the nation. This led to the start of the war of independence that would last until 1999.
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Tuesday 11 November Independence Day in Poland
Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of the first world war in 1918.
For 123 years prior to 1918, Poland had been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
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Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of the first world war in 1918.
For 123 years prior to 1918, Poland had been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Tuesday 11 November Independence Day in Poland
Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of the first world war in 1918.
For 123 years prior to 1918, Poland had been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
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Polish Independence Day commemorates the re-establishment of the state of Poland at the end of the first world war in 1918.
For 123 years prior to 1918, Poland had been partitioned under the rule of Prussia, Austria, and Russia.
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Monday 10 November Remembrance Day in Cayman Islands
The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the 'Great War'.
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The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the 'Great War'.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Monday 10 November Remembrance Day in Cayman Islands
The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the 'Great War'.
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The intention of the day is to remember the fallen on both sides in the 'Great War'.
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Vermouth and Vimto: Five cocktails to make when you're hammered and you've drunk all the good stuff
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
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HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Vermouth and Vimto: Five cocktails to make when you're hammered and you've drunk all the good stuff
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/43gfzKA
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/43gfzKA
Vermouth and Vimto: Five cocktails to make when you're hammered and you've drunk all the good stuff
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
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HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/4832gj7
November 9, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Vermouth and Vimto: Five cocktails to make when you're hammered and you've drunk all the good stuff
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
bit.ly/4832gj7
HOME from the pub but don’t want the party to end yet? Behold, five questionable mixers you can make without nipping back out to the corner shop.
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Sunday 9 November Iqbal Day in Pakistan
Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, within the Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
#IqbalDayinPakistan #OccasionalDigest #Pakistan
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Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, within the Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
#IqbalDayinPakistan #OccasionalDigest #Pakistan
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November 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Sunday 9 November Iqbal Day in Pakistan
Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, within the Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
#IqbalDayinPakistan #OccasionalDigest #Pakistan
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Sir Muhammad Iqbal, widely known as Allama Iqbal, was born on 9 November 1877 in Sialkot, within the Punjab Province of British India (now in Pakistan).
#IqbalDayinPakistan #OccasionalDigest #Pakistan
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Man on holiday has no idea he's expected to propose
A MAN on holiday with his girlfriend does not realise she, her colleagues, her friends, her family and the night shift at an M&S Food in Portsmouth are waiting for him to propose.
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A MAN on holiday with his girlfriend does not realise she, her colleagues, her friends, her family and the night shift at an M&S Food in Portsmouth are waiting for him to propose.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Man on holiday has no idea he's expected to propose
A MAN on holiday with his girlfriend does not realise she, her colleagues, her friends, her family and the night shift at an M&S Food in Portsmouth are waiting for him to propose.
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A MAN on holiday with his girlfriend does not realise she, her colleagues, her friends, her family and the night shift at an M&S Food in Portsmouth are waiting for him to propose.
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Saturday 8 November Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors in Kyrgyzstan
During the era of the Soviet Union, November 7th was October Revolution Day, which celebrated the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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During the era of the Soviet Union, November 7th was October Revolution Day, which celebrated the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Saturday 8 November Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors in Kyrgyzstan
During the era of the Soviet Union, November 7th was October Revolution Day, which celebrated the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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During the era of the Soviet Union, November 7th was October Revolution Day, which celebrated the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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Saturday 8 November Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors in Kyrgyzstan
During the era of the Soviet Union, November 7th was October Revolution Day, which celebrated the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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During the era of the Soviet Union, November 7th was October Revolution Day, which celebrated the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Saturday 8 November Days of History and Commemoration of Ancestors in Kyrgyzstan
During the era of the Soviet Union, November 7th was October Revolution Day, which celebrated the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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During the era of the Soviet Union, November 7th was October Revolution Day, which celebrated the Russian Revolution in 1917.
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Teaching Marxism to eight-year-olds: A primary teacher explains how
HELLO, I’m Miss Traherne. I’ve written it on the whiteboard for you. Today we’ll be learning about the inevitable downfall of the ruling class, like Mr Farage says.
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HELLO, I’m Miss Traherne. I’ve written it on the whiteboard for you. Today we’ll be learning about the inevitable downfall of the ruling class, like Mr Farage says.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Teaching Marxism to eight-year-olds: A primary teacher explains how
HELLO, I’m Miss Traherne. I’ve written it on the whiteboard for you. Today we’ll be learning about the inevitable downfall of the ruling class, like Mr Farage says.
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HELLO, I’m Miss Traherne. I’ve written it on the whiteboard for you. Today we’ll be learning about the inevitable downfall of the ruling class, like Mr Farage says.
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Friday 7 November October Revolution Day in Belarus
The October Revolution was the second revolution that took place in Russia in 1917. In February 1917, revolutionaries in St.
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The October Revolution was the second revolution that took place in Russia in 1917. In February 1917, revolutionaries in St.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Friday 7 November October Revolution Day in Belarus
The October Revolution was the second revolution that took place in Russia in 1917. In February 1917, revolutionaries in St.
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The October Revolution was the second revolution that took place in Russia in 1917. In February 1917, revolutionaries in St.
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Thursday 6 November Green March Day in Morocco
Spain had occupied Western Sahara since 1884. Morocco had made a claim on the land highlighting a long-standing allegiance between the Moroccan Throne and the local Sahrawi tribes.
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Spain had occupied Western Sahara since 1884. Morocco had made a claim on the land highlighting a long-standing allegiance between the Moroccan Throne and the local Sahrawi tribes.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Thursday 6 November Green March Day in Morocco
Spain had occupied Western Sahara since 1884. Morocco had made a claim on the land highlighting a long-standing allegiance between the Moroccan Throne and the local Sahrawi tribes.
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Spain had occupied Western Sahara since 1884. Morocco had made a claim on the land highlighting a long-standing allegiance between the Moroccan Throne and the local Sahrawi tribes.
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New financial crisis that is not your fault but will ruin you on way
EXPERTS have warned that a new financial crisis which you did nothing to contribute to but will f**k you right up is coming, so bad luck.
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EXPERTS have warned that a new financial crisis which you did nothing to contribute to but will f**k you right up is coming, so bad luck.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
New financial crisis that is not your fault but will ruin you on way
EXPERTS have warned that a new financial crisis which you did nothing to contribute to but will f**k you right up is coming, so bad luck.
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EXPERTS have warned that a new financial crisis which you did nothing to contribute to but will f**k you right up is coming, so bad luck.
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Wednesday 5 November That Luang Festival in Lao
Pha That Luang (the Golden Stupa) is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa located in the centre of Vientiane, the capital of Lao.
The
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Pha That Luang (the Golden Stupa) is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa located in the centre of Vientiane, the capital of Lao.
The
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November 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Wednesday 5 November That Luang Festival in Lao
Pha That Luang (the Golden Stupa) is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa located in the centre of Vientiane, the capital of Lao.
The
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Pha That Luang (the Golden Stupa) is a gold-covered large Buddhist stupa located in the centre of Vientiane, the capital of Lao.
The
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Tuesday 4 November Water Festival Ceremony in Cambodia
The festival marks a reversal of the flow between the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
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The festival marks a reversal of the flow between the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Tuesday 4 November Water Festival Ceremony in Cambodia
The festival marks a reversal of the flow between the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
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The festival marks a reversal of the flow between the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers.
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On March 13th 2023, the National Parliament approved November 3rd as National Women's Day. #EastTimor #NationalWomensDayinEastTimor #OccasionalDigest
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November 3, 2025 at 12:01 AM
On March 13th 2023, the National Parliament approved November 3rd as National Women's Day. #EastTimor #NationalWomensDayinEastTimor #OccasionalDigest
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The seven stages of your workplace getting obsessed with AI then realising it's bollocks
ANYONE with a job is likely to have witnessed managers gushing about AI then quietly ditching the idea. See where your employer is in the cycle of AI hype.
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ANYONE with a job is likely to have witnessed managers gushing about AI then quietly ditching the idea. See where your employer is in the cycle of AI hype.
1.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The seven stages of your workplace getting obsessed with AI then realising it's bollocks
ANYONE with a job is likely to have witnessed managers gushing about AI then quietly ditching the idea. See where your employer is in the cycle of AI hype.
1.
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ANYONE with a job is likely to have witnessed managers gushing about AI then quietly ditching the idea. See where your employer is in the cycle of AI hype.
1.
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The Day of the Dead dates back to the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating the dead.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The Day of the Dead dates back to the ancient Aztec custom of celebrating the dead.
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Quantum mechanics, and other things that are simple if you're thick
NOBEL Prizes are being given out, but do not impress Britain’s many idiots who believe anything they fail to understand is simple.
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NOBEL Prizes are being given out, but do not impress Britain’s many idiots who believe anything they fail to understand is simple.
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November 1, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Quantum mechanics, and other things that are simple if you're thick
NOBEL Prizes are being given out, but do not impress Britain’s many idiots who believe anything they fail to understand is simple.
bit.ly/4ofXWTp
NOBEL Prizes are being given out, but do not impress Britain’s many idiots who believe anything they fail to understand is simple.
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From the start of the sixteenth century, Algeria had been under the partial rule of the Ottoman Empire. In 1830, the country was invaded by France. #Algeria #AnniversaryoftheRevolutioninAlgeria #OccasionalDigest
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November 1, 2025 at 12:01 AM
From the start of the sixteenth century, Algeria had been under the partial rule of the Ottoman Empire. In 1830, the country was invaded by France. #Algeria #AnniversaryoftheRevolutioninAlgeria #OccasionalDigest
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Mum telling story skilfully makes ethnicity of everyone involved relevant
A MOTHER recounting an incident to her adult daughter ingeniously included not just the race or religion of each character, but made it a key feature.
#OccasionalDigest
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A MOTHER recounting an incident to her adult daughter ingeniously included not just the race or religion of each character, but made it a key feature.
#OccasionalDigest
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October 31, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Mum telling story skilfully makes ethnicity of everyone involved relevant
A MOTHER recounting an incident to her adult daughter ingeniously included not just the race or religion of each character, but made it a key feature.
#OccasionalDigest
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A MOTHER recounting an incident to her adult daughter ingeniously included not just the race or religion of each character, but made it a key feature.
#OccasionalDigest
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Friday 31 October All Saints day in Philippines
The origin of All Saints' Day may date back to a Greek Christian tradition from the 4th century when a festival was held to honour saints and martyrs on the Sunday following Pentecost.
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The origin of All Saints' Day may date back to a Greek Christian tradition from the 4th century when a festival was held to honour saints and martyrs on the Sunday following Pentecost.
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October 31, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Friday 31 October All Saints day in Philippines
The origin of All Saints' Day may date back to a Greek Christian tradition from the 4th century when a festival was held to honour saints and martyrs on the Sunday following Pentecost.
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The origin of All Saints' Day may date back to a Greek Christian tradition from the 4th century when a festival was held to honour saints and martyrs on the Sunday following Pentecost.
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Everything in man's shopping basket has cheese on it or will have cheese added to it
A MAN has noticed that everything in his shopping basket is cheese, has cheese on it or will have cheese somehow added to it.
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A MAN has noticed that everything in his shopping basket is cheese, has cheese on it or will have cheese somehow added to it.
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October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Everything in man's shopping basket has cheese on it or will have cheese added to it
A MAN has noticed that everything in his shopping basket is cheese, has cheese on it or will have cheese somehow added to it.
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A MAN has noticed that everything in his shopping basket is cheese, has cheese on it or will have cheese somehow added to it.
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