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What travels at 299,792,458 metres per second?
What is the Speed of Light in MPH? What is the Speed of Light in MPH? The speed of light in MPH is 670,616,629 mph, 299,792,458 meters per second, or 186, 282 miles per second. Light takes approximately one second to travel the 238,854 miles to the moon. The speed of light is considered a physical constant that is used...
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On the human body, exungulation is the trimming of what?
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What colour ‘Haze’ is the title of a 1967 hit by Jimi Hendrix?
Jimi Hendrix - Purple Haze Lyrics Meaning click a star to vote Jul 17th, 2008 7:32am report Jimi came straight out and denied that Purple Haze was about drugs, despite the possible obvious references. Sorry kids. Some previous posts linked the song to a dream he once had, which was getting close, one of you even mentio...
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In 1847, which Bristol company was the first British company to make a chocolate bar?
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Who is the current presenter of I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue?
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What is the capital of the Australian state of Tasmania?
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What was the name for a form of stencil duplicator used for making numerous copies of a document?
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Who is the Wizard of Wishaw?
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What was poet Percy Shelley’s middle name?
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Who held the record for the number of Grand Slam tennis tournaments before it was beaten by Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2009?
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Under whose reign did England lose its last possession on mainland France?
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In 1839, the estate of the late British scientist James Smithson made a large cash donation to the United States. After 8 years of congressional wrangling, what institution finally arose from the donation?
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Who was the Defence Ministry’s spokesman during the Falklands War
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Brown appoints first female home secretary | Society | The Guardian Brown appoints first female home secretary Jacqui Smith, the new home secretary, and David Miliband, the new foreign secretary, today. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA. Thursday 28 June 2007 06.56 EDT First published on Thursday 28 June 2007 06.56 EDT Share o...
Tuber melanosporum is a variety of which luxury food?
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What chemical element, symbol Cr, is named due its colourful/colorful compound effect?
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Chemical Element: chlorine - Word Information Chemical Element: chlorine (Greek: chloros, grass-green; a reference to the color of the gas which tends to be greenish-yellow; gas) Chemical-Element Information Atomic number: 17 Year discovered: 1774 or 1810 Discovered by: Karl Wilhelm Scheele (1742-1786), a Swedish chemi...
Give a year in the life of the father of genetics Gregor Mendel.
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What is the fourth book of the Bible's Old Testament?
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Umpire Dickie Bird played first class cricket for Yorkshire and which other county
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Essex County Cricket Club | Cricket Team Profile at Sports Pundit Essex County Cricket Club County Championship Essex County Cricket Club is one of eighteen professional major clubs in English domestic cricket. As per the records in the 16th century cricket began in Essex and had a tremendous growth over the decades. I...
A rat called Splinter trained which quartet?
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SparkNotes: Eliot’s Poetry: Four Quartets: “Little Gidding” Four Quartets: “The Dry Salvages” Study Questions Summary “Little Gidding” was the last of the Quartets to be written. It appeared in print in 1942; in 1943, the four pieces were collected and published together. “Little Gidding,” named after a 17th-century An...
What noted author of books such as Bumble-Ardy, Seven Little Monsters, and In the Night Kitchen, among others, died yesterday of complications of a stroke at age 83?
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What is the land of giants called in Gulliver's Travels?
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What successful Broadway musical written by Mel Brooks opened controversially in Berlin?
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Madeline Bell was a singer in which pop group of the 1960s and 70s?
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Red Red Wine by UB40 Songfacts Red Red Wine by UB40 Songfacts Songfacts This was written and first recorded by Neil Diamond. His original version first appeared on his 1967 album Just For You (Bang 217) and was produced by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich (a.k.a. The Raindrops of "The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget" fame)....
If Wayne Morris played Kid Galahad in 1937, who played him in the 1962 remake?
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In July 1963, Gerald Durrell set up a Wildlife Conservationist trust on which island?
Gerald Durrell - About - Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust Explore Gerry's story through the books that defined his life Open My Family and Other Animals The untimely death of his father saw the remainder of his family reluctantly relocating to a rather less inviting climate and settling, albeit temporarily, in Engla...
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Name Turkey's major 'Istanbul (Who?) Airport' after the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey?
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What is the nickname of Coventry City F.C.
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Published in 2015, Go Set a Watchman, written before her only prior and enduringly popular book of 1960, was written by whom?
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Established by Executive Order on March 1, 1961, the Peace Corps was originally headed up by what government department, before becoming independent in 1981?
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In which TV quiz show were contestants invited to 'Beat The Bong'?
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Lizard, Gloucester and Border are varieties of which bird?
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Which record label called itself “Soulsville USA”?
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Which district of Los Angeles is the centre of the US film industry?
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What terrifying insect kills about 30 people per year in Japan?
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The annual rock festival at Roskilde is held in which country?
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Who is the only woman to have held the post of British Foreign Secretary?
Female Foreign Ministers In 1999 she was appointed acting Premier after the former premier resigned. (b. 1958-). 1999-2004 Lydie Polfer, Luxembourg Apart from being Foreign Minister she was also Vice-Premier Minister and Minister of External Trade and Minister of Public Service and Administrative Reform. Sh...
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Banjo Patterson is credited with writing which song a national favourite of its country?
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"According to the iconic song, popular in world war one, called ""she was poor but she was honest"" it was 'the rich wot gets the gravy'. But wot did the poor get?"
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In what year of WW2 did the German forces surrender at Stalingrad?
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How many planets are in our solar system have rings?
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Which stretch of water separates Tasmania from mainland Australia?
Tasmania in relation to the rest of Australia. Bass Strait separates Tasmania from mainland Australia. It is a stretch of water 150 miles wide. Access to Tasmania is by air or by sea. A passenger/ vehicle ferry crosses 12 months of the year and travel time is about 14 hours. From December to April, the catamaran, calle...
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Who originally played the title role in the Phantom of the Opera on the London stage?
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Darts. What is the lowest score not possible to score with one dart?
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The National Gallery is situated in which London square?
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Who played the lead character in the film 'The 6th Day' in 2000?
The 6th Day (2000) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Futuristic action about a man who meets a clone of himself and stum...
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St Gertrude is the name of a piece of music usually used for which popular hymn?
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Heart – Barracuda Utube Amazon Store Heart – Barracuda “Barracuda” is a song written and recorded by the rock band Heart. It was released as the first single from the band’s second album Little Queen (1977). The song is an aggressive hard rock number notable for a galloping guitar riff and its use of natural harmonics....
Brazo is Spanish for which part of the body?
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Voted the greatest female athlete of the 20th century by 'Sports Illustrated for Women', which American athlete won gold medals in both the Heptathlon and Long Jump in 1988?
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Eleutherophobia is the irrational fear of what?
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"Which six letter word of Japanese origin means ""Ten Thousand Years Of Life"" although foreigners confuse it with a war cry referring meaning ""Human Wave Attacks"" ?"
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Which Premiership rugby union team play their home games at Adams Park?
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Which moon of Jupiter is the most volcanic body in our Solar System?
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Premiered in 1965, what is the title of the Beatles second film?
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The Darya-i-Nur pink diamond is part of the crown jewels of which country?
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The first decade of which century witnessed the succession to the throne of Edward II?
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Name the 1980 movie from the plot summary: “An emotionally self-destructive boxer’s journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring, destroys his life outside it.”
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How many atoms make up one molecule of ozone?
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"What is an another name for ""Epoch Time""?"
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Artists Ma Desheng, Wang Keping, Huang Rui, Li Shuang, Zhong Acheng, Ai Weiwei and Qu Leilei are associated with which avant-garde art group?
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French artist, Fernande Olivier, was known primarily for being the model of which painter/artist, who painted over 60 portraits of her?
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In corporate finance, 'gearing' refers to an organization's ratio of?
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2001 KO Final February, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold Macmillan B1 A member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th  birthday in November 1984 ? Mannie Shinwell Which government department banned trades unions causing a national...
Better to light a candle than curse the darkness.
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The 2016 Summer Olympics will be held in which country?
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On which London thoroughfare are Fortnum & Mason, the Ritz Hotel and the Royal Academy?
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Which long-running soap was originally intended to be titled Midland Road?
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What is the next in this series: 3.1, 95, 98, 98SE, ...
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The Good Companions (1929) and Dangerous Corner (1932) were both written by whom?
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Who painted 'The Last Supper'?
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The USA bought the American Virgin Islands in 1917, from which country?
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Which playing card is known as ‘The Curse of Mexico’?
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Give any year in the life of Thomas Gainsborough?
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What is the correct name for 'Petticoat Lane' in London?
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Florence, Pegasus, Symphony and Alice are all varieties of which fruit?
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An Eskimo roll is a maneuver to right what type of craft?
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Lee Hsien Loong was reportedly the highest paid what, globally, in 2010?
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Which artist painted the 'Man in a Red Turban'?
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Who was the first woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest?
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I which country will you find the 'Great Victoria Desert'?
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When she died how old was Karen Carpenter?
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In 1946 which specially trained fighting body became an exclusive branch of the Royal Marines
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What sort of creature is a 'Blue Tongue'?
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What was the name of the judge, known as 'The Hanging Judge', in the Bloody Assizes of 1685?
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In the 2003 film Love Actually, which actor plays the part of the pop star Billy Mack who is first seen recording the song Christmas is All Around?
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Angel, Itatinga, Cuquenan, Ormeli, and Tysse are all what?
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Who usually flies in an aircraft with the call-sign 'Shepherd One'?
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Which nation has the coastal state of Tabasco?
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What is the Greek name for Bacchus the god of wine and revelry?
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Hiroshima was the first city to feel the effects of an atomic bomb. What Japanese city was next to be visited on Aug 9, 1945?
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What is the name of Tintin’s fox terrier dog?
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A pugilist is a competitor in which sport?
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Who played both Eddie Shoestring and Peter Boyd on TV?
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What nationality was the artist Hieronymus Bosch?
Hieronymus Bosch on ArtStack - art online Hieronymus Bosch ( /ˌhaɪ.əˈrɒnᵻməs ˈbɒʃ/ ; [1] Dutch:  [ɦijeːˈroːnimɵz ˈbɔs] ; [2] born Jheronimus van Aken [3] [jeːˈroːnimɵs fɑn ˈaːkə(n)] ; [4] c. 1450 – 9 August 1516) was an Early Netherlandish painter . His work is known for its fantastic imagery, detailed landscapes, and ...
Art History 101 – Part IIA: 1400-1499 | Make Lists, Not War Make Lists, Not War Listing: It's not just my passion, it's also a desperate cry for help. Menu Where Have I Been? Art History 101 – Part IIA: 1400-1499 The following list is Part IIA of my attempt to trace the history of human artistic endeavors by finding th...
In May 2001, Christopher Bailey was appointed creative director of which British luxury fashion house that manufactures clothing, fragrances and fashion accessories?
#luxury | Retail News | Page 4 Retail News Posted by retail360uk The 124sq m boutique in the CDF Haitang Bay Duty Free Shopping Complex opened on September 1 Italian luxury leathergoods house Furla has opened a 124sq m boutique in the landmark new CDF Haitang Bay Duty Free Shopping Complex, Hainan in collaboration with...
stumbleupon Email Comment From Coco Chanel’s popularization of the suit to Christian Dior’s full-skirted New Look, the ongoing evolution of fashion has existed largely on the innovations of the visionaries. For those creative and revolutionary enough to concoct an idea backed up only by their own convictions, some have...
What is the main ingredient in risotto?
Risotto Recipe : Food Network Asian Appetizer Recipes 4.2 17 you always always always after cooking the onion, add white wine and deglaze. artvandelay0001 2014-12-27T03:33:22Z item not reviewed by moderator and published It was very creamy but rather bland. I replaced a cup of chicken stock with a cup of white wine (ad...
Basil Pesto Recipe : Food Network Kitchen : Food Network 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese Directions Watch how to make this recipe. Combine the basil, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely ch...
"What is added to gin to make a ""Gimlet"" cocktail?"
Gimlet - Drink Recipe – How to Make the Perfect Gimlet Gimlet 2 ounces gin -- London dry gin 2/3 ounce Rose's lime juice cocktail glass Shake well with cracked ice, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. The Wondrich Take: "The bartender set the drink in front of me. With the lime juice it has a sort of pale greeni...
The Official Goodies Rule -OK! Fan Club Website - Articles/Guides QUOTE: "Oh that's what it's for. I've just posted two letters in that."   (a) Which Goodie says this quote? (b) What has he posted his letters in? (c) Which episode is this quote from?   QUIZ: This month's questions are from the episode "Snooze".   (d) W...
Where were the minerals 'Pyroxferroite', 'Armalcolite' and 'Tranquillityite' first discovered in 1969 and 1971?
Tranquillityite: Tranquillityite mineral information and data. Dark red-brown Name: Named in 1971 by J. F. Lovering, D. A. Wark, A. F. Reid, N. G. Bunch, A. El Goresy, Paul Ramdohr, G. M. Brown, A. Peckett, R. Phillips, Eugene N. Cameron, J. A. V. Douglas, and A. G. Plant after its discovery locality at the Sea of Tran...
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Who resides at Clarence House?
Residences Residences The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences The Prince of Wales has homes in England, Scotland and Wales.  Clarence House is the official London residence of The Prince of Wales, The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry. Highgrove House...
Clarence William "Bill" Nelson - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Orlando, Orange County, Florida, United States Birthdate: Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida, United S...
What name was given to a series of confrontations in the 1950s and 1970s between the UK and Iceland?
Cod Wars | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 1 Minesweeper 10 RFA Supply vessels Casualties and losses None The Cod Wars, also called the Icelandic Cod Wars (Icelandic language: Þorskastríðin, "the cod war", or Landhelgisstríðin, "the war for the territorial waters" [1] ), were a series of confrontations in the 1...
List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as ...
To which land did Cain go after killing Abel?
Where Did Cain Get His Wife?: What About Inbreeding? Where Did Cain Get His Wife?: What About Inbreeding? Introduction Cain's Wife? After Cain was sent into exile east of Eden for killing Abel he found a wife and built a city. Even if Cain married one of his sisters, doesn't this produce theological and biological pr...
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight The Green Knight   In Camelot, the castle was in the midst of Christmas celebration, when a lone knight rode into King Arthur's court. The knight wore clothing that was green. His skin, beard and hair were also green in colour. Even the mane and tail of his horse were green. In the one h...
What stereotypical naval beverage was made with water, rum, and lemon juice?
Royal Canadian Navy Drinks&Toasts of the Day 1 pint cold beer or ale Pour into tall glass or mug, the rum first, and do not stir Bombo This was a favorite when the men were ashore in the West Indies. It later became popular as an afternoon drink on the southern plantations in the United States. Tall glass...
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