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The History of Sugar
- By: Kelley Fanto Deetz, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kelley Fanto Deetz
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
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Whatever the form, whatever the treat - sugar drives us wild like nothing else. It’s lingered on our tongues for millennia and found its way into almost every household in the world. Alas, the history of sugar is far from sweet. Long before it was linked to America’s obesity epidemic, sugar was fueling the dark forces of exploitation, colonization, conquest, and slavery. More than just candy and cake, sugar has drastically altered the diets, cultures, and economies of the modern world. How can we love sugar while having a healthy relationship with its bittersweet history?
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Sugar coated history of sugar
- By papapownall on 11-11-21
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The History of Sugar
- Narrated by: Kelley Fanto Deetz
- Length: 4 hrs and 11 mins
- Release date: 14-10-21
- Language: English
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The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague
- By: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
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Many of us know the Black Death as a catastrophic event of the medieval world. But the Black Death was arguably the most significant event in Western history, profoundly affecting every aspect of human life, from the economic and social to the political, religious, and cultural. In its wake the plague left a world that was utterly changed, forever altering the traditional structure of European societies and forcing a rethinking of every single system of Western civilization: food production and trade, the church, political institutions, law, art, and more.
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great course. so much info. loved it.
- By M J North on 14-05-17
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The Black Death: The World's Most Devastating Plague
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Series: The Great Courses: Medieval History
- Length: 12 hrs and 10 mins
- Release date: 27-05-16
- Language: English
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How Winston Churchill Changed the World
- By: Michael Shelden, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Michael Shelden
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
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Performance33
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Guiding you chronologically through the life and times of this master statesman, Professor Shelden takes you from the dawn of Churchill’s political career to his final years in a much-changed geopolitical landscape. You’ll examine Churchill’s beginnings as a young liberal statesman, his rise to the Admiralty and his relentless push for an imposing naval force, his fight against the Nazis, his equally dramatic postwar career suspended between two different cold wars (against the Soviets and Britain’s Labour party), and more.
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This is an Excellent history of the life of Sir Wh
- By Mr. R. Taylor on 04-06-23
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How Winston Churchill Changed the World
- Narrated by: Michael Shelden
- Length: 11 hrs and 42 mins
- Release date: 12-10-18
- Language: English
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Myth in Human History
- By: Grant L. Voth, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Grant L. Voth
- Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins
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Performance57
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Myths provide the keys to truly grasping the ways that principles, rituals, codes, and taboos are woven into the fabric of a particular society or civilization. It's through myths that we can answer these and other fundamental questions: How was the universe created, and why? What is the purpose of evil? Why is society organized the way it is? How did natural features like rivers, mountains, and oceans emerge?This entertaining and illuminating course plunges you into the world's greatest myths.
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A broad array of myths with provocative analysis
- By Finn on 16-06-18
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Myth in Human History
- Narrated by: Grant L. Voth
- Series: The Great Courses: Western Literature
- Length: 18 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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Understanding Cultural and Human Geography
- By: Paul Robbins, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Paul Robbins
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
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Performance48
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In addition to the study of the environment, Professor Robbins examines the wide-ranging implications of a world economy. You'll explore the wellspring of culture and delve into the thorny issues of geography, ethnicity, and statehood. When you complete this course, you'll have all the tools you need to look beyond the headlines and analyze world events in a whole new way.
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Very interesting
- By Martin Blackburn on 18-05-16
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Understanding Cultural and Human Geography
- Narrated by: Paul Robbins
- Series: The Great Courses: Civilization & Culture
- Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
- Release date: 24-10-14
- Language: English
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Introduction to the Qur’an
- By: Martyn Oliver, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Professor Martyn Oliver
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
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Performance62
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Often, much of what is misunderstood about Islam is the result of a lack of information - and some dangerous and prolific myths. To combat these myths and better understand the complex Islamic tradition, Dr. Martyn Oliver, a senior professorial lecturer at American University, presents 12 in-depth lectures to provide you with a multifaceted approach to Muhammad, Islam, and the revelation known today as the Qur'an.
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Skips the contentious parts
- By mcfc on 02-08-20
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Introduction to the Qur’an
- Narrated by: Professor Martyn Oliver
- Length: 5 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 11-10-19
- Language: English
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Understanding Complexity
- By: Scott E. Page, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Scott E. Page
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
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Performance235
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Recent years have seen the introduction of concepts from the new and exciting field of complexity science that have captivated the attention of economists, sociologists, engineers, businesspeople, and many others. These include tipping points, the wisdom of crowds, six degrees of separation (or Kevin Bacon), and emergence. Complexity science can shed light on why businesses or economies succeed and fail, how epidemics spread and can be stopped, and what causes ecological systems to rebalance themselves after a disaster.
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A useful framework for transforming a nation
- By Ifeanyi Odike on 12-07-19
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Understanding Complexity
- Narrated by: Scott E. Page
- Length: 6 hrs and 4 mins
- Release date: 20-03-19
- Language: English
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Great Utopian and Dystopian Works of Literature
- By: Pamela Bedore, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Pamela Bedore
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
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Overall146
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Performance130
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Can literature change our real world society? At its foundation, utopian and dystopian fiction asks a few seemingly simple questions aimed at doing just that. Who are we as a society? Who do we want to be? Who are we afraid we might become? When these questions are framed in the speculative versions of Heaven and Hell on earth, you won't find easy answers, but you will find tremendously insightful and often entertaining perspectives.
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I have been challenged to rethink.
- By Nick on 27-06-17
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Great Utopian and Dystopian Works of Literature
- Narrated by: Pamela Bedore
- Series: The Great Courses: Genre Fiction
- Length: 12 hrs and 27 mins
- Release date: 03-02-17
- Language: English
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The Aeneid of Virgil
- By: Elizabeth Vandiver, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
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Performance80
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The Aeneid is the great national epic of ancient Rome, and one of the most important works of literature ever written. And with Professor Vandiver's 12 instructive lectures, you'll enter fully into the gripping tale that Virgil tells. Join Aeneas on his long journey west from ruined Troy to the founding of a new nation in Italy, and see how he weaves a rich network of compelling human themes. Your encounter with the Aeneid focuses on careful, detailed examinations of the epic's background, main themes, and significant episodes.
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Excellent and lucid series of lectures
- By Mr. D on 10-01-15
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The Aeneid of Virgil
- Narrated by: Elizabeth Vandiver
- Series: The Great Courses: Western Literature
- Length: 6 hrs and 8 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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The Great Works of Sacred Music
- By: Charles Edward McGuire, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Charles Edward McGuire
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
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Performance13
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Beginning with medieval chant, discover how its single musical line evolved into polyphony (music with multiple simultaneous melodies). You'll also learn how the religious reformations of the 16th century compelled composers to create new musical genres and to make religious texts more intelligible. Additionally, observe how 17th-century composers blended sacred styles with genres such as opera, producing music of dramatic and unforgettable beauty.
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Good book, but terrible singing from the lecturer
- By SL on 11-12-19
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The Great Works of Sacred Music
- Narrated by: Charles Edward McGuire
- Series: The Great Courses: Fine Arts & Music
- Length: 11 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 23-10-15
- Language: English
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Shocking Psychological Studies and the Lessons They Teach
- By: Thad Polk, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Thad Polk
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
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Overall64
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Performance52
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Professor Thad Polk, of the University of Michigan, invites you to join him for Shocking Psychological Studies and the Lessons They Teach, a six-lecture course exploring a range of shocking psychological experiments from the past that have nonetheless contributed significant insight into the human condition. Dr. Polk elucidates the contemporary ethical principles now in place to protect both subjects and science, but admits that with every new technological and scientific advancement, there also comes a new set of ethical conundrums for researchers to grapple with.
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TERRIFYINGLY BRILLIANT.
- By chris on 18-09-24
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Shocking Psychological Studies and the Lessons They Teach
- Narrated by: Thad Polk
- Length: 3 hrs and 5 mins
- Release date: 17-07-20
- Language: English
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Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Of Minds and Machines
- By: Patrick Grim, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Patrick Grim
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
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In Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Of Minds and Machines, philosopher Patrick Grim traces the story of AI from ancient legends to the neural networks behind today’s breakthroughs. You see how modern systems became so powerful so quickly. You also explore the very meaning of “intelligence,” discovering how modern AI succeeds by drawing on three resources: vast datasets that let systems learn from examples; deep-learning architectures loosely modeled on the brain’s layers; and feedback loops that help models refine their behavior.
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hit and miss
- By Michael Bordin on 12-02-26
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Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Of Minds and Machines
- Narrated by: Patrick Grim
- Length: 6 hrs and 15 mins
- Release date: 23-01-26
- Language: English
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The Art of Negotiating the Best Deal
- By: Seth Freeman, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Seth Freeman
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
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Performance208
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The course is organized around a mnemonic device, developed by Professor Freeman, that can serve in any negotiation situation. Called "I FORESAW IT," this indispensable framework guides you in assembling the strongest possible case, showing you how to evaluate such factors as creative options, independent criteria, and your best alternative to a negotiated agreement.
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Excellent Courses
- By Greg on 15-05-14
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The Art of Negotiating the Best Deal
- Narrated by: Seth Freeman
- Series: The Great Courses: Professional
- Length: 12 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 02-05-14
- Language: English
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No Calculator? No Problem!
- Mastering Mental Math
- By: Art Benjamin, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Art Benjamin
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
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Performance61
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No Calculator? No Problem! Mastering Mental Math , award-winning professor of mathematics and celebrated “mathemagician” Arthur T. Benjamin delivers 10 fun-filled lessons on how to do math in your head with confidence, accuracy, and speed - sometimes faster than a calculator. By the end of Professor Benjamin’s lessons, you’ll be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers faster than ever before. And with your newfound skills, you’ll soon find yourself amazing other people and, perhaps more important, yourself.
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A great course from a truly exceptional teacher
- By Stephen Thomas on 08-11-19
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No Calculator? No Problem!
- Mastering Mental Math
- Narrated by: Art Benjamin
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
- Release date: 17-09-19
- Language: English
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The Secret to Healing Anxiety
- By: Kelly Vincent, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Kelly Vincent
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
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Discover a holistic approach to mental health with The Secret to Healing Anxiety. In six compassionate and accessible lessons, clinical psychologist Dr. Kelly Vincent will teach you perspectives and strategies that can help you develop physical, emotional, and spiritual resilience.
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An essential guide to anxiety.
- By Crediton Jules on 06-12-25
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The Secret to Healing Anxiety
- Narrated by: Kelly Vincent
- Length: 3 hrs and 14 mins
- Release date: 23-01-25
- Language: English
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Strategic Thinking Skills
- By: Stanley K. Ridgley, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Stanley K. Ridgley
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
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Performance155
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Start making savvier decisions and outsmart your competitors with greater confidence and ease with this simple and comprehensive guide to the skills, tactics, techniques, tools, case studies, and lessons behind strategic thinking. Professor Ridgley has crafted these 24 lectures as an accessible way to engage with thinking that will help you think-and act-more strategically in business and in your own life, whether you're the CEO of a Fortune 500 company or you're preparing to embark on a new career path.
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sows seeds for action- accessible and enjoyable
- By Andrew UK on 22-11-13
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Strategic Thinking Skills
- Narrated by: Stanley K. Ridgley
- Series: The Great Courses: Professional
- Length: 12 hrs and 7 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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The History of Christianity: From the Disciples to the Dawn of the Reformation
- By: Luke Timothy Johnson, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Luke Timothy Johnson
- Length: 17 hrs and 52 mins
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How did a persecuted sect in 1st-century Palestine rise to command such a massive influence on human culture, imagination, and spirit? How did Christianity weather the first critical stages of its historical development and attain its fundamental and enduring cultural role?
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At least listen to it if you are going to review
- By Graham & Rachel Hall on 17-04-17
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The History of Christianity: From the Disciples to the Dawn of the Reformation
- Narrated by: Luke Timothy Johnson
- Series: The Great Courses: Christianity
- Length: 17 hrs and 52 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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Years That Changed History: 1215
- By: Dorsey Armstrong, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
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What is so important about the year 1215? There are some history buffs who may be able to tell you that 1215 is the year the Magna Carta was signed, but there are even fewer who know that King John of England’s acceptance of this charter was only one of four major, world-changing events of this significant year. In fact, the social, cultural, political, geographical, and religious shifts that occurred in this year alone had such a huge impact on the entire world, it warrants an entire course of study for anyone truly interested in the pivotal points of history....
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Wow fascinating Dorsey brings 1215 alive!
- By Derrick Tapscott on 22-02-23
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Years That Changed History: 1215
- Narrated by: Dorsey Armstrong
- Length: 12 hrs and 29 mins
- Release date: 24-05-19
- Language: English
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The Catholic Church: A History
- By: William R. Cook, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: William R. Cook
- Length: 19 hrs and 13 mins
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How did the Catholic Church become one of the most influential institutions in the world-a force capable of moving armies, inspiring saints, and shaping the lives of a billion members?Explore these and other questions as you follow the development of this important institution in 36 informative, fascinating lectures. With Professor Cook by your side, you'll step into the world of the early church, witness the spread of Christendom, and learn about the origins of fundamental church institutions.
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Comprehensive and informative
- By Joe on 09-06-15
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The Catholic Church: A History
- Narrated by: William R. Cook
- Series: The Great Courses: Christianity
- Length: 19 hrs and 13 mins
- Release date: 08-07-13
- Language: English
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How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early
- By: JD Roth, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: JD Roth
- Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
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Performance433
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In this audiobook, Roth takes you inside the trending world of financial independence and early retirement, giving you the tools both to achieve financial independence and to improve the quality of your everyday life. You'll explore the ins and outs of the "FIRE movement", a collection of ideas and habits that allow people to manage their money so they can quit working while they're young. You'll consider the shockingly simple math behind financial freedom.
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US focused
- By jen on 05-09-21
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How to Achieve Financial Independence and Retire Early
- Narrated by: JD Roth
- Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
- Release date: 16-02-21
- Language: English
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