From the evolution of intelligent life, to the mysteries of consciousness; from the threat of the climate crisis to the search for dark matter, The world, the universe and us is your essential weekly dose of science and wonder in an uncertain world. Hosted by journalists Dr Rowan Hooper and Dr Penny Sarchet and joined each week by expert scientists in the field, the show draws on New Scientist’s unparalleled depth of reporting to put the stories that matter into context. Feed your curiosity ...
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Do you ever feel that preparing for your weekly Come, Follow Me lesson falls short? Join hosts Hank Smith and John Bytheway as they interview experts to make your study for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Come, Follow Me course not only enjoyable but original and educational. If you are looking for resources to make your LDS study fresh, faithful, and fun--no matter your age--then join us every Wednesday morning. Show notes: https://followhim.co YouTube: https://www.youtube. ...
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Two cousins traverse the world tree in order to bring a fresh and entertaining perspective to the ups and downs of daily life through personal stories, current events (not political), and a weekly topic of discussion. We end every episode with a mindful moment where we take a moment to grow personally, mentally, emotionally, and at times spiritually.
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If you are looking to increase your self love, confidence & self esteem then the The Confidence AND Self Esteem Podcast .com is for you. A mixture of stories, motivational talks and practical advice hosted by James Blundell. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/confidence-self-esteem-podcast--3128218/support.
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Resource extraction impacts our daily lives and has helped push the climate to the brink, but there are people around the world living and fighting for alternative ways forward. Join hosts Christopher Chagnon and Sophia Hagolani-Albov and their guests on the last Friday of each month for a discussion of the impacts of extractivisms, alternative ways forward, and stories from people living the struggle every day. If you are someone interested in how our environment and societies have come to ...
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The podcast airs biweekly on Mondays and is hosted by Anne Chisa, also known as Anne with an E. The show revolves around interviews with individuals involved in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) from across the globe, all united by the hashtag #AfricansInSTEM. The guests have the opportunity to share their personal stories, highlighting the "ROOT" of their science and engaging in profound conversations beyond the scientific realm. The goal is to create a ...
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The idea of “the common good” has a rich history within the Christian church. It’s the notion that, as we pursue Jesus in our lives and in the lives of others, we are fulfilling God’s purposes for His creation. This pursuit can be messy. It means rolling up our sleeves and creating space for hard conversations about real issues that impact our lives. Things like parenting, marriage, finances, politics, art, and culture. On The Common Good, Brian From creates space to have these conversations ...
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Hosted by Zoo Idaho Superintendent Peter Pruett and Idaho Museum of Natural History Director Dr. Leif Tapanila, The Nature of Idaho explores how the Gem State’s wild landscapes shape its past, present, and future. Each half-hour episode dives into nature stories from across Idaho, featuring local news from the natural world, fascinating fun facts, and lively conversations that celebrate life outdoors.Since its launch in February 2018, The Nature of Idaho has produced more than 150 original e ...
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Hi, I'm Lalitha Krishnan. I reconnect my fellow Indians to nature through storytelling and share everything I learn by entertaining, creating awareness, and bringing back the ‘awe’ of our natural world seamlessly. Listen to relevant conservation stories. This podcast comes to you from a hilltop in the Himalaya. Download for free and listen at leisure. Read transcripts on earthymatters.blog. Disclaimer:Views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in the podcast and shownotes belong solely to the g ...
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Out of sight, out of mind. We don’t see the greenhouse gas emissions from livestock farming when we bite into a hamburger. We don’t see the groundwater leaching from landfills after the garbage truck turns the corner. We don’t see a planet suffering from human exploitation —rather a convenient resource, ready to give and be acknowledged once every 365 days. The Happy Earth Day podcast offers an alternative way of understanding the consequences of our everyday actions via a series of intervie ...
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Ian Martin (writer: Veep), David Quantick (also writer: Veep) and guests. Sort of topical, cultural rants and conversation from the point of view of older people who still give a damn about the world around them. The inside pages of the broadsheets: Entertainment, broadcasting, nature, science, obituaries, lifestyle, environment, business, fashion, health. If it's got their goat, you'll know about it.
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My mom was one of a kind, a true gift to her children and grandchildren. She was born and raised in the heart of America, a small farming town in North Dakota. From her college days in California, to her service as a WAVE in World War II, she carried her beauty and grace with intelligence and a heart of gold. These letters were given back to her after her mom died and were in a drawer…until now. This is a snapshot of a life well lived, ordinary observations at an extraordinary time in our co ...
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A Big Sur Podcast An ongoing conversation with people from near and far about Big Sur's past, present, and future. A Big Sur Podcast interprets “community” to mean ALL people from around the world who are curious about, and who care about, the preservation and restoration of the wild and rural character of Big Sur. Stories are told by visitors and residents, plumbers and linesmen, musicians and authors, dancers and jugglers and others. Sometimes we drift (way) off-topic into the arts, scienc ...
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Welcome to "EcoFitness by Korina Duffy," a podcast that blends fitness, health, and movement with sustainability and community, all while connecting people through movement. Hosted by Korina Duffy, founder of EcoFitness in Dublin, Ireland, this show is your go-to source for real stories, real-life experiences, and expert insights on a holistic approach to well-being. Join Korina as she navigates the world of fitness, and overall health. Discover how to balance being a working mom, entreprene ...
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Culinary School Stories is a podcast with engaging interviews that shares the stories of people from around the world that have an association with a culinary school in some way. Every week we bring you the best stories from people around the food service world whose lives have been influenced, impacted, touched and/or enriched, for good or for bad, from their culinary school experience. And this Podcast is dedicated to telling their story! From current students and alumni to faculty and adm ...
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Learning to Be a Team: Al and Autumn Ray on Coaching Strong, Christ-Centered Marriages
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10:26Brian From is joined by Al and Autumn Ray, co-founders of Marriage Team, to talk about their passion for helping struggling marriages find hope, healing, and practical skills for lasting connection. Drawing from their own marital challenges, the Rays explain how marriage coaching works, why communication is foundational, and how couples can build a…
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How Focus on the Family Is Strengthening Millions of Homes—And How You Can Help
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9:18Brian From is joined by Bob Stephens of Focus on the Family to discuss the organization’s end-of-year matching campaign and the wide-ranging impact of its work. Stephens shares how Focus supports marriages, parents, foster care families, and evangelism efforts reaching millions each year through radio, digital resources, and on-the-ground programs.…
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Walking Dante’s Path with the Inklings: Hell, Hope, and Heaven
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10:29Brian From sits down with Wheaton College professor Richard Hughes Gibson to discuss his new book The Way of Dante, which explores Dante’s Divine Comedy through the eyes of C.S. Lewis, Dorothy Sayers, and Charles Williams. Together they unpack why themes of hell, purgatory, and heaven still matter, and how these writers used Dante to reflect on evi…
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Top Science Stories of 2025 | The New Scientist Features Special
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59:57Episode 337 As we reach the end of the year, catch up on some of New Scientist’s most exciting and thought-provoking features of the past twelve months. For decades we’ve got autism in girls all wrong. Symptoms present quite differently in girls to boys, meaning they often go undiagnosed. So why have we failed to see the differences - and why are g…
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The Earth Will Be Filled: Seeing God’s Glory in the Story of Scripture
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9:58Brian From sits down with author and theologian Donnie Berry to explore his new book The Earth Will Be Filled: A Biblical Theology of the Glory of God. Together, they unpack what the Bible means by God’s glory, how it unfolds across the whole story of Scripture, and why it’s both awe-inspiring and deeply personal—especially at Christmas. Donnie exp…
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The soldiers guarding the Roman Empires northwestern frontier had a real parasite problem.
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Porch Pirates, Passion, and the Light That Overcomes the Darkness
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32:30Brian From moves from timely headlines about stolen packages, cash gifts, and aging bodies to deeper reflections on faith, passion, and purpose. Along the way, he contrasts the darkness of greed, cynicism, and exhaustion with the Advent promise that Christ is the light no darkness can overcome. As Christmas approaches, Brian invites listeners to as…
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To get in the holiday spirit, a group of physicists in the Netherlands recently crafted a tiny, 3D-printed Christmas tree from ice particles.
To get in the holiday spirit, a group of physicists in the Netherlands recently crafted a tiny, 3D-printed Christmas tree from ice particles.
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What astronomers initially suspected to be a new exoplanet is actually a never-before-seen, head-on cosmic crash.
What astronomers initially suspected to be a new exoplanet is actually a never-before-seen, head-on cosmic crash.
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Yelling a properly timed swear word isnt only emotionally satisfyingit may have real physical and psychological benefits .
Yelling a properly timed swear word isnt only emotionally satisfyingit may have real physical and psychological benefits .
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The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 is the latest iteration in the company's flagship headphone lineup, and its balance of expressive audio and more effective active noise cancellation makes it the perfect ...
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 is the latest iteration in the company's flagship headphone lineup, and its balance of expressive audio and more effective active noise cancellation makes it the perfect pair of travel headphones for most listeners.
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A few months after the attack on Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War II , a little girl was walking to school in northwest Washington, D.C. when she found a baby squirrel that had ...
A few months after the attack on Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War II , a little girl was walking to school in northwest Washington, D.C. when she found a baby squirrel that had apparently fallen out of a hickory tree.
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We wish every gift could be a blockbuster.
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Blockin' Around the Christmas Tree • followHIM Favorites • December 22 - December 28 • Come Follow Me
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4:04SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC252EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC252FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC252DE Portuguese: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC252PT Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC252ES YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/TOWu2Lov27I ALL EPISODES/SHOW NOTES followHIM website: https://www.followHIM.co …
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Empathy, Awe, and the Wonder of Christmas
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1:06:30As Christmas draws near, Brian From explores why empathy is essential to the Christian life, especially in a polarized and often graceless public square. He reflects on how Jesus models true compassion—entering into the suffering of others rather than offering detached sympathy. The hour also turns toward rediscovering the wonder of Christmas, invi…
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Its been found in ancient human feces .
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A double blast of dying stars may be the first observed case of a long-hypothesized, never proven superkilonova.
A double blast of dying stars may be the first observed case of a long-hypothesized, never proven superkilonova.
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Scientists in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada (aka the polar bear capital of the world ) have confirmed that a wild female polar bear has adopted a cub that is not her own.
Scientists in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada (aka the polar bear capital of the world ) have confirmed that a wild female polar bear has adopted a cub that is not her own.
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Dams across the United States are in dire need of repairs, and the critical infrastructure may be even worse off than engineers anticipated.
Dams across the United States are in dire need of repairs, and the critical infrastructure may be even worse off than engineers anticipated.
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Its hard to imagine a holiday season without Bing Crosbys Christmas standard Ill Be Home for Christmas.
Its hard to imagine a holiday season without Bing Crosbys Christmas standard Ill Be Home for Christmas.
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Whats the weirdest thing you learned this week?
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Christmas Part 2 • President Bonnie Cordon • December 22 - 28 • Come Follow Me
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50:55President Bonnie H. Cordon continues to share powerful experiences from her years in Church leadership that testify of Christ’s hope, healing, and confidence in the rising generation. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC252EN French: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC252FR German: https://tinyurl.com/podcastDC252DE Portuguese: h…
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Christmas Part 1 • President Bonnie Cordon • December 22 - 28 • Come Follow Me
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57:46Why is receiving the Savior sometimes harder than celebrating Him? President Bonnie H. Cordon examines how to make Christmas intentionally Christ-centered, how to receive the Savior without fear or insecurity, and how The Living Christ, family traditions, and the sacrament invite us to accept God’s greatest gift. SHOW NOTES/TRANSCRIPTS English: htt…
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Bees are frequently associated with large queen-serving colonies featuring hundreds if not thousands of insects .
Bees are frequently associated with large queen-serving colonies featuring hundreds if not thousands of insects .
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If youre shopping for a crafty person or gearing up for your own last-minute project binge, Amazon has solid discounts on Cricut cutting machines, heat presses, and the supplies that ship in time for the ...
If youre shopping for a crafty person or gearing up for your own last-minute project binge, Amazon has solid discounts on Cricut cutting machines, heat presses, and the supplies that ship in time for the holidays.
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Some people get their holiday shopping done on a responsible schedule.
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NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) officially went into service above the Red Planet in November 2006.
NASAs Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) officially went into service above the Red Planet in November 2006.
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Designing a swarm of fully autonomous, submillimeter-sized robots sounds like an expensive, if not impossible task.
Designing a swarm of fully autonomous, submillimeter-sized robots sounds like an expensive, if not impossible task.
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Among the tricky carnivorous plants , great white shark-killing orca whales , and other remarkable flora and fauna that call South Africa home is a remarkable group of living rocks.
Among the tricky carnivorous plants , great white shark-killing orca whales , and other remarkable flora and fauna that call South Africa home is a remarkable group of living rocks.
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Its February 1837, and the White House is about to bear witness to one of the greatest feeding frenzies in this nations proud history of competitive consumption.
Its February 1837, and the White House is about to bear witness to one of the greatest feeding frenzies in this nations proud history of competitive consumption.
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If youre doing last-minute holiday shopping, practical gifts tend to win.
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Pets as Dependents, Christmas Darkness, and the Hard Work of Living Joyfully
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1:09:30As Christmas approaches, Brian From reflects on the tension between seasonal joy and a world marked by violence, loss, and uncertainty, reminding listeners why the message of “good news of great joy for all people” matters precisely when darkness feels overwhelming. The show takes a lighter—but revealing—turn with a discussion of a lawsuit asking w…
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Debating the merits of todays popular music versus the hits of the past is largely a matter of taste.
Debating the merits of todays popular music versus the hits of the past is largely a matter of taste.
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A newborn star 15,000 light-years from Earth is fascinating astronomers with its dual blasts of superheated plasma jets .
A newborn star 15,000 light-years from Earth is fascinating astronomers with its dual blasts of superheated plasma jets .
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Whether it's the morning paper, the games on the back of a cereal box, or just scrolling through social media , there is something nice about reading with a meal.
Whether it's the morning paper, the games on the back of a cereal box, or just scrolling through social media , there is something nice about reading with a meal.
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Cooking is artbut baking is science, Bill Nye the Science Guy once said .
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A well-placed window can brighten a room with natural light and offer scenic views of the outside world.
A well-placed window can brighten a room with natural light and offer scenic views of the outside world.
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A caterpillar-looking bug hangs out on a stem, minding its own business.
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True wireless earbuds are a great gift to give because they're a gift that keeps on giving, through commutes, workouts, Zoom calls, quiet nights in, etc.
True wireless earbuds are a great gift to give because they're a gift that keeps on giving, through commutes, workouts, Zoom calls, quiet nights in, etc.
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Its been a good year for metal detectorists.
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A new pumpkin toadlet species was recently discovered in the mountains of southern Brazil.
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If you're going to spend large chunks of your life staring at screens, you might as well make it enjoyable.
If you're going to spend large chunks of your life staring at screens, you might as well make it enjoyable.
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Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe hosted the EV manufacturers first Autonomy and AI Day this week, announcing a slew of big advancements from his no-longer-fledgling company.
Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe hosted the EV manufacturers first Autonomy and AI Day this week, announcing a slew of big advancements from his no-longer-fledgling company.
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Advocacy, Healing, and Hope with Jeff Bradford with The Human Coalition
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10:59Brian From is joined by Jeff Bradford, President and CEO of The Human Coalition, to discuss how the organization supports women who believe abortion is their only option and helps them choose life. Bradford explains Human Coalition’s dual focus on direct care for mothers and legislative advocacy, including how they respond to the rise of chemical a…
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Turning from Screens, Cultivating Character, and Finding Hope This Christmas
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59:05Brian From reflects on the dangers of political cynicism and power while calling Christians to lives marked by character, integrity, and Christlike distinctiveness. As Christmas approaches, he explores the spiritual cost of screen addiction, the importance of turning toward one another, and how practices like communal singing and gracious speech sh…
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Generative artificial intelligence continues to have a problem with hallucinations .
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Teslas next big product reveal isnt a long-anticipated affordable passenger car or an actually usable humanoid robot .
Teslas next big product reveal isnt a long-anticipated affordable passenger car or an actually usable humanoid robot .
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A remarkably well-preserved dinosaur fossil has arrived at the Smithsonians National Museum of National History.
A remarkably well-preserved dinosaur fossil has arrived at the Smithsonians National Museum of National History.
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A good backpack or bag can make a surprisingly huge difference in your quality of life.
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Jonathan Allen , a biology professor at The College of William & Mary in Virginia, has a very strange pet: a very very long ribbon worm ( phylum nemertea ) named Baseodiscus the Eldest, or just B ...
Jonathan Allen , a biology professor at The College of William & Mary in Virginia, has a very strange pet: a very very long ribbon worm ( phylum nemertea ) named Baseodiscus the Eldest, or just B for short.
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