Rock Paper Scissors; we discuss everything and anything that we can relate to or with as human beings. Expect new episodes every Friday. Enjoy
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Rock Paper Scissors Podcasts
A weekly podcast about the history, science, lore and surprises that make everyday things secretly incredibly fascinating. Hosted by comedy writer, emoji creator, and ‘Jeopardy!‘ champion Alex Schmidt. Join Alex & his co-host Katie Goldin for a joyful deep dive into seeing the world a whole new way! (For research sources, bonus episodes, and how you can support the podcast, visit sifpod.fun.)
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read aloud by Jaelynn and Austin.
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Hr1 Cover art photo provided by Sonja Punz on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@sonnnchen
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Join Lenore Noire & Liss Amyah for a semi-regular podcast where queer chaos & random nonsense abound! We talk pleasure, sexuality, non-monogamy, relationship stuff, parenting, art, and whatever else happens to show up. (Formerly The Luscious)
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Cortex is a show that explores how creative people think about their work — and how they get it done. Each episode dives into the workflows they follow, the apps and devices they depend on, and the habits that keep projects moving. Hosted by CGP Grey and Myke Hurley.
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Every week, Ken Jennings and John Roderick add a new entry to the OMNIBUS, an encyclopedic reference work of strange-but-true stories that they are compiling as a time capsule for future generations.
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You may recognize Wil Wheaton's name from his acting work in television shows like The Big Bang Theory, Leverage, and Star Trek: The Next Generation, or 1985's timeless classic, Stand By Me. You may recognize his voice from one of the many audio books he's narrated, including number one New York Times bestseller, Ready Player One, John Scalzi's award-winning Collapsing Empire Trilogy, or even his own bestselling memoir, Still Just A Geek. Beginning on March 26th, Wil brings you It's Storytim ...
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Makeshift Stories is a sci-fi, fantasy, and speculative fiction podcast for anyone who craves the thrill of the unknown and unexpected. Once a month, buckle up for an epic journey through possible futures, space, alternate realities, and beyond. Are you ready to explore uncharted territories and discover the unimaginable? Tune in and let your imagination soar!
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Welcome to Experience Points by University XP hosted by Dr. Dave Eng. On Experience Points we explore different ways we can learn from games. Find out more at www.universityxp.com I hope you find this show useful. If you’d like to learn more about games-based learning then a great place to start is my blog at universityxp.com/blog. University XP is also on Twitter @University_XP and on Facebook as University XP. Feel free to email me anytime at [email protected] Game on!
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A fantasy AFL podcast dedicated to helping you win your league. John Crockett, Steve Fizz and The Statesman provide break down all aspects of Supercoach, Ultimate Footy and AFL fantasy to help gain you an edge in winning your league. With a focus on draft based leagues, this is a podcast with great analysis, strategy and opinions that you won't find anywhere else. Get an edge over your league mates by hearing about the things the regular talking heads won't cover with an entertaining aspect ...
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We are the makers of Yellowbird Sauce. This podcast used to be us goofing off in the office. In a post-COVID world, however, it's us goofing off on Zoom. So, same-same.
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A place to learn about science in an easy-to-digest manner. Relevant to your life or just curiosity, interspersed with a mix of fun commercials and 60 second science.
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Dark Interests is a fun podcast hosted by two millennial moms who tell you fucked up stories while somehow making you laugh. Write us at: [email protected] Instagram: @darkinterestspodcast Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/darkinterests/support
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#TTP, A podcast with loads of amazing storytelling episodes and audio drama series, complete with surround sound effects for an immersive and realistic audio experience. Welcome aboard "The Phoenix Express" chu chu!!!
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Funny, moving and always exquisitely well-produced, this collection of short stories and essays from the award-winning Seanachai podcast is not to be missed. If you like this American Life, but wish that Ira Glass' voice was a bit softer on the ears, then this is the audio book for you.
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The Help Force podcast team brings to you the various news, the chaos caused within HF and the vast Club Penguin Community!
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A weekly round-up of all things Coventry City, the roller coaster ride of being part of part of the Sky Blue Army, presented by Lorna Bailey and a cast of fans.
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Attah Samuel, a writer, speaker and reader reveals the secret to living a successful life right here on planet earth. The samist show reveals every hidden treasury of life and shows you how to apply it as you live daily...
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"Don’t tell me what I can and can’t say." Veteran journalist Taylor Ferber wrote this in her unprecedented Playboy feature, challenging the idea that brains and beauty are mutually exclusive, as the only woman who both posed and was a featured writer. After years as Hollywood's "Celebrity Whisperer" who interviewed and humanized the biggest A-listers, her irreverent show empowers viewers to think freely outside rules in politics, media, and pop culture, getting big guests like Blake Shelton, ...
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Dave Seddon and Adam Lord’s Lancashire Post PNE Chat
Dave Seddon and Adam Lord’s Lancashire Post PNE Chat
Welcome to Dave Seddon and Adam Lord’s Lancashire Post PNE Chat , where amazing things happen.
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Mull to 3 is a variety podcast focused on enjoying the trading card game Magic the Gathering. It is hosted by Soohan, John, and Mazz and publishes around 2 episodes per month. Coverage ranges from card discussion, deck critique, and feature segments on different formats and styles of play. Disclaimer: Wizards of the Coast, Magic: The Gathering, and their logos are trademarks of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the United States and other countries. Copyright 2016 Wizards. All Rights Reserved. Mag ...
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Taking a look at some teams that could/should change who rolls through the guts.
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173: Hank Green – State of the Workflow
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1:20:39Myke talks to Hank Green about how he manages an impossibly full creative life — from YouTube and Crash Course to books, businesses, and Good.Store — using simple tools, structured weeks, selective meetings, delegation, and a constant flow of new ideas. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websi…
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the song "Yakety Sax" is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Katie Goldin, Alex Schmidt
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In which mail, cash, trash, passengers, burgers, and cats are sent zipping through vast networks on puffs of compressed air, and John would like to be sent a horny landscaper. Certificate #46257.By Omnibus
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"The Odyssey Problem" by Chris Willrich, narrated by Wil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wil Wheaton
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why chopsticks are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin
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When Surya, a hardware engineer, buys an old NASA computer at a garage sale, she uncovers lost Voyager 2 data. She tracks down a retired scientist named in the file, who claims the data indicates a killing wave of cosmic radiation is headed for Earth. As she and the old scientist race to confirm the analysis, they find themselves hunted by mysterio…
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When Surya, a hardware engineer, buys an old NASA computer at a garage sale, she uncovers lost Voyager 2 data. She tracks down a retired scientist named in the file, who claims the data indicates a killing wave of cosmic radiation is headed for Earth. As she and the old scientist race to confirm the analysis, they find themselves hunted by mysterio…
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Designing the Core Dynamics Today, we’re diving deep into a concept that sits right at the heart of game design: core dynamics. What makes a game engaging? Why do some games pull us in and keep us coming back? It’s not just the artwork or the theme. It's not even the mechanics alone. It’s something deeper. It’s the dynamic that drives player action…
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Management by Wandering Around (Entry 754.PS10740)
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1:25:56In which a Wyoming-educated economist gets big in Japan by inventing modern business theory, and Ken wants to be able to wince on a call. Certificate #36485.By Omnibus
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"The Dark House" by A.C. Wise, narrated by Wil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Wil Wheaton
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why pumpkins are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Katie Goldin, Alex Schmidt
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The Spirit of Australia (Entry 1203.PS7716)
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1:37:57In which an power tools salesman builds the world's fastest boat in his Sydney backyard and somehow survives the experience, and John thinks it's funny to be accordion-shaped in the past. Certificate #16230.By Omnibus
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Bonus Show: "The Mohawk Skywalkers Who Build New York City -- And The Former Mohawk Neighborhood In Brooklyn"
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24:05We make a special bonus show EVERY WEEK for Maximum Fun members. Get them all by supporting the podcast at https://maximumfun.org/join/. And please enjoy this special public release of the bonus show for Episode 267 ("Lunch Atop A Skyscraper"). Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore the obviously incredibly fascinating topic of Mohawk ironworkers wh…
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Breaking down some player movement. Vibe check.
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172: David Pierce – State of the Workflow
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1:29:12Myke talks to The Verge’s David Pierce about the workflow behind his Humane AI Pin review, how he collaborates to make podcasts like The Vergecast, and how his Installer newsletter helps him highlight the positive side of the internet each week. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or do…
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the photograph "Lunch Atop A Skyscraper" is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Katie Goldin, Alex Schmidt
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Josefine Schwarzer Applied Games and Mental Health
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24:02Josefine Schwarzer Applied Games and Mental Health In this episode of Experience Points, Dave Eng interviews Josefine Schwarzer, a German occupational therapist exploring how tabletop RPGs and LARPs support mental health. Josefine shares how role-play creates safe, expressive spaces that boost self-esteem and break from anxiety. She recounts client…
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In which a Minnesota meat concern changes the face of world cuisine by passing their surplus pork shoulder off on hungry soldiers, and Ken imagines a pre-war Sir Mix-a-Lot. Certificate #53117.By Omnibus
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Way Too Early Top Ten AFL Fantasy Ranks + Breakouts / The Draft Doctors
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27:55Talking some way too early ranks, some thoughts on rucks and some breakouts.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why speed bumps are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Katie Goldin, Alex Schmidt
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The False Dmitrys (Entry 451.2K0428)
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1:43:16In which three or four pretenders decide to pass themselves off as a very convincingly killed Russian prince, and John realizes some jobs have dripping access. Certificate #51533.By Omnibus
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Answering listener questions in an offseason quickie.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why flamingos are secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin
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Michael Low and Luna Uni: A New World of RPG Writing Instruction
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28:24Michael Low and Luna Uni: A New World of RPG Writing Instruction In this episode of Experience Points, host Dave Eng welcomes Michael Low—educator, game designer, and creator of Stories RPG. Michael shares the powerful story behind Luna Uni, a tabletop role-playing curriculum that transforms writing instruction through collaborative storytelling. F…
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Surya, a tech historian, buys an old Sun workstation at a garage sale, expecting a working example of a CPU her grandmother designed, not secrets. Accidentally left on the drive are two files of NASA’s lost Voyager 2 data. When she attempts to learn about the workstation’s history by contacting a name she discovers in one of the files, she attracts…
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Surya, a tech historian, buys an old Sun workstation at a garage sale, expecting a working example of a CPU her grandmother designed, not secrets. Accidentally left on the drive are two files of NASA’s lost Voyager 2 data. When she attempts to learn about the workstation’s history by contacting a name she discovers in one of the files, she attracts…
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In which a mystery of Nazi propaganda, once solved, powers television sitcoms for decades to come, and Ken wonders about the least talented part of a guitarist. Certificate #37919.By Omnibus
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Market Share Overperformers / The Draft Doctors
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19:54Taking a look at some dudes who should regress in 2026 based on their 2025 output.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Bluetooth is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Katie Goldin, Alex Schmidt
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The NATO Phonetic Alphabet (Entry 826.RV2213)
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1:22:22In which post-war science finally develops the perfect system for spelling things over radio and telephones, and John learns he has been misspelling a pretty famous play. Certificate #50168.By Omnibus
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Taking a look at some dudes who could have things break their way over the offseason.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why lint is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5 (Alex’s old podcast hosting service required a minimum of 5 characters per episode title, and he's keeping that go…
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Shaun McMillan on Turning Lectures into Games
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30:13Shaun McMillan on Turning Lectures into Games In this episode of Experience Points, host Dave Eng interviews educational game designer Shaun McMillan about transforming traditional lectures into interactive, game-like experiences. Shaun shares his framework for designing lectures around a single compelling multiple-choice scenario, enabling student…
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In which a series of engineers, entrepreneurs, and classic TV producers discover that America wants gentle music piped into its public spaces, and Ken likes piña coladas and getting caught in the rain. Certificate #54082.By Omnibus
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Talking some players who had a 2024 at unders their projected output that I think can bounce back.
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171: Casey Newton – State of the Workflow
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1:23:34Myke talks to Casey Newton about his workflow for running Platformer, from idea capture to writing and publishing, and how he balances reporting with access to some of the most powerful people in tech. This episode of Cortex is sponsored by: Nexos.ai: All-in-one AI platform for enterprises. Get a 14 day free trial now. Squarespace: Save 10% off you…
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why Neapolitan ice cream is secretly incredibly fascinating. NOTE: there's a past episode of SIF about ice cream in general. You don't need to hear it to enjoy this. Also you'll give yourself a fun double feature if you do listen to it: https://maximumfun.org/episodes/secretly-incredibly-fascinating/secretly-in…
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We Now Conclude Our Broadcast Day (Entry 1422.PS0305)
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1:22:53In which television stations spend decades signing off every night after the national anthem, and John likes to keep a stiff upper lip during Mormon TV ads. Certificate #31942.By Omnibus
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A look back at some of the preseason rankings that worked out horribly.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why glow-in-the-dark stuff is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Katie Goldin, Alex Schmidt
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AP Table Talk: Take That In this episode of AP Table Talk, Brian and Dave dig into the “Take That” game mechanic. From classics like UNO, Sorry!, and Risk to modern favorites like Munchkin, Blood Rage, and King of Tokyo: Duel, they explore how denial, betrayal, and revenge fuel tension, drama, and unforgettable tabletop stories. If you liked this e…
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In which wheeler-dealers and Debbie Reynolds pillage a priceless trove of movie treasure for pennies on the dollar, and Ken has never been in his own conference room. Certificate #38661.By Omnibus
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During a dive to repair a submersible mining robot, Rohan, a deep-sea specialist, discovers the true cause of the machine’s malfunction: the metallic nodules it was harvesting are alive, ancient, and lying in wait. Too late, Rohan realizes that they can hijack his mind and body. Trapped within himself, he helplessly watches as the entities twist hi…
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During a dive to repair a submersible mining robot, Rohan, a deep-sea specialist, discovers the true cause of the machine’s malfunction: the metallic nodules it was harvesting are alive, ancient, and lying in wait. Too late, Rohan realizes that they can hijack his mind and body. Trapped within himself, he helplessly watches as the entities twist hi…
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All Australian Draft Team / The Draft Doctors
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23:36Taking value into consideration, here's my best 5-6-1-5 draft team for 2025.
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Alex Schmidt and Katie Goldin explore why the color red is secretly incredibly fascinating. Visit http://sifpod.fun/ for research sources and for this week's bonus episode. Come hang out with us on the SIF Discord: https://discord.gg/wbR96nsGg5By Alex Schmidt, Katie Goldin
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