Odds and sods I look at regularly, just because they amuse me. I hope they do the same for you. Incidentally, I found this page’s title on Greg Ross’s Futility Closet (it’s somewhere on this page) in a mini-article which also includes the delightful sentence in Icelandic: Barbara Ara bar Ara araba bara rabbabara. Ross points out that this, “besides being fun to say, is spelled with only three letters. It means “Barbara, daughter of Ari, brought only rhubarb to Ari the Arab.”
Fark.com RSS » Detroit man arrested after attempting to purchase grenades, a grenade launcher, and a Claymore mine. Neighborhood improvement society claims it's all just a humorous misunderstanding [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Woman shoots video and accidentally shoots self because . . . Florida [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » AP report downgrades visit to Rio during Olympic Games from "be sure your insurance is all paid up" to "get your affairs in order" [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Irish-American College Student Finds 12th Century Brooch on Galway Beach
The piece of jewelry has been entrusted to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » They're back – Car hackers take control of Jeep's steering and braking [Scary]
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Mental Floss » Websites Are Using Your Phone's Battery Status to Track Your Internet Use
Protecting your privacy online is even more difficult than you thought. [Link]
Mental Floss » 7 Athletes Who Had Their Olympic Medals Revoked
While winning a medal is the ultimate goal of any athlete competing during the Olympic Games, sometimes their victories are short-lived. [Link]
Mental Floss » 'The Little Prince' Movie You Probably Never Saw
It was a musical starring Gene Wilder and Bob Fosse. [Link]
Mental Floss » Jupiter's Great Red Spot Makes the Planet Hot
One of Jupiter's most baffling mysteries might be solved at last. [Link]
Mental Floss » Why Won't Team USA Dip the Flag at the Opening Ceremonies?
For the last 100 years, the Olympic spirit has come with an asterisk for the United States. It's not doping. It's not underage gymnasts. In fact, if you're not looking closely, you'll miss it at the Opening Ceremonies: the United States will be the only country that refuses to dip its flag when passing the host [Link]
Mental Floss » Scientists Collect the First Entries For a Library of Ice
The collection of ice cores from around the world will be housed in an Antarctic ice cave. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Trump's childhood home is for sale, and yes, the price is yuuuuge [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » And in Australia, house decorations are just as dangerous as anything else there, with homeowners choosing based on looks and lethality: "Go all the way and install a high voltage electric fence see those bastards bounce off that real quick and f
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop the superhero we both need and deserve [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » Intruders, Beware! DIY Invention Kit Let Kids Build Tech to Secure Their Rooms
Young inventors can build a Burglar Buzzer, Domain Defender, a Top Secret Safe, and more. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » What not to name your son: Devell accused of killing mother, stepdad [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Slipknot to NC concert crowd: People should be able to publicly toilet upon each other, regardless their gender or choice of spooky mask [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Document leak from the Central Ohio Urology Group leaves people pissed off [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Japan Launches 8K Resolution Broadcasts Ahead of Rio Olympics
The country is getting a tech head start for the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo. [Link]
Mental Floss » 10 Travel Tips From the Age of Napoleon
Bring a good pair of shoes, and don't be afraid to rent a bathtub. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pope Francis to have all male commission study the question of women [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » "And the question I think you have to ask yourselves is, if you are repeatedly having to say, in very strong terms, that what he has said is unacceptable, why are you still endorsing him?" THANKS, OBAMA [Obvious]
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Fark.com RSS » Tiger angrily removes bumper from car, comes back for radiator, but car already gone. Apparently tiger is constructing a getaway car [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Want the Best Hospital Care in the U.S.? Head to Rochester, Minnesota
U.S. News ranks Minnesota's Mayo Clinic as the best hospital in the country. [Link]
Mental Floss » Tuesday's Most Amazing Amazon Deals
As a recurring feature, our team combs the Web and shares some amazing Amazon deals we’ve turned up. Here’s what caught our eye today, August 2. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » $25,000 may seem a little steep for a Remington Model 700 rifle, or $220,000 for a Colt Cobra .38 revolver, but you'd be amazed at how having a famous murder or 10 attached to a weapon really bumps up its value [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Cornell student shares horrifying details on how they tried to turn him into a GMO and sell him to Monsanto. Or something. Hell, you read it [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » Surprise! There’s Little Medical Evidence to Support Flossing Your Teeth
But your dentist will probably still chastise you for skipping it. [Link]
Mental Floss » Apple to Replace Pistol Emoji with a Water Gun
The new emoji will be introduced this fall. [Link]
Futility Closet » Mind’s Eye #3
Here’s this month’s piece from designer Von Glitschka — each month he composes an engraved artwork to accompany a Futility Closet quotation. He’s provided a high-resolution PDF (2 MB) suitable to collect, print, and hang. We’re releasing a new image each month, here and on social media — as with the wallpaper, I’ll put the links on the About page … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Reasons to replace your cell phone: A) You cracked the screen. B) You left it in the sun. C) You dropped it in a nuclear reactor [Strange]
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Fark.com RSS » Comcast is being sued by the Washington state attorney general for selling "near-worthless" service plans to customers. The Obvious tag will be here between 1-5 PM today [Interesting]
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Mental Floss » One Handy Trick for Decluttering Your Closet
It's time to finally purge your wardrobe. Here's how to decide which items to keep. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man claims dental mouthguard shrank his penis. Man, how cold was that thing? [Stupid]
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Fark.com RSS » Former Facebook employee: "My job was literally taking your data and turning it into money" [Obvious]
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Mental Floss » Weather Channel Meteorologist Dave Schwartz Dies at Age 63
You weren’t Dave Schwartz’s audience. You were his friend. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Trump kicks baby out of rally, presumably jealous of the baby's much larger hands [Dumbass]
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Fark.com RSS » The Finding Dory night light. – in stores now. Sleep well, kiddies [Fail]
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Mental Floss » Olympic Gymnast Racks Up $5000 Phone Bill Playing Pokémon Go in Rio
Luckily, phone companies look kindly upon world champion athletes. [Link]
FMyLife » Moose says FML
Today, my boss signed and sent me back my timesheet. He named the PDF file "Timeshit". Now I don't know whether he's terrible at spelling, or just expressed his view of my job. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » 13 Discontinued Doritos Flavors
Nacho Cheese and Cool Ranch aren't going anywhere, but these 13 flavors didn't stand the test of time. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Man invents world's smallest burger van, can fit inside lifts and bring burgers to your desk at work. Just one small catch… it requires a child to drive it [Spiffy]
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Fark.com RSS » Trump campaign pleads with congressional Republicans to lend more rope [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » How Space Travel Affects the Human Mind
NASA astronaut Scott Kelly talks about the challenges associated with living in space. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Motorist pulled over by police for driving without ice cream [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » That new Thai restaurant opening down the block from your house is actually a paid plant sponsored by the Thai government to get you hooked on their food and make you want to visit their country and spend American dollars there. Study it out, sheeple
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Mental Floss » The Teen Who Met with Lincoln for 30 Minutes Every Day
A teenage art prodigy managed to steal half an hour with Abraham Lincoln every day—for five months. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » There once was a time in this country when bank robbers took some pride in how they dressed for their heists. We're looking at you, Mr. Flip-Flop Bandit [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Hell mouth eats up Australian backyard, causes all kinds of nope [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Finally, you can stop lying to your dentist [Obvious]
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FMyLife » TheVagabond_SRG says FML
Today, I started my first day at a job. First thing my manager does is ask me if I knew the fastest way to kill someone there, then told me with a straight face all of what would occur when dumping a person's head into the deep fryer. Then the psycho assigned me to the fry station. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Pro tip: When driving across town with your fully grown pot plant, the open bed of your pickup truck may not be the best place to stash it [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » Meet the Peacock Chef of China, a man who puts his peacock in the soup [Weird]
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Mental Floss » How Unfair Police Lineups Land the Wrong People Behind Bars
Researchers say eyewitnesses shown unfair lineups are more likely to choose the person police want them to choose—even when that person is innocent. [Link]
Mental Floss » Name the Category That Fits the Given Items
Take the quiz! [Link]
Fark.com RSS » If there's something strange in your neighborhood, who you gonna call? Not this guy [Dumbass]
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Mental Floss » 13 Nostalgic Facts About ‘American Graffiti’
Before he made 'Star Wars,' George Lucas made another iconic film that has served as a cultural touchstone. [Link]
Mental Floss » The "Wo"men
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Fark.com RSS » Fark Store Daily Deal: Product market strategy. E-learning course by David Fradin, former product manager at Apple and HP. (Sponsored Link) [Plug]
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Fark.com RSS » If you can't handle changing a dirty diaper, you might want to reconsider abducting a 2-year-old [Dumbass]
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Weird Universe » Fell asleep at wedding
The earliest I've found this story reported was in Time magazine (Feb 8, 1954). But then it started popping up in other papers, some as late as 1956 (below). I haven't found any report that went into greater detail. Which makes me wonder if this ever really happened, or if it was one of those amusing fillers reporters sometimes invented … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hillary isn't America's first female presidential nominee, a prostitute beat her to it 144 years ago [Interesting]
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FMyLife » so embarrassing says FML
Today, I got so anxious while trying to fight the ticket I got earlier this month that I passed out in front of the judge. FML [Link]
FMyLife » what sex life? says FML
Today, while in the shower with my boyfriend, I tried to heat things up by washing his knob with my loofa. He couldn't stop laughing and eventually laughed so hard that he slipped and fell. He now has a bruised butt while I have a missing toenail from catching his fall. Ouch. FML [Link]
Mental Floss » Zapping Bone Marrow With a Laser Can Boost a Low Platelet Count
It may be the key to curing a common blood disorder. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Cincinnati Zoo wants you to help name their ugly ass baby giraffe [Amusing]
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Fark.com RSS » Fark's existential question of the day: Why shouldn't you eat a 15-pound lobster? [Interesting]
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Overheard In The Office » I Think I've Seen This Demi Moore Movie…
Female director to IT employee trying to figure out which thermostat to turn up: Just do whatever you have to to make me hot! Baton Rouge, Louisiana Overheard by: r [Link]
Mental Floss » William Banting, Early Champion of the Low-Carb Diet
Years before Atkins, "banting" became a synonym for low-carb dieting. [Link]
Mental Floss » You Know About White Noise—But What About Pink and Brown Noise?
If white noise doesn't quite work for you, consider these colorful alternatives. [Link]
FMyLife » meltingturtle says FML
Today, I was talking with my girlfriend. We both have family issues, so we'd agreed to open up to each other today. Turns out I'm dating my cousin. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Photoshop this little kid [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » The First Products of 11 Famous Companies
These corporate giants have come a long way. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Woman steals $6.7m of printer ink. Must have smuggled it out in her fountain pen DOZENS of times [Amusing]
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Mental Floss » Watch a Short the Duffer Brothers Made Before 'Stranger Things'
Craving more 'Stranger Things'? This short by the Duffer brothers might help tide you over. [Link]
Mental Floss » Nagoya Castle in Japan Opens Its Own Ninja School
At Nagoya Castle in central Japan, tourists and visitors of all ages will now have the opportunity to become ninjas. [Link]
Mental Floss » Meet the Sea Pig, a Creature That Feasts on Sunken Corpses
Not much is known about these weird creatures, except for their preferred diet. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Extinction-level asteroid on collision course with Earth [Interesting]
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Fark.com RSS » Hello, I be Nigera's top email spammer. Now that I've been arrested, I need to move my $87 million dollar fortune to safety. Can you help me? [Unlikely]
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Mental Floss » The "Wo"men
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Fark.com RSS » Not news: Human breaks window, leading to rescue of stricken dog. News: Dog breaks window, leading to rescue of stricken human [Cool]
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Mental Floss » Rest Your Kitchen Sponge on a Tiny Bed
Ever notice how sponges kind of look like tiny mattresses? [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Santa Rosa man drinking beer in redwood tree, falls 70 feet. We're gonna need a new admin [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Marine Corps discovers new form of tear gas that can transmit through online articles [Sad]
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Fark.com RSS » Sex offender? No Pokemon Go for you [Facepalm]
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Weird Universe » Mystery Gadget 39
What's happening with this device?
The answer is here. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Seaside villa has great views of Bosphorus Strait, including up close views of shipping traffic [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Naked man in the woods demands the police officer trying to talk to him also gets naked. Then things get weird [Weird]
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FMyLife » CliffyB03 says FML
Today, while at work as a cashier, one lady's total was $1.32. She handed me the dollar, and then apologized. When I looked at her, confused as to what she was sorry about, she went wrist deep into her bra, grabbed some change, and quickly put it into my hand. It was wet and it smelt. FML [Link]
FMyLife » holluphollup says FML
Today, my mom told me that she wanted the whole family to move to Guatemala. I told her, as nice and calmly as I could, that this was an awful idea. She is now furious with me because I don't want to move to Guatemala. FML [Link]
FMyLife » reallydevonte says FML
Today, I went to the eye doctor with my little brother. There were only three chairs and one was occupied by a woman. I sat at the far end, but as soon as I sat down, I heard my little brother yell out loud, "I DON'T WANT TO SIT NEXT TO THE FAT LADY!" FML [Link]
GraphJam » Too Hip to Be a Square
Graph by: evilweasel24 Tagged: How People View Me , marching band , SpongeBob SquarePants Share on Facebook
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Mental Floss » There’s a Fish Hiding Among These Octopuses. Can You Spot It?
Your time starts now… [Link]
Mental Floss » These Are the Top Cities for Book Lovers Around the World
If you’re a jet-setting bibliophile, you might want to plan a trip to Hong Kong or Edinburgh. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Hundreds of insects released into London hamburger restaurants. Apparently they'll do anything to be more like their American counterparts [Creepy]
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Mental Floss » This Smiling Volcano Is Clearly Having a Great Day
Adorable … and just a little bit creepy. 🙂 [Link]
Futility Closet » Safety First
In 1936, J.E. Torbert patented a taillight for horses: When a person is riding a horse along a road at night and an automobile approaches the horse from the rear, the signals will be illuminated by reflecting light from the headlights of the automobile and thus permit the driver of the automobile to see that there is a horse ahead … [Link]
Mental Floss » Can You Find the Cat in This Photo?
His name is Lloyd, and we swear he's there. [Link]
Mental Floss » You Can Now Get Fresh Baguettes From a Vending Machine
A different kind of bread comes out of this ATM. [Link]
FMyLife » Marmarfarfar says FML
Today, I walked up to my sister's car to give her some money I owed her. She refused to open the window and take back the money. After begging her to open the window, a passer-by mistook me for a beggar and gave me some loose change. FML [Link]
Fark.com RSS » One brand-new Mustang + one broken oil line + race track = a trail of fire Doc Brown would be proud of [Scary]
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Mental Floss » 10 Vintage Postcards from America’s Classic Beach Destinations
These vintage postcards from classic beach destinations will make you yearn for vacation. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Chicago police release body cam video of unarmed suspect shot in the back and killed while fleeing. Well they wanted to release it, but damnedest thing, of the three officers involved, all of them had "malfunctioning" body cams. Technology, a
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Mental Floss » Hank Azaria Debunks Popular 'Simpsons' Fan Theory About Bart and Moe
It was too good to be true. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This just in: Teens love weed [Murica]
[link] [111 comments] [Link]
Mental Floss » A Fish Parasite May Have Compromised Decades of Behavioral Experiments
Researchers say the behavior of zebrafish, long used as a proxy for humans, is significantly altered by infection with a common parasite. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Step 1) get patients addicted to opioids. Step 2) massively inflate the price of anti-overdose drug. Step 3) Profit [Sick]
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Fark.com RSS » Australia has too many Jedi? The time has come: Execute Order 66 [Silly]
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Mental Floss » Inside This Year's Olympic Torch
YouTubers saw through an authentic Olympic torch to see what's inside. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Ranch hand fined for chasing bear in truck. Authorities unsure why bear was driving truck [Weird]
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Fark.com RSS » Here's the new list of the top 10 most stolen cars. If you drive a 1996 Honda Civic, you probably won't for much longer [PSA]
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Mental Floss » A Forgotten Antique-Filled Mansion in London Is Up for Grabs
The 265-year-old restored estate is filled with statues and taxidermy. [Link]
Fark.com RSS » This was an interesting little puzzle game. Warning: Don't click the DarthWiki link [Scary]
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Fark.com RSS » Preteen art restoration expert gives 5,000-year-old Norwegian skier rock carving the Monkey Jesus treatment [Facepalm]
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Mental Floss » 8 Surprising Facts About Jerry Garcia
On August 1, 1942, Jerry Garcia was born in San Francisco, California—and would soon go on to change the history of music as we know it. Here are eight things you might not know about the Grateful Dead legend. 1. HE WAS NAMED AFTER A BROADWAY COMPOSER. Garcia was destined to be a musician. Born in San Francisco on August … [Link]
Fark.com RSS » Those cargo shorts you love? They may be hurting your marriage. "There were so many good things about the '90s. Cargo shorts were not one of them" [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » CDC warns travel to Florida may cause small minds [Florida]
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Fark.com RSS » 41-year-old Dutchman gets visa, flies to Changsha, waits in airport for ten days in expectation his online girlfriend will pick him up. Take a wild guess as to what happened [Fail]
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Fark.com RSS » Photoshop Theme: Olympic sports we'd like to see [Photoshop]
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Mental Floss » What Is the 'Spaghetti Model'?
It may look like pasta thrown at a map, but it's actually the result of one meteorological model being run dozens of times with varying initial conditions. [Link]
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