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The Violinist's Thumb

And Other Lost Tales of Love, War, and Genius, as Written by Our Genetic Code

by Sam Kean ...

Narrated by Henry Leyva ...

Unabridged

12 hours 35 min

From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA.In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In The Violinist's Thumb, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA.There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have ... Read more

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From New York Times bestselling author Sam Kean comes incredible stories of science, history, language, and music, as told by our own DNA.In The Disappearing Spoon, bestselling author Sam Kean unlocked the mysteries of the periodic table. In The Violinist's Thumb, he explores the wonders of the magical building block of life: DNA.There are genes to explain crazy cat ladies, why other people have
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Origin

A Genetic History of the Americas

by Jennifer Raff ...

Narrated by Jennifer Raff, Tanis Parenteau, Yvonne Russo ...

Unabridged

9 hours 12 min

From celebrated anthropologist Jennifer Raff comes the untold story—and fascinating mystery—of how humans migrated to the Americas.ORIGIN is the story of who the first peoples in the Americas were, how and why they made the crossing, how they dispersed south, and how they lived based on a new and powerful kind of evidence: their complete genomes. ORIGIN provides an overview of these new histories ... Read more

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From celebrated anthropologist Jennifer Raff comes the untold story—and fascinating mystery—of how humans migrated to the Americas.ORIGIN is the story of who the first peoples in the Americas were, how and why they made the crossing, how they dispersed south, and how they lived based on a new and powerful kind of evidence: their complete genomes. ORIGIN provides an overview of these new histories
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The Psychopath Inside

A Neuroscientist's Personal Journey into the Dark Side of the Brain

by James Fallon ...

Narrated by Walter Dixon ...

Unabridged

4 hours 58 min

The memoir of a neuroscientist whose research led him to a bizarre personal discoveryJames Fallon had spent an entire career studying how our brains affect our behavior when his research suddenly turned personal. While studying brain scans of several family members, he discovered that one perfectly matched a pattern he’d found in the brains of serial killers. This meant one of two things: Either ... Read more

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The memoir of a neuroscientist whose research led him to a bizarre personal discoveryJames Fallon had spent an entire career studying how our brains affect our behavior when his research suddenly turned personal. While studying brain scans of several family members, he discovered that one perfectly matched a pattern he’d found in the brains of serial killers. This meant one of two things: Either
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The Seven Daughters of Eve

The Science That Reveals Our Genetic Ancestry

by Bryan Sykes ...

Narrated by Michael Page ...

Unabridged

9 hours 5 min

One of the most dramatic stories of genetic discovery since James Watson's The Double Helix—a work whose scientific and cultural reverberations will be discussed for years to come. In 1994 Professor Bryan Sykes, a leading world authority on DNA and human evolution, was called in to examine the frozen remains of a man trapped in glacial ice in northern Italy. News of both the Ice Man's discovery ... Read more

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One of the most dramatic stories of genetic discovery since James Watson's The Double Helix—a work whose scientific and cultural reverberations will be discussed for years to come. In 1994 Professor Bryan Sykes, a leading world authority on DNA and human evolution, was called in to examine the frozen remains of a man trapped in glacial ice in northern Italy. News of both the Ice Man's discovery
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The Third Chimpanzee

The Evolution and Future of the Human Animal

by Jared Diamond ...

Narrated by Rob Shapiro ...

Unabridged

15 hours 33 min

The Development of an Extraordinary SpeciesWe human beings share 98 percent of our genes with chimpanzees. Yet humans are the dominant species on the planet -- having founded civilizations and religions, developed intricate and diverse forms of communication, learned science, built cities, and created breathtaking works of art -- while chimps remain animals concerned primarily with the basic ... Read more

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The Development of an Extraordinary SpeciesWe human beings share 98 percent of our genes with chimpanzees. Yet humans are the dominant species on the planet -- having founded civilizations and religions, developed intricate and diverse forms of communication, learned science, built cities, and created breathtaking works of art -- while chimps remain animals concerned primarily with the basic
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Life as We Made It

How 50,000 Years of Human Innovation Refined—and Redefined—Nature

by Beth Shapiro ...

Narrated by Beth Shapiro ...

Unabridged

9 hours 40 min

From the first dog to the first beefalo, from farming to CRISPR, the human history of remaking natureWhen the 2020 Nobel Prize was awarded to the inventors of CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool, it underlined our amazing and apparently novel powers to alter nature. But as biologist Beth Shapiro argues in Life as We Made It, this phenomenon isn’t new. Humans have been reshaping the world ... Read more

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From the first dog to the first beefalo, from farming to CRISPR, the human history of remaking natureWhen the 2020 Nobel Prize was awarded to the inventors of CRISPR, the revolutionary gene-editing tool, it underlined our amazing and apparently novel powers to alter nature. But as biologist Beth Shapiro argues in Life as We Made It, this phenomenon isn’t new. Humans have been reshaping the world
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Superconvergence

How the Genetics, Biotech, and AI Revolutions Will Transform our Lives, Work, and World

by Jamie Metzl ...

Narrated by Jamie Metzl, James Anderson Foster ...

Unabridged

15 hours 44 min

From a leading futurist and OneShared.World founder, a "brilliant" book that explores how artificial intelligence and other revolutionary technologies are transforming our lives–and our future (Sanjay Gupta).New technologies have the potential to improve our health, feed billions of people, supercharge our economies, store essential information for millions of years, and save our planet. But if we ... Read more

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From a leading futurist and OneShared.World founder, a "brilliant" book that explores how artificial intelligence and other revolutionary technologies are transforming our lives–and our future (Sanjay Gupta).New technologies have the potential to improve our health, feed billions of people, supercharge our economies, store essential information for millions of years, and save our planet. But if we
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Beyond Inheritance

Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of Health

by Roxanne Khamsi ...

Narrated by Roxanne Khamsi ...

Unabridged

8 hours 39 min

**“Constantly fascinating and impeccably reported...You won’t look at yourself in the same way again.” —Ed Yong, bestselling author of An Immense World and I Contain MultitudesA captivating exploration of the remarkable ways our DNA mutates over the course of our lives, with radical implications for the future of medicine**Our DNA is the indispensable set of instructions that guides our growth and ... Read more

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**“Constantly fascinating and impeccably reported...You won’t look at yourself in the same way again.” —Ed Yong, bestselling author of An Immense World and I Contain MultitudesA captivating exploration of the remarkable ways our DNA mutates over the course of our lives, with radical implications for the future of medicine**Our DNA is the indispensable set of instructions that guides our growth and
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The Vanishing Family

Love, Fate, and the Quest to End Dementia

by Robert Kolker ...

Narrated by Sean Pratt ...

Unabridged

10 hours 57 min

**From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road comes the heart-wrenching journey of a family facing an unthinkable destiny, whose flawed genetic code might hold the long-sought key to a cure for dementia.“A gripping real-life horror story of dementia, love and grief. . . . Kolker displays his genius for the immersive detail.” —The New York Times Book Review“Robert Kolker's ... Read more

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**From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Valley Road comes the heart-wrenching journey of a family facing an unthinkable destiny, whose flawed genetic code might hold the long-sought key to a cure for dementia.“A gripping real-life horror story of dementia, love and grief. . . . Kolker displays his genius for the immersive detail.” —The New York Times Book Review“Robert Kolker's
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The Forever Witness

How DNA and Genealogy Solved a Cold Case Double Murder

by Edward Humes ...

Narrated by Edward Humes ...

Unabridged

10 hours 26 min

“Thought-provoking true-crime thriller…the book raises urgent questions of balancing public and private good that we’ll likely be dealing with as long as the title implies.”—Wall Street JournalA relentless detective and a civilian genealogist solve a haunting cold case—and launch a crime-fighting revolution that tests the fragile line between justice and privacy.In November 1987, a young couple ... Read more

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“Thought-provoking true-crime thriller…the book raises urgent questions of balancing public and private good that we’ll likely be dealing with as long as the title implies.”—Wall Street JournalA relentless detective and a civilian genealogist solve a haunting cold case—and launch a crime-fighting revolution that tests the fragile line between justice and privacy.In November 1987, a young couple
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Genetic Wisdom: Stories That Shape Our Lives

"Transform your mindset with 'Genetic Wisdom.' Explore powerful tales that illuminate the essence of our shared experiences."

by Gideon Marwick ...

Narrated by Alan Winnigton ...

Unabridged

2 hours 17 min

Genetic Wisdom: Stories That Shape Our Lives⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to deepen your understanding of genetics and uncover the stories that shape our lives?Searching for a comprehensive resource that provides all the essential elements to explore your heritage, understand genetics, and transform your perspective?Your search ends here!</stron... ... Read more

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Genetic Wisdom: Stories That Shape Our Lives⭐⭐ Simplified Audio Guide with Explanations Included ⭐⭐Are you eager to deepen your understanding of genetics and uncover the stories that shape our lives?Searching for a comprehensive resource that provides all the essential elements to explore your heritage, understand genetics, and transform your perspective?Your search ends here!</stron...
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Genes and Heredity for Beginners: A Beginner's Guide to the Traits Passed Down Through Families

by Julia Petrov ...

Narrated by Julia Petrov ...

Unabridged

2 hours 1 min

Unlock the biological secrets of your ancestry and decode the everyday genetics that shape your unique traits. Whether you are mapping out family health patterns during a quiet commute or simply curious about where your dimples come from, this gentle, story-driven guide transforms complex science into highly accessible concepts.Journey from the visible features you share with relatives into the ... Read more

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Unlock the biological secrets of your ancestry and decode the everyday genetics that shape your unique traits. Whether you are mapping out family health patterns during a quiet commute or simply curious about where your dimples come from, this gentle, story-driven guide transforms complex science into highly accessible concepts.Journey from the visible features you share with relatives into the
... Read more
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One in a Billion

The Story of Nic Volker and the Dawn of Genomic Medicine

by Mark Johnson, Kathleen Gallagher ...

Narrated by Jonathan Yen ...

Unabridged

7 hours 27 min

In this landmark medical narrative, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalists Mark Johnson and Kathleen Gallagher chronicle the story of Nic Volker, the Wisconsin boy at the center of a daring breakthrough in medicine—a complete gene sequencing to discover the cure for an otherwise undiagnosable illness.At just two years old, Nic experiences a searing pain that signals the awakening of a new and deadly ... Read more

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In this landmark medical narrative, Pulitzer Prize–winning journalists Mark Johnson and Kathleen Gallagher chronicle the story of Nic Volker, the Wisconsin boy at the center of a daring breakthrough in medicine—a complete gene sequencing to discover the cure for an otherwise undiagnosable illness.At just two years old, Nic experiences a searing pain that signals the awakening of a new and deadly
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Hubris

The Rise, Fall, and Future of Humanity

by Johannes Krause, Thomas Trappe ...

Narrated by Stephen R. Thorne ...

Unabridged

8 hours 38 min

Humans are the most intelligent beings this planet has ever produced. But how is it that we find ourselves faced with an existential crisis that threatens to overwhelm us?Leading archaeogeneticist Johannes Krause and journalist Thomas Trappe investigate what DNA can tell us about how we got where we are and what our future might be. They show how the first humans were defeated again and again and ... Read more

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Humans are the most intelligent beings this planet has ever produced. But how is it that we find ourselves faced with an existential crisis that threatens to overwhelm us?Leading archaeogeneticist Johannes Krause and journalist Thomas Trappe investigate what DNA can tell us about how we got where we are and what our future might be. They show how the first humans were defeated again and again and
... Read more
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Cloning: How Science Fiction's Wildest Dream Became Real

by Lukas Vermeer ...

Narrated by Lukas Vermeer ...

Unabridged

1 hour 47 min

Explore how sci-fi tropes of evil twins and genetic engineering transformed into real-world biology and bioethics. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute, this thought-provoking journey traces the path from fantastical myths of mass-produced armies to the quiet breakthroughs of early DNA research.Whether you are seeking deep focus or craving a captivating scientific deep dive, these historical lab ... Read more

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Explore how sci-fi tropes of evil twins and genetic engineering transformed into real-world biology and bioethics. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute, this thought-provoking journey traces the path from fantastical myths of mass-produced armies to the quiet breakthroughs of early DNA research.Whether you are seeking deep focus or craving a captivating scientific deep dive, these historical lab
... Read more
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Decoding the World

A Roadmap for the Questioner

by Po Bronson, Arvind Gupta ...

Narrated by Po Bronson, Arvind Gupta ...

Unabridged

11 hours 18 min

Find out where our world is headed with this dazzling first-hand account of inventing the future from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Should I Do With My Life? and the founder of science accelerator IndieBio.Decoding the World is a buddy adventure about the quest to live meaningfully in a world with such uncertainty. It starts with Po Bronson coming to IndieBio.Arvind Gupta ... Read more

$27.99 USD

Find out where our world is headed with this dazzling first-hand account of inventing the future from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of What Should I Do With My Life? and the founder of science accelerator IndieBio.Decoding the World is a buddy adventure about the quest to live meaningfully in a world with such uncertainty. It starts with Po Bronson coming to IndieBio.Arvind Gupta
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Homeschooling Made Easy

Practical Tips for Parent Educators

by Avery Nightingale ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Charlotte G ...

Unabridged

29 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the world of homeschooling with "Homeschooling Made Easy: Practical Tips for Parent Educators" by Avery Nightingale. This comprehensive guide equips parents with the tools and strategies needed to create an enriching and successful homeschooling experience. The book delves into the historical evolution and technological advancements in ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Dive into the world of homeschooling with "Homeschooling Made Easy: Practical Tips for Parent Educators" by Avery Nightingale. This comprehensive guide equips parents with the tools and strategies needed to create an enriching and successful homeschooling experience. The book delves into the historical evolution and technological advancements in
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What Makes a Hero?

The Suprising Science of Selflessness

by Elizabeth Svoboda ...

Narrated by Rose Itzcovitz ...

Unabridged

6 hours 46 min

An entertaining investigation into the biology and psychology of why we sacrifice for other peopleResearchers are now applying the lens of science to study heroism for the first time. How do biology, upbringing, and outside influences intersect to produce altruistic and heroic behavior? And how can we encourage this behavior in corporations, classrooms, and individuals?Using dozens of fascinating ... Read more

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An entertaining investigation into the biology and psychology of why we sacrifice for other peopleResearchers are now applying the lens of science to study heroism for the first time. How do biology, upbringing, and outside influences intersect to produce altruistic and heroic behavior? And how can we encourage this behavior in corporations, classrooms, and individuals?Using dozens of fascinating
... Read more
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Hacking Darwin

Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity

by Jamie Metzl ...

Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

Unabridged

11 hours 27 min

"A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." **—**Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The GeneA groundbreaking exploration of genetic engineering and its impact on the future of our species from leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist ... Read more

$22.50 USD

"A gifted and thoughtful writer, Metzl brings us to the frontiers of biology and technology, and reveals a world full of promise and peril." **—**Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, New York Times bestselling author of The Emperor of All Maladies and The GeneA groundbreaking exploration of genetic engineering and its impact on the future of our species from leading geopolitical expert and technology futurist
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Eugenics and Other Evils

by G. K. Chesterton ...

Narrated by Derek Perkins ...

Unabridged

4 hours 50 min

During the first three decades of the twentieth century, eugenics, the scientific control of human breeding, was a popular cause within enlightened and progressive segments of the English-speaking world. The New York Times eagerly supported it, gushing about the wonderful “new science.” Prominent scientists, such as the plant biologist Luther Burbank, were among its most enthusiastic supporters. ... Read more

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During the first three decades of the twentieth century, eugenics, the scientific control of human breeding, was a popular cause within enlightened and progressive segments of the English-speaking world. The New York Times eagerly supported it, gushing about the wonderful “new science.” Prominent scientists, such as the plant biologist Luther Burbank, were among its most enthusiastic supporters.
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Pointing from the Grave

A True Story of Murder and DNA

by Samantha Weinberg ...

Narrated by Nadia May ...

Unabridged

12 hours 38 min

This is the remarkable and gripping true story of a murderer and his victim, and of the tiny molecule that linked their fates. It is both the history of a science overlaid with human drama and a human tragedy inextricably entwined with science. It is about two lives made and destroyed by DNA—and by each other.In 1984, Helena Greenwood, a young British DNA scientist, was sexually assaulted in her ... Read more

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This is the remarkable and gripping true story of a murderer and his victim, and of the tiny molecule that linked their fates. It is both the history of a science overlaid with human drama and a human tragedy inextricably entwined with science. It is about two lives made and destroyed by DNA—and by each other.In 1984, Helena Greenwood, a young British DNA scientist, was sexually assaulted in her
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Proto

How One Ancient Language Went Global

by Laura Spinney ...

Narrated by Emma Spurgin-Hussey ...

Unabridged

9 hours 3 min

Bloomsbury presents Proto by Laura Spinney, read by Emma Spurgin-HusseyThe enthralling story of how today’s largest language family, spoken by nearly half the world’s population, descended from one ancient dialect.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely ... Read more

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Bloomsbury presents Proto by Laura Spinney, read by Emma Spurgin-HusseyThe enthralling story of how today’s largest language family, spoken by nearly half the world’s population, descended from one ancient dialect.Daughter. Duhitár-. Dustr. Dukte. Listen to these English, Sanskrit, Armenian and Lithuanian words, all meaning the same thing, and you hear echoes of one of history’s most unlikely
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Unsolved Space Anomalies That Will Put You To Sleep

by Keisha Dunbar ...

Narrated by Cynthia Logan ...

Unabridged

55 min

Achieve deep sleep through soothing astronomy and calm cosmic mysteries designed to quiet a restless mind. Perfect for your nightly bedtime routine, this immersive experience aids those battling insomnia or anxiety by replacing active problem-solving with a serene, hypnotic atmosphere.Drift past the event horizon of wakefulness as the narrative explores unhurried celestial oddities and distant, ... Read more

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Achieve deep sleep through soothing astronomy and calm cosmic mysteries designed to quiet a restless mind. Perfect for your nightly bedtime routine, this immersive experience aids those battling insomnia or anxiety by replacing active problem-solving with a serene, hypnotic atmosphere.Drift past the event horizon of wakefulness as the narrative explores unhurried celestial oddities and distant,
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DNA für Einsteiger: Eine leicht verständliche Einführung in den Code des Lebens in deinem Körper

by Erika Kurz ...

Narrated by Erika Kurz ...

Unabridged

2 hours 13 min

Entschlüssele die Zellbiologie deines Körpers und verstehe komplexe Genetik endlich völlig ohne Vorwissen. Diese packende populärwissenschaftliche Reise zoomt direkt in deinen mikroskopischen Bauplan. Erlebe hautnah, wie aus unsichtbaren Molekülen ein vollkommener, atmender Organismus entsteht.Egal ob entspannt beim Spazierengehen oder als inspirierender Begleiter beim Pendeln – diese erhellende ... Read more

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Entschlüssele die Zellbiologie deines Körpers und verstehe komplexe Genetik endlich völlig ohne Vorwissen. Diese packende populärwissenschaftliche Reise zoomt direkt in deinen mikroskopischen Bauplan. Erlebe hautnah, wie aus unsichtbaren Molekülen ein vollkommener, atmender Organismus entsteht.Egal ob entspannt beim Spazierengehen oder als inspirierender Begleiter beim Pendeln – diese erhellende
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