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Food is any plant or animal matter that, when ingested by an organism, provides nutrients to maintain life. Cooking is the preparation thereof, especially by applying heat. Questions here include how to macerate raspberries, the ingredients in specific foods, what foods are available, and much more! Bon Appetit!
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How do you cook a turkey?
USDA Roasting Timetable for Fresh or Thawed Turkey at 325°F. These times are approximate and should always be used in...
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Are chicken wings considered dark meat?
Chicken wings, like the breast, are white meat. The difference between white meat and dark meat is attributed to the amount of...
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Is it possible to put cheese in the food processor to chop?
I would not suggest trying it with soft cheese...but I have chopped hard cheese..all you have to do is use your pulse button and...
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If a recipe calls for 3 cups day-old bread cut into 1-inch cubes what would that convert to if you used dry bread crumbs?
If your recipe asks for cubed day old bread, please use it. I use it in meatloaf. It helps to bind the meat together and gives...
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Is there anything that will neutralize the salty taste when cooking spaghetti sauce?
Add fat, ie in the form of olive oil. The extra fat coats the tongue and therfore reduces the saltiness because the salt can't...
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What could have caused a pumpkin pie to turn green when it was baked?
Perhaps cooking it in a copper pie pan. Answer There is absolutely no answer to this question. Unless the pie was backed and...
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What are some appetizers side dishes and a dessert to compliment a main dish of cabbage rolls?
Here are some great recipes and they are full of colour for the festive season (or any time.) RED/GREEN/YELLOW BELL PEPPERS IN...
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What does it mean to macerate raspberries?
The word macerate is very similar to the word marinate. However, there is a distinction. Both words involve the soaking of an...
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How does one find the temperature you should use when baking multiple items such as scalloped potatoes and ham?
Ovens were in use long before clocks were invented. Early cooks just put everything in the oven, and ate when it was all cooked....
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What are similarities in teeth and eggshells?
egg shells are alike teeth because they have the samecalcium salts, calcium keeps the teeth healthy and strong, teeth also...
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How much will a traditional buffet cost for 150 guests if the cake and wine are already taken care of?
It depends on where and who is doing the buffet. A med-high priced facility will charge you more for the same meal as say a fire...
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Where can you download commercials off the Internet?
Limewire
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How did the Vichy French use propaganda against the French people?
They didn't. After the French defeat the French government moved from Paris to Vichy which was in the part of France that the...
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How can you measure the amount of starch in foods?
Starch is generally interpreted to mean carbohydrates. Since your body doesn't absorb fiber as readily, some people subtract the...
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What are unskilled jobs that pay ten dollars per hour?
you could sell your body for money. sell crack or deliver pizza.. cmon man..
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What are easy sandwiches for a child to make?
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition) 2 slices whole wheat bread 1 tablespoon peanut butter, or to taste 1 small apple - peeled, cored and...
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Why are there sixty sandwiches in one jar of bananas?
This is because the square root of hotdog equals five. If you are seeing 60 sandwiches in one jar of banans, you may be hungry,...
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I want to cook my oats first then can them. My grandmother would cook big pots of it then can it. Is it good to do it this way?
I cook the oats, put them in individual containers and put them in the freezer. I heat it in the microwave when I am ready to eat...
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Does the best man have to give a speech or a toast at the wedding reception?
Yes, yes, yes. Even though a lot of best men are shy and feel that they don't have the right words for the occasion, it's...
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What are some foods that begin with the letter A?
Natural food (it comes this way): abalone adzuki bean Alaskan King Crab albacore tuna alfalfa sprouts almonds amaranth...
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How can you make rejected tomatoes into flour?
Tomato Powder It is simple. Dry them thoroughly in open Sun. When it is completely free from wetness and odour, powder them in...
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What is yeast?
Yeast are a group of unicellular fungi a few species of which are commonly used to leaven bread and ferment alcoholic beverages....
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What is candy or sugar raku?
A type of ceramic firing. James Muhlbauer . Candy is sweet and full with suger and sometimes it makes people go all cazy because...
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What are some good varieties of heirloom tomatoes?
Heirloom Tomatoes Big Rainbow - One of dozens of large fruited yellow tomatoes with red swirls, having a mild, sweet...
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How do you cook corned brisket?
I cook the brisket in water with the spice packet that comes with it (I put the spices in a tea ball or cheesecloth and discard...
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How much is one gram of salt?
one gram is 1/28th of an ounce: ask any shish fans most of the world uses Metric from wiki answers: 3grams = 1 teaspoon enjoy!
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Is a quart larger than equal to or less than a liter?
A liter is greater A quart is 32 fluid ounces; a liter is 33.8 fluid ounces. So, a liter is 5.6 percent greater than a quart.
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How do you cook pork chops?
Cook boneless porkchop For boneless chops less than 1/2 inch thich, 20-30 min. in 400 degree oven. OR heat a little...
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What are some foods that begin with the letter D?
Foods that begin with th eletter D: Dates Dolphin Fish dandelions danish dill dauphin duck doughnuts durian fruit damsons...
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What is the 1940's mock chicken recipe made with Ritz crackers bouillon and other ingredients?
As I am sure you know Mock chicken of any sort didn't come from the fact that chicken was a scarsity during the war years such as...
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Do peanuts explode in lemonade?
If normal peanuts are put in normal lemonade, then no.
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How do you correct too much salt in a recipe?
The only way I know of is to dilute it with more stuff, works great on a soup or stew, not so well on a casserole. Add sliced or...
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Which popcorn brand pops the fastest?
Orville Redenbacker are the best fastest popcorn poper.
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Can pork pies be frozen?
Yes, if the meat is well cooked. You can either make your mixture with the pork and put it into the raw pie shell and freeze or...
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Whose last public words 'Independence Forever' were his toast for the celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
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How did the French feel about America invading Vietnam after the French had left?
The US did not invade Vietnam any more than we "invaded" Britian in WWII. We sent troops to support the South Vietnamese...
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How do you cook a hickory smoked picnic ham?
A smoked picnic ham has already been cooked, and it only needs heating thoroughly. Thaw it out if it is frozen. My aunt always...
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Is genetically modified food better to use in Canada?
Never Better GM Foods Genetically modified food is NOT better to use in Canada or anywhere in the world for at least two...
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What are some side dishes that compliment a main dish of Teriyaki Salmon?
I love aspargus with almost all fish. With lighter fish, steaming is probably wise, but you could probably get away with frying...
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How long does it take to toast pine nuts?
Not long at all... It obviously depends on the method and equipment, but generally only 2-3 minutes. The best way is simply to...
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How do you cook for a dinner party of six people?
Ask each of the guests what their favorite dish is. Cook something that is like their favorite dishes. Make sure you don't cook...
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What is the name of a garnish for small cuts of meat consisting of artichoke hearts filled with Bearnaise sauce and slices of poached beef bone marrow?
massena
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Can you coat a measuring cup and measuring spoons in something so that peanut butter will not stick to it when you are removing it for a recipe?
When baking somethings with peanut butter that calls for eggs, crack the eggs in the measuring cup first then pour them in a...
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How long do you bake a 10 frozen ham?
First, you need to thaw it before baking. Here are thawing a cooking instructions on this...
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Why do Coke Explode With Mentos?
The reason that the soda erupts so violently from the bottle is actually twofold: a decrease of the surface tension of the soda...
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How can you learn good table manners?
Learning Good Table Manners: The host and hostess (giving the dinner) generally sit at each end of the table. In some cases if...
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Is it considered price fixing if a company does not allow their product to be sold for less than the retail price they set?
No. Price fixing is colusion with another retailer to set a minimum price in an area. A good example of price fixing is the price...
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What would you include in income to calculate workman's comp?
Remuneration is deemed as earnings of all types (before deductions) due to an employee, either made or owing, in money terms or...
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How do you keep Ants out of a pool?
You can possibly get a plastic of glass screen around your pool or use a chemical to put around pool killing ants that are...
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Which country invented Tacos?
China, but the U.S. stole it after Americans visited China in the early 1700's. The U.S. made "The Taco House"
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How do you protect tomatoes from squirrels?
put out water cans. this is probley why they are after the tomatoes.
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When should you toast at a wedding reception?
Generally, the best time to toast is after the majority of people have arrived and have had time to eat or drink something. ...
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What are some different types of cheese?
Gouda, Feta, Swiss, Cheddar, Colby Jack, Bleu, Sharp cheese, Mozzarella, Limburger, Head Cheese,
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Does keeping your freezer full of food raise the electricity bill?
No, it does not raise your electricity bill because having more food in the freezer doesn't make your freezer run longer or...
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How much money does the average US citizen spend on gasoline in a year?
$60000 Where did someone come up with this info? Most of the people I know spend that much every 2 months! really! **think of...
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How many different types of French cheese are there?
there are more than 300 types of cheese[not so sure]
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Which country is the largest producer of butter?
Denemark
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Do you need a license to operate a hot dog stand?
Many places require a business license for such peddlers, a tax identification card (for sales taxes), and a health inspection...
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Why do people cook a whole roasted pig with an apple in its mouth?
From what I know it's to absorb the smell of the Pork. The pork smell is very strong. Normally I use cloves and apples. After you...
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Can water dissolve a t-bone steak?
No it cannot. If the water was extremely acid (like your stomach acid is), then the acid could break down all the protein in the...
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How do you cook pumpkin seeds?
Cooking Pumpkin Seeds Step 1Separate the seeds of a freshly carved pumpkin from the stringy membrane.Rinse the seeds just until...
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Where can you find chunky cornstarch?
I dont think they make chunky cornstarch and i'm assuming you want it for eating. I eat starch laundry or cornstarch. They use to...
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What kind of oven was originally used in baking Irish soda bread and where is that oven still used in Ireland?
Irish soda bread Irish soda bread was originally cooked on a griddle. It was formed into farls, a sort of flat bread. The...
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What are some low sodium foods?
Some of the answers below are too broad to trust if you really need to restrict sodium. Take "white breads" as an example. There...
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Can you cook with an oil-based marinade?
Technically, yes, you *can*, but, you shouldn't. Here's why: Although it is oil-based, there is a lot of stuff in there...
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How long do you bake a chicken leg?
Try 20 min. to 1/2 hr. at 350. When the chicken starts to come off the bone, it's done. It usually takes me longer to cook...
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Does bacon come from cows?
No, most bacon comes from pigs. That is why it is called "bacon" which is laten for "Pig belly" which bacon comes from. ...
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Does Tyson Foods recent recall include pork and beef or just beef?
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Is halal good for you?
Halal meat is killed in a specific way that Muslims require. I don't fully understand it, but as far as I know, halal meat is...
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How do you make a white glaze for cakes?
When I make the white glaze I use white powered sugar and slowly mix in water until I get it to the thickness I want.Cuzzx You...
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Why did Roxio Toast Titanium 5 stop recognizing your internal Mac DVD CD-R drive?
I'm posting this question *and* the answer to spare others the grief I just went through to get Toast working again on my G4....
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Can you make mashed potatoes a day ahead of time?
You can, but they won't taste as good. You can cook the potatoes a day ahead and then heat them in the microwave and add hot...
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What do you do if your Christmas pudding has grown mold while it was hanging to dry?
Maybe you should try something new. Why not a pumpkin roll? They are very delicious and easy to make. You can cut the skin off...
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Does Nabisco still make low sodium Triscuits?
Yeah, but they're gross. I beg to disagree! We prefer them to regular Triscuits, which are so salty they burn your mouth...and...
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What are the world's best-known types of cheese?
cheddar - Britain Brie - France Stilton - Britain Parmigiana-Reggiano - Italy The world has an almost endless variety. These...
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Can coconut milk or creme de coconut be used in recipes in place of whole milk?
I'm sure you could, as it would act the same as milk. However, you probably want to cut the amount or thin the coconut milk a...
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Which breakfast cereal is the healthiest?
"The one with the most fiber" tends to be a popular answer, but not the best one. Cold cereals are not made of pure fiber. Food...
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What ingredients are in ketchup?
This is right off the Ketchup bottle: Saturated fat, Sodium, Glucifides. In other words, Tomato, sugar, white vinegar, salt,...
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Why does Kellogg not use the zip type liners?
They do use zip-type liners in their cereal boxes.
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What Italian food starts with the letter A?
Italian foods that begin with the letter A: Alfredo (pasta, fettuccine) antipasto angel hair pasta Agnolotti anolini anchovy...
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Why are hot dogs called hot dogs if they are not made of dog meat?
The actual term hot dog is attributed to sport cartoonist T.A. Dorgan. He was present at the Polo Grounds in New York during a...
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How many cucumbers equal fifteen pounds?
What kind of cukes?
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Do the groom's parents usually make a toast at a wedding reception?
The first toast is done by the best man, always. Thereafter, any toast can be made and they should be considered a compliment of...
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What game makes the best chilli?
Game for Chili Ground deer or moose meat makes the best chili meat.
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What is the most expensive sashimi?
The most expensive sashimi is in Japan and is called ohtoro in Japanese. Ohtoro is another name for bluefin tuna belly meat.
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What are five foods made from staples that are eaten today?
Staples – sugar, salt, pepper, Rice, Potatoes, Dried Pasta, Flour, Dried Beans you can make all kinds of foods, soups, breads,...
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What makes the pumpkin pull away from the pie crust after it cools?
The filling contracts as the temperature lowers. This is common in most substances. What makes the difference here is that the...
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What side dish goes with sausage?
Almost anything will go with it. Mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, any type of vegetables, with a nice tossed green salad with...
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What is the safest way to hold an knife when walking?
wrapping something on the sharp edge and i will for sure hold it down rather than staring at me ready to poke my eyes or brains...
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What is in a KFC hot bowl and are there pictures of them online?
According to the commercials, it contains mashed potatoes, corn, deep-fried chicken chunks, gravy, and a three-cheese blend. And...
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How is cheese made?
Cheese is a fermented food derived from the milk of various mammals. Since humans began to domesticate milk-producing animals...
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What is a tian on a menu?
tian is an imperial power that Ancient Chinese people worshiped.
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Is ham sold in Israel?
Ham is sold in Israel, but not everywhere. Back in July of 2007 the seaside municipality of Netanya, Israel's 8th largest city,...
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What is the history of pasta?
The inventor of pasta has not yet been discovered. Was pasta invented in Japan, China, Greece, Italy or the Arabic regions? It...
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The need for the inventions in 18th 19th century in England?
During the 18th and 19th centuries - the period from 1700 to 1899 - lots of things were invented that made it easier to make...
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Which foods begin with the letter B?
buch, bostard, buit, buchly BACON, banana Bukkaki beans biscuits bratwurst broccoli brussel sprouts beef bangers and...
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How many cheeses are there in the world?
Abbaye de Belloc Abbaye de Citeaux Abbaye du Mont des Cats Abertam Abondance Acapella Ackawi Acorn Adelost Affidelice au Chablis...
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How do you cook boneless chicken breasts without making them tough?
you clean it you put it in flour and next you fry it mmmh the best way Good question. The conflict is between health and...
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How do you make hard-boiled eggs when they are still too soft after three to six minutes of boiling?
Leave them in there for about 10-15 minutes. Depending on your stove, experiment and try and like they say a watched pot never...
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How many grams does a whole beet weigh?
Beets are not all the same size, but you can weight them in the store (if they are fresh, although they will have the greens on...
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