Best Little Jeep Big World Podcasts (2025)

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TSUNAMI! : WAVES OF DEATH: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE DEVASTATING 2004 AND 2011 TSUNAMIS 1:01:47

2d ago1:01:47

1:01:47

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#52 OF 506) JOHN DILLINGER (PT 2) THE LADY IN RED 37:22

4d ago37:22

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#51 of 502) JOHN DILLINGER PUBLIC ENEMY NO. 1 (PT 1) 37:23

4d ago37:23

37:23

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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PARIS UNDERCOVER: A WARTIME STORY OF COURAGE, FRIENDSHIP, AND BETRAYAL 1:01:27

9d ago1:01:27

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Two woman in Nazi-occupied Paris, bith close friends over 50 years old create a daring escape line that rescued dozens of allied servicemen . With one still in prison, one was returned to the states on a prisoner swap and wrote a tell-all book which the publishers added to to boost sales, and the one in prison was "re"-discovered and treated mercil…

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BEST OF (#50 of 512) THE LAST OF THE 357TH INFANTRY W/ MARK HAGER 59:01

11d ago59:01

59:01

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE SHROUD OF TURIN (PT 2) THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR AND THE MISSING 1200 YEARS 39:45

16d ago39:45

39:45

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE SHROUD OF TURIN (PART 1) ONE OF HISTORY'S GREATEST MYSTERIES 47:51

16d ago47:51

47:51

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#49 of 505) THE FINAL HUNT FOR D.B. COOPER EXCLUSIVE HISTORY CHANNEL INTERVIEW 34:23

18d ago34:23

34:23

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE BATTLE OF GUADALCANAL: HELL IN THE PACIFIC AUG 1942- FEB 1943 1:25:01

23d ago1:25:01

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The Battle of Guadalcanal-an air, land, and sea battle fought in the Pacific between August 7th and February 9th of 1942, was the first major offensive of WWII that tested American land forces vs. the Japanaese Imperial Army. It was a hard, brutal conflict for the 15,000 US Marines and 20,000 Japanese that were sent there, fought in an unforgiving …

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BEST OF (#48 of 504) HITLER'S DEATH-WHAT REALLY HAPPENED? 55:09

25d ago55:09

55:09

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE JFK CONSPIRACY THE SECRET PLOT TO KILL KENNEDY- AND WHY IT FAILED 19:55

30d ago19:55

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A Dangerous Loner... The Perfect TARGETS... THYE VERY FIRST PLOT TO KILL JFK Jon talks with NYT Best-selling authors Brad Meltzer and Josh Mentz about THE JFK CONSPIRACY- The secret plot to kill Kennedy- and why it failed. Check out our website at www.bestof1001stories.com Give us a like at our new Twitter account @1001Stories AND help support our …

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BEST OF (#47 OF 503) THE CURSE OF THE BILLY GOAT 22:54

1M ago22:54

22:54

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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MARTY MARTYN'S SECOND LIFE 32:57

1M ago32:57

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A four year-old boy in Oklahoma begins telling his mom all about his other life- that he had had four wives, three brothers and two sisters, and had lived in a big home with a pool, and literally hundreds of other details. He did not know his prior name- but he knew that he was in a movie and had danced on Broadway- so he and his mom began visiting…

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BEST OF (#46 OF 502) DUTCH SCHULTZ'S CATSKILL TREASURE 34:25

1M ago34:25

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE YOUNG BROTHERS MASSACRE: A BAD DAY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT 1:03:15

1M ago1:03:15

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On Jan 2, 1932, in a rural area in southwest Missouri, 6 lawmen were shot and killed and two wounded in a shootout as a groupof 11 sheriffs and deputies surrounded a farmhouse in which two or three well-armed fugitives were holedup. They were brothers named Harry and Jennings, and possibly Paul, and they were wanted- Harry for murder of a lawman, t…

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BEST OF (#45 of 501) IN SEARCH OF THE LOCH NESS MONSTER 1:17:35

2M ago1:17:35

1:17:35

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND: THE STORY WHICH IS SAID TO HAVE INSPIRED THE MOVIE 55:04

2M ago55:04

55:04

By ME

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THE HEARTWARMING STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS TRUCE OF 1914: 38:50

2M ago38:50

38:50

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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JEEP SHOW: A TROUPER AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, REMEMBERING BASTOGNE 80 YEARS AGO IN DEC '44 54:45

2M ago54:45

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Few history buffs are aware of the existence of enlisted entertainers (MOS 442) or TEAM SNAFU. Bob O'Connor's novel Jeep Show follows the life of Jim Tanzer as he follows front line combat infantry to the border of Germany and puts on a last-minute Christmas show for the service members and civilians trapped in Bastogne on Christmas Day 1944. Jeep …

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: PLAYING NOW AT 1001 BEST OF JACK LONDON; OUR HAWAII by CHARMIAN AND JACK LONDON (SEE SHOW NOTES FOR LINKS) 1:51

2M ago1:51

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In the winter of 1915-1916 Jack and his wife Charmian London sailed their Snark to Hawaii, It was a bittersweet return to paradise for both of them, Jack have come there twice before, one of those times with Charmaine. But this was his last year of life, and he wanted to spend it on the islands he loved the most. In what we call part 1, Charmian ad…

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BEST OF (#44 OF 577) THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF EDGAR ALLAN POE 34:11

2M ago34:11

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF AMBROSE BIERCE 49:16

2M ago49:16

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In December of 1914,71 year-old decorated CivilWar Major, accomplished journalist, and famous author Ambrose Bierce wrote his Niece and his secretary to tell them he was going to Mexico to cover the Mexican insurrection led by Pancho Villa and others.He felt likely thathis fate would be probably be that of being lined up against a wall and shot- as…

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ANCHORS AWEIGH- HOW NAVY GOT ITS THEME SONG FOR THE ARMY-NAVY GAME 8:10

2M ago8:10

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In 1907 Navy had been losing every year to Army in the annual Army-Navy football game.Finally they tasked Charless A Zimmerman, the new band leader, to devise a song that would put Navy over the op if it was played during the game. Zimmerman came though and Anchors Aweigh was born. Play this podcast before every Army Navy game and Navy will win. Th…

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BEST OF (#43 OF 576) THE MIRACLE AT COKEVILLE 36:14

2M ago36:14

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On a sping day in 1986 two people walked into the Cokeville Elementary School in Cokeville Wyoming and held 154 children and adults hostage in a 50' X 50' room for 2 1/2 hours, claiming that this was a revolution, and that they wanted a ransom payment of $2 million dollars for every child in the room. They entered the building with a gas bomb capab…

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THE LIBERTY BELL WILL RING AGAIN : THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF AMERICA'S ICONIC SYMBOL OF FREEDOM- THE LIBERTY BELL (AND YES, IT WILL RING AGAIN IN 2026) 1:05:44

2M ago1:05:44

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On July 4th, 2026, in fact, all that year, America's Liberty Bell and all its brothers and sisters in every state will be ringing out loud and clear to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. There are many stories surrounding the original Liberty Bell, its crack, and its many renditions both here and abro…

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BEST OF (#42 OF 515) THE AMBER ROOM ONE OF THE WORLD'S GREATEST UNSOLVED MYSTERIES 37:38

3M ago37:38

37:38

By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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MOMO, THE MONSTER THAT TIME FORGOT 43:38

3M ago43:38

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For a few months back in the summer of 1972, a shaggy beast terrorized the tiny town of Louisiana Missouri, scaring the living bejezuz out of kids and adults and mystifying researchers. He had been spotted at a year previous but forgotten- passed off as a prank, but when he came back, he did so with a vengeance- killing at least one dog, and runnin…

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BEST OF (#41 of 511) LITTLE BIGHORN (PT 3) MYTH VS. REALITY 1:05:06

3M ago1:05:06

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#40 of 511) LITTLE BIGHORN (PT 2): BENTEEN'S STAND 37:57

3M ago37:57

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#39 of 511) LITTLE BIG HORN: THE BACKSTORY (PT 1): VISIONS OF THE COMING STORM 39:58

3M ago39:58

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST THANKSGIVING (BEST OF 1001) 38:28

3M ago38:28

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In November of 1620 the Pilgrims arrived by ship to a new land filled with danger and uncertainty, a world in which nearly half of them would soon die of starvation and sickness, their final resting place being unmarked graves so as not to let the surrounding Indians know how many of their group had been lost. Yet with unshakable faith and strength…

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ELVIS MYTHS & LEGENDS (PT 1) 42:11

3M ago42:11

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In this interview with U.K. radio personality and author Neil Nixon (www.neilnixon.com) we discuss all things mythical and legendary about Elvis the King,including #"It's Now or Never" (song), #Fortean Magazine, #'Elvis' movie (2022), #AustinButler, ##The Colorado Mine Company (8,000 calories Elvis Sandwich), #That Someone You Never Forget (Elvis w…

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BEST OF (#38 OF 510) UNSUNG HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (PT I): WASHINGTON'S SPIES 54:05

3M ago54:05

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Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution (Pt 1): The Culper Spy Ring, Nathan Hale, and others: Few people leaving the Banana Republic Store at 66th and 3rd st Manhattan, NY, stop to notice the plaque on the outside wall that mentions the spot less than 100 yards away where courageous young Nathan Hale spoke his famous last words “I regret that have…

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AMERICAN SCARY: A HISTORY OF HORROR FROM SALEM TO STEPHEN KING AND BEYOND 41:47

3M ago41:47

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In this very enjoyable intervoiew with author Jeremy Dauber we discuss his new blockbuster book American Scary , which is a sweeping and entertaining narrative that details the rise and enduring grip of horror on American culture from the taught, terrifying stories of Edgar Allan Poe to the sharply chilling folms of Jordan Peele. Along the way we t…

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BEST OF (#37 OF 509) KING TUT'S TOMB & OTHER FAMOUS CURSES 40:25

3M ago40:25

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James Dean was a film star in the 50's whose career was brought to an abrupt end when his Porsche Spyder crashed, taking his life. There was a chain of tragedies that followed with respect to the people involved with the car-right down to the chassis and parts that were sold off. The curses, in order: The Curse of King Tut's Tomb The Kennedy Curse …

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NATIONAL LAMPOON'S CHRISTMAS VACATION: HOW ONE OF AMERICA'S FAVORITE CHRISTMAS COMEDIES WAS MADE (+ BLOOPERS) 38:04

3M ago38:04

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It was the third "Vacation" comedy featuring the Griswald family- Clark. Ellen,Rusty and Audrey- and all Clark wanted to have a simple old-fashioned Christmas with family. His plan: to heavily decorate the house and roof with lights, Santa and reindeer, and to enjoy a simple Christmas dinner before celebrating the real meaning of Christmas. Instead…

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3 MINUTE PREVIEW OF OUR FIRST EPISODE- OUR NEW PODCAST -1001 TRUE CRIME FROM ANOTHER TIME- LISTEN NOW....UNSOLVED: THE JAMISON FAMILY DISAPPEARANCE. 4:12

3M ago4:12

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In October of 2009 the Jamison Family (Bobby, aged 44, Sherilynn, aged 40, and Madison, age 6), packed thir pickup truck into drove into a nearby state forest, apparently to camp. Three days later their pickup truck was discovered by hunters with their malnourished dog inside and all their belongings, including ID and phones, as well as $32,000 in …

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BEST OF (#36 of 508) HACKSAW RIDGE AND THE BLOODY BATTLE FOR OKINAWA 44:48

3M ago44:48

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE 40 THIEVES ON SAIPAN 41:35

4M ago41:35

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#35 OF 507) GHOST HUNTING HISTORY'S HOTSPOTS W ROB DEMAREST 1:00:36

4M ago1:00:36

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS (PT 2) THE WORST OF HUMANITY ON DISPLAY 40:07

4M ago40:07

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE SALEM WITCH TRIALS (PT 1) MADNESS DESCENDS UPON SALEM VILLAGE 30:36

4M ago30:36

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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BEST OF (#34 OF 506) SAY IT AIN'T SO, JOE THE TRUE STORY OF BANNED BASEBALL LEGEND SHOELESS JOE JACKSON 24:20

4M ago24:20

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By Jon Hagadorn Podcast Host

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THE BATTLE OF BEECHER'S ISLAND (PT 2): THE SEIGE AND RESCUE 36:56

4M ago36:56

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For days Forsyth's men laid in their shallow holes trying not to get shot, but the doctor was hit badly, Beecher was dying, and qa half dozen others were either dead of wounded, including Forsyth, who was still commanding his men. They had sent scouts but it was 100 miles to the nearest post and the chances the scouts would make it through the Indi…

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BEST OF (#33 OF 505) (PT 3) THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST AMERICAN-BORN BLACK FIGHTER PILOT- "JACQUES" BULLARD 25:14

4M ago25:14

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One of the most moving stories we have ever done jhere at 1001 Heroes- This one deserves a movie!

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BEST OF (#33 OF 503) (PT 2) THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF "JACQUE" BULLARD- THE FIRST AMERICAN-BORN BLACK FIGHTER PILOT 46:10

4M ago46:10

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PART tWO- DON'T MISS IT!By me

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BEST OF (#33 OF 502) ALL BLOOD RUNS RED (PT 1) THE INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY OF THE FIRST AMERICAN-BORN BLACK FIGHTER PILOT JACQUES BULLARD (PT 1 OF 3) 27:50

4M ago27:50

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Born in the South to a poor black family, young Eugene Bullard ran away from his family when his only parent, his father, was being pursue for a supposed crime. He made it to France and became a fighter pilot for the French air force in WWI.His incredible story follows.By me

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THE BATTLE OF BEECHER'S ISLAND (PT 1): FORSYTH'S DILEMMA 42:35

4M ago42:35

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August, 1868 General Phil Sheridan offers a special commission to his top officer Col. Forsyth to hire 50 good, tough men to bring the fight to the Indians that have been marauding throughout the central and northern West. Armed with Spencer repreating carbines and fast horses, they take the fight to Cheyenne Chief Roman Nose, who has gathered 600 …

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BEST OF (#32 OF 501) CASABLANCA: THE INCREDIBLE STORY BEHIND THE MAKING OF THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER MADE 31:22

4M ago31:22

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This episode tells the story-behind-the story regarding the making of the movie that many critics claim is the greatest movie ever made, including the fact that the movie was filmed while WWII was raging and that many of the people involved in the making of the movie had escaped from Nazi-dominated Europe and had yet to loose family members in Germ…

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A GHOST HUNTER'S GUIDE TO THE CIVIL WAR: WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO EXPECT 39:56

5M ago39:56

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Ghost hunting America's historical sites has become a popular way to teach youngsters history- because its exciting and can be rewarding. Civil war battlefields and hospitals are the most popular areas to visit, and many offer ghost tours in addition to guided tours. In this story we begin with the two most popular sites- Gettysburg and Antietam, a…

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