| Prologue
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Toad Town News Flash
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Toad Town Underground News
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Princess Peach Kidnapped!!
Castle Uprooted!!
A few days ago, Princess Peach's Castle was stolen.
She was inside and is presumed
kidnapped.
The whereabouts of the princess
are unknown, and where the
castle once stood there is now
a gaping hole in the ground.
According to witnesses, the
castle rose into the sky.
As soon as we get new
information, we'll post follow-up
reports on this board.
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I'm scribbling on the back of the
Notice Board. How naughty!
I heard Mario was defeated by
Bowser...
How ominous...
- A gossip-loving Toad
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| Toad Town News
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Toad Town Underground News
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Frantic Fuzzies Conquer Koopa Village
Recently, it seems that Fuzzies
have invaded Koopa Village and
and are causing mayhem.
Please exercise extreme caution
when visiting Koopa Village...
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Did you hear the gossip about
Princess Peach?
I can't write it down here
because it's unbelievable!♥♥♥
- A gossip-loving Toad
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| Chapter 1
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Toad Town News
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Secret Message Corner
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The Explorer Kolorado Challenges the Mystery of the Desert!
Mr. Kolorado of Koopa Village,
an explorer and archaeologist,
has just started his search for
the legendary ruins rumored to
lie beneath Dry Dry Desert.
As of this writing, he has yet
to come across a single clue.
Morale, however, remains high!
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Koopa Koot of Koopa Village is
trying to recruit people to do
him favors.
Word is, if you grant his
requests, he rewards you.
He's a pretty self-centered old
Koopa, though, so who knows if
anyone will be willing to help him.
If you're reading this and have
a kind heart, why don't you do
an old Koopa a favor?
- An anonymous Koopa
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| Toad Town News Flash
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Toad Town Underground News
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Mario More than a Match for the Koopa Bros. Fortress!
Our hero, Mario, has vanquished
the Koopa Bros. who lived in the great fortress to the east.
The Koopa Bros., longtime
underlings of Bowser, had been
left to guard one of the kidnapped Star Spirits.
That Star Spirit has returned
to Star Haven, all thanks to our
hero.
Huzzahs for Mario!
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The train parked at the station
at the south of town is pretty
spiffy, isn't it?
It's called K64.
Unfortunately, a huge boulder
has fallen on the track and the
train can't go anywhere.
Talk about a crying shame!
- A railroad lover
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| Chapter 2
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Toad Town News
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Dry Dry Railroad's Grand Reopening!
The massive boulder problem
plaguing Dry Dry Railroad has
finally been solved. The tracks
are as clear as the desert sky!
If you plan to visit Mt. Rugged
or Dry Dry Desert,
climb aboard the luxurious,
convenient Dry Dry Railroad!
...paid for by Dry Dry Railroad
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Don't scribble here.
- Public Works Dept.,
- Mushroom Kingdom
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| Toad Town News
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Toad Town Underground News
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Attention!
Gala Radio Giveaway!
If you listen to the radio,
you have a chance to win some
fabulous prizes!
You have three chances to win!
C'mon! Tune in to the radio or
these prizes'll tune you out!
Listen to the Radio Information
channel for more details.
- DJ Toad-rock
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Princess Peach Gossip
I heard from this friend of mine
whose sister heard Peach likes
♥♥♥♥ ★★★★.
Anyway, my cousin ××× said
that ○○○ told her ♥♥ said
it's true. You think it is?
- A gossip-loving Toad
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| Chapter 3
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Toad Town News
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Toad Town Underground News
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Ancient Ruins Discovered in Dry Dry Desert
Our resident archaeologist,
the esteemed Mr. Kolorado, has
finally discovered the legendary
Dry Dry Ruins.
Although it could not be
confirmed at press time, Mario
may have played a key role.
Details are sketchy, but if the
early reports are true, a Star Spirit languishing in the ruins has been rescued.
Let's hear it for Mario!
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Miss Tayce T.'s cooking class will
be canceled for a while.
Miss T. is very sad to make this
announcement. Her beauty has
faded because of her sadness.
You'd better not eat dishes cooked by Miss T. or you might
just turn pale.
- A gossip-loving Toad
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Ghost Sightings Slowly Fade
The rash of ghost sightings in
the area seemed to be reaching
epidemic proportions.
Lately, though, we've seen a
marked decrease.
And now, we likely know why.
The Forever Forest path guard
tells us that Mario has entered
the forest.
As soon as we can, TTN will
interview Mario to get a
first-hand report on this bold
move.
Stay tuned to this board for our
follow-up to this breaking news.
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So sleepy... Please...
Don't make me work so hard.
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| Toad Town News
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Toad Town Underground News
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Princess Peach's Cooking Contest
Postponed Due to Lack of Castle
The annual Cooking Contest
sponsored by Princess Peach has
been postponed indefinitely.
Besides sponsoring the annual
affair, Peach also hosted the
culinary contest at her castle.
The disappearance of the castle
itself presents some perplexing
problems for the contest
planners.
To those who are pulling their
hair out in frustration, we say:
Keep the faith, champion chefs!
Mario will save the day!
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You read this underground
newsboard a lot, don't you?
You must have a lot of free time,
huh?
- Underground news writer
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| Chapter 4
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Toad Town News
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Righteous Message Corner
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Shy Guy Invasion!
Robbing Rogues Run Roughshod!
A squad of scurrilous Shy Guys
has beset Toad Town, leaving
our fair citizens in a daze.
The thefts are too numerous to
name here, but suffice it to say
residents are urged to guard
their possessions.
It's still unclear where the Shy
Guys are hiding out.
We'll post news as it breaks.
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How many Koopa Troopas have
been beaten up by Mario?
It's shameful...
- An anonymous Koopa
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| Toad Town News
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Ghost Story, Part Two
Mario's Coup de Boo
Breaking news on our continuing
ghost coverage:
It seems that a single Boo was
responsible for all of the
sightings in town.
This Boo was merely looking for
a brave soul to help vanquish
a Boo-eating monster.
Mario, of course, took the
challenge and punished the
great beast, freeing another Star Spirit in the process.
Afterlife has returned to normal
for the Boos, so the town
hauntings should cease.
Next week's editorial:
Why Mario is The Man!
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Scribbling here is so fun!
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| Toad Town News Flash
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Secret Confession Corner
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Shy Guys Still Stealing
Toad Town in Trouble!
Look around, folks! Shy Guys
still run rampant in our town.
Miss Tayce T., our resident
master chef, recently lost a
vital frying pan to the pests.
These scoundrels came upon
Minh T. in her flower garden
and gave her quite a fright.
By the main gate, they drove
a well-meaning shopkeeper from
his very own store.
They've even been seen bouncing
on the bed in Toad's House.
Reports are pouring in from all
over town about these miniature
menaces. They're everywhere!
Please take care, folks!
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To tell you the truth, I'm crazy
about Miss Bow.
She's so arrogant...so very
headstrong... I love it!
I can't believe I'm writing this...
If Miss Bow sees this, what'll
I do?
Just thinking about her gives me
chills...♥
- A scary Boo
- from Boo's Mansion
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| Toad Town News
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Underground Message Corner
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The Very Latest Tour Information
Toad Town Tours are planning
many types of trips for your
holidays this year.
There's a Pleasant Path and
Fortress Tour, an Exploration
Tour of Dry Dry Ruins,
a Cruise Tour in the South Sea
by luxury liner, and a full
selection of Winter Sports Tours
in the Shiver region.
We have a tour to fit every
preference, and our reservation
agents are standing by.
For further information,
please come by our office or
request a brochure. Thank you.
- Toad Town Tours
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I hate fighting Mario!
I won't do it anymore!
Somehow he always gets the best
of us in the end.
- A Bowser underling
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| Toad Town News
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Volcano Wakes from Slumber
The once dormant volcano in the South Sea has officially been
classified as active.
As molten lava can be lethal,
travel there is now forbidden.
- TT Meteorological Agency
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Say hello to Spike!
I'm gonna be big in this town!
Don't listen to this idiot!
This is my turf!
- The true Nash T.
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What Shy Guy Problem?
Mario Trounces Thieves
The little larceny-lovers known
as Shy Guys have finally quit
terrorizing the town.
Mario tracked them to their Toy Box hideout, valiantly dispersed
their ranks,
and managed to rescue an imprisoned Star Spirit.
To those who would prey on the
innocent and weak, we say this:
Mario will prevail!
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I've come back!
I'm sure you missed me!
I've got a foolproof plan for
coins. See you on the road!
- Kent C. Koopa
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| Chapter 5
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Toad Town News
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Secret Sale
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A Whale of a Story
The small island that appeared
recently in the harbor has
turned out to be an ailing whale
from the deeps.
Apparently the whale was
floating there, trying to quell
a stomachache caused by a hairy caterpillar it swallowed.
Mario saved the caterpillar,
which had been used as bait by
a fisherman. Both whale and
caterpillar felt lots better.
All's "whale" that ends "whale"!
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We'll send you beautiful photos
of Princess Peach.
To inquire about this special
offer, please send a letter to
the following address:
- Toad Town Post Office
- P.O. Box 7144
- Secret Toad
We will accept no complaints
or returned goods.
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Toad Town Underground News
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Flower Days are Blooming!
Take one look in front of the
Post Office or in the garden of
Minh T. and you'll see that
Flower Days are here.
Let's make this town bloom!
Grow flowers in your home garden
or plant a few in the town
flower garden!
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Bowser's Castle Infiltration Report
I sneaked into Bowser's Castle,
pretending to be one of his
underlings.
Braving the dark, I managed to
avoid Koopatrols and Hammer Bros.
It wasn't easy to climb up the
castle, but spying was a piece
of cake.
Anyway, I thought the castle
was quite well decorated.
Isn't it supposed to be gross?
I don't want to go there again.
- A curious Koopa
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Angry Corner Message
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Pleasant Path to Become a Toll Road?!
An enormous Koopa Troopa has
parked himself on Pleasant Path
between Koopa Village and Toad Town.
The huge creature, who is
apparently calling himself
Kent C. Koopa, demands coins
from every passing traveler.
If the traveler refuses, this
brute blocks the way with his
enormous body.
We must stop this extortion
as soon as possible!
Any ideas would be welcome...
For now, we would suggest that
you take some coins with you
when you go to Koopa Village.
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I bought Princess Peach's photos
by mail order, but they were a
total rip-off!
I paid 100 coins, but I got only
three photos, all of which were
horribly out of focus!
They sure as Sushie weren't
beautiful! Give me back my coins,
you swindler!
- A big fan of Princess Peach
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| Chapter 6
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Mysterious Events File
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Door to Another World Opens In Center of Toad Town
Behind an unremarkable door
that appeared in the center
of Minh T.'s flower garden,
a flower world seems to exist.
Toad Town officials are
considering a scouting team
but there's probably no point,
as Mario has already stepped
through. We await word from him.
Where did the door come from?
And why? And how?
- Mysterious Events Investigation Team
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Flowers can speak, you know.
I heard Mario talking with them.
Then he went through a magical
door to their land.
I'd love to go there.
- A scribble-loving little Toad
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| Toad Town News
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Volcano Blows its Lid on Lavalava Island
Mario Escapes Molten Magma
A little while ago we reported on
new volcanic activity erupting on
an island in the South Sea.
Mt. Lavalava on Lavalava Island
was the volcano in question.
We recently received a report
from Kolorado, the famed
archaeologist who journeyed into
the volcano with Mario.
He states that Bowser's minions
were behind the seismic tremors
that caused the volcano to
violently erupt.
At great risk to life and limb,
Mario made a daring rescue of
the Star Spirit that was held
in the fiery depths.
Mario...he's on fire!!!
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Mr. Nash T. and his gang rule
the streets...
Nobody is safe from us,
NOBODY!!!!
Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!
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| Mysterious Events File
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Toad Town Underground News
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Reports from the Bizarre Interdimensional Door
Another World, Same Story
A world populated by flowers
lies on the other side of the
mysterious door in Minh T.'s
flower garden.
It should come as no surprise to
learn that Bowser's goons were
causing trouble there.
But guess what? Our own Mario
did a little extermination of the
pests in that garden!
By kicking Bowser's underlings
out of the world, he also saved
another Star Spirit!
Now that's flower power!
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××× and ○○○ are ♥♥♥♥.
Did you know that?
Now their secret's out!
- A gossip-loving Toad
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| Chapter 7
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Toad Town News
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Toad Town Underground News
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!!Breaking News!!
Peach's Castle Spotted?!
On fine days, some keen-eyed
observers have reported seeing
a tiny black dot way up in the
sky.
It is only a faint shadow, but
even that is enough to fill the
people of our fair town with
hope.
Although the shape is fuzzy,
popular opinion holds that it is
Bowser's and Peach's Castles,
linked together.
Perhaps there is hope after all!
Princess Peach! Come home!
- The TTN staff
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A few days ago, I ate some of
Miss Tayce T.'s homemade food.
They say she loves to cook,
don't you know.
Unfortunately, we were served
Mistakes.
The guy I was with really liked
his but mine was so disgusting
I almost barfed.
It was that foul.
I guess I was just unlucky but
I'm nervous about trying again...
- Unlucky guy
- with an upset stomach
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| Toad Town News
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Safety Week
Let's Prevent Accidents!
As the inside of pipes may be
dangerous, do not let children
enter them.
You never know what sort of
creatures might hide within.
Even adults should think twice
before exploring.
- Toad Town
- Crime Prevention Office
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Both the people who read and
write these messages must have
nothing to do but gossip.
Of course, I'm one of 'em.
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| Toad Town News
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Shiver Sensation!
Mario Masters Crystal Palace
Mario went to the Shiver region
to look for the last Star Spirit
and discovered the legendary
Crystal Palace at the top of
Shiver Mountain.
This Palace is said to have been
built and dedicated to the Star Spirits.
Bowser's evil followers, however,
had taken it over.
Mario put those goons on ice and
saved the the last Star Spirit!
Now, with all of the Star Spirits
together, they're on their way to
Shooting Star Summit.
It's finally time to head for
Bowser's Castle!
Good luck, Mario!!
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★ Stars ★
♥ It's a heart.
Now I can draw a ♪
I love scribbling!
- A little Toad!
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| Chapter 8
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Toad Town News
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Underground Message Corner
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Spirits at All-Time High
Now that Mario has found a way
into Bowser's Castle,
local folks cannot help but
expect that our princess and
her castle will soon return.
Several shops even appear to be
planning "Welcome Home" sales
for the return.
Everywhere you look, hope shines
in people's eyes.
Will our fair town return to
normal soon?
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Lord Bowser, We were beaten...
Don't get mad, please.
We all did our best...
I swear it....
- Bowser's underling
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| Toad Town News
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Toad Town Underground News
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!!PRINCESS PEACH RESCUED!!
!!CASTLE DESCENDS!!
Commemorative Party to be Held
Just like we knew he would,
Mario defeated Bowser and
rescued our dear princess.
Bowser was badly beaten and
will likely never return.
We're sure of it.
Almost positive.
Peach's Castle has been
perfectly restored to its
original position, and it even
sports fresh paint!
A grand party celebrating the
victory is planned at the castle,
with everyone who's anyone in
attendance.
Hooray for Mario!
Hooray for our hero!!
From all the reporters,
with many thanks!
We owe you one, Mario!!
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Hurrah for Princess Peach!
Hurrah for Mario!!
Mario was as strong as legend
said he was!
He fought beside Goombario,
Kooper, Parakarry, Bombette,
Lady Boo [sic], Watt, Lakilester
and Sushie!
We're gonna party like there's
no tomorrow! Come on!
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