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From legendary editors to memorable front pages, each quiz in this category will test your recall and appreciation for the world of print media. So, grab your favorite periodical, channel your inner journalist, and let's explore the captivating realm of newspapers and magazines!
71 quizzes and 994 trivia questions.
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  Black and White and Read Tonight   best quiz  
Label Quiz
 10 Qns
Newspapers of the World
What's black and white and read all over? A newspaper of course! Can you place ten of the world's most famous newspapers?
Easier, 10 Qns, trident, Jan 29 24
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trident editor
Jan 29 24
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  International Newspapers    
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
Concerning Daily Newspapers !!! READ ALL ABOUT IT
It's simple. I tell you the name of a newspaper. You choose the country of origin. It won't feature in the news, but tests your knowledge.
Easier, 10 Qns, heidi66, Jan 25 24
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Jan 25 24
338 plays
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  Dutch Newspapers    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Ten questions to find out what you know about Dutch newspapers.
Tough, 10 Qns, piet, Dec 09 23
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piet gold member
Dec 09 23
65 plays
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  Everyday   popular trivia quiz  
Match Quiz
 10 Qns
World Newspapers
Whether every day or weekly, we used to get our news from a printed newspaper rather than the internet. Can you match each of these newspapers with the country in which it was published?
Easier, 10 Qns, looney_tunes, Feb 03 23
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looney_tunes editor
Feb 03 23
390 plays
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  Let's All Write a Story!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
What do you know about famous periodical publications, the famous events they've covered, and some of the famous people who wrote the stories?
Average, 10 Qns, shorthumbz, Apr 13 18
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Apr 13 18
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  Black, White and Red All Over    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
This is not a quiz about the national flags of Egypt, Iraq or Syria (which are black, white and red albeit with a little green too). I needed to get "red" into the title, so took a liberty with a quiz about newspapers of the world.
Average, 10 Qns, EnglishJedi, Jun 01 23
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Jun 01 23
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  Waiting for the Sun    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Waiting for the newspaper is part of many people's morning routines. Here are some publications around the world that you might wait for.
Average, 10 Qns, George95, May 15 22
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May 15 22
819 plays
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  So Fill Me In   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
From the town crier to the Internet, there have been many ways of finding out what's going on throughout history. What do you know about these early written methods of getting filled in on the latest happenings?
Average, 10 Qns, PDAZ, May 31 10
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  On the Cover of the "Rolling Stone"   great trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Getting your picture on the cover of "Rolling Stone" magazine is a milestone that many bands and artists dream of achieving. Nowadays, many actors and other celebrities often grace the front page as well.
Tough, 10 Qns, guitargoddess, Feb 04 23
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Feb 04 23
670 plays
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  Lose Weight! Get Organized! Be Happier!    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
...Just Buy this Magazine! Before putting a five-year pile of "Woman's Day" magazines in the recycling bin, I looked inside them and found this multiple-choice quiz. Warning: This might NOT be one of the more interesting quizzes on FunTrivia!
Average, 10 Qns, kapuskasing, Nov 08 19
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Nov 08 19
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trivia question Quick Question
Citizens of this nation await the Zeitung each morning, where Zeitung means newspaper in the native language.

From Quiz "Waiting for the Sun"




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  Extra! Extra! Mexico Has Newspapers Too!   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Hey guys. This time, I decided to make a quiz about some of the most important newspapers in Mexico. Enjoy the learning!
Average, 10 Qns, Lpez, Jul 13 22
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Jul 13 22
197 plays
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  All the News that's Not Fit to Print   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We are all human, and that goes for everyone in the press as well. Some erroneous headlines and reports happen at significant moments and to important people.
Tough, 10 Qns, illiniman14, Aug 20 15
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491 plays
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  BBC Aunty's Bloomers, etc    
Multiple Choice
 15 Qns
The BBC - a British institution. So how well do you know your Beeb? Find out now, and remember, make Aunty proud!
Tough, 15 Qns, headboyhistorybuff, Feb 03 22
Tough
headboyhistorybuff
Feb 03 22
4761 plays
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  Magazine Stand    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We buy magazines everyday by the millions and they offer us entertainment, news, self help and information. See how much you know about some of the most popular magazines. The word magazine is not necessary in the answers.
Average, 10 Qns, RAgamer51, Jun 09 14
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  "Awake!" Magazine   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Awake!" is a religious magazine that has many Bible related articles, along with some fun articles about places and things. This quiz is about "Awake!"
Tough, 10 Qns, salami_swami, May 05 11
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  Newspapers of the World    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
"Tell me what paper you read, and I will tell you who you are", might be a slight exaggeration, but the name of the paper you read will at least give some hint about where you are from. More on newspapers of the world in this quiz.
Average, 10 Qns, flem-ish, Jul 14 17
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  Magazines - First Issue Covers   popular trivia quiz  
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
We all have read or thumbed through magazines, but who or what were on the first issues of some popular magazines?
Difficult, 10 Qns, triviadoctor, Jan 30 07
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548 plays
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  Regional English Newspapers in India    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Here is a quiz about some regional English-language newspapers in India. Though they are regional, they have a strong presence in their area of publication. I give you the name of news paper, you have to identify the place of publication.
Tough, 10 Qns, vpatnaik, Aug 01 10
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317 plays
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  Newspapers in Different Countries    
Multiple Choice
 10 Qns
Try and match the newspapers with their countries of publication. Have fun!
Tough, 10 Qns, nerthus, Aug 02 22
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Aug 02 22
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Newspapers & Magazines Trivia Questions

1. People in this American city wait on the Sun each morning. This Sun has been featured in the TV show "The Wire", and inside could tell you the sports scores for the local Orioles and Ravens. What city is this?

From Quiz
Waiting for the Sun

Answer: Baltimore

The Baltimore Sun was first published in 1837 and was the owner of Baltimore's first TV station WMAR from its launch in 1947 until 1986. The paper published an evening edition for over eighty years before ending circulation in 1995. Former Sun reporter David Simon was the creator of the HBO show "The Wire" which was set in Baltimore and included a fictional depiction of the newspaper during the fifth season.

2. What better title for a newspaper than "Truth?" Which newspaper had its heyday from the 1910s to 1991, when it was closed by its country's president?

From Quiz Let's All Write a Story!

Answer: Pravda

Meaning "Truth" in Russian, "Pravda" was the official newspaper of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1912 to 1991. Begun as a non-political cultural periodical in 1903, the paper became affiliated with the Russian Revolution in 1905 and on the direction of Lenin in 1912, the official party organ. Upon the dissolution of the USSR in 1991, the paper was shut down by Russian president Boris Yeltsin. It was then sold to, of all things, Greek private commercial interests. But in 1997 the Communist Party of the Russian Federation reacquired "Pravda," and it has been the official publication of that organization ever since.

3. Which Mexican newspaper shares its name with an avenue in Mexico City?

From Quiz Extra! Extra! Mexico Has Newspapers Too!

Answer: Reforma

"Reforma" was founded in 1993, it is named after the avenue of the same name. It is one of the most famous newspapers of Mexico. According to its slogan, it is "the heart of Mexico". As a fun fact, Juarez is the last name of a Mexican former President who promulgated a series of laws called "Las Leyes de Reforma", some very liberal laws for the time.

4. Which civilization carved its news on tablets or boards called "actas" from approximately 100 B.C.E. to 300 C.E.?

From Quiz So Fill Me In

Answer: Roman

According to the World Association of Newspapers, the acta was considered the earliest form of newspaper. Early actas were mainly political and not intended for the general public; these included the Acta Senatus. Some sources credit Julius Caesar as the originator of the actas for the general public (Acta Diurna) in 59 B.C.E., although the date range estimates for actas vary from pre-100 B.C.E. to post-300 C.E. The actas were posted daily by the government in public places, such as the Roman Forum and the baths. They contained information on the latest trials, executions, military campaigns and, of course, gossip.

5. Who was on the very first cover of "Rolling Stone"?

From Quiz On the Cover of the "Rolling Stone"

Answer: John Lennon

The first issue of "Rolling Stone" was published on November 9, 1967, with John Lennon on the cover. However, the covers in 1967 and the first few months of 1968 looked nothing like the covers we know today. "Rolling Stone" originally looked more like a newspaper than a magazine. The picture of Lennon on the first cover was surrounded by articles. The first issue of "Rolling Stone" with just a picture on the front page, no articles, was published on April 6, 1968, with a picture from the Monterey Pop Festival on the cover.

6. What was "Awake!" first introduced as?

From Quiz "Awake!" Magazine

Answer: The Golden Age

"Awake!" was first introduced in 1919 at a convention of Jehovah's Witnesses, but was named "The Golden Age" at the time. As of 2007, over 34 million copies of "Awake!" are published each month. "Daily Walking With God" is not a name "Awake!" was ever given.

7. Which magazine is the main USA competitor of "Woman's Day"?

From Quiz Lose Weight! Get Organized! Be Happier!

Answer: Family Circle

Though "Woman's Day" and "Family Circle" each have distinct editorial styles and content, when viewed side-by-side from the supermarket checkout line, the two magazines can seem interchangeable. "Family Circle," published by Meredith Corporation, has circulation figures quite similar to "Woman's Day" -- each has approximately 3,800,000 paid copies per issue. 3.8 million is a lot! A stack of thirty-eight different issues of "Woman's Day" is approximately 6 inches high. Therefore, a pile of 3,800,000 copies would be about 600,000 inches, or 50,000 feet high. That's roughly 9.47 miles, or 15.24 kilometers! And, because "Woman's Day" is published seventeen times per year, and "Family Circle" fifteen times, the annual stack for both could reach about 303 miles (487.6 kilometers) into the sky. So, don't feel too bad if you have a small pile of these magazines in your home!

8. The first issue of "Oprah Magazine" was the May/June 2000 issue published on April 19, 2000. Who is featured on the cover?

From Quiz Magazines - First Issue Covers

Answer: Oprah Winfrey

Hope you got this one. "Oprah Magazine" was founded by Oprah Winfrey. She appeared on the cover of the first issue and, as of 2006, has been featured on the cover of every issue of the magazine.

9. Where in India the "Tribune" is published?

From Quiz Regional English Newspapers in India

Answer: Chandigarh

"Tribune" is the most widely read news paper in Chandigarh, across all languages. The next popular newspaper in Chandigarh is the "Punjabi Tribune". The third most popular newspaper is the "Dainiki Tribune" in Hindi. (In this quiz circulation is taken as the measure of popularity.)

10. What country am I from if my "national papers" are such classics as "Bild" and "Die Welt"?

From Quiz Newspapers of the World

Answer: Germany

The full name of "Bild" is "Bild Zeitung". As with most German papers, "Die Welt" was originally a regional paper, in this case focusing on the Hamburg area. Other important local papers with some national reputation include the "Frankfurter Allgemeine"; "Kölner Stadt Anzeiger" (Cologne); "Berliner Morgenpost"; and "Süddeutsche Zeitung" (Munich).

11. What newspaper could you read in the town of Zwolle before 1988, if you were interested in local Zwols news?

From Quiz Dutch Newspapers

Answer: Zwolse Courant

De Zwolsche Courant was a Dutch regional newspaper with its origins in Zwolle, the Netherlands. Established in the 18th century, the paper provided news and insights to the local community for several decades. Over time, it underwent various mergers and changes in name and format. Like many regional papers, De Zwolsche Courant played a crucial role in informing and shaping local public opinion. However, it is not among the major national newspapers of the Netherlands. Koninklijke Tijl B.V., the publisher of the Zwolse Courant, was acquired by Wegener in 1988, who merged the newspaper with several other regional dailies under the collective name De Stentor in 2003.

12. Every morning in France, citizens await the arrival of L'Equipe, a daily newspaper devoted to sports. Which sporting event did the paper help create?

From Quiz Waiting for the Sun

Answer: Both

L'Equipe has been published daily since 1948 and along with creating major events on the French sporting calendar, its creation in 1900 (as L'Auto-Velo, later L'Auto and then L'Equipe) can be traced back to the Dreyfus affair when advertisers grew upset with rival Le Velo's editor publishing political commentary in a sports paper. As such, they created a rival newspaper. To boost the floundering paper's circulation, the Tour de France was proposed and first run in 1903. Gabriel Hanot, who was the editor of L'Equipe in 1948, began proposing the idea of a continental club soccer tournament after hearing the successes of a similar tournament in Latin America. After much pestering to UEFA, the tournament was conceived and first held in the 1955-56 season.

13. The oldest English-language daily newspaper still in existence today began life in 1737. Which paper is this?

From Quiz Black, White and Red All Over

Answer: The Belfast News Letter

Still published six days a week, the "News Letter" is one of Northern Ireland's principal newspapers along with the "Irish News" and the "Belfast Telegraph". It is still legally called the "Belfast News Letter" although the city name no longer appears on the masthead. The alternatives are all current newspapers that began not long after American independence. The "Herald", Glasgow's main newspaper, was first published in 1783. The "Times" began two years later, in 1785, and the "Scotsman" dates back to 1817.

14. The Watergate scandal was uncovered initially by "The Washington Post," although publications from all over the world took up the story as it unfolded. What two young reporters are credited with breaking the story?

From Quiz Let's All Write a Story!

Answer: Woodward and Bernstein

Bob Woodward was a reporter on the metro desk of "The Washington Post" when he was assigned to cover the burglary of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate office complex on June 17, 1972. He and his colleague at the "Post," reporter Carl Bernstein, doggedly uncovered the story behind the initial crime, which led to stories of political dirty tricks, uncontrolled campaign cash, and illegal efforts to uncover leaks and undermine sources, all of it directed at the highest levels of the government. Eventually this resulted in congressional hearings, a special prosecutor, and the first resignation of a President in US history.

15. In Mexico, not all newspapers cost money. Which international corporation owns "Publimetro"?

From Quiz Extra! Extra! Mexico Has Newspapers Too!

Answer: Metro

Metro is a Swedish company with its headquarters in Luxembourg. It publishes in more than 20 countries. The New York Times is published by The New York Times Company, NBC is co-owned by Universal and Comcast and the Publimetro Corporation... doesn't exist!

16. Which civilization circulated its news in Kaiyuan, handwritten on silk in the early 700s C.E.?

From Quiz So Fill Me In

Answer: Chinese

According to the World Association of Newspapers, the Kaiyuan were the first newspapers in China, and they contained political and general news. The Chinese also produced tipaos -- government news sheets that were intended for government officials only. The publication dates of these vary depending on the source from the Han dynasty (as far back as the 200s B.C.E.) to the Tang Dynasty (through the 900s C.E.)

17. Which boy band appeared pants-less on the very first cover of the year 2000?

From Quiz On the Cover of the "Rolling Stone"

Answer: Backstreet Boys

I'm embarrassed to say that this picture was on my bedroom wall for quite awhile. It appeared on the cover of the January 20, 2000 issue. The Backstreet Boys had been voted Artists of the Year (1999) by "Rolling Stone" readers. From the waist up, the guys were very stylishly dressed in suits, but their pants were around their ankles.

18. When was "Woman's Day" first published?

From Quiz Lose Weight! Get Organized! Be Happier!

Answer: 1931

According to the publisher's website, "'Woman's Day' was first published in 1931 as a free in-store menu and recipe planner for A&P supermarkets." The median age of readers is 48.6 years, 79% are homeowners, and almost 100% of the readership is female.

19. "Playboy" magazine's first issue was published in December 1953. Who graced its cover?

From Quiz Magazines - First Issue Covers

Answer: Marilyn Monroe

"Playboy" magazine was founded by Hugh Hefner. The first issue of the magazine did not have a date as it was unknown as to whether a second issue would be printed.

20. Where in India is the "Telegraph" published?

From Quiz Regional English Newspapers in India

Answer: Kolkata (Calcutta)

The "Telegraph" is the most popular English-language newspaper in West Bengal and has the fourth highest readership of all newspapers published in the state. The next major English newspaper in the region is the "Statesman". The three most popular newspapers in West Bengal are all Bengali - namely, "Ananda Bazaar Patrika", "Bartaman" and "Aajkaal", in that order. All these newspapers are published in Kolkata.

21. Where am I from if I am getting my local news from "Corriere della Sera" and "La Stampa"?

From Quiz Newspapers of the World

Answer: Italy

Another important "national paper" for the Italians is "Il Messaggero". For the sports-addict there is of course the famous "Gazzetta dello Sporto". Especially soccer and cycle-racing are popular.

22. De Telegraaf is a popular morning paper. What is the home city for De Telegraaf?

From Quiz Dutch Newspapers

Answer: Amsterdam

De Telegraaf is the largest daily morning newspaper in the Netherlands. Established in 1893, it has a long-standing reputation for its populist and sensationalist approach, often catering to a broad readership with its mix of news, sports, entertainment, and gossip. Throughout its history, De Telegraaf has been influential in shaping public opinion. Known for its right-leaning editorial stance, it has often been the subject of both acclaim and criticism. The paper is owned by the Belgian company Mediahuis and has a strong online presence in addition to its print edition. De Telegraaf plays a significant role in Dutch media landscape.

23. Who became the Director General in 2000?

From Quiz BBC Aunty's Bloomers, etc

Answer: Greg Dyke

When he took up his post in 2000, Greg Dyke reorganised the Beeb, and made plans to expand into Digital Television and Radio. John Birt was his predecessor, John Humphrys is the hard hitting Radio Presenter, and Adam Westbrook will run the BBC one day.

24. Visitors to France have a wide choice of daily newspapers. Although some regional papers have larger circulations, what was the most-read national daily in France in 2022?

From Quiz Black, White and Red All Over

Answer: Le Monde

Print circulation of newspapers is of course variable, but official figures indicate that "Le Monde" had the highest paid circulation in 2022, of around 470,000 copies daily. "Le Figaro" was second with 350,000, then the national edition of "Le Parisien", "Aujourd'hui en France" ("Today in France") at 250,000. The left-wing paper "Libération" was in sixth place, with around 96,000.

25. A letter from which explorer was one of the first long-distance news accounts when it was copied and distributed from Barcelona in 1493?

From Quiz So Fill Me In

Answer: Christopher Columbus

According to the History of Science website, the "Letter on the First Voyage" or the "Barcelona letter of 1493" by Christopher Columbus was reportedly written on his return voyage to Barcelona following his discoveries in the New World. An estimated 3,000 copies of the letter were distributed around Western Europe over the next few years. According to legend, Columbus wrote the first draft of the letter while in the midst of a severe storm; he sealed it in wax paper, enclosed it in a barrel and tossed it into the sea, so that the news of the discoveries might survive even if his ship sank. The "message in a barrel" has never been found.

26. Members from which band (or the whole band itself) have received the coveted cover page picture 25 times?

From Quiz On the Cover of the "Rolling Stone"

Answer: Rolling Stones & The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones have been featured on 25 covers, from 1968 to 2005. This includes all the covers of just Mick Jagger and/or Keith Richards. Mick appeared alone on ten covers, Keith alone on four, and the two of them together were on six covers. Mick also appeared on a cover from 1970 with Anita Pallenberg. One other of the covers that are credited to The Rolling Stones was a photo of Brian Jones, in 1969. The full band (with their line-ups at the times) appeared on only three covers.

27. This magazine boasts a circulation count of more than 45 million copies every month making it the most popular magazine of all time. Can you name this popular magazine?

From Quiz Magazine Stand

Answer: Reader's Digest

"Reader's Digest" has been a staple for magazine readers since 1922. It is intended to be informative and inspiring as well as entertaining. It includes original articles and excerpts from books as well as jokes and anecdotes from readers. It also includes quizzes on vocabulary to increase your knowledge of words and their use. The US magazine "TV Guide" is a close second, selling about 35 million a month.

28. What company publishes "Woman's Day"?

From Quiz Lose Weight! Get Organized! Be Happier!

Answer: Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc.

Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., purchased "Woman's Day" in 1988. Among related pursuits such as databases and market research, HFM-US publishes numerous books and magazines including: "Boating," "Car and Driver," "ELLE," "Metropolitan Home," "Popular Photography" and "Woman's Day." The company is part of Lagardère SCA, which is headquartered in France.

29. March 4, 1974 was the date of the first issue of "People Magazine". Who appeared on the cover?

From Quiz Magazines - First Issue Covers

Answer: Mia Farrow

Dick Durrell was the primary cofounder of "People Magazine". It is a part of Time, Inc. Mia Farrow was starring the the film "The Great Gatsby" when the magazine hit the newsstands.

30. Where is the "Deccan Chronicle" published?

From Quiz Regional English Newspapers in India

Answer: Hyderabad

The "Deccan Chronicle" is the most popular English-language newspaper in Andhra Pradesh and has the third highest circulatoin in the State. The most widely read newspaper in the state is the Telugu newspaper, "Eenadu".

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