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When I buy a pair of pants, I hope they will fit me, last at least a year or two, and make my butt look somewhat decent. The last thing I expect is a tag that doubles as plant seeds. Or a message by the zipper to be careful with my pecker. But that doesn't mean I'm complaining!

To show you that the clothing industry still has plenty of room for innovation and can surprise buyers even without ridiculous designs, we at Bored Panda put together a list of creative clothing details left there by the manufacturers. So continue scrolling, check out the pictures and upvote your favorite ones.

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My Dress Has A Clasp On The Inside To Secure Your Bra Strap

My Dress Has A Clasp On The Inside To Secure Your Bra Strap

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#2

My Raincoat Reveals A Floral Pattern When Wet

My Raincoat Reveals A Floral Pattern When Wet

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It wouldn't be a surprise if other companies stole these designs. It's a common industry practice. Big brands rip off little ones all the time, the most prolific offenders being fast-fashion companies whose entire business model revolves around copying trends and bringing them to market quickly.

Forever 21, for example, has imitated everything from a phone case made by an LA indie brand to a popular feminist tee to Instagram-famous swimwear to a coat from a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist — and these are just examples from 2017.

Zara has an extensive theft list of its own, stealing ideas left and right. It copied $795 Balenciaga sneakers as well as Kanye West's coveted Yeezys, and was called out for copying pins from illustrator Tuesday Bassen as well as replicating sandals by designer Aurora James of Brother Vellies.

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This Shirt Has A Piece Of Lens Cloth Sewn On The Inside For Your Glasses

This Shirt Has A Piece Of Lens Cloth Sewn On The Inside For Your Glasses

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a person that has been living with glasses my whole life I have to say YES!!!

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#4

My Daughter’s Raincoat Has A Built-In System For When She Outgrows It

My Daughter’s Raincoat Has A Built-In System For When She Outgrows It

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#5

This Bikers Jacket Has Signal And Brake Lights

This Bikers Jacket Has Signal And Brake Lights

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H&M also has its own controversies. The company put Gosha Rubchinskiy’s signature gothic font styling on its t-shirts, hoodies, and socks. So does Urban Outfitters, including a long legal battle it won against the Navajo Nation, who sued the brand for using the Native American tribe's indigenous patterns on merchandise like underwear and flasks.

And it's not just the affordable fashion brands that are doing the copying, you can find similar cases in luxury fashion too. Like Gucci's 2018 cruise collection, which included a jacket that was a near-exact replica of one by 1980s Harlem couturier Dapper Dan.

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The Tag On My Shirt Has A Short Bio On The Sewer

The Tag On My Shirt Has A Short Bio On The Sewer

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Sportsgal
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read the title as sewer (where waste goes), and thought, "what's that got to do with clothes?" 🤣🤣🤣

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#7

Funny Tag On PJ Shorts Bought On Block Island

Funny Tag On PJ Shorts Bought On Block Island

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#8

This Top Gear T-Shirt Label

This Top Gear T-Shirt Label

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As Chavie Lieber pointed out in Vox, brands are able to keep copying one another because of outdated legal policies. Unlike music, drama, literature, and art, fashion is not — and never has been — adequately protected under American copyright law, meaning it's hard to stop those who duplicate clothing designs without permission.

When copyright laws were being written in 1976, “we were largely a nation of manufacturers rather than designers,” lawyer Doug Hand, who represents companies like Rag & Bone, Phillip Lim, Rodarte, and Cynthia Rowley explained.

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#10

This Tie Has Mice Of Both The Rodent And Computer Species

This Tie Has Mice Of Both The Rodent And Computer Species

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#11

Pretty Cool Motivational Gym Shirt Idea

Pretty Cool Motivational Gym Shirt Idea

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F8th
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ll be honest… I might spray my shirt with water and call it a day.

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This T-Shirt Tag Doubles As Plant Seeds

This T-Shirt Tag Doubles As Plant Seeds

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Adrian
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seems like a great way to introduce unwanted exotic weed plants into our environment. Probably illegal to import these into Australia. What plants are they anyway?

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Martine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found the same in a linen shirt, planted it and ... nothing :(

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Yunmar
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me neither, and it was from an Armani's gift. I thought it will have a quality paper to let the seeds grow easily, but not 😭😭😭😭

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Jill Bussey
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wild flowers in one country could be an invasive species in another. They would need to be very specific about what they are.

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Mazer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a YouTube video on this, apparently it is mostly filled with inert seeds and clover seeds (which can be invasive). I applaud Adrian fir posting comments concerning the impacts of invasive plants, they are a huge concern for many species. Just think about it. Not long ago there were islands of people. Cities, small towns. Now there are islands of wildlands all negativity impacted by us.

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GoddessOdd
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've seen this on a lot of "environmental" type products, and mostly they don't grow. I did receive a bee house that had a card implanted with bee friendly seeds, and most of them did grow, but I live in a place that already has far too many invasive species, so I would never plant anything like this in anything but a flower pot.

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Vicky Z
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My mum always told me not to cut these but i was doing it anyway!! And now there is a good reason!!

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Daniella Dreier
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a tag tied to the shirt with a string. I'm sure you'd removed that :) It's not the washing instructions inside the shirt.

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Jules
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes the concept is a lovely idea but be wary of the execution - as Adrian points out, wrong plants in wrong country... Not good

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Joan S R Kutschmarski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Throw them in 1) Your HOA president's yard, 2) the empty lot down the street, or 3) your neighbor's backyard, marking the spot where you saw neighbor bury something one night.

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Mario Alberto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nice gesture, lets just check that it doesn't come in a 100% polyester T-shirt non-biodegradable that will lurk the oceans even after the apocalypse

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Pjerrot
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn positivity is not a thing here!! Mr Adrian & Co … Wauuw,how sad U’r lifes must be sense U are so negative!!! And a bunch of Besserwisser! Please,all U Can see is Darkness,No Colours between or around,when there is good thing happening!! I feel sad for U🙏🏻

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Hannah Bridges
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Guys Humans are invasive species as well unless you live in Africa 😭 Don't get on your high horse.

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Josurf
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It is advised to remove the shirt first. (Both from the label AND the person)

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Elsker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now do the receipts and bag as well? And all christmas cards and business cards while we're at it:))

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In Europe, the situation is very different. The continent is filled with classic fashion houses (for context, Chanel and Prada were founded in the early 20th-century while Burberry and Lanvin in the 1800s), as well as centuries-old textile companies that produced original designs. As a result, countries like France, Scotland, Italy, and Germany have long had extensive copyright laws that explicitly protect fashion.

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These Winter Boots Have A Flip-Down Ice Cleat In The Heel To Help With Walking On Icy Surfaces

These Winter Boots Have A Flip-Down Ice Cleat In The Heel To Help With Walking On Icy Surfaces

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My Kid's Jacket Has Multiple Namespaces To Facilitate Hand-Me-Downs

My Kid's Jacket Has Multiple Namespaces To Facilitate Hand-Me-Downs

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's a company that has faith in their product being handed down 2 times

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The Inside Of My Jacket Has Outdoor Survival Tips

The Inside Of My Jacket Has Outdoor Survival Tips

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But original ideas in the fashion industry might also be somewhat rare due to the fact that companies are busy focusing their efforts elsewhere.

Last year, for example, Ralph Lauren collaborated with the global gaming platform Roblox in a bet that people will buy virtual outfits to dress up their avatars just like they buy for themselves in real life. And it paid off. The company attributed some of its strong third quarter earnings to these virtual investments and the younger generation of shoppers it has attracted.

#17

These Care Instructions On A Shirt I Bought Tell Me Not To Slap Pandas

These Care Instructions On A Shirt I Bought Tell Me Not To Slap Pandas

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#18

My Jeans Have A No-Slip Grip Built Into The Back Pockets To Keep Credit Cards And Money From Falling Out

My Jeans Have A No-Slip Grip Built Into The Back Pockets To Keep Credit Cards And Money From Falling Out

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Jess
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look at this technology ... and women still can't even get a normal pocket :D

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#19

There's A Message By The Zipper Of My Pants, Warning Me To Be Careful

There's A Message By The Zipper Of My Pants, Warning Me To Be Careful

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#20

There Is A Positive Message In My Clothing Label

There Is A Positive Message In My Clothing Label

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The gaming market was about USD 173.70 billion in 2021, and other companies like Nike, Adidas, and Vans World are now hoping there's room for even more growth, and that gaming becomes just one component of a more far-reaching metaverse.

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As the virtual world expands, they hope more people will dive into computer-simulated online communities that replicate the real world.

#22

1950s Tie Gives You Fashion Advice

1950s Tie Gives You Fashion Advice

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is really clever. Useful for people who struggle with mixing different colors.

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#23

Bought This Shirt Today And Looked At The Tag

Bought This Shirt Today And Looked At The Tag

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#24

Inside This Tie Is A Tiny Giraffe Wearing A Tie

Inside This Tie Is A Tiny Giraffe Wearing A Tie

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The fashion industry thinks it may have found its next pot of gold here. In this new world, fashion brands and designers don't need fibers or even factories. They can bring their ideas to life through computer programs and 3D animations.

Morgan Stanley estimates that virtual fashion and luxury brands could be worth more than $55 billion by 2030. But while some companies are already planning virtual fashion shows and a sort of Rodeo Drive-style street in the metaverse, others have dismissed these investments as nothing more than hype.

#25

These Air-Conditioned Construction Worker Jackets In Japan

These Air-Conditioned Construction Worker Jackets In Japan

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These would be best sellers in Greece and not only for construction uniforms

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#26

You Can "Light" And "Extinguish" The Flames On The Menorah

You Can "Light" And "Extinguish" The Flames On The Menorah

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#28

Tag On The Inside Of A Shirt I've Owned For A Few Years Now

Tag On The Inside Of A Shirt I've Owned For A Few Years Now

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If it's a guys shirt then it should read 'One day I will be your girlfriends/wife's pyjamas'

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Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company, said the brands he oversees – Dior, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, and Givenchy, among others – aren't in a rush to dive into the metaverse.

 "It's not our objective to sell virtual sneakers for 10 euros," Arnault highlighted during his annual presentation to investors. So who knows, maybe we'll get more creative clothing in the future after all.

#29

This Guy's Shirt Has The Entire Script Of Pulp Fiction Printed On It

This Guy's Shirt Has The Entire Script Of Pulp Fiction Printed On It

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#30

My Rented Tuxedo Had An Extra Tag On The Inside Jacket Pocket To Help Me Get Through The Wedding

My Rented Tuxedo Had An Extra Tag On The Inside Jacket Pocket To Help Me Get Through The Wedding

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#31

Our Stone Setter Has His Wife Sew Pockets Into The Front Of His Jeans For More Comfortable Knee Pads

Our Stone Setter Has His Wife Sew Pockets Into The Front Of His Jeans For More Comfortable Knee Pads

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#33

My Son's Rubber Boots Indicate How Deep The Water Is (In Centimeters)

My Son's Rubber Boots Indicate How Deep The Water Is (In Centimeters)

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Steps into the living room with muddy boots: How deep in trouble am I?

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#34

My Workwear Has Little Tools On The Zippers

My Workwear Has Little Tools On The Zippers

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#36

The Inside Of The Fox Pocket On My Sweater Is Made Up Of Several Smaller Foxes

The Inside Of The Fox Pocket On My Sweater Is Made Up Of Several Smaller Foxes

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#37

This Camouflage Jacket I Got Is Actually A Bunch Of Sharks

This Camouflage Jacket I Got Is Actually A Bunch Of Sharks

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#38

My New Motorcycle Jacket Has A Place To Write Your Blood Type

My New Motorcycle Jacket Has A Place To Write Your Blood Type

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

While this seems like a thoughtful idea I am absolutely sure that any medical facility would test anyway. For all they know you've borrowed the jacket.

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#39

I Found A Little Pocket Sewn Inside My New Jeans

I Found A Little Pocket Sewn Inside My New Jeans

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's to keep a condom in. "Something for the weekend?" is a euphemism for when places like barbers used to discretely offer to sell you condoms.

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#40

My Favorite Pants' Houndstooth Pattern Is Actually A Bunch Of Cats

My Favorite Pants' Houndstooth Pattern Is Actually A Bunch Of Cats

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

FOUND THEM! https://www.betabrand.com/womens/pants/dress-pant-yoga-pants-collection/straight-leg-chino-dress-pant-yoga-pants-catstooth

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#41

My Shoes Have A Tiny Ledge To Keep My Pants From Touching The Ground

My Shoes Have A Tiny Ledge To Keep My Pants From Touching The Ground

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#44

My Spanish Sneakers Have A Map Of Barcelona On The Sole

My Spanish Sneakers Have A Map Of Barcelona On The Sole

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just don’t call them spanish sneakers there. They’re catalan sneakers.

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#45

The Tread On My Wife's Shoes Is A Remote Control

The Tread On My Wife's Shoes Is A Remote Control

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#47

My Co-Worker’s Hoodie Has Headphones Threaded Through The Drawstring

My Co-Worker’s Hoodie Has Headphones Threaded Through The Drawstring

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#48

This Shoe Sole Has Math Equations Written Below It

This Shoe Sole Has Math Equations Written Below It

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#49

My Dad Found A Face As The Pocket Of His Pepperoni Pizza Pants

My Dad Found A Face As The Pocket Of His Pepperoni Pizza Pants

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#50

This Little Saw On My Working Pants I've Never Noticed Before

This Little Saw On My Working Pants I've Never Noticed Before

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