Survey yearAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
201437%11%8%43%1%10,584
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

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Frequency of reading scripture among adults with an education level of high school or less by religious group

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who read scripture…

Religious traditionAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
Catholic27%12%10%50%1%2,431
Evangelical Protestant60%11%7%21%1%2,977
Historically Black Protestant58%13%8%20%1%823
Jehovah's Witness89%1%3%4%3%130
Mainline Protestant32%13%9%45%1%1,536
Mormon63%9%6%21%2%127
Unaffiliated (religious "nones")12%8%6%74%< 1%2,129
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DemographicInformation

Age distribution among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who are ages…

Frequency of reading scripture18-2930-4950-6465+Sample size
At least once a week16%29%29%26%3,956
Once or twice a month26%33%23%17%1,100
Several times a year27%28%28%18%802
Seldom/never27%30%26%18%4,499
Don't know14%24%20%42%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Generational cohort among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureYounger MillennialOlder MillennialGeneration XBaby BoomerSilentGreatestSample size
At least once a week10%9%25%35%18%2%3,956
Once or twice a month18%13%29%27%12%2%1,100
Several times a year20%11%24%32%12%1%802
Seldom/never20%12%24%31%12%1%4,499
Don't know8%12%19%26%32%3%104
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Gender composition among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMenWomenSample size
At least once a week43%57%4,009
Once or twice a month49%51%1,115
Several times a year54%46%808
Seldom/never57%43%4,541
Don't know43%57%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Racial and ethnic composition among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureWhiteBlackAsianLatinoOther/MixedSample size
At least once a week53%20%1%23%3%3,961
Once or twice a month53%16%3%26%3%1,103
Several times a year55%12%3%26%4%800
Seldom/never67%8%2%19%3%4,502
Don't know56%16%< 1%20%8%107
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Immigrant status among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureImmigrantsSecond generationThird generation or higherSample size
At least once a week20%7%73%3,942
Once or twice a month22%10%68%1,091
Several times a year21%11%68%790
Seldom/never16%10%74%4,461
Don't know20%9%70%108
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Income distribution among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who have a household income of…

Frequency of reading scriptureLess than $30,000$30,000-$49,999$50,000-$99,999$100,000 or moreSample size
At least once a week57%21%16%6%3,337
Once or twice a month56%21%16%7%957
Several times a year50%25%17%8%710
Seldom/never47%22%20%10%3,892
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Marital status among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureMarriedLiving with a partnerDivorced/separatedWidowedNever marriedSample size
At least once a week47%5%15%12%21%3,989
Once or twice a month39%9%16%7%28%1,113
Several times a year41%8%13%9%30%808
Seldom/never39%9%13%7%31%4,521
Don't know40%6%19%19%16%108
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Parent of children under 18 among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureParentsNon-parentsSample size
At least once a week27%73%3,998
Once or twice a month28%72%1,112
Several times a year26%74%806
Seldom/never25%75%4,531
Don't know18%82%108
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

BeliefsandPractices

Belief in God among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say they…

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieve in God; absolutely certainBelieve in God; fairly certainBelieve in God; not too/not at all certainBelieve in God; don't knowDo not believe in GodOther/don't know if they believe in GodSample size
At least once a week86%11%1%1%1%< 1%4,009
Once or twice a month73%19%4%1%2%1%1,115
Several times a year67%24%5%1%3%1%808
Seldom/never47%28%9%1%13%2%4,541
Don't know72%15%< 1%7%2%4%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Importance of religion in one's life among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say religion is…

Frequency of reading scriptureVery importantSomewhat importantNot too importantNot at all importantDon't knowSample size
At least once a week87%10%1%2%1%4,009
Once or twice a month66%27%4%2%1%1,115
Several times a year53%37%6%3%1%808
Seldom/never31%34%17%17%1%4,541
Don't know67%20%< 1%2%10%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Attendance at religious services among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who attend religious services…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a month/a few times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week68%22%10%1%4,009
Once or twice a month32%50%17%1%1,115
Several times a year22%56%22%< 1%808
Seldom/never13%33%53%< 1%4,541
Don't know40%25%19%15%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of prayer among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who pray…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least dailyWeeklyMonthlySeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week86%10%1%2%1%4,009
Once or twice a month64%23%7%6%1%1,115
Several times a year50%25%11%12%1%808
Seldom/never32%18%9%40%1%4,541
Don't know62%12%1%6%18%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of participation in prayer, scripture study or religious education groups among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who attend prayer group…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week57%14%6%22%1%4,009
Once or twice a month18%24%13%45%< 1%1,115
Several times a year10%10%28%52%1%808
Seldom/never5%3%4%87%< 1%4,541
Don't know34%4%9%37%16%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of meditation among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who meditate…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week64%6%2%25%2%4,009
Once or twice a month37%15%4%42%2%1,115
Several times a year28%13%12%45%2%808
Seldom/never23%6%4%66%1%4,541
Don't know39%2%1%26%32%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling spiritual peace and wellbeing among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who feel a sense of spiritual peace and wellbeing…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week82%9%4%4%1%4,009
Once or twice a month60%19%11%8%1%1,115
Several times a year50%21%16%12%1%808
Seldom/never39%14%12%34%1%4,541
Don't know57%4%4%7%28%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Frequency of feeling wonder about the universe among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who feel a sense of wonder about the universe…

Frequency of reading scriptureAt least once a weekOnce or twice a monthSeveral times a yearSeldom/neverDon't knowSample size
At least once a week55%13%7%22%3%4,009
Once or twice a month41%19%11%27%2%1,115
Several times a year38%15%19%26%1%808
Seldom/never34%13%14%38%1%4,541
Don't know41%7%5%17%30%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Sources of guidance on right and wrong among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say they look to…most for guidance on right and wrong

Frequency of reading scriptureReligionPhilosophy/reasonCommon senseScienceDon't knowSample size
At least once a week60%5%29%4%2%4,009
Once or twice a month35%8%48%7%2%1,115
Several times a year24%8%56%10%2%808
Seldom/never17%9%62%11%2%4,541
Don't know40%2%37%6%15%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in absolute standards for right and wrong among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureThere are clear standards for what is right and wrongRight or wrong depends on the situationNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week40%56%2%2%4,009
Once or twice a month31%67%1%2%1,115
Several times a year28%70%1%1%808
Seldom/never24%74%1%1%4,541
Don't know24%65%3%7%111
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Interpreting scripture among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say the holy scripture is…

Frequency of reading scriptureWord of God; should be taken literallyWord of God; not everything taken literallyWord of God; other/don't knowNot the word of GodOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week64%21%4%7%5%4,009
Once or twice a month44%30%3%17%6%1,115
Several times a year36%33%3%22%7%808
Seldom/never23%24%2%43%8%4,541
Don't know50%14%7%7%23%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Heaven among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who …in heaven

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week89%6%5%4,009
Once or twice a month87%8%5%1,115
Several times a year84%11%6%808
Seldom/never67%25%8%4,541
Don't know75%6%19%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Belief in Hell among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who …in hell

Frequency of reading scriptureBelieveDon't believeOther/don't knowSample size
At least once a week78%16%7%4,009
Once or twice a month71%21%7%1,115
Several times a year69%24%7%808
Seldom/never51%40%9%4,541
Don't know59%22%19%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

SocialandPoliticalViews

Party affiliation among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who identify as…

Frequency of reading scriptureRepublican/lean Rep.No leanDemocrat/lean Dem.Sample size
At least once a week38%22%40%4,009
Once or twice a month33%21%46%1,115
Several times a year33%19%48%808
Seldom/never33%25%42%4,541
Don't know21%34%45%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Political ideology among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who are…

Frequency of reading scriptureConservativeModerateLiberalDon't knowSample size
At least once a week49%25%17%9%4,009
Once or twice a month40%32%21%7%1,115
Several times a year37%34%23%6%808
Seldom/never31%34%25%10%4,541
Don't know34%26%14%25%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about size of government among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who would rather have…

Frequency of reading scriptureSmaller government; fewer servicesBigger government; more servicesDependsDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%49%3%4%4,009
Once or twice a month42%51%3%3%1,115
Several times a year44%49%3%4%808
Seldom/never48%45%3%4%4,541
Don't know28%52%4%16%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about government aid to the poor among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say government aid to the poor…

Frequency of reading scriptureDoes more harm than goodDoes more good than harmNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week44%48%4%3%4,009
Once or twice a month42%53%3%2%1,115
Several times a year43%53%3%1%808
Seldom/never46%47%4%3%4,541
Don't know34%48%6%12%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about abortion among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say abortion should be…

Frequency of reading scriptureLegal in all/most casesIllegal in all/most casesDon't knowSample size
At least once a week30%65%5%4,009
Once or twice a month43%52%5%1,115
Several times a year52%44%4%808
Seldom/never59%36%5%4,541
Don't know35%42%23%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about homosexuality among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say homosexuality…

Frequency of reading scriptureShould be acceptedShould be discouragedNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week37%55%4%4%4,009
Once or twice a month59%33%4%5%1,115
Several times a year59%34%3%4%808
Seldom/never70%22%4%4%4,541
Don't know38%47%1%13%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about same-sex marriage among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who …same-sex marriage

Frequency of reading scriptureStrongly favor/favorOppose/strongly opposeDon't knowSample size
At least once a week26%64%9%4,009
Once or twice a month45%45%10%1,115
Several times a year49%42%9%808
Seldom/never59%31%9%4,541
Don't know33%48%19%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about environmental regulation among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say…

Frequency of reading scriptureStricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economyStricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the costNeither/both equallyDon't knowSample size
At least once a week46%46%3%6%4,009
Once or twice a month44%49%3%4%1,115
Several times a year43%52%2%3%808
Seldom/never41%54%2%4%4,541
Don't know36%36%7%20%111
Sample sizes and margins of error vary from subgroup to subgroup, from year to year and from state to state. You can see the sample size for the estimates in this chart on rollover or in the last column of the table. And visit this table to see approximate margins of error for a group of a given size. Readers should always bear in mind the approximate margin of error for the group they are examining when making comparisons with other groups or assessing the significance of trends over time. For full question wording, see the survey questionnaire.

Views about human evolution among adults with an education level of high school or less by frequency of reading scripture

% of adults with an education level of high school or less who say humans…

Frequency of reading scriptureEvolved; due to natural processesEvolved; due to God's designEvolved; don't know howAlways existed in present formDon't knowSample size
At least once a week13%21%3%56%7%4,009
Once or twice a month22%27%3%41%7%1,115
Several times a year27%31%4%34%4%808
Seldom/never40%22%4%28%5%4,541
Don't know11%23%10%39%16%111
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