Naples, Florida · Est. 2019

A scoop of somewhere else.

Fernweh /ˈfɛrnveː/ — German for the ache to be far away. We pack that feeling into small batches of ice cream, made by hand in the Bayshore Arts District.

OpenTue–Sat
MadeIn-house, daily
Find us2740 Bayshore Dr
The Fernweh Ice Cream storefront on Bayshore Drive
Wall art reading: Fernweh [feirn-vay] German (n.) an ache for distant places — beside a watercolor map of the world

Our Story

It started as a way to send a kid to Finland.

Isaiah won a Rotary scholarship in high school—but had to come up with $6,200 to actually go. His mom Jessica, an honors chemistry teacher, was already experimenting with liquid-nitrogen ice cream in her classroom.

"We should sell this," he said. So they did. $4 cups at football games. Trip funded.

That little side hustle grew into the shop you see today, run by Jessica, Job, and their three sons. We churn every flavor here. We bake every brownie. We press every waffle cone. The travel bug that started this whole thing? It’s still in every batch.

  • Philadelphia-style. Old-fashioned, cream-forward, no eggs.
  • Made in-house. Cones, fudge, caramel, brownies—all of it.
  • Dietary-friendly. Dairy-free and gluten-free options always on the board.

As Seen In

“Cleverly named flavors… an ice cream flight of six varieties served with cone chips—a cool cure for late-summer heat.”
Naples Illustrated · Get the Scoop at Fernweh Ice Cream

What Regulars Say

Four point nine stars. Across 230 Google reviews.

A slow scroll of real, recent words about the shop. Hover to pause. Every quote here was pulled from a verified five-star review.

★★★★★
“This place is a hidden gem! Great ice cream, great service, fun atmosphere. My family loved playing jenga while we ate their silly-named flavors. I’m dairy free and I LOVED their options for me.”
Lindsey MahannaGoogle
★★★★★
“Great atmosphere run by a great family. Always have rotating new flavors, regular and boozy. Homemade waffle cones and fun games to play.”
Jackson GunnerGoogle
★★★★★
“Locally owned craft ice cream shop. Excellent quality and everything is made in house. We got the flight and tried 6 different flavors. Slumber Party was my favorite.”
Sinan GocmenGoogle
★★★★★
“Went with my party of 6, amazing creative homemade ice cream. Personally loved the candy cane Oreo flavor. Awesome ownership, service, and environment. Best of luck to this family run ice cream establishment.”
Daron HardenGoogle
★★★★★
“Our family's go to spot for an after dinner treat. Such a variety of options and different toppings. And you have to try the fried ice cream, hands down the best.”
Anitha JGoogle
★★★★★
“Great selections. Family owned. Wonderful ambience. My new go to for ice cream!!! Offers both vegan and adult options as well.”
Kelley DeLonyGoogle
★★★★★
“Tried 3 flavors of the “boozy” ice cream. All 3 were excellent! Wonderful family owned and operated business.”
Treva SGoogle
★★★★★
“Best oreo ice cream I ever had, and the waffle cones were delicately delicious.”
john costelloGoogle
★★★★★
“This place is amazing. Between Jessica and Isaiah they are attentive and kind. The ice cream is phenomenal.”
Aliasghar TaqiGoogle
★★★★★
“NEW So much fun and the best ice cream in Naples! All ice cream and waffle cones made in house! Absolutely delicious. Try the White Russian boozy ice cream for a special treat. We’ll be back.”
Rory F.Google
★★★★★
“Delicious hand crafted and creative varieties of creamy decadence. They also have non dairy options. Unique atmosphere — a real gem of an experience.”
Valerie SchmittGoogle
★★★★★
“Super delicious and super nice family owed business. Will definitely come here again when I’m in the area. Come here don’t think about it just come you won’t regret it.”
Cynthia QuispeGoogle
★★★★★
“Jobe and his wife are amazing, and their story is incredible. Great ice cream, and great overall experience. Even better personalities! Highly recommend the coconut ice cream, made from real coconut milk.”
Eric MillerGoogle
★★★★★
“Wow, what an amazing ice cream shop. Fantastic unique rotating flavors. We got the flight to try 6, they were all wonderful! Nice vibe inside and extremely welcoming owners.”
Andy GeremiaGoogle
★★★★★
“The best ice cream in Naples. A hidden gem. This place has been getting a good amount of buzz on Facebook.”
Sammy WeisgalGoogle
★★★★★
“First time I had boozy iced cream! It was delicious. Very friendly service. Homemade iced cream was amazing! Highly recommend.”
Amy GeisenGoogle
★★★★★
“Holy Ice Cream! Incredible & creative! You need to go. Also, adult Boozy Ice Cream specials. This place is fun and fantastic.”
Miffy RuggieroGoogle
★★★★★
“This place has eggless ice cream and it is amazing… absolutely loved it… kids enjoyed it as well. Very friendly and family oriented atmosphere. This is a place everyone needs to come, taste and enjoy….”
Niraj VariaGoogle
★★★★★
“Great ice cream shop right next to Baci. The ice cream was delicious. Homemade waffle cones. Weekly specials Check this place out.”
Jim RobertsonGoogle
★★★★★
“Stopped in today for the soft opening, oh my! Ice cream with libations and family friendly home made ice cream with fresh ingredients. Inside is such a fun vibe! We will be back.”
Karen NardellaGoogle
★★★★★
“Probably the best waffle cone I've ever had in my life. Amazing ice cream, friendly owner and great vibe.”
Thomas RagusaGoogle
★★★★★
“Amazing ice cream, a great spot to enjoy all types of homemade ice cream. The waffle cones are amazing — root beer float the best in the state ! F I V E S T A R.”
Tommy MetzgerGoogle
★★★★★
“Stopped here as a vacation treat. I hope this shop stays open so we can visit again next year. Had the ice cream flight….what a great treat! Each ice cream was better than the other. Could not believe I ate it all.”
Cathy ShieldsGoogle
★★★★★
“The owner was really awesome! Explained that his wife makes the ice cream by hand daily! And the ice cream was delicious!! My husband had a boozy one and it was perfectly boozy.”
Ivy KnightGoogle
★★★★★
“Ice Cream was amazing! Really unique flavors and you could definitely tell it was made fresh in house. A must if you are in Naples! Jobe is awesome by the way! He really goes above and beyond.”
Matt WarshayGoogle
★★★★★
“Interesting flavors and really appreciate the family-ran care that is evident. Delicious — get yourself a treat here.”
Mark TheinGoogle
★★★★★
“Great homemade ice cream, and delicious homemade waffle cones.”
Jeffrey payetteGoogle
★★★★★
“This place has hands down the best ice cream I have tasted so far. Flavors rotate weekly, staff are pleasant & the atmosphere is very welcoming. I highly recommended their butter pecan rican flavor.”
Catera IsmeGoogle
★★★★★
“Amazing homemade ice cream with really creative flavors. Really awesome that they make everything right there in store. You have to try their homemade waffle cones, they are soo good.”
Jacquelyn PearlmutterGoogle
★★★★★
“I would consider this a hidden gem. Great homemade ice cream that tastes fresh with delicious flavors.”
Nick BuchheitGoogle
★★★★★
“Great ice cream flavors, including DF. Excellent brown butter waffle cones, and don’t sleep on the candied pecan topping. Yum.”
Laura WilliamsonGoogle
★★★★★
“Excellent ice cream. The banana foster was soon good, and we also had chocolate.”
John KruszynaGoogle
★★★★★
“Superb homemade ice cream with flavors varying each day. Fun place for great ice cream including vegan and a place to sit down and play child and adult friendly games. Try it and you will be hooked.”
Bruce BergerGoogle
★★★★★
“As soon as you walk in your greeted like family. Great atmosphere and the homemade ice cream is the best ice cream I've ever had. I went in as a customer and I left with new friends.”
Sparks NationGoogle
★★★★★
“Run don’t walk. So damn good!! Charlie Brown is life changing.”
Tanya JenningsGoogle
★★★★★
“Best ice cream shop in Naples! Everything is homemade and absolutely delicious. The owners are very fun and kind people. Get the ice cream flight — you won’t be disappointed.”
Katie CrossGoogle
★★★★★
“Charlie Brown flavor was awesome! All made in the store, so good. Yummy.”
TheB4 B4Google
★★★★★
“THIS IS A MUST-TRY PLACE. This place is fantastic! Creamy ice cream is made daily in-house. Family-owned and operated. The owners are great.”
Brian OakesGoogle
★★★★★
“Very good ice cream best I have ever had in my life. Service was great nice family that runs the whole store. Best in Naples for sure.”
Jack FilsonGoogle
★★★★★
“We visit Naples about 3-4 times a year and since finding Fernweh’s it’s now our go to ice cream shop. Please support the local family owned and run businesses around the country starting here.”
Nick CampbellGoogle
★★★★★
“What a treat this place is! Family owned business, super friendly and helpful. Flavors are unique and a treat for your tastebuds! Do yourself a favor and try it for yourself.”
Barry CarnesGoogle
★★★★★
“Great ice cream shop with tons of variety and delicious flavors. Can't wait to try the boozy ice cream.”
Samantha AsinGoogle
★★★★★
“Excellent ice cream, wonderful atmosphere, great family business. Highly recommend.”
Shawn PrzeclawskiGoogle
★★★★★
“GO! Small, local place. Fresh really great ice cream AND solid dairy free options.”
Paul BoultbeeGoogle
★★★★★
“Hands down the BEST ice cream and home-made waffle cone I’ve ever had.”
Alexis LingaasGoogle
★★★★★
“NEW Ice cream was amazing and the Sorbet was even better. All homemade there on the spot. Staff is super friendly.”
Bill BarronGoogle
★★★★★
“NEW Amazing homemade and fresh ice cream with dairy free options. Amazing vibe.”
Michelle LeenGoogle
★★★★★
“NEW Such delicious small batch homemade ice cream, and homemade waffle cones! Awesome and creative flavors, chefs kiss, so yummy 😋 😋1.”
Bethany StevensGoogle
★★★★★
“I have pretty high expectations on ice cream and this place exceeded them! The ‘slumber party’ flavor is amazing. No additives or preservatives in their ice cream. Definitely worth a visit.”
Chad WeldishoferGoogle
★★★★★
“Great ice cream with a homemade waffle cone. Highly recommend this place for anyone.”
D. RusnicGoogle
★★★★★
“I will never have any other ice cream in SW FL again. Fernweh has ruined all other ice cream establishments for me.”
Umut NurkanGoogle
★★★★★
“Excellent homemade ice cream! And a great origin story—high school chemistry teacher here starts making ice cream and everyone wants more! Great flavors and combos.”
Jeffrey NagelGoogle
★★★★★
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ On a Saturday night date night, my wife and I decided—somewhat whimsically—to.”
Elesa JohnsonGoogle
★★★★★
“Best homemade ice cream, it’s thoughtful, wholesome, and made with love.”
Sigourney MarreroGoogle
★★★★★
“I recently savored some seriously scrumptious, handmade creamy ice cream at this delicious spot + the cones were freshly made, served warm and also so delicious.”
Nancy BenitezGoogle
★★★★★
“I love supporting local but this ice cream needs to be national…. I still haven’t tried an ice cream I don’t like. I hate coffee flavored anything and had a coffee infused ice cream and it was a dream.”
Neidy MarreroGoogle
★★★★★
“The atmosphere is great and Joe always happy and customer service is excellent and the ice cream omg so good love it … todo riquisimo los helados expectaculares definitivamente tienen q venir.”
Albert PadronGoogle
★★★★★
“I really enjoyed it. They make the ice cream there and I could taste the difference.”
Nijael MustafaGoogle
★★★★★
“Delicious ice cream, creative flavors, excellent experience with friendly owners. Do not miss this spot.”
Sally CohenGoogle
★★★★★
“Small and chill little place with high quality ice cream. I can't pick whether the low price or the flavors are best. Would recommend.”
Armaan KhanGoogle
★★★★★
“Incredible. Best ice cream place in Naples. They even chill the bowls.”
John WilliamsGoogle
★★★★★
“The real deal! Refreshing to find somewhere that is passionate about what they do and wants you to really enjoy it. Not your typical ice cream shop, but that’s what makes them memorable! Will be back often.”
Jake KaufmanGoogle
★★★★★
“All made in house! Great ice cream and service. 10/10 would recommend.”
xavier scottGoogle
★★★★★
“Some of the best icecream I've had. Great spot for families and kids. No judgement for kids being kids.”
Shane WilcoxGoogle
★★★★★
“So many different fun flavors every time we go in! The ice cream is creamy and had loads of toppings in the ice cream. Owners are great and care about their customers.”
Katie SGoogle
★★★★★
“The ice-cream was delicious and the service was amazing the whole ambiance of the place was cozy and beautiful would recommend.”
Angelina GoinsGoogle
★★★★★
“Excellent ice cream, good variety and service, a local gem which deserves wider acclaim. Interesting business origin, from high school chemistry teaching to the know-how.”
Ed SilvaGoogle
★★★★★
“The best ice cream!!! Have regular and some with alcohol in them. All absolutely delicious.”
Gary LoveGoogle
★★★★★
“One of the best ice cream shops we have ever tried! Homemade waffle chips were incredible. Would highly recommend giving it a try.”
Brooke EarhartGoogle
★★★★★
“Delicious ice cream and great service. Check out this ice cream spot. They have so many different flavors to try.”
Ridz FatehGoogle
★★★★★
“Best ice cream I have ever had and the owners are salt of the earth.”
Rolando DiazGoogle
★★★★★
“Great selection of tasty ice cream, the proprietor seems like a genuine person.”
Ryan EmersonGoogle
★★★★★
“My wife and I are trying all the ice-cream shops in Naples and this one is my favorite so far. That must make their own and the difference really shows. It's thick, rich, and.”
Andrew GnagyGoogle
★★★★★
“My pup & I, being a notorious ice cream freaks, say Fernweh has the BEST ice cream in all of Naples! We promise you.”
Laura Dion-JonesGoogle
★★★★★
“Naples BEST Ice Cream Shop! Wonderful atmosphere, delicious ice cream, fun games around for kids too! We go there at least once a week! They make their own cones! I can eat the cone by itself! Try the fudge brownies too.”
Cilene TaqiGoogle
★★★★★
“Stop in and get some ice cream. Owner is great. The flavors are unique and they seem to change. We were loving all the ice cream that we tried.”
Sam SkalingGoogle
★★★★★
“The owners were so kind and welcoming. The ice cream tasted awesome!! I’d recommend going if you are looking for any opportunity to try out unique homemade ice creams.”
Reva DurrGoogle
★★★★★
“Awesome homemade ice cream. Taking flavors to a new level with fresh ingredients. Friendly service from the owners who have a passion for their craft. Definitely will be back whenever we are in Naples.”
Hank HoeneckeGoogle
★★★★★
“Ice cream was delicious, they have the best ice with alcohol for adults. Very creamy! I highly recommended.”
alexa katoGoogle
★★★★★
“Absolutely the most fabulous ice cream! Also — they will work with you to create your own.”
Holly McClellanGoogle
★★★★★
“Cleverly named flavors… an ice cream flight of six varieties served with cone chips — a cool cure for late-summer heat.”
Naples IllustratedPress

This Week on the Board

Ten flavors. Always rotating.

A few signatures we’re known for—and four boozy ones for the grown-ups. The full list changes weekly, so come hungry and curious.

Classic

The Classic

Vanilla bean, Philadelphia-style. Cream-forward, lightly speckled, the one that lets everything else taste like itself.

Signature

Queen of Hearts

Strawberry ice cream swirled with whole-fruit strawberries. The flavor that turns first-timers into regulars.

House Favorite

Cup of Joe

Coffee ice cream, full-bodied and bitter-edged. The dessert that wakes you up.

Limited

(My Bad) Banana Foster

Caramelized banana base with toasted pecans and ribbons of buttery caramel. Bananas Foster, frozen and honest.

Boozy · 21+

Chocolate Wasted

Chocolate wine ice cream that drinks like dessert and tastes like trouble. ID required, regrets optional.

Slumber Party sundae — brownie chunks, whipped cream, hot fudge, and two maraschino cherries in a fluted glass

Signature

Slumber Party

Strawberry ice cream baked with chocolate cookies, our home-baked brownie chunks & ribbons of caramel. Built for the late-night crew.

The Full Library

Six up there. A hundred more on the wall.

Strawberry-lemonade vodka. Mango-jalapeño tequila. Tahini chocolate. Coquito spiced coconut. Brown butter, candied bacon, maple. Limoncello Italian ice. Birthday cake bourbon. We’ve been keeping a running list since 2019, and every flavor we’ve ever made still lives on the wall.

Six rotate onto the board each week. Find a name you like? Ask — if it’s in the freezer, we’ll scoop it.

A wall covered in dozens of pink-and-purple flavor cards — Fernweh's running flavor library since 2019

Allergen filters are based on listed ingredients only. For severe allergies please ask staff to confirm before ordering — trace amounts and cross-contamination are possible in our kitchen.

King of Hearts
Strawberry ice cream.
Mo’ Butta Mo’ Betta
Brown butter ice cream, cookie butter swirls & butter cake pieces.
Charlie Brown Goes Camping
Peanut butter marshmallow ice cream, chocolate waffle cone pieces & toasted marshmallows.
The Sunshine State
Orange sorbet.
DF
The Floridian
Pineapple orange ice cream.
Ace of Hearts
Strawberry ice cream & strawberry lemonade vodka.
21+
South of the Border
Mango ice cream & mango jalapeño tequila.
21+
Prince Charming
Tahini chocolate ice cream.
Chip Happens
Chocolate ice cream & dark chocolate stracciatella.
Candy Cane Lane
Peppermint Oreo ice cream & candy cane pieces.
Taste of Naples
Spumoni — pistachio, cherry & chocolate ice cream.
Berry Blossom
Strawberry & hibiscus sorbet.
DF
PB & J
Peanut butter ice cream & raspberry swirls.
The New Girl
Ginger peach ice cream.
My Little Coconut
“Coquito” spiced coconut ice cream with brandy & spiced rum. Southernmost Point.
21+
Dominican Princess
Sweet plantain ice cream, guava & dulce de leche pieces.
Berry Vine
Sweet red wine sorbet with raspberries & blackberries.
21+DF
Fruits of Paradise
Guava & passionfruit ice cream.
Mr. Right Now
Chocolate cheesecake ice cream with dark chocolate shavings, chocolate swirls & Oreo crumble.
Bayshore Breeze
Mango & pineapple mai tai Italian ice. Adults only.
21+DF
The Girl Next Door
Ginger ice cream.
Butter My Honey
Honey butter ice cream.
Andy Griffith Show
Grape nuts ice cream & golden raisins.
Georgia On My Mind
Peach tea ice cream & peach swirls.
Ice Cream For Breakfast
Blueberry ice cream, candied bacon & maple syrup swirls.
Smooth Criminal
Caramel ice cream & caramel swirls.
Winter In Moscow
White Russian ice cream.
21+
Butter Pecan Rican
Brown butter ice cream, candied pecans & caramel swirls.
Razzle Dazzle
Raspberry vanilla ice cream & raspberry swirls.
Blackberry Royale
Blackberry whiskey ice cream.
21+
Luau
Coconut ice cream with white chocolate swirls & candied macadamia nuts.
Sunset
Passionfruit & mango wine sorbet.
21+DF
The Irish Gentleman
Bailey’s ice cream.
21+
La Marianna
Vanilla ice cream & dark chocolate stracciatella.
The Spiked OC
Orange cranberry Italian ice & vodka.
21+DF
Sepi’s Mango
Mango ice cream.
Chocoholic
Double chocolate vodka ice cream.
21+
Coconut State of Mind
Coconut wine ice cream & coconut fudge cookies.
21+
Solar Eclipse
Blackberry & lemon sorbet.
DF
The Main Squeeze
Limoncello ice cream.
21+
Wake Up
Hazelnut coffee ice cream & Nutella swirls.
Sunny Daze
Limoncello Italian ice & lemon solids. Adults only.
21+DF
Passion Project
Passionfruit & guava sorbet.
DF
Big Deborah
Oatmeal cream pie ice cream.
The Other Red Fruit
Raspberry sorbet.
DF
Moonwalk
Moon pie ice cream.
Seasons Change
Chai latte ice cream.
Hazelnut Coffee Break
Hazelnut coffee & coconut ice cream.
Jack of Hearts
Strawberry Italian ice.
DF
Happy Days
Lemon sorbet.
DF
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin spiced coffee ice cream.
Blueberry Vineyard
Blueberry wine sorbet.
21+DF
Man Cave
Cookie dough bourbon ice cream, chocolate chip cookies & cookie butter swirls.
21+
21st Birthday
Birthday cake vanilla, coffee ice cream, cake pieces, frosting & sprinkles.
Better Than Mocha
White chocolate coffee ice cream & white chocolate pieces.
Morning Munchies
Coffee ice cream & brownie pieces.
Make a Wish
Birthday cake ice cream with frosting swirls, sprinkles & birthday cake pieces.
Black Tie Affair
Crème de cacao liqueur ice cream.
21+
Old School
Malt ice cream & Whopper pieces.
Raspberry Rhapsody
Dark chocolate & raspberry liquor ice cream.
21+
Sugar Mama
Salted caramel whiskey ice cream.
21+
The Brindle
Coffee ice cream & dark chocolate stracciatella.
Island Kiss
Strawberry & coconut ice cream.
Just About Right
Chocolate ice cream & fudge swirls.
The Berry Best
Blackberry sorbet.
DF
Aloha
Pineapple ice cream, pineapple upside-down cake pieces & cherry swirls.
Tropical Trio
Passionfruit, guava & coconut ice cream with pineapple swirls.
Grandma Punkin
Pumpkin spice cheesecake ice cream & candied walnuts.
My Favorite Things
Chocolate ice cream, PB swirls, caramel swirls & caramel mini cups.
Malibu Dream
Vanilla ice cream with grilled pineapples & Malibu Rum. Adults only.
21+
Peach Royale
Peach whiskey ice cream.
21+
Dubai Chocolate
Tahini chocolate ice cream, pistachio cream & toasted kataifi.
My Mosa
Champagne & orange sorbet with an orange syrup swirl. Adults only.
21+DF
So Cliché
Oreo ice cream.
Mrs. Carolan Jameson
Irish whiskey & Irish cream liquor ice cream.
21+
MB²
Bourbon, maple swirls & candied bacon.
21+
The Everything Bucket
The last of each ice cream layered into one bucket.

Flavor list rotates weekly — check our Facebook for what’s scooping today.

Questions, Answered

What people ask us most.

Eight quick answers — anything else, just ask at the counter or give us a call.

Do you have dairy-free options?

Yes — four vegan ice creams rotate on the board every week, plus fruit sorbets and Italian ices. Look for the Sorbet & Italian Ice filter in our flavor library, or just ask at the counter. The board always has dairy-free options.

How often do flavors change?

Six new flavors land on the board each week, pulled from a running library of 100+. A few signatures stay, everything else moves in and out. Check our Facebook for what’s scooping today.

What is Philadelphia-style ice cream?

Old-fashioned, cream-forward, and made without eggs. Lighter than custard. It lets the flavor of the cream and the mix-ins do all the talking — the way ice cream was made before commercial mass production took over.

Are the boozy flavors really alcoholic?

Yes — ID required, 21+ only. Four boozy options sit on the board each week: chocolate wine, limoncello, strawberry-lemonade vodka, pistachio liqueur, and rotating others. They taste like dessert. They hit like dessert with consequences.

Do you make ice cream cakes?

Yes — we make custom ice cream cakes by request, in flavors of your choosing. Stop in or call (239) 304-8922 to talk through the combo and timing.

Can I request a specific flavor for the board?

Always. If we’ve made it before, we’ll happily put it back in the rotation. New idea? We love a challenge. Mention it at the counter or send us a message on Facebook.

Are you family-friendly?

Very. We’ve got board games inside, fairy lights overhead, and a patio outside. The shop was started by a mom, a dad, and three sons — family is in the wiring.

Do you ship ice cream?

Not nationally — ice cream and freight don’t mix. But DoorDash delivers locally in Naples. Use the Order on DoorDash button at the top, or come by for pickup.

A full house at Fernweh — friends and regulars packed in under strings of fairy lights

Come See Us

In the Bayshore Arts District.

Tucked into a low-slung shop on Bayshore Drive, ten minutes from downtown Naples. Park easy. Walk in. Order something you’ve never heard of.

Address

2740 Bayshore Dr, Ste 4
Naples, FL 34112

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Call us

(239) 304-8922

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Hours

  • MonClosed
  • Tue–Fri2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • Sat12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
  • SunClosed

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