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Calculated Shard: 49 (from laksa025)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa049.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/what-is-brexit-8-reads-on-britains-big-choice\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/what-is-brexit-8-reads-on-britains-big-choice\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/world\/what-is-brexit-8-reads-on-britains-big-choice","crawl_time":1774456825,"first_indexed_time":1542740700,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,pbs!www,\/newshour\/world\/what-is-brexit-8-reads-on-britains-big-choice s443","src_root_hash":"9407793774086526849","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"What is Brexit? 8 reads on Britain's big choice | PBS News","meta_descriptions":["The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union. We collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union -- known by the abbreviation \"Brexit.\" We've collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way.\n•••\n1.\nThe Economist outlines the\n17 main issues\nof the Brexit referendum, from trade to security. Also, see its\nchart of the reasons\nto stay \"in\" or get \"out.\"\n•••\n2.\nPolitico looks at how Britain's exit from the EU could\naffect presidential contender\nHillary Clinton's chances.\n•••\n3.\nAn\ninterview in Xinhua\ncovers how Britain's departure might impact Northern Ireland's peace, Scotland's decision to stick with the UK, and international relations in general.\n•••\n4.\nSome Chinese investors are waiting to see what happens in the referendum\nbefore buying property\nin Britain, Reuters reported.\n•••\n5.\nWho is \"the brains behind Brexit\"? Politico\nsays it's Michael Gove\n, the UK's justice secretary.\n•••\n6.\nFrom Bloomberg: What do the\nbookies say\nabout the chances of Brexit?\n•••\n7.\nThe New York Times delves into what the financial industry is doing to\nprepare for a possible Brexit\n.\n•••\n8.\nThe Guardian offers\nsome advice on what to do\nbefore the vote: Freeze your Camembert and go on a booze run.\n•••\nNow that you've read up, take our 8-question quiz on the upcoming vote:\nA free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.\nSupport trusted journalism and civil dialogue.","attrs_markdown":"[Full Episode ![](https:\/\/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net\/static\/assets\/images\/placeholder.jpg)](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/show\/march-24-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode)\n\n[Tuesday, Mar 24](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/show\/march-24-2026-pbs-news-hour-full-episode)\n\nClose Menu\n\n[PBS NewsHour](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/ \"PBS NewsHour\")\n\n- [Episodes](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/video)\n- [Podcasts](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/podcasts)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/newsletters)\n\n- [The Latest](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/latest)\n- [Politics](https:\/\/www.pbs.org\/newshour\/politics)\n  \n  ![Politics](https:\/\/d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net\/static\/assets\/images\/placeholder.jpg)\n  \n  - 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Also, see its [chart of the reasons](http:\/\/www.economist.com\/blogs\/graphicdetail\/2016\/02\/graphics-britain-s-referendum-eu-membership) to stay \"in\" or get \"out.\"\n\n•••\n\n**2\\.** Politico looks at how Britain's exit from the EU could [affect presidential contender](http:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/hillary-clintons-recession-brexit-fueled-recession\/) Hillary Clinton's chances.\n\n•••\n\n**3\\.** An [interview in Xinhua](http:\/\/news.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2016-06\/15\/c_135439828.htm) covers how Britain's departure might impact Northern Ireland's peace, Scotland's decision to stick with the UK, and international relations in general.\n\n•••\n\n**4\\.** Some Chinese investors are waiting to see what happens in the referendum [before buying property](http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-britain-eu-property-china-idUSKCN0Z02TZ) in Britain, Reuters reported.\n\n•••\n\n**5\\.** Who is \"the brains behind Brexit\"? Politico [says it's Michael Gove](http:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/michael-gove-the-brains-behind-brexit\/), the UK's justice secretary.\n\n•••\n\n**6\\.** From Bloomberg: What do the [bookies say](http:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2016-06-14\/why-bookies-are-still-pretty-sure-brexit-isn-t-going-to-happen) about the chances of Brexit?\n\n•••\n\n**7\\.** The New York Times delves into what the financial industry is doing to [prepare for a possible Brexit](http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2016\/06\/16\/business\/international\/the-financial-plan-for-a-brexit-cross-your-fingers.html).\n\n•••\n\n**8\\.** The Guardian offers [some advice on what to do](http:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/politics\/2016\/jun\/15\/brexit-survival-guide-freeze-cheese-holidays-albania) before the vote: Freeze your Camembert and go on a booze run.\n\n•••\n\n*Now that you've read up, take our 8-question quiz on the upcoming vote:*\n\nA free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.\n\nSupport trusted journalism and civil dialogue.\n\n[Donate now](https:\/\/give.newshour.org\/page\/88646\/donate\/1?ea.tracking.id=pbs_news_sept_2025_article&supporter.appealCode=N2509AW1000100)\n\nLeft: A man passes in front of the UK Independence Party's pro-Brexit campaign bus in London on May 28. 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Also, see its [chart of the reasons](http:\/\/www.economist.com\/blogs\/graphicdetail\/2016\/02\/graphics-britain-s-referendum-eu-membership) to stay \"in\" or get \"out.\"\n\n•••\n\n**2\\.** Politico looks at how Britain's exit from the EU could [affect presidential contender](http:\/\/www.politico.eu\/article\/hillary-clintons-recession-brexit-fueled-recession\/) Hillary Clinton's chances.\n\n•••\n\n**3\\.** An [interview in Xinhua](http:\/\/news.xinhuanet.com\/english\/2016-06\/15\/c_135439828.htm) covers how Britain's departure might impact Northern Ireland's peace, Scotland's decision to stick with the UK, and international relations in general.\n\n•••\n\n**4\\.** Some Chinese investors are waiting to see what happens in the referendum [before buying property](http:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/us-britain-eu-property-china-idUSKCN0Z02TZ) in Britain, Reuters reported.\n\n•••\n\n**5\\.** Who is \"the brains behind Brexit\"? 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Boilerpipe Text	The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union -- known by the abbreviation "Brexit." We've collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way. ••• 1. The Economist outlines the 17 main issues of the Brexit referendum, from trade to security. Also, see its chart of the reasons to stay "in" or get "out." ••• 2. Politico looks at how Britain's exit from the EU could affect presidential contender Hillary Clinton's chances. ••• 3. An interview in Xinhua covers how Britain's departure might impact Northern Ireland's peace, Scotland's decision to stick with the UK, and international relations in general. ••• 4. Some Chinese investors are waiting to see what happens in the referendum before buying property in Britain, Reuters reported. ••• 5. Who is "the brains behind Brexit"? Politico says it's Michael Gove , the UK's justice secretary. ••• 6. From Bloomberg: What do the bookies say about the chances of Brexit? ••• 7. The New York Times delves into what the financial industry is doing to prepare for a possible Brexit . ••• 8. The Guardian offers some advice on what to do before the vote: Freeze your Camembert and go on a booze run. ••• Now that you've read up, take our 8-question quiz on the upcoming vote: A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue.
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Also, see its [chart of the reasons](http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2016/02/graphics-britain-s-referendum-eu-membership) to stay "in" or get "out." ••• 2\. Politico looks at how Britain's exit from the EU could [affect presidential contender](http://www.politico.eu/article/hillary-clintons-recession-brexit-fueled-recession/) Hillary Clinton's chances. ••• 3\. An [interview in Xinhua](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-06/15/c_135439828.htm) covers how Britain's departure might impact Northern Ireland's peace, Scotland's decision to stick with the UK, and international relations in general. ••• 4\. Some Chinese investors are waiting to see what happens in the referendum [before buying property](http://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-property-china-idUSKCN0Z02TZ) in Britain, Reuters reported. ••• 5\. Who is "the brains behind Brexit"? Politico [says it's Michael Gove](http://www.politico.eu/article/michael-gove-the-brains-behind-brexit/), the UK's justice secretary. ••• 6\. From Bloomberg: What do the [bookies say](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-14/why-bookies-are-still-pretty-sure-brexit-isn-t-going-to-happen) about the chances of Brexit? ••• 7\. The New York Times delves into what the financial industry is doing to [prepare for a possible Brexit](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/16/business/international/the-financial-plan-for-a-brexit-cross-your-fingers.html). ••• 8\. The Guardian offers [some advice on what to do](http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/15/brexit-survival-guide-freeze-cheese-holidays-albania) before the vote: Freeze your Camembert and go on a booze run. ••• Now that you've read up, take our 8-question quiz on the upcoming vote: A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. 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Readable Markdown	The UK is holding a referendum on June 23 on whether Britain should exit the European Union -- known by the abbreviation "Brexit." We've collected some handy guides and interesting reads on what to expect either way. ••• 1\. The Economist outlines the [17 main issues](http://www.economist.com/sites/default/files/EconomistBrexitBriefs16.pdf) of the Brexit referendum, from trade to security. Also, see its [chart of the reasons](http://www.economist.com/blogs/graphicdetail/2016/02/graphics-britain-s-referendum-eu-membership) to stay "in" or get "out." ••• 2\. Politico looks at how Britain's exit from the EU could [affect presidential contender](http://www.politico.eu/article/hillary-clintons-recession-brexit-fueled-recession/) Hillary Clinton's chances. ••• 3\. An [interview in Xinhua](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2016-06/15/c_135439828.htm) covers how Britain's departure might impact Northern Ireland's peace, Scotland's decision to stick with the UK, and international relations in general. ••• 4\. Some Chinese investors are waiting to see what happens in the referendum [before buying property](http://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-eu-property-china-idUSKCN0Z02TZ) in Britain, Reuters reported. ••• 5\. Who is "the brains behind Brexit"? Politico [says it's Michael Gove](http://www.politico.eu/article/michael-gove-the-brains-behind-brexit/), the UK's justice secretary. ••• 6\. From Bloomberg: What do the [bookies say](http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-14/why-bookies-are-still-pretty-sure-brexit-isn-t-going-to-happen) about the chances of Brexit? ••• 7\. The New York Times delves into what the financial industry is doing to [prepare for a possible Brexit](http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/16/business/international/the-financial-plan-for-a-brexit-cross-your-fingers.html). ••• 8\. The Guardian offers [some advice on what to do](http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2016/jun/15/brexit-survival-guide-freeze-cheese-holidays-albania) before the vote: Freeze your Camembert and go on a booze run. ••• Now that you've read up, take our 8-question quiz on the upcoming vote: A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue.
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