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To change this template's initial visibility, the |state= parameter may be used:

• {{This American Life|state=collapsed}} will show the template collapsed, i.e. hidden apart from its title bar.
• {{This American Life|state=expanded}} will show the template expanded, i.e. fully visible.

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