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Retirement Plans (Details 3) - USD ($) $ in Millions		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 15, 2016	Nov. 30, 2016	Nov. 30, 2015
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer		$ 500	$ 330
Required U.S. Pension Plan Contribution [Member]
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer		250	8
Voluntary U.S. Pension Plan Contribution [Member]
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer		$ 250	$ 322
December 2016 contribution
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	$ 250
December 2016 contribution required [Member]
Pension Plan Contributions [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer	$ 178

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