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I tried cleaning out '/var/lib/apt/lists/partial' and running apt-get clean then replaced the sources in /etc/sources/list by using the amazon mirrors suggested here:

I tried cleaning out '/var/lib/apt/lists/partial' and running apt-get clean then replaced the sources in /etc/sources/list by using the amazon mirrors suggested here:

Update3

See my answer below for an explanation. My internet filter was corrupting the download.

I'll rephrase the question since there are no answers yet.

Is there a way to override Hash Sum mismatches in apt-get?

Update2

I have 2 internet connections at home, both of them gave the same error. As soon as I took my laptop to my work internet connection, the problem went away.

I'm still curious to understand why my internet connection would make any difference.