The increase in the fair value of plan assets from contributions made by the employer.

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Retirement Plans (Details 11) - USD ($) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
Retirement Plans (Details 11) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jul. 18, 2016	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2015
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company Contributions		$ 660	$ 660
U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer in 2017	$ 1,000
Required [Member] \| U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company Contributions		8	388
Defined Benefit Plan Contributions By Employer in 2017	$ 615
Voluntary [Member] \| U.S. Pension Plans [Member]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Company Contributions		$ 652	$ 272