diff --git a/another-file b/another-file
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+This file was created after the repo was forked.
diff --git a/my-new-file.md b/my-new-file.md
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+Not to be alarmed, I'm just learning how to use GitHub.
+This is my first attempt at making changes.
+Ok because the project is set up for new GitHub users.
+
+Now, on to commit.