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 ### Footer
 
-Optionally, use the `<footer>` tag to create a large header for your page. Only use this at the bottom of your `<body>`, or else it may look wonky. You can add whatever content in here that you'd like.
+Optionally, use the `<footer>` tag to create a large footer for your page. Only use this at the bottom of your `<body>`, or else it may look wonky. You can add whatever content in here that you'd like.
 
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