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+Hey there! I'm Richard, and this is my first project I'm doing under the Odin Project.
+I'm relatively new to web development and this project showcases my newly learnt HTML skills. 
+Despite it being a little basic, I'm certain my skills will develop over time.
+Have fun with this little site!
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