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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ This version makes quite a few changes from [the original](https://github.com/Je
 - Unicode support
 - Non-Markov stuff
 - Stores toots in a sqlite database rather than a text file
-  - Doesn't unecessarily redownload all toots every time
+  - Doesn't unnecessarily redownload all toots every time
   
 ## Install/usage guide
 An installation and usage guide is available [here](https://cloud.lynnesbian.space/s/jozbRi69t4TpD95). It's primarily targeted at Linux, but it should be possible on BSD, macOS, etc. I've also put some effort into providing steps for Windows, but I can't make any guarantees as to its effectiveness.