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+This a list of state-of-the-art shitcode principles your project should follow.
+
 ## Get Your Badge
 
-If your repository follows the state-of-the-art shitcode principles you may use the "state-of-the-art shitcode" badge:
+If your repository follows the state-of-the-art shitcode principles you may use the following "state-of-the-art shitcode" badge:
 
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