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+# blank-gh-site
+
+This repository is the simplest possible Github site that can work.
+
+## How to play
+
+1. Fork this repository to your user account.
+2. Rename it to `<yourusername>.github.io`
+3. Edit `index.html` and put stuff there.
+4. (Optional) [Point your domain to Github](https://help.github.com/articles/using-a-custom-domain-with-github-pages/).