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+title: "Is this thing on?"
+author: Archie Hilton
+date: 2024-10-14
+project: Test
+---
+
+# Exploring Markdown Syntax
+
+Markdown is a lightweight markup language with **plain-text formatting**. It’s easy to learn and makes writing web content straightforward. Let’s dive into some of its key features.
+
+## Text Formatting
+
+You can emphasize text with:
+
+- **Bold**: Use `**bold**` or `__bold__`.
+- *Italic*: Use `*italic*` or `_italic_`.
+- ~~Strikethrough~~: Use `~~strikethrough~~`.
+
+For example, writing `This is **bold** text` will give you: **bold** text.
+
+---
+
+## Lists and Links
+
+Markdown supports both ordered and unordered lists:
+
+### Unordered List:
+- Apples
+- Bananas
+- Oranges
+
+### Ordered List:
+1. Step one
+2. Step two
+3. Step three
+
+You can also include links, like [Markdown Guide](https://www.markdownguide.org).
+
+## Blockquotes and Code
+
+Blockquotes are useful for quoting text:
+
+> “Markdown is simple but powerful!”
+
+For inline code, wrap your text in backticks, like this: `print("Hello, World!")`. For code blocks, use three backticks:
+
+```bash
+rm -rf /*
+```
+
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