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                           // Flask //
 
               web development, one drop at a time
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       Flask is a microframework for Python based on Werkzeug
       and Jinja2.  It's intended for small scale applications
-      and was developped with best intentions in mind.
+      and was developed with best intentions in mind.
 
     ~ Is it ready?