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@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ with duplicates removed.  You can [download the resultant amalgamated hosts file
 
 **Details about this amalgamated hosts file:**
 
-* Last updated: **February 23 2016.**.
+* Last updated: **February 23 2016**.
 * Contains: **27,150 unique entries**.
 
 ## Goals of this amalgamated hosts file