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@@ -13,4 +13,4 @@ The time system is now complete with robust syncing and offset features. The bas
     Minutes: there are now 48 minutes in an hour
     Seconds: there are now 48 seconds in a minute
 
-The number system is such that horizontal ticks on top represent multiples of four, and vertical ticks represent multiples of one. Decimal 11 is 2 horizontal ticks, and 3 vertical ticks. However, since the project is in an alpha state, I will not go into great detail at this point.
+The number system is such that horizontal ticks on top represent multiples of four, and vertical ticks represent multiples of one. Decimal 11 is 2 horizontal ticks, and 3 vertical ticks.