diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -18,6 +18,3 @@ for you, Steven doesn't accept pull requests from just anyone. He'll
 only take pull requests from his lieutenants, the class coaches.
 
 So find your coach!
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diff --git a/cafes/README.md b/cafes/README.md
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@@ -2,6 +2,3 @@ Oh coffee, you complete me.
 
 List your favourite little cafes here. One file per cafe please!
 
-tanja was here
-again! and gain
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diff --git a/restaurants/README.md b/restaurants/README.md
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@@ -1,5 +1,3 @@
 Looking for the perfect frühstück? Perhaps a good steak or delicious
 falafel? Add your favourite restaurants here! Just create a new file
 in this directory for each of your favourites.
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diff --git a/restaurants/nil.md b/restaurants/nil.md
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@@ -4,6 +4,3 @@ Grunberger Strasse 52
 
 Sudanese food to die for. I recommend the Haloumi Tamiya (falafel). So
 good.
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-Tanja: ja, lecker!
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