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       ~ Definition 2a
       ~ Definition 2b
 
-[^3]:  I have also been influenced by the suggestions of [David Wheeler]
-(http://www.justatheory.com/computers/markup/modest-markdown-proposal.html).
+[^3]:  I have also been influenced by the suggestions of [David Wheeler](http://www.justatheory.com/computers/markup/modest-markdown-proposal.html).
 
 [PHP Markdown Extra]: http://www.michelf.com/projects/php-markdown/extra/