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 # A sample Python project
 
+![Python Logo](https://www.python.org/static/community_logos/python-logo.png "Sample inline image")
+
 A sample project that exists as an aid to the [Python Packaging User
 Guide][packaging guide]'s [Tutorial on Packaging and Distributing
 Projects][distribution tutorial].