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@@ -63,7 +63,7 @@ Try running the following:
 ```sh
 python3 -m manim example_scenes.py SquareToCircle -pl
 ```
-The -p is for previewing, meaning the the video file will automatically open when it is done rendering.
+The -p is for previewing, meaning the video file will automatically open when it is done rendering.
 Use -l for a faster rendering at a lower quality.
 Use -s to skip to the end and just show the final frame.
 Use -n (number) to skip ahead to the n'th animation of a scene.