diff --git a/the_works/templates/pages/about.html b/the_works/templates/pages/about.html
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--- a/the_works/templates/pages/about.html
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-{% extends 'base.html' %}
-
-{% block header %}
-  <h1>{% block title %}About{% endblock title %}</h1>
-{% endblock header %}
-
-{% block content %}
-  <p>This is a message board for friendly messages.</p>
-{% endblock content %}
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diff --git a/the_works/templates/pages/home.html b/the_works/templates/pages/home.html
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--- a/the_works/templates/pages/home.html
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-{% extends 'base.html' %}
-
-{% block header %}
-  <h1>{% block title %}Home{% endblock title %}</h1>
-{% endblock header %}
-
-{% block content %}
-  <p>Learn more about this project by visiting the <a href="{{ url_for('pages.about') }}">About page</a>.</p>
-{% endblock content %}
\ No newline at end of file