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+{{ define "content" }}
+  <h1>404 Not Found</h1>
+  <p>The page you requested cannot be found.</p>
+  <p>
+    <a href="{{ .Site.Home.RelPermalink }}">
+      Return to the home page
+    </a>
+  </p>
+{{ end }}
+