diff --git a/doc/sandbox.mdwn b/doc/sandbox.mdwn
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@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@ Numbered list
 
 Bulleted list
 
-* item
+* *item*
 * item
 * item
 * just to try this stuff - looks kool!