Testing to make sure I can use lists correctly

diff --git a/1-Shell/Readme.md b/1-Shell/Readme.md
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--- a/1-Shell/Readme.md
+++ b/1-Shell/Readme.md
@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ The Shell \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
 
 **Based on a presentation By: ??????**
 
-\# What is the shell how do I access the shell?
+\`What is the shell how do I access the shell?\`
 
 The *shell* is a program that presents a command line interface
 which allows you to control your computer using commands entered
@@ -21,7 +21,16 @@ with a keyboard instead of controlling graphical user interfaces
 A *terminal* is a program you run that gives you access to the
 shell. There are many different terminal programs that vary across
 operating systems. To open the default terminal in Ubuntu, just
-click... or just type <ctrl\><alt\>t
+click... or just use the keys <ctrl\><alt\>t
+
+There are many reasons to learn about the shell. In my opinion, the
+most important reasons are that: 1. It is very common to encounter
+the shell and command-line-interfaces in scientific computing, so
+you will probably have to learn it eventually 2. The shell is a
+really powerful way of interacting with your computer. GUIs and the
+shell are complementary - by knowing both you will greatly expand
+the range of tasks you can accomplish with your computer. You will
+also be able to perform many tasks more efficiently.
 
 
 

diff --git a/1-Shell/Readme.rst b/1-Shell/Readme.rst
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--- a/1-Shell/Readme.rst
+++ b/1-Shell/Readme.rst
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ ________________________
 
 **Based on a presentation By: ??????**
 
-# What is the shell how do I access the shell?
+`What is the shell how do I access the shell?`
 
 The *shell* is a program that presents a command line interface which
 allows you to control your computer using commands entered with a
@@ -22,5 +22,16 @@ a mouse/keyboard combination.
 A *terminal* is a program you run that gives you access to the
 shell. There are many different terminal programs that vary across
 operating systems. To open the default terminal in Ubuntu, just
-click... or just type <ctrl><alt>t
+click... or just use the keys <ctrl><alt>t
+
+There are many reasons to learn about the shell. In my opinion, the
+most important reasons are that:
+1. It is very common to encounter the shell and
+command-line-interfaces in scientific computing, so you will probably
+have to learn it eventually
+2. The shell is a really powerful way of interacting with your
+computer. GUIs and the shell are complementary - by knowing both you
+will greatly expand the range of tasks you can accomplish with your
+computer. You will also be able to perform many tasks more
+efficiently.