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@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ You must also include [chart.js](https://www.npmjs.com/package/chart.js) and [Re
 
 Example Usage
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-```
+```javascript
 var LineChart = require("react-chartjs").Line;
 
 var MyComponent = React.createClass({