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 ## Goals
 
 We want you to understand what this project is about and its goals. The following list serves as a guidance for all
-developers to identify valuable contributions for this project. As the project evolves, these gaols might do as well.
+developers to identify valuable contributions for this project. As the project evolves, these goals might do as well.
 
 * Allow running Sega arcade (rhythm) games on arbitrary hardware
   * Emulate required software and hardware features