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 ### aside
 
-readable.css prefers the `<aside>` HTML element over blockquotes. This theme supports both.
+You can use the `aside` shortcode to signify content that is slightly off-topic in regard to the rest of the post.
+
+Here's how it compares to a blockquote:
 
 ```text
 > This is a blockquote.