diff --git a/tests/content/article_with_md_extension.md b/tests/content/article_with_md_extension.md
new file mode 100644
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+Test Markdown File Header
+=========================
+
+Used for pelican test
+---------------------
+
+The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog's back.
diff --git a/tests/content/article_with_mkd_extension.mkd b/tests/content/article_with_mkd_extension.mkd
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..593f6721
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+++ b/tests/content/article_with_mkd_extension.mkd
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+Test Markdown File Header
+=========================
+
+Used for pelican test
+---------------------
+
+This is another markdown test file.  Uses the mkd extension.