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 **A custom Hook is a JavaScript function whose name starts with "`use`" and that may call other Hooks.** For example, `useFriendStatus` below is our first custom Hook:
 
 ```js{3}
-import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
+import { useState, useEffect } from 'react';
 
 function useFriendStatus(friendID) {
   const [isOnline, setIsOnline] = useState(null);