diff --git a/mouse_pointer_hovers.js b/mouse_pointer_hovers.js
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+const hoverBox = document.getElementById('myHoverBox');
+
+hoverBox.addEventListener('mouseenter', function() {
+    hoverBox.style.backgroundColor = 'blue';
+});
+
+hoverBox.addEventListener('mouseleave', function() {
+    hoverBox.style.backgroundColor = 'red';
+});