diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 9b78068886017..9a0c0f4dfcbe9 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -113,3 +113,4 @@ Discourse logo and “Discourse Forum” ®, Civilized Discourse Construction Ki
 ## Dedication
 
 Discourse is built with [love, Internet style.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1TZaElTAs)
+
diff --git a/spec/models/user_spec.rb b/spec/models/user_spec.rb
index c6abcb33f3a2c..6c95991ba44c1 100644
--- a/spec/models/user_spec.rb
+++ b/spec/models/user_spec.rb
@@ -15,6 +15,7 @@ def user_error_message(*keys)
 
       describe 'when username already exists' do
         it 'should not be valid' do
+          sleep
           new_user = Fabricate.build(:user, username: user.username.upcase)
 
           expect(new_user).to_not be_valid