diff --git a/normalize.css b/normalize.css
index 530ef2d..615fa33 100644
--- a/normalize.css
+++ b/normalize.css
@@ -400,13 +400,11 @@ input::-moz-focus-inner {
 }
 
 /**
- * 1. Remove default vertical scrollbar in IE 8/9.
- * 2. Improve readability and alignment in all browsers.
+ * Remove default vertical scrollbar in IE 8/9.
  */
 
 textarea {
-    overflow: auto; /* 1 */
-    vertical-align: top; /* 2 */
+    overflow: auto;
 }
 
 /* ==========================================================================