I’ve said on here before just how much I love Wikipedia. It’s one of the last bastions of true information on the internet. Contrary to what your teachers told you in grade school, it’s usually a pretty reliable source, especially for the big articles that hundreds of brave editors cross-reference and edit. I could (and …
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‘Nobody knew it was me’: Teenager edits K-pop star’s Wikipedia page as a joke, leading numerous internet outlets to promote celebrity’s hilarious nickname
Remember those times at school when teachers would insist that Wikipedia is not a reliable source of information? They would tell you that you can’t use it in papers, and no one would really understand why, because everything on there looked pretty informed and well-based. But then, you discover that pretty much anyone can edit …
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20+ Funny & Interesting Editor Notes on Wikipedia Articles
We all know Wikipedia as the closest thing we have these days to the font of all knowledge, but it takes a lot of work behind the scenes to be that way. An encyclopedia that technically anybody can edit has to work hard to ensure it doesn’t spread misinformation or faulty research (our teachers were …
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29 Fascinating Posts From the Underbelly of Wikipedia
As I’ve said here before, if I could only keep one website on the internet, it would be Wikipedia. In fact, maybe I’d be okay with wiping the internet and starting over with just Wikipedia. No more social media, no more harmful content, just a wholesome fountain of information that never has ads and is …
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27 Strange and Silly Excerpts From the Depths of Wikipedia
Wikipedia is probably my favorite website of all time. It’s a wholesome, comprehensive, streamlined yet expansive resource for all the most and least useful information out there. You can study up on anything from ancient Roman history to Instagram Egg. To me, it’s the epitome of the internet’s purpose: millions of folks coming together to …
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Wikipedia Commons Had a ‘Breaking the Rules’ Challenge and the Submissions Are Delightful
One of our favorite Twitter accounts @depthsofwiki is a wonderful repository for all the hidden gems found on everyone’s favorite online encyclopedia. Recently, the account shared a special series of images from the website’s recent photo challenge. @depthsofwiki wrote in their Twitter post, «Wikimedia Commons had a photo challenge with a theme of ‘Breaking the …
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Extracts From Wikipedia That Are Both Charming and Strange
In my humble opinion, one of the best things about the internet is how it allows us to know stuff. While it’s almost as easy to fall down a deranged conspiracy rabbit hole as it is to find out useful information, the risk is sometimes part of the fun. When it comes to knowledge, the …
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40 Well-Rounded Memes That Will Grab Your Attention
Happy Friday, meme advocates and web friends! You’ve finally made it to the final day of the week! To celebrate what felt like an extra long week, we’ve come up with a particularly awesome batch of memes. Let’s talk about the Internet. It’s a place of endless wonder and an incomprehensible amount of information. It’s …
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Funny Wikipedia Moments That Have Reliable Sources
Wikipedia is one of the most useful websites on the internet. It might not be suitable for academic articles, but it’s perfect when you want thorough and compelling information about a topic you are ignorant about. If you need help grasping new concepts quickly, there’s no better place to go than Wikipedia. I’m a little …
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Hilarious Wikipedia Moments That Have Reliable Sources
Wikipedia is one of the most useful websites on the internet. It might not be suitable for academic articles, but it’s perfect when you want thorough and compelling information about a topic you are ignorant about. If you need help grasping new concepts quickly, there’s no better place to go than Wikipedia. I’m a little …
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