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    For millions of people, Wikipedia has become one of the most important sources of information about . How have we worked to prevent mis- and dis-information around the pandemic? moderates a discussion this Tuesday at ⤵️

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  2. Aug 10

    in 1793, the Louvre opened in Paris. It is the world's most visited museum. In May 2021, French Pres. Emmanuel Macron appointed Laurence des Cars to lead the , making her the first woman to hold the role in the museum's 228-year history.

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  3. Aug 9

    Learn more about the history of Wikipetcia Atikamekw and how volunteers are helping protect the mostly oral language online.

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  4. Aug 9

    "Kinokepitcikan" is "computer" in Atikamekw, one of many indigenous languages on Wikipedia.  The Atikamekw community in Canada started Wikipetcia Atikamekw in 2017 to preserve and share their language. Today, it has 1,500+ articles. Learn more Atikamekw words 👇

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    Aug 9

    The Language Oral History Documentation Project is working to produce and archive over 500 languages in Nigeria for education and research purposes. Learn more: 📹: Wikimedia Nigeria Foundation Inc., (CC-BY-SA 4.0).

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  6. Aug 9

    Only 7% of the world’s 7,000 languages and dialects are reflected in published online material — but Indigenous activists are changing that. Learn how Indigenous peoples are using Wikipedia to preserve their languages and cultures online.

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  7. Aug 8

    Did you know there are more than 5.5 million vending machines throughout Japan? It is the highest ratio for any country, with one machine for every 23 people. Everything from food, smartphones, and even underpants can be found in these machines.

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  8. Aug 8

    Meet Alice Milliat — a French feminist, translator, and amateur rower. Milliat is credited with igniting pressure on the Olympic Games in the 1920s to allow more representation of women in a broader range of sports, a process that is still ongoing today.

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    Aug 6

    Are you using to follow ? From winners and records, to history and fun facts, shares what happens behind-the-scenes to make information available to you.

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  10. Aug 6

    Voting rights, specifically the enfranchisement and disenfranchisement of different groups, have been a salient issue throughout US history. Even today, efforts to restrict voting can be seen across the country. Learn more on the history of voting rights ↓

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  11. Aug 6

    in 1965, the was signed into law by US President Lyndon Johnson. Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, Rosa Parks & other civil rights leaders who drove its creation were there. The law prohibits racial discrimination in voting.

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  12. Aug 4

    Are you watching ? Can you imagine if the events went beyond athletics? In fact, art competitions used to be an integral part of the Olympic Games. You could win for painting, literature, and even town planning! Learn about past medalists ⬇️

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    Aug 2

    Yep - Yulimar has a wiki article and its now updated Brilliant! Thank you Yann Caradec who donated the picture with a license <- (Anyone can do this)

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    Aug 2

    I want to speak to the people who create and update the kit graphics on Wikipedia. Whoever they are, they do a cracking job. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

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  15. Aug 2

    Japan is the fourth-largest island country in the world. About 73% of Japan is mountainous, thanks to a mountain range that runs through each of its five main islands. It consists of 6,852 islands in total. Lean more facts about Japan's geography ⬇️

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  16. Jul 31

    Watching the ? Why not join and bring up the Wikipedia app to learn more about the remarkable athletes who are winning medals right in front of you.

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  17. Jul 30

    Well, well. If it isn't my long-lost ... frenemy? A frenemy is "a person with whom one is friendly, despite a fundamental dislike or rivalry." And with today being International , it's a great time to give yours a call.

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  18. Jul 29

    Nearly every May, billions of sardines begin moving northward along the east coast of South Africa. In terms of biomass, researchers think the sardine run could rival East Africa's great wildebeest migration. We're still not entirely sure why they do it.

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    Jul 28

    I read every day for both work (e.g., learn more about a method or field) & pleasure (love reading about history in particular). So when it's that time of the year where they ask readers for financial support, you already know how I'm going to be:

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  20. Jul 27

    📸: Presidential Communications Operations Office, Public Domain

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