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    Aug 11

    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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    Today is the day! Join , as he discusses preventing misinformation with ; ; ; and . Tune in for this special panel at 19:30 UTC. Watch live here ➡️

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    Aug 15

    Open call to volunteers: let’s improve Afghanistan content on : geography, culture, heritage, history, society, biographies…all languages welcome. Making information freely available is raising awareness.

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  4. Aug 15

    One author described Bir Tawil as the only place on Earth that is habitable but not claimed by any recognized government. Its "terra nullius" ("nobody's land") status is shared by only a few other locations in the world.

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    Aug 15

    The new Wikimedian of the Year winners were announced today at ! 🎉 These seven contributors embody the mission of our movement, and we are thrilled to celebrate their achievements! Learn more about the winners: (1/9)

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    Aug 14

    The article I wrote about the is on the main page of today!

    Screenshot of the main page of the English Wikipedia. Highlighted in a pink box is a section of the "Did you know" box, which says "... that residents at the queer community known as the Tenacious Unicorn Ranch carry firearms and wear body armor while tending to their alpacas due to threats from right-wing militias?"
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  7. Aug 14

    For the first time since the pandemic began, the humans behind Wikipedia will be able to join together (virtually!) once again for . Learn more about this annual event.

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  8. Aug 13

    Did you know that Wikipedia is edited and curated by hundreds of thousands of volunteers? Each year, those volunteers gather at to connect and collaborate. This year's Wikimania starts today — and is fully virtual! Learn more:

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  9. Aug 13

    All satire aside, did you know that Wikipedia rabbit holes are a real thing that researchers have studied? (Spoiler alert: they typically last a bit less than 20 years.)

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  10. Aug 13

    Happens to the best of us.

    Jimmy Wales Glances Up To Realize He Got Sucked Into Wikipedia Rabbit Hole For 20 Years
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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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