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{{cquote|I constantly refer to Wikipedia to check facts and learn more about all kinds of topics while I develop science education materials. I also greatly appreciate the images on Wikimedia Commons, which allow me to add information and visual interest to the lessons I work on. Of course, I also use Wikipedia for fun - to look up movies, historical events, etc., etc., and to let my kids find out more about things they're interested in. Where would the Web be without Wikipedia?? }} |
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{{cquote|When I was younger I used to read encyclopedias... I mean, just skim through them until I found something interesting and then learn about it. But I could only do it on the weekends, because I was poor and only my Grandmother had the huge set of the books. When Wikipedia first started, I visited sparingly. Now that there are many articles on all subject matter, I visit almost daily. It has become my go-to source for information that is concise and correct. |
{{cquote|When I was younger I used to read encyclopedias... I mean, just skim through them until I found something interesting and then learn about it. But I could only do it on the weekends, because I was poor and only my Grandmother had the huge set of the books. When Wikipedia first started, I visited sparingly. Now that there are many articles on all subject matter, I visit almost daily. It has become my go-to source for information that is concise and correct. |
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Sometimes when I think about Wikipedia, I cry. To me, it is an expression of all that is good and helpful in the world. People working together and contributing little by little can build something monumental over time. And I never cease to be amazed and astounded when I think that all this is provided free of charge and ads. All this collaboration was done by individuals whose only thought was to share what they know and make the world a better place. |
Sometimes when I think about Wikipedia, I cry. To me, it is an expression of all that is good and helpful in the world. People working together and contributing little by little can build something monumental over time. And I never cease to be amazed and astounded when I think that all this is provided free of charge and ads. All this collaboration was done by individuals whose only thought was to share what they know and make the world a better place. |
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Wikipedia is Changing Lives
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