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Wikipedia at "False or misleading statements by Donald Trump" Has Some Interesting Falsehoods Trump has Invented

celticeagle @celticeagle (189880) • Boise, Idaho 13 Dec

Check this out. On Wikipedia there is a page "False or misleading statements by Donald Trump" that lays most of his lies out very well. It goes back over his history and what a catastrophe it has been. I especially got a kick out...

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Checking up on films

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382104) • Rockingham, Australia 16 Jun

We live in a retirement village. Every Tuesday evening, we go to the clubhouse to watch a movie. We don’t really care what we watch. They are all entertaining and mostly suited to people of our era, meaning not too much violence,...

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Internet vs Intelligence

kay lar @jaylar (3723) • Kingston, Jamaica 12 Aug 24

I assumed the Internet would increase intelligence. Information available on numerous sites, the ability to research any topic without leaving your seat suggested we were on our way for a leap of brilliance. That didn't...

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I gave $2 to the Wikipedia.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 27 May 22

Today I was asked if I would give $2 to the Wikipedia. I always do and I did. I am writing this post because during this day I have used the wikipedia 3 times. The last one was because they had on TV a movie about the painter...

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History channel and Wikipedia.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 20 Apr 22

Tomorrow I have to go for an eye exam. I cheched at the Wikipedia and discovered that it was something that had no problem. Wikipedia is such a fountain of knowledge for me that when once in a while thwy for some money, I have no...

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Wikipedia asked for a colaboration.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 15 May 21

Last week, every time I searched for something at the wikipedia, they asked me for a small colaboration in money. I thought about it and the minimum was so small and I use the Wikipedia so much that I sent it through Pay pal. It...

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mylot doesn't have wikipedia?

LK2018 @Letranknight2015 (52665) • Philippines 15 Dec 20

I was checking some throwback stuff like youtube's first videos and learned that one of them was the founder. Then I checked on friendster, which the site is really gone but myspace still around. But when I check about this...

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Wikipedia Day

celticeagle @celticeagle (189880) • Boise, Idaho 19 Jan 20

January 15 was "Wikipedia Day". This online lookup went public in 2001 and has become the sixth most-visited site on the web. Both newspaper editors and college professor have told their students for years not to totally rely on...

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it seems google translates some words but not others

hereandthere @hereandthere (45628) • Philippines 27 Aug 19

our fellow mylotter, birju1988, posted about his favorite lunch, "Bhindi Sabji". the other items on his plate were: "banana, dal and roti." from the picture he shared, and using context clues, and some words i'm already familiar...

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Now and again do you go to that house on the hill?

hereandthere @hereandthere (45628) • Philippines 10 Feb 19

when scrolling through discussion titles, do old songs suddenly play in your head? i read a post title about being missed here and in my head i heard, "do you miss me? once i a while do you miss me? now and again, do you go to...

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Writing for Wikipedia

Jacqueline Ador @yuj___ (120) • Legaspi, Philippines 23 Jan 19

Has anyone tried being a contributor or even editing an article on Wikipedia? I've always been curious as to how the grand online encyclopedia works. Earlier, I was searching about neighborhood sundry stores. In the Philippines,...

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If Everyone Reading This Would Give $3.....

Four Walls @FourWalls (86713) • United States 5 Dec 18

....Wikipedia would still ask for another $3 in six months!! Have you seen that? Once every six months or so they post these annoying, you-can't-escape-them-if-you-try notes all over, saying that if everyone would donate...

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Searching at Wikipedia

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 15 Jun 17

Since I have tried to learn something online, I check at Wikipedia many times. Last year they asked me for a donation of a small amount of money and I did it. This year they asked me again to donate and I was in a hurry to find...

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Trivia for the Day: Why is Wikipedia not a good source in academic writing?

Cruz @Tierkreisze (1609) • Philippines 9 Jun 17

A common bane to students everywhere is the teacher who says that you can't use Wikipedia for your essay/research/literature review. Here's why: The main reason is that Wikipedia pages can be edited by anyone, and that includes...

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Is the News Fake or is that a Wikipedia Fact?

staycyde @stacysdeadright (232) • United States 26 Mar 17

I've heard that the News is fake from so many. I believe it is manipulated to an extent, but I don't entirely believe that what we see in the media bares no weight. I do believe in doing my research though, If I see something that...

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The Sunday Funnies

Gus Kilthau @Ceerios (4698) • Goodfellow, Texas 23 Oct 16

The Sunday Funnies - One thing I like to enjoy of a Sunday morning, along with that bowl of Cheerios and sliced bananas, is a look through the news pages. Today's news items included some good laughs. Here are two of the funny...

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Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Inlemay @Inlemay (17712) • South Africa 13 Oct 16

The name sounds like it could belong to a wonderful summer afternoon Baked Pie - but its not. "Milwaukee is a city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan's western shore. It's known for its breweries, many of which offer...

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The List Of Lists

Arthur Chappell @arthurchappell (44941) • Preston, England 24 Sep 16

My quest for other websites that pay contributers led me to some of the big list-writing / reading sites. I had modest success with The Daily Heckle until it folded earlier this year without warning or explanation. Luckily I saved...

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Something New on Wikipedia Front Page

Sky @skysnap (20152) 12 Aug 16

I just noticed that everyday wikipedia has something new to learn from. It shares some of the good things from around the world. It shares things from past, present and also some things which are specific to that day. I wonder...

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The Wikipedia is asking for donations.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 7 May 16

I was just checking something at the web, clicked at the Wikipedia and if was asking for donations. I read what it said and I would like to contribute. But what I read was that the minimum was $1,500. Gimme a break!!! I would...

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