Ten years ago, this week, the internet was forever changed with the January 15, 2001 launch of Wikipedia.org. With over 3.5 million English language entries, Wikipedia has become the go-to place for information. Some teachers frown on or flat out forbid the use of Wikipedia as a factual source for information because anyone may edit any page. But, I say hogwash...actually I say something else but this is a family show...Wikipedia is the cat's pajamas!Where else can you find:
...famous people that share your birthday?
...is it a fruit or a vegetable?
...the side effects of Vicodin?
...the lifespan of a hamster?
...the Weight Watchers PointsPlus formula?
...the traditional gift for your sister's 12th wedding anniversary?
...recipe for a Flirtini?
...the administrative capital of Sri Lanka?
...all of the Green Lantern bios?
...a list of NFL individual player records?
and so much more, all in one place???
Birthday cheers, Wikipedia!
h/t Major GarrettCross-posted at Pundit League
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