Wikipedia
Wikipedia is mostly used to research information on almost anything in existence. It's purpose is to promote the growth of information and show the world the beauty of fair use.
Everyone uses Wikipedia. You can use it to research artists, movies, words, countries, dragons, history, animals, you name it. The options are almost limitless. I once searched for my old University and found so many hyperlinks to other sites pertaining to my university that I started to laugh. Wikipedia is mostly used for research, but people can be editors and input their own content into specific topics.
Wikipedia was formally launched in 2001 by two men named Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger. However, the idea of a centralized area where all knowledge is stored began with the library of Alexandria. Got to love the Greeks.
Personally I use Wikipedia whenever I need a quick rundown of information regarding a topic of interest. I use it to look up random historical events and often find myself clicking on links within pages whereupon I become lost in a sea of information. Professionally I try to steer clear of Wikipedia because our librarian is a Nazi when it comes to it. I do let students use it to look up information and find links, but I don't let them cite it as a source.
Here is the link: www.wikipedia.org
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