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1.summary

The article is a detailed compilation of historical hoaxes that were created on the English Wikipedia. It lists various fictitious articles, along with their creation and deletion dates, lengths, and other relevant details. The purpose of the list is to document these hoaxes in order to improve understanding and detection methods. The hoaxes range from fictitious historical figures and events to fabricated concepts and organizations. The document also provides insights into the characteristics of successful hoaxes and the methods used to identify them, drawing on academic research and automated detection algorithms.

Another passage explores various references to Wikipedia in popular culture, highlighting its widespread influence and impact. Discussesed how Wikipedia is often parodied for its openness, with individuals vandalizing or modifying articles in nonconstructive ways. Additionally, the article mentions instances where Wikipedia is portrayed positively, such as when individuals use it as a reference work or compare their intelligence to it.

One notable reference is the concept of "wikiality," coined by Stephen Colbert in a segment of The Colbert Report. Colbert humorously praised Wikipedia for its "truth by consensus" model, suggesting that if enough people agree on something, it becomes true. This segment satirizes the notion of truthiness and the reliability of information sources.

The article also mentions various other cultural references to Wikipedia, including:The Wikipedia Monument in Słubice, Poland, honoring Wikipedia contributors.Music references, such as "White & Nerdy" by "Weird Al" Yankovic and "Mobius" by A Tribe Called Quest.

Furthermore, the article discusses Wikipedia's role in politics, including attempts to manipulate articles to fit certain narratives. It also touches on Wikipedia's comparison to other fictional or satirical works, highlighting its impact on popular culture.

2.Intersting

In fact, Wikipedia has had a huge impact on the world, which has led to some people with bad intentions wanting to use Wikipedia to expand the influence of their bad ideas. Social development can solve many problems, but it cannot solve the psychological problems of human beings themselves. This is what Wikipedia needs to try to avoid in its future development - to keep people with bad intentions out. I think the real-name system may be a good way.

3.Discussion

Many people believe that film is a world language. What can film do for the globalization of Wikipedia?

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