Anonymous: Even though the Wikipedia is loaded with errors and falsifications, the Guardian wants you to know why you should use it:

The Wikipedia is far bigger than rivals such as the Encyclopedia Britannica. The wikipedia is now a standard source of reference for millions of people including school children doing their homework. Those who think its entries should be taken with a pinch of salt should never forget that there is still plenty of gold dust there.

Problem is, you never know whether you’re looking at salt or gold. Oh well. At least you know where the Guardian gets its stories.

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