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Wikipedia Holds 2 Million+ Entries

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Publish Date: Thursday, September 13, 2007
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By Sandeep

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Wikipedia, has hit the record of 2 million entries at his online encyclopedia.

At Wikipedia the two millionth article was “El Hormiguero,” detailing the Spanish TV show of the same name. Some contents from that page…

El Hormiguero (English: The Anthill) is a Spanish television program with a live audience focusing on comedy, science, and politics. It is hosted and produced by screenwriter Pablo Motos and airs on Cuatro, a Spanish television station. Recurring guests on the show include Luis Piedrahita, Raquel Martos, Flipy (the scientist), and puppet ants Trancas and Barrancas. The program will begin its third season in September 2007. It has proved a ratings success, and will expand from a weekly 120-minute show to a daily 40-minute show in its upcoming


Look At The Past:

Wikipedia was launched on 15 January 2001. It was developed as complement to the project Nupedia.

Wikipedia, is example of effective crowd wisdom, and its lasting power as a long(six years) tail entity.

Logos Used Earlier:

(1)Used till 2001 (2) Used from 2001 to 2003

Talk with co-founder “Jimmy Wales”:

Have a read at how the co-founder, responded to the achievement of 2 million article at Wikipedia ?. Also at the interview Wales discuss the issue regarding burden of popularity.

Hat’s Off:

Wikipedia has set the standard for many user-contributed networks and products, from communities to books. In order to further its evolution, Wikipedia is testing out new ways in which contributers can better regulate the system. Hats off to Wikipedia.

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