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War and Peace From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see War and Peace (disambiguation). War and Peace Author Leo Tolstoy Original title Война и мир (Voyna i mir) Language Russian, with considerable French Genre(s) Historical, Romance, War novel, Philosophical Publisher Russkii Vestnik (

Shakira

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Shakira From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Shakira Shakira during the inaugural opening ceremonies for Barack Obama Background information Birth name Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll Born February 2, 1977 (1977-02-02) (age 32) Genre(s) Pop, rock, pop rock, alternative, world Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter, musician, record producer, philanthropist, dancer Instrument(s)

Encyclopædia Britannica

2008-08-05T21:34:00.002-07:00

Encyclopædia BritannicaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaEncyclopædia BritannicaThe Encyclopædia Britannica is a general English-language encyclopaedia published by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., a privately held company. The articles in the Britannica are aimed at educated adult readers, and written by a staff of about 100 full-time editors and over 4,000 expert contributors. It is widely

Scotland

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ScotlandFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaScotland (Gaelic: Alba) is a country[7][8] that occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain. It is part of the United Kingdom,[7] and shares a land border to the south with England. It is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the southwest. In addition to

History of copyright law

2008-06-21T07:56:00.000-07:00

History of copyright lawFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaCopyright was invented after the advent of the printing press and subsequent widening of public literacy. As a legal concept, its origins in Britain were from a reaction to printers' monopolies at the beginning of the eighteenth century. In Britain the King of England and Scotland was concerned by the unregulated copying of books and

Copyright infringement of software

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Copyright infringement of softwareFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe copyright infringement of software (also known as software piracy) refers to several practices which involve the unauthorized copying of computer software. Copyright infringement of this kind is extremely common in the United States, Mexico, China, Indonesia, Russia, Brazil, Zimbabwe and several other parts of the world.

Phishing

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PhishingFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAn example of a phishing e-mail, disguised as an official e-mail from a (fictional) bank. The sender is attempting to trick the recipient into revealing secure information by "confirming" it at the phisher's website.An example of a phishing e-mail, disguised as an official e-mail from a (fictional) bank. The sender is attempting to trick the recipient

United Kingdom

2008-06-16T22:05:00.003-07:00

United Kingdom From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK, or Britain,[3] is a sovereign island country[4][5] and a member state of the European Union located off the northwestern coast of mainland Europe. The UK includes the island of Great Britain, the northeast part of the island of Ireland and

Diana, Princess of Wales

2008-06-16T21:27:00.000-07:00

Diana, Princess of WalesFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaDiana, Princess of Wales, (Diana Frances;[1] née Spencer; July 1, 1961 – August 31, 1997) was the first wife of Charles, Prince of Wales. Their sons, Princes William and Henry (Harry), are second and third in line to the thrones of the United Kingdom and fifteen other Commonwealth Realms.A public figure from the announcement of her

Illustration

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IllustrationFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAn illustration is a visualization such as a drawing, painting, photograph or other work of art that stresses subject more than form. The aim of an illustration is to elucidate or decorate textual information (such as a story, poem or newspaper article) by providing a visual representation.FunctionIllustrations can:* give faces to characters in a

Fashion

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FashionFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFashion refers to styles of dress (but can also include cuisine, literature, art, architecture, and general comportment) that are popular in a culture at any given time. Such styles may change quickly, and "fashion" in the more colloquial sense refers to the latest version of these styles. Inherent in the term is the idea that the mode will change more

Photography

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PhotographyFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPhotography (IPA: [fә'tɒgrәfi] or IPA: [fә'tɑːgrәfi][1]) is the process of recording pictures by means of capturing light on a light-sensitive medium, such as a film or electronic sensor. Light patterns reflected or emitted from objects expose a sensitive silver halide based chemical or electronic medium during a timed exposure, usually through a

Leonardo da Vinci

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Leonardo da VinciFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaLeonardo di ser Piero da Vinci (pronunciation (help·info)), April 15, 1452 – May 2, 1519) was an Italian polymath; a scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, painter, sculptor, architect, botanist, musician and writer. Born as the illegitimate son of a notary, Piero da Vinci, and a peasant girl, Caterina, at Vinci in the region

Human rights

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Human rightsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHuman rights refers to the "basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are entitled."[1] Examples of rights and freedoms which are often thought of as human rights include civil and political rights, such as the right to life and liberty, freedom of expression, and equality before the law; and social, cultural and economic rights, including the

History of computer science

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History of computer scienceFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe history of computer science began long before the modern discipline of computer science that emerged in the twentieth century. The progression, from mechanical inventions and mathematical theories towards the modern concepts and machines, formed a major academic field and the basis of a massive world-wide industry.Early

Computer security

2008-06-09T07:57:00.000-07:00

Computer securityFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaComputer security is a branch of technology known as information security as applied to computers. The objective of computer security varies and can include protection of information from theft or corruption, or the preservation of availability, as defined in the security policy.Computer security imposes requirements on computers that are

Qur'an

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Qur'anFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Qur’an (Arabic: القرآن al-qur’ān, literally "the recitation"; also sometimes transliterated as Qur’ān, Koran, Alcoran or Al-Qur’ān) is the central religious text of Islam. Muslims believe the Qur’an to be the book of divine guidance and direction for mankind, and consider the original Arabic text to be the final revelation of God. Islam holds that

Miracle

2008-06-07T21:44:00.000-07:00

MiracleFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA miracle, is a fortuitous event believed to be caused by interposition of divine intervention by a supernatural being in the universe by which the ordinary course and operation of Nature is suspended, or modified. It is derived from the old Latin word miraculum meaning "something wonderful".Many folktales, religious texts, and people claim various

World war

2008-06-02T23:48:00.000-07:00

World warFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA world war is a war affecting the majority of the world's most powerful and populous nations. World wars have spanned several continents, and lasted for years. History has shown that as a world war progresses, involved nations devote more and more of their resources to the conflict, resulting in ever-escalating destruction. World wars have resulted

The Da Vinci Code

2008-06-01T02:26:00.000-07:00

The Da Vinci CodeFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Da Vinci Code is a controversial mystery/detective novel by US author Dan Brown, published in 2003 by Doubleday.This novel has provoked a popular interest in speculation concerning the Holy Grail legend and the role of Mary Magdalene in the history of Christianity. According to the premise of the novel, the Vatican knows it is perpetuating

Jesus

2008-06-01T01:50:00.002-07:00

JesusFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJesus of Nazareth (7–2 BC/BCE to 26–36 AD/CE),[2][3] also known as Jesus Christ, is the central figure of Christianity, revered by most Christians as the incarnation of God, by Muslims as a prophet, and is also an important figure in several other religions.The name "Jesus" is an Anglicization of the Greek Ίησους (Iēsous), itself a Hellenization of the

Bible

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BibleFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Bible is the collection of religious writings of Judaism and of Christianity.[1] The exact composition of the Bible is dependent on the religious traditions of specific denominations. Modern Rabbinic Judaism generally recognizes a single set of canonical books that comprise the Tanakh, the Jewish version of the Bible.[2] The Christian Bible includes

Noah

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NoahFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaNoah (or Noe, Noach; Hebrew: נוֹחַ or נֹחַ, Standard Nóaḥ Tiberian Nōªḥ ; Nūḥ ;Arabic: نوح ; "Rest"[1] ) was, according to the Bible, the tenth and last of the antediluvian Patriarchs. His story is contained in the book of Genesis, chapters 5-9. Noah saves his family and all animals in groups of two or seven from God's Deluge. He receives a covenant from

Adam (Bible)

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Adam (Bible)From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAdam (Standard Hebrew: אָדָם, masculine proper noun;[1][2][3] Arabic: آدم) was the first man created by God, according to Book of Genesis, and noted in subsequent Jewish, Christian and Islamic commentary.[4] He is considered a prophet by the Islamic, Mormon, Mandaean and Bahá'í faiths.[citation needed]Adam's wife was Eve.Hebrew BibleThe story is

Abraham

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AbrahamFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAbraham (Hebrew: אַבְרָהָם, Standard Avraham Tiberian ʾAḇrāhām Ashkenazi Avrohom or Avruhom ; Arabic: ابراهيم, Ibrāhīm ; Ge'ez: አብርሃም, ʾAbrəham) is a man mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, beginning with the Book of Genesis, the first of the Five Books of Moses, as well as in the Qur'an. His life as narrated in Genesis 11-25 may reflect various traditions.

Moses

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MosesFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaMoses (Hebrew: מֹשֶׁה, Standard Moshe Tiberian Mōšeh; Greek Mωυσής in both the Septuagint and the New Testament; Arabic: موسىٰ, Mūsa; Ge'ez: ሙሴ, Musse) was a 13th century BCE[1] Biblical Hebrew religious leader, lawgiver, prophet, and military leader, to whom the authorship of the Torah is traditionally attributed. He is also an important prophet in

Guns N' Roses

2008-05-31T21:42:00.000-07:00

Guns N' RosesFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaGuns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. The band, led by frontman and co-founder Axl Rose, has gone through numerous line-up changes and controversy since its formation. Guns N' Roses have released five studio albums, two EPs, one live album, and three music video DVDs within its career. The band is

In vitro fertilisation

2008-05-31T07:55:00.000-07:00

In vitro fertilisation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For the Inter-Varsity Fellowship, see Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship. For the Indeo Video File Format (.ivf - file extension), see Indeo. "Test tube baby" redirects here. For the TV programme, see Brainiac's Test Tube Baby. For the 1948 film, see Test Tube Babies (film). In vitro fertilisation[1] (IVF) is a technique in

Bon Jovi

2008-05-31T07:45:00.000-07:00

Bon JoviFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaBon JoviBon Jovi in Montreal, November 2007Background informationOriginNew Jersey, United StatesGenre(s)Hard rock, glam metalYears active1983–PresentLabel(s)Island, MercuryWebsiteBonJovi.comMembersJon Bon JoviRichie SamboraDavid BryanTico TorresFormer membersAlec John SuchBon Jovi is a hard rock band from Sayreville, New Jersey. Fronted by lead singer

Religion in ancient Rome

2008-05-31T07:28:00.000-07:00

Religion in ancient RomeFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaRoman polytheism was the religion of the Etruscans, Romans, and most of their subjects. The Romans originally followed a rural animistic tradition, in which many spirits were each responsible for specific, limited aspects of the cosmos and human activities, such as ploughing.The early Romans referred to these as numina. Another aspect

Jainism

2008-05-31T07:18:00.002-07:00

JainismFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia"Jain" and "Jaina" redirect here. For other uses, see Jain (disambiguation) and Jaina (disambiguation).Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma (जैन धर्म), is a spiritual, religious and philosophical tradition of Indian origin dating back at least as far as the 9th century BC, but believed by Jains to stretch back many centuries into the very distant

Confucianism

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ConfucianismFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA Confucian temple in Wuwei, People's Republic of China.Confucianism (Chinese: 儒家; pinyin: Rújiā) is an ancient Chinese ethical and philosophical system originally developed from the teachings of the early Chinese philosopher Confucius (Kong Fuzi/K'ung-fu-tzu, lit. "Master Kung"). It focuses on human morality and good deeds. Confucianism is a

A Brief History of Time

2008-05-31T01:27:00.000-07:00

A Brief History of TimeFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaA Brief History of TimeAuthor: Stephen HawkingLanguage : EnglishGenre(s) : Popular sciencePublisher : tam BooksPublication date: 88A Brief History of Time is a popular science book written by Stephen Hawking and first published in 1988. It rapidly became a best-seller, and had sold 9 million copies by 2002.[citation needed] It was also

China

2008-05-31T01:11:00.001-07:00

ChinaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaEtymologyChina is called 'Zhongguo' ( or ) in Chinese. The character zhōng means "middle" or central, the latter, guo', means land, or kingdom.The name "Zhongguo" appeared first in the Classic of History (6th Century BCE), and was used to refer to the late Zhou Dynasty, as they believed that they were the "center of civilization" [1], while peoples in the

Trinity College, Cambridge

2008-05-31T00:39:00.002-07:00

Trinity College, CambridgeFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaColleges of the University of CambridgeTrinity CollegeCollege nameThe Master, Fellows and Scholars of the College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the Town and University of CambridgeMottoVirtus Vera Nobilitas(Latin: Virtue is true nobility)Named afterThe Holy TrinityEstablished : 1546Previously named : King’s Hall and

Isaac Newton

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Isaac NewtonFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaSir Isaac NewtonGodfrey Kneller's 1689 portrait of Isaac Newton aged 46Born4 January 1643(1643-01-04)[OS: 25 December 1642][1]Woolsthorpe-by-ColsterworthLincolnshire, EnglandDied31 March 1727 (aged 84)[OS: 20 March 1726][1]Kensington, London, EnglandResidenceEnglandNationalityEnglishFieldsPhysics, mathematics, astronomy,natural philosophy, alchemy,

Albert Einstein

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Albert EinsteinFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaAlbert Einstein (German: IPA: [ˈalbɐt ˈaɪ̯nʃtaɪ̯n] (Audio file) (help·info); English: IPA: /ˈælbɝt ˈaɪnstaɪn/) (March 14, 1879 – April 18, 1955) was a German-born theoretical physicist. He is best known for his theory of relativity and specifically mass–energy equivalence, E = mc2. Einstein received the 1921 Nobel Prize in Physics "for his

Israel

2008-05-30T23:02:00.000-07:00

Israel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFor other uses, see Israel (disambiguation).Featured articleמדינת ישראלMedīnat Yisrā'el دولة إسرائيلDawlat Isrā'īlState of IsraelFlag of Israel Emblem of IsraelFlag EmblemAnthem: HatikvahThe HopeLocation of IsraelCapital(and largest city) Jerusalem[1][show location on an interactive map] 31°47′N, 35°13′EOfficial languages Hebrew, ArabicDemonym

Iraq

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IraqFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFor other uses, see Iraq (disambiguation).جمهورية العراقJumhūriyatu l-ʿIrāq (Arabic)كۆماری عێراقKomarê Iraq (Kurdish)Republic of IraqFlagCoat of armsMotto: الله أكبر (Arabic)"Allahu Akbar" (transliteration)"God is [the] Greatest"Anthem: Mawtini (new)Ardh Alforatain (previous)1Capital(and largest city)Baghdad233°20′N, 44°26′EOfficial languagesArabic,

Iran

2008-05-30T22:30:00.000-07:00

IranFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaجمهوری اسلامی ايرانJomhūrī-ye Eslāmī-ye ĪrānIslamic Republic of IranFlag of Iran Emblem of IranFlag EmblemMotto: Esteqlāl, āzādī, jomhūrī-ye eslāmī 1 (Persian)"Independence, freedom, Islamic Republic"Anthem: Sorūd-e Mellī-e Īrān ²Location of IranCapital(and largest city) Tehran35°41′N, 51°25′EOfficial languages Persian, constitutional status for regional

India

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IndiaFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFlagEmblemMotto: "Satyameva Jayate" (Sanskrit)सत्यमेव जयते (Devanāgarī)"Truth Alone Triumphs"[1]Anthem: Jana Gana ManaThou art the ruler of the minds of all people[2]National Song[4]Vande MataramI bow to thee, Mother[3]CapitalNew DelhiLargest cityMumbaiOfficial Languages:Scheduled Languages:Hindi, EnglishHindi in the Devanagari script is the official

Bangladesh

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BangladeshFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaগণপ্রজাতন্ত্রী বাংলাদেশGônoprojatontri BangladeshPeople's Republic of BangladeshFlagCoat of armsAnthem: Amar Shonar BanglaMy Golden BengalCapital(and largest city)Dhaka23°42′N, 90°21′EOfficial languagesBengaliRecognised regional languagesChittagonian, Sylheti, EnglishDemonymBangladeshiGovernmentParliamentary republic[1] -Presidentlajuddin Ahmed -

Buddhism

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BuddhismFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaHistoryTimeline· Buddhist councilsFoundationsFour Noble TruthsNoble Eightfold PathBuddhist PreceptsNirvana · Three JewelsKey ConceptsThree marks of existenceSkandha · CosmologySamsara · Rebirth · DharmaDependent Origination · KarmaMajor FiguresGautama BuddhaDisciples · Later BuddhistsPractices and AttainmentBuddhahood · BodhisattvaFour Stages of

Hinduism

2008-05-30T11:20:00.000-07:00

HinduismFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchPart of a series onHinduismHistory · DeitiesDenominationsLiteratureBeliefs and practicesDharma · Artha · KamaMoksha · Karma · SamsaraYoga · Bhakti · Maya · PujaMandirScripturesVedas · UpanishadsRamayana · MahabharataBhagavad Gita · PuranaothersRelated topicsHinduism by countryGurus and saintsReforms · AyurvedaCalendar ·

Judaism

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JudaismFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchThis article is about the Jewish religion . For consideration of ethnic, historic, and cultural aspects of the Jewish identity, see Jew.Judaica (clockwise from top): Shabbat candlesticks, handwashing cup, Chumash and Tanakh, Torah pointer, shofar, and etrog boxPart of a series on JudaismPortal CategoryJews · Judaism ·

Christianity

2008-05-30T11:04:00.000-07:00

ChristianityFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaChristianity is a monotheistic[1] religion centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as presented in the New Testament.[2] As of the early 21st century, it has between 1.5 billion[3][4] and 2.1 billion adherents,[5] representing about a quarter to a third of the world's population.[6] It is the state religion of at least fifteen

Islam

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Islam From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaIslam (Arabic: الإسلام; al-'islām (help·info)) is a monotheistic Abrahamic religion originating with the teachings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, a seventh century Arab religious and political figure. The word Islam means "submission", or the total surrender of oneself to God (Arabic: الله, Al-lāh).[1] An adherent of Islam is known as a Muslim, meaning

New Zealand

2008-05-30T10:37:00.001-07:00

New ZealandFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia• Learn more about citing Wikipedia •Jump to: navigation, searchFor other uses, see New Zealand (disambiguation).New ZealandAotearoa (Māori)FlagCoat of armsAnthem: "God Defend New Zealand""God Save the Queen"1CapitalWellington41°17′S 174°27′E / -41.283, 174.45Largest cityAuckland2Official languagesEnglish (98%)3Māori (4.2%)3NZ Sign Language (0.6%

Australia

2008-05-30T10:31:00.001-07:00

Australia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Commonwealth of Australia is a country in the southern hemisphere comprising the mainland of the world's smallest continent, the major island of Tasmania, and a number of other islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.N4 The neighbouring countries are Indonesia, East Timor, and Papua New Guinea to the north, the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and New

Vietnam War

2008-05-30T10:25:00.000-07:00

Vietnam WarFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaThe Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War, the Vietnam Conflict, and, in Vietnam, the American War, occurred from 1956 to April 30, 1975. The war was fought between the communist Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) and its communist allies and the US-supported Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam). It concluded with the defeat

United States

2008-05-30T10:15:00.001-07:00

United StatesFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, searchFor other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation)United States of AmericaFlagGreat SealMotto: In God We Trust (official)E Pluribus Unum (From Many, One; Latin, traditional)Anthem: "The Star-Spangled Banner"CapitalWashington, D.C.38°53′N 77°02′W

Wikibooks

2008-05-30T10:12:00.000-07:00

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia------------------------------------------Wikibooks (previously called Wikimedia Free Textbook Project and Wikimedia-Textbooks) is a Wikimedia Foundation wiki for the creation of free content textbooks and annotated texts that anyone can edit.History Wikibooks was launched on July 10, 2003, in response to a request made by Wikipedia contributor Karl Wick for a

Wikipedia

2008-05-30T09:49:00.001-07:00

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia---------------------------------------Wikipedia (pronunciation ) is a free,[3] multilingual, open content encyclopedia project operated by the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation. Its name is a portmanteau of the words wiki (a technology for creating collaborative websites) and encyclopedia. Launched in 2001 by Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger,[4] it is the largest,