Depths of Wikipedia
My favorite Instagram account acknowledges the simple truth: Wikipedia is weird.
Before we get started, a reminder to please check out my forthcoming novel Infodemic. You can support the project by preordering a copy and nominating the book using the button on the Inkshares page.
Anyone who preorders or nominates the book this week will receive special access to the Infodemic music playlist on Spotify. Listen to the songs that inspired the writing. 😎
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Depths of Wikipedia
Since I’ve stumbled into the Wikipedia journalism beat, readers have been sending me their favorite Wikipedia findings. Please continue doing this! It’s fun!
Many of these findings come from Depths of Wikipedia, an Instagram account run by Annie Rauwerda dedicated to obscure and quirky entries on the internet encyclopedia.
For your reading pleasure, here are five of my favorite posts featured on Depths of Wikipedia. May these bring a smile to your face on what is sure to be a frigid weekend across most of the United States!
Chess on a really big board
Macro chess? No way. I’ve got a much better name for it. - Ralph Betza, inventor of “Chess on a really big board”
Personal Life
Nice! Concise!
What about the bird?
Literally 💀
The Popemobile
The term might be “undignified” but the “Popemobile” Wikipedia entry is pretty great.
1. Umarell
This is everybody’s dream, am I right?
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Stay safe and warm this weekend!
Best regards,
Stephen
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