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The Wikipedia homepage has a lot of interesting and useful information. You'll find current events, random...

Overview of Wikipedia Features -

The Wikipedia homepage has a lot of interesting and useful information. You'll find current events, random facts and "on this day" articles. There is also a new featured article everyday, so you never know what to expect. The main page is also where you can navigate to various parts of Wikipedia. There are different languages available and links to Wikipedia's sister sites like Wiktionary, Wikinews, and Wikiquote.

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