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Lissin · May 25, 2026
Hidden Histories Uncovered

Wikipedia’s Random Pages Test: How Clicking Surprise Shapes an Encyclopedia

Discover why Jimbo Wales measures Wikipedia’s progress with a single, curious button—and what it reveals about knowledge.

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Discover why Jimbo Wales measures Wikipedia’s progress with a single, curious button—and what it reveals about knowledge.

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