After recounting a false Wikipedia biography and a Nature comparison with Encyclopedia Britannica, Dr. Dave explains a rule he had taught his children from the time they could talk: never accept information merely because of where it appears. Advertising, news, the Internet and prestigious reference works all deserve independent checking.
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