10 Times Wikipedia Got It Horribly Wrong
VOICE OVER: Patrick Mealey
WRITTEN BY: Arianna Wechter
When the world's most popular encyclopedia gets it wrong, the results can be disastrous! Join us as we explore the most shocking instances where Wikipedia published completely false information. From fabricated wars to fake gods, these editorial mishaps had real-world consequences that went far beyond the digital realm. Our countdown includes bizarre claims about Robbie Williams eating pets, a completely fictional Aboriginal deity that went undetected for nearly a decade, false information leading to an innocent historian's detainment, and a fraudulent editor who gained power through fake credentials. Which Wikipedia blunder shocked you the most? Let us know in the comments below!
- #9: Robbie Williams Eating Pets for Money
- #8: Coatimundis are Brazilian Aardvarks
- #7: David Beckham Was An 18th Century Goalkeeper
- #6: Chris Benoits Horrific Crimes
- #5: John Seigenthaler Was Involved in John F. Kennedys Assassination
- #4: The Bicholim Conflict
- #3: JarEdo Wens
- #2: Taner Akçams Detainment
- #1: Ashleigh Ashton Moore
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