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“What you don't get in the mainstream media is so much of the background material.”

Quote by Jimmy Wales

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Jimmy Wales is an internet entrepreneur, born on August 7, 1966. He is best known for his role in the creation and leadership of Wikipedia, an online encyclopedia based on collaborative and free knowledge sharing. Wales has had a profound impact on the internet industry, with his vision of creating a global platform for free access and sharing of information. more

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