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Having read other replies and given this more thought I think for me Wikipedia's best aspect is that it references cultural phenomenon.
When I read a reference to Jonestown and poisoned KoolAid in a Stephen King book back in the 80s I actually ended up going to the reference library to find out more, because no-one I asked knew what I was talking about.
Now I can check Wikipedia if something is referenced in a book or film. Including things like TV series, catchphrases, even random events mentioned by Dwellars.
Yes, I could just Google them - but if all I have is a few words, and I'm interested in an explanation not a sales pitch I'll usually check there first.
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