Can You Trust The ‘pedia?

Since Wikipedia decided to delete the profile entry of ‘Guy Brighton’ as Wiki-super-users suggested the profile was not notable enough, we’ve been a little bored of the ‘pedia. Now here’s an article in the Independent that questions the encyclopedia in a larger context:

If your encyclopedia told you that David Beckham was an 18th-century Chinese goalkeeper, that the Duchess of Cornwall carries the title Her Royal Un-Lowness or that Robbie Williams earns his living by eating pet hamsters in pubs “in and around Stoke”, you might consider seeking a second opinion.

Independent Article