Wikipedia: Unusual Articles
The editors' own curated list of the encyclopedia's strangest entries, and the best rabbit hole entrance there is.
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How to get the most from it
Wikipedia: Unusual Articles sits in Wiki Rabbit Holes under Learn, filed as instant.
- Just open it. It pays off within seconds, with nothing to read first.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something weird, funny and brainy.
About this category: Densely linked reference sites engineered — accidentally or otherwise — to make you click one more entry. The original rabbit holes.
Good for
- A five-second distraction
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- A reliable laugh
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Wikipedia: Unusual Articles: quick answers
Is Wikipedia: Unusual Articles free?
Yes. Wikipedia: Unusual Articles is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Wikipedia: Unusual Articles?
No. You can use Wikipedia: Unusual Articles without signing up for anything.
Does Wikipedia: Unusual Articles work on a phone?
Yes. Wikipedia: Unusual Articles works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Wikipedia: Unusual Articles safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Wikipedia: Unusual Articles take?
We file it as "Instant": Good within five seconds of loading.
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