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Old 05-15-2009, 06:27 AM
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http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/...246059241.html

Long story short: Someone dies, and a Wikipedia editor invents a quote from the deceased. This fake quote is used in newspapers around the world. No citation was offered or sought. Sheesh, you'd think people would know to double-check facts for newspaper articles.
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