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Wiki Featured - Stories from Wikipedia's Daily Featured Articles

Podcast Wiki Featured - Stories from Wikipedia's Daily Featured Articles
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Wikipedia has a wealth of knowledge - every day it gives you one of its best as a featured article. Your hosts, Hari & Kimi, break it down into fun and rich sto...

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  • Crab Spider Surprise: An Ambush in Slovenia
    Get ready for a fascinating glimpse into the wild with Hari and Kimi! Discover the cunning world of the common crab spider, a master ambush hunter caught in a stunning photograph in Slovenia, mid-meal! Hear the incredible story behind this tiny predator and its widespread existence.Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-03-15License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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  • The Mighty Five: From Royal Rarity to Modern Collector's Gold!
    Hari and Kimi delve into the glittering history of Britain's five-pound gold coin, a denomination that has witnessed coronations, empire shifts, and record-breaking auctions! Discover the tale of the elusive Una and the Lion, the circulating rarities, and the stunning Edward VIII coin that fetched millions. Join us for the captivating story of this quintuple sovereign!Wikipedia Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Five_pounds_(gold_coin) Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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  • Kidnapped by Kim Jong-il: The Tale of North Korea's Godzilla - Pulgasari
    Get ready for an unbelievable story! Hari and Kimi dive into the bizarre world of Pulgasari, the North Korean monster movie born from a director's abduction and a dictator's obsession with Godzilla. Discover how this metal-eating behemoth went from folklore to film under the strangest of circumstances, becoming a cult classic despite its controversial origins. Prepare for tales of forced filmmaking, Japanese special effects in Pyongyang, and a monster with a mind of its own!Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=PulgasariLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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  • Mauritius Kestrel: From Near Extinction to National Symbol
    Join Hari and Kimi as they explore the amazing story of the Mauritius kestrel, a bird of prey unique to the island of Mauritius! Discover how this species, once on the brink of extinction, became a national symbol in 2022. Learn about its diet, hunting habits, and the unique environment it calls home.Original Wikipedia Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Template:POTD/2025-03-12 License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0
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  • From Bricklayer to Aristocratic Architect: The Rise of Matthew Brettingham
    Join Hari and Kimi as they explore the fascinating story of Matthew Brettingham, the English architect who went from modest origins to designing grand townhouses and country estates for the British aristocracy! Learn how Brettingham revolutionised the design of London townhouses and supervised the construction of Holkham Hall, overcoming professional setbacks and rivalries to leave his mark on British architecture.Original Wikipedia Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Matthew_BrettinghamLicense: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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About Wiki Featured - Stories from Wikipedia's Daily Featured Articles

Wikipedia has a wealth of knowledge - every day it gives you one of its best as a featured article. Your hosts, Hari & Kimi, break it down into fun and rich stories so that you get lost in something NEW, everyday! Link to the daily featured article can be accessed from here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Featured_articles Podcast is adapted from the featured article mentioned in the page linked above under the following license: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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