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Encyc is a free wiki encyclopedia similar to Britannica, World Book, and the other great wiki, Wikipedia. Welcome to our site.

From today's featured article

A lifeguard is a trained rescuer who watches a body of water while swimmers play. Lifeguards are found on beaches, lakes, rivers, by pools, and in water parks. The Red Cross offers lifeguard training.

The fictional television series, Baywatch, was about lifeguards in southern California. It starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson.

Did you know ...

... that The New Zork Times is a newspaper in the computer game, Zork?
... that a Jedi is a fictional character class from the Star Wars series?
... that Can I borrow a feeling is Milhouse's dad's album, which was released on cassette tape?

About Encyc

Main article: Encyc:About

Encyc was established in 2008. :) We would like to thank all of our users for their contributions and support. We couldn't have done it without you. (block of cheese). We have two mascots. The Encyc sloth is named Pancake. The Encyc dolphin is named Butterfly.

Everyone is welcome to read and participate here. Please be aware that like most other wikis we make no guarantee of validity. Read our disclaimer before using this website.

Deep thoughts by Enki

"I believe that all is illusion and vanity outside the treasure of truths slowly accumulated, and which will never again be lost. I believe that the sum of these truths, always increasing, will at last confer on man incalculable power and peace, if not happiness. Yes, I believe in the final triumph of life." - Emile Zola

Dove thoughts by TheWingedWarrior

"In the garden of challenges; let resilience be your blooming flower. For even in adversity, its petals unfurl – whispering tales of strength that withstand the harshest storms." – Dove Hepburn (1900–2024) (Her most influential quote of all time!)

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+'''Encyc''' is a free [[wiki]] [[encyclopedia]] similar to Britannica, World Book, and the other great wiki, Wikipedia. Welcome to our site.
-'''Encyc is a vortex of modern [[civilization]], a fountainhead of [[culture]], and a blazing pronouncement of mankind's glorious achievements!'''
+==From today's featured article==
+[[File:Lifeguard August 2010-3.jpg|thumb|right|Lifeguard at the Praia Grande ('Large Beach'). Porto Covo, west coast of Portugal]]
+A '''[[lifeguard]]''' is a trained rescuer who watches a body of water while swimmers play.  Lifeguards are found on beaches, lakes, rivers, by pools, and in water parks.  The Red Cross offers lifeguard training.
+The fictional television series, ''Baywatch'', was about lifeguards in southern California.  It starred David Hasselhoff and Pamela Anderson.
+==Did you know ...==
+* ... that The [[New Zork Times]] is a newspaper in the computer game, Zork?
+* ... that a [[Jedi]] is a fictional character class from the Star Wars series?
+* ... that [[Can I borrow a feeling]] is Milhouse's dad's album, which was released on cassette tape?
 ==About Encyc==
-'''[[Encyc:About|Encyc]]''' is an encyclopedia that you can edit. It is free for everyone to use and distribute. If you know something, then you can share it here.  Encyc is a kinder, gentler wiki encyclopedia, with a close-knit group of writers and a family-friendly atmosphere.
+''Main article: [[Encyc:About]]''
-You can get to know us by viewing a few [[Special:Random|random pages]]. A list of every page can be found [[Special:AllPages|here]].
-Everyone can edit Encyc. Sign up today.
+Encyc was established in 2008. :)  We would like to thank all of our users for their contributions and support.  We couldn't have done it without you. ([[cheese|block of cheese]]).  We have two mascots.  The Encyc sloth is named [[Pancake (Encyc)|Pancake]].  The Encyc dolphin is named [[Butterfly (Encyc)|Butterfly]].
-==''Warning''==
+Everyone is welcome to read and [[Special:CreateAccount|participate here]].  Please be aware that like most other wikis we make no guarantee of validity.  Read our [[Encyc:General disclaimer|disclaimer]] before using this website.
-'''''This encyclopedia is written entirely by volunteers, and is not reviewed by professional editors. Facts are not checked. There may be misleading or erroneous information here. Please read our [[Encyc:General disclaimer|disclaimer]] before using this website.'''''
-==Other wiki projects==
+==Deep thoughts by Enki==
-Encyc supports other small wikis and wishes all the best in friendly collaboration. In that spirit, we list some independent wikis:
+"I believe that all is illusion and vanity outside the treasure of truths slowly accumulated, and which will never again be lost. I believe that the sum of these truths, always increasing, will at last confer on man incalculable power and peace, if not happiness. Yes, I believe in the final triumph of life." - Emile Zola
-* <span class="plainlinks">[http://en.wikademia.org/ Wikademia]</span> is a wiki-based learning environment
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+==Dove thoughts by TheWingedWarrior==
+"In the garden of challenges; let resilience be your blooming flower. For even in adversity, its petals unfurl – whispering tales of strength that withstand the harshest storms." – [[Dove Hepburn]] (1900–2024) (Her most influential quote of all time!)
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