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English: A print screen of the English-language Wikipedia page on 18 January 2012, illustrating its worldwide blackout in opposition to U.S. legislation such as SOPA and PIPA.
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current20:04, 28 January 2012Thumbnail for version as of 20:04, 28 January 20121,265 × 790 (198 KB)Dark AttsiosCropping
14:03, 18 January 2012Thumbnail for version as of 14:03, 18 January 20121,265 × 851 (240 KB)Dark AttsiosBest quality
10:39, 18 January 2012Thumbnail for version as of 10:39, 18 January 20121,270 × 758 (67 KB)Midnightblueowl

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