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Philadelphian is a king of Wikipedia editors

At 1:01 p.m. on March 13, 2008, David Thomsen gained either a passion or a problem. He isn't sure which.

74-year-old David Thomsen, a WIkipedia editor who has spent the past 5 years totally engrossed in his hobby, spending as much as 10 hours a day at his computer editing Wikipedia copy, stories and photos. Thomsen, who lives in the Fairmount section of the city, often works wearing his Wikipedia hats, which he has made and gives to other editors. (ED HILLE / Staff Photographer)
74-year-old David Thomsen, a WIkipedia editor who has spent the past 5 years totally engrossed in his hobby, spending as much as 10 hours a day at his computer editing Wikipedia copy, stories and photos. Thomsen, who lives in the Fairmount section of the city, often works wearing his Wikipedia hats, which he has made and gives to other editors. (ED HILLE / Staff Photographer)Read moreEd Hille