Editorial Standards
Effective October 2026
Every iknowlingo page answers first, shows its evidence, and says plainly when nobody knows.
How we source
- Every dated claim (“first recorded in 1839”) links to its source: a dated text, a reputable dictionary, a scholarly reference or a primary document.
- We prefer primary sources: the original book, newspaper, speech or play.
- Popular stories without evidence are reported as stories, not facts, and labeled.
Labels you will see
| Label | Means |
|---|---|
| Verified | Checked against a primary or authoritative source |
| Disputed | Experts disagree; we show the main theories and the evidence for each |
| Misattributed | The quote is widely credited to someone who did not say it, or there is no evidence they did |
| Paraphrase | A common rewording of the original |
| Editor reviewed | A person checked the page before it was published |
How pages are made
We build pages from open reference data (such as Wiktionary, Wikidata and public-domain texts) and our own research. AI tools help us draft and organize, and a person reviews every page against its sources before it is published. Pages that don’t meet our quality bar are not published.
Independence
Ads and affiliate links never decide what we write or how an origin is presented.
Corrections
Found an error? Use “Suggest a correction” on any page or email hello@iknowlingo.com. We review reports within 7 days, fix confirmed errors promptly, and note significant corrections at the bottom of the page with the date.