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* For a brief guide on what Citizendium is and is not, see ''[[CZ:Myths and Facts|Myths and Facts]]''; for more details, see the [[CZ:FAQ|frequently-asked questions]] page.
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* Comment on [[:Category:Articles to Approve|articles nominated for approval]]. You can discuss ''any'' article on its Talk page.

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