Template talk:Did you know
This page is for nominations to appear in the "Did you know" section on the Main Page.
Instructions
Using a DYK suggestion string (see below examples), list new suggestions in the candidate entries section below under the date the article was created or the expansion began (not the date you submit it here), with the newest dates at the top. Any user may nominate a DYK suggestion; self-nominations are permitted and encouraged. Thanks for participating and please remember to check back for comments on your nomination.
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How to list a new nomination
Please use one of the strings below to post your DYK nomination, using the "author" and "nominator" fields to identify the users who should receive credit for their contributions if the hook is featured on the main page.
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Candidate entries
Articles created/expanded on January 1
Hugo Birger
- ... that Swedish painter Hugo Birger's most famous work is Frukosten hos Ledoyen (pictured), which depicts several famous Nordic painters having breakfast together on the day of the Paris Salon's opening?
Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 13:23, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Comité de liaison de patronat de l'A.E.F.
- ... that the employers' organization in French Equatorial Africa, COLPAEF, was significantly weaker than its West African counterparts, as employers in Equatorial Africa were highly individualistic?
Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 12:24, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
I syng of a mayden
- ... that the anonymous composer of the 15th Century lyric poem "I syng of a mayden" utilises traditional imagery deriving from Old Testament texts to celebrate the Annunciation of Jesus Christ?
Fivefold expansion (basically a new article), self nom. Rob (talk) 10:43, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Slade's Case
- ...that Slade's Case has been called a "watershed" moment in English law? Ironholds (talk) 08:44, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
- ... no template?
... when it has a DYKnom template :) Victuallers (talk) 11:18, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Amanita aestivalis
- ... that it is uncertain whether the brown- and white American star-footed Amanitas are different species?
Created by Sasata (talk). Self nom at 07:23, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Guillermo Algaze
- ... that Guillermo Algaze received the MacArthur "Genius" Award two years in a row?
Created by Nathan (talk), Coffee (talk). Nominated by Coffee (talk) at 07:16, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Length, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:06, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Tonyosynthemis claviculata
- ... that the upper majority of male Tonyosynthemis claviculata's anal appendages are club-shaped and curved?
Created by IShadowed (talk). Nominated by IShadowed (talk) at 07:00, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
List of international cricket centuries by Donald Bradman
- ... that Australian cricketer Sir Donald Bradman (pictured) has scored 12 double centuries during his Test career, the highest number by any batsman?
Created by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 06:59, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Length, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:08, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Jerry Kennedy
- ... that Jerry Kennedy, who later produced for Elvis Presley, as a child attended a Presley performance on Louisiana Hayride to hear Scotty Moore play guitar?
- ALT1:Jerry Kennedy, who later produced for legendary musicians such as Elvis Presley, Kris Kristofferson, and Jerry Lee Lewis, was himself signed at age 11 by RCA Records?
- ALT2:Jerry Kennedy, who later produced for legendary musicians such as Elvis Presley and Jerry Lee Lewis, at 11 years old recorded several songs with Chet Atkins for RCA Records?
5x expanded by Unitanode (talk). Nominated by Unitanode (talk) at 06:44, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Lise Lindbæk
- ... that Lise Lindbæk was Norway's first female war correspondent?
Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 05:03, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Length and date verified. Norwegian source accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:09, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Princess Alice of the United Kingdom
- ... that Princess Alice of the United Kingdom was married to Prince Louis of Hesse in an atmosphere described by Queen Victoria as "more of a funeral than a wedding"?
5x expanded by PeterSymonds (talk). Nominated by PeterSymonds (talk) at 04:28, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
On 18 December, the article had 7,359 characters of prose. Right now, it has 30,737. That's only a 4.17x expansion, instead of the 5x that DYK requires. Can you add more? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:14, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
- Note that part of the article was moved from my userspace by an over-eager user some time ago, so without the marriage paragraphs, it would easily be 5x. I think I've written all I can; there is only one dedicated biography, and she died young. If it's really an important issue, I can try, but I was given the impression that this submission is fine. PeterSymonds (talk) 14:05, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Black-fronted Tern
- ... that the Black-fronted Tern of New Zealand is known as the ploughboy or ploughman's friend for its propensity to eat worms and grubs in newly ploughed ground?
5x expanded by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 04:19, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Length, expansion, and hook verified. Picture is PD. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:11, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Safe Conduct (film)
- ... that Bertrand Tavernier directed Safe Conduct because of his interest in reviving films from 1942 to 1944 and because he has friendships with key figures from those films?
5x expanded by Joe Chill (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 03:21, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Choristhemis_flavoterminata
- ... that Choristhemis flavoterminata are believed to fake death by lying on their dorsal or ventral surfaces when frightened by folding their legs across their bodies until they no longer feel threatened, at which point they fly away?
Created by IShadowed (talk). Self nom at 01:26, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Petalura hesperia
- ... that Petalura hesperia dragonflies tend to be univoltine while many other species may take a few years to complete their life cycles?
Created by IShadowed (talk). Nominated by IShadowed (talk) at 01:30, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Tonyosynthemis ofarrelli
- ... that researchers successfully collected a first instar exuviae and a specimen of a female which matches the description from an earlier specimen of a male Tonyosynthemis ofarrelli?
Created by IShadowed (talk). Nominated by IShadowed (talk) at 01:33, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Hook length is curently at 335 characters, whereas a max length of 200 is warrented for a single nom. Calmer Waters 07:04, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
- I have corrected the length. IShadowed ✰ 07:11, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Date, length, and hook verified Calmer Waters 07:37, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Joseph K. Yamagiwa
- ... that Joseph K. Yamagiwa was a Research Bombing Analyst for the U.S. Strategic Bombing Survey which took place in Washington D.C. and Tokyo?
Created by IShadowed (talk). Nominated by IShadowed (talk) at 01:36, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Length and date verified. IShadowed, the DYK rules require the hook fact to be immediately followed by an in-line citation. Since the fact was clearly in your source, I went ahead and added another cite per that rule. This one's ready. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:22, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Choristhemis olivei
- ... that the Choristhemis olivei's physical characteristics are believed to be unique to this species because of a small body overall compared to most species of the Corduliidae family?
Created by IShadowed (talk). Nominated by IShadowed (talk) at 01:39, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Arrival of the Hungarians
- ... that a 1760 m² cyclorama, the Arrival of the Hungarians (detail pictured), was painted in 1894 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of the Hungarians' conquest of the Carpathian Basin in 895?
Created by Qorilla (talk). Self nom at 13:32, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 31
Battle of Maryang San
- ... that the Battle of Maryang San is regarded as one of the Australian Army's greatest victories of the Korean War?
5x expanded by Anotherclown (talk). Nominated by Anotherclown (talk) at 12:08, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Claude d'Abbeville
- ... that Claude d'Abbeville was a Franciscan missionnary who wrote in 1614 about the dispatch of Brazilian Tupinambá Indians (pictured) to the French king Louis XIII?
Created by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Nominated by Per Honor et Gloria (talk) at 05:12, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Dominique Caillat
- ... that Swiss playwright and writer Dominique Caillat briefly worked as an international lawyer before turning to literature and the stage, which helped her receive a basic training in acting and directing. ?
Created by Zwikki (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 03:58, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Length, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 04:21, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Aiphanes chiribogensis
- ... that the palm, Aiphanes chiribogensis is considered to be vulnerable to extinction because none of the seven known populations lie within Ecuador's network of protected areas?
5x expanded by Guettarda (talk). Self nom at 02:17, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Anacostia Historic District
- ... that Uniontown, Washington, D.C.'s first "suburban" community, is part of the Anacostia Historic District (typical houses depicted)?
Created by Tim1965 (talk). Self nom at 01:56, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Wyre Forest Council election, 2004
- ... that ten married couples were candidates in the 2004 Wyre Forest Council election in Worcestershire, England?
Created by Davewild (talk). Self nom at 21:09, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Length, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:24, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Comerica Bank New Year's Parade
- ... that the Comerica Bank New Year's Parade, originally held for the Cotton Bowl Classic, is still held annually in Dallas even though the Cotton Bowl has moved to Arlington, Texas?
Created by Fetchcomms (talk). Self nom at 20:46, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Yes I know it's too late for New Year's submissions, but it doesn't hurt to add one for a later date. fetchcomms☛ 20:48, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, ref - all set. Fleetflame · whack! whack! · 04:34, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Josef Hora
- ... that Josef Hora was one of the seven rebelling Czech writers against Stalinist leader of Czechoslovak communists Klement Gottwald in 1929?
Created (5x larger than original three lines;) and self-nom by --Aloysius (talk) 20:37, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Jahri Evans
- ... that Pro Bowl guard Jahri Evans attended Bloomsburg University not on an athletic scholarship, but rather an academic scholarship?
5x expanded by Bender235 (talk). Self nom at 13:27, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Expansion, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 17:11, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Dal lake, Shalimar Bagh (Jammu and Kashmir), Nishat Bagh
- ...that the Dal lake (pictured) with the famous Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh on its periphery, known as the jewel of Kashmir valley, in India, now facing eutrophication, is under restoration with large investments to redeem its glory ?
- Comment: Triple article hook for three articles expanded by more than 5x each. Considering the ch of two additional articles hook length seems to be within limits
Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 12:38, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Length, date, and hook verified for all three. Nice 3-for-1 job! Bradjamesbrown (talk) 17:16, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- NB: With "pictured" removed, this is 225 characters- with the second and third articles removed, it is only 195. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 17:18, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- 225 chars is fine for a three article hook. Mjroots (talk) 17:49, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks.--Nvvchar (talk) 00:46, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
The News at Bedtime
- ... that the satirical radio comedy The News at Bedtime is based on a column in Private Eye magazine?
Created by ISD (talk). Nominated by ISD (talk) at 10:11, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Christian Leden
- ... that Norwegian musicologist Christian Leden was the first person to record film in the northern Arctic?
Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 06:02, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, fact seem fine, but several paragraphs are uncited. Could you fix that? Materialscientist (talk) 10:30, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- All paragraphs that are there now have English language citations. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:40, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Thank you. Verified. Materialscientist (talk) 09:02, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
- All paragraphs that are there now have English language citations. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:40, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Jairam Ramesh
- ... that when Mr. Jairam Ramesh took over as Indian Minister for Environment and Forests on May 29, 2009, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s instructions to him were: “Be proactive.” ?
5x expanded by Marcus334 (talk). Self nom at 05:29, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
John Samuel Wanley Sawbridge-Ernle-Erle-Drax
- ... that John Samuel Wanley Sawbridge-Ernle-Erle-Drax (the "Silent MP") spoke only once in Parliament, to request an open window?
Created by Nikkimaria (talk). Self nom at 03:42, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Note: Credit to User:Iridescent for the article idea. Nikkimaria (talk) 03:43, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Per the article's talkpage, I'm not sure about this at all - the source is a letter to the Times, with nothing to support it, and the story is one often told about other people. Shimgray | talk | 04:28, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- I am also unsure about trusting a letter to the Times as sufficient proof for this. There's a very good chance this is a urban legend. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:30, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Tracked Hovercraft
- ... that the prototype Tracked Hovercraft high-speed train was expected to reach 300 mph on its test track north of London, but had only broken 100 mph on a short portion before the program was cancelled in 1973?
Created by Maury Markowitz (talk). Self nom at 02:42, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 30
HMS Lion (1910)
- ... that Royal Marine Major Francis Harvey, the mortally wounded commander of HMS Lion's 'Q' turret, was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for having ordered the magazine flooded, which likely saved the ship during the Battle of Jutland?
5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 06:21, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Please save for 3 January DYK. This is likely a bit long, but I'd ask for an exception to be made considering it's a naval VC and in light of the maritime theme on 3 January.--Sturmvogel 66 (talk) 06:21, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Length, expansion, and hook verified. Now let's see about trimming it down some.
1) 'mortally wounded' and 'posthumously' are redundant. The first implies the second.
2) "Likely" could likely go, as the "London Gazette" credits him with saving the ship without equivocation.
3) Maybe his branch of service, rank, or both could be removed?
4) "Having ordered"? Why not just say "ordering"? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:37, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Anacostia (Washington Metro)
- ... that disagreement over the relocation of a nursery delayed construction of the Washington Metro's Anacostia station (platform depicted)?
5x expanded by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 02:04, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
- Maybe the hook could read:
- ... that disagreement over the relocation of a nursery during construction of the Washington Metro's Anacostia station (platform depicted) required an Act of Congress to resolve?
That picture also doesn't look great at the minuscule resolution DYK uses. Is there another? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:44, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Red Tail Reborn
- ... that Red Tail Reborn, which chronicled the Red Tail Project's restoration of the P-51 Mustang (pictured), won regional Emmy Award recognition?
Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 01:52, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
1833 territorial division of Spain
- ... that the 1833 territorial division of Spain into provinces has persisted with only small changes down to the present day?
- Comment: Another in my series of translations from Spanish. The original was nearly without citations; so far I've been able to cite for about 85% of what was there.
Created by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 21:01, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
- ... that Split Rock Lighthouse State Park in Minnesota has a clifftop lighthouse on the North Shore of Lake Superior built without roads?
5x expanded by Mcghiever (talk). Nominated by Jonathunder (talk) at 14:34, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
it all checks out. Very nice work Dincher (talk) 18:53, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Pail closet
- ... that the pail closet was once the preferred design of outdoor
lavatorytoilet in the Lancashire town of Rochdale, and that the night soil was collected by horse and cart,before beingto be transformed into fertiliser?
Created by Parrot of Doom (talk). Self nom at 13:33, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Hook a little too long at 210 characters, where less than 200 needed. Any chance it can be shortened abit? Calmer Waters 07:53, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
- How about now? Parrot of Doom 13:18, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Paradox Valley
- ... that a project aiming to lower the salinity of the Colorado River has triggered thousands of earthquakes in Colorado's Paradox Valley (pictured)?
Created by Suffusion of Yellow (talk). Self nom at 04:34, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Length, date and hook refs verified. --Bruce1eetalk 06:23, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Villers–Bretonneux Australian National Memorial
- ... that the Villers–Bretonneux Australian National Memorial (pictured) was the last of the great memorials to the missing of World War I to be built, and World War II broke out just over a year after its unveiling?
Created by Carcharoth (talk). Self nom at 04:21, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Stan Benjamin
- ... that while Stan Benjamin was a scout, the Houston Astros used his evaluation of Jeff Bagwell as the basis to make a trade for him on August 30, 1990?
5x expanded by Neonblak (talk). Nominated by Neonblak (talk) at 01:26, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- I removed the typo "trade" before the word "make". Art LaPella (talk) 03:46, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Expansion, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 17:21, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Washoe Lake State Park
- ... that extensive droughts have caused Washoe Lake (pictured) at Washoe Lake State Park in Nevada to dry up, most recently in 1992, 1994, and 2004?
5x expanded by Dincher (talk). Nominated by Dincher (talk) at 01:10, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
1950 Salad Bowl
- ... that the 1950 Salad Bowl in Phoenix, Arizona, drew nearly 20,000 fans, setting a new statewide attendance record for football?
Created by Mackensen (talk). Nominated by Mackensen (talk) at 00:46, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Length, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 17:23, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Dope Stars Inc.
- ... that various songs by Dope Stars Inc were included on the soundtracks for Saw II, Saw III, and Saw IV?
Created by GroundZ3R0 002 (talk). Self nom at 04:31, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Dean Clark (footballer)
- ... that semi-professional footballer Dean Clark made over one hundred appearances for Northwood F.C.?
Created by Miyagawa (talk). Self nom at 00:24, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Temple Israel (Dayton, Ohio)
- ... that Temple Israel of Dayton, Ohio, was one of the founding members of the Union for Reform Judaism?
Created by Jayjg (talk). Self nom at 23:33, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
M 22
- ... that Ange Diawara, the leader of the Congolese rebel group M 22, sought inspiration from Che Guevara and the Cameroonian UPC?
Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 23:26, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Usama ibn Munqidh
- ... that the poet and diplomat Usama ibn Munqidh wrote about the seemingly barbaric customs of the crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem?
5x expanded by User:Adam Bishop (talk). Self nom at 22:19, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
The Candidate (TV)
- ... that The Candidate was an 2009 Afghan reality TV show that pit youth against each other in a mock presidential election?
Created by Sadads (talk). Nominated by Sadads (talk) at 20:37, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Too short; does not meet 1500 character minimum. Intelligentsium 21:38, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
SS Elisabethville
- ... that although SS Elisabethville was requisitioned by the Ministry of War Transport during the Second World War, she did not become an Empire ship until 1947?
Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 18:47, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, and hook verified Calmer Waters 05:26, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Elliot D. Coleman
- ... that the Louisiana sheriff Elliot D. Coleman was one of the police bodyguards on duty at the time of the 1935 assassination of U.S. Senator Huey P. Long, Jr.?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 17:39, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall
- ... that Stubbe – Von Fall zu Fall is the most successful detective series produced by the ZDF?
5x expanded by SoWhy (talk). Self nom at 12:13, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Wayang Musuem
- ... that the Wayang Museum in Jakarta contains the tombstone of Jan Pieterszoon Coen?
Created by Rochelimit (talk). Self nom at 10:15, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Jakarta History Museum
- ... that the Jakarta History Museum was formerly used as the administrative headquarters of the Dutch East India Company?
5x expanded by Rochelimit (talk). Self nom at 10:10, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
High Court of Andalusia
- ... that the High Court of Andalusia is the highest court of not only Andalusia, but of the Spanish exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla?
Created by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 08:08, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Saw (video game)
- ... that Tobin Bell, as The Jigsaw Killer, was the only cast member returning to voice his character in the Saw video game based on the Saw films?
Created by GroundZ3R0 002 (talk). Nominated by GroundZ3R0 002 (talk) at 10:19, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
The article is too old; it was created 30 January 2008 by xeno; DYKs have to have been created or expanded fivefold within the last five days. As the article is already 27,000 characters of readable prose, this is not likely. Intelligentsium 22:29, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
HMIS Jamnagar
- ... that the Royal Indian Navy auxiliary patrol vessel Jamnagar was originally built for HH The Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar?
Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 04:20, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Looks good. Offline ref taken in good faith. I also assessed it as start. ~Itzjustdrama ? C 22:33, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Start! I'd have thought it was worth at least a C!
Mjroots (talk) 07:02, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Ah! That's miscommunication on my part. Provisionally, I assessed it as start. I'm not at doing assessments myself. My fault entirely. ~Itzjustdrama ? C 22:07, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Start! I'd have thought it was worth at least a C!
List of Baccano! episodes
- ... that the episodes of Baccano!
do not tell the events in chronological order?
- ALT1:... that the last three episodes of the anime series Baccano! never aired and were released direct-to-DVD?
Created by Itzjustdrama (talk). Self nom at 01:01, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Oh, psh. I forgot that it's unassessed. I recently asked for an assessment from WP:ANIME, and I'm still waiting on it. But I'm sure it it definitely higher than stub. ~Itzjustdrama ? C 20:01, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- I looked at 10 other nominated articles, and 5 are unassessed, so I don't believe that is a problem. Our current rule is at R5. Art LaPella (talk) 22:39, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- FYI, I've assessed as List-class (which is fine for DYK purposes), as it fits the characteristics of List-class articles. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 22:46, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 29
Klemens Stefan Sielecki
- ... that five Fablok Luxtorpedas were constructed under the leadership of Klemens Stefan Sielecki?
Created by Stanislawow (talk). Self nom at 06:39, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Rancho San Miguel (Noe)
- ... that the mexican land grant Rancho San Miguel encompassed the present-day San Francisco neighborhoods of Noe Valley, the Castro, Glen Park, Diamond Heights, and St. Francis Wood?
Created by Emargie (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 16:59, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Space I'm In
- ... that the debut album of British rock band The Candyskins was praised by author Dave Thompson as "actually came up with something new" and calling the music "sparkling pop rock tinged with psychedelia round the edges" with "thoughtful lyrics".?
Created by J04n (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 16:53, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Article too short, hook too long, fact uninteresting. -- BigDom 17:10, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
SS Bergensfjord
- ... that the Norwegian ocean liner SS Bergensfjord (pictured) was requisitioned by the British Ministry of War Transport in 1940 and used as a troop ship throughout the Second World War?
- ALT1:... that the Norwegian ocean liner SS Bergensfjord (pictured) was chartered in 1946 to carry GI brides to the United States?
Created by Inwind (talk), Manxruler (talk). Self nom at 16:33, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Length, date OK, both hooks verified by sources quoted. Image is PD. Mjroots (talk) 17:23, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Infant massage
- ... that the infant massage of preterm babies increases their blood serum levels of insulin and IGF-1 and this links to them gaining extra body weight?
Created by LittleHow (talk). Nominated by LittleHow (talk) at 12:16, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Everything checks out (well referenced); however, I wonder if a simpler hook may be beneficial since the article has not yet gone into why these specific increases do this (ie. conversion of glucose, inhibiting apoptosis, etc.) Maybe ALT1 ... that the infant massage of preterm babies has been shown to have many benefits, including the gaining extra body weight? Calmer Waters 08:29, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
- The new hock is better. My main concern was to make a hock that directly summarized a cited online source. Less technical hock is an improvement.--LittleHow (talk) 09:36, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Haldanes
- ... that Haldanes is the first mid-sized supermarket chain to open in the UK for more than 20 years?
Created by Bungle (talk). Nominated by Miyagawa (talk) at 18:59, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Article is too short for DYK. DYKCheck reports 937 characters of readable prose while 1500 are required here. The article is classified as a stub—it should be reclassified as a start class for it to be okayed for DYK. Online hook is verified. Binksternet (talk) 19:27, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- I'm expanding this one @ the moment, and will continue to do so. More info is appearing all the time on this new company. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 19:38, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- As Hassocks said above, it is a new company and no doubt alot more information will be popping up about it for some time yet. I only started the article yesterday, so it's no surprise it is only small, but I don't see it being a problem to get it up to Start or C class very soon. Bungle (talk • contribs) 20:35, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Size and start class confirmed. Good to go! Binksternet (talk) 22:33, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- PS. I've added myself as an expansion credit, if that's OK. (It's only visible in the edit window because of the way the template works.) Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 22:50, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Having been doing alot of searching, I am seeing conflicting reports on how long it has been since the last supermarket chain opened. BBC states 27 years (which is the one quoted and referenced in the article), but The Grocer seem to think it is 21 years (ref1, ref2); anyone care to double check/clarify? Bungle (talk • contribs) 23:36, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- I'm looking into this now as well. See the talk page for further discussion. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 23:42, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Modified hook as per discussion on talk page. Miyagawa (talk) 00:22, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- I'm looking into this now as well. See the talk page for further discussion. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 23:42, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Having been doing alot of searching, I am seeing conflicting reports on how long it has been since the last supermarket chain opened. BBC states 27 years (which is the one quoted and referenced in the article), but The Grocer seem to think it is 21 years (ref1, ref2); anyone care to double check/clarify? Bungle (talk • contribs) 23:36, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- As Hassocks said above, it is a new company and no doubt alot more information will be popping up about it for some time yet. I only started the article yesterday, so it's no surprise it is only small, but I don't see it being a problem to get it up to Start or C class very soon. Bungle (talk • contribs) 20:35, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Vega State Park
- ... that fossilized remains of giant sea turtles can be found at an elevation of 7,696 feet (2,346 m) in Vega State Park in Colorado?
5x expanded by Dincher (talk). Nominated by Dincher (talk) at 16:11, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Ya'qub Bilbul
- ... that Ya'qub Bilbul (1920–2003), an Iraqi Jew who wrote in Arabic, is considered a pioneer of the Iraqi novel and short story?
5x expanded by Tiamut (talk). Nominated by Tiamut (talk) at 14:35, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800
- ... that the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW800 has begun core testing even though its only application, the Cessna Citation Columbus, has been canceled?
Created by SidewinderX (talk). Self nom at 13:14, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
SS Tobruk
- ... that the British cargo ship Empire Builder was handed over to the Polish Government on completion in January 1942?
Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 04:29, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Barack Obama assassination threats
- ... that U.S. President Barack Obama has been the subject of multiple assassination threats and alleged plots, many of which due to his race?
Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 04:25, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Lam Brook
- ... that every year a road in Charlcombe, Somerset, in England is closed for seven weeks to allow newts, frogs and toads to safely reach breeding grounds on a tributary of the Lam Brook?
Created by Jezhotwells (talk). Self nom at 00:15, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Mariama Signate
- ... that French team handball player Mariama Signate (pictured) was selected into the all-star team at the 2009 World Women's Handball Championship in China?
5x expanded by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 23:20, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Elias Bond
- ... that Rev. Elias Bond (1813–1896) used proceeds from a Hawaiian sugar plantation to fund his church and a girls' seminary?
Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 23:11, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Xian H-6K
- ... that the Xian H-6K, which made its first flight in 2007, has been described as "China's first proper strategic bomber"?
Created by Offliner (talk). Self nom at 22:57, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- I'd just like to note that there is a discussion going on here about whether this article should be merged with the main H-6 article. -SidewinderX (talk) 16:16, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
God the Father in Western art
- ... prior to the 10th century no attempt was made to portray God the Father in Western art in terms of a human form?
Created by History2007 (talk). Self nom at 21:27, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT:... that in early depictions, Jesus, rather than God the Father was depicted in scenes from the Old Testament?
- Among lesser changes, my biggest change was to pipe the "God the Father" link to the "God the Father in Western art" article, according to I4. Art LaPella (talk) 22:22, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Scarman report
- ... that the Scarman report into the 1981 Brixton riots found evidence of the disproportionate use of 'stop and search' powers by the police against black people, but concluded that "institutional racism" did not exist?
Created by SasiSasi (talk). Self nom at 21:44, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Sam Hanna
- ... that upon the death of Louisiana newspaper publisher Sam Hanna, his state's press association in 2006 renamed its "Best Regular Column" award in his honor?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 20:27, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT:... that the late newspaper publisher Sam Hanna is among the relatively few journalists inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame?
Taney Seamounts
- ... that at 26 million years, the Taney Seamounts are almost as old as the seafloor they stand on?
- Comment: Ok ok, not very interesting...but I can't find anything better.
Created by Resident Mario (talk). Nominated by Resident Mario (talk) at 17:44, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, and hook verified Calmer Waters 01:53, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Henry Kirke Bush-Brown
- ... that sculptor Henry Kirke Brown's nephew, Henry Kirke Bush-Brown, created four monuments at Gettysburg Battlefield, including a bust of Abraham Lincoln and equestrian statues of Generals Meade, Reynolds (pictured), and Sedgwick?
Created by Kaisershatner (talk). Nominated by Kaisershatner (talk) at 18:13, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Hook length currently at 235 characters, not counting (pictured), whereas less than 200 is required Calmer Waters 01:58, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Edited hook-counting 198 char now I think? Kaisershatner (talk) 04:51, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- I currently count 221 characters. Spaces and punctuation all count as characters within the hook (excluding pictured). This tool will assist in trimming the hook [1] Kindly Calmer Waters 18:52, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks for your help, sorry to be dense. I think this hook just makes it, if "that" is not included. "... that sculptor Henry Kirke Brown's nephew, Henry Kirke Bush-Brown, created four works at Gettysburg Battlefield: a bust of Abraham Lincoln and statues of Generals Meade, Reynolds (pictured), and Sedgwick?" Kaisershatner (talk) 04:30, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1 (198 char):"... that sculptor Henry Kirke Brown's nephew, Henry Kirke Bush-Brown, created four works at Gettysburg Battlefield: a bust of Abraham Lincoln and statues of Generals Meade, Reynolds (pictured), and Sedgwick? Kaisershatner (talk) 21:21, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- I currently count 221 characters. Spaces and punctuation all count as characters within the hook (excluding pictured). This tool will assist in trimming the hook [1] Kindly Calmer Waters 18:52, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Come What(ever) May
- ... that during the recording process of Stone Sour's second album Come What(ever) May drummer Joel Ekman decided to leave the band following the diagnosis of his son's brainstem glioma?
5x expanded by Rezter (talk). Nominated by Rezter (talk) at 16:29, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Hotel Valley Ho
- ... that Bette Davis, Roy Rogers, Frankie Avalon, Humphrey Bogart, Betty Grable, Janet Leigh, Cary Grant and Tony Curtis were known to have stayed at the Hotel Valley Ho (pictured) in Scottsdale, Arizona?
Created by Binksternet (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 14:25, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that when the Hotel Valley Ho (pictured) in Scottsdale, Arizona was being renovated, the architects discovered original plans for an unbuilt guest room tower?
- Alternate hook and image submitted. Binksternet (talk) 21:06, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, fact verified for the main hook (which I favor :) Materialscientist (talk) 10:50, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Alternate hook and image submitted. Binksternet (talk) 21:06, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Harlan Sanborn
- ... that Harlan Sanborn coached the North Carolina Tar Heels men's basketball team to their lowest offense score ever with the team only scoring eight points during a game?
Created by Remember (talk). Self nom at 13:30, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Heinrich Hoffmann (pilot)
- ... that World War II German fighter ace Heinrich Hoffmann was the first non commissioned officer and first posthumous recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves?
5x expanded by MisterBee1966 (talk). Nominated by MisterBee1966 (talk) at 12:41, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Ian Hunter (footballer)
- ... that despite scoring a hat-trick on debut, footballer Ian Hunter was never again selected for Australia?
Created by Hack (talk). Self nom at 07:09, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty
- ... that Rebbie Jackson felt that her brother Michael would "spin in his grave" if he thought that his children (pictured with him in 2006) were going to appear in The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty?
Created by Pyrrhus16 (talk). Nominated by Pyrrhus16 (talk) at 06:13, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
IXL Historical Museum
- ... that the letters "IXL" in the IXL Historical Museum pictured) are a derivative of the words "I excel"?
Created by Royalbroil (talk). Nominated by Royalbroil (talk) at 04:45, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- Added User:Andrew Jameson to get credit for major expansion. Royalbroil 16:25, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 11:02, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Cross v. United States (1871)
- ... that in Cross v. United States, the United States Supreme Court established the principle that the Court of Claims could rehear Congressional reference cases?
Created by MBisanz (talk). Self nom at 04:28, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Two large sections of the article lack inline citations (background and opinion of the court). Please provide inline citations for the facts for that portion of the article (at least 1 per paragragh before promotion should take place. Kindly Calmer Waters 08:17, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
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Date, length, and hook verified while AGF for offline reference. Thank you for doing that Calmer Waters 15:50, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman
- ... that The Seduction of Ingmar Bergman, the 22nd album by Sparks and their first pop musical, was commissioned by Swedish national radio?
5x expanded by Jayen466 (talk). Self nom at 01:42, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 09:18, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Puerto Ángel
- ... that a previously undescribed species of coral called Pocillopora sp. was found off the coast of Puerto Ángel, Mexico?
5x expanded by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 01:40, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT ...that Puerto Ángel has a beach named "Cemetery Beach"? AlejandroLinaresGarcia (talk) 22:31, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 28
HMS Lord Clive (1915)
- ... that the British monitor Lord Clive was modified in 1917 to handle one of the enormous 2500-ton pontoons that was to be lashed in place between her and Sir John Moore for an amphibious landing planned along the Belgian coast?
- ALT1:... that the British monitor Lord Clive was stationed in the Thames Estuary in December 1916 to shoot down approaching German Zeppelins with shrapnel shells fired by her 12-inch (305-mm) main guns?
5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 03:09, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Please save for 3 January DYK.--Sturmvogel 66 (talk) 03:09, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Imperator Aleksandr II class battleship
- ... that the crew of the Imperator Aleksandr II refused to suppress the mutinous garrison of Fort Konstantin defending Kronstadt in August 1906?
- ALT1:... that the Imperator Aleksandr II class were the first all-steel battleships to be built for the Russian Baltic Fleet?
5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 02:40, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Er. Expansion, date are fine. I favor the main hook, but couldn't check that info on russian web. Relatively rare fact, thus AGF, but. The mutiny occurred in July by Julian calendar (:-) which was acting until 1917, and in August by the current calendar, thus I don't know how should we mention it. Thoughts? Materialscientist (talk) 10:43, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Please save for 3 January DYK if appropriate.--Sturmvogel 66 (talk) 02:40, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Adolphe Clément
- ... that Adolphe Clément was a blacksmith who became a leading French manufacturer of bicycles, pneumatic tyres, motorcycles, automobiles, aeroplanes and airships?
- ALT1:... that Adolphe Clément changed his surname to Clément-Bayard five years after creating the Clément-Bayard automobile brand?
Created by Chienlit (talk). Nominated by Chienlit (talk) at 09:38, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Clayton Teetzel
- ... that Michigan sprinter Clayton Teetzel (pictured) coached the BYU basketball team to an 11–1 season and later coached the Utah State football team to an undefeated season outscoring opponents 164 to 0?
Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 04:24, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
All Is Love
- ... that The Langley Schools Music Project inspired Karen O (pictured) to incorporate an untrained children's choir into "All Is Love", a song from Where the Wild Things Are?
5x expanded by Liquidluck (talk). Self nom at 04:18, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Note: I've fixed the links so they'd do to the film page and the actual song. ;) The Flash {talk} 04:29, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Helge Krog
- ... that Helge Krog criticized the contributions from the Norwegian large-scale industry to the warfare of Nazi Germany?
- ALT1:... that during the inter-war period, Helge Krog was known as a member of the "radical triumvirate" in Norway, along with Øverland and Hoel?
- ALT2:... that the first comedy by Helge Krog, from 1917, was played almost sixty times at Nationaltheatret in Oslo?
Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 02:20, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Smith and Grady v UK
- ... that the European Court of Human Rights in Smith and Grady v UK found that the discharge of personnel from the British Army on the basis of sexual orientation was a breach of their right to a private life?
Created by Ajbpearce (talk). Self nom at 00:20, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Kukaniloko Birth Site
- ... that some astronomers regard the Kukaniloko Birth Site as a Hawaiian Stonehenge?
5x expanded by Joel Bradshaw (talk). Self nom at 08:33, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
it all checks out. Dincher (talk) 17:57, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Billy Sandow
- ... that, although champion boxer Jack Dempsey refused a challenge from professional wrestling manager Billy Sandow to fight Ed "Strangler" Lewis, the Chicago Tribune predicted that Lewis would win in 38 minutes?
5x expanded by 208.120.153.110 (talk). Nominated by GaryColemanFan (talk) at 05:33, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Alan Solow
- ... that a prominent American Jewish leader Alan Solow called President Barack Obama "the first Jewish president"?
Created by Mhym (talk). Self nom at 02:39, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Matford Vic
- ... that Matford Vic, a two-time winner of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show was purchased at one time for only £2?
Created by Miyagawa (talk). Self nom at 00:32, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- ... that two sections of the Supply of Goods (Implied Terms) Act 1973, one on the sale of goods and one on hire-purchase agreements, were completely identical? Ironholds (talk) 00:05, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
fine although I think this is more hooky ...that two sections of the British 1973 Sale of Goods Act were completely identical? Victuallers (talk)
- That works, thanks! Ironholds (talk) 01:52, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Vance Seamounts
- ... that the underwater volcanoes of the Vance Seamounts are pocketed by multiple calderas, many of which have been almost erased by newer flows?
5x expanded by Resident Mario (talk). Nominated by Resident Mario (talk) at 23:53, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Alice Verlet
- ... that coloratura soprano Alice Verlet gave a 1922 opera and song recital at Carnegie Hall accompanied on violin by a young Xavier Cugat, who later achieved fame as the "rhumba king"?
Created by Drhoehl (talk). Nominated by Drhoehl (talk) 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Tefik Mborja
- ... that during the Italian occupation Tefik Mborja was, as General Secretary of the Albanian Fascist Party, included in the Albanian cabinet as an ex-officio member?
Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 23:01, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
President Jackson Seamounts
- ... that the eight volcanoes of the President Jackson Seamounts are heavily pocketed by a total of 29 calderas and pit craters?
Created by Resident Mario (talk). Nominated by Resident Mario (talk) at 22:33, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
The Uncertainty Principle (The Spectacular Spider-Man)
- ... that the supposed revelation of the Green Goblin's true identity in the Spectacular Spider-Man episode "The Uncertainty Principle" would be disproved by the series' second season finale?
Created by SuperFlash101 (talk). Nominated by SuperFlash101 (talk) at 21:20, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Suggest another hook please. Don't think we should have spot spoilers for those who may not live in the US and have yet to even see the premier Victuallers (talk)
Down in Flames (video game)
- ... that the video game Down in Flames is a simulation of dogfights between World War II fighters and feature such planes as P-47 Thunderbolt, PZL.23 Karaś and five variants of Messerschmitt Bf 109?
Created by ArCgon (talk). Self nom at 21:17, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Mike Mikulak
- ... that 1930s NFL fullback "Iron Mike" Mikulak got his nickname because he wore a metal chest protector over his protuding sternum?
Created by Esprqii (talk). Self nom at 20:32, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Great Brook Run
- ... that at the 2008 Great Brook Run English politician David Cameron ran through a muddy stream faster than a man dressed as Spiderman?
Created by Sillyfolkboy (talk). Self nom at 19:48, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Quality Bicycle Products
- ... that Quality Bicycle Products is the largest distributor of bicycle parts and accessories in the bicycle industry, with revenues of $150 million in 2008?
Created by AndrewDressel (talk). Self nom at 18:29, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Siege of Negapatam
- ... that Reynier van Vlissingen, the Governor of the Dutch colonial outpost of Negapatam in southern India, surrendered to British forces in the 1781 Siege of Negapatam because the garrison had only one day of gunpowder remaining?
5x expanded by Magicpiano (talk). Self nom at 18:04, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Hook would need to be shortened as it is currently at 230 characters, where as less than 200 is required. Calmer Waters 08:31, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1 ... that Reynier van Vlissingen, the Dutch Governor of Negapatam in India, surrendered to British forces in the 1781 Siege of Negapatam because the garrison had only one day of gunpowder remaining?
- I think that fits... Magic♪piano 14:02, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length of expansion, and ALT1 hook verified, AGF for offline reference. Calmer Waters 04:50, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- I think that fits... Magic♪piano 14:02, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Loren Singer
- ... that Loren Singer's 1970 book The Parallax View, later made into the 1974 thriller starring Warren Beatty, allowed Singer to leave a job as a printing salesman working for his father-in-law?
5x expanded by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 18:03, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
CFA International Cat Show
- ... that the Persian cat breed has won the CFA International Cat Show's "Best of Show" a record ten times as of 2009?
Created by Miller17CU94 (talk). Nominated by Miller17CU94 (talk) at 15:24, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
length of prose is currently 480 characters where 1500 minimum is required for DYK. Would you be able to expand the non-table text? Kindly Calmer Waters 19:25, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Done per request. Chris (talk) 14:05, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, and hook verified from cited sources from table. Image verified licensed under CC 3.0. Thanks for expanding the prose (and quite quickly). Kindly Calmer Waters 16:02, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Tim Costello (labor advocate)
- ... that author and anti-globalization advocate Tim Costello started his writing career in the back of his truck while traveling around the United States as a long-haul truck driver?
Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 15:21, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Hugh Norman-Walker
- ... that Sir Hugh Norman-Walker was forced to decline the appointment of the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man in 1973 because his wife would not take up the new post with him?
5x expanded by Clithering (talk). Nominated by Clithering (talk) at 13:58, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- ... that the existence of Outer Temple, a body that is thought to be one of the ten Inns of Chancery and was disestablished in the 16th century, was only confirmed in 2008? 2000-odd chars, new article. Ironholds (talk) 10:25, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- ... that Sir William Garrow, a barrister from the Regency England period whose work was largely forgotten for much of the 19th and 20th centuries, was recently cited in a 2006 Irish Court of Criminal Appeal case? Ironholds (talk) 09:24, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Date and expansion verified, off-line hook accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 18:47, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Glidden Co. v. Zdanok
- ... that as a result of Glidden Co. v. Zdanok, the Court of Claims did not accept new Congressional reference cases until 1966?
Created by MBisanz (talk). Self nom at 08:38, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Alt 1:
- ... that as a result of 1962 U.S. Supreme Court decision Glidden Co. v. Zdanok, the Court of Claims did not accept new Congressional reference cases until 1966?
- That way, the exact length of time and the court that made the decision are in the hook. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 18:53, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- I'm fine with the alt hook. MBisanz talk 22:11, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Alt 1 ready to go. Thanks! Bradjamesbrown (talk) 13:36, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 27
Rhi Jeffrey
- ... that 2004 Olympic silver medalist Rhi Jeffrey left swimming just four months before the U.S. Olympic Trials for Beijing?
Created by Bradjamesbrown (talk). Self nom at 01:18, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)
- ... that Bryan Adams sang backing vocals on Glass Tiger's 1986 hit single "Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)"?
Created by Gongshow (talk). Self nom at 06:12, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Green Line (Washington Metro)
- ... that two months after the final five Green Line stations on Washington, D.C.'s Metro opened, more than 30,600 riders per day boarded at the stations—three times as many as originally estimated?
5x expanded by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 15:44, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park
- ... that Sierras de Cazorla, Segura y Las Villas Natural Park has at least 2170 plant species, 34 of them found nowhere else?
- Comment: This is one of a bunch of translations from the Spanish Wikipedia I've been doing recently. The Spanish originals are basically without references. In this case, I took a couple of hours to track down references, and have been able to cite for about half the article (and make some corrections).
Created by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 04:35, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Lynn Lowe
- ... that as early as 1978 the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Arkansas, Lynn Lowe, accused Bill Clinton of having been a draft dodger during the Vietnam War? status=new
Created/expanded by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 02:03, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1:... that the 1978 Republican gubernatorial nominee in Arkansas, Lynn Lowe, sought to defeat Bill Clinton by making an issue of certain state sales taxes?
West Coast Choppers
- ... that Jesse G. James' company West Coast Choppers earns 60% of its revenue from sales of T-shirts and other tie-in merchandise?
5x expanded by Dbratland (talk). Self nom at 00:18, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Expansion, date, and hook verified. Nice work with the expansion. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 13:10, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Pavel Antseborenko
- ... that Pavel Antseborenko, a Soviet soldier of the Great Patriotic War, was awarded the title of Hero of the Soviet Union in 1944 for detonating a live hand grenade to avoid capture, killing himself and several German troops in the process?
Created by LGF1992UK (talk). Nominated by LGF1992UK (talk) at 23:16, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
The DYK rules require an in-line citation to immediately follow the hook fact. In this case, this article contains no in-line citations at all. Can you please add them? Thanks. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 13:15, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Citation added. LGF1992UK (talk) 17:09, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 10:42, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Citation added. LGF1992UK (talk) 17:09, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Wally Teninga
- ... that Wally Teninga played football for Michigan's undefeated 1947 and 1948 championship teams and later became vice chairman and chief financial officer of Kmart Corporation?
Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 21:15, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
looks good to go all around Dincher (talk) 21:16, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Leo Koceski
- ... that "Canonsburgh Comet" Leo Koceski, halfback for Michigan's 1948 national championship and 1950 Rose Bowl championship teams, was inducted into the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame?
Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 21:08, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
date, sources and ref are all fine. Dincher (talk) 21:18, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Markeli
- ... that in 792 the Bulgarians captured the tent and treasury of the Byzantine emperor during a battle at the fortress of Markeli near modern Karnobat, Bulgaria?
Created by TodorBozhinov (talk). Nominated by TodorBozhinov (talk) at 20:20, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Date/length verified, AGF on hook source. Skäpperöd (talk) 22:24, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Yardymli meteorite
- ... that the Yardymli meteorite was the third biggest meteorite to fall on the territory of the former Soviet Union, after the Tunguska event and the Sikhote-Alin meteorite?
Created by Brandmeister (talk). Self nom at 19:14, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Length and date verified. Offline source for hook accepted on good faith. —mattisse (Talk) 19:24, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Search over russian wiki easily reveals that this meteorite (only ~150 kg) was not 3rd. Other issues: (i) the source is obsolete and hardly reliable in this topic; (ii) two masses are often compared - found on the ground and estimate before entering the atmosphere - the "nth rank" should explain that. Materialscientist (talk) 05:25, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- Could you give any related reference (until 1991, when the USSR was dissolved)? I'll replace then with some other fact. Brand[t] 07:42, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- What I can provide right now is links to ru.wikipedia pages with meteorites found on Russian (that is narrower than USSR) territory before 1990, which are heavier than 150 kg. The list doesn't include two famous ones mentioned in the article, and is hardly complete. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] Materialscientist (talk) 07:58, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT: ... that a sample of the Yardymly meteorite was preserved in the Fersman Mineralogical Museum of Moscow? Brand[t] 09:12, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- This is a rather uninteresting hook, which is usually not a reason for demotion, but IMO, this is one of those cases. Materialscientist (talk) 09:59, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that the Yardymly meteorite features a sizable Widmanstätten pattern and an anomalously low amount of tritium?--Chanaka L (talk) 14:48, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you Chanaka, IMO, ALT1 is much better and I was trying to push the nominator to think this way :-) - it was quite obvious that any mentioning of relevant facts like low tritium content (whatever it might mean) would twist the hook. However, neither part of the hook is supported by the references. Most refs for this article are not WP:RS or are simply incorrect (see above) which is a valid reason for rejecting this nom (factual incorrectness). Materialscientist (talk) 00:26, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that the Yardymly meteorite features a sizable Widmanstätten pattern and an anomalously low amount of tritium?--Chanaka L (talk) 14:48, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- This is a rather uninteresting hook, which is usually not a reason for demotion, but IMO, this is one of those cases. Materialscientist (talk) 09:59, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT: ... that a sample of the Yardymly meteorite was preserved in the Fersman Mineralogical Museum of Moscow? Brand[t] 09:12, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- What I can provide right now is links to ru.wikipedia pages with meteorites found on Russian (that is narrower than USSR) territory before 1990, which are heavier than 150 kg. The list doesn't include two famous ones mentioned in the article, and is hardly complete. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] Materialscientist (talk) 07:58, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
High Court of Singapore
- ... that the High Court of Singapore (Supreme Court Building pictured) is the sole court in Singapore exercising original criminal jurisdiction that may impose the death penalty?
- ... that all criminal proceedings in the High Court of Singapore (Supreme Court Building pictured) are heard before a single judge?
- ... that the High Court of Singapore (Supreme Court Building pictured) has jurisdiction to try any person, whether or not a Singapore citizen, who commits piracy on the high seas as defined by the law of nations?
Created by Jacklee (talk). Nominated by Jacklee (talk) at 17:29, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Length and date verified. Offline sources for hooks accepted in good faith. Note: I added "criminal" to second hook, as that is what the article seemed to say. (Hope that's ok.) Also, third hook is too long (209 characters) and too complicated. Regards, —mattisse (Talk) 19:38, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- Comment: actually, it's true for both civil and criminal cases. The point was mentioned in the "Constitution of the Court" section at the text accompanying footnote 4, so I didn't mention it again when discussing the original civil jurisdiction of the Court. However, I did mention it when dealing with original criminal jurisdiction because the Criminal Procedure Code specifically states this. The references can be checked online at "Supreme Court of Judicature Act (Cap. 322, 2007 Rev. Ed.)" (mentioned in footnote 1 and in the "References" section) and "Criminal Procedure Code (Cap. 68, 1985 Rev. Ed.)" (footnote 36 and "References" section). — Cheers, JackLee –talk– 07:06, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- I think the second hook is more interesting. The first is rather technical, and the third is utterly unremarkable. Piracy is considered a hostis humani generis, and is subject to universal jurisdiction, so any country has jurisdiction- there is nothing unique to Singapore there. Whereas, that any matter before any part of a Supreme Court can be decided by a single judge is surprising. (Even though the High Court is not the highest court in Singapore, it's still part of the Supreme Court). Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:20, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Comment: yes, I realized that about the third hook but thought it might be interesting for readers who don't know much about law. Anyway, feel free to pick the hook that you think will be most interesting. — Cheers, JackLee –talk– 07:06, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- I disagree. The first one strikes me as the most interesting. ResMar 23:37, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- I think the second hook is more interesting. The first is rather technical, and the third is utterly unremarkable. Piracy is considered a hostis humani generis, and is subject to universal jurisdiction, so any country has jurisdiction- there is nothing unique to Singapore there. Whereas, that any matter before any part of a Supreme Court can be decided by a single judge is surprising. (Even though the High Court is not the highest court in Singapore, it's still part of the Supreme Court). Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:20, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Fritz Crisler
- ... that Fritz Crisler developed the platoon system of American football in which separate squads play offense and defense and designed the winged football helmet (pictured) used by the Michigan Wolverines?
5x expanded by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 06:23, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Theobald Burke
- ... that Theobald Burke, son of the pirate queen Grace O'Malley, was born at sea in 1567, shortly before his mother's fleet engaged in a battle with Barbary pirates?
Created by Red Hurley (talk). Nominated by Ww2censor (talk) at 02:19, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Older nominations
Articles created/expanded on December 26
Beeren Island
- ... that the first child of European descent born along the Hudson River was born on Beeren Island?
Created by Camelbinky (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 08:56, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
List of DART Light Rail stations
- ... that only one of the thirty-nine DART Light Rail stations in Greater Dallas, Texas, is located underground?
Created by Patriarca12 (talk). Self nom at 00:12, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Rukhsana Kausar
- ... that Rukhsana Kausar drew praise from the Indian President, Prime Minister and home minister for starting a successful counter-attack wielding an axe when LeT militants barged into her home in Rajouri?
Created by Xeteli (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 15:59, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Leonid Kharitonov (actor)
- ... that actor Leonid Kharitonov's lyrical singing in the war film, The Soldier Ivan Brovkin, made him an all-Soviet heart-throb in 1955?
Created by Storye book (talk). Self nom at 01:05, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, fact seem fine, but we need better referencing - his whole biography is cited to the russian wiki which is not allowed. Materialscientist (talk) 07:22, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you, Materialscientist, for your advice. The article has now been expanded and properly referenced. The Russian Wiki refs have been removed. The article should now be acceptable for nomination.--Storye book (talk) 16:12, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Better, but still does not qualify as WP:RS. Materialscientist (talk) 06:31, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- I understand now that I need one or more book-biography (or newspaper/magazine) references, and that I have about a week from today to find them, before missing out on DYK. I have started searching. Thank you for your help so far.--Storye book (talk) 12:06, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Thank you, Materialscientist, for your advice. The article has now been expanded and properly referenced. The Russian Wiki refs have been removed. The article should now be acceptable for nomination.--Storye book (talk) 16:12, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
SS Iberia (1954)
- ... that besides mechanical failures, fuel leaks and collisions, the passenger liner SS Iberia also suffered multiple fires and blackouts, and twice grounded in the Suez Canal, before she was finally decommissioned in 1972?
- Comment: It would be interesting to mention this ship's other misadventures in Japan and Portugal, but the hook would be too long. --PFHLai (talk) 21:56, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Created by Shannon1 (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 21:56, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Cross of Lothair
- ... that the Ottonian jewelled Cross of Lothair of about 1000 AD has at its centre an ancient Roman cameo of the Emperor Augustus (pictured)?
Created by Valerius Tygart (talk) and Johnbod. Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 20:36, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Very well-written and comprehensive article on its subject. Refs for hook check out and as does everything else. Well done. Tiamuttalk 14:43, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Haley Cope
- ... that from 1999 to 2003 the Cal Golden Bears had five consecutive Pac-10 Conference swimmers of the year; Marylyn Chiang, Haley Cope, and three-time winner Natalie Coughlin?
Created by Bradjamesbrown (talk). Self nom at 11:11, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Comment Tomorrow I will try to cook up an article on Chiang- she won two medals in the 2000 World Championships, so she's clearly notable. However, there won't be enough on her to make 1,500 characters, I don't think, so this can proceed alone. This hook seems long, but it displays as 172 characters. Anyone that can stream-line it, please feel free! Bradjamesbrown (talk) 11:17, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- And, I wrote the Marylyn Chiang article. Guess what, as suspected, the sources just aren't there to get anywhere near 1,500 characters. She's notable, but quite obscure. I added the wikilink, though. I was rather hoping to get a double nom out of this, but, alas. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 01:37, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Polish - Czech Friendship Trail
- ... that the Polish - Czech Friendship Trail was closed to tourists outside the two countries until the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993?
Created by Kicior99 (talk). Nominated by Coldplay Expert (talk) at 01:23, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Woody Freeman
- ... that Woody Freeman, one of the Republicans defeated by Bill Clinton for governor of Arkansas, began a computer software business in 1985 with $3 in his account?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 04:53, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Length date and hook verified. However, I have two issues. 1) Would it be possible to break this article into sections, with level 2 headers to make it easier to read? 2) Your first and sixteenth references, though not relevant to this hook appear to be unverifiable. I'm assuming you didn't run the background checks yourself, so can you explain where you get the information? Thanks. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 05:19, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- Adjustments have been made.Billy Hathorn (talk) 01:44, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Views expressed by James Edwards and The Political Cesspool
- ... that James Edwards and the staff of The Political Cesspool have expressed the view that slavery is the best thing that ever happened to blacks in the Americas?
Created by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 04:19, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
I doubt this material is adequate for a standalone article and anticipate forthcoming tags. Other opinions welcome. Materialscientist (talk) 04:22, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- I have doubts as well- I'm considering sending it to AfD myself. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 05:10, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- Why? Stonemason89 (talk) 05:31, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- I also can't see how this merits its own article... -- BigDom 19:18, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- See Talk:The_Political_Cesspool#Separate_page_for_views_expressed_on_the_show for the reason why I decided to create a separate article rather than adding the new content to The Political Cesspool or James Edwards (radio host). Both of those articles already had too much detail regarding the subject's views (violating WP: Summary Style). I decided not to burden those articles any further, and instead create a separate page, a la Political positions of Pat Buchanan, Political positions of Lyndon LaRouche, or Political positions of Ron Paul. As the examples I just mentioned show, this decision was not made without precedent. Stonemason89 (talk) 01:54, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- This "article" has no place on the Main Page and probably not anywhere, it is a random collection of "views" from a talk show. I don;t care if it gets deleted, please avoid using WP:OTHERSTUFF as a defense for the value of an article. Earthdirt (talk) 01:02, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Please don't use WP:IDONTLIKEIT either. Stonemason89 (talk) 16:35, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- I also can't see how this merits its own article... -- BigDom 19:18, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Kashi Company
- ... that "Kashi", the name of an all natural, seven whole grain food company based in La Jolla, California, means "happy" in Chinese and "energy" in Japanese?
5x expanded by Untitledmind72 (talk). Nominated by Untitledmind72 (talk) at 00:46, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
I applaud you on cleaning up that article and wikifing it; unfortunately, the article is not currently 5x expanded. Prose before expansion was 1063 and currently 970. articles need at least 1500 when newly created, and since its a 5x nominiation, would need to be approx 5315 in prose. Would further expansion be possible over the next few days? Calmer Waters 02:07, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- Is further expansion mean up to 5315 in prose? I have just expanded the article to 1848 in prose. Is that enough? —Untitledmind72 (talk) 14:23, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Yes. No. That is, Did You Know wants new articles, and 5315 (not 1848) characters would be needed to qualify as mostly new. Please see WP:Did you know/Fivefold for details. If you started over with a new article, it would only need 1500. Art LaPella (talk) 22:56, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Art LaPella explained it great. You are getting close. currently at 4612 prose. The article right now is primarily sourced from first party references, fine for specific statements; however, the bulk of the article should be from sources independent of the company to ensure NPOV and no COI of the facts. If you can provide some material from these independent secondary sources you should be good to go. Kindly Calmer Waters 03:11, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length of expansion (5495), and hook verified. Nice job Calmer Waters 18:43, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Christian August Thoring, John S. Tveit, Lars Vaage
- ... that Christian Aug. Thoring tried several times to become mayor of Rogaland County, but lost out to Beint Bentsen in 1975, John S. Tveit in 1979 and Lars Vaage in 1983?
Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 23:48, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Federación Obrera de la Industria de la Carne
- ... that a massive general strike organized by the Argentinian F.O.I.C. meat-packers union secured the release of its jailed leadership in September 1943?
Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 22:49, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
I. M. Pei
- ... that Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) has been called "the most distinguished member of his Late-Modernist generation"?
5x expanded by Scartol (talk). Nominated by Scartol (talk) at 22:40, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- Date, expansion Ok, a potential FAC at 86k size. Great job, but IMO, the hook sounds a bit POVish (was called by whom - we don't know that from the hook?). There should be dozens alternative hooks in the article. Materialscientist (talk) 05:00, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- Yeah, there are lots of possibilities. Here are some alternatives:
ALT1 ... that Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) chose to attend college in the United States partly because of the representations of higher learning in the movies of Bing Crosby?
ALT2 ... that Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) made three secretive trips to Paris to prepare for his design of the Louvre Pyramid?
ALT3 ... that Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) was the first foreign architect ever to work on the Louvre museum?
ALT4 ... that Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) ordered a tunnel cut through the nearby mountain to create an unusual approach to the Miho Museum?
ALT5 ... that Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei (pictured) used his $100,000 award from the 1983 Pritzker Prize to create an architecture scholarship for Chinese students?
- Thanks for your work on this! Scartol • Tok 12:22, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
I would AGF on the facts (the book is not accessible to me) and favor ALT3 or ALT4, certainly as the lead hook. Other opinions on this nom are welcome. Materialscientist (talk) 01:32, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Rapperswil Castle
- ... that the 13th-century Rapperswil Castle (pictured) in Rapperswil, Switzerland, was restored in the 19th century by Count Wladyslaw Broel-Plater and became the home of the Polish Museum?
Created by Roland zh (talk). Nominated by Nev1 (talk) at 20:11, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Labour Party (Argentina)
- ...
that the Argentinian Labour Party, which played a major role in ensuring Juan Perón's 1946 election victory, was modelled after the British Labour Party?
Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 19:35, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- I believe Labour Party (Argentina) is the candidate entry.--Chanaka L (talk) 02:10, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Yes. What is the question? --Soman (talk) 20:00, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- I think the suggestion is that the hook should read:
- alt ... that the Argentinian Labour Party, which played a major role in ensuring Juan Perón's 1946 election victory, was modelled after the British Labour Party?
- (This alt version includes the article Labour Party (Argentina) which is the dyk article, no?) —mattisse (Talk) 20:45, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Yes, of course. Sorry for missing that essential detail. --Soman (talk) 21:48, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- (This alt version includes the article Labour Party (Argentina) which is the dyk article, no?) —mattisse (Talk) 20:45, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Length and date verified. Offline source for hook AGF. —mattisse (Talk) 19:54, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Mary Rose
- ... that the Anthony Roll is a set of vellum manuscripts from the mid-16th century that contains the only known contemporary depiction of Mary Rose, a carrack belonging to the English Tudor navy of Henry VIII? 5x expanded by Peter Isotalo (talk). Nominated by Peter Isotalo (talk) at 14:10, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- Comment: This DYK request is being made to coincide with a press release about an image donation from the Mary Rose Trust on January 3. It would therefore be beneficial if this could be dedicate a slot either on Jan 3 or 4, preferably during daytime CET. Not sure which would be better, but the latter would probably generate more hits. The proposed image is only a preliminary suggestion. One of the donated images will be presented as an alternative once it has been uploaded, which will probably be Jan 2. See also Wikipedia talk:Did you know#Scheduling a DYK date for further discussion. Peter Isotalo 14:10, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- Hold for January 4, daytime CET? Sounds good. As a contributor, I know how fun it is to put multiple new articles in one hook, but as a reader I think the articles merit separate hooks. Most readers won't know the Mary Rose is a time capsule; or that the Anthony Roll shows Henry VIII's entire fleet, both sailing ships and those incredibly archaic oared galleys. --Una Smith (talk) 17:20, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- January 4 is a Monday. Wikipedia page views generally are far higher on Mondays than on Sundays, and the news media in general are idle on Sundays, so aim for Monday morning in Europe. --Una Smith (talk) 17:35, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- Sounds reasonable, including making two hooks. I should also add that Una contributed with content for the update Anthony Roll. Question is, should the two articles be in the same update or not? As a way to avoid two highly similar topics with separate hooks in the same update, it it possible to have them in two consecutive updates? For example, we could have the Mary Rose from 12-8 PM CET and the Anthony Roll in the update after that. That way we could attract additional American readers. Peter Isotalo 13:44, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- Per request on my talk page, splitting in two... --Una Smith (talk) 23:59, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1 ... that a carrack of the English Tudor navy of Henry VIII, Mary Rose (pictured), is a 16th century time capsule?
- ALT2 ... that the warship Mary Rose, lost in 1545 during the Battle of the Solent (pictured) and raised again in 1982, has proved to be a time capsule?
- ALT3 ... that when the English 16th century carrack Mary Rose (pictured) of Henry VIII's royal navy sank in 1545 it became a Tudor period time capsule?
- ALT4 ... that the Mary Rose (pictured) was a Tudor period warship that sank during the Battle of the Solent in 1545 and was salvaged by maritime archaeologists 377 years later?
Anthony Roll
- ... that the 16th century navy of Henry VIII of England, 58 ships in all (one pictured), was illustrated in the Anthony Roll? 5x expanded by Peter Isotalo (talk).
- ALT1 ... that the Anthony Roll (illustration pictured) is the only known fully illustrated list of Tudor navy ships?
- I can't find the statements in the article that (a) the navy consisted of only 58 ships, and (b) that this was "the only known fully illustrated list of Tudor navy ships". Could you please point out the specific cites that reference these statements? Thanks, Gatoclass (talk) 12:03, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
William Bower Forwood
- ... that the Liverpool businessman Sir William Bower Forwood raised money for the building of the Liverpool Overhead Railway and Liverpool Cathedral?
Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 12:53, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Democratic Association of Victoria
- ... that the Democratic Association of Victoria, the first Australian socialist organisation founded in 1872, lasted only ten months?
Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 10:28, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Further Adventures of Lad
- ... that Albert Payson Terhune intended for his 1922 novel Further Adventures of Lad to be the last to feature the titular collie, and killed off the fictional canine?
- ALT1:... the H.W. Wilson Company considered Albert Payson Terhune's 1922 novel Further Adventures of Lad one "of the most useful books covering all classes of literature"?
Created by Collectonian (talk). Self nom at 08:52, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
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Reaction (The Spectacular Spider-Man)
- ... that while voicing the character of Doctor Octopus in the The Spectacular Spider-Man episode "Reaction", Peter MacNicol chose to base it on late actor Laird Cregar (pictured)?
5x expanded by SuperFlash101 (talk). Nominated by SuperFlash101 (talk) at 04:58, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Thurbrand the Hold
- ... that the eastern Yorkshire peninsula Holderness, according to the suggestion of some historians, takes its name from Thurbrand the Hold, killer of the Northumbrian earl Uhtred the Bold?
Created by Deacon of Pndapetzim (talk). Self nom at 10:58, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Interesting article. Date and size OK, offline hook AGF. Simon Burchell (talk) 13:20, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 25
Red Tail Project
- ... that the Red Tail Project evolved after a United States Air Force P-51 Mustang (pictured) flown by the Tuskegee Airmen was passed through several owners for over 40 years?
Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 03:37, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Ursus C-45
- ... that the Ursus C-45 was a popular model of tractor, manufactured from 1947 to 1959 by the Ursus Factory in Warsaw?
Created by Maedin (talk). Nominated by Chienlit (talk) at 03:37, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Valpolicella
- ... that the winemaking technique of ripasso involves adding the pomace of leftover grape skins from the fermentation of Amarone to Valpolicella to give the wine more body, color and flavor?
- Comment: Primary ref is Italian Wine for Dummies (FN#9) but two online refs (FN#12 & FN#13) can provide some online details.
5x expanded by Agne27 (talk), SafeScience (talk). Self nom at 07:04, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Blanche Cave
- ... that one of the chambers in Blanche Cave, part of the Australian World Heritage Site in Naracoorte Caves National Park, used to exhibit an indigenous man's mummified remains, which were stolen twice in 1861 and never returned?
Created by Bilby (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 23:35, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Ole Kopreitan
- ... that anti-nuclear activist Ole Kopreitan is known for spreading leaflets and selling campaign buttons from a cart in Norway's main street, Karl Johans gate?
Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 22:47, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
A Letter to Lord Ellenborough
- ... that in A Letter to Lord Ellenborough, Percy Bysshe Shelley made an argument for tolerance of all published opinion, even when false?
Created by Unitanode (talk). Self nom at 03:57, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Why has this article not been checked? Is the hook too boring? I'm not quite sure what the problem with it is. UnitAnode 06:17, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Peter P. Dubrovsky
- ... that Peter P. Dubrovsky, Russian diplomat, collected valuable manuscripts (pictured) from destroyed libraries during the time of the French Revolution?
Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 23:05, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Length and date verified. However, the article needs copy editing, as it seems to have been translated from another language. Also, it is not clearly stated in the article that he collected the manuscripts during the French Revolution, as far as I could determine. Regards, —mattisse (Talk) 20:31, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- Dubrovsky saved manuscripts - at least some of them - from possible destruction. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 21:25, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Everything verified. Foreign language sources for hook accepted in good faith. (I did a little copy editing, hopefully ok). —mattisse (Talk) 22:21, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Oryzomys gorgasi
- ... that the South American rice rat Oryzomys gorgasi is threatened by competition with the Black Rat?
Created by Ucucha (talk). Self nom at 18:42, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- Hook fact verified. Length checked. You have used the wrong template. This is a x5 expansion, not a new article. Ain't it? Very best--Chanaka L (talk) 12:07, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
The Gruffalo (film)
- ... that according to a BBC Radio 4 poll, "The Gruffalo", which was adapated into a film in 2009, is the UK's favourite bedtime story?
Created by 03md (talk). Nominated by 03md (talk) at 01:06, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Deiva Zivarattinam
- ... that in the 1946 French legislative election the incumbent parliamentarian from French India, Deiva Zivarattinam, received merely 18 votes?
Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 21:43, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Kjell Erfjord
- ... that in 2008, Lund's former mayor Kjell Erfjord lost a vote to become board chairman of the Norwegian Missionary Society?
Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 21:42, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Marianne Borgen
- ... that Marianne Borgen, councilwoman in Oslo, Norway, and former deputy member of the Parliament of Norway, has spent her professional career in Save the Children since 1997?
Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 20:51, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Blumea balsamifera
- ... that Blumea balsamifera (pictured) is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family that is used as an herbal treatment for the common cold and as a diuretic in Philippines medicine, where is it most commonly known as sambong?
Created/expanded by Bearian (talk). Nominated by Bearian (talk) at 20:13, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
The hook is too long at 220 characters. Max is 200. —mattisse (Talk) 23:36, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- alt suggestion ... that Blumea balsamifera (pictured) is a flowering plant belonging to the Asteraceae family and used in the Philippinen as as a diuretic and an herbal treatment for the common cold? —mattisse (Talk) 23:58, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
HSS Stena Voyager
- ... that in January 2009, a lorry burst through the stern doors of the fast ferry Stena Voyager (pictured) while the ship was at sea?
Created by Wexcan (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 15:26, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Date, length, and hook verified. Image verified under CC 2.0 Calmer Waters 18:42, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Inger Lise Husøy
- ... that former Parliament of Norway member Inger Lise Husøy is currently the manager of the Norwegian Burma Committee?
Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 14:14, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Shankha
- ... that due to its aquatic origin and resemblance to the vulva, the shankha (carved ones pictured) is linked with female fertility and is an integral part of the Tantric rites?
5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 12:40, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Verified. ≈ Chamal talk ☃ 14:05, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Robertson v. McGraw-Hill Co., Weiss, and Shepard
- ... that although $1 billion in damages was demanded for libel in Robertson v. McGraw-Hill Co., Weiss, and Shepard, the suit was settled without any money changing hands?
Created by Cla68 (talk). Self nom at 11:49, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Multiple article issues, including the fact that it's at AfD. We'll have to wait for the AfD to be closed and the tags removed. ⇌ Jake Wartenberg 08:26, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- I believe the article will survive AfD. As for the contention on the talk page...well, that's another story. Cla68 (talk) 08:51, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Lower Saxon Mill Road
- ... that the Lower Saxon Mill Road is 2,800 kilometres long and links over 300 historic mills (example pictured) across North Germany?
Created by Bermicourt (talk). Nominated by Bermicourt (talk) at 11:11, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Date and length are fine, but most of the article is unreferenced (we ask at least one ref. per paragraph) and many references are not in-lined or bare urls (ask at my talk if this is unclear). Reference 7, which supports the hook, doesn't lead to a certain article. Materialscientist (talk) 11:29, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
- I have beefed up the references and added the specific reference for the hook. However the format of the page doesn't seem to be fully recognised in Wikipedia, so a direct doesn't work. That's presumably why de.wiki only linked to the landing page on which the actual reference can be clicked. Is there a way around this, other than quoting the reference without a direct link? Thanks. --Bermicourt (talk) 13:42, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
The article needs more work, but is Ok for DYK. Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 00:14, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Eadred Lulisc
- ... that, according to the Historia de Sancto Cuthberto, Eadred, abbot of Carlisle, tried to take the body of St Cuthbert to Ireland, but was thwarted by the weather?
Created by Deacon of Pndapetzim (talk). Self nom at 17:37, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 24
Kevin Rockett
- ... that Kevin Rockett is considered one of the pre-eminent authorities on the history of Irish cinema?
Created by MichaelQSchmidt (talk). Self nom at 21:19, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Length, date and source for hook verified. —mattisse (Talk) 00:02, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
New Zealand flag debate
- ... that the silver fern flag is a proposed alternate flag in the New Zealand flag debate?
5x expanded by Kintetsubuffalo (talk). Nominated by Coldplay Expert (talk) at 01:54, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Unfortunately, bulk of article lacks inline citations. Bare urls need expanded. Further work citing and extending references would need to be carried out before nomination would be ready for promotion. Calmer Waters 19:40, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Howard Yerges
- ... that Howard Yerges began his football career with the Ohio State Buckeyes and finished it as the quarterback of Michigan's 1947 "Mad Magicians" national championship team?
Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 06:34, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Lynn A. Davis
- ... that Lynn A. Davis stopped illegal gambling in Hot Springs in a 128-day career as head of the Arkansas state police?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Nominated by Billy Hathorn (talk) at 05:12, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that the crime-fighting Arkansas state police superintendent Lynn A. Davis was removed from office in 1968 for failure to meet a 10-year state residency requirement?
- ALT2: ... that Arkansas Governor Winthrop Rockefeller hired FBI agent Lynn A. Davis in 1967 to clean up illegal gambling in the resort city of Hot Springs?
Riverside Theater (Jacksonville)
- ... that Riverside Theater in Jacksonville is the first theater in Florida, and the third in the United States, equipped to show sound film?
Created by Mgreason (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 22:54, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Al Ater
- ... that in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Louisiana Secretary of State Al Ater was said to have overseen the "cleanest mayor's election in modern times" in New Orleans?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 01:00, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Marion Butler
- ... that at age 36, Populist Party Chairman Marion Butler of North Carolina obtained his law degree from the University of North Carolina while serving in the U.S. Senate?
Created/expanded by Cdtew (talk). Self nom at 00:55, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
- Pretty ordinary hook. Can't you come up with something better? Gatoclass (talk) 11:49, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
1938–39 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team
- ... that 1938–39 Oregon Ducks men's basketball team player Bobby Anet broke the NCAA Tournament trophy during the championship game, which Oregon won?
Created by Giants2008 (talk). Nominated by Giants2008 (talk) at 18:03, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
Um Savuth
- ... that Cambodian army officer Um Savuth commanded the disastrous 1971 offensive Operation Chenla I, helped smuggle weapons to the Viet Cong, offered Richard Nixon his pet elephant, and was partly paralyzed after he allegedly ordered a subordinate to shoot a cat off his head?
Created by Svejk74 (talk). Self nom at 10:23, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
- A shorter hook:... that Cambodian army officer Um Savuth helped smuggle weapons to the Viet Cong, offered Richard Nixon his pet elephant, and was partly paralyzed after he allegedly ordered a subordinate to shoot a cat off his head?Svejk74 (talk) 10:46, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
There are a couple of problems with this: firstly, both of the hooks are too long (the first is 273 characters, the second is 213 - ideally a hook should be no more than 200 characters long); secondly, the article about Um Savuth is classified as a stub article. -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 12:38, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
- Well, I classified it a stub when originally starting it, though I think it's probably a bit better than that in its current incarnation. As for the hook, how about: ALT1... that Cambodian army officer Um Savuth helped smuggle weapons to the Viet Cong, offered Richard Nixon his pet elephant, and allegedly ordered a subordinate to shoot a cat off his head? Svejk74 (talk) 12:54, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
- Stub is not a problem, but the hook is - it tries to include several events, and one of those (shooting a cat) is uncertain. I would go with a simpler hook like ALT2... that in 1971, Cambodian army officer Um Savuth offered Richard Nixon his pet elephant as a gift? Materialscientist (talk) 07:00, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
- Well, I classified it a stub when originally starting it, though I think it's probably a bit better than that in its current incarnation. As for the hook, how about: ALT1... that Cambodian army officer Um Savuth helped smuggle weapons to the Viet Cong, offered Richard Nixon his pet elephant, and allegedly ordered a subordinate to shoot a cat off his head? Svejk74 (talk) 12:54, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
Harry McGee
- ... that Political Correspondent with The Irish Times Harry McGee described the Irish budget, 2010 as "the most austere Budget in the history of the State"?
Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 04:44, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
Bramble Bay
- ... that Bramble Bay is the most environmentally degraded part of the larger Moreton Bay?
5x expanded by Shiftchange (talk). Self nom at 04:01, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
The article has not been created or expanded 5x within the past 10 days (the expansion was only 4.75x) -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 12:44, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
- Article has been expanded to meet criteria. The expansion is now 5.84x. - Shiftchange (talk) 13:48, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
Madras Presidency legislative council election, 1930
- ... that P. Munuswamy Naidu became the Chief Minister of Madras Presidency after the 1930 election?
5x expanded by CarTick (talk). Nominated by CarTick (talk) at 22:10, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 23
- ... that up to 50,000 Japanese military personnel surrendered during World War II, despite being prohibited from doing so?
Created by Nick-D (talk). Self nom at 01:30, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
Offline ref for prohibition part accepted AGF, the rest is verified. However, since the actual number is disputed, I suggest the following alternative:
- ALT1: ... that several thousand Japanese military personnel surrendered during World War II, despite being prohibited from doing so?
- ≈ Chamal talk ☃ 14:19, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- Comment 'several thousand' is understating things somewhat; the lowest figure I've been able to find is 19,500, the main English-language book on this topic states that about 35,000 surrendered and the 50,000 figure is from a reputable (if controversial) historian. Given the popular view that almost no Japanese surrendered, the numbers are an important part of the hook. Nick-D (talk) 22:58, 26 December 2009 (UTC
- An alternative could be ALT2:... that between 19,500 and 50,000 Japanese military personnel are estimated to have surrendered during World War II, despite being prohibited from doing so? - this range is that given in Fedorowich, p. 61 (available on Google books here). Nick-D (talk) 23:25, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- Yeah, you're right. ALT2 is best I think. ≈ Chamal talk ☃ 03:37, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- Or you could say tens of thousands. --Apoc2400 (talk) 22:56, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- As one of the estimates is 19,500, that would be an over-statement. Nick-D (talk) 01:15, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Isn't the tag slightly misleading anyway regardless of how you state the number? By the evidence probably many more than that actually surrendered, only to be killed soon afterward, and are thus not included in those statistics. They also make the aparent implication in the phrase, that the prohibition was the most important, misleading. See Allied_war_crimes_during_World_War_II#The_Pacific, e.g. Ferguson suggests that "it was not only the fear of disciplinary action or of dishonor that deterred German and Japanese soldiers from surrendering. More important for most soldiers was the perception that prisoners would be killed by the enemy anyway, and so one might as well fight on." and in 1943, "a secret [U. S.] intelligence report noted that only the promise of ice cream and three days leave would ... induce American troops not to kill surrendering Japanese."--Stor stark7 Speak 20:19, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Please stop your POV-pushing. The sources I've cited in the article - which include the standard works on Japanese POWs, several journal articles and a recent scholarly book on the Japanese Army - clearly state that the Japanese cultural norm against surrender was the dominant reason explaining so few Japanese troops attempted to surrender. Nick-D (talk) 22:14, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- I've just checked the source you give (the Niall Ferguson article) and he also clearly states that the Japanese military indoctrinated its men to never surrender, and this led to few doing so (p. 174 and p. 186). Ferguson's subsequent claim that the perception that surrendering would lead to death anyway (for which he provides no supporting citations) appears to be something of an unusual view, and runs against the other sources. Nick-D (talk) 22:52, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
List of Montserrat national football team results
- ... that the Montserrat national football team has only ever won two matches, both victories coming against Anguilla?
Created by BigDom (talk). Self nom at 05:44, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Ripeness in viticulture
- ... that one way that winemakers determine physiological ripeness of some grape varieties is by watching the change in the stems from flexible and green (pictured) to hard and brown?
- Comment: Primary ref is Oxford (FN#2) in Physiological ripeness section. However there is an online ref (FN#5) from UC Davis that is used to confirm that some but not all variety change color in the stems that can give some online collaboration.
Created by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 20:44, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
Montana (Mesoamerican site)
- ... that the important Early Classic city of Montana, in Guatemala, was a colony founded by the distant metropolis of Teotihuacan, in Mexico?
5x expanded by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 10:42, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
Thomas Day (North Carolina)
- ... that North Carolina furniture maker Thomas Day employed both African-American slaves as well as white apprentices in his Caswell County workshop, though he was himself a free person of color?
Created by Cdtew (talk). Nominated by Self nom at 06:33, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
- Updated the article with a better book source for this fact --> Powell's North Carolina Through Four Centuries is the only authoritative, comprehensive text produced on North Carolina history to date; in addition, the author is a native of Caswell County and wrote a seperate history of the county while a tenured professor at UNC. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cdtew (talk • contribs) 16:04, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
Giovanni Battista Calvi
- ... that Giovanni Battista Calvi was an Italian military engineer who worked on many important Spanish defensive projects in the 1500s, to include those in the now British overseas territory of Gibraltar?
Created by Ecemaml (talk). Nominated by Gibmetal77 (talk) at 00:35, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
Alice Greenough Orr
- ... that the early rodeo star Alice Greenough Orr, reared on a Montana ranch, was a four-time world saddle bronc champion?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 21:50, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT... that Alice Greenough Orr became a rodeo star after she found her preferred job of forest ranger largely unavailable to women during the era after World War I?
La Cima del Cielo
- ... that the song "La Cima del Cielo" recorded by Ricardo Montaner became his first number-one single in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart?
Created by Jaespinoza (talk) 20:32, 23 December 2009 (UTC). Self nom at 20:31, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
Beecraft Wee Bee
- ... that the 1940s Beecraft Wee Bee ultralight monoplane lacked any internal room for a pilot who had to fly it lying prone on top of the fuselage?
Created by MilborneOne (talk). Self nom at 20:12, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
the hook does not include a link to the article - or make it clear which aircraft is being discussed -- PhantomSteve/talk|contribs\ 21:09, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
It does now (I also corrected the hook according to I5 and I2). But the article currently isn't long enough for Did You Know. Please see C1 for details. Art LaPella (talk) 22:09, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
Mein Leben (Wagner)
- ... that Richard Wagner's autobiography, Mein Leben, was originally printed in an edition of just 15 copies?
- ALT1:... that Friedrich Nietzsche suggested the frontispiece, of a vulture and the constellation The Plough, (pictured), to Richard Wagner's autobiography, Mein Leben?
Created by Smerus (talk). Self nom at 15:39, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
Original doesn't have an inline cite after the fact.
ALT1 is good to go with offline ref accepted AGF. ≈ Chamal talk ☃ 14:26, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- [13] Here is the reference in google books. I think the wording or sourcing of ALT1 may need tweaking. --JN466 15:16, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Reviewer and author notified. --JN466 16:07, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- [13] Here is the reference in google books. I think the wording or sourcing of ALT1 may need tweaking. --JN466 15:16, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- OK here goes:
- ALT 3... that Friedrich Nietzsche suggested the crest (pictured) on the frontispiece of Richard Wagner's autobiography, Mein Leben, be composed of a vulture and the constellation The Plough?--Smerus (talk) 16:30, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
I changed "composed" to "consisted". "was composed of" would also work.After consulting the article, I made it "be composed of". Art LaPella (talk) 22:56, 28 December 2009 (UTC)
- Looks good to me. ≈ Chamal talk ¤ 05:55, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 22
The Irish Filmography
- ... that The Irish Filmography is considered the reference source for nearly 2,000 films made from 1896 to 1996 in Ireland, or about Ireland and the Irish?
Created by Aardvarkzz (talk), MichaelQSchmidt (talk). Nominated by MichaelQSchmidt (talk) at 21:26, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
- I'm pretty sure the bold letters in the hook are against WP:NPOV, and one could say that they are also covered by WP:WEASEL and WP:PEACOCK. And what's more: considered by who? Dahn (talk) 16:15, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- Alt 1: ... that The Irish Filmography is a reference source for nearly 2,000 films made from 1896 to 1996 in Ireland, or about Ireland and the Irish ?
- Modified the hook to remove POV. Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 03:06, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
Chłopomania
- ... that the neo-romantic Chłopomania movement based in Young Poland's fascination with folk culture inspired Polish playwright Stanisław Wyspiański to marry a peasant wife (both pictured) in 1900?
- Comment: Collaborative effort of two editors: User:Halibutt who started the article on 22 December 2009 (1,314 bytes), and User:Dahn who expanded it seven-fold (8,013 bytes) in just 3 days. I added the pic and some leads and refs. New article caught at the last moment.
Created by Halibutt (talk). Nominated by Poeticbent (talk) at 07:47, 27 December 2009 (UTC)
Circuit MOM
- ... that Circuit MOM is a gay drag performer, event producer, and DJ?
- ALT1:... that gay drag performer Circuit MOM helped fund the Chicago Gay & Lesbian Center in Lakeview, Chicago?
Created by Gych (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 18:54, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
1287 characters of prose. The block quote and lists don't count. Please expand to at least 1500. Shubinator (talk) 00:20, 25 December 2009 (UTC)
Charles Eaton (RAAF officer)
- ... that in the early 1930s, RAAF Flight Lieutenant Charles Eaton (pictured) became known as the "'Knight Errant' of the desert skies" for his expeditions to find lost airmen in Central Australia?
- Comment: Alternate images to choose from as well as alternate hooks. The first picture is more appropriate for the original hook, the second picture (with pipe) suits the first ALT, either could work for the second ALT... Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 04:45, 26 December 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that retired RAAF Group Captain Charles Eaton (pictured) won his first diplomatic posting, in Dili, as the only applicant with experience of the region?
- ALT2: ... that as a Squadron Leader in 1936, future diplomat Charles Eaton (pictured) was arrested and held for three days in Koepang, Dutch Timor, while undertaking a clandestine mission for the RAAF?
Created by Ian Rose (talk). Self nom by Ian Rose (talk) 07:09, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
Three responses:
For the whole article: Length and date verified. This thing deserves to be at GAN, but I'll do the job here.
Main Hook: That one's good- offline source accepted in good faith.
Alt1: That fact is uncited in the article. DYK rules require in-line cites after the hook facts
Alt2: Same story as the main hook. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 17:54, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Per responses at GAN review, I believe Alt1 is cited but I'd prefer the Main Hook or Alt2 to be used anyway - as long as it gets up, preferably with one of the images too... ;-) Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 23:01, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
- I think that Alt2 is the most interesting. If the main one is used it should to be tweaked to "to find
lostairmen lost in Central Australia?" to make it clear that's where they went missing, not just where Eaton looked ;) (yes, I can be a pedant; my staff are trying to train it out of me) Nick-D (talk) 04:25, 1 January 2010 (UTC)
- I think that Alt2 is the most interesting. If the main one is used it should to be tweaked to "to find
Société Ramond
- ... that the Société Ramond gave the observatory on the Pic du Midi de Bigorre (pictured) to the French state because it could not afford the cost of its construction?
Created by Ericoides (talk). Self nom at 19:42, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
hook, ref and date are confirmed. Dincher (talk) 14:39, 23 December 2009 (UTC)
Keith Nichol
- ... that Michigan State Spartans quarterback Keith Nichol participated in the ESPN RISE Elite 11 camp?
Created by Richard (talk). Nominated by Richard (talk) at 17:09, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
Length and date verified, however, the hook fact is uncited in the article. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 19:40, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 21
Château des Rohan (Mutzig)
- ... that Mutzig's Baroque Château des Rohan (pictured), whose structure goes back to the 13th century, belonged to several families of noblemen and bishops of Strasbourg before being turned into a rifle factory after the French Revolution?
Created by RCS (talk). Nominated by RCS (talk) at 09:54, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
Hook is too long at 225 characters. Max is 200. —mattisse (Talk) 19:45, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- Alternate version: ... that Mutzig's Château des Rohan (pictured) belonged to several families of noblemen and bishops of Strasbourg before being turned into a rifle factory after the French Revolution? --RCS (talk) 19:53, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Length and date verified. French language source accepted largely AGF. —mattisse (Talk) 21:41, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Winchester Model 1911
- ... that the mechanism of the Winchester Model 1911, an autoloading shotgun made from 1911 to 1925, is so tricky that in 2005 four people shot themselves accidentally while clearing the weapon?
Created by Cijjag (talk) and Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 23:10, 21 December 2009 (UTC)
Can we really point that out as an example of a safety flaw of the weapon? The hook sounds like they tried to clean a loaded weapon, in which case you can hardly blame the weapon for going off. ≈ Chamal (sock) Master · talk 02:06, 24 December 2009 (UTC)
- Clearing and cleaning are entirely different processes. Cleaning a loaded weapon is Darwin award worthy, which is not what this hook is about. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:27, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
- Oops, my bad :P I read that as "cleaning" and not "clearing".
Hook fact is verified then, but the article doesn't actually mention the deputies and jailor, so I have changed the hook slightly. ≈ Chamal talk ¤ 05:50, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
- Oops, my bad :P I read that as "cleaning" and not "clearing".
WROV-TV
- ... that Roanoke, Virginia, television station WROV-TV was the first UHF station in the United States to shut down?
Created by 66.102.80.212 (talk). Nominated by Bradjamesbrown (talk) at 05:11, 21 December 2009 (UTC)
Length, date and source for hook verified. —mattisse (Talk) 17:46, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
INFORM (Information Network Focus on Religious Movements)
- ... that INFORM, a British charity providing impartial information on new religious movements, was established with the support of the Home Office and Britain's mainstream churches?
Created by Jayen466 (talk). Self nom at 03:03, 21 December 2009 (UTC)
Length and date verified. Offline sources for hook AGF. —mattisse (Talk) 16:10, 30 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on December 20
The Fattest Man in Britain
- ... that the ITV1 drama The Fattest Man in Britain was based on a real-life 'weigh-off' between heavy-weights Jack Taylor and Barry Austin?
Created by Jack1956 (talk). Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 10:01, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
Article lacks independent refs to establish notability, and apart from the synopsis there is very little information, in particular there is no critical reception section. Gatoclass (talk) 21:26, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Over the Top (TV series)
- ... that in 1997, Steve Carell played chef Yorgo Galfanikos in the ABC sitcom Over the Top?
Created by VinnieRattolle (talk). Nominated by Sarilox (talk) at 01:04, 22 December 2009 (UTC)
No cite for the name of the chef. Gatoclass (talk) 21:38, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
I added a cite. --Una Smith (talk) 23:32, 31 December 2009 (UTC)
Special occasion holding area
- Note: Articles nominated for a special occasion should be nominated within five days of creation or expansion as usual (with the exception of April Fools'). Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination.
Articles created/expanded for January 10
Chopard Diamond award
- ... that Rod Stewart (pictured), Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson and The Beatles have all received the Chopard Diamond award?
- Comment: Rod Stewart's 65th birthday is on January 10.
5x expanded by Pyrrhus16 (talk). Nominated by Pyrrhus16 (talk) at 18:14, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded for Australia Day (January 26)
- Would this be good? If so I'd be ok with moving it to over here :). Not sure if the article has to be Australia-related or Australia DAY related... ResMar 00:14, 29 December 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded for Republic Day in India (January 26)
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