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**[[Image:Symbol confirmed.svg|18px]] except that maybe a slight re-wording is in place. It is the fact that the uniforms are ''made of wool'' that was the problem, as is said in the article without the possibility of a double sense, rather than the ''quality or type of wool'' as one could (?) in principle infer from the wording above. Could a native English speaker, please check this wording. [[User:Dc76|Dc76]]\<sup>[[User_talk:Dc76|talk]]</sup> 21:48, 12 October 2008 (UTC) |
**[[Image:Symbol confirmed.svg|18px]] except that maybe a slight re-wording is in place. It is the fact that the uniforms are ''made of wool'' that was the problem, as is said in the article without the possibility of a double sense, rather than the ''quality or type of wool'' as one could (?) in principle infer from the wording above. Could a native English speaker, please check this wording. [[User:Dc76|Dc76]]\<sup>[[User_talk:Dc76|talk]]</sup> 21:48, 12 October 2008 (UTC) |
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**[[Image:Symbol possible vote.svg|18px|This article's hook is unsourced or too long or there are other content issues]] The hook is uncited. To resolve the issue immediately above, the words "used in the" could be dropped. — [[User:BillC|BillC]] <sup>[[User talk:BillC|talk]]</sup> 00:28, 13 October 2008 (UTC) |
**[[Image:Symbol possible vote.svg|18px|This article's hook is unsourced or too long or there are other content issues]] The hook is uncited. To resolve the issue immediately above, the words "used in the" could be dropped. — [[User:BillC|BillC]] <sup>[[User talk:BillC|talk]]</sup> 00:28, 13 October 2008 (UTC) |
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**[[Image:Symbol confirmed.svg|18px]] The article is very well written, but could do with more information. |
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*... that the death of Captain '''[[Henry T. Waskow]]''' in [[WWII]] was the subject of one of [[Ernie Pyle]]'s most famous columns and the basis for the Oscar-nominated motion picture [[The Story of G.I. Joe]]? - self-nom --[[User:Leifern|Leifern]] ([[User talk:Leifern|talk]]) 00:08, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
*... that the death of Captain '''[[Henry T. Waskow]]''' in [[WWII]] was the subject of one of [[Ernie Pyle]]'s most famous columns and the basis for the Oscar-nominated motion picture [[The Story of G.I. Joe]]? - self-nom --[[User:Leifern|Leifern]] ([[User talk:Leifern|talk]]) 00:08, 11 October 2008 (UTC) |
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Articles created/expanded on October 14
- ...that Yamamoto Tatsuo, former head of the Bank of Japan, was selected in 1911 as the first businessman to become a cabinet minister in Japan? <self-nom>--MChew (talk) 23:37, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ...that the arrival of Cuban doctors to Kiribati is credited with reducing the child mortality rate in the Kiribati by 80%? (article created by User:Aridd) --Soman (talk) 23:03, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ...that the Kühne School of Logistics and Management was named in honor of German entrepreneur Klaus-Michael Kühne, who donated 33 million euro to the school. ––Bender235 (talk) 19:48, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ...that the book "The Golden Fleece", written in 1628 by Sir William Vaughan while at his colony New Cambriol, was a fanciful attempt to galvanising his colonists into hard work. --HJKeats (talk) 18:07, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ...that the Ashtamudi Lake is the second largest and deepest wetland ecosystem in Kerala, India--Nvvchar (talk) 16:29, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Laughing Baby (pictured) is an internet neologism given to a Youtube viral video, which has expanded into a worldwide, internet phenomenon, viewed by over 65 million people?
- ALT - that the Laughing Baby (pictured) opens with the Swedish text: "kan man ha roligare" which translates as "Can you have any more fun?"
(self nom) --Flewis(talk) 15:53, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that on visiting Xalapa, Mexico in 1804, German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt (pictured) named it the "City of Flowers"? -- expanded, self-nom by Blofeld of SPECTRE (talk) 15:15, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated 1910-13 Antarctic expedition was the inspiration for two of Doris Lessing's novels, The Sirian Experiments and The Making of the Representative for Planet 8? -- two articles expanded from stubs and double self nom by Bruce1eetalk 10:36, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that during the American Civil War, musicians were one of every forty-one soldiers in the armies of both sides? (created by --Gen. Bedford his Forest 09:30, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Quite a few possibilities here for hooks, if one wants to come up with a better.--Gen. Bedford his Forest 09:30, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- How about:
- Alt 1: ... that many battles of the American Civil War took place to a musical accompaniment?
- Alt 2: ... that the American Civil War saw buglers required to learn forty-nine separate calls for infantry alone? fish&karate 12:14, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that James L. Holloway, Jr. and James L. Holloway III are the only father and son to both serve as four-star admirals in the United States Navy while on active duty? (new article, self-nom) - Morinao (talk) 06:02, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- To preempt an obvious objection, the other two U.S. Navy four-star admirals who fathered four-star sons were either promoted to that rank posthumously or at retirement; neither served in that rank while on active duty. - Morinao (talk) 06:02, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Thomas Johnes of Hafod was so strongly influenced by the Picturesque idea of landscape that he had well over 3 million trees planted on the estate between 1782 and 1813? (new article, self-nom) ∞☼Geaugagrrl(T)/(C) 05:09, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the fourth president of Wilfrid Laurier University, John Angus Weir, helped form the university's undergraduate music therapy program? Gary King (talk) 03:42, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in Heerlen, a city only grown in prominence during the short Dutch mining period, a habitation from the Michelsberg culture (4400–3500 BC) containing ditches and earth walls (earthworks) was discovered, a find unique in the Netherlands.Mach10 (talk) 04:31, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- No qualifying article. Art LaPella (talk) 05:22, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Max Blouw was chosen unanimously by Wilfrid Laurier University's selection committee to become its seventh president? Gary King (talk) 03:18, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Stanford Memorial Church has withstood two major earthquakes (the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake), but was extensively renovated after each one? --Figureskatingfan (talk) 03:52, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- No qualifying article. Art LaPella (talk) 05:22, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Wilfrid Laurier University's senate voted unanimously in favor of instating John A. Pollack as the university's seventh chancellor? Gary King (talk) 02:53, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Norwegian football goalkeeper Jon Knudsen made his national team debut one month before turning 34? -- self-nom by expander Punkmorten (talk) 08:22, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the dome-shaped nest of the Yellow-rumped Thornbill (pictured) has a cup-shaped depression fake nest to take attention away from the real nest inside? Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 12:52, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ...that although the Round scad is considered a good food fish, it is mostly caught for use as bait? self nom Ryan shell (talk) 16:39, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on October 13
- ... that American wheelchair racer Jean Driscoll won the Boston Marathon eight times, more than any other person? — self nom — jwillbur 20:04, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Sweden's tallest bulding is Turning Torso (pictured), which rises 190 meters (623 feet)? - Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by TheLeftorium 16:00, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Porlock Bay contains a submerged forest? - self nom new article by — Rod talk 08:40, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Odd Karsten Tveit, foreign correspondent for the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation, was awarded the Brage Prize for non-fiction in 2005? -- self-nom, Oceanh (talk) 13:03, 14 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that Liberian radio station STAR radio was named radio station of the year in 2008 for Liberia and won a tape deck? (self) Aboutmovies (talk) 08:26, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Maine produced more Union soldiers in proportion to its population than any other Union state? (created by 8th Ohio Volunteers (talk · contribs), nom by --Gen. Bedford his Forest 07:01, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Jean-Claude Latombe's motion planning algorithm Probabilistic Roadmap Method not only applies to robotic motion planning, but can also be used in protein trajectories simulations? --Jiuguang (talk) 01:37, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that University of Notre Dame basketball player Luke Harangody and his brother were banned from playing basketball in their backyard as children because their games regularly ended in fights? — self-nom, Dale Arnett (talk) 00:05, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- (Alternate hook) ... that University of Notre Dame basketball player Luke Harangody doubted that he was good enough to play in the Big East Conference in 2006, but was named the Big East Player of the Year in 2008? — self-nom, Dale Arnett (talk) 00:05, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- I like the first hook better, but it may not pass muster because of the "negative aspects" rule... you decide. :) — Dale Arnett (talk) 01:47, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- (Alternate hook) ... that University of Notre Dame basketball player Luke Harangody doubted that he was good enough to play in the Big East Conference in 2006, but was named the Big East Player of the Year in 2008? — self-nom, Dale Arnett (talk) 00:05, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that during a storm in the Dolomites, Mo Anthoine probably saved the life of Al Alvarez, who later wrote his biography? --self nom Iain99Balderdash and piffle 22:58, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the planned community of Albany, Alabama existed for 40 years (1887 to 1927) and formed a major population center before merging with the modern city of Decatur, Alabama? -- new article, self-nom by Zpb52 (talk) 22:44, 13 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that the statue Spirit of Communication, commissioned to sit atop AT&T corporate headquarters at 195 Broadway in Manhattan, is better known by the nickname "Golden Boy"? -- new article, self-nom by Alansohn (talk) 20:05, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Marcellus A. Stovall left West Point after one year but later became a general? -- new article created by Kresock, nom by Chergles (talk) 19:21, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Verified, but I suggest using the following alternate hook as I think it is more interesting: Alt: ... that Marcellus A. Stovall left West Point after one year but later served as Confederate general during the American Civil War? – RyanCross (talk) 01:43, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Minor point: I redirected "West Point" to United States Military Academy. In normal US usage, "West Point" most often refers to the Academy, and the redirect is supported by the article. — Dale Arnett (talk) 04:19, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that although having no formal medical training Anne Margrethe Strømsheim served as a nurse during the 25-day Battle of Hegra Fortress in 1940, gaining national fame? -- new article, stub created by User:Punkmorten, de-stubbed and brought up to size by Manxruler (talk) 17:48, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Alt ... that the German besiegers of Hegra Fortress in 1940 referred to Anne Margrethe Strømsheim as Joan of Arc due to her long blonde hair and military uniform? Manxruler (talk) 17:55, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that salt workers in the Confederate States of America were immune from being drafted? (created by --Gen. Bedford his Forest 17:42, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that a siruv is a contempt of court order issued by a Jewish rabbinical court that can include penalties excluding those who do not observe the court's orders from participation in religious services? -- new article, self-nom by Alansohn (talk) 17:20, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the worst ever tram accident in the United Kingdom occurred on the Dover Corporation Tramways system in 1917? New article created and self-nom by Mjroots (talk) 16:36, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Willard L. Boyd, President Emeritus of The University of Iowa and The Field Museum, was one of the first recipients of the National Humanities Medal? -- new article self-nom by Bobak (talk) 16:16, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Tropical Storm Arlene of the 1959 Atlantic hurricane season was the earliest storm to ever make landfall in Louisiana? - self nominated Cyclonebiskit (talk) 16:07, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Richard Marson was sacked from his post as chief editor of the children's program Blue Peter, for faking the results of a competition to name the Blue Peter Cat? {self nom) --Flewis(talk) 15:32, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the 1854 Atlantic hurricane season had three hurricanes form during the season and all three of them made landfall in the United States? --Kirk76 1966 Pacific Hurricane Season 14:31, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- The others weren't reported?--Wetman (talk) 15:49, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- You mean there were only three formed that year? --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:04, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the flora of Western Australia comprises 9437 published native vascular plant species of 1543 genera within 226 families? --self nom, created in user space move to main space today Gnangarra 14:18, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- How do you want to relate your suggested picture to the hook? --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:06, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- The image is of the state floral emblem, so is wholly appropriate. Moondyne 02:08, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Mary Ann Müller (1820–1901) has been described as "New Zealand's pioneer suffragist"? - new article, self-nom by Aridd (talk) 13:53, 13 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that The Local void is an empty region of space, devoid of matter, lying adjacent to our own Milky Way galaxy? (self nom) --Flewis(talk) 13:49, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the 1937 Tamil film Ambikapathy starring M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar was made by American film director Ellis R. Dungan? -self-nom by -RavichandarMy coffee shop 13:42, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Yitzhak Tabenkin, one of the founders of the socialist Kibbutz Movement, joined the Movement for Greater Israel after the Six-Day War? -- new article, self-nom -- Nudve (talk) 11:31, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Venezuelan painter Cristóbal Rojas produced a painting of purgatory (pictured) shortly before his death in the knowledge he was going to die from tubercolosis? - expanded and self-nominated by The Bald One White cat 10:51, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in 1913, baseball player Jim Viox set a rookie record for batting average by a second baseman that was not matched until 2007? -- new article, self-nominated by Transaspie (talk) 04:33, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Vice President Theodore Roosevelt left a hiking trip in Tawahus to assume the presidency when he learned that President William McKinley was succumbing to a gunshot wound from an anarchist? DurovaCharge! 10:36, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Please specify country. --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:04, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- The correct spelling of the place is "Tahawus". This should probably be fixed before being accepted. Also, please resolve the merger issue with the already existing article at Tahawus, New York. --Polaron | Talk 16:41, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Will this be a 5X expansion after merge? --74.13.131.22 (talk) 21:26, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that for both his tenures as Norwegian Minister of Finance (1905–1906 and 1920–1921), Edvard Hagerup Bull was both preceded and succeeded by persons who at one point were Prime Ministers? -- self-nom by Punkmorten (talk) 10:52, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- What are "spells"? "Terms of office"? --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:04, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks for having a hawk's eye. Changed to "tenures" - "term of office" sounds like a fixed term (i.e. upon election he will serve a four-year term, a six-year term etc) which is not the case here. Punkmorten (talk) 18:38, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Jingning County, in Gansu, People's Republic of China, is one of the seats of Chinese civilization, with a history dating back to the Neolithic era and a Confucian temple dating back to as early as 1522? -- self-nom LGF1992UK (talk) 18:07, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on October 12
- ... that despite failing health, American racer Joe Shear won four of his last five races? start credit to User:TSR6, major expansion and nom by Royalbroil 04:09, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Alabama Confederate Soldiers Home was the only home for Confederate veterans in Alabama? (created by --Gen. Bedford his Forest 17:05, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that New York's Sony Building, with its distinctive Chippendale roof, was originally built by AT&T as its headquarters, but they no longer needed the space after the Bell System divestiture? -- five-fold expansion, self-nom by Alansohn (talk) 07:14, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Tang Dynasty general Hun Zhen was pleased that his requests to Emperor Dezong were sometimes rejected, believing that it showed the emperor trusted him? (self-nomination) --Nlu (talk) 04:36, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Chintamani was the first Tamil film to run for a year? -self-nom by -RavichandarMy coffee shop 04:32, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Suggest: ... that the 1937 film Chintamani (promotional image pictured) was the first Tamil film to run for a year? --BorgQueen (talk) 05:58, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that David Drake wrote his first novel, The Dragon Lord, after another author declined to develop the plot Drake had written? -- new article self-nom by maclean 03:39, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that former Norwegian Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Schjelderup was among the first ascenders of several mountains in Nordland county during 1910, including the 1,392 m Stetind (pictured)? Article Punkmorten (talk · contribs), nomination Daniel (talk · contribs), 23:32, 12 October 2008 (UTC).
- ALT: ... that during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, former Supreme Court Justice Ferdinand Schjelderup was a prominent member of the civil resistance? -- self-nom by Punkmorten (talk) 07:29, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that, in 1962, politicians Robin Bailie and Bob Cooper launched a journal titled Review, although they were only able to publish a single issue? Article Warofdreams (talk · contribs), nomination Daniel (talk · contribs), 23:32, 12 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that painter Sydney Curnow Vosper's most famous work, Salem, gained mass appeal in Britain when it was used to promote Lever Brothers' Sunlight soap? Article FruitMonkey (talk · contribs), nomination Daniel (talk · contribs), 23:32, 12 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that one of the main reasons why the 2006 science fiction film Déjà Vu was filmed in New Orleans was because of the devastation wrought upon the city by Hurricane Katrina? Self nomination, expanded 5x after massive cleanup--Starstriker7(Dime algoor see my works) 23:31, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the San Diego Padres' first Opening Day starting pitcher was Dick Selma, who received a win against the Houston Astros in 1969? self-nom. -- SRE.K.A
nnoyomous.L.24[c] 22:53, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Dave Matthews Band (pictured) received two Grammy Awards, one in 1997 for the song "So Much to Say" and another in 2004 for the song "Gravedigger"? Gary King (talk) 21:57, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the historic Slipper Chapel in Norfolk, England was used as a cow-shed and barn for 400 years before being rededicated as a chapel in 1934? self nom --Jack1956 (talk) 21:36, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that William Wroth founded the first independent chapel in Wales in 1639, after he refused to obey King Charles' instruction to allow sports to be played on Sundays? - new article started by User:Martinevans123, nominated by Ghmyrtle (talk) 20:58, 12 October 2008 (UTC))
- ... that ripple can cause wavy lines on television pictures? - major expansion and self-nom by SpinningSpark 19:59, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- You are right, do you want me to move the nom? SpinningSpark 17:50, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in 1969, Major League Baseball player Kevin Collins was traded by the New York Mets with three other players for Donn Clendenon, who would be the World Series MVP that season? -- new article self-nom by Rlendog (talk) 18:31, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that after his ship was captured by the French, Captain Thomas Thompson complained that his captors stole his surgeon's instruments whilst he was trying to operate on the wounded? - new article, self nom, Benea (talk) 18:29, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- Comment: As far I know, honorifics such as "Sir" isn't supposed to be included in the article name. "1st Baronet" is fine, though. Manxruler (talk) 22:09, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- A common mistake with these sorts of articles, but the title follows the standard conventions for baronetcies. See Category:Baronets in the Baronetage of England, Category:Baronets in the Baronetage of Great Britain, etc, and the guidelines laid down at Wikipedia:WikiProject Peerage and Baronetage. Benea (talk) 00:44, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Comment: As far I know, honorifics such as "Sir" isn't supposed to be included in the article name. "1st Baronet" is fine, though. Manxruler (talk) 22:09, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Snuppy (pictured) is the world's first cloned dog? -- (expanded 5x and self-nom) ~ User:Ameliorate! (with the !) (talk) 17:06, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- Good point. Fixed. ~ User:Ameliorate! (with the !) (talk) 21:50, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- I see two dogs pictured. Which one is Snuppy? --PFHLai (talk) 00:18, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- I've expanded the "pictured" text, although there is probably a better way to word it which is why I omitted it originally. ~ User:Ameliorate! (with the !) (talk) 06:41, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- I cropped the image for you. --BorgQueen (talk) 14:12, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Thanks. ~ User:Ameliorate! (with the !) (talk) 15:31, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- I cropped the image for you. --BorgQueen (talk) 14:12, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- I've expanded the "pictured" text, although there is probably a better way to word it which is why I omitted it originally. ~ User:Ameliorate! (with the !) (talk) 06:41, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Betsy, a border collie, has intelligence greater than that of the great ape which is regarded as humans' closest relative? (self-nom) ~ User:Ameliorate! (with the !) (talk) 13:08, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Alastair Borthwick’s adventures ranged from hitchhiking to Ben Nevis in a lorry full of dead sheep to leading 600 men behind enemy lines during World War II? --self nom Iain99Balderdash and piffle 12:28, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- I linked "lorry" because it's a Britishism. Art LaPella (talk) 23:51, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Joseph Baptista coined the popular phrase "Swaraj is my Birthright" that was made popular by Lokmanya Tilak during the Indian-independence movement? =Nichalp «Talk»= 10:19, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Joe Hatten was the Brooklyn Dodgers' starting pitcher for their Opening Day game in 1947, which was Jackie Robinson's first Major League game, ending racial segregation in Major League Baseball? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by Rlendog (talk) 05:26, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ALT: ... that Joe Hatten was the Brooklyn Dodgers' Opening Day starting pitcher when Jackie Robinson broke the color line in Major League Baseball on April 15, 1947? --74.13.131.22 (talk) 21:18, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Waterford Covered Bridge (pictured), in Erie County, Pennsylvania, was damaged twice when oversized and overweight box trucks attempted to cross it? -- self-nom by D.B.talk•contribs 03:51, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Merck headquarters campus is home to the largest ground-mounted solar power tracking system east of the Mississippi River? -- new article self-nom by MBisanz talk 02:05, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the 1993 appointment of Bjørn Skogstad Aamo as director of the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway was met with criticism from the opposition parties? -- a hook that ought to entice curious readers. Article started by Arsenikk long ago, expanded from 674 characters without section headers to 3,683 without section headers by Punkmorten (talk) 10:09, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Navagunjara is a beast in Hindu mythology, composed of parts of nine different animals? new article --Redtigerxyz (talk) 11:22, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Eddie Borysewicz brought the US nine Olympic cycling medals at the Los Angeles Olympics but had to coach his team through a 10-year-old boy? Borysewicz couldn't speak English. And his team couldn't pronounce his name. new article Les woodland (talk) 17:05, 12 October 2008 (UTC)les woodland
- ... that Dirty Sally, a half-hour CBS western series starring Jeanette Nolan and Dack Rambo, was axed after 13 episodes in 1974 but was still nominated for an Emmy Award?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 00:01, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on October 11
- ... that Ronnie Boon scored all the match points for Wales when their rugby team finally broke the 'Twickenham bogey', beating England at Twickenham after 21 years and ten failed attempts? self nom, FruitMonkey (talk) 22:43, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that because non-existent entities such as unicorns and golden mountains can be referred to, they are said to subsist in Meinong's jungle?
- Alt 1:... that because non-existent entities such as unicorns and golden mountains are thought to need to exist in some realm in order to be referred to, they are said to subsist in Meinong's jungle?
- Alt 2... that Meinong's jungle is the name given to the ontological realm in which non-existent objects subsist?
- Alt 3... that because of its metaphysical extravagance, critics have called for Meinong's jungle to be cut back with Occam's razor? Self-nom by the skomorokh 19:11, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Alt 2... that Meinong's jungle is the name given to the ontological realm in which non-existent objects subsist?
- Alt 1:... that because non-existent entities such as unicorns and golden mountains are thought to need to exist in some realm in order to be referred to, they are said to subsist in Meinong's jungle?
- ... that "The Beast that Shouted Love at the Heart of the World" by Harlan Ellison won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1969? -- new article self-nom by GDallimore (Talk) 14:19, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- (Alternative hook) ... that Harlan Ellison's short story, "The Beast that Shouted Love at the Heart of the World", features an advanced race dumping their madness on ordinary humans? GDallimore (Talk) 14:19, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- (Comment) Not very exciting hooks, but the title is SO good I think it makes up for it! GDallimore (Talk) 14:19, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Clarin Mustad, a co-heir of the industrial corporation O. Mustad & Son, was also involved in the early automotive industry? -- self-nom by Punkmorten (talk) 12:10, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Court Avenue, Ohio, was the first street in the United States to be paved with concrete? Article: Nyttend (talk · contribs); nomination: Daniel (talk · contribs), 01:31, 13 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that United States Army officer James H. Trapier graduated third in his class at the United States Military Academy, one position below P. G. T. Beauregard, who Trapier later served under in the American Civil War? Article: Kresock (talk · contribs); nomination: Daniel (talk · contribs), 01:31, 13 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that retired Israel Defense Force Major General Eitan Ben Eliyahu flew as a fighter escort during Operation Opera in 1981, which resulted in the destruction of Iraq's Osirak nuclear reactor? Article: Joshdboz (talk · contribs); nomination: Daniel (talk · contribs), 01:31, 13 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that carotene can be used to alter the optical properties of carbon nanotubes? -- new article by NIMSoffice (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 21:38, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that impeachment in Norway was used six times in 1814–45, but only twice since? self-nom Arsenikk (talk) 09:05, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- All good. Punkmorten (talk) 10:09, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Cloudland Canyon State Park, situated on Lookout Mountain in Georgia, contains many unusual sandstone boulder formations? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by Majoreditor (talk) 04:19, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Kodaikanal Lake, developed in 1863, amidst the Kodaikanal town was developed by the British and early missionaries from the USA? --Nvvchar (talk) 01:42, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Ivor McIntyre (pictured) was lead pilot in two pioneering aviation feats, the first circumnavigation of Australia by air, and the first international flight by an RAAF plane and crew? New article, self-nom by Ian Rose (talk) 01:13, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that George Gordon Byron drew up a will leaving Nicolò Giraud, his young companion while in Greece, 7,000 pounds sterling but later changed his mind? expanded five times, self-nom, any problems contact me. Ottava Rima (talk) 23:41, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- Why not use "Lord Byron" like everyone else? Johnbod (talk) 13:30, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Because only you feel that there needs to be this pushed upon everyone else, especially without verifiable proof to back up this assertion. There are 6 notable Lord Byrons. There is only one George Gordon Byron. Ottava Rima (talk) 15:46, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Why not use "Lord Byron" like everyone else? Johnbod (talk) 13:30, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the origins of the Turkmen may be traced back to the Oghuz confederation of nomadic pastoral tribes of the early Middle Ages? New article by ~one of many editorofthewikis (talk/contribs/editor review)~ 22:00, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Schnitzler syndrome is a rare disease featuring chronic hives, episodic fever and paraproteinemia? Self-nom by --Steven Fruitsmaak (Reply) 21:19, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the SS-physician Alfred Trzebinski—who was involved in the homicide of 20 children at the former school Bullenhuser Damm—was sentenced to death and executed by hanging on 8 October 1946? -- new article self-nom by Sebastian scha. (talk) 21:17, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Swiss lawyer Georges Brunschvig was first to prove the Protocols of the Elders of Zion to be false in court? – Self-nom by Sandstein 20:56, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Miel de palma (palm honey) is made from sap collected from the crown of the Canarian Palm tree? Rwxrwxrwx 19:29, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Nirvana's (pictured) 1994 song "Heart-Shaped Box" received five MTV Video Music Award nominations, winning two of them? Gary King (talk) 17:54, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ALT:... that Nirvana's 1994 song "Heart-Shaped Box" was nominated for five MTV Video Music Awards, winning two of them? --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:40, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Overman Committee, led by Senator Lee Slater Overman (pictured), investigated allegations that groups such as the United States Brewers Association were promoting "un-American activities"? ~ New article by Bsimmons666; nominated by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 16:43, 11 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that of all the Central Asian peoples, the Turkmen (example pictured) put up the stiffest resistance against Russian expansion? Expansion by ~one of many editorofthewikis (talk/contribs/editor review)~ 16:30, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- stiffest? Whose POV is that? --74.13.131.22 (talk) 05:53, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Catedral de San Nicolás in Rionegro, Antioquia, Colombia was built because the original church was believed to have been possessed by evil spirits? self-nom The Bald One White cat 16:24, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that performers at the Larmer Tree Festival (pictured) may be accompanied by the free-roaming peacocks and macaws that live in the Larmer Tree Gardens? self-nom Roisterdoister (talk) 15:36, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in 2004, a Kurdish militant organization modeled after the Kurdistan Workers Party began an armed campaign against the Iranian government?--TheFEARgod (Ч) 14:30, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Eli Hurvitz, Chairman of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, joined the company in the early 1950s as a dish washer? new article, self nom. -- Nudve (talk) 13:36, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Leigh Court was a hiding place of Charles II during his escape to France following defeat at the Battle of Worcester? - self nom expanded 5x+ by — Rod talk 11:58, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Ruatara, chief of the Ngā Puhi, hosted the first Christian mission in New Zealand in 1814? - self-nomination (new article) by Aridd (talk) 11:46, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Admiral Naokuni Nomura, WW2 Japanese naval attache to Berlin, returned home on U-511, a submarine that had been presented as a gift by Adolf Hitler to Japan in 1943? (self-nom) --MChew (talk) 11:22, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the English language of Selim Aga, a former slave from Sudan, was so faultless that his book was believed to be fabricated by a Briton? - nearly self-nom (rewrite of a copypaste) NVO (talk) 10:59, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Borgarting Court of Appeal dates back to at least 1047, at the time organized as a thing? self-nom Arsenikk (talk) 10:41, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- All good. Punkmorten (talk) 12:30, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the orchid Masdevallia veitchiana (pictured) was named after Sir Harry Veitch, the founder of the Chelsea Flower Show? new articles self-nom by Daemonic Kangaroo (talk) 07:25, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that more than a million NSU Quickly mopeds were sold between 1953 and 1963? New article, self-nominated. Respectfully, SamBlob (talk) 04:32, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... why Louis Bigmann became the Gabonese President of the National Assembly? New article by ~one of many editorofthewikis (talk/contribs/editor review)~ 03:29, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- Are "why" hooks acceptable? This one doesn't really say anything. Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • (Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP) 03:33, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- I've seen them before on the main page. I know it doesn't say anything, but it's supposed to entice readers to come to the article to find out the answer. editorofthewiki 03:43, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- Not sure if the article is about the coup or Bigmann. --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:38, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that before the opening of a new store in March 2008, Courtland Center in Burton, Michigan, had three separate JCPenney stores? – self nom by Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • (Broken clamshells • Otter chirps • HELP) 03:33, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that mayor Royce Pollard (pictured) has held public office in the city of Vancouver, Washington, for 20 years? (Selfnom) Steven Walling (talk) 03:42, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- In the previous two hooks, the following references support restoring my commas after the states Michigan and Washington: [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]. Art LaPella (talk) 00:39, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- I think you're nitpicking. None of our readers are going to protest if there's no comma, and it looks like overuse (a very common grammatical error) to me. Steven Walling (talk) 01:30, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- We're both nitpicking, but for what it's worth, commas are indeed protested (or at least reported) at WP:ERRORS, and I didn't find any websites that support your opinion. Art LaPella (talk) 02:18, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- I think it looks deathly ugly to have that many commas in one sentence, but if you feel that strongly about it, go ahead. Thanks for taking the time to find sources. Steven Walling (talk) 20:35, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- Done. Art LaPella (talk) 23:51, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- (an alt.hook to avoid the unwanted comma)... that mayor Royce Pollard (pictured) has held public offices for 20 years in the city of Vancouver, Washington? --PFHLai (talk) 21:34, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that between 1874 and 1884, Hans Mustad co-owned the industrial company O. Mustad & Son with his father Ole Hovelsen Mustad? Punkmorten (talk) 12:30, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Matt Blank was signed by the Atlanta Braves on August 3, 2004, only to be released 16 days later? Modeled after Santo Alcala.--LAAFansign review 19:15, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Edward Jardine, after commanding 200 Union troops in an attempt to quell the New York Draft Riots, only escaped the rioters by wearing civilian clothes? Nomming article from AfC. TN‑X-Man 20:19, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that The Quest, a 1976 NBC Western series starring Kurt Russell and Tim Matheson, was cancelled after 15 episodes but was nominated for a prime time Emmy?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 03:20, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Nikolai Polikarpov designed the Polikarpov I-5 and I-6 while in jail in the Soviet Union? -- new article self-nom by LGF1992UK (talk) 14:34, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- I5 is neither new nor 5X expanded. I6 is too short. --74.13.131.22 (talk) 05:57, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Czesław Lejewski, Polish philosopher and logician, who studied under Jan Łukasiewicz and Karl Popper, became one of the members of the Lwów-Warsaw School of Logic? --article by User:Rdanneskjold, nom by Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 16:22, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Margaret Kelly Leibovici, a French-Irish dancer, was interrogated by the Gestapo in occupied France? --article by User:Leibovici2, nom by Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 16:53, 13 October 2008 (UTC) (more interesting hooks unreferenced in the article, suggest reviewing editor contacts creator and asks for more inline refs)
Articles created/expanded on October 10
- ... that Ntare Mwine is a Ugandan-American actor, playwright and documentarian who has appeared in Heroes and interviewed Idi Amin's brother? -- new article self nom by fish&karate 08:10, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Iraqi Army launched an offensive into Saudi Arabia on 29 January 1991, leading to the Battle of Khafji? <- Expansion started on 10 October, from 7.8kB to 39.4kB. That's almost exactly a five-fold increase. JonCatalán(Talk) 20:34, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Teatro del Silenzio is an open air amphitheatre which remains silent for 354 days of the year? -- new article self-nom by Rambo's Revenge (talk) 09:56, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that NASCAR crew chief Jake Elder helped David Pearson (pictured) win two championships despite not passing third grade? started and inspired by User:CrumpledSheatMedal, expanded and nom by Royalbroil 18:10, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- Not passing the third grade? Per rules above, "...hooks which focus unduly on negative aspects of living individuals should be avoided." --74.13.131.22 (talk) 05:42, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- I looked on it as a positive comment on high-level achievement despite limited education, but there's always the ALT hook. Royalbroil 02:20, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- With "despite" in the hook, there ought to be something negative. --74.14.18.113 (talk) 04:52, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- I looked on it as a positive comment on high-level achievement despite limited education, but there's always the ALT hook. Royalbroil 02:20, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- (ALT)... that after Dale Earnhardt's first win (pictured), his crew chief Jake Elder said, "Stick with me, kid, and we’ll win diamonds as big as horse piles"? Royalbroil 21:51, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that 10,000 people were employed in the 1830s simply to build canals by the Indiana Mammoth Internal Improvement Act? (created by Charles Edward (talk · contribs), nom by --Gen. Bedford his Forest 12:04, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the enmity between the Tang Dynasty general Li Sheng and the chancellor Zhang Yanshang began over a military prostitute? (self-nomination, new article to displace redirect) --Nlu (talk) 07:16, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (pictured) has mandated a return to paper ballots after an extensive study as well as an experience with failing electronic voting machines?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 05:03, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- (revised hook)... that Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner (pictured) has mandated a return to paper ballots after an extensive study as well as an experience with failing direct-recording electronic (DRE) voting machines?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 06:54, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that a seven-year-old boy broke into the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, and killed thirteen animals? (created by Fish and karate (talk · contribs), nom by --Gen. Bedford his Forest 03:33, 11 October 2008 (UTC) and Chergles Chergles (talk) 22:12, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- alt. hook:
- ... that the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, which has the largest collection of reptiles in Northern Territory, has twice had their animals attacked
and killedby humans?
- Not strictly correct. No animals were killed in the 2004 attack. Go with the first hook, or try:
- ... that the Alice Springs Reptile Centre has the largest collection of reptiles in the Northern Territory, and has twice had its animals attacked by humans?
- Also please use {{DYKNom}} to let people know when you're submitting their work for DYK, as a courtesy (and to prevent me double-posting this, as I almost did). Note the article's previous history is due to a history merge of the AFD'd article 2008 Australian zoo killings, for GFDL compliance. fish&karate 10:50, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Not strictly correct. No animals were killed in the 2004 attack. Go with the first hook, or try:
- ... that the Alice Springs Reptile Centre, which has the largest collection of reptiles in Northern Territory, has twice had their animals attacked
- alt. hook:
- ... that Dipor Bil reportedly provides its natural resources for the livelihood of fourteen indigenous villages (1,200 families) located in its wetland ecosystem in Assam? --Nvvchar (talk) 03:07, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the original Confederate Navy Uniform was dark blue, and that the type of wool in the uniforms of the Confederate Military (pictured) caused many Confederate soldiers to suffer from heatstrokes on long marches? - self-nom --LORDoliver † (talk) 01:02, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- except that maybe a slight re-wording is in place. It is the fact that the uniforms are made of wool that was the problem, as is said in the article without the possibility of a double sense, rather than the quality or type of wool as one could (?) in principle infer from the wording above. Could a native English speaker, please check this wording. Dc76\talk 21:48, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- The hook is uncited. To resolve the issue immediately above, the words "used in the" could be dropped. — BillC talk 00:28, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- The article is very well written, but could do with more information.
- ... that the death of Captain Henry T. Waskow in WWII was the subject of one of Ernie Pyle's most famous columns and the basis for the Oscar-nominated motion picture The Story of G.I. Joe? - self-nom --Leifern (talk) 00:08, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Tropical Storm Kirsten of 1966 did $35.18 million (2008 USD) in damages and caused heavy rain all the way to Phoenix, Arizona when it made landfall? --Kirk76 1966 Pacific Hurricane Season 21:59, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that after serving in a number of battles of the American and French Revolutionary Wars, Captain Ralph Willett Miller was killed in an accidental explosion aboard his ship HMS Theseus? - self nom, new article, Benea (talk) 20:36, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that during the 2007 Alum Rock earthquake, over 60,000 reports of the earthquake were received? new article; self nom. —Ceran (Fly!) 19:34, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- 1221 charchters, including ref numbers, spaces, and headings. ~one of many editorofthewikis (talk/contribs/editor review)~ 01:05, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that The New York Times moved in 1858 to a building at 41 Park Row, making it the first newspaper in New York City housed in a building built specifically for its use? new article, self-nom by Alansohn (talk) 19:15, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the alternative rock band The Strokes (pictured) has been nominated for Best International Band three times from the NME Awards, winning it in 2006? Gary King (talk) 18:35, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that historic Sleddale Hall, the filming location for Crow Crag in the cult film Withnail and I is derelict and has faced demolition in the past? New article and self nomination by Stronach (talk) 16:32, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Ruffed Lemurs (pictured) are the only known primates to build nests, used exclusively for birth and for the first week or two of life? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by Visionholder (talk) 16:23, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- Note - Sorry for the duplicate DYK for Ruffed Lemur, but I had been planning this DYK for weeks, but my Internet connection died for 7 hours immediately after I posted the re-write, and my good friend Rlendog beat me here. - Visionholder (talk) 16:23, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
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... that experiments have indicated that Ruffed Lemurs (pictured) can understand the outcome of simple arithmetic operations? -- Article expanded fivefold by Visionholder; Nom by Rlendog (talk) 13:32, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Chagrin Falls Popcorn Shop was featured in "The Essential Calvin and Hobbes," showing a Godzilla-sized Calvin carrying off the entire building? (new article, self-nom) ∞☼Geaugagrrl(T)/(C) 05:44, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the 14"/45 caliber guns from the battleship USS Arizona (BB-39) were installed aboard the battleship USS Nevada (BB-36) and fired against the Japanese in 1945? (new article, dual nom with User:the ed17) TomStar81 (Talk) 05:40, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- Alternate? "... that the three 14"/45 caliber guns that were originally in the USS Arizona (BB-39)'s turret 2 were removed and installed aboard the battleship USS Nevada (BB-36) and used in action against the Japanese in 1945? —Ed 17 for President Vote for Ed 00:50, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- A second thought. It isn't in the article, but the source says "It is often stated that USS Arizona (BB-39) never fired her guns in anger [...] These guns [that were installed on the Nevada] were then used for shore bombardments during the 1945 Pacific campaigns, so it may be technically said that Arizona's guns were fired in anger after all." If that was incorperated into the article, there could be a hook like "[Did you know]... the popular statement that USS Arizona (BB-39) never fired her 14"/45 caliber guns in anger is a myth?" Nice cliffhanger, IMHO...will get people to go to the article.... —Ed 17 for President Vote for Ed 00:50, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Orson Welles originally planned to end his film Don Quixote by having Don Quixote and Sancho Panza survive an atomic cataclysm? (new article, self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 03:26, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Empire, a 1962–1963 NBC Western dramatic series set on a New Mexico ranch, provided the first recurring role for future film star Ryan O'Neal?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 02:00, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that, in his first season as a baseball player, Brian Barber's age of 22 was the youngest on an aging St. Louis Cardinals team?- Modeled after Santo Alcala.--LAAFansign review 02:36, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that protests at the 2002 meeting of the World Bank in Oslo, Norway saw the police prepare for large riots, but turned out to be peaceful? (self-nom, my first try at DYK) --Apoc2400 (talk) 20:40, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- Length and date verified, mostly foreign language references accepted in good faith. Iain99Balderdash and piffle 20:54, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on October 9
- ... that the Celts were animists who believed that all aspects of the natural world contained spirits? -- new article by User:Midnightblueowl; nom by Bruce1eetalk 14:04, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Length and date fine. Offline reference accepted on good faith. Olaf Davis | Talk 21:06, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that PBwiki, a wiki farm for personal and business wikis, was so named because its founder believed creating a wiki should be "as easy as making a peanut butter sandwich"? -- self nom article created following the previous version's deletion, by fish&karate 12:02, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that both the first forensic pathologist and the first female pediatrician in Maine used to live in the Skolfield-Whittier House, now a museum in Brunswick, Maine? -- new article by Reroche (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 23:10, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Palestinian village of Nabi Samwil, near Jerusalem, is regarded by Muslims, Jews and Christians alike as a holy site for containing the tomb of Samuel? (self-nom). --Al Ameer son (talk) 01:08, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- I guess you mean this Samuel? Manxruler (talk) 02:11, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- Yup, that's him. --Al Ameer son (talk) 04:25, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that 1966 saw the most storms form in the Eastern Pacific since naming began in 1960 only to be surpassed the next year? --Kirk76 1966 Pacific Hurricane Season 22:01, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Franciszek and Magdalena Banasiewicz, Polish Righteous among the Nations, hid fifteen Jews on their farm during World War II undeterred by public execution of their Ghetto liaison (pictured)? — New article, self-nom by Poeticbent talk 14:27, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- .. that the first European map of the Siberian Arctic coast was obtained and published by Dutchman Isaac Massa (portrait pictured)? new, self-nom NVO (talk) 23:23, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that County Route 41 in Onondaga County, New York, was once part of two state highways and one turnpike?Mitch32(UP) 23:20, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Solna Church (altar pictured), a round church in Stockholm from the late 12th century, was originally built for defense purposes? --self-nom. Oceanh (talk) 22:56, 9 October 2008 (UTC).
- Length, date and image license good, Swedish reference accepted in good faith. Jamie☆S93 21:32, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Bruce Voeller coined the term for the acronym AIDS? Self nom. -- how do you turn this on 22:06, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- No inline cites. ~one of many editorofthewikis (talk/contribs/editor review)~ 22:11, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- Ed, it's fully referenced. Why do I need inline cites? -- how do you turn this on 22:23, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- The rule at Wikipedia:Did you know#Selection criteria number 3 requires inline cites and gives a brief explanation, and that rule represents a strong consensus. Also, I would substitute the redundant "the term for the acronym" with either "the term" or "the acronym". Art LaPella (talk) 03:45, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- Done then (not the hook, the cites). The hook is quite accurate as it is. -- how do you turn this on 13:12, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- I think the comment wasn't about the accuracy, rather that the expression was tautologous: for example, what extra meaning is conveyed in the phrase "coined the term for the acronym" that is not in "coined the acronym"? Regards, — BillC talk 02:41, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- He didn't coin the acronym, he coined the phrase. -- how do you turn this on 14:51, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- Then 2 of us have misinterpreted the hook. So I suggest "coined the term whose acronym is AIDS". (The alternative "coined the term 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'" could lead to the question of how the phrase was capitalized when he coined it.) Art LaPella (talk) 18:50, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- I had a look at this article and am confused. User:HDYTTO is saying that he didn't coin the acronym, but the article says (and I quote) "Voeller coined the term AIDS (Acquired immune deficiency syndrome)". The source, meanwhile, says "Voeller coined the term acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)". This suggests that the alt hook below is accurate. I think Art LaPella questions that hook only because of the confusing language of the original hook still being in the mind. Having said that, the article on AIDS origin references a source reputedly saying that the CDC coined the term. Is "Gay and Lesbian Issues By Chuck Stewart" referenced in this new article a reliable source or is AIDS origins wrong or misleading? GDallimore (Talk) 13:37, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Then 2 of us have misinterpreted the hook. So I suggest "coined the term whose acronym is AIDS". (The alternative "coined the term 'acquired immune deficiency syndrome'" could lead to the question of how the phrase was capitalized when he coined it.) Art LaPella (talk) 18:50, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- He didn't coin the acronym, he coined the phrase. -- how do you turn this on 14:51, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- I think the comment wasn't about the accuracy, rather that the expression was tautologous: for example, what extra meaning is conveyed in the phrase "coined the term for the acronym" that is not in "coined the acronym"? Regards, — BillC talk 02:41, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- Done then (not the hook, the cites). The hook is quite accurate as it is. -- how do you turn this on 13:12, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- The rule at Wikipedia:Did you know#Selection criteria number 3 requires inline cites and gives a brief explanation, and that rule represents a strong consensus. Also, I would substitute the redundant "the term for the acronym" with either "the term" or "the acronym". Art LaPella (talk) 03:45, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- Ed, it's fully referenced. Why do I need inline cites? -- how do you turn this on 22:23, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- No inline cites. ~one of many editorofthewikis (talk/contribs/editor review)~ 22:11, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ALT:... that Bruce Voeller coined the term "acquired immune deficiency syndrome"? --74.13.131.22 (talk) 05:49, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that growing Kazakhstan-People's Republic of China relations help Communist China avert the establishment of U.S. bases in Kazakhstan and harness its oil resources? Vishnava talk 19:36, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- Please embolden the new/expanded article. Thanks. -- how do you turn this on 19:39, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Kazakhstan and Turkey have sought to promote closer bilateral relations and foster close ties between Turkic nations of Central Asia? Vishnava talk 18:48, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that after being rejected from HaShomer, a Jewish defense organization in Ottoman Palestine, Yosef Lishansky (pictured) founded a rival group called HaMagen, operating in the south of the country? (self-nom) -- Ynhockey (Talk) 18:08, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Alfred Philippe Roll was the French government's official painter? Self nom. -- how do you turn this on 17:04, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- Length and date verified, offline reference accepted in good faith. Jamie☆S93 21:28, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Zola Maseko was the first South African filmmaker to receive the top prize at FESPACO, the Golden Stallion of Yennenga, in 2005? New article by the editorofthewiki (talk/contribs/editor review) 16:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC), expanded by User:Blofeld of SPECTRE and the editorofthewiki (talk/contribs/editor review) 16:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that offset agreements are one of the methods used to ensure a country's balance of trade? -- new article, self-nom Malick78 (talk) 15:48, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
ALT
- ... that offset agreements are considered by the US government to be "market distorting and inefficient"? Malick78 (talk) 08:13, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that when the Church of St Demetrius was built in Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria, a rumour was spread that the saint would come to the city? (self-nom) Todor→Bozhinov
- ... that Jason Dozzell is the youngest player to have scored in the Football League First Division when he scored for Ipswich Town aged 16 years and 57 days? self nom, article expanded from 1008 to 5156 chars, The Rambling Man (talk) 13:19, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Rettamalai Srinivasan, Dalit leader from the Madras Presidency, was a brother-in-law of famous Dalit activist Iyothee Thass?-self-nom by-RavichandarMy coffee shop 12:29, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that New Zealand Police Commissioner Howard Broad joined front-line officers on the beat for 2007/2008 New Year's Eve? -- new article self-nom by XLerate (talk) 09:16, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that John Okello claimed that he heard a voice which told him to lead the Zanzibar Revolution?
- or ... that the Zanzibar Revolution sparked army mutinies in Kenya, Uganda and Tanganyika? - expansion, self nom - Dumelow (talk) 18:52, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Our Man Higgins, a 1962–1963 ABC sitcom, featured Stanley Holloway of My Fair Lady as an emphatic English butler to a suburban American family?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 20:48, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- I have taken the liberty to remove some links; I think there were too many of them. The year ones, especially, were useless, and I'd say the same for the English and American ones. Waltham, The Duke of 05:02, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that "Jealous Minds Think Alike" was the first single by British pop punk band, You Me At Six to chart in the UK singles chart? - creation, self nom --Cabe6403 (Talk•Please Sign my guest book!) 22:10, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- The British link isn't really needed, is it? Also, I'm not sure Pop Punk should be capitalised. Waltham, The Duke of 05:02, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- Edited per suggestions of Waltham Cabe6403 (Talk•Please Sign my guest book!) 14:26, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- The British link isn't really needed, is it? Also, I'm not sure Pop Punk should be capitalised. Waltham, The Duke of 05:02, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- Jealous Minds Think Alike has been deleted, and "Unwritten" Rule C1 says "No redlinks in the hook." Art LaPella (talk) 05:33, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- We need to be careful with this. The main article was deleted for notability as the result of an AfD in July. It needs to be on a strong footing this time round if it is to be on the main page. — BillC talk 13:35, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- Every notable band has a famous first song to chart. But if the song isn't notable enough to get its own article, the hook about the band doesn't really work. It's not a remarkable fact. --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:56, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Nationalsocialist League of the Reich for Physical Exercise was the umbrella organization for sports during the Third Reich? --article by User:Xufanc; more interesting hooks in text but lack inline citation - suggest reviewing admin contacts the creator and asks for them, nom by Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 14:40, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- Suggest nominators do the work instead of telling admins what to do. --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:48, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Amrita Club (pictured) is one of only two brick Colonial Revival buildings in Poughkeepsie, New York? Self-nom Daniel Case (talk) 16:14, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that a Stockbridge damper is a tuned mass damper used to suppress wind-induced vibrations on overhead power lines? self-nom, former redirect — BillC talk 01:11, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ALT: ... that the dumbbell-shaped devices (pictured) commonly seen on overhead power lines are Stockbridge dampers, used to suppress wind-induced vibrations?
Expiring noms
Articles created/expanded on October 8
- ... that the Georgia Tech professor Jeff S. Shamma and his MIT Ph.D. advisor Michael Athans both received the Donald P. Eckman Award, one of the most prestigious award in control theory? --self-nom, --Jiuguang (talk) 23:34, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Spiraea japonica, a plant in the family Rosaceae, was introduced in the United States as an ornamental landscape plant and first cultivated in the northeastern states around 1870? Article expanded fivefold by User:99.237.248.177 and AdjustShift (talk) 18:50, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Historic-Cultural Monuments in South Los Angeles include Ray Charles' recording studio, a stadium that hosted two summer Olympics (pictured), and the early home of the Oscar ceremonies? new article, self nom. by cbl62 (talk · contribs) and doncram (talk · contribs) Cbl62 (talk) 03:09, 12 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that former places of worship in Brighton and Hove, England, have been converted into a pub, a screen-printing factory, an art gallery and a sheltered housing complex, among other things? ~ Self-nom of significant expansion by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!).
- I thought I'd give this one a go at DYK, but I realise the article's a bit unconventional: more like a list in prose format, and ridiculously long. I prepared it over a long period in my sandbox. It's one of those annoying "synthesis" hooks as well, covered by a combination of refs [180], [128], [163] and [169]. Alternative hooks are welcomed. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 18:16, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Jewish Socialist Workers Party in the Russian Empire (rally pictured) mobilized 3000 of its cadres in self-defense militias during 1906? (self-nom) --Soman (talk) 14:56, 11 October 2008 (UTC)
- 1906? Pls link to Russian Empire instead of Russia. --74.13.131.22 (talk) 16:59, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Done. Cunard (talk) 04:11, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Length, date, and public domain image verified. Reference to Google Books, which I can't access, accepted in good faith. Cunard (talk) 04:11, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Article is marked as a stub. The ref checks out for the hook fact but does not support the statement as it appears in the article (article:300 killed, ref:100 killed + 300 wounded). SpinningSpark 21:35, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Done. Cunard (talk) 04:11, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that until the 1990s, the Short-beaked Common Dolphin (pictured) and the Long-beaked Common Dolphin were considered the same species? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by Rlendog (talk) 03:20, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in 2000, an ammonia discharge into a tributary of the River Clun in south Wales killed its entire resident population of European bullheads? ~ New article by Daicaregos; nominated by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 11:36, 9 October 2008 (UTC).
- ... that Olivia Colman bonded the cast of Beautiful People by arranging a visit from a mobile blood donor unit? -- article created by Whg106, expanded by Bradley0110 (talk) 08:11, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that after his son was murdered during an university study abroad program in 2004, American entrepreneur Tom Petters, himself a college dropout, formed the John T. Petters Foundation to provide endowments that would benefit future students at several universities? -- new article by User:TedSaidMed and Bobak (talk) 23:18, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- 264 character hook. Art LaPella (talk) 23:34, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- TWEAK (now 199): that after his son was murdered during a study abroad program, American entrepreneur Tom Petters formed a foundation to provide endowments that would benefit future students at several universities? -- Bobak (talk) 15:23, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that for 25 years the Schomberg and Aurora Railway connected the small town of Schomberg, Ontario to the Toronto and York Radial Railway running along Yonge Street? Maury Markowitz (talk) 21:33, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that unique versions of Percy Bysshe Shelley's (pictured) "Mont Blanc" and "Hymn to Intellectual Beauty" were rediscovered in a notebook 160 years after they were originally composed? double nom, co-nom with User:Awadewit on both, Mont Blanc is 5x expansion, Hymn to Intellectual Beauty is new. Ottava Rima (talk) 21:29, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- Date and length confirmed for both; offline references accepted on good faith. Nice pair of articles. Olaf Davis | Talk 20:52, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that footballer Peter Stringfellow suffered a dramatic decline in form, which ultimately ended his professional career, after being involved in a car crash in which a team-mate died? -- new article self-nom by ChrisTheDude (talk) 21:15, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that mountaineer William Woodman Graham had to abandon an expedition to Kanchenjunga when a porter accidentally burned his boots? -- Self nom Iain99Balderdash and piffle 21:11, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the first person to learn what is in the United Kingdom Budget, presented by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Budget Day is the Queen? — I wrote it. Jonathan de Boyne Pollard (talk) 21:04, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Queen Victoria wore the George III Tiara, part of Elizabeth II's jewel collection while being painted in Franz Xaver Winterhalter's The First of May (pictured)? - self nom --Cameron* 17:48, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that in 1870 the Bishop of Chester considered that the proposed altarpiece for the Church of Saint John the Baptist, Liverpool was too "Popish" and refused to consecrate the church until it was removed? Self-nom by Peter I. Vardy (talk) 16:35, 8 October 2008 (UTC); big expansion. (202 characters, including spaces - if it's too long, delete "in 1870"; or change "considered" to "opined" (horrible word)).
- ... that during the American Civil War, Nebraska lost 239 men? (created by Bedford (talk · contribs), expanded by 8th Ohio Volunteers (talk · contribs))--Gen. Bedford his Forest 16:31, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- More unusual...did you know that 35 Nebraskans were killed in action during the Civil War which saw participation of greater than one third of Nebraskan men in the Union Army? Makes it sound like all men fought and only 35 were KIA. Chergles (talk) 18:32, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Either works for me.--Gen. Bedford his Forest 06:41, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Reference confirms the 239 and 35 figures. The article says the participants made up more than a third of the men of military age (not of all men) but the reference doesn't directly say that. If we can get another reference to say that grwat; if not, how about:
- ...that over 3,000 Nebraskans participated in the American Civil War, though only 35 were killed in action?
- Date and length are both fine.Olaf Davis | Talk 21:03, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Olaf's hook works for me.--Gen. Bedford his Forest 21:05, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Reference confirms the 239 and 35 figures. The article says the participants made up more than a third of the men of military age (not of all men) but the reference doesn't directly say that. If we can get another reference to say that grwat; if not, how about:
- Either works for me.--Gen. Bedford his Forest 06:41, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- More unusual...did you know that 35 Nebraskans were killed in action during the Civil War which saw participation of greater than one third of Nebraskan men in the Union Army? Makes it sound like all men fought and only 35 were KIA. Chergles (talk) 18:32, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Friston Windmill is the tallest surviving post mill in the United Kingdom? New article created on 8 Oct and self nom by Mjroots (talk)
- Note This will be the 50th DYK for an article I've created/expanded. Current total is 48 created/expanded + 2 nominated. Mjroots (talk) 10:37, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the American singer Becca provided the closing theme, "I'm Alive!", for the episodes of the 2008 Japanese anime Kuroshitsuji? (self-nomination) — sephiroth bcr (converse) 05:01, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- date, reference checked. Size of the main article barely meets 1500 character minimum. Royalbroil 02:29, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that France has strengthened bilateral ties with India by signing agreements allowing it to purchase French-made nuclear reactors, the Mirage 2000 fighters and the Scorpène submarines? Vishnava talk 04:29, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Filipino proverbs were grouped into six categories by Damiana Eugenio, a professor and author known as the Mother of Philippine Folklore (sample myth pictured)? – self-nom/article created from a simple list, hook count at 127 characters (no spaces) / 150 (with spaces), article’s character count at 2,084 (no spaces) / 2,472 (with spaces) - AnakngAraw (talk) 04:14, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- Note: Above suggested hook is now a double selfnom because I also created an article about Damiana Eugenio in addition to the Filipino proverbs article; current hook above now linked to this newly created article (and now bolded too) which has 1,886 characters (no spaces) / 2,331 (with spaces). Thanks. - AnakngAraw (talk) 16:28, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Fostoria Glass Company production peaked in 1950 when it manufactured over 8 million pieces of glass? (new; self nom) --Rosiestep (talk) 02:14, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- (alt1) ... that all U.S. Presidents from Dwight D. Eisenhower through Ronald Reagan ordered glassware from Fostoria Glass Company of Moundsville, West Virginia? (It might be a good one around election day.) --Rosiestep (talk) 15:08, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- When is election day? November? --74.13.125.9 (talk) 21:10, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- November 4. At least this isn't the Main Page. Art LaPella (talk) 21:34, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- Not sure if we should wait till November 4. Too long a wait, IMO. --74.13.125.9 (talk) 04:37, 10 October 2008 (UTC)
- November 4. At least this isn't the Main Page. Art LaPella (talk) 21:34, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that the Pre-Raphaelite English artist John Wharlton Bunney painted a picture including the entire western facade of St. Mark's Basilica over six hundred early morning sessions?...by Ugajin (talk · contribs) - nom Casliber (talk · contribs)
- ... the only print of Orson Welles' 1938 film Too Much Johnson was destroyed in a 1971 fire at Welles' home outside of Madrid, Spain? (5x expansion, from 635 to 3563 characters, self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 16:43, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- Length, expansion and ref confirmed Iain99Balderdash and piffle 15:56, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Polish Jewish cancer specialist Julian Aleksandrowicz, during WWII was aided in the Kraków ghetto by one of the Polish Righteous, and later escaped and joined Polish resistance Armia Krajowa? self-nom by --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 17:09, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Ensign O'Toole, a 1962–1963 NBC military comedy series starring Dean Jones, also featured Jack Albertson, Beau Bridges, Jay C. Flippen, Harvey Lembeck, and Jack Mullaney?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 22:12, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- OR
- ... that Ensign O'Toole, a 1962–1963 NBC military comedy series starring Dean Jones, was set aboard the USS Frank E. Evans, which was thereafter destroyed in an accident?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 22:19, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that South Liberty Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, was renamed Garfield Place (houses pictured) after the assassination of President James A. Garfield? Self-nom Daniel Case (talk) 03:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- Very nice. On the other hand, many things have been named after President Kennedy after he was shot. Did you know that Kennedy Airport was named after JFK was killed? Did you know that Kennedy Blvd. in Philadelphia was named after JFK was killed? How about "did you know that Garfield Place is a historic district?" Not very catchy. Nice photo. Chergles (talk) 18:27, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
- Of the four indisputably assassinated* U.S. presidents, Garfield had served the least time in office as of his death. His presidency, while not considered the worst, is not well-regarded either, probably because it was only six months long. Not that many other places in the U.S. are named for him, compared to what Lincoln, McKinley and Kennedy got. Say "Garfield" to most Americans today and they think of the cartoon cat, a cultural assumption reflected in what we've decided the link in quotes should take you to. Daniel Case (talk) 14:31, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- *Assuming that you, like many historians, don't think that Warren G. Harding's wife poisoned him as revenge for his marital infidelities.
- Of the four indisputably assassinated* U.S. presidents, Garfield had served the least time in office as of his death. His presidency, while not considered the worst, is not well-regarded either, probably because it was only six months long. Not that many other places in the U.S. are named for him, compared to what Lincoln, McKinley and Kennedy got. Say "Garfield" to most Americans today and they think of the cartoon cat, a cultural assumption reflected in what we've decided the link in quotes should take you to. Daniel Case (talk) 14:31, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- Very nice. On the other hand, many things have been named after President Kennedy after he was shot. Did you know that Kennedy Airport was named after JFK was killed? Did you know that Kennedy Blvd. in Philadelphia was named after JFK was killed? How about "did you know that Garfield Place is a historic district?" Not very catchy. Nice photo. Chergles (talk) 18:27, 13 October 2008 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on October 7
- ... that Arthur Cecil debuted on the professional stage in No Cards by W. S. Gilbert and Cox and Box (pictured) by Arthur Sullivan but was never hired by Gilbert and Sullivan? -- self-nom by Ssilvers (talk) 22:49, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- This isn't really stated in the article, just implied. Daniel Case (talk) 13:59, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
Marguerite Sylva in 1910
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- ... that Marguerite Sylva (recording: Le Cid), modestly told W. S. Gilbert she "sang a little" when he asked after her sister's audition, and, after demonstrating, was offered a part? -- Nomination by User:Shoemaker's Holiday, article by User:Voceditenore. Shoemaker's Holiday (talk) 01:54, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- A simpler hook might be "... that opera singer and recording pioneer Marguerite Sylva was really named Marguerite Alice Hélène Smith?" You could also use this rather nice photograph of her, if you like, but Voceditenore did a fantastic job on this article, and I couldn't help but nominate it here =) Shoemaker's Holiday (talk) 02:08, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- I like the first hook, but would shorten it to: "*... that Marguerite Sylva modestly told W. S. Gilbert, at her sister's audition, that she "sang a little" and, after demonstrating, was offered a part? -- Ssilvers (talk) 23:12, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- That works quite well. Of course, we'd need to mention the recording or picture in some form, if they're used. Of course, this is only part of a rather fascinating anecdote, but, hey, that's why we're linking to the article. Shoemaker's Holiday (talk) 00:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- Length, date, and reference verified. I also like the first hook with the shortening by Ssilvers. If the public domain image (Image:Marguerita Sylva As Carmen Opera Comique.jpg) is used, remember to add (pictured) right after Sylva's name. Cunard (talk) 03:36, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- That works quite well. Of course, we'd need to mention the recording or picture in some form, if they're used. Of course, this is only part of a rather fascinating anecdote, but, hey, that's why we're linking to the article. Shoemaker's Holiday (talk) 00:26, 9 October 2008 (UTC)
- I like the first hook, but would shorten it to: "*... that Marguerite Sylva modestly told W. S. Gilbert, at her sister's audition, that she "sang a little" and, after demonstrating, was offered a part? -- Ssilvers (talk) 23:12, 8 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that Horatio Nelson called the captains who fought with him at the Battle of the Nile his "Band of Brothers"? - new article, self nom, Benea (talk) 23:23, 7 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that, although having a 600-year long tradition of being the back garden of the Zagreb cathedral, the Ribnjak neighborhood in Zagreb, Croatia is a focal point of gang violence in the city?
- (The "benevolent" hook) ... that the Ribnjak neighborhood in Zagreb, Croatia was named after ponds that used to cover its western half? --self nom, written and moved to mainspace in a single day. Admiral Norton (talk) 22:04, 7 October 2008 (UTC)
- Length, reference (for both hooks) and history verified. Daniel Case (talk) 13:56, 14 October 2008 (UTC)
- ... that All Saints' Church, Childwall (pictured) is the only medieval church in the metropolitan borough of Liverpool, Merseyside, England? Big expansion; self-nom by Peter I. Vardy (talk) 16:59, 7 October 2008 (UTC)
See also
- User:AlexNewArtBot/GoodSearchResult – This is an automated list of promising new articles generated by AlexNewArtBot (talk · contribs · logs).