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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.
DYK criteria
Sample DYK suggestion strings
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.
- Nom without image:
{{subst:NewDYKnom | article= | hook=... that ? | author= }}
- Nom with image:
{{subst:NewDYKnom | article= | hook=... that ? | author= | image= | caption= }}
- To include more than one new or expanded article in a single hook:
|article2=
|article3=
|article4=
| (etc) - To include more than one author:
|author2=
|author3=
| (etc) - To include alternate hooks:
|ALT1=
|ALT2=
| (etc) - To add a comment:
|comment=
- To add the article you reviewed:
|reviewed=
- To include more than one new or expanded article in a single hook:
Do not wikilink the article title, or the author username field; the template will wikilink them automatically. Do wikilink the article title in the hook field, however.
Do not add a section heading if you are using the template; the template will add one for you.
Do not include a signature (~~~~) after the template.
Do not use non-free images in your hook suggestion.
An example of how to use the template is given below. Full details are at {{NewDYKnom}}:
{{subst:NewDYKnom | article = Example | status = new<!--(or) expanded--> | hook = ... that this [[article]] is an '''[[example]]''' ''(pictured)''? | author = User | nominator = | image = Example.png | rollover = An example image | comment = }}
- Note that you should only use one of the above templates for the original hook. If you want to suggest a second, alternative hook for the same article submission, just type it in manually. The above templates output useful code for each submission and if you employ them for alternative hooks, you will mess up the page formatting.
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- Please check back for comments on your nomination. Responding to reasonable objections will help ensure that your article is listed.
- If you nominate someone else's article, you can use {{subst:DYKNom}} to notify them. Usage: {{subst:DYKNom|Article name|June 16}} Thanks, ~~~~
Symbols
If you want to confirm that an article is ready to be placed on a later update, or that there is an issue with the article or hook, you may use the following symbols (optional) to point the issues out:
Symbol | Code | DYK Ready? | Description |
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{{subst:DYKtick}} | Yes | No problems, ready for DYK | |
{{subst:DYKtickAGF}} | Yes | Article is ready for DYK, with a foreign-language or offline hook reference accepted in good faith | |
{{subst:DYK?}} | Query | DYK eligibility requires that an issue be addressed. Notify nominator with {{subst:DYKproblem|Article}}
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{{subst:DYK?no}} | Maybe | DYK eligibility requires additional work. Notify nominator with {{subst:DYKproblem|Article}}
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{{subst:DYKno}} | No | Article is either completely ineligible, or else requires considerable work before becoming eligible |
Please consider using {{subst:DYKproblem}} on the user's talk page, in case they do not notice if there is an issue.
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Candidate entries
Articles created/expanded on May 10
Justin Brown
- ... that gridiron football defensive end Justin Brown was named to six All-American teams when playing at East Central University?
Created by Giants27 (talk). Self nom at 01:43, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Charles Guth
- ...that Charles Guth offered to sell Pepsi Co. to Coca-Cola, but they not even make a bid?
5x expanded by Acebulf (talk). Self nom at 01:46, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Note: I improved the article on a period of 27 hours. The last edit before the expansion had 736 characters [1], and the current version has 3752 characters [2]. Which is about 5.1 times what it had before the expansion. Acebulf (talk) 01:46, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Chris Jackson (gridiron football)
- ... that gridiron football wide receiver Chris Jackson didn't play football until attending Orange Coast College?
5x expanded by Giants27 (talk). Self nom at 01:43, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 9
Shitou Xiqian
- ... that Shitou Xiqian was an obscure Zen teacher during his life but is now considered one of the two ancestors of all existing branches of Zen?
Created by Nat Krause (talk). Self nom at 21:03, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Ref 1 says it's on page 192, but the book only has 192 pages. Shubinator (talk) 01:23, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Damon E. Allen
- ... that Damon E. Allen led the successful campaign by the Kentucky Optometric Association to empower optometrists in the state to prescribe medication for patients?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 19:36, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- The references from Ancestry.com, Revolutionhealth.com, and Classmates.com don't seem reliable (refs 1, 3, and 4). Shubinator (talk) 01:15, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Adam and Joe (radio show)
- ... that if you shout "Stephen!", a listener to Adam and Joe might reply "just coming!"?
Created by Clavecin (talk). Self nom at 18:11, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge
- ... that the crater glacier of Mount Veniaminof within the Alaska Peninsula National Wildlife Refuge is the most extensive in North America at roughly 5.2 miles in diameter?
5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk). Self nom at 17:55, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Toniná
- ... that Toniná in Mexico was one of the last of the Classic Period Maya cities to fall into ruin?
5x expanded by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 17:34, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- 6805/1709 = 4.0x prose expansion. Please continue expanding. Shubinator (talk) 17:42, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I make original prose text 1724 characters, and expanded prose text 8742, more than 5x expanded. Simon Burchell (talk) 18:50, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- No, sorry. As of right now, it's approx. x4.3. It needs exactly 1,070 bytes for it to pass. Synergy 19:38, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- No prob, I'll just keep plowing on... ;) Simon Burchell (talk) 19:50, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Should be OK now (I hope). Simon Burchell (talk) 20:54, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- The expansion is good. However, I can't see the hook in the article. One sentence, the last known Long Count date on any Maya monument, gets close. Shubinator (talk) 21:09, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I've tweaked the hook, which refers to the last line of the Later rulers section. Simon Burchell (talk) 21:15, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Thanks, good to go now. Book sources accepted in good faith. Shubinator (talk) 21:25, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Joyce Gilchrist
- ... that Joyce Gilchrist, a forensic chemist who was dismissed for flawed casework analysis, contributed to evidence for 23 trials that resulted in death sentences?
5x expanded by Jake Wartenberg (talk), NuclearWarfare (talk). Self nom at 17:04, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Mirrorwing flyingfish
- ... that the Mirrorwing flyingfish attaches masses of its eggs to floating debris by a series of filaments on each egg?
Created by Ryan shell (talk). Self nom at 16:25, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 01:07, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
British Comedy Guide
- ... that since 2006, the British Sitcom/Comedy Guide has been presenting awards for both the best and worst British comedy shows?
Created by ISD (talk). Self nom at 14:27, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 00:42, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Belgium–Ukraine relations
- ... that Belgian firm Interbrew has a 34.4% share in the Ukrainian beer market?
5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk). Self nom at 10:59, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Currently at AfD. Let us know when it's closed. Shubinator (talk) 14:50, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Article approved, please wait till AfD is over before putting this on the main page (It will take at least 7 days to get on the main page anyway, correct?) - NW (Talk) (How am I doing?) 17:24, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Conductivity (electrolytic)
- ... that conductivity measurements are used extensively in many industrial and environmental applications as they provide a cheap and reliable way of measuring the ionic content in a solution?
Created by Petergans (talk). Self nom at 09:40, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I can't find the hook in the reference. Can you add page numbers? Shubinator (talk) 00:51, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Scott Trial
- ... that in the 2008 motorcycle Scott Trial event there were only 60 official finishers out of a starting entry of 200?
Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 07:47, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 00:39, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Nathaniel Dance
- ... that at the Battle of Pulo Aura, a fleet of East Indiamen under Commodore Nathaniel Dance (pictured) fought off an entire French squadron?
Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 07:11, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history good; AGF on book sources. Shubinator (talk) 00:30, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Raphael Gray
- ... that the computer hacker Raphael Gray sent Viagra tablets to Bill Gates and then published what he said was Gates' credit card number?
Created by Esemono (talk). Self nom at 01:07, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:05, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 8
Harold Reeves
- ... that the Texas clergyman Harold Reeves became in 1952 the first missionary dispatched to Thailand by the Southern Baptist Convention?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 19:27, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I get an error trying to view ref 2, which is used to source the hook. Shubinator (talk) 00:16, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Dan Itse
- ... that New Hampshire State Representative Dan Itse, a Republican, has emerged as a national advocate of state sovereignty in an era of otherwise expanded government?
- ALT ... that New Hampshire State Representative Dan Itse, a Republican, is a chemical engineer who holds four patents on low-emission pollution controls?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 19:27, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- The first hook is referenced to a blog and the second is referenced to the homepage of constitutionparty.org. Shubinator (talk) 00:06, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Jiří Jelínek (trumpeter)
- ... that the Czech trumpeter and singer Jiří Jelínek was nicknamed The Czech Satchmo?
Created/expanded by Vejvančický (talk), Haploidavey (talk). Self nom at 08:49, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history good; Dutch references accepted in good faith. Shubinator (talk) 23:56, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Dogger Bank itch
- ... that the Dogger Bank itch is a skin condition prevalent in fishermen who work in the North Sea?
Created by Kilbad (talk). Nominated by Sasata (talk) at 03:05, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history good; journal reference accepted in good faith. Shubinator (talk) 23:54, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Riddle Ranch
- ... that the Mortar Riddle archeological site is located on the historic Riddle Ranch (pictured) in eastern Oregon?
Created by Orygun (talk). Self nom at 01:07, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Here's a more interesting alt:
- ALT1: ... that the site of Riddle Ranch in eastern Oregon was a Native American settlement for over 1,000 years? Shubinator (talk) 23:37, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Defined benefit pension plan
- ... that defined benefit pension plans currently do not have contribution limits?
Alternate
- ... that in the United States, 88 percent of public employees are covered by a defined benefit pension plan?
Created by Smallman12q (talk). Self nom at 00:42, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I still see a clean-up and copyedit tag. CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:46, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- It's late here, so I tagged it for cleanup and copyedit in hopes that someone might assist me. In any case, I will expand and source it a bit more tomorrow and then clean it up myself if no one else does. Smallman12q (talk) 00:53, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I've added an alternate hook. I didn't clean it up much, but I believe it should still qualify for DYK. If it does need further clean up, do let me know.Smallman12q (talk) 00:17, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Spinner shark
- ... that the spinner shark (pictured) is named for the spinning leaps it makes out of the water as part of its feeding strategy?
5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 00:32, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hook is not source, as far as I could tell. Just source it and the article will be ready. :) CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:36, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
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- Length and date verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. Great job! CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:45, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I've added an online source.Smallman12q (talk) 00:51, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hmmm... looks like it's been reverted. CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:53, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I see. Well the name isn't mentioned again in the article, so I didn't know where else to put it. On a side note, they also reverted the external link=P. Perhaps yzx should add it further in the article and cite it there.Smallman12q (talk) 00:57, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Huh? It's stated in the "Feeding" section, with a cite. -- Yzx (talk) 01:02, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- My apologies, I'm falling asleep=P. I'll add the inline online citation.Smallman12q (talk) 01:14, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Either way, it's been verified, so I wouldn't worry about it. :) CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:07, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- My apologies, I'm falling asleep=P. I'll add the inline online citation.Smallman12q (talk) 01:14, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Huh? It's stated in the "Feeding" section, with a cite. -- Yzx (talk) 01:02, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I see. Well the name isn't mentioned again in the article, so I didn't know where else to put it. On a side note, they also reverted the external link=P. Perhaps yzx should add it further in the article and cite it there.Smallman12q (talk) 00:57, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hmmm... looks like it's been reverted. CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:53, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Pisces V
- ... that in 2002, the submersible Pisces V (pictured) and her sister vessel discovered a Japanese midget submarine in Pearl Harbor, the first vessel to be sunk during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor?
Created by Mattisse (talk). Self nom at 23:48, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- alt ... that in 2002, the submersible Pisces V (pictured) and her sister vessel discovered a Japanese midget submarine in Pearl Harbor, the first vessel to be sunk during the 1941 attack? (shorter)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:13, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Someone changed the hook in the article so that it and does not match the reference. The new statement is generally known to be true, says the editor, but now it is unreferenced. I would like to change it back, but don't want to get into trouble. —Mattisse (Talk) 01:11, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- The hook was not changed in any way and still exists in the body of the article exactly how it was written. Mattisse is getting confused with the lead section and seems to think it is the same as the hook, which is already in the body, exactly as it appears in the DYK. Please look at the third paragraph of the second section: . In August 2002, Pisces V and her sister vessel discovered a Japanese midget submarine, the first vessel to be sunk during the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor.[2] Viriditas (talk) 01:36, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I apologize. It is always a point of pride to me that the DYK checker does not have to rummage arround in the body of the article to find the hook. I am very sorry. —Mattisse (Talk) 01:42, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Although I didn't know it at the time, I didn't make the change to the lead section until after the hook was verified. Your original hook is still there, in the third paragraph. Viriditas (talk) 01:44, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Now I'm confused. It would seem the hook is the second sentence of the article. Law type! snype? 01:46, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- The hook is in the third paragraph of the second section. Is there any way I can help clear up your confusion? It has been verified and there is currently no problem at all. Viriditas (talk) 01:48, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Yup, it's in the third paragraph of the second section. The lead has a similar sentence that paraphrases the incident. Good to go. Shubinator (talk) 01:54, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Cafe Disco
- ... that The Office episode "Cafe Disco" includes cameos by series writers Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg at an office dance party?
5x expanded by Hgporto (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 21:30, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
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- Length, source, and dates all check out. The quote you're looking for is on page 2 of the 2-page article. ("[...]and they had a fan, Leo (Office scribe Gene Stupnitsky). He told his buddy (another Office writer, Lee Eisenberg), and the next thing you know, there was an honest to goodness dance party in full effect.") - Dravecky (talk) 23:27, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Hartlepool Council election, 2002
- ... that the mascot for Hartlepool United F.C., Stuart Drummond, also known as H'Angus the Monkey, was elected mayor in the 2002 Hartlepool Council election?
- ALT1:... that the winning candidate in the 2002 Hartlepool Council election was known as H'Angus the Monkey and pledged to give free bananas to school children in Hartlepool?
Created by Davewild (talk). Self nom at 21:07, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Greater Manchester bus route 192
- ... that Greater Manchester bus route 192 was the first in the UK to have solar powered on-street ticket machines?
Created by Majorly (talk). Self nom at 19:49, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Bernhard Hantzsch
- ... that the early 20th century diaries of German ornithologist Bernhard Hantzsch influenced British Arctic explorer Pen Hadow?
Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 19:43, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
KZTD
- ... that from 1995 to 2003, an Arkansas radio station now called KZTD shared its "KBBL" call sign with the fictional radio station on The Simpsons?
Created by Dravecky (talk). Self nom at 19:19, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Becharof National Wildlife Refuge
- ... that Becharof Lake within the Becharof National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska contains the second largest run of sockeye salmon in the world?
5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk). Self nom at 18:44, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Chicago Times-Herald race
- ... that the 1895 Chicago Times-Herald race, won by Charles Duryea's Motorized Wagon, was the first auto race in the United States?
Created by Charles Edward (talk). Self nom at 18:07, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
K. Subrahmanyam
Vajpayee
- ... that, according to K. Subrahmanyam, Atal Behari Vajpayee once opposed India's nuclear program as Foreign Minister, but later authorized India's 1998 nuclear tests as Prime Minister?
Created by Jokester99 (talk). Self nom at 18:06 UTC, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Article hasn't been significantly expanded this month. Shubinator (talk) 22:23, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Forgive my ignorance but the article's history page lists size as 21,657 bytes. Plus revisions in May have taken it to 21,657 from 14,508. Is there more that needs to be done? - Jokester99 (talk), 9 May 2009 —Preceding undated comment added 05:40, 9 May 2009 (UTC).
- Yes. DYK is to highlight "new" articles on Wikipedia. Over a number of years, consensus has determined that this means an article created from scratch within the last five days or an older stub article that has had its prose content (the words not in infoboxes, headers, formatting, and such) expanded to at least five times what it had been previously within the last five days. For example, the KBCH article has existed as a stub for a little over a year and as of April 26th was just 312 bytes of prose (about 56 words). On May 5th, I expanded it significantly to 3842 bytes of prose (about 631 words) for a roughly 12x expansion. The K. Subrahmanyam article, as detailed above, as only undergone a 1.23x expansion, far short of the quintupling of readable prose required by the standards. I hope this clears this up. - Dravecky (talk) 06:06, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
The Terminator Decoupling
- ... that Nobel Laureate George Smoot (pictured), who made a cameo appearance on the episode "The Terminator Decoupling" of the series The Big Bang Theory, personally requested the producers to appear on the show?
Created by LeaveSleaves (talk). Self nom at 10:40, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that Nobel Laureate George Smoot (pictured), who made a cameo appearance on the The Big Bang Theory episode "The Terminator Decoupling", personally requested the producers to appear on the show? slight rewrite to reduce characters
- ALT2... that Nobel Laureate George Smoot (pictured), whose work cemented the Big Bang theory, made a cameo appearance on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory episode "The Terminator Decoupling"?
I know ALT2 can be confusing, so choose the best one. LeaveSleaves 17:12, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT3... that Nobel Prize-winning physicist George Smoot (pictured) requested a cameo in the series The Big Bang Theory and appeared in the episode "The Terminator Decoupling"? Awadewit (talk) 23:24, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- I think mentioning Smoot's work on the actual Big Bang theory is what makes his appearance on The Big Bang Theory so hook-y. As such, I propose:
- ALT4... that Nobel Laureate George Smoot (pictured), whose work cemented the Big Bang theory, made a cameo appearance on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory in the episode "The Terminator Decoupling"? (Yes, it's close to ALT2 but with a slight grammar tweak) -Dravecky (talk) 06:11, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
London to Brighton Way (Roman road)
- ... that two trunk roads from London to the Sussex coast, the A22 and the A23 (pictured), use parts of the London to Brighton Way?
Created by Charlesdrakew (talk). Self nom at 10:28, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1 ... that parts of the London to Brighton Way (Roman road) are built of iron slag from the Wealden iron industry?
- Large sections of the article are unsourced. Shubinator (talk) 23:28, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Bernt Holtsmark (expanded), Wilhelm Blakstad (new), Finn Blakstad (new)
- ... that Norwegian Minister of Agriculture and Member of Parliament Bernt Holtsmark had two first cousins, Wilhelm and Finn Blakstad, who were Members of Parliament too?
Expanded and created by Punkmorten (talk). Self nom at 09:29, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Upthorpe Mill, Stanton
- ... that Stanton windmill (pictured) has a wooden windshaft?
Created by Mjroots (talk). Self nom at 09:26, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Tenango del Aire
- ... that the San Juan Bautista Parish of Tenango del Aire in Mexico was initially run by the Franciscans?
Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 09:07, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Iravan
- ... that in an annual festival in Koovagam, India, eunuchs and transvestites ritually marry god Aravan (pictured)?
5x expanded by Redtigerxyz (talk). Self nom at 06:34, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- expanded over 2 days.--Redtigerxyz Talk 06:40, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Sir Galba
- ... that Sir Galba (born George Brindsley McSween in Grenada) who was a seminal and well-loved calypsonian in Trinidad in the 40s and 50s, committed suicide after stabbing his girlfriend on 18 Sept. 1957?
Created by John Hill (talk) 02:56, 8 May 2009 (UTC) Self nom at 02:53, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hook is not verified. Some loose links need fixing. Article contains a number of peacock words and phrases. Dr. Blofeld White cat 16:56, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 7
Saucon Valley Country Club
- ... that Saucon Valley Country Club has hosted five USGA golf tournaments, and is the site of the 2009 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship?
Created by Giants2008 (talk). Self nom at 18:50, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 23:06, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Sam Cohn
- ... that New York talent agent Sam Cohn, who Time magazine called "the first superagent of the modern age", liked to eat paper?
Created by Bongomatic (talk). Nominated by Arxiloxos (talk) at 20:28, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that New York talent agent Sam Cohn was called both "the first superagent of the modern age" and "the most difficult man in the business to get on the phone"?--Arxiloxos (talk) 20:28, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for both hooks verified. Either hook is a good one. :) CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:19, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
J-D's Down Home Enterprises
- ... that a three-year-old award-winning America's Funniest Home Videos contributor bankrolled J-D's Down Home Enterprises, so the company could start producing bacon-flavored salt?
Created by Kelapstick (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 18:49, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. Cute article. :) CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:20, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Songs in the Dark
- ... that Songs in the Dark is a live music and poetry event that showcases the Hoxton anti-folk scene?
Created by Clusterbf (talk). Nominated by Clerks (talk) at 13:39, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
The Athenian Mercury
- ... that the first use of the format of the advice column was in The Athenian Mercury in 1690?
Created by Doug Coldwell (talk). Self nom at 11:21, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length and date verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:09, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Tainan Air Group
- ... that during its one year of existence, the Tainan Air Group (pictured) produced more aces than any other fighter unit in the Imperial Japanese Navy?
Created by Cla68 (talk). Self nom at 06:36, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hook not verified with a source. Dr. Blofeld White cat 17:00, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
List of Hot 100 number-one singles of 2008 (Canada)
- ... that Rihanna's "Take a Bow" is noted for its jump from 70th to 1st place on the Canadian Hot 100 of 2008, making it the largest leap since the chart's establishment?
Created by SRE.K.A.L.24 (talk). Self nom at 03:53, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- I can't see where the source says it's the largest leap since the chart's establishment. Shubinator (talk) 22:56, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Savras
- ... that the holy symbol of Savras, a fictional deity in Dungeons & Dragons, is a crystal ball?
- Comment: Article is still primarily in-universe, but has an excellent number of citations.
5x expanded by Hekerui (talk). Nominated by Drilnoth (talk) at 01:29, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Alternative hook:
- ... that in the fictional Forgotten Realms world, the deity Savras was destroyed in a battle between gods?
- –Drilnoth (T • C • L) 01:29, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- 4851/1401 = 3.5x prose expansion. Please continue expanding. Shubinator (talk) 22:28, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Ah, right. I'd thought that it was enough of an expansion because the byte count was about an x10 increase. Is there an easy way to figure out the word count? –Drilnoth (T • C • L) 22:31, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Actually, it's a prose byte count, not a word count. The short explanation is at C1, which links to this longer explanation. Art LaPella (talk) 23:05, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks, but the page that you linked to discusses new articles, not fivefold expansions like what this is. –Drilnoth (T • C • L) 01:12, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- The "longer explanation" link describes the script that counts prose characters. You want the counter to say at least 7005. Shubinator (talk) 03:30, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Yes, my short explanation was about counting new articles, but the fivefold rule at F1 says (in less detail) to count prose in the same way, and then divide the new count by the old count. Art LaPella (talk) 03:41, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Gerhard Knoop
- ... that among Gerhard Knoop´s stage productions are Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, Ibsen's Hedda Gabler, Strindberg's Miss Julie, Beckett's Waiting for Godot, and Ionesco's The Chairs?
Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 00:22, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Henry Jenkins (supercentenarian)
- ... that Henry Jenkins of Bolton-on-Swale, Yorkshire is reputed to have lived to the age of 169?
5x expanded by Rodhullandemu (talk). Self nom at 22:51, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Article created by User:Malachite36 (talk · contribs)
- "Reputed" but hard to believe in modern times. I think the article should at least mention Jean Calment. Art LaPella (talk) 00:54, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- "Reputed" is the point, I think, given his claim to have been present at a battle 154 years earlier; and I'm not quite sure of the relevance of Calment given that her lifetime is reliably documented. Rodhullandemu 12:58, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- I interpret "reliably documented" to imply that you agree that Jenkins' age is not reliably documented. So we must disagree on what "reputed" means. "was reputed" might be correct, but "is reputed" means that 169 is believed today. Also, the article gives the impression that Jenkins' age of 169 is at least plausible. One way to explain how unlikely that is, is to explain that Calment is ordinarily considered to have had the oldest reliably documented age at 122, nowhere near 169. According to Longevity myths, "Henry Jenkins, allegedly 169, apparently concocted to support testimony in a court case about events a century before." That would appear to create a contradiction problem as described at R4. Art LaPella (talk) 23:05, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Looking at Longevity myths, the concoction is unsourced, and I have found no evidence in my research to support that contention. Given that even in 18th century Yorkshire, the median death age was ~37, obviously it is extremely unlikely that his claim was correct. However, the question is how we word this. Clearly he couldn't himself claim to have lived to 169, because he didn't know when he would die until the last minute. "Is said to have lived to the age of 169" might be more neutral, or perhaps "claimed in 1667 to have carried arrows for the archers at the battle of Flodden Field in 1513, 154 years earlier", but that seems clumsy and makes the hook cumbersome. If anyone wants to suggest a better hook, I'll happily go with it. Rodhullandemu 23:19, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Addendum on Calment: comparing one reliably documented case with this one to discredit it may be common-sense, but is a synthesis; we would need a reliable source to address Jenkins, strictly. Rodhullandemu 23:23, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- "... is said to have lived ... " sounds less authoritative than "reputed" and thus better to me, both in the hook and the article, and there would therefore be less need for explaining something like Calment or the median death age in 18th century Yorkshire, and less of an R4 problem. In a few days, others will evaluate this in more detail. Art LaPella (talk) 03:41, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Oliver Cromwell's head
- ... that following Oliver Cromwell's posthumous execution in 1661, his head (pictured) was placed on a spike outside Westminster Hall for over 20 years?
Created by PeterSymonds (talk). Self nom at 21:35, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length and date all good, offline references accepted in good faith. I found it particularly amusing that we have such an excellent article on Cromwell's head. I was going to make a joke about suggesting an article about Albert Einstein's brain, but then I found out... we actually have that. Oo. Todor→Bozhinov 18:29, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Haha, yes. When I was looking for an appropriate category I came across Famous body parts...which was certainly interestingly populated! Thank you for reviewing. PeterSymonds (talk) 19:09, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Ivan Buresh
- ... that Bulgarian zoologist Ivan Buresh, dubbed "the patriarch of Bulgarian biology", was the son of a Czech zincographer?
Created by TodorBozhinov (talk). Self nom at 21:13, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus
- ... that elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus, found mostly among captive Asian elephants, can have a fatality rate of up to 90%?
Created by Shimgray (talk). Self nom at 20:31, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. CarpetCrawlermessage me 21:30, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Juliano Verbard
- ... that Juliano Verbard escaped from a French prison in a hijacked helicopter?
Created by Jake Wartenberg (talk). Self nom at 19:28, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:11, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act (Singapore)
- ... that the Criminal Law (Temporary Provisions) Act of Singapore that allows for suspected criminals to be detained without trial has been renewed 12 times since it was enacted in 1955?
5x expanded by Jacklee (talk). Self nom at 17:58, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Politics (poem), The Circus Animals' Desertion
- ... that William Butler Yeats intended the poem "Politics" to be an envoi to "The Circus Animals' Desertion" and for it to be printed last in his final collection of poems?
5x expanded by Mrathel (talk). Self nom at 16:31, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Comment: Since posting this request, I have decided to turn it into a double; please let me know if this breaks any rules:)Mrathel (talk) 18:30, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansions, histories good; AGF on offline references. Shubinator (talk) 22:49, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Byelaws in the United Kingdom
- ... that local councils in the United Kingdom can make byelaws regulating the design of bathing costumes worn on the beach?
Created by Dmvward (talk). Self nom at 12:00, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Hippocampus kuda
A pregnant male seahorse!
- ... that the male Hippocampus kuda, or common seahorse (pictured), is the only male animal that gets "pregnant"?
Created by Drew R. Smith (talk) at 11:54, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Comment: This is a bit misleading, since all male seahorses and pipefishes carry young internally, so this species isn't the "only" one. Also, Hippocampus kuda should be italicized, as a scientific name. -- Yzx (talk) 21:45, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT ... that unlike most animals, the male Hippocampus kuda, or common seahorse, carries and delivers the young? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Drew R. Smith (talk • contribs) 03:56, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Leonard Trask
- ... that Leonard Trask published an account of his life as a sufferer of a condition where his spine curved forward to the extent that his chin rested on his chest?
Created by SGGH (talk). Self nom at 10:47, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Friedrich Foertsch
- ... that Friedrich Foertsch was the second chief of staff of the Bundeswehr and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II?
Created by MisterBee1966 (talk). Self nom at 10:33, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history good; foreign language sources accepted in good faith. In the future please add an inline citation at the end of the hook fact. Shubinator (talk) 22:43, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Marzemino
- ... that the lead character in the Mozart opera Don Giovanni calls out for a glass of Marzemino in the final banquet scene before his deliverance into hell?
5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 08:17, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Expansion, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 22:39, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
KSKE (AM)
- ... that KDMN (now KSKE) and its Radio Colorado sister stations became the target of prank calls in 2003 when the movie Bruce Almighty displayed the station group's phone number as God's?
5x expanded by Dravecky (talk). Self nom at 08:07, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history, reference good. That's pretty funny. Shubinator (talk) 22:37, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
GRB 050709
- ... that GRB 050709 was the first short-duration gamma-ray burst for which an optical afterglow was detected?
Created by Cryptic C62 (talk). Self nom at 04:57, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:14, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 6
Borki train disaster
- ... that, during the Borki train disaster, Tsar Alexander III held the collapsed roof of the royal car on his shoulders while his family escaped the crash site (pictured) uninjured?
Created by LikeHolyWater (talk), NVO (talk). Nominated by Ghirlandajo (talk) at 18:09, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 22:33, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Karel Velebný
- ... that Czech vibraphonist Karel Velebný is considered one of the founders of modern Czech jazz?
Created by Vejvančický (talk), Haploidavey (talk). Self nom at 08:31, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 22:30, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
1947 Wisconsin earthquake
- ... that the 1947 Wisconsin earthquake broke a seismograph at Marquette University?
Created by Ceranthor (talk). Self nom at 19:43, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 22:27, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Tlalmanalco
- ... that the town of Tlalmanalco has one of the few remaining intact open air chapels (pictured) built for Native Americans who would not enter churches?
Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 17:41, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Enamel tufts
- ... that enamel tufts are defects in tooth enamel at its junction with dentin that self-heal so helping enamel—a substance as brittle as glass—withstand bite forces as high as 1,000 N?
- alt ... that enamel tufts are defects in tooth enamel at its junction with dentin that self-heal so helping enamel withstand bite forces as high as 1,000 N?
5x expanded by LittleHow (talk). Nominated by Self nom at 10:37, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- This is a really confusing hook. Can you reword it a bit to be easier to understand? ···日本穣? · Talk to Nihonjoe 04:41, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Is this clearer or does the reference to enamel being as brittle as glass need removing as it adds too much information and so the alt suggestion? --LittleHow (talk) 06:32, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Since there was no response I have rewritten them a bit more.--LittleHow (talk) 06:01, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history good; journal references accepted in good faith. By the way, you might find {{cite journal}} useful. Also, the article uses a little too many pronouns, making some sections confusing (for example, first paragraph of the Enamel fractures section). Here's another alternate:
- ALT2: ... that enamel tufts, self-healing defects in tooth enamel at its junction with dentin, help enamel withstand bite forces as high as 1,000 N? Shubinator (talk) 22:21, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Aeoliscus strigatus
- ... that the Razorfish (pictured) hides in the spines of sea urchins both for protection and as a hunting strategy?
Created by Drew R. Smith (talk). Self nom at 08:38, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Colorino
- ... that in the late 1980s there was a surge of interest in using Colorino in Chianti blends for the added deep dark coloring and structure from phenolic compounds that it brought to the wine?
5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 07:03, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history good; offline sources accepted in good faith. Shubinator (talk) 22:10, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Abbasid-Carolingian alliance
- ... that an Abbasid-Carolingian alliance (embassy pictured) was formed in the 8th century between the Abbasid Caliphate and the Frankish Carolingian Empire against the Byzantine empire and the Muslim Umayyads of Spain?
Created by PHG (talk). Self nom at 05:30, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Added the Byzantine empire as an enemy since ref 2 mentions both as enemies. Shubinator (talk) 22:06, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Murderworks
- ... that Rotten Sound's Murderworks had its album cover censored in Europe, due to manufacturers in Germany considered too disturbing for consumers?
Created by Cannibaloki (talk). Self nom at 05:23, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- The prose, excluding the Allmusic quote, is only 1168 characters. It needs to be at least 1500 characters. --Bruce1eetalk 05:59, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that Rotten Sound's Murderworks had its album cover censored in Europe by manufacturers in Germany who considered it too disturbing for consumers?
Canaiolo
- ... that Canaiolo wine was included in the modern Chianti recipe to add fruitiness and soften the tannins of Sangiovese, much like Merlot's effect on Cabernet Sauvignon in Bordeaux blends?
5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 03:43, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history good; offline sources accepted in good faith. Added "wine" to the hook for those of us unfamiliar with wine. Shubinator (talk) 21:59, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
The Brian Keith Show
- ... that the 1972–1974 NBC sitcom The Brian Keith Show featured Brian Keith and Shelley Fabares as father-daughter pediatricians living in Hawaii?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 04:34, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
ALT:... that after playing Miss Jane Hathaway on The Beverly Hillbillies, Nancy Kulp portrayed the wealthy landlady Mrs. Millard Gruber on another sitcom, The Brian Keith Show on NBC?
- Hook is not sourced, and other than the book reference, I'm not a fan of the other references used in the article. CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:27, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
First sentence now referenced.Billy Hathorn (talk) 17:42, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Anyone know if the source is considered a reliable source? CarpetCrawlermessage me 00:26, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Andries Brouwer
- ... that the 1987 roguelike computer game NetHack was named differently from its predecessor, Hack, because Hack creator Andries Brouwer "...may eventually release a new version of his own"?
Created by Ntsimp (talk). Self nom at 03:38, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. I tweaked the hook to clear up any ambiguity. Shubinator (talk) 21:51, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Sri Lanka lowland rain forests
- ... that Jungle Shrew, a small endemic mammal of Sri Lanka, is restricted to Sri Lanka lowland rain forests (pictured)?
Created by Chanakal (talk). Self nom at 02:57, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hook's a little confusing. Do you mean to say "is restricted..." ? CarpetCrawlermessage me 03:31, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'm sorry. I did it in a hurry. It should be "is restricted...". Fixed it, Thank you for review.--Chanaka L (talk) 03:37, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. Beautiful picture, and great article! CarpetCrawlermessage me 03:48, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Appalachian Azure
- ... that the larva of the Appalachian Azure, a species of gossamer wings butterfly, can only feed on the flowers of the black cohosh?
Created by Rufous-crowned Sparrow (talk). Self nom at 02:52, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length and date verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. CarpetCrawlermessage me 03:51, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
French Army in World War I
- ... that during World War I, the French Army conscripted men 45 years old?
Created by Mynameinc (talk). Self nom at 00:55, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Comment. Still marked as a stub, please expand. --Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk 01:10, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- I removed the stub template after submitting, forgot to remove it. I counted 2687 copying-and-pasting the prose into a JavaScript character counter. mynameinc 01:29, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. CarpetCrawlermessage me 03:50, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Jane Edna Hunter, Woodburn (Pendleton, South Carolina)
- ... that Jane Edna Hunter, an African American social worker in Cleveland, Ohio, was born on the Woodburn Plantation (pictured) in Pendleton, South Carolina?
Created by KudzuVine (talk). Self nom at 22:58, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- All set. If you could remember to bold the links to the articles you created in the future, that would be great. Nice work! — Jake Wartenberg 01:56, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Boys' Club (Parks and Recreation)
- ... that the real-life Indiana-based Upland Brewing Company provided beer bottles and props for the Parks and Recreation episode "Boys' Club" to help create an authentic Indiana setting?
Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Self nom at 22:14, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Source, history, and length verified. However, some of the sources used in the article are not reliable: Twitter, Cinema Blend, for example. TV Squad and the Conservative Journal seem like borderline sources to me - I'm not sure that they are reliable. I'm also not sure that we can use the NBC videos. Awadewit (talk) 23:04, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
The Ladies' Mercury
- ... that The Ladies' Mercury was the first periodical published that was specifically designed just for women?
Created by Doug Coldwell (talk). Self nom at 22:10, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Jan Martin Larsen
- ... that cartographer Jan Martin Larsen was a pioneer in the development of the specialized orienteering map?
Created by Punkmorten (talk), Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 21:54, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Salzburg
- ... that in 13 years (1803–1815) Salzburg was an independent Archbishopric, an independent Electorate, a part of the Austrian Empire, a part of the Kingdom of Bavaria, and finally divided between Austria and Bavaria?
Created/expanded by Auslli (talk). Self nom at 20:54, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Not expanded fivefold recently, so no. Please see Wikipedia:Did you know#DYK rules. Punkmorten (talk) 21:10, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Carrington Moss
- ... that Carrington Moss was used to dispose of Manchester's night soil, and in World War II was a Starfish site?
Created by Parrot of Doom (talk). Self nom at 20:39, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length and date verified, offline source accepted in good faith. CarpetCrawlermessage me 21:13, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Aerial telescope
- ... that very long focal length refracting telescopes built in the second half of the 17th century that did not use a tube?
Created by Fountains of Bryn Mawr (talk). Self nom at 20:22, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hook has grammar issues, is uncited in the article, and does not include the nominated article. Two of these are easily overcome ("... that the aerial telescope is a type of very long focal length refracting telescopes built in the second half of the 17th century that did not use a tube?") but the sourcing issue is serious. - Dravecky (talk) 21:35, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks for the fix. Hook now cited. Fountains of Bryn Mawr (talk) 23:01, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Good now, for the alternate. Shubinator (talk) 21:45, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
KKRB
- ... that New Music Weekly magazine's New Music Awards winner for "Adult Contemporary Radio Station of the Year" for 2006, 2007, and 2008 was KKRB in Klamath Falls, Oregon?
Created by Dravecky (talk). Self nom at 19:54, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. CarpetCrawlermessage me 21:15, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
On being asked for a War Poem
- ... that William Butler Yeats originally published the poem "On being asked for a War Poem" under the title "A Reason for Keeping Silent" in 1916?
5x expanded by Mrathel (talk). Self nom at 19:48, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
History of Chianti
- ... that in the early history of Chianti (bottle pictured), the wine was white and not red?
- Comment: Oxford ref in Lead (FN#1) as well as the "Early history to the Renaissance" section
Created by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 19:43, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
James Edward Hanger
- ... that James Edward Hanger, the first amputee of the American Civil War, designed his own prosthesis and went on to found a prosthetic manufacturer still in business today?
Created by WBancroft (talk). Nominated by Ukexpat (talk) at 17:38, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
1993 Auckland mid-air collision
- ... that two aircraft working for the New Zealand Police collided in mid-air over central Auckland in 1993?
Created by XLerate (talk). Self nom at 13:05, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Hauz Khas Complex
- ... that Hauz Khas Complex in South Delhi encompasses a water tank, an Islamic seminary, a mosque, a tomb and pavilions built around a village in the medieval thirteenth century of Delhi Sultanate reign?
Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 12:48, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- The hook is the first sentence in the lead, and is not cited. Please find a citation. Everything else (x5 expansion, hook, length) is verified. Synergy 13:49, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks for the review. I have fixed two references to the first line and the internal link to Delhi Sultanate gives the period. I hope it meets your observation.--Nvvchar (talk) 14:01, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Looks good now. CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:24, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Mikhaylo Parashchuk
- ... that Ukrainian sculptor Mikhaylo Parashchuk, who decorated many major buildings in Sofia, Bulgaria, was reportedly a student of Auguste Rodin?
Created by TodorBozhinov (talk). Self nom at 12:22, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Carlton Skinner
- ... that Carlton Skinner commanded the first integrated United States warships, and later served as Guam's first civilan governor?
Created by Scapler (talk). Self nom at 11:43, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- - Length, date, and online source is verified. I think this could be a bit more interesting, so I suggest either of the two alt's below.
- ALT1... that the first civilian Governor of Guam, Carlton Skinner, also established the University of Guam and wrote the Constitution of Guam, which is still used today?
- ALT2... that Carlton Skinner was the first civilian Governor of Guam, established the University of Guam and wrote the Constitution of Guam, which is still used today? Synergy 14:19, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- I think that the original hook is better, since it mentions both his role in racial integration, and his governorship. I personally found his integration campaigns more interesting than his governorship, and the majority of sources mention his role in the USCG, rather than in Guam. Cheers! Scapler (talk) 20:04, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Strand, Akershus
- ... that the Baptist folk high school at Strand, Akershus, Norway, was visited by Martin Luther King in 1964?
Created by Punkmorten (talk). Self nom at 11:15, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Willy Mullens
- ... that Dutch film pioneer Willy Mullens worked at the fair in The Hague as a human cannonball before becoming a film director?
Created by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 09:51, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Just waiting for a citation thats all. Dr. Blofeld White cat 09:52, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
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- It's cited, and already was, until another factoid and its reference "intervened." The source is there: Draijer, Cor (2009-04-13). "Een heertje zonder pantalon". Genootschap Oud-Zandvoort. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
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(help) Drmies (talk) 04:19, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- It's cited, and already was, until another factoid and its reference "intervened." The source is there: Draijer, Cor (2009-04-13). "Een heertje zonder pantalon". Genootschap Oud-Zandvoort. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
Gaddi Torso
File:Torso firenze.JPG
- ... that the heroic Greek marble Gaddi Torso in the Uffizi, Florence, was so admired in the Italian Renaissance that it was never "restored" by completing it (pictured)?
Created by Wetman (talk). Self nom at 03:28, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
KISS Pinball
- ... that the first KISS Pinball machine was developed in 1978?
Created by A Nobody (talk). Self nom at 02:33, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- The length is barely over 1500 bytes, and the "Reception" section is filled with "quotes". The hook is nothing "interesting" to me too.--Caspian blue 02:44, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Says you. I think the fact that there is even a KISS pinball machine is interesting enough. ;) CarpetCrawlermessage me 21:04, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- I agree with Caspian blue. Most of the sections are one sentence long. In addition, the bulk of the sources are unreliable - they are self-published sources. Awadewit (talk) 23:31, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Jan Dekert
- ... that Polish merchant Jan Dekert was a vocal advocate for the enfranchisement of burghers during the Great Sejm in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth?
5x expanded by Piotrus (talk). Self nom at 23:21, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history good; AGF on offline and Polish sources. Shubinator (talk) 21:41, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 5
Four-slide
- ... that the four-slide machine is an atypical type of stamping machinery that can produce 1,200 to 4,300 stampings per hour?
5x expanded by Wizard191 (talk). Self nom at 20:53, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history, reference good. The article only has a single source, but it looks like a reliable book. More sources wouldn't hurt. Shubinator (talk) 21:30, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I have another source for some of the info, but the listed source was much more detailed. I can add the other source to verify small parts of it if you like. Wizard191 (talk) 01:54, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
- That would be good. Shubinator (talk) 02:15, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
Marine Boy (film)
- ... that actor Kim Kang-woo had to overcome his fear of water to star in Marine Boy, and went on to film dangerous water sequences without using a stunt double?
- Comment: The sources I used don't mention any specific phobia, and it could be interpreted as either aquaphobia or thalassophobia which is why I haven't added a link, but feel free to change this if appropiate. Ideally I would like to expand Kim Kang-woo and make this a two-article DYK, but I wanted to nominate this now in case things don't pan out and I miss the boat. PC78 (talk) 23:34, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Created by PC78 (talk). Self nom at 23:34, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 21:22, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Mibbit
- ... that Mibbit (logo pictured) will be used as the default IRC protocol handler in the upcoming release of Firefox 3.5?
5x expanded by Tothwolf (talk). Self nom at 07:17, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Currently at AfD. Let us know when it's closed.
Also, I've removed the non-free logo.Shubinator (talk) 22:43, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'm well aware its at AfD. The logo is under CC license and on commons, placed there by the copyright owner. Tothwolf (talk) 23:31, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- True. I've stricken the non-free remark above. I think trademarked images are ok on the Main Page, but I'm not sure. Shubinator (talk) 00:07, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- The AfD is now closed. Tothwolf (talk) 00:08, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history good. I couldn't sort out the bug report, so I used this to verify. Shubinator (talk) 00:13, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
- The bugzilla interface is pretty complex. [3] The "Status" section is the important part, it shows it was resolved/fixed which means it was implemented. "Keywords" shows the Mozilla branch and version, 1.9.1 being the Mozilla branch in use for Firefox 3.5, this chart helps show which versions are paired up. "Version" of course shows it is the 3.5 version of Firefox. Note that originally Firefox 3.5 was originally going to be released as 3.1, so you'll also see reference to version 3.1. Tothwolf (talk) 00:39, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history good. I couldn't sort out the bug report, so I used this to verify. Shubinator (talk) 00:13, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
- Currently at AfD. Let us know when it's closed.
Hel Fortified Area
- ... that Hel Fortified Area was in 1939 the last place of Poland to surrender to the invading Wehrmacht, and during World War II it was used as a Kriegsmarine base? self nom by Tymek (talk) 00:50, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Length, date and source verified. I fixed a couple sourcing issues in the article, I'll also run a spell check. Ceranthor 22:46, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Microsoft Venus
- ... that Microsoft Venus was an unsuccessful venture by Microsoft into the Chinese computing market?
- ALT1:... that Microsoft attempted to tap into the Chinese computing market in 1999 with a prototype computer known as Microsoft Venus?
- ALT2:... that Microsoft produced a prototype television-based computer for the Chinese market known as Microsoft Venus in 1999?
Created by One (talk). Self nom at 14:14, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good for all the hooks. Shubinator (talk) 21:17, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
2003 ricin letters
- ... that in 2003 ricin contaminated letters (pictured) were found in Greenville, South Carolina, and Washington D.C.?
Created by IvoShandor (talk). Self nom at 10:01, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that in 2003 a ricin contaminated letter was sent to the White House?
- ALT2: ... that a vial of the toxin ricin was sent to the White House in a 2003 contaminated letter?
- --IvoShandor (talk) 10:01, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT3: ... that in 2003 a ricin contaminated letter sent to the White House threatened to turn Washington D.C. into a "ghost town"?--IvoShandor (talk) 04:56, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. Personally, I prefer the first alt hook. CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:22, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Finetooth shark
- ... that the finetooth shark (pictured) is found exclusively in water less than 10 m (30 ft) deep during the summer?
5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 03:58, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Anne Donahue
- ... that Anne Donahue was one of only five Republicans in the Vermont House of Representatives to vote in favor of a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the state?
Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Self nom at 01:05, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- The information is in the article and everything is verfied except for the hook. Its not cited. Can you please cite this? Synergy 02:13, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- It is cited; it's in the second page of the newspaper article that is linked in the reference. Go to the page and click on the page #2 on the bottom of the article and you'll see it there. — Hunter Kahn (contribs) 02:20, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- - Length, date, and online source is verified. The sentence: On April 2, 2009, Donahue was one of five Vermont House Republicans who voted in favor of a bill allowing same-sex marriages in the state; the bill passed with an overall vote of 95-52. was not cited, but I have done so noting the page number. Please make sure that next time the source is linked directly to the information and the inline citations follows at the end of the sentence. Synergy 13:29, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Well, it didn't seem entirely necessary to me, but that works. However, if that sentence has to cite page 2, so too does the sentence immediately after it. I was under the impression one footnote at the end of the second sentence would be sufficient for both, but since you say it isn't, I've added the same footnote to the end of both sentences. (I also changed your citation slightly so it would be in keeping with Template:Cite news.) Please check to make sure how I did it works for you. — Hunter Kahn (contribs) 22:04, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- - Length, date, and online source is verified. The sentence: On April 2, 2009, Donahue was one of five Vermont House Republicans who voted in favor of a bill allowing same-sex marriages in the state; the bill passed with an overall vote of 95-52. was not cited, but I have done so noting the page number. Please make sure that next time the source is linked directly to the information and the inline citations follows at the end of the sentence. Synergy 13:29, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
SARK
- ... that the SARK, the US Navy's Search and Rescue Knife, was designed and built within 24 hours by custom knifemaker Ernest Emerson?
Created by Mike Searson (talk). Self nom at 00:01, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Work Is a Four-Letter Word
- ... that Work Is a Four-Letter Word is the only film in which Cilla Black has had a starring role?
Created by Rodhullandemu (talk). Self nom at 23:00, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Vicki Lynne Cole
- ... that Ohio teenager Vicki Lynne Cole held up a sign (which she hadn't read) saying "Bring Us Together Again" at a 1968 Nixon rally, and the candidate later mentioned it in his victory speech?
Created by Wehwalt (talk). Self nom at 22:56, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Just as a comment, I was laughing hysterically while writing this article.--Wehwalt (talk) 22:59, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length and history verified; offline source accepted in good faith. Awadewit (talk) 00:48, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Um, it's an interesting article and an amusing story, but does it belong in Wikipedia? If there ever were a case of a person known for just one event, isn't this one? --Orlady (talk) 18:39, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- First, she got press attention for almost a decade after the event. Second, her involuntary choice of "Bring us together", had political ramifications, which are explained in the article: The Democrats threw that phrase in Nixon's face every chance they got, since after all, his political strategy was in holding his base and adding on the Wallace voters, and the hell with the rest of the voters. Panetta chose that phrase as the title of his tell all book about being kicked out of the Nixon administration, and his career on both sides of the political aisle continues today. If the sign was mentioned in the speech and Cole was identified, and that was the end of it, you'd have a strong point. However, that was not the case.--Wehwalt (talk) 19:57, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Seems like a Joe the Plumber scenario to me, obviously notable.--IvoShandor (talk) 04:44, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- First, she got press attention for almost a decade after the event. Second, her involuntary choice of "Bring us together", had political ramifications, which are explained in the article: The Democrats threw that phrase in Nixon's face every chance they got, since after all, his political strategy was in holding his base and adding on the Wallace voters, and the hell with the rest of the voters. Panetta chose that phrase as the title of his tell all book about being kicked out of the Nixon administration, and his career on both sides of the political aisle continues today. If the sign was mentioned in the speech and Cole was identified, and that was the end of it, you'd have a strong point. However, that was not the case.--Wehwalt (talk) 19:57, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Um, it's an interesting article and an amusing story, but does it belong in Wikipedia? If there ever were a case of a person known for just one event, isn't this one? --Orlady (talk) 18:39, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Jonathan Roberts
- ... that Jonathan Roberts (pictured), a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1814 to 1821, built a school for poor children?
5x expanded by AdmiralKolchak (talk). Self nom at 22:01, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Looks good. — Jake Wartenberg // ER 22:32, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
The Hate That Hate Produced
- ... that The Hate That Hate Produced, an exposé of the Nation of Islam, caused the group's membership to double?
Created by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 20:53, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Praise of the Two Lands (ship)
- ... that the Praise of the Two Lands is the first reference to a ship being referred to by name?
Created by Doug Coldwell (talk). Self nom at 20:51, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Date and length OK. AGF on offline hook reference. — Jake Wartenberg // ER 21:30, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Vicki Robinson
- ... that Valessa Robinson used the fact that she was acting under the influence of LSD when she killed her mother as part of her defense, despite the fact that the drug does not cause violent inclinations?
Created by Jake Wartenberg (talk). Self nom at 19:49, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- The statement in the article is a bit more ambiguous: "Although the drug does not usually cause violent inclinations, Robinson still opted to use this fact in her defense". The source states the opinion of a professor about how LSD doesn't usually cause violent inclinations, but we don't really know anything about Valessa Robinson in particular here. Could we get a different hook? Awadewit (talk) 01:04, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- How about ALT ... that Adam Davis was convicted of the murder of Vicki Robinson and is currently on Florida's death row? — Jake Wartenberg // ER 01:58, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
List of outstanding South Park episodes
- ... that South Park episodes that "changed the world" include "The Return of Chef", "Red Hot Catholic Love", or "The Passion of the Jew"?
started/recovered by Nergaal. Self nom at 15:01, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
A Prayer for My Daughter
- ... that William Butler Yeats wrote the poem "A Prayer for My Daughter" in 1919 while staying in the tower at Thoor Ballylee during the Irish War of Independence?
5x expanded by Mrathel (talk). Self nom at 15:01, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Nout Wellink
- ... that Nout Wellink has been the President of De Nederlandsche Bank since July 1, 1997?
5x expanded by Permethius (talk). Self nom at 14:08, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Apis cerana japonica
- ... that when a Japanese honeybee hive is invaded by a giant hornet scout, the honeybees "bake" the hornet in a ball of about 500 bees (pictured)?
Created by Nihonjoe (talk). Self nom at 10:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
List of lemur species
- ... that between 2000 and 2008, 39 new species of lemur were described in Madagascar, bringing the total number of recognized species and subspecies to 99 (Ring-tailed Lemur pictured)?
Created by Visionholder (talk). Self nom at 02:46, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
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- And here I thought the picture was a Ruffed lemur, which it plainly looks nothing like. I got to work closely with those guys when I was a teen ager and volunteer at a local zoo. Very cool animals. Anyway, sorry about the derail here, nice list btw and the photos are great. Commons must have a slew of lemur pics. Nice. :-)--IvoShandor (talk) 06:15, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Zaira Cosico
- ... that Zaira Cosico is notable for perfoming as a blue fairy in the ballet rendition of Pinocchio; however during the entire performance she was wearing a white tutu?
Created by Maverx (talk). Self nom at 23:45, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Pista apparently turns out to be a ballet. So did she dance playing the part of the "Wind God in Four Elements" in the ballet "Pista"? If so, then what is "Dulce"? More seriously, I couldn't find any of this in the article's reference, except for a mention of "Pista". Art LaPella (talk) 00:48, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Fixed article, added a good reference. Ref was kind of screwy from the ballet corp website.--Maverx (talk) 01:08, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- For those trying to understand the discussion above: Maverx changed the hook. Art LaPella (talk) 01:41, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Yup, sorry about that guys, I thought I saved that comment here, instead, I placed it on the edit summary. --Maverx (talk) 02:16, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- 411 characters of prose after copyright violation removed. Shubinator (talk) 16:21, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Yup, sorry about that guys, I thought I saved that comment here, instead, I placed it on the edit summary. --Maverx (talk) 02:16, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- For those trying to understand the discussion above: Maverx changed the hook. Art LaPella (talk) 01:41, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Fixed article, added a good reference. Ref was kind of screwy from the ballet corp website.--Maverx (talk) 01:08, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Louis Littlepage
- ... that American Louis Littlepage had to receive a special permission from the US Congress to serve as a secretary to the last king of Poland, Stanisław August Poniatowski?
Created by Piotrus (talk). Self nom at 23:19, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length and date verified, offline source accepted in good faith. CarpetCrawlermessage me 21:20, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Older nominations
Articles created/expanded on May 4
Broadwood and Sons
- ... that still-extant English piano manufacturer Broadwood and Sons (grand piano from 1840 pictured) once made instruments favoured by Haydn, Beethoven and Chopin? New article by Alexrexpvt. This replaced an earlier (short) version plagiarized from company website and now completely extinguished. Nomination by --Hegvald (talk) 06:39, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Source, length, and history verified (all votes at AfD are for keep). I can't believe this was put up for deletion! One of the most famous piano manufacturers in the world! Anyway, it would be nice if the description of the company today could be expanded a bit before this appears on the main page. Have you thought about adding an audio file? Broadwoods have a very distinctive sound. Awadewit (talk) 19:47, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- To be clear: this is not my article, and I have not contributed anything to it, at least so far (and I will be slightly embarrassed if someone adds one of those DYK boxes on my page just because I nominated it). I found it interesting and thought it deserved to be treated as a new article despite the old plagiarized version in the history. As for "I can't believe this was put up for deletion!", I think the nominator had a point, and I think the plagiarism should have been deleted from the history of the page. --Hegvald (talk) 23:05, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Chester Rolling Mill, Chester Pipe and Tube Company, Standard Steel Casting Company, Combination Steel and Iron Company
- ... that a network of companies including the Chester Rolling Mill, Chester Pipe and Tube Company, Standard Steel Casting Company and Combination Steel and Iron Company made shipbuilder John Roach & Sons one of America's first vertically integrated businesses?
Created by Gatoclass (talk). Self nom at 08:44, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Note: hook fact can be verified in the "History" section of the Chester Rolling Mill article. Gatoclass (talk) 09:10, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length and date verified; offline source accepted in good faith. AdjustShift (talk) 16:58, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
ARA Rivadavia
- ... that when the new Argentine dreadnought Rivadavia arrived in Buenos Aires on 19 February 1915, over 47,000 people, including President Victorino de la Plaza, came out to see the ship?
Created by DPdH (talk), The ed17 (talk), Parsecboy (talk). Self nom at 21:36, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Ismail Shammout
- ... that Ismail Shammout's Where to ..? (1953), a painting depicting the Lydda Death March in July 1948, has attained iconic status in Palestinian culture?
Created by AdjustShift (talk). Self nom at 17:56, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Maybe I'm mis-reading, but I don't see the hook sourced. CarpetCrawlermessage me 21:25, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Please see the second paragraph of the "Artistic work" section. The entire paragraph is supported by one and the same reference; it is meaningless to duplicate a reference four or five times in the same paragraph, just to make sure each sentence is referenced. AdjustShift (talk) 02:57, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- No, I know, I just couldn't see it for some reason. Anyway, length and date verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. CarpetCrawlermessage me 03:29, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Helvella acetabulum
- ... that the fungus Helvella acetabulum resembles a cabbage leaf?
Created by Sasata (talk). Self nom at 06:32, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Helvella corium
- ... that the fungus Helvella corium (pictured) has been found growing on caustic spoil mounds of a soda factory and on uranium tailings?
Created by Sasata (talk). Self nom at 06:32, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Helvella elastica
- ... that extracts from the elastic saddle fungus can dissolve fibrin blood clots?
Created by Sasata (talk). Self nom at 06:32, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Vanessa Rousso
- ... that Vanessa Rousso (pictured), who is only 26 years old, is among the top five females in career earnings in poker history?
Created by 2005 (talk · contribs), Sirex98 (talk · contribs), DegenFarang (talk · contribs) and Essexmutant (talk · contribs). Nom at 23:34, 5 May 2009 (UTC) by TonyTheTiger (talk · contribs)
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- Please recheck. It is over 4.5 according to my count.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 02:32, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Also, is there any special consideration when the article starts as substantial and has a tremendous amount of text added. I have added over 8000 characters to this article that was around 2400. There is not too much more to add from what I can find.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 02:38, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- I was looking at the wrong version of the article. Expansion seems to be 4.7x. Sorry for my miscounting. Dabomb87 (talk) 12:35, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- What makes http://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/ranking/137 a reliable source? Dabomb87 (talk) 12:39, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- The information is from Card Player magazine, as seen here. Gary King (talk) 16:04, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Gary: While some information is provided by Card Player, the site is not a reliable source per their own words. If you scroll to the bottom of the link you provided, it reads Accuracy of information cannot be guaranteed. I'd like to see another source to back up this claim, or, another hook. Synergy 16:38, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- In terms of the first number I believe I am starting from 2408. Are you starting with the first edit on the 4th or my first edit? I am currently showing 11523. 11523/2408=4.8 Thus, I believe I am closer to 517 short. I don't have much to add, but I will try to stretch a little.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 00:01, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- First: The length of an edit is ambiguous. It invites us to confuse the length before an edit with the length after an edit. So I will discuss the length of versions instead. Second: Using prosesizebytes.js, the version that includes Tony's first edit is 2497, but we wouldn't use that. The first 2 versions of May 4 are each 2456. The previous version of April 23 is 2378. I couldn't explain where 2408 came from. Third: The rules say expansion in 5 days. They don't say the same person has to do the complete expansion, and such a rule would be unenforceable anyway because expanders often have helpers to varying degrees. So I count the first 2 edits of May 4 as part of the expansion. Fourth: Therefore, the version before those edits should be counted as the before version. As explained at G1, that is the version of April 23. Fifth: Prosesizebytes only shows 11273 for the current version. 2378x5-11273=617. Art LaPella (talk) 02:00, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- FWIW, I was cutting and pasting the 4/23 version into MS Word to get the 2408 total. The same software gives 11864 as the current number of characters in the main text not counting the section headings and TOC. I am 176 characters short at this time according to that software which has me at a 4.93X expansion. I should be able to find another encyclopedic sentence worth of content in the next couple of days.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:30, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- 5X now.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 14:53, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- ← Yeah, the length just squeaks by now. Gary King (talk) 17:08, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length checks out fine, but still no indication that the source used is reliable. Dabomb87 (talk) 22:01, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- From what I can tell, it is a database from a source that is accepted by all in the poker industry. See the homepage to see the various experts that contribute to the website.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 03:19, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- When I asked them where they got their information for their rankings from, they responded with, "A variety of sources but most of the information we get comes through from casinos/cardrooms directly. Historically, a lot of pre-2004 results came from Cardplayer magazines." Gary King (talk) 01:00, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Does this mean it is an acceptable source? It seems to me that this is a publication relaying industry facts and figures.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:02, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I have questions about a lot of the online poker sites. See Talk:Vanessa Rousso#Online poker sites and RS. Awadewit (talk) 20:12, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Haven't these all been answered.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 01:47, 10 May 2009 (UTC)
- I have questions about a lot of the online poker sites. See Talk:Vanessa Rousso#Online poker sites and RS. Awadewit (talk) 20:12, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Does this mean it is an acceptable source? It seems to me that this is a publication relaying industry facts and figures.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 04:02, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- When I asked them where they got their information for their rankings from, they responded with, "A variety of sources but most of the information we get comes through from casinos/cardrooms directly. Historically, a lot of pre-2004 results came from Cardplayer magazines." Gary King (talk) 01:00, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- From what I can tell, it is a database from a source that is accepted by all in the poker industry. See the homepage to see the various experts that contribute to the website.--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 03:19, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length checks out fine, but still no indication that the source used is reliable. Dabomb87 (talk) 22:01, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Øverland
- ... that a possible extension of the Røa Line metro to Øverland was considered in the interwar period, but did not materialize?
Created by Punkmorten (talk). Self nom at 21:24, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Charles Widmore
- ... that because actor Alan Dale (pictured) was unable to come to Hawaii to appear on ABC's Lost as Charles Widmore, the camera crew moved to London to include him on the show anyway?
Created by Spongefrog (talk); Jackieboy87 (talk); JpGrB (talk). Nominated by Music2611 at 12:30, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Looks good. NW (Talk) (How am I doing?) 00:03, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
KBCH
- ... that radio station KBCH chose its call sign to represent the "20 Miracle Miles" of beaches in Lincoln County, Oregon?
5x expanded by Dravecky (talk). Self nom at 10:07, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Is this the quote you are using to source the hook?: "Station KBCH in Oceanlake is a notable exception representing the 20 Miracle Miles along the beach from Otis to Otter Crest in Lincoln County." - It doesn't support the hook. Awadewit (talk) 00:35, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- I know it's hard to see in the Google Books snippet view, but the chapter of the cited book is about communications in Oregon and contains an explanation of how call letters work (3-letter vs 4-letter, why most west of the Mississippi start with a K, etc.) plus an observation that these call signs have meanings beyond being a K and three random letters. The more complete quote is "...often the call letters are abbreviations for the city or county in which the station is located. Station KBCH in Oceanlake is a notable exception representing the 20 Miracle Miles along the beach from Otis to Otter Crest in Lincoln County." Also, at the time that book was published, KBCH's community of license was still Oceanlake, Oregon. I hope this clears it up. - Dravecky (talk) 01:31, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Streptococcus iniae
- ... that the bacterium Streptococcus iniae has been called "one the most serious aquatic pathogens in the last decade"?
Created by Fvasconcellos (talk). Self nom at 02:51, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1:... that the bacterium Streptococcus iniae, an important cause of disease in fish, may infect people who handle fresh tilapia? Fvasconcellos (t·c) 02:51, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT2:... that outbreaks of Streptococcus iniae infection in fish have caused millions of dollars in damage to the aquaculture industry? Fvasconcellos (t·c) 02:51, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT3:... that the bacterium Streptococcus iniae is named after the Amazon River Dolphin, from which it was first isolated in the 1970s? Fvasconcellos (t·c) 02:51, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
Minnesota Timberwolves failed relocation to New Orleans
- ... that the NBA blocked the sale of the Minnesota Timberwolves in June 1994 to a group seeking to move the franchise to New Orleans thus keeping the Timberwolves in Minneapolis?
Created by Patriarca12 (talk). Self nom at 23:51, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length and date verified, offline source accepted in good faith. CarpetCrawlermessage me 21:08, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Que No Se Rompa la Noche
- ... that the song "Que No Se Rompa la Noche" was the second number-one single by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart?
Created by Jaespinoza (talk) Self nom at 23:42, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1:... that the song "Que No Se Rompa la Noche", first performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, has been covered by Pandora, Vikki Carr and Ray Conniff?. Jaespinoza (talk) 23:42, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Currently, this article fails D6.This article is extremely short - note that the almost everything is said twice (once in the lead and once in the body). Is there any way to expand the article to discuss the actual song? The current sections are "Background" and "Covers". What about the musical style of the song, for example? Awadewit (talk) 19:57, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1:... that the song "Que No Se Rompa la Noche", first performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias, has been covered by Pandora, Vikki Carr and Ray Conniff?. Jaespinoza (talk) 23:42, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Onion (horse)
- ... that a record 30,199 people saw Onion defeat Secretariat in the 1973 Whitney Handicap at Saratoga Race Course?
Created by Pastor Theo (talk). Self nom at 22:50, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Lob wedge
- ... that the modern lob wedge was possibly invented by Karsten Solheim after experimenting by gluing a potato chip to a straw?
5x expanded by Chrislk02 (talk). Self nom at 20:58, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- The hook is misleading in its certainty; the sentence in the article says that this was "possibl[e]". Also,
doesn't seem to benot quite 5x expansion, only2.54.2x. Dabomb87 (talk) 02:08, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- I count 3241/770=4.2x, dividing prose only as described at F1. Art LaPella (talk) 03:05, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
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- Yea, I know it was a little under 5x expansion, however I was basing the 5x expansion on the orignial article (not the article with the ultra lob wedge content copy pasted into it). I think that needs to be a different article in the future (possibly). I cant expand it much more so if that does not suffice then my apologies. Chrislk02 Chris Kreider 13:56, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- The hook is misleading in its certainty; the sentence in the article says that this was "possibl[e]". Also,
Capture of Ormuz (1622)
- ... that in the capture of Ormuz in 1622 an Anglo-Persian force combined to expel the Portuguese?
Created by PHG (talk). Self nom at 20:44, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Mandeville House
- ... that Richard Upjohn's Gothic alterations to the Mandeville House (pictured), the oldest in Garrison, New York, were removed by a later owner? Self-nom Daniel Case (talk) 20:33, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Approved. NW (Talk) (How am I doing?) 00:44, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
John J.B. Wilson
- ... that Golden Raspberry Awards founder John Wilson's marketing work has included publicity for the Academy Awards?
5x expanded by Cirt (talk). Self nom at 17:50, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Henrietta Johnston
- ... that Henrietta Johnston was both the earliest recorded female artist and the first known pastelist working in the English colonies of North America?
5x expanded by AlbertHerring (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 17:20, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb
- ... that when Fyodor Dostoyevsky stood before Hans Holbein the Younger's The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb (pictured) he become so transfixed that his wife had to drag him away, lest its grip induce an epileptic seizure?
Created by Ceoil (talk). Self nom at 17:52, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hm. I don't have access to this source, but I would really like to see it. Who thinks it would have caused a seizure? His wife? It is rare for art to cause seizures. Awadewit (talk) 19:32, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- It is from his wife's account. There's a reference here; the painting is also fairly central to The Idiot, which might be added to the article, see for example here. And here it is in the Rough Guide [4], so it must be true. I suspect you & Dostoyevsky are just built differently, Awa. Also me, as I can barely remember seeing it when I visited a long time ago, unlike some other pictures there. Johnbod (talk) 03:50, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Please avoid personal comments in these posts - thanks. This hook needs to be written. First of all, it is the wife's opinion. Even the Rough Guide (that paragon of scholarship) notes this: "His wife, who thought he was about to have a fit, had to usher him from the room." Second, note that the first source says "He stood in front of it, she relates, petrified, horror-stricken as if on the verge of one of his epileptic fits" (emphasis added). In general, I think a hook about The Idiot would be better. Awadewit (talk) 15:30, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- None of the sources above are the one the article ref uses. If the opinion is more clearly attributed to his wife as below, is there any reason not to assume good faith? I agree there other ways to do a Dostoyevsky hook though.
- Please avoid personal comments in these posts - thanks. This hook needs to be written. First of all, it is the wife's opinion. Even the Rough Guide (that paragon of scholarship) notes this: "His wife, who thought he was about to have a fit, had to usher him from the room." Second, note that the first source says "He stood in front of it, she relates, petrified, horror-stricken as if on the verge of one of his epileptic fits" (emphasis added). In general, I think a hook about The Idiot would be better. Awadewit (talk) 15:30, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- It is from his wife's account. There's a reference here; the painting is also fairly central to The Idiot, which might be added to the article, see for example here. And here it is in the Rough Guide [4], so it must be true. I suspect you & Dostoyevsky are just built differently, Awa. Also me, as I can barely remember seeing it when I visited a long time ago, unlike some other pictures there. Johnbod (talk) 03:50, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1:... that when Fyodor Dostoyevsky stood before Hans Holbein the Younger's The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb (pictured) he become so transfixed that his wife had to drag him away, fearing its grip might induce an epileptic seizure? Johnbod (talk) 15:43, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT2... that in Fyodor Dostoyevsky's novel The Idiot, Hans Holbein the Younger's The Body of the Dead Christ in the Tomb (pictured) has the power to make viewers lose their faith? Awadewit (talk) 15:50, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Arius berneyi
- ... that Arius berneyi is also known as Berney's Shark Catfish?
Created by Mynameinc (talk). Self nom at 16:20, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
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- Thanks, I'm not an expert when it comes to the usage of scientific or common names. mynameinc 16:56, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Not 1500 characters. Also, could we find a slightly more interesting hook? Awadewit (talk) 19:33, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length problem addressed. To be frank, it's a catfish, and catfish aren't very interesting. mynameinc 00:11, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- On the contrary, catfish can be fascinating but this hook is far from such. Any alts? - Dravecky (talk) 00:19, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I don't know an interesting fact about any catfish. This probably can be attributed to the fact that I have never seen a catfish, photographs aside. I am getting some more information from the WikiProject leader, so I may find something interesting. mynameinc 01:00, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: "... that the genus name of Arius berneyi, also known as Berney's Shark Catfish, is based on the Greek word arios, meaning "warlike" or "hostile"? ···日本穣? · Talk to Nihonjoe 20:18, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I thought about that, but it had more to do with the genus than the species. mynameinc 21:00, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- The two websites used as sources for the article appear to be self-published. Do they meet the requirements for SPS? Awadewit (talk) 19:37, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- I thought about that, but it had more to do with the genus than the species. mynameinc 21:00, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: "... that the genus name of Arius berneyi, also known as Berney's Shark Catfish, is based on the Greek word arios, meaning "warlike" or "hostile"? ···日本穣? · Talk to Nihonjoe 20:18, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I don't know an interesting fact about any catfish. This probably can be attributed to the fact that I have never seen a catfish, photographs aside. I am getting some more information from the WikiProject leader, so I may find something interesting. mynameinc 01:00, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Not 1500 characters. Also, could we find a slightly more interesting hook? Awadewit (talk) 19:33, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Thanks, I'm not an expert when it comes to the usage of scientific or common names. mynameinc 16:56, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Holland Road Baptist Church
- ... that Holland Road Baptist Church (pictured) in Hove, England, was paid for by George Congreve, who made his fortune selling tuberculosis elixir?
Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 15:37, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Christopher Grigson
- ... that Christopher Grigson was trained as an electrical engineer, but switched careers to become a naval architect? Just over 1500 chars, new article, self nom. Ironholds (talk) 12:06, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
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- Literally the only source available. "that despite suffering from chronic osteomyelitis, Christopher Grigson won a place at Trinity College, Cambridge to study mechanical science? Ironholds (talk) 18:43, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- This raises the question of notability, in my opinion. If no other sources can be found, perhaps this article should be put up for deletion. Awadewit (talk) 19:40, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Helped develop the SEM, and entirely developed scanning electron diffraction; that passes WP:ACADEMIC in a heartbeat. My apologies that no other well-respected, national newspapers have seen fit to put an obituary on the internet. Ironholds (talk) 13:17, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- He was also elected a fellow of a respected society; that's 1 and 3. Ironholds (talk) 13:20, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- I don't know the ins and outs of AfD, so I'll let someone else decide if this should be put up for deletion, but, in my opinion, if there is only one source and no expansion is possible, this person is not notable enough for an entry. Awadewit (talk) 15:18, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- See my points; he passes WP:ACADEMIC. Ironholds (talk) 18:46, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- If there is only one source, does that even matter? I would think that sourcing is more important. Awadewit (talk) 23:47, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- Certainly not, read WP:ACADEMIC, specifically "This guideline is independent from the other subject specific notability guidelines.. if an academic is notable under this guideline, his or her possible failure to meet other subject specific notability guidelines is irrelevant." Ironholds (talk) 22:48, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- If there is only one source, does that even matter? I would think that sourcing is more important. Awadewit (talk) 23:47, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- See my points; he passes WP:ACADEMIC. Ironholds (talk) 18:46, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
Gene Lees
- ... that Gene Lees wrote the English language lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim's "Corcovado" on a bus travelling to Belo Horizonte?
Created by Gareth E Kegg (talk). Self nom at 09:10, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Brede Waterworks
- ... that the Worthington–Simpson triple expansion steam engine at Brede Waterworks (pictured) can pump 3,500,000 imperial gallons (16,000,000 L) of water per day to a height of 515 feet (157 m)?
Created by Mjroots (talk). Self nom at 06:42, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Wallace (The Wire)
- ... that actor Michael B. Jordan based his drug dealer character Wallace from The Wire in part on his own real-life experiences growing up in Newark, New Jersey?
Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Self nom at 05:08, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- As much as I
likelove the article topic, this is unfortunately not eligible for DYK, as most of the text is not new material. Punkmorten (talk) 08:47, 6 May 2009 (UTC)- That's true, but the new prose that I wrote (the lead, and the "Behind the Scenes" info excluding the David Simon part) all exceed the 1,500 character criteria (by my count, it all adds up to 1,646 characters without space, 1,993 characters with them). Wouldn't that, combined with the fact that it is still technically a new article, make it eligible? — Hunter Kahn (contribs) 22:11, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- Not according to F4. Art LaPella (talk) 02:00, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- As much as I
John McMahon (wrestler)
- ... that 19th century wrestler John McMahon's career began with a 17-year undefeated streak?
Created by GaryColemanFan (talk). Self nom at 04:20, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- Length, date, and source for hook verified. CarpetCrawlermessage me 06:16, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
Victor Gold (journalist)
- ... that although Vic Gold co-wrote the first President Bush's autobiography and wrote a novel with Dick Cheney's wife, in 2007 he wrote a book attacking the second President Bush and Cheney?
Created by Orlady (talk). Self nom at 03:23, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 3
Mahfouz Ould al-Walid
- ... that although Mohamedou Slahi has been under arrest since September 2001, and Mahfouz al-Walid was reported killed in 2002, it was not until 2007 that the Office of Foreign Assets Control acknowledged they were not the same person? (expanded five-fold, better known as Abu Hafs al-Mauritani) Sherurcij (speaker for the dead) 22:12, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- 231 character hook. Shubinator (talk) 22:24, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Calkin–Wilf tree
- ... that one can list every positive rational number without repetition by breadth-first traversal of the Calkin–Wilf tree?
Created by David Eppstein (talk). Self nom at 03:22, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- Please add inline citations, especially for the hook fact. Shubinator (talk) 17:44, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- It already had an inline Harvard-style citation for this fact, as well as more than one inline footnote-style citation. But I've rewritten it in a way that, among other things, makes this point clearer; see footnote 3 of the current version. —David Eppstein (talk) 23:35, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Thanks, good to go now. Shubinator (talk) 23:41, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
George E. Cryer, Kent Kane Parrot and Charles H. Crawford
- ... that George Cryer (pictured), Mayor of Los Angeles in the Roaring Twenties, was allegedly controlled by the city's political boss Kent Parrot and vice king Charles Crawford, whose coterie of bootleggers and criminals was known as the "City Hall Gang"?
Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 22:20, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
Air Battle of El Mansoura
- ... that the Air Battle of El Mansoura involved nearly 180 aircraft in a continuous engagement lasting 53 minutes?
Created by Sherif9282 (talk). Self nom at 06:50, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1: ... that the Air Battle of El Mansoura in the Yom Kippur War involved nearly 180 aircraft in a continuous engagement lasting 53 minutes? Art LaPella (talk) 00:48, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 17:55, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
List of Chicago White Sox Opening Day starting pitchers
- ... that Lefty Williams began the 1920 season as the Chicago White Sox Opening Day starting pitcher but ended the season suspended and was subsequently banned from baseball for his role in throwing the 1919 World Series?
- ALT1:... that Ken Brett was the Chicago White Sox Opening Day starting pitcher on April 7, 1977, against the Toronto Blue Jays, the first game in Blue Jay history?
5x expanded by Rlendog (talk). Self nom at 01:37, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history, references good for both hooks. Technically the Blue Jays had played spring training games before, but it's better to keep the hook simple. Shubinator (talk) 18:04, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Mary Roberts (painter)
- ... that Mary Roberts was the first recorded female miniaturist in the American colonies?
Created by AlbertHerring (talk). Self nom at 21:27, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history good; book reference accepted in good faith. Shubinator (talk) 17:46, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Henrietta Johnston
- ... that Henrietta Johnston (work pictured) was the first recorded female artist and the first pastelist to work in the English colonies in America?
Created by OpenToppedBus (talk). Expanded five-fold by AlbertHerring. Self-nom at 20:46, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Persian embassy to Europe (1609–1615)
- ... that the Persian embassy to Europe in 1609-1615 (pictured) was led by the enturbaned English adventurer Robert Shirley?
Created by PHG (talk). Self nom at 20:10, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 20:47, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré (1625)
- ... that in the Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré in 1625 (pictured) English warships were used controversially to quell a revolt of French Huguenot coreligionaries?
Created by PHG (talk). Self nom at 18:08, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. (Deja vu) Shubinator (talk) 17:39, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Ronald Shanabarger
- ... that Tyler Shanabarger's death was believed to be caused by sudden infant death syndrome until his father confessed to his murder?
Created by Jake Wartenberg (talk). Self nom at 18:02, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- Hook seems too EGG-ish with "Tyler Shanabarger's" linking too "Ronald Shanabarger"... —Ed 17 (Talk / Contribs) 21:15, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT ... that Ronald Shanabarger's son's death was believed to be caused by sudden infant death syndrome until his father confessed to his murder? — Jake Wartenberg 20:48, 8 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference verified.
- ALT2:... that Tyler Shanabarger's death was believed to be caused by sudden infant death syndrome until his father confessed to the murder? Shubinator (talk) 17:34, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Flying Aces (magazine)
- ... that the memoirs of World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker’s influenced 1930s "flying pulp" magazines such as Flying Aces?
- ALT1:... that comic book cover artist Alex Schomburg got his start drawing dramatic covers depicting air-battle scenes for Flying Aces?
Created by NoCal100 (talk). Self nom at 17:17, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- For the original hook, the book cited doesn't connect Rickenbacker with the magazine. For the alt, the article only says Schomburg drew covers for the magazine, and doesn't say that's when he started doing those scenes (the ref for Schomburg doesn't say that either). Shubinator (talk) 17:25, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Actually, p. 88 says "Eddie Rickenbacker's Fighting the Flying Circus... no doubt influenced the "flying pulps" that followed." Is that not enough? regarding the 2nd hook, how about this variant: :... that Flying Aces magazine's cover art featured super-realistic air-battle scenes drawn by comic book artist Alex Schomburg? NoCal100 (talk) 23:02, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Whoops, didn't see that in the caption. I prefer the original hook, since "super-realistic" is peackocky. Shubinator (talk) 23:14, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Greeves (motorcycles)
- ... that the Greeves motorcycle company funded production from a contract with the Ministry of Pensions for their Invacar for disabled drivers?
5x expanded by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 16:03, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
Claiming race
- ... that the purse won by a claimed horse in a claiming race usually goes to the former owner?
Created by Lar (talk). Self nom at 06:52, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- Bolded article per whatever rule it is. Also, a question: what do you mean when you say "former owner"? —Ed 17 (Talk / Contribs) 07:08, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- In a claiming race, as a requirement of entry in the race, all entered horses are purchasable by almost anyone (registration and a deposit are required) for the stated amount up to a short time before the race (15 minutes is not untypical). The person who entered the horse in the race, and had it claimed away, is thus the former owner. Title to the horse transfers to the new (claiming) owner when the horse turns up, ready to race, regardless of race outcome (even if the horse dies during the race), but the new owner doesn't get the winnings, if any, from the race. 2009 Derby entry General Quarters (horse) was a "claimer", or horse that runs in claiming races. ++Lar: t/c 13:50, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 17:17, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 2
1952 in NASCAR
- ... that 1952 in NASCAR was the first year that companies started to pay award monies for publicity in NASCAR?
Created by Ched Davis (talk). at 09:12, 5 May 2009 (UTC), significant expansion credit to Royalbroil
- Alt:... that 1952 in NASCAR was the first year NASCAR started scheduling events to avoid conflicts between competing tracks?
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) for the original hook; the second one doesn't seem to be cited. Shubinator (talk) 17:13, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Ceramics museum
- ... that no specialist ceramics museum has as large a collection as the 340,000 pieces in The Palace Museum, Beijing?
Created by Johnbod (talk). Self nom at 04:21, 5 May 2009 (UTC)
- The article doesn't say that The Palace Museum's collection is the largest. Shubinator (talk) 17:08, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Nor does the hook, although it clearly is. References refer to Chinese art or Chinese ceramics, but even the largest specialist ceramics museums fail to reach 20% of the Beijing total. I think simple arithmetic does not have to be referenced here. Johnbod (talk) 23:30, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history good; AGF that The Palace Museum has the largest collection. Shubinator (talk) 23:52, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Robert P. Shuler
- ... that radio evangelist "Fighting Bob" Shuler, known for his attacks on politicians and support of the Ku Klux Klan, received 25% of the votes in a 1932 U.S. Senate election in California?
Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 21:54, 4 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history good; AGF on the KKK part. Shubinator (talk) 17:05, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Richard Suart
- ... that opera singer Richard Suart, known for his roles in Gilbert and Sullivan, has also specialised in avant-garde modern opera?
Created by Ssilvers (talk), Tim riley (talk). Self nom at 19:48, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- I don't see the hook sourced in the article. CarpetCrawlermessage me 01:00, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Charles Alan Pownall
- ... that after some members of the Guamanian Congress refused to attend a joint session, Governor Charles Alan Pownall (pictured) removed them from office?
Created by Scapler (talk). Self nom at 12:46, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 16:46, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Bonus (basketball)
- ... that a bonus is awarded to a basketball team after seven fouls from the opposing team in college basketball, but only four in the National Basketball Association?
Created by Attonitus (talk). Self nom at 01:41, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1... that a bonus in basketball is awarded after seven fouls from the opposing team in college basketball, but in National Basketball Association games it is awarded after four fouls? (this needs further tweaking for grammar.) —Ed 17 (Talk / Contribs) 18:06, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- Also, Attonitus, you realize that your talk page link is to User talk:Red Thunder, right? —Ed 17 (Talk / Contribs) 18:07, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- I suggest you link to college basketball and drop the "the". jnestorius(talk) 17:02, 7 May 2009 (UTC)
- Ref 3 says the bonus is awarded on the seventh foul (so after the sixth) in NCAA. Shubinator (talk) 16:42, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré (1627)
- ... that the Siege of Saint-Martin-de-Ré in 1627 resulted in the failure of the Duke of Buckingham to occupy the French island of Ile de Ré and support the Siege of La Rochelle?
Created by PHG (talk). Self nom at 21:23, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- At that size, I have no idea what the image is. My first guess was a turtle; I was disappointed to find that it was actually a map. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 22:50, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 16:32, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Russia–Spain relations
- ... that early relations of Russia and Spain were motivated by the Russians' interest in the Spanish Inquisition?
5x expanded by NVO (talk). Self nom at 10:19, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
Ion-association
- ... that both solvent-shared and contact ion-pairs of magnesium and sulphate ions are present in sea-water?
Created by Petergans (talk). Self nom at 06:28, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history, reference good. Shubinator (talk) 16:15, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on May 1
Bill Sketoe
- ... that after Bill Sketoe was lynched in 1864, a hole dug to facilitate his hanging refused to disappear for at least 115 years?
Created by Ecjmartin (talk). Self nom at 00:06, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- The hook is not cited in the article (which can be found in the lead). Can you please cite it? Synergy 18:42, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
- I'd be glad to cite it if I could, but there's no particular source with "115 years" in it; I derived that figure by subtracting 1864 (the year Sketoe was lynched) from 1979 (the year the bridge was built, which covered Sketoe's hole). I can see your point here, so I rewrote the hook to read "at least 115 years" so that it won't be so exact. I've incorporated this same change into the article itself. In addition, I added a citation to the first paragraph of "The Hole" section (#19), where this aspect of the story is related. Do these address your concern? - Ecjmartin (talk) 21:37, 6 May 2009 (UTC)
Casual Friday (The Office)
- ... that Michael Scott pretends to fire Pam Beesly as a prank in The Office episode "Casual Friday", which is a reference to a similar scene in the show's first episode?
5x expanded by Hgporto (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 03:14, 2 May 2009 (UTC)
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Expansion, history, reference good. The end of the hook sentence is confusing though (which he then does exactly to Erin). Shubinator (talk) 16:01, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
Riaz Mohammad Khan
- ... that Riaz Mohammad Khan was sacked as Foreign Secretary because he opposed Asif Ali Zardari's agenda of UN investigation into the assassination of Benazir Bhutto?
Created by Razzsic (talk). Self nom at 20:57, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
- The article says this is controversial: His retirement from the service created a major controversy as media reports claimed that he was in fact sacked. The hook should be reworded. Also, the hook is only in the lead and not in the body of the article. Shubinator (talk) 15:48, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
William Ruthven Smith
- ... that early United States Army anti-submarine warfare engineer William Ruthven Smith drew a 6,000-foot wire rope net across Hampton Roads during World War I?
Created by BusterD (talk). Self nom at 15:01, 1 May 2009 (UTC)
- I understand that the rope was to deter submarines from entering, but I'm not sure that others will. Could this be reworded? —Ed 17 (Talk / Contribs) 18:14, 3 May 2009 (UTC)
- ALT1 - ... that during World War I, United States Army engineer William Ruthven Smith drew a 6,000-foot wire rope anti-submarine net across Hampton Roads?
- ALT2 - ... that in 1917, engineer William Ruthven Smith drew a 6,000-foot anti-submarine net across the channel at Hampton Roads?
- (checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Changed 2,000 feet to 6,000 feet since both the article and the source say 2,000 yards. I prefer ALT2. Shubinator (talk) 15:38, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
- Wikilinked Channel (geography) in ALT2, which I also prefer. Thanks again for your fresh eyes. I'll get better at this. BusterD (talk) 20:11, 9 May 2009 (UTC)
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