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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. Every approved hook will appear on the main page.

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How to list a new nomination

For a simplified version of these instructions, see User:Rjanag/Quick DYK.
For a step-by-step guide to filling out the {{NewDYKnom}} template, see Template:NewDYKnomination/guide.

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=

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. Don't forget to fill out the rollover text, so people know what the image is of! 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
 | alttext    = Description of the 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.
When saving your suggestion, please add the name of the suggested article to your edit summary.
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If you want to confirm that an article is ready to be placed on a later update, or note that there is an issue with the article or hook, please use the following symbols to point the issues out:

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Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on July 12

Garrett Rivas

... that Garrett Rivas is the all-time leading scorer in Michigan Wolverines football history?

Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 06:46, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Google Personalized Search

... that Google Personalized Search, a feature of Google Search, returns search results based on previous search queries made by the same person, and which results they clicked on?

Created by Gary King (talk). Nominated by Gary King (talk) at 06:07, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Inderjit Singh

... that Inderjit Singh, member of the Parliament of Singapore, started six businesses ?

Created by Pectore (talk). Self nom at 05:26, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dusky Robin

... that the Dusky Robin was known as "Stump Robin" by early settlers in Tasmania due to its penchant for perching on fenceposts and stumps?

5x expanded by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 05:11, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and size of expansion verified, as well as the hook ref. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 07:40, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oak Circle Historic District

... that the Oak Circle Historic District was the first historic district to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Wilmette, Illinois?

Created by TheCatalyst31 (talk). Self nom at 05:09, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William R. Callahan

... that though dismissed as a priest by the Jesuits for supporting the ordination of women, William R. Callahan insisted he was just "following the example of Jesus, who was never willing to shut up"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 03:09, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maurice Cook

... that Fulham player Maurice Cook scored the first ever goal in the Football League Cup?

Created by WFCforLife (talk). Self nom at 02:57, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that association footballer Maurice Cook scored the first ever goal in the Football League Cup, for Fulham Football Club? WFC (talk) 03:00, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2007 Indy Japan 300

... that 2007 Indy Japan 300, an IndyCar Series motor race held on April 21, 2007, was uniquely held at Twin Ring Motegi, a non-American location?

Created by Giants2008 (talk). Nominated by MC10 (talk) at 02:50, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that the 2007 Indy Japan 300 IndyCar Series motor race was the lone event in the 2007 season to take place in a non-American location? Giants2008 (talk) at 02:27, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- ALT2:... that the 2007 Indy Japan 300 IndyCar Series motor race was the only event in the 2007 season held outside the United States? Le Deluge (talk) 04:48, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

French ironclad Armide

... that the French ironclad Armide served as the flagship of the French Levant Squadron in 1874–75?

Created by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 02:43, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 11

United NLF Groups

... that during the Vietnam War the Swedish FNL movement (flag pictured) used to attack U.S. diplomats with eggs, tomatoes and, occasionally, surströmming?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 05:08, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Hague

... that professional baseball player Joe Hague replaced profane language in his speech with the word "mullet"?

Comment: Reviewers please note the move date. Per WP:DYK the date is was moved from my sandbox is the created date. Sorry to those who know this, I would just like to clarify for the more inexperienced editors to the project since I have had problems in the past.

Created by Halvorsen brian (talk). Self nom at 03:14, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Babe Siebert

... that Hockey Hall of Famer Babe Siebert drowned in Lake Huron before he could take up a new role as coach of the Montreal Canadiens in 1939?

5x expanded by Resolute (talk). Nominated by Resolute (talk) at 03:04, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Don't ask me why, but DYKcheck doesn't seem to be reading this article right. It was at 1001 characters when I started, and over 5400 now. Reso lute 03:05, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook and sources check out. 5x expansion has been verified. It was great to read the original 1939 Montreal Gazette article online. Alansohn (talk) 03:13, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Indeed. I wish more papers were archived in that way. A diamond mine for pre-internet biographies! Reso lute 03:15, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Justin McIsaac

... that professional wrestler Justin McIsaac lost his official retirement match following the birth of his first child?

Created by 72.74.196.58 (talk). Nominated by Fetchcomms (talk) at 22:20, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

French ironclad Alma

... that French ironclad Alma blockaded the Prussian corvettes Hertha and Medusa in the Japanese port of Yokohama during the Franco-Prussian War of 1870–71?

Created by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 22:10, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Are there any plans to create articles for the two redlinks?--Pink Bull 01:20, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stord Sunnhordland FK

... that after soccer club Stord Sunnhordland FK was discontinued, the chairman of the owners called it "a club without soul"?

5x expanded by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 21:50, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

James Cant Ranch Historic District

... that the National Park Service purchased the historic James Cant Ranch (pictured) in 1975 and uses the ranch complex as a cultural museum within the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

Comment: Hook source is on p. 51 of Cant Ranch culture resource report published by the National Park Service

Created by Orygun (talk). Nominated by Orygun (talk) at 21:46, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Codex Boreelianus

... that only a few manuscripts have fallen into such unworthy hands as Codex Boreelianus (pictured)?

5x expanded by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 20:50, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wormrot

... that Wormrot, a Singaporean grindcore band, was formed right after its founding members have completed their mandatory two years of National Service?

Created by Cannibaloki (talk). Self nom at 20:13, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that Earache got Wormrot in January 2010?
ALT2:... that Earache got Wormrot after an illegal act?
Unfortunately ALT2 is on the limits of verifiability (label owner's blog mentions Mediafire but not explicitly that it was an illegal download) but it would be nice if you can get a WP:RS for it. Le Deluge (talk) 22:29, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Are you able to add the word Abuse in the ALT2?--Canniba loki 23:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- ALT3:... that illegal Abuse led Earache to get Wormrot?
- ALT4:... that Wormrot promoted Abuse among Europeans? Le Deluge (talk) 04:09, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Colonia Obrera

... that there is a monument in Colonia Obrera, Mexico City to the seamstresses who died here during the 1985 Mexico City earthquake?

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 20:05, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moose Brook State Park

... that Moose Brook State Park in New Hampshire is considered to be an excellent example of Civilian Conservation Corps design?

Created by Dincher (talk). Self nom at 19:58, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

very interesting, nice article — Rlevse • Talk • 21:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

All Burma Trade Union Congress

... that the All Burma Trade Union Congress was banned in the wake of the March 1948 crack-down on the Communist Party of Burma?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 19:37, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

. Looks all ready to go.Pectore^talk 05:31, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

G-AEUH

... that Captain Aub Koch of G-AEUH, a Qantas airliner shot down by Japanese fighter planes in 1942, also survived being shot down in 1943?

Created by Grant65 (talk). Self nom at 18:50, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

International Federation of Trade Unions

... that in spite of hesitations due to the growing influence of Nazism in Germany, the International Federation of Trade Unions moved its headquarters to Berlin in 1931?

5x expanded by Soman (talk), Rjensen (talk). Nominated by Soman (talk) at 18:32, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kirby Company

... that door-to-door salesmen sold two $1,500 Kirby vacuum cleaners to a woman with Alzheimers living in a mobile home?

5x expanded by Savidan (talk). Nominated by Savidan (talk) at 18:17, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not created within 5 days or expanded 5 fold recently. CTJF83 chat 18:27, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I count: 8498 / 1690 = 5.02840237. Savidan 01:24, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article is fine from a 5x standpoint. I hate to nitpick, but the hook implies that the woman had Alzheimer's when she was cajoled into buying two of the vacuum cleaners, while the statement in the article is that "a deceased woman living alone in a mobile home on $1000/month in Social Security payments and suffering from Alzheimers was discovered to own two Kirby vacuum cleaners", which means she could, hypothetically, have purchased them while she still was competent or could have acquired them as gifts. There is plenty of hook-worthy material to be mined in this article, and I hate to be so particular, but the source for the hook (and most of the article) from The Wall Street Journal is unavailable online and I can't verify that the wording of the original hook is accurate. Alansohn (talk) 03:23, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not trying to be a pain, but on July 4, my count was 4,964 characters. CTJF83 chat 04:32, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alanngorsuaq

... that Alanngorsuaq, a mountain in Greenland has reservoirs providing 882,000m³ of water?

Created by Algkalv (talk). Nominated by Minimac (talk) at 18:10, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fort Defiance State Park

... that Fort Defiance in Iowa was built to protect a gristmill and sawmill during the Dakota War of 1862?

Created by Dincher (talk). Self nom at 17:48, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hugh Main

... that Hugh Main, an Australian politician, was a member of the Progressive Party's rural "True Blues" faction that evolved into the Country Party?

Created by Rebecca (talk). Nominated by MC10 (talk) at 17:00, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Krauss-Maffei Transurban

... that Krauss-Maffei's Transurban automated guideway transit system used a maglev for suspension, linear electric motor for propulsion, and allowed the cars to be connected together automatically into longer trains?

Created by Maury Markowitz (talk). Self nom at 16:55, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edward L. Rowan

... that Edward L. Rowan is a psychiatrist and sex therapist, as well as an author on health, sex, sexual abuse, and the Boy Scouts of America?

Created by Rlevse (talk). Nominated by Rlevse (talk) at 15:51, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- I prefer the first hook. I don't think the connection between sex and beaver should be made in a hook on the main page. Dincher (talk) 02:38, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

They are two independent facts about the guy, any "undesirable" connection between them is being made in your head, not on the main page. In any case, Wikipedia is WP:NOTCENSORED (qv Gropecunt Lane's appearance on the main page). The innuendo is what makes it hooky, which is what will encourage people to click through to the article, which is what DYK is all about. I'd suggest that ALT1/3 are possible 1 April DYKs? Le Deluge (talk) 04:01, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT hooks invited. — Rlevse • Talk • 15:52, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- ALT1:... that Edward L. Rowan is a sex therapist who won the Silver Beaver Award?
- ALT2:... that Edward L. Rowan has written books on sexual abuse and the Boy Scouts of America?
- ALT3:... that Edward L. Rowan is a retired sex therapist who won the Silver Beaver Award?
- I'm sure you could combine his varied interests to come up with others in similar vein, but I'm quite proud of ALT1! :-) Le Deluge (talk) 17:25, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - ALT4:... that Distinguished Eagle Scout Edward L. Rowan is a psychiatrist, author, and sex therapist who was awarded the Silver Beaver Award? — Rlevse • Talk • 20:13, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Baynard's Castle

... that Baynard's Castle was a Norman castle in central London?

ALT1:... that two British monarchs took the crown at Baynard's Castle, a medieval palace in central London?
ALT2:... that fragments of Baynard's Castle, a Norman castle and medieval palace in London, survived until the 19th century?

5x expanded by Le Deluge (talk). Self nom at 14:21, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bibi-Heybat Mosque

... that the Bibi-Heybat Mosque (pictured) is known as the Mosque of Fatima in Alexandre Dumas' The World book?

Created/expanded by --NovaSkola 13:35, 11 July 2010 (UTC). Nominated by --NovaSkola 13:35, 11 July 2010 (UTC)

Fonthill vase

... that the Fonthill vase (pictured) is the earliest documented example of Chinese porcelain to have reached Europe, in the middle of the 14th century?

Created/expanded by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Nominated by Per Honor et Gloria (talk) at 12:32, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Checks out Thelmadatter (talk) 21:56, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

President’s Management Council

... that although originally proposed by President Bill Clinton, the President’s Management Council has existed in various forms since the Reagan administration?

Created by Ripper777 (talk), SPat (talk). Self nom at 12:07, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How then "originally"?--Wetman (talk) 14:22, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I agree that the hook contradicts itself. Also, it might be a good idea to add 'U.S.' ahead of President Bill Clinton. --Soman (talk) 19:40, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1... that although established by U.S. President Bill Clinton, the President’s Management Council has existed in various forms since the Reagan administration? SPat ^talk 23:18, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Smolensky Cemetery

... that Smolensky Cemetery in St. Petersburg contained the graves of mathematician Leonhard Euler and Ukraine's national poet Taras Shevchenko?

Created by Ghirlandajo (talk). Nominated by Ghirlandajo (talk) at 11:24, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

C. J. Stevens

... that Maine author C. J. Stevens amazed many of his readers by revealing that gold nuggets can be found by panning certain rivers?

5x expanded by--Epeefleche (talk) 10:23, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1: ... that the United States Library of Congress contains a special collection of the works of Maine author C. J. Stevens?
Delinked title. Yoninah (talk) 20:24, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sarama

... that Sarama, the bitch of the gods, is described in Hindu mythology to snatch human foetuses from the womb?

5x expanded by Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 10:01, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that Sarama is a bitch who snatches human foetuses from the womb?
ALT2:... that Sarama is a bitch who performs abortions?
Keep it snappy, the less information you give the more likely people are to be intrigued and click through to the article. OK, ALT2 is perhaps a step too far, but it would certainly get attention! Le Deluge (talk) 14:29, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I like ALT1, accurate, yet snappy. I found nothing that explicitly uses the word abortion. With abortion, I fear the sin of WP:OR may be committed. --Redtigerxyz ^Talk 15:49, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment- I like the facts here but I think the word "bitch" should be replaced by "pregnant dog" to avoid the misconception that this nomination was an act of vandalsim. Secret Saturdays (talk to me) 20:34, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

But "bitch" is a gazillion times more hooky than "pregnant dog". It's a victory for the vandals if they force us to stop using ordinary English words. Le Deluge (talk) 04:12, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bitch does not mean pregnant dog. The primary meaning of bitch is female dog, which is accurate, encyclopaedic and used in scholarly literature, as well as will attract eyeballs (the DYK hits), may be vandals too. The references in Sarama use the word bitch. Dog-Books like The Book of the Bitch: A Complete Guide to Understanding and Caring for Bitches use the word "bitch" for female dogs. Also, Wikipedia is not censored. --Redtigerxyz ^Talk 04:48, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Social graph

... that the largest social graph, which represents the relationships between online users, is owned by Facebook, the world's largest social networking service?

Created by Gary King (talk). Nominated by Gary King (talk) at 07:24, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Charles Deburau

... that the nineteenth-century mime Charles Deburau, son of the illustrious Jean Gaspard (the "Baptiste" of the film Children of Paradise), played before adoring audiences in the French provinces—but found little success in Paris?

Created by Beebuk (talk). Nominated by Beebuk (talk) at 06:26, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Howard (lacrosse)

... that John Howard explained his failed attempt at establishing a new sport at DePauw University by saying, "Either I'm a lousy teacher or kids in Indiana just didn't like lacrosse"?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 06:23, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suite, Op. 14 (Bartók)

... that Bartók's Suite, Op. 14 originally featured five movements, but Bartók discarded the second movement before publishing the Op. 14?

Created by La Pianista (talk). Nominated by La Pianista (talk) at 06:27, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Laurel Run Dam

... that the Laurel Run Dam, an earthen embankment dam that failed during the 1977 Johnstown flood, caused a total of US$5.3 million in damages?

Created by NortyNort (talk). Nominated by MC10 (talk) at 04:43, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1: ... that the Laurel Run Dam, an earthen embankment dam that failed during the 1977 Johnstown flood, killed 40 people in downstream Tanneryville? —MC10 (T•C•GB•L) 04:46, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 2: ... that the Laurel Run Dam, which failed during the 1977 Johnstown flood, released over 100 million gallons of water into downstream Tanneryville during the night, killing 40? --NortyNort (talk) 06:58, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Takayutpi

... that Takayutpi, who reigned from 1526 to 1539, was the last sovereign king of Hanthawaddy Pegu?

Created by Hybernator (talk). Nominated by MC10 (talk) at 04:31, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 10

NAACP v. Claiborne Hardware Co.

... that in NAACP v. Claiborne Hardware Co., the Supreme Court of the United States recognized the right to peacefully boycott?

Created by Cdogsimmons (talk). Nominated by Cdogsimmons (talk) at 21:39, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1996 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 1996 Michigan Wolverines football team included Michigan's single-game reception and consecutive field goal record-setting performances by Tai Streets and Remy Hamilton, respectively?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 20:27, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Charles-Amable Lenoir

... that Charles-Amable Lenoir won the Prix de Rome twice and was awarded the Légion d'honneur?

Created by VernoWhitney (talk). Self nom at 02:20, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that Charles-Amable Lenoir received a bronze medal at the 1900 World's Fair for a painting of his wife (pictured)?

Chet D. Traylor

... that Chet D. Traylor, a former Louisiana Supreme Court justice, has entered the 2010 Republican primary to challenge U.S. Senator David Vitter?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 00:39, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that in his early years, former Louisiana Supreme Court associate justice Chet D. Traylor was a military, state police, and state governmental investigator?

ALT2:... that in 2000 Louisiana Supreme Court Associate Justice Chet D. Traylor wrote the legal opinion upholding his state's anti-sodomy law?

Chinese immigration to Mexico

... that from the 1880s to the early 1930s there was a significant Chinese immigrant population in Mexico?

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 23:52, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Street of the Prophets

. . . that Theodor Herzl's historic 1898 meeting with German emperor Wilhelm II took place in an empty lot on Jerusalem's Street of the Prophets?

Created by Yoninah (talk). Nominated by Yoninah (talk) at 23:27, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

French ironclad Belliqueuse

... that the French ironclad Belliqueuse was the first French ironclad to sail around the world in 1866–69?

Created by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 23:19, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

H. N. Goshal

... that Burmese communist leader H. N. Goshal was executed in an inner-party purge in 1967, after having been denounced as "Burma's Liu Shaoqi"?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 22:48, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Al Heagy

... that Al Heagy, National Lacrosse Hall of Fame inductee and Maryland head coach, also served as a university professor and the mayor of University Park, Maryland during his coaching tenure?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 22:12, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joseph C. Burger

... that the Ribbon Creek incident at U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island resulted in the relief "without prejudice" of Major General Joseph C. Burger?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 22:08, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sylvia Salvesen

... that Sylvia Salvesen testified at the Hamburg Ravensbrück Trials in 1946?

Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 21:51, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

George Hay (ice hockey)

... that Hockey Hall of Fame forward George Hay scored the first goal in the history of the Chicago Blackhawks in 1926?

5x expanded by Resolute (talk). Nominated by Resolute (talk) at 21:30, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sangara, Papua New Guinea

... that 18 commercial coffee plantations were established in Sangara, Papua New Guinea in 1926, paving the way for commercial production from 1928?

5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 19:06, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Prose abd references should be 5 times. Dr. Blofeld ^{White cat} 19:07, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and size of expansion verified. AGF on the offline ref. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 02:28, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nice Ride Minnesota

... that Minneapolis' bicycle sharing system Nice Ride Minnesota served over 10,000 trips in its first month?

Created by MakeBelieveMonster (talk). Nominated by MakeBelieveMonster (talk) at 18:31, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Umberslade Baptist Church

... that the redundant Umberslade Baptist Church (pictured) near Hockley Heath, Solihull, West Midlands is the sole survivor among grand chapels associated with the rise of Birmingham Nonconformity?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 18:27, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ithonidae

... that along with Polystoechotidae, Ithonidae (fossil pictured) are regarded as the most primitive living members of Neuroptera?

Created by Kevmin (talk). Nominated by Kevmin (talk) at 17:35, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Way too much Latin. The word "Lacewing" should get a mention somewhere. And probably best to drop Polystoechotidae and reword with "among the most primitive"? Le Deluge (talk) 04:51, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

alt 1- that along with the giant lacewings, members of the family Ithonidae (fossil pictured) regarded as the most primitive living Neuroptera?
I included the "common" name for Polystoechotidae and reworded, I did not sub lacewing in for Neuroptera as the order contains several families that are not known as lacewings, for example antlions.--Kev min § 07:46, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Treaties of Cölln and Mewe

... that by the Treaties of Cölln and Mewe, the Teutonic Order first pawned, then sold Neumark to Brandenburg to pay its mercenaries?

Created by Skäpperöd (talk). Nominated by Skäpperöd (talk) at 17:06, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

R. V. Truitt

... that R. V. Truitt was a World War I fighter pilot, studied Chesapeake Bay oysters for 30 years, married a governor's daughter, and was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 16:40, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Scott C. Despres

... that, in 2010, American professional wrestler Scott C. Despres twice defeated Antonio Thomas in the space of a month?

Comment: Hook fact is right at the bottom- the last paragraph of Scott C. Despres#Recent years (2009–present) just to save you from reading all the way through! HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 15:43, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by 72.74.211.93 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 15:43, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Róża Thun

... that MEP Ryszard Czarnecki, thought Róża Thun (pictured), whose full name is Róża Gräfin von Thun und Hohenstein, might do harm to the Civic Platform in the elections of 2009, because of her name?

Created by ArCgon (talk). Self nom at 11:58, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Adoration of the Shepherds (Mantegna)

... that it has been suggested that the shepherds in Mantegna's The Adoration of the Shepherds (pictured) are facing Joseph rather than Jesus?

Created by Attilios (talk). Nominated by StAnselm (talk) at 08:57, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Enrique Pérez Santiago

... that Enrique Pérez Santiago established a research center in Puerto Rico in 1958 to study the Tropical sprue, which was at that time an endemic condition on the island and in tropical regions of Asia.?

Created by Eljohnson15 (talk). Self nom at 06:17, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1: ... that Enrique Pérez Santiago was the first Puertorican hematologist?

Hudson County Community College

... that Anthony Amoroso, winner on Iron Chef America and Executive Chef at SeaBlue at The Borgata, received his culinary education at a community college?

5x expanded by Theornamentalist (talk) 04:51, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Portion of article was plagiarized and character count was around 600, now ~3400. Also, I am not sure if this is a good hook, as it makes it sound as though it is odd for someone to be successful out of a community college, when this can be quite the contrary from what I've seen, I just can't think of anything better at this point. Any suggestions or alternatives are highly welcomed :) - Theornamentalist (talk) 04:51, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- No comment on the article, but that problem with the hook could be solved by just saying "received his culinary education at Hudson County Community College". Melchoir (talk) 07:22, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ...that Anthony Amoroso, winner on Iron Chef America and Executive Chef at SeaBlue at The Borgata, received his culinary education at Hudson County Community College? - Theornamentalist (talk) 15:33, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT2 ...that the Mouth that Roared was vice-president of Hudson County Community College?
ALT3 ...that before the Mouth that Roared was mayor of Jersey City, he was vice-president of Hudson County Community College?
ALT4 ...that Hudson County Community College housed the winner of Iron Chef America and the Mouth that Roared? - Theornamentalist (talk) 00:05, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 9

Lincoln Children's Zoo

... that early in the history of Lincoln Children's Zoo in Nebraska, its entire animal collection was sold at the end of each year?

Created by Donlammers (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 19:55, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and hook refs verified. —Bruce1ee^talk 07:22, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wayne (criminal psychopath)

... that American murderer and sex offender Wayne is the only criminial with psychopathy to appear publicly on national television to discuss his background and crimes?

Created by LunaChangue (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 18:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The hook is cited by sources 2 and 3. Im not sure about source number two as it is not from a site directly related to the interview. Source 3 is a link to another Wikipedia page. Thelmadatter (talk) 20:27, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moon River and Other Great Movie Themes

... that Andy Williams' album Moon River and Other Great Movie Themes stayed on the Billboard 200 list for over 176 weeks?

ALT1:... that the album Moon River and Other Great Movie Themes contains five songs that won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and one song that won the Academy Award for Best Original Score?

Created by Danaphile (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 18:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

George Shepherd (artist)

... that George Shepherd painted a watercolour of Aldermaston (pictured) in 1819?

Created by Mattgirling (talk). Nominated by Senra (talk) at 10:28, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment See also my apology to the original author Mattgirling (talk · contribs) --Senra (talk) 14:32, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Four Price

... that the Amarillo attorney and Republican politician nicknamed Four Price is the fourth generation in his family to bear the name Walter Thomas Price?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 00:27, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Missing citations. Please put into sections and maybe a lead....Thelmadatter (talk) 01:33, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Corrections madeBilly Hathorn (talk) 01:39, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Much better but can you get a non-first party source for the hook? No reason for the guy to lie about his name on his webpage but personal web pages arent considered reliable in general.Thelmadatter (talk) 21:59, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Leo Berman

... that the State Rep. Leo Berman of Tyler, particularly known for his outspoken opposition to illegal immigration, is a candidate for Speaker of the Texas House in 2011?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 00:24, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Remy Hamilton

... that Remy Hamilton established the current Big Ten Conference single-season record for successful field goals at 25 during the 1994 NCAA Division I-A football season?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 22:11, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(alt hook, pending referencing)... that Remy Hamilton the following records: single-season field goals in the Big Ten Conference, career points in the Arena Football League (AFL), single-season kick scoring in the AFL?--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 13:19, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Glenville School (Greenwich, Connecticut)

... that classes were held for an hour before the dedication ceremony for Glenville School (pictured) in Greenwich, Connecticut, so that visitors and parents could observe classes?

ALT1:... that when first opened, Glenville School (pictured) in Greenwich, Connecticut, included a community medical clinic?
Comment: Should be a fivefold text expansion, was a stub

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 22:02, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hooks verified. Marrante (talk) 13:48, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Antonio Liozzi

... that Antonio Liozzi, an 18th century Italian artist, trained under the tutelage of Marco Benefial?

Created by Casaliozzi (talk). Nominated by Mono (talk) at 19:51, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hope Mills Dam

... that Hope Mills Dam in Hope Mills, North Carolina failed in 2010 just two years after being reconstructed due to a 2003 failure?

5x expanded by NortyNort (talk). Nominated by Dincher (talk) at 14:22, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Size/date/hook/ref/image verified. —mono(how's my driving?) 19:55, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Loyalty

… that, although many others had written about it, until the work of Josiah Royce philosophers had by and large not addressed the idea of loyalty?
Me again. NuclearWarfare suggested that I type the "l" word one more time. How do you feel about a DYK from an article that Jimbo nominated for deletion? Uncle G (talk) 06:48, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Conference of Youth and Students of Southeast Asia Fighting for Freedom and Independence

... that it has often been claimed that the Southeast Asian Youth Conference, held in 1948 in Calcutta, marked the starting point for various armed communist insurgencies in different Asian countries?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 03:39, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sanford Biggers

... that Sanford Biggers is an artist that has been presented internationally at Tate Modern in London, Prospect 1 in New Orleans and the Whitney Biennial, the Kitchen and Performa 07 (curated by Roselee Goldberg) in New York?

Created by Bon1vers (talk). Nominated by Gosox5555 (talk) at 23:54, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to modify hook, it seems a bit awkward. ^~Gosox⁽⁵⁵⁾₍₅₅₎ 23:54, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

References are bare URLs (see rule D3). Normally, if there were just a few, I would fix them myself, but there are 25 of them. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 03:38, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Forgot about that rule, and I don't have time this week to fix it up. I withdraw the nom, I suppose, unless someone else wants to fix it. ^~Gosox⁽⁵⁵⁾₍₅₅₎ 00:49, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jeffrey A. Warsh

... that Jeffrey A. Warsh proposed banning the use of photo radar systems, calling it an "assault on the system of American jurisprudence" that would replace "the tradition that we are innocent until proven guilty"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 22:20, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Everything verified. I added "the use of" to better agree with the rest of the hook. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 03:57, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Minor suggestion -- that "it" be changed to "them".--Epeefleche (talk) 05:36, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Quantum rotor model

... that the quantum rotor model can be used to describe superconducting Josephson junction arrays?

Created by SPat (talk). Self nom at 21:40, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pierino Gelmini

... that Italy's Pierino Gelmini remained a respected member of the Roman Catholic priesthood despite his four years in prison in the 1970s?

Created by Zloyvolsheb (talk). Self nom at 21:02, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Calochlaena dubia

... that the common soft bracken of eastern Australia is more closely related to the tree fern than it is to bracken?

Created/expanded by Casliber (talk), Poyt448 (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 20:44, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stephen A. Mikulak

... that in the wake of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, Stephen A. Mikulak proposed a bill signed into law that would impose the death penalty for terrorists who kill anyone in New Jersey?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 20:06, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of the article verified, length of the hook OK, hook fact verified. Basically looks fine, although I must admit that I am struggling a bit with the grammar in "a bill signed into law that would impose ..." Is there perhaps a slightly smoother way to say this? Perhaps a native English speaker (which I am not) could see if some minor copyediting of the hook is appropriate at the promotion stage. Nsk92 (talk) 20:53, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- I guess the more exact way would be to say that he proposed a bill that passed both houses of the New Jersey Legislature and was signed into law by the Governor of New Jersey. I just don't know how to fit that under the 200-character limit. The wording I used indicates that he was the sponsor of the legislation and that his proposal became the law of the land in the Garden State. I would appreciate any alternate wording for the hook. Alansohn (talk) 22:22, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - I was rather thinking of a really minor tweak, e.g. something like "a bill, later signed into law, that would impose ..." (although this would make the hook 202 characters, so something else would have to be trimmed then) or maybe "a bill, later signed into law, to impose ..." Nsk92 (talk) 04:08, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- "sponsored" is the usual term, rather than "proposed". Members of U.S. legistatures sponsor bills. So if you want to improve this, find out the name of the Act that the bill became, and say that Mikulak "sponsored the XYZ Act that imposed". (Note "imposed", not "would impose". It did, after all, impose the penalty.) Uncle G (talk) 07:24, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - Why not just "sponsored a bill that imposed the death penalty for...."? We're meant to be giving people a taste of the article, not tripping over the details.Le Deluge (talk) 15:21, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Godbout, Quebec

... that the ferry (pictured) from Godbout to Matane (Quebec, Canada) is Godbout's main employer?

5x expanded by P199 (talk). Self nom at 19:36, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

5x+ expansion verified, length of the article OK, length of the hook OK. However, the sentence in the article mentioning the hook fact (namely, the first sentence in Godbout, Quebec#Economy section, does not have an inline citation supporting the hook. WP:DYK rules require such an inline citation to be present. Nsk92 (talk) 20:36, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There is an inline citation at the end of the subsequent sentence, with this ref[1]. My French is rather rusty, but I did not see anything related to the ferry being the main employer there. Nsk92 (talk) 20:42, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Reference updated. Please review again. -- P 1 9 9 • TALK 01:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  OK, everything checks out now. Entry verified. Nsk92 (talk) 21:46, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Robert S. Lancaster

... that Robert S. Lancaster created the website Stop Sylvia Browne.com because he "found her work with missing children to be incredibly offensive"?

Created by Krelnik (talk). Nominated by Wilhelmina Will (talk) at 19:09, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT hook: ... that in July, 2009, Robert S. Lancaster received the first annual Citizen Skeptic Award from the James Randi Educational Foundation for his work as a skeptic?
- It should be noted that Lancaster's website has moved, and I would prefer to provide more context with respect to the original hook. How about ALT2: ... that Robert S. Lancaster created the website StopSylvia.com because he found Sylvia Browne's claims of psychic knowledge about missing children to be "incredibly offensive"? --Metropolitan90 (talk) 17:57, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds good! Wilhelmina Will (talk) 20:20, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tropical Storm Ignacio (1997)

... that Tropical Storm Ignacio of August 1997 caused unprecedented rainfall in San Francisco, California, which typically receives only a trace of precipitation during the month?

Created by Juliancolton (talk). Nominated by Juliancolton (talk) at 18:45, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, hook and newness verified SPat ^talk 07:15, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Andy Leaning

... that footballer Andy Leaning was named man of the match following York City's 3–1 extra time defeat at Liverpool in the FA Cup fifth round in 1986, with his performance being described as "heroic"?

Created by Mattythewhite (talk). Self nom at 18:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

214 character hook. Little Mountain 5 20:47, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shortened. Now 197 characters. Mattythewhite (talk) 20:55, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

KANUKOKA

... that KANUKOKA is an association of the municipalities of Greenland?

Created by Algkalv (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 18:25, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article is too short for the moment. Without translational phrases (like Kalaallisut: Kalaallit Nunaanni Kommunit Kattuffiannit, Danish: De Grønlandske Kommuners Landsforening), which IMO do not count towards the prose, I am getting something like 1409 symbols for the prose length. I should also say that the proposed hook is not what I would call interesting. Could you propose something a little more exciting as a hook? Nsk92 (talk) 09:33, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

And what do you find interesting. Nintendo, Pythagoras's theorem. Fun.. ? Dr. Blofeld ^{White cat} 09:37, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I mean something with a little more information than just the sterile and bland definition, something that at least slightly piques the readers' interest and makes them actually want to look up the article corresponding to this entry. Nsk92 (talk) 09:54, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- In any event, the article length issue needs to be fixed first, in order for the entry to be DYK eligible. Nsk92 (talk) 10:45, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frederick Arthur Whitaker

... that Frederick Arthur Whitaker was elected President of the Institution of Civil Engineers after his predecessor became the first to die in office?

ALT1:... that Frederick Arthur Whitaker served as Civil Engineer-In-Chief to the Admiralty for 14 years?
ALT2:... that Frederick Arthur Whitaker worked for the civil engineering department of the Admiralty during the First and Second World Wars?

Created by Dumelow (talk). Self nom at 15:03, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Todmorden Unitarian Church

... that Todmorden Unitarian Church in West Yorkshire (pictured) was built in memory of "Honest John" Fielden, and paid for by his three sons?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 14:33, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified, image verified as CCA. Gatoclass (talk) 15:33, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nils Rosén von Rosenstein

... that Swedish physician Nils Rosén von Rosenstein was professor of botanica at the Uppsala University before he switched with Carl Linnaeus, who taught anatomy and pathology at the same university?

ALT1:... that Swedish physician Nils Rosén von Rosenstein is considered to be the founder of modern pediatrics with his 1764 book The diseases of children, and their remedies?

Created by Fram (talk). Self nom at 13:50, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shouldn't "teached" be replaced with "taught"?--Pink Bull 15:50, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, corrected above (damn those exceptions ;-) ) Fram (talk) 06:44, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A few issues I see immediately: Does Blunt actually claim that Rosén was born on the island of Gotland, as the current article text says and the referencing seem to imply? And what is the point of saying that he "studied in Sweden", when he was Swedish to begin with? And does Blunt really claim that Rosén studied in Harderwijk in 1727, again implied by the text and following reference? (BTW, I started a short stub on his son Nils von Rosenstein just to get the name right, will expand eventually.) --Hegvald (talk) 09:26, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'll go and have a look, I have tried to follow the references but I may have misinterpreted them (e.g. on his studies they were quite hard to follow, he has been everywhere and with everyone but exactly when and where isn't always so clear). I have tried in my two DYK hooks to stay with the more clearly sourced and described elements, and to avoid the more ambiguous ones (did Linnaeus really try to run him through with his sword? Some sources say so, but a firm conclusion is hard to find). Fram (talk) 06:44, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Ah, my mistake, I mixed Gotland with Götaland apparently, since I can't find the source again which made that error for me. I also removed the "in Sweden", which wasn't incorect but absolutely not needed either. Finally, I clarified that he studied abroad between 1727 and 1731, with his stay in Harderwijk in 1730. I hope the article is a bit clearer now, if there are more things unclear (or more poor English), please let me know or feel free to correct it. Fram (talk) 07:53, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

SS Invicta (1939)

... that the Landing Ship, Infantry HMS Invicta took part in Operation Jubilee and Operation Overlord?

Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 12:40, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1 ... that the passenger ferry SS Invicta was considered to be a Class 99 locomotive by British Rail?

I'd really prefer this to be the used hook, but it is currently unreferenced (conflict between what is common knowledge and having the source to hand to verify it, assistance in supplying ref requested at WT:UKRail). Mjroots (talk) 12:43, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

We can't use an uncited hook. Are you asking to have this one held over to give you a chance to find a reference? Gatoclass (talk) 15:37, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm saying that if we can get a cite for ALT 1, then use that instead of the other hook. If we can't get a cite, then go with what we can verify. Mjroots (talk) 17:37, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, well let us know when you have found a cite, or given up looking, and someone will verify this. Gatoclass (talk) 21:55, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Prayopavesa

... that Hinduism allows voluntary death for a person who has no desire or ambition left and no responsibilities remaining in life; by fasting to death known as Prayopavesa?

5x expanded by Arjun024 (talk). Self nom at 11:27, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

According to the article, there are other conditions as well, such as announcing it publicly and planning it in advance. Perhaps the part of the hook that says "who has no desire or ambition left and no responsibilities remaining in life" should be replaced with "under certain conditions"?--Pink Bull 15:56, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article is too short with 999 characters of prose (bulleted lists don't count). Please expand to at least 1,500. Thanks, Little Mountain 5 20:52, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

oops i guess i was vague! Another editor has de-bulleted stuff. Have a look at it now. Sorry, i haven't got the time to expand it now. Thanks for considering. Have a look at the ALT below. If it ain't convincing, considering the nom being dropped. Arjun^codename024 11:39, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1 ... that Hinduism allows voluntary death for a person who has no desire or ambition left and no responsibilities remaining in life by fasting to death, and the privilege to end the life of those affected by terminal disease or great disability; known as Prayopavesa? Arjun^codename024 11:39, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mark Cutifani

... that, in his first two and a half years as CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, Mark Cutifani reduced the number of fatalities within the company by 70%?

Created by Calistemon (talk). Nominated by Calistemon (talk) at 09:20, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The hook makes it sound like he reduced it himself singlehandedly. According to the source, it was the "program that he spearheaded" that reduced fatalities. Perhaps that wording should be included in the hook, to somewhat minimize (in my opinion) the overly promotional tone of the hook.--Pink Bull 16:04, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I guess you got a point there. What about this version? Calistemon (talk) 00:12, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT1:... that, in his first two and a half years as CEO of AngloGold Ashanti, Mark Cutifani led a program that reduced the number of fatalities within the company by 70%?

verified.--Pink Bull 21:30, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kubera

... that originally described as the Lord of thieves, Kubera (pictured, 1st img) is now worshipped as the Hindu god of wealth and the reagent of the North?

ALT1:... that the Hindu god of wealth Kubera (pictured, 2nd img) is often depicted riding a man?

5x expanded by Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 06:21, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(Expanded) length, newness and hook 2 verified, AGF for offline source in hook 1 SPat ^talk 07:15, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Big-4 League

... that Alberta's Big-4 hockey league collapsed in 1921 following repeated accusations its teams were using ineligible players?

Created by Resolute (talk). Nominated by Resolute (talk) at 04:28, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ernest L. Oros

... ~~that Ernest L. Oros proposed a bill to tack on a $5 surcharge on New Jersey traffic tickets to pay for police cars, though opponents argued this would only encourage cops to give out more tickets?~~

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 03:55, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. Might do as a quirky. Gatoclass (talk) 16:09, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have a minor issue with the wording: Opposition to a bill and rationales opposing a bill generally arise after the bill is introduced, not before. The wording of the hook, "proposed a bill......though opponents argued" implies that there was opposition to the bill even before it was introduced. That may not make too much sense. The Wikipedia article does not provide access to the full newspaper article[2] so I can't confirm if perhaps that was the case. Perhaps "though" can simply be replaced with "and."--Pink Bull 16:14, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I really don't understand this reservation. Surely one can oppose a bill at any stage of its development, even at the germinal stage. Gatoclass (talk) 17:03, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's not a big deal. It's possible that the opposition arose before the bill was even proposed, but it's more likely that the opposition arose after it was proposed. It seems like the creator of the article has access to the source hidden by a pay-wall, so perhaps he can clarify this issue. Either way, it's not a big deal at all. I just thought the wording can be slightly improved.--Pink Bull 17:23, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

would ALT1 "that after Ernest L. Oros proposed a bill to tack a $5 surcharge on New Jersey traffic tickets to pay for new police cars, opponents argued that cops would only be encouraged to give out more tickets?" address the issues discussed above. Alansohn (talk) 20:08, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think the above hook is the best so far, though I would suggest consideration be given to deleting the first "on".--Epeefleche (talk) 02:50, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Since there appears to be no further issues, verifying ALT1 with Epeefleche's suggested edit. Gatoclass (talk) 11:25, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hold-And-Modify

... that the Commodore Amiga computer had a display mode known as Sliced HAM?

Created by Richardcavell (talk). Self nom at 03:42, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not a new article and therefore not eligible. Please read the DYK rules. Gatoclass (talk) 15:57, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bidya Debbarma

... that Indian communist politician and six-time state assembly member Bidya Debbarma never lost any election he contested?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 03:38, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good, but the references are inadequately formatted, the details of the source should be included. Gatoclass (talk) 16:01, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The references are now properly formatted.--Pink Bull 16:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Verified. Gatoclass (talk) 16:49, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Would suggest that "state assembly" be changed to " Indian Legislative Assembly".--Epeefleche (talk) 02:58, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Wouldn't that just be more ambigous? It would be understood as the national parliament for many. --Soman (talk) 04:02, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

As this is English wikipedia, with many American readers for whom "state" has both local and national meanings, I believe it would be less ambiguous.--Epeefleche (talk) 10:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with Epeefleche; I would understand "state assembly" to mean a subnational parliament, especially since India is itself actually divided into states. Ucucha 10:26, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Now I'm confused. I thought he was a member of a subnational parliament. Isn't that what the phrase "Tripura state legislative assembly" means? If not, I think there needs to be some clarification made. It's not actually clear from any of the references which body he was a member of either. Gatoclass (talk) 11:35, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps this would be clearer; ALT1; "that Indian communist politician and six-time Tripura state legislative assembly member Bidya Debbarma never lost any election he contested?" --Soman (talk) 14:51, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sorry; I must have been confused. ALT1, at least, is completely clear. Ucucha 17:47, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. Whatever is clear an accurate works for me. Correct me if I am wrong, but I had thought that the assembly he is a member of is analogous to the US House of Representatives, where members from individual states are part of a national (U.S.) body. As distinct from, say, the New York Senate, where members from New York State are part of a non-national, local state body. But my command of Indian governance is limited, so I may be completely wrong. Whatever others are satisfied is correct works for me, and if it is analogous to the NY Senate then Alt 1 certainly works.--Epeefleche (talk) 05:11, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Duke Keats

... that according to legend, Hockey Hall of Famer Duke Keats once scored a goal after carrying the puck the length of the ice while skating backwards?

5x expanded by Resolute (talk). Nominated by Resolute (talk) at 01:58, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified.--Pink Bull 16:35, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ture Königson

... that Swedish liberal parliamentarian Ture Königson decided the outcome of the crucial 1959 vote on pension reform by abstaining?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 01:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Again, references need more detail. Gatoclass (talk) 16:02, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

References fleshed out somewhat now. --Soman (talk) 18:18, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. Gatoclass (talk) 13:26, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suggest that "liberal" be changed to "Liberal People's Party", to avoid the otherwise inherent ambiguity.--Epeefleche (talk) 05:12, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2010 Coke Zero 400

... that the 2010 Coke Zero 400 was the first NASCAR race broadcasted in 3D?

5x expanded by Nascar1996 (talk), NerdyScienceDude (talk). Nominated by NerdyScienceDude (talk) at 01:20, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Seems okay, but the sources state it was the first NASCAR race, not the first auto race.--Pink Bull 16:43, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks; I've adjusted the hook accordingly. ~NerdyScienceDude (✉ • ✐ • ✍) 14:05, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified.--Pink Bull 21:31, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 8

Claude Bracey

... that Claude Bracey, know as "the Texas Flyer," won the 100- and 220-yard sprints at the 1928 NCAA Track Championships and tied the world record in the 100-meter race in 1932?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 06:50, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OPR Rybitwa

... that despite great risks, during the September campaign the Polish minesweeper ORP Rybitwa successfully towed her sister ship ORP Mewa to port after Mewa had been hit by German bombs?

5x expanded by Loosmark (talk). Nominated by Radeksz (talk) at 20:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1999 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 1999 Michigan Wolverines football team featured Tom Brady?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 00:51, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1993 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 1993 Michigan Wolverines football team featured the Big Ten Conference leading defense and the conference scoring champion, Tyrone Wheatley?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 00:35, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2004 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 2004 Michigan Wolverines football team featured both the Big Ten Conference rushing champion, Mike Hart and receiving champion, Braylon Edwards?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 00:19, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2003 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 2003 Michigan Wolverines football team hosted the Michigan – Ohio State football rivalry, which set the Big Ten Conference single-game attendance record?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 00:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2002 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 2002 Michigan Wolverines football team featured John Navarre who broke almost all of the school's passing records set by Jim Harbaugh, Elvis Grbac and Tom Brady?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 00:13, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1995 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 1995 Michigan Wolverines football team achieved what was at the time the largest comeback in the history of Michigan Wolverines football?

5x expanded by User:TonyTheTiger (talk). Self nom at 23:41, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1994 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 1994 Michigan Wolverines football team established many records that have been broken, but Remy Hamilton's Big Ten Conference field goals record and Todd Collins' school completion percentage still stand?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 23:37, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tomoko Matsunashi

... that Japanese film director and actress Tomoko Matsunashi was described as one of the female Japanese directors who "have brought some needed originality and talent to contemporary Japanese cinema"?

Created by Cherryblossom1982 (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 23:34, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ethiopia – People's Republic of China relations

... that in 2009, the direct Chinese investment in Ethiopia had reached approximately $900 million?

ALT1:... that the value of the trade between China and Ethiopia was about $1.3 billion in 2009?

Created by Peitro1b (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 23:34, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1992 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 1992 Michigan Wolverines football team won the fifth consecutive Big Ten Conference championship for Michigan Wolverines football?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 23:30, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1991 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that the 1991 Michigan Wolverines football team was led by Heisman Trophy-winner Desmond Howard, Butkus Award-winner Erick Anderson and national passing efficiency statistical champion Elvis Grbac?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 23:27, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1990 Michigan Wolverines football team

... that 1990 Michigan Wolverines football team posted a school single-game record of 715 yards of total offense?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 23:23, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ramón Estévez

... that Ramón Estévez played a sycophantic "spineless corporal" in Cadence and wore glasses and "his hat most of the time" to prevent being recognized as Charlie Sheen's brother? 5x expanded by and self-nominated by moreno oso (talk) 21:38, 10 July 2010 (UTC)) [reply]

ALT1 ... that Robert Downey, Jr. credited Ramón Estévez for teaching him about "punk rock and tap dancing" which led to Downey being cast in the Santa Monica High production of Oklahoma!?

ALT2 ... that Ramón Estévez was in a 1982 Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre performance in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest?

Comment - I understand that Estévez' article is currently under a WP:AFD but it should be a Keep and this DYK nom should be considered when it is closed. Hopefully, it will snow in July. ----moreno oso (talk) 21:38, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bud Beardmore

... that college lacrosse coach Bud Beardmore led Maryland to the 1975 NCAA tournament championship, despite the fact that the team lost two of its six NCAA games and almost failed to qualify?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 23:30, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sandnes FK

... that the football club Ulf-Sandnes altered its name to Sandnes Ulf to accomodate the merger partner Sandnes FK?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 20:04, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oude Ram Afrikaner

... that Creole slaves under the leadership of Oude Ram Afrikaner were among the first to call themselves Africans, and that Afrikaans got its name from this appellation?

Created by Pgallert (talk). Self nom at 09:15, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Atalaya multiflora

... that the rare and endangered Broad Leaved Whitewood of eastern Australian rainforests is a member of the soapberry family?

Comment: I thought the name "soapberry" sounded pretty cool...

Created by Poyt448 (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 06:01, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lacking in citations. Every paragraph apart from the intro should have a cite. Gatoclass (talk) 16:13, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oops. fixed. Casliber (talk · contribs) 22:25, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, but now you seem to have cited everything in the article but the hook statement! Gatoclass (talk) 13:32, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tweaked lead so hook cited now (is in that ref so all good). Casliber (talk · contribs) 20:41, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I really think it would be best if you added a ref which actually employs the term "soapberry", but since I managed to confirm by a bit of digging around that this is the common name of the family in question, I guess we can verify this. Image also verified as CC0. Gatoclass (talk) 14:03, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William E. Ward House

... that Ward's Castle (pictured) on the state line between Rye Brook, New York, and Greenwich, Connecticut, is believed to be the first reinforced concrete building in the United States?

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 03:58, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Couldn't locate the hook in the article. Gatoclass (talk) 16:16, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Look now. Daniel Case (talk) 22:13, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks better now, but unfortunately my version of Java has started generating signature errors, so until I sort that out, maybe someone else could verify this one. Gatoclass (talk) 14:06, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Query whether the hook might be stronger if it were revised to reflect ... believed by whom?--Epeefleche (talk) 05:17, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

GRB 980425

... that GRB 980425 provided the first evidence that gamma-ray bursts and supernovae might be related?

Created by Cryptic C62 (talk). Self nom at 02:52, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Page was originally a redirect to SN 1998bw. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 02:52, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and expansion from redirect verified, as well as the hook ref. Note: I looked up an earlier hook which I remembered from June: ... that GRB 030329 provided the definitive link between gamma-ray bursts and supernovae? I changed the current hook, which originally said "are related" to "might be related" as it seemed to me that it would be more historically accurate, since it was apparently five years later that the relationship was definitively established. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 10:06, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent, good catch! --Cryptic C62 · Talk 22:24, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Teach Me How To Dougie

... that the "dougie" dance referred to in Cali Swag District's "Teach Me How to Dougie" actually originated in Dallas, Texas?

5x expanded by Candyo32 (talk). Nominated by Candyo32 (talk) at 00:24, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Independent Brewing Company of Pittsburgh

... that on 5 April 1933 the Independent Brewing Company of Pittsburgh sent President Roosevelt a case of low point beer to celebrate the passing of the Cullen-Harrison Act?

Created by Alekjds (talk). Self nom at 23:42, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dates, length, and sourcing all look good. --Allen3 ^talk 19:55, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fort McGilvray

... that during World War II, Fort McGilvray sat 650 feet above Alaska's Resurrection Bay to defend against a possible Japanese invasion?

Created by Grsz11 (talk). Self nom at 22:58, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified, although I had to check three references to do it. Gatoclass (talk) 16:26, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Israel Hicks

... that when asked if he would be willing to direct all 10 plays in August Wilson's The Pittsburgh Cycle, Israel Hicks replied "Hell, yeah" and accomplished the feat over 20 years of directing?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 21:33, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. Might squeeze in as a quirky. Gatoclass (talk) 16:30, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bill Porter (sound engineer)

... that audio engineer Bill Porter nearly ruined his first number one record, "The Three Bells" by The Browns, and had to splice two takes together to fix it?

5x expanded by Binksternet (talk). Self nom at 21:24, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The statement that the record went to No. 1 lacks a cite. Gatoclass (talk) 16:37, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You got it. Named ref for that statement. Binksternet (talk) 03:07, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. Pity you don't have an image, this would make a nice lead. Gatoclass (talk) 13:12, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Yes, pity. The only images I can put in the article would be non-free. Binksternet (talk) 03:20, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1960 Ethiopian coup

... that the unsuccessful 1960 Ethiopian coup was the most serious threat to Emperor Haile Selassie's rule between his return to Ethiopia in 1941 and his deposition in 1974?

Created by Llywrch (talk). Self nom at 21:00, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. Gatoclass (talk) 16:44, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maurice W. Long

... that Maurice W. Long, an American electrical engineer, radar engineer, and physicist, served as director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute from 1968 to 1975?

Created by Disavian (talk). Nominated by MC10 (talk) at 20:31, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Steven C. Krane

... that Steven C. Krane was, at age 44, the youngest president of the New York State Bar Association, and died at the age of 53?

Created by Bearian (talk). Self nom at 20:29, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook sources and length have been verified. The word "that" was added as the first word in the hook, per DYK rules. Alansohn (talk) 21:29, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Are the citations OK? Bearian (talk) 23:35, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Might it be even hookier if it were to say "that Steven C. Krane, who was at age 44 the youngest president of the New York State Bar Association, died in June 2010 at the age of 53?"--Epeefleche (talk) 05:30, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shinan District

... that Shinan District, Qingdao, China is the site of the Qingdao International Sailing Centre, a sailing marina constructed for the 2008 Summer Olympics?

... that Shinan District, Qingdao, China is home to one of China’s major trade ports, handling 10.0244 million standard containers in the 2008, making it one of the top 10 ports in the world?

5x expanded by Noraft (talk). Self nom at 19:47, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wainsgate Baptist Church

... that while John Fawcett was minister of Wainsgate Baptist Church in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, (pictured) he wrote the words of the hymn Blessed Be the Tie that Binds?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 19:32, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Don Dodge

... that Don Dodge, as a start-up evangelist for Microsoft, was one of its most visible employees, where he helped start-up companies integrate Microsoft's technologies into their businesses?

Created by Gary King (talk). Nominated by Gary King (talk) at 18:30, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lewis Warrington (Medal of Honor)

... that Medal of Honor recipient First Lieutenant Lewis Warrington III is the grandson of American naval hero Lewis Warrington?

Created by 72.74.226.179 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 16:46, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Size/date/hook verified. Offline ref accepted in good faith. —mono(how's my driving?) 18:05, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Andrew J. Weaher

... that Andrew J. Weaher was awarded the Medal of Honor in 1869 at one of the US Army's largest-ever presentations of the medal at the time?

Created by 72.74.226.179 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 16:07, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook not fully (inline) cited in article. Size/date/hook (size) verified.—mono(how's my driving?) 18:07, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It says "Weaher was among the thirty-four members of his regiment who were recommended for the Medal of Honor, officially cited for "bravery in scouts and actions against Indians",[1][2][3][4][5][6]", what's wrong with that? HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 18:11, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mono, if you don't mind, I'm going to verify this one. It has enough citations and I don't see anything that is lacking a citation in the text.--White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 21:16, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"one of the US Army's largest-ever presentations of the medal at the time" was not inline cited. —mono(how's my driving?) 01:03, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes it is, see citation 7. It's in that website's text. This article is still verified.--White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 01:32, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The ref was at the end of the next sentence, but I've cited it there as well. That should be more than sufficient. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 10:24, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Ronald

... that on 28 August 1920, Peter Ronald scored Watford Football Club's first ever Football League goal?

Created by WFCforLife (talk). Nominated by WFCforLife (talk) at 15:34, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, hook size verified. Offline ref(s) accepted in good faith. —mono(how's my driving?) 18:13, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Slovak referendum, 1997

... that only 9.5% of voters turned out in a Slovak referendum in 1997, due to an opposition boycott?

Created by Bastin (talk). Self nom at 09:36, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wouldn't it be better to say 9.5%, like in the article? Size/date/hook size verified, however. Offline ref accepted in good faith. —mono(how's my driving?) 18:27, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, fair enough. You probably shouldn't have accepted that reference, because I now realise I'd quoted the wrong page number. Now it's correct - and it's verifiable online, too. Bastin 19:36, 8 July 2010 (UTC)

Accepted! —mono(how's my driving?) 01:06, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moscow Oblast

... that Moscow Oblast hosts the Russian Mission Control Centers (one pictured) for spacecraft and military satellites?

Comment: See "Science" subsection

5x expanded by Materialscientist (talk). Nominated by Materialscientist (talk) at 09:22, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good to me.--Epeefleche (talk) 03:17, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ROH The Big Bang!

... that a professional wrestler broke his leg at Ring of Honor's pay-per-view, The Big Bang!, but was still able to win his match?

ALT1:... that professional wrestler Christopher Daniels returned to Ring of Honor for the first time in nearly three years at The Big Bang! to challenge Davey Richards?
ALT2:... that the Internet-only pay-per-view The Big Bang! was Ring of Honor's debut show in Charlotte, North Carolina?

5x expanded by NiciVampireHeart (talk). Self nom at 05:55, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sherman White (basketball)

... that Sherman White was banned from ever playing in the NBA due to his involvement in a point shaving scandal in college?

Created by Jrcla2 (talk). Self nom at 05:36, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tiny Gooch

... that Tiny Gooch placed third in the discus at the NCAA track championships, won the Southwest Conference heavyweight wrestling championship and was acknowledged as "the tallest attorney in Texas" until 1950?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 04:45, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified, offline references accepted in good faith. This is the funniest hook I've ever seen. Good work! --Cryptic C62 · Talk 19:00, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John J. Fay, Jr.

... that after a fire killed 23 at a home for the elderly, John J. Fay, Jr. proposed a bill creating the Office of the Ombudsman for the Institutionalized Elderly and was appointed as the first ombudsman?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 03:34, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Weidmann's Restaurant

... that Weidmann's Restaurant (pictured), a historic restaurant in Meridian, Mississippi established in 1870, was originally listed as a contributing property to the Meridian Urban Center Historic District?

Created by Dudemanfellabra (talk). Nominated by MC10 (talk) at 02:49, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that Weidmann's Restaurant (pictured), established in 1870, is the oldest restaurant in the state of Mississippi?--Dudemanfellabra (talk) 10:21, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I actually prefer the alt, so please use the alt instead of the original. —MC10 (T•C•GB•L) 23:56, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

National Archives of Indonesia

... that the National Archives of Indonesia holds the largest archive collection related to the Dutch East India Company worldwide?

Created by Arsonal (talk). Self nom at 01:49, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

the article doesn't mention that it is worldwide. You may want to add that in.--White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 02:50, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I made it more explicit. Arsonal (talk) 08:21, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Then it's good to go :)--White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 14:16, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Laurence S. Weiss, 19th Legislative District (New Jersey)

... that Laurence S. Weiss was a key supporter of Governor of New Jersey Jim Florio's $2.8 billion tax hike, then pushed for its repeal after losing his re-election bid in the 19th Legislative District?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 01:24, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shorty Green

... that Shorty Green led the first player's strike in National Hockey League history as the Hamilton Tigers' players refused to participate in the 1925 playoffs unless they received $200 bonuses?

5x expanded by Resolute (talk). Nominated by Resolute (talk) at 01:07, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook, and sources verified. I moved the article into the "July 8th" area, because the history does not show it being edited on the 7th of July, and much of the nominator's work was done on the eighth. Wilhelmina Will (talk) 01:20, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

E. L. Patton Yukon River Bridge

... that the E. L. Patton Yukon River Bridge carries both the Dalton Highway and Alaska Pipeline across the Yukon River?

Created by Patriarca12 (talk). Nominated by Patriarca12 (talk) at 00:41, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 7

Enda Oates

... that Irish stage actor Enda Oates played the character Reverend George Black in the RTÉ One television series Glenroe from 1989 to 1997?

Comment: Though curently at AFD, I expect a "keep" per improvements and just wanted to get in line. Schmidt, ^{MICHAEL Q.}

5x expanded by MichaelQSchmidt (talk). Self nom at 04:43, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

July 2010 Canada/United States heatwave

... that Consolidated Edison distributed dry ice to its customers who lost power during the July 2010 Canada/United States heatwave?

Created by Efuture2 (talk) and Wackywace (talk). Nominated by Bobamnertiopsis (talk) at 06:18, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Petitcodiac River

... that the Petitcodiac River once held some of the world's highest tidal bores, before a causeway was built in 1968?

5x expanded by Ericleb01 (talk). Nominated by Ericleb01 (talk) at 04:48, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Sorry for racing against the clock on this one, completely forgot I only had five days following expansion to submit this. _EricLeb⁰¹ (Page | Talk) 04:48, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arkansas Highway 29

... that the part of state highway Arkansas Highway 29 that goes through Hope, Arkansas is referred to as "Bill Clinton Drive"?

Created by Brandonrush (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 00:07, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shepherdsville train wreck

... that the Shepherdsville train wreck, which caused about fifty deaths when two trains collided in December 1917, is the deadliest train wreck in the history of Kentucky?

Created by GrahamHardy (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 17:02, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I tweaked the tense of the hook. Good to go.Thelmadatter (talk) 01:41, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ronde-bosse

... that the most famous medieval work in ronde-bosse enamel is the "Golden Pony" of Altötting?

Created by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 02:14, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps I'm just missing it, but (even assuming the ref is an RS), I'm not seeing the support in the ref within the article for the "most famous" statement here. If John can just point out where it is, that would be great.--Epeefleche (talk) 03:10, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"the most famous of the group" is refed to Osbourne's "Oxford Companion to the Decorative Arts",(ref 3 now) which uses the words "most famous". Johnbod (talk) 13:43, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

IMHO, "most famous" is a bit too POV-ish and PEACOCK-ish to put on MainPage. Fame is rather subjective. --PFHLai (talk) 17:29, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well ok, but then unlike the guy referenced (and many others who have said the same thing) you are not an authority on the subject! Since there is only a field of under 10 surviving larger objects to choose from, the claim is not so large. Johnbod (talk) 13:39, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, Johnbod, I'm NOT an authority on ANY SUBJECT. Just suggesting we avoid such vocab on MainPage. --PFHLai (talk) 14:52, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You suggested it was "POV-ish", which bears on expertise. This seems over-scrupulous instruction creep to me frankly. There is nothing about it in the rules. Johnbod (talk) 16:05, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What "over-scrupulous instruction creep"? Fame is not quantitative. I'd avoid using "the most famous", as it would be somebody's opinion, rather than a fact that no one disputes. --PFHLai (talk) 19:28, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

BTW, if the "Golden Pony" is notable, please be encouraged to start the Goldenes Rössl article and make a double DYK hook. --PFHLai (talk) 19:33, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Deep Notch

... that the Shandaken Tunnel reaches its 2,215-foot (675 m) maximum depth below the surface at Deep Notch (pictured) in Lexington, New York?

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 16:14, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Off line source AGF Thelmadatter (talk) 22:06, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Beck University

... that one of the professors hired by Beck University, David Barton, was described by founder Glenn Beck as "the Library of Congress in shoes"?

Created by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 13:59, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of the article verified, length of the hook verified. However, there is an issue with the hook fact. The sentence in the article contains an inline ref to this CBS News story[3]. The story mentions David Barton but does not say anything about him being the Library of Congress in shoes. There needs to be an inline ref in the sentence in the article (preferably at the end of the sentence) referencing the hook fact, that directly supports the hook fact. Also, I must say that I found the article somewhat disappointing. This is a fairly juicy and interesting political story, and yet the article is rather clinical and not sufficiently informative. I think the article needs to mention something about the reaction to the Beck University across the political spectrum. Also, the references cited need to be supplied with publication details (source, date, etc). Nsk92 (talk) 21:27, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article initially mentioned Keith Olbermann's and Mother Jones's reactions to the story, but that content was removed by an anonymous user who called it "graffiti". I don't think that was the right decision, so I'm going to restore that content; hope that will make things better. Also, I will add an inline citation to the "shoes" quote. Finally I'll take care of the sourcing issues ASAP. Stonemason89 (talk) 21:42, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Does it look good now? Stonemason89 (talk) 21:51, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not yet. There is still the matter of a missing in-line ref supporting the hook fact in the "shoes" sentence in the article. Nsk92 (talk) 21:55, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, I see that the requisite in-line cite has been added, so I am marking this entry as verified. Nsk92 (talk) 15:45, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Vidyadhara

... that Vidyadharas, semi-gods of Hindu mythology, milked Mother Earth, who had assumed the form of cow, to collect mystic powers and the art of flying as her milk?

Created by Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 12:54, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good to go Offline sources AGFThelmadatter (talk) 17:56, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Codex Vaticanus 2061

... that Codex Vaticanus 2061, a double palimpsest, contains some parts of the New Testament, homilies of several authors, and Strabon's Geographica?

5x expanded by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 11:03, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

James H. Turpin

... that James H. Turpin was among 23 men awarded the Medal of Honor during Lieutenant Colonel George Crook's "winter campaign" of 1872 and 1873?

Created by 72.74.213.12 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 10:55, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article is less than 1500 words (count does not include headers or lists). Yoninah (talk) 15:57, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I assume you mean characters, not words? :) I've had a quick look and managed to get it to 1518 (I think), so it should be OK for DYK now. Whisky drinker | HJ's sock 16:13, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I still get only 1490 characters using the javascript tool[4]. Yoninah (talk) 16:22, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That's odd. User:Dr pda/prosesize.js says it's 1518, but I'm sure I can find 10 characters from somewhere. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 16:34, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, I did a little creative copyediting and made the cut. Date, length OK. Offline ref AGF. How about tweaking the hook to place it in context for the majority of readers:

ALT1... that James H. Turpin was among 23 U.S. cavalrymen awarded the Medal of Honor for "gallantry in actions with Apaches" in the winter campaign of 1872-1873? Yoninah (talk) 17:12, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jacob Trautman and Paul H. Weinert

... that 23 U.S. cavalrymen, including Jacob Trautman and Paul H. Weinert, were awarded the Medal of Honor for their heroic actions at the Battle of Wounded Knee in 1890?

Created by 72.74.213.12 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 10:42, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length for both articles OK. Offline ref AGF. Tweaked hook a bit and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 17:19, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Akihiko Kumashiro

... that Liberal Democratic Party member Akihiko Kumashiro, a four-termer in Japan's House of Representatives, dropped out of a race for re-election when his party fielded another candidate against him?

Created by Scapler (talk). Self nom at 07:15, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook source verified. Moved around a few words in the hook to keep it under 200 char. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 17:23, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jehovah's Witnesses Association of Romania

... that in 2003, the Jehovah's Witnesses Association of Romania became the first religious group granted official state recognition since just after the Romanian Revolution of 1989?

Created by Biruitorul (talk). Self nom at 03:08, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- ALT - ... that during the Communist period, the Jehovah's Witnesses Association of Romania gained converts from among the new urban working class, which was neglected by the Romanian Orthodox Church?
- Verify first hook here (under Section II, "The total number of recognized religions..."). Second hook here.

John Tracy (Medal of Honor)

... that the grave of Medal of Honor winner John Tracy was unmarked for almost a century after his interment?

Created by 72.74.213.12 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 00:27, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

My server said that is cannot find citation number 10. Can someone else tell me if the same problem comes up for them and if not, then can they review this nom. Everything is good to go except the citation which I cannot see. --White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 00:31, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The link popped up immediately for me, with confirming text and pictures. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 16:06, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frank Tolan

... that Frank Tolan was one of 22 American soldiers awarded the Medal of Honor for volunteering to carry water to comrades wounded in the Battle of the Little Bighorn?

Created by 72.74.213.12 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 23:41, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook, and many, many sources verified! :) Wilhelmina Will (talk) 23:46, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frederick E. Toy

... that after earning the Medal of Honor in 1890, U.S. Cavalryman Frederick E. Toy went on to serve as an orderly to U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt?

Comment: the hook citation requires registration, which is unfortunate, but I registered to check the hook and it was free. The hook fact is towards the bottom of the PDF once you've logged in. HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 23:25, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by 72.74.213.12 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 23:25, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook citation verified. Tweaked hook a bit and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 17:33, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Knobbed porgy

... that Knobbed porgies are born female, but become males over their lifetimes?

Created by Ryan shell (talk). Self nom at 22:59, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. Wilhelmina Will (talk) 23:52, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: I also placed the page in four categories, as it was not in any before. Wilhelmina Will (talk)

1930 Irpinia earthquake

... that only 1,404 people died in the 1930 Irpinia earthquake, despite 70% of houses being destroyed near the epicenter, as most villagers were sleeping in the fields during the wheat harvest?

Comment: the hook ref is in Italian and you have to dig down into the CFTI4MED website to get it I'm afraid, by zooming into the area and selecting the earthquake and choosing details

Created by Mikenorton (talk). Self nom at 22:55, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Foreign-language ref AGF. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 17:36, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Reichsgau Flandern

... that Nazi Germany actually annexed Belgium during World War II? In 1944 it established the Reichsgau Flandern, the Reichsgau Wallonien, and the District of Brussels, in spite of the Allied liberation of the country.

Created by Morgan Hauser (talk). Self nom at 22:17, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The nominated article (not articles) must appear in bold. —mono(how's my driving?) 01:47, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I corrected it. Can somebody review the contents? --Morgan Hauser (talk) 02:24, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Offline source AGF. The hook is too long and complicated, though. How about:

ALT1: ... that Nazi Germany annexed Belgium in 1944, despite the Allied liberation of the country? Yoninah (talk) 17:52, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sashes Island

... that Sashes Island was the site of a Roman crossing of the River Thames and a Saxon defensive burh?

Created by Motmit (talk). Self nom at 22:05, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Does not meet required size. —mono^{how's my driving?} 00:06, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's not far from the minimum size, though, so a couple more good sentences could bring it up past the minimum (1500 characters of prose). --Metropolitan90 (talk) 07:34, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I added a bit; it is now long enough, so someone please re-check it. Chzz ► 13:39, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook source verified. Added links to hook and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 18:01, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Y. Thompson

... that the historian William Y. Thompson during the 1950s researched the origins of the U.S. Sanitary Commission, forerunner of the American Red Cross?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 21:26, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT:... that William Y. Thompson's biography of Confederate Robert Toombs depicts the Georgian as an unrepentant individualist who refused to take the Union oath in 1865?

Dissenters' Chapel, Kensal Green

... that the Dissenters' Chapel in Kensal Green Cemetery, London, (pictured) was the first purpose-built Nonconformist chapel to be built in a public cemetery in England?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 20:00, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- all ready to go. Dincher (talk) 02:19, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Poul Johansen Geleff

... that when Danish socialist pioneer and former prisoner Poul Johansen Geleff (pictured) emigrated to the United States, Danish police helped pay for his travel costs?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 19:16, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook verified. decltype (talk) 20:51, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zyzzyva

... that Zyzzyva is a South American weevil. A Entomologist at New York's Museum of Natrual History thought that because there was not a Latin name or Brazillian name associated with this weevil, it was probably named Zyzzyva as a practical joke, placing it in a prominent ending posistion in many guides and manuals?

Created/expanded by FlugKerl (talk). <Nominated by FlugKerl (talk) at 18:55, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Only expanded from 206 to 619 characters, well short of the 1500 required, and only about twice the length of the hook, which is 315 characters, way over the 200 limit. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 19:39, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The article is still short (quote doesn't count) and the hook is too long and unwieldy. I am also worried by that the whole story seems like a joke/hoax - even the recent reprint of the quoted 1922 book by Thomas Casey (available on google books) does not mention this story. Materialscientist (talk) 23:55, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Still only at 745 characters (quote not included). —MC10 (T•C•GB•L) 23:59, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This story is also associated with the rodent Zyzomys. It isn't too unlikely, especially since Casey appears to have described several hundreds of new species in his volume—no wonder he was pressed for original names! The description of this insect is here, but does not mention etymology (as was usual at the time). This snippet on Google Books suggests a similar story. Ucucha 10:38, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wally Johansen

... that Wally Johansen, a starting guard on the first-ever NCAA men's basketball championship team in 1939, later became president of the Oregon State Bar?

Created by Esprqii (talk). Nominated by Esprqii (talk) at 18:49, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

~~Article was not created within the past 10 days. —mono(how's my driving?) 00:08, 8 July 2010 (UTC)~~[reply]

I created it today. Sure you looked at the bolded article? --Esprqii (talk) 00:23, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Whoops! I think I got a different one (I have a script that goes down the list), my mistake!

Anyway,

date/size verified, PDF ref accepted in good faith. —mono(how's my driving?) 01:02, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Paulius Galaunė

... that the Lithuanian art historian Paulius Galaunė studied Neuropsychology at university?

5x expanded by Nefesf9 (talk). Nominated by Nefesf9 (talk) at 18:46, 7 July 2010 (UTC) :* The hook seems to be an unfinished sentence. Also, the author for this article is missing. You need to fix that and add in your name in order to get credit.--White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 19:05, 7 July 2010 (UTC) done. i dont see how the "hook" is an unfinished sentence, but my english isn't perfect, so please fix it yourself. Nefesf9 (talk) 20:00, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

All DYK hooks finish the sentence beginning "Did you know..."--Wetman (talk) 05:27, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

....well, I dont see why "that the Lithuanian art historian Paulius Galaunė..." is not finishing the sentence....Nefesf9 (talk) 15:57, 8 July 2010 (UTC) ....it's on the main page now. thanks. Nefesf9 (talk) 13:12, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Henry R. Tilton

... that Henry R. Tilton (pictured) risked his life protecting wounded soldiers at the Battle of Bear Paw but wasn't awarded the Medal of Honor until almost 20 years after the fact?

Created by 72.74.213.12 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 17:38, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. Though you don't really need over 15 citations to one sentence...--White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 17:41, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Amund Helland

... that geologist Amund Helland (pictured) published pioneering works on glacial erosion and the role of glaciers in the formation of valleys, fjords and lakes in the mid 1870s?

Created/expanded by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 16:44, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

good to go. AGF for the Norwegian citation.--White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 18:18, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bubanj Memorial Park

... that central monument in Bubanj Memorial Park (pictured) in Niš, Serbia is shaped like three huge raised hands with clenched fists?

Created by Tadija (talk). Nominated by Tadija (talk) at 16:20, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length date and hook all check out. AGF for the Serbian source since I can only read English and Spanish.--White Shadows ^{There goes another day} 18:07, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Military History Detachment

... that the United States Army sends Military History Detachments to war zones to collect historical documents, such as oral histories, for writing histories?

Created by Sadads (talk). Nominated by Sadads (talk) at 16:09, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Size/date/ref verified. —mono(how's my driving?) 00:10, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fujiyama (roller coaster)

... that Fujiyama (pictured) was the tallest roller coaster in the world from 1996 until 2000?

5x expanded by IronGargoyle (talk). Self nom at 15:09, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Links, hook, size, expansion all check out. ^~Gosox⁽⁵⁵⁾₍₅₅₎ 01:13, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bethesda Methodist Chapel, Hanley

... that Bethesda Methodist Chapel in Hanley, Staffordshire, now redundant, has been known as the "Cathedral of the Potteries?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 15:07, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- ready --Dincher (talk) 02:21, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Princess Louise

... that despite the noble birth of her mother Princess Louise (pictured), Elisabeth Radziwill was considered an unsuitable marriage prospect for future emperor Wilhelm I?

Created by Ruby2010 (talk). Nominated by Ruby2010 (talk) at 07:58, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of article verified, length of the hook verified, hook fact supported by offline in-line refs which are accepted per AGF. I took the liberty of changing "birth" to "noble birth" in the hook, to clarify its meaning. Nsk92 (talk) 14:28, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gomel Palace

... that a copy of Bertel Thorvaldsen's equestrian statue from Gomel Palace in Belarus stands in front of the Presidential Palace (pictured) in Warsaw?

Created by Ghirlandajo (talk). Nominated by Ghirlandajo (talk) at 07:37, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified and fixed. AGF for offline and Russian ref. And, for me, it is far more interesting that statue was dismantled by the Poles during the Polish-Soviet War and transported back to Warsaw, only to be destroyed by the Germans in the 1940s. Can you add some ALT version, including this? Or, maybe something about palace itself? --Tadija^speaks 10:35, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
One wouldn't expect a statue from the provinces of Imperial Russia to grace a major square in Poland's capital. Let alone a copy of that statue. --Ghirla^-трёп- 22:27, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
... that Thorvaldsen's equestrian statue of a Polish military hero spent 80 years in the country estate of a Russian Field Marshal but was destroyed within 20 years after its return to Warsaw? --Ghirla^-трёп- 22:35, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, i like it now... :) AGF for offline and Russian ref. --Tadija^speaks 13:06, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tsylmosuchus

... that the rauisuchian Tsylmosuchus is known from strata in Russia that are early Olenekian in age, making it one of the earliest archosaurs?

Created by Smokeybjb (talk). Self nom at 06:03, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Would it be useful to mention just how long ago the Olenekian is, or perhaps just that it is early Triassic? Ucucha 10:39, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wonder Ballroom

... that the music venue Wonder Ballroom in Portland, Oregon was originally built in 1914 for the Ancient Order of Hibernians?

Created by Another Believer (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 03:38, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of the article verified, length of the hook verified, hook fact verified. Good to go. Nsk92 (talk) 14:20, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

George Otlowski

... that George Otlowski resigned after 14 years as mayor of Perth Amboy, New Jersey, saying "I had a lot of fun being mayor. There were tremendous challenges. It was like fighting some kind of dragon."?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 02:20, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store

... that the J.H.C. Petersen's Sons' Store building (pictured) was the flagship Von Maur department store?

Created/expanded by Ctjf83 (talk). Nominated by Ctjf83 (talk) at 02:14, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Say Aah

... that Fabolous decided to contribute Trey Songz's single, "Say Aah" during the week of the release of his fifth studio album, Loso's Way?

5x expanded by Candyo32 (talk). Nominated by Candyo32 (talk) at 01:36, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Older nominations

Articles created/expanded on July 6

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Yosef Meir Weiss

... that the first Spinka Rebbe, Yosef Meir Weiss, was buried in Romania in 1909, but reinterred in Petah Tikva, Israel in 1972?

Created by Brewcrewer (talk). Nominated by Brewcrewer (talk) at 21:37, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK, but this article is only a stub. It is little more than a rough outline of dates and places, without describing how Rabbi Weiss founded and built up the Hasidut. Yoninah (talk) 18:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

More material was added, which hopefully satisfies all concerns. Thanks, --brew crewer (yada, yada) 00:36, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pink-headed Warbler

... that volcanic eruptions may have contributed to the population decline of the Pink-headed Warbler?

5x expanded by MeegsC (talk). Nominated by MeegsC (talk) at 20:00, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length verified, offline hook refeences accepted in good faith. Marrante (talk) 13:47, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've added an online PDF article which also references this. MeegsC | Talk 14:20, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alfred S. Hartwell

... that after leading African-American troops in the American Civil War, Alfred Stedman Hartwell (pictured) became a supreme court judge in the Kingdom of Hawaii?

Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 22:22, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Interesting article and an interesting hook. Date and length of the article verified, length of the hook OK. The hook verified: the second part (about being a supreme court judge in Hawaii) is supported by an in-line ref available online. The first part of the hook (about leading African-American troops in the American Civil War) is supported by several sentences, with in-line cites, in the War section of the article. For the sake of DYK protocol, I would have preferred to see an in-line cite for the first part of the hook in the lede section of the article (at least temporarily), but ultimately the hook checks out fine. Nsk92 (talk) 21:10, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Willi Eichler, Urgent Call for Unity

... that editor Willi Eichler's 1932 Urgent Call for Unity was signed by 33 leading German intellectuals including Albert Einstein, Erich Kästner and Käthe Kollwitz?

ALT1:... that editor Willi Eichler's 1932 Urgent Call for Unity to thwart the Nazi Party's rise to power was signed by 33 leading German intellectuals including Albert Einstein, Erich Kästner and Käthe Kollwitz?

Created by Marrante (talk). Self nom at 12:03, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alternate hook added.

Dzungarian Gate

... that the Dzungarian Gate, the only gateway through the 3000 mile mountain-wall from Manchuria to Afghanistan, has been linked to the North Wind, griffins (pictured), and the legendary Hyperboreans?

Created by Medeis (talk). Nominated by Medeis (talk) at 04:22, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

~~Please let me know if this hook is too long, with spaces and "(pictured)" it totals 191 characters.~~ (I see the limit is 200.)μηδείς (talk) 22:47, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Also, the page was expanded from a redirect, so I do not know if that counts as "new" or "expanded", but it is much larger than the article to which it had pointed, which is now titled Alashankou, and which covers a different topic.μηδείς (talk) 04:24, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

To aid in verification of the hook, here it is with ref links to the online sources: "the Dzungarian Gate, the only gateway through the 3000 mile mountain-wall from Manchuria to Afghanistan,[5] has been linked to the North Wind [6], griffins see map [7](pictured), and the legendary Hyperboreans" [8] Mallory, offline Wasson, offline

Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht, BWV 134a

... that Bach composed Die Zeit, die Tag und Jahre macht, BWV 134a in 1719 as a congratulatory cantata for the court of Anhalt-Köthen?

Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 21:20, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1914–15 Watford F.C. season, George Edmonds (footballer)

... that despite being Watford's top scorer as they won the Southern League in 1914–15, professional footballer George Edmonds continued working as a printer?

Created by WFCforLife (talk). Self nom at 21:13, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bendinat

... that the honorary president of Bendinat's golf club is King Juan Carlos of Spain?

Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 20:07, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Macarios III Zaim

... that the Patriarch of Antioch Macarios III Zaim had a large part in the liturgical reform of the Russian Patriarch Nikon?

Created by A ntv (talk). Self nom at 19:42, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Young (1761–1847)

... that by the time of his death in 1847, Vice-Admiral William Young had spent 70 years serving in the Royal Navy?

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 14:25, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Young (1751–1821)

... that Admiral Sir William Young's (pictured) clashes with Lord Cochrane led to Frederick Marryat including Young in a novel as 'Sir Hurricane Humbug'?

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 13:47, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chasse (casket)

... that a chasse (example right) is a medieval box shaped like a house or church, and usually a reliquary?

Created by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 12:50, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length verified. AGF for offline ref. Rollover needed for image. --Tadija^speaks 21:05, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What does "Rollover needed for image" mean? Johnbod (talk) 02:48, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Just figured that out myself - it is an alternative text that describes the image for those who cannot see it - basically a caption for the image you submitted.μηδείς (talk) 04:26, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AGF for offline ref. All ok now. Can go. --Tadija^speaks 13:56, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gordie Gillespie

... that Gordie Gillespie is the all-time winningest college baseball coach and was also selected as the head coach of the Chicago Tribune all-time Illinois high school football team?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 07:36, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dates, length, and sourcing all look good. --Allen3 ^talk 23:45, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mary Virginia Terhune

... that Mary Virginia Terhune (pictured), mother of famed novelist Albert Payson Terhune was a prolific writer who published over 50 novels and non-fiction works during her life time?

ALT1:... that Mary Virginia Terhune (pictured) published 25 novels, 25 homemaking books, 3 volumes of short stories, and numerous articles and essays under the name Marion Harland?
ALT2:... that Mary Virginia Terhune (pictured), also known as Marion Harland, continued writing after going blind in her 90s by dictating her works to a secretary?

5x expanded by AnmaFinotera (talk). Nominated by AnmaFinotera (talk) at 03:06, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hooks, and sources verified. Also tweaked the hooks by bolding the article link in last two, and inserting notification of the picture. Personally, I like the third hook the best. Wilhelmina Will (talk) 03:41, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament

... that the 15,177 pounds of fish caught in the Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament are sold to a local fish market, then shipped across North America?

5x expanded by Mgreason (talk). Self nom at 00:31, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wonder Ballroom

... that the Wonder Ballroom has been occupied by the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Catholic Youth Organization, the American Legion Organization, and a community center eventually named Collins Center?
~~Created by Another Believer (talk). Nominated by Wilhelmina Will (talk) at 00:00, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]~~

~~Hook is 236 characters long while the maximum allowed is 200. --Allen3 ^talk 23:49, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]~~

~~Hook has been shortened; I'll check the size myself, now. Wilhelmina Will (talk) 23:53, 11 July 2010 (UTC)~~ [reply]

~~On second thought; this article's been nominated by its creator, and approved, so I'll withdraw. Wilhelmina Will (talk) 23:57, 11 July 2010 (UTC)~~[reply]

W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus

... that the W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus in Albany, New York, has an underground bunker designed to withstand a nuclear attack and assure continuation of the New York State Government?

Created by Camelbinky (talk). Nominated by UpstateNYer (talk) at 22:58, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Marshall S. Cornwell

... that after reading Marshall S. Cornwell's editorials in the Petersburg Gazette, United States Senator Stephen Benton Elkins invited Cornwell to take charge of the The Inter-Mountain in Elkins?

Created by Caponer (talk). Self nom at 22:52, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that upon reading Marshall S. Cornwell's poem "Success," American writer and poet James Whitcomb Riley wrote Cornwell "your gift seems genuine and far above that indicated in verse"?--Caponer (talk) 23:02, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Louis Congo

... that in 1725, Louis Congo received freedom from slavery in exchange for becoming the public executioner of Louisiana?

5x expanded by Rising*From*Ashes (talk). Self nom at 22:22, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- time period drawing of Mr. Congo would be a great addition. Ready for DYK. Dincher (talk) 02:28, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Systemin

... that systemin helps protect tomato plants against damage from herbivorous insects?

ALT1:... that systemin can change gene expression when present at femto molar concentrations, making it one of the most potent gene activators known?
Comment: I hope the article's not too difficult to understand - let me know if it is and I'll try to simplify it

5x expanded by Smartse (talk). Nominated by Smartse (talk) at 22:12, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT2:...the plant peptide hormone systemin, produced in tomatoes, causes insects which eat the plant to become more likely to be eaten by predictors? --Allen3 ^talk 00:47, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clement Finch

... that research by Clement Finch showed that bloodletting could be an effective treatment for hemochromatosis?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 21:27, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of the article verified, hook length OK, hook fact verified. Nsk92 (talk) 12:15, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Level Club

... … that The Level Club (pictured) has been called ""the only true-to-size rendering of King Solomon's Temple that exists in the world today."?

Created by AMuseo (talk). Self nom 6 July 2010 (UTC)

Job Bicknell Ellis

... … that together with his wife Arvilla, American mycologist Job Bicknell Ellis (pictured) collected, dried, and distributed 200,000 specimens of fungi to subscribers?

Created by Sasata (talk). Self nom at 17:24, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dates and length both good. AGF of offline sourcing. --Allen3 ^talk 00:24, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

America's Historical Roundhouse

... that an investment group led by Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton converted the nation's oldest limestone roundhouse to an entertainment center?

Created by Teemu08 (talk). Self nom at 17:01, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ready to go. Very nice work. Dincher (talk) 00:22, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hermann Snellen

... that the Snellen eye chart (pictured) developed by Hermann Snellen in 1862 is the top-selling poster in U.S. history?

5x expanded by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 16:40, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 19:56, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great hook (w/photo).--Epeefleche (talk) 20:52, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1989–90 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team

... that 1989–90 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team established Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball records by scoring 173 points and winning by a 95-point margin three nights later?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 16:09, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good.--Epeefleche (talk) 16:53, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Anna-Lena Löfgren

... that Swedish singer Anna-Lena Löfgren had more than 40 songs on Svensktoppen between 1962 and 1995?

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 15:58, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dates and length both good. AGF of foreign language sourcing. --Allen3 ^talk 00:21, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Split Second

... that in The Split Second a universe called The Seems provides resources from Sunrises to Time for our World?

5x expanded by Derild4921 (talk). Nominated by Derild4921 (talk) at 15:20, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK entries about fiction are supposed to have a real-world connection. I don't know if this qualifies, so someone else will have to look at this. Meanwhile, the hook is not cited in the article. The citations used in the article have nothing to do with this hook. Not sure about the capitalization either. It may come from the book, but I don't think that means it needs to be used in a hook. Length and date check out. Marrante (talk) 08:24, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bukit Timah Monkey Man

... that the Bukit Timah Monkey Man, a cryptid said to inhabit the forested Bukit Timah region of Singapore, has sometimes been described as being immortal?

5x expanded by AngChenrui (talk). Self nom at 15:10, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that the habitation of the Bukit Timah Monkey Man, a cryptid inhabiting the the forested Bukit Timah region of Singapore, would probably measure no more than a mere 1.6 square kilometres in area? AngChenrui (talk) 15:22, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Whitney Young Memorial Bridge

... that 650,000 cubic yards (500,000 m³) of sediment were taken from Kingman Lake in Washington, D.C., and replaced with twice as much fill to build approach ramps to the Whitney Young Memorial Bridge?

5x expanded by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 14:48, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dates and lengths both good. AGF of offline sourcing. --Allen3 ^talk 00:14, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jonathan Wolken

... that having taken a single dance class at Dartmouth College, Jonathan Wolken co-founded Pilobolus, which The New York Times called "one of the most popular modern-dance companies in the world"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 14:24, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook source verified. Good to go! Yoninah (talk) 23:33, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine

... that the Cripple Creek & Victor Gold Mine is the largest current producer of gold in Colorado?

Created by Calistemon (talk). Nominated by Calistemon (talk) at 11:37, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date of the article OK (although the article was created on July 5, not July 6). The hook length is OK and the hook fact is verified. However, the article is currently too short. The prose portion currently measures below 1350 characters. The hard minimum for the prose portion per DYK rules is 1500 characters. Please expand the article a bit; if this is done fairly quickly, the article can still be promoted to DYK. Nsk92 (talk) 17:52, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've carried out some further expansion, please check whether it fullfills the qualifying norm now. Calistemon (talk) 01:55, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Telemarksavisa

... that for its first two years, the Norwegian newspaper Telemarksavisa was not published out of Telemark, but from Larvik and Drammen?

5x expanded by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 11:14, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

5x expansion verified. Foreign-language ref AGF. Added country to hook and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 23:26, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Quién Como Tú (song)

... that the album that includes the number-one hit "Quién Como Tú" by Mexican singer Ana Gabriel received a Lo Nuestro Award and a Grammy Award nomination?

Created by Jaespinoza (talk) 07:48, 6 July 2010 (UTC). Self nom at 07:46, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. But why does the hook emphasize the album rather than the song? How about:

ALT1: ... that "Quién Como Tú" is the third number-one single on the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart for Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel? Yoninah (talk) 23:20, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think the ALT1 hook is a better choice. Jaespinoza (talk) 03:44, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Louis Aleno St Aloüarn

... that in 1772, Lieutenant Louis Aleno de St Aloüarn claimed sovereignty over Western Australia on behalf of France?

Created by Grant65 (talk). Self nom at 06:45, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Started on June 30; references completed today. Grant | Talk 06:47, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that in 1772, Lieutenant Louis Aleno de St Aloüarn of the French Navy became the first European to claim sovereignty over Western Australia? Grant | Talk 08:28, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook source verified. First hook is good to go! Yoninah (talk) 23:07, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kenwood branch (CTA)

... that when the Chicago Junction Railway stopped regularly maintaining the Kenwood branch, the Chicago Rapid Transit Company refused to pay rent on the line?

Created by TheCatalyst31 (talk). Self nom at 03:46, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook source verified. Tweaked hook to reflect the wording in the source. Good to go! Yoninah (talk) 23:01, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Banta-Coe House

... that the Banta-Coe House in Teaneck, New Jersey is one of the oldest existing homes in the Garden State?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 01:18, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook verified. Bejinhan Talk 07:09, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 5

Lucas Maius

... that German Reformation theologian, pastor and playwright Lucas Maius signed the 1577 Lutheran Formula of Concord, then converted to the Reformed faith after being accused of Crypto-Calvinism?

Created by Til Eulenspiegel (talk). Self nom at 03:35, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that German Reformation theologian, pastor and playwright Lucas Maius signed the 1577 Lutheran Formula of Concord, but later became a Calvinist? Alternative hook suggested by Nsk92 (talk) 11:31, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK I guess - That abridges the story somewhat more, but I suppose you could say that is accurate. Til Eulenspiegel (talk) 12:36, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There were a couple of reasons I suggested a shorter and simpler ALT hook. First, the original hook seems a bit overloaded with facts: that he was a theologian/pastor/playwright, that he signed Formula of Concord, that he was accused of Crypto-Calvinism, that he later converted to the Reformed faith. This is not a hook fact, that is a hook story. A little too busy for a DYK hook, IMO (especially one should take mercy on the reviewers who are supposed to verify and approve DYK nominations). Second, I thought that the original hook assumed a bit too much knowledge on the part of the reader and used a little too much in terms of specialized terminology. For example (and this may just be a deficiency of my education - I was raised in Soviet Russia), the term Reformation is associated in my mind with all Protestant denominations. So when I saw Reformed faith mentioned, I thought it was a colloquial term referring to Protestanism in general; this made the meaning of "converted" confusing to me, given that he converted from another Protestant denomination. I had to look up the Reformed faith to see that it basically referred to Calvinism. So, all things considered, I thought that a slightly simpler hook would be preferable here. Nsk92 (talk) 13:08, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not a problem then - that ALT1 works for me. Til Eulenspiegel (talk) 14:09, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

re ALT1 the article says he was suspectd of being a Calvinist, not that he was one. — Rlevse • Talk • 18:57, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, the article says that he converted to the Reformed faith, which is a part of the Calvinist denomination. Nsk92 (talk) 19:01, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(After edit conflict) Actually, the article does say he converted to the Reformed faith, which is another term for Calvinism. The German source says he converted from the Lutheran to the Protestant (apparently = Calvinist) faith ("seinen Wechsel von der lutherischen zur protestantischen Kirche"). That seems an odd usage; the German Wikipedia (de:Protestantismus) also defines the term "Protestant" to include Lutheranism. Ucucha 19:06, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Reformed faith even redirects to Calvinism, although the wikilink given in the article is to Reformed churches. Still, what you say about the text of the German source raises questions, as it does sound pretty strange how he converted from Lutheran to Protestant. Maybe one needs a totally different ALT hook here altogether. Nsk92 (talk) 19:14, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"Reformed faith" is correct, they were the main Protestant competitors with Lutherans at the time. I translated that from the de:Lucas Maius version, where it says "wechselte zu reformierten Glauben". Their source seems to be this entry, which goes on for several pages about Maius' career, but in German script. Til Eulenspiegel (talk) 19:50, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hmm. I have to say, I am uncomfortable with the source situation here. I don't doubt that what the article says is factually correct, but for a DYK hook fact we really do need a clear and unambiguous reference directly on point. The "seinen Wechsel von der lutherischen zur protestantischen Kirche" wording falls short of that, IMO. Perhaps it'd be better to shorten the hook, even at the price of making it less interesting, to something that avoids the mention of conversion altogether. E.g. something like one of the following:
ALT2: ... that German Reformation theologian, pastor and playwright Lucas Maius was one of the signers of the 1577 Lutheran Formula of Concord?
ALT3: ... that German Reformation theologian, pastor and playwright Lucas Maius was a signer of the 1577 Lutheran Formula of Concord, despite being suspected of Crypto-Calvinism?
ALT4: ... that in 1577 German Reformation theologian Lucas Maius helped develop a philosophical conundrum known as the 'Devil's Cross' that was said to have turned numerous parishioners away from the devil?
These ones would seem to avoid the sourcing ambiguities. Nsk92 (talk) 05:16, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Henryk Cederbaum

... that Henryk Cederbaum, a Polish lawyer in the early 20th century, was known for his opposition to the Russian authorities?

Created by Halibutt (talk). Nominated by Piotrus (talk) at 16:50, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Foreign-language ref AGF. But perhaps the hook could mention one of those flamboyant cases that the article describes, such as:

ALT1: ... that Polish lawyer Henryk Cederbaum was expelled from the bar after successfully defending the Russian governor-general's wife accused of shoplifting? Yoninah (talk) 19:45, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sure. --_{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk} 19:59, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 good to go! Yoninah (talk) 20:03, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, I am a bit confused. Whom did Cederbaum defend: the shopkeeper or the governor's wife? If it was the governor's wife, why does the article says "skillful but unsuccessful defense"? The governor's wife was set free and the shopkeeper went to jail. Nsk92 (talk) 05:30, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Richie Castellano

... that in 1997, Blue Öyster Cult guitarist Richie Castellano (pictured) convinced Paul McCartney into singing with the CHS Guitar Ensemble at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts?

Created by DiverDave (talk). Self nom at 14:27, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of the article verified. However, the hook is too long: 236 characters, which is well above the 200 character limit. The hook needs to be shortened. Nsk92 (talk) 17:34, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry about that. I have reduced the hook to 187 characters. DiverDave (talk) 23:39, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, thanks. Everything is verified now: date and length of the article OK, length of the hook OK, hook fact verified. On a side note, I'd suggest, per WP:TRIVIA, removing the "Trivia" section and moving its current contents to the "Early years" section. Nsk92 (talk) 04:51, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1978–79 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team

... that the 1978–79 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team played two of its Big Eight Conference opponents four times?

Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 00:51, 7 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I received a comment on my talk page that this is not so uncommon in team sports, but it is in college basketball.--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 02:16, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1983–84 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team, 1984–85 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team

... that Wayman Tisdale became the first college basketball player selected to the Associated Press All American first team as a freshman, sophomore and junior with the 1982–83, 1983–84, and 1984–85 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball teams?

Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 22:34, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook, source article length and date verified. But the redlink needs to be dealt with. Ideally through creation, (and if you're in the wikicup I presume that would be your preferred option), but if delinking is necessary I guess that would work. Regards, WFC (talk) 01:50, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fine for the main page now. WFC (talk) 02:19, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1988–89 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team

... that the 1988–89 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team set a school record by scoring 100 points twenty times?

Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 07:53, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook, sources, article date and length verified. Regards, WFC (talk) 01:52, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1987–88 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team

... that the 1987–88 Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team, which was led by three future NBA Draft first round selections, defeated every ranked opponent they faced and averaged 102.5 points per game?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 07:18, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook, source, date and article length verified. Regards, WFC (talk) 01:54, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rita Abrams

... that a performance by Rita Abrams of her 1970 Grammy-nominated song "Mill Valley", which she had recorded with a group of children from the school where she taught in that town, was filmed by Francis Ford Coppola?

Created by Ghmyrtle (talk). Self nom at 22:30, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

213 character hook. Little Mountain 5 02:58, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that a performance by schoolteacher Rita Abrams of her 1970 Grammy-nominated song "Mill Valley", which she had recorded with children from that town, was filmed by Francis Ford Coppola? Ghmyrtle (talk) 06:21, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bernard Taylor (Medal of Honor)

... that Bernard Taylor earned the Medal of Honor rescuing his commanding officer during the Apache Wars in 1874?

Created by 71.184.58.124 (talk). Nominated by HJ Mitchell (talk) at 22:05, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Offline ref AGF. However, the hook could be a lot more dramatic. How about:

ALT1: ... that after being ambushed by the Tonto Apaches, U.S. Calvaryman Bernard Taylor carried his wounded commanding officer half a mile back to their encampment under heavy fire? Yoninah (talk) 15:40, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Much better! Whisky drinker | HJ's sock 16:17, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 good to go. Yoninah (talk) 16:25, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Portrait of Wally

... that Egon Schiele's 1912 Portrait of Wally (pictured) was seized by the United States Customs Service which alleged that the painting was Nazi plunder?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 21:38, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article checks out but is the image ok for DYK?Thelmadatter (talk) 18:08, 9 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I can't see any problems with the image; Schiele died in 1918, and Germany doesn't recognise digitising as renewal of copyright. Regards, WFC (talk) 13:00, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Works for me then.Thelmadatter (talk) 01:39, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rudyard Kipling (ship)

... that the Rudyard Kipling was the 27th merchant ship to be sunk by a German U-boat in World War II?

Created by White Shadows (talk). Nominated by White Shadows (talk) at 20:41, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I strongly suggest you list it under the April Fool's Main Page DYKs. It would do well as a joky DYK! See here.

Actually, it is DYK-ready; but I just hope you would consider my idea (see above). If you still want it listed as an ordinary DYK, just contact me and I'll give the go-ahead check. Thanks, AngChenrui (talk) 13:50, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What's the joke? I can't see it at all. If your gag hook is something along the lines of "Rudyard Kipling served in the second world war", that seems awfully weak; yes, he died three years before the outbreak of war, but I'll wager 99% of readers won't know that. – iridescent 13:59, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Here's a suggested April Fool's hook of mine: ... that Germans decided to consecutively bomb Rudyard Kipling multiple times on intention? AngChenrui (talk) 14:20, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I agree, saying Kipling served in WWII would be unspectacular by any means. But I believe a proper rescript of the hook would do it; the one I suggested above can definitely be improved, we don't want to cast anyone in bad light. The proper rules for April Fool's DYKs can be found here too. Thanks a lot, AngChenrui (talk) 14:22, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

To be honest, I don't really care when it goes on the main page. It's up to you all if you think that it would be a good April Fools day joke.--White Shadows ^{I ran away from you} 15:41, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that a U-boat blew up Rudyard Kipling, three years after the poet was buried in Westminster Abbey?
ALT2:... that a U-boat stole Rudyard Kipling's fish, three years after the poet's death?
ALT3:... that Rudyard Kipling went on fishing trips for three years after the poet's death?
ALT4:... that Rudyard Kipling was one of the first victims of World War II, three years after the poet's death?

Obviously for 1 April use you would delink the poet link. Le Deluge (talk) 04:39, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Danny Valencia

... that Danny Valencia, who after being drafted only 576th in baseball's 2006 draft said: "It does not matter where you start, but where you finish", debuted in the majors in 2010?

Expanded by --Epeefleche (talk) 19:24, 5 July 2010 (UTC) [reply]

Date checked. Length-wise, I realised an editor has condensed the article's expansion, so it currently doesn't meet the 5x expansion criterion. As for the hook, the citation(s) is unclear and cannot be found in the article. I believe these issues can be resolved though. Do it soon, the nomination's getting 'old'. Thanks, AngChenrui (talk) 13:41, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Addressed. Tx.--Epeefleche (talk) 05:22, 12 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

New Kilpatrick

... that in 1649, Sir Umphra Colquhoun tried to stop the building of New Kilpatrick parish church by commandeering the workmen's tools?

5x expanded by Wikiwayman (talk). Self nom at 15:53, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Problem - This article has made a 5x expansion, but not over five days as far as pure text is concerned... Victuallers (talk) 17:52, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed - Recent substantial changes now exceed 5 in last couple of days. Since last review, added responsibility for justice, the poor and a bill granting a market, plus minor additions Wikiwayman (talk) 09:24, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Per Victuallers, prose/text expansion has not exceed 5x. Reference is fine (albeit in early modern English). 5x expansion means a fivefold increase in article prose, just fyi. Needs to be fixed soon, otherwise it would have to be deemed eligible. Thanks, AngChenrui (talk) 13:18, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK to drop this nomination, thanks for clarifying the rules. Wikiwayman (talk) 20:10, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Blount Island

Map of Blount Island, Jacksonville, Florida

... that Blount Island in the St. Johns River is home to both the United States Marine Corps' Maritime Prepositioning ship program and the largest container facility at the Port of Jacksonville?

Created by Mgreason (talk). Self nom at 15:19, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and source checked. The problem lies with the date - it was created on July 1, which would render the article ineligible for DYK. Thanks, AngChenrui (talk) 13:07, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article was nominated on July 5th, which was well within the parameters of DYK... Mgreason (talk) 16:30, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cathal Goan

... that after the broadcast of images of nude paintings of Brian Cowen on RTÉ, Cathal Goan was asked to "consider his position" as Director-General of RTÉ?

Created by Cargoking (talk). Nominated by Cargoking (talk) at 15:03, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Most things are good, but I'm concerned about the use of source #4. I don't see why this website (which concentrates on Frankie Kennedy) is a reliable source, and I'm reluctant to support an article that so heavily uses an unreliable source. Nyttend (talk) 12:43, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Removed I've removed the source. All but one of the times it was used, it was just a 'second source'. Thanks, — Cargoking talk 14:20, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Article is ready to go, with no problems that I can see. Nyttend (talk) 13:55, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Harriet E. Derman, 18th Legislative District (New Jersey)

... that Harriet E. Derman of New Jersey's 18th Legislative District supported a bill expanding those who could arrange adoptions as "we should do everything we can to encourage adoption versus abortion"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 03:45, 5 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Check. Interesting hook! AngChenrui (talk) 12:56, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Actually, sorry, but according to my count, the hook is 204 characters long. Needs to be shortened a little. I am un-checking this entry for the moment. (Plus what exactly is the DYK policy on featuring two articles in a single DYK entry? I'd like to double-check that). Nsk92 (talk) 16:34, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - Oops, never mind, that was my bad. I got some expert advice and apparently the standard convention is to start the character hook count with "that" rather than with "..." which makes this hook exactly 200 characters long. Apparently double hooks are acceptable as well, so I am re-marking this entry as verified. Nsk92 (talk) 17:13, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yep, it begins with 'that'. Double hooks are also very much accepted, in fact I strongly endorse the use of them. I never actually realised or thought it would go beyond 200-characters, I should have made a check here. Still, the hook's good to go. Thanks, AngChenrui (talk) 19:26, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mississippian stone statuary

... that some Mississippian stone statuary was purposefully buried by Native Americans in platform mounds, some so hastily that they were damaged in the process?

Created by Heironymous Rowe (talk). Self nom at 04:00, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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ALT1: ... that ten examples of Mississippian stone statuary have been found at Etowah Indian Mounds, with the most well known being a male and female pair(pictured) of marble statues 61 centimetres (24 in) and 55.9 centimetres (22.0 in) in height? He iro 22:09, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

First hook is good but lacks an inline citation. Second hook is over 200 characters. The rollover text for the picture should be rewritten per DYK rules. Yoninah (talk) 15:19, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 4

The Mongoliad

... that the experimental fiction project The Mongoliad by speculative fiction authors including Neal Stephenson and Greg Bear is to be released via smartphones as a serialized novel to which readers can contribute?

Created by Skomorokh (talk). Nominated by Skomorokh (talk) at 07:23, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Other hook suggestions welcome. Skomorokh 07:23, 8 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Date and length of the article verified. However the proposed hook is 215 characters long, which is above the 200 character limit. Nsk92 (talk) 11:16, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Nsk92.

ALT 1 ... that the experimental fiction project The Mongoliad, led by speculative fiction author Neal Stephenson, is to be released via smartphones as a serialized novel to which readers can contribute? Skomorokh 17:53, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The length of ALT1 hook verified. This entry is almost fine, but, to verify the hook fact, more in-line cites are needed in the second paragraph in the article. Right now this paragraph is quite long, and only has one in-line cite, at the very end. The bit about smartphones, which is part of the hook, occurs in the very beginning of that paragraph. At a minimum, I would say that an in-line cite is needed in that sentence. Nsk92 (talk) 18:04, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Redundant cites are not a requirement; the entire paragraph (and consequently, the relevant elements of the hook) is sourced from one reference only, so there is no chance of confusion on the part of the reader. Best, Skomorokh 22:03, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but that is not good enough for me. The paragraph is quite long, with a single citation at the end. A redundant citation may not add much, but it would serve to clearly satisfy the DYK requirements. If you really don't want to keep it, you can add the redundant citation now and remove it later, after the article has made it to and from the main page. Nsk92 (talk) 22:12, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
In fact, let me quote from the official DYK rules, WP:DYK: "The hook fact must have an inline citation right after it since the fact is an extraordinary claim; citing the hook fact at the end of the paragraph is not acceptable." Nsk92 (talk) 22:17, 11 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Special occasion holding area

Note: Articles nominated for a special occasion should be nominated within five days of creation or expansion as usual (with the exception of April Fools' Day 2011 - see Wikipedia:April Fool's Main Page/Did You Know). Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination.

18 July, seventh Sunday after Trinity

Ärgre dich, o Seele, nicht, BWV 186

... that Bach composed in Leipzig his cantata Ärgre dich, o Seele, nicht, BWV 186 for the seventh Sunday after Trinity expanding his cantata written in Weimar for Advent?

Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 13:52, 6 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

— Rlevse • Talk • 14:02, 10 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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