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Did you know?
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This page is for nominations to appear in the "Did you know" section on the Main Page.

Purge

Instructions

Using a DYK suggestion string (see below examples), list new suggestions in the candidate entries section below under the date the article was created or the expansion began (not the date you submit it here), with the newest dates at the top. Any user may nominate a DYK suggestion; self-nominations are permitted and encouraged. Thanks for participating and please remember to check back for comments on your nomination.

DYK criteria

Official criteria: DYK rules and additional guidelines
Unofficial Guide: Learning DYK

Sample DYK suggestion strings

Please use one of the strings below to post your DYK nomination, using the "author" and "nominator" fields to identify the users who should receive credit for their contributions if the hook is featured on the main page.

  1. Nom without image: {{subst:NewDYKnom | article= | hook=... that ? | author= }}
  2. 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=
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Do not wikilink the article title, or the author username field; the template will wikilink them automatically. Do wikilink the article title in the hook field, however.
Do not add a section heading if you are using the template; the template will add one for you.
Do not include a signature (~~~~) after the template.
Do not use non-free images in your hook suggestion.

An example of how to use the template is given below. Full details are at {{NewDYKnom}}: 

{{subst:NewDYKnom
 | article       = Example
 | hook          = ... that this [[article]] is an '''[[example]]''' ''(pictured)''?
 | author        = User
 | nominator     =
 | image         = Example.png
 | rollover      = An example image
 | comment       =
}}
  • Note that you should only use one of the above templates for the original hook. If you want to suggest a second, alternative hook for the same article submission, just type it in manually. The above templates output useful code for each submission and if you employ them for alternative hooks, you will mess up the page formatting.
  • When saving your suggestion, please add the name of the suggested article to your edit summary.
  • Please check back for comments on your nomination. Responding to reasonable objections will help ensure that your article is listed.
  • If you nominate someone else's article, you can use {{subst:DYKNom}} to notify them. Usage: {{subst:DYKNom|Article name|September 2}} Thanks, ~~~~

Symbols

If you want to confirm that an article is ready to be placed on a later update, or that there is an issue with the article or hook, you may use the following symbols (optional) to point the issues out:

Symbol Code DYK Ready? Description
{{subst:DYKtick}} Yes No problems, ready for DYK
{{subst:DYKtickAGF}} Yes Article is ready for DYK, with a foreign-language or offline hook reference accepted in good faith
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{{subst:DYK?no}} Maybe DYK eligibility requires additional work. Notify nominator with {{subst:DYKproblem|Article}}
{{subst:DYKno}} No Article is either completely ineligible, or else requires considerable work before becoming eligible

Please consider using {{subst:DYKproblem}} on the user's talk page, in case they do not notice if there is an issue.

Backlogged?

This page often seems to be backlogged. If the DYK template has not been updated for substantially more than 6 hours, it may be useful to attract the attention of one of the administrators who regularly updates the template. See the page Wikipedia:Did you know/Admins for a list of administrators who have volunteered to help with this project.

Where is my hook?

If you can't find the hook you submitted to this page, in most cases it means your article has been approved and is in the queue for display on the main page. You can check whether your hook has been moved to the queue by reviewing the queue listings.

If your hook is not in the queue or already on the main page, it has probably been deleted. Deletion occurs if the hook is more than about eight days old and has unresolved issues for which any discussion has gone stale. If you think your hook has been unfairly deleted, you can query its deletion on the discussion page, but as a general rule deleted hooks will only be restored in exceptional circumstances.

Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on March 30

TIV Resolution (history)

Created by Mjroots (talk). Self nom at 06:10, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cladonia furcata (history)

Created by Sasata (talk). Self nom at 05:06, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home) (history)

5x expanded by Wasted Time R (talk). Self nom at 02:34, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Tougher Than the Rest (history), Spare Parts (song) (history)

Created by Rlendog (talk). Self nom at 02:23, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Poland–Czechoslovakia relations (history)

Created by Piotrus (talk). Self nom at 03:00, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on March 29

Chablis wine (history)

  • Comment: Frank Wine Spectator ref (footnote #8) in Viticulture section

5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 05:55, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sylvia Cecil (history)

Created by Ssilvers (talk). Self nom at 04:02, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Salutat (history)

Salutat

  • ... that Salutat (pictured) is an 1898 Thomas Eakins painting of a boxer, considered one of Eakins' finest achievements in figure-painting?

Created/expanded by Raul654 (talk). Self nom at 01:14, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

George Georgescu (history)

Created by Drhoehl (talk). Self nom at 00:48, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Fledgling Jason Steed (history)

Created by Beehold (talk). Self nom at 00:00, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jimmy Cicero (history)

5x expanded by GaryColemanFan (talk). Self nom at 23:00, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

U.S. Custom House (Charleston, South Carolina) (history)

Created by KudzuVine (talk). Self nom at 21:57, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

List of Silver Slugger Award winners at shortstop (history)

Created by Killervogel5 (talk). Self nom at 21:39, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Nidaros Cathedral West Front (history)

Archangel Michael sculpture

  • Comment: This article is a translation of a featured article on the Norwegian Wikipedia. Since it is rather long, I’ll take the liberty of pointing the reviewer to the material used in this DYK – it is at the bottom of the 2nd paragraph in Sculptures. It is based on a Norwegian language article from 2001 in Adresseavisen, which states (quick and dirty translation): “In a few days Bob Dylan is coming to Trondheim. Finally 85-year-old sculptor Kristofer Leirdalen admitted to Adresseavisen that the rock legend is the model for the sculpture of the Archangel St. Michael. The high priest at the in Nidaros Cathedral, Knut Andresen, has no qualms that rock idols are on the top of the Nidaros Cathedral, “This is something we have known for a long time. The idea of the cathedral is that it will be a church that is open to all, even rock stars….”

Created by Williamborg (talk). Self nom at 21:32, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ice block expedition of 1959 (history)

Created by Lampman (talk). Self nom at 21:23, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

That Lady in Ermine (history)

Created by LiteraryMaven (talk). Self nom at 18:33, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur MacMahon (history)

Created by Cool3 (talk). Self nom at 18:21, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Norton P11 (history)

Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 18:08, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Veiveriai and Veiveriai Teachers' Seminary (history)

Created by Renata3 (talk). Self nom at 17:36, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Herb Treat and 1922 College Football All-America Team(history)

Created by cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 17:19, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Conocybe rickenii (history)

  • ... that the coprophilous mushroom Conocybe rickenii (pictured) may be found in very large numbers in gardens where horse manure has been used to enrich the soil?

Created by J Milburn (talk). Self nom at 15:17, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Marvel Trading Card Game (history)

5x expanded by Vantine84 (talk). Self nom at 14:04, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

James Lawrence Fly (history)

Created by Quadell (talk). Nominated by Jokestress (talk) at 15:24, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Gray Mouse Lemur (history)

  • ... that the Gray Mouse Lemur (pictured) is one of the smallest primates in the world, weighing only 60 grams (2.1 oz)?

Created/expanded by Visionholder (talk). Self nom at 10:21, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Verda Welcome (history)

Created by Spidern (talk). Self nom at 09:08, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Charles Fremont West (history)

Created/expanded by Jwilkinsen (talk). Self nom at 08:08, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Phillips Community College (history)

Aerial view of the Helena-West-Helena campus

Created/expanded by MBisanz (talk). Self nom at 07:22, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length (just over 1500 characters), creation date, fact referencing and image license verified. The hook isn't incredibly exciting, but may be interesting to people who have an interest in architecture. Jamie☆S93 16:14, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dutch East Indies campaign (history)

5x expanded by the_ed17 (talk). Self nom at 06:19, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length (5x expansion) and date verified. Have you left a word out of the hook sentence in the article? I will add the word "survived" to article and accept book source for hook on good faith. —Mattisse (Talk) 16:28, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Walka Water Works (history)

Walka Water Works near Maitland, NSW, Australia

Created (after a period on my User Page) by Nomadtales (talk). Self nom at 04:25, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ancient Egyptian creation myths (history)

Created by A. Parrot (talk). Self nom at 04:17, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mortuary Affairs (history)

US war casualties being transported to Dover Air Force Base

Created/expanded by Raul654 (talk). Self nom at 03:48, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

(191 characters) I added (pictured), but perhaps it does not fit. —Mattisse (Talk) 16:44, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
That hook is fine with me. Raul654 (talk) 22:10, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

KCKX (history)

Created by Dravecky (talk). Self nom at 03:11, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on March 28

Ferdinand Christian Gustav Arnold (history)

Created by Riffle (talk). Nominated by sasata (talk) at 06:54, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ice block expedition of 1959 (history)

Created by Lampman (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 05:46, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Louis Lomax (history)

Created/expanded by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 23:40, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Apolinary Hartglas (history)

Created by Radeksz (talk). Self nom at 10:15, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Done, although there's a few more sources I want to track down for the article.radek (talk) 03:37, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
(checked using User:Shubinator/DYKcheck) Length, history good. "Leader of Jews" and "Zionist activist" verified, offline source for "deputy to the Sjem" accepted in good faith. Shubinator (talk) 05:58, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Gustavo Brambila (history)

Created by Dmadeo (talk). Self nom at 08:02, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length and date verified. Sources together verify hook. One says, "Though Brambila was the only Mexican enrolled in the UC Davis enology program at the time, he says that he did not notice any real discrimination." The other article say he graduated in 1976. The visimag interview with the actor quotes the actor, "Gustavo was the first Latin American to get a degree at UC Davis in viniculture.” —Mattisse (Talk) 18:32, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • I'm ok with this. Re the 2 sources to prove the hook, I know its a bit odd, thank you for reading through them. I think he's an nteresting character. dm (talk) 04:02, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cozy Coupe (history), Little Tikes (history)

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 05:56, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • The longer than 200 character hook was submitted under the terms of Wikipedia:Did you know/Additional rules "C3: A hook introducing more than one article is an exception to the hook length rule. If your hook introduces more than one article, you can do a basic calculation by subtracting the number of characters in the bolded character string for each additional new article beyond the first", though I have no objection to the proposed alternate hook and had been cogitating on a similar shortening. While I could add the exact sentence used in the hook to one of the articles, it has been customary to build hooks that include statements and facts from different parts of an article. Do we want to strictly enforce a policy on having the hook be a sentence taken almost word-for-word from an article? Alansohn (talk) 19:20, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • I am for strict enforcement, as periodically there hooks for which the author expects the DYK editor to give close reading of the article and the sources and then deduce that the hook is verified when it is not clearly the case. In fact, lately I and others have been using DYK Rules to back us up. When you consider the hundreds of hooks that pass through here weekly, and the grief DKY editors get if something incorrect appears on the main page, I do not think it is too much to expect. In any case, Wikipedia policy mandates that a quote always be sourced. Always. But especially The New York Times on the main page! Especially as the hook is misleading, I have qualms about this anyway. —Mattisse (Talk) 20:11, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • A look at the Gustavo Brambila DYK that you approved above is for a hook that appears in different pieces across the article. I also question calling a direct quote from The New York Times "misleading". The entire article makes extensive comparisons between foot-powered toy cars and real cars, and the purpose of a hook is to draw people into an article. Rigid enforcement of rules is always a step in the wrong direction. While more experienced DYK submitters will adapt, new participants will only be further flummoxed by what appears to be a rule-book slowdown. Alansohn (talk) 04:18, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Don Rossiter

Created by ChrisTheDude (talk). Self nom at 22:14, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Old Cathedral of Cuenca

Created by ekem (talk). Self nom at 21:39, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Length and history verified; Spanish source accepted in good faith. Awadewit (talk) 05:30, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dolway Walkington

Created by FruitMonkey. Self nom FruitMonkey (talk) 20:46, 28 March 2009 (UTC) [reply]

Source, length, and history verified. Awadewit (talk) 05:33, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Eli Mintz

Created by Broadweighbabe (talk). Self nom at 20:29, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alvin Powell

Created/expanded by Genius101 (talk). Self nom at 19:01, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Norton Dunstall

  • ... that in 1968 Ray Pickrell secured 17 1st place race wins on a Norton Dunstall motorcycle?

Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 17:13, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Norton Navigator

Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 15:18, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment: since this is a British motorcycle, the main speed unit in {{convert}} should be km/h; I just switched this in the hook, and also in the article.
  • Otherwise, length & creation date verified, offline reference accepted in good faith. Jamie☆S93 18:41, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Margaret Lloyd

Created by nrswanson (talk). Self nom at 14:39, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pedlar of Swaffham

Swaffham town sign

Created/expanded by Czar Brodie (talk) 13:58, 28 March 2009 (UTC), Nominated by Czar Brodie (talk) 13:58, 28 March 2009 (UTC) [reply]

742 characters (block quotations are not counted) - needs to be expanded to at least 1500 characters. I would also recommend that the article have a proper lead and body, where the lead summarizes the body per WP:LEAD. Awadewit (talk) 15:49, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Municipal Corporation Building, Mumbai

Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Ravichandar84 (talk) at 10:16, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sri Lanka montane rain forests

World's end provides a cross section to witness function of cloud forests

5x expanded by Chanakal (talk). Self nom at 09:36, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Centralia College

Aerial view of campus

Created/expanded by MBisanz (talk). Self nom at 08:37, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bernice Cronkhite

Created by Spidern (talk). Self nom at 08:13, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dick Edell

Created by Strikehold (talk). Self nom at 05:27, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

City of Detroit III

Created by Dtbohrer (talk). Self nom at 04:12, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Miniature Texas Longhorn

Created by Trouble022 (talk). Self nom at 01:47, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Radio Hat

Man from Mars Radio Hat

Created by Swtpc6800 (talk). Self nom at 01:51, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Cross Seamount

Cross Seamount

Created by Resident Mario (talk). Self nom at 00:49, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

a.e. Migratory patterns. I've gone along and fixed it. ResMar 15:25, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
DYK bit here, here. You're right, I should have been more specific in that the NOAA administrated the tagging effort. ResMar 14:32, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on March 27

Grigor Nachovich (history)

Created by TodorBozhinov (talk). Self nom at 06:42, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Congressional Baseball Game (history)

Created by Gang14 (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 05:55, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Richard Goldner (history)

Created by JackofOz (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 05:32, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Hydrogen disulfide (history)

Created by Wikiwayman (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 05:25, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Barjas al-Hadid (history)

Created by Toon05 (talk). Self nom at 22:03, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kamal Naji

Al Ameer son (talk) 16:57, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Fragment of a Crucifixion

Ceoil (talk) 22:48, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Two Weeks (The Office)

5x expanded by Hgporto (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 21:20, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Central High School (Tulsa, Oklahoma)

Created by Arxiloxos (talk). Self nom at 20:51, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Eamonn Collins (footballer)

  • ... that in 1980, Eamonn Collins became the youngest player ever to turn out in a professional football match in England, when he played for Blackpool at the age of 14 years and 323 days?

Created by Daemonic Kangaroo (talk). Self nom at 08:18, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pocholo Ramirez (history)

  • Comment: Nominating this to test the new template and see if Shubinator's updated DYKcheck can handle it.

Created by Anyo Niminus (talk). Nominated by Rjanag (talk) at 03:27, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wallace Community College

Aerial view of campus

Created/expanded by MBisanz (talk). Self nom at 00:01, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment: 5x expansion in one edit. 00:01, 28 March 2009 (UTC)MBisanz talk

I Go to Extremes

  • ... that during live performances of the song "I Go to Extremes", Billy Joel would often change the lyrics of the song to more humorous ones like "I go for ice cream"?

5x expanded by CarpetCrawler (talk). Self nom at 20:01, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Shoot! Oh well, should I remove the nomination, then? CarpetCrawler (talk) 23:29, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
You can keep expanding it. You're in the gray area right now (4–5x); even if you don't do any more, a reviewer might IAR verify for a good sub-5x expansion. It's best to avoid the uncertainty and add a little though. Shubinator (talk) 00:19, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Alright, I'll see what I can do. Thank you! CarpetCrawler (talk) 04:03, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
OK, how does it look now? If the prose has been given 5x expansion, I will add an alternate hook, one which I think is better than the one above! CarpetCrawler (talk) 04:38, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ed Hinton (actor)

New article by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 15:45, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Haaken Hasberg Gran (history), Trygve Braarud (history), Nordal Wille (history)

Created by Punkmorten (talk). Self nom at 21:33, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Total Gambler

Created by Gary King (talk). Self nom at 18:54, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dorothy Liebes

Created by Mabalu (talk). Self nom at 18:00, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Adrian Cole (RAAF officer)‎

Created by Ian Rose (talk). Self nom at 15:16, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Happy99

5x expanded by Spidern (talk). Self nom at 15:00, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sun Ma Sze Tsang

Created by Geniustkw (talk) Self nom at 14:33, 27 March 2009 (UTC) [reply]

Liza with a Z

Created by HowardBerry (talk). Self nom at 13:27, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The claim is Minnelli's own, but from reading the Elvis link, it appears that his concert was four separate concert recordings edited together. Minnelli's film is one self-contained performance recorded in one set as part of one single concert. I hope that clarifies. Howie ☎ 14:32, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Vyadha Gita

Created by Nvineeth (talk). Self nom at 08:24, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Grethe Rytter Hasle

5x expanded by Punkmorten (talk). Self nom at 19:07, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on March 26

Thma Puok District (history)

5x expanded by Paxse (talk). Self nom at 17:08, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Simple suspension bridge (history), Suspension bridge types (history)

A simple suspension footbridge in Finland

5x expanded by Una Smith (talk). Self nom at 03:19, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pointe des Almadies

STS054 STS054-94-32-north-south orientation-.jpg

Created/expanded by Durova (talk). Self nom at 01:38, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Pei Du

5x expanded by Nlu (talk). Self nom at 00:20, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Johns Hopkins–Maryland rivalry

Created by Strikehold (talk). Self nom at 22:29, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

House of Jamalullail (Perlis)

Created by Mr Tan (talk). Self nom at 17:38, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Blackheath Proprietary School

Created by Kwib (talk). Nominated by Daemonic Kangaroo (talk) at 06:45, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

LP III

Created/expanded by Bobamnertiopsis (talk). Self nom at 04:07, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Geoffrey Cornish

Created by MCGD (talk). Nominated by FingersOnRoids (talk) at 00:57, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Samuel M. Ralston

5x expanded by Charles Edward (talk). Self nom at 00:17, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I found/updated said info. It's suitable for front-page usage. BobAmnertiopsis∴ChatMe! 12:51, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jonny Storm

5x expanded by NiciVampireHeart (talk). Self nom at 22:19, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sion Record Bostick

Created by Keown100 (talk). Self nom at 20:26, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Message to the Grass Roots

Malcolm X
Malcolm X

Created/expanded by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 18:28, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Norton Jubilee

Created by Thruxton (talk). Self nom at 18:07, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur Richman

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 17:40, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Nils Yngvar Ustvedt, Hans Jacob Ustvedt

Created by Punkmorten (talk). Self nom at 17:29, 26 March 2009 (UTC). Hans Jacob Ustvedt was mainly written by User:Oceanh; I wrote a few sentences.[reply]

Kidnapping of Abílio dos Santos Diniz

Self nom Esemono (talk) 12:59, 26 March 2009 (UTC) [reply]

Thored

5x expanded by Deacon of Pndapetzim (talk). Self nom at 09:36, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Jodhpur Group - Malani Igneous Suite Contact

Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 06:06, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

--Nvvchar (talk) 06:06, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • OK, I've tinkered with this article a bit, and I think I've checked all facts in the hook to one or other ref. Length OK. Age OK. Refs OK, though one gave a dead link and needs follow-up. hamiltonstone (talk) 03:32, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

SS Governor Cobb, USCGC Cobb (WPG-181)

SS Governor Cobb

Created by Gatoclass (talk). Self nom at 02:55, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Not at all. There is plenty of precedent for separating a ship's career into different articles when appropriate. Take, for example, the separation of Fairsky from HMS Attacker (D02), or SS Illinois from USS Supply (1873), or SS Normandie from USS Lafayette (AP-53). It becomes particularly appropriate when a ship has two widely divergent careers. In this instance, Governor Cobb underwent a major conversion into a helicopter carrier. I also felt that as the first American turbine-powered ship, Governor Cobb deserved its own article rather than ending up as an addendum to its short three-year career as a helicopter carrier. Finally, trying to merge two articles like this just ends up with a messy infobox, which is something I'm always keen to avoid. Gatoclass (talk) 10:18, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kelsborrow Castle

Created by Nev1 (talk). Self nom at 01:55, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Blue Serpent Clock Egg

Created/expanded by Theseeker4 (talk). Self nom at 01:00, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

House of the First Print Shop in the Americas

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 02:01, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Edwards Dam

Created by Themaeeandhisfriend(talk). Self nom at 03:38, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on March 25

2009 Australian Grand Prix (history)

5x expanded by [[User:|User:]] ([[User talk:|talk]]). Nominated by Apterygial (talk) at 06:07, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Glenn D. Paige (history)

Created by Cgnk (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 05:13, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Trafalgar Square Christmas tree (history)

Created by IvoShandor (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 19:52, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Closer Than Ever, Brent Barrett, Sally Mayes, Richard Muenz, Lynne Wintersteller

Created by nrswanson (talk). Self nom at 17:44, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Czapski Palace

Czapski Palace in Warsaw

Created by Martim33 (talk). Self nom at 15:42, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Length and history verified; Polish source accepted in good faith. Awadewit (talk) 02:59, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Gerard Corley Smith

Created by PJHaseldine (talk). Self nom at 13:03, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Ron Hagerthy

ALT:... that after his 17-year acting career, mostly in television westerns, ended in 1968, Ron Hagerthy thereafter entered the real estate business?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 10:33, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The first hook is especially interesting. There is nothing available on the Internet on this actor other than what I put together here. I think it is accurate. Why is this "unreliable"?Billy Hathorn (talk) 21:49, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The bulk of this article is sourced to IMDB, which is not a reliable source. This has been a continuing problem with your hooks, I might add. Please read our policy on sourcing and be aware that just because information appears on the internet does not mean it is accurate (think of Wikipedia!). Awadewit (talk) 16:43, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Still, this hook is accurate and much better than most of the hooks used.Billy Hathorn (talk) 22:32, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think you understand. Our articles must rely on reliable sources. This one does not. We, therefore, cannot be sure of the accuracy of its information. Awadewit (talk) 23:50, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Agnes Leslie, Countess of Morton, Agnes Douglas, Countess of Argyll

Created by Jeanne boleyn (talk). Nominated by PKM (talk) at 03:03, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters

The Matsushiro Underground Imperial Headquarters

Created/expanded by Raul654 (talk). Self nom at 02:50, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

266 character hook. Art LaPella (talk) 03:27, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

George Washington Buckner

Created by Cuppysfriend (talk). Nominated by Charles Edward (talk) at 01:32, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Did you mean "minister to Liberia"? I almost changed it, but the article says he was ambassador to Liberia and doesn't use the British-sounding word "minister". I didn't know U.S. ambassadors could be called "ministers". Art LaPella (talk) 03:27, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Actually, Buckner was "minister resident" and the mission was technically a "legation." -- Cuppysfriend (talk) 23:56, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I have modified the article to clarify Buckner's diplomatic status. -- Cuppysfriend (talk) 22:10, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Cuppysfriend (talk). Nominated by Charles Edward (talk) at 01:32, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Old Brick Church (Fairfield County, South Carolina)

Created by KudzuVine (talk). Self nom at 22:10, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Brian Statham (footballer)

Created by ChrisTheDude (talk). Self nom at 21:48, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Las fuerzas extrañas

  • ... that Las fuerzas extrañas, despite having been Lugones' least successful work at that time, is considered to be a key pioneer in the development of the science fiction and fantasy genres in Argentina?

Created/expanded by TomasBat (talk). Self nom at 21:42, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Aurelian Smith

  • ... that, although professional wrestler Aurelian Smith is said to have hidden the scripted nature of the business from his family, three of of his children also became wrestlers?

5x expanded by GaryColemanFan (talk). Self nom at 20:25, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Elwood Haynes

5x expanded by Charles Edward (talk). Self nom at 18:31, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Central Europe Pipeline System

Created/expanded by BabyNuke (talk). Self nom at 15:45, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

SMS Seydlitz

5x expanded by Parsecboy (talk). Self nom at 15:28, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Percy Black

Created by Mattinbgn (talk). Self nom at 11:30, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Illinois Valley Community College

Created/expanded by MBisanz (talk). Self nom at 06:01, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Torolf Elster

Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 03:28, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Nazim Suleymanov

Created by Alakbaroff (talk). Self nom at 04:31, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

List of Silver Slugger Award winners at third base

Created by Killervogel5 (talk). Self nom at 02:12, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Please look at the earlier statements. It says that Williams won in 1990, 1993, and 1994 and is supported by the references. Also, I do not support the use of this alt hook because it's nearly identical to the one written for Silver Slugger Award. I'm trying to avoid redundancy here. KV5 (Talk • Phils) 11:43, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Older nominations

Articles created/expanded on March 24

List of Chablis crus (history)

  • ALT... that despite being located on the same southwest facing hill as all the Grand Cru vineyards of Chablis, La Moutonne is not an officially recognized Grand Cru?
  • Comment: Oxford ref (Footnote #1) in Grand Crus section for both hooks

Created by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 02:35, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Bacon mania

  • ... that especially in the United states, bacon mania is a fanaticism among bacon devotees seeking to develop novel dishes and to gather at bacon camps?

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Self nom at 01:03, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Surely that would just be "bacon is embraced by bacon fanatics"? If fanatics were embracing the use of bacon in popular culture (such as on tv) then that would be different; but that's not what you are implying here. Howie ☎ 01:23, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Well, popular culture is one of those ambiguous phrases. But I agree on Wikipedia we use it to mean in TV and books and such, so I've retitled. ChildofMidnight (talk) 02:43, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I agree with your hook now that the article has been re-titled. It makes much more sense now! Howie ☎ 02:46, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Svay Chek District

5x expanded by Paxse (talk). Self nom at 15:48, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Willow Palisade

5x expanded by PhilKnight (talk), Vmenkov (talk). Nominated by Vmenkov (talk) at 06:24, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Colonial Athletic Association Men's Basketball Player of the Year

Created by Grsz11 (talk) and Jrcla2 (talk). Nominated by Grsz11 (talk) at 18:32, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alan Shulman

Created by nrswanson (talk). Self nom at 11:17, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Dawn Kotoski

Created by nrswanson (talk). Self nom at 10:59, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Sayyid Abu Bakr Al-Aidarus (saint)

Created by Mr Tan (talk). Self nom at 07:45, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Verpa bohemica

  • ... that the wrinkled thimble morel, species Verpa bohemica (pictured), can be distinguished from other similar species by its "enormous" spores?

Created by sasata (talk). Self nom at 05:55, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Woodman's of Essex, Lawrence Woodman

Created by Dviator18 (talk), kelapstick (talk), Drmies (talk), and ChildofMidnight (talk). Self nom at 00:57, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kim Småge

Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 23:15, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Kings Row

5x expanded by Stetsonharry (talk). Self nom at 22:57, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

note: This article was expanded March 24. I did an edit March 23 cutting out something. Not sure what the rule is on that. If you wish, this can be moved to March 23. Stetsonharry (talk) 22:57, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Wallis Thomas

  • ... that the Welsh priest Wallis Thomas led church services long after his 90th birthday and was described as the oldest working priest in Britain?

Created by Bencherlite (talk). Self nom at 22:53, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Knut Østby

5x expanded by Punkmorten (talk). Self nom at 21:57, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Microsoft Update Catalog

Created by Gary King (talk). Self nom at 21:45, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

KZZR, KQHC

Created by Dravecky (talk). Self nom at 21:28, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Washington wine

5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 21:12, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment: Refs for first hook include Oxford (footnote #4) & Fallis refs (FN#5) in the lead. Refs for ALT1 include Broberg article (FN#14) & Gregutt (FN#13) in the Viticulture section. Refs for Alt2 include Domine Wine (FN#3) in lead, Sotheby (FN#7) and Gregutt (FN#22) in the "Challenges in the consumer market" section.AgneCheese/Wine 21:12, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • (AGF on several references) - Everything seems great. Great job on the massive expansion; the article was a pleasure to read. All three hooks are fine; the editor moving the hook to "Next Update" can safely pick any of them, I believe. NuclearWarfare (Talk) 02:04, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Oops, silly me, I did not go over the article. I thought the title is some pun" for weather...--02:55, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

Chupare stingray and Pacific chupare

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 19:54, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Third paragraph: "amphi-American Himantura (defined a sentence earlier) are hypothesized to be the closest relatives of the river stingrays in the family Potamotrygonidae" -- Yzx (talk) 20:52, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Washington & Jefferson Presidents football

Washington & Jefferson College's 1922 football team

Created/expanded by Jwilkinsen (talk). Self nom at 19:42, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Offline reference AGFed. However, though the hook and article are good, the image looks a bit...cramped. Suggest leaving out. Cheers. I'mperator 00:31, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I have no problem not using the photo. Probably a good idea.--Jwilkinsen (talk) 04:11, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

1924 Cuba hurricane

Created by Hurricanehink (talk). Self nom at 19:41, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Quick little note, that this was published on the 24th, which is why I put it in the 24th column. ♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 22:19, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Now a GA. ♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 14:49, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and source for hook verified for article. Jason Rees (talk) 19:23, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps File:1924 Atlantic hurricane 10 track.png could be included within the hook? –Juliancolton Talk · Review 15:20, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

As it's been four days without any comments outside of people I've complained to in the WPTC, is there something wrong with the article/hook? Am I doing anything wrong? --♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 02:06, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

No, it's verified. It just sometimes takes several days for a verified hook to move from this page (the suggestion page) into the queue. As you can see, we always have hundreds of hooks waiting in line here. rʨanaɢ talk/contribs 02:10, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks, I was a little annoyed when no one outside of people I know responded. --♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 02:51, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Renal medullary carcinoma

Created/expanded by Medical geneticist (talk). Nominated by Someguy1221 (talk) at 19:20, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length and date verified. Hook does not have a reference citation in the article. Also, this short article has 14 headings, each with only a couple of sentences and some with only one. —Mattisse (Talk) 20:11, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The hook statement is referenced in the first section of the article. Article format was based on other similar articles; content of some sections is sparse but not out of line with other similar articles. Some sections can be combined if that is considered necessary. - EronTalk 02:41, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Richard Sprague

Created by Brandmeister (talk). Self nom at 18:58, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length and date verified. I could not find the hook in the article. The hook fact must be in the article with a reference citation at the end of the sentence. Also, the hook exceeds the 200 character limit, as it is 220 characters. —Mattisse (Talk) 20:18, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Vastly more than what? --Yerpo (talk) 09:34, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Could be omitted. brandспойт 11:12, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Mick Rathbone

Created by Struway2 (talk). Self nom at 13:12, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length and date verified. I do not see the hook in the article. It mentions that he was a player, physiotherapist, and a manager in different sections but does not make clear that he fulfilled all of these roles at the same time, simultaneously. —Mattisse (Talk) 16:07, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Raymond Brownell

Created by Abraham, B.S. (talk). Self nom at 13:03, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Comment I'm not sure that the bare statistical fact is that interesting, especially since it is difficult to compare with other aviators of the time for the uninformed like me. Can a more interesting fact be drawn from this gentleman's lengthy career?
ALT1: ... that it took Group Captain Raymond Brownell seven days and twenty-one refueling stops to fly from Point Cook, Victoria, to Pearce, Western Australia, in a de Havilland Moth Minor during 1940? Abraham, B.S. (talk) 14:00, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Personally, I think the first one's fine, but if the second one gets used, some sort of idea of the distance invovled would probably help. David Underdown (talk) 14:21, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I think the first hook is fine also. —Mattisse (Talk) 16:16, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Front Range Community College

Created/expanded by MBisanz (talk). Self nom at 07:53, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Nocturnes Op. 48

Created by NocturneNoir (talk), La Pianista (talk). Self nom at 03:56, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: I moved the page to Nocturnes Op. 48, no need to have the disambiguation in the tile according to our naming conventions. Fram (talk) 09:36, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry, was away for the last few days. I've removed the image. ɳOCTURNEɳOIR (t • c) 19:19, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Raid on Boulogne

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 00:48, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Article moved to simply Raid on Boulogne, since no disambiguation is needed. Fram (talk) 09:38, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I rather wish you'd asked first. This was going to be the first of a series on the Raids of Boulogne that took place during the Napoleonic Wars, including Nelson's failed attack in 1801 (Raid on Boulogne (1801)) and Fulton's return in 1805 with Sidney Smith (Raid on Boulogne (1805)), accessed through Raids on Boulogne as the disambiguation page with the singular form as a redirect, similar to the situation at Sieges of Danzig. The article will need moving back to where it was, as disambiguation will be required. Benea (talk) 11:52, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
That's what we have WP:BRD for. The disambiguation page should be called Raid on Boulogne, or you can have List of raids on Boulogne (with a redirect from the first to the second if you prefer the latter). Fram (talk) 12:22, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on March 23

Cleridae (history)

  • ... that the larvae of some species of the checkered beetle family Cleridae can consume several times their own body weight?

5x expanded by Blm2010 (talk). Nominated by sasata (talk) at 08:10, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]


Muscina (history)

  • ... that larvae of the fly genus Muscina (Muscina stabulans, pictured) can infest humans, a disease called myiasis?

Created by Hieu87 (talk). Nominated by sasata (talk) at 07:59, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Chrysomya bezziana (history)

5x expanded by Nrey2009 (talk). Nominated by sasata (talk) at 07:42, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

The other 5X expander is Dachshundcrazy, but I don't know how to put a second author in the template. Sasata (talk) 07:42, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Aglossa cuprina (history)

Created by Nanayaagh (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 19:29, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

In the Behavior section, feeding habits are cited. I hope this helps! --Another Believer (Talk) 04:37, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I see the sentence saying adults feed on butter, suet, and grease, but I can't find the article referenced. This index of the articles in that journal on that date doesn't show anything on rabies. Also, could you disambiguate grease in the hook? I would, but I'm not sure myself which one it's supposed to be. Shubinator (talk) 05:45, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I just glanced at page 424, and the Larvae of flies as human parasites mentions other house flies and moths, but nothing on Aglossa cuprina or butter, suet, and grease. Shubinator (talk) 05:51, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Margaritaville (South Park)

Created by Heresbubba53190 (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 21:06, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Needs reliable sources. The Entertainment Weekly article doesn't support the hook and the other source that does is a blog.Nrswanson (talk) 14:23, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
    • I believe the EW source does support the hook, but I've added two new refs to it anyway within the article. The CNBC article was down when I tried to open it last, but I think that's just temporary. The If magazine one was working and it definitely supports the hook. — Hunter Kahn (contribs) 01:42, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Calliphora livida, Oiceoptoma noveboracense, Cynomya cadaverina, Protophormia terraenovae, Hydrotaea

Calliphora Livida

Created by Deepa.lalu (talk), Mehermance (talk), KellyA09 (talk), Aggie2011nerd (talk), and C19872010g (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 19:43, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length verified for all five articles. Offline refs and hook accepted in good faith.Nrswanson (talk) 14:28, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Palace of Iturbide

Facade of the Palace of Iturbide, now known as the Palacio de Cultura Banamex

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 18:08, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Leucothrinax

  • ... that the Key thatch palm (pictured), which was long considered part of the genus Thrinax, was reclassified into its own genus, Leucothrinax, in 2008?

Created by Guettarda (talk). Self nom at 02:14, 28 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Parish L. Willis

Created by Aboutmovies (talk). Self nom at 07:14, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • This hook does not really grab me. I read the article and didn't find anything else appropriate. Is there any more information available on this person that could be added to the article and used as the hook? Awadewit (talk) 19:46, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Supreme Committee for the Liberation of Lithuania

Created by Renata3 (talk). Nominated by M.K (talk) at 13:45, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Empresa de Ferrocarriles Ecuatorianos

5x expanded by ekem (talk). Self nom at 22:42, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Hausstock

5x expanded by Drmies (talk). Self nom at 20:48, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Old Southeast Church (Brewster, New York)

Two possibilities:

  • Length and date verified. Source for first hook accept on good faith as the online source has a "digital signature error" that renders it unable to be opened by my browser. Note: second hook lacks a reference citation in the article. —Mattisse (Talk) 16:22, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Amphitrite class monitor

USS Monadnock crossing the Pacific, 1898

Created by Gatoclass (talk). Self nom at 04:36, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Comment: To confirm the twenty year delay, compare the "laid down" dates with the "commissioned" dates in the second reference supplied in the intro. 04:36, 24 March 2009 (UTC)Gatoclass (talk)

List of Smithsonian Museums

the Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum

Created/expanded by Found5dollar (talk). Self nom at 23:23, 23 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • That is much better - readers will thank you! Length and history verified; the sources verify the NYC info and the fact that there are only two museums in NYC can be deduced from the list. We are taking the completeness of the list on good faith. Awadewit (talk) 18:32, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Places of worship in Bangalore

Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 07:41, 23 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Length, date and source for hook verified.
  • Yes, the numbers of religious places are likely to be more than the figures given in the Hindu but I could not get any better references or books to cite for the Hook. The Hook suggested by you is fine. Thanks very much.--Nvvchar (talk) 01:18, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on March 22

Gotcha Day

  • ... that most families celebrate Gotcha Day on a day other than April 1st?

Created by I'm Spartacus! (talk). Self nom at 19:09, 22 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • Looks wrong because the familiar slang term "gotcha" out-Googles "gotchya" by 5,950,000 to 41,600. Also, "Gotcha Day" out-Googles "Gotchya Day" by 104,000 to 216. Even among the article's references, 2 say "gotchya" and 2 say "gotcha". Art LaPella (talk) 19:25, 22 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I think that this one is probably better for normal DYK.--Found5dollar (talk) 00:59, 23 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Er why? The play is on the fact that on April First what do people always say? "Gotcha!" Thus, when people see it, they will be thinking that it is in fact an article on April Fools day---Gotcha Day... when in reality, it is completely unrelated.---I'm Spartacus! NO! I'm Spartacus! 02:08, 23 March 2009 (UTC) Edit: see Chili Bowl where somebody uses the term "gotcha's." Gotcha's are the whole point of April Fools Day, thus having an article on Gotcha Day on April Fools Gotcha Day is why this is appropriate.---I'm Spartacus! NO! I'm Spartacus! 02:41, 23 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
I think the hook has only the most tenuous of connections to April Fools Day. Agree with Found5dollar: move to regular DYK or perhaps find another more April Foolsey hook. — Bellhalla (talk) 12:53, 23 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I completely disagree that it doesn't work. The name of the day is perfect for April Fools because April Fools is a day that people say "Gotcha!" all day long. The play is on Gotcha and the nature of the day. The key to April Fools DYK is that they aren't what people might expect to see or are a little misleading. In that vein, "Gotcha Day" is much more apt than over 75% of the articles listed here. If you were to ask people what Gotcha Day is, most would probably say April 1. But here are some alternative entries. I like the first one, but it doesn't follow the convention of a question, but might work on the final DYK or first DYK of the day. People will see it and automatically assume that it relates to April Fools Day. Again, the very day begs to be juxitiposed with April Fools Day.

  • Alt1 Happy Gotcha Day!
  • Alt2 ... that in 2005, it was proposed that Gotcha Day should occur on September 15?
  • Alt3 ... that many families celebrate Gotcha Day by exchanging presents?
  • Alt4 ... that some people do not see the humor in celebrating Gotcha Day?
  • Yeah, people do say "Gotcha" on AFDay but I know of no instance, ever, in which AFDay has been called "Gotcha Day." Therefore to hinge a hook on the supposed synonymy on April Fool's Day and Gotcha Day makes no sense to me. That doesn't mean we can't run it on April 1st -- there is a connection as discussed -- but the hook won't fool anyone and doesn't work as an AFDay hook in the classic style. --Boston (talk) 00:25, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Still time to move it to the normal DYK page.....--Found5dollar (talk) 01:22, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
With the high number of April Fool's hooks already approved, I would prefer to see it in the regular DYK nominations. Royalbroil 01:44, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
IF we are moving this, it realy should be moved today so it gets in the Que in time.--Found5dollar (talk) 13:53, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

With this being moved to the regular que, I think number Alt4 is my favorite DYK.---I'm Spartacus! NO! I'm Spartacus! 13:56, 25 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

- About alt 4 - The fourth alt is a little misleading, because it implies that gotcha day is supposed to involve something about humor, when it doesn't have anything to do with humor at all. Other hooks look good though. ƒingersonRoids 16:07, 29 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

I'm fine with any of them being used.---I'm Spartacus! NO! I'm Spartacus! 01:58, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

How to Marry a Millionaire (TV series)

New artice by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 9:53, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Expanded slightlyBilly Hathorn (talk) 21:33, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Riley (artist)

Created by The Little Blue Frog (talk). Self nom at 20:52, 22 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

  • The original version made me wonder if the children were being animated and controlling imaginary franchises, so I suggest "children's animation franchises". Similarly for ALT1; is the artist children or is he animated? I suggest "children's animated film artist" or "children's animation film artist". Each of my suggestions get more Google hits than what they replace. Art LaPella (talk) 22:00, 22 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
The bulk of the sources in this article look unreliable. The only reliable source is a barebones obituary which does not verify these hooks. Awadewit (talk) 02:48, 24 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Could you elaborate which concerns you still have after my reply, and for which hooks? I can't answer or fix them in time if I don't have specifics. Also, about hook ALT 1 being sourced with Ivan Stang's eulogy, I'd like to compare for instance with a prominent article such as J. D. Salinger: half of the bio stuff is sourced with accounts from his ex-wife, his ex-lover, and his children – and this is for rather negative stuff about a living person. How is that different from my sourcing some points with the official account published by a notable person who's a friend of the deceased? — The Little Blue Frog (ribbit) 20:14, 26 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
  • Thanks for your careful and thoughtful responses. I've presented a source analysis at Talk:Joe Riley (artist). The Salinger article is a problem - it will have to be constructed very carefully. Unfortunately, the most comprehensive biographies of Salinger have been written by relatives. In my opinion, the article should make the sources of its information very clear. The Riley article does do this, quoting Stang and explaining who he is. The one big difference that I see between the Salinger sources and the sources in this article is the publication method. The Salinger sources have had at least some oversight - they were published by known presses. The sources in the Riley article have had little or no oversight, being from blogs, usenet, etc. The majority of them are self-published. That is part what makes a source reliable. Awadewit (talk) 00:46, 27 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Source, length, and history verified. I am still concerned about the number of self-published sources used in this article, but the information in the hooks is accurate. Awadewit (talk) 04:38, 30 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Special occasion holding area

Articles created/expanded for April Fool's Day 2009 (April 1)

Main page: Wikipedia:April Fool's Main Page/Did You Know

Please suggest hooks at Wikipedia:April Fool's Main Page/Did You Know, not here. Royalbroil 14:19, 22 February 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for Orthodox Easter (April 19)

Anastasios Christodoulou

Created by Jack1956 (talk). Self nom at 11:26, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Alt ... that Greek Cypriot academic Anastasios Christodoulou was named 'Anastasios' ('Resurrection') by his parents as he was born on Easter Day? Jack1956 (talk) 11:30, 4 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

If we were going to use the 2nd hook might we save this article for Orthodox Easter 2009 (April 19)? --Boston (talk) 01:47, 11 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]
Let's. That's the only way it would become interesting enough ... I'm sure he's not the only Anastasios in the world who got that name from being born on Easter. Daniel Case (talk) 15:19, 11 March 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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