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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.

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How to list a new nomination

For a simplified version of these instructions, see User:Rjanag/Quick DYK.

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
 | 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}}
If a reviewer finds problem(s) that require that an issue be addressed, notify the nominator with {{DYKproblem}}.

How to review a nomination

Any editor who was not involved in writing/expanding or nominating an article may review it by checking to see that the article meets all the DYK criteria (long enough, new enough, no serious editorial or content issues) and the hook is cited. Editors may also alter the suggested hook to improve it, or may suggest new hooks.

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, you may use the following symbols (optional) to point the issues out:

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
{{subst:DYK?}}	Query	DYK eligibility requires that an issue be addressed. Notify nominator with `{{subst:DYKproblem\|Article}}`
{{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

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Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on January 22

David M. Malone

... that David M. Malone, a Canadian diplomat and specialist on international affairs, has worked extensively on relations with Haiti and used to stay at the Hotel Montana, destroyed in the 2010 Haiti earthquake?

5x expanded by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 01:44, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of counties in Florida

... that there are counties in Florida (pictured) named for leaders of both sides of the Second Seminole War?

5x expanded by Jujutacular (talk). Self nom at 01:28, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 21

Berlin (documentary)

... that parts 2 and 3 of the BBC television documentary series Berlin (documentary) were watched by approximately one million people in the United Kingdom?

Created by Nerroth (talk). Nominated by Jezhotwells (talk) at 00:29, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chloe Frazer

... that Chloe Frazer of the Uncharted franchise has been cited as an example of a video game character who accurately portrays the desires and frustrations of human sexuality?

Created by Scapler (talk). Nominated by Scapler (talk) at 23:39, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Manistique Pumping Station

... that the tower of the Manistique Pumping Station (pictured) is octagonal on the exterior and has 16 sides on the interior?

Created by Andrew Jameson (talk). Self nom at 23:04, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brewery Shades

... that a male ghost reputedly haunts the ladies' toilet at the Brewery Shades in Crawley, West Sussex?

Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 22:44, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hollytrees Museum

... that although in 1922 Hollytrees Museum was sold to the corporation of Colchester, the cost was met entirely by the private funds of Viscount Cowdray and his wife?

Created by Jarry1250 (talk). Self nom at 22:42, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Offline source reads "Finally, in 1922, the Rounds sold the Hollytrees to the Corporation, the expense being met by the generosity of Viscount and Viscountess Cowdray". The article will no doubt be expanded in the coming days, though it does meet the present requirement. - Jarry1250 ^{[Humorous? Discuss.]} 22:42, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu

... that the World Heritage Site Gusuku and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu (pictured) represents more than 500 years of Ryukyu history? Expanded 1170 Characters of prose to 5898. Self nom. TitanOne (talk) 20:47, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frank Chacksfield

... that the Frank Chacksfield recording "Après Ski" was featured in the 2006 video game Saint's Row for the Xbox 360?

Created by Ghmyrtle (talk). Nominated by TheRetroGuy (talk) at 20:41, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Harriton v Stephens

... that in Harriton v Stephens, the High Court of Australia rejected a claim for damages brought by a disabled woman for her "wrongful life"?
ALT hook:

... that in Harriton v Stephens, the High Court of Australia ruled out the ability to bring claims against medical practitioners for damages for "wrongful life"?

5x expanded by Mkativerata (talk). Nominated by Mkativerata (talk) at 20:35, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Trams in Hobart

... that the city of Hobart in Australia had the first fully electrified tram network in the Southern Hemisphere, and the entire fleet was double-decker?

Entirely new article created by 42° South (talk) at 13:59, 21 January 2010 (UTC) [reply]

Tom Smith (footballer born 1909)

... that Tom Smith was one of five Preston North End players to play for Scotland when they won 1–0 against England at Wembley in the 1938 British Home Championship?

Created by Jmorrison230582 (talk). Self nom at 18:46, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Montreal Stars

... that the Montreal Stars, a professional women's hockey team in Canada, will be represented by three members at the 2010 Winter Olympics?

5x expanded by Ottawa4ever (talk). Nominated by Ottawa4ever (talk) at 17:07, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rispenserpoldermolen, Easterein

... that the builder of the Rispenserpoldermolen (pictured), Easterein, the Netherlands, was described as a better millwright than a poet?

Created by Mjroots (talk), Ucucha (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 16:54, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Niño Dios of Mexico

... that images of the infant Jesus in Mexico can be dressed as Aztecs (pictured), football players and even as drug traffickers?

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 16:45, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

National Animal Welfare Trust

... that the National Animal Welfare Trust runs a centre at Trindledown Farm, which is the UK's only sanctuary for elderly pets?

Created by Miyagawa (talk). Self nom at 13:26, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Roger Bannister running track

... that the first sub-four-minute mile in athletics was broken at the Roger Bannister running track (pictured), when it was known as the Iffley Road Track?

Created by Seth Whales (talk). Self nom at 11:32, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Đỗ Anh Vũ

... that according to a stele found in the late 1930s, Đỗ Anh Vũ was a devoted official of the Lý Dynasty with noble character, a contrast to the traditional account about him in the Đại Việt sử ký toàn thư?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 05:45, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

All-American Basketball Alliance (2010)

... that in order to play for the All-American Basketball Alliance, one must be a natural-born US citizen "with both parents of Caucasian race"?

5x expanded by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 03:59, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The hook is redundant to the title, who knew that the All-American Basketball Alliance had all-americans? Kind of obvious. Please present an alternate hook, as the present one is not working. Thanks, IShadowed ✰ 04:24, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT: ... that in order to play for the All-American Basketball Alliance, one must have "both parents of Caucasian race"? Stonemason89 (talk) 04:25, 21 January

2010 (UTC)

ALT Length, date, hook verified. IShadowed ✰ 04:30, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think there was anything wrong with the original hook. The phrase "All-American" is used in so many ways that readers may not interpret it literally. (For example, there have been plenty of high school and college All-Americans who weren't American citizens.) Zagalejo^^^ 04:40, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I prefer the original hook. There is no issue of redundancy. It's the title of the league; All-American means a number of things, and it's actually uncommon for it to refer specifically to citizenship. Grsz¹¹ 04:49, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I, too, prefer the original hook. Stonemason89 (talk) 04:57, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Concur. All-American when it comes to sports has nothing to do with citizenship or ancestry. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:14, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Palace of the Marqués del Apartado

... that the Palace of the Marqués del Apartado has an underground system pumping water to keep it from sinking?

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 00:14, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shigeru Sugiura

... that anime legend Hayao Miyazaki made a television commercial inspired by the work of gag manga artist Shigeru Sugiura?

Created by Michitaro (talk). Self nom at 02:58, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 20

Russian battleship Imperatritsa Mariya

... that the Russian dreadnought Imperatritsa Mariya capsized and sank while at anchor in Sevastopol in 1916 after one of her powder magazines caught fire and exploded?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 23:52, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Eiríkr Magnússon

... that Eiríkr Magnússon and William Morris made the first published English translations of Völsungasaga, Hávarðar saga Ísfirðings, Hænsa-Þóris saga and Eyrbyggja Saga?

ALT1:... that Eiríkr Magnússon fell out with Guðbrandur Vigfússon over the need for famine relief in their native Iceland and how to translate the Bible?

Created by Yngvadottir (talk). Self nom at 21:19, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Master Saleem

... that Indian singer Master Saleem released his first album when he was 10 years old?

Created by Rubydhanoa (talk). Nominated by Mkativerata (talk) at 20:44, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St. Peter's Presbyterian Church

... that four days after its building was moved to a new site and rededicated, St. Peter's Church (pictured) in Spencertown, New York, changed its denomination from Congregationalism to Presbyterianism?

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 20:03, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ron Swanson

... that Nick Offerman, who plays Ron Swanson on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation, has received significant praise and been called the show's "secret weapon"?

Created by Tikopowii (talk) and Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 16:17, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ann Perkins

... that Rashida Jones, the actress who plays Ann Perkins in the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation, was cast before the producers had determined what the show would be about?

Created by Tikopowii (talk) and Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 15:45, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joan Tompkins

... that Joan Tompkins in The Christine Jorgensen Story played the Danish aunt who gave the world's first transexual, George Jorgensen, his new name, Christine?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 15:37, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Andy Dwyer

... that Andy Dwyer, a character in the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation, was originally only to appear in the first season, but was made a regular cast member because the producers liked actor Chris Pratt so much?

Created by Tikopowii (talk) and Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 06:20, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

April Ludgate

... that actress Aubrey Plaza conceived the idea of April Ludgate, her character on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation, having a "gay boyfriend" who also simultaneously dates another boy?

Created by Tikopowii (talk) and Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 05:48, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mark Brendanawicz

... that actor Paul Schneider initially felt insecure about playing Mark Brendanawicz on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation because he was unsure about the motivations of the character?

Created by Tikopowii (talk) and Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 05:27, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tom Haverford

... that Aziz Ansari's performance as Tom Haverford was considered one of the strongest elements of the first season of the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation?

Created by Tikopowii (talk) and Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 04:37, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Costumbrismo

Costumbrista painting "An Incident at the Bullring", José Jiménez Aranda (1870)

... that the Spanish genre costumbrismo was strongly influenced by Englishmen Joseph Addison and Richard Steele and Frenchmen Jouy and Louis-Sébastien Mercier?

5x expanded by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 03:50, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Two remarks:
1. I'd love to rewrite the hook to emphasize that costumbrismo is so stereotypically Spanish (because it makes the foreign influences much more ironic), but I can't think of anything succinct and citable.
2. I relied heavily (but by no means exclusively) on two tertiary sources (one on literature, the other on art) in expanding this so far. The article still deserves a lot more work—it's too focused on Spain—and I will expand from other sources if no one else gets there first. I won't be at all offended if people feel it currently relies too heavily on too few sources to be DYKable, but certainly it is now large enough that this is its last 5x expansion.

- Jmabel | Talk 06:27, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm working on Latin America now. - Jmabel | Talk 23:02, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brett Connoly, Kirill Kabanov, Vladimir Tarasenko

... that along with top rated Taylor Hall, Vladimir Tarasenko, Brett Connolly and Kirill Kabanov are among the highest ranked prospects for the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft?

Created by Resolute (talk). Self nom at 03:27, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Son Bonds

... that the American country blues guitarist, singer and songwriter, Son Bonds, was accidentally shot to death in August 1947, by his short-sighted neighbor?

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 00:25, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified, offline hook ref accepted in good faith. --Bruce1ee^talk 05:10, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edward Loch, 2nd Baron Loch

... that Lord Loch was a World War I British General who went to the dogs?

Created by Motmit (talk). Self nom at 23:48, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gotta admit, I LIKE this hook. Length OK, hook checks out.Thelmadatter (talk) 00:20, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Solomon Andrew Layton

... that architect Solomon Andrew Layton designed twenty-two buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Oklahoma, a state record?

Created by TheCatalyst31 (talk). Self nom at 23:43, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It all seems fine, cited, good length in article & hook NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:16, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Charles Gray Round

... that Charles Gray Round served as Recorder for the town of Colchester for nearly 30 years?

Created by Jarry1250 (talk). Self nom at 22:34, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Samuel Zoll

... that Samuel Zoll, who Senator-elect Scott Brown credits for changing his life, once ordered that a family eat dinner together for 30 days and sent a parole officer to verify it?

Created by Judith Merrick (talk). Self nom at 21:35, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article isn't long enough at only 1400 characters. The references are bare URLs and the article is badly written with a number of one-sentence paragraphs. Also, despite the line "All these facts make him very notable", I doubt the notability because a lot of the sources just seem to have trivial mentions of the man. -- Big Dom 21:44, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Now it is 6,300+ kb with no infobox and only 2 small pictures, the rest dense text. Judith Merrick (talk) 23:51, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Notability contested still. Length/hook fine, but you need to really establish notability. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:19, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Former Chief Justice and many references. Meets WP:POLITICIAN for notability. Hook fine. JB50000 (talk) 06:33, 21 January 2010 (UTC) WP:POLITICIAN says Politicians who have held international, national or sub-national (statewide/provincewide) office, and members and former members of a national, state or provincial legislature and judges.[10] Major local political figures who have received significant press coverage.[7] Generally speaking, mayors are likely to meet this criterion, as are members of the main citywide government or council of a major metropolitan city.[reply]

Carrie Jones

... that Carrie Jones is an American author, known for her work in young-adult fiction?

Created by James26 (talk). Self nom at 20:15, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No inline citation, image lacks fair use rationale. Fine length. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:21, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi. What are you referring to by "no inline citation?" The article cites several sources via a ref list. Maybe I'm confused... Anyway, I only nominated this because someone suggested I consider it. It's fine either way. Thanks for your reply. -- James26 (talk) 00:49, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

For DYK, a citation should appear directly after (after the sentence) of the topic introduced in the hook. Essentially after you say that she is best known for her work in young-adult fiction, there should be a footnote right after that. Thanks NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 02:39, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nanodragster

... that the Nanodragster is a nanocar which is 50,000 times thinner than a human hair and has a top speed of 0.014 millimeters per hour? 2716 Characters of prose. Combined effort by TitanOne (talk), SuperHamster (Talk) (Contribs) and Grundle2600

length, date & source for hook verified. --Beloved Freak 22:13, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Parysatis II

... that during the Susa weddings in 324 BCE, Alexander the Great married both Parysatis II and her second cousin's daughter, Stateira II?

Created by Karanacs (talk). Nominated by Karanacs (talk) at 19:45, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Needs inline citation NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:29, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There are already inline citations. There is a citation to Garthwaite (2005), p. 39. that states that Darius III was Parysatis's second cousin. There are two citations (to O'Brien and Carney) for the fact that on the same day Alexander married Parysatis he also married Stateira, who was Darius's daughter. The Susa weddings part is cited in the next sentence (see marriage celebration link) to O'Brien. Karanacs (talk) 02:39, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rebecca Stead

... that the 2010 Newbery Winner Rebecca Stead only started writing children's books after her young son broke her laptop, destroying all of her 'serious writing'?

Created by Sabiona (talk). Self nom at 18:29, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Both facts verified, but I would suggest mentioning When You Reach Me in the hook, as that's what she won the medal for. Also, I don't think the image of laptop is of much relevance here (its just a common laptop) and probably shouldn't go with the hook.

Suggested ALT1:

... that Rebecca Stead, the 2010 Newbery winner for When You Reach Me, only started writing children's books after her young son accidentally broke her laptop, destroying all of her 'serious writing'?

Thoughts? --Zvn (talk) 10:35, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I agree with both comments (at the time I thought the laptop would be funny) and reworded hook looks great to me.Sabiona (talk) 14:31, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

for ALT1. --Zvn (talk) 16:37, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rochdale Town Hall

... that it is thought that Rochdale Town Hall (pictured) was admired by Adolf Hitler so much that he wanted to ship it, brick-by-brick, to Nazi Germany had the UK been defeated in World War II?

Comment: This is a joint nomination by various members of WP:GM on behalf of that project (see discussion here). Because of the number of contributors, I have had to add some credit templates manually. The article was started by Jza84; since 17 January it has been substantially expanded in a userspace sandbox by the WP:GM members mentioned in the credit templates. Tweaks to hook wording are welcome. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!)

5x expanded by Jza84 (talk), Nev1 (talk), Richerman (talk), and Parrot of Doom (talk). Self nom at 18:10, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great! Thank you WP:GM It all looks great. (And the hook is really quite interesting) NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:35, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bees Act 1980

... that the Bees Act 1980, enacted by the Parliament of the United Kingdom, imposes a £1000 fine for anyone attempting to illegally import diseased bees into Britain?

Self nom. New article --LGF1992UK (talk) LGF1992UK (talk) 18:05, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It looks fine technically speaking however...

It would be preferable for you to remove the orphan tag and it to have more sources. (Only one currently) NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:43, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Xeromphalina campanella

... that the cap of the mushroom Xeromphalina campanella resembles a navel when the mushroom matures?

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 17:48, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and source verified but prose is too short at the moment.--BelovedFreak 22:26, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- The reason for it being shorter is because Sasata reworded the article which made it smaller. I added more info to it which got it back up there. Joe Chill (talk) 23:47, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - Ok, looks good. --Beloved Freak 23:52, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rafael de Izquierdo y Gutíerrez

... that entering as a cadet in the regiment of infantry of Gerona, Rafael de Izquierdo reached the military rank of captain by the age of 17?

Self nom. Expanded stub from 154 characters of prose to 2674 --TitanOne (talk) 15:04, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

According to H10 it should mention the Philippines. Art LaPella (talk) 22:29, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Spirit Engine 2

... that the indie role-playing video game The Spirit Engine 2 not only has a linear narrative, but takes place entirely in two dimensions?

Created by User:Zxcvbnm (talk). Self nom at 13:58, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tony Nader

... that Tony Nader was awarded his weight in gold and that Maharishi Mahesh Yogi crowned him the First Sovereign Ruler of the Global Country of World Peace?

Created by Will Beback (talk). Self nom at 12:04, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Barbeled houndshark

... that the barbeled houndshark is the only shark with a spherical placenta?

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 06:38, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion and date verified. Off-line source for hook accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 07:03, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ida Mae Martinez

... that after retiring from professional wrestling, Ida Mae Martinez was one of the first nurses in Baltimore to work with AIDS patients?

Created by Nikki311 (talk). Self nom at 06:03, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:32, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hurricane Love (1950)

... that despite threatening the western coast of Florida, USA, 1950's Hurricane Love weakened prior to landfall and moved ashore with little fanfare? –Juliancolton | ^Talk 03:55, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:40, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Keith Nichol

... that Michigan State Spartans quarterback Keith Nichol participated in the ESPN RISE Elite 11 camp?

Richard (talk) 02:18, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article is too old. It was created on 22 December 2009, and has not experienced close to a five-fold expansion within the past five days. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:37, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I put it up back then and then I had computer trouble, so I never finished any issues with it. Richard (talk) 03:05, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nobel Prize

... that in 1888 Alfred Nobel had the unpleasant surprise of discovering and reading his own obituary? It was titled: The merchant of death is dead. The obituary was however eight years premature as it was actually Alfred's brother Ludvig who had died. However, this one event inspired Nobel to change his will in order for his vast fortune to be used to create a famous series of prizes.

Created by Marek69 (talk). Self nom at 01:07, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

... that in 1888 Alfred Nobel had the unpleasant surprise of discovering and reading his own obituary, titled: The merchant of death is dead. It was actually Alfred's brother Ludvig who had died, however, it inspired Nobel to alter his will in order for his vast fortune to be used to create a famous series of prizes.

Shortened wording -- Marek69 (talk) 01:14, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article was created in November 2001 (if the history is accurate), and has not undergone the required 5x expansion. At almost 9000 bytes readable prose size, it is unlikely that it will be 5x expanded. Intelligentsium 01:26, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

For the record, the article is actually 11 characters shorter than it was in late December. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 06:35, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, but could it be that the other article in the nomination the article famous series of prizes is the one which got longer? --Stone (talk) 22:00, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It did get longer, from 27 kb on January 7 (used because January 8 is the last day for which we have outstanding nominations) to 33 kb now, but not nearly enough to qualify for DYK. Ucucha 22:36, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 19

David Harvey (luthier)

... that bluegrass player and mandolin virtuoso David Harvey is Gibson's master luthier, responsible for all their mandolins, banjos, and dobros?

Created by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 01:57, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

White Dacha

... that Chekov's White Dacha in Yalta, where he wrote many of his finest works, is becoming dilapidated?

Created by (Msrasnw (talk) 11:22, 21 January 2010 (UTC)) . Self nom at 011:30, 21 January 2010 [reply]

Shanti Devi

... that in the 1930s the little Indian girl Shanti Devi related details of a former life, and a commission set up to investigate found her claims to be accurate?

Created by AxelBoldt (talk). Self nom at 05:47, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified, online refs verified, offline refs accepted in good faith, but consider this alternate hook:

ALT1 ... that in the 1930s an Indian girl Shanti Devi related details of a former life, and a commission set up by Mahatma Gandhi to investigate her claims, found them to be accurate? --Bruce1ee^talk 10:51, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Twilight Zone: 19 Original Stories on the 50th Anniversary

... that the only Rod Serling short story in the 2009 Twilight Zone anthology was called the least Twilight Zone-like story in the collection?

Comment: Can be found in the last paragraph of "Publication and reception" section (second sentence). Referenced to Starlog magazine (currently not available online).

Created by Maclean25 (talk). Self nom at 04:26, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Glen P. Robinson

... that Glen P. Robinson founded Scientific Atlanta with $600 in 1951?

Created by Disavian (talk). Self nom at 02:40, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lý Thần Tông

... that in 1130 the Emperor Lý Thần Tông ordered that all daughters of mandarins in the royal court had to be available for his selection of concubines and the not chosen ones could only get married afterwards?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 23:53, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AGF offline resource. DYK Checker whiffed this one. Everything else looks good. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:51, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that in 1130 the Emperor Lý Thần Tông ordered that all daughters of mandarins in the royal court of the Lý Dynasty must not get married so that they could be available for his selection of concubines?

Thanks for your opinion, is this clearer? Grenouille vert (talk) 03:19, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bejucal (Mesoamerican site)

... that hieroglyphic inscriptions at the Early Classic Maya city of Bejucal in northern Guatemala all occured within a narrow 40 year period?

Created by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 22:35, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AGF offline refs. Recommend following copyedit of hook. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:54, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

... that the hieroglyphic inscriptions at the Early Classic Maya city of Bejucal in northern Guatemala were all made within a narrow 40 year period?

Thanks, that looks better. Simon Burchell (talk) 01:41, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jack Barnes (association footballer)

... that prior to his death, Jack Barnes was the oldest former Football League player?

Created by WFCforLife (talk). Self nom at 17:05, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Refs, etc confirmed. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:56, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Massachusetts State Navy

... that the Winthrop, the last ship of the Massachusetts State Navy (ensign pictured) was sold in 1783, not long before the American Revolutionary War ended?

5x expanded by Magicpiano (talk). Self nom at 16:20, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AGF Source, good image, rest confirmed. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 01:00, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Montague Druitt

... that Montague Druitt was a suspect in the Jack the Ripper murders?

Created/expanded by DrKiernan (talk). Nominated by DrKiernan (talk) at 15:10, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, hook, reference confirmed. Picture is public domain. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 23:50, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Felipe Neri Jiménez

... that Felipe Neri, a deaf Zapatista general, constructed explosives out of salmon cans and earned the nickname mochaorejas (clipper of ears) by cutting off ears of his prisoners and deserters?

Created by Radeksz (talk). Nominated by Radeksz (talk) at 09:32, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If he's generally known in English as Felipe Neri (which is now a redirect to a different person, Philip Neri aka Filippo de Neri, to which a disambiguation hatline to Felipe Neri's article has been added), as he's referred to in both this hook and as "Neri" in the article, then I'd say that under Wikipedia:Naming conventions, that should be the article's name. You'd probably still use Felipe Neri Jiménez in the intro. In any case, you also need to add sort keys, or the magic word {{DEFAULTSORT:}} with appropriate sort key. Gene Nygaard (talk) 10:16, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that's a good point and when writing this up I thought about how to deal with the potential disambig. Not wanting to step on any (saint's) toes I added a disambig note to the other Neri's page. But you're right, I think the best course may be to just make the redirect be specific about this person. Thank you.radek (talk) 10:29, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed article title per suggestion. I think the included categories are appropriate.radek (talk) 21:03, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Museum of Arts and Traditions of Sevilla

... that the lower-ground floor of the Museum of Arts and Traditions of Sevilla was originally an aeration chamber?

Created by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 01:30, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Needs inline citation. Otherwise looks good. Maybe link like the following? NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 01:04, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

~~... that the lower-ground floor of the Museum of Arts and Traditions of Sevilla was originally an aeration chamber?~~

~~Aerobic treatment system — Preceding unsigned comment added by NativeForeigner (talk • contribs)~~

No, that link would be wrong. That's not what it was. That's for dealing with waste matter, this was just for dealing with excess humidity. - Jmabel | Talk 01:13, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ovid among the Scythians

... that the painting Ovid among the Scythians (pictured), by French artist Eugène Delacroix, was first painted in 1869 but, because its unusual composition of the scale of the figures provoked strangeness in admirers such as Baudelaire and Gautier, although artists like Edgar Degas were deeply impressed, led him to paint a second version in 1862?

Comment: If anyone find any mistake in my English, please correct it. Thank you.

Created by Auréola (talk). Nominated by Auréola (talk) at 23:53, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Several issues: The hook is much too long at 349 characters (maximum is 200). The link to Gautier needs to be disambiguated. The hook citation is also a plain URL. The hook itself is also too closely paraphrased from the source. I would suggest:

... that the original Ovid among the Scythians (pictured), by Eugène Delacroix, was so well-received when it débuted in 1869 that he painted a second in 1862?

Intelligentsium 00:25, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, I agree with you, and I liked your suggestion, but I would keep the names of these artists, are important. So I would suggest:

... that the original Ovid among the Scythians (pictured), by Eugène Delacroix, provoked some strangeness in artists such Gautier and Baudelaire when it débuted in 1869 that he painted a second in 1862? Auréola (talk) 00:36, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I also think important report what caused strangeness, so I also propose a second version:

... that the unusual composition of the scale of the figures in Ovid among the Scythians (pictured), by Eugène Delacroix, provoked some strangeness in artists such Gautier and Baudelaire when it débuted in 1869 that he painted a second in 1862? Auréola (talk) 00:38, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Now I have improved reference to a Journal of The Metropolitan Museum of Art with this information... What do you think? Auréola (talk) 00:44, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for your speedy response. I don't think "strangeness" is the appropriate word to use in this context. I would suggest:

... that the original Ovid among the Scythians (pictured), by Eugène Delacroix, was so well received by artists such as Gautier and Baudelaire when it débuted in 1869 that he painted a second in 1862?

However, it seems that the source does not say that the painting was well received, but that it was criticized by his admirers. Thus, it seems it may be difficult to express all facets of the motivation behind the paintings within the 200 character limit. Intelligentsium 01:03, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, Intelligentsium, I agree with your last suggestion. After all, for me, what really is important is to disseminate the article. Thank you! Auréola (talk) 01:20, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The first was printed 1869 and the second in 1862. There seems to be a error in the timeline somewhere.--Stone (talk) 22:10, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, its true! It was painted in 1859, not in 1869. So:

... that the original Ovid among the Scythians (pictured), by Eugène Delacroix, was so well received by artists such as Gautier and Baudelaire when it débuted in 1859 that he painted a second in 1862?

Thank you! Auréola (talk) 07:29, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, re-reading the references I used in the article I found some errors in these hooks: first, 1859 version of the painting is'nt a original of the second, because they, though depict the same theme and have similar aspects, are two distinct works (moreover they are painted with different goals: 1859 painting was exhibited at the Salon, while 1862 was given to a private collector) ie, they are two versions of a same theme rather than versions of themselves; second, cited artists liked the painting, however they puzzled its "unusual and strange composition scale of the figures". Therefore, I would suggest (and I hope that this will be the definitive hook of this article):

... that Ovid among the Scythians (pictured, 1859), by Delacroix, provoked criticism because its strange scale, even among his admirers such as Baudelaire and Gautier, that he painted a second in 1862?

Recalling that Baudelaire and Gautier have minimized some critical elements; Badelaire, for example, used his criticism to write about the life of an exiled poet like Ovid, while Gautier amused with the mare in the foreground. The artist who most admired this work was Zacharie Astruc, which is'nt in this hook. Thank you all. Auréola (talk) 00:27, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Second Effort

... that the short film Second Effort, starring former American football coach Vince Lombardi, has been cited as the best-selling training film of all time?

Created by Jayron32 (talk). Nominated by Jayron32 (talk) at 23:18, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Most everything looks good recommend following...NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 01:11, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

... that the short film Second Effort, starring former American football coach Vince Lombardi, has been referred to as the best-selling training film of all time?

Second hook is fine. Go with that one. --Jayron32 02:33, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sylviane Agacinski

... that philosopher Sylviane Agacinski (pictured) initiated the French constitutional amendment to encourage 50% female representation?

OR, the racier version,

... that Sylviane Agacinski (pictured) had a son by philosopher Jacques Derrida before marrying the future Prime Minister of France?

Comment: I found about this article (a 2 line stub) from a current arbitration case. Don't let anyone say that ArbCom drama doesn't create encyclopedic content! --GRuban (talk) 23:06, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

5x expanded by GRuban (talk). Self nom at 23:06, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"originated" --> "initiated"? --74.14.22.244 (talk) 05:59, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK. --GRuban (talk) 15:17, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article says she was one of the originators of the amendment, not initiated; also, the hook seems to be confusing the amendment, which is vague, with a subsequent law that says parties should run 50% female candidates or lose funding. Ucucha 22:43, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Henry Perrine Baldwin

... that despite losing his right arm and having no formal civil engineering education, Henry Perrine Baldwin (pictured) oversaw a pioneering sugarcane irrigation system on Maui in 1876?

Comment: Recently moved to main namespace; worked on in user area for a while.

Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 22:56, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It looks good. Inline citations are in place, good long article. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 01:15, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ben Paschal

... that baseball player Ben Paschal hit .360 as Babe Ruth's replacement while Ruth missed the first 40 games of the 1925 season with an stomach ailment?

5x expanded by Secret (talk). Self nom at 22:17, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

what sport? Should mention "baseball" somewhere in the hook. --74.14.22.244 (talk) 06:00, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Mentioned Secret ^account 22:33, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Emerald Warriors

... that the Emerald Warriors are Ireland's first primarily gay rugby team?

5x expanded by GainLine (talk). Nominated by GainLine (talk) at 17:22, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook source verified. --Beloved Freak 23:14, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Roddy Burdine

... that department store mogul Roddy Burdine built Miami's first skyscraper?

Created by User:Secret (talk). Nominated by User:Secret (talk) at 16:15, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Essex Street (NJT station)

... that the entire predecessor line for the Essex Street was also once based there?

5x expanded by Mitchazenia (talk). Nominated by Mitchazenia (talk) at 16:06, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moovalur Ramamirtham

... the Devadasi (temple courtesan) system was outlawed in the Madras Presidency partly due to the efforts of Moovalur Ramamirtham, a former devadasi herself?

Comment: All 12 refs (all online) support the hook. But specific and concise citations can be found in refs 7, 8 and 9--Sodabottle (talk) 15:01, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Sodabottle (talk). Nominated by Sodabottle (talk) at 15:01, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sharabha

... that the Hindu mythical beast Sharabha (pictured, god Shiva as Sharabha) described as mightier than the lion and elephant, is included in the list of edible animals in the Mahabharata?

5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 13:24, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mascarita Dorada

... that professional wrestler Mascarita Dorada was the first Mini-Estrella to have a regular size wrestler, Mascara Dorada, named after him and not vice-versa?

Created by MPJ-DK (talk). Self nom at 11:11, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length date OK offline source accepted in good faith. My only suggestion is to change the Spanish-titled sections.Thelmadatter (talk) 17:11, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2 of the 3 spanish titled sections are the names of companies he has worked for, they are not traditionally translated when talking about them in general and the 3rd Spanish titled section is a term unique to Lucha Libre and is always listed as "Luchas de Apuesta", again it is not generally translated when talking about it in English. MPJ-DK (59,25% Done) Talk 01:30, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Palacio de la Aduana (Málaga)

... that 28 people died in a 1922 fire in the Palacio de la Aduana in Málaga, Spain?

Created by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 08:01, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, hook check out. I can read Spanish.Thelmadatter (talk) 17:01, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ian Brennan (writer)

... that screenwriter Ian Brennan wrote the first draft of the musical comedy-drama Glee with the aid of Screenwriting for Dummies?

Created by Frickative (talk). Self nom at 05:17, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, hook verified. -- Big Dom 14:43, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brighty of the Grand Canyon

... that the burro that inspired the novel and film Brighty of the Grand Canyon is memoralized at Grand Canyon National Park by a statue and an historic landmark?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 04:42, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

LA X

... that Barack Obama's (pictured) next annual State of the Union address was almost scheduled to preempt the broadcast of "LA X", the final season premiere of the television show Lost?

Created by Thedemonhog (talk). Self nom at 02:26, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. ~~Only issue is that the image is not in the article. See Wikipedia:Did you know#images~~ Calmer Waters 05:13, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks and fixed. –thedemonhog talk • edits 07:57, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Imaged now in article, verified as C.C. 3.0 Everything good to go. Thanks Demonhog Calmer Waters 09:38, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I object to the use of an image of Obama (not even giving a speech) being used in an article/DYK about Lost. Abductive (reasoning) 09:44, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl

... that the land on which Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl, Mexico, sits was under Lake Texcoco until the early 20th century?

ALT1:... that Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl is known for gangs called "cholos" which pattern themselves on gangs in the United States?
ALT2:... that residents of Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl have been migrating to places like New York and forming a new Mexican subculture there?
Comment:I cant decide which one is best

5x expanded by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 01:08, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 18

Park Drive (parkway)

... that Boston's Park Drive had to be redesigned to accommodate an increase in ownership of automobiles in the neighborhood?

ALT1:... that Boston's Park Drive had to be redesigned to include a parking lane because of an increase in ownership of automobiles in the neighborhood?
ALT2:... that Boston's Park Drive has a paralleling parking lane separated by a grassy median?
Comment: When looking at the source, please note that the original name for the road was "Audubon Road".

Created by Grk1011 (talk). Nominated by Grk1011 (talk) at 00:46, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hibernian F.C. season 2001–02

... that during the 2001–02 season, Hibernian F.C. sacked manager Franck Sauzee just 69 days after he had been appointed?

Created by Jmorrison230582 (talk). Self nom at 20:09, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Premature oxidation

... that premature oxidation is a flaw that occurs when usually ageworthy wines, such as white Burgundy, are found to be prematurely oxidised and undrinkable for reasons not yet fully understood?

Created by Murgh (talk). Self nom at 00:24, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Phrasing is a bit off; such wines are undrinkable for a knowable reason (taste), it's the premature oxidation that is not fully understood. Abductive (reasoning) 09:47, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes and no. I see what you mean, but they are still prematurely undrinkable for unknown reasons.. Would "..therefore undrinkable.." work better? MURGH ^disc. 17:21, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Henri Rougier

... that Henri Rougier (pictured) was a pioneering aeroplane pilot and racing driver who won the inaugural Monte Carlo Rally in his Turcat-Méry car?

Note: As the Monte Carlo Rally ends on 24 January this might be interesting for 24/25th, but it is of no importance. Chienlit (talk) 12:01, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Chienlit (talk). Nominated by Chienlit (talk) at 11:52, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Christ treading on the beasts

... that in Early Medieval art Christ treading on the beasts (pictured) often showed Christ trampling on a lion, asp, basilisk and dragon, all representing the devil?

Created by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 04:02, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tektek Mountains

... that there are large stone markers and cairns at every height of the Tektek Mountains in southeastern Turkey?

Created by Tiamut (talk). Nominated by Tiamut (talk) at 20:07, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Manila Film Center

File:Manila film center.jpg

... that during the construction of the Manila Film Center (pictured), its scaffolding collapsed, where at least 169 workers fell and were buried under quick-drying wet cement?

--Expanded 5x, from 1272 characters to 7726 -TitanOne (talk) 18:40, 19 January 2010 (UTC). Self Nom.[reply]

Krastyo Krastev

... that Pirot-born Krastyo Krastev, the first professional Bulgarian literary critic, was a shorthand writer for the National Assembly of Bulgaria while still a schoolboy?

Created by TodorBozhinov (talk). Nominated by TodorBozhinov (talk) at 10:47, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

San Pietro di Castello (church)

... that the Italian Renaissance architect Andrea Palladio's first commission in the city of Venice was an improved design for the façade of San Pietro di Castello?

Created by Nick Ottery (talk). Self nom at 09:47, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Symphony in White, No. 1: The White Girl, Symphony in White, No. 2: The Little White Girl, Symphony in White, No. 3

... that of James Whistler's paintings Symphony in White, No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3, only the latter (pictured) carried that name originally?

Comment: ...or feel free to pick one of the other paintings.

Created by Lampman (talk). Self nom at 09:02, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ngo Dinh Nhu

... that Ngo Dinh Nhu, a Hitler admirer, younger brother and chief adviser to President Ngo Dinh Diem of South Vietnam, tried to assassinate Prince Sihanouk of Cambodia with a parcel bomb?

Comment: Has more than 100 cites, very detailed etc, PD pics

Created/expanded by YellowMonkey (talk). Self nom at 08:36, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Concordia University School of Law

... that Concordia University in Portland, Oregon, is opening a law school in Boise, Idaho?

Created by Aboutmovies (talk). Nominated by Aboutmovies (talk) at 07:44, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Amador Salazar

... that Amador Salazar, a signatory of the Plan of Ayala and cousin of Zapata, was killed by a stray bullet and was buried in a pyramid shaped mausoleum in Tlaltizapán, dressed as a charro?

5x expanded by Radeksz (talk). Nominated by Radeksz (talk) at 07:37, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moscow Monorail Transit System

... that the Government of Moscow owns 25% of the Moscow Monorail Transit System, for a monetary value of about 3,379,000 dollars?

Created by Buggie111 (Buggie111). Self nom at 22:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What currency? --74.14.22.244 (talk) 10:22, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

100 million rubles. Converted with google Buggie111 (talk) 13:18, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article has no inline citations, nor any references at all, beyond some external links within the text body. Intelligentsium 01:08, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Copying the Russian refrences is on my to-do. After that, would it be excepted, or does it have to be 5x improved to go? Buggie111 (talk) 03:39, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It would be accepted after the references are in the article. The article has already been 5x expanded. Intelligentsium 00:51, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Added the reference from the Russian wiki pertaining about the monetary value Buggie111 (talk) 13:17, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Climate categories in viticulture

... that most wine regions can be categorized by climate as Mediterranean (such as Tuscany), maritime (ex: Bordeaux) or continental (ex: Columbia Valley)?

Created by Agne (talk). Self nom at 00:30, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Statute of York

... that the English Statute of York has been described as "the end of a period of revolutionary experiments in English government"? Ironholds (talk) 23:54, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good as usual. Offline resources AGFed. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 04:18, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hans G. Lehmann

... that photographs of test prototype cars, pioneered by Hans G. Lehmann, have led car manufacturers to take lengths to disguise their cars (example pictured) during a test session?

Created by Donnie Park (talk). Nominated by Donnie Park (talk) at 22:20, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and hook refs verified. --Bruce1ee^talk 07:11, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Felix Barker

... that at age 19, Felix Barker became the youngest drama critic working on Fleet Street?

Created by Cryptic C62 (talk). Nominated by Cryptic C62 (talk) at 21:11, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mole Hunt

... that the FX network aired a preview of the Archer episode "Mole Hunt" on September 17, 2009, without any prior promotion or announcement?

Created by SuperFlash101 (talk). Nominated by SuperFlash101 (talk) at 21:02, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cranbrook and Tenterden Light Railway

... that although only a 1½ mile (2.41 km) long section of the Cranbrook and Tenterden Light Railway was ever built, it is still in use today as part of the Kent and East Sussex Railway?

Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 19:30, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Candle Problem

... that The Candle Problem (pictured) is a cognitive test, which was given to students of Stanford University as well as M.B.A. students at the Kellogg School of Management?

Created by Artichoke-Boy (talk). Nominated by Artichoke-Boy (talk) at 18:12, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tom Greenway

... that the character actor Tom Greenway, shot down as a pilot in World War II, spent more than a year in Italian and German POW camps?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 17:19, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article hook is not followed by a reference. Length and date verified. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 21:24, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good to go. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 18:20, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

March 18–20, 1956 nor'easter

... that the March 18–20, 1956 nor'easter left snow drifts 14 ft (4.3 m) high? –Juliancolton | ^Talk 17:14, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 18:18, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bredtveit prison

... that Bredtveit is one of three women's prisons in Norway?

Comment: This is new. I did merge an old entry into it, but this new article is more than 5x of what the old one was. Geschichte (talk) 16:16, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 16:16, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The micro stub Bredtvet concentration camp was 314 characters, the new article is 2,054 so expansion and date verified. Norwegian source accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 16:47, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lý Anh Tông

... that Lý Anh Tông, the sixth emperor of the Lý Dynasty, was considered the first ruler of Đại Việt who promoted Buddhism as the state religion?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 15:07, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. Offline source for hook accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 16:49, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Black Pearl (comics)

... that The Black Pearl, a 1996 limited series comic book written by Mark Hamill and Eric Johnson, was originally written as a screenplay?

5x expanded by Dravecky (talk). Self nom at 14:39, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 16:51, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Usher (academic)

... that John Usher was called to the Bar and made an Honorary Bencher of Lincoln's Inn at the same time? Ironholds (talk) 12:50, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 16:53, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hunter-Schreger band

... that Hunter-Schreger bands strengthen the enamel of the incisor in rodents?

Created by Ucucha (talk). Self nom at 09:28, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified, offline source accepted in good faith. JulieSpaulding (talk) 09:34, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 17

Bernard de Lattre de Tassigny

... that Bernard de Lattre de Tassigny, son of French World

War II hero Jean de Lattre de Tassigny, was one of 21 sons of French marshals and generals to be killed in the First Indochina War? 5x expanded by Carcharoth (talk). Self nom at 00:13, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HMS Wolverine (1805)

... that within two years of her launching HMS Wolverine was involved in two friendly fire incidents, one with a frigate and one with a slaver?

5x expanded by User:Acad Ronin (talk). Nominated by User:Acad Ronin (talk) at 22:42, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Patrick Deneen

... that Olympic freestyle skier Patrick Deneen first skied when he was only 11 months old?

Created by Wine Guy (talk). Self nom at 10:06, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, creation date, and hook verified. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 17:34, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Minuscule 545

... that in Minuscule 545 (pictured) iota adscript occurs up to Luke 1:77, then ceases? From Luke 1:77 – the same scribe – only iota subscript is used.

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 16:59, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hill 50 Gold Mine

... that the Hill 50 Gold Mine was Australia's most profitable mine between 1955 and 1961?

Created by Calistemon (talk). Nominated by Calistemon (talk) at 04:18, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Duchess Altburg

... that Duchess Altburg of Oldenburg and her older sister were nearly killed by a stray bullet while riding in a motor car in 1914?

Created by Ruby2010 (talk). Self nom at 17:01, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sophia Charlotte

... that Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Oldenburg was named after Sophia Charlotte of Hanover, Prussia's first queen consort?

Created by Ruby2010 (talk). Self nom at 16:48, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sister Mary Explains It All

... that Diane Keaton accepted the lead role in Sister Mary Explains It All because she thought she couldn't do it?

ALT1:... that the Catholic League took out a full-page advertisement in Variety magazine to protest the broadcast of the 2001 TV film Sister Mary Explains It All?

Created by Pablo X (talk), MichaelQSchmidt (talk). Self nom at 22:41, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ludvig Kristensen Daa, theory on immigration to Norway

... that Ludvig Daa, who lost a potential professorship to Peter Andreas Munch in 1837, later managed to denounce Munch's theory on immigration to Norway?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 17:39, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

David Haig-Thomas

... that David Haig-Thomas who rowed for Great Britain at the 1932 Summer Olympics was an ornithologist, arctic explorer and commando officer who was killed in action on D-Day?

Created by Motmit (talk). Self nom at 08:27, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nallathambi

... Nallathambi marked the film debut for C. N. Annadurai, who later went on to become Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu?

Created by Sodabottle (talk). Nominated by Sodabottle (talk) at 04:22, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... the 1949 Tamil film Nallathambi, which was the first film for C. N. Annadurai as script writer, was inspired by the Frank Capra film Mr. Deeds Goes to Town?

Comment: The original hook is sourced from ref no 3 (online) and ref no 2 (offline). ALT1 is sourced from ref nos 1, 4, 5, 7 and 9 (all online). --Sodabottle (talk) 04:38, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Aisling Judge

... that 14-year-old Aisling Judge, the 2006 winner of the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition with her device for testing if packaged food was still edible, was the youngest winner at that time?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 02:27, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I question the notability of this child who won the, what, national science fair of Ireland? Typically these do not do well in AFD discussions. Note that we do not have articles on the winners of the Westinghouse/Intel Science Talent Search. Abductive (reasoning) 03:03, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Notability: it's not like she was the drummer of a garage band that had a single in the top 100 for a week in the 60s or anything. Let's note here that the names of winners of the Westinghouse/Intel Science Talent Search who went on to receive Nobel Prizes aren't even mentioned in that Wikpedia article.--Wetman (talk) 11:32, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Exactly; the winners who did not go on to anything notable don't have articles. Abductive (reasoning) 09:15, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Couple of problems to start with: 1. the article is not long enough, 2. You can't just assume that she was born in 1991 because that violates WP:OR, 3. If she is now 18/19 years old, she is definitely not a second-year high school student. -- Big Dom 18:44, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Abdusalam Abubakar

... that Abdusalam Abubakar, who won the 2007 Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition with "An Extension of Wiener's Attack on RSA", had never used a computer in his life until 20 months before he won?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 02:27, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Emer Jones

... that 13-year-old Emer Jones's "Research and Development of Emergency Sandbag Shelters" helped her win the 2008 Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, the youngest ever and her school's debut?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 02:27, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fritz Bultman

... that Fritz Bultman, an original Abstract Expressionist of the New York School, missed a photo shoot for the Life magazine article that established his colleagues' reputations?

Created by JNW (talk). Self nom at 01:41, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mendocino County wine

... that nearly 25% of all the wine grapes grown in Mendocino County (pictured) are farmed organically – the largest percentage of any California county?

Comment: multi source hook though essentially all of it is covered in the offline ref MacNeil's Wine Bible (FN#7) in the History section. However, online verification can be had with the WP:PAYWALL Appellation America cite (FN#1) and free Press Democrat cite (FN#4) in the lead coupled with the free San Francisco Chronicle cite (FN#7) in the history section.

5x expanded by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 00:45, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Harbour Island People Mover

... that settlement money given the city to close the Harbour Island People Mover was utilized in the creation of an endowment to cover the operating costs of the TECO Line Streetcar in Tampa, Florida?

Created by Patriarca12 (talk). Nominated by Patriarca12 (talk) at 00:17, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Museo Picasso Málaga, Buenavista Palace (Málaga)

... that the Museo Picasso Málaga is located in the 16th century Buenavista Palace?

Comment: A two-fer

Created by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 23:47, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've replaced the image I originally suggested for this. Looking on Commons, I have my doubts about the provenance of that image. While we sort through that, I don't want to accidentally end up with it on the front page. - Jmabel | Talk 09:17, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart

... that Shenandoah and Alison Krauss' "Somewhere in the Vicinity of the Heart" won a Grammy Award in 1995, and its b-side "Darned If I Don't (Danged If I Do)" was also nominated for one?

Created by TenPoundHammer (talk). Nominated by TenPoundHammer (talk) at 22:02, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bill Spivey

... that basketball player Bill Spivey sued the National Basketball Association and its commissioner in 1960, claiming that the league blacklisted him?

Created by Giants2008 (talk). Nominated by Giants2008 (talk) at 20:44, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 21:15, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Barricades (documentary film)

... that the documentary film Barricades was shelved for three years by Israeli television because of the controversy that would result from airing it?

Created by Danny (talk). Nominated by Harej (talk) at 18:00, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. mynameinc (t|c) 19:21, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

78–94 Foregate Street, Chester

... that John Douglas' design for 78–94 Foregate Street, Chester was so unlike any of his previous architectural styles that it "shocked the City Council Improvement Committee"?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 17:47, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, source verified. mynameinc (t|c) 19:21, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked)

... that in 1974 Scorpions were transported to Cyprus to protect the British Sovereign Base Areas during the Turkish Invasion?

Created/expanded by Jim Sweeney (talk). Nominated by Self nom (talk) at 17:04, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. mynameinc (t|c) 19:21, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Possible April Fools Day DYK? Mjroots (talk) 07:46, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fairmount Avenue (NJT station)

... that the out-of-service Fairmount Avenue station building still wears the same coat of paint it received in the 1960s?

Created by Mitchazenia (talk). Nominated by Mitchazenia (talk) at 16:31, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, source verified. Thanks to author for making me aware that I can use Google Maps as a source! mynameinc (t|c) 19:21, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

30 Bridge Street, Chester

... that when 30 Bridge Street, Chester was rebuilt in 1890, it was unique at that period in the city because it was no higher than the building it replaced?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 14:15, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt: ... that when the public house at 30 Bridge Street, Chester was rebuilt in 1890, its name was changed from the Harp and Crown to the Grotto?
Length, date, source verified. I prefer the first hook. mynameinc (t|c) 19:21, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

English cricket team in South Africa in 2009–10

... that after a quiet tour, ball tampering allegations and problems with the review system caused controversy in the third and fourth Tests of the England–South Africa series in 2009–10?

5x expanded by Harrias (talk). Self nom at 12:34, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Act Your Age (radio series)

... that the BBC Radio 4 panel game Act Your Age was voted by readers of the British Comedy Guide the "Worst British Radio Panel Show/Satire 2008"?

Created by ISD (talk). Nominated by ISD (talk) at 11:01, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edward J. Miers

... that Edward J. Miers was paid 60 guineas for his monograph on the crabs of the Challenger expedition?

Created by Stemonitis (talk). Self nom at 10:03, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I may be being an idiot, but I cannot find the hook fact anywhere in this article? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 21:01, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- I don't see it either. Joe Chill (talk) 21:12, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The source says £63, and I just reworded that amount, hence the link to guinea (British coin). It's at the end of the fourth paragraph of the Biography section, with a specific inline reference. --Stemonitis (talk) 22:04, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I see it now. But if the source says 63 pounds, why convert it to guineas? This was in 1886, and I don't believe any guineas were minted during Victoria's reign (Or her immediate predecessor, William IV), so if he was paid in gold, it was most likely in the form of Sovereigns. Is there any source for introducing guineas into this hook? Without it, I think it best to rework this back as £63. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 00:26, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

From Guinea (British coin): "from 1717 onwards its value was officially fixed at twenty-one shillings, after Great Britain adopted the gold standard". It was commonplace in Victorian Britain for people to be paid in "guineas" ("The guinea had an aristocratic overtone; professional fees and payment for land, horses, art and bespoke tailoring and furniture were often quoted in guineas until decimalisation in 1971."); this does not mean that actual guinea coins were used. If I am paid one hundred pounds, I don't expect to get one hundred pound coins. 60 guineas is an amount of money equal to £63 or 1260 shillings, or 15120 (pre-decimal) pence. The manner of Miers' payment, gold or not, is entirely irrelevant. It's a little confusing that our article is at "guinea (British coin)", when most of its most recent usage is as a unit of currency, rather than the coin specifically. --Stemonitis (talk) 08:53, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Central Confederacy

... that on the brink of the American Civil War, there existed a movement in the mid-Atlantic states to secede from the Union and form a separate Central Confederacy?

Created by William S. Saturn (talk). Nominated by William S. Saturn (talk) at 09:14, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Malcolm MacLeod (clan chief)

... the according to tradition, the horn Malcolm MacLeod supposedly broke off from a raging bull, sometime during the 14th century, now exists as a drinking horn and heirloom of the chiefs of Clan MacLeod?

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 08:18, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alfred E. Smith Houses, Baruch Houses, Gompers Houses, Hernandez Houses, LaGuardia Houses, Rutgers Houses, Vladeck Houses

... that NYCHA developments on the Lower East Side include Alfred E. Smith Houses, Baruch Houses, Gompers Houses, Hernandez Houses, LaGuardia Houses (pictured, background), Rutgers Houses, and Vladeck Houses (pictured, foreground)?

Created by Mynameinc (talk). Self nom at 04:33, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

May I add Lower East Side I Infill to this hook? As with the rest of these, it doesn't have a very interesting fact for a hook, and it is relevant to this hook. mynameinc (t|c) 05:31, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Longnose stingray

... that longnose stingrays are born in relatively fresh water, move into saltier water soon after, and then move back into less salty water when they mature?

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 03:51, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Translation: ... that longnose stingrays are anadromous? Abductive (reasoning) 07:58, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No, because "relatively fresh water" here means brackish water on the lower end of the salinity scale, not fresh water. -- Yzx (talk) 08:11, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If the salinity is low enough, then it counts. If it is not such a big difference in salinity then they are just migrating between protected inlets and the open ocean and the salinity should not be mentioned. Abductive (reasoning) 18:24, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No, fresh water has a specific definition (salinity <0.5 ppt) and a fish isn't anadromous unless it breeds in fresh water. And I don't understand your reasoning. Are you saying that a migration between salinities of say, brackish water of 5 ppt and salt water of 35 ppt isn't significant and worth mentioning? -- Yzx (talk) 20:23, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If they are born in the brackish water, how did their parents not breed there? Do the stingrays have to do any special ion pumping to make these transitions? If they have to make physiological changes, then it is worth mentioning. Abductive (reasoning) 20:33, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fish that breed in brackish water aren't anadromous. And the stingrays have physiological adaptations for tolerating variations in salinity, but I fail to see how this is a prerequisite for the hook. -- Yzx (talk) 20:44, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Elders Colonial Airways

... that Elders Colonial Airways ceased flying to Bathurst in The Gambia after its Short Scion Senior sank in the city's harbour in August 1939?

Created by Russavia (talk). Nominated by Russavia (talk) at 00:27, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suite Vollard

... that the Suite Vollard, in Curitiba, Brazil, is the only building in the world that can rotate a full 360° in either direction?

5x expanded by Smithers7 (talk). Nominated by Smithers7 (talk) at 00:14, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Far as I can tell "the building" does not rotate, only part of each floors do, independently of each others. The hook is quite misleading as is. Circéus (talk) 20:19, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that the Suite Vollard, in Curitiba, Brazil, is the only building in the world in which floors can rotate on their own 360° in either direction?

Does that work? smithers - talk 00:23, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment, the article is too short. It's only 1309 characters. ceranthor 17:03, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for mentioning that - it has since been expanded over the 1500 minimum. smithers - talk 02:27, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

DYK Checker had this at 1498, but I managed to get it to 1501. However, the hook is missing an inline citation.

Okay. I have added it. Thanks for bearing with me and my stupidity.... smithers - talk 01:38, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I moved the inline citation to the same sentence mentioned in the hook, nice job. No evidence to stupidity, either.--otherl left 02:02, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Tennant (Royal Navy officer)

... that Royal Navy officer William Tennant played pivotal roles in the Dunkirk evacuation and in the leadup to Operation Overlord during World War II?

Created by Joshmaul (talk). Nominated by Joshmaul (talk) at 01:10, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"pivotal"? POV-ish? --74.14.22.244 (talk) 10:28, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 16

Our Lady of Europe

... during the Spanish Reconquista the European continent was consecrated to the Our Lady of Europe in Gibraltar, a devotion that remains to this day?

Created by Ecemaml (talk), Gibmetal77 (talk). Nominated by Ecemaml (talk) at 22:14, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Guyana Labour Union

... that Guyanese president Forbes Burnham had been the president of the Guyana Labour Union for seven years?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 21:02, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Starobrno Brewery

... that during World War II, the Starobrno Brewery (pictured) was damaged by bombing raids?

Created by Vejvančický (talk). Nominated by Vejvančický (talk) at 09:47, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Where? This is not unique or interesting if this brewery is located in any major European cities. --74.14.22.244 (talk) 10:30, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT: ... that Starobrno Brewery (pictured) annually produces a special batch of green beer distributed only on Maundy Thursday?

Comment:Is this better? The ref is in Czech. --Vejvančický (talk) 18:18, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bob Matthewson

... that Bob Matthewson, an English footballer and referee, was recently portrayed in the 2009 film The Damned United?

ALT1:... that Bob Matthewson was promoted to the list of FIFA referees in 1973?

Created by PeeJay2K3 (talk). Nominated by ConCompS (talk) at 04:43, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to add more alternates. Comments won't be responded to until the morning. ConCompS talk review 04:43, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Helm

... that the actors Peter Helm and his sister Anne inherited a large estate from their banker-grandfather in the same month that Peter made his TV debut on CBS's Pete and Gladys?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 19:53, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bracetti Plaza

... that Bracetti Plaza, an NYCHA development in the East Village, is named after Mariana Bracetti?

Created by Mynameinc (talk). Nominated by Mynameinc (talk) at 19:46, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1981 Irian Jaya earthquake

... that landslides from the 1981 Irian Jaya earthquake destroyed 150 homes and cut off transportation for more than 2,000 people?

Created by Ceranthor (talk). Nominated by Ceranthor (talk) at 13:10, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, source verified. mynameinc (t|c) 19:28, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Liam McCarthy and John D. O'Callaghan

... that 13 and 14-year-old Liam McCarthy and John D. O'Callaghan achieved fame in 2009 for "The Development of a Convenient Test Method for Somatic Cell Count and Its Importance In Milk Production"?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 02:11, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Unfortunately their names added to the title of their project are so long I was unable to come up with anything else below 200 but if anyone can... --can dle •wicke 02:12, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, source verified, I count 199 characters in hook. mynameinc (t|c) 19:28, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1925 Rochester Jeffersons season

... that the 1925 Rochester Jeffersons season included the final seven games of a twenty-three game streak without a victory?

5x expanded by Useight (talk). Self nom at 22:44, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

406 bytes before expansion, 1636 after. 1636/406=4.03. Source checks out. mynameinc (t|c) 19:28, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expanded further. On my count, it has now been expanded from 408 bytes to 2,224 (5.45x). Useight (talk) 00:29, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Siege of Stralsund (1711–1715), Siege of Tönning

... that during the Great Northern War, the army that relieved the Siege of Stralsund was forced to surrender when trapped in the Siege of Tönning?

Siege of Stralsund (1711–1715): 5x expanded by Skäpperöd (talk). Siege of Tönning: created by Skäpperöd (talk). First nominated by Skäpperöd (talk) at 21:40, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date verified for both. Offline sources accepted in good faith. mynameinc (t|c) 19:28, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Makawao Union Church

... that the last two buildings used by the Makawao Union Church were built atop the foundation of a 19th-century sugarcane mill in Maui, Hawaii?

Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 19:33, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nominated about 16 hours too late, if I count correctly. mynameinc (t|c) 19:28, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

According to the log, it was moved out of user space at 13:13 on January 16th. Time in user space does not count, never did before. Have the rules changed? W Nowicki (talk) 18:43, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

W Nowicki is correct. See F3. Art LaPella (talk) 03:35, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

History of The Byrds

... that the cover of The Byrds' compilation album, History of The Byrds, features the same David Gahr photograph as the band's Greatest Hits, Volume II album, which had been released just six months earlier?

Created by Kohoutek1138 (talk). Self nom at 18:59, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date verified. Offline source accepted in good faith. (The cover photos do look identical, but I'm not sure.) mynameinc (t|c) 19:28, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Philippine House of Representatives party-list election, 2010

... that the Philippine Commission on Elections cited the Bible and the Koran to disqualify the Ang Ladlad LGBT Party from the 2010 party-list election?

Created by Howard the Duck (talk). Nominated by Howard the Duck (talk) at 16:28, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, source verified. mynameinc (t|c) 19:29, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russian battleship Slava

... that only one of the six torpedoes fired to scuttle the Russian pre-dreadnought battleship Slava during the Battle of Moon Sound in 1917 worked?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 07:50, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length verified. AGF off-line ref. Good work, as usual. Materialscientist (talk) 08:37, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Borough Market, Halifax

... that forty three butchers' shops were built around the outside of Borough Market in Halifax, England, along with three pubs?

Created by Charlesdrakew (talk). Self nom at 23:36, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Economy of the Cucuteni-Trypillian culture

... that the Cucuteni-Trypillian people experienced a considerable abundance of food, which contributed to why they had no evidence of war throughout their entire existence?

Created by Saukkomies (talk). Nominated by NativeForeigner (talk) at 06:14, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HMS Musquito (1804)

... that Capt. Samuel Jackson of HMS Musquito oversaw the first successful rocket bombardment in Europe at the attack on Boulogne on 8–9 October 1806?

Created by Acad Ronin (talk). Self nom 16 January 2010 (UTC)

Willie Love

... that the American Delta blues pianist and singer, Willie Love, never employed his friend, Sonny Boy Williamson II, on any of his own recordings?

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 22:17, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook fact is not actually mentioned in the article. JulieSpaulding (talk) 10:01, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Relevant sentence reads - "Oddly, despite the friendship between them, Love did not utilise Williamson's playing on any of his own material." Derek R Bullamore (talk) 10:54, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. I was just a little confused with the slight discrepancy between the article and the source, however I could find verification for one of the statements used to support the hook elsewhere in the article. JulieSpaulding (talk) 11:17, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps the hook should mention that Williamson was also a musician, because that is what makes the hook interesting; surely there are many musicians who have non-musician friends they don't record with. Ucucha 11:27, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

So, *ALT1: ... that the American Delta blues pianist and singer, Willie Love, never employed his musician friend, Sonny Boy Williamson II, on any of his own recordings? Derek R Bullamore (talk) 16:29, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good, thanks! Ucucha 17:34, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of battlecruisers of Germany

... that five of the seven German battlecruisers (SMS Von der Tann pictured) took part in the Battle of Jutland, where they sank three of their British rivals?

Created/expanded by Parsecboy (talk). Self nom at 21:53, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gunilla Bergström

... that the Alfie Atkins children's book series by Swedish author Gunilla Bergström has been translated into twenty-nine different languages and sold over eight million copies worldwide?

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 21:38, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Charles Terront

... that Charles Terront (pictured), won the world's first long distance cycle race, Paris-Brest-Paris, with a prototype pneumatic tyre made by Edouard Michelin?

created by Chienlit (talk). Self nom at 21:03, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: It would pay for a French speaker to review the references that refer to the hook. (Nice work, Chienlit! I wasn't sure what reference #4 is for, though.)Schwede66 11:56, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done - Gone. Ref 4 was the first ref I found in Google, so I used the dates and planned to go back and use the image until I found a better one at Commons. It remained solely due to laziness. Chienlit (talk) 15:40, 18 January 2010 (UTC) - p.s. I have asked our resident French cycling historian Léo Woodland to take a look.[reply]

William d'Ufford, 2nd Earl of Suffolk

... that during England's Peasants' Revolt in 1381, William d'Ufford, 2nd Earl of Suffolk, (pictured) had to flee the rebels disguised as a groom?

5x expanded by Lampman (talk). Self nom at 20:53, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

900 South (UTA station)

... that the 900 South station was the first infill station constructed as part of the UTA TRAX light rail system in Salt Lake City, Utah?

5x expanded by Patriarca12 (talk). Nominated by Patriarca12 (talk) at 20:40, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Aaslaug Aasland

... that Aaslaug Aasland was Norway's first female head of a government ministry?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 20:27, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, hook fact verified. -- Big Dom 20:51, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Boye (dog)

... that Prince Rupert's white poodle dog Boye was given the rank of Sergeant-Major-General, and was believed by some to be the Devil in disguise?

Created by Hchc2009 (talk). Nominated by Hchc2009 (talk) at 20:13, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: The word "dog" is redundant. – ukexpat (talk) 02:57, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: Looking at it again, I agree with you! Hchc2009 (talk) 15:55, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Ypres League

... that one of the patrons of The Ypres League was Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom, whose son, Prince Maurice of Battenberg, had died in World War I at the First Battle of Ypres?

Created by Carcharoth (talk). Self nom at 19:54, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thurn-und-Taxis-Post

... that after the dissolution of the Holy Roman Empire's Imperial Reichspost, the House of Thurn and Taxis postal monopoly continued as the private company, Thurn-und-Taxis-Post?

Created by Caponer (talk). Nominated by Caponer (talk) at 19:45, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: The text of this article was translated from German Wikipedia and I am continuing to tweak and add to it but I feel it is ready for DYK primetime. I'm open to all suggestions for hooks as mine is a bit long-winded. --Caponer (talk) 19:47, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

El Zotz

... that the Classic Period Maya site of El Zotz, in Guatemala, takes its name from the enormous quantity of bats that live in a cave under the ruins?

5x expanded by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 19:00, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Gilbert Gosling

... that in 1914, William Gilbert Gosling's 12-man governing commission of St. John's, Newfoundland allowed for legal proceedings to be instigated against the town's tax evaders?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 16:13, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Immigration to Pakistan

... that the illegal immigrants population in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi only is estimated to be about 2 million people?

Created by User:Saqib Qayyum (talk). Self nom at 14:29, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and hook verified. However, the hook is clunky English. How about

... that Pakistan's commercial capital, Karachi, is estimated to have 2 million illegal immigrants, out of a population of 18 million?

I think the flow of that is a bit better? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 18:13, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This article was created on 28 September, and the recent expansion (from 8January to 16January) isn't 5x (2333/532 = 4.3). Can it be expanded bit more? --Zvn (talk) 07:04, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article was created on September 28 however section relating to illegal immigration was created on January 8. I just expanded it a bit more.

... that illegal immigrants population in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi alone is estimated to be about 2 million people, out of a population of 18 million? --Saki ^talk 07:40, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's now actually 2316 b, less than it was when Zvn commented. You still need more expansion. Ucucha 09:52, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could you please check it now. --Saki ^talk 14:32, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2898 b, which is enough. Is the {{expand}} tag still necessary and could you please resolve the error in one of the citations (ref. 5)? Ucucha 16:26, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. --Saki ^talk 16:31, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

for this revised hook (ALT2):

... that up to 2 million illegal immigrants are estimated to live in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi alone?

Sources say "between 1.6 and 2 million", not "about 2 million"; the total population of Karachi is unnecessary for the hook. Ucucha 17:47, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arne Rettedal, Odd Arild Kvaløy

... that Arne Rettedal, county mayor of Rogaland from 1988 to 1991, died on the birthday of his successor Odd Arild Kvaløy?

Comment: A little dark, perhaps, but a strange coincidence, as I was writing both these articles either way. Rettedal is expanded, Kvaløy is new.

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 14:01, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe "53rd birthday", it's not actually the day he was born... Lampman (talk) 12:18, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

All checks out, but I agree with Lampman's suggestion. Ucucha 17:52, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Royal Swazi National Airways

... that 51 armed mercenaries attempting to overthrow President France-Albert René in 1981 travelled to Seychelles on board a Royal Swazi National Airways flight?

5x expanded by Russavia (talk). Nominated by Russavia (talk) at 11:13, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Actually, ref. 8 [1] says it was a chartered plane. Otherwise OK. Ucucha 18:02, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Other sources say that it was a scheduled flight, The Times of India is the one source that says it was a charter flight. To this end, I have removed mention of "scheduled" from the hook. Hope this is sufficient. --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 22:19, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, it's better not to be too specific when the sources don't agree. Ucucha 22:22, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Esme Church

... that former actress Esme Church founded a theatre school in Bradford, England, where stars such as Tom Bell, Bernard Hepton and Robert Stephens received their training?

Created by User:Old Moonraker (talk). Self nom at 09:08, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and sources for hook verified. (Some are online, some are off, but enough are online to verify this.) Bradjamesbrown (talk) 18:19, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe we could link Bradford, Old Moonraker, as there are several, including our own? Moonraker2 (talk) 02:29, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I thought about this and decided against, along the lines of: "would anyone need to look up 'Bradford' in this context?", but I'm happy to be persuaded, particularly as I hadn't given our local one any consideration. (Thanks for fixing my typo on Tom Bell, btw.) --Old Moonraker (talk) 06:56, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dief Will Be the Chief Again

... that former Canadian Prime Minister John Diefenbaker was initially delighted by the 1975 Stringband song "Dief Will Be the Chief Again" but later refused to comment about it?

Created by Wehwalt (talk). Self nom at 08:53, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ucucha 18:07, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arapuni Suspension Bridge

... that the historic Arapuni Suspension Bridge (pictured), despite its impressive span, received little mention when under construction, as it was done as part of New Zealand's largest civil engineering project at the time?

Created by Schwede66 (talk). Self nom at 05:35, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified, but the hook is too long at 220 characters (should be <200). -- Big Dom 07:26, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that the impressive Arapuni Suspension Bridge (pictured) received little mention when under construction, as it was done as part of New Zealand's largest civil engineering project at the time?
Comment: Thanks, BigDom. It pays to read the rules (fewer than about 200 characters, including spaces). It's now 192 characters and less is often more! Schwede66 (talk) 19:18, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, looks good to go now. -- Big Dom 20:10, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Richard O'Shea

... that 18-year-old Richard O'Shea won the 2010 Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition with his project "A biomass fired cooking stove for developing countries"?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 03:46, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article is only 1,488 characters. Please write more to get it safely over the 1,500 character minimum. Thank you. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 18:26, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I get 1500+. Can I get this checked again? There are not even any quotes in the article. --can dle •wicke 01:20, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I get 1489, using the Dr pda's prose size tool. mynameinc (t|c) 04:38, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I also get 1489, using DYKcheck or prosesizebytes.js, which exclude the infobox and references. Art LaPella (talk) 05:27, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That's strange, I didn't count the infobox and references either. I've expanded it now. --can dle •wicke 08:06, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1680 b now. Otherwise also meets criteria. Ucucha 18:21, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have nominated this article for deletion under WP:BLP1E. Abductive (reasoning) 20:28, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, Rankoth Vehera

... that the Hatadage, Nissanka Latha Mandapaya, and Rankoth Vehera (pictured) were all built by King Nissanka Malla?

Created by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 01:57, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There are images of the other two as well, if needed. Chamal ^talk _{stealth mode} 12:18, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Skånes Djurpark

... that the Swedish zoo Skånes Djurpark displays almost a hundred different animal species, most of which are part of the Nordic fauna?

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 00:06, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Older nominations

Articles created/expanded on January 15

List of Bin Laden sightings in the United States

... that in response to sightings of Osama bin Laden in the United States, his face was added to facial recognition programs for the 2002 Olympics? Sherurcij ^{(speaker for the dead)} 21:08, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length of article's prose currently 624 characters; whereas 1500 is the minimum. Currently the entire examples section is not counted as it is in a list. suggest changing from list the written out prose. Calmer Waters 23:18, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Storm Financial

... that when Townsville-based AU$4 billion financial advice company Storm Financial collapsed in 2009, victims included cricketer Andrew Symonds, who lost AU$1.5 million?

Created by Hamiltonstone (talk). Self nom at 02:25, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Offences against Military Law in the United Kingdom

... that in the United Kingdom the military offence of looting carries a maximum penalty of life imprisonment?

Created by Dmvward (talk). Self nom at 12:55, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Howard A. Hanson Dam

... that completion of the Howard A. Hanson Dam (pictured) in 1961 ended a 70-year era of flooding in the Green River Valley, and by 1996, the dam had prevented an estimated US$694 million in flood damages?

Created by NortyNort (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 19:14, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Polycheles typhlops

... that Polycheles typhlops is only one of two polychelid species of crustaceans found in the Mediterranean Sea?

Created by Stemonitis (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 19:18, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

As discussed with Stemonitis here, the first proposed hook is not wholly accurate. As an alternative, I proposed (ALT1):

... that the blind crustacean Polycheles typhlops preys on fish and on other crustaceans throughout the world's oceans?

Ucucha 20:00, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for trying to fix things up and salvage this nom. Considering the backlog of hooks, if nothing more interesting can be used to make a better hook, I wouldn't mind letting this nom sit and rot and scroll off the bottom of this long page.... --PFHLai (talk) 23:47, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Johannes S. Andersen

... that despite being a famous pre-war career criminal with a very controversial war record, Johannes "The Yellow Cheese" Andersen gained the friendship and patronage of King Haakon VII of Norway?

5x expanded by Manxruler (talk), Oceanh (talk), Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 08:46, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Eddie Mapp

... that in November 1931, Eddie Mapp, the American country blues harmonicist, was found stabbed to death at the age of 20, on an Atlanta, Georgia, street corner?

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 00:02, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article is only 1,207 characters. Characters with a format like in the discography section are not counted in the character count. Rewording the discography section into a paragraph might help. Joe Chill (talk) 19:43, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rewritten as per advice given above. Thanks, Derek R Bullamore (talk) 21:04, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- 1,881 characters. It's ready! Joe Chill (talk) 21:15, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jacob Svetoslav

... that Jacob Svetoslav, a 13th-century Bulgarian noble of Russian origin and ruler of Vidin, twice changed allegiance between Hungary and Bulgaria and vice versa before possibly being poisoned?

Created by TodorBozhinov (talk). Nominated by TodorBozhinov (talk) at 18:37, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Viking Society for Northern Research

... that following the inaugural meeting of what became the Viking Society for Northern Research in January 1894, the Pall Mall Gazette mocked the 'vikings' for drinking tea, whereupon a member replied in a letter that ""The fiercest warriors, even savages, drink tea and coffee nowadays"?

Created by Yngvadottir (talk). Self nom at 17:06, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

285 character hook. Art LaPella (talk) 05:27, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

... that in 1894, after the Pall Mall Gazette mocked what became the Viking Society for Northern Research, a member wrote, "The fiercest warriors, even savages, drink tea and coffee nowadays"? Yngvadottir (talk) 13:55, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Portuguese Socialist Party

... that the Portuguese Socialist Party was the sole political party tolerated by the military regime after the 28 May 1926 coup d'état?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 12:16, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

L'ange de Nisida

... that L'ange de Nisida, an opera semiseria by Gaetano Donizetti, was completed but never performed due to the bankruptcy of the theater company Donizetti contracted?

Created by Laser brain (talk). Self nom at 08:33, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Donald Goerke

... that Donald Goerke invented SpaghettiOs, choosing the "O" over pasta shaped like baseballs, cowboys, and spacemen, and later ran the company's dog food division?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 06:18, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

L.H. Musgrove

... that the western outlaw L.H. Musgrove "calmly puffed a cigar to its bitter butt" as he awaited hanging by vigilantes in Denver, Colorado, in 1868?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 03:18, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Martín Alonso Pinzón

... that before captaining the Pinta on Columbus's first voyage, Martín Alonso Pinzón had already sailed to the Canary Islands and Guinea?

5x expanded by Jmabel (talk). Self nom at 00:03, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

H. Lawrence Gibbs

... that the Louisiana State Rep. H. Lawrence Gibbs in 1956 authored legislation which outlawed social events and athletic contests including both African Americans and whites?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 23:31, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John C. Ensminger

... that in 1991, John C. Ensminger of Monroe defeated Frank Snellings, the husband of U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, for a seat in the Louisiana State Senate?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 23:24, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Anything more interesting? --74.14.22.244 (talk) 09:55, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Ashwell Shenstone

... that William Ashwell Shenstone, a published chemist, listed "experimental work" among his recreations in Who's Who?

Created by Jarry1250 (talk). Self nom at 20:59, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Happy to take suggestions for better hooks! :) - Jarry1250 ^{[Humorous? Discuss.]} 20:59, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Haworth

... that John Haworth (pictured) is the only Burnley manager to date to have led the team to an FA Cup victory?

Created by BigDom (talk). Self nom at 20:29, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified, offline reference accepted in good faith. Benea (talk) 23:41, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Swetman House

... that the Swetman House in Seward, Alaska, was designed by Gerhard Johnson, who earned the nickname "Stucco Johnson" because of his heavy use of stucco in his projects?

Created by Grsz11 (talk). Self nom at 18:29, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Anything interesting about the House, rather than about Gerhard Johnson, who doesn't have an article yet? --74.14.22.244 (talk) 09:57, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, it was his personal house for a few years, so I think it's relevant, but:
ALT1 ... that the Swetman House was known as the "architectural gem" of Seward, Alaska? Grsz¹¹ 17:43, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HMS Alcmene (1794)

... that HMS Alcmene's surgeon for nearly five years was William Beatty, who in 1805 attended the dying Horatio Nelson at Trafalgar?

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 18:08, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great Western Railway ships

... that the Great Western Railway operated ships in connection with their trains to provide services to Ireland, the Channel Islands and France?

Created by Geof Sheppard (talk). Nominated by Geof Sheppard (talk) at 17:21, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I removed the word "from", which was after "services". Art LaPella (talk) 23:55, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Commandant's Quarters (Dearborn, Michigan)

... that after decommissioning, the Commandant's Quarters of the Dearborn Arsenal was used as a library, American Legion hall, town hall, police station, school, newspaper office, and finally a museum?

Created by Andrew Jameson (talk). Self nom at 15:39, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alexander Pentland

... that after engaging 10 German fighters in August 1917, Alexander Pentland (pictured) found 4 bullets penetrated his flying suit without injury, and his plane was so damaged it had to be scrapped?

5x expanded by Ian Rose (talk). Nominated by Ian Rose (talk) at 14:38, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that after engaging ten German fighters single-handed on 16 August 1917, Alexander Pentland (pictured) found that four bullets had penetrated his flying suit without injuring him? Art LaPella (talk) 23:55, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Tks Art, I sort of truncated the language in the original hook to keep to -200 characters; have made a complete version of yours now that omits the plane damage to improve the language overall... Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 02:35, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Banksia dryandroides

... that seed of the flowering shrub Banksia dryandroides made its way from King George Sound to the United Kingdom, before it was finally described from plants growing in Bayswater, a London suburb?

5x expanded by Hesperian (talk), Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 14:03, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment - Bayswater could have been described as a "suburb" in the mid-19th century, but is now firmly in Central London. "...described from plants growing in the London district of Bayswater? would be better. Johnbod (talk) 15:24, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Age, length OK. Hook refs present and look sound. Hook under 200 characters. hamiltonstone (talk) 10:33, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Justinian (general)

... that the distinguished Byzantine general Justinian plotted twice to overthrow Emperor Tiberius II, but was pardoned both times when the plot was discovered?

Created by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 13:03, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Age, length OK, hook refs are in place and AGF. hamiltonstone (talk) 21:43, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Air Guinée

... that during the 1960s Air Guinée was managed for a short time by both Alaska Airlines and Pan American World Airways?

5x expanded by Russavia (talk). Nominated by Russavia (talk) at 07:36, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Whats with all the **** stuff in the article? I dunno if that was intentional, the info is corrupted, or it's some vandalism shenanigans.--293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 10:43, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I contacted the contributor, asking them to "uncensor" all the ****** words. --Taelus (talk) 11:01, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've sorted out the censorship, the issue has been raised at WP:ANI. Mjroots (talk) 11:25, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Batropetes

... that although it was first classified as a reptile, the extinct genus Batropetes (restoration pictured) is now known to be a microsaur amphibian?

5x expanded by Smokeybjb (talk). Self nom at 06:10, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bluntnose stingray

... that embryonic development in the bluntnose stingray does not start until several months after mating?

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 04:01, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Smith (housebreaker)

... that John Smith managed to avoid execution three times, and ended up transported to Virginia?

Created by Kayau (talk). Nominated by Kayau (talk) at 03:42, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ghana Airways

... that after being stranded by Ghana Airways at Banjul's international airport, a group of disgruntled passengers threatened to burn the airline's aircraft (pictured) and offices at the airport?

Comment: At the time of my expansion [2] the article was only 1895 characters in length. At the time of my nomination it is 15599 characters in length, which is more than 5x expansion, however User:Shubinator/DYKcheck says that the article has not been expanded 5x in the last 10 days. This is obviously incorrect

5x expanded by Russavia (talk). Nominated by Russavia (talk) at 02:48, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that software limitation is "incorrect" in the sense that it is more than a 5x expansion. For more explanation, see User:Shubinator/DYKcheck#Expansion and the article's text deletion of 6/25/08. Art LaPella (talk) 06:21, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

O'Brien Schofield

... that American football defensive tackle O'Brien Schofield (pictured) who completed his college career for Wisconsin in 2009 is first cousins with National Football League veterans Vonnie Holliday and Bobby Engram?

Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 02:08, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jan C. Gabriel

... that Jan C. Gabriel is credited for the tagline Sunday! Sunday!! Sunday!!, along with bringing NASCAR and NHRA to Television?

Comment: New Article

Created by 293.xx.xxx.xx (talk). Self nom at 01:17, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gillian Welch

... that singer-songwriter Gillian Welch met her musical partner David Rawlings at a successful audition for the only country band at Berklee College of Music?

5x expanded by Omarcheeseboro (talk). Self nom at 16:54, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- Comment: For the hook, the ref from "The Age" verifies this completely. There are two other cites there that verify other aspects of the content in the article. Thanks. --Omarcheeseboro (talk) 16:59, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Comment: Five x diff: [3] --Omarcheeseboro (talk) 22:17, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 14

Cultivator No. 6

... that Cultivator No. 6 was an enourmous machine fighting machine concevied by Winston Churchill and developed in Britain early in World War Two.

Created by Gaius Cornelius (talk). Self nom at 08:11, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that Cultivator No. 6 was an enormous fighting machine conceived by Winston Churchill and developed in Britain early in World War Two? Art LaPella (talk) 06:36, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arne Laudal

... that Milorg pioneer Arne Laudal, who was shot at Trandumskogen in 1944, was honoured with the British King's Commendation for Brave Conduct?

Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 21:34, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dravyasamgraha

... that according to the 10th century Jain text Dravyasamgraha, the three jewels of Jainism—rational perception, rational knowledge and rational conduct—are essential for achieving liberation?

Created by Indian Chronicles (talk). Self nom at 14:03, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zygomatic plate

... that in rodents, the position of the zygomatic plate (pictured in Maclear's rat) varies from nearly horizontal to nearly vertical?

Created by Ucucha (talk). Self nom at 12:47, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Coal in South Africa

... that around 35% of all liquid fuel consumed in South Africa is produced from coal?

Created by NJR ZA (talk). Self nom at 14:07, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Justin (consul 540)

... that the Byzantine emperor Justin II had his cousin and namesake, the general and former consul Justin (consular diptych pictured), murdered in his sleep as a potential rival to the throne?

Comment: Alternative hook suggestions are welcome.

Created by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 12:59, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lawson Swearingen

... that former Louisiana State Senator Lawson Swearingen in 1990 cast one of three critical votes to sustain Governor Buddy Roemer's veto of a restrictive anti-abortion bill?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 04:48, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT ... that former Louisiana State Senator Lawson Swearingen resigned his post in 1991 to become president of his alma mater, the University of Louisiana at Monroe?

List of UTA TRAX stations

... that many of the canopies at UTA TRAX stations in the Salt Lake Valley of Utah are designed to resemble the canopy at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building?

Created by Patriarca12 (talk). Self nom at 02:50, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Choate (law)

... that United States Supreme Court associate justice Antonin Scalia hates the word choate, because it is a "back formation from inchoate, whose root is the Latin verb inchohare"?

Created by Bearian (talk). Nominated by Bearian (talk) at 23:36, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. Suggest adding It has been published that... or it is assumed that... to the beginning of the hook as he is not quoted that he feels this way, but rather an assumption from the context that he does. Calmer Waters 08:55, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK by me. 03:02, 18 January 2010 (UTC)

... that it has been published that United States Supreme Court associate justice Antonin Scalia hates the word choate, because it is a "back formation from inchoate, whose root is the Latin verb inchohare"? Bearian (talk) 16:59, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nina Frisak

... that in 2001, when Nina Frisak became the first female leader of the Norwegian Office of the Prime Minister, she left the position of Supreme Court Justice?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 22:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. Norwegian sources accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 01:21, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Világosság Socialist Emigrant Group

... that in 1920 Hungarian socialists such as Sándor Garbai, Zsigmond Kunfi and Vilmos Böhm, exiled after the crushing of the Hungarian Soviet Republic, founded the Világosság emigré group?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 22:02, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Demon Candy: Parallel

... that Lord Dragon Master, writer and artist of the humorous fetish-based webcomic Demon Candy: Parallel, was nominated for the 2009 Bondage Awards for "Best Comic Artist" and "Best Writer"?

Created by ISD (talk). Nominated by ISD (talk) at 17:46, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bedford Village Archeological Site

... that the Bedford Village Archeological Site was discovered on the grounds of a living history museum (pictured)?

Created by Nyttend (talk). Self nom at 17:24, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It seems to me that remains of some kind were found on the grounds of the museum... and that it became an archaelogical dig afterwards? Am I being too technical? Maybe I'm missing something. What came first? ChildofMidnight (talk) 07:50, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

People had found things on the site occasionally before the museum was built, but it wasn't until after the museum was mostly built that it was realised that it was an archaeological site. Nyttend (talk) 19:19, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Socialist-Communist Union

... that the mayors of six Parisian suburbs took part in founding the Socialist-Communist Union in 1923?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 16:34, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HMS Princess (1740)

... that the superior design of HMS Princess, a former Spanish ship captured (pictured) in 1740, led to the Admiralty initiating a series of increases in British warship dimensions?

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 16:26, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jon Hippe

... that Jon Hippe is the Leader of the Norwegian Financial Crisis Committee?

created by Trust Is All You Need (talk). Self nom at 15:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John of Brittany, Earl of Richmond

... that John of Brittany, Earl of Richmond, who died in his late sixties in 1334, never married?

5x expanded by Lampman (talk). Self nom at 14:01, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length are good, but can you get a better hook? How about something about the fact that were it not for Richmond and the Battle of Old Byland, Edward I would have been captured by Robert the Bruce? The Barrow source is online here [4]radek (talk) 05:39, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, but even though the hook might seem rather boring at first glance, for a medieval peer to live well into adulthood and never marry is quite exceptional. I can't really think of another example. Lampman (talk) 14:40, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good point, can that somehow be fitted into the hook? Just trying to get you more reader's all.radek (talk) 17:50, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The problem is that I can't find any sources stating how exceptional this was, and I agree that most readers probably won't recognise this. The alternative would be something like:
ALT1:... that John of Brittany, Earl of Richmond, rescued Edward II of England from being captured by Robert the Bruce at the Battle of Old Byland? Lampman (talk) 12:29, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ray Gripper

... that Rhodesian cricketer Ray Gripper's score of 279 not out in a 1968 game against Orange Free State was a Currie Cup record?

ALT1:... that former Rhodesian cricketer Ray Gripper was accused of being involved in the 2004 Zimbabwean cricket crisis?

5x expanded by Lankiveil (talk). Self nom at 13:25, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion and date check out fine. Offline refs AGF. Good to go. Harrias (talk) 22:52, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suvarnadurg

... that the Suvarnadurg in west coast, India called a “Golden Fort” and pride of Marathas was built for their Navy for defense purpose to counter enemy attacks of colonialists of Europe?

Comment: Stub article expanded by 5x

Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 13:12, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that Suvarnadurg, on the west coast of India, which was called a "Golden Fort" and the pride of the Marathas, was a naval fortification built to defend against European colonialist attacks? Art LaPella (talk) 22:21, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fine. Thanks.--Nvvchar (talk) 02:06, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length are fine, but refs need an update: ref.3 seems dead, and ref.11 is unstable (even though it is only for Visitor information). Could you point to the reference which would support the (obvious) facts of “Golden Fort” and pride of Marathas? Materialscientist (talk) 04:52, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry about the references. I should have verified. I have now fixed the references. This reference [5] mentions "Golden Fort" . --Nvvchar (talk) 17:30, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
for ALT1. Refs are Ok now, thank you. Materialscientist (talk) 12:48, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dorothy Geeben

... ~~that centenarian Dorothy Geeben was the oldest mayor in the United States until she passed away on January 10, 2010?~~

Created by Cunard (talk). Nominated by Cunard (talk) at 08:31, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Per WP:EUPHEMISM shouldn't that be "died" instead of "passed away"? – ukexpat (talk) 15:16, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that centenarian Dorothy Geeben was the oldest mayor in the United States until her death on January 10, 2010? Nyttend (talk) 17:24, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, the alternate hook looks good. Cunard (talk) 23:12, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Iain Ciar MacLeod

... that according to clan tradition, the wife of chief Iain Ciar MacLeod had two of her daughters buried alive within the dungeon of Dunvegan Castle (pictured)?

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 07:32, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Are their special DYKs for Halloween? Maybe this could go there. It's kinda spooky.--Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk) 07:36, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Too early if you ask me, it's kind of pointless if we wait ten months before running this hook. Geschichte (talk) 10:52, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Size and date check out, ref accepted AGF. I'm also not too crazy about sitting on special occasion DYKs for too long; there's normally more than enough available for Halloween. It' s a good article though, and a catchy hook – I'd recommend letting it lead. Lampman (talk) 14:08, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps if the creator of the article wishes to wait till Halloween, his/her opinion should be at least given some thought.--293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 10:37, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciated that, thanks. I didn't mean to force others to one thing or another and I understand October is a long way off. I was just wondering aloud. I'm happy with it being used this month :p --Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk) 07:51, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Basil Hayden

... that Basil Hayden was not only the University of Kentucky's first All-American basketball player, but probably also its shortest?

5x expanded by Canadian Paul (talk). Self nom at 06:28, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Sheridan (Royal Navy officer)

... that John Sheridan commanded the bomb vessel HMS Terror during the Battle of Baltimore, the action that inspired the writing of the poem that became "The Star-Spangled Banner"?

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 05:51, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Wodehouse

... that The Wodehouse, a country house near Wombourne, has twice produced individuals significant in British musical history?

Created by BrainyBabe (talk). Self nom at 02:32, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Don't think it's idiomatic usage to say that a "house . . . has produced individuals". The school, perhaps. ^Bongo_matic 02:42, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I meant it in a "House of Capulet sense. However, the Language Desk suggested:

.. that the families living in The Wodehouse, a country house near Wombourne, have twice produced individuals significant in British musical history?

Any better? BrainyBabe (talk) 15:01, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hurricane Barbara (1953)

... that Hurricane Barbara of 1953 uprooted trees left standing intact after the more intense Great Atlantic Hurricane of 1944? –Juliancolton | ^Talk 01:19, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 13

Project Exploration

... that Project Exploration received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring for creating collaborations between scientists and students, especially girls and minorities for whom a career path into science has traditionally been difficult?

Created by Alawa (talk). Self nom at 19:50, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Way too long, sorry, allow me to substitute:

... Project Exploration received a Presidential Award for creating collaborations between scientists and students, especially girls and minorities, traditionally underrepresented in science? Alawa (talk) 21:08, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zuzana Navarová

... that musical style of Czech singer Zuzana Navarová (pictured) was inspired by Latin American music?

Created by Vejvančický (talk). Nominated by Vejvančický (talk) at 15:47, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tommie Gorman

... that 2001's European of the Year Tommie Gorman's half hour interview with a central figure in the 2002 Roy Keane incident became the most viewed television programme of May 2002?

Created by Cargoking (talk), expanded by Candlewicke (talk). Nominated by Candlewicke (talk) at 01:28, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Minuscule 543

... that Minuscule 543 (pictured), a manuscript of the New Testament, has additional non-biblical material – Limits of the Five Patriarchates?

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 00:36, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suggest changing to "a manuscript", since there are many manuscripts of the New Testament. Nyttend (talk) 19:33, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Paul Cunningham (journalist)

... that a recent outbreak of "hat mania" surrounding RTÉ reporter Paul Cunningham's "woolly pancake" from "Pakistan's tribal areas" has led to a Facebook campaign for fans to gather in their own hats?

Created by Candlewicke (talk), expanded by Cargoking (talk) and Candlewicke (talk). Nominated by Candlewicke (talk) at 18:37, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Styre

... that the last known specimen of the Styre, a once-famous variety of cider apple, was felled in 1968?

Created by Svejk74 (talk). Self nom at 11:23, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2007–2008 Nazko earthquakes

... that the 2007–2008 Nazko earthquakes in British Columbia, Canada, are the only recorded earthquakes in the Canadian Cordillera away from the British Columbia Coast resulting from magma moving in the Earth?

Created by Black Tusk (talk). Self nom at 23:41, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Haldimand Affair

... that the assembly of the Vermont Republic voted in June 1781 to expand its borders into parts of New Hampshire and New York during the Haldimand Affair?

Created by Magicpiano (talk). Self nom at 15:51, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that accusations of treason were circulated after a letter written to Frederick Haldimand, exposing the Haldimand Affair, was read to the Second Continental Congress in July 1781?

William Lair Hill

... that attorney William Lair Hill (pictured) codified the laws of both the state of Oregon and state of Washington?

Created by Peteforsyth (talk), Aboutmovies (talk). Nominated by Aboutmovies (talk) at 09:34, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

David Thomas Lenox

... that David Thomas Lenox (pictured) was the captain of the first wagon train on the Oregon Trail to travel all the way to Oregon?

Created by Aboutmovies (talk). Nominated by Aboutmovies (talk) at 07:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Farouk Shousha

... that Egyptian poet Farouk Shousha has described the decline in the quality of Arabic in Egypt as "an issue of national security"?

Created by Roukas (talk), Malik Shabazz (talk). Nominated by Malik Shabazz (talk) at 06:43, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cincinnatus Leconte

... that Cincinnatus Leconte (pictured), president of Haiti, died when the National Palace exploded in August of 1912, just months after his nephew became the only black man to perish on the Titanic?

Created by Bigtimepeace (talk). Self nom at 04:36, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nanawatai

... that if anyone appeals to the Pashtunwali doctrine of Nanawatai, even his sworn enemy will have to give him sanctuary? Sherurcij ^{(speaker for the dead)} 03:21, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Andy Hayman

... that Andy Hayman, the police officer in charge of investigating the 7 July 2005 London bombings, was awarded the CBE for his role?

Created by HJ Mitchell (talk). Self nom at 23:30, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Andreas Sigismund Marggraf

... that in 1746, Andreas Sigismund Marggraf isolated zinc ~~and in 1749, he produced formic acid by dry distillation of ants~~?

5x expanded by Stone (talk). Self nom at 22:41, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The nomination is almost fine for DYK, but I would ask you to improve the following: (i) formic acid article says other scientists discovered it; could you please check and correct (I have no access to ref. 7). (ii) Could you please add reference for his discovery of phosphoric acid and again, briefly reflect that part in phosphoric acid article. Materialscientist (talk) 10:31, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The discovery of formic acid goes in the english literature to John Ray so I removed it from the article. The phosphoric acid is sometimes quoted to Boyle, but he only states that there is a acidic taste after burning phosphorous, so Marggraf did more of a research and is therefor credit in several points for the discovery. I will change the phosphoric acid article.--Stone (talk) 23:03, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that in 1746, Andreas Sigismund Marggraf isolated zinc and in 1747, he produced sugar from beets?
ALT2 ... that in 1746, Andreas Sigismund Marggraf isolated zinc and in 1747, discovered that beets contain sugar?
ALT1 is acceptable, but I would suggest ALT3 ... that Andreas Sigismund Marggraf is widely credited with isolation of zinc though he was not the first to achieve that? (one of those stories when a later "discovery" is more recognized because it was better described) Materialscientist (talk) 03:44, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Even better! Thanks! ALT3 is better than the others.--Stone (talk) 12:03, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
then for ALT3. Materialscientist (talk) 12:08, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

L. Forbes Winslow

... that Victorian psychiatrist L. Forbes Winslow was involved in the cases of Jack the Ripper, Percy Lefroy Mapleton, Florence Maybrick, Georgina Weldon and Amelia Dyer?

Created by Jack1956 (talk). Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 22:33, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Norwegian Seamen's Church

... that the Norwegian Seamen's Church in San Pedro, California, gets visits from around 160 Norwegian ships every year?

Created by Theleftorium (talk), ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 21:59, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shouldn't this article be located at something like "Norwegian Seamen's Church, San Pedro" or "Norwegian Seamen's Church, Los Angeles"? There are many Norwegian Seamen's Churches in the world. Changed boat to ship for you. Boat is different from båt in English. Manxruler (talk) 02:56, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You're right, I moved the article to Norwegian Seamen's Church, San Pedro. Thanks for making the changes. :) The leftorium 15:11, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ted Williams (American football coach)

... that after scouting him at the University of South Carolina, current Philadelphia Eagles running backs coach Ted Williams recommended the Eagles to take Duce Staley with a third-round draft pick in the 1997 NFL Draft?

5x expanded by Eagles247 (talk). Self nom at 21:54, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maxaret

... that the Jensen FF introduced anti-lock braking systems to the automotive world with the Dunlop Maxaret system, prompting Sports Illustrated to call it "the safest car in the world"?

Created by Maury Markowitz (talk). Self nom at 18:53, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Enoch Cobb

... that Enoch Cobb left land in his will that would be used to raise funds that would benefit the children of the town of Barnstable, Massachusetts?

Created by Ktr101 (talk). Nominated by Ktr101 (talk) at 17:18, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Deffenbaugh Site

... that despite damage from a tramway, the Deffenbaugh Site is one of the most valuable archaeological sites in Fayette County, Pennsylvania?

Created by Nyttend (talk). Self nom at 16:37, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

James Cudworth

... that James Cudworth introduced the 0-4-4WT locomotive to the South Eastern Railway?

Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 10:39, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not just to the SER, but to England; I found a source stating "they were the first front-coupled bogie tank engines built for an English railway", so have suitably updated the article (with ref): the DYK text could do with similar amendment. There is a possibility that they were the first 0-4-4T in Great Britain; but I have no source for that (I've not checked the Scots and Welsh railways individually: that would be WP:OR). --Redrose64 (talk) 20:10, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that when James Cudworth introduced the 0-4-4WT to the South Eastern Railway, they were the first locomotives of this wheel arrangement in England? Mjroots (talk) 15:39, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suggest "0-4-4T" instead of "0-4-4WT", because the source does not confine its statement to well tanks. --Redrose64 (talk) 18:58, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Air Mali (1960–1985)

... that in 1985 an Air Mali aircraft crashed after performing a night emergency landing on the road from Ouagadougou to Niamey, killing 47 people?

Created by Russavia (talk). Nominated by Russavia (talk) at 10:26, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Linconia

... that in 1862, Senator Samuel Pomeroy of Kansas, proposed the colony of Linconia to fulfill U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s vision for African-American emigration to Central America?

Created by William S. Saturn (talk). Nominated by William S. Saturn (talk) at 05:24, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Goldsmith Maid

... that American racehorse Goldsmith Maid set a world harness racing record at the age of 17?

5x expanded by Froggerlaura (talk). Self nom at 01:59, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sound Ideas

... that in 1985 the Canadian company Sound Ideas became the first to release a sound effects library on compact disc?

Created by Otherlleft (talk). Self nom at 00:32, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 12

Wine rating

... that the American wine critic Robert Parker (pictured) is credited with popularizing the use of numerical wine ratings?

Created by DalekAGB (talk), Tomas e (talk), Agne27 (talk), and HalfShadow (talk). Self nom at 07:05, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bixi (tortoise)

... that the French poet Victor Segalen met the four tortoises (pictured) that had glorified Prince Ancheng of Kang for almost one and a half millennia?

Comment: If this photo is not good enough, please let me pick another one from commons:Category:Bixi

Created by Vmenkov (talk). Self nom at 06:26, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Benjamin Conz

... that despite allowing the second most goals in the 2010 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships, Swiss goalie Benjamin Conz (pictured) was selected an all-star and named the best goaltender of the tournament?

Created by Captain Courageous (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 21:50, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and refs check out fine. Good to go. Harrias (talk) 22:48, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Richland County Public Library

... that in 2001 the Richland County Public Library (pictured) was named National Library of the Year by the Library Journal and the Gale Group?

Created by Abductive (talk). Self nom at 21:34, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2010 Habikino shooting

... that one of the victims in a recent rare shooting in Habikino, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, was the gunman's mother-in-law?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 18:27, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

James Keys Wilson

Isaac M. Wise Temple

... that the Isaac M. Wise Temple (pictured) in Cincinnati and the Old Main building of Bethany College in West Virginia are both U.S. National Historic Landmarks designed by architect James Keys Wilson?

Comment: ...that if you don't count the word "(pictured)", this hook is 198 characters long? --PFHLai (talk) 00:05, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 00:05, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not any more. I trimmed two words. ChildofMidnight (talk) 07:56, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

George F. Hammond

... that the Stark County Courthouse and the Zanesville Federal Building are both listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and designed by architect George F. Hammond?

ALT1:... that the original architectural master plan for what is now known as Kent State University in Ohio was devised by George F. Hammond?

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 17:51, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
If anyone wants to write up an article for Hollenden Hotel (listed on both Wikipedia:WikiProject Ohio/Requested articles and Wikipedia:Requested articles/Social sciences#North America for quite a while), a landmark in Cleveland in the early 20th century, we can have a double-DYK hook:

ALT2:... that the Hollenden Hotel, designed by architect George F. Hammond, provided accommodations for the five U.S. Presidents following Cleveland when they visited Cleveland, Ohio?

--PFHLai (talk) 18:04, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Old Social Democratic Party of Germany

... that National Bolshevik Ernst Niekisch played an important role in formulating the ideological line of the Old Social Democratic Party of Germany?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 15:00, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Samuel Fox (1781-1868)

... that Samuel Fox, a teenager in Nottingham, ran the first free adult school in Britain in 1798?

Comment: supporting ref in the lede, short alt hooks welcomed

Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 14:03, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jack Wall (composer)

... that although he has composed music for over 20 video games and conducts the Video Games Live concert series, Jack Wall has a degree in civil engineering?

5x expanded by PresN (talk). Nominated by PresN (talk) at 17:15, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook, and image verified. Joe Chill (talk) 03:15, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tinsley Green, West Sussex

... that Tinsley Green in West Sussex has hosted the World Marble Championships (venue pictured) every year since 1932?

Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 15:05, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and size OK, hook checks out. Nice article. Simon Burchell (talk) 20:47, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

David Owens

... that footballer David Owens was arrested after being caught driving under the influence after his birthday party?

5x expanded by Mattythewhite (talk). Self nom at 12:00, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is there anything a bit less negative? This seems to focus on one negative event of a living person. -- Big Dom 15:15, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Has he even played in one of the four highest leagues; i.e. should this article be on Wikipedia (unless the guideline changed and Conference is now "allowed")? Geschichte (talk) 21:40, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: The article is now at AfD. -- Big Dom 11:02, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Towers Watson

... that Towers Watson is world's largest employee-benefits consulting firm by revenue?

ALT1:... that Towers Watson is successor to the oldest actuarial firm in the world?

Created by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 07:19, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Morya Gosavi

... that seven generations of Morya Gosavi – a prominent saint of the Ganapatya Hindu sect – were worshipped as incarnations of the god Ganesha, and his tomb still attracts many Ganesha devotees?

5x expanded by Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 02:55, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Al Bernardin

... that although most famous for inventing the Quarter Pounder (pictured), Al Bernardin felt that his most important contribution to McDonald's was his development of frozen french fries?

Created by Scanlan (talk). Self nom at 02:28, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook ok. Lampman (talk) 08:49, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cannabis in California

... that the passage of the A.B. 390 by California's Public Safety Committee marked the first time in United States history that a bill legalizing marijuana passed a legislative committee?

5x expanded by Another Believer (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 02:05, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shish taouk (Montreal)

... that, in Montreal, a shish taouk (pictured) is actually a chicken shawarma?

Created by Blanchardb (talk). Self nom at 02:19, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

One word that is foreign to both English and French is actually another word that is foreign to both English and French? Not a hook many would bite on, seems to me. Gene Nygaard (talk) 21:55, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT... that, in Montreal, a shish taouk (pictured), since the chicken is not grilled on a skewer, would better be called a chicken shawarma?

this at least gives some explanation of why the name it actually has wouldn't fit linguistically with the meaning of the words in Turkish or whatever. Gene Nygaard (talk) 22:12, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT... that, in Montreal, since a shish taouk (pictured) is not grilled on a skewer, it would better be called a chicken shawarma?

I think that's a better wording for Nygaard's suggestion. -- Blanchardb -^{Me•MyEars•MyMouth}- timed 22:34, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I do too. Gene Nygaard (talk) 23:40, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dr. Wagner and Ángel Blanco

... that professional wrestler Ángel Blanco was killed in a car accident that left his long time tag team partner Dr. Wagner an invalid?

Created by MPJ-DK (talk). Self nom at 22:37, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

After checking some dictionaries, I added "an" before "invalid". Art LaPella (talk) 00:21, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Date, length, and hook sourced while AGF for offline reference. Calmer Waters 08:41, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wouldn't "disabled" be better? Todor →Bozhinov 13:16, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well Invalid means "Person with a disability" so I'd say it's just fine the way it is. MPJ-DK (59,25% Done) Talk 21:31, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Euphausia crystallorophias

... that Euphausia crystallorophias was described from thousands of specimens caught through a hole bored by Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery expedition?

Created by Stemonitis (talk). Self nom at 22:17, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

suggestion: "... that the krill species Euphausia ..." Geschichte (talk) 22:43, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Silene nutans

... that Nottingham Catchfly is the county flower of Nottingham, even though it does not live anywhere in Nottinghamshire?

I changed "doesn't" to "does not" according to WP:CONTRACTION. Art LaPella (talk) 00:21, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: ALT: ... that Silene nutans flowers for three consecutive nights, exposing different organs each night?

5x expanded by Stemonitis (talk). Self nom at 22:17, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and original hook verified. ALT1 - the reference states that it displays the five stamens on the first two nights and the styles on the third night by looking at the description CS tab. Might be missing where it distinguishes the two different whorls described in the article for the first two nights. Calmer Waters 00:15, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wrexham Road Farm, Eccleston/Saighton Lane Farm

... that Wrexham Road Farm, Eccleston (pictured) was designed by John Douglas and built as a model farm for the 1st Duke of Westminster, but has since been converted into offices on Chester Business Park?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 20:24, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt as double-nom with Saighton Lane Farm:

... that the Chester architect John Douglas showed his designs for Wrexham Road Farm, Eccleston (pictured) and Saighton Lane Farm at the Royal Academy in 1888?

Note Saighton Lane Farm was created on 14 January 2010. Peter I. Vardy (talk) 14:15, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

F. G. L. Chester

... that Z Special Unit member F. G. L. Chester gained the nickname "Gort" due to his physical resemblance to the British Army Field Marshal John Vereker, 6th Viscount Gort?

Created by Jasper33 (talk), David Underdown (talk). Nominated by Jasper33 (talk) at 19:52, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clement King Shorter

... that British literary critic Clement King Shorter turned his large Brontë-related literary collection into four books on the sisters?

Created by Unitanode (talk). Nominated by Unitanode (talk) at 18:12, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Collapsing discussion down to the tick mark, for clarity. Unit Anode 19:18, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The following discussion has been closed. Please do not modify it.

Fact does not appear to be directly cited in the article. -- BigDom 19:58, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Seriously? Here's the quote: "This collecting and research eventually led to some of his most well-known works, including two books about Charlotte Brontë, and two books about the Brontë family." It's not worded in the exact same way as the hook, but that's not a requirement of DYK, as far as I can tell. And it's sourced to the reference at the end of the paragraph. Are you wanting me to make another ref (for the same source), earlier in that paragraph? Unit Anode 20:13, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I know the sentence is there, but yes it really does need another citation per Rule 3 of the Selection Criteria, so would you mind adding one? -- Big Dom 20:35, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
That seems a bit lawyerly, since it is cited one sentence later, but okay. I've added the cite to the particular sentence. Thanks for taking a look. Unit Anode 21:53, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I can see where you're coming from, but I don't make the rules... Anyway, the hook is verified now and it's good to go. -- Big Dom 21:58, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I hope I didn't come across as mad at you in my last. It was more just a bit of frustration with the rule. Best, Unit Anode 22:05, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No problem, I agree that the rules can be a but strict at times :) -- Big Dom 22:39, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Abrotrichini

... that the molecularly distinct Abrotrichini group of South American rodents was not recognized as distinct from the Akodontini until the 1990s?

Created by Ucucha (talk). Self nom at 18:09, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bank Buildings, Birkenhead

... that Bank Buildings in Birkenhead, Merseyside, England (pictured), was built by the Bank of Liverpool, was later occupied by Martins Bank, and is now used as shops and offices?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 12:57, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dong Xuan Market, Xẩm

... that in the Dong Xuan night market in Hanoi, one can not only buy goods but also enjoy traditional performances such as ca trù or xẩm?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 17:53, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Iain Borb MacLeod

... that clan tradition states that Iain Borb MacLeod was wounded in the head at the Battle of Harlaw and that the wound re-opened 31 years later and caused his death in 1442?

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 10:12, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

First very nice article. I have a question regarding "that the wound re-opened", as it does not state the reason why he kept continuously keep bleeding from the injury sustained during the battle. Maybe it was a slow bleed that never fully healed, wound reopening or tear, or some other pathophysiological reason all together. It appears from the given text within the article that the "wound reopening" isn't proved. Can it be reworded either within the hook are within the article as it is offline. Calmer Waters 02:31, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. The ref is viewable online, it's a scanned book. This is the relevant part, it's a quotation from the tradition: "He was wounded in the forehead, where a deep scar remained ever here-after. This wound never entirely healed, and used to bleed whenever he took violent exercise, or was excited by passion. It was eventually the cause of his death"... and this for his death... "The Chief fell in the scuffle, and the wound in his forehead burst out with such violence that the bleeding could not be stopped. A swift galley was dispatched for a leech, but before he could arrive, Ian had expired". I guess "re-opened" is clumsy, but i don't know how else to put it. My vocabulary isn't very big, haha. How would you write it?--Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk) 08:07, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

George Eyre

... that Captain George Eyre narrowly escaped death during an attack, when he was hit in the head by a musket ball and three others passed through his clothes?

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 05:20, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nicolas Andry

... that 18th-century physician Nicolas Andry argued that spermatazoa were a unique species of parasitic worm?

Alt1: ... that Nicolas Andry gave the field of orthopedic surgery its name with his 1741 book Orthopédie?
Comment: The previous article was at Nicholas Andry (written a few days ago unbeknownst to me, while I was writing the present article in userspace); this is not technically a merge, since I didn't use any of the earlier material, but for DYK purposes it's an expansion (I assume). As for the two hooks, Andry's principal modern influence is in orthopedics, but the sperm thing seemed more interesting. Chick Bowen 04:36, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

5x expanded by Chick Bowen (talk). Self nom at 04:36, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Karin Larsen (broadcaster)

... that Canadian sportscaster Karin Larsen announced the play-by-play for her sister Christine Larsen's silver medal performance at the 1996 Summer Olympics?

Created by Anchoress (talk). Self nom at 03:48, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

article is a stub, and only 1437 characters. Everything else is fine NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 23:40, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

When I did the count using the tool provided, it was over 1500 - but I'll work on it. Thanks for checking. Anchoress · Weigh Anchor · Catacomb 04:52, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 11

Mereruka

... that Mastaba of Mereruka, Vizier to king Teti of the sixth dynasty Old Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt, is the largest and most elaborate of all the non-royal tombs in Saqqara?

Created by Leoboudv (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 06:32, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1

... that the mastaba of Mereruka, Vizier to king Teti of the sixth dynasty Old Kingdom period of Ancient Egypt, is the largest and most elaborate of all the non-royal tombs in Saqqara?

"Mastaba" is not a proper noun, and this makes the meaning of the hook much clearer.

~~:* Other than the hook concern, this checks out for length and age.--otherl left 18:45, 17 January 2010 (UTC)~~[reply]

Nope, sorry, I didn't realize that the orphan tag was a problem - notifying nominator.--otherl left 05:11, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

At least 5 wikiarticles link to Mereruka. The {Orphan} tag is no longer there. --PFHLai (talk) 08:37, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russian battleship Ekaterina II

... that the engines of the Russian pre-dreadnought battleship Ekaterina II were disabled when the crew of the battleship Potemkin mutinied in June 1905 to prevent her from joining Potemkin?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 00:07, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frederick Hobbs (singer)

... that Frederick Hobbs, after singing leading roles from 1914 to 1920 with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, became its stage manager and then business manager for the last two decades of his life?

Created by Ssilvers (talk). Self nom at 20:19, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Grete Prytz Kittelsen

... that Grete Prytz Kittelsen is known as the "Queen of Scandinavian Design"?

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk), Decltype (talk). Self nom at 07:29, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If it's a quote then maybe it should say: has been referred to as. Then the quotes can be gotten rid of I think. ChildofMidnight (talk) 08:03, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I considered that, but isn't it weaseling? (... has been referred to^{[according to whom?]} as the Queen ...) As always, I'm open to suggestions. Either way, it is not just a single instance, I've seen it in several sources. decltype (talk) 09:55, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Telegraph and Texas Register

... that during the Texas Revolution, newspaper publisher Gail Borden was arrested by Mexican soldiers while trying to print copies of the Telegraph and Texas Register and his printing press was thrown into Buffalo Bayou?

Created by Karanacs (talk). Nominated by Karanacs (talk) at 18:31, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Walter Rheinschild

... that Walter Rheinschild (pictured), rumored to have received $50,000 a year to play college football in 1904, was "rated as the highest salaried amateur athlete in the business"?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 07:01, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: I inadvertently listed this as a new article. It is actually an expansion of a pre-existing stub. Cbl62 (talk) 04:03, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn

... that the town of Chase, Wisconsin purchased the Daniel E. Krause Stone Barn (pictured) and it is planning to create a park to preserve the historic barn?

Created by Nyttend (talk). Nominated by Royalbroil (talk) at 02:00, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I believe it needs "Wisconsin" according to H10. Also, I think "town ... are" should be "is" when British English isn't an issue. Art LaPella (talk) 03:32, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good points, changed. Royalbroil 04:52, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Talk about good timing - I found an article in an area newspaper and used it to expand the article. So I changed my nom to expansion/make credit for myself. Royalbroil 13:17, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hayato Matsuo

... that upon graduating from Tokyo University of the Arts, Hayato Matsuo went straight to work under Koichi Sugiyama, the composer for the Dragon Quest video game series?

5x expanded by PresN (talk). Nominated by PresN (talk) at 21:13, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mannerist architecture and sculpture in Poland

... that the Mannerist architecture and sculpture in Poland includes diverse mannerist traditions (example pictured)? BurgererSF (talk) 20:06, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"Characterize" is a transitive verb. Did you mean "is characterized by diverse mannerist traditions", or more simply, "includes diverse mannerist traditions"? Art LaPella (talk) 22:20, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, thanks! BurgererSF (talk) 07:46, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Mary's School, Eccleston, and Waverton school and schoolmaster's house

... that the schools designed by John Douglas for the 1st Duke of Westminster in Eccleston (pictured) and Waverton, Cheshire, are considered to be the best of his estate schools?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 19:35, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: double-nom. Peter I. Vardy (talk) 19:35, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mohammed Loay Bayazid

... that Syrian-American Mohammed Loay Bayazid, alleged to have been a founding member of al-Qaeda in 1988, was noted for "always teasing bin Laden"? Sherurcij ^{(speaker for the dead)} 18:47, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Statute of Enrolments

... that the English Statute of Enrolments, commonly believed to have been emergency legislation, contains no preamble and was drafted by the Clerk of the House of Commons rather than a legislator? Ironholds (talk) 13:35, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thor (film)

... that principal photography on Thor began on Monday, January 11, 2010?

Created by TriiipleThreat (talk). Nominated by TriiipleThreat (talk) at 13:34, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is the fact unusual or eyecatching? Geschichte (talk) 13:10, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Neelakesi and Kundalakesi

... that the Jain polemic Tamil epic Neelakesi was written as as a rebuttal to the Buddhist epic Kundalakesi?

Comment: Double DYK hook. Neelakesi was created on Jan 11. Kundalakesi was expanded 5x on Jan 8

Created by Sodabottle (talk). Nominated by Sodabottle (talk) at 07:37, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Should this hook be moved to #Articles created/expanded on January 8 below? --74.14.22.244 (talk) 05:54, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

it was there earlier. but someone removed it from jan 8 list, as it is present twice. edit summary said it was a "procedural removal" --Sodabottle (talk) 11:06, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Historia de Sancto Cuthberto

... that St Cuthbert, according to the Historia de Sancto Cuthberto, caused a Scottish army preparing to fight King Guthred of Northumbria to be swallowed up by the earth?

Created by Deacon of Pndapetzim (talk). Nominated by Deacon of Pndapetzim (talk) at 03:32, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Azienda Agricola Testamatta

Detail of Soffocone di Vincigliata label, Italian version without censorship modification

... that the Italian producer Azienda Agricola Testamatta once had a wine banned in the U.S. because of its label's suggestive imagery that included the Firenze slang term for fellatio (pictured)?

Created by Murgh (talk). Self nom at 02:46, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This has the potential to be a great hook, and the image obviously is significant in the context. I don't know about the US, but in Australia, it would be breach of copyright to create such an image - you can't go photographing other people's creative work and releasing the image as your own. This will need to be checked. hamiltonstone (talk) 02:47, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That didn't cross my mind as self-shot bottle photos are always licensed as own work. A year ago, I put up Harlan Estate on a slightly similar hook (i.e. label related) and a cropped detail image was temporarily uploaded for the DYKthumb and deleted after ([6]) so I didn't consider that aspect. Yes, a good idea to check. MURGH ^disc. 23:14, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
–and of course if this is in any way at all doubtful, the image is by no means so crucial to the upfront hook that it can't be omitted. MURGH ^disc. 14:04, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Toledo Rockets football, 2002 Motor City Bowl

... that the Toledo Rockets played the Boston College Eagles in the 2002 Motor City Bowl, the first time that bowl game was played in then-new Ford Field?

Created by Mackensen (talk). Nominated by Mackensen (talk) at 00:58, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 10

Simbo Olorunfemi

... that poet Simbo Olorunfemi's Rhythm of the Coins was described as "a promise that the Nigerian literary scene is not entirely off-course?"

Comment: Article was removed from mainspace as result of AfD and returned on 1/10 after being almost entirely rewritten.

Created by ThaddeusB (talk). Nominated by ThaddeusB (talk) at 05:27, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This is a somewhat special situation in terms of "newness"--the article was 1630 b in its last previous mainspace version [7] and is currently 3890 b. It's been out of mainspace for about four months. The current article is good, but the hook is sourced from the back cover of one of his books, which I think is not ideal as such blurbs generally omit the context. Ucucha 14:51, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not sure if it matters, but the original version was pretty much useless (unsourced, promotional) and I believe only one or two sentences of it remain in any form. The hook is dual sited to this news article and the book. The gist of it is in the newspaper article, but the book supplies the exact wording of the quote and its source. It also reproduces a large chunk of the original context (2 paragraphs) which I can reproduce if desired. I would source the quote to the original newspaper review, but I don't have a date and Nigerian newspapers aren't exactly widely available in the USA. A less interesting but better sources fact could also be picked, if desired. --ThaddeusB (talk) 16:31, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

See rule A4 for that. However, I don't believe the situation of this article is covered explicitly anywhere in our rules, so I would like to know some other opinions before approving. I would be in favor myself, because we would also promote articles that have been deleted in AFDs before, and this seems a sufficiently similar situation to do the same. Your explanation on the hook is convincing. Ucucha 17:08, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Was nominated the 18th when creation started the 10th - well past the 5 day deadline. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 22:04, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, according to the rules - "D8: 'Five days old' really means about eight days in Swahili" - the nomination daten is irrelevant. As long as the date is still on this page, it is normally considered fair game. --ThaddeusB (talk) 03:58, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bakolori Dam

... that Nigeria's Bakolori Irrigation Project, one of the world's most expensive irrigation schemes, made freshwater less available for farming and markedly reduced usable cropped area in the region?

Created by Aymatth2 (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 23:13, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I was unable to find the 2nd part of the hook in ref. 2. Also, hook too long at 206 characters. Ucucha 15:48, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've tweaked the hook to make it 196 characters long. For refs, please try footnotes 5 and 9 as well. --PFHLai (talk) 23:52, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. (Clarifying that I was talking about "freshwater less available for farming".) Ref. 9 only says that flood levels were reduced, and I'm not sure whether that should imply that less water became available--perhaps it was just spread out more over the year. That's also what I read in ref. 2. Can't comment about ref. 5. Ucucha 07:41, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hurricane How (1951)

... that the 1951 Atlantic hurricane season had the least tropical cyclone damage in the United States since 1939, with only a single storm, Hurricane How, making landfall on the U.S. coast?

Created by Viennaiswaiting (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 07:38, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Vimcy

... that V.M. Balachandran, known as Vimcy, received an award from the Kerala State Sports Council for lifelong contributions to sports journalism?

Created by Razimantv (talk). Self nom at 09:37, 13 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brad Johnson (Annie Oakley co-star)

... that Brad Johnson, the deputy Lofty Craig on the western TV series Annie Oakley, portrayed one of six unnamed students in Ronald Reagan's 1951 film Bedtime for Bonzo?

Created by [[User:|Billy Hathorn]] ([[User talk:|Billy Hathorn:talk]]). Self nom at 04:34, 12 January 2010 (UTC)

Aiphanes deltoidea

... that the palm Aiphanes deltoidea, which occurs across a broad area encompassing parts of Colombia, Peru and Brazil, is present at such low densities that it is considered a rare species?

ALT1:... that although the mature fruit of the palm Aiphanes deltoidea were described as "small but sweet" by the original collector, there is no record of what they actually look like?

Created by Guettarda (talk). Self nom at 14:10, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

R.N. Linn House

... that the owner of the R.N. Linn House on the National Register of Historic Places in Honolulu gave birth to twin girls on the same day in the same maternity ward where Ann Dunham gave birth to Barack Obama?

ALT1:... that the owner of the R.N. Linn House on the National Register of Historic Places gave birth on the same day in the same hospital where Barack Obama was born?

Created by Joel Bradshaw (talk). Self nom at 23:05, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Julius Gehl

... that Julius Gehl (pictured), the vice president of the Senate of the Free City of Danzig, was a mason by profession?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 21:52, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Endre Berner, Bjørn Føyn, Carl Jacob Arnholm, Eiliv Skard, Harald K. Schjelderup, Anatol Heintz

... that Endre Berner, Bjørn Føyn, Carl Jacob Arnholm, Eiliv Skard, Harald K. Schjelderup and Anatol Heintz were among the professors at the University of Oslo who were arrested by Nazis during World War II?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 21:46, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Why is Bjorn Foyn red? Gene Nygaard (talk) 19:21, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Because you didn't do what I just did and create a redirect page. It's pretty simple, do you want me to talk you through it? Harrias (talk) 22:39, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No. But since you offered, I'd appreciate it if you'd talk Geschichte through it, in case he or she creates more articles. Gene Nygaard (talk) 23:39, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu

... that Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, the head of the Turkish delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, is also a member of parliament from Antalya Province (pictured)?

Created by Minthumbug (talk). Nominated by Patrickneil (talk) at 21:32, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Why is Mevlut Cavusoglu red? Gene Nygaard (talk) 19:23, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done Resolved by creation of a redirect page. CeeGee (talk) 18:04, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Boxcar Rapids

... that a Spokane, Portland and Seattle Railway train crashed into the Deschutes River in 1954, giving the Boxcar Rapids its name?

Created by Smithers7 (talk). Nominated by Smithers7 (talk) at 20:51, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2003 Motor City Bowl

... that Northwestern University's appearance in the 2003 Motor City Bowl marked the first time a Big Ten team played in that bowl game?

Created by Mackensen (talk). Nominated by Mackensen (talk) at 20:43, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Historia Ecclesie Abbendonensis

... that the Historia Ecclesie Abbendonensis, a 12th century chronicle from Abingdon Abbey, describes the collapse of the abbey's church tower and the narrow escape the monks had?

Created by Ealdgyth (talk). Self nom at 20:08, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Just a note that it's changed titles, so corrected that here. Ealdgyth - Talk 22:46, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

So, why is History of the Church of Abingdon, the English version which appears in the introduction, red? And isn't that the proper name for the article under Wikipedia:Naming conventions? Gene Nygaard (talk) 19:45, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The current printed edition of the work uses the latin title. As there is only the one version, we use what the printed sources use. I'll fix the redlink as a redirect issue. Ealdgyth - Talk 01:15, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The question should be how it is best known in English. That would include references in the histories by Biddle et al. and Stenton in the further reading section and various other sources. And no, saying that the "current printed edition of the work uses the latin title" is grossly misleading. If you follow the first link to the Google books page, you can see the image of the current book's cover using both the Latin and English titles. Gene Nygaard (talk) 02:36, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

With that said, I don't think the naming issue should have anything to do with the DYK entry at this time. Just wanted to make sure you considered in on the proper basis, but that's something to be dealt with on the article's talk page if anybody cares enough to discuss it there, and I don't. As long as you consider it, that's good enough for now. If there hadn't already been a page move, from what is another possible choice for the most appropiate name under our naming conventions, there wouldn't have been much reason to mention it here. Gene Nygaard (talk) 03:01, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gene, an English translation of a Latin title is not the same as an English title. Generally the Latin title (as opposed to any one translation) as used in the latest printed edition will be how most people are likely to find it, and generally this is how relevant wiki articles are titled in practice. "History of the church of Abingdon" or "Abingdon chronicle" are superficially more user-friendly titles, being in English, but titled in this way it is likely that the majority of people trying to find the article would have a harder time and might not even know they had found it once they got there. Deacon of Pndapetzim (Talk) 20:12, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Star Wars: Flight of the Falcon

... that in the Star Wars video game Flight of the Falcon, the player gets to pilot the Millennium Falcon in the battles with the Galactic Empire?

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 19:37, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2005 Liberty Bowl

... that the 2005 Liberty Bowl marked the first time Fresno State played a college football bowl game east of the Mississippi River?

5x expanded by Mackensen (talk). Nominated by Mackensen (talk) at 18:19, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Roatán

... that the present-day Honduran island of Roatán was the site of a battle in the American War of Independence on March 16, 1782?

5x expanded by Magicpiano (talk). Self nom at 17:25, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ivar Hippe

... that Norwegian journalist, Ivar Hippe, was expelled from Argentina because the government believed he was a British spy?

created by --TIAYN (talk) 14:08, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please mention the book in the article text too if you mention it in the lead; also should it be linked? Furthermore is the category "Norwegian socialists" warranted? Is there really a journalist named Knut Steen Steen (well, hypothetically, there could be)? Geschichte (talk) 21:54, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Reply

1) The book is notable, it sold over 3 thousand copies here in Norway. It also received much media attention. So yes, it should be linked.

2) He supports a social democratic government... so why shouldn't it be included?

3) Removed if for now, will re-add it if it really was his name, which is highly unlikely.

Finished for now. --TIAYN (talk) 22:16, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Inuvik Boot Lake

... that the electors of the Northwest Territories electoral district of Inuvik Boot Lake have not actually voted since 1999, as in every election since only one candidate has registered to run?

5x expanded by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 13:25, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Enuk Pauloosie

... that one of the issues on Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut Enuk Pauloosie's 2008 election platform was increased teaching of Inuit traditional values in schools?

5x expanded by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 12:12, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that in 2009, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut Enuk Pauloosie called on the Government of Nunavut to ban all of its employees from flying Air Canada to support Canada's northern airlines? JulieSpaulding (talk) 12:28, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Taptuna

... that now-Member of the Legislative Assembly of Nunavut Peter Taptuna was a participant in the first and only Inuit drilling crew on the Beaufort Sea?

5x expanded by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 10:21, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

History of Chongqing

... that the city of Chongqing (literally, 'redoubled celebration') was named as such in recognition of the promotion of Zhao Dun to ruler of a Fu and then to the position of Emperor in the same year?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 06:25, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't fancy the piping of History of Chongqing into "Chongqing", as that obviously creates ambiguity with the article "Chongqing". It is not clear from the context that Chongqing doesn't refer to the article on the city itself; perhaps a new wording to clarify this? Intelligentsium 00:44, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that the name of the city of Chongqing has changed at least six times in that city's history?

I know it isn't directly cited, but you have to put the pieces of the jigsaw together (simply count how many names are mentioned - all the names are cited so it's simply an issue of counting). JulieSpaulding (talk) 01:03, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Esenbeckia runyonii

... that although Esenbeckia runyonii, a tree related to Citrus, is relatively common in parts of the Sierra Madre Oriental in northeastern Mexico, it was formally described based on a disjunct stand of the species in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States?

Comment: One of my sources indicates range of species being Sierra Madre Mountains. Another source specifies it is native to Nuevo León, Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosí and northwestern Hidalgo; only the Sierra Madre Oriental is found in those states, thus I assert it is found in that mountain range rather than the more general Sierra Madre Mountains.

Created by TDogg310 (talk). Nominated by TDogg310 (talk) at 19:25, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

266 character hook. Art LaPella (talk) 22:20, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that although Esenbeckia runyonii is common in parts of Mexico's Sierra Madre Oriental, the type specimen was collected from a disjunct population of four trees in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas?

Articles created/expanded on January 9

Frederick W. Garber

... that architect Frederick W. Garber worked in the Beaux-Arts tradition while his son Woodie Garber was a modernist?

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 04:05, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt:... that architect Frederick W. Garber's design for the Walnut Hills High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, was based on Thomas Jefferson’s University of Virginia rotunda?

Peter Bonnett Wight

... that Yale University's Street Hall (1867) was funded by philanthropist Augustus Russell Street, a New Haven native and Yale graduate, and designed by architect Peter Bonnett Wight?

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 03:43, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It is claimed that it was the first school of fine arts on a U.S. college campus, but I'm not confident in the sourcing. (Shorten as needed) ChildofMidnight (talk) 03:43, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt: ... that New York architect Peter Bonnett Wight moved his practice to Chicago after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871?

While I can appreciate not using our own articles (e.g. Yale School of Art) as sources, I don't think it's disputed that Yale's was the first college-associated U.S. school of fine arts.

Life magazine: [8] "[B]y 1869 [Yale] was the first American university to open a separate school of fine arts."
The Yale Courant [9] "[W]e have a School of Fine Arts, the first of its kind in the country".
Town & Davis, architects: pioneers in American revivalist architecture, 1812 [10] "....Augustus Street's Foundation in 1864 of the Yale School of Fine Arts,—the first of its kind to be attached to a University in this country"
Art subjects: making artists in the American university [11] "The earliest college-based art schools in the United States, the programs at Yale and Syracuse, were named after the pedagogical program they continued, the nineteenth-century French Ecole des Beaux-Arts. The Yale School of FIne Arts was established in 1864, the Syracuse University College of Fine Arts, in 1873." (The book goes on to detail the change of Yale's program's name, from "Yale School of Fine Arts" to "School of Architecture and Design" in 1958 and "School of Art" in 1961.)

- Nunh-huh 21:04, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT:... that Yale University's Street Hall (1867), designed by architect Peter Bonnett Wight, was was the first collegiate art school in the U.S.?

Some Yaley should get us a photo. It's an impressive looking building. There must also be public domain ones. We could use one of the above hooks, do an article on Street Hall and its history, and then use the "first of its kind" hook. ChildofMidnight (talk) 08:13, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Scilly naval disaster of 1707

... that four English warships under the command of Admiral Cloudesley Shovell (pictured) wrecked near the Isles of Scilly, killing more than 1400 people on 22 October 1707, largely because of navigational errors?

Comment: This hook is 198 characters long if you don't count "(pictured)".

Created by Cyan22 (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 15:18, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alternate phrasing:

... that in 1707, four English warships were wrecked near the Isles of Scilly, killing more than 1400 people? DS (talk) 14:11, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I thought 4 shipwrecks on one specific day would appear more remarkable than the same events over one year without specifying when. But I have no problem leaving Shovell out. --PFHLai (talk) 00:14, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Potentially good lead (thus main hook), but we need better referencing: ref. Submerged does not seem reliable source; sections "Longitude" and "Legends of the disaster" are (almost) uncited, so as the Eagle ship. Materialscientist (talk) 01:14, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've left a note on the author's usertalkpage, asking for more footnotes in the article. I'll see if I can put in some myself later today or tomorrow. --PFHLai (talk) 09:28, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Social Democratic Party of the Free City of Danzig

... that in response to the growing National Socialist influence, the Social Democratic Party of the Free City of Danzig formed a 4,500-man strong paramilitary force?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 15:00, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

When? What era?--74.14.22.244 (talk) 05:07, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Early 1930s. --Soman (talk) 10:11, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Symphorian's Church, Durrington

... that St Symphorian's Church in Durrington, West Sussex, was wrecked during the English Civil War by Parliamentarian villagers, who disliked their rector's Royalist views and unintelligible preaching?

Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 13:09, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Social Democratic Workers Party in Subcarpathian Rus

... in 1922 the Social Democratic Workers Party approved the inclusion of Subcarpathian Rus in Czechoslovakia, but it took another eight years until the party merged with the Czechoslovak Soc.-Dem. Party?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 12:21, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Can I suggest: "... in 1922 the Social Democratic Workers Party in Subcarpathian Rus approved the inclusion of the region in Czechoslovakia, but it took another eight years until the party merged with the Czechoslovak Soc.-Dem. Party?" The first hook doesn't make it clear that the Social Democratic Workers Party was based in Subcarpathian Rus, rather than Czechoslovakia as a whole, or somewhere else, so it isn't clear why the region's inclusion in Czechoslovakia might have led to a merger. Warofdreams talk 12:55, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that's a much better wording. --Soman (talk) 19:22, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Olav Selvaag

... that controversial construction innovator Olav Selvaag started Norway's first music school and built one half of all housing in Moss, Norway?

Created by User:Leifern (talk). Self nom at 09:28, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yakubu Mu'azu

... that retired Nigerian Brigadier General Yakubu Mu'azu sent a group of soldiers and civilians to invade and trash his previous home?

Created by Aymatth2 (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 21:49, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What country and era? --74.14.18.232 (talk) 05:30, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for quietly changing the hook. --74.14.22.244 (talk) 05:51, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alan Parastaev

... that Ossetian jurist and politician Alan Parastaev was arrested and sentenced to an 18-year prison term for allegedly plotting the assassination of Eduard Kokoity?

Created by Kober (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 21:02, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Castle Green, London

... that Castle Green park near Barking was created as part of an estate built for returning soldiers between 1919 and 1935?

Created by Simply south (talk). Self nom at 20:14, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt 1 ... that Castle Green was named after a castellated house built from around 1800 that survived until 1938? Simply south (talk)

Alt 2 ... that Castle Green in London was named after a castellated house built from around 1800 that survived until 1938? --74.14.22.244 (talk) 05:05, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russ Meneve

... that comedian Russ Meneve co-founded the "New York Comedians Coalition" in order to negotiate better payment for New York's comedians?

ALT1:... that comedian Russ Meneve left a high-paying job as a salesman in order to work as a page for NBC?
ALT2:... that comedian Russ Meneve has a degree in accounting and worked as a salesman before his career as a comic?

5x expanded by SoWhy (talk). Self nom at 20:07, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tavistock House

... that English author Charles Dickens wrote his novels Bleak House, Hard Times, Little Dorrit and A Tale of Two Cities at his Tavistock House home?

Created by Jack1956 (talk). Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 19:43, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Too much close paraphrasing of sources may have us in copyvio territory. Eg:

Source: "Here he wrote Bleak House, Hard Times, Little Dorrit and A Tale of Two Cities, and it was here he put on the amateur theatricals which are described in John Forster's Life of Charles Dickens"

Article: "Here he wrote Bleak House, Hard Times, and Little Dorrit, and it was here he got up the amateur theatricals which are described in Forster's Life of Charles Dickens."

Source: "Dickens converted the house's large schoolroom into "The Smallest Theatre in the World." "

Article: Dickens converted the Tavistock House's large schoolroom into "The Smallest Theatre in the World".

In the latter case, the presence of an ungrammatical "the" suggests copying and pasting from sources, followed by minor modification.

Page tagged, creator will be alerted. hamiltonstone (talk) 22:08, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done Issues addressed and paraphrasing changed. FYI source actually said "Here he wrote Bleak House, Hard Times, and Little Dorrit" No mention of A Tale of Two Cities. Jack1956 (talk) 08:25, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clearly we have different standards regarding paraphrasing. The fact that the original source named an extra novel in the sentence is not at all relevant. I don't think the changes are sufficient, and in any case, the examples i provided were just examples. So here are more still in the article:

Source: "The first such play presented there during his first Twelfth Night entertainments the burlesque Guy Fawkes by Alfred Smith."

Article: "The first play presented there during Dickens' first Twelfth Night entertainments was the burlesque Guy Fawkes by Alfred Smith."

Source: "The lease of the southern plot was dated 8th May, 1800, and was for 98 years from Christmas, 1795."

Article: "The lease of the southern plot was dated 8th May, 1800, and was for 98 years from Christmas, 1795."

Please, if you are quoting verbatim, put quote marks round the quoted material. The whole article needs to be gone through. hamiltonstone (talk) 22:33, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have gone through the whole article. If it's not up to scratch now then just pull it from DYK. Thanks. Jack1956 (talk) 16:26, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Czechoslovak Social Democratic Workers Party in the Republic of Austria

... that there was a Czech section of the Austrian Republikanischer Schutzbund, associated with the Czechoslovak Social Democratic Workers Party in Austria?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 17:29, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kenneth Josephson

... that the American photographer Kenneth Josephson is one of the founding members of the Society for Photographic Education?

Created by MaximilianT (talk). Self nom at 15:11, 9 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This would be a good hook if the Society for Photographic Education were world famous. --74.14.22.244 (talk) 05:56, 20 January 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'). Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination.

Articles created/expanded for Australia Day or Republic Day in India (January 26)

Barossa Valley (wine)

... that the wine industry in the Barossa Valley (pictured) was founded by German immigrants fleeing persecution from the Prussian province of Silesia?

Comment: Primary ref Robinson's Wine Course (FN#3) in lead but an additional online ref (FN#2) has been provided.

Created by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 05:03, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and FN2 verified. FN3 accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 19:41, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kim Hollingsworth

... that Australian student police officer Kim Hollingsworth was dismissed for failing to disclose her past as a stripper and prostitute, despite acting as an undercover agent?

Created by WWGB (talk). Self nom at 09:19, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- I had forgotten about this case. Age, length OK. There is a minor issue in that the link to the hook ref article is to the personal web page of the journalist who wrote the article, not to the actual Sydney Morning Herald where it was published. However, i have checked some other refs and they hold out, including for hook facts, so this isn't a significant problem. It is also an extremely well-known journo, not a fly-by-nighter (see for example this publisher's bio). So: all OK. hamiltonstone (talk) 05:40, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perfect for Australia Day January 26! Mdw0 (talk) 02:24, 21 January 2010 (UTC) [reply]

Napaljarri (skin name), Contemporary Indigenous Australian art, Biddy Rockman Napaljarri, Daisy Jugadai Napaltjarri, Susie Bootja Bootja Napaltjarri, Tjunkiya Napaltjarri, Wintjiya Napaltjarri, and 19 others

... that Napaljarri artists include Biddy, Daisy, Susie, Kowai, Wentja, Peggy, Doris, Parara, Eileen, Louisa, Lucy, Helen, Linda, Kitty, Sheila, Valerie, Maggie, Topsy, Nora, Ada, Ngoia, Molly, Mona and Norah?

Created by Hamiltonstone (talk). Self nom at 00:16, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please hold for Australia Day (January 26) hamiltonstone (talk) 01:39, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The bot tends to stall halfway through the update when there are a large number of articles. I don't know why this is, but apparently it can't handle tagging a lot of article talk pages. I'd strongly recommend breaking down the hook into at least three or four smaller parts and putting them up at different updates, unless someone is willing to monitor it and complete the update manually if and when necessary. ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 08:51, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I want to leave it as it is. If I can help with article page updates at the appropriate point, I will. (I am presuming you are referring to actions like putting the DYK fact tag on the article talk pages). hamiltonstone (talk) 09:41, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, I'll keep an eye on it too if I'm online at the time. Yes, that's what I was talking about. This page has instructions if you need it. ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 09:50, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I went through them all and can verify date, length and absence of major faults (all articles look reasonable and well referenced). The fact seem Ok; naturally, I won't guarantee that all 26 are perfect, thus AGF sign. I support posting them all together and will monitor the situation - I (or someone else) can watch the update, or if nobody is there, we just strip off all 26 credits and I'll issue them later manually. Materialscientist (talk) 11:18, 14 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pebble-mound mouse

... that the pebble-mound mice of northern Australia construct mounds of stones around their burrows up to 10 m² in area?

Comment: Left out the image that is in the article as the mound is impossible to see at the resolution used on the Main Page. There's a lot of interesting aspects in their behavior, so I'm open to improved hooks.

Created by Ucucha (talk). Self nom at 21:49, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Age, length OK, hook ref looks sound and AGF. As an Australian and a nature-lover I'm amazed i didn't know about these. What a find! Thanks for the article. hamiltonstone (talk) 04:03, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- They're great, but they've only been known to exhibit this behavior since the 1980s or so. It's a pity we don't have an image--there's a gorgeous image of a western pebbly carrying a stone in the Breed and Ford book. Ucucha 08:36, 12 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mallee Cliffs National Park

... that Mallee Cliffs National Park has no public access in order to preserve the mallee eucalyptus habitat of the mallee fowl?

5x expanded by Mdw0 (talk). Nominated by Mdw0 (talk) at 00:55, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This might also be used on Australia Day

The sources you cited do not actually say what you are saying in the hook. They just say that the park is closed to the public to 'meet conservation objectives'. JulieSpaulding (talk) 20:09, 7 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Picky picky. For DYK the sources really need to say word for word what's in the hook, dont they? Allright - I'll adjust. Mdw0 (talk) 23:15, 7 January 2010 (UTC) [reply]

New reference added. Check Mallee Cliffs National Park Plan of Management, p21, section 4.2.1 Public Use. Mdw0 (talk) 23:58, 7 January 2010 (UTC) [reply]

I know I've been picky with others in the past, but when the sources say something close, but slightly different, to the hook, I think there's cause for concern. Length, date and hook verified. JulieSpaulding (talk) 09:40, 8 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tintara

... that an 1867 Tintara claret became the oldest surviving bottle of Australian wine after the previous record holder was accidentally broken by a Christie's office cleaner?

Comment: Primary ref is Miscellany (FN#2) in lead. However, I added two online refs (FN#3 & FN#4) that offer some online verification.

Created by Agne27 (talk). Self nom at 01:46, 5 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified, certified quirky. Gatoclass (talk) 07:42, 11 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for 2010 Tết (February 14, 15, 16)

Note: This year, the three first days of the Lunar calendar, which mark the Tết holiday, are February 14, 15 and 16, 2010. Grenouille vert (talk) 23:40, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: It's also Mongolian New Year, Tibetan New Year, Chinese New Year and Korean New Year. --74.14.22.244 (talk) 10:12, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bánh chưng

... that in the stuffing of bánh chưng (pictured) for vegetarians and Buddhists, pork is replaced by molasses or brown sugar?

5x expanded by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 18:26, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion and date verified. Offline source for hook accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 19:38, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tò he

... that tò he, a traditional toy in Vietnam which is often sold on the occasion of Tết, is edible because it is made from rice powder?

Created/expanded by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 02:38, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 19:35, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dong Ho painting

... that the white colour of Dong Ho painting (example pictured), a genre of traditional Tết painting in Vietnam, is obtained from powder of egg shells?

5x expanded by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 23:37, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, source verified. mynameinc (t|c) 04:43, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hang Trong painting

... that because a Hang Trong painting (example pictured) was once indispensable for each Hanoi family during the Tết holiday, it was also called Tết painting?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 21:32, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that in making a Hang Trong painting (example pictured), the craftsman only uses the woodblock to print black outlines, then draws details and colours the picture by his own hands? Grenouille vert (talk) 21:32, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. Offline/Vietnamese sources accepted in good faith, and there is an English source provided that confirms some of this, as well. Either hook is fine. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 21:04, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for Valentine's Day (February 14)

Heart Kun

Heart Kun, a puppy with a heart

... that Heart Kun is a puppy in Japan that was born with a heart shaped patch of brown hair on its white haired body?

Created by Hallie1 (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 18:16, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article is currently listed at AfD. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 22:18, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Also needs expansion, and picture is different from the one in the article. Lampman (talk) 00:27, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, if it survives AfD, it needs around 300 more characters of prose at a minimum. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 03:26, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for International Women's Day (March 8)

Lore Agnes

... that the German socialist women's activist Lore Agnes was jailed in 1914 for having called on women to oppose the First World War during a March 8 rally?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 21:59, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

*Perhaps this could be could be kept for a March 8 anniversary DYK? --Soman (talk) 22:01, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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