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Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on July 23

Pons Neronianus

... that the Pons Neronianus ('Bridge of Nero') over the Tiber in Rome may actually have been built by Caligula?

Created by Jack1956 (talk). Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 17:01, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Carl Gordon (actor)

... that Carl Gordon's character in the TV series Roc thought Larry Bird (pictured) was too good at basketball to be white, insisting "Larry Bird was born and bred in Harlem" and "his real name is Abdul Mustafa"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 15:42, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Karl Edvard Laman

... that the ethnographic collection of Swedish missionary Karl Edvard Laman and his wife included 12 human skulls?

Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 14:46, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lead Mosque

... that the Lead Mosque of Shkodër is called that way because its cupolas are made of lead?

5x expanded by Kedadi (talk). Nominated by Sulmues (talk) at 13:52, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jessi Slaughter cyberbullying case

... that 11-year-old Jessi Slaughter appeared on ABC's Good Morning America when videos of her became an Internet sensation?

Created by Ingersollian (talk). Nominated by Christopher Connor (talk) at 10:05, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wakatobi National Park

... that Wakatobi National Park of Indonesia has been proposed to become a World Heritage Site?

5x expanded by Elekhh (talk). Self nom at 04:29, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hochland (magazine), Carl Muth, Theodor Schieffer, Heinrich Lützeler, Peter Wust

... that the German Catholic magazine Hochland, founded by Carl Muth, published regular contributions by historian Theodor Schieffer, art historian Heinrich Lützeler, and philosopher Peter Wust?

Created by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 15:48, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tani Cantil-Sakauye

... that Chief Justice of California nominee Tani Cantil-Sakauye worked as a blackjack dealer in Reno, Nevada after graduating from UC Davis School of Law?

Created by OCNative (talk). Self nom at 04:07, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 22

Mount Albion Cemetery

... that the dead buried at Mount Albion Cemetery (pictured) in Albion, New York, include politicians from Georgia, Indiana and New Hampshire as well as New York?

ALT1:... that Mount Albion Cemetery (pictured) in Albion, New York, has one of the rare butternut trees in the region?
Comment: I think this is a 5x text expansion

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 15:33, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ain Sakhri lovers

... that the Ain Sakhri lovers (pictured), the oldest representation of two people making love, was found near Bethlehem?

Comment: I did link to wiktionary deliberately (and yes it is allowed)

Created/expanded by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 14:56, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Are their older statues of one person making love? Or three, for that matter? Daniel Case (talk) 15:34, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

LOL! Actually there are other phallic sculptures of this date which I haven't seen. I assume you don't think its important that we remove "two"..If so then just remove it. oh and congrats on 350 plus. Cheers Victuallers (talk) 16:47, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rensselaer Lake

... that Rensselaer Lake, created in 1851, was Albany, New York's first municipal water supply?

5x expanded by Camelbinky (talk). Nominated by Camelbinky (talk) at 13:06, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Óscar Zamora Medinaceli

... that Óscar Zamora Medinaceli, a communist student activist and leader of a Maoist insurgency in the 1970s, would become a senator, mayor, ambassador, prefect and minister of Bolivia?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 05:18, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Deer Rock

... that the Deer Rock, a heritage monument of the Tlingits in Haines Borough, Alaska, USA was witness to a peaceful settlement of conflicts between Chilkoot and Chilkat clans?

Created by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 23:53, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Its unclear what the image is until you click on it. Victuallers (talk) 14:59, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stuart F. Feldman

... that Stuart F. Feldman, a co-founder of Vietnam Veterans of America was credited as having "single-handedly... won billions of dollars for veterans programs" through his lobbying efforts?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 23:25, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joseph Chaikov

... that Skulptur, a 1921 book by Joseph Chaikov, was the first book on sculpture in the Yiddish language?

Created by Lockley (talk). Nominated by Maashatra11 (talk) at 22:59, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

CenSeam

... that CenSeam is an initiative to biologically sample seamounts (underwater volcanoes), of which about 100,000 exist and only 350 have received attention?

Created by ResMar. Self nom at 22:07, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

San Cassiano (Venice)

... that Antonello da Messina's altarpiece for San Cassiano in Venice disappeared from the church during the 17th century, only to be found later in the private collection of Archduke Leopold William?

5x expanded by Nick Ottery (talk). Self nom at 21:22, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great Wicomico River

... that dolphins are often sighted in the estuary of the Great Wicomico River in Virginia?

5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Ser Amantio de Nicalao (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 21:15, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Aberdeen Student Show

... that the Aberdeen Student Show has happened every single year since 1921, and has featured Flying Pigs?

Created by Solaricon (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 19:56, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hindiya Barrage

... that the Hindiya Barrage on the Euphrates in Iraq has been called William Willcocks' greatest work?

Created by Zoeperkoe (talk). Self nom at 19:41, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moved to mainspace on 22 July.

This looks good for DYK - the length, creation date (moved from userspace) and citations all check out. The hook citation checks out based on the snippet view of the book available on Google Books. Thanks. Nick Ottery (talk) 12:39, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur Williams (Elevator Bandit)

... that after 33 years in jail as the "Elevator Bandit", 63-year-old Arthur Williams went on a final crime spree with a gun in one hand, a cane in the other and an oxygen tank hooked up to his nose?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 19:27, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zan Parr Bar

... that the American Quarter Horse stallion Zan Parr Bar was a three-time World Champion in halter as well as excelling at steer roping?

Created by Ealdgyth (talk). Self nom at 19:09, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

CryoSat-2

... that a surgeon repaired damage to the CryoSat-2 satellite using an endoscope?

Created/expanded from redirect by GW Simulations (talk). Self nom at 18:17, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Excellent article, well referenced and already in very good shape. The hook is cited in-line though might I suggest a minor tweak as I think it is slightly misleading to imply that the repair was effected by an endoscope. My proposed ALTs are below. Could I also ask why the hook is referenced to the image page rather than the article itself? Not a major thing but just curious. Thanks. Nick Ottery (talk) 14:16, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that a surgeon repaired damage to the CryoSat-2 satellite with the assistance of an endoscope?

ALT2: ... that a surgeon carried out an endoscopy on the CryoSat-2 satellite after a problem was found during final preparations for launch?

Either option is fine, my personal preference would be the second one. The reference to the image page was in error; the reference at the end of the next sentence was intended to cover it, I then added the surgeon's name and referenced the image page for that (it wasn't in the article itself), however I put the reference in the wrong place. I have rectified this error. Thanks. --G W… 14:49, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great. Thanks for taking a look at that. This is now good to go for DYK. I would suggest using the ALT2 hook per the nom's preference. Nick Ottery (talk) 15:30, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ali Bushnaq, Dudu Yifrah and Micha Yaniv

... that Israeli Dudu Yifrah (pictured) raised sewn together Israeli-Palestinian flags on the summit of Mount Everest and dedicated his climb to his Palestinian brother Ali Bushnaq?

Created by Mbz1 (talk) and Invertzoo (talk). Self nom at 17:43, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gloom

... that people tend to see the world as a grey gloom when they are depressed?

Created by Colonel Warden (talk). Self nom at 17:27, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pura (Balinese temple)

... that Pura, is Balinese Hindu temple that - unlike common indoor Hindu temples - it is designed as an open air place of worship?

created and expanded by Gunkarta (talk). Nominated by (Gunkarta (talk) 17:09, 22 July 2010 (UTC))[reply]

- There is no inline citation directly after the sentence where this informaiton appears in the article. Even if it were passed, it should read this way (fixing grammatical errors): "... that Pura is a Balinese Hindu temple that—unlike common indoor Hindu temples—is designed as an open air place of worship?"--Esprit15d • talk • contribs 18:33, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shkodër Cathedral

... that Shkodër Cathedral suffered damage during the Siege of Shkodër by the Montenegrin army in 1912–13?

Created by Sulmues (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 17:06, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook verified. I linked Montenegrin in the hook and fixed the spelling. Todor →Bozhinov 07:54, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rasta Thomas

... that Rasta Thomas, at 16 became the youngest dancer ever to win the USA International Ballet Competition in the senior division?

5x expanded by Esprit15d (talk). Nominated by Esprit15d (talk) at 16:35, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Poco Pine

... that the owner of the American Quarter Horse stallion Poco Pine once bet against his horse winning a Grand Championship, and lost the bet?

Created by Ealdgyth (talk). Self nom at 16:06, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Larry Keith

... that as the first American to play Henry Higgins on Broadway in My Fair Lady, Larry Keith said he doubted if he could get away with his English accent in England, "but I think I can in New York"?

5x expanded by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 15:53, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jimmy G. Shoalmire

... that the historian Jimmy G. Shoalmire specialized in Reconstruction in Red River Parish, Louisiana, ruled from 1868-1876 by carpetbagger State Senator Marshall Twitchell?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 15:19, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"1868-1876" was intended: corrected

ALT... that the historian Jimmy G. Shoalmire was archivist of the John C. Stennis Colllection at Mississippi State University in Starkville?

Jim Neu

... that The New York Times called Jim Neu's 2008 play Gang of Seven "a brief but engaging torrent of intriguing ideas and dizzying wordplay" that "rewards repeat viewing"?

ALT1:that playwright Jim Neu described himself as being "unlucky enough to be drafted after graduating college, but lucky enough not to be sent to Viet Nam"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 14:20, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Go-Urban

... that the GO-Urban project in Ontario, Canada planned to install maglev automated guideway transit systems in Toronto, Hamilton and Ottawa, but was cancelled when the technology proved too expensive?

Created by User:Maury Markowitz (talk). Self nom at 11:51, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tuxlith Chapel

... that Tuxlith Chapel, a redundant church in Milland, West Sussex, (pictured) was one of the first churches to be owned by the Friends of Friendless Churches?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 11:00, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Odd Erling Melsom, Fritt Folk, Folk og Land

... that Odd Erling Melsom edited Nazi-affiliated newspapers both during and after WWII; Fritt Folk and Folk og Land?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 10:53, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gofraid Donn

... that Gofraid Donn was blinded and castrated by a follower of his uncle; and that later both he and his uncle would jointly rule the Kingdom of Man and the Isles?

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 09:34, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The New Christy Minstrels, Presenting The New Christy Minstrels

... that The New Christy Minstrels's 1962 debut album won a Grammy Award and sat in the Billboard charts for two years?

double nom 5x expanded/created by Bruce1ee (talk). Self nom at 08:38, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, hook referencing, and 5x expansion on group verified. Settlet (talk) 18:08, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Marche, Arkansas

... that the town of Marche, Arkansas was founded by a Polish count who wanted to restore the agricultural environment familiar to most Poles before their arrival in America?

Created by Alekjds (talk). Self nom at 07:41, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nelumbo aureavallis

... that the extinct Lotus, Nelumbo aureavallis is known from Eocene rocks in western North Dakota?

Created by Kevmin (talk). Self nom at 05:32, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ladies' night

... that courts in California, Maryland, and Wisconsin held that ladies' night discounts are unlawful gender discrimination under state or local statutes?

5x expanded by Savidan (talk). Nominated by Savidan (talk) at 04:38, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

July 2010 R238 traffic collision

... that Ireland recently experienced its highest number of fatalities in a single traffic collision?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 03:36, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook ref all verified. Well-done research. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 23:04, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Black Issues Book Review

... that Black Issues Book Review was named one of the ten best new magazines of 1998 by Library Journal?

Created by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 03:23, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 21

Egyptian parliamentary election, 1924

... that in the 1924 Egyptian parliamentary election, members of Egypt's Coptic Christian minority received 10% of the seats, even though the Copts' shared 6% of Egypt's population ?

Created by BomBom (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 17:02, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Claustra Alpium Iuliarum

... that the Claustra Alpium Iuliarum represented a fortification system within the late Roman Empire to help secure internal stability?

Created by Ekem (talk). Nominated by Ekem (talk) at 01:15, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Benjamín Miguel Harb

... that after the death of Bolivian Christian Democratic politician Benjamín Miguel Harb in 2008 the Senate of Bolivia decided unanimously to grant him its highest decoration, the Banner of Gold?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 23:19, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1976 NBA Draft

... that four players from the 1976 NBA Draft, Adrian Dantley, Robert Parish, Alex English and Dennis Johnson, have been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame?

5x expanded by Martin tamb (talk). Self nom at 16:58, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Seated Buddha from Gandhara

... that for hundreds of years the Buddha was known by symbols like his footprint before images like the Seated Buddha from Gandhara (pictured) were carved in Pakistan?

Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 09:45, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook and picture all OK. However I suggest changing "known by symbols like his footprint" to "represented by symbols such as his footprint" in order to avoid two "like"s in the hook and because "known by symbols" doesn't quite work for me: BabelStone (talk) 12:57, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT1 ... that for hundreds of years the Buddha was represented by symbols such as his footprint before images like the Seated Buddha from Gandhara (pictured) were carved in Pakistan?

Fine. Thx Victuallers (talk) 15:48, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dimitar Sasselov

... that in 2002, the team of Bulgarian astronomer Dimitar Sasselov discovered the most distant planet known at the time?

Created by TodorBozhinov (talk). Nominated by TodorBozhinov (talk) at 07:55, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(alt)... that the most distant planet in 2002 was discovered by Dimitar Sasselov's team?

rephrase Victuallers (talk) 09:49, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Victuallers (talk) 15:52, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, though I think the original hook is clearer and I'd like to retain Sasselov's nationality and occupation. Todor →Bozhinov 07:59, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William V. N. Barlow House

... that the William V. N. Barlow House (pictured) in Albion, New York, has one of the few hand pumped water wells left in the village in its backyard?

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 04:07, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Ardis Cawthon

... that the historian and educator John Ardis Cawthon wrote about poor white settlers in the Louisiana hills, lonely cemeteries, ghost towns, and even his own ancestors?

ALT: that the historian John Ardis Cawthon wrote about "poor whites" from the Louisiana hills scorned by plantation owners on the big rivers "considered unworthy of the historical record"?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 03:46, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Neunggasa

... that Neunggasa is a Korean Buddhist temple located Goheung county, South Jeolla province, South Korea

resting at the base of Mount Palyeong was established in 419?

Created by Steve46814 (talk). Nominated by Steve46814 (talk) at 01:35, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant

... that the Provinciale Zeeuwse Courant, founded 1758, is the third-oldest Dutch newspaper still being published?

Created by Drmies (talk) and Mandarax (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 00:21, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

39 Welsh Row, Nantwich

... that the ornate Jacobean Revival-style 39 Welsh Row (pictured) in Nantwich, Cheshire, was built as a humble savings bank?

Created by Espresso Addict (talk). Nominated by Espresso Addict (talk) at 22:40, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Offline hook ref AGF. Cute hook. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 23:11, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Marianna O'Gallagher

... that in 2010 Irish Quebecer historian Marianna O'Gallagher was Grand Marshall to the first Saint Patrick's Day parade held in Quebec City for over 80 years?

Comment: Not sure about wording...

Created by Circeus (talk). Self nom at 22:08, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of the article verified, length of the hook OK, hook refs OK. The wording of the hook looks fine to me but somebody may want to double-check the finer points of grammar and style when the entry is moved to prep. I did modify the hook slightly by adding the year. Nsk92 (talk) 10:24, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Louisiana Historical Association

... that in 1893 Jefferson Davis lay in state at the Louisiana Historical Association's Memorial Hall in New Orleans prior to being re-interred in Richmond, Virginia?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 22:07, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Everything is in order, entry verified. Nsk92 (talk) 10:30, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

British rhythm and blues

... that The Rolling Stones and The Who were among the many leading rock bands who emerged from the British rhythm and blues scene of the early 1960s?

Created by Sabrebd (talk). Nominated by Ghmyrtle (talk) at 21:51, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

José de la Borda

... that José de la Borda went from being the richest man of Taxco to near-bankruptcy to being the richest man in Zacatecas?

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 21:48, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that José de la Borda's family motto was "God gives to Borda, so Borda gives to God"?

The first hook is largely uncited in the article, and while the second hook is cited, the citation cannot be read, as the format seems to be missing a few crucial components. In the meantime, the length is confirmed. Wilhelmina Will (talk) 22:21, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I added extra citations to support the first hook (look in the beginning and end of the second paragraph of the Mining career section). I fixed the citation number 5... it was just missing a bracket.Thelmadatter (talk) 00:23, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good, and offline sources accepted in good faith. Wilhelmina Will (talk) 01:54, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peltandra primaeva

... that Peltandra primaeva was the first fossil record for the genus Peltandra when described in 1977?

Created by Kevmin (talk). Self nom at 21:39, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date checked, offline source AGF. Zoeperkoe (talk) 19:56, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Los Angeles Daily News (historic)

... that the first edition of the old Los Angeles Daily News was nearly sabotaged when an explicit sex story was inserted in what was meant to be a "clean" newspaper?

Created by Wehwalt (talk). Self nom at 21:22, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Very interesting article. Creation, link and offline ref verified AGF. --NortyNort (talk) 10:22, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

WWE Elimination Chamber

... that professional wrestler The Undertaker was momentarily engulfed in flames due to a pyrotechnics accident at WWE Elimination Chamber?

5x expanded by NiciVampireHeart (talk). Self nom at 21:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maureen Ogden, 22nd Legislative District (New Jersey)

... that Maureen Ogden of New Jersey's 22nd Legislative District sponsored a bill making original birth certificates available to adoptees, saying "basic rights of the little babies were not being considered"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 20:36, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hasan Tahsini

... that Albanian scholar Hasan Tahsini was the first rector of the newly established University of Istanbul, in 1870?

Created by ZjarriRrethues (talk). Nominated by Sulmues (talk) at 20:09, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and hook referencing verified. Todor →Bozhinov 08:00, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Olaf Gjerløw

... that Olaf Gjerløw, grandfather of Socialist politician Tora Aasland, was a conservative editor of Morgenbladet?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 19:24, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kåre Langvik-Johannessen, Albert Lange Fliflet

... that Kåre Langvik-Johannessen and Albert L. Fliflet both worked with texts by Grillparzer and Vondel, but won prizes for translating other, different works?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 19:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tomm Murstad

... that Tomm Murstad, who featured in show performances on skis and started a summer camp for youths, used the moniker "Onkel Tomm" (Uncle Tom) on himself?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 19:10, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Phlebopus

... that a species of mushroom in the genus Phlebopus can attain cap diameters of up to 1 meter (3.3 ft)?

5x expanded by Sasata (talk). Nominated by Sasata (talk) at 18:33, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Prodryas

... that the fossil butterfly Prodryas persephone (engraving pictured) is so well preserved that individual wing scales can be seen?

5x expanded by Stemonitis (talk). Self nom at 16:56, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Denise Jefferson

... that Denise Jefferson started learning to dance when she was eight, but didn't pursue a career in ballet because she "had never seen anyone who wasn't white in a ballet company"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 15:46, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Minor one for consideration: delete the first "had"?--Epeefleche (talk) 18:38, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Removed first "had", as suggested. Alansohn (talk) 18:45, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Silly Billy

... that, at English fairs, women enjoyed sticking pins into Silly Billy's legs?

Created by Colonel Warden (talk). Self nom at 15:00, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- thanks Col. Victuallers (talk) 16:40, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Justin Godart

... that Justin Godart was one of only 80 French parliamentarians who voted against dissolving the French Third Republic and establishing Vichy France in July 1940?

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 12:29, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

.... but can you find an additional ref please? Two reassures, three and you feel its a consensus view. Victuallers (talk) 16:45, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Victuallers, thanks for your review. I'm adding it now. Thanks, Arctic Night 10:33, 22 July 2010 (UTC) - Thanks AC Victuallers (talk) 12:06, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sadd-el-Kafara Dam

~~... that while the ancient Egyptians were constructing the Sadd-el-Kafara Dam in the 3rd century BC to control floods, it was destroyed by one?~~

Created and self nom by --NortyNort (talk) 12:23, 21 July 2010 (UTC).[reply]

Date, length OK. Offline ref AGF. However, the hook makes it sound like the ancient Egyptians were the ones destroyed. I suggest writing it this way:
ALT1: ... that while the Sadd-el-Kafara Dam was under construction in the 3rd century BC to control floods, it was destroyed by one? Yoninah (talk) 22:50, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yea, that is fine. It would be nice to include Egypt in the hook but like you said, it is hard to fit it in there without distorting who destroyed the dam. Omitting Egypt may also make a reader more curious as well. Thanks for taking the time to review it and provide an ALT.--NortyNort | Holla 03:44, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 good to go. Yoninah (talk) 09:42, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Augustus Voelcker

... that in 1885, Augustus Voelcker calculated that the annual value of excrement per adult was nine shillings (worth 36 pound sterling in 2010)?

Created by Senra (talk). Self nom at 11:53, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and hook refs verified. Won't it be simpler to say "worth £36 in 2010" instead of "£36 at present worth as of 2010"? Anyway, definitely a quirky (crappy?:) hook for the end of a DYK set. —Bruce1ee^talk 12:40, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mind if I alter the hook and article to match your sensible suggestion? --Senra (talk) 14:27, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No, please go ahead. —Bruce1ee^talk 15:04, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you. Changed as suggested --Senra (talk) 15:28, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm a bit confused, and was unable to clarify w/a quick look at the refs. Does "adult head" refer to "head of household"? If it just refers to adult, might we not do better to dispense with "head"?--Epeefleche (talk) 18:48, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

done --Senra (talk) 20:01, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Caldecote

... that Nikolaus Pevsner stated that the crocketed and canopied stoup in the porch of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Caldecote, Hertfordshire (pictured) is unique?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 11:27, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Claude Aveline

... that a bust of Claude Aveline, a French writer, was the last sculpture conceived by Ossip Zadkine before his death?
ALT1 ... that at only 21, French writer Claude Aveline already founded his own publishing house called Chez Claude Aveline éditeur and was subsequently named "the youngest publisher in France"?
ALT2 ... that Portrait de L'Oiseau-Qui-N'existe-pas, a poem in French written by Claude Aveline about a nonexistent bird, was translated into 55 languages?

Created by Maashatra11 (talk). Nominated by Maashatra11 (talk) at 11:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Line Mode Browser

... that the Line Mode Browser was the first cross-platform web browser?

5x expanded by Mabdul (talk). Self nom at 09:46, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1... that the Line Mode Browser was the first command-line web browser?

ALT2... that the Line Mode Browser, a web browser, could be ported to every operating system?

Alexandre Le Roy

... that as a young priest, Alexandre Le Roy accompanied an 1881 expedition to Bagamoyo, Tanzania, during which he wrote articles for European magazines?

Created by Alekjds (talk). Self nom at 08:11, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Frenchtown

... that the Battle of Frenchtown was the deadliest conflict ever on Michigan soil and the highest number of Americans killed in a single battle during the War of 1812?

5x expanded by Notorious4life (talk). Self nom at 07:55, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Cap-Français

... that on the morning of the Battle of Trafalgar, Horatio Nelson recalled the anniversary of the Battle of Cap-Français (pictured), which his uncle had fought in 48 years to the day previously?

5x expanded by Benea (talk). Self nom at 05:28, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Front curtain

... that there are five main types of front curtain used in modern theatres?

5x expanded by DJSparky (talk). Nominated by DJSparky (talk) at 05:03, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and size of expansion are fine but the article contains no inline citations. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 08:44, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Added in-line citations on some of the major points. Hope thats enough. If not, please let me know what I can do to improve the article. Thanks DJSparky ^huh? 03:00, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Top Secret America

... that the report "Top Secret America" revealed that over 800,000 people work for the US intelligence community?

Created by Anna Frodesiak (talk). Nominated by Anna Frodesiak (talk) at 01:21, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 20

Mikó Citadel

... that the Mikó Citadel of Miercurea-Ciuc, Romania, once used for defensive purposes, now houses an ethnographic museum and a library?

Created by Biruitorul (talk). Self nom at 15:38, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ibi (tribe)

... that the main town and mission of the Ibi, a Timucua tribe, were evidently destroyed by the government of Spanish Florida as a result of the Timucua Rebellion of 1656?

Created by Cuchullain (talk). Self nom at 14:31, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moved out of user space on July 20, 2010.--Cúchullain ^t/c 14:31, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of accolades received by Gosford Park

... that the 2001 film Gosford Park received seven Academy Award nominations, but only came away with one award?

5x expanded by JuneGloom07 (talk). Nominated by JuneGloom07 (talk) at 00:22, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Samuel Garner Wilder

... that shipping magnate Samuel Garner Wilder took his wife on their honeymoon voyage on a boat filled with guano?

Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 18:20, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. I see the scan of the newspaper but am unable to read it, so I accept the hook fact AGF. Fixed the links and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 22:56, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You should be able to zoom in on the article with a zoom box or scroll wheel and read it that way (which is how I do it) or download the PDF and zoom with your PDF reader. However, on closer reading, it is a bit ambiguous if there was one or two 1858 voyages of the same ship. So suggest something like:W Nowicki (talk) 23:26, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1= ... that shipping magnate Samuel Garner Wilder started in the business by sailing guano from Jarvis Island to New York?

Chilkoot River

... that the “Mad Raft Race” is an event held in the Chilkoot River as part of the 4th of July festivities observed in Haines, Alaska, USA?

5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Nvvchar (talk) at 17:39, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

House concert

... that a house concert is almost invariably described as an "intimate" experience?

5x expanded by Bearian (talk). Nominated by Bearian (talk) at 20:05, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wickham Market Hoard

... that the Wickham Market Hoard (pictured) of Iron age coins was not the first hoard found near the village of Wickham Market?

Created by Bubba hotep (talk). Nominated by Victuallers (talk) at 17:57, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length OK, but just a couple of niggles about the hook: 1) both hoards were found in fields near Wickham Market, which may or may not have been within the parish boundaries; 2) the ref indicates that there was another hoard found near WM in 1984, but it does not indicate that there were no other hoards discovered in the vicinity before 1984 or between 1984 and 2008, so it is not conclusively the "second hoard" from MW. Perhaps you could modify the hook to remove these two uncertainties. BabelStone (talk) 23:45, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tweaked Victuallers (talk) 12:08, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, good to go. BabelStone (talk) 13:00, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie

... that Andris Nelsons conducted Bartok's Viola Concerto and Mahler's Fifth Symphony in the final concert with his Nordwestdeutsche Philharmonie in Herford?

Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 14:39, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Emil Spjøtvoll

... that Emil Spjøtvoll was the first rector of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, whose creation he was originally against?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 10:05, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nematoceras dienemum

... that the Windswept Helmet-orchid of Macquarie Island is threatened by rabbit digging and seal wallowing?

Created by Maias (talk). Self nom at 05:17, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I was a little confused by "rabbit digging and seal wallowing" at first (assuming them to be human activities), but I think it's fine. DYK hooks are supposed to grab people's attention. Length, date and hook refs all check out. --Stemonitis (talk) 06:55, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oliver Lee Memorial State Park

... that Texas horned lizards are protected at Oliver Lee Memorial State Park in New Mexico and throughout the state?

5x expanded by Dincher (talk). Self nom at 02:25, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Olga Borisovna Lepeshinskaya

... that Olga Lepeshinskaya's theories on the origins of cells won her a Stalin prize, but were dismissed by her husband as "rubbish"?

5x expanded by Ekem (talk). Nominated by Ekem (talk) at 01:53, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fight for This Love

... that critics said that the dancers in the music video of Cheryl Cole's song "Fight for This Love" looked like a "set of women dressed as Adolf Hitler"?

5x expanded by Lil-unique1 (talk). Nominated by Lil-unique1 (talk) at 23:37, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Therdchai Jivacate

... that Therdchai Jivacate has designed and built prosthetic limbs for elephants injured by landmines?

5x expanded by DragonflySixtyseven (talk), ZjarriRrethues (talk). Self nom at 23:32, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion, date and hook refs verified. —Bruce1ee^talk 08:39, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bryan Jurewicz

... that Bryan Jurewicz deflected 9 passes as a University of Wisconsin Badgers defensive lineman in 1996, setting a school record?

Created by Burpelson AFB (talk). Self nom at 23:22, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kalulu

... that Kalulu (pictured), an African who died still a boy in 1877, was modeled in Madame Tussauds and attended Dr. Livingstone's funeral in London?

Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 22:04, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length OK. Hook claims all check out, ready to go. BabelStone (talk) 22:54, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Temperance River

... that the name of Temperance River in northern Minnesota is allegedly an early explorer's pun on the river's lack of a sandbar?

5x expanded by User:Norstrem (User talk:Norstrem). Self nom at 21:52, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I make it about 400 short of 5x expansion -- could you add a little bit more to the article? BabelStone (talk) 23:16, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The May 26 2010 expansion was a copyright violation from http://www.stateparks.com/temperance_river.html . I was under the impression from here: [[1]] (A4) that copyright violations weren't counted as article length. The only prose in the revision before that was 45 characters long. Norstrem (talk) 23:27, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Though I have just added about another 550. Norstrem (talk) 23:43, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It does not seem to be indicated as copyvio anywhere in the article history, but google shows that it is indeed copied from here. It would be useful to reviewers if you mentioned such factors in the nomination next time. On the basis that it was copyvio, the length is now OK (written before the further expansion). Date OK, and offlline hook claim AGF'd. BabelStone (talk) 23:49, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lyman Enos Knapp

... that District of Alaska Governor Lyman E. Knapp (pictured) enjoyed donning his military uniform and watching the local militia parade before him?

5x expanded by Allen3 (talk). Self nom at 21:30, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wonoboyo hoard

... that the Wonoboyo hoard is a collection of 9th century golden artifacts from the Medang Kingdom that were discovered in a paddy field in Central Java during irrigation work?

Created by Gunkarta (talk) Nominated by (Gunkarta (talk) 21:03, 20 July 2010 (UTC)). [reply]

aaah! a hoard that isn't from the UK! Well done. I have made changes so that it now passes the DYK rules. 1600 plus chars. Now has two refs and the hook fact is reffed. Can someone overcheck please Victuallers (talk) 21:51, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length OK. I copy edited the article, and added a ref to the hook claim about the irrigation project (missing in the English language source). I have edited the hook to remove the mention of a jar as one source says 1 jar and the other says 3 jars, and I have also changed paddy field to sugar cane field per the English language source, and other copy editing of the hook. Good to go now. BabelStone (talk) 22:55, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Actually many Indonesian sources (in Indonesian language) confirmed that it was discovered in "sawah" which means "rice field or paddy field" in Indonesian language. The irrigation project on lowering the field surface is typical irrigation works for rice fields, not for sugarcane field. As far as I know, from some Indonesian media (and as far as I've remember) it was discovered in paddy field. Yet it is possible to change the crop according to the seasons, from rice in wet moonsoon season to sugarcane in dry season. And October (the month of its discovery) is a wet season, which means it was rice planting seasons. I suspect the Australian exhibition report (in english) source is somehow cite falsely on mentioned sugarcane field. (Gunkarta (talk) 16:48, 21 July 2010 (UTC))[reply]

En tus Tierras Bailaré

... that a Youtube video, En tus Tierras Bailaré, may result in an international tour for three previously unknown singers?

Created by AMuseo (talk) Nominated by AMuseo 20 July 2010 (UTC)

Under the Window

... that Under the Window (pictured), published in 1879, launched Kate Greenaway's career as a prominent children's book illustrator?

Created by Smallman12q (talk), Truthkeeper88 (talk). Nominated by Smallman12q (talk) at 20:37, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AMuseo (talk) 21:25, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Roy Vernon Scott

... that Roy Vernon Scott of Mississippi State University co-authored Old Main: Images of a Legend, the story of the largest U.S. dormitory under one roof, razed by fire in 1959?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 20:00, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ronald Reagan Day

... that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed Senator George Runner's Ronald Reagan Day bill and the state will begin celebrating it on his 100th birthday?

Created by OCNative (talk). Self nom at 19:42, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook all OK, ready to go. BabelStone (talk) 23:22, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter J. Genova

... that Peter J. Genova sponsored a bill that would make English the state's official language, stating that "Spanish has just grown too prominent in New Jersey"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 18:36, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook OK (after copying a ref to the sentence with the hook claim). Ready to go. BabelStone (talk) 23:29, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Guillermo Capadocia

... that the Filipino communist guerrilla commander Guillermo Capadocia had worked as a chef and a waiter during his youth?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 18:14, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook all OK, ready to go. BabelStone (talk) 23:36, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Hepworth Wakefield

... that The Hepworth Wakefield is a new art gallery opening in 2011 by the River Calder that takes its name from Barbara Hepworth, the Wakefield born artist and sculptor?

Created by J3Mrs (talk). Self nom at 17:54, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sønder Kirkeby Runestone

... that an invocation to the Norse god Thor is hidden on the Sønder Kirkeby Runestone using bind runes located in the waves under a ship image?

Created by Deanlaw (talk). Self nom at 17:47, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook all OK. Nice to see a bind rune hook, although I personally think that it is not quite right to call strung out runes along a single stem like these examples "bind runes" as they are very different to the traditional bind rune ligatures of two adjacent runes. BabelStone (talk) 21:20, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Mountain of Israeli-Palestinian Friendship

... that in Antarctica there is The Mountain of Israeli-Palestinian Friendship?Created by Mbz1 (talk) , Brewcrewer (talk) and Invertzoo (talk) . Self nom at 16:57, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Better: ... that IDF veterans and former Palestinian prisoners joined forces to climb the Mountain of Israeli-Palestinian Friendship in Antarctica? DS (talk) 22:46, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the alternative, but I am not sure it is better. First of all not all the team were IDF veterans or Palestinian prisoners, and besides prisoners of what? They did not climb the Mountain of Israeli-Palestinian Friendship. They climbed an unnamed mountain, and then they named it to commemorate the friendship they developed, and at last IMO the first hook is much more "hookier".--Mbz1 (talk) 23:55, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AMuseo (talk) 21:35, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Martin (Royal Navy officer)

... that Commodore William Martin threatened to reduce Naples to ashes unless King Charles agreed to his demands?

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 16:45, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AMuseo (talk) 21:32, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur Ingram

... that Sir Arthur Ingram became the most extensive estate owner in Yorkshire?

5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Boleyn (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 16:03, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AMuseo (talk) 21:33, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St John the Baptist's Church, Papworth St Agnes

... that St John the Baptist's Church, Papworth St Agnes, Cambridgeshire, (pictured) is constructed in alternating blocks of limestone and fieldstones, forming a chequerboard pattern?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 15:47, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AMuseo (talk) 21:29, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur H. Parmelee

... that former Miami University head football coach Arthur H. Parmelee later studied pediatric medicine with Dr. Clemens von Pirquet in Vienna, Austria?

Created by 09er (talk). Self nom at 15:44, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Retigabine

... that retigabine is the first anticonvulsant to work by activating the K_v7 family of voltage-gated potassium channels?

ALT1:... that the anticonvulsant retigabine will be called ezogabine if it is approved for sale in the United States?

5x expanded by Fvasconcellos (talk). Self nom at 14:59, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Monastery of Saint Paraskevi (Vikos)

... that the monastery of Saint Paraskevi, in Epirus, northwestern Greece, founded in 1413–1414, is situated on the edge of the Vikos Gorge (pictured)?

5x expanded by Alexikoua (talk). Self nom at 14:32, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, referencing and 5x expansion verified. Tweaked the hook a little. Todor →Bozhinov 08:25, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tanquary Fiord

... that despite its location in the Arctic, one could conceivably grow lettuce at

Tanquary Fiord, Canada? Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 13:32, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article does not say the fjord is located in the Arctic (only implicitly in the categories and in the titles of the sources). Also, can you confirm that the lettuce part is in the offline ref? With so many DYKs under your belt I assume you know the rules, just want to make sure. I assume the calculation is based on the time to grow lettuce as summer crop (with a hardiness of 6 it will not survive the winter there). --Pgallert (talk) 10:49, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Pgallert, thanks for reviewing this article. I have made it clear in the article that the fjord is located in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. I didn't want to say 'Arctic' because that would probably involve saying 'since it's north of the Arctic Circle line, it is in the Arctic' and referencing that... I thought that would disrupt the article's flow. I suppose it's just like saying 'Panama is in Central America' - if I was using this example, I wouldn't be defining the bounds of Central America. Please let me know if I should insert the Arctic bit into the article. In addition, the lettuce part is explicitly stated in the offline source - "there are 65 frost-free days at Tanquary Fiord... one could conceivably grow lettuce." Thanks, Arctic Night 11:38, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Arctic Night, all fine now. Offline source accepted igf. --Pgallert (talk) 13:45, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Old Whaler's Church (Sag Harbor)

... that roof of Old Whaler's Church (Sag Harbor) (pictured) is edged with blubber spades?

ALT 1... that the only Egyptian building on Long Island is an Old Whaler's Church (Sag Harbor)?

ALT2... that the Old Whaler's Church (Sag Harbor) is used by Jews on Saturday and Christians on Sunday?

ALT3... that the Old Whaler's Church (Sag Harbor) was designed as a replica of the Temple of Solomon?

5x exapand by AMuseo (talk). Self nom 20 July 2010 (UTC)

St Mary's Church, Mundon

... that the nave of St Mary's Church, Mundon, Essex, (pictured) is constructed in stone, the chancel in brick, the aisle is timber-framed, the belfry is weatherboarded, and the roofs are tiled?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 12:57, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jawa Dam

... that the Jawa Dam in Jordan is the oldest known dam in the world, dating back to 3000 BC?

Created by and self nom--NortyNort (talk) 12:53, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook, date, and size verified. --Pgallert (talk) 10:31, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Operation Anklet

... that ships from the Royal Navy, the Royal Norwegian Navy and the Polish Navy participated in the British Commando raid Operation Anklet?

x5 expansion and self nom by--Jim Sweeney (talk) 11:02, 20 July 2010 (UTC) [reply]

To assist in verification see ref 8 which is a large web based doc. The entry for 15 December confirms the name of one of the Polish destroyers and the entries for 22 December gives the list of Royal Navy, Norwegian and Polish navies involved. --Jim Sweeney (talk) 11:13, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joseph Alexander Mabry, Jr.

... that Joseph Mabry's death in a shootout with another businessman was chronicled by Mark Twain in Life on the Mississippi?

5x expanded by Bms4880 (talk). Nominated by Orlady (talk) at 04:23, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Imagining Madoff

... that Deb Margolin removed Elie Wiesel (pictured) as a character in her play Imagining Madoff after the Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor called the play "obscene" and "defamatory", and threatened legal action?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 03:21, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and hook refs verified. I moved "(pictured)" from after "Holocaust survivor" to after "Elie Wiesel". I think it looks better there, but feel free to put it back. —Bruce1ee^talk 09:21, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frederick Hammersley

... that American abstract artist Frederick Hammersley devised three categories for his paintings: "Hunches", "Geometrics", and "Organics"?

Created by Mandarax (talk). Self nom at 02:37, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and hook ref verified. —Bruce1ee^talk 10:18, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 19

Kirin Kiki

... that the Japanese actress Kiki Kirin auctioned off her first stage name on a television show because she claimed she had "nothing else to sell"?

Created by Michitaro (talk). Self nom at 13:59, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alan of Farfa

... that before being elected abbot of the Abbey of Farfa in central Italy, Alan of Farfa was a hermit who had gained fame for penning a popular homiliary?

Created by Srnec (talk). Nominated by Srnec (talk) at 04:54, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Liudas Gira

... that Lithuanian poet Liudas Gira was a member of the delegation sent to petition the Soviet Union to accept the newly proclaimed Lithuanian Republic into the union?

Created by Renata3 (talk). Nominated by Soman (talk) at 00:58, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks - I removed "SSR" as its confusing and the ref just says "Lithuania" Victuallers (talk) 08:16, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Capello Index

... that the Capello Index is a rating system for footballers that evaluates 500 actions that a player might might make during a game?

Created by Bridgeplayer (talk). Nominated by Bridgeplayer (talk) at 16:31, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rory Brady

... that former Attorney General of Ireland Rory Brady successfully solved a dispute over land between broadcaster Pat Kenny and his neighbour?

5x expanded by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 03:32, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gigi (music project)

... that the music recording project Gigi involves indie rock musicians singing new 1950s- and 60s-style pop songs?

Created by Paul Erik (talk). Self nom at 23:18, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Melithreptus, Black-headed Honeyeater, Western White-naped Honeyeater, Black-chinned Honeyeater, Brown-headed Honeyeater

... that the insectivorous Melithreptus have diversified into foliage browsers, like the Black-headed and Western White-naped, and bark foragers such as the Brown-headed and Black-chinned Honeyeater (pictured) in ten million years?

Comment: getting the hook this short was tricky. A few nice images but adding (pictured) to the hook makes it too long.

5x expanded by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 21:19, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Don't forget that multi-hooks get exemptions from the strict length requirements. Sasata (talk) 21:41, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

In which case I can make this a five-bird hook...? Casliber (talk · contribs) 15:11, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Etna class protected cruiser

... that the Italian Etna-class protected cruisers had a belt of cork at their waterline, which was intended to seal holes by swelling through water absorption after being hit?

Created by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 06:21, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

140–142 Hospital Street, Nantwich; Hospital of St Nicholas, Nantwich

... that the 16th-century 140–142 Hospital Street (pictured) in Nantwich, Cheshire, may stand on the site of the Hospital of St Nicholas, founded in around 1083, which gives the street its name?

Comment: Double nomination

Created by Espresso Addict (talk). Nominated by Espresso Addict (talk) at 05:51, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Borda House, Mexico City

... that the Borda House in Mexico City originally covered an entire city block?

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 01:32, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Foreign-language hook ref AGF. I rewrote the rollover text per DYK rules, and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 21:51, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clif Richardson

... that Louisiana State Rep. Clif Richardson is a leading opponent of the Greater Baton Rouge Loop because of economic and environmental factors?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 20:55, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Politician opposes some large project because of economic and environmental factors? Dull hook. Daniel Case (talk) 04:09, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Grammy Award for Best Polka Album

... that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences eliminated the Grammy Award for Best Polka Album in 2009 to remain "relevant and responsive" to the music community?

5x expanded by Another Believer (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 20:19, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

;______; --dragfyre_ʞןɐʇc 20:23, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2007 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team

... that after posting an 11–3 record, the 2007 Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens football team lost to Appalachian State in the NCAA Division I Football Championship on December 14, 2007?

Created by Eagles247 (talk). Self nom at 18:51, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rich Cho

... that on July 19, 2010, Rich Cho became the first Asian-American general manager in NBA history when he was hired by the Portland Trail Blazers?

Created by Esprqii (talk). Nominated by Esprqii (talk) at 17:01, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chilkoot Lake

... that commercial fishing of Sockeye salmon from the Chilkoot Lake (pictured) in Haines Borough, Alaska, USA is worth about $1 million annually?

5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Nvvchar (talk) at 14:42, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Silver phosphate

... that silver phosphate was used in early photography and has recently been found to function as a photocatalyst for the splitting of water?

Created by Chemicalinterest (talk), 77.86.59.77 (talk). Nominated by Smartse (talk) at 14:21, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Soulé Steam Feed Works

... that the Soulé Live Steam Festival (demonstration pictured) is held every year in downtown Meridian, Mississippi at the historic Soulé Steam Feed Works business complex?

Created by Dudemanfellabra (talk). Self nom at 05:09, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that a Watts–Campbell Corliss steam engine (pictured) built in 1905 was originally offered to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., but since they already had one, Soulé Steam Feed Works acquired it in 2008 for display in the annual Soulé Live Steam Festival in downtown Meridian, Mississippi? --Dudemanfellabra (talk) 05:26, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT2: ... that a 1905 Watts–Campbell Corliss steam engine (pictured) was offered to the Smithsonian Institution, but Soulé Steam Feed Works acquired it for display in the 2008 Soulé Live Steam Festival in downtown Meridian, Mississippi? (this I think is under the 240 character limit) --Dudemanfellabra (talk) 05:30, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

Men using flensing knives like those that decorate the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum's roofline.

... that the roofline of the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum (pictured) is decorated with blubber spades and flensing knives?

created by AMuseo (talk). Nominated by AMuseo (talk) 19 July 2010 (UTC)

John W. Shumaker

... that John Shumaker, as new president of the University of Tennessee, ordered $493,000 in renovations and furnishings for his official residence, which had been remodeled shortly before he arrived?

Created by Orlady (talk). Self nom at 00:57, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

As the article's creator, I acknowledge that this is a BLP article and the hook is admittedly negative, but I think the hook is fairly mild. Orlady (talk) 00:59, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. We recently had another DYK for an article that was entirely about a negative event, but we still found something positive (and hooky) to write. How about:
ALT1: ... that University of Louisville president John Shumaker built a new stadium for the football team and hired a former NBA coach for the basketball team? Yoninah (talk) 22:11, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have two complaints about the proposed alternative hook. First, I think it's dull; in particular, I find the stadium part unremarkable because lots of universities build new stadiums. Second, and more importantly, it's not clear that he actually accomplished those things. There's a reason that the article says he was "credited with" those things (I see that you edited it in a manner that says he actually did them; I changed the wording back, but did not change your other copy edits). These things happened while he was at the university, but it's highly unlikely that he did those things single-handedly, and the only source linking him to those accomplishments is a piece of paraphrased puffery from an executive recruiter.
In contrast, the fact that Shumaker spent almost half a million dollars on the house is very solidly sourced and is still almost current news in Tennessee, even though it's been 7 years since the story first came out; here are just a few of the recent articles that discuss it: Knoxville April 2010, Chattanooga March 2010, Memphis March 2010, Knoxville January 2010. I consider my proposed hook to be pretty mild because it merely suggests that he is picky and has expensive tastes; whereas there are other facts about him that are a lot more negative. For example, I would never think of suggesting that DYK say that he used a state airplane at taxpayer expense to make weekend visits to his girlfriend, who was president of a university in Alabama (I didn't even include the girlfriend part of that story in the article, although it is solidly sourced). --Orlady (talk) 23:28, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Albany Pine Bush

... that in 1944 while visiting the Albany Pine Bush Vladimir Nabokov, author of Lolita, discovered the Karner Blue butterfly?

5x expanded by Camelbinky (talk). Self nom at 00:27, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 09:29, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Popeye Strydom

... that the former South African rugby union player Popeye Strydom played baseball for Orange Free State?

Created by Mr.Apples2010 (talk). Nominated by Mr.Apples2010 (talk) at 23:50, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Seymour London

... that tired of taking measurements by hand, Seymour London created the first automatic sphygmomanometer using an old blood pressure cuff, a column of mercury, a pump from a fish tank and a microphone?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 22:35, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good for DYK. Article creation, length and sources all check out. Only suggestion might be to add a few more wikilinks into the hook - blood pressure, mercury and microphone for example. Thanks. Nick Ottery (talk) 09:41, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Snabba Cash (film)

... that actor Zac Efron is set to star in and produce the American remake of the successful Swedish thriller film Snabba Cash?

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 21:08, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Virgil Orr

... that the former Louisiana legislator and chemical engineer Virgil Orr once published a paper. "Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium for the Hexamethyldisiloxane-r- Propyl Alcohol System"?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 20:05, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Neri Javier Colmenares

... that Neri Colmenares, today a member of the Congress of the Philippines, was one of the youngest political prisoners during the rule of Ferdinand Marcos?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 19:50, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook ref all verified. Tweaked hook and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 22:24, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Doukas (megas doux)

... that the Byzantine megas doux John Doukas was taken hostage as a child, took captive a Serbian king, led a fleet against Chaka Bey and recovered much of western Anatolia from the Seljuks?

Created by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 17:29, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. I have no access to Kazhdan at the moment to verify most references, but I have no doubt in the accuracy of citations either. Todor →Bozhinov 08:05, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Garima Gospels

... that the Ethiopian Garima Gospels (pictured) was redated by radiocarbon testing to between 330-650, making it one of the oldest illuminated Christian manuscript in the world?

created by AMuseo (talk). Nominated by AMuseo (talk) 19 July 2010 (UTC)

Alt:That although the Garima Gospels are believed to be among the oldest illuminated Christian manuscripts in the world, expert birdwatchers are needed to determine whether the illustrations were painted in Ethiopia or the Middle East?

It is dated between 330-650 A.D. Actually we have more than 20 illustrated Christian manuscripts written between 400-650 A.D. (Codex Beratinus, Codex Vercellensis, etc.) Codex Washingtonianus usually is dated to the beginning of the V century, but according to some authors it was written in the 4th century. I propose a something like this: "... that the Ethiopian Garima Gospels after radiocarbon examination was redated ..." It will more safe. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 18:16, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. But the key is the complete phrase "oldest illuminated". Most of the older manuscripts are manuscripts, not illuminate manuseripts. It is certainly the oldest surviving Ge'ez manuscript. And it is a contender for being the oldest surviving illuminated Christian manuscript. these dates are not certain, but some experts now give this one the title palm. AMuseo (talk) 18:25, 19 July 2010 (UTC)AMuseo (talk) 18:29, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It could be the oldest. Codex Vercellensis is dated to the 4th/5th century, so we have not assurance. It is only probability, but according to the Daily Telegraph and other newspapers it is the oldest. We should be more careful. I think actual hook is the best possible. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 18:59, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, certainly, "oldest" anything is uncertain, but it makes a good hook. I rather favor the birdwatching hook. It would be great if some knowledgeable ornithologist could locate the artist by identifying the sixth-century ranges of those birds.AMuseo (talk) 20:38, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think Codex Vercellensis is illuminated.AMuseo (talk) 20:40, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Technically anything with more than a few pen flourishes can be called illuminated; I think the hook is fine. If it has significant figurative images, and dates before 650 Btw, I wish Leszek would actually include details of what little illumination there is in his articles. Johnbod (talk) 00:25, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You'll like these, full page saint portraits, text with elaborate surrounds. Quite extraordinary that such a fragile object survived.AMuseo (talk) 13:14, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Andrew's Church, Woodwalton

... that a picture of the redundant church of St Andrew, Woodwalton, Cambridgeshire, (pictured) appears on the cover of the book The Nation's Favourite Churches?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 17:18, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

first hook checks out Victuallers (talk) 08:52, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt: ... that the foundations of the redundant church of St Andrew, Woodwalton, Cambridgeshire, (pictured) are moving and it is closed to visitors? --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 17:23, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Adiantum hispidulum, Pteris tremula

... that five-fingered jack (pictured) and the tender brake are actually species of fern?

5x expanded by Casliber (talk), Poyt448 (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 15:19, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date of both are fine, and "five fingered jack" is explicitly cited, but there's no inline citation for "tender brake". According to APNI, Paczkowska & Chapman (2000) use the name "tender brake", so if you've got access to that, that would be plenty. --Stemonitis (talk) 10:15, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Of the references used in the page, Eliot and Jones have that as the common name, as does Fairley - I just added a line and cited it. Casliber (talk · contribs) 14:31, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Ready to go. --Stemonitis (talk) 15:18, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Henry Kinkead

... that Nevada Governor John Henry Kinkead (pictured) was the first United States official to hold office in Alaska?

5x expanded by Allen3 (talk). Self nom at 12:36, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

true... thx Victuallers (talk) 08:26, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kuban River

... that before the 19th century, the Kuban River (pictured) flowed into both the Black Sea and the Azov Sea?

Comment: See the end of 1st paragraph in "Geography and hydrology"

5x expanded by Materialscientist (talk). Nominated by Materialscientist (talk) at 12:07, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion, date and online hook ref verified, Russian refs accepted in good faith. I copyedited the hook a little. —Bruce1ee^talk 09:56, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William F. Borgmann

... that following a racial taunt Michigan linemen Bill Borgmann and Jerry Ford (pictured) hit the taunting Georgia Tech player so hard he had to be carried off the field on a stretcher?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 06:26, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The hook is a bit unclear. The American football 'Lineman' is not a term widely known outside the U.S. (for most parts of the world, a lineman is an Assistant referee (association football)), so perhaps a clarification of which sport we are talking about and in which year it occured would be good. Perhaps it should say "a Georgia Tech player" rather than "the Georgia Tech player", since he is not identified in the hook. And why is Gerald Ford piped as Jerry Ford? --Soman (talk) 21:13, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(alt)

... that Bill Borgmann and Gerald Ford (pictured) played for the Michigan Wolverines football team after it was agreed to be a whites only match?

Please rephrase this alt hook but the fact that they hit somebody hard doesnt remove what they did Victuallers (talk) 08:46, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Laccadive Sea

... that the pearls of the Laccadive Sea have been praised for about 2,000 years?

5x expanded by Materialscientist (talk). Nominated by Materialscientist (talk) at 06:09, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified Smartse (talk) 13:46, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Billy Laval

~~... that multisport coach Billy Laval's wife replied to his marriage proposal, "If you beat Clemson today, I will marry you", and he would later remark, "She has hated Clemson ever since"?~~

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 05:57, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt1: ... that college football coach Billy Laval modified his team's jerseys to help a color-blind quarterback find his receivers? Strikehold (talk) 01:31, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook fact all verified. I prefer ALT1 because it's tighter and hookier. ALT1 good to go. Yoninah (talk) 22:29, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Shartegosuchidae

... that shartegosuchid crocodyliforms made up an endemic Central Asian Mesozoic fauna that existed after the breakup of Pangaea?

Created by Smokeybjb (talk). Self nom at 05:56, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

New article, can't find the paper to reference the hook, so I'll AGF. Smartse (talk) 13:18, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Komainu

... that the stone "lions" seen at the gates of Shinto shrines are actually Korean dogs?

5x expanded by Urashimataro (talk). Nominated by Urashimataro (talk) at 05:45, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I can't find any mention of 'dogs' by itself in the article - all I can see is references to lion-dogs. In addition, I think that having 'dogs' as the link text might be a bit confusing to those thinking that they article they are about to visit the dog page. I also reworded the hook a little for clarity. Thanks, Arctic Night 13:45, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about using "Korean dogs", which appears in the first sentence of the article (see the new version of the hook)? I also reworded the article's beginning Frank (Urashima Tarō) (talk) 14:10, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- Everything checks out - source AGF. Arctic Night 14:05, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ivy Williamson

... that Ivy Williamson died from a fall down a staircase less than six weeks after being fired from his 20-year career as Wisconsin's football coach and athletic director?

5x expanded by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 05:40, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Anogramma ascensionis

... that the Parsley fern (pictured) was considered extinct until four plants were recently discovered on Ascension Island?

5x expanded by First Light (talk), Smartse (talk). Nominated by First Light (talk) at 04:16, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The 5x expansion and hook are fine, I just wondered whether it is still correct to have the conservation status as extinct? I can see that it is based on an IUCN reference but it seems stupid when it contradicts the hook. PS I've emailed someone to see if they can release an image to use in the article, I'll add it here if there is one available. Smartse (talk) 13:06, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A photo would be great, thanks! The conservation status looks odd, I know, but it's a very official thing and the IUCN are slow to upgrade a status—red tape probably. As far as I know, the official IUCN status is sacrosanct until they change it. That's why I added the last sentence to the second paragraph: "Even though it has been rediscovered, the fern is still officially listed as extinct." The Kew article, under footnote #5, puts it this way: "Anogramma ascensionis (fern) Extinct – although rediscovered, it is listed as extinct while its conservation status is reassessed." To make it more clear, I've tweaked my original sentence and moved it to the end of the first paragraph. I hope that helps. Thanks, First Light (talk) 14:24, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

And perhaps the hook should lose the word 'officially', since it's still unfortunately 'officially' extinct. First Light (talk) 14:27, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I removed 'officially' from the hook. First Light (talk) 04:19, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've added an image, I removed the binomial from the hook too as it made it less catchy. Someone else should probably check the article now, as I've added a fair bit of content to it. Smartse (talk) 15:15, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and image all check out, but I'd suggest altering the name. A. ascensionis may well be a parsley fern, but when we get an article on Cryptogramma crispa (remind me in a week if it hasn't appeared by then), that is where parsley fern should point. The Kew press release calls it the "Ascension Island parsley fern", which would do:

ALT1: ... that the Ascension Island parsley fern (pictured) was considered extinct until four plants were recently discovered on Ascension Island?

Otherwise, ready to go, as far as I can see. --Stemonitis (talk) 15:57, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I agree, "Ascension Island parsley fern" appears to be more specific and accurate, so ALT1 looks good. First Light (talk) 16:29, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Having Ascension Island in the hook sounds a bit stupid IMO. How about a more exciting hook: Smartse (talk) 15:51, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT2: ... that when the previously considered exinct Ascension Island parsley fern (pictured) was recently rediscovered, its spores were airlifted to Kew Gardens?

ALT1 is fine; let's leave it at that and avoid awkward constructions like "the previously considered ex[t]inct Ascension Island parsley fern". --Stemonitis (talk) 17:00, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

David Twersky (journalist)

... that journalist David Twersky broke the news stories that prevented both Johnnetta B. Cole and Lani Guinier from serving in Bill Clinton's presidential administration?

Created by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 02:50, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is "American journalist" better?--Pink Bull 04:20, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That works too. — Malik Shabazz ^Talk/_Stalk 17:06, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook, length and sources have all been verified and everything checks out. Either "U.S." or "American" would be fine, and there would be no issue if it was left out entirely. It might be useful to link to Presidency of Bill Clinton rather than to the article about Clinton as an individual. Alansohn (talk) 22:42, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dropped U.S., fixed Wikilink. — Malik Shabazz ^Talk/_Stalk 23:11, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Flight of Refugees Across Wrecked Bridge in Korea

... that the Max Desfor's image Flight of Refugees Across Wrecked Bridge in Korea was taken during the longest retreat in American Military history?

Created by Esemono (talk). Self nom at 19:08, 18 July 2010 (PST)

Should "military" be in lower case?--Pink Bull 04:28, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done -- Esemono (talk) 08:22, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT2... that the Max Desfor's image Flight of Refugees Across Wrecked Bridge in Korea was taken during the longest retreat in American military history?

First International Match

... that the United States v Canada (1844) cricket match was the first international match contested by the national teams in any sport. It was held in Bloomingdale Park in New York and was watched by 20,000 spectators. Canada won.

Created by User:Bigbenboa (talk). Self nom at 19:07, 18 July 2010 (PST)

I do not observe any linked article which would qualify as new or recently expanded. Materialscientist (talk) 03:57, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Daniel I. Arnon

... that Daniel I. Arnon was the first to demonstrate the chemical function of photosynthesis in the lab outside of a plant cell, creating sugar and starch from inputs of carbon dioxide and water?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 01:52, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"[I]n the lab" and "outside of a plant cell" seem redundant. Also, should it be in "a lab", instead of "the lab"?--Pink Bull 04:36, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 18

The Show (Doug E. Fresh song)

... that the 1985 Doug E. Fresh single "The Show" inspired a diss track from the duo who later became Salt-n-Pepa?

Created by Kafziel (talk). Self nom at 01:20, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified, offline hook ref accepted in good faith. —Bruce1ee^talk 06:02, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook ref is not offline. It includes an external link to the relevant passage at Google books. Just sayin'. Kafziel ^{Complaint Department} 06:35, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

When I click on that link all I get is a description of the book with a message "No preview available". But it's not a problem, I've accepted the reference in good faith. —Bruce1ee^talk 06:45, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I know, that's why I said "Just sayin'". Must be your browser; I just clicked the link above and it took me straight to page 46 of the book. Good faith or no, it's not offline. Kafziel ^{Complaint Department} 06:52, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

For interest, have a look at this discussion. —Bruce1ee^talk 09:53, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

So there you have it. As I said, it's not offline, you just can't see it. Kafziel ^{Complaint Department} 14:16, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mohegan Indians v. Connecticut

... that Mohegan Indians v. Connecticut was the first indigenous land rights litigation in history in a common law jurisdiction?

Created by Savidan (talk). Nominated by Cannibaloki (talk) at 16:39, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm fine with this hook, but I suggest inclusion of File:Joseph Dudley.jpg, the Governor of Massachusetts who heard the case in the first instance. Savidan 04:57, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suludnon

... the Suludnon are an indigenous people who reside in the Capiz-Lambunao mountainous area of the island of Panay in the Visayas?

Created by Anak 1 (talk). Nominated by Smile1234smile (talk) at 14:58, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... the Suludnon are an indigenous people who survive on the island of Panay in the Phillipines?

ALT1 is clearer IMHO but the original hook checks out148.241.190.42 (talk) 20:33, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ooops ... forgot to sign in before doing the above.Thelmadatter (talk) 20:35, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Marie Luise Neunecker

... that György Ligeti dedicated his Hamburg Concerto to the hornist Marie Luise Neunecker who premiered it in Hamburg with the Asko Ensemble?

Created by Francesco Malipiero (talk). Nominated by Gerda Arendt (talk) at 12:25, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Copper Bull

... that the Copper Bull sculpture found in Iraq in 1923 was over 4,500 years old?

Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 12:10, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

While the sculpture's creation date is shown in the Infobox, the date/age is not mentioned in the article text and it's not cited. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM

Thx for the review. Oops. Fixed. Victuallers (talk) 06:17, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. Dates of the sculpture's creation and discovery are now given and cited. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 07:51, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tornado Måløy FK

... that the soccer club Tornado Måløy FK, being the result of a merger, has two home fields?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 10:27, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

fine although I'd remove "being the result of a merger" to improve the hookiness of the hook. Victuallers (talk) 06:20, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mill Creek chert

... that Mill Creek chert was one of the major exported raw materials of the Mississippian culture?

Created by Heironymous Rowe (talk). Nominated by Cannibaloki (talk) at 04:50, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

All good. Hook AGF.Thelmadatter (talk) 20:49, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Union of Indigenous Communities of the Isthmus Region

... that the Union of Indigenous Communities of the Isthmus Region was a pioneer of both the fair trade and the organic coffee markets.?

Created by Aymatth2 (talk). Self nom at 00:26, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

La Galissonnière class ironclad

... that two of the three French La Galissonnière-class ironclads participated in the Sino-French War of 1884–85?

Created by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 17:34, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bob Emery

... that Bob Emery at age 46 already ranks among the 20 all-time winningest college men's ice hockey coaches, with 465 wins?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 05:29, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. --Pink Bull 05:36, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comma added by me for clarity. --GrapedApe (talk) 20:56, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Walker (industrialist)

... that when Pittsburgh steel magnate John Walker died, his personal library was donated to Washington & Jefferson College, where it was installed exactly as he had left it?

Created by GrapedApe (talk). Nominated by GrapedApe (talk) at 03:38, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1: ... that Pittsburgh steel magnate John Walker's personal library, including all of the original furnishings, was donated to Washington & Jefferson College and installed in Thompson Library exactly as he had left it?

ALT 2: ... that a room in U. Grant Miller Library at Washington & Jefferson College contains the personal library of Pittsburgh steel magnate John Walker, installed exactly as he had left it?

Verified. Can't decide between original and ALT 1.--Pink Bull 04:53, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I prefer ALT 1 myself.--GrapedApe (talk) 06:21, 19 July 2010 (UTC) (nominator)[reply]

Pinus peregrinus

... that seeds of the extinct Paleocene pine, Pinus peregrinus are most similar to the modern red pine and tropical pine?

Created by Kevmin (talk). Nominated by Kevmin (talk) at 01:58, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AGF for offline source. Smartse (talk) 13:34, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Acatlán, Hidalgo

... that the restaurant in the Hacienda El Lucero in San Miguel Acatlán, Mexico serves crocodile ceviche?

5x expanded by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 23:43, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps the hook should explain that Hacienda El Lucero is a restaurant.--Pink Bull 05:00, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook tweakedThelmadatter (talk) 20:52, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, now I'm more confused. What is the "Hacienda El Lucero"? Is it a neighborhood?--Pink Bull 22:28, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I tweaked it again, giving a link to the word "Hacienda," which is a kind of rural establishment in Mexico. They were usually dedicated to agriculture in Mexico's history, but the few that exist today (legally none do) are usually tourist attractions. In this case, the word "hacienda" is part of the establishment's name.Thelmadatter (talk) 16:27, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joel Kinnaman

... that Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman was a top-five contender for the lead role of the film Thor, based on the Thor of Norse mythology, because the people behind the film wanted a "Scandinavian touch" for the role?

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 22:22, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Hook ref AGF. However, the hook is 209 char. I suggest this version:

ALT1: ... that Swedish actor Joel Kinnaman was a top contender for the lead role in Thor, based on the Thor of Norse mythology, because the filmmakers "wanted someone with a Scandinavian touch"? Yoninah (talk) 21:34, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I was struggling with keeping the hook short. The alt is fine with me. Thanks. :) Theleftorium ^(talk) 21:38, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 good to go. Yoninah (talk) 22:33, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Monroe Jay Lustbader, 21st Legislative District (New Jersey)

... that Monroe Jay Lustbader of New Jersey's 21st Legislative District proposed stiffening penalties for juvenile car thieves, as those "old enough to steal cars are old enough to face severe consequences"?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 22:17, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The hook impresses that Lustbader proposed that juveniles should face stiffer penalties then adults. Perhaps this ambiguity should be rectified.--Pink Bull 05:13, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Changed "stiffer" to "stiffening". I think that makes it a bit clearer. Alansohn (talk) 22:44, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Sorry about giving the run around, but the fact that Lustbader was in 21st Legislative District is not supported by in inline citation, as far as I can see.--Pink Bull 17:45, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A source has been added to the Lustbader article to tie him to the 21st District. Alansohn (talk) 18:13, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Labbu

... that in Mesopotamian mythology Labbu was a lion-serpent from the sea, slain by Tishpak, protector-god of Eshnunna?

Created/expanded by Wetman (talk). Nominated by Wetman (talk) at 21:37, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expanded from 420 bytes to 3,571 bytes and fully cited. Wetman (talk) 21:39, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length/expansion OK. Offline-sources -- AGF. Question: Shouldn't it be "in Mesopotamian mythology" rather in "in Mesopotamian myth"? Choyoołʼįįhí:Seb az86556 ^{> haneʼ} 19:28, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good additional link, too!--Wetman (talk) 20:16, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. Good to go. Choyoołʼįįhí:Seb az86556 ^{> haneʼ} 20:50, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stenotus binotatus

... that the timothy plant bug (pictured) causes "sticky dough"?

Created by Stemonitis (talk). Self nom at 20:36, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. Can I suggest an ALT1 though, on reading the hook I thought that sticky dough was a plant disease:

ALT1 ... that when the timothy plant bug (pictured) feeds on wheat, it damages the grain, which can lead to "sticky dough"? Smartse (talk) 13:25, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Also good. I liked the brevity of the original, but if it's not clear, then it has to be changed. --Stemonitis (talk) 13:32, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I know what you mean about the first being simpler, if anyone thinks it isn't confusing then we could go with that, but if not let's go with ALT1. Smartse (talk) 20:25, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I Write Like

... that, according to website I Write Like, Canadian writer and feminist Margaret Atwood's writings resemble those by American novelist Stephen King?

Created by MuZemike (talk). Self nom at 19:34, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1: ... that website I Write Like reported that transcripts of rants made by Mel Gibson resemble writings by Canadian writer and feminist Margaret Atwood?

Calakmul

... that the Maya city of Calakmul in the Mexican state of Campeche was one of the largest and most powerful Maya cities known?

5x expanded by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 17:04, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified.--Pink Bull 18:09, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sauganash Hotel

... that Sauganash Hotel (pictured), located at Wolf Point was Chicago's first hotel, first theater and the site where the newly-formed town elected its first town trustees?

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

Image, creation, length, and refs verified. Changed classification from stub to start (more appropriate anyways) to make eligible.^~Gosox⁽⁵⁵⁾₍₅₅₎ 00:58, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Cleveland Indians managers

... that Lou Boudreau is one of six Cleveland Indians managers that have been enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame?

5x expanded by --LAAFan (talk) 13:10, 18 July 2010 (UTC) Self nom on 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I find this hook misleading, as none of the 6 Hall-of-Famers mentioned were inducted as notable Indian managers, but as notable players (mostly on other teams), except perhaps Lopez, but he seems more famous as the White Sox manager. I looked up List of members of the Baseball Hall of Fame and sorted all the names by "position", and found no Cleveland managers there. Furthermore, Lajoie is a 7th Cleveland manager marked in the table on List of Cleveland Indians managers (the DYK candidate) as a Hall-of-Famer, and the first one to appear due to the chronological nature of the list, but there's no explanation (6 vs 7) in the text. --PFHLai (talk) 18:25, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt hook ... that Nap Lajoie served as manager of the Cleveland Indians from 1905 to 1909? - --LAA Fan 18:57, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This hook seems very plain. I would prefer that the first hook be modified to correct the issues raised by User: PFHLai.--Pink Bull 19:10, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2nd Alt hook ... that Lou Boudreau is one of six players enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame that later went on to manage the Cleveland Indians? --LAA Fan 20:01, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is it 6 or 7? See User:PFHLai's comment above.--Pink Bull 05:30, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please see Talk:List of Cleveland Indians managers#There should be a total of 7 former Cleveland managers in the Baseball Hall of Fame. --PFHLai (talk) 05:59, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Boudreau quit the Indians in 1950, 20 years before he became a Hall-of-Famer in 1970. So "later went on to" in the hook does not apply. I don't know about the other 5 (6!) Hall-of-Famers. --PFHLai (talk) 05:38, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

To clarify the 2nd alternate hook, there were 7, but Lopez was inducted as a manager, not a player. --LAA Fan 15:00, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Gordon was inducted last year, decades after his death, so "later went on to manage ..." would be impossible, unless his ghost has taken over Manny Acta's body -- please provide a ref for this, if this actually happened. (Just kidding) ;-) --PFHLai (talk) 01:18, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

3rd Alt hook ... that player-manager of the Indians Lou Boudreau was later enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame? --LAA Fan 15:00, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

~~So was Lajoie. --PFHLai (talk) 01:21, 20 July 2010 (UTC)~~ Not really. --PFHLai (talk) 01:50, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

To clarify, was the not really to your crossed out comment or to the 3rd alt hook?--LAA Fan 01:57, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think the original hook was fine - other than the six should be seven - since it does not claim that they were enshrined as managers, just that they were enshrined, and that is reliably sourced. But if that is a problem, maybe ALT-4 could be "... that Baseball Hall of Famers Tris Speaker and Lou Boudreau are the only two Cleveland Indians managers to lead the team to a World Series championship?" Rlendog (talk) 02:36, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't have a big problem with the original hook. However, the hook is not supported in the article with an in-line citation. It seems like it would require to reader to find support for that fact by combing through different sources. This applies to ALT 4 as well. Please correct me if I'm wrong.--Pink Bull 17:56, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Centrifugal Railway

... that the world's first looping roller coasters (original diagram pictured) were tested with eggs, flowers, glasses of water, and even a monkey before human riders were allowed?

Created by IronGargoyle (talk). Self nom at 15:16, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook accepted AGFThelmadatter (talk) 00:11, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Mary's Church, Hardmead

... that St Mary's Church, Hardmead, Buckinghamshire, (pictured) contains a memorial to Robert Shedden, who died in 1849 after an unsuccessful expedition to find Sir John Franklin?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 15:11, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified.--Pink Bull 18:44, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Reworded hook slightly (from "that in St Mary Church is a memorial" to "that St Mary's Church contains a memorial"). Bencherlite ^Talk 09:57, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arch dam

... that the first known arch dam was the Glanum Dam, built by the Romans in modern day France during the 1st century BC?

5x expanded by --NortyNort (talk) 13:10, 18 July 2010 (UTC) Self nom by 13:05, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Do we need a comma after Glanum Dam? Si Trew (talk) 17:09, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think so, I added it in.--NortyNort (talk) 21:19, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

date, length, all hook all check out. -Atmoz (talk) 13:35, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hinrich Johannes Rink

... that Hinrich Johannes Rink was the founder of the first Kalaallisut language newspaper?

Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 09:52, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Can we add the name of the paper, [Atuagagdliutit] Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help)? I've added it to the article (I got it from the cited source). Si Trew (talk) 10:16, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that Danish geologist Hinrich Johannes Rink was the founder of Atuagagdliutit, the first Kalaallisut language newspaper? --Rosiestep (talk) 17:33, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Buda (1849)

... that Hungarian National Defence Day falls on 21 May, the anniversary of the climax of the Battle of Buda (1849) (pictured)?

Created by Monkap (talk). Nominated by SimonTrew (talk) at 09:47, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article states it was the "last" day, which is not necessarily the "climactic" day.--Pink Bull 18:57, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That's true. I kinda beefed it up in the hook, should probably stick at "last day". Si Trew (talk) 19:26, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Light front holography

... that Light front holographic methods were originally found by Stanley J. Brodsky and Guy F. de Tėramond in 2006 by mapping the spatial quark distribution in a proton to a higher dimensional warped space?

Created by Conjecturix (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 08:32, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The suggestion above was modified by the article creator, to;

... that Light front holographic methods were originally found by Stanley J. Brodsky and Guy F. de Tėramond in 2006 by mapping the spatial quark distribution in a proton to a higher dimensional warped space? This new insight into the dynamics of quarks could shed new light into one of the major unsolved problems in elementary particle physics:

why are quarks and gluons permanently bound within a proton?

([[::User:Conjecturix|Conjecturix]] (talk · contribs) |00:20, 19 July 2010</small)>

But I think reviewers will agree this is too non-neutral? Chzz ► 03:18, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Right. I propose the text below which follows closely the wiki article

... that Light front holographic methods were originally found by Stanley J. Brodsky and Guy F. de Tėramond in 2006 by mapping the spatial quark distribution in a proton to a higher dimensional warped space? This new method provides a remarkably accurate first approximation to the mass spectra of mesons and baryons composed of light-quark bound states.

- — Preceding unsigned comment added by Conjecturix (talk • contribs) 00:20, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There is a limit of 200 characters in a hook, that is currently 294 characters. Can you come up with a more catchy hook? Also every paragraph needs a reference, are the first three all referenced off the same paper? Smartse (talk) 13:55, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT3 ... that Light front holographic methods were originally found by mapping the spatial quark distribution in a proton to a higher dimensional warped space? Smartse (talk) 13:55, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The last version by Smartse is just fine and also neutral ... --Conjecturix (talk) 14:29, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fine with ALT3. And I believe, now, there are sufficient inline citations? Chzz ► 14:30, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Could someone who has some knowledge of the subject check the article? Smartse (talk) 07:18, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have just cropped the pic - new version here - which I hope will be better for the DYK little pic. Chzz ► 04:08, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stephen Nehmé

... that Blessed Stephen Nehmé was known for repeating a mantra of "God can see me"?

Created by Alekjds (talk). Self nom at 07:57, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The latter part of the hook is part of a sentence in the article, the beginning of which states "He was said to be acutely aware of God's presence in his life..." I don't know if that type of hagiographic tone is appropriate for an encyclopedia. --Pink Bull 19:05, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's often difficult to write around the hagiographic tone of the original sources. Here's my rewording: "Nehmé's contemporaries made special note of his constant repetition of the mantra, 'God can see me'." Let me know if you find that acceptable. — AlekJDS ^talk 09:00, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks! Verified. --Pink Bull 14:17, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Leonard's Church, Spernall

... that St Leonard's Church, Spernall, Warwickshire, (pictured) now redundant, is the only church to have been owned by the Ancient Monuments Society?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 07:08, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt: ... that St Leonard's Church, Spernall, Warwickshire, (pictured) now redundant, is used by an artist as his workshop? --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 07:14, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ángel Daniel Vassallo

... that Ángel Daniel Vassallo is Virginia Tech's all-time leader in successful 3-point field goals?

Created by Bds69 (talk). Nominated by Caribbean H.Q. (talk) at 02:03, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Doug Turnbull

... that in 1925, Doug Turnbull became the first college lacrosse player to earn first-team All-America honors four times, and to date only three players have matched that feat?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 05:29, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It's a bit hard to verify because the inline citation (search for "three", second occurence) is just a link to Google Books. I'd guess we'd need at least the page number?

Also, assuming the statement is correct, "only three players" should be "only three other players". Four in total, including Turnbull. Si Trew (talk) 14:48, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It is cited by page number in the references section—page 231 (current ref #7). Here is a direct link: [2]. As for your second comment, I think you are misreading it. Turnbull was one of four, but after he did it in the 1920s, three others "matched [Turnbull's] feat". Turnbull didn't match his own feat. Strikehold (talk) 00:21, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't see the page number, sorry about that (perhaps I had looked at a different reference). There is a slight difficulty with the quotation – and perhaps I am being over-picky – in that it doesn't actually say there were only four (including him). It lists four, but only goes up to the last in 2004, and the book was printed in 2006, so I suppose someone else could have come along in the meantime. Is that too picky? As an alt, you could say the feat was unequaled for fifty-four years... Si Trew (talk) 13:00, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brock Pemberton (baseball)

... that Brock Pemberton both played for and managed the minor league baseball Macon Peaches in 1980?

Created by Rlendog (talk). Nominated by Rlendog (talk) at 02:03, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sources, length, creation, and rating all have been verified. ^~Gosox⁽⁵⁵⁾₍₅₅₎ 01:06, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Radmilla Cody

... that Radmilla Cody (pictured) sang The Star-Spangled Banner in Navajo at the Kennedy Space Center in 2002?

Created by Seb az86556 (talk). Self nom at 00:33, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of the article verified, length of the hook OK. A bit of an issue with the hook fact. The hook says that she sang the national anthem in Navajo. The ref given to support this in the article is ref no 6[3]. However, this ref does not mention which language she sang the anthem in, it just says " singer of the national anthem at Kennedy Space Center as the space shuttle launched the first American Indian into space in November" (plus the year is not mentioned here explicitly either). Do you have another ref for this? Nsk92 (talk) 18:46, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'll look. Choyoołʼįįhí:Seb az86556 ^{> haneʼ} 19:07, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done: Vermont Public Radio interview. (both broadcast and transcript) Choyoołʼįįhí:Seb az86556 ^{> haneʼ} 19:14, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Very good thanks. (I also found this NASA source[4]). Entry verified. Nsk92 (talk) 19:23, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Do You Know What I'm Going To Do Next Saturday?

... that the children's book Do You Know What I'm Going To Do Next Saturday?, by Dr. Seuss's wife Helen Palmer Geisel, includes the line "Next Saturday I'll blow my head off"?

Created by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 19:47, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have a suggestion, if you may:

ALT 1... that the children's book Do You Know What I'm Going To Do Next Saturday? has been a subject in urban legends because if some paragraphs from it were taken out of context, it could be interpreted as references to suicide and violence?

Secret Saturdays (talk to me) 17:46, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The text (excluding the quoted passages) only reaches about 1383 characters, 117 short of the bare minimum. --Stemonitis (talk) 18:55, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Expanded. Stonemason89 (talk) 21:10, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I should probably have mentioned this the first time, but even with the length increased (thanks for that, by the way) the whole article concerns me. Your second hook concerns an "urban legend". One blog (not a reliable source, I know, but a reasonable comment) states: "The only reference to the alleged suicidal subtext of ...Next Saturday and its subsequent banning is this page on Snopes.com that thoroughly debunks it as an urban legend fueled by a single Web page." I'm not sure a single webpage (especially one that is now only accessible through archive.org) can count as an urban legend. The first hook seems to be fair, but I'm reluctant to pass it while the article focuses on one person's misinterpretation of the text (which must have been deliberate, because the accompanying photographs would have made it all clear). Maybe I'm being too harsh. Feel free to solicit a second opinion. --Stemonitis (talk) 05:56, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- I strongly dislike the first hook as it is rather misleading. The most frequent (and default) meaning of "to blow one's head off" involves shooting with a gun. That is how I understood the hook when I read it the first and the second time. The full context of the quote, however, is very different "I'll blow horns. I'll blow and blow. Next Saturday I'll blow my head off." The article puts the meaning in context but the hook does not. A hook is supposed to be interesting, yes, but going for misleading shock value is not right. Nsk92 (talk) 06:23, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Older nominations

Articles created/expanded on July 17

Montfichet's Tower

... that Montfichet's Tower was a fortress in central London first mentioned around 1136?

5x expanded by Le Deluge (talk). Self nom at 08:48, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

offline hook accepted in good faith (and nearly 10x expansion!). Good to go. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:11, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Swietopelk I, Duke of Pomerania

... that after Bolesław Krzywousty defeated Pomeranian dukes at the Battle of Nakło he gave Swietopelk Nakielski Nakło, and other grods (Slavic settlements) on the river Noteć as a fief?

5x expanded by Radeksz (talk). Nominated by Radeksz (talk) at 05:13, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

 offline hook accepted in good faith - good to go. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:14, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Neanderthal behavior

This image shows a family of Neanderthals. Neanderthals looked very similar to modern humans. They had slightly more pronounced foreheads, wider noses and larger jaws. They were short and stocky, robust people.

... that Steven Mithen speculates that the Neanderthals (pictured) may have had an elaborate linguistic system that was more musical than modern human language, which he called "hmmmmm"?

Created by Michael C Price (talk). Nominated by Cannibaloki (talk) at 02:49, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Hook ref AGF. I tweaked the link and the hook based on the article, and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 20:06, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Munro, 12th Baron of Foulis

~~... that William Munro, 12th Baron of Foulis chiefed his clan in a battle that does not appear to be in any contemporary evidence?~~

Created by QuintusPetillius (talk). Nominated by Cannibaloki (talk) at 01:27, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Offline ref AGF. But "chief" is not a verb, and other words need to be changed in the hook from a grammatical standpoint. How about:

ALT1: ... that William Munro, 12th Baron of Foulis, led a force of 900 men in a battle that historians aren't sure ever took place? Yoninah (talk) 20:49, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Okay.--Canniba loki 21:55, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 good to go. Yoninah (talk) 22:35, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Erich Ponti

... that freshman Louisiana State Rep. Erich Ponti in 2008 was quickly caught up in a maelstrom over a large pay increase for legislators?

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

Mark Buehrle's perfect game

~~... that Mark Buehrle has a perfect game?~~

Created by BlueEarth (talk). Nominated by Cannibaloki (talk) at 18:52, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that President Barack Obama called to congratulate baseball pitcher Mark Buehrle after his perfect game? --Pink Bull 22:23, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook fact all verified. Tweaked wording in ALT1 and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 20:29, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Adiantum formosum, Adiantum aethiopicum

... that the giant maidenhair fern (pictured) of eastern Australia may reach 2 m high, rather than the 10 to 45 cm height of the commonly cultivated maidenhair?

Created by Casliber (talk), Poyt448 (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 15:01, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Megapenthes lugens

... that the Queen's executioner lives in Windsor Great Park and feeds on weevils and nectar?

Comment: ALT1: that the click beetle Megapenthes lugens was named the "queen's executioner beetle" after a competition in The Guardian?

Created by Average Earthman (talk). Nominated by Stemonitis (talk) at 09:19, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

First hook is great, way better than ALT1. My only query would be whether to drop the weevils as that hints that it might be a beastie, whereas drinking nectar sounds very royal.... Le Deluge (talk) 09:22, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

nah, I like the weevils, makes it sound really weird... :) Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:16, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

In any case - good to go. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:18, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Josefina Niggli

... that playwright Josefina Niggli is believed to be the only Mexican-American woman to have a theatre named after her?

Created/expanded by Aristophanes68 (talk) and Empty Buffer (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 02:53, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Offline ref AGF. I tweaked the hook (calling her both Anglo-American and Mexican-American is redundant) and it's good to go. Yoninah (talk) 20:54, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Warm and Willing

... that Ray Noble, Bing Crosby, and Hal Kemp debuted in Andy Williams' album Warm and Willing?

Created by Danaphile (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 02:53, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

okay - the prose size is only measured at 1016 B (186 words) currently as the second section which is a series of bulleted text isn't counted. Options include making the second section into paragraph prose, or maybe (better) some material on critical reception and legacy? Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:23, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Anup Rai

... that Indian nobleman Anup Rai was known as "Singh Dalan" (lion crusher) because he stopped a lion from attacking Jahangir during a royal hunt?

ALT1:... that Indian nobleman Anup Rai founded the town of Anupshahr in the Bulandshahr district of Uttar Pradesh?

Created by Hunnjazal (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 02:53, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Friendly Society Brasses

... that, in the 18th and 19th centuries, members of Friendly Societies in the west of England would hold annual parades carrying poles topped by elaborate brass emblems (pictured)?

Created by Dmvward (talk). Nominated by Selfnom (talk) at 19:40, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fred Trosko

... that Eastern Michigan football coach Fred Trosko suffered a 29-game winless streak after the school refused to follow a conference policy allowing athletic scholarships?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 06:07, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook, date, and length check out. Strikehold (talk) 00:25, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tony Momsen

... that Michigan linebacker Tony Momsen blocked a Vic Janowicz punt and recoved it in the endzone for the only touchdown in the famed 1950 Snow Bowl game?

5x expanded by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 05:48, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Etta Rosales

... that Filipino human rights activist Etta Rosales was instrumental in bargaining a compromise deal between the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos and some of its victims?

Created by Smile1234smile (talk). Self nom at 20:40, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1975 NBA Draft

... that Darryl Dawkins and Bill Willoughby are the first high school basketball players to directly enter the National Basketball Association (NBA) after they were drafted in the 1975 NBA Draft?

5x expanded by Martin tamb (talk). Self nom at 09:21, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hallowell Davis, Central Institute for the Deaf

... that Dr. Hallowell Davis, credited with coining the term "audiology", donated his inner ear for scientific research after his death to the Central Institute for the Deaf?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 04:31, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Periodic Table of Videos

... that The Periodic Table of Videos, hosted by Martyn Poliakoff (pictured) who is known for his mad scientist like hair, is one of the most popular sets of chemistry videos on YouTube? Created by Raeky (talk). Self nom at 01:27, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: I'm negotiating with the creators of the videos for freely licensed picture to illustrate this article, should have that in the next day or two. — raeky ^{(talk | edits)} 01:27, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Added the image I'd like associated with the nom. — raeky ^{(talk | edits)} 23:39, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

inc pic (maybe try another hook? These are great and "one of" sounds a bit weak) Victuallers (talk) 12:27, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well I think we'd need more sources to assert that it is the most popular, which I'm 99.9% sure it is, but I didn't find a definitive source to state that... Suggestions? — raeky T 15:19, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dick Dull

... that University of Maryland athletic director Dick Dull, who resigned after the death of Len Bias, hired a "no name" head football coach: Bobby Ross?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 01:16, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Don't Forget to Dance

... that the music video for the Kinks' "Don't Forget to Dance" reprised the band playing themselves on a ballroom stage from their previous video, "Come Dancing"?

5x expanded by Rlendog (talk). Nominated by Rlendog (talk) at 00:50, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Solanum vescum

... that the Gunai indigenous people of Gippsland practiced controlled burning to induce the edible kangaroo apple to grow and bear fruit?

Created by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 00:12, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I never knew that there were Solanaceae native to places other than South America. Smartse (talk) 21:37, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There are loads in australia. The supermarket her had a gourmet 'bush tomato' sauce made from Solanum centrale...yum. :) 02:27, 19 July 2010 (UTC)

Well take a picture of it it they use vescums! Victuallers (talk) 12:53, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thornbury Hoard

... that the Thornbury Hoard, third largest British find of its kind, was discovered in a back garden in South Gloucestershire, England by a man digging a pond, and that it took two people to carry it to the local museum?

5x expanded by Bubba hotep (talk). Self nom at 00:08, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Up until 22 Feb, this article was at 468 bytes; I came along four days ago and added a bit and got it up to 797 bytes (notwithstanding some trouble with someone with a grudge); I've now basically rewritten it from scratch (up to 4,903 bytes total) – hopefully this counts as a 5x expansion? – B.hotep •talk• 00:08, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've verified the hook and the 5x expansion, but your hook is a little bit too long. Perhaps finish the hook at the garden pond bit? Here's my attempt at it:

ALT1 ... that the Thornbury Hoard, third largest British find of its kind, was discovered by accident in a back garden in South Gloucestershire by a man digging a pond? WFC (talk) 00:34, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'd rather ditch the bit about the "third biggest" and keep the "took two people" bit in keeping with the quirkiness?

ALT2 ... that the Thornbury Hoard was discovered in a back garden in South Gloucestershire, England by a man digging a pond, and that it took two people to carry it to the local museum? – B.hotep •talk• 00:44, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That works for me. I changed "to museum" to "to the museum" for grammatical purposes. Regards, WFC (talk) 00:49, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oops. It's late... ;) – B.hotep •talk• 00:58, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

added the "local" - can a word or two on it's "kind" be squeezed in? Johnbod (talk) 03:26, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I note that Shapwick Hoard was on today's DYK. No problem with that, just that I've seen in the past another author has suggested his noms were spaced out in the queue a bit, and that may be appropriate here too. Si Trew (talk) 19:22, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't have a problem with that. It normally takes four days or so for it to appear anyway. – B.hotep •talk• 20:20, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt2 please .... I think "of its kind" is too weak. This is the best DYK criticism ever (of its kind) Victuallers (talk) 12:59, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Watford F.C. seasons, Len Dunderdale

... that Len Dunderdale finished the 1938–39 season as Watford Football Club's top scorer, despite joining Leeds United during the season?

5x expanded by WFCforLife (talk). Self nom at 23:50, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please note that I created Len Dunderdale and 5x expanded List of Watford F.C. seasons; I wasn't sure how to format the template to convey this. Regards, WFC (talk) 23:50, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ernest Wooton

... that Louisiana State Rep. Ernest Wooton re-registered from Republican to Independent to challenge U.S. Senator David Vitter in the November 2 general election?

ALT:that Louisiana State Rep. Ernest Wooton has challenged Governor Bobby Jindal's claim of confidentiality to many executive department documents?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 22:47, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hercules Renda

... that Hercules Renda was described as a "midget from the hills of West Virginia" who "ran, squirmed and tackled" his way into the hearts of Michigan football fans in the 1930s?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 22:27, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Offline ref AGF. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 21:00, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pittsburgh Wayfinder System

... that the Pittsburgh Wayfinder System is composed of more than 1,500 traffic signs that point the way to popular destinations in the City of Pittsburgh?

Created by Alekjds (talk). Nominated by Alekjds (talk) at 22:01, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook ref all verified. Nice article. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 21:19, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bienvenido Zacu Mborobainchi

... that indigenous Bolivian politician Bienvenido Zacu Mborobainchi led a 2002 protest march, which led to an accord with the government that opened the path for the holding of a Constituent Assembly?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 21:48, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Princess Marie

~~... that from between 1900 and 1909, Princess Marie of Reuss was expected to succeed to the royal Dutch throne upon the death of her still childless cousin Queen Wilhelmina?~~

Created by Ruby2010 (talk). Self nom at 20:33, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Feel free to reword this sentence; I feel that it may need a second look. Ruby2010 (talk) 20:33, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Hook fact AGF. What do you think of this version:

ALT1: ... that though widowed and in poor health, Princess Marie of Reuss was next in succession to the Dutch throne from 1900-1909, pending the death of her childless cousin Queen Wilhelmina? Yoninah (talk) 23:40, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think that sentence looks great, except for one small technicality. Marie was not directly next in the succession - her nephew was (although everyone expected him to give up his claim in her favor). So maybe the sentence could look like this:

ALT2: ... that though widowed and in poor health, Princess Marie of Reuss was de facto next in succession to the Dutch throne from 1900 to 1909, pending the death of her childless cousin Queen Wilhelmina?

Does de facto work in this case? Ruby2010 (talk) 23:48, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No, "de facto" means "actual". How about:

ALT3: ... that though widowed and in poor health, Princess Marie of Reuss was one of the three heirs to the Dutch throne between 1890 and 1909? Yoninah (talk) 08:03, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about this:

ALT4: ... that though widowed and in poor health, Princess Marie of Reuss was second-in-line to the Dutch throne from 1900 to 1909, pending the death of her childless cousin Queen Wilhelmina? Ruby2010 (talk) 19:30, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT4 good to go. Yoninah (talk) 18:43, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

All Saints' massacre

... that more than a hundred people were killed by the military junta of Natusch Busch during its 16-day reign in Bolivia in 1979?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 20:02, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook is double cited. I was able to read the second one. Good to go.Thelmadatter (talk) 00:14, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

115 Squadron (Israel)

... that the 115th Squadron of the Israeli Air Force is a training squadron tasked with emulating enemy forces and tactics?

Created by Poliocretes (talk). Nominated by Ynhockey (talk) at 17:02, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good to go. Le Deluge (talk) 09:51, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Mary Magdalene's Church, Boveney

... that St Mary Magdalene's Church, Boveney, Buckinghamshire, (pictured) now redundant, was built to serve the bargemen on the River Thames?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 16:08, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt:... that some of the money for the repair of the tower of St Mary Magdalene's Church, Boveney, Buckinghamshire, (pictured) was raised from the proceeds of carol concerts at nearby Eton College?--Peter I. Vardy (talk) 16:14, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rulingia dasyphylla

... that in Australia, the kerrawang is a shrub, the kurrajong a tree, and the currawong a genus of crow-like bird?

Comment: a cute play on words

Created by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 16:01, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kerrawang is fine to go, but don't the other two need to be mentioned in the article? Smartse (talk) 18:03, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have not heard that rule before. The link is somewhat tenuous and off-topic to place in each article, and I have never seen a source comparing all three words. Each is reffed in their own article though. Casliber (talk · contribs) 21:24, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Items mentioned in the hook are supposed to be checked as referenced in the article, which implies they would be in the article. I would think a linkified sentence saying the items should not be confused with a reference defining each of the terms would be acceptable and would fulfill the technical requirement.μηδείς (talk) 21:32, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done, the tree and the bird are now reffed in the article.

This hook cries out for a picture of the bird or the tree that the shrub is not to be confused with. μηδείς (talk) 21:53, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fine by me. Casliber (talk · contribs) 02:33, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Okay, so how about:

ALT1 ... that in Australia, the kerrawang, which is a shrub, should not be confused with the kurrajong, a tree, or the currawong (pictured), also known as the black jay?

μηδείς (talk) 21:38, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Chicago Cubs first-round draft picks

... that the Chicago Cubs have had the first selection in Major League Baseball's entry draft only once?

Created by Courcelles (talk). Self nom at 12:31, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. However, I am unable to find the hook fact in the chart provided as a reference. Yoninah (talk) 21:24, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Click on the "ovPick" column in the chart, and it'll sort like our tables do. There will only be one "1", and them some "2"'s. Courcelles (talk) 21:27, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Neat. Thanks. Hook good to go! Yoninah (talk) 21:38, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chimakum

... that the Chimakum tribe of Native Americans were wiped out in 1847 by a Suquamish war party led by Chief Seattle, for whom the city of Seattle was later named?

Created by Pfly (talk). Self nom at 08:01, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length of the article verified, length of the hook OK. There is currently a problem with verifying the second part of the hook: that the city of Seattle was named after Chief Seattle. This fact is not mentioned anywhere in the article. This does need to be expressly stated somewhere in this article, with an in-line ref. Nsk92 (talk) 12:34, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oops, yes, sorry. Added the ref. Pfly (talk) 16:26, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, thanks, entry verified. Nsk92 (talk) 16:35, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Black Tusk (band)

... that Black Tusk, a band that describes its music as "swamp metal," was formed when its members were all living on the same street?

Created by Cannibaloki (talk). Self nom at 07:21, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 22:05, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clinton L. Riggs

... that Clinton L. Riggs got along so poorly with most of his comrades in the Spanish–American War that he resigned his position upon returning stateside, only to later take command of the same unit?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 06:30, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'd put a "..." after "stateside" to emphasis it. Si Trew (talk) 10:30, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An ellipsis would put it over the character limit. I inserted a comma instead, though, which adds some emphasis. Strikehold (talk) 23:39, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Elgin Gould

... that Elgin Gould, who recommended entrepreneurs build working-class communities serviced by streetcars on the outskirts of major cities, was killed in a horseback riding accident?

Created by Strikehold (talk). Nominated by Strikehold (talk) at 06:20, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Doesnt seem notable enough. Thelmadatter (talk) 22:20, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Are you referring to the hook or the individual? If the latter, shouldn't this be discussed at the article's talk page instead? As an aside, a quick check on Google Books shows that he is clearly considered influential in the urban planning/sociology fields: [5], [6], [7], [8], [9], [10], [11], [12], [13], [14], [15], [16], [17], [18], [19], [20], [21], [22], [23], [24], and [25]. And those are just the English language references; there are several more in French, German, and Swedish. He was also the first head coach of one of the most successful college lacrosse teams in history: [26]. If you were just referring to the hook, perhaps you can suggest an alternative. Strikehold (talk) 23:35, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

F. Stuart Wilkins

... that Stu Wilkins, an offensive guard on Michigan's 1947 "Mad Magicians" team, was a leader in establishing the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his hometown, Canton, Ohio?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 05:35, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Creation and date verified. Offline reference AGF.--NortyNort (Holla) 16:07, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Trent McCleary

... that emergency surgery was required to save Trent McCleary's life after he was hit in the throat by a slapshot during a National Hockey League game?

5x expanded by Resolute (talk). Nominated by Resolute (talk) at 05:28, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and 5x+ expansion verified, length of the hook OK. A little bit of an issue with the hook fact. The hook uses the term slapshot, while the article does not (it simply says shot). Slapshot is a sufficiently technical term, so this point needs to be reconciled. Ref item 8 does use the term slap shot (I have not looked at the other refs). So I suggest adjusting the corresponding sentence in the article, with a footnote to ref 8 added there. Then everything will be in order. Nsk92 (talk) 12:56, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That it was a slapshot is already mentioned: "McCleary dropped to the ice in an attempt to block a Chris Therien slapshot." I had intended that ref 3 support both that sentence and the subsequent one, but have moved Ref 8 up to support this specific sentence. Hope that suffices! Reso lute 13:31, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, OK, thanks, I originally missed that sentence. Anyway, everything is in order now. Entry verified. Nsk92 (talk) 13:42, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Narayan Man Bijukchhe

... that Nepalese communist politician Narayan Man Bijukchhe (pictured) has won a parliamentary seat in every national election since the 1990 Jana Andolan?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 05:05, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

With flying colors

Ships in port

... that the phrase "pass with flying colors" comes from ships sailing into port?

Created by Theornamentalist (talk) 03:45, 17 July 2010 (UTC) Self nom at 03:45, 17 July 2010[reply]

Article/ref/hook/date verified. —mono 04:14, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 16

Battle of Ap Bau Bang II, Battle of Suoi Tre

... that during Operation Junction City, the Viet Cong launched separate battles on the same night at Ap Bau Bang and Suoi Tre, but lost more than 25 times as many men?

Created by YellowMonkey (talk). Self nom at 08:32, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Ap Gu

... that Alexander M. Haig as a battalion commander in the Battle of Ap Gu in the Vietnam War?

Created by YellowMonkey (talk). Self nom at 08:32, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think Haig's future notability should be more pronounced, see ALT1 suggestion.

ALT1 ... that the former Secretary of State Alexander M. Haig was one of two battalion commander's in the Battle of Ap Gu during the Vietnam War?

Chingiz Ildyrym

... that as Azerbaijan Commissar of Public Roads, Chingiz Ildyrym oversaw the construction of the first electrified railway in the Soviet Union?

Created by Tuscumbia (talk). Nominated by Soman (talk) at 15:51, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Foreign-language ref AGF. I changed his title from Public Commissar to Commissar of Public Roads per the way the article is written, and added links. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 20:41, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Skinner-Tinkham House

... that the builder of the Skinner-Tinkham House (pictured) in Barre Center, New York, paid some of his mortgage to the Holland Land Company in cattle?

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 04:55, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and 5x+ expansion verified. The hook also checks out via on-line ref, but I have a minor question. The sentence in the article corresponding to the hook fact is this: " This time he was able to make his payments, albeit at some points in cattle rather than cash, and received full title in 1833". Although the date, 1833, is not mentioned in the hook, are you sure that the date is correct and that it is 1833 and not 1832? When I looked up ref no. 2[27], the relevant bit seems to occur on page 7. The cattle thing is mentioned at the very end of paragraph three there. The date of the deed appears to be mentioned at the end of paragraph two, and it looks to be 1832. Am I looking in the wrong place? Nsk92 (talk) 12:48, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I changed it to 1832 ... due to the scanning job, the text is difficult to read at the normal size. Daniel Case (talk) 14:49, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, thanks. Entry verified. Nsk92 (talk) 15:03, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Codex Cyprius

... that Codex Cyprius (pictured), written without any separation, frequently uses a point-mark of interpunction according to the ancient stichometrical style of writing?

5x expanded by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 18:45, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that Codex Cyprius (pictured) is one of the very few uncial manuscripts with the complete text of the four Gospels.

We have 5 or 6 uncial manuscripts with complete text of the four Gospels. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 18:45, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tregwynt Hoard

... that the first hoard in Pembrokeshire from the Civil War was found whilst building a tennis court at Tregwynt Mansion (pictured)?

Comment: Note: May used in a double hook below

Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 15:14, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Checks out Thelmadatter (talk) 22:24, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Aboriginal title

... that Paul Coe attempted to bring an aboriginal title class action claiming the entirety of Australia?

Comment: Open to alternate hooks

5x expanded by Savidan (talk). Nominated by Savidan (talk) at 21:22, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Holy smokes!!! That's one hell of a job!Thelmadatter (talk) 00:21, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ralph Kohl

... that long-time NFL scout Ralph Kohl was considered the top "judge of football flesh" in BLESTO, the scouting combine of the Bears-Lions-Eagles-Steelers Talent Organization?

5x expanded by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 05:20, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Caquetá Titi

... that the newly described Caquetá Titi may have a total adult population of less than 250 monkeys?

Created by Rlendog (talk). Nominated by Rlendog (talk) at 03:14, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The link to the paper describing this species actually leads to a paper on Aotus; the actual paper is here. You could consider submitting this for ITN. Ucucha 07:28, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. I picked up the wrong link. I fixed it now. I don't know if this is eligible for ITN since the paper is already a month old. Rlendog (talk) 00:34, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frank Hoffmann

... that Louisiana State Rep. Frank Hoffmann guided to passage in 2010 legislation that forbids insurance companies in his state from covering elective abortions?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 01:48, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, hook fact all verified. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 20:58, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sandy Ullrich

... that in his only full Major League Baseball season, Sandy Ullrich was the second youngest regular on the Washington Senators roster?

Expanded fivefold by LAAFan (talk). Self nom on 16 July 2010 (UTC)

Size/date/length/hook/ref verified. —mono 04:16, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Forest of Galtres

... that pannage was a valuable right in the former royal Forest of Galtres in North Yorkshire, England?

Created by Wetman (talk). Self nom at 23:56, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

~~Article has no reference tags, resulting in an error.~~--NortyNort (talk) 09:30, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Nevermind, I fixed them. Hook, creation and citation AGF verified.--NortyNort (talk) 09:36, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for finding my glitch and fixing it. I was stumped.--Wetman (talk) 15:05, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Salmon Creek Dam

... that the Salmon Creek Arch Dam (pictured), located in Juneau, the capital of Alaska in USA was the world's first constant angle arch variable radius dam built in 1914 on the Salmon Creek?

Created by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 20:10, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Some comments: According to the sources, including Alaska Electric Light and Power Company, it is officially the "Salmon Creek Dam", no Arch in the name. Also, I provided an ALT below and removed variable radius, it makes the type less confusing and some of the references, including AELPC simply use this as the type. I would also suggest using the second picture in the article, you can locate and see the dam better in the photo. Awesome article on a cool dam though.

ALT1... that the Salmon Creek Dam (pictured), in Juneau, the capital of Alaska was built in 1914 and is world's first constant-angle arch dam? --NortyNort (talk) 08:47, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for suggesting the change in the article title and for the copy edit. I agree with your ALT1 suggestions for the hook. I have replaced the image also.-- N.V.V. Char ^Talk. 13:51, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1 Good to go. No problem. I thought the article was interesting. I regularly work on dam articles and this was the most technically-detailed one I have read. You also had some great references I want to use.--NortyNort (talk) 14:07, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for this note. I am a civil engineer connected with building dams and hydropower projects in India. -- N.V.V. Char ^Talk. 16:06, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Daryl Wine Bar and Restaurant

... that the first chef de cuisine at Daryl Wine Bar and Restaurant in New Brunswick, New Jersey was a graduate of the French Culinary Institute?

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

Hook, creation and length verified.--NortyNort (talk) 09:38, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Slow Dance (song)

... that Keri Hilson's 2009 single "Slow Dance" was co-written by American recording artist Justin Timberlake as early as 2006?

5x expanded by Candyo32 (talk). Nominated by Candyo32 (talk) at 18:47, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article currently at 5299 characters. Was 1873 characters ten days ago. Unfortunately, this article does not meet out 5x expansion requirement. Thanks, Arctic Night 09:13, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Listed buildings in Rivington

... that the Listed buildings in Rivington include a replica of Liverpool Castle and a Pigeon Tower? (pictured)

Created by J3Mrs (talk). Self nom at 17:42, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- ready. Dincher (talk) 21:29, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bernard Anselme

... that in 1985, Member of the Walloon Parliament Bernard Anselme authored a decree establishing the city of Namur as the capital of Wallonia?

Created by Arctic Night (talk). Self nom at 17:06, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. Foreign-language source AGF. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 21:12, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cully Cobb

... that the southern agricultural publisher Cully Cobb, as an AAA official in 1933, directed the plowing under of cotton in an effort to boost lagging farm prices?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 16:49, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Donald Griffin, Robert Galambos

... that the term "echolocation" was coined in 1944 by Donald Griffin, whose work with Robert Galambos was the first to conclusively demonstrate its existence in bats (pictured) as a tool for navigation?

5x expanded by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 15:53, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Both articles verified, as well as the hook ref. Wow! A bat-related hook that wasn't written by Ucucha! MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 10:02, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Savage Mostyn

... that after failing to engage two French warships, Captain Savage Mostyn (pictured) demanded that he be tried by court-martial?

Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 15:36, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and image verified. Offline sources accepted in good faith. Bart133 ^{t c @} 02:19, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Baughurst

... that one suggested toponomy of Baughurst in Hampshire is that the village is named after the "wood of the badgers"?

5x expanded by UkPaolo (talk), Mattgirling (talk). Nominated by Mattgirling (talk) at 15:09, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Creation, hook and length verified. I edited the article a bit to make it more apparent. Reference AGF.--NortyNort (talk) 09:50, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kidnap of General Kreipe

~~... that in 1944 British agents carried out the Kidnap of General Kreipe, on the German occupied island of Crete?~~

ALT1

... that in 1944 British agents kidnapped a German General on the German occupied island of Crete?

Self nom by --Jim Sweeney (talk) 12:40, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 good to go. Creation, hook and length verified.--NortyNort (talk) 09:54, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I removed the comma because I'm a punctuation stickler :) Seriously though, I think that's how it's supposed to be. Arctic Night 17:45, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No you're right. I am a comma and semi-colon addict.--NortyNort (Holla) 08:36, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Manufacturing in Hong Kong

... that the manufacturing in Hong Kong started to decline in the 1980s due to industrial relocation?

Created by Kayau (talk). Nominated by Kayau (talk) at 08:31, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

~~Very thorough article, but it was started on 2 July.~~ BabelStone (talk) 22:45, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please look at the history again. It was moved on 16 July. Kayau Voting IS evil 08:57, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

My apologies, I didn't notice that the article had been moved from your namespace. I suggest noting the date that the article is moved to the mainspace in any future nominations. BabelStone (talk) 19:25, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length OK. However, although the section on Industrial relocation as a whole supports the hook, I can't find a specific sentence with a single reference for the hook. Could you reword the article to make the statement that manufacturing started to decline in the 1980s due to industrial relocation explicit, or suggest a different hook? BabelStone (talk) 19:37, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for re-reviewing my article. I decided the original hook was a bit too boring anyways, so here is a new one:
ALT1: ... that the rise in the manufacturing of Hong Kong in the 1950s and 60s was partially due to the United States' embargo on China?
Kayau Voting IS evil 00:20, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 is a better hook, but still lacks an immediate reference. Please add a reference at the end of the sentence "The United States' embargo on China led to a great loss to Hong Kong's economy, as Hong Kong was a major entrepôt of China, but this forced Hong Kong to focus on manufacturing instead". BabelStone (talk) 21:56, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have copied the reference on the next sentence over to that one, as they are on the same page. Kayau Voting IS evil 00:37, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

River Raisin National Battlefield Park

... that, when formally established, the River Raisin National Battlefield Park in Monroe, Michigan will become only the fourth National Battlefield Park in the United States National Park Service?

5x expanded by Notorious4life (talk). Self nom at 05:58, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. Bejinhan Talk 11:12, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1... the River Raisin National Battlefield Park will preserve the site of the United States' heaviest defeat in the War of 1812? Le Deluge (talk) 12:23, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know if I much favor ALT1 since I'm currently working on the expansion of the Battle of Frenchtown article and will use a similar hook to mention it as the deadliest American battle. Notorious4life (talk) 01:48, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chamaecyparis eureka

... that the extinct Chamaecyparis eureka is the oldest confirmed member of the genus Chamaecyparis?

Created by Kevmin (talk). Nominated by Kevmin (talk) at 04:38, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length verified. AGF-ing offline reference. Made some minor grammar corrections to hook. BejinhanTalk 11:09, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- ALT1... that the conifer Chamaecyparis eureka is the oldest confirmed member of its genus? Le Deluge (talk) 12:27, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The problem with the alt is it doenst indicate the oldest is referring to geologic time, so it could easily be mistaken to mean that C. eureka is a living species with very old trees somewhere, rather then an extinct species known only from the fossil record. --Kev min § 02:35, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Citadel of Arbil

... that it has been claimed that the Citadel of Arbil (pictured) is the oldest continuously inhabited site in the world?

ALT1:... that it took the Mongols six months to capture the Citadel of Arbil (pictured)?

Created/expanded by Zoeperkoe (talk). Self nom at 03:36, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Original hook is very hooky, better than ALT1. Le Deluge (talk) 12:28, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

AGF for first hook; for second hook. No problems with length or date. I also prefer the first one - it's a lot more interesting than the second. Kayau Voting IS evil 13:12, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mark Gosling

... that Mark Gosling served for almost two years as Colonial Secretary of New South Wales, despite having only a primary education?

Created by Bart133 (talk). Self nom at 03:27, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. Bejinhan Talk 11:07, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

500 home run club

... that Gary Sheffield (pictured) is one of ten baseball players to join the 500 home run club since 1999?

5x expanded by Staxringold (talk). Nominated by Staxringold (talk) at 03:06, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Everything here seems ok, 5x expansion, length (311 to 2290 characters), ref ok, Article is sourced for living members appears neutral, Picture as CC, so overall looks good. Any other thoughts out there? Ottawa4ever (talk) 10:26, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- should be "ten baseball players" - most en. Wikipedians are in non-baseball countries, so may not know the jargon.Le Deluge (talk) 12:25, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - agreed Ottawa4ever (talk) 13:00, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

fixed it. Dincher (talk) 21:30, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thomas J. Deverin

... that Thomas J. Deverin proposed a bill requiring New Jersey public schools to begin with a daily period of silent mediation, which both opponents and supporters saw as reintroducing school prayer?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 02:55, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. Bejinhan Talk 11:05, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hampton Roads Rhinos

... that the proposed NHL expansion team to play in Norfolk, Virginia in the late 1990s was to be called the Hampton Roads Rhinos?

Created by Patriarca12 (talk). Nominated by Patriarca12 (talk) at 02:47, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There must be scope for a quirky along the lines of :
ALT ... that in 1997, officials ordered rhinos off the roads of Virginia? Le Deluge (talk) 12:52, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I donno. Ive posted a few concerns on the talk page of the article. But right now i think it would be best if the article had more diversity in its sourcing (all the sources are from the Virginia Pilot) it seems, it also seems there is not much persistance in coverage from the event (See talk page of the article for a more elaboration). But its only my opinion of the article, others may differ on it. Ottawa4ever (talk) 12:58, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 15

Friedrich Münter and University of Fulda

... that Friedrich Münter (pictured) was the first Protestant received a doctorate of philosophy at the University of Fulda?

Comment: The hook I took from this site (1784 als erster Protestant an der Universität Fulda Promotion zum Dr. phil.).

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 17:08, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Christine McKenna

... that British actress Christine McKenna starred in the 1979 series Flambards but is now a television producer in the United States?

Created by Jack1956 (talk). Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 15:11, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Everything looks good but the McKenna article prose length is shy of 1500 characters at 1461. Any chance of lengthening it for the double hook?--NortyNort (Holla) 12:38, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done Thanks Jack1956 (talk) 13:04, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook is GTG. --NortyNort (Holla) 15:18, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jacke Davis

... that retired baseball coach Jacke Davis had five players he coached at Panola College go on to play in Major League Baseball?

Created by Halvorsen brian (talk). Self nom at 05:31, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook, creation and article length verified. --NortyNort (talk) 04:27, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers

... that Iowa Governor Chet Culver publicly stated that he was "personally disturbed" by a bus advertisement placed by Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers, a local atheist group?

Created by Plumkins (talk). Self nom at 02:41, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"A local atheist group" is probably redundant, I think we can get that from the fact they call themselves Iowa Atheists? And there's probably no need to name the governor in the hook, either. Le Deluge (talk) 07:37, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- I see what you mean when you say that "a local atheist group" part may be redundant but to me the sentence sounds kind of unfinished without it. Can you suggest some other wording? As for the governor's name, I disagree. I just don't see a good reason why it should not be mentioned. After all, a specific person said that; why shouldn't the statement be attributed properly?--Plumkins (talk) 15:47, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - "The governor of Iowa at the time the ad was placed" already identifies him specifically, any attribution should happen in the article and there's no need to duplicate it in the hook. His name isn't relevant to the IAaF, it just distracts from them and dilutes the hook. I sort of see what you say about "a local atheist group" but it still sounds fine to me - DYK hooks are more about writing newspaper headlines than perfect English. You could have "the IAaF group." on the end, but it's always better to have the target article at the front end of the hook, as it's the star of the show, so perhaps something like :
  - ALT1... that a bus advertisement by the Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers made the Governor of Iowa feel "personally disturbed"? Le Deluge (talk) 18:25, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    - Thank you for the alternative suggestion! I actually rather like it, except I would make "Governor of Iowa" pipe-link to "Chet Culver". The reason for that is that the DYK entries still get read after they make a show on the Main Page (I refer back to the DYK archives all the time, for example), at which time it may not be that easy to figure out just who the heck the Iowa Gov was at the time the nomination was made. Other than that, go ALT1! :)--Plumkins (talk) 02:08, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You

... that Bob Dylan wrote "Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You" in two days at a Ramada Inn in February 1969?

5x expanded by Rlendog (talk). Nominated by Rlendog (talk) at 02:27, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion and date verified, offline hook ref accepted in good faith. —Bruce1ee^talk 06:36, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Colin Egar

... that Australian Test cricket umpire Colin Egar received death threats after no-balling Ian Meckiff for an illegal bowling action?

5x expanded by YellowMonkey (talk). Self nom at 02:07, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

5x expansion and date verified. AGF-ing vague offline reference. Bejinhan Talk 10:59, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Huasca de Ocampo

... that Huasca de Ocampo is home to one of three major formations of columnar basalt (pictured)?

5x expanded by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 00:01, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that Huasca de Ocampo is home to a museum dedicated to goblins?

Date and length verified, offline reference accepted in good faith. Hook #2 looks more unique to me. Bart133 ^{t c @} 14:27, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

SteelPath

... that SteelPath is the first investment firm to offer master limited partnership mutual funds?

Created by Jrod4040 (talk). Nominated by J Milburn (talk) at 23:39, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook/length/date verified. Hook referenced with ref #2.--NortyNort (talk) 04:33, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Morris Kessler

... that, although police later found the getaway car used in the murder of Morris Kessler, the crime remained unsolved?

Created by 71.184.49.218 (talk). Nominated by Fetchcomms (talk) at 23:30, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length verified. AGF-ing offline reference. Bejinhan Talk 10:42, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thomas G. Dunn, Democrats for Nixon

... that Elizabeth, New Jersey Mayor Thomas G. Dunn served as a national co-chair of Democrats for Nixon, a group formed by former Governor of Texas John Connally to support Nixon's 1972 re-election bid?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 23:25, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK for Thomas G. Dunn. 5x expansion verified for Democrats for Nixon. Hook ref verified. However, I think the hook would be tighter without John Connally. How about:

ALT1: ... that Democrat Mayor Thomas G. Dunn, national co-chairman of Democrats for Nixon, was "read out of the party" for his support of Republican President Richard Nixon's 1972 re-election bid? Yoninah (talk) 21:32, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I had thought of that as an alternate, and this would be a great option. Alansohn (talk) 01:56, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 good to go. Yoninah (talk) 08:02, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Altyn Tagh fault

~~... that segments of the central section of the Altyn Tagh fault are linked through restraining bends, that form anomalously high areas (example pictured)?~~

Created by Mikenorton (talk). Self nom at 22:45, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date verified, length verified, hook refs verified.

I have moved the article from Altyn Tagh Fault to Altyn Tagh fault in accord with the policy on capitalization at WP:NAME and in accord with scholarly usage.

This has got to be the most technical hook I have ever seen. Maybe an alternatives can be suggested?μηδείς 03:11, 16 July 2010 (UTC)

<g> How about :

ALT1 ... that the 5830 metre high mountain of Altun Shan (pictured) was formed at a bend in the Altyn Tagh fault?
ALT2 ~~... that the 1,500 km Altyn Tagh fault (pictured) allows Tibet to move against the Eurasian plate?~~Le Deluge (talk) 13:20, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There are plenty of technical hooks here, and this is by no means my most technical, however I've tweaked ALT1 and would be happy with that. ALT2 isn't really accurate, original hook and ALT2 struck through. Mikenorton (talk) 19:31, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Using "anomalously high areas" rather than "mountains" is more a matter of English than science. I would dispute your change of "kink" to "bend" in ALT1 though - in the absence of other adjectives, a kink is a better one-word description of the structures as far as laymen are concerned, it gives a better idea of what's going on. And the object of the game is to get casual viewers to read the article, right? Incidentally, Altun Shan is a redirect, do we want to use the ultimate name? Le Deluge (talk) 07:35, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The whole area is mountainous, it's just the peaks associated with the fault bends that are higher then everything else. Regarding 'bend' versus 'kink', a kink has a sudden change in direction while a bend forms a curve, and this is a bend, so that's what I would prefer to stick with - you could call it a 'double bend' if you think that's a clearer description. I've added a section on major peaks to the Altyn Tagh page, piped the Altun Shan link accordingly and tweaked the hook to refer to the mountain. Mikenorton (talk) 08:25, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ola's Kool Kitchen

... that Ola's Kool Kitchen was conceived by DJ Ola as a reaction against mainstream radio's focus on playlists prescribed by major record labels?

Created by Aspland11 (talk). Nominated by MC10 (talk) at 21:55, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

~~Article was created 6 July and not expanded x5 by July 16.~~--NortyNort (talk) 04:40, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nevermind, I saw the article was moved along with its history. Creation, hook and length (1510 prose characters) verified.--NortyNort (talk) 10:02, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Jamie Sorrentini

... that actress Jamie Sorrentini was directed by Harold Prince in the U.S. national tour of the musical Parade?

Created by Cirt (talk). Self nom at 21:46, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. AGF-ing offline reference. Bejinhan Talk 10:44, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

IL Stålkameratene

... that the football club Stålkameratene were expelled from their league in 1997, only to score 153 league goals the next year?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 19:42, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. AGF-ing offline and Norwegian language reference. Bejinhan Talk 10:47, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Political killings in the Philippines (2001-2010)

... that 1,200 journalists, human rights advocates, and leftist activists have been killed in the Philippines as a result of Gloria Arroyo's (pictured) counter-insurgency program "Oplan Bantay Laya"?

Created by Smile1234smile (talk). Nominated by Smile1234smile (talk) at 21:47, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

, refs, date and size work out. --Soman (talk) 03:05, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nuuk Airport

... that only Air Greenland and Air Iceland operate at Nuuk Airport (pictured)?

5x expanded by Algkalv (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 19:25, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- ready for DYK. Nice work. Dincher (talk) 21:34, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perhaps something about water planes used before its construction would be more hoo-kish with a greater dyk-ability... just a suggestion... — Algkalv (talk) 07:22, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stu Foord

... that Saskatchewan Roughriders running back Stu Foord (pictured) scored a touchdown on his first Canadian Football League rushing attempt?

Comment: I tried to judge the 5x expansion using the character count, which I hope is the correct way.

5x expanded by Canada Hky (talk). Self nom at 18:54, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

5x expansion verified. Date, length, hook ref OK. Good to go! Yoninah (talk) 20:47, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John T. Gregorio, 20th Legislative District (New Jersey)

... that John T. Gregorio resigned from the New Jersey Senate's 20th Legislative District after a conspiracy conviction for concealing his ownership of two go go bars operated by his son?

Created by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 18:41, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Creation, hook and date verified. I removed the bold on the legislative district and the "representing" portion to cut the length.--NortyNort (talk) 10:08, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rebolded district article at it is also nommed for DYK. Alansohn (talk) 04:34, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Powers of the President of Singapore

ALT1 ... that 1991 amendments to the Singapore Constitution gave the President (S.R. Nathan pictured) powers to block attempts by the Government to draw upon past reserves it did not accumulate?

ALT2 ... that in 2009 the President of Singapore S.R. Nathan (pictured) exercised his constitutional powers for the first time to approve the use of S$4.9 billion from the nation's past reserves to fund government schemes during the financial downturn?

ALT3 ... that the President of Singapore (S.R. Nathan pictured) is empowered by the Constitution to authorize investigations by the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau even if the Prime Minister refuses consent for them?

Created by Smuconlaw (talk). Nominated by Smuconlaw (talk) at 18:07, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think ALT1 is best but I don't see a direct citation on the hook. ALT2 is good as well but was it the first time he used his powers or the first time that specific power was used? I see the paragraphs that the hooks are in are referenced but the hook needs to be directly referenced. I myself am not a stickler for citing references in lead intros but for DYK and the hooks you have in it, it is necessary. Also, the intro is lengthy and portions of if are exactly identical to other parts of the article. Don't get me wrong, this is a good, structured and in-depth article but just some changes should be made.--NortyNort (Holla) 12:26, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dromia dormia

... that as well as sponges, crabs of the species Dromia dormia have used hollow wood and the sole of a shoe for camouflage?

Created by Stemonitis (talk). Self nom at 16:31, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that sleepy sponge crabs carry sponges on their back as camouflage, and have even used the sole of a shoe for that purpose? Le Deluge (talk) 07:45, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I guess the alt. is OK, too, but these "common names" invented by calquing the scientific name really stick in my throat. Everyone who wants to refer to the species precisely calls it Dromia dormia (23,000 Google hits vs. < 700 for "sleepy sponge crab"). --Stemonitis (talk) 08:30, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arnold Kramish

... that though critically injured in a 1944 blast that was "perhaps then the largest release in history of radioactive materials", Arnold Kramish credited his survival to his mother's chicken soup?

5x expanded by Alansohn (talk). Self nom at 15:13, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

5x expansion verified. Date, hook ref OK. I changed it to "1944" as in the article and sources, and added a link to chicken soup. Cute hook! Yoninah (talk) 20:58, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zaleski Mound Group

~~... that a Native American mound is located behind the Methodist church in Zaleski, Ohio?~~

Created by Nyttend (talk). Self nom at 15:12, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1

... that three Adena burial mounds (one pictured) are scattered around the village of Zaleski, Ohio?

Created by Nyttend (talk). Self nom at 15:17, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It may need a copyedit. For example, the word 'valuable' sounds like quite a POV, and ~~I also spotted a fragment. Wait a moment, I spotted another one.~~ Hang on, where are they? Aw, maybe I wasn't that sane when I was looking at the article. :) Anyway I still think it would benefit through a minor copyedit. Kayau Voting IS evil 13:20, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"Valuable" is what the sources say, and anyway only the more valuable archaeological sites qualify for inclusion on the National Register of Historic Places. Please read the bottom of the left column of PDF page 27 (marked as page 21 in the bottom right corner of the page) of this National Park Service document, which I've used for citation #5 in the article. Nyttend (talk) 23:03, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Then one could add, it is valuable according to (insert ref here). Kayau Voting IS evil 23:34, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

When multiple reliable sources (here the book and the fact of National Register listing) state that it is valuable, we don't need to say "according to...". It's not a matter of opinion, such as it would be if I were saying "_____ is very beautiful"; it's no different from (simply more understandable than) saying "...rich archaeological sites". Let me ask: which of the three instances do you question — in the intro, or in the Ranger Station section, or in the Methodist Church section, or two of them, or all of them? Nyttend (talk) 03:01, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

They are valuable in general. Valuable for ancient history, archaeology, etc as the sources and article states. I think the word valuable is irrelevant for argument. Where I did get tripped up in this article is which mound was more valuable, the one behind the Methodist church or the ranger station? It isn't clearly explained. Also, mention of the fact that there were six mounds originally should be in the intro along with some wording on how old they may be...to reduce confusion.--NortyNort (talk) 03:46, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Will be good to go when you fix the issue of which is most valuable. You change valuable to noteworthy. Add the "six" to the lead. — Rlevse • Talk • 11:52, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Everyone (Olympics song)

... that "Everyone", the official theme song of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics held in Singapore, was sung by five different artistes each representing his or her continent?

Created by KiasuKiasiMan (talk). Nominated by AngChenrui (talk) at 12:56, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I believe the article is not long enough however. I'm in the hope someone would help to expand it to a suitable length, so that it would meet the DYK criterion on article length - I currently don't have the time to do so. If however no one expands the article and this nomination is due, you may alert me at my talk page and I'll see how I can help. Thanks, AngChenrui (talk) 12:59, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Plumeri

... that Joe Plumeri, the CEO of Willis Group Holdings, owns the New York Yankees’ Double-A affiliate baseball team?

ALT1: ... that Joe Plumeri, CEO of Willis Group Holdings, got his start by interviewing accidentally with what he thought was a law firm, but which was a small brokerage of the future CEO of Citigroup?

Created by Epeefleche. Nominated by --Epeefleche (talk) 07:28, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think Sandy would make the hook best. See ALT2 suggestion:

ALT2:... that Joe Plumeri, CEO of Willis Group Holdings, got his start in 1968 by accidentally interviewing with future Citigroup CEO Sandy Weill at what he mistakenly thought was a law firm?

That ALT works for me as well. Also, one could add "mistakenly" before "thought" in ALT2, but that may be unnecessary.--Epeefleche (talk) 12:33, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ok, verified. I switched accidentally and interviewing around as well. This hook is a good story and interesting twist of fate. Like something you'd see in a movie. --NortyNort (Holla) 15:25, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Baffin Bay, Baffin Bay (Texas)

... ~~that there are two Baffin Bays (one pictured) in the North America with a volume difference of about a million?~~

Comment: See "etymology" in Baffin Bay (Texas). The math is area*average depth: 689000x861/(219x2.3). The hook can be said in a dozens of ways, not sure which one is better.

5x expanded by Materialscientist (talk). Nominated by Materialscientist (talk) at 06:57, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think that 'difference' works here as it doesn't make it clear that it's a ratio, how about

ALT1 ... ~~that although there are two Baffin Bays in North America, one of them (pictured) contains about a million times as much water as the other?~~ Mikenorton (talk) 08:52, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks. "Although" doesn't work in ALT1, IMO, thus ALT1a ... that there are two Baffin Bays in North America, one (pictured) containing about a million times more water than the other? Materialscientist (talk) 09:19, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansions, dates, lengths and image OK for ALT1a, AGF for foreign language ref. I tweaked the hook again slightly adding 'about a', which I think reads better. Mikenorton (talk) 23:00, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks. Struck through past hooks. Materialscientist (talk) 11:43, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Strobilomyces foveatus

Four brownish mushroom laying side to side on the ground, with small dark brown scales on their caps

... that the cap surface of the mushroom Strobilomyces foveatus (pictured) is covered with scales, while the spore surface is covered with spines?

Comment: Sorry, it's weak, but there's not much to work with.

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

Ready to go: date and hook are fine, while sourcing is dependent on books that appear to be quite reliable. Strongly suggest that this image be the lead. Nyttend (talk) 17:09, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Moon Museum

... that a drawing of a penis by Andy Warhol (pictured) may be on the moon?

Created by Found5dollar (talk). Self nom at 02:11, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: I think that hook is a little misleading. The article says "He created a stylized version of his initials which, when viewed at certain angles, can appear as a rocket ship or a penis." Perhaps a more accurate if less sensational hook would be "... that tiny drawings by Andy Warhol (pictured) and five other prominent artists may be on the moon?" - Station1 (talk) 07:17, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I understand what you are saying, but i think the fact it looks like one, and is cited to look like one in many references, is too good to miss... if we switched the word "of" to "resembling" would that be better? something like...

ALT 2 ... that a drawing resembling a penis by Andy Warhol (pictured) may be on the moon?--Found5dollar (talk) 15:14, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Better, yes. You do have a point. Station1 (talk) 19:22, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT3... that what looks like Andy Warhol's penis may have reached the moon? Le Deluge (talk) 07:53, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Isn't this even more misleading than my original hook? --Found5dollar (talk) 11:12, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about we do this ...

ALT4... that you may be able to see Andy Warhol's penis on the moon

... and save it for next April Fool's Day? Daniel Case (talk) 04:15, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I second ALT4 μηδείς (talk) 04:30, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I usually help out with the April Fools DYK each year, and I would be fine with it going there, but I think I would perfer, and it would be better, for this to stay at the regular DYK. To get ALT 2, I did not have to stretch the truth or in any way alter the facts. Even though it is outrageous, it is not misleading at all. At April Fools our goal is to confuse people with plays on words, misdirection, and unrelated facts. I think that this article can create fantastic and outrageous hooks with out being at all misleading. Basically, all that I am saying is that I am fine either way, but i think it is best for regular DYK. I will be fine with whatever the concenseus is.--Found5dollar (talk) 14:58, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ryan Murdough

... that while Ryan Murdough sought the Republican nomination for the New Hampshire Senate, he has dismissed the Republican Party itself, claiming that it has "sold white people out"?

Created by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 00:23, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dismiss seems to be too strong of a word because he still is trying to get on their ballot. Also, he is "seeking" not "sought". How about ALT1? --NortyNort (Holla) 11:05, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1... that although Ryan Murdough is seeking the Republican nomination for the New Hampshire Senate, he has denounced the Republican Party itself, claiming that it has "sold white people out"?

Articles created/expanded on July 14

Alexander Nevsky Church, Copenhagen, Bredgade

... that Emperor Alexander III of Russia provided funding for the construction of a Russian Orthodox church (pictured) on Bredgade in Copenhagen at the behest of his Danish-born empress?

(alt.hook)... that Alexander Nevsky Church (pictured) built on Bredgade in 1883 is the only Russian Orthodox church in Copenhagen, Denmark? (I like this hook better, but the footnote is missing.)--PFHLai (talk) 17:27, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: I used Google Translate to check the refs. I hope I didn't over-interpret the source. Maybe someone who actually know the Danish language could double-check. Thanks. --PFHLai (talk) 17:17, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Ramblersen (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 17:17, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building

... that office building Mechanics' Bank and Trust Company Building was originally created in the 1790s to be part of Blout College?

Created by Bms4880 (talk). Nominated by Secret Saturdays (talk) at 21:16, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Misread. The land the building sits on was set aside for the college in the 1790s. The building was constructed in the early 1900s, and is unrelated to the university. I changed the wording in the article to further clarify this. Bms4880 (talk) 03:16, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cathedral of St. John Berchmans

... that the Cathedral of St. John Berchmans in Shreveport, Louisiana is one of only a few churches in the world named after St. John Berchmans?

Comment: This article will just barely meet the character requirement—let me know if you come up shorter than I did, and I'll try to expand somewhat. — AlekJDS ^talk 18:12, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Alekjds (talk). Self nom at 18:12, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Creation, length and hook verified. Nice article and you made the threshold. "Few" is defined as a small number or not many, so I have no qualms with that word instead of eight. The church's website appeared to be down, I viewed a cached version to verify. I also put "St." in the wikilink--NortyNort (Holla) 10:42, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

SMS Kaiser (1911)

... that the German battleship SMS Kaiser damaged the British battleship HMS Warspite during the Battle of Jutland in 1916 which forced it to withdraw from the battle?

5x expanded by Parsecboy (talk). Self nom at 18:47, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length Ok, image is in public domain, AGF the source, but I would say the hook differently, e.g. as

... that the German battleship SMS Kaiser damaged the British HMS Warspite during the Battle of Jutland in 1916 forcing Warspite to withdraw from the battle? Materialscientist (talk) 04:05, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That sounds fine to me, either one will work. Parsecboy (talk) 10:56, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Da Nang Port

... that despite its lack of dedicated tourism infrastructure, 12 cruise ships docked at Da Nang Port in January and February 2010 alone, carrying 6,477 passengers?

5x expanded by Dragfyre (talk). Self nom at 18:44, 14 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dates, expansion, and sourcing all look good. --Allen3 ^talk 10:55, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lancken-Granitz dolmens

... that some of the Stone Age Lancken-Granitz dolmens (one pictured) were used until the Bronze Age?

Created by Skäpperöd (talk). Nominated by Skäpperöd (talk) at 17:17, 14 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that one of the Stone Age Lancken-Granitz dolmens (entrance pictured) was used as a shelter by the East German army?

Comment: Either image might fit hook 1, but only the second one fits ALT1. The hooks can be confirmed by 8.4. this online source (Holtorf, U of Toronto, details in the article's bibliography). Skäpperöd (talk) 06:28, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rivadavia class battleship

... that the Rivadavia-class battleships (pictured) were the subject of a vicious competition between France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States?

Comment: Moved to mainspace today. Many variations of hooks can be made on this theme of diplomatic fights—feel free to propose more. Possible images include File:Argentine Rivadavia Class Battleship 1912.jpg (right) or File:Rivadavia Battleship LOC 14781u.jpg.

5x expanded by The ed17 (talk), Dank (talk). Nominated by The ed17 (talk) at 05:32, 14 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good article but not eligible as 5x expansion started at the end of May and so is not within a five day period, as required. Colonel Warden (talk) 13:14, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

According to Wikipedia:Did you know#DYK rules: "Articles that have been worked on exclusively in a user or user talk subpage and then moved (or in some cases pasted) to the article mainspace are considered new as of the date they reach the mainspace."--Pink Bull 16:45, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on July 13

Scenes from the Passion of Christ

... that Hans Memling's 15th-century oil painting, Scenes from the Passion of Christ, includes 23 episodes from the Passion of Christ, the Resurrection, and later appearances of the risen Christ, in one narrative composition?

Created by Theramin (talk). Self nom at 22:33, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length OK. However, the article lacks inline citations, and the hook is over 200 characters. Yoninah (talk) 19:32, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Libraries in Cardiff

... ~~that Cardiff, in 1861, as allowed by the UK Public Libraries Act of 1855, became the first town in Wales to establish a public library?~~

Created by Welshleprechaun (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 03:14, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ref says that Cardiff was the first city to levy the tax, but it is not clear that a library was established on this date.Jarhed (talk) 05:58, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
The hook is also a little confusing, because I expect the bold link to take me to an article called Public library.Jarhed (talk) 06:04, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've posted a note on the author's usertalkpage to ask for clarification and more refs. Here's an alt.hook:

(alt.hook)... that the first public library in Cardiff, which opened in 1861, is the first public library in Wales? --PFHLai (talk) 12:41, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The first ref states when the library opened, but confusingly the second ref talks about an event that happened before the library's opening, i.e. the Public Libraries Act of 1855, and that Cardiff was the first town in Wales to open a public library under this act. Welshleprechaun 11:12, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

approve alt — Rlevse • Talk • 12:50, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sam P. McBirney

... that Irish-American banker Sam McBirney coached a football team from a college with 400 students to a 16–0 win that broke the Oklahoma Sooners' 18-game winning streak?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 18:30, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The fact in the hook is not specifically cited in the article, and the closest cite is offline. Please make the cite explicit, and if it is offline, please confirm it. This is a controversial fact and needs to be well cited. Length and date are otherwise ok, nice article.--Jarhed (talk) 06:18, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have added direct in-line citations that now verify each aspect of the hook. Cbl62 (talk) 05:20, 20 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

checks out. — Rlevse • Talk • 12:54, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of hoards in Britain

... that hoards founds in Britain include over 1,200 Roman coin hoards?

Created by BabelStone (talk), Bubba hotep (talk). Self nom at 23:49, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hoards twice in one sentence is a bit repetitious. How about "... that there are over 1,200 hoards in Britain from the Roman period?" It's still a bit bland; if something about the motivation for hoards (ie: buried in times of war or unrest) could be added I think the hook could be made more interesting. Nev1 (talk) 23:53, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that over 1,200 hoards in Britain from the Roman period have been discovered?
ALT2: ... that the largest hoard in Britain ever found was probably buried in the River Dove by Thomas Earl of Lancaster as he fled from Tutbury Castle following his rebellion against King Edward II in 1322.
Alt1 is bland but uncontroversial; whereas Alt2 is more interesting, but the sources disagree wildly on how many coins were found and whether it was deliberately buried or whether it was accidentally dropped in the river. BabelStone (talk) 09:19, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT3: ... that there are hundreds of hoards in Britain, but the first in Pembrokeshire from the Civil War was found whilst building a Tennis Court at Tregwynt Mansion? - Double nom Victuallers (talk) 18:40, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT4: ... that over 1,200 hoards in Britain from the Roman period have been found, but the very few hoards in Ireland containing Roman coins and silverware were probably loot taken from Britain by Irish raiders? - complementary double nom BabelStone (talk) 00:00, 18 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

appr alt4. — Rlevse • Talk • 12:58, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Glyn Pardoe

... that at 15 years and 314 days, Glyn Pardoe was the youngest footballer ever to play for Manchester City when he made his debut in 1962?

5x expanded by Oldelpaso (talk). Self nom at 17:57, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and 5x+ expansion verified. I have a question about the hook. Is Pardoe still the youngest ever player to play for Manchester City? Or was he the youngest ever to play for Manchester City up to that point when he started in 1962? I assume it is the latter but would like to make sure. The sentence in the article "Aged 15 years and 314 days, he became Manchester City's youngest ever player". This sounds slightly ambiguous (as to whether he still holds that record). Nsk92 (talk) 18:45, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, the record still stands. Oldelpaso (talk) 19:16, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe then the hook and the corresponding sentence in the article need to be tweaked to make that fact clear. Nsk92 (talk) 19:18, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

alt hook: ... that aged 15 years and 314 days when he made his debut in 1962, Glyn Pardoe is the youngest footballer ever to play for Manchester City? Oldelpaso (talk) 09:24, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sharks, that does not work. The source cited for this is dated 2006, and now it is 2010. A more recent source would be needed. I am marking the original hook as verified. If you have an idea on how to make the Alt hook work (with rewording or new sources), I'd be interested in that too. Nsk92 (talk) 17:20, 17 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How recent would it need to be? It is demonstrably true by inspection of squadlists from 2006-present, but it seems silly to add an extra cite for every season the record isn't broken, particularly as the rules currently forbid teams from fielding under-16s. Oldelpaso (talk) 14:18, 19 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about just adding "as of 2006" to the hook:

alt hook :...that aged 15 years and 314 days when he made his debut in 1962, Glyn Pardoe is the youngest footballer ever to play for Manchester City, as of 2006?--Pink Bull 16:39, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Merv Harvey, Ray Harvey, Mick Harvey (umpire)

... that Victorian cricketer Merv Harvey captained his brothers Ray and Neil twice in the same match, and another brother Mick also played for the state?

5x expanded by YellowMonkey (talk). Self nom at 02:04, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment Merv isn't actually 5X as I forgot to complete the importing a while ago, but it doesn't take up any more space on the main page to bold it. But unbold if not strictly following the rules kills anythign YellowMonkey (vote in the Southern Stars and White Ferns supermodel photo poll) 02:04, 16 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Amar Ramasar

... that Amar Ramasar is one of the few Asian American professional ballet dancers nowadays?

5x expanded by User:Bearian (talk). Self nom at 20:07, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length verified (expanded from a redirect). However, there is an issue with verifying the hook fact. The relevant sentence in the article (In the NYC Ballet section of the article) reads "Ramasar is one of the few Asian American professional ballet dancers nowadays." The sentence has two in-line refs. The second one is to here[28] - a discussion forum, certainly does not pass WP:RS, particularly for a DYK entry to be featured at the main page. The first ref is to an article (actually a collection of quotes from several people) in Dance Magazine[29]. This is fine in terms of WP:RS, but after looking through this reference, I could not find a place there which actually directly supports the hook fact. The closest seems to be a quote from David Hochoy. It reads "When I began studying dance in the 1970s I had never seen any Asian dancers and I didn't know if I would have a future in dance. That began to change when I saw the Ailey company and their Asian dancers. When I joined the Martha Graham Company, Martha had a fascination with Asian people...." The quote does not say anything about the state of affairs nowadays and it does not mention Amar Ramasar at all. Did I miss something and was there another quote in this source that addresses the issue directly on point? Nsk92 (talk) 11:58, 14 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You are correct. I will try to find a better cite. If not, oh well.... Bearian (talk) 17:20, 14 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

You can also always suggest an alt hook... Nsk92 (talk) 17:23, 14 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I don't know. I have ideas, but they are all politically incorrect. LOL. Bearian (talk) 20:48, 14 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about: ALT1: " ... that Amar Ramasar, a principal danseur of the New York City Ballet, took his first dance lessons at the Henry Street Settlement House, to which commuted by subway from his home in the South Bronx to the Lower East Side almost daily?" Bearian (talk) 13:42, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I haven't checked the refs for this one yet, but ALT1 hook is too long, 236 characters, which is above the 200 character limit. Needs to be shortened. Nsk92 (talk) 14:52, 15 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Vandalism of art

... that the most popular tools of art vandals include acid and knife (result pictured)?

Created by Materialscientist (talk). Nominated by Materialscientist (talk) at 03:27, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe I'm being stupid or pernickety, but I can't see anywhere in the article where it says that acid and knifes are the most popular tools. I can see that they are maybe the most common, but I think we need a source to say that they are the most popular. Maybe we could take a different approach instead:

ALT1 ... that The Little Mermaid has been repeatedly targeted by art vandals? Smartse (talk) 21:30, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'll see what I can do about the reference. For now, I would oppose ALT1, because its fact is well known and is hard to support with a picture, and suggest

ALT2... that a number of famous paintings were cut with a knife during a public exhibition (result pictured)?

Here is an idea...

ALT 3... that a painting by Cy Twombly had over 1500€ worth of damage done to it by a woman who kissed the artwork?--Found5dollar (talk) 11:16, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"Kissing vandalism" is a good idea; two problems with it are (i) I do like those two images above, and have none for kissing (ii) 1500€ is what she was ordered to pay by court, I'm not sure this is the amount of damage (the plaintiff claimed $47,000). Materialscientist (talk) 12:54, 21 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

appr alt3 — Rlevse • Talk • 13:01, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hope Park

... that George Washington's step-granddaughter Elizabeth Parke Custis married Thomas Law in 1796 at Hope Park plantation in Fairfax County, Virginia?

Created by Caponer (talk). Self nom at 03:02, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: For the sections regarding Hope Park Mill, I borrowed and incorporated text from Hope Park Mill's National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) nomination form.[30] NRHP forms are public domain material, therefore, un-paraphrased text should be treated like text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition. --Caponer (talk) 03:11, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

As I mentioned here, most NRHP forms are prepared by private citizens and therefore, most are not considered public domain. The Hope Park Mill form was prepared by "Elizabeth S. David, Historic Preservation Planner" from the "Fairfax County Office of Comprehensive Planning", so she is not a federal employee. APK whisper in my ear 05:50, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The NRHP nomination form is a Federal document and record, and there are no copyrights listed on the form. Also, I would like to note that Wikipedia's guidance on NRHP forms usage has no internal citations. Such text would not be accepted in a Wikipedia article, so it probably shouldn't be used as guidance until it meets Wikipedia's own sourcing standards. In the meantime, I've removed the non-paraphrased text in question from the article. The proposed DYK fact did not contain information from the NRHP nomination form. --Caponer (talk) 11:07, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The form is a federal document, but a federal employee did not write it. See here. APK whisper in my ear 14:47, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Even if the form were a public domain document, anything you copied from it wouldn't count toward the DYK total, because the 1,500 characters must be your own words. Nyttend (talk) 21:48, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please rest assured that the non-paraphrased text in question was superfluous and in a section that has since been taken out. The prose of the article that I wrote stands on its own and far exceeds the 1,500 character minimum. The non-paraphrased (but inline cited) text shouldn't have been included in the first place, so I apologize for my misstep. The tribe has spoken and I stand corrected. --Caponer (talk) 23:44, 13 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

— Rlevse • Talk • 13:04, 23 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Special occasion holding area

Note: Articles nominated for a special occasion should be nominated within five days of creation or expansion as usual (with the exception of April Fools' Day 2011 - see Wikipedia:April Fool's Main Page/Did You Know). Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination.

1 August, ninth Sunday after Trinity

Was frag ich nach der Welt, BWV 94

... that Bach had an excellent flauto traverso player at hand for Was frag ich nach der Welt, BWV 94, the cantata for the ninth Sunday after Trinity of 1724?

Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 12:57, 22 July 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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