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

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 | author        = User
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Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on February 1

Name-bearing type

... that the name-bearing type (lectotype of Trachylepis maculata pictured) determines the application of specific and other names in zoological nomenclature?

Comment: Created as a result of a conversation at WP:ERRORS. The hook is supported by the text of the Code, most importantly Article 61.1.

Created/expanded by Ucucha (talk). Self nom at 03:08, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

New Bedford Institute of Technology

... that the New Bedford Institute of Technology's original mission was to refine the skills of the textile mill workers in the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts?

5x expanded by Ktr101 (talk). Nominated by Ktr101 (talk) at 04:59, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edmonton Normal School

... that the Edmonton Normal School was closed twice due to lack of funds and moved three times during its 25 year existence?

Created by Kevlar67 (talk). Nominated by Kevlar67 (talk) at 01:55, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lithuanian parliamentary election, 1990

... that despite not registering as a political party, the pro-independence Sąjūdis movement won a clear majority in the Lithuanian parliamentary election, 1990?

5x expanded by Renata3 (talk). Nominated by Renata3 (talk) at 01:51, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

George Wilkes

... that the American journalist George Wilkes (d. 1885) was one of the men who introduced parimutuel betting into the United States?

Created by Ealdgyth (talk). Self nom at 01:19, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 31

Guillaume de Dole

... that the early 13th century romance Guillaume de Dole is the first French literary work combining narrative and lyric, a form which by the end of the century had become canonical?

Created by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 04:27, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Utah-Idaho Sugar Company

... that the first successful sugar beet factory opening in Utah, built by the Mormon-owned Utah-Idaho Sugar Company, was celebrated by looting, bonfires, and free barrels of beer?

Created by Tedder (talk). Nominated by Tedder (talk) at 00:14, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wait--no bacon was involved in the celebrations? Glad to see you're working on free beer, Tedder. Drmies (talk) 04:28, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lê Trọng Tấn

... that the arrests of general Christian de Castries in the Battle of Dien Bien Phu and president Duong Van Minh at the end of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign were both done by units under the command of general Lê Trọng Tấn?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 00:00, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Plumeria rubra

... that the frangipani, which is used to make leis (pictured) in Hawaii, is actually native to Central and northern South America?

Comment: fee free to find a better image of a lei :)

5x expanded by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 23:33, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tab Clear

... that the president of Coca-Cola Co. believed that a new-age label would doom Tab Clear, the company's clear cola answer to Crystal Pepsi?

5x expanded by User:Prodigy96 (talk). Nominated by Prodigy96 (talk) at 23:17, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'n new at this so if it doesn't measure up, please give me a chance to try again. If someone helped me, I would be grateful and wouldn't mind sharing the credit. Thanks.--Prodigy96 (talk) 23:36, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Gridunov

... that the Soviet spacecraft equipment tester John Gridunov is the only person to experience a short-time acceleration of 50 g?

Created by Brandmeister (talk). Self nom at 22:46, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT:... that the Soviet spacecraft equipment tester John Gridunov was named after American writer and political activist John Reed?

ILP Guild of Youth

... that the founding of the Independent Labour Party Guild of Youth provoked the Labour Party to found a youth wing of its own?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 22:30, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Another Day (Michael Jackson song)

... that Lenny Kravitz wrote the recently leaked Michael Jackson song "Another Day"?

Created by Crystal Clear x3 (talk). Nominated by Pyrrhus16 (talk) at 21:29, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Royal Tongan Airlines

... that the May 2004 collapse of Royal Tongan Airlines left the islands of Tonga without air service?

5x expanded by Russavia (talk). Nominated by Russavia (talk) at 21:06, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The fact does not appear to be directly cited in the article. -- Big Dom 21:49, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It is in there..."On 18 May 2004, the airline ceased all operations with the remaining one hundred employees losing their jobs, and the islands of Tonga being left without air service." --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 21:53, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sorry, that was me not making myself clear. I saw the sentence, but it doesn't have an inline citation at the end of it. -- Big Dom 22:37, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ah ok, there is an inline citation for the sentence now. Cheers --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 04:28, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ingrid Olava

... that as a child, Norwegian singer-songwriter Ingrid Olava taught herself to play "Do-Re-Mi" from The Sound of Music on her neighbor's piano?

5x expanded by 84.49.124.238 (talk), Decltype (talk). Self nom at 20:22, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Piano Concerto (Tan Dun)

... that Tan Dun's First Piano Concerto: "The Fire" requires that the pianist uses its fingers, palms, fists, and forearms to play the piece?

Created by OboeCrack (talk). Self nom at 19:38, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This article currently isn't long enough for Did You Know. Please see C1 for details. By the way, I'm not politically correct outside of Wikipedia, but according to m:Quest for gender-neutral pronouns#It "its" should probably be an alternative like "his or her". Art LaPella (talk) 20:30, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brahma temple at Pushkar

... that according to Hindu mythology, goddess Savitri cursed her husband, the creator-god Brahma, only to be worshipped at Brahma temple, Pushkar?

5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 16:25, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lille, Alberta

... that the town of Lille, Alberta, was named as such because its coal mine's financial backers resided in Lille, France?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 15:46, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment - the hook is directly cited in the Wikipedia article, but in case you miss it, the relevant text is on page 12: Lille was named for the city in France where many of the financial backers were located. JulieSpaulding 15:50, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Crocidura phanluongi

... that the shrew Crocidura phanluongi, formally described on January 27, is the seventh new species of Crocidura to be described from Vietnam in as many years?

Comment: The hook is supported by the first page of the paper describing this species and by another paper, both of which are available online.

Created/expanded by Ucucha (talk). Self nom at 15:42, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date, hook verified. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 15:55, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Buster Pickens

... that the American blues pianist Buster Pickens was shot dead, following an argument in a bar in Houston, Texas, in November 1964?

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 15:24, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Georgetown, Alberta

... that in Georgetown, Alberta, during the 1910s, coal miners were paid only $3 a day and indoor toilets were considered a luxury?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 15:19, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Conquerville, Alberta

... that it is believed that the ghost town of Conquerville, Alberta, began its decline when the local high school closed?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 14:47, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

In the article, it only says that it is believed that the high school closure caused the decline. Is there any way of clarifying that that was the case? -- Big Dom 21:54, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fixed. JulieSpaulding 02:18, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alex McLintock

... that Scotland international football defender Alex McLintock played as a goalkeeper during his time at Burnley?

Created by BigDom (talk). Self nom at 14:33, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ingemund

... that according to a medieval source, Ingemund was supposed to have been declared king in the Hebrides, but his raping and pillaging enraged the locals, and he was slain on Lewis in 1097?

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 09:56, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"Declared" is transitive: it doesn't need "as".--Wetman (talk) 14:00, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Blind shark, bluegrey carpetshark

... that the blind shark (pictured) and the bluegrey carpetshark close their eyes when taken out of the water?

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 06:29, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length and date verified. offline source for hook taken AGF. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 14:04, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Amanita strobiliformis

... that the mushroom Amanita strobiliformis has been said to smell like bleaching powder?

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 05:51, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length verified, assume good faith on offline fact. -- Big Dom 21:56, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Drosera derbyensis

... that the Western Australian carnivorous plant Drosera derbyensis (pictured) was first found by Allen Lowrie, the describing author, near the Boab Prison Tree just outside of Derby?

Created by Rkitko (talk). Nominated by Rkitko (talk) at 05:01, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An alternate hook to make it a little more clear: ... that the describing author of the Western Australian carnivorous plant Drosera derbyensis (pictured) first noticed this species near the Boab Prison Tree just outside of Derby? Rkitko ^(talk) 05:09, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Fitzwalter

... that the clause of the Magna Carta prohibiting sentences of exile, except as the result of a lawful trial, refers particularly to the case of Robert Fitzwalter?

5x expanded by Innotata (talk). Self nom at 03:10, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alabama Department of Homeland Security

... Alabama is the first state in the United States to create its own legislatively enacted cabinet-level Department of Homeland Security?

Created by Smallman12q (talk). Self nom at 02:00, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook length, date, and source verified. — Coffee // have a cup // ark // 10:34, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 30

Landsverk L-120

... that Norway's first tank (pictured) was a Landsverk L-120 with an improvised turret and make-shift armour?

Created by Manxruler (talk). Self nom at 16:49, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lowes Cato Dickinson

try cursor...

... that Lowes Cato Dickinson who worked with Ruskin and Rosetti painted Gladstone's cabinet (see imagemap) in 10 Downing Street?

Comment: reference in lede or image caption in article ... oh, and we have had image maps before, but is the "try cursor" OK?

Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 16:18, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Carlo De Benedetti

... that Carlo De Benedetti, industrialist and former CEO of Olivetti, has been called a "foe of Berlusconi" by the Wall Street Journal?

Created by Cyclopia (talk). Self nom at 15:43, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edwin Curry

... that Edwin Curry's methods of luring little girls into his shed included offering them kittens and sweets?

ALT1: ... that Edwin Curry, who was convicted in November 2009 of 189 counts of indecent assault on nine female children, was sentenced to four years?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 09:31, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Extremely negative BLP hook alert. -- Big Dom 10:18, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Absolutely not the type of content we need on the main page. — Coffee // have a cup // ark // 10:36, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is it because of the topic? --can dle •wicke 10:56, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
What do you expect? He is only notable for 189 counts of indecent assault. This hook isn't unduly negative. Joe Chill (talk) 12:23, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Eh .. there is so much positive around, why not bringing that to DYK and main page? The hook reads like a manual for luring children and I doubt any admin would ever promote such. Materialscientist (talk) 13:03, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I don't know but this happens a lot and is a tricky topic. True about the hook I guess. --can dle •wicke 14:45, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It should be noted that the article is currently up for afd at Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Edwin Curry.Smallman12q (talk) 13:16, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've offered an alternative hook...though I'm not sure if its much better.Smallman12q (talk) 13:28, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The trouble with that hook is that "only" seems like opinion (which you or I may agree with but then it's not necessarily appropriate from a neutral point of view). It is difficult to be positive about such a topic. --can dle •wicke 14:45, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

So I took out the only=P.Smallman12q (talk) 15:36, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The problem is that that is still likely to be seen as negative by someone but since he did this for three decades most of his life is going to be negative one way or another. --can dle •wicke 16:31, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ger Doyle

... that former Olympic swimming coach and 2004 Wexford Person of the Year Ger Doyle was recently jailed for six and a half years on 34 charges of indecent assault and one count of sexual assault against children in his care?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 09:31, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Again, no. We do not accept this type of material for the main page, especially about BLPs. Please review our policies on BLPs before you nominate or write another article of this type. — Coffee // have a cup // ark // 10:48, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is there a BLP section about negative BLPs in main page? --Cyclopia ^talk 17:00, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pádraig MacKernan

... that Pádraig MacKernan, who served as Ireland's Ambassador to both France and the United States, had a public falling out with Minister for Foreign Affairs David Andrews in 1998?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 09:31, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Anglo-Turkish piracy

... that Anglo-Turkish piracy in the 17th century led to the enslavement of Catholic captives in North Africa, who could sometimes be liberated through a ransom (pictured)?

Created by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Nominated by Per Honor et Gloria (talk) at 08:18, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Huáng bǎi

... that Huáng bǎi, one of the fifty fundamental herbs of traditional Chinese medicine, contains the anti-inflammatory alkaloid berberine?

Created by Wnt (talk). Nominated by Wnt (talk) at 06:46, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chet Upham

... that Chet Upham, former chairman of the Texas Republican Party, introduced in 1984 the first artificial snow in Colorado at his Loveland Ski Area near the Continental Divide?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 02:05, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lowell Technological Institute

... that the Lowell Technological Institute almost went bankrupt during both World Wars due to the increased demand for soldiers and textiles?

Created by Ktr101 (talk). Nominated by Ktr101 (talk) at 00:27, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hollenden Hotel

... that the Hollenden Hotel, established in 1885 and demolished in 1962, provided accommodations for the five U.S. Presidents following Cleveland when they visited Cleveland?

Created by NortyNort (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 23:32, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Silivri Prison

... that the sports hall of Europe's largest prison complex in Istanbul was converted into a courtroom because the existing one was not big enough to accommodate the hearings of the Ergenekon trial?

Created by CeeGee (talk). Nominated by CeeGee (talk) at 23:22, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Agnes Blannbekin

... that the revelations of 14th-century Christian mystic Agnes Blannbekin (pictured), which included visions of the foreskin of Jesus, were considered too obscene for print until the 20th century?

5x expanded by The Man in Question (talk). Self nom at 22:55, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cognitive Passwords

... that Cognitive Passwords are used as an alternative authentication system and are comprised of fact and opinion based questions?

Created by Chrislk02 (talk). Self nom at 22:54, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No apostrophe in plurals.--Wetman (talk) 02:12, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

...Date, length, and hook okay. I would prefer another hook...but this one will do. I also added an online source.Smallman12q (talk) 13:51, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No uppercase "P" either (or "C" for that matter); the hook should contain: cognitive passwords. Shreevatsa (talk) 16:24, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ralph Creffeild

... that Ralph Creffeild was knighted by Queen Anne in 1713, having presented her with thanks from the town of Colchester for the peace of Utrecht earlier that year?

Created by Jarry1250 (talk). Self nom at 22:42, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Calomys cerqueirai

... that the Brazilian rodent Calomys cerqueirai was named only in 2010?

Created by Ucucha (talk). Self nom at 22:23, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chaos;Head Love Chu Chu!

... that the "Love Chu Chu!" part of the name of the visual novel Chaos;Head Love Chu Chu! was narrowed down from about one hundred different candidates?

Created by Rcjsuen (talk). Self nom at 22:04, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Meg Westergren

... that Swede Meg Westergren was originally not planning on becoming an actress because of her fear that she would not live up the expectations of her parents, Håkan Westergren and Inga Tidblad?

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 21:43, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ernest F. Coe

... that Ernest F. Coe was the primary force behind the creation of Everglades National Park, and at the dedication of it, considered his efforts a failure?

Created by Moni3 (talk). Self nom at 21:31, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Margie Day

... that R&B singer Margie Day, who had a hit record with "Little Red Rooster" in 1951 and also recorded "Take Out Your False Teeth Daddy", later established a children's art project in Norfolk, Virginia?

Created by Ghmyrtle (talk). Nominated by Ghmyrtle (talk) at 21:27, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Milbanke Sound Group

... that volcanoes of the Milbanke Sound Group in British Columbia, Canada remain mysterious because not much is known about them and their origins are not well defined?

Expanded by Black Tusk (talk). Nominated by Black Tusk (talk) at 19:16, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HIP Haiti

... that Anne Jordan-Reynolds and her daughter Stephanie, founders of the non-profit organization HIP Haiti, escaped certain death at the Hotel Montana during the 2010 Haiti earthquake because of a glitch in their plans?

Created by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 18:58, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Liudhard medalet

... that the late 6th century AD gold Liudhard medalet is the first surviving example of Anglo-Saxon coinage?

Created by Ealdgyth (talk). Self nom at 21:03, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook, date, length verified. -- Big Dom 22:10, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Enchanta

... that fairies (pictured) speak a fictional language called Enchanta, in the Philippine epic television series Encantadia?

5x expanded by Buhay Tao (talk); Sang'gre Danaya's baby (talk); Uthanc talk. Nominated by Buhay Tao (talk) at 20:22, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1707 Hōei earthquake

... that the 1707 Hōei earthquake was the largest in Japanese history, triggering a devastating tsunami and causing at least 5,000 casualties in Honshu, Shikoku and Kyūshū?

Comment: Source 1 takes you to the site's search page - enter 1707 to 1707 as the year range and tick(check) the Japanese Earthquakes box, it should be the third listed in the results

Created by Mikenorton (talk). Self nom at 18:41, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim first-round draft picks

... that Danny Goodwin, a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, is the only player to be selected first in the draft on two separate occasions?

Created by Mm40 (talk). Self nom at 17:31, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Christopher, Norton Priory

... that the statue of St Christopher in Norton Priory, Cheshire, England, is the largest surviving medieval statue of this saint in Britain, and that it has survived is considered to be "extraordinary"?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 14:31, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Europa regina

... that Early Modern Europa regina (pictured) wears a Carolingian crown?

Created by Skäpperöd (talk). Nominated by Skäpperöd (talk) at 14:04, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

R. Shamasastry

... that R. Shamasastry's discovery of the Arthashastra was "an epoch-making event" in the study of ancient Indian polity?

Created by Shreevatsa (talk). Self nom at 13:31, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Operation Death to the Invader

... that Ron Feller, a PIAT operator in the Israel Defense Forces, got the Hero of Israel citation for his actions in Operation Death to the Invader on July 18, 1948?

Created by Ynhockey (talk). Self nom at 11:55, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There's one citation needed tag, which I presume will be fixed pretty soon. Other than that it looks fine. Good work. NW (Talk) 22:49, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well actually, the article states that several villages captured by the Israelis were abandoned by the Arabs, while the articles on the villages say the Arabs were expelled. I would like to see that discrepancy resolved before this one is run. Gatoclass (talk) 15:20, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hi Gatoclass! I have made a small change to the article and posted a talk comment to clarify the ambiguity of the matter, which is not as clear-cut as you have presented it. I believe I have addressed your concern, but if there are further problems, I would like to have a look at the relevant sources. —Ynhockey ^(Talk) 02:06, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Joe Misiti

... that Australian rules footballer Joe Misiti was inducted into the VFL/AFL Italian Team of the Century in 2007?

5x expanded by Aaroncrick (talk). Nominated by Aaroncrick (talk) at 08:36, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Terra Cotta Inn

File:Beautiful mountain views in Palm Springs California.jpg

... that according to Los Angeles magazine, John F. Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe supposedly had a date at the Terra Cotta Inn (pictured), a clothing optional resort?

Created by Defender of torch (talk). Self nom at 04:00, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, hook and history verified. Pyrrhus16 13:15, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Comment: The tone doesn't look right to me: read the lead para ignoring the references - it could come right out of the resort's marketing materials. – ukexpat (talk) 16:10, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ukexpat, it is not an advert. Anyway please clarify on what basis it look like an advert to you and what are the changes you propose in the lead? And where is the marketing material of the resort? --Defender of torch (talk) 16:23, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: It may not be intended as an advertisement, but that's how it reads. And I didn't say it was the resort's marketing material, but it could be. Put that lead paragraph on the resort's website and it would be right at home. Also, as I mentioned on the article's talk page, does such a short article really need three images, all of the same nude woman? How about some of the actual place itself? Anyway, this page is not the place for this debate, the article's talk page is. – ukexpat (talk) 20:07, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Disputes resolved. --Defender of torch (talk) 03:56, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The image of the woman on the wikipedia main page will violate her privacy. Also, it needs to be examined if the upload of her photos on wikipedia is with her consent or not. --Redtigerxyz ^Talk 16:31, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ramblin' Thomas

... that blues scholars seem undecided if the American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Ramblin' Thomas's nickname was in reference to his style of playing, or itinerant nature?

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 02:25, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kut Barrage

... that a major flood in the Tigris in 1936 caused the building site of the Kut Barrage in Iraq to be flooded entirely so that construction had to be temporarily halted?

Created by Zoeperkoe (talk). Self nom at 00:25, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 29

Mick Higgins

... that Mick Higgins from New York played in the Cavan Gaelic football team which won the final of the 1947 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship at the Polo Grounds in New York?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 09:20, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cystoderma carcharias

... that Cystoderma carcharias (pictured) is considered an inedible fungus because of an unpleasant odor attributable to the presence of geosmin?

Created by Paffka (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 04:29, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Phyllis Avery

... that in "The Baby Sitter" (1959) of ABC's The Rifleman, Phyllis Avery plays a dance hall girl who asks Lucas McCain to hide her daughter from a bigoted grandfather?

ALT: ... that Phyllis Avery appeared six times on the 1950s CBS anthology, Schlitz Playhouse, including the role of a schoolmarm in "The Girl Who Scared Men Off"?

ALT2 ... that Phyllis Avery was cast as a young faculty wife in the 1953-1955 CBS sitcom, Meet Mr. McNutley, renamed the Ray Milland Show?

ALT3... that Phyllis Avery was cast as a colonel's wife in the 1966 episode "Massacre at Fort Phil Kearney", set in Wyoming, of NBC's Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 18:45, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fern Britton Meets...

... that Tony Blair (pictured) said that it was a mistake to say on Fern Britton Meets... that he would have still wanted to join the 2003 Iraq invasion if there were no weapons of mass destruction?

Created by TheRetroGuy (talk). Nominated by Mattbr (talk) at 15:40, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zaculeu

... that the Mam Maya capital city of Zaculeu fell to Spanish conquistador Gonzalo de Alvarado y Chávez after a siege that lasted several months?

5x expanded by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 11:24, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that Kayb'il B'alam, last ruler of the Mam Maya capital city of Zaculeu in Guatemala, surrendered his city to the Spanish conquistadors in 1525 after a siege that lasted several months? Simon Burchell (talk) 11:32, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT2: ... that the Maya city of Zaculeu shows a mixture of Mam and K'iche' Maya architectural styles and styles dating to both the Classic and Postclassic periods? Simon Burchell (talk) 11:41, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russian battleship Sevastopol (1911)

File:Sevastopol1947-1948.jpg

... that the Soviets withdrew the dreadnought Parizhskaya Kommuna from combat in April 1942 when the risk from German aerial attack became too great?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 04:55, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

World Chocolate Wonderland

... that World Chocolate Wonderland, the first chocolate theme park in China, showcases the biggest imitation of the Great Wall of China in the world?

Created by Cunard (talk). Nominated by Cunard (talk) at 23:54, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lowell State College

... that Lowell State College was the last state normal school established by the Massachusetts State Board of Education?

Created by Ktr101 (talk). Nominated by Ktr101 (talk) at 23:44, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Or we could do, "... that the campus of Lowell State College is now the southern campus of the University of Massachusetts Lowell?" I prefer the first one, but just in case it isn't interesting enough, this could do the trick. Kevin Rutherford (talk) 23:46, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dancing Hare

... that anyone who sees the Dancing Hare is said to have good fortune for the rest of their days?

Created by Trowbridge tim (talk). Self nom at 23:32, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Everything checks out. Offline source accepted for hook. decltype (talk) 20:35, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

George F. Bond

... that Captain George F. Bond was known as the "Father of saturation diving"?

Created by Gene Hobbs (talk). Nominated by RexxS (talk) at 23:15, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that Captain George F. Bond, the "Father of saturation diving", appeared on This Is Your Life?

Both hooks verified, offline refs accepted in good faith. I prefer the first hook. --Bruce1ee^talk 07:20, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

United States Senate election in Oregon, 1974

... that Wayne Morse (pictured) won the Democratic primary in an attempt to reclaim his Senate seat in the 1974 Oregon United States Senate election but died prior to the general election?

Created by Esprqii (talk). Self nom at 20:17, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tacubaya

... that Tacubaya, Mexico City, is home to "The Lost City"?

Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 17:49, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that Tacubaya, Mexico City, is the home to both the Mexican presidential residence and "The Lost City"?

"The Lost City"? which one? --74.14.19.14 (talk) 02:42, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Basavakalyana Fort

... that Bijjala II of the Kalachuri, a feudatory, eliminated the Tailapa III and his family of the Chalukya Kingdom and ruled from Kalyana, now the Basavakalyana Fort for five years?

Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 16:55, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Littleberry Mosby

... that Littleberry Mosby Jr disinherited his son, Littleberry Mosby III, for leaving Virginia?

Created by Cmadler (talk). Nominated by Cmadler (talk) at 16:03, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A Bright Red Scream

... that 1998's A Bright Red Scream was the first general-interest book published about self-harm?

ALT1:... that according to 1998 book A Bright Red Scream, millions of Americans regularly engage in intentional self-harm?
ALT2:... that according to A Bright Red Scream, millions of Americans regularly use razors, knives or broken glass to intentionally injure themselves?

Created by Belovedfreak (talk). Self nom at 14:50, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Frode Rinnan

... that architect Frode Rinnan designed sports venues such as the Holmenkollen ski jump and Bislett Stadion, both of which were torn down in the 2000s?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 11:10, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Seward's Success, Alaska

... that Seward's Success, Alaska, was to have been a city of 20,000 residents enclosed by a dome with an average year round temperature of 68 °F (20 °C)?

Created by Patriarca12 (talk). Nominated by Patriarca12 (talk) at 03:11, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length good, hook confirmed.... are the cost estimates in 1970s dollars? Doesnt seem that expensive for such a project.Thelmadatter (talk) 18:05, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 28

Chanson de toile

... that Old French literary genre of the chanson de toile consisted of songs supposedly sung by women weaving, songs about women in love who often sew as they relate their stories?

Created by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 04:33, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William May (artistic director)

... that theater producer William May was inspired to create Walking with Dinosaurs – The Live Experience (pictured) after watching cranes constructing the Southern Cross railway station in Melbourne?

Created by Scanlan (talk). Self nom at 04:15, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Carpenter Bompas

... that in 1865, William Carpenter Bompas protected his party of ox-carts from attacks by purportedly hostile Sioux by flying the Flag of England?

5x expanded by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 13:23, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Otilio Montaño Sánchez

... that Otilio Montaño, a Zapatista General, formally introduced Emiliano Zapata to Pancho Villa, but later was accused of rebelling against Zapata and executed, even though he maintained his innocence?

Created by Radeksz (talk). Nominated by Radeksz (talk) at 03:49, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kim Spalding

... that Kim Spalding played Doc Holliday in an enactment of the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral in a 1954 episode of the syndicated TV series Stories of the Century?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 05:34, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rudolph Tietig

... that Cincinnati, Ohio, architect Rudolph Tietig designed an all Jewish country club and two synagogues, including Temple K.K. Bene Israel for one of the congregations west of the Allegheny Mountains?

Created by ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by Me (talk) at 02:51, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Platythelphusa

... that the genus Platythelphusa represents the only evolutionary radiation of crabs to have occurred in a freshwater lake?

5x expanded by Stemonitis (talk). Nominated by Stemonitis (talk) at 12:11, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion & date verified, offline reference accepted in good faith. --Beloved Freak 11:05, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russian battleship Gangut (1911)

... that the crew of the Russian battleship Gangut staged a minor mutiny in 1915 when the executive officer refused to feed the crew the traditional meal of meat and macaroni after coaling?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 05:41, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion, date, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 10:41, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hurricane Debbie (1969)

... that Project Stormfury attempted to artificially weaken 1969's Hurricane Debbie?

Created by Juliancolton (talk). Nominated by Juliancolton (talk) at 04:15, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. The citation for the statement in the hook, which is to the FAQ of the Hurricane Research Division doesn't seem to support it. It doesn't mention Hurricane Debbie or Stormfury, or seeding with silver iodide. I checked a couple of the other references in the paragraph, the Weather Bureau PDF doesn't seem to mention weakening or seeding the hurricane; other are offline so I can't check. Should one of the other references be moved to support the statement about Stormfury, or am I missing something? --Beloved Freak 11:20, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good catch, I removed that reference (I had copied it over from another article). As for the Monthly Weather Review, the entire section on Debbie, or nearly so, is dedicated to the seeding mission. –Juliancolton | ^Talk 14:14, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

So it is! Sorry didn't see it at first glance. Hope you don't mind but I added the citation directly to the end of the sentence in question for clarity. Good to go now. --Beloved Freak 16:24, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suillus tomentosus

... that a collector said that the mushroom Suillus tomentosus tastes and smells like Tootsie Rolls when dried?

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 23:08, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article is only 1458 bytes readable prose size, though this may be due in part to my commenting out an unclear statement. It should be the correct length after you clarify it. Intelligentsium 04:29, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- 1,503 characters now. Joe Chill (talk) 12:32, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - Length, date, and hook verified, though you might want to expand the article a bit more. Cheers, Intelligentsium 15:11, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The South Butt

... that North Face is suing South Butt for trademark infringement?

Created by username 1 (talk) 22:56, 28 January 2010 (UTC). Self nom at :54, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Only 799 characters of readable prose, minimum length is 1500. Fair use image removed from nom — DYK can only allow freely licensed images. --Allen3 ^talk 01:30, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Better? Will Continue to expand ASAP. username 1 (talk)

1884 characters. Art LaPella (talk) 20:30, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Elaia-Kalamas

... that the Italian attack against Greece was stopped in the Battle of Elaia-Kalamas (November 2–8, 1940), a few kilometers inside the Greek border, during the first days of the Greco-Italian War?

Created by Alexikoua (talk). Self nom at 21:14, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Westgate, Canterbury

... that the 600-year-old Westgate in Canterbury, Kent, is the largest surviving city gate in England, with double-decker buses still squeezing through it?

5x expanded by Storye book (talk). Nominated by Storye book (talk) at 18:51, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 08:06, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sherlock Holmes Baffled

... that the 1900 Mutoscope film Sherlock Holmes Baffled (pictured) was the first film appearance of Arthur Conan Doyle's character Sherlock Holmes?

5x expanded by Bob Castle (talk). Self nom at 13:33, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Not sure that image is terribly useful at 100px, though. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:09, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

South Georgia Pintail

... that the South Georgia Pintail, a small duck, scavenges at seal carcasses?

5x expanded by Maias (talk). Self nom at 13:33, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article is currently the subject of a merger discussion. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:12, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Discussion resolved and merge tags removed. Maias (talk) 12:30, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I still think it should be merged. Anyhow, this DYK can be illustrated: there are two images which might work on the Main Page. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 15:48, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hurricane Inga (1969)

... that Hurricane Inga in September and October 1969 is the third longest-lived Atlantic hurricane on record, having lasted 25 days?

Created by Juliancolton (talk). Nominated by Juliancolton (talk) at 03:40, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Butch Wensloff

... that former baseball pitcher Butch Wensloff served in the United States Army during World War II?

5x expanded by Halvorsen brian (talk). Nominated by Halvorsen brian (talk) at 00:56, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 27

Dark Quetzal

... that the titular character in Dark Quetzal by Katherine Roberts, Night Plume, is half-man and half-bird?

5x expanded by Strdst grl (talk). Self nom at 13:06, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

John Tuigg

... that a 19th-century Roman Catholic bishop of Pittsburgh, John Tuigg (pictured), suffered two strokes as a result of stress, which was incurred by the combination of the now-defunct Diocese of Allegheny with his own?

Comment: The article was 40 words long before Jan. 27; it is now more than 500.

5x expanded by Alekjds (talk). Self nom at 02:44, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament

... that A Plain Introduction to the Criticism of the New Testament (pictured) was the main work of Scrivener?

Comment: I should notice that two external links - before expansion - were doubled (almost 300 characters). They were deleted after expansion. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 01:48, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

5x expanded by Leszek Jańczuk (talk) at 01:48, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hawsha

... that the Arab inhabitants of the Palestinian village of Hawsha, which was depopulated in 1948, kept a shrine (pictured) named for the prophet Joshua?

5x expanded by Tiamut (talk). Nominated by Tiamut (talk) at 18:01, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Why the quotation marks around Prophet Joshua? Nyttend (talk) 03:53, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Two reasons: 1) its a translation of the Arabic name which is transcribed as Nabi Hushan or Nebi Husha and 2) using titles before names is usually frowned upon per the MoS and yet that i the name of the shrine so I thought quotes would be solution to that problem. If you don't think they are necessary, feel free to remove them. Tiamut^talk 06:59, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Quotes not necessary or correct: Removed. — the Man in Question (in question) 23:17, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rancho Little Temecula

... that the Mexican land grant Rancho Little Temecula in California was one of the few granted to an indigenous American, though the court's decision came after the death of Pablo Apis, the applicant?

Created by Emargie (talk). Nominated by Binksternet (talk) at 02:32, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length good, hook checks out.Thelmadatter (talk) 17:54, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Drosera meristocaulis

... that the carnivorous plant Drosera meristocaulis is endemic to Pico da Neblina in South America, 17000 km to the west of its most closely related species?

Created by Rkitko (talk). Nominated by Rkitko (talk) at 01:20, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alternative hook: ... that the carnivorous plant Drosera meristocaulis, which is endemic to a single mountain on the Brazil-Venezuela border, is more closely related to the pygmy Drosera of Australia than any other South American Drosera species?

GT200

... that the British government has warned foreign governments not to use the GT200, described as effectively a dowsing rod, to detect bombs and explosives?

Created by ChrisO (talk). Self nom; topic is a major political controversy in Thailand at the moment.

Russian battleship Petropavlovsk (1911)

... that the mutinous garrison of Fort Krasnoye Gorka surrendered, after a bombardment by the battleship Petropavlovsk, when Leon Trotsky promised them their lives, only to be machine-gunned?

ALT1:... that after the Soviet battleship Marat was sunk during World War II by German Stukas, it was raised and used as a floating artillery battery?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 20:41, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified for ALT1 (which I personally prefer). Materialscientist (talk) 10:50, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lawrence Graff

... that Lawrence Graff purchased the Wittelsbach Diamond for 16.4 million pounds Sterling (US$23.4 million), then recut it – removing 4 carats?

Created by Clerks (talk). Self nom at 15:31, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Land of Green Plums

... that The Land of Green Plums by Nobel Prize winner Herta Müller, depicting life in a totalitarian state, became a favorite of Iranian activist Mohammad-Ali Abtahi soon after being released from jail?

5x expanded by Drmies (talk). Nominated by Drmies (talk) at 04:30, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

251 character hook. Art LaPella (talk) 01:10, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Art, where am I at now? Thanks, Drmies (talk) 02:10, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

216 characters. Art LaPella (talk) 02:34, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think I shaved 17 characters--is that correct? Sorry to turn you into a bean counter... Drmies (talk) 03:10, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Correct, 199 characters. And my own link above calls myself a "beancounter". Art LaPella (talk) 05:54, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, whaddayaknow. Should have clicked on it. Happy counting, and thanks for volunteering your time at DYK. Drmies (talk) 16:54, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dena DeRose

... that jazz pianist and vocalist Dena DeRose only considered singing professionally after medical problems forced her to give up playing the piano?

Created by Belovedfreak (talk). Self nom at 00:10, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Nice! Length and date good, online confirmation of hook. I mixed monitors for her once at a jazz festival and she sizzled! :D
Binksternet (talk) 23:57, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clavaria pyxidata

... that the word pyxidata in the mushroom name Clavaria pyxidata comes from the Greek word "pyxis" which means small box?

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 23:50, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Klaus Sunnanå, Kristian Gleditsch

... that Klaus Sunnanå, Kristian Gleditsch and Karl Evang were among the former Mot Dag members who became involved in the first Norwegian development aid project?

Comment: Karl Evang is mentioned in Klaus Sunnanå's article.

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 21:55, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Polystoechotidae

... that along with Ithonidae, Polystoechotidae are regarded as the most primitive living members of the insect order Neuroptera?

Created by Kevmin (talk). Self nom at 21:33, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Graham Court

... that the historic Graham Court apartment building, developed by William Waldorf Astor, has been called Harlem's "equivalent to the Dakota"?

Created by User:Agradman (talk). Self nom at 17:54, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 19:02, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This is my first DYK; could someone answer a question or two? First: I wrote this article as part of a class I'm in, and it would be awesome if this DYK went up before our next class meeting, which is 22 hours from now. Is that possible?
Second: I hope it isn't too late to change the hook to read as follows: ... the Graham Court apartment building, called Harlem's "equivalent to the Dakota" and "a premier reminder of the urban development of Harlem at the turn of the century", was used as the setting for a crack factory in the 1991 movie New Jack City? I invite you to make editorial changes to this text; if you do, I just hope you keep this juxtaposition between the building's historic grandeur, versus its decline (since we're studying it in an Urban Studies context). Andrew Gradman ^talk/_WP:Hornbook 22:14, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The second hook suggestion is too long. It is 246 characters; the maximum is 200. You did good in getting the first approved. However, I doubt that it will be posted within 22 hours as the order is determined largely by date (oldest first). Regards, —mattisse (Talk) 23:38, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

This article has a free image that can be used. Suggest:

... that the historic Graham Court apartment building (pictured), developed by William Waldorf Astor, has been called Harlem's "equivalent to the Dakota"?

Beloved Freak 00:16, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(edit conflict)Thanks, Mattisse, for both answers. This one is exactly 186 characters, not including ellipses & question mark: ... that Graham Court, called "one of the signal achievements" in New York City apartment design and Harlem's "equivalent to the Dakota", portrayed a crack factory in the movie New Jack City? Andrew Gradman ^talk/_WP:Hornbook 00:26, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"Portrayed" is not the right word here - buildings don't portray, people do. – ukexpat (talk) 19:15, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

... that Graham Court, called "one of the signal achievements" in New York City apartment design and Harlem's "equivalent to the Dakota", was the setting of a crack factory in the movie New Jack City?

191 characters, nix "portrayed". Andrew Gradman ^talk/_WP:Hornbook 22:11, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"Setting for" better? – ukexpat (talk) 16:49, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, absolutely. (I defer all future judgment to the DYK editorial team ... editing WP is making me fall behind in my homework! :) Andrew Gradman ^talk/_WP:Hornbook 23:04, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

... that Graham Court (pictured), called a signal achievement in NY apartment design and Harlem's equivalent to the Dakota, was the setting for a crack factory in the movie New Jack City?

187 characters, INCLUDING eleven characters for " (pictured)" AND five characters for "... " & "?". Andrew Gradman ^talk/_WP:Hornbook 23:26, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cyclone Vaianu (2006)

... that power outages in Tonga, caused by 2006's Cyclone Vaianu, took up to a week to fully restore?

Created by Juliancolton (talk). Nominated by Juliancolton (talk) at 17:41, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and hook verified. I've tweaked the hook so the country where this happened can appear, as is generally preferred in DYK hooks. Feel free to alter/revert as desired. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 19:07, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suggest ALT wording: ... that 2006's Cyclone Vaianu caused power outages in Tonga that took up to a week to fully restore? suggested by Mangoe (talk) 18:05, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Roman Museum

... that the Wehrmacht bombing of Canterbury on 1 June 1942 revealed a mosaic pavement which is now a scheduled monument, sheltered by the Roman Museum?

Created by Storye book (talk). Nominated by Storye book (talk) at 17:33, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No problems. Regards, --—Cyclonenim | Chat 21:50, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Billie and the Real Belle Bare All

... that Billie Piper's entrance to The May Fair hotel in Billie and the Real Belle Bare All is a reference to her character in Secret Diary of a Call Girl?

Created by Patyo1994 (talk). Self nom at 16:51, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Templecombe railway station

... that 2,273 passengers travelled from Templecombe railway station, England, in 1982, despite it being closed from 1966 to 1983?

5x expanded by Geof Sheppard (talk). Nominated by Geof Sheppard (talk) at 13:43, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Palcho Monastery

... that the kumbum (pictured) of Palcho Monastery in Gyantse is the largest such structure in Tibet?

5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 13:18, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Change to coloured image. --Redtigerxyz ^Talk 17:02, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Telfer Mine

... that the discovery of the Telfer Mine, officially attributed to Newmont, has been claimed by French prospector Jean-Paul Turcaud?

5x expanded by Calistemon (talk). Nominated by Calistemon (talk) at 12:43, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cookiecutter shark

... that the cookiecutter shark (pictured) may use the absence of bioluminescence to attract prey?

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 05:22, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Typhoon Angela (1989)

... that 1989's Typhoon Angela was the longest-tracked storm by the Joint Typhoon Warning Center of the 1989 Pacific typhoon season?

Created by User:Juliancolton (talk). Nominated by Juliancolton (talk) at 03:34, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 04:44, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Campanula isophylla

... that the plant Campanula isophylla is able to tolerate frost on the mountains of northern Italy, but that pot-grown plants cannot?

Created by Joe Chill (talk). Self nom at 00:33, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. Your source says this plant can tolerate frost in the mountains... but that pot-grown examples can not. Quite frankly, i think that should be worked into the article and used as the hook, as it is far more interesting than the proposed hook. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 03:13, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- I changed the hook. Good thinking. Joe Chill (talk) 03:19, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, Joe. This one's good to go, then. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 03:23, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Older nominations

Articles created/expanded on January 26

Tabloid Junkie

... that a Seattle Times journalist described Michael Jackson's "Tabloid Junkie" as being "a disingenuous attack on sensational news stories about him", most of which the singer "planted"?

5x expanded by Crystal Clear x3 (talk). Nominated by Pyrrhus16 (talk) at 21:46, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kristian Welhaven

... that during the German invasion of Norway, Norwegian justice minister Terje Wold told Oslo police chief Kristian Welhaven to arrest Norwegian fascist leader Vidkun Quisling if he got the opportunity?

ALT1:... that during the German invasion of Norway, Minister of Justice Terje Wold told Police Chief of Oslo Kristian Welhaven to arrest fascist leader Quisling if he got the opportunity?

Created by Oceanh (talk), Manxruler (talk), Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 17:27, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Onésimo Silveira

... that the Cape Verdean poet Onésimo Silveira was the representative of PAIGC in Sweden in the late 1960s and early 1970s?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 23:44, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Guinea-Bissau–Sweden relations

... that Sweden established official diplomatic relations with Guinea-Bissau before Guinea-Bissau formally gained independence from Portugal in 1974?

Created by Soman (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 17:37, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mountaindale, Oregon

... that a son of the first settlers of Mountaindale, Oregon, later was mayor of East Portland?

Created by Katr67 (talk), Aboutmovies (talk). Nominated by Aboutmovies (talk) at 08:46, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Cecilie Thoresen Krog

... that Cecilie Thoresen Krog was Norway's first female university student?

Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 21:32, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hughie Lee-Smith

... that in 1963 Hughie Lee-Smith, who later painted the official portrait of New York City Mayor David Dinkins, became only the second African-American artist to be elected a member of the National Academy of Design?

Created by JNW (talk). Nominated by JNW (talk) at 01:35, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mount Tremper

... that Oscar Wilde praised the location of a resort hotel at the foot, rather than the summit, of the Catskills' Mount Tremper (pictured) because it provided better views?

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 19:09, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alasdair Crotach MacLeod

... that Alasdair Crotach MacLeod is said to have prayed for six hours prior to ordering the massacre of almost the entire population of the Hebridean island of Eigg?

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 08:57, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Visa requirements for Hungarian citizens

... that the Hungarian diplomatic passport (pictured) is the only travel document in the world granting visa-free access to all member states of the G8+5~~, which consists of the world's most powerful countries~~?

5x expanded by BomBom (talk). Self nom at 07:41, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length verified. Could you please point to where do refs. 28-31, 33-38 say that those countries need visas for diplomatic passport holders? Materialscientist (talk) 11:21, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Refs 28-31 deal with normal passports, so naturally do not mention anything about diplomatic passport holders. As for refs 33-38, you will notice upon opening the links that it is written in bold font "Information for Government Duty" (as opposed to "Information for Normal Passports" in the previous refs). This is the way the International Air Transport Association refers to diplomatic passports. BomBom (talk) 07:12, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest leaving out "the world's most powerful countries" to avoid POV issues. --PFHLai (talk) 17:59, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Y Done. I striked the last part of the sentence. Is it better to have a photograph of the passport cover or a map showing visa requirements? BomBom (talk) 21:36, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Verifying the hook is a bit of a puzzle,　but seems Ok. Length and date are fine. Materialscientist (talk) 05:23, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Abdominal pregnancy

... that about one out of five babies born from an abdominal pregnancy has a birth defect?

Created by Ekem (talk). Self nom at 18:11, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Should the hook be inferred from the source's statement that "the combined rate of malformations and deformations in the infants was 21.4%"? decltype (talk) 20:42, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of American League pennant winners

... that the Milwaukee Brewers won an American League pennant in 1982 before moving to the National League in 1998?

5x expanded by Staxringold (talk). Self nom at 17:37, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The pagesize tool says this is only a 3x expansion, but that's because one of the lists was not bulleted and was counted as prose. If that's not counted, we're over 5x. That being said, fact is in the article and verified by the given ref. Cheers. KV5 (Talk • Phils) 17:53, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Volkstag

... that the High Court of the Free City of Danzig examined 988 witnesses to evince 40 cases of electoral fraud in the 1935 Volkstag elections?

Created by HerkusMonte (talk). Self nom at 15:42, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

War of Internet Addiction

... that the War of Internet Addiction is a video made by World of Warcraft players to protest internet censorship in the People's Republic of China?

Created by Arilang ^talk 00:29, 27 January 2010 (UTC). Nominated by Arilang ^talk 00:29, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

As written, I would not use this hook- the "War of Internet Addiction" is a video, not an actual action by the People's Republic of China. Your article is too short at 1,323 characters of prose, against a minimum here of 1,500.

Maybe the hook could be: ... that the War of Internet Addiction is a video made by World of Warcraft players to protest internet censorship in the People's Republic of China? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 03:18, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks User:Bradjamesbrown, I have changed the hook accordingly. I shall add more content too. Arilang ^talk 05:26, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lincoln Mayorga

... that the career of pianist Lincoln Mayorga has ranged from hit novelty rock and roll instrumentals to Gershwin recitals in Moscow, by way of Lumpy Gravy and Pete's Dragon?

Created by Ghmyrtle (talk). Nominated by Ghmyrtle (talk) at 23:45, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Derann

... that Derann Film Services, today the world's biggest Super 8 mm film distributor, originally rented out films from a spare bedroom?

Created by Lilduff90 (talk). Self nom at 22:46, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article has not had any secondary independent reliable sources added to establish the notability of the company. Primary sources can be used to provide detail of an article; however the bulk should come from these secondary sources. Calmer Waters 08:34, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- More sources added now. The problem is that the company has very little web-sources, so I will have to get the pagenumbers from the Super 8 books I have. Please review if the added sources are good enough for now or if you want more before deciding. --Lilduff90 (talk) 12:04, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tympanosclerosis

... that tympanosclerosis is a disease caused by calcification of tissues in the middle ear, sometimes resulting in hearing loss?

Created by Cyclonenim (talk). Self nom at 22:08, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Read Morgan

... that the actor Read Morgan of NBC's western television series The Deputy played basketball from 1950 to 1952 for the Kentucky Wildcats?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 21:50, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Art of Negative Thinking

... that The Art of Negative Thinking is a Norwegian film about a paraplegic who rebels against the interventions of his support group and its lead social worker?

ALT1: ... that director Bård Breien's directorial debut was the Norwegian film The Art of Negative Thinking, for which he won the "Best Director" award at the 2007 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival?

Created by Theleftorium (talk), ChildofMidnight (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 20:39, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Does the first hook fail rule C6, or is it sufficient to state that it is a Norwegian film?
- I think the mention that it it is a film is sufficient. The hook is not written in an in-universe perspective. The leftorium 21:55, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

2010 Haiti earthquake conspiracy theories

... that a state-run Venezuelan television station advanced a conspiracy theory claiming that the United States government's HAARP facility caused the 2010 Haiti earthquake?

Created by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 19:25, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I doubt that this subject is notable enough for DYK - whether or not it survives the almost inevitable AfD (I know that it hasn't been taken there yet, but surely). Mikenorton (talk) 20:45, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I admit that the article was a little bit sparsely-sourced when I first created it; however, in the past half-hour or so I have significantly expanded it, adding new sources and material. I don't think anyone would consider taking it to AFD now. Also, the subject certainly is notable since the Iranian, Venezuelan, Bolivian, and Nicaraguan governments have all advanced some sort of conspiracy theory concerning the United States' role in Haiti. Stonemason89 (talk) 21:56, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Currently at AfD. Mikenorton (talk) 13:55, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dag Frøland

... that despite impersonating comedy veteran Leif Juster in nearly every single show he did, Dag Frøland and Juster were very good friends?

Created by Lilduff90 (talk). Self nom at 19:13, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

References are bare urls, per additional rule D3. Manxruler (talk) 15:02, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Music of the Xenosaga series

... that the spiritual successor to Xenogears, Xenosaga, initially used the same composer, Yasunori Mitsuda, to write the music of the series and included a vocal performance by the same performer?

Created by PresN (talk). Nominated by PresN (talk) at 17:41, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pisagua (ship)

... that when the barque Pisagua (pictured) collided with the steamship Oceana, it was the steamship that sank?

Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 15:39, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Samonas

... that the Arab-born eunuch slave Samonas rose to become the parakoimomenos of Byzantine emperor Leo the Wise, and was even made godfather to his son, Constantine VII?

Created by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 15:34, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

A good hook except that I can't find a citation for "Arab-born". --Mkativerata (talk) 07:02, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, he was born in Melitene, which at the time was an Arab emirate. Either way, check the sources listed below, two of them explicitly call Samonas an Arab. Constantine ✍ 12:49, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Varahi

... that the Hindu goddess Varahi is worshipped only in the night according to secretive Vamamarga Tantric practices?

Created by Redtigerxyz (talk), TheMandarin (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 14:51, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(sp. goddess).--Wetman (talk) 21:47, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alchi Monastery

... that the Alchi Monastery in Ladakh was built, according to local tradition, by the translator Rinchen Zangpo (c. 1000 AD), although inscriptions ascribe it to an 11th century Tibetan noble?

5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 14:04, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

273 character hook. Art LaPella (talk) 02:55, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT: ... that the Alchi Monastery in Ladakh was built, according to local tradition, by the translator Rinchen Zangpo (c. 1000 AD), although inscriptions ascribe it to an 11th century Tibetan noble? --Redtigerxyz ^Talk 06:36, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Date, length and half-hook verified, AGF the other half. The ALT hook length is 188 chars. Materialscientist (talk) 07:05, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Clarendon Lamb Worrell

... that the fifth Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, Clarendon Lamb Worrell, was a keen gardener?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 13:18, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 07:49, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Charlie Simpson (fundraiser)

... that seven year old Charlie Simpson had hoped to raise £500 ($800) in sponsorship for UNICEF's 2010 Haiti earthquake relief efforts; however, within 48 hours he had raised over £143,000 ($230,500)?

Created by Stronach (talk). Self nom at 12:17, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Please fix the two bare URL references in the article. The piece about the 500-pound target should have a citation. I would prefer to shorten the hook to:

... that seven-year-old Charlie Simpson has raised over £150,000 for 2010 Haiti earthquake relief efforts?

Ucucha 15:52, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sounds good to me, and I've cited a ref that states £150,00/$240,000. Bare URLs fixed as well. As this article is now up for deletion here [1] obviously this is all up in the air right now. Stronach (talk) 19:39, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Bennett Bond

... that the second Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada, William Bennett Bond, was one of the shortest-serving Primates in the Anglican Church of Canada's history?

5x expanded by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 09:54, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. Julie, it's kind of, well, boring. How about?

ALT1:... that despite yielding many of his duties as Bishop of Montreal due to poor health in 1902, William Bennett Bond was elected Primate in 1904?

That displays as ~185 characters, so it may be too long. Could also pipe Primate like that to add to the "Huh?" factor, as most people think Primate means ape. Thoughts? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 11:09, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I love it! Let's go with that one. JulieSpaulding (talk) 12:22, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great!

This one's ready to go. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 13:01, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment, corrected semi-colon to comma. – ukexpat (talk) 03:47, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Garry Foulds

... that Garry Foulds became only the second player to play 300 VFL/AFL matches for the Essendon Football Club?

5x expanded by Aaroncrick (talk). Nominated by Aaroncrick (talk) at 07:43, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion and date are fine, but your source doesn't come out and say he was the second player to accomplish this. If the Matthews book does, that's fine (just change the citation), but the massive table this hook is cited to doesn't appear to. I get from it that he did, in fact, play 300 matches for Essendon, but not that the was the second to do so. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 11:19, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Found a more reliable source and tweaked a bit. Aaroncrick (talk) 21:22, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that Garry Foulds is one of only five footballers to play 300 VFL/AFL matches for the Essendon Football Club?

Length, date, and source for ALT1 verified. Thanks! Bradjamesbrown (talk) 09:37, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Robert Ambrose (composer)

... that upon hearing Robert Ambrose's work One Sweetly Solemn Thought, a gambler purportedly laid down his cards and immediately became a reformed Christian?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 06:11, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Saccharine overdose. I'm going into coma...--Wetman (talk) 08:05, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK then... :) JulieSpaulding (talk) 09:54, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is Robert Ambrose the article nominated, because it is neither new, expanded, or contains the hook. Maybe it was a different article... Calmer Waters 20:47, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Whoops! The article I was trying to nominate is Robert Ambrose (composer). Sorry about that! It's fixed now. JulieSpaulding (talk) 01:53, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. Thanks Julie :) Calmer Waters 06:56, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Sex Machines Museum

... that the Sex Machines Museum, opened in 2002 in Prague, has a collection of approximately 200 sex devices (BDSM masks pictured)?

Created by Defender of torch (talk). Self nom at 05:43, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that the Sex Machines Museum in Prague has a collection of approximately 200 sex devices? (BDSM masks pictured)? --Defender of torch (talk) 05:43, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

LOL, it had to be Prague.... No article on Pornography in the Czech Republic yet.... Dr. Blofeld ^{White cat} 14:08, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and hook verified. Image appropriately licensed and attributed. decltype (talk) 21:00, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Typhoon Dan (1989)

... that although 1989's Typhoon Dan was relatively weak, the storm left hundreds of thousands of people homeless in the Philippines?

Created by Juliancolton (talk). Nominated by Juliancolton (talk) at 04:49, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Suggest changing "hundreds of thousands" to "250,000" per the source. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 11:27, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Actor (painting)

... that the 1904 painting by Pablo Picasso, The Actor (pictured), was torn when a woman fell into the artwork, which is estimated to be worth over US$100 million?

Created by Gary King (talk). Nominated by Gary King (talk) at 03:43, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT 1: ... that the 1904 painting by Pablo Picasso, The Actor (pictured), estimated to be worth over US$100 million, was torn when a woman stumbled and fell into it? – ukexpat (talk) 19:39, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and both original and reworded hooks verified Calmer Waters 20:58, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt is better - neither "fell into" nor "artwork" are ideal phrasing in the original. Johnbod (talk) 13:48, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Close, Closed, Closure

... that in his film Close, Closed, Closure (pictured), Israeli director Ram Loevy describes the Gaza Strip as "a prison with one million inmates"?

Created by Danny (talk). Nominated by Harej (talk) at 03:45, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think it's customary to have the word (pictured) in there somewhere as we can't have stray images floating around :) JulieSpaulding (talk) 06:13, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What would you call "pictured"? It's a still from the film that I was able to obtain, not the director. Danny (talk) 10:56, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about "... that in his film Close, Closed, Closure (pictured), Israeli director Ram Loevy describes the Gaza Strip as "a prison with one million inmates"?" Gonzonoir (talk) 11:47, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lynn Bayonas

... that Lynn Bayonas worked for The Australian Ballet before making her break into television writing?

Created by 5 albert square (talk). Self nom at 02:40, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 13:53, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of National League pennant winners

... that the National League pennant winner has gone on to win the World Series 43 times, most recently the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies (pictured)?

5x expanded by Killervogel5 (talk). Nominated by Killervogel5 (talk) at 02:09, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yep yep, clearly sourced in two different ways actually (in lead and in table). Staxringold _talk^contribs 17:46, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Boy Meets Curl

... that The Simpsons episode "Boy Meets Curl" will see Homer and Marge Simpson compete at the 2010 Winter Olympics in mixed-doubles curling, an event that is not part of the Olympic programme?

Created by Scorpion0422 (talk). Nominated by Scorpion0422 (talk) at 01:08, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good, Date, source length check. Would it be a good idea for a holding area for the start of the Olympics? Ottawa4ever (talk) 10:16, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Be'erot Yitzhak

... that the Battle of Be'erot Yitzhak was the last time that Egypt attacked an Israeli village in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, and one of the war's last Egyptian offensive initiatives?

Created by Ynhockey (talk). Self nom at 00:55, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

First part of the hook is from a Hebrew source, so AGFing on that part. However, second part looks good, as does the entire article. Nice work. NW (Talk) 01:09, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 25

Imperatritsa Mariya class battleship

... that the turrets from the lead ship of the Imperatritsa Mariya-class battleships were salvaged after she sank and installed at Sevastopol where they were destroyed during World War II?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 22:37, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 05:26, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stephen Corry

... that Stephen Corry, Director of the indigenous rights organization Survival International, had always thought that British civilization and development was the best until he made a trip to Nepal at age 18 and met the local people?

Created by Maziotis (talk). Self nom at 12:50, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook uncited. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 05:32, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The citation is found on the paragraph of the hook. It is the only citation, and it is used for the whole paragraph. The link to the online source is directly available in the reference section.Maziotis (talk) 10:54, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Operation Irma

... that though Operation Irma secured offers of 1,250 hospital beds for civilians wounded in the Siege of Sarajevo, it was estimated that 39,000 Bosnian children required hospital treatment at the time?

Created by Gonzonoir (talk). Self nom at 11:37, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that seven-year-old Irma Hadzimuratovic, who died two years after her wounding in the siege of Sarajevo had prompted the Operation Irma medical evacuation, was described by the coroner as a "victim of war"? Gonzonoir (talk) 11:41, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Afghans in Pakistan

... that more than 1.7 million registered Afghan refugees will stay in Pakistan until December 2012?

5x expanded by Saqib Qayyum (talk). Self nom at 09:03, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that there are estimated up to 1.7 million registered Afghan refugees in Pakistan as of January 2010?
Assuming this is a nomination of Afghans in Pakistan, I don't see a 5x expansion in the last five days. Gonzonoir (talk) 11:44, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion was a little bit however general cleanup has been done. Please consider. --Saki ^talk 12:36, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I linked the article, as described at I4. Art LaPella (talk) 19:27, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The expansion was not five-fold, as required, it was only ~1,000 added characters. It was ~3,300 bytes- for DYK, it would need to be around 16,000 now, instead of less than 5,000. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:36, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Broadfield House, Crawley

... that Broadfield House (pictured) in Crawley, West Sussex, has at various times housed a country club, a radio station and Crawley's New Town Development Corporation?

ALT1:... that the Development Corporation that planned the postwar transformation of Crawley New Town, West Sussex, was based in Broadfield House (pictured), a former country club?
Comment: ALT1 might be a bit more "focused". I can't find anything more exciting...

Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 20:30, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Brierfield Furnace

... that, until it was destroyed during Wilson's Raid, the Brierfield Furnace (pictured) was used to produce iron for the Confederacy's Brooke cannon?

Created by Altairisfar (talk). Self nom at 19:44, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:07, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Official languages of the United Nations

... that Hindi, Bengali, and Portuguese have all recently been proposed as official languages of the United Nations?

Created by Mathew5000 (talk). Self nom at 19:28, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:10, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No. 1 Wing RAAF

... that the Royal Australian Air Force's No. 1 Wing was often referred to as the 'Churchill Wing' due to Winston Churchill's key role in its formation?

Created by Nick-D (talk). Self nom at 10:15, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified- offline source accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:11, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Nitpicky English usage point, "due to" should be changed to "because of". – ukexpat (talk) 03:52, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Emile Brunel Studio and Sculpture Garden

... that artist and hotelier Emile Brunel's studio (pictured) in Boiceville, New York, is an imitation of a European farmhouse, an unusual style in the Catskills?

ALT1:... that artist Emile Brunel's ashes are interred in one of his sculptures (pictured, at right) near his home and studio in Boiceville, New York?

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 06:40, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. Source crashes my browser due to Java, so accepted in good faith until/unless someone else looks at it. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:39, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Star Gazers' Stone

... that Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon transported their zenith telescope on a featherbed 31 miles from Philadelphia to Star Gazers' Stone (pictured) to begin surveying the Mason-Dixon line?

Created by Smallbones (talk). Self nom at 05:23, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:42, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Marshall Perron

... that Northern Territory Chief Minister Marshall Perron jokingly blamed Japan for denying him his birthright as a Territorian, because his family was evacuated from Darwin to Perth, where he was born two weeks before Darwin was bombed?

5x expanded by Canley (talk). Nominated by Canley (talk) at 02:43, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source for hook verified. However, this hook is too long- it displays at 238 characters versus a maximum of 200. Please trim it down, or find another hook. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:45, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

... that Perth-born Northern Territory Chief Minister Marshall Perron jokingly blamed Japan for denying him his birthright as a Territorian, as his family fled Darwin two weeks before it was bombed? --Canley (talk) 13:43, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fernando de Rosa

... that less than two years after Fernando de Rosa was convicted of attempting to assassinate Umberto II, Umberto asked that he be pardoned?

Created by Cool three (talk). Self nom at 01:39, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Everything checks out but have changed to "less than two years" from "two years" as by my count the conviction was in September 1930 and the pardon in March 1932 (18 months). --Mkativerata (talk) 23:17, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Plane of rotation

... that a double rotation in four dimensions has exactly two planes of rotation?

Created by JohnBlackburne (talk). Self nom at 22:37, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Eonessa

... that the extinct Eonessa anaticula was thought to be a duck, possibly due to resemblance to the modern Oxyura jamaicensis?

Created by Kevmin (talk). Self nom at 21:24, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date, hook verified. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 18:50, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Devonshire Dome

... that the renovation of the The Devonshire Dome in 1881 by Robert Rippon Duke created the world's largest unsupported dome, with a diameter of 44.2 metres (145 ft), and is still the largest in the UK today?

Created by Trident13 (talk). Self nom at 21:04, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

English Water Spaniel

... that The Sportsman's Repository advised that if you wished to hunt ducks or any other type of waterfowl, then you had best use an English Water Spaniel?

5x expanded by Miyagawa (talk). Nominated by Miyagawa (talk) at 20:25, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length and hook all OK, except The Sportsman's Repository (downloadable here) was written a long time ago, so "advised" might be better, or a date; otherwise it sounds like current advice which is plainly incorrect.--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 22:37, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Corrected the hook. Miyagawa (talk) 23:47, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- OK, that seems better. One other thing though, something I did but didn't notice you hadn't, is make the book name italic, i.e. The Sportsman's Repository, as per MOS:T. This will probably be caught in proofreading, so as it stands length:OK, date:OK, hook:OK.--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 23:59, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Caught and fixed in proofreading. I consider italics to be a little change as defined here, so I encourage you to correct italics yourself. I try to catch them in proofreading, but I don't always notice. Art LaPella (talk) 04:05, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ahmad Ibrahim al-Sayyid al-Naggar

... that under torture, Ahmad al-Naggar confessed that Egyptian Islamic Jihad had raised funds by "renovating old houses" in London, England? (fivefold) Sherurcij ^{(speaker for the dead)} 19:28, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gypsies, Tramps and Weed

... that the toy company Mattel lent the Will & Grace producers a $60,000 Cher doll prototype for the episode "Gypsies, Tramps and Weed"?

Created by ThinkBlue (talk) at 18:30, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Online ref supports, length and date okay. Good to go! Binksternet (talk) 17:50, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Qalqilya Zoo

... that a number of animals at the Qalqilya Zoo in the West Bank, including a giraffe and three zebras, have become casualties of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

5x expanded by Tiamut (talk). Nominated by Tiamut (talk) at 17:57, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date and hook all verify. Not sure the hook wording is best though - a little copyedit gives

ALT ... that animals at Qalqilya Zoo in the West Bank, including a giraffe and three zebras, were casualties of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

or slightly more drastic with dates

ALT ... a giraffe and three zebras at Qalqilya Zoo in the West Bank were casualties of the 2000–2004 Israeli-Palestinian conflict?

--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 22:30, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Prefer alt 1 myself, as the conflict predates and postdates 2000-2004. If a time frame needs to be indicated, adding "during the Second Intifada somehwere might do. Thanks for the feedback. Tiamut^talk 07:05, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Elena Fisher

... that developer Naughty Dog reworked the appearance of character Elena Fisher, including changing her hair color because they "just preferred blondes"?

Created by Scapler (talk). Nominated by Scapler (talk) at 17:23, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanadelthur

... that in 1715, a director of the Hudson's Bay Company, James Knight, enlisted the aid of a Chipewyan woman, Thanadelthur, in his mission to broker a peace deal between the Chipewyan and the Cree?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 15:39, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur Sweatman

... that Arthur Sweatman was elected bishop of the Diocese of Toronto in 1879 as a compromise between the clergy and laymen of the church's synod?

5x expanded by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 14:26, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Diskit Monastery

... that Diskit Monastery (pictured) is the oldest and largest Buddhist monastery in the Nubra Valley of Ladakh, northern India?

Comment: Stub article expanded by more than 5x

5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Nvvchar (talk) at 12:51, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 07:18, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Paul Chaffey

... that Paul Chaffey voted Labour in 1997, the same year that he served as a Parliament of Norway representative for the Socialist Left Party?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 10:59, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yuin-Kuric languages

... that the koala is named from the word gula in Dharuk and other Yuin-Kuric languages?

Created by Radagast3 (talk). Self nom at 09:35, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I suggest dropping the picture; cool animal, but misrepresents the DYK topic (a reader might think that koala is the featured item). Geschichte (talk) 11:01, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. -- Radagast3 (talk) 05:07, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date and length check out; reputable off-line reference. StAnselm (talk) 23:21, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Glendale (Skye)

... that according to legend, the MacLeods were on the verge of being defeated at the Battle of Glendale by the MacDonalds, but their magical Fairy Flag was then unfurled, inspiring them to a hard-fought victory?

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 09:29, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bohemian National Cemetery

... that Bohemian National Cemetery in Chicago contains a columbarium specifically intended to hold the ashes of Chicago Cubs fans?

Created by Zagalejo (talk). Nominated by Zagalejo (talk) at 08:47, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and quirky hook verified Calmer Waters 08:45, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Kevin King (baseball)

... that in 1994, while baseball pitcher Kevin King was a member of the Seattle Mariners, he registered a loss on Opening Day against the Cleveland Indians?

Created by Halvorsen brian (talk). Self nom at 04:59, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and hook verified, but I think it's rather boring. Is there anything more interesting about this fellow? Bradjamesbrown (talk) 07:09, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Possibly, ALT 1: ... that while attending the University of Oklahoma from 1988 to 1990, baseball pitcher Kevin King was a three-time letterman? --Brian Halvorsen (talk) 13:18, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Other Hand

... that The Other Hand by Chris Cleave was the only literary fiction novel on the 2009 British bestseller list without a Richard and Judy Book Club recommendation, a literary award or a film adaptation?

Created by Frickative (talk). Self nom at 04:58, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wickiup Reservoir

... that on August 24, 2009, an algae bloom hit Wickiup Reservoir, dubbed as Oregon's best fishing for brown trout?

Created by Smithers7 (talk). Self nom at 01:40, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date, and hook verified. It should be "brown trout" on Wikipedia. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 16:07, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gus Alexander

... that footballer Gus Alexander made no appearances for Burnley in six years after serving National Service in Cyprus and Suez?

5x expanded by Mattythewhite (talk). Self nom at 00:49, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is too short with its c.1250 characters, and has a cleanup tag. Geschichte (talk) 11:04, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Has been expanded and the tag hs been dealt with. Mattythewhite (talk) 13:44, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It looks like you just took it down. According to this (see #D5), removing tag without consensus? There still isn't many articles linking to it. smithers - talk 02:30, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Maggie Jones (blues musician)

... that the American blues singer and pianist Maggie Jones, who recorded 38 songs between 1923 and 1926, was billed as 'The Texan Nightingale'?

Created by Derek R Bullamore (talk). Self nom at 00:39, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date and hook refs verified. --Bruce1ee^talk 14:17, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 24

Florida Governor's Mansion

... that prior to the construction of the first Florida Governor's Mansion, governors of the state generally lived in boardinghouses or hotels?

5x expanded by Fetchcomms (talk). Self nom at 23:15, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date check out; AGF the offline source. --Mkativerata (talk) 20:26, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Coral reef fishes

... that some coral reef fishes, like the beautiful lionfish (pictured), have spines in their fins which are venomous?

5x expanded by Epipelagic (talk), 2ocean7 (talk). Nominated by Epipelagic (talk) at 19:28, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Size date and hook all OK. Very nice article indeed. Simon Burchell (talk) 12:42, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Raymond-Gaspard de Bonardi de Saint-Sulpice, Charles-Étienne Gudin de La Sablonnière, Jean-Toussaint Arrighi de Casanova

... that the names of French generals Raymond-Gaspard de Bonardi de Saint-Sulpice, Charles-Étienne Gudin de La Sablonnière and Jean-Toussaint Arrighi de Casanova are inscribed on the Arc de Triomphe (pictured) in Paris?

Created by Alexandru.demian (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 13:05, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

German Type UE II submarine

... that the last German Type UE II submarine, SM U-126 was commissioned on October 3, 1918, just a little over a month before the armistice at Compiègne?

Created by Coldplay Expert (talk). Nominated by Coldplay Expert (talk) at 00:04, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I actually asked User:Sturmvogel 66 to turn the article into a blue link but I was the one who wrote it. If needed I'll change the nom to X5 expansion.--Coldplay Expért ^{Let's talk} 00:04, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fitznells Manor

... that Fitznells Manor (pictured), the last surviving manor house in the borough of Epsom and Ewell in Surrey, UK, and a Grade 2 listed building, is now used as the offices of a medical practice?

Created by EricPolymath (talk). Nominated by Ukexpat (talk) at 18:38, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Camp Kearny

... that the U.S. military base Camp Kearny, predecessor of Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, California, once housed a mooring mast for the Navy's helium dirigibles?

5x expanded by MelanieN (talk). Self nom at 02:09, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length of expansion, and hook verified Calmer Waters 21:32, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ghazali Shafie

... that the then Malaysian Foreign Minister Ghazali Shafie survived a plane crash in 1982 and later read his obituary printed because of reports he had died?

Created by Mkativerata (talk). Self nom at 21:37, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Billy Dougall

... that former Burnley chairman Bob Lord described coach Billy Dougall, who worked for the club for 23 years, as the finest servant a club could have?

Created by BigDom (talk). Self nom at 21:39, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Interstitial pregnancy

... that interstitial pregnancies have a seven-times higher mortality than ectopic pregnancies in general?

Created by Ekem (talk). Self nom at 14:48, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Coast Veddas

... ~~that Coast Veddas use the Vedda language only for religious purposes?~~

Created by Taprobanus (talk). Nominated by Taprobanus (talk) at 13:53, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT:... that though Coast Veddas use a Sri Lankan Tamil dialect on a daily routine, they use Vedda language during Spirit possession rites? --Redtigerxyz ^Talk 05:06, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Up Hatherley

... that the parish church of Up Hatherley (pictured) was built as a result of an elderly widow finding it difficult to travel to a neighbouring village to worship?

Created by Belovedfreak (talk). Self nom at 13:04, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Seagate Castle

... that the plaque at the entrance of Seagate Castle (pictured) says that Mary Queen of Scots stayed at the castle after the Battle of Langside in 1568?

Created by Rosser1954 (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 00:40, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Victoria Kaspi

... that Canadian astrophysicist Victoria Kaspi was one of the first to observe the cosmic recycling of pulsars?

Created by David Eppstein (talk). Self nom at 00:12, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Patrick Collison

... that Patrick Collison (pictured) became a millionaire after winning the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in 2005 at the age of sixteen?

Created by Candlewicke (talk). Self nom at 00:49, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Aksel Zachariassen

... that Aksel Zachariassen, revolutionary and later editor of Kongsvinger Arbeiderblad (1932–1941), was deported from the United Kingdom after a visit there in 1919?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 22:16, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I took the liberty of changing "England" to "the United Kingdom". The source says that he was deported while visiting London. England hadn't deported anyone in over 200 years in 1919, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland did. Manxruler (talk) 12:28, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Misshitsu no Sacrifice

... that Misshitsu no Sacrifice lets players investigate scenes and use items, unlike other visual novels that are primarily driven by text and graphics?

ALT1:... that all five of the main characters in Misshitsu no Sacrifice are females?

Created by Rcjsuen (talk). Self nom at 21:10, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russet Sparrow

... that when the Russet Sparrow (pictured) and the House Sparrow breed in the same hill station, the House Sparrow prefers bazaars and the Russet Sparrow "more up market" houses?

5x expanded by Innotata (talk). Self nom at 18:01, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: Some more good images are available. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 18:08, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Christian Stray

... that Parliament of Norway member Christian Stray owned the newspaper Agderposten?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 17:34, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT:... that Norwegian MP Christian Stray owned the newspaper Agderposten? --74.14.22.215 (talk) 07:00, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tohil

... that human sacrifices to the K'iche' Maya patron deity Tohil had their severed heads placed on a rack in front of the temple?

5x expanded by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 17:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length and date verified, offline and foreign language hook source taken AGF. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:17, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Antoine de Léris

... that the journalist and theatre historian abbé Antoine de Léris collaborated with abbé Laugier in the first French review of music, Sentiment d'un harmonophile, 1756?

Created by Wetman (talk). Self nom at 17:11, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gymnothorax pictus

... that the moray eel Gymnothorax pictus is able to hunt on land?

5x expanded by Joe Chill (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 15:59, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

verified. The image is not the best for the little box on the main page, are there others? This hook is rather short, so "moray" can be inserted, if you like. —innotata (Talk
- I won't add an image. Joe Chill (talk) 19:03, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alexander Aitchison

... that Alexander Aitchison was Hamilton, Ontario's first full-time fire chief?

Created by JulieSpaulding (talk). Self nom at 15:53, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The relevant sentence may be found in the source cited in the lead ([2]) - see the second-last paragraph of Aitchison's biography. "Its excellent condition is in stark contrast to the weathered and barely legible grave marker of Hamilton's first full-time fire chief in the Hamilton cemetery." - Hope that clarifies any issues which sometimes come up when the fact is buried deep in the source :) JulieSpaulding (talk) 15:57, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Simon-Joseph Pellegrin

... that the libretto for Rameau's first opera, Hippolyte et Aricie (1733) was provided by the seasoned playwright and librettist, the abbé Pellegrin?

Created by Wetman (talk). Self nom at 15:28, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

? You forgot to cite the fact in the hook.--Peter cohen (talk) 22:33, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have supplied the references from the perfectly standard sources.--Wetman (talk) 23:26, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length and date verified, offline source taken AGF. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:19, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Three printed sources, the standard dictionary and two standard biographies.--Wetman (talk) 14:55, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yue ware

... that Yue ware (pictured) was an early type of Chinese ceramics that was exported as far as the Middle-East and East Africa from the 8th to the 11th century?

Created by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Nominated by Per Honor et Gloria (talk) at 13:17, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length OK, date OK, hook OK. Image I think OK (under CC from photographer of MOMA exhibit)--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 20:52, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alvensleben Convention

... that the Alvensleben Convention allowed Russian troops to cross the Prussian border in pursuit of Polish revolutionaries of the 1863 January Uprising?

Created by HerkusMonte (talk). Self nom at 13:06, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Permanent Court of International Justice

... that an American judge was appointed to the Permanent Court of International Justice when it was formed, despite the United States not being a signatory to the Court protocol? Ironholds (talk) 11:39, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Great looking article, look forward to seeing downline article development from the redlinks. Length, date, etc all check out. Offline refs accepted in good faith. --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 18:27, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

James R. Graham

... that James R. Graham was a member of the team which discovered Fomalhaut b, the first exoplanet directly imaged in visible light?

Created by James McBride (talk). Self nom at 09:53, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, references, length verified. --Mcorazao (talk) 16:48, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Potlatch River

... that the original name of Potlatch River (pictured) was Colter's Creek, which was named by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805?

~~... that the first Americans that saw the Potlatch River (pictured) were the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805?~~

Created by Shannon1 (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 09:19, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm not seeing in the references where they say that the members of the expedition were the "first Americans". The references indicate that they named the creek, but that by itself does not assert that no other American had ever been there. Am I missing something? --Mcorazao (talk) 16:46, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Well, the Lewis and Clark Expedition were the first Americans to explore the area. History doesn't say other Americans did that before them so it is a common sense issue. "The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806) was the first overland expedition undertaken by the United States to the Pacific coast and back." Joe Chill (talk) 17:28, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  - I understand the argument. I don't personally know the history of that area but it was not unusual at the time for there to have been various pioneers traveling through some given area of North America before the first official expedition documented the area. To my thinking this claim needs to be in some way backed up explicitly. I'll hold off on accepting/rejecting here and see if somebody else chimes in with an opinion. --Mcorazao (talk) 17:46, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
    - I get your argument also. What about ... that the people that named Potlatch River were the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805? Joe Chill (talk) 17:49, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
      - To my eye, the problem there is the Expedition actually named it 'Colter's Creek'. Derek R Bullamore (talk) 17:56, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
        How about, "... that the original name of Potlatch River was Colter's Creek, which was named by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1805? Joe Chill (talk) 18:00, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
That one will work. I've substituted that above. --Mcorazao (talk) 18:14, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Barbours Cut Terminal

... that the Barbours Cut Terminal, part of the Port of Houston, was the first seaport in the United States to implement the international ISO 14001 environmental standards?

Created by Mcorazao (talk). Self nom at 06:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I tightened the wording. Daniel Case (talk) 18:23, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. Joe Chill (talk) 18:28, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

South Carolina Governor's Mansion

... that in 2001, the South Carolina Governor's Mansion stopped employing inmates as butlers and maids after allegations of sexual misconduct during working hours?

5x expanded by Fetchcomms (talk). Self nom at 05:01, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I changed "while during" to "during". Art LaPella (talk) 07:26, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
length and date OK, but the hook is not given in the article - the date is not there, nor is "during working hours" which is also not in the source. If you lose both it's OK, e.g.
ALT ... that the South Carolina Governor's Mansion stopped employing inmates as butlers and maids after allegations of sexual misconduct?

--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 23:29, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oopsies. I added the 2001 date, which was in the source, although it's a bit ambiguous on whether they were working during the time or it was just in the mansion. Perhaps:

ALT2 ... that in 2001, the South Carolina Governor's Mansion stopped employing inmates as butlers and maids after allegations of sexual misconduct between the inmates?

Thanks, fetchcomms☛ 03:28, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Also I added who was being accused of the acts to clarify a bit. fetchcomms☛ 03:31, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Doing a Leeds

... that the phrase "doing a Leeds" has become synonymous in English football with the pitfalls of financial mismanagement of football clubs in general, after the rapid demise of Premier League team Leeds United?

Created by MickMacNee (talk). Self nom at 00:53, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and reference verified. Nice article! I'm glad I'm not the only one using WebCite. :) Best, Cunard (talk) 08:26, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 23

Cross of Justin II

... that the jewelled gold Cross of Justin II of c. 568 in the Vatican Museums is a reliquary for a piece of the True Cross?

5x expanded by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 13:42, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Minuscule 569

... that illuminated Minuscule 569 (pictured) was bought in 1757 in Bulgaria, became a part of the Załuski Library, and in 1794 it was dispatched to Saint Petersburg?

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Nominated by Leszek Jańczuk (talk) at 21:29, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that the illuminated Minuscule 569 (pictured) was bought in Bulgaria in 1757, became a part of the Załuski Library, and was dispatched to Saint Petersburg in 1794? Art LaPella (talk) 01:10, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rancho New Helvetia

... that Mexican land grant Rancho New Helvetia was given to German-Swiss immigrant John Sutter (pictured) to serve as a buffer between Californio lands and "marauding bands of hunters and trappers"?

Created by Emargie (talk). Nominated by Binksternet (talk) at 05:31, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Second Battle of Agua Prieta

... that in 1915, during the Mexican Revolution, Woodrow Wilson allowed Carranza's troops to be transported across US territory which contributed to Pancho Villa's (pictured) defeat at the Second Battle of Agua Prieta?

Created by Radeksz (talk). Nominated by Radeksz (talk) at 00:47, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

One Main Place (Portland, Oregon)

... that although 20-stories tall, One Main Place (pictured) in Portland, Oregon, does not have a thirteenth floor?

Comment: ALT... that One Main Place (pictured) in Portland, Oregon, is missing its thirteenth floor?

Created by Aboutmovies (talk). Nominated by Aboutmovies (talk) at 07:30, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The article is too short at 1195 characters of prose. Can you expand it to at least 1500? --Bruce1ee^talk 11:48, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is this unusual? If you click the thirteenth floor link, it presents evidence that 85% of all buildings that are tall enough, fit this description. Art LaPella (talk) 19:27, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I've expanded to over 2100. As to unusual, neither that, rare or interesting is a criteria. Now, "An interesting hook is more likely to draw in a variety of readers" but that is a suggestion so one might make the DYK HOF, but not a criteria (and I think we have all been through this upteen times on the talk page). But if you want unusual or interesting, let me ask you this: did you already know that 85% factoid, or did you have to look? I knew a fair amount of US buildings omitted a labeled 13th floor, but didn't know it was that high of a percentage, and I personally thought it was interesting we even had that article (which means this hook would likely do well for that article). Plus, as the vast majority of buildings in the world are under 13 stories, thus in a sense this is rare (I live in a town of 90k and no building omits the 13th). Aboutmovies (talk) 08:15, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

If you found "An interesting hook ...", then you probably found "... please make it 'hooky' ..." in the same instruction, which strikes me as a criterion. You probably also found R6, which says all the criteria can't be written down. I knew that omitting the 13th floor was common, but yes I had to look for the percentage; isn't that a reason to approve the article but not the hook? Fortunately for me, I always leave approvals to others, and I won't say anything if they approve it. Art LaPella (talk) 01:10, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, hooky, kind of like the ALT? Aboutmovies (talk) 08:25, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit

... that the John Singer Sargent painting The Daughters of Edward Darley Boit (pictured) will in 2010 for the first time be exhibited alongside the painting that inspired it, Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez?

5x expanded by JNW (talk). Nominated by JNW (talk) at 16:56, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date, hook verified. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 18:53, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lace House (Canaan, New York)

... that the kitchen wing of the Lace House (pictured) in Canaan, New York, deteriorated so badly during a probate fight over the house that it had to be demolished and rebuilt?

Comment: Fivefold text expansion (I think)

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 18:22, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Peter Stevens (pilot)

... that Peter Stevens, the only known German-Jewish RAF bomber pilot in World War II, stole an identity so that he could enlist at the outbreak of the war, and was later awarded the Military Cross for his numerous attempts to escape from POW camps?

Created by Carrera57 (talk). Nominated by Ukexpat (talk) at 17:07, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook is 245 characters; should be trimmed to 200. Refs good, length and date good. Wow, what a story! A valid hook will make this a shoe-in. Binksternet (talk) 08:05, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Question: No exceptions? OK, working on an alt. Any one have any suggestions? – ukexpat (talk) 15:11, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that Peter Stevens, the only known German-Jewish RAF bomber pilot in WWII, stole an identity so he could enlist at the start of the war, and later won a Military Cross for his attempts to escape from POW camps.

Word says that's 210, is that close enough? Not sure how else I can shorten it without killing the interest of the hook. – ukexpat (talk) 15:24, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT2: ... that Peter Stevens, the only known German-Jewish RAF bomber pilot in WWII, enlisted using a stolen identity and later won a Military Cross for his attempts to escape from POW camps?

That's 181 characters. Andrew Jameson (talk) 15:32, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Perfect, I think you nailed it! – ukexpat (talk) 15:41, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT3: ... that Peter Stevens, the only known German-Jewish RAF bomber pilot in WWII, stole an identity so he could enlist at the start of the war, and later won an MC for his attempts to escape from POW camps. - that's 199! – ukexpat (talk) 15:41, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Support ALT2, as I do not prefer the MC abbreviation in ALT3, which is okay technically. Thanks! Binksternet (talk) 15:50, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Battle of Cuautla (1911)

... that the Battle of Cuautla between the Zapatistas (pictured) and troops of Porfirio Diaz, has been described as "six of the most terrible days of battle in the whole (of the Mexican) Revolution"?

Comment: Plenty of material in this article for an alt hook if needed (led to Diaz's resignation, aqueducts and gasoline, etc.)

Created by Radeksz (talk). Nominated by Radeksz (talk) at 07:13, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russian battleship Imperatritsa Ekaterina Velikaya

File:Imperatritsa Ekaterina Velikaya 03.jpg

... that the Soviets scuttled the battleship Svobodnaya Rossiia on 19 June 1918 in Novorossiysk harbor rather than turn her over to the Germans as required by the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 05:24, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length and date verified, offline source for hook A. G. F. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:46, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mole snake

... that mole snakes (pictured) can inflict serious bite wounds, but nonetheless are said to make good pets?

Created by Intelligentsium (talk). Self nom at 02:34, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified date, reference, length. --Mcorazao (talk) 04:05, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Crux gemmata

... that a Crux gemmata or jewelled cross (example pictured) has special meanings in Early Medieval art?

5x expanded by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 00:06, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Improvements on the rather lame hook welcomed. Johnbod (talk) 00:07, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Suggested alt hook: ... that the 'crux gemmata or "jewelled cross" (example pictured) was used to represent the New Jerusalem and the Tree of Life in Early Christian and Early Medieval art? Tiamut^talk 21:22, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, better. Thanks. 145 chars without "example pictured". Johnbod (talk) 11:44, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Glad you like it. Well done by the way. Tiamut^talk 16:51, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fivefold expansion checks out. Off line refs for article content and both suggested hooks accepted in good faith. ~~Only thing that remains is to pick a hook and go with it.~~ Tiamut^talk 21:22, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ICTS International

... that subsidiaries of the aviation security firm ICTS International oversaw security for United Airlines on 9/11 and for Northwest Airlines Flight 253?

Created by Tiamut (talk). Nominated by Tiamut (talk) at 21:50, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Daniel Gotthilf Moldenhawer

... that the number of book volumes of the Royal Danish Library increased by three times when the chief librarian of it was Daniel Gotthilf Moldenhawer (pictured)?

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 21:09, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that the number of books at the Royal Danish Library tripled when Daniel Gotthilf Moldenhawer (pictured) was chief librarian? Art LaPella (talk) 01:46, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Shorter and better. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 03:21, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
length and date are OK, but part of the article and the hook are cited to an unreliable source, namely a blog. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:49, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- My Danish is not too good, but I do what I can. I have found this site. It is more reliable than "blog" of professors of the textual criticism (in the future it will more professional). Almost every information from the last section of the article is confirmed, whith one exception - "the number of volumes were tripled" I do not think it is a real problem. We can change the hook. Perhaps: "ALT2:... that Daniel Gotthilf Moldenhawer, the chief librarian of the Royal Danish Library, was a book thief?" I need this book: Ada Adler, D. G. Moldenhawer og hans haandskriftsamling, Kopenhagen, 1917, but unfortunatelly it is stiil not available in the Internet Archive. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 02:43, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good. Maybe something to make it clear why he stole the books could be added. I can't think of anything better than this awkward phrasing ALT3: …that Daniel Gotthilf Moldenhawer stole books to expand the the Royal Danish Library, which he was the chief librarian of?, can you? —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 03:09, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, it is much better. My English is also not too good. Thanks. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 03:34, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Make that last bit: "...of which he was the chief librarian." and it's OK. – ukexpat (talk) 22:51, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It is good for me. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 21:29, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chinese influences on Islamic pottery

... that Chinese influences on Islamic pottery (example pictured) go back as early as the 8th century?

Created by Per Honor et Gloria (talk). Nominated by Per Honor et Gloria (talk) at 19:21, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, source for hook check out. Almost - both lede and source state "8th century" but the hook above states "9th century". Also, and this is more aesthetics, is there a neater way to format the three very nice pics next to the lead and toc?radek (talk) 09:32, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done Thanks! Per Honor et Gloria ✍ 18:53, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Good to go, nice job.radek (talk) 22:29, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tod Griffin

... that early in his short acting career Tod Griffin played George Washington and Patrick Henry on NBC's Hallmark Hall of Fame anthology series?

Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 15:16, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tamas Wells

... that Australian singer-songwriter Tamas Wells produced his second and third albums while working in Rangoon, Burma, on a community health HIV/AIDS education project?

Created by Truth'soutthere (talk). Nominated by Truth'soutthere (talk) at 07:00, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Goose Lake Valley

... that the pioneer wagon route known as the Applegate Trail, opened in 1846 by Jesse Applegate, crossed the southern end of the Goose Lake Valley (pictured) on the way to southern Oregon?

Comment: Source info

Created by Orygun (talk). Nominated by Orygun (talk) at 05:02, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date, hook verified. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:51, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lê Văn Thịnh

... that although the chancellor Lê Văn Thịnh (statue pictured) was charged with high treason by the Emperor Lý Nhân Tông, today he is still worshipped by the people in his homeland Bắc Ninh?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 03:16, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. Vietnamese reference accepted in good faith. Cunard (talk) 09:16, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Art Treasures Exhibition

... that the Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition in 1857 attracted over 1.3 million visitors, more than four times the population of the city at that time?

Comment: A new article on an exhibition that was arguably as important for art in the UK as the Great Exhibition was for trade and industry. -- Theramin (talk) 01:40, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Theramin (talk). Self nom at 01:40, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Estuary stingray

... that the estuary stingray is persecuted due to its supposedly voracious appetite for farmed shellfish, which has contributed to its decline?

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 00:18, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date, and hook verified. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:54, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Fake Empire

... that the song "Fake Empire" by The National was used at the 2008 Democratic National Convention and in a video for Barack Obama's presidential campaign, which the band actively supported?

Created by Gary King (talk). Nominated by Gary King (talk) at 23:32, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Footnote 9 doesn't say that the song was used because of the band's support for Obama, just that (a) the song was used; and (b) the band supported Obama. The song might have been used just because its a good song, not because of the band's political preferences. --Mkativerata (talk) 19:47, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ah yes; reworded the info in the article and the hook. The last clause in the hook could be removed if necessary. Gary King (talk) 20:11, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think the last clause is fine and is supported by the sources. Date and length also check out. --Mkativerata (talk) 20:16, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OVW Heavyweight Championship

... that at one time the OVW Heavyweight Championship was vacated due to the then-champion having a malignant brain tumor?

5x expanded by Wrestlinglover (talk). Self nom at 23:07, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hello Girls

... that the Hello Girls (pictured), female switchboard operators in World War I, were part of the U.S. Army Signal Corps?

Created by AKeen (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 09:10, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The fact that they were sworn into the U.S. Signal Corps needs to be cited directly, in the article. Image is public domain, length and date are good. Binksternet (talk) 08:12, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Done. Joe Chill (talk) 12:38, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Off to the main page! Binksternet (talk) 15:21, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Untitled Lemony Snicket series

... that Lemony Snicket (pictured), author of the bestselling A Series of Unfortunate Events, is releasing a new series in 2012 that will involve elements of his previous series, including the Great Unknown?

Created by The Man in Question (talk). Self nom at 22:45, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Per Wikipedia:Did you know/Additional rules#Additional article length rules #A2, the article needs to have 1500 characters of prose (excluding block quotes / quotes). Currently, it contains excessive quotations. Cunard (talk) 09:51, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Excluding quotes (many of which User:Frickative removed), it is long enough now. — the Man in Question (in question) 19:19, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
2,466 characters. It's ready. Joe Chill (talk) 20:30, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Coniston Railway

... that the Coniston Railway owned two steam yachts on Coniston Water in Cumbria, England, and, although the railway closed in 1962, one of the yachts, SY Gondola, continues to run on the lake today?

5x expanded by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 22:42, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)

... that Swizz Beatz and Bono began writing "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)", a charity single for Haiti earthquake relief, over the telephone?

Created by Iluvrihanna24 (talk), Wasted Time R (talk). Nominated by Wasted Time R (talk) at 22:10, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mastitis in dairy cattle

... that mastitis is the most costly and most common disease in dairy cattle?

Created by Anna Frodesiak (talk). Nominated by Anna Frodesiak (talk) at 21:00, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

What's that in the picture? Hard to tell what that is at 100x100px. If you want to use the pic, you have to explain what that is in the hook. --74.14.22.215 (talk) 06:51, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Let's ditch the pic. It's an udder......with gangrene. The hook, however, has teeth.Anna Frodesiak (talk) 15:13, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1981 Dawu earthquake

... that the magnitude 6.8 1981 Dawu earthquake killed or injured more than 450 people?

Created by Ceranthor (talk). Nominated by Ceranthor (talk) at 20:32, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chitinamit

... that Chitinamit in Guatemala was the first capital of the highland K'iche' Maya?

Created by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 20:25, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that the fortified Maya city of Chitinamit in the Guatemalan highlands came to a violent end?

Consulate-General of Russia in New York City

... that the building which today houses the Consulate-General of Russia in New York City (pictured) was designed by Carrère and Hastings, who also designed the New York Public Library?

ALT1:... that the building which today houses the Consulate-General of Russia in New York City (pictured) was bought in 1946 by noted eye surgeon Ramon Castroviejo, who sold it to the Soviets in 1975?

Created by Russavia (talk). Nominated by Russavia (talk) at 20:19, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

R.W.G. Dennis

... that English mycologist and plant pathologist R.W.G. Dennis has 40 fungal species named after him?

Created by RunningClam (talk). Nominated by Joe Chill (talk) at 17:20, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date check out. Source for hook accepted in good faith. ceranthor 21:39, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Thanks for the quick check. Just to let you know, the info for the hook is also in the first online source. Joe Chill (talk) 22:14, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Crime in the United Kingdom

Withdrawn

... that crime in the United Kingdom included 114 Scottish homicide victims in 2007–08?

5x expanded by Grandiose (talk). Nominated by Grandiose (talk) at 16:39, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Not a particularly interesting hook. Victims of what? Geschichte (talk) 19:46, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

- Homicide, sorted. Simply south (talk) 01:33, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Alt 1... that for crime in the United Kingdom, the prison population for England and Wales was equivalent to 149 people per 100,000, similar to Scotland's prison population of 142 people per 100,000? Simply south (talk) 01:33, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think that would be OK for an article that was more focussed, and I have set out my (hopefully) constructively criticisms on the article's Talk page. Meanwhile, the article is severely limited in scope with respect to its title, and I would propose a move of this article to a more specific title before we begin to consider putting it on the Main Page. Then we should begin to consider an appropriate hook. Rodhull andemu 02:19, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Crime statistics in the United Kingdom

... that crime statistics in the United Kingdom show that 114 people in Scotland were victims of homicide in 2007–08?

Created by Grandiose (talk). Nominated by Grandiose (talk) at 19:57, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Special permission requested since material is not new per se (having appeared on the page immediately above), but is less that 5 days old in itself - I've put it here under the 23rd for that reason. Grandiose (me, talk, contribs) 19:57, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pitzer equations

... that Pitzer equations are important for the understanding of the behaviour of ions dissolved in natural waters such as rivers, lakes and sea-water?

Created by Petergans (talk). Self nom at 16:10, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lyme Caxton Missal

... that the Lyme Caxton Missal (page pictured), on display in Lyme Park, Cheshire, is the only near-complete copy of the earliest known edition of a missal according to the Sarum Rite still in existence?

Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 16:03, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length/date/hook verified. Skäpperöd (talk) 16:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lorenz Schwietz

~~... that Lorenz Schwietz shot himself dead after executing at least 120 people with an axe or a guillotine?~~

Created by Skäpperöd (talk). Nominated by Skäpperöd (talk) at 12:45, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm sure reading this will be a lovely start to the day for many people... Anyway, length and date check out; AGF on the German language sources for the hook. But suggest the following ALT to avoid any suggestion it was a mass murder-suicide:--Mkativerata (talk) 20:24, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

... that Lorenz Schwietz, who as Royal Prussian executioner executed at least 120 people with an axe or a guillotine, shot himself dead?

Fine with me, original hook withdrawn in favour of ALT1. Thank you! Skäpperöd (talk) 14:11, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Enviro-Capitalists: Doing Good While Doing Well

... that Enviro-Capitalists: Doing Good While Doing Well is a book by economists Terry L. Anderson and Donald R. Leal that advocates free market environmentalism?

Created by Defender of torch (talk). Self nom at 12:24, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1: ... that Enviro-Capitalists: Doing Good While Doing Well is a book by economists Terry L. Anderson and Donald R. Leal which argues that environmental protection should be done by private entrepreneurs, not by the federal government?
- ALT2: ... that Enviro-Capitalists: Doing Good While Doing Well is a free market environmentalist book which argues that environmental protection should be done by private entrepreneurs, not by the federal government? --Defender of torch (talk) 17:12, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Gal Vihara

... that all the images in Gal Vihara (seated image pictured) of Polonnaruwa have been carved on a single, large granite rock face?

5x expanded by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 08:15, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I would suggest:

ALT1 ... that all the images in the 12th-century Buddhist temple Gal Vihara (pictured) have been carved on a single granite rock face? — the Man in Question (in question) 03:06, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, I agree with the wording. However, that second image doesn't show all the images as the hook says. We don't have any images on commons that show all of them, and the one I've provided here (the seated image) is, I think, the best image available. ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 14:52, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I suggested the second image because it captures the grandeur of the temple, and therefore will hopefully catch the eye of those perusing the main page. — the Man in Question (in question) 19:22, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
IMHO the picture of the seated image would be more "visually appealing" to the reader. That being said, I don't much care which image goes with the hook, or even whether the hook goes up with an image at all. So I'll leave that decision to the editor(s) preparing the queues :) ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 12:25, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
And I was just making a suggestion, as I said above. Someone else needs to weigh in. — the Man in Question (in question) 02:39, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Date, length, and both hooks verified, while AGF for offline references. The first imaged verified under CC 3.0; however, if the the second image is to be used, it would need to be incorporated into the article. Calmer Waters 21:35, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Again, it's no big deal to me, but I have put the second image in the article as well now. — the Man in Question (in question) 04:34, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Remington 887 Nitro Mag

... that the Remington 887, which has many of the inner workings of the famous Remington 870, uses a unique polymer-based finish which makes it virtually impervious to corrosion and inclement weather?

Created by ChewyLSB (talk). Self nom at 06:33, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Let My Babies Go!: A Passover Story

... that a poster based on the picture book Let My Babies Go!: A Passover Story was put on display at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2007?

Created by SuperFlash101 (talk). Nominated by SuperFlash101 (talk) at 06:03, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

660 Characters Short. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 06:05, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think I've expanded it enough now. The Flash ^{talk} 15:57, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Still 250 characters of prose short. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 17:28, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How about now? The Flash ^{talk} 22:15, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

1,530 characters. Offline source accepted in good faith. Joe Chill (talk) 22:18, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

An exclamation mark and a full colon? Surely that must be a mistake? Gatoclass (talk) 16:08, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

There is no colon on the cover image, so, yes, looks like an error. – ukexpat (talk) 03:57, 1 February 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 22

Downtown Church

... that American singer-songwriter Patty Griffin listened to Christian songs by Bob Dylan before writing for her gospel album Downtown Church?

5x expanded by Hekerui (talk). Self nom at 21:30, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Zak Kustok

... that despite only playing college football for two and a half seasons with the Northwestern Wildcats Zak Kustok holds numerous rushing and passing records?

5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 05:34, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

"numerous"? Indefinitely large numerically? Pretty sure that it's not indefinite, and that someone can count and give a definite number of records. --74.14.22.215 (talk) 06:47, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Would you prefer many or several?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 09:19, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Limits of the Five Patriarchates

... that according to the Limits of the Five Patriarchates (pictured) Jerusalem is the first patriarchate with a vague primacy, and Rome is the second?

Created by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Nominated by Leszek Jańczuk (talk) at 12:23, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thriller (song)

... that Michael Jackson's hit song "Thriller", co-produced by him and Quincy Jones (pictured), was originally titled "Starlight"?

5x expanded by Crystal Clear x3 (talk). Nominated by Pyrrhus16 (talk) at 09:58, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date and hook all check out--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 13:24, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Idaho state symbols

... that a large concentration of Hagerman Horses, Idaho's state fossil, can be found at Hagerman Fossil Beds National Monument?

Created by Another Believer (talk). Nominated by Another Believer (talk) at 06:39, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Russian battleship Imperator Aleksander III

... that White Russian battleship General Alekseyev, interned in Bizerte, was sold for scrap in the late 1920s to pay her docking costs by the French?

5x expanded by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 05:33, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hoapili

... that after being given the honor of performing the royal burial of Kamehameha I according to the Hawaiian religion in 1819, Hoapili became a patron of Christian missionaries?

Comment: Moved from user space on January 22

Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 05:11, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

How About a Friendly Shrink?

... that Jane Leeves, who starred as Daphne Moon in the sitcom Frasier, appeared as a therapist in the Desperate Housewives episode "How About a Friendly Shrink?"

5x expanded by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 05:48, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Leslie's House

... that "Leslie's House", an episode of the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation, features references to Wikipedia, Nirvana, Montell Jordan and the Iran–Contra affair?

5x expanded by JulieSpaulding (talk) and Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 03:29, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

List of Los Angeles Dodgers first-round draft picks

... that Bob Welch, a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Dodgers, was a part of the Dodgers' 1981 World Series win but was also on the Oakland Athletics who lost to the Dodgers in the 1988 series?

Created by Staxringold (talk). Self nom at 18:03, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hook is cited within the lead of the list, and the given source verifies the presented facts. KV5 (Talk • Phils) 18:19, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pinguicula orchidioides

... that Pinguicula orchidioides (pictured), a perennial rosette-forming herb native to Mexico and Guatemala, eats insects?

Created by NoahElhardt (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 14:38, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date check out. Source for hook accepted in good faith. ceranthor 21:43, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pinguicula orchidioides & Pinguicula elizabethiae

I would like to turn this into a double DYK-hook, please.

... that Pinguicula elizabethiae (pictured) and P. orchidioides, two rosette-forming herbs found in Mexico, eat insects?

Both created by NoahElhardt (talk) on different days. Double-nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 04:10, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Volus Jones

... that Disney animator Volus Jones was nicknamed "The Duck Man" for his animations of Donald Duck?

Created by DaveJB (talk). Self nom at 13:47, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Waikato River Trails

... that the Waikato River Trails was the project where Prime Minister John Key officially opened the construction of the New Zealand Cycle Trail?

Created by Schwede66 (talk). Self nom at 07:43, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Comment: It would be good if somebody could kindly have a look at this, as in 36 hours from now, I'm having to go offline for a week. So if there's any follow ups required, I'd have to sort it before then, I suppose. Alternatively, if any response required could wait until next Friday (5 Feb), that would work for me, too. I'm sorry if that's making things difficult for anybody. Schwede66 10:25, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Well, since your edit summary caught my eye on my watchlist, length, date, and hook verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 10:44, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Roughnose stingray

... that extensive mangrove destruction in Malaysia and Indonesia is a major threat to the endangered roughnose stingray?

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 03:48, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 05:54, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Pluma porgy

... that Pluma porgies are the most common member of the genus Calamus in the Antilles, where they are often used for food?

Created by Ryan shell (talk). Self nom at 22:51, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length date verified. Source verified per AGF NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 05:57, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Calamus formatted properly. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 21:04, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ringsjön

... that Ringsjön is the second largest lake in Skåne County, Sweden, with an area of 41 square kilometres (10,000 acres)?

Created by Theleftorium (talk). Nominated by Theleftorium (talk) at 21:23, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Everything is good, except it needs an inline citation for the hook. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 06:10, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Added citation for the hook. The leftorium 10:31, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

All is good. Google translate verified source. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 17:26, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

St Michael and All Angels Church, Blantyre, Malawi

... that St Michael and All Angels Church in Blantyre, Malawi, (pictured) was constructed of brick between 1888 and 1891 by inexperienced local men led by the Reverend David Clement Scott, who had no formal architectural training?

Created by AndrewDressel (talk). Self nom at 21:16, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

HMS Beagle (1804)

... that the Royal Navy sloop HMS Beagle captured three French privateers during her ten years of service?

Created by 68.98.157.244 (talk). Nominated by Bradjamesbrown (talk) at 21:10, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Looks good, some offline sources taken in good faith. Should this make it clear it is not the Beagle? —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 21:10, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I actually worded it that way intentionally- it is the Beagle- the first (of eight) to bear the name for the Royal Navy. Darwin's Beagle was the second. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 21:59, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Don't be silly—we don't all know a good deal about the Royal Navy naming customs, but a lot of people have heard of Fitzroy's Beagle. I rather like this sort of trick hook, though. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:49, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The Last Days of Lehman Brothers

... that the BBC drama The Last Days of Lehman Brothers was filmed in an office vacated by Lehman Brothers and that some of their furniture was used to dress the set?

5x expanded by Mattbr (talk). Self nom at 20:53, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ROH World Television Championship

... that with the introduction of the ROH World Television Championship in the Ring of Honor (ROH) promotion, the television type championship returned to national exposure?

5x expanded by Wrestlinglover (talk). Self nom at 20:19, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Elsa Barker

... that Elsa Barker was an American novelist and poet who published three volumes of messages from a dead man?

ALT1:... that Elsa Barker was an American novelist and poet who wrote three books through the process of automatic writing?

Created by GarthJones (talk), Belovedfreak (talk). Nominated by Belovedfreak (talk) at 20:12, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Karl Johanssen

... that Karl Johanssen, foreign news editor in Arbeiderbladet and one of Norway's first radio personalities, was denounced on the front page of Pravda?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 20:10, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Winnipesaukee Playhouse, Annalee Dolls

... that the Winnipesaukee Playhouse (current building pictured) has acquired the former Annalee Dolls factory site and plans to create a Tanglewood style performing arts center there?

Comment: Winnipesaukee Playhouse is 5x, Annalee Dolls is new. There are a good number of pictures if you do not like this one. I am open to different hooks or even 2 seperate ones if people do not like this one.

Created by Found5dollar (talk). Self nom at 17:40, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I would suggest splitting the two into separate dyks. It would be nice to use the image of an Annalee that I uploaded as well. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 15:34, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

File:AnnaleeDoll.jpg

ALT1: ... that a 1950s Annalee Doll (typical doll pictured) was auctioned off for a record $6,000 in 1992?

ALT2: ... that New Hampshire based Annalee Dolls (typical doll pictured) sold its Meredith "Factory in the Woods" and now has an online museum? Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 00:57, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I prefer the original hook if it gets approved. --Found5dollar (talk) 17:56, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I feel like the original hook overemphasizes what seems to be a local establishment over a national brand name. Annalee's deserve more credit than just being the former owners of a building that this random playhouse decided to buy. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 18:18, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Damsholte Church

... that Damsholte Church on the Danish island of Møn is the only Rococo village church in Denmark?

Created by Ipigott (talk). Self nom at 14:31, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bowmouth guitarfish

... that the rare bowmouth guitarfish (pictured) has been called "the panda of the aquatic world"?

5x expanded by Yzx (talk). Self nom at 08:14, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified. Somewhat POVish hook, but Ok with me. Materialscientist (talk) 05:56, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

David M. Malone

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

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

The article has decreased in size in the past 10 days. The quality is better, but there's little new content. Shubinator (talk) 18:29, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hey Shub, I took the gutted version as my starting point and rewrote it almost from scratch (I was kind of dumb and didn't look through the history to see what I missed). Yes, it is shorter than it was in a previous, completely unverified incarnation, but I was hoping that given the present BLP discussion this could be seen as a start from scratch. If not, it's no biggie--thanks for your time. Drmies (talk) 16:41, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Oh, I see. It's still around 3x expansion though, with less than 1500 characters of prose. Could you expand to at least 4x? Shubinator (talk) 03:09, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Whoa. You are incredibly right. I'm on it--and if I can't, I'll withdraw the thing. Thanks. Drmies (talk) 16:57, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I think I'm at five-time expansion now. I could find more if necessary--and to think that this was going to be deleted. Thanks Shub! Drmies (talk) 17:28, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

(checked using DYKcheck) Expansion, history, references good. Thanks for addressing everything! Shubinator (talk) 23:25, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

<--No, thank you for your efforts here. Drmies (talk) 22:57, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 21

Steepletop

... that Edna St. Vincent Millay's kitchen at Steepletop (pictured), her home in Austerlitz, New York, was the subject of a Ladies' Home Journal article in 1948?

Comment: A shame it wasn't her staircase, or Sylvia Plath's kitchen, ... both would have been darkly and delightfully ironic.

5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 18:30, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Szymon Czechowicz

... that an 18th century painter - Szymon Czechowicz (painting pictured), had a great influence on Polish art due to established school of painting?

5x expanded by BurgererSF (talk) 11:42, 28 January 2010 (UTC). Nominated by BurgererSF (talk) 11:42, 28 January 2010 (UTC). ALT1:}}... that an 18th century painter, Szymon Czechowicz (painting pictured), had a great influence on Polish art by establishing a school of painting? Art LaPella (talk) 01:10, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

William Dubh MacLeod

... that after William Dubh MacLeod was killed in 1480 at the Battle of Bloody Bay, he was the last MacLeod chief to be buried on the isle of Iona?

Created by Brianann MacAmhlaidh (talk). Self nom at 09:08, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tikal Temple V

... that Temple V of the Classic Period Maya archaeological site of Tikal in Guatemala was the first pyramid to be discovered at the site?

Created by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 08:32, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, and hook verified. Spanish language source translated and verified. Jujutacular ^T · C 09:22, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Chloe Frazer

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

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

Hollytrees Museum

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

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

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

Tom Smith (footballer born 1909)

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

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

length, date, hook verified--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 22:46, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Montreal Stars

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

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

length, date, hook verified —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:24, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Just as a side note would it be prudent to hold this DYK till the Olympics begin, in addition to other articles related to the olympics?Ottawa4ever (talk) 11:42, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Niño Dios of Mexico

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

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

Length, date and Spanish language hook all OK. Interesting article. Simon Burchell (talk) 17:48, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
At the very least, parallelism needs to be followed with the use of "as". Putting pictured after Aztecs makes it seem like the picture is simply an Aztec, and given the size of the image many will think it's just that unless pictured is moved. Still, interesting hook. — the Man in Question (in question) 19:57, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1 ... that images of the infant Jesus in Mexico (pictured) can be dressed as Aztecs, football players, and even drug traffickers? — the Man in Question (in question) 19:57, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Palace of the Marqués del Apartado

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

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

Shigeru Sugiura

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

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

length, age OK but ref does not confirm hook: legend's studio not legend made advert. Studio is still famous and notable though. --JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 22:34, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for the comments. Perhaps it is a question of semantics. In the article I cite, Miyazaki's studio made the film, his son is mentioned as the director, and Miyazaki "planned it." I could change "made" in the hook to "planned," but in a short sentence like this, most would misread it as "planned but did not make." "Made" has a general meaning that allows for different forms of involvement in film production. I could change "made" to "produced," which actually is closer to the original meaning of the Japanese word "kikaku" (I checked Japanese articles on this and that is the word they tend to use, though the Japanese Wikipedia writes about it as a cooperative [kyodo] endeavor by father and son).--Michitaro (talk) 00:05, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I had in mind you could just substitute the studio, e.g. "that Oscar winning Studio Ghibli ..." or "that Studio Ghibli, founded by Hayao Miyazaki, ...". I don't know Miyazaki San has much to do with such adverts directly. --JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 00:19, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, that is another option. But I just found the commercial on the web (and added it as an external link) and the credits say "produced by Miyazaki Hayao" (the word is "kikaku"). The commercial was clearly his idea and it comes from the fact he was a big Sugiura fan. I personally would prefer this personal touch (to just cite the studio is a bit impersonal), but let me know what you think.--Michitaro (talk) 00:28, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I haven't gotten any response yet, so let me propose an alternative hook: Alt: "... that anime legend Hayao Miyazaki produced a television commercial inspired by the work of gag manga artist Shigeru Sugiura?"--Michitaro (talk) 07:59, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The sources seem to support that better: he "led" or "planned" while his son directed. I would not use "legend" though, especially as he's still alive and active (I was perhaps less than helpful using it myself above).--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 12:47, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OK, how about this?:

Alt2: "... that the famous anime director Hayao Miyazaki produced a television commercial inspired by the work of gag manga artist Shigeru Sugiura?"--Michitaro (talk) 13:41, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 20

Milan Vooletich

... that many of Bo Schembechler's assistant coaches at Michigan, including Milan Vooletich, Jerry Hanlon, Tirrel Burton, Dick Hunter and Gary Moeller, had previously coached at Miami of Ohio, the "Cradle of Coaches"?

Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 19:54, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

American Security and Trust Company Building

... that the American Security and Trust Company Building used to appear on the U.S. $10 bill (pictured)?

Created by Mangoe (talk). Nominated by Mangoe (talk) at 21:28, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Verified length, age and hook; public domain image --JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 22:23, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dwight Baldwin (missionary)

... that Dwight Baldwin (pictured), a 19th-century missionary to Hawaii, saved thousands of lives as a physician despite having only an honorary degree in medicine?

ALT1:... that missionary Dwight Baldwin (pictured) was granted an honorary degree in medicine for his work during epidemics on Maui in the mid 19th century?
Comment: exact numbers are hard to verify, so alt hook if needed. Article was developed in user space for a while, but moved to main space January 20

Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 18:19, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Edvard Welle-Strand, Erling Welle-Strand

... that Edvard Welle-Strand, father of the anti-Nazi resistance fighter Erling Welle-Strand, was an antisemitic writer especially active in the 1910s and 1920s?

Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 14:47, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Eiríkr Magnússon

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

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

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

St. Peter's Presbyterian Church

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

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

Ron Swanson

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

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

Ann Perkins

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

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

Joan Tompkins

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

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

Andy Dwyer

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

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

April Ludgate

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

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

Mark Brendanawicz

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

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

Tom Haverford

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

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

Brett Connoly, Kirill Kabanov, Vladimir Tarasenko

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

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

Samuel Zoll

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

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

The article isn't long enough at only 1400 characters. The references are bare URLs and the article is badly written with a number of one-sentence paragraphs. Also, despite the line "All these facts make him very notable", I doubt the notability because a lot of the sources just seem to have trivial mentions of the man. -- Big Dom 21:44, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Now it is 6,300+ kb with no infobox and only 2 small pictures, the rest dense text. Judith Merrick (talk) 23:51, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Notability contested still. Length/hook fine, but you need to really establish notability. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:19, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Former Chief Justice and many references. Meets WP:POLITICIAN for notability. Hook fine. JB50000 (talk) 06:33, 21 January 2010 (UTC) WP:POLITICIAN says Politicians who have held international, national or sub-national (statewide/provincewide) office, and members and former members of a national, state or provincial legislature and judges.[10] Major local political figures who have received significant press coverage.[7] Generally speaking, mayors are likely to meet this criterion, as are members of the main citywide government or council of a major metropolitan city.[reply]
Comment. U.S. Senator-elect should probably be specified; Samuel Zoll's capacity (a judge) should be specified. Maybe something like: ALT 1 ... that former judge Samuel Zoll, whom U.S. Senator-elect Scott Brown credits with changing his life, once ordered a family to eat dinners together for 30 days, sending a parole office for verification? —Although I think that the Scott Brown bit is unnecessary, so maybe something like: ALT 2 ... that former U.S. judge Samuel Zoll once ordered a family to eat dinners together for 30 days, sending a parole office for verification?— the Man in Question (in question) 23:56, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
ALT1 sounds more interesting but ALT2 is ok with me. I've done quite a bit of writing on that article and added my name so I can't do anymore vouching for the article. JB50000 (talk) 04:35, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Let's just settle on ALT1 then. — the Man in Question (in question) 20:55, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Carrie Jones

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

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

No inline citation, image lacks fair use rationale. Fine length. NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 00:21, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Hi. What are you referring to by "no inline citation?" The article cites several sources via a ref list. Maybe I'm confused... Anyway, I only nominated this because someone suggested I consider it. It's fine either way. Thanks for your reply. -- James26 (talk) 00:49, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
For DYK, a citation should appear directly after (after the sentence) of the topic introduced in the hook. Essentially after you say that she is best known for her work in young-adult fiction, there should be a footnote right after that. Thanks NativeForeigner ^Talk/_Contribs 02:39, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
I suggest as an alternative hook:
- ... that Carrie Jones is an American author who knows what it is like to have a gay boyfriend? Barkeep49 (talk) 13:53, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
  I changed "it's" to "it is" according to WP:CONTRACTION. Art LaPella (talk) 22:38, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
How about ALT 2:
- .. that the works of American novelist Carrie Jones often feature musicians, close-knit communities, and members of Amnesty International? — the Man in Question (in question) 00:07, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Parysatis II

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

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

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

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

Bees Act 1980

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

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

It looks fine technically speaking however...

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

Now has three references and I have linked all previously unlinked references to the Act within Wikipedia. LGF1992UK (talk) 22:12, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
We need to cover every paragraph with at least one in-line references. The article now has one in-line reference and three external link items. Materialscientist (talk) 08:06, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Rafael de Izquierdo y Gutíerrez

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

Self nom. 5x expanded stub from 154 characters of prose to 2674 --TitanOne (talk) 15:04, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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

ALT ... that Philippine Governor-General Rafael de Izquierdo approved the death sentences on 41 of the mutineers during the 1872 Cavite mutiny including the martyrs Gomburza?

The Spirit Engine 2

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

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

The entire Gameplay section is currently lacking citations. Would you be able to provide sources for this section? A quick look at other video game articles appear to use the instruction manual or a FAQ from the company that should be online. Calmer Waters 20:13, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The game itself has a manual, so I just cited from there. The official site has a very short summary of gameplay elements, but not much. I believe the review might also have them.--_{ZXCVBNM (TALK)} 22:53, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tony Nader

... that Tony Nader, a neurologist from Lebanon, was awarded his weight in gold and crowned First Sovereign Ruler of the Global Country of World Peace by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi?

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

The source for the hook , cite [8] does not appear from an independent reliable source, but rather a press release from the natural law party as seen from an online version of it here. Would ask for an additional independent secondary source for this hook. Also, was the award a figure of speech or what he really paid in gold or monetary equivalent. It states this is because of a scholarship, but does not refer to this within the article. I believe expansion of this portion on his research would help to clarify this. Calmer Waters 22:13, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Thanks for checking. The assertion is widely repeated in movement literature.[3] But I searched further and found it in an academic publication.[4] I'll add that citation, and clarify that it was literal. (There is a photographed of a huge balance, which Nader sitting on one pan and the other piled with gold bars.[5]) Will Beback talk 22:28, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I took a look at cite [10] and it does indeed illustrate the hook; however, it is also from a source that is not entirely independent from the articles subject, as is shown by viewing globalgoodnews's home page. I really do find this article intriguing and only wish to make sure we put a strong independent reliable source to validate this very interesting fact. I also look up Keller Easterling's Enduring Innocence: Global Architecture and Its Political Masquerades, but was unable to ascertain this fact from any of the abstracts. If the hook was within this, it would solve the RS issue and clear the nomination while AGF|. Calmer Waters 17:24, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your patience. The relevant page of Enduring Innocence is available on Google.[6] If that doesn't show up you can search the book for [Tony Nader gold]. It's on page 82. Will Beback talk 23:51, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on January 19

George Levendis

... that Greece's The X Factor judge George Levendis was born in South Africa and is now general manager of one of the largest Greek television networks?

ALT1:... that George Levendis has held a number of marketing and management positions at record labels on three different continents?
ALT2:... that George Levendis has been a judge on both Greek singing competitions Fame Story and Greece's The X Factor?

Created by Greekboy (talk), Grk1011 (talk), Imperatore (talk). Self nom at 03:20, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Atrevida (corvette), Descubierta

... that the Spanish corvettes Atrevida and Descubierta (pictured) were launched together from Cadiz in 1789, and soon visited Montevideo, Monterey, Macao, Manila, as well as Nootka Sound, Dusky Sound and Doubtful Sound, on a four-year voyage?

Created by Pfly (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 09:58, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Mutunus Tutunus

... that in ancient Rome, a bride would sit on a representation of the deity Mutunus Tutunus during her preliminary marriage rites?

Comment: Don't put a picture of this ritual on MainPage. :-) --PFHLai (talk) 18:56, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Created by Cynwolfe (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 18:56, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I have some reservations about asserting this as a factoid. How 'bout:

that the Church Fathers believed ancient Roman brides straddled the phallus of Mutunus Tutunus before marriage?

But as a parent I acknowledge that 'straddled the phallus' may exceed decorum for the family-friendly home page, and the Church Fathers clutter the statement. So:

that ancient Roman brides sat in the lap of Mutunus Tutunus before marriage?

And actually there's an important secondary source, not available online and still needing to be tracked down, that ought to be checked first too. I'll try to do that.Cynwolfe (talk) 16:17, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I like the "sat on the lap" one. I was indeed trying to avoid the p-word when I composed the hook. Is there a wikiarticle about ancient Roman wedding and matrimonial ceremonies? Maybe we can wikilink to that page, if it exists. --PFHLai (talk) 08:10, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

OpenFeint

... that the iPhone social platform OpenFeint had over ten million users in less than a year since it first launched?

Created by Gary King (talk). Nominated by Gary King (talk) at 07:22, 23 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

The hook under cite[4] utilizes Marketwire as the reference; however, this is not a reliable independent secondary source needed for the hook. The current source used is a company that deals with the press releases on behalf of companies such as OpenFeint. This would need another source to validate this hook. Calmer Waters 15:46, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Ah didn't notice that. I'm going to leave that bit of information in the article for now as it could be useful; however, I've found a reliable source for some new information, and have reworded the DYK hook to reflect that. Gary King (talk) 09:03, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Glen P. Robinson

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

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

Length, date and source for hook verified. However, although the source says $600, the article says $700. Could you reconcile? —mattisse (Talk) 19:01, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'm pretty sure it was $700- the six original investors plus Robinson's $100. It's not totally clear, though. If that's a problem, I've significantly expanded the article since I posted that DYK hook and we can find another fact. —Disavian (^talk/_contribs) 20:47, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

alt ... that at age 14, Glen P. Robinson, founder of Scientific Atlanta now a subsidiary of Cisco Systems, was a ham radio enthusiast? —mattisse (Talk) 23:13, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I can verify this alt hook. —mattisse (Talk) 23:13, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Museum of Arts and Traditions of Sevilla

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ovid among the Scythians

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sylviane Agacinski

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

OR, the racier version,

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essex Street (NJT station)

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

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

Comment: The wording "the Essex Street" is a little awkward and the hook makes it seem like Essex Street is a train line, not a station on a line. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 15:56, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Eh, whoops fixed.Mitch32^{(Live from the Bob Barker Studio at CBS in Hollywood. Its Mitch!)} 11:46, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

My concern is still that the station can't have a "predecessor line" because it is not a line itself. How about "... that Essex Street Station was the base of the railroad line that preceded the current line it sits on?" (could still use some tweaking). Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 18:22, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

That's fine :) Mitch32^{(We the people in order to form a more perfect union.)} 08:05, 31 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Special occasion holding area

Note: Articles nominated for a special occasion should be nominated within five days of creation or expansion as usual (with the exception of April Fools'). Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination.

Articles created/expanded for February 4 (Independence Day of Sri Lanka)

Wariyapola Sri Sumangala

... that at the 1815 Kandyan Convention which handed over Ceylon to the British, Wariyapola Sri Sumangala took down the Union Jack and raised the lion flag (pictured) of the Sinhalese kings?

Created by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 17:45, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified. Suggest ALT1

... that at the 1815 Kandyan Convention which handed over Ceylon to Britain, Wariyapola Sri Sumangala took down the Union Jack and raised the flag of the Sinhalese kings? (article is too short for a lead and as I understand, there is no solid proof that the pictured flag was used at the event) Materialscientist (talk) 10:57, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yeah, sounds good. Just drop the pic, I'm not that interested in getting my hook at the top :) ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 11:05, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

S. Mahinda

... that the Buddhist monk S. Mahinda was born in Sikkim, identified himself as a Tibetan and took part in the independence movement of Sri Lanka?

Created by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 07:36, 29 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 10:57, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Warne-Muralidaran Trophy

... that Warne-Muralidaran Trophy is named after the two leading wicket takers of Test cricket, Muttiah Muralitharan (pictured) and Shane Warne?

Comment: Although the common spelling is Muralitharan, I named the article according to what appear on the trophy. Regards

Created by Chanakal (talk). Self nom at 08:13, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Is this truly related to independence day? 202.124.189.72 (talk) 12:32, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 10:57, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Arthur V. Dias

... that Arthur V. Dias (1886–1960), an independence activist of Sri Lanka, pioneered a jackfruit propagation campaign by freely distributing seedlings and plants?

Created by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 17:01, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Date, length, fact verified. Materialscientist (talk) 10:57, 30 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for 2010 Tết (February 14, 15, 16)

Note: This year, the three first days of the Lunar calendar, which mark the Tết holiday, are February 14, 15 and 16, 2010. Grenouille vert (talk) 23:40, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Note: It's also Mongolian New Year, Tibetan New Year, Chinese New Year and Korean New Year. --74.14.22.244 (talk) 10:12, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Bánh chưng

... that in the stuffing of bánh chưng (pictured) for vegetarians and Buddhists, pork is replaced by molasses or brown sugar?

5x expanded by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 18:26, 15 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Expansion and date verified. Offline source for hook accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 19:38, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Tò he

... that tò he, a traditional toy in Vietnam which is often sold on the occasion of Tết, is edible because it is made from rice powder?

Created/expanded by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 02:38, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, and source verified. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 19:35, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Dong Ho painting

... that the white colour of Dong Ho painting (example pictured), a genre of traditional Tết painting in Vietnam, is obtained from powder of egg shells?

5x expanded by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 23:37, 16 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length, date, source verified. mynameinc (t|c) 04:43, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Hang Trong painting

... that because a Hang Trong painting (example pictured) was once indispensable for each Hanoi family during the Tết holiday, it was also called Tết painting?

Created by Grenouille vert (talk). Self nom at 21:32, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

ALT1:... that in making a Hang Trong painting (example pictured), the craftsman only uses the woodblock to print black outlines, then draws details and colours the picture by his own hands? Grenouille vert (talk) 21:32, 17 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Length and date verified. Offline/Vietnamese sources accepted in good faith, and there is an English source provided that confirms some of this, as well. Either hook is fine. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 21:04, 19 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for Valentine's Day (February 14)

Heart Kun

... that Heart-kun is a puppy in Japan that was born with a heart-shaped patch of brown hair on its white-haired body?

Created by Hallie1 (talk). Nominated by ChildofMidnight (talk) at 18:16, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Article is currently listed at AfD. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 22:18, 18 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Also needs expansion, and picture is different from the one in the article. Lampman (talk) 00:27, 20 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, if it survives AfD, it needs around 300 more characters of prose at a minimum. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 03:26, 21 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It survived AfD, although the image should probably be dropped from the nomination as the copyright is currently disputed.Miyagawa (talk) 11:53, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Long enough now, hook confirmed. Image appears unlikely to survive. Ucucha 17:21, 26 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded for International Women's Day (March 8)

Lore Agnes

... that the German socialist women's activist Lore Agnes was jailed in 1914 for having called on women to oppose the First World War during a March 8 rally?

Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 21:59, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

*Perhaps this could be could be kept for a March 8 anniversary DYK? --Soman (talk) 22:01, 10 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Strobilanthes callosus

... that Strobilanthes callosus, a shrub found in the jungles of India used in folk medicines, flowers only once in eight years before dying off, exhibiting a once in a lifetime mass flowering and mass seeding life cycle?

Created by Atulsnischal (talk). Self nom at 23:49, 24 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Why should this be on Women's Day? Ucucha 01:49, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]
- Because women like flowers? Joe Chill (talk) 01:52, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

It is not so far-fetched; in Eastern Europe it is actually quite common to give women flowers on March 8. Less so in the West, but aren't we trying to counter systemic bias? Lampman (talk) 21:30, 28 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Black Chicks Talking

... that Black Chicks Talking is a book, film, play and art exhibition that explores issues related to Indigenous Australian women?

Created by Belovedfreak (talk). Self nom at 20:49, 22 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Evelina Haverfield

... that Evelina Haverfield, a British suffragette who was arrested after hitting a police officer in the mouth, threatened to "bring a revolver" next time?

Created by Belovedfreak (talk). Self nom at 14:00, 25 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]

length, date, and hook verified. —innotata (Talk • Contribs) 01:43, 27 January 2010 (UTC)[reply]