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Articles created/expanded on April 11
Gunda Gunda Gunde
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that, with over 220 volumes, the monastery of Gunda Gunde has one of the largest collections of Ge'ez manuscripts in Ethiopia?
Created by Llywrch (talk). Self nom at 21:21, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
- Date and length are ok but I have 2 problems with this 1) the hook doesn't seem fully supported by the sources - please can you specify where it is mentioned as one of the largest collections. I couldn't find it in the sources. My second problem concerns the name. It seems more frequently referred to as Gunda Gunde when searched for, including modern 2007 sources. Gunda Gunda sounds cooler (like Zenga Zenga) but I think it's important to keep article with the most current and most widely used naming conventions, so this might be worth a check. Thanks! Good article apart from that btw. Paul Bedson ❉talk❉ 23:15, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
- About the name: Due to a lack of a standardized transliteration system for Amharic -> English, spelling Ethiopian names are very inconsistent. (See the footnote to Wukro for one set of examples.) However, I went back to my printed sources, & they all use "Gunda Gunde" -- so I'll fix that. (I must have confused this monastery with a village 50 km away, just across the border in Eritrea: Guna guna.) As for your first point, I'll need to do some more research to confirm or correct that fact; however, considering that the library of the average Ethiopian church or monastery contains less than a dozen volumes, 200 volumes is a very large number. -- llywrch (talk) 00:07, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
Length and date are okay. However, I was unable to find references to the "one of the largest collections of its kind in Ethiopia" claim in the cited source. — Toдor Boжinov — 08:10, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
- After a lot of searching, I've found source which states it was (at one time) the largest library of "Abyssinian" literature (which is the older Western name for the Ge'ez language) & have added more material to put the size of its collection in perspective, compared to both inside & outside the country. I don't know if that satisfies all of the concern with that statement, or I should come up with a different hook. -- llywrch (talk) 21:53, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry for requiring so much additional work on your part. The de Jacobis statement seems a bit too distant in time to be considered valid today. Your research has proven that there are larger collections, but not that this one is among the largest (in fact, the two you have cited are significantly larger). Perhaps it would be better to come up with a hook that can be more easily sourced. Why not use the bit about the dragon? — Toдor Boжinov — 12:38, 13 April 2011 (UTC)
- No problem about the extra work. (I enjoy doing the research. ;-) But as for an alternative hook, I'd rather not use the dragon: many Christian sites are located where mythical creatures or pagan sacred sites. How about a hook like,
- "... that, despite being an institution of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, the monastery of Gunda Gunde provided many converts to the Roman Catholic missionary and later saint Justin de Jacobis"? -- llywrch (talk) 19:14, 13 April 2011 (UTC)
- Article doesn't mention that Jacobis was converted to Catholicism at Gunda Gunde. Gatoclass (talk) 11:48, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Uh, de Jacobis was a Catholic missionary (& later saint). He converted many of the Ethiopian Orthodox brethren of Gunda Gunde to Roman Catholicism. Wasn't that point clear? -- llywrch (talk) 04:05, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Article doesn't mention that Jacobis was converted to Catholicism at Gunda Gunde. Gatoclass (talk) 11:48, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- No, it isn't. I don't know who de Jacobis is, and neither will most readers. The hook fact has to be stated, and cited, in the article itself, not in some other article. Gatoclass (talk) 17:00, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Are you offering constructive criticism, or simply being combative to prove something to someone? I ask this because my first reaction to your comment was to get up from my computer & do something else for a little while: I found it unhelpfully aggressive, & I was very tempted to respond in kind. From your first comment, it didn't appear that you read the article; from your second comment, & a review of the article, it appears to me that maybe you are not reading it with any care. (The article states quite clearly that de Jacobis was a Catholic missionary, & it was he who converted a number of the monks to Catholicism, not the other way around.) In any case, after waiting two weeks for feedback on my proposed new hook, only to receive yours, I'm no longer interested in getting this article listed at DYK. Gatoclass, the tone of your input proved something to someone, but I doubt it was what you wanted,. -- llywrch (talk) 18:57, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- No, it isn't. I don't know who de Jacobis is, and neither will most readers. The hook fact has to be stated, and cited, in the article itself, not in some other article. Gatoclass (talk) 17:00, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- The "combativeness" you see in my response is something you have read into it, since the response itself is nothing more than a set of straightforward factual statements. I've simply tried to present the problem in as clear and succinct way as I could.
- In regards to the substance of your post - possibly I misread the article to a degree, but nonetheless, the article fails to adequately clarify de Jacobis' role as a Catholic missionary, and more importantly, the hook itself is ambiguous, because it seems to be saying that de Jacobis himself was a convert at the missionary rather than the one making conversions. Hence the source of my confusion. If you'd like to clarify those points, this article can still be featured. Gatoclass (talk) 04:58, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Mikhail Pervukhin
- ... that Mikhail Pervukhin, a First Deputy Chairman and a Deputy Premier of the Council of Ministers, was a central figure in the creation of the Soviet atomic bomb?
5x created/expanded by TIAYN (talk) 19:43, 11 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: 1924–25 Nelson F.C. season
Length and date. But fact on being First Deputy Premier is only mentioned in the lede, needs mention further down with hook. Also, the sentence where he's mentioned as important in the atomic programme should have a ref directly after it. --Soman (talk) 02:24, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
- Fixed There is not one specific sentence which says he was a central figure..... --TIAYN (talk) 12:10, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
- Article still doesn't mention anywhere that he was Deputy Premier. Also, "central figure" seems excessive, as he was only one of a committee of nine. Gatoclass (talk) 08:00, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 14
College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
- ... that SUNY Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (pictured) was the first educational institution dedicated solely to the research and development of nanotechnology?
Created by Nanotech257 (talk). Nominated by UpstateNYer (talk) at 23:36, 18 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Charles Elliott Perkins (diff)
- Expansion date was 14 April. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 10:17, 19 April 2011 (UTC)
Looks good and checks out. The use of "educational institution" gave me slight pause, but I can't think of a better way to word it and I don't think it is such a big deal as to preclude it from approval. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:50, 19 April 2011 (UTC)
Returned from preps with the following concern: it is extremely difficult to defend this claim. For example, a few second search returned this. My intuition tells that 2004 is too late to be the first, no matter what the Wall Street Journal says, and off course it can't be "the only" based on a 2010 ref. - such colleges grow like mushrooms after rain, and the rain passed back in the 1990s. Materialscientist (talk) 01:14, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- I don't disagree with removal of 'and only', so I just did that. As for the 'first' claim, I have a reliable source backing that up (it would be one thing if it were a local paper making the claim, but it's the WSJ). Ball's in your court to prove it wrong. upstateNYer 01:25, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- WP:REDFLAG. I'll keep providing opposite claims as long as you keep disproving them (1st is above). If one source says something that sounds unreasonable, we've got to question that. Materialscientist (talk) 23:22, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- I don't think REDFLAG is the most appropriate essay to call out because it deals mainly with conspiracies and "surprising or apparently important claims not covered by mainstream sources"; WSJ no longer counts as a mainstream source? All due respect, but your gut instinct isn't enough to denounce a fact covered by a national newspaper. Naturally, if you can find an opposing claim elsewhere stating that some other institution claims the cake, I'll hear you out. upstateNYer 02:11, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- WP:REDFLAG. I'll keep providing opposite claims as long as you keep disproving them (1st is above). If one source says something that sounds unreasonable, we've got to question that. Materialscientist (talk) 23:22, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Please re-read my comment and start with this (by far not the beast ref., but let us go step by step). Materialscientist (talk) 02:14, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Sorry, I thought that link was to prove that it wasn't the only nanotech center on earth. Its mission is clear: "It is a registered Charity, whose core activities are focused on education and training in nanotechnology." My quote and source specifically reference research and development. Based on your presumed experience, I'm sure you can note the obvious differences. upstateNYer 03:51, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Please re-read my comment and start with this (by far not the beast ref., but let us go step by step). Materialscientist (talk) 02:14, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Good. Please explain how can we trust a source which says that a college can be an educational institution dedicated solely to the research and development? It can be dedicated to "training in development", which then makes it no different from the school linked above (sorry for reusing that link, I'd provide better ones once I understand the point to (dis)prove). Materialscientist (talk) 05:07, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- I mean, by default, a college teaches students. This one is also devoted to R&D. Not solely devoted, but a significant portion of its budget goes toward it. It was the first to do so. upstateNYer 20:47, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Here is a clearer refutation to SUNY's claim of first: Amity Institute of Nanotechnology. Their informational page here states a founding date of November 2003, offering an M. Tech. in Nanotechnology, reported on in this story and this story from the India Times. Amity's site also provides a substantial list of published research here. Perhaps a rewrite of the hook is in order. I suggest:
- ALT1: "... that SUNY Albany's College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (pictured) offers degrees in nanotechnology at the bachelor, master, and doctorate levels?" PhantomPlugger (talk) 14:16, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- PhantomPlugger, thanks a lot. The original hook is not suitable. ALT1 is factual, but somewhat promotional (recruitment leaflet), so as the whole article (it does read as an extension of their website, with claims of "leading" and "best", and is largely sourced to their website). Thus my vote is not to feature it. Materialscientist (talk) 00:53, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
I'm putting this on hold for the time being. I need the main author to comment. Please do not remove the nomination and please do not use either nom as a DYK for now. upstateNYer 02:33, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 16
Taxation in the Ottoman Empire, Emin (Ottoman official), Tekalif-i orfiye, Resm-i çift, Rav akçesi, Nüzül, İspençe, Avariz, ...
- ... that Tekalif-i orfiye, Resm-i çift, Rav akçesi, Nüzül, İspençe, Avariz, Adet-i ağnam, Resm-i arusane, Tuz resmi, Resm-i bennâk, Bedl-i askeri, Gümrük resmi, Sursat, Müskirat resmi, Temettu, Adet-i deştbani, Damga resmi, Resm-i mücerred, Öşür, Ihtisab, Resm-i donum and Tapu resmi were Ottoman taxes, whilst Muafiyet were exemptions, and Emins were tax-collectors?
- Reviewed: J-CATCH
- Comment: Eight initial articles created 16-17 April, based on userspace drafts. Expanded since then, and various new articles written from scratch. I wrote a few more related stubs but don't have time to expand them all (busy at work). The articles mostly rely on books and journals which are behind paywalls, but as a courtesy to whoever is unlucky enough to review all these, I'm trying to add freely-available online sources (at least a Google Books snippet) which confirm the most basic fact in the hook. A reviewer with a good online library subscription might find verification easier.
Created by Bobrayner (talk). Self nom at 17:28, 19 April 2011 (UTC) Right, I count 25 articles. There's lots to review. Here's a list of them; I suggest reviewers knock off one at a time, confirming all the usual DYK criteria plus that they support the hook fact: Schwede66 18:19, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
- Taxation in the Ottoman Empire –
New and certainly long enough. Some paragraphs need citations and other issues that don't affect DYK have been marked up. I haven't looked at any of the sources – the whole article is on taxation, so it should be self evident that the hook is confirmed. Schwede66 18:50, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
- Groovy; thanks very much for your hard work. The two sections lacking cites are something I want to expand soon (and build separate articles from); lacking time for that job, I just commented them out in the meantime. Everything else disambiguated &c. bobrayner (talk) 20:39, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
Sorry, but there are three remaining paragraphs without citations. DYK rules require that each paragraph has at least one citation. Schwede66 23:35, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Emin (Ottoman official) - Emin checks out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 14:34, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Tekalif-i orfiye - Source and date check out, but this tool counts the article as 1280 characters. The tool doesn't count the list under the Other Uses section. Over 1500 characters if that section is counted. PhantomPlugger (talk) 03:24, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Resm-i çift - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 19:23, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Rav akçesi - Source offline, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 19:43, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Nüzül - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 20:33, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- İspençe - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:34, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Avariz - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:36, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Adet-i ağnam - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:37, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Resm-i arusane - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:39, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Tuz resmi - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:41, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Resm-i bennâk - Source, date and size out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:43, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Bedl-i askeri - Source offline, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:45, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Gümrük resmi -
Source (ref1) calls it a "Selametlik resmi" paid to a "gümrük emini." It looks like "gümrük" was the type of official collecting this tax, while "selametlik" is the type of tax itself. Can you clarify and/or fix? Otherwise, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:50, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Sursat - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:56, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Müskirat resmi - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 21:59, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Temettu - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:00, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Adet-i deştbani - Source offline, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:03, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Damga resmi - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:04, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Resm-i mücerred - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:06, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Öşür - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:08, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Ihtisab - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:10, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Tapu resmi - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:12, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Resm-i donum - Source, date and size check out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:13, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Muafiyet - Date, length, and the Muafiyet portion of the hook check out. OCNative (talk) 11:27, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Looks like we're all set as soon as the Gümrük resmi issue (see above) is sorted out. PhantomPlugger (talk) 22:15, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Plus the citations lacking in the main article, as noted above. Schwede66 23:35, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 17
Alfred E. Goodey
- ... that Alfred E. Goodey (pictured) collected and commissioned paintings to record the history of Derby?
Created by Memestream (talk). Nominated by Victuallers (talk) at 15:03, 18 April 2011 (UTC)
Article length and creation date and hook length check out. Hook source (footnote 3) is okay, but formatting of footnote needs to be better. But footnotes 2 and 4 are not valid sources – 2 needs to be to the book itself, not an Amazon review page, and 4 appears to be somebody's blog. And the formatting of whatever replaces them needs to be better. Also, what is the actual title of the painting used as an illustration? That should be used, and it should be in italics. Wasted Time R (talk) 10:29, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
- Not sure any of these prevent a DYK nomination, but all fixed I think Victuallers (talk) 17:07, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
- Now I'm even more confused, as the hook source is to the Amazon description. If you have own or have read the Goodey's Derby book, then you should be able to source all four facts from the other footnote, as well as the hook fact, to specific pages in the book. Right now, you have all four facts to the same page 1, which is possible but seems a little unlikely, and the hook fact to an Amazon page. Wasted Time R (talk) 03:06, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
- Not as confused as me. If you AGF then you wouldn't need me to justify that the book describes Goodeys gift of 500 paintings and most of the book is about the paintings but page 1 gives a potted bio. And that potted bio has been used by Amazon to describe this book. And AGF again, Amazon, usually tell the truth about the books they sell they (AGF) assume its good for business - strange that. I would say they were a reliable source, but then maybe this is the one where they tell a lie about this book just to confuse a DYK reviewer. Now if it offends that I havent chosen the source you want me to choose then change it. Its a wiki! You are allowed to, and you can see which page it comes from (I'm told). I'm busy trying to find time to improve wikipedia. Memestream has just written their first "Did You Know". If I wasnt here then you you might have annoyed him/her. Now (s)he would be "confused". They might assume that people would believe them in a kind of AGF way.... What do you mean by "If you own or have read" Are you intending to be libellous? 95.151.66.216 (talk) 22:19, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Now I'm even more confused, as the hook source is to the Amazon description. If you have own or have read the Goodey's Derby book, then you should be able to source all four facts from the other footnote, as well as the hook fact, to specific pages in the book. Right now, you have all four facts to the same page 1, which is possible but seems a little unlikely, and the hook fact to an Amazon page. Wasted Time R (talk) 03:06, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 18
Dragan Velić
- ... that Dragan Velić is the current President of the Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija of North Kosovo, but it is not officially recognized as an entity?
Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 09:56, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
- Three problems: First, vague. "Not officially recognized as an entity"? That could apply to a chess club, too. It should be clear that this non-recognition comes from the Kosovar government and UNMIK. And second, that's hardly unusual for a putative political division or subdivision to get no recognition from this or that recognizing entity. And lastly, this fact is far more interesting when applied to the Union of Serbian Districts and District Units of Kosovo and Metohija of North Kosovo, of which Velić just happens to be president. Is there something about him personally which would make a good hook? Daniel Case (talk) 18:11, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Reviewed :Meadow Lake, Nevada County, California♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:59, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Marsupial lawn
- ... that a marsupial lawn (pictured) is mown and edged every night by kangaroos, wallabies, pademelons, wombats, and devils?
Created by Mmdrewser (talk). Nominated by Melchoir (talk) at 04:19, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
Good/interesting article which will get a DYK after a little clarification. The main problem is that it is difficult to find a paragraph in the article which supports the facts in the DYK hook. The article also needs more citations in places. Need to include definition of "Marsupial lawn" in the main body of the article with supporting citation. Although an internet search turns up a lot of results, some evidence of how widely the phrase is used and in what context, and when the phrase was first used (if possible) might also be a good idea - just to confirm notability. Shadygrove2007 (talk) 13:11, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 19
Haus Vaterland
- ... that after the division of Berlin, Haus Vaterland had doors into three different occupation zones and became a centre of black marketeering, spying and flight from the Soviets?
5x expanded by Yngvadottir (talk). Self nom at 22:13, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Expanded from a section in Potsdamer Platz. By my count, a 4.735-fold expansion. I'm hoping that will squeak by. Yngvadottir (talk) 22:15, 24 April 2011 (UTC) - And I would have given William Hunt Painter a {{subst:DYKtickAGF}} - one of the sources is currently offline - but while I was copyediting it and moving the reference (which does confirm the hook fact, the other reviewer didn't read down far enough), it got moved to prep without its tick! Can that count as my quid pro quo?? Yngvadottir (talk) 21:24, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- ALT1 ... that the Rhine Terrace restaurant in Berlin's Haus Vaterland featured hourly fake thunderstorms? Yngvadottir (talk) 04:02, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
I'll approve the size, given that it is very close to the threshold, but also because it represents a large expansion into a separate article and I think it's true to the spirit of "did you know". Either way, my own character counts say it is within the 5x limit anyway (?). I'm taking the offline references in good faith.
- I think both hooks are interesting and I have no overall leaning so you can take your pick. For the first hook, however, there are a couple of niggles: "Russian sector, but had doors to both the British and the American" – should that be Soviet sector (keeping in line with the hook)?. Also, it might be worth altering the sentence structure of the hook's supporting line. It's a bit clause-tastic, but there's some ambiguity over whether the palace was a "hotbed of spying" from its reopening onwards, or just from 1948 onwards. Otherwise, an interesting treatment of a building with such a busy history! SFB 14:03, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for reviewing it, glad you like it :-) Fascinating place, makes me regret missing 20s Berlin far more than the raunchy cabarets, but I just could not stuff any more words into the article . . . regarding the original hook, I've spelled it out a bit more in the text--the source actually says the cafe was where it all happened--but apart from the parenthetical about the East German cabaret, the source is Green and since GoogleBooks snippet view won't return results for anything in that huge coffeetable book Berlin/New York except the footnotes, here's what he says: "Haus Vaterland, while included in the Russian sector, was connected through two sets of doors to the British and American sectors. Thus it happened that in the postwar confrontation between Russia and the West, Haus Vaterland occupied an uncannily strategic position. [Paragraph break] Cafe Vaterland was reopened in the bombed-out and otherwise disused building in 1947. Acclaimed by the Berlin press for representing 'the unrestrained will of Berliners to rebuild their father city," the cafe became a center for espionage, black-marketeering, illegal currency exchange and flight from the Soviets--risky activities precipitated by the cafe's location astride the sector lines." As you see, he says Russian sector but flight from the Soviets, and I tend to agree, and he is saying from the reopening of the cafe in 1947 (although I would be surprised if use wasn't made of a ruin with entrances in 3 sectors even before then!) I was unable to find another source talking about black marketing or espionage in Haus Vaterland, although Potsdamer Platz was the premier black market in the city. So if this is too iffy, go with the artificial thunderstorms. Yngvadottir (talk) 19:49, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Megalithic Yard, Euan Mackie
- ... that the Megalithic Yard is a suggested measure, linked by Euan Mackie to the Sumerian šu-du3-a, an Indus measuring rod from Mohenjo-daro and the diagonal of a 2 x 1 Egyptian remen rectangle?
Created by Paul Bedson (talk). Self nom at 21:45, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
- And that probably most archaeologists and statisticians who have looked at this say it doesn't exist? If the article said '... that 3 million people have been abducted by aliens' it would be obvious that it was WP:Fringe, but this is a subject that not many know about.This should not be asserted as fact. A few of the sources used were very fringe, a couple also unverifiable apparently because they came from the fringe sources, not the original texts. Dougweller (talk) 00:02, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed William Jones (Welsh radical). Paul Bedson (talk) 21:45, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Hook is 235 characters, well over the 200-character limit. Perhaps some of the analogous examples can be removed. OCNative (talk) 17:07, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
- Well spotted, I've deleted the long analogous shell. Paul Bedson ❉talk❉ 17:14, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
- At the moment both the article's lead (because it doesn't " any prominent controversies" and the DYK fail WP:NPOV. This is an alleged measure. Recently we had news stories about an archaeologist who thought we'd found Atlantis. Would we have a DYK presenting this as fact? Dougweller (talk) 04:50, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Uh what Doug said and Read the well referenced Reception section of the Article its rather enlightening on the issues here The Resident Anthropologist (talk)•(contribs) 23:01, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- I've changed the hook to make it less so controversial, more consistent and more neutral by showing it's Euan Mackie's point of view. If the validity of a maths calculation is something you can have a point of view about? Paul Bedson ❉talk❉ 02:14, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Uh what Doug said and Read the well referenced Reception section of the Article its rather enlightening on the issues here The Resident Anthropologist (talk)•(contribs) 23:01, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Debedeavon
- ... that Debedeavon, the Laughing King of the Accawmacke Virginia Indian tribe, and an Englishman whom he adopted named Thomas Savage, warned the settlers at Jamestown of the impending 1622 Massacre?
Created by Til Eulenspiegel (talk). Self nom at 14:50, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
- Don't all ignore this at once guys...! Til Eulenspiegel (talk) 23:31, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, and hook are all fine. I tweaked the hook a bit to bring it under 200 characters. Looks like a good article here,
but I think it might need citations for the last couple sentences (per D2).Also, the nominator hasn't posted a review yet. Qrsdogg (talk) 15:32, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- OK - I have added my source for the last two sentences. I didn't know what you meant about not posting a review yet... Is this a new requirement? That never came up on any of my previous dyk's over the years, so i wasn't familiar with it, or what it means. Til Eulenspiegel (talk) 21:27, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Yes, it's relatively new. See item 5 "review requirement" in the DYK rules. —David Eppstein (talk) 22:21, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Hamas school bus attack
- ... that the Hamas school bus attack was an incident in which Palestinian militants fired a Kornet anti-tank missile at an Israeli school bus?
Created by Jalapenos do exist (talk). Self nom at 17:37, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
POV issues, will need some work. I'll try to do some cleaning up of this one over the next few days. Gatoclass (talk) 18:16, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
How is this POV issue? It seems like a clear statement of fact, what about it is inaccurate? It seems like an appropriate Did You Know to me... I'm inclined to put a
up, but instead I'm going to assume good faith on part of the questioning and see how they "clean up" the supposed "POV issues." BelloWello (talk) 16:39, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- When we review nominations here at DYK, we review both the hook and the article. If the article fails certain basic standards, like NPOV, it generally won't be passed here unless and until the POV disputes have been resolved, regardless of whether or not the hook itself is "a clear statement of fact". Gatoclass (talk) 17:33, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- My apologies for the delay in getting back to this. I'm currently putting a few additional refs together in order to make appropriate corrections to this article, should be done in the next day or two. Gatoclass (talk) 08:55, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 20
Perform This Way
- ... that "Weird Al" Yankovic did not get permission from Lady Gaga to parody her song "Born This Way" until after he uploaded the parody, "Perform This Way", on YouTube?
Created by Gen. Quon (talk). Nominated by Lovelac7 (talk) at 03:55, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
While dates and sourcing both check out, the article currently contains only 1385 characters of readable prose. Minimum length is 1500 characters of readable prose. --Allen3 talk 14:38, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Salah Asuhan
... that Salah Asuhan is considered a prime example of modern Indonesian literature?
Created by Crisco 1492 (talk). Self nom at 13:03, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
By whom?♦ Dr. Blofeld 14:13, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
... that Mochtar Lubis's novel Salah Asuhan is considered a prime example of modern Indonesian literature?- Perhaps. Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:21, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
- As for who considers it a classic... This paper notes that it is pretty much universal. Phrasing it "... that critics consider Abdul Muis's novel Salah Asuhan one of the best examples of early modern Indonesian literature" seems a bit too wordy. The specific critics cited in the article are red links (even though both are well-known critics of Indonesian literature), so they would not go on the main page. Crisco 1492 (talk) 23:28, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
how about "that Mochtar Lubis's novel Salah Asuhan had to avoid themes of rebellion and portray the European characters in a positive light in order to be published?"♦ Dr. Blofeld 06:20, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
- Sounds good. Wish I had a book that outlines what is known of the original plot. That would work even better... it's shocking what had to be changed, but for now the only things that pass Wikipedia:Verifiability are that it was changed and was changed to show Europeans in a more positive light. Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:05, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
Tri-state water dispute
- ... that the Tri-state water dispute is a water use debate among the states of Georgia, Alabama, and Florida over the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin and the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin?
- Comment: This was part of the U. S. Policy Project
Created by Encallion (talk). Nominated by DocTGarrett (talk) at 14:17, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
- reviewed by Schmidt, MICHAEL Q. 21:49, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
- I find hooks in the form "this term is" to be very unsatisfying. Suggesting alternative wording:
- ALT1... that Georgia, Alabama, and Florida are engaged in a dispute over water use in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint and Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basins? --Orlady (talk) 23:44, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
- Comment: Alt 1 shifts the focus from the dispute to the states. Perhaps:
- ALT2: "... that water use in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint and Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basins has been disputed by Georgia, Alabama, and Florida since 1990?" Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:24, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- How about ALT3:... that there is a tri-state water dispute between Georgia, Alabama, and Florida over the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint River Basin and the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin? OCNative (talk) 14:59, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- ALT2: "... that water use in the Apalachicola-Chattahoochee-Flint and Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa river basins has been disputed by Georgia, Alabama, and Florida since 1990?" Crisco 1492 (talk) 11:24, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 21
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
- ... that Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is the result of continued commercial success of Olympic video games starring Nintendo's and Sega's once-rival mascots, Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog?
- ALT1:that Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is an upcoming successor of Olympic video games starring Nintendo's and Sega's once-rival mascots, Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog?
- ALT2:that Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games is a video game based on the Olympics to star Nintendo's and Sega's once-rival mascots, Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog?
Created by FullMetal Falcon (talk). Self nom at 14:26, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Lenghth and source verified for the original hook. Magiciandude (talk) 17:27, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
St Mary's Church, Hartley Wintney
- ... that in the churchyard of St Mary's Church (pictured) in Hartley Wintney, Hampshire, are the graves of the notable military figures Henry "Hangman" Hawley and Field Marshall Lord Alanbrooke?
- Reviewed: Htay Kywe
Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 20:56, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
Good to go.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:29, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Bata shoe factory (East Tilbury)
- ... that the Bata shoe factory in East Tilbury (pictured) is one of the most architecturally significant Grade II listed planned corporate landscapes in East England?
- Reviewed: Joseph McCulloch
Created by Leidseplein (talk). Self nom at 04:17, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
- Comment:
Could we have Bata shoe factory in East Tilbury instead of Bata shoe factory (East Tilbury)? Two pieces of text in parentheses doesn't look very good IMO.Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:11, 21 April 2011 (UTC)- Comment Bata shoe factory in East Tilbury looks better still. Mjroots (talk) 08:25, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
- Scratch my comment, I agree with Mjroots. It would also link another (important) article to the hook. Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:33, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
- Fine with me; hook changed.Leidseplein (talk) 16:38, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
- Scratch my comment, I agree with Mjroots. It would also link another (important) article to the hook. Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:33, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
- Comment Bata shoe factory in East Tilbury looks better still. Mjroots (talk) 08:25, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
Lisa Head
- ... that Lisa Head was the second British servicewoman killed on active service in Afghanistan since 2001?
- Reviewed: Hal Stalmaster ([1])
Created by S Marshall (talk). Self nom at 12:06, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, and hook are all fine. Qrsdogg (talk) 18:51, 21 April 2011 (UTC)
Article at AFD. Materialscientist (talk) 09:30, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 22
Widest path problem
- ... that the widest path problem forms the algorithmic basis of the Schulze method used by Wikimedia to decide the winners of multiway elections?
- Reviewed: Edward John Trelawny (diff)
Created by Daveagp (talk). Nominated by David Eppstein (talk) at 16:11, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Curry Hicks
- ... that Curry Hicks was the head football coach for the Michigan State Normal Normalites in 1910 and the athletic director at UMass from 1911 to 1949?
5x expanded by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 01:16, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Dates, lengths, and sourcing all look good. Just needs the required review of another editor's nomination. --Allen3 talk 11:50, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Unified Egyptian Communist Party
- ... that the Unified Egyptian Communist Party mobilized popular resistance in Port Said during the 1956 Suez War?
Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 18:53, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
"Popular resistance" of what people against what (e.g., probably not their own authoritarian state and probably Brittish ...)? I don't read Arabic and cannot confirm the reference. 14:24, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Władysław Raginis
- ... that Captain Władysław Raginis is considered a modern Leonidas due to his heroic actions in the face of being outnumbered 40:1 by German forces at the Battle of Wizna (bunker ruins pictured), referred to as the Polish Thermopylae, during the invasion of Poland in World War II?
5x expanded by User:Ajh1492 (talk). Self nom at 18:36, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Insufficient expansion: 1768 prose characters to 5830 is only 3.3x. Also, the hook, at 253 characters [267 with annotated (pictured)], is over the limit of 200. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 20:41, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- As the user appears to be new to DYK and could potentially be confused since the file size is almost five times expanded, I'll point out that the five times expansion must be of prose (see here and here). Use of a tool such as User:Shubinator/DYKcheck.js (the most accurate) or User:Dr pda/prosesize.js is recommended for determining prose size. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 21:23, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
William Jones (Welsh radical)
- ... that poet, historian and radical William Jones (pictured) was described by a contemporary as "the hottest arsed Welshman he had ever known"?
- Reviewing: Bruce Hawker
Created by FruitMonkey (talk) Self nom at 19:32, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
I think that's okay. Length is fine. Date is correct. The line about his description has been verified. There is only one offline hook for the intro, but the verifiability of him as a poet, historian and radical is amply shown in the other reference. Good article. More hot-headed radicals please. Paul Bedson ❉talk❉ 20:23, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
- Wouldn't the
make a good addition to this hook if needed? BelloWello (talk) 01:24, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Please note that after a request the image has been added to this article, but this came after the initial review and therefore the image has not been OK'ed to be used as yet. FruitMonkey (talk) 08:22, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
George Stumpf House
- ... that the American Civil War delayed the construction of the George Stumpf House in Indianapolis by nearly ten years?
Created by Nyttend (talk). Self nom at 15:53, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Ristikontra. Nyttend (talk) 15:53, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, Date good. AGF on offline source. --E♴(talk) 16:57, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Civic, Christchurch
- ... that the Civic (pictured), a Category II heritage building damaged in the 2011 Christchurch earthquake, is to be demolished?
- Reviewed: Riki Papakura (diff)
- Comment: Created in user space. The image (not my work) is stunningly good and lead hook material.
Created by Schwede66 (talk). Self nom at 07:43, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, date, and all refs for the hook check out. Nice piece, and lovely photo, too. -- Khazar (talk) 14:10, 22 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 23
Eri-Aaroni
- ... that despite his racing career cut short by two wars, Finnhorse trotter Eri-Aaroni (pictured) sold in 1946 for the equivalent of 680,000 Euros, the all-time highest price for a horse in Finland?
- ALT1:... that the champion harness racing Finnhorse Eri-Aaroni (pictured) was evacuated as refugee during Finland's WWII conflicts, but also after them?
- ALT2:... that despite his sub-par show and studbook selection success, champion harness racing Finnhorse Eri-Aaroni (pictured) became the most influential sire to ever affect the breed?
- ALT3:... that the most influential Finnhorse sire Eri-Aaroni (pictured) was accused of being halfbred not only during his life but also decades after his death?
Created by Pitke (talk). Self nom at 05:38, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- 2 DYK credits. Feel free to tweak the wording any way you want or even suggest a better hook; I'm at a loss with the abundancy here :) Will come back later to reinforce the ref tagging of the hook essentials. Pitke (talk) 05:42, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Milton Olander
- ... that Milton Olander led the Western Michigan football team to an unbeaten and unscored upon record in 1922 and was later offered a position as Assistant U.S. Secretary of Labor in 1953?
Created by Cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 01:26, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Good to go.--Giants27(T|C) 19:31, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Don't Scare the Hare
- ... that TV quiz show Don't Scare the Hare has been described as "fantasy based toddler telly with an adult twist"?
Created by Hypwnage (talk), TheRetroGuy (talk) and AnemoneProjectors (talk). Nominated by TheRetroGuy (talk) at 21:56, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Not an overly brilliant DYK I suppose, but the best I could think of at the time. Any alternative suggestions are very welcome. TheRetroGuy (talk) 21:59, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
1926 FA Cup Final
- ... that after the 1926 FA Cup Final, Manchester City F.C. became the first team to reach the final and suffer relegation in the same season?
5x expanded by Oldelpaso (talk). Self nom at 16:03, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Ron Hextall ([2])
Looks ready to go. History2007 (talk) 20:47, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Keep for this year's FA Cup Final on May 14th? Miyagawa (talk) 18:08, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Battle for the Río San Juan de Nicaragua, Fortress of the Immaculate Conception, El Castillo (village), El Castillo (municipality), Rafaela Herrera
- ... that during a 1762 British siege of the Fortress of the Immaculate Conception (pictured) in El Castillo village within El Castillo municipality, Nicaragua, Rafaela Herrera inspired the outnumbered Spanish defenders to victory?
- Reviewed: Elmo Tanner ([[3]])
- Comment: hook is 230 characters, but this should be acceptable for a 5-article hook.
Created/expanded by DiverDave (DiverDave). Self nom at 07:13, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and Biosphere Reserve
- ... that the Red Faced Lovebird (pictured) is found in both the Central African Republic's Bamingui-Bangoran National Park and in Nigeria's Gashaka Gumti National Park?
Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 03:54, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Women in Burma
Length, date sourcing and hook all good. -- Donald Albury 14:47, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Helene Raynsford
- ... that at the 2008 Games, Helene Raynsford became the Paralympic's first ever rowing gold medallist?
- Reviewed: Jin Feibao ([4])
Created by Basement12 (talk). Self nom at 21:31, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
I've just changed the syntax of the hook to make it clear what she was the "first ever" at. --Mkativerata (talk) 22:50, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Hillingdon House
- ... that Hillingdon House once housed the Royal Flying Corps Armament School, who established a firing range in the grounds?
Created by Harrison49 (talk). Self nom at 21:26, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Ed Baird
Length, date and hook (AGF) verified, ready to go. Poliocretes (talk) 08:12, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Sofi Fahrman
Sofi Fahrman
- ... that Swedish Princess Victoria was rumoured to be sharing an apartment in New York with her close friend Swedish journalist Sofi Fahrman (pictured)?
Created by, --BabbaQ (talk) 21:10, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed E. W. Bastard.--BabbaQ (talk) 21:22, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Hook and prose checks out. Great entertainment hook.--HelloKitta (talk) 23:16, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Just one issue. The article (and its source) rumour a relationship between the subject and Princess Madeleine, not Princess Victoria. I assume the hook should read:
- ... that Swedish Princess Madeleine was rumoured to be sharing an apartment in New York with her close friend Swedish journalist Sofi Fahrman (pictured)?
- — AjaxSmack 01:48, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Yes sounds better. Hope the picture will be included.--BabbaQ (talk) 13:56, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- — AjaxSmack 01:48, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
2012 Democratic National Convention
- ... that the 2012 Democratic National Convention will be the first nominating convention of a major party held in North Carolina?
Created by JayJasper (talk). Nominated by MauchoEagle (talk) at 21:01, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Not close to a 5x expansion. In addition, the "would" seems like a strange choice of verb tense. GaryColemanFan (talk) 20:26, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- What does 5x expansion mean?
- It means the article must have recently become about five times longer than it was. DYK is intended to showcase new content on Wikipedia. See Wikipedia:Did you know/Glossary and Wikipedia:Did you know/Onepage. And don't forget to sign your posts! :) Feezo (send a signal | watch the sky) 23:12, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
2.5x expansion and we are now well outside the five day window. Sorry. Schwede66 23:43, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- It means the article must have recently become about five times longer than it was. DYK is intended to showcase new content on Wikipedia. See Wikipedia:Did you know/Glossary and Wikipedia:Did you know/Onepage. And don't forget to sign your posts! :) Feezo (send a signal | watch the sky) 23:12, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Silvana Cruciata
- ... that Italian runner Silvana Cruciata ran over 18 km (11.2 miles) in one hour – a world record which went unbeaten for 17 years?
Created by Sillyfolkboy (talk). Self nom at 20:47, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed "Irish of Vincennes"
Created today, hook is sourced in main body. Long enough article and well-referenced Jebus989✰ 21:08, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Jay Houghton
- ... that Jay Houghton, a member of the Missouri House of Representatives, had an uncle, two great uncles, and a great-great-grandfather who also served as representatives?
- Reviewed: Skinny triangle ([5])
Created by Sector001 (talk). Nominated by E2eamon (talk) at 02:17, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Article length, citation, date checked. Good to go. — MT (talk) 17:35, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
Loire (river)
5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Nvvchar (talk), Materialscientist (talk). Self nom at 13:56, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Reviewed The Quiet Achiever.♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:52, 24 April 2011 (UTC) To avoid confusion (it confused me!) Dr. Blofeld reviewed (not nominated) the DYK nomination for The Quiet Achiever. Carcharoth (talk) 15:15, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
The expansion began on the 11th and continued to the 24th. However, per the Swahili Addendum (additional rule D9), this article is still eligible. The length, date, and source for hook check out, although it would be nice if a non-encyclopedia source for the "longest river in France" statement can be found in the future. At any rate, it's good to go. Great job on the article, everyone! GaryColemanFan (talk) 20:42, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Comment: I've moved the article to the main space from Nvvchar's sandbox on 24 April, thus no Swahili here :) Materialscientist (talk) 00:45, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Please consider using this nice img of the river if the article is decided to be taken to the lead. Thanks.--Nvvchar. 14:20, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Euthanasia Coaster
- ... that the concept for the Euthanasia Coaster, a roller coaster designed to kill its riders, caused concern among anti-euthanasia groups when it went on display?
Created by PimRijkee (talk). Self nom at 17:37, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Article is currently at AfD (but trending Keep). Qrsdogg (talk) 05:07, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 24
Policies promoting wireless broadband
- ... that policies promoting wireless broadband plan to bring Internet to 98% of Americans?
Created by Football1502 (talk). Self nom at 18:05, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Secure Communities
- ... that Homeland Security is recruiting every local jail in the U.S. to become a deportation office through a new program called Secure Communities?
Created by Aarti13 (talk). Self nom at 18:07, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Wildlife of Burkina Faso and Shea nut and butter production in Burkina Faso
- ... that Burkina Faso contains the largest number of shea trees in the semi-arid Sahel region of Africa and is referred to as "women's gold" (pictured) by the locals for its properties?
5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 09:21, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Image of Shea butter making by women in Burkina Faso added.--Nvvchar. 12:08, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Reviewed Sunmobile.♦ Dr. Blofeld 09:24, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Lake Qaraoun, Qaraoun
- ... that Qaraoun is the name of both a man-made lake (pictured) and a village?
Created by Nvvchar (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 15:48, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Addedn img.--Nvvchar. 02:19, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed OS Museum.--Nvvchar. 09:25, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
All checks out. Miyagawa (talk) 22:26, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
British Colonial Hilton Nassau, Old Fort of Nassau
- ... that the British Colonial Hilton Nassau (pictured) is located on the site of the Old Fort of Nassau?
Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 13:55, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Added an img.--Nvvchar. 02:25, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
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Lengths, hook, image, and dates are all fine. Another good job. Qrsdogg (talk) 15:12, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Shaare Zedek Synagogue, Winnipeg
- ... that the original Shaare Zedek Synagogue was the oldest synagogue in Winnipeg?
Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk) and Nvvchar (talk) Self nom at 13:39, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Reviewed Daniel Awde♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:52, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, date, and hook are all fine. AGF on the 1st ref. Qrsdogg (talk) 05:34, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Tourism in Swaziland
- ... that apartheid in South Africa and the Mozambican Civil War caused an increase in the amount of tourists visiting Swaziland?
Created by Qrsdogg (talk). Self nom at 12:56, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Anthoceros laevis Qrsdogg (talk) 12:56, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Conforms to rules. Good to go.--Nvvchar. 15:10, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
List of bordering countries with greatest differences in GDP (PPP) per person
- ... the greatest disparity of per capita wealth between two neighbouring countries is between Botswana and Zimbabwe?
Created by User:Kransky. Self nom at 07:38, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Date and length are fine.
I think the article needs more citations though per per D2.Also, is there a way that you could make the citation for the hook more clear? The link goes to a database rather than to the article about Botswana. Fascinating article, BTW. Qrsdogg (talk) 18:01, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Added/changed a few links. But I am not sure what you are referring to in the hook (I have rewritten the hook to focus more on the measurement, not the border.Kransky (talk) 08:08, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- (fixed typo in hook) Sorry, I really wasn't very clear there at all. My thinking was that the fact in the hook wasn't explicitly stated in the prose (though it is obvious in the table). Qrsdogg (talk) 13:21, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- This fact is a little debatable. Assuming the data in the list are correct, Zimbabwe and Botswana are the pair with the greatest relative difference in wealth (Botswana's GDP per capita is 33 times that of Zimbabwe), but it is not the greatest absolute difference (which appears to be Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which differ by $121,000). Ucucha 18:25, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- True - but given a choice between making a relative comparison or an absolute comparison, would you not agree that a relative comparison is more useful? Income per capita appears to have a longer tail amongst the wealthiest country (if the mean is around $20,000, DR Congo's $300 is much closer to the middle than Qatar's $121,000). The Zimbabwe-Botswana difference highlights two totally different economies. The Saudi Arabia-Qatar differences separates the very rich from the ridiculously super rich. Kransky (talk) 08:08, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- I agree it's probably the more useful comparison. However, my concern is that a reader of the hook may well think that the absolute difference is meant (at the very least, that's what I thought). A hook shouldn't be ambiguous or misleading in that way. Ucucha 14:37, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Nathan "Ned" Miller
- ... that Nathan "Ned" Miller (pictured) had two hit songs in the 1920s at the age of 22?
Created by Cultofqwerty (talk). Nominated by Chzz (talk) at 19:28, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Refs check out. Texts accepted in GF. Great article Benny Digital Speak Your Brains 12:24, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Salilyn 'N Erin's Shameless, Salilyn's Condor
- ... that Salilyn's Condor and Salilyn 'N Erin's Shameless are the only father and daughter to have both won the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show?
Created by Miyagawa (talk). Self nom at 11:26, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Walraversijde and Plain of Torvioll. Miyagawa (talk) 11:27, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, dates, and sourcing all checks out. A pair of fascinating articles in an under-covered topic area. I only wish there was a free pic of one or both dogs to include with this hook. - Dravecky (talk) 19:23, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the review. Sadly I haven't been able to find a single free use image of any of the Westminster winners after 1924 and before more than a few years ago. Miyagawa (talk) 10:44, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Liquid crystal laser
- ... that liquid crystal lasers can emit several pure wavelengths from a single device?
Created by 2over0 (talk). Self nom at 06:05, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, date ok, offline refs accepted IGF. Good to go. -- Khazar (talk) 15:25, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Hold on. This is a useful article, but it lacks basic details, as I mentioned at User_talk:2over0. Materialscientist (talk) 07:22, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- alt1 ... that liquid crystal lasers have a great potential to be used in photodynamic therapy?
- I believe that the article could be promoted now with alt1, the source of which I just added to the article.--Mbz1 (talk) 05:02, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
--Mbz1 (talk) 05:02, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
I am Ok with the article and ALT2 ... that liquid crystal lasers can emit several wavelengths from a single device? ALT1 is WP:CRYSTAL - as I understood, all applications of these lasers are usual speculations by scientists to attract to their studies :-). I've confirmed the fact of ALT2 from the cited ref [6]. Sure, other suggestions are welcome. Materialscientist (talk) 07:55, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina
- ...
that migrant farmers in North Carolina could sleep on cardboard and box springs until 2007 when the Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina was amended?
— Preceding unsigned comment added by Ms68441 (talk • contribs) 03:58, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- May I make a suggestion to the hook? none of the information provided in the article references the information put forth in the original hook, unless a sources is provided and information tied into the article, that hook cannot be used. With this revised hook I came up with, it also includes a picture. If this is preferable to the author. Also, your sources seem to be fully formatted. But I will leave to review process to another since I have been helping the author with the article. Also I would like to note that this article has been incomplete until recently, and has just been partially incomplete andmoved from the author's sandbox as part of a Western Carolina University class, so I can vouch for the date because there have been some weird deadlines in the class. Kayz911 (talk) 04:04, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- ... that until the Migrant Housing Act of North Carolina was amended in 2007, North Carolina had very few health and safety regulations for migrant farmer's housing (pictured)? Kayz911 (talk) 04:04, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- I like ALT 2 hook much better. It comes straight from the article and doesn't present any bias. Thanks for looking into this for me! — Preceding unsigned comment added by Ms68441 (talk • contribs) 14:45, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Since no one has stepped up to the plate to review this, I'll go ahead, I made one change to remove a section that you have not expand on, kindly wait until after the DYK process is over and then you may add to that section.Kayz911 (talk) 05:10, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
ALT 2 hook accepted, length, references (including proper citation), date all check out. Good job on this one, and I look forward to seeing it on the front page soon. Kayz911 (talk) 05:10, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
St Peter's Church, Sandwich
- ... that the ancient custom of ringing the curfew bell each evening from St Peter's Church (pictured) in Sandwich, Kent, still continues?
- Reviewed: Tom Aggar
Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 19:50, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Sources, cites, length and dates all check out. Ackatsis (talk) 00:35, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Tom Aggar
- ... that British Paralympic rowing gold medallist Tom Aggar was once part of the Saracens F.C. youth development squad?
- Reviewed: David Lane (activist) ([7])
Created by Basement12 (talk). Self nom at 17:02, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
All DYK criteria met. I've added "youth" to the hook, because that's what the source says. --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 19:44, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Angkhana Neelaphaijit
- ... that Gwangju Prize for Human Rights winner Angkhana Neelaphaijit has been investigating the forced disappearance of her husband for more than seven years?
- Reviewed: State funeral of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
Created by Khazar (talk). Self nom at 16:31, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
All checks out.--— ZjarriRrethues — talk 17:47, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
The Quiet Achiever
- ... that the first transcontinental trip by a solar-powered vehicle was completed in 1983?
- Reviewed Mudawi Ibrahim Adam (diff) --Doug Coldwell talk 14:17, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
5x expanded by Doug Coldwell (talk). Self nom at 13:37, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Book source accepted in good faith. Good job Doug!♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:51, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Mudawi Ibrahim Adam
- ... that Sudanese human rights activist Mudawi Ibrahim Adam has been imprisoned four times for his work in Darfur?
- Reviewed: Wildlife of the Central African Republic and Operation Rhodes
Created by Khazar (talk). Self nom at 13:25, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Article length, citation, date checked. Good to go.--Doug Coldwell talk 14:12, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Ron Hextall
- ... that Ron Hextall was the first ice hockey goaltender to shoot and score a goal in the National Hockey League?
- ALT1:... that Ron Hextall was the first ice hockey goaltender to score a goal in the National Hockey League playoffs?
- ALT2:... that aggressive ice hockey goaltender Ron Hextall served three suspensions of six games or more?
- Reviewed: SS Baxtergate
5x expanded by Harrias (talk). Self nom at 11:06, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Date and ref(s) OK. A touch under fivefold but when the article has gone from 1228 words to 5733 words that's certainly understandable. Oldelpaso (talk) 15:53, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Operation Rhodes
- ... that during Operation Rhodes of January 1970, Israeli paratroops held the Egyptian island of Shadwan for 36 hours before leaving with 62 prisoners of war?
- Reviewed: Hillingdon House
Created by Poliocretes (talk). Self nom at 08:16, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Length and date are fine, offline refs accepted IGF, but I'm not sure that the hours given in the hook are quite supported by the article. If I understand right, they finally secured the island at 1530, and left at 1740 the following day, which would seem to make 26 hours rather than 36. Does that math check out to you, or am I simply misunderstanding? If this was changed to 26 hours, I'm fine with it. Nice article. -- Khazar (talk) 13:32, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- I see what you mean. I took the figure from the source without giving it much thought. How about ALT 1 ": .. that during Operation Rhodes of January 1970, Israeli paratroops held the Egyptian island of Shadwan for over a day before leaving with 62 prisoners of war?". I've also changed the article accordingly. I'd rather ont use the 26 figure, as it contradicts the reference, and besides, it's not really about the math ... Poliocretes (talk) 14:18, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Sounds good to me. --Khazar (talk) 14:28, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Ephraim Emerton
- ... that author Ephraim Emerton taught medieval ecclesiastical history at Harvard Divinity School for over forty years?
5x expanded by SteveStrummer (talk). Self nom at 07:04, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Perceptual trap
Article length, source, date okay. Good to go. --Epipelagic (talk) 09:53, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Wildlife of the Central African Republic
... that apart from all the savanna species of wild animals, the unique species found in the wildlife of the Central African Republic is of forest gorillas (pictured)?
5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Self nom at 05:33, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- ALT1 ... that richness of the wildlife of the Central African Republic (gorilla pictured) is reflected in its about 3,600 species of plants, 663 birds, 209 mammals, 187 reptiles and 29 amphibians?
Date, hook, ref all check out. I vote for ALT1--the phrasing of the first hook is perhaps correct for this field, but feels a bit awkward to me as a lay reader. Kudos to you both for putting in the work to synthesize all this. --Khazar (talk) 13:41, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Women in Burma
- ... that in May 2010, the Myanmar government disallowed marriage between women in Burma (pictured) and male foreigners?
Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 02:53, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Alt hook 1: ... that women in Burma (pictured) wore a skirtcloth known as the htamein during the Konbaung Dynasty? - AnakngAraw (talk) 02:56, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, date, and ALT1 hook approved. --Rosiestep (talk) 03:57, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Nude Nuns with Big Guns
- ... that Nude Nuns with Big Guns is a nunsploitation thriller film that is the subject of a copyright lawsuit against torrent users involving 5,865 IP addresses?
- Reviewed: Sixth Congress of the Communist Party of Cuba ([8])
Created by Smallman12q (talk). Self nom at 01:54, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, refs all check out, plus amusing topic. Good to go. -- Khazar (talk) 15:19, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
The article is a coatrack for discussion of the lawsuit but contains hardly any text about the movie itself. There's no production info, no cast listing, nor even the most basic facts about the film itself. - Dravecky (talk) 09:42, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- I've added an infobox and cast. I believe the article is sufficient enough that it meets DYK criteria...Smallman12q (talk) 12:12, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Amie MacRuari
- ... that Amie MacRuari was divorced by the first Lord of the Isles despite giving him no grounds for doing so?
Created by Ben MacDui (talk). Self nom at 11:10, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
, hook is cited to an offline source, interesting story, meets all the requirements. Good to go. Lankiveil (speak to me) 03:12, 25 April 2011 (UTC).
Todo a Su Tiempo (Marc Anthony album)
- ... that the studio album Todo a Su Tiempo by Marc Anthony was cited by music critics as revolutionizing the salsa music genre?
- ALT1:... that the studio album Todo a Su Tiempo by Marc Anthony was the first salsa disc to receive a gold certification in the United States?
- Reviewed: Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games
5x expanded by Magiciandude (talk). Self nom at 17:38, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Current nominations
Articles created/expanded on April 25
DDR4 SDRAM
- ... that next-generation DDR4 computer memory, developed since 2005, is the first of its family to discard multi-channel architecture, and the first to include 3D silicon stacking in its specification?
Created by FT2 (talk). Self nom at 16:50, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
William Stones Ltd
- ... that during the 1980s, Stones Bitter had such a strong regional following that it was described "as more of a religion than a beer"?
5x expanded by Farrtj (talk). Self nom at 10:23, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Not a 5x expansion; the June 10 2010 version was 2880 characters of prose, now only 5152 characters. J04n(talk page) 18:39, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
I deleted the original text as it was mostly useless and started from fresh. Farrtj (talk) 18:42, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Engine Company 2 Fire Station
- ... that the Engine Company 2 Fire Station (pictured) in Hartford, Connecticut, was designed in the Italian Renaissance Revival architectural style, not commonly used for firehouses?
5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Self nom at 15:12, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
DYK check affirms eligibility. I read the article and verified the hook, which is linked in a a public pdf file. Kiefer.Wolfowitz 13:57, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Twicket
- ... that Twicket, the first ever village cricket match to be live-streamed around the world, was played in Wray, Lancashire on Easter Monday 2011?
Created by Pigsonthewing (talk). Self nom at 12:39, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
The article history says it was created on the 17th, and I can't find any record of a move out of userspace, nor does it seem to have been sufficiently expanded since the 25th. Otherwise, length and source are OK. Daniel Case (talk) 15:06, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- It was expanded on the 25th (yesterday; being about an event that happened on that day). This is my first DYK nomination - please let me know if I've missed something. Andy Mabbett (User:Pigsonthewing); Andy's talk; Andy's edits 15:57, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- You need to have expanded the body text at least fivefold since this version, and it doesn't look to me like you did. (Of course, if someone actually does the numbers and you have, I defer). Daniel Case (talk) 19:22, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Well, if that's the rule, it's the rule - but it seems ridiculous that, had I known that, and been minded to, I could have withheld content until later edits in order to meet that arbitrary requirement. Thanks anyway. Andy Mabbett (User:Pigsonthewing); Andy's talk; Andy's edits 17:03, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- I believe this is Andy's 2nd DYK and first solo DYK - if you were so moved you could agree to ignore the date thing and post it anyway. I agree it is a bit Wikinews -ish but I think the rules are intended for those who know what they are... anyone willing to back my generous spirit? Victuallers (talk) 17:35, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Sure, actually, it's an interesting hook. If nobody else minds, we could include this as the source checks out otherwise. Daniel Case (talk) 07:14, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- I believe this is Andy's 2nd DYK and first solo DYK - if you were so moved you could agree to ignore the date thing and post it anyway. I agree it is a bit Wikinews -ish but I think the rules are intended for those who know what they are... anyone willing to back my generous spirit? Victuallers (talk) 17:35, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Well, if that's the rule, it's the rule - but it seems ridiculous that, had I known that, and been minded to, I could have withheld content until later edits in order to meet that arbitrary requirement. Thanks anyway. Andy Mabbett (User:Pigsonthewing); Andy's talk; Andy's edits 17:03, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- You need to have expanded the body text at least fivefold since this version, and it doesn't look to me like you did. (Of course, if someone actually does the numbers and you have, I defer). Daniel Case (talk) 19:22, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
OS Museum
- ... that the OS Museum in Post, Texas, contains a hybrid of exhibits on both the American West and Asia, which are changed three times per year?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 02:52, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
. Length, references and date verified. Good to go. I love museums. Next time I am in Texas, I must visit this museum.--Nvvchar. 09:24, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed G.L. Pridgen
Garza County Historical Museum
- ... that the Garza County Historical Museum in Post, Texas, was originally a sanitarium established by cereal magnate C. W. Post?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 01:42, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: KWHW
Length, date, hook OK. Offwiki source AGF. Lionel (talk) 03:26, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Article is sourced to the state tourism guide, a museum brochure, a personal blog, and a book published by the curator of the museum. Surely some reliable third-party source can be found for this subject. - Dravecky (talk) 04:27, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Jacksonville Aviation Authority
- ... that the Jacksonville Aviation Authority owns and operates four airports on a budget of $63.8 million in Jacksonville, Florida but costs taxpayers nothing?
- Reviewed: Code of the Secret Service [10]
5x expanded by Mgreason (talk). Self nom at 00:22, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, hook reference (ref5) and date verified. Good to go.--Nvvchar. 14:38, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Attack on Yokosuka
- ... that the main target of the 1945 Attack on Yokosuka was the battleship Nagato, the flagship of the fleet that attacked Pearl Harbor in 1941?
Created by Nick-D (talk). Self nom at 23:53, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Ruislip Woods Nick-D (talk) 23:53, 25 April 2011 (UTC) I should also note that Boneyard90 (talk · contribs) suggested this hook. Nick-D (talk) 01:31, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
This is good to go. –HTD (ITN: Where no updates but is stickied happens.) 02:08, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
G.L. Pridgen
- ... that G.L. Pridgen, a Republican member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, supports a bill requiring a referendum on English being his state’s official language?
- Comment: hook and ref is in first sentence of "Views" section
Created by Adwiii (talk). Nominated by Demiurge1000 (talk) at 22:39, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- I added some categories and did minimal editing? Is there no date of birth and family information? Can it be lengthened? Billy Hathorn (talk) 02:54, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- I have added everything I can find from a reliable source. Sadly, I could not fins a date of birth, and I searched everywhere. Adwiii Talk 11:29, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Billy Hathorn (talk) 03:17, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
KWHW
- ... that Eddie Wilcoxen, morning show host on radio station KWHW, is the current Poet Laureate for the state of Oklahoma?
- Reviewed: Salilyn 'N Erin's Shameless, Salilyn's Condor ([11])
5x expanded by Dravecky (talk). Self nom at 19:27, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Pfaffenstein
- ... that the Pfaffenstein (pictured), a low table mountain and one of the most important climbing areas in Saxon Switzerland, was visited by Frederick Augustus III, King of Saxony, in 1915?
Created by Bermicourt (talk). Self nom at 18:12, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Date (24), length, refs fine, offline source AGF - or do you have an online one? Please place refs consistently behind "." and "," and try to smoothe the writing, for example "There are now an inn" reads too "German". I added a comma - unless he was king only in 1915. Perhaps a specific link to Saxon Switzerland Climbing Region would be more helpful than the general climbing area? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:33, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Commas moved.; "...there are now an inn, an observation tower, ..." etc., should be plural IMHO, but I agree it sounds odd, so I've recast the sentence. Changed 2 links in the above to ("table mountain" now goes to the topographical article and "climbing areas" to the Saxon Switzerland Climbing Region article as you suggest). Online refs added for 2 of the facts; can't find one for the king's visit, but the offline ref has it. Thanks! --Bermicourt (talk) 17:50, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Good to go, but what did you review? --Gerda Arendt (talk) 08:20, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Roberto Marson --Bermicourt (talk) 13:26, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Even better to go, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:36, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Russian battleship Borodino
- ... that the only survivor of the Russian battleship Borodino had to survive for twelve hours in the water before rescue?
- Reviewed: St Lawrence's Church, Broughton
5x expanded by Buggie111 (talk). Self nom at 17:32, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- I'd suggest '... that the only survivor of the Russian battleship Borodino spent twelve hours in the water before being rescued?' to avoid repeating survive/survivor. Benea (talk) 19:46, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Looking at this at first it seems to have been expanded sufficiently, but most of the expansion is a copy-and-paste of the design section from Russian battleship Knyaz Suvorov, and only the 'Service' section is original. Is the use of boilerplate text considered acceptable when assessing expansion? Benea (talk) 19:51, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Further to a brief discussion here and the guideline WP:DYKAR#A5, 'Copied text must go through a five-fold expansion as though pre-existing in the DYK article', so this article is ineligible unless expanded further. Benea (talk) 19:37, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
St Lawrence's Church, Broughton
- ... that St Lawrence's Church (pictured) in Broughton, Buckinghamshire, is listed Grade I because of its "remarkable series" of medieval wall paintings?
- Reviewed: Ko Aye Aung
Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 17:04, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Everything seems good to go, although I'd suggest merging the two Grade I sentances. Buggie111 (talk) 17:32, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Reasons (Earth, Wind & Fire song)
- ... that although Earth, Wind & Fire's song "Reasons" has never charted, it is included on several dozen albums including most of the group's greatest hits compilation albums?
Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Self nom at 16:46, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Passes DYK criteria. However, I do think the hook is a bit clumsy due to a) the bluelink-bluelink, b) repetiton of 'albums' and c) just a bit hard to read. And maybe linking compilation album isn't best - surely everyone knows that that term means? How about... (and this is only a vague suggestion - really; please, juggle with it; it needs work...I'm just illustrating the idea)
- ... that the song "Reasons" it is included on several dozen Earth, Wind & Fire albums, including most of their compilations, but never charted?
- ... that the song "Reasons" is included on several dozen Earth, Wind & Fire albums, including most of their compilations, but it never charted?--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 06:29, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- I made a slight copyedit to your alt.
Ko Aye Aung
- Reviewed: Nude Nuns with Big Guns (yes, really) and Liquid crystal laser
Created by Khazar (talk). Self nom at 15:15, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
All DYK criteria met. --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 16:58, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Ruislip Woods
- ... that timber from the Ruislip Woods was used in the construction of the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Westminster and the manor of the Black Prince in Kennington?
5x expanded by Harrison49 (talk). Self nom at 14:12, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Anzac Avenue
Looks good to go. Offline source accepted in good faith. Nick-D (talk) 23:53, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Footes Lane
- ... that Footes Lane is the main sporting venue in Guernsey?
Created by The C of E (talk). Self nom at 08:45, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length and hook verified.♦ Dr. Blofeld 13:00, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Splendid, thank you. I would have much prefered it if I could have included an image of it in the DYK and article as well but since I don't live in Guernsey, I'm not able to get one nor can I find a suitable free image. I know there are some on Flickr but I'm compleatly unfamiliar with the permisssions procedure and I don't want to risk adding something without relevent permissions. The C of E. God Save The Queen! (talk) 09:20, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Heather J. Knight
- ... that Heather Knight was the first woman to be selected President of Pacific Union College and the first African-American woman to lead an Adventist College in North America?
- ALT1:... that Pacific Union College President Heather Knight pursued her post-secondary education studies at five different universities, Howard University, Oakwood University, Loma Linda University, Stanford University and finally at Harvard University?
Created by BelloWello (talk) and DonaldRichardSands (talk). Self nom at 03:17, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Looks good to go. I had to unlink the hook words as required but the Refs, hook, and length should all check out. JPurdyWNC (talk) 13:06, 26 April 2011 (UTC)contribs)
Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle
- ... that Start-up Nation: The Story of Israel's Economic Miracle was called both "biased" and "a rich and insightful read" that demonstrates how the rest of the world could learn from Israeli case?
- Reviewed: The Sliced-Crosswise Only-On-Tuesday World ([12])
Created by Mbz1 (talk). Self nom at 02:37, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
I believe this article is a violation of Mbz's WP:ARBPIA topic ban. One cannot adequately discuss Israel's "economic miracle" without reference to the conflict in which it took place. Mbz herself tacitly admits as much in this post to my talk page where she notes she had to leave out negative information because including it would violate her ban.
While I'm not going to report Mbz for a violation at WP:AE given that this article was probably written in good faith, I see no reason to reward her here for such a violation, especially given that the article by her own admission in one-sided due to the omission of negative information that would overtly violate it. Gatoclass (talk) 06:18, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Other circumstances notwithstanding, wikipedia isn't about "rewarding" anyone for anything but to make information more available. This nomination is interesting, within the guidelines of the Did You Know section, and submitted in good faith. Let's leave the ARBPIA conflict there and focus on Did You Know? here, this nomination has no outstanding problems that I can see. BelloWello (talk) 08:11, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- That is a totally inappropriate verification when a user in good standing has already challenged this article as one-sided, a fact virtually conceded by the nominator herself. I trust that updaters will ignore it. Gatoclass (talk) 11:09, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- That's nice, apparently that "user in good standing" doesn't even know how to start an article talk page. I actually don't see the article as very one-sided at all. Also, the article as it stands now has no mention that jumps out at me regarding Israel/Palestine. Are you saying because he's banned from writing about the conflict he can't write about anything pertaining to Israel? I take offense to that, Israel as a nation is much more broad than just a little conflict with some rowdy neighbors. BelloWello (talk) 16:06, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Bello, with respect, you don't seem to have much understanding of how the DYK process works. Articles are generally not promoted here until disputes have been resolved. Also, as a general rule it's discourteous to try and approve an article over the objections of another user who has substantial concerns about content. If you have an issue with my opinion, fine, let's discuss that, but please don't act as if you are entitled to simply ignore the views of others and approve articles regardless of their objections, that is contrary to our conventions and only likely to alienate other reviewers. Gatoclass (talk) 17:50, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Comment: no ban violation--Mbz1 (talk) 10:42, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- User:2.0 has very little experience as an AE admin, but regardless, I very much doubt he would approve of you nominating the article here at DYK. It's quite clear from both the thread at my user page and at User:2.0's that you have created an article which deliberately omitted a substantial amount of information regarding the I-P conflict so you could skirt your ban, adding this article here with the expectation that I am somehow going to include that information for you, without even inquiring beforehand as to my willingness to do so, is presumptuous in the extreme. I have no intention of being coerced into fixing your articles by adding I-P conflict-related content so you can circumvent your ban. If this article is promoted, I will be taking this matter up at AE, or possibly even at Arbcom as I am growing very tired of the gamesmanship going on at this page. Gatoclass (talk) 11:03, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Since Mbz wants to proceed with this nomination, I will ask for a ruling on this at AE tomorrow to try and resolve the matter. Gatoclass (talk) 13:20, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- So, any resolution? - Dravecky (talk) 09:45, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Comment Leaving the question about topic ban violation alone, I do not believe that a topic ban of an article's creator is listed as one of DYK criterion. Either it should be added to the list or the article should get promoted. Broccolo (talk) 21:00, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
I've agreed with Mbz not to go ahead with my AE challenge to the promotion of this article on the basis that Mbz has agreed to consult with me on any future nominations which may impinge upon her ARBPIA ban. In regards to this particular article, I have also agreed in line with Mbz's original request to add some missing content for the sake of balance. I will leave a message here in a day or two when hopefully we have reached an agreement on the content. Gatoclass (talk) 15:20, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Anzac Avenue
- ... that Anzac Avenue is the longest World War I memorial road in Queensland?
- Reviewed: Amie mac Ruari ([13])
5x expanded by Lankiveil (talk). Self nom at 01:45, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
All checks out - ready to go. Harrison49 (talk) 16:14, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Looks good indeed. I just think it's a shame you couldn't use it on the main page today as it's ANZAC day. The C of E. God Save The Queen! (talk) 21:16, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. That was the intention, but you know, procrastination ;). Lankiveil (speak to me) 22:44, 25 April 2011 (UTC).
The Sliced-Crosswise Only-On-Tuesday World
- ... that the characters of "The Sliced-Crosswise Only-On-Tuesday World" are only conscious one day a week?
Created by Ackatsis (talk). Self nom at 00:40, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: St Peter's Church, Sandwich
There's no word "conscious" in the article. IMO the hook should be more consistent with the article, but I am open for suggestions, if you prove me wrong.--Mbz1 (talk) 02:25, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- I'm not married to the wording, so how about something like:
- ALT1: ... that the characters of "The Sliced-Crosswise Only-On-Tuesday World" are only allowed to experience one day a week? Ackatsis (talk) 03:37, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
ALT1 is OK. Assuming good faith for the offline source. BTW I believe the name of the story should be written in Italic --Mbz1 (talk) 04:22, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. I checked around, and most of the short stories and poems (as opposed to novels, etc.) tend to use quotation marks rather than italics. See The Raven, The Minority Report, The Dead (short story), Brokeback Mountain (short story), The Open Boat. If any experts disagree, I'm happy to rethink, of course. Ackatsis (talk) 05:51, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
15th Congress of the Philippines
- ... that for the first time in eleven years, the 2010 budget passed by the 15th Congress of the Philippines was signed by President Benigno Aquino III before the calendar year ended?
- Comment: Before, the article was basically prose-less, with all of it composed of lists and notes about the lists. The lists were transferred to a new article, and prose was added pertaining to the activities of the 15th Congress.
5x expanded by Howard the Duck (talk). Self nom at 07:39, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- The wording could be improved a little, the current sentence could be interpreted to mean "the first time in 11 years that the 2010 budget was passed...", which is probably not what you meant. Lankiveil (speak to me) 11:46, 25 April 2011 (UTC).
- As for "passed," I prefer "signed by the president" as that is the last part of legislation, as opposed to "passed" which may mean the houses of Congress agreed upon on an identical version of a bill w/c hasn't been signed by the president. –HTD (ITN: Where no updates but is stickied happens.) 12:39, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Attack on Yokosuka. –HTD (ITN: Where no updates but is stickied happens.) 02:09, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Jižní Město
- ... that the buildings in Jižní Město, the Czech Republic's largest housing estate, were colour coded to facilitate orientation?
Created by Filelakeshoe (talk). Self nom at 21:53, 25 April 2011 (UTC)
Date of move to mainspace and length ok, AGF for both offline and foreign-language hook references - Basement12 (T.C) 15:43, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed 11th Parachute Battalion below - filelakeshoe 15:22, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 26
Ivy Benson
- ... that bandleader Ivy Benson and her all-female band were the first entertainers invited to perform at the VE Day celebrations in Berlin at the request of Field Marshal Montgomery?
5x expanded by January (talk). Self nom at 21:54, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Gustav Elfving
- ... that, after his fiancée died, Gustav Elfving joined a surveying expedition to Greenland, where he developed the optimal design of experiments while trapped in his tent for three days by storms?
- Reviewed: Engine Company 2 Fire Station ([14])
Created by Kjs50 (talk), Kiefer.Wolfowitz (talk). Nominated by Kiefer.Wolfowitz (talk) at 13:43, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Women's National Emergency Legion
- ... that members of the Brisbane-based Women's National Emergency Legion served as drivers for United States military units in Australia during World War II?
Created by Nick-D (talk). Self nom at 08:30, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- reviewed David Werdyger: [15] Nick-D (talk) 08:34, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Pitkin County Courthouse
- ... that local miners in Aspen, Colorado, insisted that the statue of Lady Justice on the Pitkin County Courthouse (pictured) not be blindfolded because they believed they could render impartial justice among themselves?
- ALT1:... that serial killer Ted Bundy escaped from the Pitkin County Courthouse (pictured) in Aspen, Colorado, by jumping out the window of the law library on the second story?
- ALT2:... that due to the age of the Pitkin County Courthouse (pictured), in Aspen, Colorado, outside media coverage of Charlie Sheen's trial was limited to 16 seats allocated by lottery?
- Reviewed: Diesel Emissions Reduction Act ([16])
Created by Daniel Case (talk). Self nom at 16:01, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Hillsboro Intermodal Transit Facility
- ... that solar panels (pictured) provide part of the power for electric vehicle charging stations at Hillsboro, Oregon's Intermodal Transit Facility?
Created by Aboutmovies (talk). Self nom at 06:08, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, hook ref verified. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 23:16, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- I just noticed on your talk page that you've had 5 DYK hooks featured on the main page. Could you please review another hook on this page to complete your nomination? Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 23:18, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Payments Council[17]. Aboutmovies (talk) 03:16, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Great. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 13:02, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Cornish Library
- ... that Nellie McClung, the Canadian novelist, prohibitionist, and activist, lectured at the Cornish Library in Winnipeg?
Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 02:09, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Ser-Od Bat-Ochir
- Fixed up a bit of a typo, but date, length and hook reference all check out. Canada Hky (talk) 02:30, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
California On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles Regulation
- ... that the California On-Road Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles Regulation is expected to save 9,400 lives and billions of dollars in health care costs?
Created by Elyane Stefanick (talk) |Sonam Gill (talk). Self nom at 17:15, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Pyramid of Skulls
- ... that Cézanne may have painted Pyramid of Skulls (pictured) because he was drawn to the forms, exclaiming "How beautiful a skull is to paint!"?
Created by JNW (talk). Nominated by Mandarax (talk) at 21:26, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Offline ref taken in good faith. A good image that should look great on the main page! Miyagawa (talk) 22:23, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Dinochelus, Jesse H. Ausubel
- ... that Dinochelus ausubeli, a deepwater lobster discovered during the Census of Marine Life expedition, was named in honour of its sponsor Jesse H. Ausubel?
- Comment: first DYK for User:AshLin
Created by AshLin (talk), Stemonitis (talk). Self nom. 19:46, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Self nominated by AshLin, first DYK so I guess I do not need to review another's hook as of now. AshLin (talk) 10:30, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Kunming–Singapore Railway
- ... that the Kunming–Singapore Railway will be 3,900 km (2,400 mi) long when completed?
Created by Eraserhead1 (talk). Self nom at 17:54, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Size, date and references all check out. A monstrous project! Good job of brining together the ideas of previous suggestions within the current project. Can you add the km → miles conversions into the main article as well? Also, any chance finding which body has started the construction (e.g. Chinese state, China Railways, something else)? – "the Chinese started construction" is a little bit vague. Good work though! SFB 21:38, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Comment. The topic is certainly worth a DYK. But perhaps a hook like this may be more appropriate: "... over the last X years, the region's governments have announced no fewer than Y plans for creating a continuous rail line from South China to Singapore?". (What the right X and Y should be, I am not sure, but with a couple days of library and news archive research one probably can bring Y into the double digits.) I am pretty sure that the Chinese will build a railway from Kunming to the Laotian border within the next 5-10 years no matter what; but when the other 4 governments involved will really get their act together to bring a continuous rail line (let alone one on the standard gauge) into existence, is, alas, another matter. -- Vmenkov (talk) 03:07, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- I'm content to change the hook if a better one can be found. I'm inclined to agree with Vmenkov that his is better - I've added the conversions as well. -- Eraserhead1 <talk> 07:09, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Jihadi tourism
- ...
that popular destinations for Jihadi tourism have included the Tourist Landmark of the Resistance and the Al-Quds Mosque Hamburg?
Created by Anna Frodesiak (talk). Nominated by Qrsdogg (talk) at 17:00, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Llangadfan and Dyfnant Forest Qrsdogg (talk) 17:00, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- ALT1:
... that popular destinations for Jihadi tourism have included the Tourist Landmark of the Resistance and Somali terrorist training sites? Anna Frodesiak (talk) 03:51, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Per our discussion on Anna's talk page, ALT2:... that destinations for Jihadi tourism have included a war museum and Somali terrorist training sites? Qrsdogg (talk) 04:58, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Tweaked hook again. Qrsdogg (talk) 18:01, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Minneapolis wireless internet network
- ... that it's possible to receive a wireless internet signal almost anywhere in Minneapolis, except on the city's numerous lakes?
Created by Bobamnertiopsis (talk). Self nom at 00:55, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed. Provides adequate information. Good citations. The lead could be more concise. No need for details on the bidding process, construction schedules, etc. in the lead. Or it's not clear to me why those details should be in the lead. Hybernator (talk) 22:21, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- I was just trying to summarize the contents of the article per WP:LEAD, but I do agree that it's a little daunting. I split it into two paragraphs and shortened the references to the bidding process and network setup. Better? BobAmnertiopsis∴ChatMe! 01:49, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Internationale Maifestspiele Wiesbaden, Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden
5x expanded by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 21:34, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- reviewed: #Phidippus clarus. Comment: a while ago I was requested to expand the article, I postponed it then, to get closer to May. When I picked it up today I found out that this year, inspite of its name, the festival begins on 30 April. It's a bit too late for that, but I try anyway, the hook is true that day. I will work on the theater Wiesbaden next. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 21:52, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- reworded hook, including theater, add pic --Gerda Arendt (talk) 11:50, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
The expansion of the Internationale Maifestspiele Wiesbaden article isn't quite there – it needs another 3k or so. The Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden is fine for length and date, but doesn't qualify on its own as it doesn't include the hook or a source. Also, the hook is over the 200 character limit (237 no spaces; 273 with spaces). "Today" shouldn't be used as there's no guarantee the hook will be on the main page on a certain date or in a certain queue. I suggest an alternative hook such as:
- ALT1: ... that the 2011 Internationale Maifestspiele Wiesbaden opened at the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden (pictured) on 30 April with the German première of Shchedrin's Lolita?
- This hook assumes the event will go ahead and this hook is promoted after the event (otherwise feel free to change the tenses). Unless the IMW article finishes its expansion, the HSW page just needs the hook adding and inclusion of a reference. matt (talk) 15:01, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for looking. I expanded IMF and could do more if really neccessary. I agree to postpone until after the event, perhaps it's even better to include a review. A hook for two articles may be longer than 200 chars. "German premiere" does not express that it is also sung in German for the first time. I would drop the first name of people like Mozart and Verdi, but not this one who should be known more, smile, --Gerda Arendt (talk) 23:16, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- IMF checks out now. Tense reworded, but Bayreuth kept to show the importance (one source says "second oldest music and theatre festival in Germany", open to better phrasing, English is not my first language), novel kept to make the connection - unless someone writes on the opera (which would be nice, and perhaps I'll do it myself), for now:
- ALT2: ... that in 2011 the annual festival Internationale Maifestspiele Wiesbaden, founded in 1896 after the model of the Bayreuth Festival, opened at the Hessisches Staatstheater Wiesbaden (pictured) with the first performance in German of Rodion Shchedrin's opera Lolita, based on Nabokov's novel? (linked to the opera stub now) --Gerda Arendt (talk) 22:38, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Franz Johann Joseph Bock
- ... that Franz Johann Joseph Bock founded in 1852 the first large exhibition of ancient masterpieces of Christian art?
Created by Doug Coldwell (talk). Self nom at 17:08, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Good to go. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 08:30, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Zipora Rubin-Rosenbaum
- ... that Zipora Rubin-Rosenbaum has won Paralympic medals for Israel in athletics, swimming and table tennis?
- Reviewed: Jižní Město ([18])
Created by Basement12 (talk). Self nom at 15:47, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length and hook verified. Good to go. --Doug Coldwell talk 17:15, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Chicago (2005 song)
- ... that Sufjan Stevens has recorded at least four versions of "Chicago", including the "Multiple Personality Disorder Version"?
- Reviewed: Nathan "Ned" Miller ([19])
Created by Bennydigital (talk). Nominated by User2 (talk) at 12:22, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- I've removed the fair use image (File:Illinois-stevens.jpg) as only freely licensed images are allowed here. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 18:41, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
- I suggest changing "recorded" to "released", and removing "at least" from the hook. Currently it seems to suggest he may have recorded more, whereas we have no evidence of that. Jujutacular talk 13:55, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- I went for at least because there are remixesd and things, but will be happy to accept your revisions. Ta! Benny Digital Speak Your Brains 16:23, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- And I've just realised you're the gent who got Illinois up to FA, so I am more than happy to accept any revisions. Bloody great article! Benny Digital Speak Your Brains 14:06, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
1972 Summer Paralympics medal table
- ... that hosts West Germany won the most gold medals at the 1972 Summer Paralympics, but the United States won the most total medals?
- Reviewed: Ryan Bourque ([20])
Created by Basement12 (talk). Self nom at 11:36, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Everything is OK. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 13:18, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Keith Thiele
- ... that Keith Thiele, whose daring motorcycle escape during WWII has been compared to Steve McQueen's in The Great Escape, is one of only four New Zealanders to be awarded the DFC and two bars?
Created by Spy007au (talk). Self nom at 04:44, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
Good to go. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 10:06, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
File:Walkden tesco explosion.jpg
- ... that an explosion at a Tesco Extra store in Walkden (pictured) injured eight people?
Created/expanded by User:J3Mrs (talk). Nominated by User:Doh5678 (talk) at 20:57, 26 April 2011 (UTC)
The article was created on July 30, 2006 and has not been x 5 expanded Jim Sweeney (talk) 08:27, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- It also does not contain the hook fact. SpinningSpark 22:05, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 27
Nava System
Nava System binding and boot.
Add rollover text!
- ... that the Nava System ski binding used a plastic arm to control the ski, instead of a stiff ski boot?
Created by Maury Markowitz (talk). Self nom at 18:17, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Scutelleridae
... that the iridescent metallic hues of jewel bugs (Scutelleridae) (pictured) are caused by structural colors instead of pigmentation?
- Reviewed: Crimean Socialist Soviet Republic (diff)
5x expanded by Obsidian Soul (talk). Self nom at 13:01, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Well written and illustrated article which has been expanded more than 5x since 27th. The hook is supported by an academic reference, however it appears the structural colors used in the hook are only applicable to some species, while others rely on layers of pigmented chitin. Therefore I would suggest adding "some" to the hook ie ....metallic hues of some jewel bugs (Scutelleridae)... then I would think it was fine to go.— Rod talk 17:37, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Hello and thanks. :) My main problem with wording it like suggested (below) is that it will then imply that only "some of the iridiscence" in jewel bugs are caused by structural colors. Which is also not true. Structural colors are responsible for all instances of iridescence in jewel bugs even if the microstructures causing it vary per species. Note that the hook only mentions iridescent metallic colors and not colors per se, as some jewel bugs are very colorful but not iridescent. But yeah, I guess I also get what you mean, heh, the confusion is caused by the sentence structure itself. Anyway, I'll go with whatever you think is best, cheers.--Obsidi♠nSoul 17:58, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Just to clarify further, layers of pigmented chitin do not cause metallic colors, but only colors that change with angle/age/dessication.--Obsidi♠nSoul 18:15, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- ALT 1:... that the iridescent metallic hues of some jewel bugs (Scutelleridae) (pictured) are caused by structural colors instead of pigmentation?
ALT1 works for me.— Rod talk 18:16, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Gotcha, struck off original hook.--Obsidi♠nSoul 18:43, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Hello and thanks. :) My main problem with wording it like suggested (below) is that it will then imply that only "some of the iridiscence" in jewel bugs are caused by structural colors. Which is also not true. Structural colors are responsible for all instances of iridescence in jewel bugs even if the microstructures causing it vary per species. Note that the hook only mentions iridescent metallic colors and not colors per se, as some jewel bugs are very colorful but not iridescent. But yeah, I guess I also get what you mean, heh, the confusion is caused by the sentence structure itself. Anyway, I'll go with whatever you think is best, cheers.--Obsidi♠nSoul 17:58, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Mitch Henderson
- ... that new Princeton Tigers men's basketball head coach Mitch Henderson was co-captain of the 1997–98 Princeton Tigers who were the first Princeton basketball team to win 20 consecutive games?
Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Self nom at 05:24, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
John Wesley Snyder (Texas)
- ... that pioneer rancher John Wesley Snyder first operated an apple orchard and horse-trading business in Williamson County near Austin, Texas?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 03:02, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Reviewed: Mandi Schwartz
Mandi Schwartz
- ... that bone marrow drives hosted by Yale University in honor of ice hockey player Mandi Schwartz netted more than 2,400 donors and resulted in six matches for those awaiting transplants?
5x expanded by Canada Hky (talk). Self nom at 02:26, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Cornish Library Canada Hky (talk) 02:31, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Billy Hathorn (talk) 03:13, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Tom Kitchin, The Kitchin
... that whilst at his restaurant The Kitchin, chef Tom Kitchin became the youngest ever recipient of a Michelin star?
Created by Miyagawa (talk). Self nom at 22:31, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Have reviewed Pyramid of Skulls, Lake Qaraoun and Qaraoun. Tom Kitchin is a new article expanded from a redirect, while The Kitchin is a 5x expansion. Miyagawa (talk) 22:33, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
although I'd look for an alt wording, perhaps
"... that chef Tom Kitchin became the youngest ever recipient of a Michelin star while working at his restaurant The Kitchin?" The Rambling Man (talk) 16:31, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
5x expansion verified for The Kitchin; date, length of both articles OK. Hook ref OK. How about:
- ALT2: ... that within six months of opening The Kitchin restaurant in Edinburgh, chef Tom Kitchin became the youngest-ever recipient of a Michelin star? Yoninah (talk) 21:59, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Happy with the new wording, flows better than my original. Miyagawa (talk) 22:04, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Thanks. ALT2 good to go. Yoninah (talk) 23:08, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Burmese-Siamese War (1759–1760)
- ... that the Burmese were "on the brink of victory" in the Burmese-Siamese War (1759–1760) when they suddenly withdrew from their siege of Ayutthaya because their king Alaungpaya had fallen ill?
Created by Hybernator (talk). Self nom at 21:59, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- You should give link to the article you reviewed. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 00:33, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Minneapolis wireless internet network Hybernator (talk) 01:54, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Nice article. Good to go. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 08:59, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Ser-Od Bat-Ochir
Created by Sillyfolkboy (talk). Self nom at 21:06, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Kunming–Singapore Railway
Length, date, ref verified. --Rosiestep (talk) 04:10, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Tetrastichus planipennisi
- ... that a fungal pathogen Beauveria bassiana has been released along with a parasitic wasp Tetrastichus planipennisi in the USA as a biological control agent of the emerald ash borer?
- Comment: Second DYK for User:AshLin, none succesful as yet so far.
Created by AshLin (talk). Self nom at 20:15, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Using this tool I count only 973 characters of text prose. Should be a minimum of 1500 per DKY Rules, Selection criteria, item 2 "Long enough". Please expand to 1500.--Doug Coldwell talk 22:45, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- For comparison check out the tool on the article below I wrote on Sunmobile = 2000+.--Doug Coldwell talk 23:09, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for the evaluation. I have expanded the article and have also added an image from a US Federal Government source. I have a jscript called "Page size", which gives me the following message : Prose size (text only): 3541 B (548 words) "readable prose size". Should meet the criteria now. Any other observations? AshLin (talk) 03:56, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length and hook verified. Good to go. Interesting article. --Doug Coldwell talk 11:09, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Coffee: A Dark History
- ... that in Coffee: A Dark History Antony Wild claims that coffee helped cause the Age of Enlightenment?
Created by Qrsdogg (talk). Self nom at 16:51, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Barranquilla. Qrsdogg (talk) 16:51, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, hook check O.K. Ready to go. --Doug Coldwell talk 19:31, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Daniel Awde
- ... that in the men's decathlon at the 2008 Summer Olympics, British athlete Daniel Awde set a personal best in the pole vault and had the fastest time of anyone in the 400 metres, but finished 21st?
- Reviewed: 4th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom) ([21])
Created by Basement12 (talk). Self nom at 13:34, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Fatest?♦ Dr. Blofeld 16:46, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, hook refs all verified. "Fastest time" seems fine to me. Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 21:49, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Long Wall of Quang Ngai
- ... that at 127.4 kilometres (79.2 mi) long, the Great Wall of Vietnam is the longest monument in Southeast Asia?
Created by Goodvac (talk). Self nom at 09:30, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Note: I am using the nickname "Great Wall of Vietnam" because it is more eye-catching. Goodvac (talk) 09:30, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Marilyn's Cross [22] Goodvac (talk) 09:30, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, date fine, hook fact reference is verified by source quoted. Good to go. Mjroots (talk) 09:41, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
4th Parachute Brigade (United Kingdom)
- ... that during the Battle of Arnhem the 4th Parachute Brigade suffered 78 per cent casualties?
x5 expansion and self nom Jim Sweeney (talk) 08:14, 14 October 2010 (UTC)
- Reviewed Walkden [23] Jim Sweeney (talk) 08:29, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
- A large article to assist with a review the hook is cited in the Outcome section Jim Sweeney (talk) 08:17, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Expansion well over 5x and date ok (despite time stamp on nom reading 14 October 2010). I can see what the offline ref for hook will be (and accept AGF) but there needs to be a citation straight after the fact used in the hook per the rules - Basement12 (T.C) 13:23, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Issue fixed and hook ready to go - Basement12 (T.C) 21:30, 27 April 2011 (UTC)
Barney Gibson
- ... that Barney Gibson became the youngest ever English first-class cricketer when he played for Yorkshire aged 15 years and 27 days?
Created by Nick mallory (talk). Nominated by The Rambling Man (talk) at 16:25, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
All DYK criteria met. Nice one! --Peter I. Vardy (talk) 08:56, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 28
Langlois Bridge at Arles
- ... that Vincent van Gogh called his 1888 Langlois Bridge at Arles painting (pictured) "something funny.. I will not create every day"?
5x expanded by CaroleHenson (talk). Created and nominated by History2007 (talk) at 08:55, 30April 2011 (UTC)
- Comment: May make a good DYK for July 29, the day of the death of van Gogh, specially if it can be tied to "what happened today" type of item too for that day. History2007 (talk) 20:33, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Armstrong’s Point
- ... that the gates of Armstrong’s Point in Winnipeg, Manitoba are the only surviving set that identify a subdivision built by individual property owners rather than a real estate developer?
Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 03:55, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviwed: Silent Way
Silent Way
- ... that the Silent Way is a language teaching method in which students do 90 percent or more of the talking?
- Reviewed: This is my first DYK, so it looks like I am exempt from reviewing. (I will be happy to help out after I have learned how things work here.)
- Comment: Article created in my userspace on April 25, moved to mainspace on April 28. Source of the hook can be found in the "teaching techniques" section.
Created by Mr. Stradivarius (talk). Self nom at 20:09, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, date, hook's ref verified. Excellent article, and hope you'll continue to contribute to DYK! --Rosiestep (talk) 04:01, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Alishang
- ... that the earliest history of Alishang in Afghanistan is traced to the Mughal Emperor Babur when in 1520s he hunted wildlife in the mountains here before returning to India?
Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 14:21, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Tourism in Swaziland.--Nvvchar. 15:12, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Good to go. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 23:19, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Banksia canei
- ... that the seed of the Australian plant Banksia canei require stratification (keeping at 5 °C for 60 days) before germination?
5x expanded by Casliber (talk), Hesperian (talk). Self nom at 13:47, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- NB: reviewed Paracoccus denitrificans Casliber (talk · contribs) 13:54, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
All good. --Elekhh (talk) 02:23, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
St Michael and All Angels' Church, Thornton
- ... that the tomb of Robert Ingylton in St Michael and All Angels' Church in Thornton, Buckinghamshire, was re-assembled from a grotto?
- Reviewed: Barney Gibson
Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 09:01, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Fully checked out; couple of minor corrections done. Good to go. --Bermicourt (talk) 12:48, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Daniel Whitby
- ... that the English theologian Daniel Whitby (pictured) in 1710 defended Textus Receptus's finding of 30,000 textual variants in John Mill's edition of the New Testament?
5x expanded by Charles Matthews (talk). Nominated by Leszek Jańczuk (talk) at 08:55, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
David Werdyger
- ... that future cantor David Werdyger was saved from a Nazi firing squad by singing the Jewish prayer for the dead?
2x expanded and sourced (BLP) by Yoninah (talk). Self nom at 21:30, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Wonnerup House[24]
Looks good to go, assuming good faith about the offline sources for the hook. Nick-D (talk) 08:33, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Spademan binding
- ... that Dr. Richard Spademan invented the Spademan binding after seeing 150 fractures in a single long weekend at Squaw Valley?
Created by Maury Markowitz (talk). Self nom at 20:44, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Ready for the queue.—S Marshall T/C 23:29, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Cedric Holland
- ... that Captain Cedric Holland was sent with the British terms for the surrender of the French fleet prior to the attack on Mers-el-Kébir?
- Reviewed: Russian battleship Borodino ([25])
Created by Benea (talk). Self nom at 20:10, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Good to go. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 22:27, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Esad Mekuli
- ... that Esad Mekuli is considered to be the father of modern Albanian poetry in Yugoslavia?
- Reviewed: Angkhana Neelaphaijit ([26])
Created by Aigest (talk), ZjarriRrethues (talk). Nominated by ZjarriRrethues (talk) at 18:03, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Paracoccus denitrificans
- ... that an extremophile bacteria Paracoccus denitrificans has been found to grow even under 400,000 times Earth's gravity, a fact having implications on the feasibility of panspermia?
- Comment: Third DYK for User:AshLin, none successful as yet so far.
Created by AshLin (talk). Self nom at 17:49, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
good to go. Casliber (talk · contribs) 13:52, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Roberto Marson, 1968 Summer Paralympics medal table
- ... that Italian athlete Roberto Marson was proclaimed the outstanding athlete of the Games after winning ten gold medals at the 1968 Paralympics?
- Comment: reviewed Carabinieri Art Squad (diff) and Schulze method (diff)
Created by Basement12 (talk). Self nom at 13:07, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, hook, refs fully checked out; couple of minor corrections done. Good to go. --Bermicourt (talk) 12:48, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Tantalum hafnium carbide
- ... that tantalum hafnium carbide is believed to have the highest melting point among any solid?
- Reviewed: College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering
- Comment: A murky area where nothing better is known than what is said in the article. A more neutral alt1 could be ... that tantalum hafnium carbide is believed to have a melting point as high as 4,215 °C (7,619 °F)?
5x expanded by Materialscientist (talk). Self nom at 09:56, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Good to go. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 10:18, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Carabinieri Art Squad
- ... that Italy's Carabinieri maintain a unit dedicated to fighting art and antiquities crimes?
- Comment: While that phrase isn't sourced in the intro, it's sufficiently sourced in the "Organization" section.
Created by Maculosae tegmine lyncis (talk). Nominated by Nyttend (talk) at 02:20, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Date and length are fine, I'll AGF for foreign language ref, but the rules say the hook's fact must be cited straight after its use not at the end of the paragraph as is currently the case. Fix that and it'll be good to go - Basement12 (T.C) 12:59, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- I hope to have fixed this by providing a citation for the first paragraph, Thanks, Maculosae tegmine lyncis (talk) 13:54, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Issue fixed so good to go now - Basement12 (T.C) 14:20, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Schulze method
- ... that the Schulze method, the most wide-spread Condorcet method, will be used for the upcoming Wikimedia Board of Trustees elections?
5x expanded by MarkusSchulze (talk). Self nom at 08:54, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
I don't see a 5x expansion, in fact using this tool the article is shorter than this version dated 19 October 2010 - Basement12 (T.C) 12:54, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
The Bear Smart Initiative
- ... that the black bear of western North Carolina is becoming such a problem that there are developing initiatives to address the problem?
Created by Tdtallent1 (talk). Self nom at 18:40, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- Needs proper formatting. Nominator notified. PhantomPlugger (talk) 19:04, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Villa Giulia (Palermo)
- ... that the Villa Giulia is home to the Genius of Palermo, a city symbol and laic patron of Palermo?
Created by User:CycloneGU (talk). Self nom at 23:15, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
- This article was first created as a ten word stub, speedily deleted, restored and moved to userspace. I have since helped put together a new page for it in userspace and it moved out on the 28th when I moved it to its permanent home. I have thus tagged it as a new article instead of an expansion.
The article is a bit short but barely makes the 1500 character requirement. I also have concerns over the referencing; all except one are to travel industry sites which are not really reliable. The final one is the site of the City of Palermo. All of those, and especially the travel sites can be expected to not be independant and to puff up their destinations, although to be fair I cannot actually read any of the text (it is in Italian). The article would benefit from some book sources to bolster the refs. SpinningSpark 12:05, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- That is one issue I am having, finding other sites that can give more information to the article. Most of the information I can glean is in fact Italian; some of the text is a rough translation of the Italian Wikipedia version (noted on the talk page), in fact. I'm not the best at source-hunting; are there other sources you can help me with that might assist me and also the IP editor with adding content to the article? There's no doubt it's a notable garden in Palermo, there's just not a lot of information on it that I can find for an article. Kinda bugs me. CycloneGU (talk) 12:22, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 29
Cath Kidston
- ... that Cath Kidston started her shopping chain after surviving breast cancer?
Created by Pigsonthewing (talk). Self nom at 21:58, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
AD 62 Pompeii earthquake
- ... that the Roman philosopher Seneca the younger attributed the deaths of 600 sheep in the AD 62 Pompeii earthquake to the effects of poisonous gases?
- Comment: Hook ref in Section XXVII, paragraph 4 of the source
- Reviewed Maevia inclemens [27]
Created by Mikenorton (talk). Self nom at 11:15, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
James Beeching
- ... that English shipwright James Beeching invented a self-righting lifeboat in 1851, which became the standard model for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution's new fleet?
Created by Shadygrove2007 (talk). Self nom at 09:43, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Florida Council of 100
- ... that after 30+ years as an advisory body, the now Republican-dominated Florida Council of 100 began taking an activist role during terms of Governor Jeb Bush, funding studies and proposing solutions?
- ALT1:... that during the terms of Governor Jeb Bush, the Republican-dominated Florida Council of 100 began taking an activist role, funding studies and proposing solutions to critical issues?
- Reviewed: TBA
Created by Mgreason (talk). Self nom at 07:43, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Wedding dress of Kate Middleton
- ... that dressmakers working on Kate Middleton's wedding gown changed needles every three hours, and washed their hands every half hour?
Created by Chzz (talk). Self nom at 07:36, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: The Comeback Story
- Note, this is currently listed in Articles for Deletion. So might have to wait, or whatever; IDK. Chzz ► 07:36, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- It appears it will not be deleted. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 14:02, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Ready to go.--BabbaQ (talk) 16:30, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Shouldn't the page be called Wedding dress of Catherine Middleton, just as Kate Middleton redirects to Catherine? Yoninah (talk) 22:08, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Ristiḱ Palace
- ... that the government of Skopje passed a law to preserve the Ristiḱ Palace (pictured) as a "Cultural Heritage" when it was threatened of destruction for illegal infringement?
Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Self nom at 03:06, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
The Comeback Story
- ... that George Jessel and Arlene Francis hosted a 1953-54 ABC reality show, The Comeback Story, in which guests discuss how they overcame great adversity in their lives?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 03:06, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Daniel Whitby
Long enough, new enough, AGF re offline book reference. Good to go. Chzz ► 08:26, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Samuel Paull Andrews
- ... that Samuel Paull Andrews (pictured) was the first working class man to be elected to the New Zealand Parliament?
- Reviewed: 2012 United States federal budget (diff)
- Comment: The hook fact is from his obituary. He has a bio in the Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, and there it mentions that he was the first worker elected to the Canterbury Provincial Council. The bio does not mention, however, that he was the first worker elected as an MP. I'm surprised about it, but DNZB may well be incomplete with its information.
5x expanded by Schwede66 (talk). Self nom at 23:08, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Ok for hook, length, date and source. Jim Sweeney (talk) 12:23, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Matador Ranch
- ... that at its peak in the early 20th century, the Matador Ranch (pictured) had 90,000 head of cattle on nearly 900,000 acres in parts of four West Texas counties?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 20:43, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
Length, date verified. Hook's offline ref accepted AGF. --Rosiestep (talk) 05:30, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Land Yeo
- ... that the small Land Yeo river in Somerset, England has powered at least ten watermills in the last 1,000 years?
- Reviewed: Scutelleridae ([28])
Created by Rodw (talk). Self nom at 17:50, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Ok for hook, length, date and source. But why "at least ten", both the article and the source list 11? SpinningSpark 20:49, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- There are some others in this ref and some speculation about the site of some mills, or whether there were one or two (or more) mills in some villages hundreds of years ago. Therefore we can be sure there were more than ten, but can't be sure of any more exact figure.— Rod talk 07:33, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory
- ... that the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory (pictured) has been cited as having the best ice cream in New York City?
Created by Epeefleche (talk). Self nom at --Epeefleche (talk) 17:44, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Richard Phipson
Richard Phipson
- ... that English architect Richard Phipson (1827–1884) is responsible for the restoration of almost 100 East Anglia churches, and built a church tower (pictured) nicknamed "Thunderbird One"?
Created/expanded by User:Drmies (talk), User:Malleus Fatuorum (talk), User:Johnbod (talk). Self nom at 17:36, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- OK, I still can't work this syntax. Can some smarter person please add User:Malleus Fatuorum and User:Johnbod? Thanks! I reviewed St John the Evangelist's Church, Chichester, just below. Drmies (talk) 17:41, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
The hook, length, etc. are all good.--Epeefleche (talk) 17:48, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- I've added the extra credits and "DYKmake" credit templates. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 18:33, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
St John the Evangelist's Church, Chichester
- ... that the former St John the Evangelist's Church in Chichester was designed according to such extreme Low church principles that the altar (pictured) resembles "a kind of kitchen table"?
- ALT1:... that the roof of St John the Evangelist's Church in Chichester has a miniature version of the Choragic Monument of Lysicrates, described as "excellent" and "preposterous"?
- Reviewed: Alexander Rankine (diff)
- Comment: Picture possibilities are this for the main hook (needs cropping?...) and this for the ALT.
Created by Hassocks5489 (talk). Self nom at 16:53, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Fantastic. Look up at Richard Phipson: I feel embarrassed for nominating what is in comparison a little stub. I like the kitchen table hook best. I hope you don't mind: I changed preterite to present ("resembles"). I don't know how to crop images on Commons, but I did add it to the DYK entry. Drmies (talk) 17:49, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks. I've cropped the pic and added it. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 18:42, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Baron Carrickfergus
- ... that the title Baron Carrickfergus was given to Prince William (pictured) as a gift from Queen Elizabeth II for his wedding?
Created by The C of E (talk). Self nom at 12:01, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Ready to go. Harrison49 (talk) 12:07, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Pulvermacher's chain
- ... that Pulvermacher's chain battery was used in experiments by dentists in an attempt to anaesthetise patients with electric shocks?
Created by Spinningspark (talk). Self nom at 11:47, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
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Good for length, style and refs confirm hook. A few more footnotes would help on some of the longer passages but a very good article. Shadygrove2007 (talk) 09:30, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Teufelsturm
- ... that the Teufelsturm, a prominent rock tower and climbing rock about forty metres high in Saxon Switzerland, is referred to as the "Symbol of Saxon Climbing"?
Created by Bermicourt (talk). Self nom at 06:49, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Good to go.
Please give link to the article you reviewed.Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 07:45, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
- Done - see above. --Bermicourt (talk) 13:04, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Maevia inclemens
- ... that males of jumping spider Maevia inclemens were once considered different species, but the females knew better?
- ALT1:... that males of jumping spider Maevia inclemens have two distinct forms and courting behaviors, but are equally successful with females?
5x expanded by Philcha (talk). Self nom at 20:06, 29 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, image and supporting refs for both hooks OK - two odd facts and a great picture, but no QPQ review yet performed. Mikenorton (talk) 12:38, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Articles created/expanded on April 30
Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg
- ... that Friedrich Wilhelm Mengelberg was a nineteenth century German - Dutch sculptor who built church interiors in the Gothic Revival style?
Created by Doug Coldwell (talk). Self nom at 21:58, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Ruža Tomašić
- ... that former Croatian Member of Parliament Ruža Tomašić appeared in television series The X-Files and Millennium as a stuntwoman?
- Reviewed: Manuel Martínez Gutiérrez ([29])
Created by GregorB (talk). Self nom at 21:51, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Article length, citation in Croatian, date checked. Good to go.--Doug Coldwell talk 22:12, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Motley County Historical Museum
- ... that the Motley County Historical Museum (pictured) in Matador, Texas, was formerly a hospital equipped with an iron lung, once used to treat polio?
Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 19:37, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Prince Amukamara
Prince Amukamara
- ... that New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara has five sisters named Passionate, Peace, Precious, Princess, and Promise?
- ALT1:... that New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara is the Prince of a small Nigerian village?
- Reviewed: Milton Olander
2x expanded and sourced (BLP) by Giants27 (talk). Self nom at 19:36, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- The college major field, pol. sc. or sociology, is unclear. Aslo, I didn't see the name of the Nigerian village of which he is an honorary prince. Has he visited that village? Billy Hathorn (talk) 19:44, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Political science was his major and sociology was where he got his degree in. I didn't find the name of it, but he did visit it.--Giants27(T|C) 20:05, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Wedding dress of Princess Elizabeth and Coronation gown of Elizabeth II
![Coronation gown of Elizabeth II](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/9e/Elizabeth_and_Philip_1953.jpg/68px-Elizabeth_and_Philip_1953.jpg)
- ... that Norman Hartnell designed both the wedding dress and the coronation gown (pictured) of Elizabeth II?
Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Nvvchar (talk), Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 19:06, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, length, hook ref all verified. Excellent job! Good to go. Yoninah (talk) 21:59, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
At World's Edge
- ... that Philippe Saisse's Grammy nominated album At World's Edge was dedicated to his father Maurice?
- Reviewed: William Stones Ltd
Created by J04n (talk). Self nom at 18:45, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Frog battery
- ... that a frog battery can decompose potassium iodide?
Created by [[User:|User:]] ([[User talk:|talk]]). Nominated by Spinningspark (talk) at 17:17, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Catterick, North Yorkshire
- ... that during a period of less than 25 years, the village of Catterick educated the inventor of the Mackintosh, a Second Sea Lord (later made Baronet), a governor of Jersey, a founder of the bank Brown, Shipley & Co. and one of the founders of South Australia?
5x expanded by Farrtj (talk). Self nom at 15:30, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Insufficient expansion: from 1701 to 2612 characters is only about 1.5x. Also, if further expansion is completed, the hook is 258 characters, which is over the limit of 200. MANdARAX • XAЯAbИAM 16:47, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Manuel Martínez Gutiérrez
- ... that shot putter Manuel Martínez Gutiérrez (pictured) has the record for most national athletics selections for Spain, but is now a film actor?
5x expanded by Sillyfolkboy (talk). Self nom at 14:20, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Date, size and hook check out fine. Free license on the image, also fine for the main page. GregorB (talk) 21:43, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
156th Parachute Battalion
- ... that after the Battle of Arnhem the 156th Parachute Battalion had been reduced to only 68 men?
Self nom Jim Sweeney (talk) 12:10, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Samuel Paull Andrews 29 Aprils list
Good to go. History2007 (talk) 20:42, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
11th Parachute Battalion
- ... that during the Battle of Kos a British Parachute Company captured the airfield, despite there being 4,000 defenders?
Self nom Jim Sweeney (talk) 10:59, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed Wedding dress of Lady Diana Spencer below.
length date and ref okay. - filelakeshoe 15:21, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Wedding dress of Lady Diana Spencer
- ... that the wedding dress of Lady Diana Spencer became one of the most famous outfits in the world and featured a 25 foot (7.62 metre) train?
Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk). Self nom at 10:09, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, date, hook, everything is OK. Shame it could not have been on yesterdays front page. Jim Sweeney (talk) 11:03, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Agreed, it would have been fantastic as a main page yesterday. -- Zanimum (talk) 15:17, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Fair use image removed from nom as only images with free licenses are usable by DYK. --Allen3 talk 16:58, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Sometimes it takes the events themselves to actually identify notable missing topics. I'd never thought to write about this topic otherwise! It would be nice if this could be developed to FA eventually and could feature when there is a royal wedding or something in the future... ♦ Dr. Blofeld 19:11, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Henry Norlande Ruttan
- ... that Henry Norlande Ruttan, an Empire Loyalist, was the project engineer for a Winnipeg pumping station considered in 1906 to be the most modern such institution in the world?
Created by Rosiestep (talk). Self nom at 05:27, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
- Reviewed: Matador Ranch
Length, date, hook, everything is OK. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 09:11, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album
- ... that the Latin Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album was presented in 2000 to an album named "unremarkable"?
5x expanded by Jaespinoza (talk) 02:27, 30 April 2011 (UTC). Self nom at 02:26, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Saudi Arabia)
- ... that King Faisal of Saudi Arabia also served as foreign minister during his reign?
Created by Yk Yk Yk (talk). Self nom at 19:41, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
Special occasion holding area
- Do not nominate new articles for a special time in this section. Instead, please nominate them in the candidate entries section above under the date the article was created or the expansion began, and indicate your request for a specially-timed appearance on the Main Page.
- Note: Articles nominated for a special occasion should be nominated within five days of creation or expansion as usual. Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination, but no more than six weeks before the occasion. April Fools' Day is an exception to these requirements - see Wikipedia:April Fool's Main Page/Did You Know.
June 2 (Feast of the Ascension)
Ascension of Jesus in Christian art
- ... that the depictions of the Ascension of Jesus in Christian art (pictured) are often divided into an upper (heavenly) and lower (earthly) part?
- Reviewed: 1926 FA Cup Final
Created by History2007 (talk). Self nom at 21:50, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Comment: Here is the G-book link for the hook (is also in the article). History2007 (talk) 21:03, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
- Comment: will be appropriate for Feast of the Ascension, June 2, 2011. History2007 (talk) 21:03, 24 April 2011 (UTC)
the hook, date, length, references all check out so I'll pass this for DYK. Now, as for some feedback on the article, you don't "usually" need sources for the info in the lead. The idea is that the info in the lead should be an overview of information in the article. Also consolidate some of your sources when you get a chance, I see some repeats in there (see citation pages on Wiki for the html templates). But theses are all suggestions for GA status or B-class rating. I also moved you up to a C-class rating for you because it is a good article and well written. look forward to seeing it on the front page, Cheers! Kayz911 (talk) 05:34, 30 April 2011 (UTC)
June 12 (Pentecost)
Ipomopsis sancti-spiritus
- ... that the Holy Ghost ipomopsis found in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in New Mexico is predicted to become extinct in 50 years?
Created by IceCreamAntisocial (talk). Nominated by PFHLai (talk) at 02:48, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
Length, date, and hook reference (3) all check out. Good to go.--Nvvchar. 08:41, 20 April 2011 (UTC)
- Shall we wait for Pentecost? Probably a little too far ahead in future.... --PFHLai (talk) 17:29, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
- Good idea. Leszek Jańczuk (talk) 11:20, 28 April 2011 (UTC)
Halloween
Rhacophorus vampyrus
- ... that the tadpole of the Vampire flying frog Rhacophorus vampyrus has two fang-like hooks in its mouth?
Created by Newone (talk), Ka Faraq Gatri (talk). Nominated by Ka Faraq Gatri (talk) at 14:59, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
- Comment If the article meets DYK criteria, suggest moving it to Special Occasions section and keeping for Halloween. The authors of the paper on which this article is substantially based have stated that they intend to publish a separate paper on the tadpoles of this species so the move would also allow time for any material from this paper (assuming it is published in time) to be incorporated. Ka Faraq Gatri (talk) 16:56, 9 January 2011 (UTC)
- That's confirmed. I agree that this should be kept for Halloween, especially as "A detailed description of the new tadpole will be published separately." which might be available by October. It's certainly an early start for the Halloween collection, does anyone think it is a problem to save it until then? SmartSE (talk) 23:41, 10 January 2011 (UTC)
- SUPPORT waiting till Halloween, esp. if we can get a good, free picture of the scary tadpoles. --PFHLai (talk) 04:06, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
I've moved this as there were no objections. If someone wants to make a subpage for it, like we have for April Fools' nominations then feel free. SmartSE (talk) 12:46, 16 January 2011 (UTC)
Comment Halloween is just under 10 months away. I can't help thinking that if every vaguely ghoulish or spooky article is saved up that long, it will create a massive backlog (and a precedent for other days). After all, there are only 3-4 sessions of 6 or 7 hooks available for any particular day. Bob talk 22:26, 23 January 2011 (UTC)
- Comment I have a raised eyebrow over this. Essentially were promoting an article to DYK, which in over half a year will appear on the main page. Would not this article be substatiannnly different from the one reviewed giving that theres 7+ months between creation and DYK appearance? Ottawa4ever (talk) 15:14, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
- Comment Good points. This article could be significantly different from the one reviewed by 31st October depending on whether or not the group concerned have published their second paper on the species (one which focuses specifically on the unusual tadpoles) by then. As it stands the article was written from all the extant scientific literature on the species (a single paper) and a smattering of popular press coverage (who probably won't ever revisit the species, unless a big deal is made out of the second paper). It is possible someone will re-write the article from the current sources, however, most articles on obscure species (of which this is one) don't have very high edit levels. For comparison, a large number of articles on other species in the same genus were created by Polbot and haven't been significantly altered since their creation in 2007. Ka Faraq Gatri (talk) 16:14, 5 March 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for your input. Ive opened a larger discussion here; Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#Rhacophorus_vampyrus. Its not just that the article may be different, but also that dyk is in the spirit of new articles or recently expanded ones. As such (I feel) queing an article for 10 months is misleading our readers since it is a violation of both leading principles of dyk. Ottawa4ever (talk) 10:29, 6 March 2011 (UTC)
- This should be removed altogether, "Note: Articles nominated for a special occasion should be nominated within five days of creation or expansion as usual. Also, articles should be nominated at least five days before the occasion to give reviewers time to check the nomination, but no more than six weeks before the occasion. April Fools' Day is an exception to these requirements - see Wikipedia:April Fool's Main Page/Did You Know." This goes well beyond 6 weeks, unless the above text, quoted verbatim, was recently adopted as procedure. —James (Talk • Contribs) • 4:32pm • 06:32, 23 April 2011 (UTC)
- Thanks for your input. Ive opened a larger discussion here; Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#Rhacophorus_vampyrus. Its not just that the article may be different, but also that dyk is in the spirit of new articles or recently expanded ones. As such (I feel) queing an article for 10 months is misleading our readers since it is a violation of both leading principles of dyk. Ottawa4ever (talk) 10:29, 6 March 2011 (UTC)
- Comment Good points. This article could be significantly different from the one reviewed by 31st October depending on whether or not the group concerned have published their second paper on the species (one which focuses specifically on the unusual tadpoles) by then. As it stands the article was written from all the extant scientific literature on the species (a single paper) and a smattering of popular press coverage (who probably won't ever revisit the species, unless a big deal is made out of the second paper). It is possible someone will re-write the article from the current sources, however, most articles on obscure species (of which this is one) don't have very high edit levels. For comparison, a large number of articles on other species in the same genus were created by Polbot and haven't been significantly altered since their creation in 2007. Ka Faraq Gatri (talk) 16:14, 5 March 2011 (UTC)