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[edit] Candidate entries

[edit] Articles created/expanded on April 6

[edit] Willis Glassgow

• ... that Big Ten MVP Willis Glassgow was called the "Dancing Master" for his shiftiness on the gridiron and because he managed the most popular ballroom in Iowa City? Created by Cbl62 (talk). Nominated by Cbl62 (talk) at 21:42, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Banwell Castle

• ... that Banwell Castle is a Victorian Gothic Revival folly ? Created by Rodw (talk). Nominated by Rodw (talk) at 21:39, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Complex question

• ... that not all complex questions are informal fallacies? Created by Piotrus (talk). Nominated by Piotrus (talk) at 20:47, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Enter the Grave

• ... that Evile's 2007 debut album Enter the Grave was produced by Flemming Rasmussen, who produced three Metallica albums? 5x expanded by LuciferMorgan (talk). Self nom at 20:42, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] 2010 Massey Energy Disaster

• ... that the West Virginia coal mining explosion on April 5, resulting in the deaths of at least 25, is the worst of its kind since 1984? Created by =User:CGnarlyLikeWhoa ⋅ Created by User:GnarlyLikeWhoa. Nominated by Xtzou (talk) at 20:00, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Low Coniscliffe

• ... that the rare fungus Rhodotus palmatus (pictured) was found near Low Coniscliffe in 1993? 5x expanded by Storye book (talk). Nominated by Storye book (talk) at 19:56, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] De Hoop, Holwerd

• ... that in 1892, the miller of De Hoop, Holwerd (pictured) left an estate worth ƒ32,567.92? Created by Mjroots (talk). Nominated by Mjroots (talk) at 19:31, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The People's Parliament

• ... that The People's Parliament was a Channel 4 program in which a random sample of citizens, sat in a mockup of the House of Commons, debated and voted as a deliberative democracy? Created by LittleHow (talk). Nominated by LittleHow (talk) at 18:45, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Osogovo Monastery

• ... that, according to legend, Osogovo Monastery was spared from destruction by the Ottomans after they were overcome by its spiritual force? Created by Local hero (talk). Self nom at 18:41, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Anders Beer

• ... that Anders Beer has been credited with founding the tanning industry in Norway? Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 17:26, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• Should have been April 1st .... I thought it must be some bi-product of beer making had been used to tan leather cheaply. thx 4 smile Victuallers (talk) 19:02, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Koto Hoxhi

• ... that Koto Hoxhi, who secretly taught students in Qestorat in Albanian, died in jail rather than reveal the name of his friends? Created by User:Sulmues and Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 16:39, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Gazette d'Amsterdam

• ... that Gazette d'Amsterdam was one of the most important European newspapers of the Enlightenment period? Created by Piotrus (talk). Nominated by Piotrus (talk) at 16:36, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] 1950-1951 Baghdad bombings

• ... that there is a decades-old dispute over whether the Mossad or Arab extremists were behind a series of anti-Jewish bombings in 1950s Baghdad? Created by Factomancer (talk). Self nom at 14:09, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] I Got You (Leona Lewis song)

• ... that BBC music critic Fraser McAlpine compare Leona Lewis' ninth single with another cover she made before? Created by Calvin999 (talk). Nominated by Tbhotch (talk) at 06:22, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• a critic compared one song with another...isn't that what they do? If you can find a pop song that has never been compared then that is a great hook Victuallers (talk) 19:10, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Trochodendron nastae

• ... that the primary leaf veins for the extinct plant Trochodendron nastae are palmate rather then being pinnate like those in the living Trochodendron aralioides? Created by Kevmin (talk). Self nom at 06:12, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] MC5: A True Testimonial

• ... that the music documentary MC5: A True Testimonial includes U.S. government surveillance footage of an MC5 performance?

• ALT1:... that despite positive critical reviews, the planned DVD release of the music documentary MC5: A True Testimonial was abruptly canceled?

Created by Malik Shabazz (talk). Self nom at 05:15, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jonaki (Magazine)

• ... that Jonaki, the Assamese magazine published during the tender age of the Assamese language in the late nineteenth century, did not have an editorial? Created by Xeteli (talk). Self nom at 03:33, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on April 5

[edit] And babies

• ... that the anti-war poster And babies shows half-naked women and babies killed at My Lai in Vietnam? Created by Green Cardamom (talk). Nominated by Green Cardamom (talk) at 15:33, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• I don't really understand what the hook is trying to say or why "against" is in italics (that seems to make it POV). BigDom 16:13, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• true, probably too hard to get that part of the story into a single sentence. I've changed it. Green Cardamom (talk) 16:50, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Namir Noor-Eldeen

• ... that the website Wikileaks released a video in April 2010 in which photojournalist Namir Noor-Eldeen and eleven others were killed by American helicopters in Baghdad? Created by Somoslosmuertos (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 04:05, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] List of characters in the Uncharted series

• ... that most of the voice actors in the Uncharted series also performed the motion capture work for their respective characters? 5x expanded by Scapler (talk). Self nom at 03:37, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Rick Green (Texas politician)

• ... that former Texas legislator and motivational speaker Rick Green produced the 1994 video The Legacy of President Ronald Reagan: The Truth About the Eighties? Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 00:30, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Fred Whishaw

• ... that Fred Whishaw was the first to translate the works of Fyodor Dostoyevsky into the English language, publishing several of them between 1886 and 1888? Created by 72.74.201.37 (talk). Nominated by Fetchcomms (talk) at 23:12, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Rodney Alcala

• ...That convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala once had a successful bid on the dating game? Created by Skater (talk). Self nom at 21:28, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• The article seems to actually have decreased in size within the last five days. DYK articles must be new, within 5 days of their creation, or have been expanded within the past 5 days.  fetchcomms☛ 22:15, 5 April 2010 (UTC)
• DYKcheck confirms that the article has not been 5x expanded since March 13. BigDom 22:25, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Lý Nhân Tông

• ... that the first imperial examination in the history of Vietnam was organized in 1072 during the reign of Lý Nhân Tông? 5x expanded by Grenouille vert (talk). Nominated by Grenouille vert (talk) at 21:05, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• Expansion verified. Off-line source accepted in good faith. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 04:20, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Reg Attwell

• ... that English footballer Reg Attwell was selected to represent the Football League in 1949? 5x expanded by BigDom (talk). Self nom at 18:13, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] BanLec

• ... that a 2010 study reported that BanLec, a jacalin-related lectin isolated from the fruit of bananas, was a potent inhibitor of HIV replication? Created by Scientizzle (talk). Self nom at 17:00, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] St John the Evangelist's Church, Newton Arlosh

• ... that, originally a fortified church, St John's Church, Newton Arlosh (pictured) lay in ruins after the Dissolution of the Monasteries in the 16th century until it was restored and extended in 1844? Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 16:21, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Ysleta Mission

• ... that the Ysleta Mission is the oldest parish in the state of Texas, and is built on the oldest continuously cultivated plot of land in the United States? Created/expanded by Texaspi (talk). Nominated by Dr Aaij (talk) at 15:50, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• I don't know precisely what alt and rollover text do here--your help is appreciated. Also, the hook is verified in the lead but it's in two sentences, with all the references at the end; I hope that's OK. Thanks! Dr Aaij (talk) 15:53, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

  Technical comments: I have histmerged this article per Dr Aaij request (after which the article history might look confusing for DYK reviewer) and thus can verify that expansion is ~10x and date is Ok. (This is the version before expansion.) Materialscientist (talk) 23:16, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Finn Thrana

• ... that Finn Thrana, Nazi "führer" in the county of Oppland during World War II, was a lawyer working with cases in the Supreme Court of Norway from 1966? Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 15:10, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Risley C. Triche

• ... that Risley C. Triche, originally a segregationist member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, testified years later to past racism in his state's public assistance programs? Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 15:04, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Amar Mahal Palace

• ... that the Amar Mahal Palace (pictured) in Jammu, India, built by a French architect on the lines of a Chateau for Raja Amar Singh is now run as museum by the Hari-Tara charitable trust? 5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Nvvchar (talk) at 14:47, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Finn Støren

• ... that Finn Støren has been called "Vidkun Quisling's informal Minister of Foreign Affairs"? Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 14:17, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Memorial Chorten, Thimphu

• ... that the Memorial Chorten (pictured) in Thimphu, Bhutan was built in 1974 to honor the King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck who had died two years previously? Created by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 10:14, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• Added an Img of the Chorten.--Nvvchar (talk) 10:51, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Post-World War II air-to-air combat losses

• ... that since 1948 Israel has only lost 18 planes in air to air combat? Created by Esemono (talk). Self nom at 03:36, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• I changed 1945 to 1948 in the hook to match the article (Israel did not exist in 1945).. --Bruce1ee^talk 13:15, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• Yeah I didn't know what to put as the article states 1945 but Israel itself didn't exist till after the war of Independence. -- Esemono (talk) 15:19, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• Sourced here pg 119 -- Esemono (talk) 15:19, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• Length, date and hook ref verfied. --Bruce1ee^talk 15:37, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The Song of Hiawatha (Coleridge-Taylor)

• ... that Samuel Coleridge-Taylor's cantata Hiawatha’s Wedding Feast, the first part of his trilogy The Song of Hiawatha, was so popular in Britain during its first 50 years 1899-1950 that its number of performances rivalled those of Handel's Messiah and Mendelssohn's Elijah. Created by JackofOz (talk). Self nom at 03:35, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] 2010 Baja California Earthquake

• ... that even though the 2010 Baja California earthquake was a magnitude of 7.2, there was only one casualty? Created by Buggie111 (talk). Self nom at 03:23, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

Seems unlikely that this alleged fact can be considered definitive at this point in time. ^Bongo_matic 03:35, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

Indeed it does. The number is likely to rise sadly. Further, this item is being considered over at WP:ITN/C, so if ITN takes it, it becomes ineligible per DYK rules. (Even though the ITN nomination is floundering at the moment). Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:01, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

If it stays the same casualty rate (2 dead, 100 injured) until tommorow, when authorities would be able to compare everything, and if ITN does not take it, will this pass? Buggie111 (talk) 13:24, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

DYK tends to be a slower process than ITN, so ITN should be posted or a fait accompli against by tomorrow. Even if this hook doesn't work due to the situation changing, there's plenty of other DYK hooks in the article that could be posted. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 14:04, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• Article posted to ITN.[1] --Allen3 ^talk 15:54, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The Judas Tree (Jonathan Creek)

• ... that the BBC reduced actor Alan Davies' fee for the Jonathan Creek episode "The Judas Tree" by 25 percent? Created by Frickative (talk). Self nom at 01:11, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• I see nothing wrong iwth it. I think it's ready to go. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Buggie111 (talk • contribs)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on April 4

[edit] Don Francisco de Paula Marín

• ... that former Spanish sailor Don Francisco de Paula Marín (1774–1837) introduced many crops such as pineapple to Hawaii?

• Comment: recently expanded more than 5x as per pagesize tool

5x expanded by W Nowicki (talk), Viriditas (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 18:20, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Battle of Soltau

• ... that the Battle of Soltau was the military climax of the Hildesheim Stift Feud which lasted from 1519-1523? Created by Bermicourt (talk). Nominated by Bejinhan (talk) at 14:05, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Medicinal Fried Chicken

• ... that in the South Park episode "Medicinal Fried Chicken" Eric Cartman gets involved with an underground KFC chicken ring that mirrors the cocaine organization of Tony Montana in the film Scarface? Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 03:14, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Amphibulima browni

• ... that Amphibulima browni (pictured), the endemic land snail from Dominica, has not been reported alive for the whole 20th century? Created by Snek01 (talk). Nominated by Snek01 (talk) at 22:45, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• ALT1: ... that land snail Amphibulima browni (pictured) has not been reported alive for the whole 20th century?

--Snek01 (talk) 22:47, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Leopoldo Benites

• ... that Leopoldo Benites, the President of the United Nations General Assembly in 1973, had served eight months in a jail in Ecuador? Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 20:20, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] New York Society Library

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• ... that the New York Society Library (pictured), the oldest cultural institution in New York City, also effectively served as the first Library of Congress? 5x expanded by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 16:20, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Bob Tallman

• ... that Bob Tallman of Weatherford, Texas, has been called "the greatest rodeo announcer that ever lived"? Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 04:10, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Icecream Hands

• ... that Icecream Hands refers to masturbation and the Australian band's singer-songwriter Charles Jenkins named them from lyrics in a Robyn Hitchcock song? 5x expanded by shaidar cuebiyar (talk). Nominated by shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 00:06, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Colorado State Highway 257

• ... that Colorado State Highway 257 has two interchanges only 0.3 miles apart? Created by Pzoxicuvybtnrm (talk). Nominated by Pzoxicuvybtnrm (talk) at 23:24, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Only 681 bytes of prose. DYK rules require at least 1,500 bytes of prose, not including charts, tables, captions, etc. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 08:02, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

Hmm....well, there's nothing much I can do about it; it's a short road. Last time my DYK of CO 35 passed, and it was pretty short. I'll try to expand it. --Pzoxicuvybtnrm 14:02, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

Despite being a shorter road, you managed to write 1,553 characters of prose about CO 35, so there could be something else to say about this one. You've got five days or so, so plenty of time. Bradjamesbrown (talk) 14:06, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

Done expanding. Can you check how many characters it is? --Pzoxicuvybtnrm 19:14, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

1375 bytes now. Just 125 more to go. Stonemason89 (talk) 02:28, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Should be long enough now. --Pzoxicuvybtnrm 18:58, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Republic Broadcasting Network

• ... that the host of a radio program on Republic Broadcasting Network was interviewed by the FBI after allegedly sending a threatening letter to all 50 United States governors? Created by Stonemason89 (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 23:19, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Edward Cephas John Stevens

• ... that Edward Cephas John Stevens (pictured) sold the land on which AMI Stadium in Christchurch, New Zealand now stands?

• Comment: Moved into mainspace on 4 April 2010 (UTC). Quite an interesting guy - it surprises me that he hasn't had an article before.

Created by Schwede66 (talk). Self nom at 21:47, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Francis Pettygrove

• ... that in choosing between the names Portland and Boston, Francis Pettygrove (pictured) and Asa Lovejoy, the founders of Portland in the U.S. state of Oregon, settled the question by a coin toss? 5x expanded by Finetooth (talk). Self nom at 21:37, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Rizal Philippine Nationalist and Martyr

• ... that Austin Coates's Rizal: Philippine Nationalist and Martyr is the second biographical account of the life and career of Filipino national hero José Rizal (pictured) authored by a non-Filipino? Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 20:50, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• "Account of" is the idiom.--Wetman (talk) 21:33, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Abraham Reuel

• ... that Karl Heinz Schneider, who used to organize battalions in Hitler Youth, later moved to Israel, converted to Judaism and took the name of Abraham Reuel? Created by Mbz1 (talk). Self nom at 20:26, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• You have a citation for the latter half of the hook, but what about for the fact that he was involved with Hitler Youth? That would need to be cited as well. —ems24 02:09, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

This information is refferenced from page 5. The reference was added to the article in the end of it. Now I added it directly to the hook. Thank you.--Mbz1 (talk) 03:51, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

...(alt) ... that Karl Heinz Schneider, who devoted his life to reparation after seeing Jews being killed by Nazis, eventually took the name Abraham Reuel?

I think this puts him in a more positive light. Oh, and your last ref (the online one) is quite close in wording Victuallers (talk) 20:48, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] 1995 Baku Metro fire

• ... that the 1995 fire in Baku Metro became the world's deadliest subway accident? Created by Brandmeister (talk). Self nom at 19:15, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Hook fact is fine. But. Can you address the speculative comments on the causes of the accident? They are reffed to some guy guessing who did it days after it happened. By now it should be more certain. The speculation is not authoritive IMO and should be removed. Victuallers (talk) 20:56, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

(that fact is mentioned in some previously created articles, but now there is a direct article)

[edit] Avondale Mine Disaster

• ... that after the Avondale Mine Disaster, legislation was passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly that made Pennsylvania the first U.S. state to have laws regarding mine safety? Created by Ems24 (talk). Nominated by Ems24 (talk) at 17:58, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• ALT1: ... that before a rescue attempt during the Avondale Mine Disaster, a dog was lifted into and out of the mine to make sure it would be safe for humans to enter? —ems24 18:08, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
• ALT2: ... that during the Avondale Mine Disaster, the large flames attracted a crowd of almost ten thousand people? —ems24 18:08, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] data.gov.uk

• ... that Sir Tim Berners-Lee is one of the key figures behind data.gov.uk, a UK Government project to open up almost all data acquired for official purposes for free re-use?

• Comment: sould also use other images included in the article.

Created/expanded by SasiSasi (talk). Self nom at 13:47, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• verified. I'd really like my country to launch a website like that! Yazan (talk) 18:39, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Thommanon

• ... that the female devata reliefs (pictured) of the temple of Thommanon in Cambodia grip flowers very distinctively, using their ring and middle fingers whilst extending their index and small fingers? 5x expanded by Dr. Blofeld (talk), Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 13:37, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Imag of Devata added.--Nvvchar (talk) 15:16, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Not sure of the reliability of the source, but in this instance I think the images themselves provide the verification. Image also verified as CCA. Gatoclass (talk) 01:58, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• Thanks.--Nvvchar (talk) 11:01, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The Day the Dancers Came

• ... that in The Day the Dancers Came short story, Bienvenido N. Santos memorialized the tenderness, nostalgia, and bittersweet tale of Filipino manongs living in the United States based on villainous memory? Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 13:07, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Battle of Soltau

• ... that despite a convincing victory at the Battle of Soltau, the Lüneburg-Hildesheim alliance eventually lost the war, when Emperor Charles V banned Henry, Duke of Lüneburg, and Prince-Bishop John? Created by Bermicourt (talk). Nominated by Bermicourt (talk) at 08:33, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Friedrichstadt Palast

• ... that to help reverse declining sales, the Friedrichstadt Palast began adding Madonna and Kylie Minogue to the show playlist? Created by Ktr101 (talk). Nominated by Ktr101 (talk) at 04:40, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Galilean cannon

• ... that a Galilean cannon is a device to demonstrate the principle of conservation of linear momentum? Created by SteveBaker (talk). Nominated by SteveBaker (talk) at 03:52, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• The article barely has any sources, we require at least one source per paragraph. Youtube is not a reliable source. Yazan (talk) 13:01, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Infanta María de la Paz of Spain

• ... that the biological father of Infanta María de la Paz of Spain (pictured) was not the King of Spain, but one of the Queen’s lovers? Expanded by User:Miguelemejia (talk). Nominated by Miguelemejia (User talk: Miguelemejia ) at 02:16, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Date, expansion are Ok, but. (i) Hook is not referenced in the article; (ii) Can we have an on-line source for the hook please? (I consider this topic sensitive and am not comfortable with an article written entirely from off-line sources). Materialscientist (talk) 10:49, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• the biological father of Infanta Paz was the diplomat and politician Miguel Tenorio de Castilla, who was secretary of Queen Isabella II for several years. The hook is in the article, and three books are cited as reference. Miguelemejia (User talk: Miguelemejia ) at 11:16, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] St. Louis' Catholic Church (North Star, Ohio)

• ... that St. Louis' Catholic Church (pictured) in North Star, Ohio is the shortest historic church in the Land of the Cross-Tipped Churches? Created by Nyttend (talk). Nominated by Nyttend (talk) at 01:56, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Comment Alt hooks would be welcome; I'm trying to concentrate on the radical difference between this church's architecture and that of most churches in the region. Nyttend (talk) 15:22, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Perhaps ALT1 "...that St. Louis' Catholic Church (pictured) in North Star, Ohio is the shortest of the Cross-Tipped Churches?

[edit] Articles created/expanded on April 3

[edit] Craig Cobb

• ... that in October 2005, Craig Cobb told visitors to the U.S. Capitol Rotunda that he was there to celebrate the death of Rosa Parks? Created by Sh.byrn (talk). Nominated by Stonemason89 (talk) at 16:26, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Wauconda, Washington

• ... that an Australian couple bought the town of Wauconda, Washington in an online auction for $370,601?

• Comment: My first DYK submission, so hopefully I did it right.

Created by RL0919 (talk). Self nom at 22:06, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• Length, date, and hook check out; assuming good faith on the print sources, which sound quite reliable. Good job on your first DYK! Nyttend (talk) 12:16, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Richard Pleasance

• ... that Australian record producer, Richard Pleasance, who was a founding member of 1980s band Boom Crash Opera, also composed the score for 2006 feature film Kenny? Created by shaidar cuebiyar (talk). Self nom byshaidar cuebiyar (talk) 22:02, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Schippia

• ... that the Central American palm, Schippia concolor exhibit the unusual germination strategy of transferring all stored resources from the seed to the seedling before any shoot growth occurs? 5x expanded by Guettarda (talk). Nominated by Guettarda (talk) at 21:14, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Adam Posen

• ... that American economist Adam Posen advises both the Bank of England and the United States Congressional Budget Office? Created by Jarry1250 (talk). Self nom at 21:03, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Archangel Gospel

• ... that Archangel Gospel (pictured) the fourth oldest Eastern Slavic manuscript was brought by one peasant from Arkhangelsk to Moscow in 1876?

• Comment: The name of the peasant is unknown. The earlier history of the manuscript is unknown.

5x expanded by Leszek Jańczuk (talk). Self nom at 05:08, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Upper Brittany

• ... that the boundary between Upper Brittany and Lower Brittany is an imaginary line? Created by Moonraker2 (talk). Nominated by Moonraker2 (talk) at 04:01, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• Um, not to be a pain in the ass, but isn't this the least imaginitive hook ever? The boundry between all geographic locations is an imaginary line. When I walk between New Hampshire and Massachusetts, there isn't a white line drawn on the ground indicating so... Why is this a surprising or interesting fact when it describes such a mundane fact. Couldn't we come up with something better than that? --Jayron32 20:56, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Punakha Dzong

• ... that Punakha Dzong (pictured) is the second largest and second oldest Dzong in Bhutan, constructed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal in 1637-38? Created by Nvvchar (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 11:48, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Supplied source doesn't confirm that the builder was Namgyal. Gatoclass (talk) 12:26, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Thanks. Added additional reference to the hook linking to the builder Namgyal. Also added an img.--Nvvchar (talk) 13:07, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Deutschland class battleship

• ... that SMS Schleswig-Holstein, one of the five Deutschland-class battleships (pictured), fired the first shots of World War II during the Battle of Westerplatte? 5x expanded by Parsecboy (talk). Self nom at 22:48, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• Date, fact verified, PD picture, good lead candidate, but (i) You are about 1k bytes short of 5x expansion (14k/3k); (ii) There are more than 5 ships on the picture :) (maybe its Ok though) Materialscientist (talk) 11:07, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• It's the closest and most visible ships that are the Deutschlands. I'll get to the 1k of prose by tomorrow. Thanks. Parsecboy (talk) 14:50, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• OK, I think it should be fine now. Can you give it a look? Thanks. Parsecboy (talk) 16:45, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

  Almost 15k, which is Ok given the size. I'll crop the picture to 5 ships for the main page, to avoid possible questions :-) Materialscientist (talk) 00:39, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Hurricane Madeline (1976)

• ... that Hurricane Madeline is the second strongest hurricane to strike the west coast of Mexico Created by Yellow Evan (talk). Self nom at 23:10, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• Ref. 13 doesn't say it was second, and it is 8 years old - can you find a newer reference? Materialscientist (talk) 06:55, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] History of women's ice hockey in the United States

• ... the Minnesota Whitecaps became the first United States-based team to win the Clarkson Cup? Created by User:Maple_Leaf (talk). Self nom at 21:19, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• I've added a link to the article and bolded the text. I've not yet checked the article. Nyttend (talk) 02:00, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
• Date ok, length ok, ref checks out, but online references need to be formatted correctly Can this be taken care of? Ottawa4ever (talk) 21:05, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Frank Barrie, Lunch with Marlene

• ... that Frank Barrie portrayed Noël Coward in the original production of Lunch with Marlene ? Created by Cryptic C62 (talk). Self nom at 21:23, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] James Moore (Continental Army officer)

• ... that James Moore, hero of the Battle of Moore's Creek Bridge, was one of only 5 Generals from North Carolina to serve in the Continental Army? 5x expanded by Jayron32 (talk). Self nom at 20:39, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• Article expansion, date, and hook verified. --Cryptic C62 · Talk 15:07, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Archduchess Eilika

• ... that the 1997 Budapest wedding of Duchess Eilika of Oldenburg to Archduke Georg of Austria was broadcast live on Hungarian television? Created by Ruby2010 (talk). Self nom at 15:19, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• ALT1: ...that the 1997 wedding of Duchess Eilika of Oldenburg to Archduke Georg of Austria included in its attendance such royal personages as Felipe, Prince of Asturias and Hassan II of Morocco?

[edit] Otto Eisler

• ... that Otto Eisler, noted architect within international style survived imprisonment and abuse in Czechoslovakia, Norway, Auschwitz, and Buchenwald before returning to Brno? Created by Leifern (talk). Self nom at 18:44, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• From the rules: "The "Did you know?" fact must be mentioned in the article and cited with an inline citation". This hook is more like a summary of the article, rather than a fact mentioned in the article.

[edit] 1000 Park Avenue

• ... that Nicola Kraus modeled some of the characters in The Nanny Diaries on other residents of 1000 Park Avenue (pictured) on Manhattan's Upper East Side? Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 17:57, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] John N. Leedom

• ... that former State Senator John N. Leedom of Dallas authored the Texas "Rainy Day Fund" to provide reserve monies for state budget shortfalls? Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 15:32, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

ALT...that after his Texas State Senate service, John N. Leedom of Dallas became a spokesman for water shortage and weather modification issues?

[edit] Yael Rom

• ... that the co-pilot of the lead C-47 at the Mitla Pass parachute drop which launched the 1956 Suez War was a woman, Yael Rom? Created by Poliocretes (talk). Self nom at 14:59, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] St Mungo's Church, Dearham

• ... that the Anglo-Danish carved stones in St Mungo's Church, Dearham (pictured) include a wheel-head cross, the Adam Stone, and the Kenneth Cross? Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 14:07, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• Date, length, image and hook check out.--Storye book (talk) 23:33, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Larry Dell Alexander

• ... that Larry Dell Alexander is best known for his personal rendition of a Clinton Family Portrait oil painting which he gave to President Bill Clinton in 1995? Created by White Shadows (talk). Nominated by White Shadows (talk) at 03:18, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• I'd also like to thank an IP for his major work in makeing this article suitable for a DKY. If at all possible, I'd like to give him credit as well.--White Shadows ^{you're breaking up} 03:18, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Bauxite mining in Vietnam

• ... that a recent cyber attack targeted opponents of bauxite mining in Vietnam? Created by Gobonobo (talk). Self nom at 01:57, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on April 2

[edit] Marine art

• ... that marine art (example pictured) features in America's Most Wanted Painting and the variants for several other countries? 5x expanded by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 12:58, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Transport in Svalbard

• ... that transport in Svalbard, an Arctic archipelago, features no roads between settlements? Created by Arsenikk (talk). Self nom at 09:33, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• Date and length are good (AGF for Norwegian and print sources), but there's no specific citation for the hook. Could you add a citation for the specific page number for the hook statement? Nyttend (talk) 12:28, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Gasteroid fungi

• ... that gasteroid fungi (example pictured) release their spores passively? Created by RunningClam (talk). Nominated by Sasata (talk) at 07:03, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] HanWay Films

• ... that prior to expanding its operations in 2003, HanWay Films was originally founded by British film producer Jeremy Thomas as an adjunct of his Recorded Picture Company? Created by Tarrant on Wiki (talk). Nominated by Fetchcomms (talk) at 22:32, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Sambanova

• ... that Australian dance music duo, Pnau's debut album Sambanova (1999), which was recalled from stores because of uncleared samples, won an ARIA Award for 'Best Dance Release' in 2000? Created by shaidar cuebiyar (talk). Self nom by shaidar cuebiyar (talk) 22:29, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Manas River

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• ... that the Manas River (pictured), a tributary of the Brahmaputra River, is the largest river system in Bhutan? 5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk), Dr. Blofeld (talk). Nominated by Dr. Blofeld (talk) at 13:22, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• Added an img.--Nvvchar (talk) 12:32, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] María Clara

• ... that although idolized as the ideal woman in Philippine society, María Clara (pictured) – the heroine in José Rizal’s Noli Me Tangere – she is also criticized as the "greatest misfortune that has befallen the Filipina in the last 100 years"?

• Comment: Text at 1,978 characters / Hook at 194 characters

Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 23:47, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• Date, length and image check out. A couple of issues:

1. If I paste the hook into a .txt document and look at the size via "properties" it's 234 bytes without "(pictured)". The guideline limit is 200. Please could you kindly shorten the hook? You could easily cut out the bit about her being the heroine of a book, because the readers can see that in the article.
2. There's something odd about the translation of the first line of the second verse of the poem. Should it be "kisses", not "kissed?" Even then, it's not quite right, even though it is a version that has an online source. I accept that it is never possible to make a direct translation of poetry, although this one seems convincing.

Thanks.--Storye book (talk) 23:24, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

Reply to comment 1:

• ALT 1: ... that although idolized as the ideal woman in Philippine society, María Clara (pictured)  – Rizal’s heroine in Noli  – she is also criticized as the "greatest misfortune that has befallen the Filipina in the last 100 years"? - AnakngAraw (talk) 00:28, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• ALT 2: ... that although idolized as the ideal woman in Philippine society, María Clara (pictured) is also criticized as the "greatest misfortune that has befallen the Filipina in the last 100 years"? - AnakngAraw (talk) 00:28, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Alts 1 and 2 supplied per comment/request above. - AnakngAraw (talk) 00:28, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Reply to comment 2: As suggested, replaced poem's text with verses from the source you provided above (i.e. from that one). - AnakngAraw (talk) 00:40, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Dos Abend Blatt

• ... that the Yiddish socialist newspaper Dos Abend Blatt was one of the first press voices in the U.S. to oppose the Spanish-American war? Created by Soman (talk). Self nom at 20:53, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• The source doesn't appear to say that. It says significant opposition emerged amongst three groups, and I'm not sure what the three groups are, but whatever they are, he doesn't appear to be speaking of the nation as a whole. Gatoclass (talk) 11:25, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The Fairman Rogers Four-in-Hand

• ... that The Fairman Rogers Four-in-Hand (pictured) was the first painting in history to demonstrate precisely how horses move based on systematic photographic analysis? Created/expanded by BoringHistoryGuy (talk). Nominated by Raul654 (talk) at 20:20, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• Hm. I don't think that horses move "based on systematic photographic analysis". I think they just put one leg in front of the other... Dahn (talk) 23:02, 2 April 2010 (UTC)
• Okay, my post above was a bit mean, but my point is this one: the hook could use some rephrasing to avoid looking, well, weird. Either add a comma between "move" and "based" or, even better, change the wording to: "was the first painting in history to demonstrate, based on systematic photographic analysis, precisely how horses move". Or something else of that nature. Thanks. Dahn (talk) 09:44, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jama Williamson

• ... that Jama Williamson, who plays the attractive surgeon ex-wife of Tom Haverford in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation, also provided voices for the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas? Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 19:53, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Wittelsbach class battleship

• ... that SMS Zähringen, one of the five Wittelsbach-class battleship (SMS Wittelsbach pictured), was rebuilt after World War I as a target ship and later destroyed by RAF bombers during World War II? 5x expanded by Parsecboy (talk). Self nom at 14:42, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Kenn George

• ... that the Texas Republican politician Kenn George was involved in the formulation of President Reagan's Caribbean Basin Initiative? Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 14:23, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Anura Tennekoon

• ... that Anura Tennekoon captained the Sri Lanka national cricket team during the inaugural Cricket World Cup of 1975? 5x expanded by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 12:34, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Yajna (avatar)

• ... that the god Vishnu's avatar Yajna is an embodiment of the fire sacrifice (pictured)? Created by Redtigerxyz (talk). Nominated by Redtigerxyz (talk) at 09:03, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Pêr-Jakez Helias

• ... that the Breton writer Pêr-Jakez Helias asserted "my heritage lies on my tongue, it shall never be yours"? 5x expanded by Moonraker2 (talk). Nominated by Moonraker2 (talk) at 04:57, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Colorado State Highway 16

• ... that in 2007, the total length of Colorado State Highway 16 was almost tripled? 5x expanded by Pzoxicuvybtnrm (talk). Nominated by Pzoxicuvybtnrm (talk) at 03:17, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on April 1

[edit] Lars Berg

• ... that the candid treatment of sexuality-related problems in Lars Berg´s two first novels initiated a spirited debate in Norway in the 1930s? Created by Oceanh (talk). Self nom at 01:34, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Alice Dudeney

• ... that Alice Dudeney was called one of the most powerful writers of fiction among modern English women by Putnam Magazine? Created by 72.74.226.199 (talk). Nominated by Calaka (talk) at 00:42, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Thomas Herbert (1793–1861)

• ... that Thomas Herbert of the Royal Navy was involved in over 20 engagements and wounded three times in the War of 1812 against the United States? Created by Spellcast (talk). Self nom at 00:37, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Sweet Thursday (album)

• ... that the 1969 album Sweet Thursday by the rock group of the same name was little heard, but developed enough of a reputation that its 1973 reissuing warranted a full-page ad in Rolling Stone? Created by Wasted Time R (talk), Nahnite (talk). Nominated by Wasted Time R (talk) at 23:28, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Wonder Pot

• ... that the Israeli-invented Wonder Pot bakes cakes, casseroles and roasts on the stovetop rather than in the oven? Created by Yoninah (talk). Self nom at 22:44, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• I question the sources that prove the notability of the item. It is interesting; however, cite [1] looks to be a cook book, cite [2] is a blog, and cite [3] appears to show a number of cooking related images (foreign language source) along with cite [4] that does not appear to have an text related to the subject. I have attempted to find some sources, but have not yet been able to find any that establish its notability and the fact of the invention through these sources. Calmer Waters 02:16, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

I also had difficulty finding sources in English. The Wonder Pot is a uniquely Israeli invention, so many sources[2] are in Hebrew, but I can't read them so well! The subject is covered at length on the Hebrew Wikipedia[3], which made me want to produce an English-language version. Yoninah (talk) 14:35, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Hendrick Dubbels

• ... that the Dutch marine artist Hendrick Dubbels (work at right) opened a shop selling "caps, bonnets and stockings", but went bankrupt in 1665? 5x expanded by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 20:05, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Note - better keep this and the next apart! Johnbod (talk) 20:08, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jan van de Cappelle

• ... that the wealthy Dutch marine artist Jan van de Cappelle (1654 work at right) is the only person known to have had his portrait painted by both Rembrandt and Frans Hals, but both paintings are now untraced? Created by Johnbod (talk). Nominated by Johnbod (talk) at 19:56, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Newbourne

• … that the Page brothers who were over 7 ft tall and toured in a traveling circus as the Newbourne Giants are buried in the village of Newbourne? Created by HelioSmith (talk). Self nom at 11:47, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Communist Party of Andalusia

• ... that the Communist Party of Andalusia won 57.4% of the votes in the 1982 municipal election in Córdoba? 5x expanded by Soman (talk). Self nom at 03:14, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Darell Hammond

• ...that Darell Hammond (pictured) founded KaBOOM!, an American non-profit organization that builds playgrounds for children? Created by Trustcitedonce (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 01:32, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The Short Snorter Project

• ... that The Short Snorter Project is the tradition of signing a short snorter, or a banknote which was inscribed by people traveling together to different events? Created by CrowzRSA. Self nom at 00:59, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• Correct me if im wrong, but we don't count text in infoboxes, right?--293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 07:43, 2 April 2010 (UTC)
• Or in lists, so unfortunately it currently has only 651 characters, according to DYKcheck, rather than the required 1500. Mikenorton (talk) 11:17, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• People traveling together to different events does seem like a rare coincidence.--Wetman (talk) 19:20, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• But it needs more material to make the article DYK worthy. I can see it happening, but unless the article gets a massive bump in the next few days, I don't see it happening. And speaking from experience, currency articles have very bad/questionable source problems.--293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 19:01, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• It has 1,500 characters now doesn't it, I forget where it names how much it has. CrowzRSA ^{20:32, 3 April 2010 (UTC)}

[edit] Battle of Camperdown

• ... that opposing admirals Adam Duncan and Jan de Winter played a game of whist in the aftermath of the Battle of Camperdown? 5x expanded by User:Jackyd101 (talk). Nominated by User:Jackyd101 (talk) at 23:30, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Arnfinn Moland

• ... that historian and museum director Arnfinn Moland has also contributed to films, writing a book on Max Manus together with screenwriter Thomas Nordseth-Tiller? Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 22:01, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño

• ... that Ecuadorian archaeologist Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño believed that the Manteño civilization operated as a trading ring, like the Hanseatic League? Created by Jarry1250 (talk). Nominated by Jarry1250 (talk) at 21:21, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Two articles: Jacinto Jijón y Caamaño (expanded); Manteño civilization (new creation). - Jarry1250 ^{[Humorous? Discuss.]} 21:21, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jerry Wray

• ... that the artist Jerry Wray of Shreveport, Louisiana, combines abstract with Christian themes in her paintings? Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 20:38, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Comment - Hmmm! Doubtful notability. Johnbod (talk) 19:42, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Watson v British Boxing Board of Control

• ...that their loss in Watson v British Boxing Board of Control forced the British Boxing Board of Control to move to Wales? Ironholds (talk) 19:05, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• Date, length and hook check out.--Storye book (talk) 21:02, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] German submarine U-255

• ... that the German submarine U-255 was one of the most successful U-boats to operate in the Arctic Ocean in World War II? 5x expanded by Dawkeye (talk) and White Shadows (talk). Nominated by White Shadows (talk) at 16:24, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• Dawkey deserves about 80-90% credit for this one. I only expanded it by about x1 and added in citations and whatnot and he did the rest.--White Shadows ^{you're breaking up} 16:24, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• In that case, why not allow Dawkeye to take the expansion credit while you take the nom credit? Mjroots2 (talk) 05:58, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• I guess that that could work. However, I did expand it, he just did the other 90%! I have already added this for the Wikicup so I don't get even co-nom credit, then I don't get the points. Oh well, it's ok I guess.--White Shadows ^{you're breaking up} 21:46, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Bidal Aguero

• ... that Bidal Aguero, a civil rights activist in Lubbock, published El Editor, the oldest-running Hispanic newspaper in Texas? Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 15:50, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• Date, length and hook check out.--Storye book (talk) 20:57, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Bandula Warnapura, English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 1981–82

• ... that Bandula Warnapura captained the Sri Lanka national cricket team on their first Test match, faced the first delivery and scored the first run?

• ALT1:... that User:Chamal_N has 5x expanded the article Bandula Warnapura?
• Comment: I prefer ALT1 ;)

5x expanded by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 15:41, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• ALT1 is not stated in the article. Do you have a reliable, secondary source for that claim? lol. cmadler (talk) 15:55, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• No, darn it... that would have looked good on the main page :P ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 01:26, 2 April 2010 (UTC)
• I've added English cricket team in Sri Lanka in 1981–82 to the hook as well. ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 11:35, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] JB's Dudley

• ... that JB's Dudley, which claims to be the UK's longest-running live music venue, hosted early gigs by U2, Dire Straits, Elvis Costello, Judas Priest, Blur and The Stone Roses? 5x expanded by ChrisTheDude (talk). Nominated by ChrisTheDude (talk) at 08:37, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• ALT1: "... that JB's Dudley, which claims to be the UK's longest-running live music venue, began life as a disco night at Dudley Town F.C.'s social club?"
• ALT2: "... that the three leading bands of the so-called "Stourbridge scene" of the early 1990s, Pop Will Eat Itself, The Wonder Stuff and Ned's Atomic Dustbin, all cite JB's Dudley as a major influence over their early careers?"
• ALT3: "... that local rumours claim that music venue JB's Dudley was named after Led Zeppelin's John Bonham, although the owner has stated that he named it after a local DJ because he was a hit with the ladies?"
  • Take your pick :-) -- ChrisTheDude (talk) 08:40, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Date, length and ALT1 hook check out. I prefer ALT1 because it's short and sweet.--Storye book (talk) 20:54, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Older nominations

[edit] Articles created/expanded on March 31

[edit] Poole, Cheshire

• ... that the listed buildings in Poole, Cheshire, England include a pinfold or cattle pound? 5x expanded by Espresso Addict (talk). Nominated by Espresso Addict (talk) at 00:48, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Heinz Hennig

• ... that Heinz Hennig founded the Knabenchor Hannover in 1950 and conducted the boys' choir until 2001? Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 19:27, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Georg Christoph Biller

• ... that Georg Christoph Biller is the Thomaskantor, the conductor of the Thomanerchor in Leipzig, as the 16th successor of Johann Sebastian Bach in this position? Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 18:17, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Deroceras juranum and Deroceras rodnae

• ... that European land slugs Deroceras juranum and Deroceras rodnae are externally indistinguishable? Created by Jmchutchinson (talk). Nominated by Snek01 (talk) at 17:30, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

• ALT1: ... that European land slugs Deroceras juranum and Deroceras rodnae are both named after mountains? --Snek01 (talk) 17:33, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Bouthaina Shaaban

• ... that Bouthaina Shaaban, a former Minister of Expatriates of Syria, has been described as the Syrian "regime's face to the outside world"? Created by BoogaLouie (talk), Zozo2kx (talk). Self nom at 06:59, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Tommy Amaker, 2009–10 Harvard Crimson men's basketball team

• ... that Tommy Amaker led the 2009–10 Harvard Crimson men's basketball team and its star guard Jeremy Lin to the winningest season in school history? 5x expanded by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 05:34, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Richard Smart (actor)

• ... that despite inheriting the vast Parker Ranch as a child, Richard Smart (1913–1992) became an actor and singer in musical theater on Broadway? Created by W Nowicki (talk). Nominated by W Nowicki (talk) at 02:20, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] East 73rd Street Historic District

• ... that most of the buildings on East 73rd Street (168–174 E. 73rd, pictured) between Lexington and Third avenues on Manhattan's Upper East Side were originally carriage houses for the area's wealthy residents? Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 16:39, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Tamarindito

• ... that the Maya archaeological site of Tamarindito was relatively unscathed by looters during the Guatemalan Civil War due to the presence of guerrilla fighters? 5x expanded by Simon Burchell (talk). Self nom at 16:14, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Margaret Ballinger

• ... that Margaret Ballinger, an M.P. for native South Africans, was hailed as the "Queen of the Blacks" in 1944? Created by Victuallers (talk). Self nom at 15:47, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Hakon Lunde

• ... that later businessman and politician Hakon Lunde survived the sinking of the destroyer HNoMS Svenner on D-Day? Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 21:46, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• Replaced "ship" with "destroyer" - more accurate and catchy. Manxruler (talk) 01:48, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jeffrey Skitch

• ... that after a career with the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company baritone Jeffrey Skitch became Principal of Elmhurst Ballet School? Created by Jack1956 (talk) and Ssilvers (talk) . Nominated by Jack1956 (talk) at 18:26, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Cholmondeston

• ... that John Wesley preached in the kitchen of Gates Farm in Cholmondeston, Cheshire, England? 5x expanded by Espresso Addict (talk). Self nom at 17:37, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Gestural Variations

• ... that the flute version of the trio composition Gestural Variations was premiered at the Gasteig in Munich by the composer and cellist Graham Waterhouse and two other composers? Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 08:03, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Richard R. Peabody

• ...that Richard Peabody was the first authority to proclaim that there was no cure for alcoholism, and his best-selling book, The Common Sense of Drinking, was a major influence on A.A. founder Bill W.? Created by Btphelps (talk). Self nom at 02:47, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Chula series

• ... that Juan Luna’s Chula series (sample pictured) is a succession of portrait paintings depicting the working class “street women” of Madrid, Spain?

• Comment: 1,832 characters

Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 23:45, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• ALT 1: ... that Juan Luna’s Chula series (sample pictured) is a succession of portrait paintings depicting the working class Madrileñas of Spain who deserve admiration? - AnakngAraw (talk) 14:11, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Daniel Brottier

• ... that Blessed Daniel Brottier (pictured), when asked by his mother what he wanted to be when he grew up, responded, "I will be the Pope"? Created by Alekjds (talk). Self nom at 21:47, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

ALT1: ... that 15,000 Parisians attended the funeral mass of Blessed Daniel Brottier in 1936? Alekjds ^talk 21:51, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

ALT2: ... that Blessed Daniel Brottier produced a popular film on the life of his patron saint, Thérèse of Lisieux? Alekjds ^talk 00:23, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

ALT3: ... that Blessed Daniel Brottier was awarded the Croix de guerre, the Légion d'honneur, and cited six times for bravery for his services as an chaplain for the French army in the First World War? Alekjds ^talk 00:23, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Lots of good hooks from this article. Maybe editors will prefer one over the others. Alekjds ^talk 00:23, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Floating Down to Camelot

• ... that it has been said of Floating Down to Camelot that "the ludic seems to eradicate the satiric"? 5x expanded by Moonraker2 (talk). Nominated by Moonraker2 (talk) at 21:14, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Section 116 of the Australian Constitution

• ... that the Seventh-day Adventist Church campaigned for the separation of church and state under the Australian Constitution, which is now reflected in Section 116? Created by Mkativerata (talk). Nominated by Mkativerata (talk) at 20:38, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Siege of St. John's

• ... that one of the English leaders in the successful defense of the 1705 Siege of St. John's, Newfoundland, was a mason? 5x expanded by Magicpiano (talk). Self nom at 19:27, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Human subject research legislation in the United States

• ...that a series of controversies related to the human experimentation in the United States led to the introduction of the institutional review boards? Created by Piotrus (talk). Nominated by Piotrus (talk) at 16:24, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] List of members of the Parliament of Syria, 1961, Syrian parliamentary election, 1961

• ... that out of 1,876 candidates, 172 deputies were elected to the Parliament of Syria in the 1961 parliamentary elections? Created by Zozo2kx (talk). Self nom at 11:59, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• And? Dahn (talk) 13:00, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• It's a fact hook that cites 2 articles, I don't see what you feel is lacking. How about:

ALT1... that there were no women deputies among the 172 deputies elected to the Parliament of Syria in the 1961 parliamentary elections? Yazan (talk) 13:12, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

Alt 1 is definitely better. The problem with the original hook is that it didn't really have an interesting fact tying the two - the objection is not mine (I hold no actual opinion on the matter), but it is a rule of thumb that hooks should have, well, a hook. Dahn (talk) 18:52, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

I concede that, thank you for the comment. Now we just need someone to verify it. Yazan (talk) 02:23, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Grosse Pointe Memorial Church

• ... that the Grosse Pointe Presbyerian church was renamed the Grosse Pointe Memorial Church (pictured) in 1925 after John and Truman Newberry donated almost $300,000 to construct a new sanctuary in honor of their parents? Created by Andrew Jameson (talk). Self nom at 11:57, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• Note: sources are here and here.

[edit] Billboard Top Latin Songs Year-End Chart

• ... that the song "No Me Doy Por Vencido" by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi is the first single to rank for two years in a row in the Billboard Top Latin Songs Year-End Chart? Created by Jaespinoza (talk) 09:11, 31 March 2010 (UTC). Self nom at 09:11, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

ALT1: ... that Cuban singer-songwriter Jon Secada released three singles from his album Otro Día Más Sin Verte that were among the best-performing Latin singles in 1992 and 1993?

[edit] St John the Evangelist's Church, Crosscanonby

• ... there is evidence that sandstone blocks used in the construction of St John's Church, Crosscanonby, Cumbria, England, (pictured) originated from a former Roman building? Created by Peter I. Vardy (talk). Self nom at 08:43, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• . All verified, text added to image.--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 11:03, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

• Thanks for adding the text - will remember to do this myself next time.--Peter I. Vardy (talk) 11:24, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Dhodar Ali

• ... that the 400 year old Dhodar Ali in Assam is so called because some dhods ("lazy people" in Assamese) and opium addicts were assigned by the Ahom king to build it? Created by Xeteli (talk). Self nom at 06:39, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on March 30

[edit] United States Senate election in Oregon, 1992

• ...that The Washington Post delayed a story about allegations of sexual harrassment by Bob Packwood until after he was re-elected in Oregon's 1992 U.S. Senate election? Created by TimeClock871 (talk). Nominated by Esprqii (talk) at 21:16, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Adalbert Kraus

• ... that Adalbert Kraus performed in Bach's Easter Oratorio the tenor part of Simon Peter, singing with the bass (John the Apostle) the first duet Kommt, eilet und laufet (Come, hasten and run)? Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 17:27, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Oreocallis

• ... that the red flowers of the four related genera Oreocallis, Embothrium, Telopea and Alloxylon from South America and Australia have been around for over 60 million years? ALT:
• ... that the red flowers of the four related genera Oreocallis, Embothrium, Telopea and Alloxylon from South America and Australia have geared to attracting birds over 60 million years? Created by Casliber (talk), Guettarda (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 19:50, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• Offline source. Good to go. Prefer first hook. "geared to attracting" sounds like they were genetically engineered. -Atmoz (talk) 17:15, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site

• ... that the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site not only contains its namesake avenue but also a site known as Murder Bay? 5x expanded by Tim1965 (talk). Nominated by Tim1965 (talk) at 13:22, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• ALT HOOK: ... that the Pennsylvania Avenue National Historic Site includes the locations of Washington, D.C.'s first street light, train station, sewage pipe, and Chinatown?

[edit] Felix Aderca

• ... that, after earning distinction in World War I battles, Romanian writer Felix Aderca sparked controversy with pacifist and socialist novels which discuss his countrymen's wartime crimes? 5x expanded by Dahn (talk). Nominated by Dahn (talk) at 12:52, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jethro Rothe-Kushel

• ... Jethro Rothe-Kushel directed The Calling's first music video at the age of 10 and went on to produce ten movies by the age of 28? Created by Chzz (talk). Self nom at 07:00, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• Date and length check out. However, the source says that he directed Alex Band's first video not The Calling's. The Calling's page states that the band didn't even start until 1999, the video was directed in 1993. Yazan (talk) 11:11, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

OK; that was an error, sorry. How about just changing to this?  Chzz  ►  11:07, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

ALT1 ... Jethro Rothe-Kushel directed Alex Band's first music video at the age of 10 and went on to produce ten movies by the age of 28?

• ALT1 is good to go. Yazan (talk) 11:13, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] John Regeczi

• ... that team MVP Gerald Ford (pictured) recalled that Michigan's 1934 "Punt, Pass and Prayer" offense lost punter John Regeczi and passer "Hard Luck Bill" Renner and "All we had left was the prayer"? Created/expanded by User:cbl62 (talk). Self nom at 03:26, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Channel 4's Comedy Gala

• ... that Channel 4 billed its Comedy Gala held at the O2 Arena in London as "the biggest live stand up show in UK history"? Created by MickMacNee (talk). Self nom at 00:38, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jeanne Bonaparte

• ... that upon her engagement to Roland Bonaparte, Marie Blanc gave his sister Jeanne Bonaparte one million francs? Created by Ruby2010 (talk). Self nom at 19:09, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

• ALT1 ...that in gratitude for being introducing to her future husband Roland Bonaparte, Marie Blanc reportedly gifted his sister Jeanne Bonaparte one million francs?

[edit] Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle

• ... that Thomas Carlyle agreed to pose for James McNeill Whistler's Arrangement in Grey and Black, No. 2: Portrait of Thomas Carlyle after viewing Whistler's Mother? Created/expanded by JNW (talk). Self nom at 00:02, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• Please bold the nominated articles. Gatoclass (talk) 00:17, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Coat of arms of Kola

• ...that the coat of arms of Kola (pictured), a town in Russia, depicts a whale because whaling was the occupation of many town residents? Created by Ezhiki (talk). Self nom at 20:44, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

• Date, length and hook check out. Yazan (talk) 11:05, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Benjamin Robbins Curtis

He is the only Justice of the Supreme Court to have resigned on a matter of principle.^[1]

He was the first Supreme Court Justice to have actually received a law degree — his predecessors had either "read law" (a form of apprenticeship) or had attended a law school without receiving a degree.^[1][2]

In 1868, he acted as chief counsel for President Andrew Johnson during the impeachment trial. He himself read the answer to the articles of impeachment, and it was "largely his work." His opening statement lasted two days, and was commended for legal presience and clarity.^[3][4] He successfully persuaded the Senate that an impeachment was a judicial act, not a political act, so that it required a full hearing of evidence. This precedent "influenced every subsequent impeachment."^[1][2] 7&6=thirteen (talk) 20:21, 30 March 2010 (UTC) Stan

What's the DYK hook? Daemonic Kangaroo (talk) 05:30, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

It could be any of the three,

1. is the only Justice of the Supreme Court to have resigned on a matter of principle.

""# He was the first Supreme Court Justice to have actually received a law degree — his predecessors had either "read law" (a form of apprenticeship) or had attended a law school without receiving a degree.

1. Successfully defended President Andrew Johnson in his Impeachement trial, establishing a precedent that affected Bill Clinton. And he thereafter declined Johnson's offer of the Attorney General position.

Feel free to rewrite these or sex them up. I'm new to DYK-land, so I defer to your aggregate wisdom. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 01:48, 1 April 2010 (UTC) Stan

...that Benjamin Robbins Curtis was the first Supreme Court justice to have a law degree, and the only one to have resigned out of principle? DS (talk) 02:41, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

That is a succinct and correct statement. Sexy and direct, I think. 7&6=thirteen (talk) 02:47, 1 April 2010 (UTC) Stan

Please see the issues with paraphrasing and copying from sources being addressed at Talk: Benjamin Robbins Curtis and User talk:7&6=thirteen#Benjamin Robbins Curtis. This should not be approved for DYK until those are resolved. Awadewit (talk) 22:09, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Hollandsche Spectator

• ... that the Hollandsche Spectator, inspired by the British Spectator, was one of the most important developments in Dutch literature during the Enlightenment period? Created by Piotrus (talk). Nominated by Piotrus (talk) at 18:03, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] 1971 NBA Draft

• ... that Spencer Haywood was drafted in the 1971 National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft even though he already played in the NBA before the draft? 5x expanded by Martin tamb (talk). Self nom at 09:24, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The Battle of Lepanto

• ... that The Battle of Lepanto painting (pictured) of Juan Luna is displayed side to side with Francisco Pradilla’s The Surrender of Granada at the Senate Hall of Madrid, Spain?

• Comment: ALT 2: ... that Maria Christina of Austria, the Queen Regent and widow of King Alfonso XII of Spain, was the person who unveiled Juan Luna’s The Battle of Lepanto painting (pictured) at the Senate Hall of Madrid in November 1887?

Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 01:59, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

• Date and length check out but again you've given a bit of a stale hook. I know that the hook is supposed to show the importance of the painting because it has been hung up side by side with the work of a famous Spanish painter even though the painter of the battle of lepanto was Filipino, but most people won't realise that. You need to explain it in the hook, for instance saying, Did you know... that even though he was a Filipino painter, Juan Luna's 'The Battle of Lepanto' was commissioned by the Spanish Senate?... might work better. You've also got a few other problems... The first is that you've flooded the market here by placing more than 8 different hooks about different Filipino paintings. Not all of them can be passed so I think it would have been best if you had concentrated on just 2, 3 at a maximum. The second is that a lot of your hooks simple say what is depicted in the painting. This isn't interesting! You need to show the importance of the painting in the hook, describing what has been painted works for some special paintings, but not for all! You have to realise that if there isn't something special about the article, apart from the fact that it was recognised by the Spanish, then it shouldn't go up on the main page. Rudy 11:58, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• formalizing based on above comment, ALT 1*... that even though he was a Filipino painter, Juan Luna's The Battle of Lepanto (pictured) was commissioned by the Spanish Senate?

[edit] Articles created/expanded on March 29

[edit] 1994 Progress Party national convention, Ellen Christine Christiansen, Oscar Hillgaar, Roy Wetterstad, Stephen Bråthen

• ... that following its 1994 national convention, the Progress Party of Norway lost its deputy leader and the four MPs Christiansen, Hillgaar, Wetterstad and Bråthen? Created by Geschichte (talk). Self nom at 21:05, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• I suggest running this on 15 April, since the convention was held on that date. Geschichte (talk) 14:12, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Suitable age and discretion

• ... that suitable age and discretion is both a legal definition of maturity, and an alternate method of service of process by which a process server can leave a summons, subpoena, or complaint with a person living at the residence of the defendant? Created by Bearian (talk). Self nom at 20:28, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

• 243-character hook. The upper limit is 200. Geschichte (talk) 14:13, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
• Might be nice to specify which country's legal system this is referring to? --BelovedFreak 17:37, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

• How about:
• "...that suitable age and discretion is both a U.S. legal definition of maturity and a method of service of process by which a process server can leave a summons or subpoena at the residence of the defendant?"

Bearian (talk) 16:28, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] 2010 Georgian news report hoax

• ... that according to Imedi TV, the Georgian opposition sided with Russia during its invasion of Georgia, leading to the death of Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili (pictured)

• Comment: If this nom is not utilised for April Fools can it please be moved back into the main DYK process. Also, I will have very intermitent internet access for the next couple of days, so if there are any problems, or alt hook suggestions, please feel free to do whatever needs to be done to get this to the front page, if it is a good nominee.

Created by Russavia (talk). Nominated by Russavia (talk) at 15:22, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

I would say no to this hook. It is just a flat out falsehood. --Found5dollar (talk) 15:35, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

It is actually verified by the sources in the article on the actual hoax itself. Verifiability not truth :) --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 15:38, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

This is not verifiable, since the whole thing is about a hoax you would have to say something to the effect of "Some News sources claimed that...." --Found5dollar (talk) 15:52, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Plus, i am pretty sure claiming that someone died during a war that didsn't would violate our BLP guidelines.--Found5dollar (talk) 15:54, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Well it is April Fool's of course, and I have now changed both hooks to say "according to Imedi TV". This should satisfy any conditions I believe? --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 18:44, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

ALT 1: "... according to Imedi TV, Mikheil Saakashvili (pictured) was assassinated during the Russian invasion of Georgia, which saw the Georgian opposition joining the invading Russian forces? --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 15:40, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

I'm a bit uncomfortable with this one; given that the (real) Russian-Georgian war is less than two years in the past and is still a raw nerve for thousands of people, some of whom will no doubt be reading it. There seems to be something tasteless about joking about an event that caused at least 500 deaths and displaced 200,000 refugees—and regardless of the intent, "joking about a major disaster" is going to be how at least some people see it. – iridescent 18:55, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Also, it's not that funny. Articles about hoaxes probably don't work that well here. Aiken ♫ 19:01, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

Moved from April 1 noms. The article has NPOV tag and needs extra attention in this regard (sensitive political issue). Materialscientist (talk) 23:49, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

NPOV tag has been replaced with an inline disputed statement - please see talk page for comments. I don't believe a single disputed sentence should disqualify an article from DYK though? --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 22:07, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

Based on the discussion on the article's talk page, it seems that the dispute extends beyond the single marked sentence. In fact, User:Vrubel's Demons wrote exactly that ("And I think I made it clear that the problem is a general one, not just this one sentence.") Also, since this is no longer being considered as an April Fool's Day nom, the hook would need to be less misleading. cmadler (talk) 12:16, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

ALT 2 ... that a Georgian mockumentary, portraying a Russian invasion of Georgia and the assassination of Mikheil Saakashvili (pictured) has been compared to the 1938 The War of the Worlds radio broadcast? --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 16:26, 4 April 2010 (UTC)

Although ALT2 is a more appropriate hook, this article appears to have widespread POV issues; however, User:Russavia continues unilaterally removing the POV tag from the article. cmadler (talk) 16:48, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

If editors look at this on the talk page they will see that the only clearly identified POV problem has been fixed, that being the assertion in the lead that Imedi is pro-Saakashvili. As explained on the talk page, the issue of WP:UNDUE is not a problem, as information in the article is presented inline with the prevalence that exists in all available sources. The use of sources seems to be an unsuccessful hunting shot, due to sources that are used in the article being from a wide range of countries and from a wide range of stances - in fact, most of the non-Russian sources are usually pro-Georgian in past reporting. Unless POV problems are clearly identified, it is not enough for an editor to simply say "this article is POV", and then that is that - alleged POV problems should be clearly identified, so that they can be discussed (and fixed where warranted); not hit-and-run as it looks like has been done. --Russavia ^{I'm chanting as we speak} 18:05, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] URO VAMTAC

• ... that the Spanish URO VAMTAC (pictured) is similar to the American HMMWV, since both were developed to meet similar requirements?

• Comment: There are other images in the article if needed.

5x expanded by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 14:57, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

• All verified including pic, which I think's fine.--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 10:51, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Palestinian freedom of movement

• ... that Israel restricts Palestinian freedom of movement with a network of manned checkpoints, physical obstructions, settler-only roads and the West Bank Barrier? Created/expanded by Factomancer (talk). Nominated by Factomancer (talk) at 13:37, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

• Comment Theirs a few photos by B'Tselem in the article that either need proper license tags, or need to be reviewed by someone more versed in permission requirements on whether or not the photos can be used on Wikipedia under a CC or compatible license scheme.--293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 21:13, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
• Currently tagged for neutrality problems. Ucucha 22:01, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

ditto Hive001 (talk) 11:19, 30 March 2010 (UTC) What they said. Hipocrite (talk) 19:55, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Don't know what the point of this is; this article will not be promoted when the neutrality problems are not resolved soon and may be promoted when they are solved, regardless of how many people say "me too". Ucucha 20:07, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

This is not a vote guys. Anyway, note that the article is currently at AFD. Looks like it'll be kept though. ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 10:11, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

AFD closed as keep, but the article still has neutrality problems, plus a tag requesting 3rd party sources. ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 12:52, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] English cricket team in Bangladesh in 2009–10

• ... that England cricket team's decision to rest captain Andrew Strauss and select South African-born Craig Kieswetter (pictured) caused controversy during their 2009–10 tour of Bangladesh? 5x expanded by Harrias (talk). Self nom at 13:30, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Buddha Dhatu Jadi

• ...that the Buddha Dhatu Jadi (pictured), also known as Bandarban Golden Temple, is the largest Theravada Buddhist Temple in Bandarban, with the second largest Buddha statue in Bangladesh? Created by Nvvchar (talk). Self nom at 12:40, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

• I've tweaked the hook a bit. The grammar was confusing, and please note that there should be just one link to the same article's title, even if it has a different title (see WP:OVERLINK). Also, I'm pretty sure the article "the" should not be part of an article's title in this case: the article should perhaps be moved to Buddha Dhatu Jadi? Regards, Dahn (talk) 08:48, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• Thanks for the review. Observations noted. I have moved the title to Buddha Dhatu Jadi and also made chnages in the hook.--Nvvchar (talk) 10:08, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• Thank you. But please allow me to note: I'm not sure whether the "the" should also be removed from references to the institution, as you decided to do; I merely suggested that, per wikipedia conventions, it should not be in the title (and, as such, in the DYK link). What I mean is that, while "The Buddha Dhatu Jadi" was an anomaly in naming, "the Buddha Dhatu Jadi" may still be the proper way (then again, the conventions regarding names of Buddhist temples are entirely out of my league). Dahn (talk) 10:28, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

Yes. I did a mistake. I have rectfied it now in the hook by adding 'the'. Thanks. I hope it is alright now.--Nvvchar (talk) 11:20, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Wailuku Civic Center Historic District

• ... that two of the four buildings (pictured) in the Wailuku Civic Center Historic District were designed by noted Hawaii-based architect C.W. Dickey? Created by 293.xx.xxx.xx (talk). Self nom at 08:20, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

• ALTHOOK1...that 3 architectural designs (Beaux-Arts, Mediterranean Revival, & Hawaiian architecture) can be seen in the Wailuku Civic Center Historic District (pictured)?--293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 08:30, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Rudolf-Kalweit-Stadion

• ... that the Rudolf-Kalweit-Stadion in Hanover is home to three different kinds of football, hosting the Hannover Spartans, Arminia Hannover and the German rugby union team? Created by Calistemon (talk). Nominated by Calistemon (talk) at 07:54, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on March 28

[edit] List of amphibians of Sri Lanka

• ... that the 85% of endemicity ratio makes Sri Lanka (Ichthyophis glutinosus pictured) the country which has the highest amphibian endemism in Asia?

• ALT1:... that out of 34 amphibians became extinct in last 500 years, 19 are from Sri Lanka?

Created by Chanakal (talk). Self nom at 12:38, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Sviatoslav's invasion of Bulgaria

• ... that Sviatoslav of Kiev was invited by the Byzantine Empire to attack Bulgaria in order to force them to make concessions, but ended up conquering the country?

• ALT1:... that when Sviatoslav of Kiev invaded Bulgaria, he liked the country so much that he wanted to transfer his capital to the city of Pereyaslavets?
• ALT2:... that after expelling the Rus' under Sviatoslav of Kiev, who had conquered Bulgaria, the Byzantine emperor John Tzimiskes formally annexed the country to the Byzantine Empire?

Created by Cplakidas (talk). Self nom at 22:46, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve, Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve, List of protected areas of Svalbard

• ... that both Nordaust-Svalbard Nature Reserve and Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserve are larger than any of Svalbard's seven national parks (pictured)? Created by Arsenikk (talk). Self nom at 22:36, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• Is "(pictured)" in the right place? That shows a polar bear, not seven national parks. ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 01:48, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Hugh Maguire (violinist)

• ... that violinist Hugh Maguire, leader of the London Symphony Orchestra in 1956, is on the coaching staff of the Leiston Abbey music school? Created by Gerda Arendt (talk), Eebahgum (talk). Self nom at 18:45, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] East 80th Street Houses

• ... that the four East 80th Street Houses (three pictured) are the last ones built in New York City in their styles before the Great Depression changed American preferences in luxury housing?

• ALT1:... that owners of the East 80th Street Houses (pictured) on Manhattan's Upper East Side have ranged from Clarence Dillon and Vincent Astor to Iraq?

• ALT2:... that two of the East 80th Street Houses (pictured) were among the first houses on Manhattan's Upper East Side designated New York City landmarks?

Created by Daniel Case (talk). Nominated by Daniel Case (talk) at 18:40, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] David Herbert (artist)

• ... that artist David Herbert exhibited a 96" replica of a VHS videocassette—normally 7½" in length (pictured)? 5x expanded by Tyrenius (talk). Self nom at 01:06, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

• It's in the AfD queue for possibly failing WP:ARTIST.--293.xx.xxx.xx (talk) 19:45, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

• Usual practice is not to reject articles that are at AfD, but to put the hook on hold pending the outcome of the deletion debate. At the moment, this looks like it will end as either a keep or no consensus, and in either case we could go ahead with the DYK. cmadler (talk) 11:55, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

• Article now kept. See AfD. Ty 18:41, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Most Valuable Players (film)

• ... that the documentary film Most Valuable Players was inspired when the producer accidentally found YouTube clips of The Freddy Awards, which honor high school musical theatre in the Lehigh Valley? Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 21:18, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Col. James Graham House

• ... that the Col. James Graham House was the first permanent home in Summers County, West Virginia? 5x expanded by TheCatalyst31 (talk). Self nom at 20:31, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Thomas Stewart (civil engineer), Woodhead Dam

• ... that Thomas Stewart, who designed the internationally recognized Woodhead Dam (pictured), was called "the father of consulting engineering in South Africa"? Created/expanded by KudzuVine (talk). Nominated by KudzuVine (talk) at 20:28, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] People's Party (Syria)

• ... that the People's Party of Syria was established in 1948 as the main opposition party to the National Party? Created by Zozo2kx (talk). Self nom at 17:55, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] La barca de Aqueronte

• ... that Félix Resurrección Hidalgo's La barca de Aqueronte (pictured) is a painting about the mythological Charon of Dante’s Inferno sailing the condemned dead towards Hades? Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 15:29, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

• ALT 1: ... that La barca de Aqueronte (pictured) is the most awarded work of art created by Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo? - AnakngAraw (talk) 13:53, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Justus van Effen

• ... that Justus van Effen was one of the most important Dutch language writers of the eighteenth century and an influential figure of the Dutch Enlightenment? 5x expanded by Piotrus (talk). Nominated by Piotrus (talk) at 15:07, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Comparison between written English and written Chinese

• ... that it takes exceptional determination, fortitude, and stamina to consult Chinese dictionaries in searching for the meaning of Chinese characters? Created by Arilang1234 . Self nom at 13:43, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

• Which bit are we meant to click on? Ericoides(talk) 21:40, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

• Date and length check out however article has a maintenance tag (copyedit - valid tag, spelling & grammar need attention). Hook not verified - please supply page number for location of cite within source. Nancy ^talk 08:55, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
• the hook seems a particular POV, the ref an out of date polemical essay (alphabetical dictionaries are common today). Otherwise the article has a lot of issues to fix.--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 09:47, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Bell Labs Digital Synthesizer

• ... that the Bell Labs Digital Synthesizer, better known as the Alles Machines, pioneered additive synthesis and served as the basis for several commercial synths in the early 1980s? Created by [[User:|User:Maury Markowitz]] (talk). Self nom at 13:43, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

• Can't find the hook in the article, or in the sources I consulted. The 3rd sentence is closest but it's unsourced.--JohnBlackburne^words_deeds 09:51, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Wat Phra Kaew

• ... that the Wat Phra Kaew a Buddhist temple (temple complex pictured) in Bangkok, Thailand has an idol of Emerald Buddha with a legend linked to India, five centuries after Buddha attained Nirvana ? Created/expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Nvvchar (talk) at 13:34, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

• Alt hook ---that the Wat Phra Kaew in Bangkok, Thailand is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) (temple complex pictured) and a "potent religio-political symbol and the palladium of Thai society"?

• I know the iconic view from just inside the Wiset Chaisi Gate is probably overused, but I still think a crop of File:Grand Palace Bangkok.jpg would serve better as the lead image, since the diamond jubilee display on the traffic island obscures view of the actual temple in File:Wat Phra Kaew, Bangkok.jpg. --Paul_012 (talk) 07:24, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• I will crop the image and insert it in the hook. Thanks for the suggestion.--Nvvchar (talk) 11:22, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• As suggested I have inserted a cropped image of a view from the Palace. I hope it is fine now. Thanks.--Nvvchar (talk) 12:43, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Grey Currawong

• ... that the call of the Grey Currawong gives rise to its vernacular name of 'Clinking Currawong' in Tasmania, and 'Squeaker' in Western Australia? 5x expanded by Casliber (talk). Nominated by Casliber (talk) at 13:23, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

• Those names appear to be applied to different species. Gatoclass (talk) 12:17, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

The clinking and squeaker are subspecies (not separate species) of the Grey Currawong around the continent. Casliber (talk · contribs) 14:35, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

Okay, well I think you need to make that clear in the article, as it isn't clear right now. Gatoclass (talk) 14:52, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Mamba APC

• ... that private military companies operating in Iraq use the Mamba armoured personnel carrier because it appears "less aggressive"? 5x expanded by Chamal N (talk). Self nom at 08:30, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] McClelland Homestead

• ... that the 1840s Federal farmhouse at the McClelland Homestead (pictured) near Bessemer, Pennsylvania is renowned for its Palladian window? Created by Nyttend (talk). Nominated by Nyttend (talk) at 04:43, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on March 27

[edit] Falcon Lair

• ... that Doris Duke had installed Napoleon's war room at her Falcon's Lair mansion? Created by Ekem (talk). Nominated by Ekem (talk) at 21:24, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Jim O'Heir

• ... that actor Jim O'Heir, who plays Jerry on the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation, once played the janitor of a genetics laboratory who held puppet shows with the failed experiments? Created by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 04:28, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Las Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Populacho

• ... that the 1884 Las Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Populacho historical painting by Filipino painter Félix Resurrección Hidalgo portrays two enslaved Christian women being mocked by boorish Roman male onlookers? Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 18:58, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

• Length and date check out but the hook is a bit stale, how about an alternate about how the painting was a landmark in showing how Filipinos could participate in European culture? Rudy 22:14, 31 March 2010 (UTC)

• Based on comment above, ALT 1:... that Félix R. Hidalgo’s winning silver medal for Las Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Populacho (pictured) at the 1884 Madrid Exposition is a landmark showing Filipinos can participate in European culture? - AnakngAraw (talk) 13:38, 3 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Popular referendum

• ... ...that people's veto is a type of a referendum that allows citizens to appeal an existing law? Created by Piotrus (talk). Nominated by Piotrus (talk) at 16:42, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino

• ... that J. M. W. Turner's Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino (pictured) will go on sale in the open market for only the second time in the 171 years since it was painted?

• ALT1:... that J. M. W. Turner's Modern Rome - Campo Vaccino (pictured) has been in the family of the 5th Earl of Rosebery since 1878?

Created by JuneGloom07 (talk). Self nom at 01:11, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on March 26

[edit] Lexington Christian Academy (Kentucky)

• ... that Sarah Beth Barnette, a senior at Lexington Christian Academy, is the first player from Lexington to win Kentucky's "Miss Basketball" award?

• Comment: The article previously consisted of a substantial copyright violation. Removing the copyright violation left a stub [4] which I count as 305 characters of prose. The current article is 1882 characters of prose, for slightly more than a 6x expansion.

5x expanded by Cmadler (talk). Self nom at 18:33, 30 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Aniceto Ortega

• ... although Aniceto Ortega (pictured) had a distinguished career as a physician and surgeon in Mexico, he is also remembered today for his 1871 opera Guatimotzin?

• Comment: The prose character count is 2134 (excluding headings, references, and list of works). The article uses a shortened footnote format for the inline citations. Consult the Sources section for full bibliographic information and links for the citations.

Created by Voceditenore (talk). Self nom at 15:48, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] AZ-1 Marvelette

• ... that the AZ-1 Marvelette was an experimental aircraft built by Mississippi State University to test a boundary layer control system? Created by Nigel Ish (talk). Nominated by The Bushranger (talk) at 04:58, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

ALT1: ... that in the 1960s Mississippi State University built an experimental aircraft for the U.S. Army, the AZ-1 Marvelette? - The Bushranger (talk) 05:00, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Yugoslav seaplane tender Zmaj

• ... that the captured Yugoslav seaplane tender Zmaj was used for shipboard trials of the Flettner Fl 282 Kolibri (Hummingbird) helicopter by the Kriegsmarine in 1942–43? Created by Sturmvogel 66 (talk). Nominated by Sturmvogel 66 (talk) at 02:39, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs

• ... that reality television star Kim Kardashian (pictured) was brutally murdered in the South Park episode "The Tale of Scrotie McBoogerballs", but she found it very funny? Created/expanded by Hunter Kahn (talk). Nominated by Hunter Kahn (talk) at 01:38, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Tampuhan

• ... that Juan Luna's Tampuhan painting (pictured) depicts a Filipino man and a Filipino woman sulking after a lovers' argument?

• Comment: 1,834 characters (no spaces)

Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 01:20, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

• Not long enough. Only 995 characters when you remove the poem. Gatoclass (talk) 12:47, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• Additional text in a new section within the article provided. Added text about 628 characters long. 995 + 628 = 1,623 (excluding the poem). With the poem = 2,462 characters. - AnakngAraw (talk) 01:24, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Ebla tablets

• ... that the Ebla tablets, found in ancient Ebla, Syria and date back to 2500 BC, reveal that the city produced a range of beers, including one that appears to be named "Ebla"? Created by Zozo2kx (talk), Tiamut (talk). Self nom at 01:11, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] The Parisian Life

• ... that Juan Luna's The Parisian Life painting (pictured) portrays three Filipino gentlemen and heroes glancing inquisitively at a woman while inside a café in Paris, France? Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 01:09, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] La Bulaqueña

• ... that Juan Luna's La Bulaqueña painting (pictured) is a serene portrait of a Filipino woman from Bulacan wearing a Maria Clara gown? Created by AnakngAraw (talk). Self nom at 00:57, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

• ...a "Maria Clara dress", no? The origin of this expression deserves a footnote.--Wetman (talk) 16:13, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

• Supplied ref mark, tweaked hook to say "Maria Clara outfit" per ref. - AnakngAraw (talk) 17:18, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

• Explanation also added to text of article. - AnakngAraw (talk) 17:35, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

• This is now a double-nom because I just created the Maria Clara gown article today, March 28, 2010. - AnakngAraw (talk) 18:57, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Capilla abierta

• ... that capilla abiertas or open chapels were only systematically used and integrated into religious complexes in Mexico? Created by Thelmadatter (talk). Self nom at 00:22, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] 1966 Soviet submarine global circumnavigation

• ... that the 1966 Soviet submarine global circumnavigation was the first submerged around-the-world voyage by a group of nuclear-powered submarines? Created by Marcd30319 (talk). Self nom at 23:43, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• Hook fact not cited within the article. Calmer Waters 00:47, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• Hook fact has been cited in the article.

• Article revised with improved hook. Marcd30319 (talk) 13:30, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

  It is close, but I can't find a reference which explicitly says that they were the first, only insinuations. There is little trust in ref. 4 (POV); how pp.57-60 of ref. 5 are relevant to this article? Materialscientist (talk) 06:42, 6 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] East Texas Historical Association

• ... that the East Texas Historical Association, based at Stephen F. Austin State University, was founded in 1927, disbanded during the Great Depression, and reborn in 1962? Created by Billy Hathorn (talk). Self nom at 20:54, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Threatening United States Government officials

• ...that the number of threats made against United States federal judges, federal prosecutors, and Internal Revenue Service workers has sharply increased in recent years? Created by Tisane (talk). Nominated by Tisane (talk) at 17:09, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• I'm not finding that statement in the article. Can you clarify which content and source you're referring to? Lord Jimbo (talk) 01:34, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

• I was hoping to avoid a wikilink that is too distantly removed from the actual article name. But since the data on threats in general does not appear to be aggregated (partly because of the many different statutes under which such conduct can be prosecuted, and because the government sometimes prefers to keep such information close to its vest), I guess that accuracy and precision can be maximized by saying, "...that the number of threats made against United States federal judges, prosecutors and IRS workers has sharply increased in recent years?" or "...that the number of threats made against United States federal judges, federal prosecutors, and Internal Revenue Service workers has sharply increased in recent years?" I think the latter is probably the best one of the three. Please be bold about editing if you can improve on that phraseology. Thanks, Tisane (talk) 05:32, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Is there a source that makes that claim? I see some bits about threats against Federal judges and prosecutors that can be used. Or you can go with something about ... that threatening United States Government officials is a Class C or D felony, usually carrying maximum penalties of 5 or 10 years? But whatever you use it needs to be sourced. As an aside, the statement about Palin seems to be gratuitous and at least needs clarification as to what "vulnerable" means. Those are elected officials vulnerable in upcoming elections targeted for defeat at the ballot box right? Lord Jimbo (talk) 06:21, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Yeah, in light of the circumstances people were construing it as encouraging/condoning violence, although such crosshair depictions are not particularly uncommon as political criticism. The article includes sources backing up the statement that the threat rate against judges has risen from 500 to 1,278 from 2003 to 2008, that threats against prosecutors have risen from 116 to 250 in that same period, and that threats against the IRS increased from 834 in 2008 to 1,014 in 2009, a 21% jump. Tisane (talk) 06:44, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Threats against Obama have also been four times those against Bush at the same time in his presidency, IIRC. Sceptre ^(talk) 06:46, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Never mind, that's apparently an urban rumour. Sceptre ^(talk) 06:47, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

Before reaching a conclusion one way or the other on that, I would prefer to see a more official statement from the Secret Service, e.g. a response to a FOIA request for threat statistics. Tisane (talk) 13:03, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Kyaiktiyo Pagoda

• ... that a glimpse of the "gravity defying" Kyaiktiyo Pagoda or Golden Rock, in the Mon State of Myanmar, is believed to be an inspiration for any person to turn to Buddhism? 5x expanded by Nvvchar (talk). Nominated by Nvvchar (talk) at 14:38, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• Comment: "Is "termed" the correct word? Shouldn't it be something like "has been said to be", "is believed to be"?--ukexpat (talk) 14:56, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• Thanks for the suggestion. You are right. I have made the change with "is believed to be" in the hook.--Nvvchar (talk) 15:34, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Johan Poulsen House

• ... that the Johan Poulsen House, built in Portland, Oregon in 1891, was immediately sold, perhaps because Poulsen's wife did not like it? Created by Tedder (talk). Nominated by Tedder (talk) at 04:55, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• Honestly, it's the best hook I could come up with. Feel free to suggest others. And yes, there's documented confusion about the reason for immediately selling it. tedder (talk) 04:55, 26 March 2010 (UTC)
• Ive had this problem! IMO I think the problem of finding a hook is deep seated. The article is 80% about the owner and not the house. Suggest to retitle it as a biography (you can mention his house) and re-present. Or I think the article needs to be added to with a lot about the house and its history. Or leave it as a stub? Victuallers (talk) 07:45, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• It's closer to 50/50 on the house, I think. But I've got 4 more days; I'll withdraw this DYK and resubmit it after bulking it up more. tedder (talk) 18:28, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• alt: ... that the turreted Johan Poulsen House in Portland, Oregon's Brooklyn neighborhood was built in 1891 and owned by a lumber magnate and a "doughnut king"? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Lord Jimbo (talk • contribs) 02:01, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Grueby Faience Companye

• ... that the familiar matte green glaze of American Arts and Crafts ceramics was introduced by the Grueby Faience Company of Boston? Created by Wetman (talk) 20:14, 26 March 2010 (UTC)). Self nom at 20:13, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• Seems to me the hook needs tweaking. The "familiar" matte green glaze? I'm not buying it. ...that Grueby Faience Company of Boston's matte green glaze tiles produced during American Arts and Crafts were copied by competitors? I also think matte should be a link to a an article on matte finish which is in vogue now, assuming that's what's meant? Lord Jimbo (talk) 02:36, 27 March 2010 (UTC)

• "Familar" to Americans maybe, but will the rest of the world know what this is? Also, that part is not mentioned in the article. It just says that it "became the hallmark of Grueby work". ≈ Chamal ^talk ¤ 13:01, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Articles created/expanded on March 25

[edit] Laiko Vima

• ... that Laiko Vima was the only newspaper printed in Greek language in the Socialist People's Republic of Albania? Created by Alexikoua (talk). Self nom at 13:50, 28 March 2010 (UTC)

• I would suggest rewording it to 'in the Socialist People's Republic' or to 'during the socialist period'. I also put italics on Laiko Vima. --Soman (talk) 20:26, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

Changed to 'in the S. P's Rep.', thanks.Alexikoua (talk) 22:17, 1 April 2010 (UTC)

[edit] John Hummer

• ... that John Hummer was the first player drafted by the expansion Buffalo Braves in the 1970 NBA Draft? Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Nominated by TonyTheTiger (talk) at 22:45, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

• (alt) ... that during his basketball career John Hummer played for four head coaches who have been inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame?--TonyTheTiger (T/C/BIO/WP:CHICAGO/WP:FOUR) 22:51, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Kurt Equiluz

• ... that Kurt Equiluz was the Evangelist in the first recording of Bach's St John Passion on period instruments with the Concentus Musicus Wien?

• Comment: one more suggestion for Good Friday April 2 - to match the St Matthew Passion

Created by Gerda Arendt (talk). Self nom at 14:55, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Llewelyn Kenrick

• ... that in 1876 Llewelyn Kenrick founded the Football Association of Wales and organised Wales' first international match? 5x expanded by Daemonic Kangaroo (talk). Self nom at 07:16, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] Constantine I and the bishops of Rome

• ... that Raphael erroneously depicts Constantine I as baptized by Silvester I instead of Eusebius of Nicomedia (pictured)? Created by Savidan (talk). Nominated by Savidan (talk) at 07:14, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

[edit] James E. Boyd (scientist)

• ... that James E. Boyd was the director of the Georgia Tech Research Institute and later president of the University of West Georgia and the Georgia Institute of Technology? Created by Disavian (talk). Self nom at 20:10, 25 March 2010 (UTC)

• I'm iffy on the wording there. Feel free to pick another hook. —Disavian (^talk/_contribs) 20:10, 25 March 2010 (UTC)

• How about something about his expansion of the college and integration of the students? Gatoclass (talk) 03:54, 26 March 2010 (UTC)

... that James E. Boyd started nuclear research at the Georgia Institute of Technology and peacefully integrated the University of West Georgia?

• Any good? —Disavian (^talk/_contribs) 12:29, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• I don't know about that, he didn't start the research program, it was done by a committee he sat on, and "peacefully integrated" doesn't sound clear enough to me, and in any case it seems he just sponsored one black student and that was it. Gatoclass (talk) 12:40, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• While there probably wasn't a flood of black students to the college (current levels are ~21% black according to this) I don't think we can necessarily assume the opposite. It's something he did that he's recognized for. I wouldn't know where to look for specific numbers on that, though- I'm more familiar with the Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia Tech Research Institute history. —Disavian (^talk/_contribs) 13:47, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

• The two hook facts are a bit incongruous IMO. How about a hook just saying he helped establish the nuclear research program and leave it at that? Gatoclass (talk) 16:09, 5 April 2010 (UTC)

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[edit] The Blood Compact