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Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on May 23

• ... that Rachel Wall, a female pirate, is most well-known for being the last woman to be hanged in Massachusetts? Self-nom. The ''Gorgeous Girl''!!! (talk) 00:42, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Not sure about the reference, but the length is good. The fact she was the first American-born female pirate might be her more notable claim.--Bedford 01:12, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 22

• ...that the 1994 Bolivia earthquake was the largest earthquake ever recorded with a focal depth greater or equal to 300 km? Two earthquake-related articles in the same day! I'm an Editorofthewiki 00:34, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that the Rohm and Haas Corporate Headquarters' main architectural feature is the use of sunscreens on its facade made of Rohm and Haas' principal product, Plexiglas? -- new article self-nom by Medvedenko (talk) 18:46, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Étienne-Théodore Pâquet defeated a man twice his age to become one of the youngest ever members of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec? Self-nom by Circeus (talk) 17:57, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Fabergé Peacock egg has not been seen in public since 1992? (new article, self-nom) Gareth E Kegg (talk) 17:49, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that historian Lon Tinkle demanded that his name be removed as historical advisor in the credits of John Wayne's 1960 film The Alamo because he felt the film did not accurately represent the Battle of the Alamo? Karanacs (talk) 15:36, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Bedouin villagers of al-Sayyid developed their own form of sign language in response to the high rate of deafness amongst their tribe? пﮟოьεԻ 57 13:24, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 2003 Algeria earthquake, in which more than 2,200 people died, was the strongest to hit Algeria since 1980? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 13:16, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that though the Siddhesvara Temple (pictured) in Karnataka, India, is currently a temple of Shiva, historians are unsure to which faith the temple originally belonged? (self nom)Dineshkannambadi (talk) 02:36, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Bangladesh declined to renew its 1972 Friendship Treaty with India, criticizing it as unequal and an imposition of excessive Indian influence? Vishnava_(talk) 01:45, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that English musician and poet Robert Wydow is the earliest known recipient of a Bachelor of Music degree from Oxford University? self-nom BuddingJournalist 01:20, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Length, date and reference verified. Bencherlite 08:12, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 1975 movie Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris starred theater and cabaret stars Elly Stone and Joe Masiell in their only film performances? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 16:26, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Quoted fact doesn't appear to have an inline source and I can't find the quoted fact in the sources I've looked at. GDallimore (Talk) 16:39, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
    • Response Source has been added. Thank you. Ecoleetage (talk) 18:02, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Natanleod, once said be a king of the Britons, never existed and was a product of Anglo-Saxon folk etymology? Destubbed and 110% rewritten, but I'm not sure if this qualifies as it's only doubled in size. A self-nomination by Angus McLellan (Talk) 23:10, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 21

• ... the Paris-based Naye Prese was the sole Yiddish-language communist daily newspaper in Europe during the interbellum period? --Soman (talk) 14:18, 22 May 2008 (UTC) (self-nom)

• ... that Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man is a Shōnen-style Korean action comic hero that combines the genres of Mad Max, Dune and Lord of the Rings?

• or, ... that Banya: The Explosive Delivery Man is a successful Korean action comic in the Shōnen style recently published in the U.S.A.? (collab-nom because expanded it in collaboration with User:X27 (as 71.142.214.138) who started it and continues to contribute.) Thanks, Julia Rossi (talk) 00:47, 22 May 2008 (UTC) )

• ... the Young Communist League of Lithuania, after breaking away from the Soviet Komsomol in June 1989, substituted 'progress towards communism' for 'defence of sovereignty of the Lithuanian SSR' as its stated goal? --Soman (talk) 21:34, 21 May 2008 (UTC) (selfnom)

• ... that Kenyan lawyer Gitobu Imanyara was reported to have died after he was supposedly slapped by Kenyan first lady Lucy Kibaki? New article I'm an Editorofthewiki 21:28, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Red Cross with Imperial Portraits egg commemorates the work of women from the House of Romanov for the Red Cross during World War I? Self-nom by Gareth E Kegg (talk) 20:56, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the city of Nairobi, Kenya averages about ten vehicle hijackings per day? New article by I'm an Editorofthewiki 20:11, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that a 2007 treaty significantly modified Indo-Bhutanese relations by reducing India's guiding role over Bhutan's foreign policy? Vishnava_(talk) 18:49, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Alternate hook ... that Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru forged close ties with Bhutan and declared that any aggression on Bhutan would be seen as aggression against India? Vishnava_(talk) 18:59, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Double "close"? --74.13.130.176 (talk) 05:57, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

:) Thanks! Vishnava_(talk) 12:13, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that a poem by Edward Coote Pinkney, a failed lawyer and former Navy midshipman, was used by Edgar Allan Poe to woo Sarah Helen Whitman? (Self-nom for expansion) --Midnightdreary (talk) 16:39, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Indiana's Muscatatuck State Park was the first Indiana state park to need no additional financial assistance, even through it never charged admission? (self-nom)--Bedford 16:27, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Champlain Valley Transportation Museum in Plattsburgh, New York is home to the only known Type 82 Lozier in existence? self nom, new article _{TravellingCari} 16:24, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Since most people won't have heard of a Lozier, I suggest "... the only known Type 82 Lozier automobile in existence?" - Jmabel | Talk 17:46, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
    • agreed, sounds like a good clarification _{TravellingCari} 16:00, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the cap and sails of Shiremark Mill (pictured) were blown off in 1886? New article created on 21 May and self-nom by Mjroots (talk) 10:24, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that World War II fighter ace Herbert Bareuther is credited for shooting down 55 enemy aircraft? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 09:53, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that among the ways the citizens of Danville, Kentucky memorialized Confederate forces locally included givng up their own grave plots? (self-nom)--Bedford 07:27, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• How about "... that citizens of Danville, Kentucky gave up their own grave plots to provide land for the city's Confederate Monument?" - Jmabel | Talk 17:53, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• Because it wasn't the monument itself that the land was given for, which is why I said "ways...memorialized".--Bedford 21:14, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

How about "to commemorate" instead of "to memorialize"? --74.13.130.176 (talk) 05:56, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Mukti Bahini guerrillas were absorbed into the ranks of regular military officers and personnel upon the formation of Bangladesh's armed forces? Vishnava_(talk) 00:26, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that during the Battle of Ridgefield on April 27, 1777, Benedict Arnold (pictured) escaped unharmed after being pinned to the ground when his horse was shot from only thirty yards away? Daamien (talk) 03:39, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Hook should be under 200 characters and article has no inline citations. —97198 talk 07:14, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
    • Fixed. Please review accordingly. --Daamien (talk) 20:10, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Maurice Fitzmaurice was Chief Engineer to the London County Council and was responsible for the Blackwall, Rotherhithe and Woolwich tunnels?

• or ... that Maurice Fitzmaurice was appointed a member of the Ottoman Order of the Mejidiye and a companion of the British Order of St Michael and St George in recognition of his work on the Aswan Dam? - (self nom) Dumelow (talk) 00:22, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Stave Puzzles makes a 44 piece jigsaw puzzle named Champ that can be put together 32 different ways but only one is the correct solution? (self nom) --Captain-tucker (talk) 09:21, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 20

• ... that Fire Station No. 19 in Minneapolis, Minnesota is the birthplace of kittenball, a forerunner of modern softball? Self-nom by Elkman 18:59, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in the 1760's, Toliver Craig, Sr. and his sons joined the Baptist movement, and were imprisoned by colonial authorities for their preachings? Self-nom. The ''Gorgeous Girl''!!! (talk) 06:45, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot (pictured), the first regular British Army light infantry regiment, rewarded its survivors of the Forlorn Hope at Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz with the title "Valiant Stormers"? -- new article from old redirect; self-nom Gwinva (talk) 05:17, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• (alternative, shorter hook) ... that the first regular British light infantry regiment, the 52nd Foot (pictured), awarded the title "Valiant Stormer" to those who survived the Forlorn Hope at Ciudad Rodrigo and Badajoz? Gwinva (talk) 01:02, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Mary Shelley's 1820 children's story Maurice was lost until 1997? (self-nom) new article Awadewit (talk) 03:54, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ALT... that the 1820 children's story Maurice by Mary Shelley (pictured) was lost until 1997? --74.13.130.176 (talk) 06:09, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Sir William Horrocks, British Army officer and father of Lieutenant-General Sir Brian Horrocks, confirmed Sir David Bruce's theory that Malta fever was spread through goat's milk? New article created by Harlsbottom, nominated by Ian Rose. Cheers, Ian Rose (talk) 01:33, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Captain Andrew Offutt Monument barely mentioning Sherman's March to the Sea makes it only one of two Civil War related monuments in Kentucky to stress strong Union sentiment? (self-nom)--Bedford 00:02, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 9th century Navalinga temple in Karnataka, India, is a cluster of nine Hindu temples, each containing a Shiva linga?(self nom) Dineshkannambadi (talk) 23:27, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Dictionary of Information Security by Robert Slade has five forewords? -self-nom, new article.

Minor disclaimer re: COI, once in the past week I saw an editor mention WP:COI here because they were related to the subject of their article: Mr. Slade mentioned me in one of his books, not this one, and besides one or two emails, I have never met him. Thanks. —SusanLesch (talk) 22:52, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that World War II fighter ace Franz Barten is credited for shooting down a total of 55 enemy aircraft?

or,

• ... that World War II fighter ace Franz Barten, who is credited for shooting down 55 enemy aircraft, was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 21:58, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in the primaries for the 2002 Oregon gubernatorial election, candidates included one who called himself the flying governor? Self nom Davewild (talk) 21:44, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the annual Greasestock festival in New York showcases vegetable powered vehicles and other green technologies, such as biodiesel cars, solar powered cars, home heating alternatives, and organic farming exhibits? Feel free to suggest alt. hook and/or rewrite... Self nom by MrPrada (talk) 20:16, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Article only has around 1,150 characters. —97198 talk 07:11, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
    • Now has 1,506. MrPrada (talk) 13:30, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Zygmunt Rumel, a talented Polish poet and soldier of the Bataliony Chlopskie, was murdered in 1943 during the Massacres of Poles in Volhynia? self-nom by Tymek (talk) 20:00, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in an uncommon job for women, Mary Herwerth was appointed lighthouse keeper at Bluff Point Light on Valcour Island upon the death of her husband while on duty in 1881? self nom, new article _{TravellingCari} 19:53, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

(alt hook)*... that Major William Herwerth died while on duty as lighthouse keeper at Bluff Point Light in 1881? new, self nom _{TravellingCari} 19:53, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Jabalpur and the Mandla districts in Madhya Pradesh were the worst affected districts in the 1997 Jabalpur earthquake? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 19:41, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Crown Point Light, constructed as a conventional lighthouse, was rebuilt in 1912 as a monument to Samuel de Champlain's explorations? expanded, self-nom. Mangoe (talk) 18:57, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Article has no inline citations. —97198 talk 07:12, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
    • They would be inappropriate in this article. Mangoe (talk) 11:43, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
      • And why exactly is that? —97198 talk 12:42, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
        • Some of the information (including the interesting datum) appears in every referenced source. Almost all statements are referenced by more than one source. I would point out that the situations mentioned in WP:CITE#HOW which call for in-line references are not present in this case. Mangoe (talk) 20:07, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Bangladeshi intelligence agencies are accused of maintaining ties with Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence and militant groups such as the United Liberation Front of Assam? Vishnava_(talk) 18:09, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• I think this is a POV. They are accused by who? Accused by Indian intelligence? Have they admitted to have a tie with ISI? If not, then why would a POV allegation be an interesting fact? --Ragib (talk) 18:18, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

I agree that it is a loaded statement. Thus, I've changed the nom altogether. Vishnava_(talk) 18:41, 20 May 2008 (UTC

New version *... that Bangladeshi intelligence agencies are responsible for gathering foreign intelligence, military intelligence as well as monitoring internal security? Vishnava_(talk) 18:53, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

The new version sounds fine by me. --Ragib (talk) 18:51, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that The Metros are a five-piece punk/pop band from Peckham, south London, England who were formerly known as The Wanking Skankers? (new article self nom, Neıl 龱 15:43, 20 May 2008 (UTC))

• How about: ... that The Metros, a five-piece punk/pop band from Peckham, south London, were formerly known as The Wanking Skankers? It's slightly better wording. weburiedoursecretsinthegarden 17:01, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Article as written seems to fail WP:Band notability tests. --Stlemur (talk) 18:44, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

What? No, it meets criteria 1 (subject of multiple non-trivial published works - see articles in Guardian and Times), 11 (Has been placed in rotation nationally by any major radio network - see appearances on BBC Electric Proms). Neıl 龱 07:01, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

With the addition of those sources I agree it meets (1), thinly. --Stlemur (talk) 08:12, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Those sources have been in the article since it was created. Please review articles more carefully. Neıl 龱 17:02, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the percussion instruments the txalaparta and kirikoketa originated as pieces of equipment from a Sagardotegi? (new article, primary editor is User:Akerbeltz). --Stlemur (talk) 16:56, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Antwerp lace is also known as Pot Lace because of its familiar repeated motif of flower pot motifs? self nom, expanded 5x, Loggie (talk) 19:54, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that among gifts which Toirdelbach Ua Briain, later High King of Ireland, received from his patron Diarmait mac Maíl na mBó were the sword of his grandfather, Brian Boru, and the standard of the king of the Saxons? -- Expanded, self nomination by Angus McLellan (Talk) 21:26, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 19

• ... that former Israeli politician and Speaker of the Knesset Shlomo Hillel was a key figure in Operation Ezra and Nehemiah, the airlifting of Iraqi Jews to the newly founded state of Israel? self-nom by Derwig (talk) 10:07, 21 May 2008 (UTC)
  • (alt)... that former Israeli politician and Speaker of the Knesset Shlomo Hillel was in charge of a secret underground ammunition factory disguised as a laundry facility during the British Mandate of Palestine? self-nom by Derwig (talk) 10:07, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Joshua Packwood is the first white man to graduate as valedictorian of the all-male HBCU, Morehouse College, an overwhelmingly African American university in Atlanta, Georgia, United States? -- new article created following massive press coverage of the event. created may 19 by Daimerej.Latinlover-sa (talk) 00:22, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Currently up for AfD and therefore can't appear on the main page. I also unbolded the link to Morehouse College since it's not the new article. Olaf Davis | Talk 15:31, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Nootka Crisis of 1789–90 marked the beginning of the end of the Spanish Empire? -- new article (was a redirect to Nootka Convention) and self-nom by Pfly (talk) 22:47, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Alt hook (moving an item that I added here independently -- not saying my hook is better, just putting them next to each other for comparison. -Pete (talk) 01:03, 22 May 2008 (UTC))

• ... that the French Revolution was a key factor in the resolution of the Nootka Crisis (Nootka Sound pictured), allowing the British to gain a foothold over Spain in the Pacific Northwest region of North America? (nom by Pete (talk), article by User:Pfly)

• ... that with his 1973 collection of short stories Espace, Tunisian author Mahmoud Tounsi paved the way to the avant-garde movement? New article by I'm an Editorofthewiki 22:38, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the manor in Norbury in Derbyshire is owned by the National Trust, but is rented out to tenants?
  • (or better ... that the church of St Barlock at Norbury has a monument to the lewd and vile wife of the 13th Lord? by User:Ning-ning and User:Victuallers (created on 15th but expanded more than 5 fold since the 19th) Victuallers (talk) 15:57, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the steamship Olympia of the Alaska Steamship Company ran aground on Bligh Reef in 1910? -self nom --Cryptic C62 · Talk 21:25, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the baesuk is a Korean traditional fruit punch made by simmering slices of Korean pear, black peppercorns, ginger, honey or sugar, and water? -Self-nom--Appletrees (talk) 13:54, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Nice article on a much needed area, but I am not sure about using another encyclopedia as a source. Misplaced Pages:Reliable_source_examples#History says: "General encyclopedias, like the Encyclopedia Britannica or Encarta, sometimes have authoritative signed articles written by specialists and including references. However, unsigned entries are written in batches by freelancers and must be used with caution." --BorgQueen (talk) 16:06, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
    • ???? The references which you're mentioning are Korean encyclopedia with high credential in South Korea. The articles are written by a lot of Korean experts and scholars, not written by just some freelancers or bloggers. Since Korean cuisine is not introduced to the West as much as those of Chinese/Japanese/Vietnamese/Thai cuisines, English resources are scarce except well known dishes. If I create or expand Korean related articles to some quality from stubs, I have to use very good Korean sources. I think you mistake the hosted portals such as naver and empas with the main information providers from the encyclopedias; Doosan Encyclopedia, EncyKorea. Besides, even Korean branches of Britannica, or Pascal do not state writers' names on their articles but emphasize the brand name. I think it is a cultural difference, not arguable distrust. I don't see what is problem with my writing except minor grammatical errors.--Appletrees (talk) 16:49, 20 May 2008 (UTC)
      • I was under the impression that general encyclopedias are not considered as best references, as it is written on the page I linked above. But I just realized that the page is not a guideline or policy... I suppose it is fine to use them as long as it does not contradict other sources. (No, I am not confusing those portals with the encyclopedias.) As I said, you've written a nice article. --BorgQueen (talk) 17:48, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the population dynamics of fisheries is a discipline used by fisheries scientists to determine sustainable levels of fishing? Self-nom, --Geronimo20 (talk) 07:07, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the famine of 1873–74 in Bihar, India was less severe than had originally been anticipated, and 100,000 tons of grain was left unused at the end of the relief efforts? -- new article by Fowler&fowler (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 06:31, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the celebrated Canadian broadcaster Linden MacIntyre (pictured) wrote his memoir during a fifty-day lockout at the CBC? Self-nom, Verne Equinox (talk) 02:17, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that founder of the Tunis School of painting Abdelaziz Gorgi began his career in France? Self nom by I'm an Editorofthewiki 01:19, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• under 1500 characters. ~ Eóin (talk) 21:14, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Nona L. Brooks, a founder of the Church of Divine Science and leader in the New Thought religious movement, was the first woman pastor in Denver, Colorado? Built off a redirect, self-nom by Madman (talk) 01:06, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Hall of Fame basketball coach Clarence "Big House" Gaines originally planned to become a dentist before taking on a temporary coaching job that lasted 47 years? -- Originally created by Bender235; article fivefold expanded and self-nominated by Bobak (talk) 23:06, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that independent film actress Tanna Frederick hustled a film director for a job by praising a film of his—one she had not actually seen? -- self-nom Fullstop (talk) 23:03, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 1957 nonfiction novel Operación Masacre (pictured) by Rodolfo Walsh was published nine years before Truman Capote's In Cold Blood, which is frequently cited as creating the genre? self-nom by IronGargoyle (talk) 22:59, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the American Gnostic Church, which renounces Jesus, includes in its scriptures Aleister Crowley's Thelema writings, the Pistis Sophia, and the books of the Nag Hammadi library? self-nom by John Carter (talk) 22:34, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Inline citation, please? Thanks. --BorgQueen (talk) 18:06, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Hotel Bellevue Palace in Berne (pictured) was called "the best-protected building in Europe" by participants in Cold War negotiations? — Self-nom by  Sandstein  22:07, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Dutch Gift was a collection of 28 paintings (example pictured) and 12 classical sculptures, along with a yacht and furniture, presented to King Charles II of England by the Dutch Republic in 1660? expansion, self-nom by Johnbod (talk) 21:33, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that despite weighing little more than a pound (454 grams), the Dutch Bantam breed of chicken (male pictured) can lay more than 160 eggs in a year? Self-nom VanTucky 21:02, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that on September 23, 1868, the Revolutionary Committee of Puerto Rico led a revolt in the city of Lares, Puerto Rico, declaring it the "Republic of Puerto Rico"? (self nom) --Grimlight (talk) 20:00, 19 May 2008 (UTC)
  • (alternate) ... that on September 23, 1868, the Revolutionary Committee of Puerto Rico led a revolt in the city of Lares, Puerto Rico, in what became known as "El Grito de Lares" (The Cry of Lares)? (self nom) --Grimlight (talk) 20:00, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Narciso Bassols as Secretariat of Public Education founded Mexico's first systematic sex education program? (self nom) --Grimlight (talk) 19:57, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that, according to one account, after Thomas Attwood accused fellow composer Charles Edward Horn of plagiarizing a song, Horn helped clear himself in court by singing his version and that of Attwood's? Self-nom. BuddingJournalist 19:18, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Terry Cole-Whittaker, a former Mrs. California pageant winner, later became the pastor of a church of 50 members in San Diego and increased the number of church members by several thousand? self-nom by John Carter (talk) 18:50, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that "Uncommon Sense" by Hal Clement received a Hugo Award for Best Short Story 51 years after it was first published? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by GDallimore (Talk) 18:36, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that when the younger members of the Adonai-Shomo commune sued to gain ownership of part of the commune's property, they found that the money gained from selling all the land barely covered the group's debts and legal fees? self-nom by John Carter (talk) 17:57, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Action Hyacinth was an operation of the Polish communist police, carried out in the years 1985–1987, whose purpose was to create national database of Polish homosexuals? self-nom by Tymek (talk) 17:19, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that along with the existing Maharajbagh zoo, Nagpur city will have a new safari park at Gorewada Lake? --gppande «talk» 14:57, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the Louisville Cardinals 35–24 in the 2006 Gator Bowl, an American college football bowl game held on January 2, 2006? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by JKBrooks85 (talk) 07:42, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

This hook appears to be reporting some old sports news. Anything more interesting from this annual game? --74.14.17.166 (talk) 18:21, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that future Admiral John Moore (pictured) joined the Royal Navy when he was just 11 years old? - self nom, new article, Benea (talk) 00:28, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that security expert Dan Kaminsky demonstrated a security vulnerability by setting up Rickrolls on Facebook and PayPal? self-nom. JoshuaZ (talk) 01:23, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that some of the fingers of Grand Duke Sergei Alexandrovich of Russia (pictured), still with rings on them, were found in a building of the Kremlin?. self nom Miguelemejia (talk • contribs) 01:19, 19 May 2008

• ... that Bob Chatt is credited with scoring the fastest ever FA Cup Final goal from kick-off in 30 seconds for Aston Villa in 1895? self nom --Daemonic Kangaroo (talk) 12:24, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Catalan municipality of Alcanar was a part of Ulldecona for 301 years, before gaining independence in 1449? (self nomination) weburiedoursecretsinthegarden 14:43, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Len Boyd, captain of Birmingham City F.C. in the 1950s, once played four games with a fractured leg? -- article expanded many-fold and self-nom Struway2 (talk) 14:59, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Monroe News Star, a Gannett publication in Monroe, Louisiana, was formerly part of the Ewing family newspaper chain?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 18:53, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Ken Curtis, former Gunsmoke star, made his final acting appearance as an aging rancher in the 1991 western film Conagher, costarring Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross? --self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 20:27, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that rabbi Dow Ber Meisels (pictured) of Kraków and Warsaw was a prominent supporter of Polish independence, including both the November and January Uprisings? self-nom by --_{Piotr Konieczny aka Prokonsul Piotrus| talk} 22:02, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Time Magazine covers have featured self-portraits of director and artist Matt Mahurin, manipulated to portray himself as Sigmund Freud, a caveman and an Abu Ghraib prisoner? - article by Rezimmerman (talk · contribs), nom by Olaf Davis | Talk 20:00, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that it is since Jayadeva Goswami wrote a famous poem Gita Govinda in the twelfth century of the Common Era, that the topic of the spiritual loving affair between the divine Radha Krishna, has become a theme celebrated throughout India for many centuries in ritual, festival, and all the arts?

• 294 character hook. Also, "between the divine Radha Krishna" doesn't make sense in English. Between the divine Radha Krishna and whom? The article implies "Radha Krishna" means "Radha and Krishna", but Americans don't know that, and they would assume Radha Krishna is one being. Art LaPella (talk) 00:38, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that between 1920 and 1929 the Canadian Pacific Steamships vessel SS Prinz Friedrich Wilhelm bore six different names, but sailed under only four of them? - created by Tenmei (talk · contribs), nominated by Olaf Davis | Talk 15:21, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 18

• ... that the Hotel Monaco in Washington, D.C. is located inside a National Historic Landmark building that was patterned after the Roman Temple of Jupiter? (self-nom, i'll add a picture later this evening) APK 23:35, 22 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that Cawdor Castle is the historical seat of the clan chiefs of the Scottish clan: Clan Campbell of Cawdor? -- new article self-nom by Celtus (talk) 09:33, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

OR ... that Clan Campbell of Cawdor is a Scottish clan which currently does not have a recognised clan chief?

• ... that the First Congress of Vienna was held three hundred years before the more famous Congress of Vienna? -- Theramin (talk) 21:49, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

needs an inline citation per the Instructions. Date and length are fine. Olaf Davis | Talk 15:05, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Why on earth does this article, with its one reference, require an inline citation? The whole article is derived from and verified by the single cited source. -- Theramin (talk) 22:17, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Comment: Perhaps it should have more sources provided, so that they may be cited. The ''Gorgeous Girl''!!! (talk) 22:34, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

What do you mean by "the more famous"? --74.13.130.176 (talk) 06:39, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

A fair point. However, the crux of the hook is that the two were separated by three hundred years, which First Congress of Vienna doesn't say at all (nor does its reference), and Congress of Vienna doesn't inline-cite. The anon above also makes a good point about the use of the phrase 'more famous'. I'm not really sure how one would cite that, though. Anyone have suggestions? Olaf Davis | Talk 10:55, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, you want a reference that 1815-300=1515? Try ghits for "more famous": "Congress of Vienna in 1815" = 24,600; "Congress of Vienna in 1515" = 9. This is getting ridiculous. The policy above only say hooks should "preferably cited in the article with an inline citation", and both these points are too well known to require citation under WP:REF. Johnbod (talk) 23:19, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Palestinian town of Tuqu' is the birthplace of the Hebrew prophet Amos and is the site of a Byzantine church dedicated to him? Significantly expanded on May 18-19. Al Ameer son (talk) 04:42, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the now defunct football club Yorck Boyen Insterburg was named in honour of the two Prussian Generals Hans David Ludwig Yorck von Wartenburg and Hermann von Boyen who both fought in the Napoleonic Wars? New article created on 18 May, EA210269 (talk) 03:00, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that communal reservations in Tamil Nadu were first introduced by the government of the Raja of Panagal in August 1921? - expanded five-fold and self-nominated by -Ravichandar_{My coffee shop} 16:49, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the FC Schalke 04 won the Gauliga Westfalen in every of its eleven seasons from 1933 to 1944? New article created on 18 May and self-nom by EA210269 (talk) 07:16, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Russian writer and activist Zoya Krakhmalnikova’s baptism in 1971 resulted in her dismissal from her job and from the USSR Union of Writers, which effectively banned her from publishing? -- new article by Scanlan (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 05:23, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Alexander Wilkinson managed to play 74 more first-class cricket matches despite a severely injured hand that almost had to be amputated after World War I? -- new article by Andrew nixon (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 06:59, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• Now further expanded with details of his army career by me. David Underdown (talk) 16:14, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that California v. Byers was the 1971 U.S. Supreme Court decision holding that providing your information in a vehicle accident does not violate the privilege against self-incrimination under the Fifth Amendment? self-nom. Legis Nuntius (talk) 23:53, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings were surprised to learn of the existence of Buckland Windmill (pictured), the only wind saw mill in the United Kingdom? New article created on 18 May and self-nom by Mjroots (talk) 21:45, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Brixton windmill (pictured) has not worked by wind since the 1860s? New article created on May 18 and self-nom by Mjroots (talk) 20:53, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Thomas Jefferson Ramsdell (pictured) built the opera house where James Earl Jones started his career? New article, self-nominated by --Doug 19:44, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... the Rotunda Museum (pictured) houses one of the foremost collections of Jurassic geology on the Yorkshire Coast? -- new article by Harkey Lodger; Nom by Keith D (talk) 19:35, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Ernie Fletcher became the first Republican Governor of Kentucky in 32 years after winning the 2003 Kentucky gubernatorial election? self-nom Davewild (talk) 18:55, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 12th-century All Saints Church, Patcham (pictured), largely unchanged since the 14th century, was rebuilt or restored four times in a 74-year period from 1824? ~ Self-nom. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 18:09, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Frieze of Parnassus on the Albert Memorial was inspired by Hippolyte Delaroche's Hémicycle des Beaux Arts? (self-nom) Carcharoth (talk) 14:32, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Sorry for the long note, but this is a bit of an unorthodox entry. I was working on this in userspace, so technically it meets the five day criterion (I moved it into article space today), previously (see page history here) it failed the length criterion, but thanks to User:Johnbod (please give him credit as well if this entry is used), it is now 2562 characters, and may increase further. The frieze pictures are the wrong shape for DYK, but a crop could be made of one of the more famous figures if someone wants to do this. Carcharoth (talk) 15:09, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• (alt.hook)... the Frieze of Parnassus at the base of the Albert Memorial (pictured) was inspired by the Hémicycle des Beaux Arts by Hippolyte Delaroche, whose statue is on the east side of the frieze (also pictured, seated)? --PFHLai (talk) 07:37, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Northeast? --74.13.130.176 (talk) 06:39, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the influence of the Gulf Stream on the climate of Northern Ireland gives the landscape of Northern Ireland (pictured) its green colour? (self-nom, moved from my sandbox today - other hook choices are possible within the article) EJF (talk) 13:33, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, represented by the American Civil Liberties Union, were plantiffs in a lawsuit seeking the removal of the Mount Soledad cross? (self-nom) Neutrality 03:50, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

I removed the image, because it is a non-free, which we can't use here. --BorgQueen (talk) 05:46, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Troubled Island is an opera about the Haitian revolution leader Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who crowned himself emperor after independence was declared? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 21:57, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Section of Painting and Sculpture, a New Deal federal art program operated by the United States Department of the Treasury, commissioned more than 1300 murals and 300 sculptures, most of which were placed in U.S. post offices? (self-nom --JohnPomeranz (talk) 22:07, 18 May 2008 (UTC))

• ... that Buck Taylor, who has starred in more than fifty films is still best recognized for his portrayal as gunsmith-turned-deputy Newly O'Brien on the last eight seasons of CBS's long-running Gunsmoke western series?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 03:49, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

• ... that actor Buck Taylor, though he still appears in mostly western films, is also a prolific artist of the American West? --self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 03:54, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

• ... that actor-artist Buck Taylor recently painted a portrait of his friend and former Gunsmoke costar James Arness?-self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 03:54, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Expiring noms

Articles created/expanded on May 17

• ... that Henriade, an epic poem by French Enlightenment writer Voltaire, was written in honour of the life of Henry IV of France? (slef) -- Anonymous Dissident 03:31, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Master of Anthony of Burgundy was one of the most sophisticated Flemish miniature painters of the late 15th century (picture), and may have made the first engravings for books? by User:AlbertHerring and (self-nom) Johnbod (talk) 21:43, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the supreme god of the southern African Bushmen is Cagn, a trickster who shapeshifts into a praying mantis? -- new article self-nom by BelovedFreak 20:40, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Mary Shelley's (pictured) contributions to Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men are early works of feminist historiography? (self-nom) Awadewit (talk) 22:20, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

• OR... that Mary Shelley's (pictured) contributions to Lives of the Most Eminent Literary and Scientific Men are the only ones by a woman to Dionysius Lardner's 133-volume Cabinet Cyclopaedia? Awadewit (talk) 23:53, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• →Another Brighton & Hove church with three possible hooks: (self-nom)

• ... that most of the interior of the 19th-century St Patrick's Church, Hove has been rebuilt as a 22-bed night shelter which includes "MiPods", a variation on the 1970s "sleep capsule" concept?
• ... that the extent to which music was used in services in the early years at St Patrick's Church, Hove led to it being referred to mockingly as "Paddy's Music Hall"?
• ... that the north window at St Patrick's Church, Hove—a memorial to its first curate, Dr James O'Brien, and his wife—was installed 14 years before they died?

Self-nom. I don't know if the ref is good for the first (it's to the shelter's charity's own website), although it's very interesting! The second is relatively unexciting. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 23:05, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that an April Fool's Day "news story" which talked about bull sharks in Minnehaha Creek drew almost 1,000 hits per day to the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association's website? new article

• ALT: ... that the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association hosts a 'Night Before New Year's Eve Party' on December 30th, with a new year's countdown at 8:00 pm? new article/nom by BobAmnertiopsis_{ChitChat Me!} 22:51, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that County Route S18 is one of four county routes in Orange County, California? In fact, the Santiago Canyon Road segment of CR S18 is considered of being promoted to a scenic highway. Self nomination Dabbydabby (talk) 21:58, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

  Not a five-fold expansion in last five days. (was 3,800 bytes now is 13379 bytes = 3.52x) Thingg 17:38, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

  • Not a five-fold expansion in last five days. (But once again we don't count the whole article. But 3606/1594=2.48x isn't enough either.) Art LaPella (talk) 19:07, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

    • How about now? Currently, the whole article size is 16,073 bytes. Dabbydabby (talk) 19:59, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

    It probably won't be used (yet). Once again, we don't count the whole article; we only count "prose". For more details see #Instructions. 5231/1594=3.28. Art LaPella (talk) 22:55, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

    Well I've added in all I can about CR S18. I've pulled out every internet source I could find. If this still isn't enough for the five fold, oh well... I'll just find another article to work on later. Dabbydabby (talk) 02:24, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Haridas was the last completed film of Kollywood icon M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar prior to his arrest in the Lakshmikanthan Murder Case? - self-nom by -Ravichandar_{My coffee shop} 15:40, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Caetano Veloso went through a long, involved design process to create the minimalist cover for his 2006 album cê? new article, self-nom. --Kakofonous (talk) 15:11, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the two-inch tall people of the Teenie Weenies (pictured) were a Chicago Tribune comic strip written by William Donahey for over 50 years? Double DYK submisssion, each article expanded 5 fold, by --Doug 12:44, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

  ALT ... that the Teenie Weenies (pictured) was a Chicago Tribune comic strip about two-inch tall people that was written by William Donahey for over 50 years? Double DYK submisssion, each article expanded 5 fold, by --Doug 21:17, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

  ALT ... that the Teenie Weenies (pictured) was a Chicago Tribune comic strip written by William Donahey for over 50 years about two-inch tall people? Double DYK submisssion, each article expanded 5 fold, by --Doug 13:00, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• A few suggestions:
  • ... that the Northern Irish marilyn Slieve Gallion is a volcanic plug?
  • or ... that the Northern Irish marilyn Slieve Gallion is the eastern limit of the Sperrins range?
  • or ... that peat formed at the Northern Irish marilyn Slieve Gallion in the early Holocene period? (self-nom, moved from my sandbox today) EJF (talk) 10:53, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Page Cortez, a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives, gained vital name recognition in part from television ads promoting his furniture store?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 21:00, 17 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Margie (ABC, 1961–1962) is one of the few network programs set during the Roaring Twenties, complete with jalopies, raccoon coats, period music, and references to flappers?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 03:38, 18 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Needs template:cite web in referencing or something other than just URLs. Also, reference 4 needs a concrete source so that anyone can find it. gren グレン 05:12, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the actress Cynthia Pepper, who appeared in the film Kissin Cousins with Elvis Presley, years later discussed Presley's career in two television documentaries in 2002 and 2003?-- self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 20:00, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

• ... that dancer Jack Pepper, the father of actress Cynthia Pepper, was previously married to Ginger Rogers?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 20:00, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

• ... that actress Cynthia Pepper's first recurring role in a television series was as Jean Pearson, the girlfriend of the chracter "Mike Douglas", played by Tim Considine, in ABC's My Three Sons?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 20:00, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

IMdB is not a reliable source. 02:50, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 16

• ... that at 1,222.2 metres (4,010 ft) altitude Finse Station is the highest station on the Norwegian rail network? self-nom Arsenikk 19:37, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

  Too short. 1100 characters. Thingg 22:31, 18 May 2008 (UTC)

There are few more days to expand the article. --PFHLai (talk) 02:51, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Not anymore! --74.13.130.176 (talk) 06:41, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that, after more than one hundred editors supported his request for adminship, prolific DYK contributor User:Gatoclass has finally been made an administrator?
  • Thought this would be an appropriate way of bringing it to attention, even though it can't go on the main page! Bencherlite 10:18, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

• Yay! BobAmnertiopsis_{ChitChat Me!} 11:13, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

• That looks like a pretty reliable source to me! Thanks guys, couldn't have done it without you :) Gatoclass (talk) 11:45, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Why can't it go on the main page? It's long enough and the ref checks out! (lol) Mjroots (talk) 14:42, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

I've bolded the RFA instead of the log ;). Mjroots (talk) 14:46, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

You've earned it with all of your hard work! Royalbroil 04:38, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Not sure if subject meets notability requirements. :D LOL --Bedford 00:14, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Jealous? --74.13.130.176 (talk) 06:43, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Samuel B. Huston (pictured) switched counties and political parties between two elections to the Oregon State Senate? (self) Aboutmovies (talk) 22:34, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Article mentions the county shift but not the change in political parties. Daniel Case (talk) 12:45, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

Fixed, now shows Democrat first, then Republican. Aboutmovies (talk) 21:09, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that John George Adair in 1861 evicted some 150 poor tenants from their houses near his Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal, Ireland, to enhance the scenic beauty of the land?-- self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 22:41, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Hook reference doesn't look reliable to me - correct me if I'm wrong. Olaf Davis | Talk 08:22, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

"poor tenants"? impoverished? ok. unfortunate? no. --74.13.130.176 (talk) 06:41, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 15

• ... that Mary Roos represented Germany twice in the Eurovision Song Contest and took part in the German national final for the competition another three times? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Euro Mok (talk • contribs) 22:32, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

• Article is not based on reliable sources.--Carabinieri (talk) 14:20, 20 May 2008 (UTC)

• Erm, well, it's her official homepage. --Euro Mok (talk) 16:03, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

• Actually, much of the article is based on geocities sites and other unreliable sources. Besides, relying solely on primary sources would also be problematic.--Carabinieri (talk) 00:23, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Woodhouse Grove School is a Methodist Church founded Independent School near Bradford in England and is an independent day and boarding school founded in 1812 for children between the ages of three and eighteen? Much expanded article (self nom) 21stCenturyGreenstuff (talk) 17:31, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Which article? The359 (talk) 18:18, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

I assume its the Woodhouse Grove School, but it doesn't look like this is a five-fold expansion within the last five days. BuddingJournalist 19:38, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

It does appear to be the Woodhouse article. I think it's skirting the edge of the 5-day rule (21stCenturyGreenstuff's edits to this article began on May 9th, but he really only reached 5x expansion today). However, the hook used here is poorly worded and uninteresting. It presents no unique factoid other than saying exactly what the school is. The359 (talk) 21:26, 15 May 2008 (UTC)

Reads like an ad anyhow, I've tagged it accordingly. Gatoclass (talk) 07:55, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, not a five-fold expansion. —SusanLesch (talk) 08:18, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the JA Ranch, which once encompassed 1,335,000 acres and 100,000 head of cattle in six counties, is the oldest working ranch in the Texas Panhandle and still owned by heirs of its founder?-- self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 00:48, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

Cited source for ranch size 404s; other one doesn't have a footnote. Daniel Case (talk) 13:50, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

Also, ranches.org, which is used repeatedly in the article doesn't appear to be a reliable source to me.--Carabinieri (talk) 00:52, 21 May 2008 (UTC)

Article started 16 May. Looked but I couldn't quickly fix the 404s. —SusanLesch (talk) 08:45, 22 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Michael Anderson, Jr., and Barbara Hershey won Western Heritage Awards for their work on The Monroes, an ABC family series which ran only twenty-six weeks in the 1966–1967 season?-- self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 04:23, 16 May 2008 (UTC)

IMdB isn't an acceptable source for this sort of thing. Daniel Case (talk) 13:47, 19 May 2008 (UTC)

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