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Candidate entries

Articles created/expanded on May 29

• ... that the Tang Dynasty's Empress Zhang, during her husband Emperor Suzong of Tang's illness, used her blood to write Buddhist sutras in order to seek blessings for him? (self-nomination) --Nlu (talk) 04:42, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that in a 1998 bilateral agreement, China pledged to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Bhutan even though they have never established diplomatic relations? Vishnava _talk 00:51, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Needs to use proper citation templates that give more than just a template (template:cite web --gren グレン 05:15, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that early residents of Sydney called the Leaden Flycatcher the "Frogbird" on account of its guttural call? ...(expanded from 38 to 386 words) Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:10, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
  • The "Frogbird" reference has no citation after it... last two sentences of "Taxonomy" need citations. gren グレン 05:17, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that the sinking of the Nantucket Lightship LV58 on December 10 1905 was the first time that a U.S. ship transmitted a distress signal by radio? (self-nom, too good a nugget to pass up) JRP (talk) 05:13, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 28

• ... that the parish church of St. Mary in Chepstow, Wales, was founded as a Benedictine priory in 1072 and retains its original Norman doorway (pictured)?(Self-nom) Ghmyrtle (talk) 23:09, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• Two possibilities:
  • ... that in January 2006 British Paralympic sprinter John McFall's racing leg prosthesis was stolen together with his car, but anonymously returned a week later?
  • ... that British Paralympic sprinter John McFall aims one day to run across the Sahara Desert, row the Atlantic Ocean, and obtain a free-fall parachute licence?

— Cheers, JackLee 22:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC) (Created and nominated article.)

• ... that the Welshmen Edward Edwards, Griffith Griffith, Owen Owen, Richard Richards, Robert Roberts and Thomas Thomas (and his son Thomas Thomas) were all educated at Jesus College, Oxford? Sevenfold self-nom of new articles (for fans of patronymics!) Bencherlite 22:17, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the genus Melampitta is a taxonomic mystery, having been considered at one time either belonging to the pitta, babbler, logrunner, Paradisaeidae birds of paradise, Cnemophilidae bird of paradise or cinclosomatid bird families? (self Nom, originally created by PolBot). Sabine's Sunbird talk 21:44, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that restaurant chain Buffalo Wild Wings' 500th location is in the Trillium Circle shopping center in Grand Blanc, Michigan? -- Self nom by Ten Pound Hammer and his otters • 18:47, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Lengthen and reference good, but some might have a problem of putting an "ad" on the front page. Not me, really, but there might be some issue from others here.--Bedford 02:57, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Angela James was called the "Wayne Gretzky of women's ice hockey"?-Wafulz (talk) 17:51, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that Vladimir Kokkinaki was the most famous test pilot of the Soviet Union, and served as president of the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in 1966–1967? - self-nom, almost five-fold (4,7x) expansion from Stub article. If anyone has a better idea for the hook, please suggest one. Cplakidas (talk) 15:21, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that The Reenactment, a 1968 film by Romanian director Lucian Pintilie, was banned by the communist regime because it showed authorities engaged in tormenting two young delinquents? (new; self-nom) Dahn (talk) 14:48, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Balaputra was the head of the Sailendra that became the maharaja of Srivijaya? (new, self-nom) __earth 14:29, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Miriam Ben-Porat was the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court of Israel and the first woman to serve as Israel's State Comptroller? -- new article, self nom -- Nudve (talk) 09:48, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that Aleutians were still enslaved in Alaska as late as 1903? (self-nom)--Bedford 04:09, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Denny Chimes (pictured) features a Walk of Fame of former captains of the Alabama Crimson Tide football team at its base? - self nom, new article, Patriarca12 (talk) 03:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that strong Sino-Burmese relations are exhibited in China's extensive military and economic aid and its veto of a proposed UN resolution condemning military-ruled Burma for repressing pro-democracy protests in 2007? Vishnava _talk 02:54, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Charing Cross, Euston & Hampstead Railway, one of London's early underground "tube" railway lines was only built because of finance raised by American Charles Yerkes (pictured)? Expanded article self-nominated by --DavidCane (talk) 01:33, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that despite being the first official Atlantic hurricane season on record, the 1851 Atlantic hurricane season included a hurricane tied for lasting longer than any other storm for the period prior to 1870? (self-nom) ♬♩ Hurricanehink (talk) 03:32, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the binomial name of the White-throated Treecreeper (pictured) translates as 'brown and white trunk traveller'? ...(expanded from 51 words to over 500)...self-nom Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 10:19, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that a Singapore company Vuestar Technologies claims to own patents in regard to hyperlinking a visual image to other pages, and plans to bill virtually all websites including Google and Microsoft for its use? - Nom Mailer Diablo, creator User:Goh wz - Mailer Diablo 13:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
  • OR ... that according to Vuestar Technologies, you are required to pay the Singapore company up to millions in annual licensing fees to hyperlink a visual image to another page? (example pictured) - Mailer Diablo 13:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Two possibilities here:

• ... that the Suffern, New York post office (pictured), combines elements of the Colonial Revival and Streamline Moderne architectural styles?
• ... that the lobby of the Suffern, New York post office (pictured), features a relief depicting "Communication" as a seminaked woman shooting a flaming arrow? Wonder which one will get picked. Self-nom Daniel Case (talk) 16:49, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the relatively unknown Verdeja was an indigenous Spanish tank program to replace the T-26 and Panzer I? - This article was expanded on 28 May JonCatalan (talk) 20:05, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• … that the church tower for the Fourth Universalist Society of New York is the “high-tech command center” for NBC’s coverage of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 21:02, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Needs to use unified citation style probably with template:cite web. Also, it is a little on the short side... gren グレン 05:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 27

• ... that Mevlüde Genç, a Turk living in Germany who had lost five family members in the Solingen arson attack of 1993 to Neo-Nazi violence, went on to advocate tolerance and understanding between Turks and Germans? -- new article self-nom by AxelBoldt (talk) 04:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Collier Memorial State Park located in southern Oregon has a logging museum with equipment dating back to 1880 including ox drawn "high wheels" (pictured), steam-powered "donkey engines", a Baldwin locomotive, and antique saw mill machinery? (self-nom)--Orygun (talk) 01:00, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that Lady Elsie Mackay, the socialite, Broadway and film actress, interior designer, and daughter of the Earl of Inchcape, died in March 1928 while attempting to be the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Autodidactyl (talk) 19:44, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Pasco-Kennewick Bridge was the first of its size to be built entirely with private financing? (self-nom) Howcheng (talk · contribs) 18:08, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that the instrument virginals was so called because it was played by young girls? --Gwib (talk) 17:44, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• The article says that assertion is only one of several theories, not an unquestioned fact. Art LaPella (talk) 02:53, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

What about "... that one theory why the virginals (pictured) was so called was that the keyboard instrument was often played by young girls?" — Cheers, JackLee 03:12, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in Korean cuisine, dishes made by steaming vegetables such as cucumber, zucchini, or egg plant stuffed with seasoned fillings are called Seon? (self-nom)--Appletrees (talk) 14:00, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Smt. Justice Anna Chandy (pictured) was the first woman in India and probably the second in the world to reach a high court judgeship in 1959? - (new article; self nom) -- TinuCherian - 05:22, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Only about 1,100 characters by my count. —97198 talk 13:28, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
    • Approx 4.95 kB in total count, so the main text may be more than 1.5kB mandatory criteria -- TinuCherian - 04:48, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
      • I get 1,112 characters. We don't use the "total count" figure for the 1.5kB limit; please see #Instructions. Art LaPella (talk) 04:55, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Pike Place Fish Market is a Seattle, Washington fishmonger known for throwing fish across their market, and to customers? self nom. rootology (T) 03:56, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and ref OK, but was there a need to make this a separate page from Pike Place Market?--Bedford 05:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• The Pike Place Fish Market is an individual store at Pike Place Market, which is a group of stores. Does that answer the question? Art LaPella (talk) 05:39, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

I realize that, as I read both articles. I am just wondering if a spin-off was needed. I'm not particular against this article per se, but I am curious what others think.--Bedford 05:41, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• After talking to my wife about the Pike Place Market, which is 25 miles from here, we agreed that making 1/4 of the Pike Place Market article be about the fish store would be disproportionate. Although fish throwing and TV ads make the fish store more well-known than others, there are hundreds of similar stores at the market. Art LaPella (talk) 05:57, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• Well, there are only three fishmongers in the market, but there are "hundreds" of stores total--the Pike Place Market covers about six city blocks, and has 3-4 floors in some of the blocks. But not many of them are nearly as notable as Pike Place Fish Market, with books, films, and numerous media appearances. And none of them really draw massive crowds that all but back up traffic... rootology (T) 06:17, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that although tourist expenditures in Tunisia reached nearly $1.5 billion in 2000, it is not popular among Americans due to being seen as a Muslim country? New article by I'm an Editorofthewiki 01:09, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that the Clarence Islands were originally charted to be a group of three by explorer Sir James Clark Ross, then re-charted, in error, as a group of eight or nine by his uncle, Sir John Ross, who never saw them? (new article; self nom) --Rosiestep (talk) 00:36, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Ukraine-born businessman Peter Wall was the "maverick" behind Vancouver's tallest completed building? --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 23:20, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Port Oneida Rural Historic District is the largest historic agricultural community fully protected by government ownership in the nation? New article, self nomiated by --Doug 23:14, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that James H. Howard was the only fighter pilot to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor – the U.S. military's highest decoration – in the European Theater of Operations during World War II? expanded stub five-fold, self-nom JGHowes - 21:15, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

  I believe that the correct name of the decoration is simply Medal of Honor, not Congressional Medal of Honor. David Underdown (talk) 10:27, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Yes, that's true. It's Medal of Honor, but more popularly known as Congressional MofH because the award is "in the name of Congress" JGHowes - 13:27, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Our practice is to use the official name, which doesn't include "Congressional" (see the article; when it ran on the Main Page as an FA that was used). The AP Stylebook gives similar advice to newspaper and magazine writers. I believe DoD also just refers to it as the MoH. Daniel Case (talk) 14:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Dan, I just went back and looked at the discussion here and it appears there are views on both sides. Personally, I don't feel strongly one way or the other. For DYK, it seems to me that the name most familiar to the general public (albeit technically questionable) would be the strongest hook but, as I say, I'm certainly agreeable to deletion of "Congressional", so I've revised the hook and the article Lead accordingly.JGHowes - 19:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that as many as 52 surrendered U-boats were gathered at HMS Ferret (pictured) awaiting disposal in Operation Deadlight? - self nom, new article, Benea (talk) 20:04, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that with the Philippine Basketball Association's acceptance of Solar Sports' bid to cover the league, the games will be aired once again to the network that originally aired the games in 1975? Self-nom by --Howard the Duck 18:03, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Wappinger Creek has four tributaries, the largest of which being Little Wappinger Creek? Juliancolton 17:26, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that on December 12, 1996 the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh signed a 30-year treaty resolving the long-standing dispute over the sharing of Ganges Waters? Vishnava _talk 16:23, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the anti-aircraft firing by which World War II German fighter ace Walter Zellot was killed, is often considered to be friendly fire?

or,

• ... that some sources claim World War II German fighter ace Walter Zellot was killed on September 10, 1942 by friendly fire?

or,

• ... that World War II German fighter ace Walter Zellot was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on September 3, 1942? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 10:44, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that at 1,237 metres (4,060 ft) elevation the highest point on the Norwegian railways is the Finse Tunnel? -self-nom, fivefold expansion Arsenikk 10:32, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the New Jersey Library Association, the oldest library organization in the State of New Jersey, began in 1890 with 39 members and currently has over 1,600? -- self-nom by Cirt (talk) 10:15, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that British TV presenter Dermot O'Leary once played as a punt returner for the Colchester Gladiators? (self-nom) Bettia 08:55, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in its last completed season in 1943–44, out of twelve clubs in the Gauliga Pommern, five belonged to the German Luftwaffe (Air Force), one to the Kriegsmarine (Navy) and one to the Heer (Army)? (self-nom) EA210269 (talk) 03:32, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the noted Tunisian writer, actor, and director of theatre Mohamed Driss once paid tribute to the historian Ibn Khaldoun by writing an opera in his honor? New article by I'm an Editorofthewiki 01:39, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Huckleberry Trail takes its name from the former Virginia Anthracite & Coal Railroad, nicknamed the Huckleberry, on whose abandoned railbed this rail trail was constructed? -- (self-nom) Patriarca12 (talk) 00:23, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Albert J. Hofstede (pictured) was Minneapolis's first Catholic mayor? New article by BobAmnertiopsis_{ChitChat Me!} 02:21, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the lyrics of Naer Mataron, a black metal band from Greece, are heavily influenced by Greek mythology? (new article, self nom) J Milburn (talk) 16:27, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 1974 film Lost in the Stars, which was set in apartheid-era South Africa, was actually shot in Oregon? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 16:53, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Minden Press-Herald, a daily newspaper in Minden, Louisiana, was not established until 1966 though an earlier Minden Herald dates to 1849?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 21:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that W. Jasper Blackburn, a Republican newspaper publisher in Louisiana during Reconstruction, was acquitted by a one-vote margin – and thus spared execution – of having printed counterfeit Confederate currency?--new replacement article self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 21:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' (pictured) song “Slow Cheetah” is unique in that it employs a rare 7/4 time signature? (Self Nomination) Notecardforfree (talk) 08:24, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• Certainly not unique, see our - no doubt very incomplete - List of musical works in unusual time signatures. Johnbod (talk) 14:53, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• You make an excellent point, however the song can be considered unique within the scope of music created by the Red Hot Chili Peppers. Perhaps it would be more accurate to have this Did You Know read: ... that the Red Hot Chili Peppers' (Pictured) song “Slow Cheetah” is unusual in that it employs a rare 7/4 time signature?

• I'd just cut "is unique in that it", perhaps leaving room to say something else. Johnbod (talk) 00:24, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Laurence Olivier's first West End theatre appearance was in Circle of Chalk, an English translation of a German translation of a French translation of a 14th century Chinese play?

Not according to Laurence Olivier chronology of stage and film performances, which I'm afraid I trust more than your ref. It was at least his 4th, and not even his first starring role as he had just played the hero in Beau Geste. Johnbod (talk) 00:36, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

alternatively :

• ... that Circle of Chalk, a Yuan Dynasty play is still being performed in English language revisions set in 14th century China, Soviet Georgia and East Germany?

Strictly true, but reads a bit oddly since way the most famous is Brecht's The Caucasian Chalk Circle, written in German. "European versions" for "English language revisions" is better, no? Johnbod (talk) 00:29, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Selfnom; bluefying a minor red link from a FAC nomination, and finding it surprisingly interesting. --GRuban (talk) 16:32, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 26

• ... that Jay Morago was the first Governor of the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona? -- self nom Scanlan (talk) 01:18, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Barbette, a female impersonator aerialist, served as inspiration to such artists as Jean Cocteau, Man Ray and Alfred Hitchcock? (sorry, I thought I signed this) Otto4711 (talk) 02:07, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the University of British Columbia's Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies was established in 1994 with what was at the time that university's largest private donation? --jbmurray (talk • contribs) 23:21, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the canine teeth of male baboons—which can be up to four times as long as those of females—are an example of a sexual dimorphism? Article by Jackhynes; nominated by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 22:24, 27 May 2008 (UTC).

• ... that the Hollywood Studio Club (pictured) was the home for many motion picture legends, including Marilyn Monroe, Ayn Rand, Kim Novak, ZaSu Pitts, Donna Reed and Sharon Tate? new article, self nom. by Cbl62 (talk) 22:07, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
  • alt: ... that Marilyn Monroe posed naked in 1948 to raise $50 to pay the rent for her room at the Hollywood Studio Club (pictured)? new article self nom. by Cbl62 (talk) 22:07, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Florida state comptroller refused to pay Lieutenant Governor E. C. Weeks (pictured) his salary because he was not elected? - self-nom, new article by Jordon Kalilich (talk) 21:03, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that a "dummy" M1 Abrams tank costs $3,300, compared to $4.35 million for a real one? - Self-nom. · AndonicO 16:56, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• Alternative (with image): ... that inflatable and wooden "dummy tanks" (pictured) were used in Operation Fortitude to confuse German intelligence? · AndonicO 02:33, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the state of Indiana in 1972 set aside 6,000 acres of Hoosier National Forest just for the purpose of reintroducing wild turkey to the Hoosier state? (self-nom, 5x expansion) --Bedford 06:56, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the minor league baseball team Salem Angels won the Northwest League championship in 1982, despite having a losing record during the regular season? -- new article self-nom by Neonblak (talk) 06:12, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the architects of the Florida Tropical House located in Beverly Shores, Indiana designed the house with Florida residents in mind? (self-nom) —dima/talk/ 03:47, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the birth and death dates of Albrecht Dürer's pupil Hans Springinklee are unknown? -- Theramin (talk) 22:09, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Villa Medici del Trebbio was one of the first of the Medici villas outside Florence? -- Theramin (talk) 22:09, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that French writer Honoré de Balzac's 1831 novel La Peau de chagrin was the first to establish him as a respected author?

• (alt) ... that French writer Honoré de Balzac's 1831 novel La Peau de chagrin was the last book read by Sigmund Freud before he committed suicide in 1939? – self nom, major expansion – Scartol • Tok 20:33, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that India has developed close bilateral relations with Burma with the aim of countering China's growing influence and to elevate itself as a regional power? Vishnava _talk 19:10, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Coirpre mac Néill is said to have been cursed by Saint Patrick so that none of his descendants would be High King of Ireland? -- Expanded, self-nom by Angus McLellan (Talk) 17:33, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that cholesterol embolism may result from common medical procedures such as coronary catheterization, and can cause kidney damage? (self-nom) JFW | T@lk 16:24, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that a movie set built in 1961 for the Rat Pack film Sergeants 3 is frequently mistaken for the ghost town of Paria, Utah? (self-nom) Ntsimp (talk) 16:20, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive was originally a route called the Sleeping Bear Dunes Park? new article, self nominated --Doug 12:00, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
  • ... was originally known as the Sleeping... maybe ?? as it is now it's confusing to me. ++Lar: t/c 12:39, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
    • ...in the article it is in the first reference: "....in 1967, the road, then known as the Sleeping Bear Dunes Park, first opened to the public." --Doug 14:57, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that The Paperboys are an award-winning Canadian folk music band that blends Celtic folk with Bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul and country influences? self nom. rootology (T) 04:13, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
  • This article was 3924 bytes in mid January, but still carried a stub tagging. Some could argue it was mistagged but I can see why it was... Over the last 4 days, Rootology has expanded it to 13,278 bytes, not quite a 5x expansion, but very significant at about 3.9x. I would therefore, since almost 10K was added, waive the 5x expansion requirement. The article is thorough and well written and very well sourced. The fact used in the hook is cited in the article, and the illustration is freely licensed and therefore eligible for the front page. would be my finding, except perhaps for a question about the length, on which I would appreciate forebearance... Rootology is a former indefinitely banned user who has recently returned to make a new start at editing productively and this article shows he is off to a great start. ++Lar: t/c 12:39, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
    • Wow, thank you! The Paperboys is up to 4.33 4.5 now, if it helps, since you posted... rootology (T) 19:12, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
  • OK, it's up to 5.44x now. :) rootology (T) 06:14, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that at least 37 people have died in the ongoing caste violence in Rajasthan, India? (self nom) - KnowledgeHegemonyPart2 (talk) 11:55, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Baptist clergyman Wilburn Snyder of Houston twice contracted malaria but survived the Bataan Death March and internment during World War II because an Army buddy stole medicine from their Japanese captors?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 13:53, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that author Laura Vernon Hamner published in 1935 a novelized biography of cattleman Charles Goodnight called The No-Gun Man of Texas? --self-nomBilly Hathorn (talk) 16:28, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

• ... that Texas author Laura Vernon Hamner (1871–1968) lived for years in an Amarillo hotel and became so highly regarded in the city that she was informally known as "Miss Amarillo"?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 16:28, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the SC Johnson & Son-produced movie To Be Alive! was the first non-theatrical production to receive an award from the New York Film Critics Circle? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 21:24, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that BBC World Service executive Kari Blackburn taught in a primary school in Tanzania before joining the BBC? (self-nom; 111 character hook) –Black Falcon 22:43, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
  • (alt.hook)... that BBC World Service executive Kari Blackburn was the daughter of Irish educationist Robert Blackburn? (self-nom; 105 character hook) –Black Falcon 22:43, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
  • (alt.hook)... that Kari Blackburn, daughter of Irish educationist Robert Blackburn, taught in a primary school in Tanzania before joining the BBC? (self-nom; 133 character hook) –Black Falcon 22:43, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Louisiana politician Earl Williamson was a confidant of colorful Governor Earl Kemp Long, and the two frequently shared their interest in buttermilk, horse racing, and politicking?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 02:24, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Don W. Williamson, as a member of the Louisiana State Senate from Caddo Parish in 1976, led the fight to expand Louisiana State University at Shreveport from a two-year to a four-year institution?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 02:28, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Nankin bantam breed of chicken is classified as critically endangered by the American Livestock Breeds Conservancy? -- new article by VanTucky (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 21:37, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Murray Jarvik, who co-invented the nicotine patch with Jed Rose, could not get approval to conduct their research on human subjects and performed the initial tests of the patch on themselves? -- new article by Scanlan (talk · contribs), (When Jed Rose gets his wikibio, we can make this a 2-in-1 hook.) nom. by PFHLai (talk) 04:26, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 25

• ... that the Gibraltar Football Association had their UEFA membership application blocked by Spain due to their claim on the territory? New article by Lord Cornwallis and Gibmetal 77 10:17, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the emotional, agitated figures in the 9th-century Ebbo Gospels are similar to illustrations in the Utrecht Psalter (pictured)?
  • Double hook. The Ebbo image has been used on DYK before. Open to other ideas for hooks. Gimmetrow 03:48, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Utrecht: more than 5x expansion from stub by 131.111.8.102 and Gimmetrow (talk · contribs) and Johnbod (talk · contribs).
  • Ebbo: New article by The-cloud-atlas (talk · contribs) and Gimmetrow (talk · contribs).

• ... that the proposed Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement would allow security officials at airports and international borders to randomly search travelers' iPods, laptops, and cell phones for copyright-infringing music files? (Article created by User:Imperator3733, expanded by self) Northwesterner1 (talk) 21:13, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Poole Stadium is used for greyhound racing and speedway, and has hosted a Speedway World Cup final, but its record attendance figure was for an FA Cup football match? Article by BarretBonden; nominated by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 12:26, 27 May 2008 (UTC).

• ... that Isfield railway station, now the terminus of a preserved railway line, was used during the First World War to take German prisoners of war to work in nearby woodland? Article by Lamberhurst; nominated by Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 12:18, 27 May 2008 (UTC).

• ... that the Gazette Building (pictured) in Little Rock, Arkansas served as headquarters for the 1992 Bill Clinton presidential campaign? (1st-nom, self-nom, new) Broooooooce (talk) 04:32, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Penelope Boothby was painted by Henry Fuseli and Joshua Reynolds and sculpted by Thomas Banks, as well as being the subject of a book of poetry by her grieving father Sir Brooke Boothby, Bt (pictured)? (note:The images are the refs) (self-nom) Victuallers (talk) 22:10, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in Victor Hugo's novel Les Misérables, Cosette's wedding gown was made of Binche lace because Hugo remembered it from his youth as being a lace of great beauty? self nom, new article Loggie (talk) 18:02, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Martinican Communist Party became the largest political party in the French département d'outre-mer of Martinique in the 1960s? --Soman (talk) 14:50, 26 May 2008 (UTC) (self-nom)

• ... that the Soviet Union made its debut at the 1954 ISSF World Shooting Championships in Caracas and won 20 of the 30 gold medals? (new article, self-nom) -- Jao (talk) 14:12, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 1881 classic illustrated children's novel Toby Tyler; or, Ten Weeks with a Circus by James Otis was made into a 1960 Disney movie? Fothergill Volkensniff IV (talk) 13:01, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Norwegian lake Lutvann at the peak leaked 1000 liters of water per minute into the railway tunnel Romeriksporten during its construction in 1997? -self-non Arsenikk 12:28, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Fountains Fell is named after Fountains Abbey whose monks grazed sheep there in the 13th century? (self-nom, new article) PamD (talk) 08:48, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
  • (alternatively) ... that Fountains Fell, a mountain in the Yorkshire Dales, England, is named after Fountains Abbey whose monks grazed sheep there in the 13th century? PamD (talk) 13:37, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that slug tape develops electric charge which repels slugs from crossing it into a garden? (nominated by Nimur (talk) 06:36, 26 May 2008 (UTC))
  • Far short of the 1500 character requirement. Ntsimp (talk) 18:00, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Islam: The Straight Path, by John L. Esposito, is considered to be one of the most widely used introductory texts on Islam? (self-nom, after expand from redirect)Bless sins (talk) 06:00, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Tadeusz Puszczyński was recognized with a Virtuti Militari (Poland's highest military decoration), 5th class, for his contribution to the success of the Third Silesian Uprising? (created by User:Nihil novi, nominated by User:Masterpiece2000) Masterpiece2000 (talk) 05:54, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Gone with the Wind in the Vatican narrated alleged scandals in Vatican City using pseudonyms from Gone with the Wind? Savidan 04:26, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that by the time Fort Scott was completed, it was already obsolete? (self-nom), 5x expansion --Bedford 00:48, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in 1628, Pieter Adriaanszoon Ita commanded one of the largest expeditions of its time, against the Portuguese and Spanish interests in the Caribbean? Self-nom. The ''Gorgeous Girl''!!! (talk) 00:16, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 1966–68 Liga Leumit season was played over two years in an effort to rid Israeli football of corruption and violence? -- self nom by пﮟოьεԻ 57 22:31, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that during the War of 1812, Laura Secord went to DeCou House (pictured) to warn James FitzGibbon and his British troops about the surprise American attack now known as the Battle of Beaver Dams? -- new article by Radtek67 (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 22:14, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that dried teasel pods (pictured) were used to raise the nap on woolen fabrics? self nom, new article Loggie (talk) 22:12, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Bill Flemming called over 600 events as a broadcaster for the ABC Sports' television show Wide World of Sports during his career? - (self-nom) by Chris (talk) 21:46, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Mary Augusta Dickerson found it inspirational to write her children's books inside a Pickle Barrel House? new article, self-nominated by --Doug 20:56, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... the sacred lights at the statue of Bala Krishna (pictured) recovered from the sea in the 14th century were lit by Madhvacharya himself and are being kept burning as a part of the ritual continuously, and that is for the last 700 years? (self-nom) Wikidās-ॐ 20:27, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
  • ... that the sacred lights at the statue of Bala Krishna (pictured), recovered from the sea in the 14th century and lit by Madhvacharya himself, have been kept continuously burning as a part of the ritual ever since? (suggested by Wetman (talk) 01:28, 28 May 2008 (UTC))

• ... that General Ziauddin Butt was nominated to head the Pakistan Army by PM Nawaz Sharif in October 1999 after sacking the incumbent General Pervez Musharraf? But, the army stayed loyal to Musharraf, overthrew the Sharif government in a coup d'état and jailed Ziauddin Butt. (self-nom) Razzsic (talk) 19:28, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• 271 character hook. Art LaPella (talk) 02:14, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ALT: ... that although nominated to head the Pakistan Army by PM Nawaz Sharif, General Ziauddin Butt was jailed after the previously sacked General Pervez Musharraf orchestrated a coup d'état?

(slightly smaller number of characters, one sentence, and should appear smaller)Bless sins (talk) 06:03, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• Better, simpler ALT: ... that General Ziauddin Butt, former head of the Pakistani intelligence agency, was nominated to head the army in 1999?

Bless sins (talk) 06:08, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Cornelius Jol was the original "Peg Leg the Pirate" and once captured the island of Fernando de Noronha off the coast of Brazil? This one is slightly unorthodox in that the nominated article was created by an IP address, 72.74.226.72, through WP:AFC. (new article, meets length requirement) Hersfold 19:03, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Comment: Looks like this is a duplicate of Cornelis Jol Kernel Saunters (talk) 20:56, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Invalid Well, darn, so it is. Someone's redirected it already, I see - sorry for the mistake, I didn't think to check for alternate spellings. Hersfold non-admin 01:55, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Georgian footballer Georgi Kiknadze won five consecutive league championships with Dinamo Tbilisi? (self-nom, new article) Oldelpaso (talk) 18:00, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the 1994 French–Romanian film An Unforgettable Summer, directed by Lucian Pintilie, depicts the persecution of Bulgarians by Romanian Army personnel, in what is a metaphor of the Yugoslav wars? (new; self-nom) Dahn (talk) 17:10, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that twin brothers David and Peter Jackson played together for seven clubs in English football, including two under the management of father Peter? -- new article self-nom by Peanut4 (talk) 13:45, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Aythorpe Roding Windmill (pictured) is the largest surviving post mill in Essex? New article created on 25 May and self-nom by Mjroots (talk) 09:40, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that despite going undefeated and winning the 2005 Sugar Bowl, the Auburn Tigers were denied a share of the college football national championship? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by JKBrooks85 (talk) 09:37, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Carlos Minc, the current Brazilian Minister of Environment, was one of the founding members of the Green Party? (self-nom) Masterpiece2000 (talk) 08:17, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Article is under 1500 characters (currently about 1200). --JamieS93 17:49, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
    • I have increased the length of the article. Now, I think it is fine. Masterpiece2000 (talk) 06:33, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that Kurt Tanzer, a World War II fighter ace of Nazi Germany, was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on December 5, 1943? (new article, self-nom) Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 06:38, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
  • Am I the only one to who it seems that this hook is banal? Fighter aces are decorated and over-decorated - if there is something articular about the decoration and him earning it, the hook would need to state it (was he the only ace ever to earn it? was he the last person to earn it? - stuff like that) Dahn (talk) 17:16, 25 May 2008 (UTC)
    • He received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross which is a notable award. This fact is noteworthy to mention. Otolemur crassicaudatus (talk) 17:49, 28 May 2008 (UTC)
      • That may well be, but there is a difference between a hook and "noteworthy of mention" - DYK, I do believe, is not for stating things which are important for the subject of the article (that would be a notability criterion), but facts that are interesting. Let me ask again: isn't it expected that a fighter ace would receive the highest decorations on offer? If you leave the hook the way it is, it translates as "did you know that a person held in regard for shooting down planes was given the highest recognition available to people who shoot down planes"? After looking through the article, hows about: ".. that Kurt Tanzer, a World War II fighter ace of Nazi Germanyand recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, worked at a chemical plant once the conflict was over"? But I have to say: the article is very poorly sourced (two of the sources it uses appear to be internet fanzines, and there is confusion between the other references and the "further reading" section), and I'm not even sure the article is long enough for what is required here. Dahn (talk) 20:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Seaboard Air Line Railroad was the first to provide streamlined passenger trains from New York to Florida, beginning with the Silver Meteor in 1939? -- Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by Textorus (talk) 05:32, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that, although projects for restoration of the Everglades are the most comprehensive attempts at environmental repair in history, they are in danger of being eliminated? --Moni3 (talk) 05:16, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Weeb Ewbank coached the most games in New York Jets franchise history? self-nom by Nishkid64 _{(Make articles, not wikidrama)} 03:42, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in 1880 the United States Congress adjourned so members could watch the single scull race on the Potomac River between Charles E. Courtney and Ned Hanlan? - new article self-nom by 09er (talk) 03:46, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that although the Swaminarayan temple in Weehawken, NJ when made in 1987 was the first Swaminarayan temple in the USA, today there are four Swaminarayan temples in New Jersey alone? self nom ATG 10:13, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that land agent Timothy Dwight Hobart from 1886–1924 supervised the stringing of hundreds of miles of barbed wire, thousands of fence posts, and the digging of hundreds of wells topped by windmills to settle the Texas Panhandle?--self-nomBilly Hathorn (talk) 21:39, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Mike Krusee, a departing Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, drafted the bill in 2003 that authorizes the controversial Trans-Texas Corridor toll road project?self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 02:59, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the stationmaster of the Kinokawa train station in Kinokawa, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan is a cat named Tama (pictured)? New article by User:DragonflySixtyseven nom by LegoTech·(t)·(c) 21:30, 26 May 2008 (UTC)
  • ALT: a cat named Tama lives in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan serves as the stationmaster of the local Kinokawa train station?

It is a so funny article, so I present an alternative hook for it. --Appletrees (talk) 14:19, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Forest Kingfisher (pictured) of Australian forest and Melaleuca swampland, burrows its nest in termite mounds in trees up to 12 metres above the ground? ...(expanded from 47 to 454 words fr. May 25th) Cheers, Casliber (talk · contribs) 14:05, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Mark Goffeney, also nicknamed “Big Toe”, is a professional guitarist who plays with his feet because he was born without hands? Durova 16:41, 28 May 2008 (UTC) some rephrasing. Jaakobou 17:58, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in 1866, French chessplayer Napoleon Marache published one of the first chess books in the United States, a book which also discussed strategy for backgammon and dominoes at the end? -- new article by Krakatoa (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 17:27, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Articles created/expanded on May 24

• ... that the Webster ruling is a legal precedent clarified by the Court of Arbitration for Sport in 2008, which extends to professional footballers in Europe the same contractual freedom of movement as workers in other industries.? -- new article, self-nom by --DeLarge (talk) 08:43, 28 May 2008 (UTC) (created in userspace on 15 May, but not moved to mainspace until the 24th)

• ... that Frederick High School (pictured) in Frederick, Maryland, a school that can trace its roots back more than 100 years, has won over 35 state championships in various sports since the late 1950s? new article, self nom. (Contribs), Wallstreethotrod (talk) 02:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Zaha Hadid’s architectural design was named as the best for Vilnius Guggenheim Hermitage Museum? self nom user:M.K. Alternatives are welcome, M.K. (talk) 13:53, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Rio Napo Screech-Owl is part of a group of owls that have been reclassified three times since 1850? -- Anonymous Dissident 08:15, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Singapore and Malaysia had a 29-year long territorial dispute over Pedra Branca and Middle Rocks? -- new article started by Seletar (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 23:04, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

N Nomination withdrawn. Too much of the Pedra Branca dispute article came from an older version of the Pedra Branca, Singapore article. --PFHLai (talk) 02:37, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that some pulvinones have shown anticoagulant activity in rats, whilst other pulvinone derivatives are patented antibiotics for use in animals? -- new article by AlChimini (talk · contribs), nom. by PFHLai (talk) 22:38, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the presidential campaign of Bob Barr (pictured) began following a successful draft effort on Facebook? (self-nom) --William Saturn (talk) 22:57, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 03:22, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that German chemist Albert Niemann was the first person to isolate cocaine in 1859? (self-nom) Masterpiece2000 (talk) 15:02, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Length/date ok. Hook lacks the inline citation. --Rosiestep (talk) 05:26, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

I have added the inline citation. According to the book Cocaine: Global Histories, Niemann isloated cocaine in 1859 and published his finding in 1860. Masterpiece2000 (talk) 05:30, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Philippine National Artist Amado V. Hernandez wrote his masterpieces while being imprisoned in the New Bilibid Prison? New article by User:Monzonda, Nom by Lenticel 06:46, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Length/date/hook citation verified. Good to go. --Rosiestep (talk) 05:20, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that although the Ishvara temple (pictured) in Karnataka, India, seems modest in construction, it is in fact the most complicated Hoysala monument?(self nom) Dineshkannambadi (talk) 01:45, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that North 24th Street in Omaha, Nebraska, long considered the heart of the city's African American community, has not fully recovered since several riots destroyed businesses along the strip in the 1960s? (new/self)• Freechild'sup? 23:58, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the oldest firehouse still standing in Louisville was once a church? (self-nom)--Bedford 23:16, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Length/date ok. Hook lacks the inline citation. --Rosiestep (talk) 05:32, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Sigh. Extraneous incite added.--Bedford 16:15, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that A Stillness at Appomattox by Bruce Catton won the 1954 Pulitzer Prize in history? new article, self nominated by --Doug 22:27, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 03:20, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Golden Age Passport has been replaced by the Senior Pass of the new pass series now called America the Beautiful - National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass? new article, self nominated by --Doug 21:47, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 03:18, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Flammulated Flycatcher (pictured), a tyrant flycatcher endemic to southwest Mexico, was eventually placed in the monotypic genus Deltarhynchus because of its broad bill? Article expanded fivefold and self-nom by Rufous-crowned Sparrow (talk) 20:52, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that torchon lace is one of the oldest bobbin laces and has strictly geometric patterns? self nom, new article Loggie (talk) 19:25, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

(alternatively) ... that due to its simplicity torchon lace is the first bobbin lace that many lace makers learn to make?

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 03:15, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the yuja hwachae, Korean traditional fruit punch made with Korean pear and yuja, is traditionally drunk in autumn? (Self-nom)--Appletrees (talk) 19:08, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
  • ALT ... that the yuja hwachae, Korean traditional fruit punch made with Korean pear and yuja, are eaten with flower pancakes made of chrysanthemum?--Appletrees (talk) 19:21, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 03:13, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Philadelphia Phillies were the last of the original 16 Major League Baseball franchises to win the World Series? --self-nom, expansion of redirect. KV5 • Squawk box • Fight on! 19:02, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
  • - Length, date, ok. Added inline for easily obtained hook fact. Ready for DYK. Broooooooce (talk) 17:48, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that crispy rice can be created by heating steam-conditioned kernels with oil? - Basketball110 /_{Tell me yours} at 18:07, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

• This article currently isn't long enough for Did You Know. See #Instructions. Art LaPella (talk) 03:04, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... the the first night football game was the 1892 Wyoming Seminary vs. Mansfield State Normal football game, and the game was called at halftime in a scoreless tie? (self-nom)--Paul McDonald (talk) 17:22, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

• This article currently isn't long enough for Did You Know. See #Instructions. Art LaPella (talk) 03:04, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Native American actor, writer, and director James Young Deer and his wife were an "influential force" in the production of one-reel Westerns during the early silent film era?

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 14:28, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that mathematician Nathan Mendelsohn was on the first Putnam Competition-winning team in 1938, but also won second prize in an International Brotherhood of Magicians contest, behind Johnny Carson? Alfalfahotshots (talk) 13:17, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 14:27, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that U.S. Route 127 in Michigan was tripled in length by extending the highway to replace its parent route, U.S. Route 27 in 2002? Imzadi1979 (talk) 07:23, 24 May 2008 (UTC)
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    . 10x expansion by myself Imzadi1979 (talk) 07:23, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 14:24, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that despite a forecaster remarking that it was "much too far away" to affect weather in California, Hurricane Liza of 1968 was responsible for $5,000 in damage and caused a portion of Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach to be closed to traffic? Hurricane Angel Saki (talk) 07:14, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

• (shorter alt): ... that despite being considered "much too far away" to affect weather in California, Hurricane Liza of 1968 caused $5,000 in damage and the closure of a portion of Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach? Hurricane Angel Saki (talk) 07:24, 26 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Let's tighten that last clause to "...and the closure of a portion of Ocean Boulevard in Long Beach?" Daniel Case (talk) 14:20, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in a major improvement in bilateral ties since it blocked Bangladesh's entry in the U.N. in 1972, China offered to help Bangladesh construct its first nuclear plant? Vishnava _talk 04:32, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 14:17, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Cosmographia by Sebastian Münster (1488 – 1552) from 1544 is the earliest German description of the world? - self nom by -- Matthead  Discuß   06:54, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 14:13, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that after serving three terms in the Norwegian Parliament for the Conservative Party, Georg Apenes took over as director of the Norwegian Data Inspectorate? Punkmorten (talk) 11:31, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Since the sources are in Norwegian I can verify the article accuracy and the reliability of the references. Rettetast (talk) 12:50, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Oh, and it's long enough. Daniel Case (talk) 03:32, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Frontier Texas!, a museum of the American West in Abilene, first greets visitors with a state-of-the-art reproduction of a prairie thunderstorm in a theatre called the "Century of Adventure"?--self nomBilly Hathorn (talk) 14:53, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

• ... that Frontier Texas!, a museum in Abilene, was voted the "Best Old West Experience in Texas for 2008" by the website You Tube? ---self-nomBilly Hathorn (talk) 14:53, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

A few issues here. I'm not sure if it's long enough to qualify (if you don't count the listy "recent exhibits" section. Neither article nor source states the first hook; and the second ... well, YouTube is a website, not a person, so it doesn't vote, its users do, and the link is to someone's video, hardly the results of a user vote (and since when does YouTube hold user votes on travel destinations? Probably when Travelocity starts showing clips of people's dogs chasing jack o' lanterns). Daniel Case (talk) 03:21, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that father and son James E. Bolin and Bruce M. Bolin both served in the Louisiana House of Representatives and as a state district court judge – thirty-eight years apart in each case?-- self-nom (both articles)Billy Hathorn (talk) 21:21, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

Dates and lengths are okay on both articles, I like the idea of having two articles in one DYK. Can you perhaps cite a specific source that quantifies the 28 year figure? If Bolin Sr. took office in 1940 and Jr. in 1979 (or 1978--the Bolin Sr article text does not match Jrs infobox), that would be thirty-eight or thirty-nine years. Broooooooce (talk) 00:50, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Sorry, it should be 38 years. House, 1940 and 1978 (taking office 1979) Judge 1952 and 1990 (taking office 1991)Billy Hathorn (talk) 01:51, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

-Works for me. Broooooooce (talk) 18:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Joe R. Salter, former Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, has been involved in the administrative or political aspects of professional education since 1965, when he first became a classroom teacher?--self-nom (new replacement article) Billy Hathorn (talk) 01:41, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

... that Joe R. Salter, a former educator and Speaker of the Louisiana House of Representatives, is now chief lobbyist for his state's Department of Education?--self-nom (new replacement article)

- Article is only a 3.28x expansion, class and length are OK, link to hook source is 404, talk page notes that this politician is involved in an election (this was added last year so may be out of date) and I am concerned that the first hook in particular could be construed as an attempt to tout his qualifications. Broooooooce (talk) 00:08, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

The previous article had no citations and was a compilation of the former Speaker's website. He did not run for office in 2007. The revised article is mostly new except for about a third of his former website material being retained. There was no attempt to tout his quaiifications.Billy Hathorn (talk) 01:54, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

The source for hook is still 404 (link does not work) and the talk page still incorrectly states he is in the middle of an election. Main body text expansion was only from 2.59kb to 5.75kb (a 2.2x expansion). Needs work before ready. Broooooooce (talk) 18:42, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that a free trade agreement made effective in 2000 strengthened Indo-Sri Lankan relations and quadrupled bilateral trade, which grew to USD 2.6 billion by 2006? Vishnava _talk 00:41, 25 May 2008 (UTC)

Expiring noms

Articles created/expanded on May 23

• ... that soldiers from Fort Benning patrolled the woods around the Little White House (pictured) during World War II? (self-nom, 5x expansion)--Bedford 22:43, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

- Article is only a 3.6x expansion. Source exists. I would accept this in good faith, but I am not sure how strict the guidelines are typically observed. I'm fine with it if another more experienced editor is as well. Broooooooce (talk) 22:46, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Once again, you need to go back to school. 5173/828 means a 6.25 expansion!!!--Bedford 00:57, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Your tone is as unbecoming of an administrator as it was during our discussion on your talk page. According to this the expansion was from 1928 to 7016 bytes. As stated, I don't have a problem with it if no one else does. I am starting to develop a problem with the way you speak to me. Broooooooce (talk) 01:19, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

I agree the tone is unbecoming. Broooooce is wrong, but please Misplaced Pages:Assume good faith. The precedent is that fivefold expansion is calculated using the same prose-only rule used for the 1500 character limit, but that precedent isn't even hinted at in the rules, so why should Broooooooce know that? Art LaPella (talk) 01:40, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

If Broooce is telling someone they are passing or failing, then he needs to do it right, and his actions the past few days have given me cause to suspect him. He's just doing it because a friend of his threw a temper tantrum.--Bedford 01:48, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

This is not true, as I have suggested that two or three of your other submissions were just fine earlier today. I assure you that I do not let disagreements cloud my personal judgement. It was an unfortunate mistake. Broooooooce (talk) 01:57, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Confirming anyhow. Gatoclass (talk) 04:56, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Senate funding of the Museum at Bethel Woods, opening June 2, 2008, formed part of an October 2007 presidential debate? self nom, new article _{TravellingCari} 13:35, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

(alt hook) *... that Bethel officials hope the Museum at Bethel Woods will help improve tourism in the area, which has suffered since the decline of the Borscht Belt? _{TravellingCari} 13:42, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

I live within an afternoon's drive, and I propose:

• ... that the Museum at Bethel Woods is devoted mostly to the original Woodstock Festival, and located on its site? Daniel Case (talk) 21:26, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Otherwise, length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 21:26, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Bishop Hannington Memorial Church in Hove, England, is dedicated to an Anglican missionary who was killed on a king’s orders in Uganda after being ordained first bishop of Eastern Equatorial Africa? Self-nom. Hassocks5489 (tickets please!) 11:49, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 21:17, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that John Kempthorne defeated an attack by seven Algerine corsairs on his single ship, HMS Mary Rose? (battle pictured) - new article, self nom, Benea (talk) 09:45, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Length OK. ODNB access needed to verify (hey, maybe for our next fundraising drive, we could divert a few hundred pounds to set up some sort of ODNB account for select DYK verifiers here?) Daniel Case (talk) 21:14, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

ODNB checks out. David Underdown (talk) 10:48, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

Date verified, too, so good to go. --Rosiestep (talk) 17:27, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that in A More Perfect Union: Advancing New American Rights, which was released in paperback on April 252008, Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. proposes eight new constitutional amendments?--TonyTheTiger (t/c/bio/WP:CHICAGO/WP:LOTM) 07:55, 23 May 2008 (UTC)
  • (alternatively) ...A More Perfect Union: Advancing New American Rights, which was released in paperback on April 252008, U.S. Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. proposes eight new constitutional amendments? --Soman (talk) 18:29, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 21:11, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the remnants of defensive walls and stone shelters built by Wiebbe Hayes and his men on West Wallabi Island in 1629, are Australia's oldest known European structures? (new article self-nom) Spy007au (talk) 05:58, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Length and reference verified. Daniel Case (talk) 21:10, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Eisenhower's home cost more than six times to renovate than it did to purchase, due to union labor and Mamie Eisenhower's whims? (self-nom, 5x expansion)--Bedford 04:10, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

• - Not quite 5x expansion, but so close I don't have a problem with it. Source exists. Broooooooce (talk) 21:19, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

Why do you want to screw people? This was a 5.35 expansion (was 1377, now 7370).--Bedford 01:02, 28 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that when neurologist Dr Derek Denny-Brown introduced British anti-Lewisite as a treatment for the copper overload disorder Wilson's disease, the discovery was hailed as one of the first effective treatments in neurology? Self-nom. JFW | T@lk 11:02, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Length OK; cited source is to an article I'd have to pay for. Can a quote be included in the footnote? Daniel Case (talk) 20:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that prior to her death in 1921, Cornelia Wadsworth Ritchie Adair was the matriarch of both Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal, Ireland, and the large JA Ranch near Amarillo in the Texas Panhandle?--self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 15:13, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

• ... that Cornelia Wadsworth Ritchie Adair during World War I invited Belgian refugees to stay at her Glenveagh Castle in County Donegal, Ireland? --self-nom Billy Hathorn (talk) 15:13, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

OR

• ... that Cornelia Wadsworth Ritchie Adair became in 1887 the sole owner of the large JA Ranch in the Texas Panhandle after legendary cattleman Charles Goodnight ended their partnership?--self-nomBilly Hathorn (talk) 15:16, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

• - Date, length, and source OK, ready for DYK. I prefer the 2nd hook. Broooooooce (talk) 18:49, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that the Unitarian Universalist Association will cease funding for its Young Religious Unitarian Universalists organization in June 2008? (self-nom) Ecoleetage (talk) 02:58, 24 May 2008 (UTC)

• - Length, source, and date are OK; I am concerned, however, that this could be construed as using the main page as begging for donations. I've noticed that you contribute mostly to this particular niche of articles (those dealing with Unitarian Universalism). I don't, at this time, feel comfortable saying this is ready for DYK but will have no problem with it if other more experienced editors do not share my reservations. Broooooooce (talk) 17:59, 27 May 2008 (UTC)
  • I share your concerns. The hook needs to be reworded. --BorgQueen (talk) 18:04, 27 May 2008 (UTC)

• ... that Ngo Dinh Diem's presidential visit to Australia saw him become the first non-British subject to receive the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 03:48, 29 May 2008 (UTC)
• ... that the US suspended the Commercial Import Program to South Vietnam in disapproval of the actions of President Ngo Dinh Diem against Buddhists? Blnguyen (bananabucket) 03:48, 29 May 2008 (UTC)

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