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This page holds approved nominations that are waiting to appear in the "Did you know" section on the Main Page. Following DYK approval, nominations are processed and moved into a Prep area, and from there, prep sets are promoted to a queue, and then to the main page.

To create a new nomination or to see those that are yet to be approved, see Template talk:Did you know. For the discussion page see WT:DYK. Click on the link to go directly to the Special occasion holding area.

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April 4 1 1
April 6 1 1
April 12 1 1
April 15 1 1 2
April 16 2 1 3
April 18 2 2
April 19 1 1
April 20 1 1
April 21 2 2
April 22 2 1 3
April 24 1 1
April 25 1 2 3
April 26 1 2 3
April 27 3 3
April 28 1 1
April 29 4 2 6
April 30 1 1
May 1 2 2 4
May 2 3 4 7
May 3 6 1 7
May 4 2 3 5
May 5 8 3 11
May 6 4 2 6
May 7 5 3 8
May 8 6 6 12
May 9 3 5 8
May 10 3 6 9
May 11 5 5 10
May 12 8 5 13
May 13 2 7 9
May 14 7 4 11
May 15 3 3 6
May 16 7 5 12
May 17 3 2 5
May 18 9 5 14
May 19 6 4 10
May 20 3 7 10
May 21 6 5 11
May 22 12 3 15
May 23 12 6 18
May 24 9 4 13
May 25 8 6 14
May 26 6 6 12
May 27 3 3 6
May 28 12 4 16
May 29 2 1 3
May 30 10 1 11
May 31 6 1 7
June 1 8 8
June 2
Total 214 133 347
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Nominations

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Special occasion holding area

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Do not nominate articles in this section—nominate all articles in the nominations section on the regular nominations page, under the date on which the article was created or moved to mainspace, or the expansion began, or it was listed as a Good Article; be sure to indicate in the nomination any request for a specially timed appearance on the main page.
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Note for promoters: please be sure to add an "invisible" comment after a hook when you've placed it in prep, noting that it's a special occasion hook and including the date it is supposed to run. This should keep the hook from being moved after promotion, as sometimes happens to hooks when a queue needs a slot filled or a prep set needs to be made more balanced by swapping hooks between preps.

12 June (Philippines National Day)

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Kulay

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Moved to mainspace by Launchballer (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 388 past nominations.

Launchballer 23:44, 11 April 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Comments by Tbhotch

General eligibility:

Policy compliance:

Hook eligibility:

  • Cited: Yes
  • Interesting: Yes
  • Other problems: Yes
QPQ: Done.

Overall: A new article that is long enough. QPQ done. It is sourced and the content match them. Earwig says no copyvio but I only have a concern below. The hook is interesting and hooky.

Couldn't think of another way of wording it, so assumed it was WP:LIMITED. The ideas were in a different order anyway so this should be clean now.--Launchballer 12:23, 18 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Issue resolved. I don't see other issues. Tbhotch™ (CC BY-SA 4.0) 18:30, 18 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Tropical Storm Sibyl (1995)

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  • ... that Tropical Storm Sibyl strengthened into a Category 2 typhoon while passing through the archipelago due to the contraction of the wind field?
Created by Ampil (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 12:57, 20 March 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: None required.

Overall: The mudflow hook (ALT1) is the best of the three: it is specific, dramatic, and clearly sourced in the article. The four landfalls hook (ALT2) is solid but less striking. The contraction of the wind field hook is valid, but probably too technical. --Iurii.s (talk) 15:31, 21 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Iurii.s: I chosen the mudflow hook (ALT1). ~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 01:14, 22 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Ampil, Iurii.s, and Jasper Deng: I have pulled this post-promotion due to a need for copyediting. The current version is not presentable for the main page. It includes sentence fragments such as Heavy rainfall 225–330 mm (8.9–13.0 in) across Mindoro, Samar, Panay and southern portions of Luzon. and Maximum wind speed recorded with 10-minute sustained winds of 120 km/h (70 mph) in Sangley Point on September 30.. Several sentences do not start with appropriate capitalization, such as one drowned in Palayan. three drowned in Panay. Several sentences begin with digits (5 injured in Bukidnon province.; 3,900 homes in four other barangays are buried into deposits about 9 m (30 ft) deep.; 29 provinces and 28 cities were placed under a state of calamity by Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos.. Also: the preferred hook (ALT1) is unclear as written. The source says the mudflows were 18 feet high (aka deep); as written, it could be taken to mean 18 feet in length, which is unimpressive. This should be clarified. Once these are done, a promoter is welcome to move this back into a prep. Dclemens1971 (talk) 02:33, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Dclemens1971: Fixed.
  • Heavy rainfall 225–330 mm (8.9–13.0 in) across Mindoro, Samar, Panay and southern portions of Luzon. > Heavy rainfall of 225–330 mm (8.9–13.0 in) across Mindoro, Samar, Panay and southern portions of Luzon.
  • Maximum wind speed recorded with 10-minute sustained winds of 120 km/h (70 mph) in Sangley Point on September 30. > The maximum wind speed, with 10-minute sustained winds of 120 km/h (70 mph), was recorded in Sangley Point on September 30.
  • one drowned in Palayan. three drowned in Panay. > One drowned in Palayan. Three drowned in Panay.
  • 5 injured in Bukidnon province. > Five injured in Bukidnon province. 3,900 homes in four other barangays are buried into deposits about 9 m (30 ft) deep. > A total of 3,900 homes in four other barangays are buried into deposits about 9 m (30 ft) deep.
  • 29 provinces and 28 cities were placed under a state of calamity by Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos. > Twenty-Nine provinces and Twenty-Eight were placed under a state of calamity by Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos. ~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 05:24, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I also rewrote ALT1 "... that Tropical Storm Sibyl caused mudflows up to 18 ft (5.5 m) high from the slopes of Mount Pinatubo in Cabalantian?" ~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 05:24, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Ampil: Nearly all your revisions still contain grammar errors. For example, the last one does not comply with MOS:CASE (if at the beginning of a sentence, only the first part of a compound number phrase is capitalized). Also, MOS:TENSE requires those past events to be described using the past tense (thus "are buried" is not appropriate). Your first one still lacks a verb and is thus still not a complete sentence. "Into" is also the wrong preposition to use after "buried"; "under" is the correct word. Also, 120 km/h and 70 mph do not convert to each other; please fix (do not round direct observations).--Jasper Deng (talk) 06:02, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Ampil: More examples of blatant grammar errors from a cursory spot-check: "At 12:00 UTC on the same day, the JTWC reached peak intensity at 110 mph (180 km/h) and made fourth landfall Quezon province" – this is the wrong sentence subject, since winds are a property of the storm, not the JTWC, and additionally, "made fourth landfall Quezon province" is missing a preposition before "Quezon province" as well as an indefinite article or demonstrative pronoun ("its" for example) before "fourth"; "first monitored tropical disturbance" – missing indefinite article between "monitored" and "tropical". A less-serious but still outstanding issue is that metric units should go first, and 95 knots is 110 mph and 175 km/h, not 180. If these and all other grammar errors are not fixed, this article will not be eligible for DYK. Note WP:DYKTIMEOUT; don't let it take that long.--Jasper Deng (talk) 11:34, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Ampil: I didn't offer comprehensive edits, just examples; there's quite a bit more that needs to be done to get this article presentable. Dclemens1971 (talk) 10:58, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Dclemens1971: Their further attempts to edit have only been introducing additional grammar and other errors. I'm now strongly leaning towards outright rejecting this DYKN even though it's not at the point of timeout, since I do not see this not becoming a huge waste of time for me or other promoters/reviewers. What do you suggest?--Jasper Deng (talk) 18:59, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Jasper Deng: That's within discretion, although you can also leave it alone for improvements. You can also as the promoter, you are also not required to review/approve changes. I am pulling this from the "approved" list since it seems like more work remains to be done. @Ampil: please ping the original reviewer for this article when you've completed the necessary copyedits. Dclemens1971 (talk) 19:50, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Jasper Deng, Dclemens1971, and Iurii.s: Copyedit diffs: [3] [4] [5] [6] ~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 06:57, 8 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Ampil: I'm sorry, but this is nowhere near thorough. There are numerous locations where you wrote that "Sibyl upgraded to a..." which is, again, the wrong sentence subject. Sibyl is the object of "upgrade" and the subject should be an agency (JTWC, PAGASA, JMA, or sometimes HKO). An indefinite article is still missing before "peak pressure", and in any case, "minimum pressure" is a better term. "The tropical disturbance moving westward" is also not a complete sentence due to the incorrect usage of "moving"; "was" is needed before. Again, this is not an exhaustive list. Please run this article's text through a spelling and grammar program (like Word or Google Docs) and do not ping again until you have thoroughly fixed it all. If you again ping without having done so, I will declare this nomination fully failed and a DYK will need to wait until someone else brings it up to GA standards. It is not the job of the rest of us or the DYK process to coach you on basic spelling and grammar, so you need to take responsibility for that. Alternatively, you can recruit the services of another editor at WT:WPTC, as it is okay to have multiple editors share credit for a DYKN, but we cannot continue to have to repeatedly ask you to fix spelling and grammar. --Jasper Deng (talk) 18:50, 8 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Ampil and Iurii.s: This is indeed on me for not cross checking you. I'm disappointed. There's a reason why I find myself fighting a never-ending battle when it comes to the most basic composition mistakes in tropical cyclone articles. Please do not ever let a DYKN get to this point again with such glaring errors. I had checked only the sourcing of the hook and the hook itself. Please ping me again when you have fixed those and other mistakes.--Jasper Deng (talk) 02:40, 6 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Jasper Deng: The article has been extensively copyedited now. I could not spot any glaring mistakes afterward. It seems presentable now. 🪐Kepler-1229b | talk | contribs🪐 15:38, 27 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Kepler-1229b: I believe you should get credit for this DYKN too, since this was a massive cleanup. There still remain things to fix: for example, what's the meaning of "developing slowly on its progression"? I think the last three words are simply superfluous, and I'm not sure "scaffolding" is a countable noun (so I don't think the plural "scaffoldings" is correct). Fix those and any other issues remaining and it should be good to go with you added as an additional credit.--Jasper Deng (talk) 21:16, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Jasper Deng: I'll get on it when I can. 🪐Kepler-1229b | talk | contribs🪐 21:48, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I've cleaned the article up a bit more now. I can't seem to spot any more issues; if you do I would appreciate it greatly if you notified me. 🪐Kepler-1229b | talk | contribs🪐 21:54, 30 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Kepler-1229b: It is now essentially presentable, though the "winds of 110 mph" statement needs qualification since there are three types of winds it could be: 1-minute sustained, 10-minute sustained, or gust (it's the first of the three in this case; please specify that).
Turning attention to the hook, ALT1 is the only one of the three that meets WP:DYKINT, but it needs rephrasing, since "18 m high" is ambiguous–maximum depth (which is what is meant), elevation drop, river stage? It and the article should be rephrased as a maximum depth. --Jasper Deng (talk) 19:53, 1 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I added "1-minute sustained" [7], since the JTWC uses 1-minute sustained winds. 18 m is not mentioned in the JTWC source as meters it shows "... 18-foot high lahars (mudflows) from the slopes of Mount Pinatubo ..." @Kepler-1229b: there's a remaining issue, Jasper said should be rephrased as a maximum depth. I'll suggest four other hooks:
ALT1a: ... that Tropical Storm Sibyl caused mudflows with a maximum depth of up to 18 ft (5.5 m) deep from the slopes of Mount Pinatubo in Cabalantian?
ALT1b: ... that Tropical Storm Sibyl caused mudflows with a maximum depth of up to 18 ft (5.5 m) high from the slopes of Mount Pinatubo in Cabalantian?
ALT1c: ... that Tropical Storm Sibyl caused mudflows with a maximum depth of up to 18 ft (5.5 m) deep on the slopes of Mount Pinatubo in Cabalantian?
ALT1d: ... that Tropical Storm Sibyl caused mudflows with a maximum depth of up to 18 ft (5.5 m) from the slopes of Mount Pinatubo in Cabalantian?
~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 04:45, 2 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Also, the 1995 Annual Tropical Cyclone Report, using 1-minute sustained winds, was owned by the JTWC. ~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 09:35, 3 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Pinging @Jasper Deng: ~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 09:35, 3 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Ampil: Please do not ping me so much; it will not make me respond faster. Your rewordings contain superfluous words. It can simply be reworded to "...caused mudflows up to 5.5 metres (18 ft) deep from the flanks of Mount Pinatubo?". --Jasper Deng (talk) 21:32, 4 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
ALT1e: ... that Tropical Storm Sibyl in 1995 caused mudflows up to 5.5 metres (18 ft) deep from the flanks of Mount Pinatubo?
ALT1f: ... that in 1995, Tropical Storm Sibyl caused mudflows up to 5.5 metres (18 ft) deep from the flanks of Mount Pinatubo?

~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 23:45, 4 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Since there are multiple TS Sibyl's, you should specify the year. After that I think I'd be comfortable approving, though since I now consider myself a reviewer, someone else will need to promote it.--Jasper Deng (talk) 05:32, 5 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
The 1992 Sibyl was a very strong typhoon. The 1995 Sibyl was a severe tropical storm.[1] There are two storms named Sibyl. I've specified the year (1995). ~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 08:12, 5 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
See Typhoon#Intensity_classifications to view more information. ~🌀Ampil 「💬 / 📝」 08:12, 5 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
for only ALT1e and ALT1f. Kepler-1229b and Lost.in.space.ace (who did much of the other grammar fixes) will need to receive a dual credit. Promotion will have to be by someone else as I am essentially a reviewer now.--Jasper Deng (talk) 20:35, 5 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

References

  1. ^ "RSMC Best Track Data (text)". Japan Meteorological Agency. 1990–1999. Archived from the original on January 22, 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2026.

Philippine Independent Catholic Church

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  • Source: "The country’s first and oldest independent church, the Aglipayan Church [i.e. the Philippine Independent Church], has asked a Manila Court to stop a faction from using its name, an offshoot of 19 years of bickering about who is the rightful Obispo Maximo or Supreme Bishop. In a petition for injunction, preliminary injunction and temporary restraining order, The Iglesia Filipina Independiente (IFI), asked the court to prevent its rival from using the name Iglesia Catolica Filipina Independiente (ICFI), a variation of its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)-registered name.... Aside from the injunction, the IFI is also seeking more than P6 million in damages and attorney’s fees." PhilStar.com
Converted from a redirect by Dclemens1971 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 51 past nominations.

Dclemens1971 (talk) 15:36, 11 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Epicgenius (talk) 18:19, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Contracting Colonialism

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  • ... that Contracting Colonialism may have been more influential outside the field of Southeast Asian studies than within it?
  • Source: Full access available to users of The Wikipedia Library. "... it can be surmised that, despite its relatively strong showing in terms of citation impact in the Philippines and internationally, Contracting Colonialism may have exerted more influence outside the field of Southeast Asian studies than among scholars actually working within it."
  • ALT1: ... that Contracting Colonialism's title was first inspired by a housemate's Sigmund Freud seminar paper? Source: Full access available to users of The Wikipedia Library. "The title, like much of what I learned, came to me by accident while reading my housemate's seminar paper on one of Freud's case study in hysteria. It was called "Contracting Disease," and to me this resonated with the idea of Christianity as a kind of viral attack that lodged into the bodies of converts, infecting them with different notions about life and death."
  • ALT2: ... that Contracting Colonialism examined Tagalog primary sources like poetry, confession manuals, and prayers to the dying? Source: Full access available to users of The Wikipedia Library. "Even more important is Rafael's use of Tagalog sources such as poems, confessional manuals, and prayers to the dying, sources largely ignored in earlier treatments of this period."
  • ALT3: ... that Contracting Colonialism was still in print 35 years after it was first published? Source: interview "The dissertation was called Contracting Christianity. But the book was called Contracting Colonialism. It was about the role of translation and Christian conversion during Spanish colonization in the Philippines. And it's still in print 35 years later."
  • ALT4: ... that although Contracting Colonialism's first publisher exceeded their marketing budget promoting the book, two other presses issued reprints? Source: "Because we too realized the interdisciplinary nature of Contracting Colonialism, we wanted to be sure to reach as wide an audience as we reasonably could. And indeed we far exceeded our budget allowance", "Cornell had sold only 746 copies by 1998, when it officially declared Rafaels book as out of print", "Whatever the reason may be, Duke Press has in fact reprinted its edition of Contracting Colonialism at least three times", and "Ateneo had ordered a second printing of 1,000 copies by 1992, followed by third (2000), fourth (2006), and fifth (2011) printings,"
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Black Words, White Page
  • Comment: For the June 12 Philippines set. Open to alternate hooks/wordings - ALT1 is probably the hookiest, but least directly relevant to the themes of the set.
Moved to mainspace by ScalarFactor (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 9 past nominations.

ScalarFactor (talk) 18:24, 17 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Meets all criteria. New, nominated within seven days, long enough. Sourced, neutral, and free from plagiarism. Hooks are cited, interesting, and short enough. No images used in hook. Book cover was uploaded to Commons by nom as the cover art is from 1698, indicating that it doesn't meet copyright protection. QPQ done. ALT1 is interesting, but the terse wording is odd to my ear. I will leave that up to the promoter. Good to go. Viriditas (talk) 02:52, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Viriditas: Thanks for the review and the article copy-editing. No objections to the promoters/enqueuers/etc for rewording any of these hooks completely if need be, I'm not particularly attached to the specific phrasing of any of them. ScalarFactor (talk) 03:10, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    (I've also commented out the full cite journal templates in favor of the TWL access templates to not exacerbate PEIS issues on DYKNA while this is in the SOHA.) ScalarFactor (talk) 03:12, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Tomomi Jiena Sumi

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  • ... that Tomomi Jiena Sumi was inspired to take up voice acting due to noticing the differences between Disney Channel's Japanese and English broadcasts? Source: [8] (休みになると親の実家のあるフィリピンに帰ることが多くて、向こうでずっとディズニー・チャンネルを観ていたんです。それが中学になった頃に親が日本で観られるようにしてくれて。すごく楽しみにしてディズニーチャンネルを観たんですが、その時にふと気づいたんです、フィリピンでは英語で観ていて、日本では日本語で観ている……。声優さんってこんなに世界観を変えずにキャラクターに対して唯一無二の声を当てているんだと。そこから声優さんになりたいと思うようになりました。"), [9]
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/The Executioner and Her Way of Life
    • Comment: Additional hook suggestions welcome. Nominating for the planned Philippine Independence Day set on June 12 (the subject is Filipino Japanese). Given the SOHA request, an alternate wording that ties in that it was specifically the Philippines version of Disney Channel that was involved would also be appreciated.
Created by Narutolovehinata5 (talk) and Miraclepine (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 127 past nominations.

Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 14:04, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Article was new enough at time of submission, it's long and cited enough (but with a twitter source, although in it's context it's use should be fine), earwig detected 0% (since the sources are in japanese), and the hook is interesting, cited and mentioned in the article, so the hook will be approved. R. M. Holda - (talk) 22:48, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

2025 Eastern Samar local elections

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Moved to mainspace by TheNuggeteer (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 37 past nominations.

🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 (My "blotter") 05:10, 11 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Comment: @TheNuggeteer: Do you know if all the election result sources are current? I noticed that the counts and dates might reflect older sources published just after the election was held, as some of them don't say the count was complete. I'm guessing this doesn't matter since it's such a small number, but can you double check that there aren't newer voting results sources that report a final count that is different? Something similar happened to the US presidential pages a while back and it took many months for them to be updated with the correct numbers reflecting the final count. Viriditas (talk) 22:47, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • Review: Moved from draft to mainspace within the allotted time period. New and long enough. Given that the style of horse race journalism is used here, it is difficult to determine neutrality for several different reasons, but nothing stands out as egregious at this time except for the use of certain quotes and allegations of corruption, which on the face of it, appear to be matter of fact. I may ask others to take a look at this point alone as it crosses over into BLP territory. No copyvio found and earwig returns clean results. Images in article are excellent and free to use. Reliable sources are used appropriately, but a random spot check of a chart left me unable to confirm the numbers (see the comment up above). The hook fact does not necessarily appear explicitly, but I was able to find it in the "Background and candidates" section ("Libanan withdrew his campaign to support his opposition... Evardone resigned his candidacy...He was substituted by his son, Ralph"). This may be slightly too esoteric for others. You are better off citing the hook in the lead section so that nobody questions it. Other than my failure to complete a random spot check and an explicit hook fact, everything looks good. Waiting for reply. Viriditas (talk) 22:36, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • That looks nice, but remember to add a temporary link for the hook. You can remove it once the DYK is finished (or just move it elsewhere). Aside from updating your source so that others can verify the info (see the above suggestion), all we are waiting for now is an independent BLP review, which I've requested on the DYK talk page. Viriditas (talk) 02:09, 23 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • @TheNuggeteer: Can you repeat the source link in the lead after "Neither Ben Evardone nor Marcelino Libanan, the original candidates endorsed by Martin Romualdez, ran." That's what I meant by temporarily. It just allows others to see that that hook is sourced. You can remove it after it runs. I understand it is sourced elsewhere, but it is difficult to see that. Viriditas (talk) 00:31, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I made a separate request for another set of eyes to take a look at the BLP claims regarding corruption and public figures. I did not receive any replies. I went back and had a second look. Both appear policy compliant. I think the hook could be made slightly more interesting and I doubt we should link to gubernatorial and congressional when we are trying to send readers to the 2025 elections. I think it would read better as " ... that none of the candidates endorsed for governor and Congress in Eastern Samar ran in 2025?" But there are many ways to do it. GTG. Viriditas (talk) 21:13, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Josefino Comiso

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Joey Comiso at NASA
  • ... that Joey Comiso (pictured) first became interested in science after his village mistook an airplane contrail for the end of the world?
    • Source:Comiso, Josefino (November 5, 2013). "Jeep Accident, Sea Ice Anomalies and Global Climate Change". Maniac Talks. Goddard Space Flight Center. NASA. Retrieved May 8, 2026.
      • Quote: "But then there were events that made me rethink my beliefs. One time there was a line in the sky seen by the neighborhood and everybody gathered to find out what that is. The elders then say it must be a sign from God, and they start saying it's the end of the world. So everybody gathered, and many people were kneeling and asking God for forgiveness and everything. And I was there not knowing what to do because, you know, as a young child it's very hard to say, to know what the end of the world really means, you know? Does it mean that all of a sudden the whole world will blast off or whatever? But then when we point out that this [is] actually the contrail of the first passage of commercial plane[s] in the area, then that opened my awareness of science. I decided to read more abut science and study biographies. (Slide caption: "A Sign from God. A contrail of the first passage of a jet plane was interpreted as The End of the World...This opened my awareness of the importance of science and the scientific method.") Event occurs from 4:35–5:57, Chapter: "The End of the World".
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Hannah Cruz
    • Comment: For WP:SOHA: 12 June (Philippines National Day)
Created by Viriditas (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 55 past nominations.

Viriditas (talk) 04:15, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Thanks. I noticed you were still making edits to the article. Are those done now? I can wait for those to finish before giving this the tick. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 07:34, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Narutolovehinata5: I just obtained full access to Lee-Chua's book for the first time, so now I have a lot of new content to work with. The good news, is that the outline is already in place, and I already got everything right. It's ready for a tick, but I will be filling in a few gaps with some minor expansion going forward. I think I will likely add subsections as well. Viriditas (talk) 21:21, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Viriditas:. Okay, just let me know when it will be ready because this needs the tick before June 12. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 03:00, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Narutolovehinata5: It's ready now. I'm not really changing anything major at this point, just expanding with the new source material. Viriditas (talk) 03:06, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
It would be safer to wait until the expansion since ongoing expansion would be a stability issue, which isn't officially a DYK criterion but has been a source of concern in the past. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 10:04, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Narutolovehinata5: That's not what a stability issue refers to in that context. It specifically is a problem when an article is destabilized by two competing versions, often due to edit wars. I plan on adding section headings and additional material about his career. That does not destabilize an article. Viriditas (talk) 12:36, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I mean, if an article is already being expanded, it seems safer or at least more courteous to approve it once that is done, rather than waiting for it to finish, if only because it seems rude to approve an article while it's still "incomplete", if you get what I mean. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 12:43, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I think we have different interpretations of stability. My take is that a DYN nom is stable if it is in an active, expanding state, but unstable in terms of major content gaps or important missing items that are being added daily. The stability criterion that is important here is two-fold: 1) the absence of edit warring over substantially different versions and 2) a basic outline (functionally complete) that meets the presentability criterion. I have no problem as a reviewer approving of a nom that meets these criteria yet is being changed or expanded daily. I realize that others do. Viriditas (talk) 17:52, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Approving on the basis that the article is stable in the sense that it is unlikely to be orange tagged, is rated B-class, and is not undergoing contentious editing. Also the footnote now appears at the end of the sentence containing the hook fact (selectively enforced these days but a good rule IMO). The hook fact is sourced to a primary source but that is ok too. (We want the article to be in the best shape possible by the time it reaches the main page and this process takes so long there is plenty of time for the perfectionists to perfect if needed.) Cielquiparle (talk) 06:18, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]


4 July (U.S. Independence Day semiquincentennial)

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James Smith (Pennsylvania politician)

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James Smith
  • Source: "James Smith was perhaps the most eccentric in character of all those illustrious men that had the happiness to affix their names to the Declaration of Independence...On the 20th of July [1776], the [constitutional] convention [of Pennsylvania] proceeded to ballot for nine members of the Congress, and Mr. Smith was one of the nine elected. The Declaration of Independence was signed only by John Hancock, the president of Congress, on the day of its adoption. Congress ordered it to be entered at length upon the journals. It was also ordered to be engrossed upon parchment on the second day of August following, by the delegates present." John Jordan, "York in its relation to the revolution"; a lecture delivered before the Historical society of York County, May 21, 1903 v.1 no.3 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=uva.x004503387&seq=23 (pp. 40, 41)
5x expanded by Dclemens1971 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 48 past nominations.

Dclemens1971 (talk) 18:55, 4 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Review: Article expanded more than 5x today and long enough. Hook citation seems to be reliable and article is well sourced. Article is neutral and I don't think there's any plagiarism. Image used in the article, is good resolution, and in the public domain. Hook is interesting. QPQ done. I think it's good to go. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 19:32, 4 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Sit Down, John

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William Daniels as John Adams
  • Source: "1776 certainly paved the way for Hamilton—not just in that it’s about our founders, but also in that it engages fully with their humanity. I think it makes them accessible to us in a very real way. To begin an opening number with everyone telling another guy to shut up—what better way to pull these people that we see on statues and on our currency off of the pedestal? It’s an extraordinary opening number." Lin-Manuel Miranda quoted in Playbill: https://playbill.com/article/lin-manuel-miranda-and-william-daniels-talk-hamilton-1776-mr-feeny-and-more
  • ALT1: ... that the opening number from 1776 influenced the tone of the musical Hamilton? Source: Same as above
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Gigamachilis
  • Comment: Submitting for the 4th of July set. The image isn't the best (it's a crop from a bigger image), and it would be OK if the reviewer doesn't like it. We will also have other image slot options. ALT1 leaves out the photo and the extraneous info about Daniels that is only needed if the photo is used.
Moved to mainspace by Dclemens1971 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 49 past nominations.

Dclemens1971 (talk) 20:27, 4 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • @Dclemens1971: Will someone ooo-pen up a window!? New and long enough, Earwig detects no copyvios, hook fact checks out, QPQ done.
I don't think this photo is great, and ALT0 is a bit overly wordy. A crop with the four central figures with the notation "(cast pictured with Richard Nixon)" might be more likely to be promoted. For the hook text itself, Hamilton should probably be linked, and I wonder if the hook would be more punchy if something like "...and was quoted in..." was included.
Two easily fixed quibbles about the sourcing. The clause "in which Adams does not appear but in which he is discussed" is in the lead but does not appear or is discussed with a ref in the article body. Also, the bit about the window in the synopsis doesn't seem to appear in the cited article, but it should be easy to find another source. Overall, these are all small issues and this should be on its way soon. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Antony-22 (talk • contribs) 06:24, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Antony-22: No worries on the image, let's just drop it. I prefer not to link Hamilton as that musical is already very well known and would likely divert views from the boldlinked page. I added a source and a line for the sentence in the lead that's now referenced in the article. As for the line about the window, per MOS:PLOT, In a Wikipedia article on a work of fiction, the work itself serves as a primary source for a written description of the plot. Thus, a basic plot summary, without interpretation or explanation, does not normally require a reference to any outside source. The "window" line is based on the actual lyrics as a primary source and does not need a source. I added a source to this section solely for the description of the staging and how it interacts with the fictional script. I'm also OK with adding ALT1a: ... that the opening number from 1776 was quoted by the musical Hamilton? as an option for the promoter. Let me know what you think, thanks! Dclemens1971 (talk) 13:38, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I was thinking of both, as follows. The promoter can decide. Antony–22 (talk⁄contribs) 23:28, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Rhoda Palmer

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Rhoda Palmer
Rhoda Palmer
  • Source: "Of all signers of the 1848 Declaration of Sentiments, only Rhoda Palmer lived to vote, not in 1920 as a result of the nineteenth amendment, but in 1918, when New York State passed its own woman suffrage law." (National Park Service). "Of the 68 women who signed the Declaration of Sentiments, only one, Rhoda Palmer, lived long enough to legally vote after nationwide women’s suffrage was achieved in 1918." (Museum of the American Revolution)
  • ALT1: ... that when she voted in 1918, 102-year-old Rhoda Palmer (pictured) became the only signer of the pro–universal suffrage Declaration of Sentiments known to have cast a vote? Source: Same as above, plus "On the first Tuesday in November, 1918, when Rhoda Palmer was 102 years old, she was driven to the polls to cast her first ballot." (NPS). This is slightly longer in case reviewers/promoters find the centenarian angle extra-interesting.
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Trawl
  • Comment: Submitting this for the 4th of July special set.
Moved to mainspace by Dclemens1971 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 50 past nominations.

Dclemens1971 (talk) 05:01, 5 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Moved to mainspace yesterday, prose 3029 B. Image is PD in the US. Earwig finds 15.3, 11.5, and 8.3, with the "driven to the polls to cast her first ballot" phrase in two sources, but it's either quotes, long proper names, or WP:LIMITED. Approving both hooks since sourcing checks out for the high bar for superlative sourcing, though prefer ALT0 since readers can understand the oldness context of the DoS just by seeing the year in the link or the sepia image. ミラP@Miraclepine 22:11, 6 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Monticello replicas

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Monticello replica in Somers, Connecticut
Monticello replica in Somers, Connecticut
  • Source: "In the depths of the Jefferson Library near Monticello, there is a 40-year-old file of pictures, brochures and letters related to these replicas.... 'There are hundreds of instances', said Jack Robertson, Foundation librarian for the Jefferson Library." Danville Register and Bee, pp. 3-4
  • ALT1: ... that Monticello replicas (example pictured) have been used as banks, museums, and private residences? Source: "Besides the bank and the museum, imitations of Thomas Jefferson's home have turned up in an exclusive Falls Church neighborhood as a private residence..." Danville Register and Bee, p. 4
Monticello replica at the 1904 World's Fair
Monticello replica at the 1904 World's Fair
    • ALT2: ... that a Monticello replica (pictured) at the 1904 World's Fair displayed the table where Thomas Jefferson drafted the U.S. Declaration of Independence? Source: "Monticello, the home of Thomas Jefferson third President of the United States and under whose administration the Louisiana Territory was acquired from France, was reproduced as Virginia's State building... The table upon which Jefferson wrote the Declaration of American Independence was there." History of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, p. 393.
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Momoko Seto
    • Comment: Submitting for the 4 July U.S. Independence Day set. Black and white photo is specific to ALT2.
Moved to mainspace by Dclemens1971 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 54 past nominations.

Dclemens1971 (talk) 16:58, 14 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
QPQ: Done.

Overall: All good (no copyright issues with Earwig's Copyvio Detector 6.5%, article is new 12 May, DYK nomination 14 May, hook is cited, photos have appropriate licences). I prefer ALT0 and ALT2 though undecided which is better. A.Cython(talk) 00:07, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Providence Baptist Church, Hilary Teage

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Historic sanctuary of Providence Baptist Church
Historic sanctuary of Providence Baptist Church
  • Source: "On July 25, 1847, the Liberian constitution was adopted, and the declaration of independence was proclaimed on July 26. The signing ceremonies were held in Providence Baptist Church." (Reeves) "As pastor of the Providence Baptist Church in Monrovia..." (Burrowes, p. 421) "As the author of Liberia's declaration of independence, Teage was called the 'Jefferson of Liberia'" (Burrowes, p. 419)
Converted from a redirect by Dclemens1971 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 2. Nominator has 55 past nominations.

Dclemens1971 (talk) 04:18, 25 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Long enough, new enough, Earwig has no valid complaints (although does bellyache about one quote); no issues requiring maintenance templates. All facts in both hooks check out; suggest ALT1a: ... that Liberia's declaration of independence was based on America's and written by the pastor of the church where it was signed (pictured)?. Let's roll.--Launchballer 21:09, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Paul Revere House

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Paul Revere House
Paul Revere House
5x expanded by Epicgenius (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 798 past nominations.

Epicgenius (talk) 19:50, 26 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • I quite like the first hook, and it'd work good as a July 4 hook. Article is in good shape, eligible, without evidence of copyvio, and the previous QPQ checks out. Since the hook is based off a quote presented in-article, I assume that is enough to check out to confirm the fact. Generalissima (talk) (it/she) 13:21, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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The World Is to Dig, A Hole Is to Dig

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The World Is to Dig expanded by nominator The Twists and Turns (talk). A Hole Is to Dig created by Cielquiparle (talk).

Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations. The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 02:49, 22 March 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Thank you for creating this article. Unfortunately, it is not eligible for DYK because it was not expanded five-fold within the week prior to the nomination. According to the DYK Check tool, the article's five-fold expansion began 11 days prior to its nomination on 11 March. Within the week before the nomination (going back to 14 March), it was expanded 4.77x. While WP:DYKNEW permits wiggle room of "a day or two upon request", it does not authorize reviewers to grant a four-day grace period. The Twists and Turns, I recommend bringing this article to Good Article status and renominating it after that time (paying attention to the seven-day window of eligibility). I also recommend submitting an alternative hook at that time, as this one is not hooky and merely recites a fact that would be obvious to most people who view the cover and unlikely to be interesting. Dclemens1971 (talk) 05:32, 22 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • Reopening this nomination per discussion at Wikipedia_talk:Did_you_know#Should_The_World_Is_to_Dig_be_reopened?, where (I will note for promoter's and queuer's reference) consensus was to grant an exception to the lack of a full 5x expansion within the 7 days prior to nomination. Discussion there continues as to the hook itself, which I will leave for a new reviewer. Dclemens1971 (talk) 20:15, 24 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]
General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: None required.

Overall: CharlesMichael2002 (talk) 00:45, 30 March 2026 (UTC)[reply]

ALT2 ... that The World Is to Dig is a mix of multiple genres, and even its lead single "Wu-Tang" is in a completely different genre and style from the hip-hop collective it's about? (Source: Stickler, Jon. "They Might Be Giants Announce New Album 'The World Is To Dig' With Lead Single Wu-Tang - Stereoboard".) –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 19:32, 12 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Fine with me. Gatoclass (talk) 22:49, 12 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Gatoclass: I just changed the hook a bit. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 00:11, 16 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Not an improvement. Hooks should not contain references to specific items that don't have their own articles, it's just frustrating to the reader. Apart from which, it lengthens the hook unnecessarily and weakens the curiosity factor. Gatoclass (talk) 13:25, 16 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Gatoclass Oh okay. I'll remove that part of the hook. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 16:42, 16 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Gatoclass: I suggest another hook.
ALT3b: ... that the title of the 2026 album The World Is to Dig was inspired by a 1952 children's book? –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 19:46, 3 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

I would like to propose this as a double DYK nomination:

If this is accepted, I would like to offer the following QPQ: Template:Did you know nominations/Capen Hill Nature Sanctuary Thanks. Cielquiparle (talk) 08:07, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Noting that Cielquiparle's article is long and new enough and comes with a valid QPQ and is Earwig compliant and rightfully free of maintenance templates, so what else needs doing here?--Launchballer 11:26, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: Thanks for making the article about A Hole Is to Dig! Now there is a link to the book in the hook. @Launchballer: Yes, I agree that this DYK nomination is complete. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 15:19, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: I would like to know why you added back "an album by They Might Be Giants" in the hook. This is useful information only if you'd like to learn about the album, not its title. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 15:42, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Just got confused about which one was the current preferred hook. Yes it's better just to have two blue links in the hook.
@The Twists and Turns: Have revised above. Cielquiparle (talk) 18:41, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: Okay, thanks! –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 02:20, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Launchballer: Per your question above...now just waiting for a procedural tick now thanks. Cielquiparle (talk) 02:47, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: Who needs to provide the checkmark for this DYK nomination to be complete? –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 18:33, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I believe Launchballer's comment above counts as a review of the second article but at this point we just wait for final approval. Cielquiparle (talk) 04:26, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: So you're saying that @Launchballer reviewed the A Hole Is to Dig article, but not The World Is to Dig, so that is why "a 1952 children's book" in the hook is bolded?
I was also thinking of adding "alternative rock" to the hook so it makes it more interesting.
–The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 14:39, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Unless I'm very much mistaken, @CharlesMichael2002: gave the album article a review, but @Dclemens1971: called for a review of the hook. ALT3d checks out with an article I've reviewed, so I'm approving that hook only ("alternative rock" qualifies for trimming).--Launchballer 14:54, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Launchballer: I think that we cannot use @CharlesMichael2002's review since, as @Dclemens1971 said, I personal solicited them to do the review. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 14:58, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Launchballer: Why do you think we should use it? –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 21:18, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Launchballer: Cielquiparle called it a "double DYK nomination". I could find anything in the Wikipedia namespace for information about this. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 14:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Alright, I'll review it myself. That article is long enough and was found to be new enough at WT:DYK. No QPQ necessary. Earwig picks up a lot of quotes but I don't think this rises to a copyright problem. I can see no other reason why this might deserve a maintenance template. That article is also good to go.--Launchballer 10:42, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Okay, thank you! I think the nomination is complete now. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 15:02, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Launchballer and The Twists and Turns: Thanks for resolving. I have now formatted this DYK as a double nomination (including two bolded links in the hook) and added the final approved ALT hook to the top for clarity. I have also struck all the other hooks. Cielquiparle (talk) 02:59, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: Okay, great! –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 03:18, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I strikethrough-ed ALT3e. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 03:26, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@The Twists and Turns: Good attention to detail and good collaboration. Now if everything looks ok, let's just let this nomination sit for a while untouched. That way, promoters considering which hooks to promote will feel more confident that the nomination is stable and finally ready to be promoted. If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to ask on my Talk page. Cielquiparle (talk) 05:59, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: I just noticed that you replaced the original ALT0 at the top with ALT3d and ALT0 is not on the page at all anymore. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 00:54, 2 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Maria Kalinina

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Maria Kalinina crowned Moscow Beauty 1988
Maria Kalinina crowned Moscow Beauty 1988
  • ... that after Maria Kalinina (pictured) won the first official beauty contest in the capital of the Soviet Union, falling flowers knocked her crown off?
  • Source: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-06-14-mn-4058-story.html "The final night of the three-day event went smoothly until the glittering crown was placed on Kalinina’s head. At that moment, long-stemmed red roses began to rain from the ceiling, knocking off the crown and causing the beauty queen to duck and dodge, although she never lost her smile."
Moved to mainspace by GRuban (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 55 past nominations.

GRuban (talk) 13:13, 15 April 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Comment ALT1 is certainly spicy, but I can't quite see how a person denying rumors complies with WP:DYKBLP. And ALT0 either makes the claim that no beauty contest occurred in Moscow before 1988, or that no beauty contest occurred in Moscow from 1918 to 1988. That superlative seems... unlikely to stand up to scrutiny. 1brianm7 (talk) 01:04, 17 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
For ALT1, yes, that is what I feared. But ALT0 is exactly that: no beauty contest occurred in Moscow from 1918 to this one in 1988, and I would not be surprised if none occurred there before 1918 either. Multiple reliable sources say exactly that, not least the LA Times I linked above. I'm guessing you are not familiar with the Soviet Union? "In the East, before Gorbachev came to office in 1985, Soviet ideological thinking had condemned the idea of the beauty contest as degrading to women and symptomatic of capitalist exploitation." University of Gloucestershire, Routledge. --GRuban (talk) 14:35, 17 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
In fact, most of the Russian sources I cite in the article, and there are many of them, over many years, say she was the first beauty queen in the whole of the Soviet Union, but the U. of Glou. paper I link above point out four earlier ones (1987 and earlier in 1988). She is certainly the first one in Soviet Moscow, though. That is very much her main claim to fame. If you can find a reliable source saying otherwise, please, please, please point to it, because it would make a big difference in the article. --GRuban (talk) 14:40, 17 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@1brianm7: So, um, Brian. I see you're editing. No offense, but are you going to provide reliable sources for your statement, or are you going to withdraw it? I wouldn't make such a big deal of it, but this is basically the main point of the article, this is like questioning that Yuri Gagarin was the first in space... and numerous articles about her make that exact parallel.--GRuban (talk) 14:12, 20 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
The sources definitely support the claim, and a beauty contest champion was definitely unusual and unprecedented in the USSR. If you're confident in them I'll withdraw. The sources seem to go on "first official beauty contest", which is something that seems much more verifiable. My point was that, regardless of what sources say, as written this would be disproved by finding any instance of a competition judging people by their beauty in Moscow. 1brianm7 (talk) 15:06, 20 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
OK, added "official". --GRuban (talk) 15:27, 20 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@GRuban: QPQ is not valid because @Soman: already gave the article a review. When you've replaced it, I will review this.--Launchballer 12:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Launchballer:  Done --GRuban (talk) 17:37, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Looks good. This is long enough and new enough and Earwig is clean. Image is technically compliant, though I wouldn't promote it when there are colour photos on Approved. No reason why this might deserve a maintenance template. ALT2 is the most interesting hook and I'm approving that one. Let's roll.--Launchballer 10:23, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I only agree with the color photo in this case because of when the picture was taken. I feel completely different about black and white photography if color photos were not available at the time. SL93 (talk) 18:12, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Frederick Herbert Torrington

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Frederick Herbert Torrington
Created by 4meter4 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 152 past nominations.

4meter4 (talk) 02:11, 17 April 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • New, in time, long enough, sourced, no apparent copyvios, QPQ done. The hook has an in-line citation, which checks out. The image is PD, although to be frank neither it, nor the hook or article, are terribly exciting, and (were I the one promoting this) I would be inclined to run something else in the picture slot. --Usernameunique (talk) 05:28, 17 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • Question @4meter4: Are there any hookier hooks in this article? Unless one has some previous impression of the Toronto College of Music (and from reading the the article it redirects to, I don't pick up anything that might make it distinctive or noteworthy), this hook is not written to be intriguing to a general reader and I don't think this passes DYKINT. Usernameunique's approval still stands, so any promoter is welcome to move this forward, but I've scrolled past this nom several times without finding it worth promoting as is, so thought I'd ask in case there's an option here that might get it to the mainpage sooner. Dclemens1971 (talk) 01:57, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
It was a prestigious school in its day, and was merged into the The Royal Conservatory of Music which is famous. I think it is hooky. It's the best possible from this topic area.4meter4 (talk) 02:02, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Okeydokey. It seems odd to me that the entirety of what the encyclopedia has to say about this prestigious school is The Toronto College of Music was founded in 1888 by conductor F.H. Torrington, and became the first music conservatory affiliated with the University of Toronto. After Torrington's death in 1917, the school merged with the Canadian Academy of Music in 1918. The hook is constructed more as a recitation of a simple fact than as an actual hook. As a non-subject-matter expert in music, I don't see this as intriguing to a broad audience, but I will leave it to other promoters to consider. Dclemens1971 (talk) 02:35, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Dclemens1971: The Canadian Encylopedia has an entry on the Toronto College of Music. Our poor coverage on that school is, like anything, not a reflection on the notability of the topic. We could have an article rather than a redirect to the RCM. It just takes editing, and of course finding other materials.4meter4 (talk) 02:53, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Zac Alcorn

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  • ... that in college, Zac Alcorn played football at a stadium with a capacity of 4,200, while in the NFL, he played at one with a capacity of 70,000?
5x expanded by BeanieFan11 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 461 past nominations.

BeanieFan11 (talk) 23:40, 30 April 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • The article was improved to GA status on April 27, or three days before the nomination. It is long enough and adequately sourced. I did not find any close paraphrasing. A QPQ was provided and it is a complete review. Both hooks have issues: ALT1 is outright not interesting to a broad audience as the university is probably not even well-known in the US, let alone outside it. It's not clear how significant that him being the only NFL player from there is. ALT0 is marginally better, but I feel that it might require sports knowledge or at least background to fully appreciate. Are there other more broadly-interesting or appealing options? Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 05:49, 2 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I would be okay with ALT0 only if there are no remaining options and if it got a reword, though my preference remains to propose alternatives first. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 08:45, 5 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Sorry for the delay. How about any of: ALT2 ... that Zac Alcorn went from the lowest level of college football straight to the NFL? / ALT3 ... that in the NFL, Zac Alcorn played in a stadium more than 15 times larger than his college stadium? / ALT4 ... that after not using a playbook in college, Zac Alcorn used one that weighed 25 pounds (11 kg) in the NFL? / ALT5 ... that Zac Alcorn is the only person from his college to ever play in the NFL? (there aren't many people who can say they are the only person from their school ever to play in the NFL). BeanieFan11 (talk) 16:43, 5 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I would be okay with either ALT2 or ALT5; however, given that ALT5 is a superlative hook, I would like to see multiple sources covering that fact if possible. It also doesn't help that the source you provided is a database rather than an article that outright says he was the only one. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 05:58, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@BeanieFan11: Been a couple weeks, any progress on this? theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 22:28, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I'm not sure what else to do? I'm not sure there's other sources for the 'first' claim. BeanieFan11 (talk) 22:37, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Theleekycauldron: My main concern is that the "first" or "only" hooks are cited to a single source, Pro Football Reference. As far as I know, it's considered a reliable database, but I'm not sure if it's comprehensive or reliable enough to meet the "Such hooks require sourcing that discusses the set in some detail" guideline at WP:DYKDEFINITE. For such a strong claim I would be more comfortable if there were at least two sources, even if one is comprehensive. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 09:46, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@BeanieFan11 and Narutolovehinata5: I found the claim at the Black Hills State University Athletics. On one hand the "Yellow Jackets in the NFL" section lists only Alcorn as a player; but on the other it says he and two other players "had moments in the National Football League" without specifying what (even if the other two didn't play for the team). Given that's technically a non-independent source and also there's a backlog at DYK, we should run ALT2 if that's not enough. ミラP@Miraclepine 14:40, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I checked the source for ALT2, which confirms that he played in the NAIA, but not that the NAIA is the lowest level of college football (at least not in the clipping). I'm also wondering if the hook might have WP:SYNTH issues since they would require separate sources it seems. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 01:03, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
The source says, "That's because the likelihood of an NAIA athlete landing a job as an NFL player is slightly greater than the odds of being struck by lightning. In the hierarchy of college football, the NAIA rests at the bottom of the totem pole." That seems to say it is the lowest level? BeanieFan11 (talk) 16:08, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. I don't have a Newspapers.com account so I can only check five clippings per month and was trying to conserve them. I think that should solve my concern. Given the concerns with the "first" claim, I am approving ALT2 only. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 02:53, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Narutolovehinata5: You can get Newspapers.com for free at the Wikipedia:The Wikipedia Library, in case you don't know. BeanieFan11 (talk) 03:28, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]


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Nikolai Chernyshev

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Captured V-2 rocket
Captured V-2 rocket
Created by RabidTuberculosis (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

RabidTuberculosis (talk) 17:49, 28 April 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems

Hook eligibility:

  • Cited: No - The ALT0 hook about Chernyshev's name and work not being known until after the Cold War has a source, but the page that is linked in the source has the only mention of Chernyshev and I don't see any mention in that source about his name/work not being known until later in that source, nor could I find it anywhere else in a Google search. ALT2, about leading the capture of V-2 rockets in Germany, doesn't seem to be mentioned anywhere in the article. ALT1 seems to be mentioned, but the source seems to be unavailable and I would have to accept the sourcing for that hook as is in good faith based on the book listed.
  • Interesting: Yes
QPQ: None required.

Overall: I would like to hear about all of the hooks and understand the issues before proceeding. Alansohn (talk) 20:37, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Alansohn: This needs a change in icon since you aren't rejecting the nomination. It should be either or . Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 14:22, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Narutolovehinata5, fair enough, but the underlying issues with the hooks raise issues across the article itself and the DYK nomination. I will adjust accordingly. Alansohn (talk) 15:28, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Alansohn Thanks for your review! It looks like ALT0 used a Russian language source that is not published online (to my knowledge) but attributed on the Russian language article. I've removed it and rewritten the ALT0 and ALT1 hooks with publicly accessible English-language sources. ALT2 is mentioned in the article under the "World War II combat" section and validated by reliable sources regarding the context of his work at Soviet rocketry laboratories (GDL, RNII, etc.) RabidTuberculosis (talk) 01:51, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
RabidTuberculosis, thanks for making the changes and responding. I will update my comments, as soon as possible. Alansohn (talk) 01:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
ALT1 meets all the qualificiations in terms of hook interest, length and support.
There are issues with the other hooks. The new ALT0 hook isn't rather interesting and I'm not sure that I see the hook supported in the source, but finding that shouldn't be hard. No matter how many times I've read the article, I don't see ALT2 mentioned; yes, he was in Germany at the end of the war and he did work on captured V-2 rockets, but I don't see a statement that he led the capture of the rockets. Once the material is clearly in the article, there is a source that could be accepted in good faith and ALT2 might be more interesting.
As we have a viable ALT1 and as the other hooks could be worked on while the nomination percolates through the system, I will mark it as ready to go. Alansohn (talk) 11:52, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Izumi Kobayashi (musician)

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Moved to mainspace by Miraclepine (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 147 past nominations.

ミラP@Miraclepine 22:49, 29 April 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • New and long enough, 8.3% on Earwig, no issue with the prose. ALT0 is interesting, in the article and verifiable. QPQ is done. GTG. Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 17:22, 1 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • Comment as I review for promotion @Miraclepine and Miminity: ALT0 and ALT1 (which are the best hooks) are sourced only to her own claims, and both are the kinds of claims subject to exaggeration. I think we'd need secondary sources for these hooks to work. ALT2 I find unintriguing, perhaps other promoters will disagree, but leaving this note in case there are better hooks elsewhere in the article. Dclemens1971 (talk) 13:05, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
      • @Dclemens1971: This was late since today was a bit busy and I had a small stomach ache from being carsick. We could tweak ALT0/1 to clarify she said it (after all the Yorozoo News ref is a secondary news article which happens to interview her, instead of promotional content), but then I could also propose ALT3 from a secondary source remark on Kobayashi's career:
ALT3: ... that singer Izumi Kobayashi later became an industry executive known as "a bridge between the club music scenes of the United Kingdom and Japan"? ケン・イシイさんやDJ KRUSHさんらの海外進出をコーディネートし、日本の輸入レコードショップ・シスコのロンドン支部の社長も務めるなど日本と英国のクラブミュージックの架け橋となる。/She served as a bridge between the club music scenes of Japan and the UK, coordinating the international expansion of artists such as Ken Ishii and DJ Krush, and also serving as the president of the London branch of Cisco, a Japanese import record shop.
ミラP@Miraclepine 00:15, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Mint Fantôme

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Moved to mainspace by 1brianm7 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 10 past nominations.

1brianm7 (talk) 00:35, 26 April 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • New enough, long enough, QPQ done (good job on sticking that through), no image, the hook is interesting and short enough. The hook is cited to cited to and verified by WP:VICE which WP:RSN classifies as having "no consensus on the reliability of Vice Media publications," but relaying what a streamer said on a livestream is an exceptionally uncontroversial claim (whether inclusion in Vice impacts it being DUE is another question). I've checked a few sources and found no issues with plagiarism or TSI, or COPYVIOs. That being said, I have a few things I'd like to hear from you on:
    • The Business Insider piece begins with "This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with the creator behind YouTuber Mint Fantôme, a virtual influencer who appears as an anime character." If we are to understood Mint Fantome as a character created by a person, the article would appear to have issues with WP:INUNIVERSE. Importantly for DYK, this would appear to raise issues for the hook re WP:DYKFICTION.
    • The fact itself is presented in the article without much context. Knowing she has a reputation as being a "freak", I'm not sure how I'm meant to connect that her telling people not to get pregnant?
  • Those are the general things to be sorted before moving forward. I would also appreciate a bit of help with "rigged by Cillia"; who is Cillia, and what is "rigging"? Whonting (talk) 09:49, 26 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • @Whonting: WP:NPPSG notes that Vice is generally considered more reliable for entertainment and media.
  • I think Mint Fantôme can best be understood as a pseudonym enabling her to retain anonymity. There really isn't a difference between the hook and "... that Franklin D. Roosevelt once declared that "The only thing we have to fear is fear itself?" It's incontestable that Roosevelt was putting on a character to calm people during the Great Depression. I think a person telling other people a thing is plenty grounded in reality. I don't believe the article has issues with in-universe. Everything that is fictional is clarified as such (e.g., "In her fictional lore"), and treating the last name as a real surname is a common convenience in general and on Wikipedia.
  • I don't know if there's much more context. I could add that it was in response to a viewer asking if they could get another viewer pregnant and (the following isn't in the source, so I can't add it), the entire exchange was following a viewer saying that her karaoke of Santa Baby had gotten many people pregnant. She's just a freak and said that thing because she's a freak, is the entire point of the source.
  • So, VTuber models work by having a webcam, and when you blink the webcam goes "they blinked" and then the model blinks. What riggers do is, since the human body has a bajillion muscles that can't be duplicated in one motion, riggers do some techno-wizardry so, for instance, the model can simultaneously shake its head and wave its arm when a person is shaking their head and waving their arm. Cillia is a person who did the rigging on Fantôme's current model, and Ayamy is the person who illustrated it. I didn't know that when I wrote that bit of the article, actually, so the phrasing is a bit off. This is all cited to Fantôme herself right now, and I don't have anymore context, and I suppose it could be removed, but there are few uses of primary sources that I could be less offended by. 1brianm7 (talk) 15:29, 26 April 2026 (UTC) Edit: rigging is better explained at our article skeletal animation. I'm not sure linking it is necessary, your opinion may differ. 1brianm7 (talk) 23:13, 26 April 2026 (UTC) Edit 2: also just noting that there's no WP:BLP concerns, she has leaned into and explicitly used the "Freak Fantôme" branding.[reply]
I don't think I agree with the comparison to FDR given a VTuber's comments don't make pretense to representing the creator's actual views (even as we say "wants"). I see this issue has bene raised at Wikipedia talk:Did you know/Archive 212#Inugami Korone (nom) and Takanashi Kiara appears to have been pulled for a somewhat related reason. I'll approve it anyway once the below is actioned on the basis that the Inugami Korone went through, though we may consider leaving a note at WT:DYK to get a broader discussion to get ahead of ERRORS.
Thanks for the explanations of freak and rigging, that makes sense. We should probably get "freaky" in line with MOS:QUOTEPOV, but I agree with you on BLP not being relevant. Whonting (talk) 02:29, 27 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Whonting: I have done the fixes. My preference remains with ALT0, and I think it fully complies with everything, but because of how burned I felt when Takanashi Kiara got pulled, I'm gonna offer three ALTS, so if ERRORS does (wrongly) pull it, it won't get pulled entirely:
  • ALT1: ... that Mint Fantôme once told her viewers to "Stop getting pregnant! Stop!! Stop pregnancy! Stop getting pregnant. Stop getting pregnant right now!!"?
  • ALT2: ... that Mint Fantôme once hosted a "Spit and Greet" at a convention?
  • ALT3: ... that VTuber Mint Fantôme commentated and participated in a video game wrestling event?
I tried to think of something with her idol group and VShojo collapsing, but I just couldn't quite figure out the phrasing. To be clear, I find these hooks less interesting (and my value system is that the article is best improved by getting the most eyes (e.g., one of the 37,000 people that clicked Shorty Gallagher fixed a fatal error I made that, in all likelihood, would have lasted for decades), so my preference is still ALT0. ALT1 belying that, especially since the 2nd-person is a bit unusual in its own-right, everything else aside.. 1brianm7 (talk) 03:50, 27 April 2026 (UTC) Edit: thinking on it further, I think a better comparison would be something like Simon Cowell or Howard Stern's persona on Britain or America's got Talent. They both put on exaggerated personas for entertainment value. I don't think we would pull "... that Simon Cowell once said a Britain's Got Talent contestant had the artistic value of a ham sandwich? Or "... that Simon Cowell wants stage magicians to be replaced with ham sandwiches?" on WP:DYKFICTION grounds (I made up those two scenarios from... somewhere). Also putting forward ALT1a: ... that Mint Fantôme told her viewers to "Stop getting pregnant!"? 1brianm7 (talk) 14:22, 27 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks Brian, I'm not at agreement but I see where you're coming from. ALT1, ATL2, and ALT3, which I have verified with the sources.
I'm less willing to approve the original as it's generally unwise to say someone "wants" something when they are joking, and if the point is that their character does want it then we are further in DYKFICTION -- imo. Thanks for your work at the article. Whonting (talk) 23:21, 27 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

in part because it's difficult to take a joke and draw from that "wants", on top of other DYKFICTION reading. Whonting (talk) 23:21, 27 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for approving. For the interaction, I think I'd agree that taking her joking seriously has some problems, not to mention the 2nd-person oddity. I've struck out ALT0 for clarity. 1brianm7 (talk) 08:27, 28 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I'm sorta spitballing into the void right now, but I just want to note that, since this was approved, I have done a lot more thinking about this article. I don't think my earlier thought processes of worrying but then dismissing BLP concerns and saying Vice was reliable were particularly well-informed, but, after a bunch of thought and reading, I think both of those positions are correct, but I don't think I originally gave them the thought warranted to stake the positions I did. Writing BLPs is very stressful on the mind. 1brianm7 (talk) 07:29, 7 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Kailey Utley

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Created by 24Anonymous (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

24Anonymous (talk) 03:54, 27 April 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: None required.

Overall: Article is new enough, long enough. Hook fact is interesting. Copyvio tool finds only proper nouns. Good to go!  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 22:37, 27 April 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    • I hate to be the bad guy but I do not see how this hook is interesting when I considered promoting it. Many hooks have the style, "that [person] had [job] before [job that made them famous]". This applies to almost everyone and is utterly unremarkable. Is there a connection between her work in the US Army and being a soccer player? It could be interesting that she did both at the same time or if there is another detail that should be mentioned. GGOTCC 22:48, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]


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Israel D. Andrews

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Moved to mainspace by Miraclepine (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 148 past nominations.

ミラP@Miraclepine 15:51, 4 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Dominic Martinelli

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Nick Martinelli dribbling
Nick Martinelli dribbling
Nick Martinelli dribbling
Nick Martinelli dribbling
  • ... that the 2020 Glenbrook South/Northwestern Dominic Martinelli from the Illinois record books is not the 2020s Glenbrook South/Northwestern Nick Martinelli in the Big Ten Record books?
Created by TonyTheTiger (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 391 past nominations.

TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 00:42, 1 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • I will get this to 1500 characters within 7 days.-TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 00:46, 1 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • Not a review, but the hook is currently written is confusing: neither the main hook fact nor the connection are clear. Is it that they are both Martinelli? If so, even if that could be clarified, that isn't necessarily interesting by itself: people in the same field share the same surnames all the time. I would suggest proposing separate solo hooks for both in the meantime. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 06:00, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • I was editing Nick's page (before I discovered his name is Nicholas) and found the record's by Dominic. I believe it is not uncommon for someone whose birth name is Dominic to go by the nickname (no pun intended) Nick. It is also common for a record setting college athlete to have been a record setting high school athlete. Because of COVID, many players who finished high school in 2020 played college basketball until 2026 by using the COVID exception for one year and getting a medical redshirt for another. I was thoroughly confused and revised Nick's article based on the IHSA record book discovery. Eventually, I realized that Dominic's high school career ended in 2020 per the record book and Nick was a high school all-state player in 2022. Basically, since I am one of the more experienced and expert college basketball player researchers, and was confused, I created the Dominic article solely to disambiguate the subject. Dominic would survive an AFD, but is not sufficiently notable that it would be regarded as normal to create his page. In this case we have two people notable enough to be on WP. Who are 1. close enough in age to be confused as the same person, 2. have given names that could lead to confusion as to whether they are the same person, 3. are notable for performance in the same sport, 4. Went to the same high school, 5. Went to the same college after high school, 6. are in the record books for the same sport, 7. are actually brothers, 8. use the same surname. I see you notice numbers 3 and 8 on this list. It is not just 3 and 8. It is all 8 of these similarities that is unusual.-TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 06:37, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Unless we know that Dominic was commonly known as Nick, then that context does not matter. Saying that people would confuse the two would be almost like original research. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 08:55, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Are you saying it is OR to assert that Nick can be a nickname for both Nicholas and Dominic? There is no assertion that this Dominic was ever known as Nick. The assertion is that some Dominics are known as Nick or rather that one of the two goes by a name that could be a nickname for either name?-I am asserting that with the proper massaging of this hook via ALTs we could assert that two people that could be confused along 8 dimension are distiguishable as separate subjects.TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 23:05, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
No, it is that it could be original research to say that the two are confused for each other. Readers may not even immediately get that "Dominic" could also be shortened to Nick. If it was the case that they were both called Nick Martinelli, or we have sources that confirm that Dominic is regularly nicknamed Nick, the sure, the current hook could work. As it stands, the assumption requires some jumps. Could you go with another hook fact instead? Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 23:14, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you, that is a much better hook. I would suggest putting "basketball" there somewhere or linking to Big Ten for the benefit of non-American readers. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 01:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Nick being scoring champion is cited to two sources: the first, I can't access due to requiring a subscription, while the second is a database and so the information is easy to miss. In the interest of verifiability I would suggest adding a third reference that confirms in prose him leading scoring. In addition, "scoring champion" might actually be a bit confusing for some readers (I vaguely recall that term being challenged by another editor at a different nomination), so I would suggest changing it to the more accessible "top scorer". Dominic being their high school's top scorer is mentioned in the source and verified, but the footnote needs to be duplicated per DYKHFC.
I can approve this once all these issues have been addressed. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 09:46, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thank you. I have just one last concern. I'm actually okay with ALT3 as is, it's just I feel that someone could object to "led the Big Ten in scoring twice" wording because they might see it as two vague: "led scoring at some point in a season, even if not to the end?", when it meant that he was the season top scorer. To be safe, it might be possible to adjust that wording a little more without using the term "scoring champion". Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 03:06, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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Todung Sutan Gunung Mulia

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Moved to mainspace by Juxlos (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 301 past nominations.

Juxlos (talk) 05:41, 1 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Is it bad that I knew who uploaded the image before even clicking it? On topic, article is new enough and long enough. Hook fact is interesting, cited (and entirely in character for Sukarno post-1957). Sources are exclusively in Indonesian, so the copyvio tool won't work, but spotcheck didn't find any issues. QPQ is done. Image is not used due to the high level of halftoning. Looks good to go.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 23:58, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Mordecai Bauman

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  • ... that classical singer Mordecai Bauman used his music to support far-left American politics during the 1930s?
  • Source: "Mordecai Bauman papers: 1930-1952". The New York Public Library Archives & Manuscripts. Music Division, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts. Retrieved 2021-12-10.
5x expanded by 4meter4 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 159 past nominations.

4meter4 (talk) 15:00, 1 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Newness requirement satisfied by massive and high-quality expansion on May 1. Article is plenty long enough, neutrally and well written and sourced. The hook is interesting and short enough. The source provided above (NYPL finding aid for Bauman's papers) does not fully support the hook, but the hook is further supported by, among others, sources 49 to 52, so I'm satisfied that the hook is supported. Confidence factor enhanced by reputation of expander. The only thing that I don't see is a anything in the article calling Bauman a "clasical" singer. Maybe that's obvious, but a statement in the article and source calling him that would be nice. QPQ satisfied. Once the "classical" singer piece is resolved, this will be good to go. Cbl62 (talk) 02:08, 2 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cbl62: I chose classical over "opera" as he primarily performed and recorded concert works by composers like Charles Ives, Aaron Copland, Thomas Arne etc, and never sang with a major opera company (although he did record operas). He was a classically trained baritone from the Juilliard School and a professor of voice at the Cleveland Institute of Music. Those types of jobs only go to classical singers, and that's what you study if you are a voice major at a conservatory. It's also what is taught at a conservatory (particularly in that era where pop music was taboo at conservatories), and he wouldn't hold a voice faculty post if that wasn't the type of music he was performing and teaching. I think this falls under we don't need a citation for "the sky is blue". Just look at type of music he was singing and who composed it. It's all classical music. One isn't going to sing and record Mozart, Handel, Pergolessi, etc. if one isn't a classical singer. Best.4meter4 (talk) 05:37, 2 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@4meter4: I guess I'll take your word for it, but the article should refer to him at some point (probably in the lead) as a "clasical singer" if we're going to call him that in the hook. Cbl62 (talk) 22:23, 2 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Easily done. I added the word to a couple of places; although some might find it not contextually necessary.4meter4 (talk) 22:30, 2 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]


Articles created/expanded on May 2

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Sadalberga

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  • ... that Saint Sadalberga was able to escape her family's and the king's plans to force her into marriage, but only after two husbands and five children? Source: Fox, Yaniv (2014). Power and Religion in Merovingian Gaul: Columbanian Monasticism and the Formation of the Frankish Aristocracy. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-1-107-06459-1, p. 25.

** ALT1: ... that Saint Sadalberga predicted her death 100 days before her death in 670? Source: Anonymous (1996). "Saint Sadalberga". In McNamara, Jo Ann; Halborg, John E.; Whatley, E. Gordon (eds.). Sainted Women of the Dark Ages. Translated by McNamara, Jo Ann. Duke University Press. ISBN 0-8223-1200-X193, p. 193.

    • ALT2: ... that Saint Sadalberga predicted she would die 100 days before her death in 670? "In a loving voice, he said to the woman: 'Oh, sweetest daughter, prepare to claim you prize. Get ready to come away for I also long to receive an award for your victory. Your summons will come a hundred days from now. Then the fruit of your labors, which you have sought with much exertion, will be given you with mulitple interest from the Lord's storehouse'". Source: Anonymous (1996). "Saint Sadalberga". In McNamara, Jo Ann; Halborg, John E.; Whatley, E. Gordon (eds.). Sainted Women of the Dark Ages. Translated by McNamara, Jo Ann. Duke University Press. ISBN 0-8223-1200-X193, p. 193.
    • Reviewed: Little Sir Echo
5x expanded by Figureskatingfan (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 55 past nominations.

Christine (Figureskatingfan) (talk) 22:07, 2 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Article was significantly expanded over 5x on the same day it was nominated, May 2 (see: Special:Diff/1300362773). QPQ was done (see: Template:Did_you_know_nominations/Little_Sir_Echo). No image used. No significant Copyvio detected (for the non-offline sources), though there is the line about how her and her husband "mutually agreed to separate and enter monastic life" coming directly from a source -- could you cite this quote directly, @User:Figureskatingfan?

Done.

Also, I think ALT1 is the most interesting, though I suggest rewording just a little bit to avoid repeated word: .. that Saint Sadalberga predicted she would die 100 days before her death in 670? That said, could you also provide a direct quote from the source to support ALT1, since this source is offline?

Done.

And finally, a small thing, but could you: wrap vita in Template:Lang templates (this will help screen readers identify the Latin-language text) and also link at least one usage of vita to hagiography (to provide some extra context to readers who may not know what the word means)? I would do it myself, but I don't want to get involved in editing the article. Thank you! Very interesting article, by the way.

Done, also in lead.

User:Chao Garden Chao Garden 🌱 ~ say hello 16:32, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

  • Thank you @User:Figureskatingfan! Revisions look great, though I just wanted to note that there's a formatting issue with the quote you added: Sadalberga persuaded her husband "to allow her to take up the monastic calling once more";[5] they mutually agreed to separate and enter monastic life;"[5] he became an anchorite. Note the missing quotation mark at the start of "they mutually agreed..." phrase. Might want to split that sentence up, actually, to avoid the double semicolons? Just that fix is left, and then I'm comfortable approving. Chao Garden 🌱 ~ say hello 02:57, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Lone Jack mine

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  • ... that after finding 500 cases of dynamite in an abandoned mine, the US Army blew it up in secret, creating a 200-foot (61 m) fireball?
  • Source: Pages 1 through 3 of The Bellingham Herald on August 30, 1964. [11] [12] [13]
and also two other sources mention it. [14] and [15]
    • Reviewed:
Created by Feedmepaperr (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

feedmepaperr (talk) 20:24, 2 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Starting Review--Kevmin § 16:48, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Feedmepaperr: My initial question is over the use of "Abandoned mine" in the hook. First it's not a term used in the article itself, and second, my reading of the article and wolf 2005 implies the claims are still being actively held by mining companies, just not being works atm. The hook needs to be updated to more correctly reflect if the mining claims have been discontinued since 2005 or just that the mine is idle.--Kevmin § 14:00, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Kevmin: Hi, thanks for the review. I'll admit, yeah, abandoned is probably not the right word, even if it sounds more engaging for a hook. Would just replacing it with inactive be fine? Because that's accurate both in the 60s when the explosion took place and now. feedmepaperr (talk) 14:14, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    I would change it to "...inactive gold mine..." as gold mines are usually good for attracting attention. Inactive or Idle will need to be added to the article in line with the sourcing.--Kevmin § 15:10, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    On a related sourcing note, I would update the inline citations for the newspapers to match the "book" sources, consolidating all full citations to the sources section and maintaining footnote structure for the "citations".--Kevmin §
    @Kevmin: I agree with the proposed wording, I've matched the citation style like you mentioned, added the word inactive to the lead, and made the lack of mining taking place more apparent in two other places. I'm not super sure if that's enough, but the article does mention when the mine was inactive (and also in the infobox), just not with that exact wording. Let me know what you think, and if I need to really spell it out, thanks. feedmepaperr (talk) 19:17, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    The changes all look good, and I will note that Washington State DNR publications are cc-0/fair use so some of the images from Wolf could be imported into commons for the article.--Kevmin § 22:18, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    I'll double check that report and see if any of the images are worth using when I'm home. Just to confirm though, the hook is good so long as "abandoned mine" is replaced with "inactive gold mine"? Or is there anything else? Cheers, feedmepaperr (talk) 22:40, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • Feedmepaperr The article would very much benefit from images of one or more of the adits along with possibly the historical photos. Looking at the lede, Why is the opening not "The Lone Jack Mine..." which would match the article title and references?--Kevmin § 17:33, 12 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    I'm working on the photos, you're right in that they'd make the article better. As for the lead, the mine part would not be capitalized as it's not part of the name of the mine. The name is Lone Jack. You can see this in the book sources, although often you might see titles in title case. So for the lead I wrote "Name is a noun" instead of "Name noun is a noun" to avoid redundancy. feedmepaperr (talk) 17:55, 12 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    While "mine" is not part of the property name, it is a part of what the property is, and is part of its "vernacular name" as it were. On a more technical point though, if you look though Category:Gold mines in the United States the wikipredia standard is to use "property name mine" for the lede, which conforms to the article lede rules for matching an articles title and opening.--Kevmin § 18:42, 12 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Kevmin: I do think it could probably be fine under MOS:REDUNDANCY but I checked all the GA mines and none of them agreed with my position, and there are no FA mines, so I'll relent. I added some images from the DNR report PDF for now, and I've put some feelers out at the DNR and the Whatcom Museum to get some more. No clue how long that'll take though, so for right now this is fine. feedmepaperr (talk) 02:12, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Kevmin: Is there anything I need to do before you can approve the hook? (... that after finding 500 cases of dynamite in an inactive gold mine, the US Army blew it up in secret, creating a 200-foot (61 m) fireball?) feedmepaperr (talk) 03:20, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    We are almost there, Alt1 ... that after finding 500 cases of dynamite in an inactive gold mine, the US Army blew it up in secret, creating a 200-foot (61 m) fireball? is good and matches the shourcing. Per DYK rules the sources should directly follow the fact in the article, so if you could add them in that gets us there.--Kevmin § 17:06, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    I'm a little confused, the sources do follow the information used to make the hook. At the end of the paragraph starting with "On August 27, 1964" all three sources I provided in this DYNN are listed (pages 1-3 of the newspaper, Wolff, and Moen.) feedmepaperr (talk) 19:18, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    I apologize if I was unclear in the last message, I'm referring to the paragraph four of the DYK article rules for the hook fact The facts of the hook need to appear in the article with a citation no later than at the end of the sentences in which they appear, right now the nomination will get sidelined as the sources are not at the end of the sentence the hook is generated from.--Kevmin § 21:05, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • @Kevmin: Okay should be good now. The source for the 500 cases is in the EFN, and the other two facts in the hook (being secret, and 200 foot fireball) have sources at the end of the sentence. feedmepaperr (talk) 21:07, 16 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Article new enough and long enough. Article is neutral is pov, and does not show CLOP or Copyvio issues with only longer names pining in the autocheck. Alt1 hook is neutral and follows sourcing. Nomination looks good to go.--Kevmin § 15:27, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Mandate (magazine)

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  • ... that Mandate was one of the rare nationwide publications in the US to feature full-frontal male nudity in the 1970s?
5x expanded by Damian Vo (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 28 past nominations.

Damian Vo (talk) 17:36, 2 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: I'd say "three" instead of "the rare" in the hook, to more closely match the source, although I don't feel strongly about that. A few unquoted phrases match a little bit closely to the Esquire source - not enough to be a copyvio concern, but seems good to adjust: "the next step in the evolution of gay magazines", "next to the legendary gay bars Julius'". The only real hesitation I have is that the circulation numbers are confusing to me - the lead says "During its peak in the late 1970s and 1980s, the publication achieved a national circulation of over 100,000 copies", and the reception section says "over 100,000 by the 1980s, before reaching 200,000 in 2005" and "250,000 copies of Mandate during its early peak, though circulation declined to 40,000 copies by 1991". Was the peak 100,000, 200,000 or 250,000? Was circulation really that high in 2005? I see that's what the citation says, but does that make sense? Dreamyshade (talk) 06:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Dreamyshade: Thanks for the review. Since the magazine lacked formal audits for years, most circulation figures cited, aside from Gale Research, relied on staff statements. I agree that the Gale numbers seem unlikely given the magazine's decline just before closure, therefore I've removed it. The 250,000 copies figure also lacked a specific timeframe and referred to Mavety's initial print order rather than per-issue circulation. I've revised the paragraph to clarify these points; also paraphrased the bits you mentioned. Please let me know what you think. Damian Vo (talk) 16:00, 4 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Also here's some more alt hooks:
@Damian Vo: Great, thanks for adjusting the article, and thanks in general for helping document LGBTQ+ history! Putting this article on my watchlist so I can help keep an eye on it when it's linked from the homepage. ALT1 sounds good to me. Dreamyshade (talk) 05:18, 5 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Dreamyshade: Thanks for your kind words! It really means a lot! Damian Vo (talk) 14:57, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Patricio Fontanet, Eduardo Vázquez

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Created by CoryGlee (talk). Number of QPQs required: 2. Nominator has 35 past nominations.

CoryGlee 23:04, 2 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Long enough, new enough, QPQs done, Earwig's clean. No reason why either might deserve a maintenance template. I can well see some people getting on their high horses about running this, but if we do, suggest trimming to ALT0a: ... that the vocalist and the drummer for Callejeros both lost relatives in the same fire?--Launchballer 20:20, 3 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 3

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1935 Kentucky State Thorobreds football team

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5x expanded by Cbl62 (talk) and Jweiss11 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 394 past nominations.

Cbl62 (talk) 21:46, 10 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: The article was recently 5× expanded. Both hooks are interesting and verified by the sources. No copyvio detected. A few things in the article (like the roster section) are missing citations though. ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 17:53, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

  • @WikiOriginal-9: Thank you for the review. The roster was drawn from the various game summaries listing the starting players by position. I have now added several sources directly below the roster listing to clarify this. Let me know if there is anything else. Cbl62 (talk) 23:37, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 4

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Murder of Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells

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  • ... that an endowed scholarship was established at Thomas Jefferson University in memory of transgender activist and fashion designer Dominique "Rem'mie" Fells, who was murdered at 27?
Created by Jishara (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Jishara (talk) 14:52, 5 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Comments by Tbhotch

General eligibility:

Policy compliance:

Hook eligibility:

  • Cited: Yes
  • Interesting: Yes
  • Other problems: Yes
QPQ: None required.

Overall: A newly created article that is long enough. The article is sourced and the spotchecks coincide, it is neutral. ALT0 is more interesting than ALT1. No files to review. QPQ not required. My only concern is:

Thanks for letting me know! I replaced it with Metro Weekly where it is used in the article - it contains the same relevant information it was used for. I really appreciate it! Jishara (talk) 01:15, 12 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

The article is now good to go. Tbhotch™ (CC BY-SA 4.0) 01:53, 12 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Barbara Rutherford Hatch House

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The Barbara Rutherford Hatch House
The Barbara Rutherford Hatch House
Moved to mainspace by Epicgenius (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 791 past nominations.

Epicgenius (talk) 17:17, 4 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Article is new enough and long enough. Hook facts are interesting, though my preferences are for ALTs 0 and 1. Tool finds no copyright issues, and language usage is consistent with Epic's other articles (no AI concerns). Image is free and clear, though I'd prefer a better one. Good to go!  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 22:18, 6 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Licia Fertz

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  • ... that at 89 years old, Licia Fertz posed nude for Rolling Stone magazine?
Created by Jishara (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Jishara (talk) 14:39, 5 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Approve main hook, but with some hopes of a bit of expansion. The article was made on the 4th, so is new enough, but is just over 1500 characters. I would feel a bit more comfortable if some more was added. There's a lot of news sources out there covering her spanning years that you don't appear to have utilized. Maybe some of these ([16], [17], [18]) might be useful? Other than that, the article is written well, properly uses in-line citations, an I'm not seeing any copyvio issues. The hooks are short enough and the main one seems more interesting, imo. They are properly in-line cited as well. There's no image to review and no QPQ is required, so it looks like everything is good to go. SilverserenC 19:34, 5 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 5

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Charles Barrett (climber)

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Created by Buidhe (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 275 past nominations.

(t · c) buIdhe 23:32, 5 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • New enough (submitted within 3 days of creation) and just long enough (1770 characters). The tone is neutral and factual. The sentences are short and Earwig agrees copyvio is unlikely. Cite Unseen rates 4 sources as generally reliable and just Law & Crime as no consensus per the NPP source guide. (Noticed that McGivney 2024 article has 2 different footnotes.) QPQ is done. The hook is factual. Some of the sources contain more detail about his life so at some point it might make sense to further expand this article. Cielquiparle (talk) 05:21, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • Placing this nom on hold as I've nominated the article for deletion. Dclemens1971 (talk) 13:45, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • I withdrew the AfD after sourcing was found that confirms a GNG pass prior to the subject’s crime and am thus restoring the tick. Dclemens1971 (talk) 22:39, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Camila Ashland

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Camila Ashland
  • ... that a case of mistaken identity made actress Camila Ashland (pictured) the target of a flood of protesting phone calls?
  • Source: *Cook, Fred J. (1971). The Nightmare Decade: The Life and Times of Senator Joe McCarthy. Random House. p. 14. ISBN 9780394462707. "They had treed the wrong quarry. Actress, Camilla Ashland, resembled the blacklisted Madeline Lee. She had a role in the TV show Danger, and after an appearance the barrage of anonymous protesting telephone calls began. Like Madeline Lee, Miss Ashland had never been a political activist , and she was completely mystified by the attacks . It was not until months later that a friend showed her a newspaper clipping indicating that her trouble had all stemmed from a case of mistaken identity.
5x expanded by 4meter4 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 161 past nominations.

4meter4 (talk) 17:48, 6 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
QPQ: Done.

Overall: New enough and long enough. Sufficiently sourced and passes Earwig. Hook is interesting and verified. Image is fine. QPQ done. Good to go. PizzaKing13 (¡Hablame!) 🍕👑 23:28, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Melissa Sevigny

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Created by Silver seren (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 139 past nominations.

SilverserenC 19:40, 5 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Review: (ALT0) Article expanded more than 5x since its creation on May 1. Hook citation seems to relatively reliable and article is well sourced. Article is neutral and I don't think there's any plagiarism. Hook is interesting. QPQ done. I think it's good to go. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 02:23, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Silverseren: Yes, I added it. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 02:55, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 6

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Henderson Place Historic District

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5x expanded by Epicgenius (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 793 past nominations.

Epicgenius (talk) 18:46, 6 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Nice article! The first hook is interesting enough and properly cited through references 15 and 18. The article does not seem to have any surface level issues and has adequate sourcing. All good here. Arconning (talk) 04:07, 12 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Jaime Felipa

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5x expanded by Arconning (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 74 past nominations.

Arconning (talk) 15:42, 6 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Expanded two days ago from 331 B to 2216 B, still the same size. Don't think ALT0 meets DYKINT, compared to ALT1/2 both of which I'm approving. Prefer ALT2 because the "international airport" part makes it more intriguing. Not much to day. ミラP@Miraclepine 20:06, 8 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 7

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Barbara Viera

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  • ... that volleyball coach Barbara Viera had an "ability to motivate, doggedness and never ceasing optimism, sprinkled with a bit of Mother Teresa"?
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/John Kinsey (Quaker leader)
  • Comment: To do QPQ within 24 hours. Note that in the original quote, it was "Lou Holtz's ability to motivate, Joe Paterno's doggedness and Buddy Ryan's never ceasing optimism". I cut out Holtz / Paterno / Ryan since I don't think they would be well known enough, which I hope is acceptable.
Moved to mainspace by BeanieFan11 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 462 past nominations.

BeanieFan11 (talk) 22:38, 14 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Moved to mainspace seven days before nom, prose 4918 B. Hook technically doesn't match the ref, but I'll waive this since brackets would make this a bit clunky. Not much worth noting. ミラP@Miraclepine 21:04, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Jacob Huesman

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Created by WikiOriginal-9 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 41 past nominations.

~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 17:44, 7 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Good to go Rlendog (talk) 16:10, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Rodolfo da Ponte

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  • ... that Olympic fencer Rodolfo da Ponte's grandfather, father, and son, were all involved in fencing?
5x expanded by Arconning (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 76 past nominations.

Arconning (talk) 04:26, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Article is new enough, long enough. ALT0 and 2 seem okay. ALT1 is contradicted by the article, which says that the football team was expected to compete; which is correct? Copyvio tool shows no issues.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 02:03, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 8

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2026 state visit by Donald Trump to China

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'Originally, the Chinese transliteration of Marco Rubio was 卢比奥 (盧比奧), while the Foreign Affairs Ministry used the another transliteration 鲁比欧 (魯比歐). When he assumed the secretary of State in January 2025, the Chinese transliteration of Rubio was changed to 鲁比奥 (魯比奧), which under the transliteration guideline adpoted by Xinhua News Agency. Under the guideline, Ru referred to 鲁 (魯), and Lu referred to 卢 (盧). Therefore, the standardized Chinese transliteration is "鲁比奥 (魯比奧)". The spokeperson of the Foreign Affairs Ministry Mao Ning stated that "instead of how his name is translated in Chinese, it's his actual name in English that is more important". On 12 May 2026, Rubio headed to Beijing with U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time. According to reports, this arrangement might have been made possible after China changed his name's transliteration.' (Wikipedia article)


'China has altered the transliteration of Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s name, a bureaucratic workaround that allowed him to enter the country for a high-stakes meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping this week, according to reports.

Rubio was sanctioned as a U.S. senator by the Chinese government in 2020 for criticizing Beijing’s treatment of the minority Uyghur population in the Xinjiang region and other alleged human rights abuses. The restrictions included a ban on Rubio entering the country.

The sanctions might have complicated plans for Rubio to accompany Trump aboard Air Force One, but a Chinese Embassy spokesperson told Agence France-Presse (AFP) on Tuesday that it would not block the secretary’s travel.

“The sanctions target Mr. Rubio’s words and deeds when he served as a US senator concerning China,” spokesperson Liu Pengyu said.

The Chinese government and official media began using a different character for “lu” to represent the first syllable of Rubio’s surname shortly after he took office last year, according to AFP.

Two diplomats told the outlet that they believed the change served as a sort of linguistic loophole that allowed China to bypass its sanctions, which were imposed under the old spelling of his name.' (The Hill News)
    • Reviewed:
    • Comment: Please revise the hook if needed and message me if you have any other questions/concerns (I used the "Chinese government sanctions" article for the source but can provide more if needed). The replacement character in Rubio's surname literally means "reckless", "stupid", "crass", or "rustic".
Created by Unsurprising (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Unsurprising (talk) 16:17, 16 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • New enough (May 8), more than long enough (18 KB), reasonably cited to news sources, no copyvio (Earwig flags the official government statement, which is appropriately attributed). The hook is interesting and an interesting fact in itself. However, the hook CANNOT run with the current phrasing, as it states this fact as definite when it is (naturally) very unconfirmed, and has been disputed by some RSes. I think it would be appropriate to change the hook's phrasing to say "supposedly", which is a small enough change that I'm marking this as an approval. — Vigilant Cosmic Penguin 🐧 (talk | contribs) 22:06, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

John Kinsey (Quaker leader)

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Moved to mainspace by Miraclepine (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 150 past nominations.

ミラP@Miraclepine 16:58, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Looks good. Nice work. BeanieFan11 (talk) 22:39, 16 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Fahima Mirzaie

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  • ... that Fahima Mirzaie was named one of the BBC's 100 Women in 2021 for her work as Afghanistan's only female whirling dervish?
Created by Jishara (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Jishara (talk) 15:02, 8 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: PresentlySuraye3 (talk) 17:31, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

My only suggestion is for the first hook, to write "Afghanistan's only female whirling dervish dancer" to be more specific. Otherwise looks good!

Speckled spiny tree-rat

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Pattonomys semivillosus
Pattonomys semivillosus
5x expanded by Reconrabbit (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 18 past nominations.

-- Reconrabbit (talk) 20:45, 8 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
QPQ: Done.

Overall: What a cute picture! Article is long enough and was 5x expanded within the 7 day window. QPQ has been provided. No issues detected with sourcing, neutrality or copyright based on an Earwig scan and a few spotchecks. The hooks are both interesting, mentioned in the article, and verified in the sources. Looks good to me :) MCE89 (talk) 08:47, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

The Marion Star

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  • Source: Harding sold The Marion Star in late June of 1923 (this NYT article states "WASHINGTON, June 20.—President Harding has relinquished control of his newspaper") and died in early August of that year (Harding's obituary in the Star is datelined "San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 3." and titled "President Harding Succumbs To Death").
Improved to Good Article status by RandFreeman (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Rand Freeman talk ⬩ stalk 22:49, 8 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: None required.

Overall: Article is new enough and long enough. Hook facts are both interesting and cited. No image to check. Copyvio tool finds no issues. Looks good to go!  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:23, 10 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Right of Salvadoran expatriates to vote

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  • Source: 2009 number is TSE; 2024 number is TSE + TSE (for clarification, the first 2024 source is online expatriate voting and second 2024 source is in person expatriate voting, so they should be added together for the total expatriate vote)
Created by PizzaKing13 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 39 past nominations.

PizzaKing13 (¡Hablame!) 🍕👑 23:34, 8 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Spot-checked citations 1, 3, 5, 36, 37, and 38; no issues arose. Yue🌙 (talk) 04:05, 9 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 9

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Nyamazana

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  • ... that the forces of warrior-queen Nyamazana defeated the last Rozvi ruler, but the credit is often incorrectly given to her husband?
Created by Kowal2701 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 8 past nominations.

Kowal2701 (talk, contribs) 20:33, 9 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Good start. Article is new enough (nominated on the same day it was moved out of draft space) and just long enough (1700+ characters). Well sourced to books from known publishers. Spot check suggests copyvio unlikely. Tone is neutral. Article looks tidy enough (though I did add spaces between paragraphs, etc., to make it look less like a stub, as stubs are ineligible for DYK). QPQ is done. The hook certainly got my attention but there are a couple of problems: Both the article and the cited source suggest that it was the warrior-queen's forces that killed the last Changamire, whereas the hook makes it sound like she was definitively the killer directly responsible for his death. Also, I also could do with a bit more explanation in the article itself about the "last Changamire" part although I suppose you could infer he was the last Changamire. @Kowal2701: Could you please take another look at the hook and tweak? Cielquiparle (talk) 10:35, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks Cielquiparle, I've edited the hook, sorry for that. Changamire was the title, I've changed it to "ruler" both in the hook and article for clarity. Honestly it's a bit ambiguous who the last Changamire was, there was someone in exile/rebellion in the 1850s and '60s and another in the 1890s who both gained some recognition Kowal2701 (talk, contribs) 21:49, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thinking about this more, we want to avoid problems with WP:SYNTH in the hook which can happen when using multiple sources. There is also the problem that a commonly held belief is that Changamire Chirisamhuru killed himself after his defeat. So I think a shorter and safer hook is:
  • ALT0a: ... that warrior-queen Nyamazana defeated the last Rozvi ruler?
I also made an edit to the article to make it closer to what the source was saying, so please have a look. @Kowal2701: Thoughts? Other solutions? Cielquiparle (talk) 06:21, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
That's good Cielquiparle, thanks. I'll add another hook re miscrediting, Beach pg 265 says Zwandengaba is often miscredited with the death while pg 44 of this says Mzilikazi (her husband), if it's too SYNTHy we could just follow Beach, but just to give the promoter options Kowal2701 (talk, contribs) 13:29, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
ALT0b: ... that warrior-queen Nyamazana defeated the last Rozvi ruler, but the credit is often given to a male relative or her husband?
Approving all hooks (ALT0, ALT0a, ALT0b) as nominator has been revising ALT0 over the course of this discussion. @Kowal2701: Ancillary request related to ALT0b: Could you please add a mention of Zwandengaba somewhere in the Ngoni Kingdom article so people who click aren't wondering why they have been redirected there? Cielquiparle (talk) 21:49, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
I’ve done a placeholder-rewrite of that article (oddly couldn’t find much post-1850s), hope to get round to Mfecane-adjacent articles eventually. Thank you Kowal2701 (talk, contribs) 00:22, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Killing of Yuki Adachi

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  • ALT1: ... that the suspect for killing a child searched about ways on how to disposed a body? Source: The Japan Times
  • ALT2: ... that a television station broadcast footage of a different person three times while trying to film a suspect for killing a child? Source: The Asahi Shimbun ["京都府南丹市で安達結希（ゆき）さん（11）が遺体で発見された事件で、関西テレビ（大阪市）は16日、死体遺棄の疑いで逮捕された父親で会社員の優季（ゆうき）容疑者（37）について、別人の映像を誤って3回放送したと明らかにした。同日午後のニュース番組で謝罪した。" "In the case of the discovery of the body of 11-year-old Yuki Adachi in Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, Kansai Television (Osaka City) revealed on the 16th that it had mistakenly broadcast footage of a different person three times, instead of showing Yuki's father, a 37-year-old company employee who was arrested on suspicion of abandoning a corpse. The station apologized on its afternoon news program that same day."]
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Abraham Howell
Moved to mainspace by Miminity (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 53 past nominations.

Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 13:03, 9 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Article is new enough (nominated on same day it was moved into mainspace) and more than long enough (5k+ characters). Well sourced with 28 citations, 27 of which cite sources recognized by Cite Unseen as generally reliable which is important due to WP:BLP and WP:CRIME (regarding the murder suspect who has now been charged and has confessed). Article is presentable; have removed the translation tag as the English version seems comparable in overall scope to the Japanese one. QPQ is done. Strong preference for ALT2 though ALT0 also checks out. ALT1 is rejected on the basis that this is not unusual in murder cases. Cielquiparle (talk) 10:51, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Chattar Kunwar, Bada Mangal

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Created and 5x expanded by Cielquiparle (talk). Number of QPQs required: 2. Nominator has 81 past nominations.

Cielquiparle (talk) 18:59, 15 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Long enough, new enough. Earwig's fine and QPQs are done. Not seeing any reason why either would deserve a maintenance template. Will assess the hooks another time.--Launchballer 05:41, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Cielquiparle: Neither article spells out that Awadh is a Muslim court. I also think that the hook would be better if neither were named; if you're alright with ALT2: ... a Hindu queen in the Muslim court of Awadh is often credited with starting a festival honoring Lord Hanuman on Tuesdays?, I'll approve this once that's fixed.--Launchballer 18:49, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Thanks Launchballer. Edited both articles to make the Shia Muslim part explicit. ALT2 is good too and probably doesn't need another reviewer to approve since it's basically the combination of ALT0 and ALT1 (if you approve those). The promoter can decide which hook to use. Cielquiparle (talk) 21:18, 17 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
Let's roll.--Launchballer 11:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Clyde Rimple

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  • ... that Olympic cyclist Clyde Rimple was fined 60 pounds for pouring bleach and urinating on his wife's clothes?
5x expanded by Arconning (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 75 past nominations.

Arconning (talk) 04:13, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • No issues detected. QPQ is done. Article was originally 330 characters and is now 2434 characters. It meets the minimum length and the 5x expansion criteria. Expansion occurred on May 9 and was nominated on May 12 within the timeline. Hook fact is interesting and verified to the cited source. No copyright violations or other policy issues found. I suggest using the British pound symbol (£) to prevent confusion with the weight metric used in the United States as a minor adjustment.4meter4 (talk) 18:09, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Point Clear Martello Tower

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The Point Clear Martello Tower is home to The East Essex Aviation Society Museum
The Point Clear Martello Tower is home to The East Essex Aviation Society Museum
  • Reviewed:
Created by Heavywick (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Heavywick (talk) 15:25, 11 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Review: Article created May 8, expanded more than 5x, and length is good. Hook citation seems to be reliable and article is well sourced. Article is neutral and I don't think there's any plagiarism. Image on Commons, used in the article, is good resolution, and copyright appears to be one of an editor's. Hook is interesting. A QPQ is not required. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 17:00, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 10

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Vieux-Comptoir

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  • Source: Ref. 6 - toponymie.gouv.qc.ca
5x expanded by P199 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 43 past nominations.

P 1 9 9  ✉ 15:04, 16 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Article is new, long enough, and well cited. No copyright issues found with Earwig. Hooks are cited in article and quirky! ALT1 is more interesting to me as an Anglophone as it isn't obvious that Vieux-Comptoir translates to "old factory". Yeeno (talk) 03:53, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Sier (Ameland)

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Remains of wells from the former village surfaced after the Second World War.
Remains of wells from the former village surfaced after the Second World War.
  • ... that the village of Sier on the island Ameland was abandoned around 1730 because it was being buried by dunes (remains pictured)?
    • Reviewed:
    • Comment: I don't really understand what I should put in the source field. Should I put a quote from the article there or a link to a reliable source supporting the hook?
Created by Jcuhfehl (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

Jcuhfehl (talk) 13:00, 10 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Article is long enough and newly created. I have reviewed the sources used and used Google translations from Dutch, I am satisfied these are suitable. The Allan (1857) source is the oldest, but is used appropriately and I have found nothing in the newer sources that is contradictory. As translated sources have been used I do not perceive any copyvio issues. The hook is interesting and supported by an inline citation. The images used in the article are appropriately licensed and I have verified that the licensing is present on the original image source. No QPQ needed. Thanks User:Jcuhfehl, a nice brief article on an interesting subject! I T B F 📢 09:33, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
(For future reference, yes the "source" field in the template should ideally contain a quote from the source used for the hook and the name of the source.) I T B F 📢 09:33, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Tinashe

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Tinashe in 2024
Tinashe in 2024
Improved to Good Article status by Camilasdandelions (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 398 past nominations.

Launchballer 01:37, 13 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • article recently promoted to GA; no copyvio detected; QPQ checks out. Hook interesting and sourced, but could perhaps be rephrased to "at age seven" rather than "aged seven" which is more uncommon usage. The image does appear in a YouTube video that is licensed CC BY 3.0; I don't know if that is a proper licensing because I doubt the company got every clip, etc in the video to be released to them under CC BY 3.0 from their authors, but no more due diligence can be done and we'll trust the company on this one I suppose that they uploaded it correctly. Good to go. ~Darth StabroTalk • Contribs 20:14, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Emmanuel Oyebadejo

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Created by JTtheOG (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 22 past nominations.

JTtheOG (talk) 02:59, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: The article was recently created. All three hooks are interesting and verified by the sources. No copyvio detected. Nice work! ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 17:15, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Wyman Park Building

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  • Source: [29] "After merging with the hospital in the 1980s, Hopkins administrators asked the city to change zoning for the property and create a Planned Unit Development, or PUD... [which was] approved by the mayor and Baltimore City Council... [that allowed] replacement of the hospital. Last fall, Hopkins asked the city council to repeal the 1987 PUD... Yesterday, Baltimore’s Planning Commission voted unanimously to repeal the PUD," Also, from Johns Hopkins 2008 master plan, "Long-term redevelopment hinges on demolition of Wyman Park Building."
Created by Antony-22 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 165 past nominations.

Antony–22 (talk⁄contribs) 02:36, 11 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

I'll review this one. Gb321 (talk) 21:51, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]


General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems

Hook eligibility:

  • Cited: Yes
  • Interesting: Yes
  • Other problems: Yes
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Very good article and DYK. Fun hook, <3% copyvio, well cited, etc etc etc.

My only issue is that the text in the DYK's piped link is not written in that form anywhere in the article ("Baltimore Marine Hospital" in DYK versus "United States Marine Hospital in Baltimore" in article). Additionally, having both "City of Baltimore" and "Baltimore Marine Hospital" in the DYK means "Baltimore" is written twice, which seems unnecessary.

I think there is an easy fix:

Outside this one minor issue, the DYK is ready to go. Gb321 (talk) 22:08, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

@Gb321: It's not a requirement of WP:HOOK that the display text of the wikilink appear in the article. In DYK hooks, even "easter-egg" or descriptive links are very common. I can change the text in the article if you really want; the exact naming of Marine Hospitals isn't standardized in the sources.
ALT0a is fine, but the link needs to also include the text "the city's..." because the link is to the specific hospital and not U.S. Marine Hospitals in general. (Also adding "former" to both hooks, and adding "U.S." to distinguish between the federal and city-owned hospitals by the same name.) I still think ALT0 is within the hook rules though. Antony–22 (talk⁄contribs) 23:04, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Antony-22: I agree with your rationale that ALT-0b is the better option. I think the addition of "former" is good too.
I do think that the word "Baltimore" doesn't need to be in the DYK twice, so even if it is not required for the linked text to be exactly what is written in the article, ALT-0b is still my preferred choice. ALT-0 is good though. I think we can move forward with both and let whoever uses it in the preparation stage choose. Gb321 (talk) 02:29, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Gb321: I mean, the other hooks have "the city" twice, which doesn't feel like an improvement to me. But if you approve ALT0 and ALT0b and let the promoter decide, that's fine with me. Antony–22 (talk⁄contribs) 05:17, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
@Gb321: Don't forget to place the {{subst:DYKyes}} puck if you're approving these, otherwise the bot won't recognize it. Or let me know if you have further comments. Antony–22 (talk⁄contribs) 03:34, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
whoops, sorry. adding now Gb321 (talk) 02:18, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Bill Bray (bodyguard)

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Created by AdobongPogi (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

AdobongPogi masarap 🍛 05:44, 10 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: None required.

Overall: Nothing wrong here. Everything checks out, no eligibility issues and issues with the article as everything is cited and neutral, and the hooks are interesting and cited. 🍗TheNuggeteer🍗 (My "blotter") 05:10, 11 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]


Articles created/expanded on May 11

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Lindsay Knapp

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Improved to Good Article status by BeanieFan11 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 463 past nominations.

BeanieFan11 (talk) 23:03, 18 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: —Bagumba (talk) 00:53, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

  • – BeanieFan11, do we have more information about the commercial? This is certainly an interesting hook, but I'm not sure if playing basketball against is accurate. Taking the interview/quotes at face value, a commercial was being shot and Knapp was picked as an extra. Without additional sources, we don't know if the footage of Knapp playing Jordan was actually included in the commercial, nor do we seem to have independent sourcing of the commercial itself (the newspaper article provides mostly only the quote from Knapp). Vermont (🐿️—🏳️‍🌈) 01:53, 2 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Amherstburg First Baptist Church

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Amherstburg First Baptist Church
Amherstburg First Baptist Church
5x expanded by Crisco 1492 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 796 past nominations.

 — Chris Woodrich (talk) 00:55, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Epicgenius (talk) 18:32, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

El Sol Rojo

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El Sol Rojo
El Sol Rojo
  • Source: * El Univesal:

"De la Torre aclara que el Estadio Azteca, como empresa, les ayuda con el agua, pero que, en últimas, ese terreno está fuera del propio estadio y que no es su propiedad ... De ahí en adelante empezó un declive porque el terreno en que está la escultura quedó sin dueño. El terreno es de la ciudad, pero lo detenta la delegación porque no hay un propietario jurídico de la pieza, que es el mismo caso que tienen todas las 19 esculturas de la Ruta de la Amistad. Cuando terminaron los juegos, las piezas quedaron sin protección, al garete, volando, no son de la ciudad de México, no son de la Federación”, comenta el titular del Patronato."

English:

De la Torre explains that the Estadio Azteca, as a company, helps them with water, but ultimately, that plot of land is outside the stadium itself and is not their property... From that point on, things began to go downhill because the land where the sculpture stands was left without an owner. The land belongs to the city, but it is held by the local district because there is no legal owner of the piece, which is the same situation for all 19 sculptures along the Ruta de la Amistad. "When the games ended, the pieces were left unprotected, adrift, up in the air; they don’t belong to Mexico City, and they don’t belong to the federal government", says the head of the Board of Trustees.
Alternate image proposal

I'd like it to run on that date due to the beginning of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will open at the Estadio Azteca. Estadio Azteca is the common name. but since the name won't be used for the games, I proposed the alternative FIFA name.

If the file can be improved, let me know, because I can go to the stadium and try to get a better file. Regarding the hook,

Created by Tbhotch (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 74 past nominations.

Tbhotch™ (CC BY-SA 4.0) 01:30, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Taking this review as a Spanish-speaking user. CoryGlee 01:04, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • Tbhotch, article short but concise and reliably sourced. Hook, indeed, is interesting and sourced appropriately. Earwig clear; QPQ done. As for the picture, I am no expert, but I think that it does not pass the 100px threshold, or if it does, the sun rays kind of blur the image. If you can easily get there and take a better picture, it would be great. So, it is good to go. As for your wish to have it featured on a specific date, you can get in touch with DYK admins. I once reviewed a hook with similar intentions and I had no say in that. Thanks! CoryGlee 11:59, 14 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Muhadi Suyono

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Moved to mainspace by Juxlos (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 304 past nominations.

Juxlos (talk) 07:34, 11 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

General: Article is new enough and long enough
Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Epicgenius (talk) 18:17, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Manuel Aguirre (Venezuela)

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Created by Jon698 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 117 past nominations.

Jon698 (talk) 05:45, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Policy compliance:

Hook eligibility:

  • Cited: Yes
  • Interesting: Yes
  • Other problems: Yes
QPQ: Done.

Overall: Seems to not be copyvio when I put the Spanish sources in a translator and compared it with this article. Hook is sourced & interesting. Spotchecked some statements cited to sources 1 & 2, seems to be fine. jolielover♥talk 16:18, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Articles created/expanded on May 12

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Riverside–West 105th Street Historic District

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The Riverside–West 105th Street Historic District
The Riverside–West 105th Street Historic District
Moved to mainspace by Epicgenius (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 794 past nominations.

Epicgenius (talk) 19:30, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • Reviewing. Cielquiparle (talk) 06:01, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • Approving ALT0 and ALT1 only. Article is new enough (submitted within 5 days of moving into mainspace) and more than long enough (10967 characters). Well sourced, copyvio unlikely, neutral tone. Article is tidy. QPQ is done. ALT0 and ALT1 check out and are approved; please note nominator's request to only use the image (which is suitable and correctly licensed) if you are selecting the ALT1. (ALT2 and ALT3 don't seem quite right if they are only sourced to the NYT article. Seems like reading too much into a brief mention; associations are usually more than one person; and it's probably not uncommon for historical districts to be established to deter crime among other reasons.) Nice article. Cielquiparle (talk) 06:35, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Orleans Parish Criminal Courts Building

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  • Source: [31], p. 4: "General Allison Owen, the designing architect, is said to have explained the design as representing the two characteristics of the law: elegance reflected in the classical colonnade and severity reflected in the modern buttresses."
Created by Antony-22 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 166 past nominations.

Antony–22 (talk⁄contribs) 23:29, 15 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

Policy compliance:

Hook eligibility:

  • Cited: Yes
  • Interesting: Yes
  • Other problems: Yes
QPQ: Done.

Overall: This is long enough, new enough, neutral, and has no copyright violations. The hook is cited and interesting. SL93 (talk) 20:24, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

Jake West (basketball)

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Jake West
Jake West
Jake West
Jake West
  • ... that in Jake West's (pictured) fifth start he became the fourth Wildcat to record 13 single-game assists?
Moved to mainspace by TonyTheTiger (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 393 past nominations.

TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 05:19, 12 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

  • The article is new enough and long enough, and free from close paraphrasing. A full QPQ has been done. The hook is cited inline and verified in the hook. However, it does not meet WP:DYKINT: it is unclear what the significance of being the fourth (rather than the first or second) Wildcat to do 13 assists in a game is: why 13 specifically? Someone not well-versed in sports may have no idea if that is a high number or not. Someone has to be a dedicated college basketball fan (let alone a basketball fan) to understand and appreciate the hook. Hooks should be interesting even to non-specialist readers, and deep understanding of basketball terminology and records counts as specialist. Please propose another hook angle. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 00:30, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
  • ALT1... that after American basketball player Jake West (pictured) was sidelined for two months by a skull fracture, he was again sidelined by an elbow-induced nosebleed?-TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 03:56, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
That's rather violent, and I don't really think it's a good idea to have a hook that focuses on a living person's injuries. Maybe a hook about the influencer thing (the one about his coach not knowing) would work? Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 09:57, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
My problem is that I don't believe the hook. Now when you are recruiting basketball players you have to clarify their individual NIL expectations. So when scouting a player you should know if they are already an influencer you can facilitate NIL at a certain level. Maybe the coach's 18-year-old daughter was crushing on West and wanted West to know she knows who he was. I have trouble promoting a hook that is almost surely false. Are there any WP:CBBALL editors who believe that fact.-TonyTheTiger (T / C / WP:FOUR / WP:CHICAGO / WP:WAWARD) 01:01, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
That could be addressed by attributing the hook or saying his coach claimed it, rather than saying it as fact in Wikivoice. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 01:20, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
That should be good to go then as being cited in the article, verified in the source, and interesting. I'm not actually sure if "Northwestern" needs to be in the hook given that non-American readers may not know what Northwestern University is, or if it's kept then if it should be linked or not, but I will leave that to the promoter. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 10:00, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

SN 2025pht

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SN 2025pht progenitor (red star) within NGC 1637 imaged by Hubble and James Webb
SN 2025pht progenitor (red star) within NGC 1637 imaged by Hubble and James Webb
  • ... that a supernova SN 2025pht (pictured) was one of the brighter supernovae observed in 2025?
  • Source #1: "Bright, nearby SN candidate, present in two epochs, discovered after the seasonal break." Transient Name Server
  • Source #2: "SN 2025pht is so far the brightest supernova of 2025." Transient Name Server
  • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/1955 Spain v France football match
    • Moved to mainspace by JeBonSer (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 26 past nominations.

    JeBonSer (talk) 10:00, 13 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    @Bruce1ee: Done removed. JeBonSer (talk) 11:08, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Thanks. —Bruce1eetalk 11:19, 13 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Review: Article created May 11, expanded more than 5x since then. Hook citation seems to be reliable and article is well sourced. Article is neutral and I don't think there's any plagiarism. Hook is interesting. QPQ is done. I think it's good to go. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 17:52, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    @JeBonSer: I reviewed the hook. –The Twists and Turns talk|my edits 17:52, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @The Twists and Turns: Great! JeBonSer (talk) 18:06, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Dclemens1971: Fixed JeBonSer (talk) 11:16, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @JeBonSer: The newly added source indicates the supernova was bright not not its brightness relative to others observed in 2025, unless I'm missing something. Dclemens1971 (talk) 13:17, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Dclemens1971: Resolved. JeBonSer (talk) 18:00, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Good to go, restoring the tick. Dclemens1971 (talk) 19:33, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Gordon House (Amherstburg)

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    Gordon House
    Gordon House
    • ... that the Gordon House (pictured), the oldest house in Amherstburg, Ontario, was moved to save it from demolition?
    • ALT0a ... that the Gordon House (pictured), the oldest house in Amherstburg, Ontario, was lifted off its foundation to save it from demolition?
    Created by Crisco 1492 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 797 past nominations.

     — Chris Woodrich (talk) 01:58, 13 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • These hooks are kind of dull. It's hardly uncommon to move medium-sized buildings, usually historic houses, to avert demolition (and is that not the more commonly-used noun form? Or is "demolishment" preferred in Canadian English? If so I've never come across it in any Canadian sources I've read). And I'm sure that a lot of houses that armies occupied and used during wars have seen their owners killed. Likewise, protracted litigation to save a historic structure is also a rather frequent occurrence, certainly enough for it not to be surprising.

      I suppose only ALT3 would work. Daniel Case (talk) 03:58, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    • I've replaced demolishment with demolition. Both are valid synonyms, but as you note demolition is more common.
    I am going to note that DYKINT is not "is it unique to the subject" but "would the average person be interesting?" Just because something is fairly common does not mean it doesn't interest potential readers; conversely, just because something is uncommon does not mean the average person would be interested. People lift houses off their foundation fairly frequently; driving down the highway with a house on a flatbed still draws stares.
    Would the following ALTs be more to your liking, Daniel Case?
    ALT4 ... that the first long-term occupant of the Gordon House (pictured) was a Loyalist who was killed by Americans decades after the American Revolution? Source: Reiner, Meg (2022). Heritage Building Amherstburg. Windsor, Ontario: Walkerville Publishing. ISBN 978-1-927591-30-7.; Town of Amherstburg (March 14, 1988). "By-Law No. 2013". Ontario Heritage Trust. Archived from the original on May 12, 2026. Retrieved May 12, 2026.
    ALT5 ... that the Gordon House (pictured) was the headquarters of a project to rebuild an 1813 ship? "HMS Detroit Group Back at Gordon House". The Windsor Star. July 13, 2006. p. A5 – via ProQuest.
     — Chris Woodrich (talk) 10:56, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    ALT4 is actually pretty good. I'd urge whoever reviews this in full to prefer that one. Daniel Case (talk) 16:25, 15 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    And I'll take on the job tomorrow. ミラP@Miraclepine 03:43, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    General: Article is new enough and long enough

    Policy compliance:

    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Created on nom day and prose 7807 B. Prefer ALT5 since the article doesn't say he died of his injures as ALT4 implies and also it's more intriguing than ALT3. @Crisco 1492: fix the tag and you're good to go. ミラP@Miraclepine 16:12, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Articles created/expanded on May 13

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    Katrin Bennhold

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    Created by Munfarid1 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 42 past nominations.

    Munfarid1 (talk) 12:45, 19 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    Policy compliance:

    Hook eligibility:

    • Cited: Yes
    • Interesting: Yes
    • Other problems: Yes
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Everything meets the checked off criteria. I will leave the choice of hook to the promoter. SL93 (talk) 00:03, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Laura Bowman

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    • ... that Laura Bowman starred in the first horror film made with an all-black cast?
    5x expanded by 4meter4 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 163 past nominations.

    4meter4 (talk) 16:10, 16 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: The article was recently 5× expanded. The hook is interesting and verified by the source. Nice work! ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 18:40, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Josephine M. Hagerty House

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    The Josephine M. Hagerty House
    The Josephine M. Hagerty House
    5x expanded by Epicgenius (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 795 past nominations.

    Epicgenius (talk) 18:29, 13 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: All looks good (expanded from 3,411 to 36,353 bytes, no copyright issues with Earwig's Copyvio Detector giving 3.8%, picture used is free). I prefer ALT2, I also like ALT3, but it is a bit ambiguous. Optional, "fruit crate" gives a better contrast with the second characterization, jail, and perhaps increase the interest of the hook. A.Cython(talk) 16:44, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Election cake

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    • Source: Stavely and Fitzgerald (2004) America's Founding Food: The Story of New England Cooking, quoting John Howard Redfield in Life In The Connecticut River Valley 1800-1840 from the Recollections of John Howard Redfield (1988 ed.).
    p. 255: "In preparation for [Election week] every family baked ovenfuls of what was called "election cake," which was a delicious loaf cake, too sacred to be used for anything but weddings, high teas, and Election week."
    • ALT1: ... that an 18th century cookbook contained recipes for election cake alongside recipes for independence cake and federal pan cake?
    • Source: A Taste of Power: Food and American Identities (2015), p. 32: "But the second edition had its own political moments. Simmons added recipes such as “Election Cake,” “Independence Cake,” and “Federal Pan Cake”".
    18th century dating: https://books.google.com/books?id=SMQCiOh-RXgC&pg=PA32 (just a bibliography)
    Created by Whonting (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    Whonting (talk) 08:59, 17 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • New enough (created from a redirect on May 16), long enough. No issue regarding prose. 5.7% on Earwig. No issue for the hook but I'll go with ALT0 with this one. Although, nom does not need QPQ, my GOAT still reviewed an article. You can probably use that article again btw as you still don't need QPQ for this nom. Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 15:01, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Gopal Mukund Huddar

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    Gopal Mukund Huddar
    Gopal Mukund Huddar
    • Source: Kasturi: He also picked up a reputation as a palm reader. In Prisoners of the Good Fight, Carl Geiser, an American cellmate of Huddar's, described how the Indian inmate had studied his hand and correctly guessed he had one brother and four sisters.
    • ALT1: ... that Indian volunteer Gopal Mukund Huddar (pictured) fought in the Spanish Civil War under the nom de guerre "John Smith Irakian" to distinguish himself from other John Smiths in his battalion? Source: Ortiz, p. 452: To distinguish himself from other John Smiths in the battalion, Huddar went by the name John Smith Irakian, despite never having been to Iraq.
    • Reviewed:
    • Comment: This is my first DYK nomination, so I'm happy to take any suggestions or notes here.
    Improved to Good Article status by EarthDude (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    — EarthDude (Talk) 20:55, 13 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • I will review this DYK nomination, within the next day or two. Marshelec (talk) 01:42, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • Newness - the article was promoted to GA within 7 days of the date of DYK nomination
    • Presentable, well-sourced, neutral, BLP-compliant, and copyvio-free - the article meets all of these requirements
    • For the first hook, the DYK guidelines require that "The hook fact should be cited in the article, no later than the end of the sentence it appears in." This needs to be done.
    • For ALT1, I was initially confused when I did not find the hook fact in the main body of the article and had to read down to the Explanatory notes to find the hook fact. This is not ideal. I suggest either (a) moving the Explanatory note that includes the hook fact into the body of the article, and adding the source citation at the end of the sentence, or (b) changing the hook to "... fought in the Spanish Civil War under the nom de guerre "John Smith" and changing the cited source if required, so that the reader can find the hook fact in the body of the article.
    • QPQ is not required because it is the first nomination
    • images and captions are OK
    • Both hooks are now cited in the article at the end of the relevant sentence. The hooks are short enough and interesting. No other issues.

    I prefer the main hook. This is now good to go._Marshelec (talk) 21:37, 20 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]


    Walt Whitman Park (Washington, D.C.)

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    Walt Whitman Park
    Walt Whitman Park
    • ... that Walt Whitman Park (pictured) was the site of the first playground built on public parkland for children of U.S. government workers?
    • Source: "There, in Walt Whitman National Park between E Street and New York Avenue NW, the federal government is putting the finishing touches on a $320,000 playground to serve 140 children in day-care centers at nearby federal agencies. It is the U.S. government's first venture into providing a playground for federal workers' children on public parkland." Washington Post
    • ALT1: ... that Walt Whitman Park (pictured) has often been considered as a site for proposed memorials in Washington, D.C.? Source: "The Park may not remain an open green area for long. It is included in the National Capital Planning Commission’s 2001 Memorials and Museums Master Plan and the 2009 Monumental Core Framework Plan as a potential site for future memorials. The Park was recently considered (and rejected) as a site for the Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial, Desert Storm-Desert Shield Memorial, Global War on Terrorism Memorial, The Republic of Texas Legation Memorial, and most recently the Fallen Journalists Memorial. Nevertheless, the National Capital Planning Commission considers the area prime potential 'memorial boulevard space.'" Foggy Bottom Association
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Hicks-neutral technical change
    5x expanded by Dclemens1971 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 53 past nominations.

    Dclemens1971 (talk) 13:23, 13 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Epicgenius (talk) 18:25, 20 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Jimmy Whalen (baseball)

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    Created by Rlendog (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 105 past nominations.

    Rlendog (talk) 18:45, 15 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: New and long enough, sourced and neutral, no copyvio concerns (CopyVio Detector came back with a 0.0%) no pic, QPQ is good. You're good to go. ShadowBallX (talk) 04:02, 16 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]


    Articles created/expanded on May 14

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    Cary Brabham, Gordon Laro

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    5x expanded by WikiOriginal-9 (talk) and BeanieFan11 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 2. Nominator has 44 past nominations.

    ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 03:38, 18 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    Long enough, new enough, QPQs are done, no Earwig complaints. I'll assess the hook another time.--Launchballer 07:03, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @WikiOriginal-9: Apologies for the delay. The individual facts all check out (Brabham did seven and Laro did two and that's WP:CALC), but I'm not happy with 'despite' - it implies the two are related. Any chance of a rewording?--Launchballer 12:46, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    The point of using "despite" is that Madden covers always feature the top NFL players, so it is extraordinary for two players who barely ever played to be the cover athletes. Thoughts? BeanieFan11 (talk) 15:51, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    @BeanieFan11: ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 13:02, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    I went back and forth on whether it was reasonable to expect readers to have heard of Madden, but I suppose 'unknown players being profiled in a notable publication' is interesting enough?--Launchballer 16:56, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Hexham Abbey high-altar cross

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    • Source: Hexham Abbey, quoting the Abbey Chronicle: "Miss Lilian Hawthorn. … It was she who, as an Art student, made the enamel centre piece for the cross on the High Altar. … When in 1939 she came to live in Hexham, she took a very active part in the life of the Abbey, and undertook the care of all the Altar linen and brasses".
    Created by Usernameunique (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 94 past nominations.

    Usernameunique (talk) 22:46, 18 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Promoted to GA on 26 May 2026, 1566 words. Earwig shows no concern. QPQ done. Would be great if a close-up photograph can be added! I prefer ALT0 or ALT2 :) BenTanXiaoMing (talk) 02:53, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Thanks very much, BenTanXiaoMing. Agreed re photos; as you can see from this photo, the cross would look good at thumbnail size. The Abbey has a meeting on Thursday during which they'll discuss my request for photos, and I'm optimistic that they'll be able to help. If so, I'll add a photo here and ping you. --Usernameunique (talk) 02:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Looking forward to it :) BenTanXiaoMing (talk) 03:29, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Syriac Assembly Movement

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    Improved to Good Article status by PresentlySuraye3 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 9 past nominations.

    PresentlySuraye3 (talk) 15:40, 14 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems

    Hook eligibility:

    • Cited: Yes
    • Interesting: No - As it stands, this hook is not that interesting. It doesn't really mention who Momika is or why it's notable that he was a key figure. Perhaps this is better, although please make sure I'm correct in saying this:
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Jordano53 19:18, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    BokHee An

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    • ... that BokHee An, who plays the longest-running recurring character on television show Grey's Anatomy, is also a professional surgical technologist?
    Created by Jishara (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    Jishara (talk) 05:43, 14 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough

    Policy compliance:

    Hook eligibility:

    • Cited: Yes
    • Interesting: No - I would clarify what Grey's Anatomy is (i.e. a television show).
    QPQ: None required.

    Overall: @Jishara: Nice work on this article. As a longtime Grey's viewer, I'm surprised that Nurse BokHee hasn't had an article till now. Just a few issues to address above, and this is good to go. Epicgenius (talk) 18:30, 20 May 2026 (UTC) Epicgenius thanks for checking this! I've updated as best as I can - shondaland website is the only source I can find for Alt1, but i've changed Alt and Alt2 sources. I've also clarified what Grey's Anatomy is! Jishara (talk) 02:51, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    @Jishara: No problem. These sources look all right, but could you add them to the actual article as well? Then the nomination would be good to go. Epicgenius (talk) 04:31, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Epicgenius: Absolutely! I had already had Education and Career News as a source on the page, but have edited to add CinemaBlend as well.
    Looks good to go. Epicgenius (talk) 13:30, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Articles created/expanded on May 15

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    Erwan Kepoa Falé

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    Falé in 2024
    Falé in 2024
    • ... that actor Erwan Kepoa Falé (pictured) highlighted the importance of advocating for diverse causes and that connecting LGBTQ activism to the issue of racism has been "the work of his life"?
    • Source: M. Was it easy for you to assert this dual identity, Black and gay?
    EKF. I come from the suburbs. I didn't manage to find any gay and Black friends until I was 25, and I have to admit it was a major neurosis at the time. Maybe it's easier to be Black and gay today… But in the 2000s, I had a lot of trouble feeling comfortable with a group of people. Either I had queer friends for whom the issue of racism didn't exist, or I had friends of color who weren't queer. It's been the work of my life to connect all of that. Intersectionality is what allowed me to survive on my own scale. But you can't advocate for one identity and leave others out! You can't be pro-gay and not think about the Black cause, or be pro-lesbian and not think about the trans community. From Mixte Magazine Interview; originally in French.
      • Reviewed: T. J. Watt
      • Comment: I will add QPQ in the coming hours
    Created by CoryGlee (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 38 past nominations.

    CoryGlee 03:13, 15 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems

    Hook eligibility:

    • Cited: Yes
    • Interesting: Yes
    • Other problems: No - Hook is a bit too long for the information it communicates. Suggest an ALT hook that is more concise.

    Image eligibility:

    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Article was created on 15 May 2026, and is 2,397 characters (or 390 words) in length. The article is fully sourced, is neutral throughout and is free from plagiarism. The hook is cited and interesting, although I think it could be more concise. The picture is freely licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 and is used in the article. QPQ is done. With a more concise alternate hook, I'd be happy to pass this. Grnrchst (talk) 17:17, 20 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Thanks for your review, @Grnrchst:, thanks a lot. Let me know anything about this new ALT.
    ALT1 ... that actor Erwan Kepoa Falé said that sex was his escape from grief after the death of his father?
    From same source: M: It might seem strange to point this out, but you actually play the first character of color in Christophe Honoré's films. Were you aware of that when you accepted the role? EKF: Of course. I think people who know Christophe's work couldn't help but notice it. When I was younger, his films made a big impression on me. I know where he's making his mark, where he's developing his style. What did I think? Better late than never! These communities need visibility. The problem with Christophe Honoré's films before "The High School Student" is that a Paris that's so white doesn't exist. But I think he's a director who's changing. Who's surrounding himself with different people. I'm very proud of this film. I know some people were shocked by it, especially by the sex scenes between teenagers. But it's a very beautiful film about grief. It's strange because I was offered this role six months after my father's death. Like the film's protagonist, sex became my escape from grief, a refuge. I was glad Christophe went so far in this portrayal because when I was 16, it would have been good for me to see scenes like that. CoryGlee 20:05, 20 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Grnrchst: Thoughts on CoryGlee's response? theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 08:30, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Looks good to me, approved ALT1! Apologies, I didn't get the ping for some reason. --Grnrchst (talk) 08:40, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    44 West 77th Street

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    44 West 77th Street
    44 West 77th Street
    Moved to mainspace by Epicgenius (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 796 past nominations.

    Epicgenius (talk) 14:09, 15 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    Frijolero (song)

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    • ... that a song uses satire in Spanish and English to critique anti-Mexican sentiment in the U.S. and anti-American sentiment in Mexico?
    • Source: Schelonka, Greg (January–March 2006). "Mexican Rock and the Border Under Globalization". doi:10.1080/10402650500509539 (available at WP:LIBRARY, access number 19906530): " The band's song "Frijolero" ("Beaner") is an exploration into the racism found on both sides of the border with no holds barred on the offensive language used in such racist characterizations." (The author goes on for three other paragraphs).
    5x expanded by Tbhotch (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 76 past nominations.

    Tbhotch™ (CC BY-SA 4.0) 04:39, 16 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • The hook is interesting and short enough. The article is new enough, long enough, and in fairly good shape. One could perhaps write that the song Frijolero uses satire ..., though I think the current wording is also fine. The hook is pretty much verified by Schelonka; the few details in the hook which weren't explicitly stated by Schelonka were verified using sources cited in the article. We do have two non-free images in the article, but they illustrate the cover art and a frame from the music video, so they're aren't replaceable. I think this one's good to go. – Michael Aurel (talk) 07:29, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Articles created/expanded on May 16

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    Reed Green Coliseum

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    The interior of Reed Green Coliseum in 2012
    The interior of Reed Green Coliseum in 2012
    5x expanded by Jordano53 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 9 past nominations.

    Jordano53 19:22, 18 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • A 5x expansion has been confirmed and began two days before the nomination date. I did not find any close paraphrasing, the ESPN quote is cited and of appropriate use and length. A full QPQ has been done. Everything is adequately sourced and no sourcing issues are apparent. The hook is cited inline, verified in the Newspapers.com source, and is interesting to a broad audience. The picture is appropriately licensed, but I would suggest against using it since the audience lacks details at that resolution. Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions) 11:23, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Bahu Begum

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    • ... that Bahu Begum is said to have given up her nose ring with pearls for her husband's sovereignty?
    Created by Cielquiparle (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 82 past nominations.

    Cielquiparle (talk) 22:27, 23 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • New enough and long enough. Well-enough sourced, with no copyvio problems and a neutral style. Hook is interesting and correctly cited. QPQ is completed. Nice work! Jishara (talk) 23:58, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Shirakami Fubuki

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    Converted from a redirect by Miraclepine (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 151 past nominations.

    ミラP@Miraclepine 23:45, 17 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    Bradley Roberts (Bahamian politician)

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    • ... that the Bahamian member of parliament Bradley Roberts was known affectionately as "Big Bad Brad"?
    Created by Moondragon21 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 33 past nominations.

    Moondragon21 (talk) 23:39, 16 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Looks good. Nice work. BeanieFan11 (talk) 22:49, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Kotanopan

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    • ... that permanent Dutch colonial presence in Mandailing territory began at Kotanopan? Source: [33]: Kemudian pasukan Belanda membuat pula benteng pertahanan di Kotanopan yang tidak jauh letaknya dari Singengu. Demikianlah Belanda pertama kali menjejakkan kakinya di Mandailing setelah melarikan diri dari pengepungan pasukan Paderi di Rao.
    Moved to mainspace by Juxlos (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 305 past nominations.

    Juxlos (talk) 05:02, 16 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems

    Hook eligibility:

    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: New and long enough, sourced and neutral, no copyvio concerns (CopyVio Detector came back with a 0.0%), no pic, QPQ is good. @Juxlos: You're good for the most part, the only problem is per WP:DYKHFC, the hook has to be sourced at the end of the sentence it appears (while the article has the citation at the end of the next one). Once that's fixed, you'll be good to go. ShadowBallX (talk) 20:48, 18 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Articles created/expanded on May 17

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    Joyce Castle

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    • ... that opera singer Joyce Castle specialized in portraying nymphomaniacs, witches, lesbians, mothers, the mentally ill, and men?
    5x expanded by 4meter4 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 164 past nominations.

    4meter4 (talk) 00:06, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    Detailed and meticulously sourced article on a "character mezzo". I believe that this more precise description would make the hook more interesting than some general "opera singer", even if some may not know what it is, - they can learn from a link. I also think that we should not put in wiki-voice what one critic observed. How about using the exact quote? - In the article, I don't think we need to teach readers interested in this singer what Shakespeare's given name and life were (one example of many), but that's unimportant for DYK. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 10:10, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • alt 1 ... that according to one critic character mezzo Joyce Castle "specializes in portraying nuts, mamas, lesbians, nymphomaniacs, witches, and men"?
    • alt1a ... that according to one critic opera singer Joyce Castle "specializes in portraying nuts, mamas, lesbians, nymphomaniacs, witches, and men"?
    @Gerda Arendt: Done as asked. I also gave a second alt without character mezzo in case it gets objected to as "specialized knowledge". Last time I tried using quotes though I got overruled by the promoter which is why I didn't go with that this last time. They are both there now in case the promoter doesn't like quoted text in a hook. If you wish to make copy edits go for it. I've never been one to feel the need to remove given names as I assume readers are ignorant of historical writers and composers. That is your pet peeve. Not mine.4meter4 (talk) 14:54, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    thank you for the quote hooks, I approve both but believe that the more specific alt1 is also more interesting. Just saying "opera singer" leaves a broad range, - like saying "scientist" without specifying if musicology or chemistry. - I'll copy-edit if I find the time. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 15:09, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Ōtari-Wilton's Bush

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    • ... that Ōtari-Wilton's Bush is the only public botanic garden in New Zealand that is entirely dedicated to native plants?
    Improved to Good Article status by Marshelec (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 10 past nominations.

    Marshelec (talk) 02:25, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Hello Marshelec, happy to review this nomination. The article was promoted to GA status on May 17, 2026. It has a readable prose size of 3335 words. Every paragraph in the body of the article is referenced. The article does not use promotional or overly negative language. WP:EARWIG shows no copyvios. The hooks are supported by references. I prefer ALT0. I'm not sure that ALT2 is particularly interesting unless there is some hidden significance to the presence of glowworms that I'm missing. QPQ was done. A few nitpicks:

    • Trunk of 800-year-old rimu add "an" before "800"
    • seven year old boy replace with "seven-year-old boy"
    • MacKenzie and Cockayne, as honorary botanist to the institute, replace "botanist" with "botanists"
    • The bridge improved connection between add "the" before "connection"
    • The redevelopment also included a new alpine rock garden including a small tarn, maybe replace "including" with "with" to avoid repeating the verb twice in a single sentence
    • Plimmmer should it be "Plimmer"?
    • Otari Open-Air Native Plant Museum should "Otari" be replaced with "Ōtari"
    • Mackenzie...MacKenzie the article uses both spellings with and without uppercase. Which one is correct?
    • as a registered Charitable Trust in 2001 should "Charitable Trust" be lowercase? Phlsph7 (talk) 10:41, 20 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • Phlsph7. Thanks for the detailed review. It is always surprising how things like those points get overlooked. It is particularly difficult to find such things when you have worked on an article for a long time, so thank you. Replying on a few specific points:
    • The usage of Ōtari with a diacritic is relatively recent. Some sources changed to use Ōtari as a replacement for Otari from around 2021. All sources from the time of original establishment use the plain "O". So this leaves me somewhat uncertain. I had thought that the convention where a name has changed over time is to use the name that applied in the context of the period of time that is being covered in the text, but I may be wrong. Looking at Wikipedia:Manual_of_Style/Spelling#Archaic_spelling, perhaps I could apply that guideline and use only Ōtari throughout the text, but leave the title in references matching their original spelling. I am confident that the majority of current reliable sources use the form with the diacritic, and that the article name correctly uses the diacritic. However, the article text is currently not consistent, so some further change is needed; either to add an explanatory note somewhere that helps the reader understand why the use of the diacritic is inconsistent, or make all instances the same. I would appreciate suggestions for how best to resolve this.
      I'm not an expert either, but I think there are two key considerations: internal consistency and alignment with external sources. If external sources are inconsistent, it's usually best to pick the dominant version and stick with that. If there are some sources that use a diacritic for the museum, then we can go with that. For example, https://www.owbt.nz/ says On October 12, 1926, the Ōtari Open-air Native Plant Museum was opened. However, this detail is probably not essential for the DYK nomination. Phlsph7 (talk) 07:51, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • For the spelling of Mackenzie, I have standardised all instances to the small 'k', but the issue is messy. If you read John Gretton Mackenzie you will find a note saying that Mackenzie himself used both the small and capital K through his lifetime. Sources vary widely. I have gone with the small 'k' for consistency with the article name.
      That's probably the best solution. Phlsph7 (talk) 07:51, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • With regards to the glowworms, they are an endemic New Zealand species of fungus gnat, Arachnocampa luminosa. Perhaps the ALT2 hook might not be any more interesting if this detail was added, but a possible expansion is: ...that there is an endemic species of glowworm, the fungus gnat Arachnocampa luminosa at Ōtari-Wilton's Bush? A further modification could be to add that there are hosted tours at night for viewing of the glowworms (although perhaps this would be a bit promotional as well as a bit long)._Marshelec (talk) 20:53, 20 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
      I'll greenlight ALT0 and ALT1 for now. If we run into issues somewhere along the line, we could reconsider how ALT2 could be adjusted. Phlsph7 (talk) 07:51, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Articles created/expanded on May 18

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    Dusheti treasury heist

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    George and Leo Kereselidze
    George and Leo Kereselidze
    • Source: Mamulia, Giorgi (February 17, 2025). "The History of the Socialist-Federalist Revolutionary Party of Georgia" (PDF). Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies.
    Rayfield, Donald (2012). Edge of Empires: A History of Georgia. Reaktion Books. p. 316. ISBN 978-1-78023-030-6.
      • Reviewed:
    Created by LeontinaVarlamonva (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    LeontinaVarlamonva (talk) 04:10, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
    QPQ: None required.

    Overall: "Massive amounts" isn't a great phrase but for a hook it's sufficiently accurate; they can see the article for specifics. My one possible concern is that the primary source for this article, a document produced by the Georgian Foundation for Strategic and International Studies, has a clear and ever-present POV. However, LeontinaVarlamonva has done a good job in sorting out what facts from the document are fit for an encyclopedia article about the heist. Vermont (🐿️—🏳️‍🌈) 01:36, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Poetae Epici Graeci

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    • Source: p. 211 of Willcock, Malcolm M., "The Fragments of Early Greek Epic" (review of Davies 1988), in The Classical Review, Vol. 40, No. 2, pp. 211–212, 1990. JSTOR 3066041. The relevant quote is: By what must have seemed an unlucky accident, the Teubner Verlag had arranged for the Spanish scholar A. Bernabé to edit the same material; and Bernabé's new Teubner, Poetarum Epicorum Graecorum Testimonia et Fragmenta I, was published at Leipzig in 1987, anticipating D., who reviewed it in CR 39 (1989), 4–9. Willcock writes this in the context of a review of Davies's edition, the publication year of which (1988) is present at the top of the review. For Kinkel's 1877 edition as having remained the most recent complete edition of the early Greek epic fragments until the publication of Bernabé's edition, see p. 4 of Davies, Malcolm, "Kinkel Redivivus" (review of Bernabé 1987), in The Classical Review, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 4–9, 1989. JSTOR 713384. The relevant quote is: It is odd that Kinkel's 1877 edition of the early fragments of Greek epic (his 'Sudelarbeit' as Wilamowitz caustically termed it) should have survived so long without replacement. Odder still that 1988 should see two such attempts at replacement, that by Señor Bernabé and the Epicorum Graecorum Fragmenta of the present reviewer. (Davies, for whatever reason, gets the publication year of Bernabé's edition wrong; Willcock, quoted above, gives the correct one.)
    • ALT1: ... that Poetae Epici Graeci contains over 1150 fragments from or about lost writings attributed in classical antiquity to the mythical poet Orpheus? Source: p. 260 of Betegh, Gábor, Review of Bernabé 2004, in Exemplaria Classica, Vol. 11, pp. 259–268, 2007. doi:10.33776/ec.v11i0.468. ISSN 1699-3225. The relevant quote is: The most conspicuous difference between the two editions is their mere sizes. Overall, the new edition is more than three times larger than the one it is meant to replace. Kern lists 625 text items (262 testimonia and 363 fragments) while Bernabé’s numbering in Vol. II ends at item number 1151. If you'd like a source which explains the definition of Orphic literature, see p. 483 of Parker, Robert, "Early Orphism", in The Greek World, pp. 483–510, edited by Anton Powell, London and New York, Routledge, 1995. ISBN 0415060311. The relevant quote is: Instead we must begin, it is nowadays generally agreed, not with Orphism but with something more concrete, Orphic books: that is to say, a number of poems in hexameters that were falsely attributed to the mythical singer Orpheus, and may in fact have presented themselves as being his work.
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Frijolero (song)
    • Comment: The first hook seems the most interesting to me. For the second, the interest would need to be generated from either the quantity of material collected or Orpheus's mythical status. The first hook could alternatively be phrased so that "Alberto Bernabe's Poetae Epici Graeci" comes before "an 1877 edition". If it is felt that "from or about lost writings" is a little too narrow to cover all of the fragments in the edition of Orphic fragments, that phrasing could be loosened.
    Created by Michael Aurel (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    Michael Aurel (talk) 07:57, 18 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems

    Hook eligibility:

    • Cited: Yes
    • Interesting: Yes
    • Other problems: Yes
    QPQ: None required.

    Overall: Stunning scholarship and fineuse of JSTOR and other archives. Brilliant work. I do think ALT2 is sexier with reference to 'lost writings', but the first hook is fascinating also. Truly a privilege to read. No Swan So Fine (talk) 12:50, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Thank you! That's really very kind of you. – Michael Aurel (talk) 14:01, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Greater Gotham

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    • ... that Greater Gotham examines New York City from the metaphorical viewpoints of a satellite, a jet airliner, a helicopter, a bird, and at ground level?
    • Source: "Wallace approaches this drama through the five “vantage points” ... Four airborne and one terrestrial, they are the satellite, the jet airliner, the helicopter, the bird, and the ground." Huyssen, David. "Greater Gotham: A History of New York City from 1898 to 1919". American Nineteenth Century History. 20 (3): 335–337. (link accessible through TWL)
    • ALT0a: ... that a history of New York City examines its subject from the metaphorical viewpoints of a satellite, a jet airliner, a helicopter, a bird, and at ground level?
    • Source: Same as above
    Converted from a redirect by DrOrinScrivello (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 22 past nominations.

    DrOrinScrivello (talk) 20:51, 18 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Moved to mainspace on nom day, size 10kB. After removing a few things not supported by the ref per V, not much to say. ミラP@Miraclepine 19:35, 23 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    @Miraclepine: thanks for your review! And good catches with your check - I reinstated most of that with an additional footnote to back it up. Thanks again. DrOrinScrivello (talk) 20:24, 23 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Both changes check out. ミラP@Miraclepine 20:40, 23 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Observatorio 1873

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    • ... that Mexico's Observatorio 1873 began as a military lookout and observatory and now includes a whale museum, iguana sanctuary, and zip line?
    • Source: Moreno, Omar (2024-09-01). "Qué hacer en Observatorio 1873, el atractivo de moda en Mazatlán" [What to do at Observatorio 1873: the trendy attraction in Mazatlán]. El Universal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2026-05-18.

      The article notes: "Fue construido a mitad del siglo XIX para ser un punto de observación militar y proteger a la ciudad de navíos enemigos e incursiones piratas. Para 1873 se convirtió en un observatorio con el propósito de hacer mediciones meteorológicas e incluso sismográficas, convirtiéndolo en uno de los más importantes en la época del Porfiriato. ... Fuera de la casa, hay un bonito spot fotográfico: un agaviario con más de 30 especies de cactáceas y agaves endémicos de México y la réplica de una destiladora. ambién hay un par de santuarios de animales: uno con más de 70 especies de aves que han sido rescatadas, y otro de iguanas, con estanques, puentes y vegetación exuberante. ... Además, en las faldas del cerro fue recientemente inaugurado el Museo Nacional de la Ballena (MUNBA)"

      From Google Translate: "It was built in the mid-19th century to serve as a military observation point and protect the city from enemy ships and pirate raids. By 1873 it had become an observatory for the purpose of making meteorological and even seismographic measurements, making it one of the most important during the Porfiriato era. ... Outside the house, there is a lovely photo spot: an agaviary featuring over 30 species of cacti and agaves endemic to Mexico, along with a replica of a distillery. There are also a couple of animal sanctuaries: one housing over 70 rescued bird species, and another for iguanas, complete with ponds, bridges, and lush vegetation. ... Furthermore, the National Whale Museum (MUNBA) was recently inaugurated on the slopes of the hill."

    • ALT1: ... that Mexico's Observatorio 1873 can be reached via a zip line that starts on a hill with a lighthouse? Source: Chesnut, Mark (2025-06-18). "New Reasons to Visit Mazatlan". TravelAge West. Archived from the original on 2025-06-18. Retrieved 2026-05-18.

      The article notes: "Also affiliated with Observatorio 1873 is Farolesa, a zipline that opened in 2024. The ride (which I’m too much of a wimp to actually try) sends participants flying more than half a mile over the water, departing from the hill where the city’s lighthouse is located and landing at the entrance to Observatorio 1873."

    • ALT2: ... that Mexico's Observatorio 1873 has a zip line, a whale museum, an aviary, an iguana sanctuary, and an agave garden? Source: See the source for ALT0.
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Eorcengota
    Created by Cunard (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 107 past nominations.

    Cunard (talk) 07:49, 18 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Article is new and long enough with satisfactory referencing. The factoid is split across a number of sources and sentences in the article, but they are individually cited inline. QPQ has been provided and copyvio is not detected. Good to go. Prefer ALT0. Juxlos (talk) 03:39, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    John Nasseff

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    Created by Darth Stabro (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 65 past nominations.

    ~Darth StabroTalk • Contribs 20:14, 18 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Looks good. Nice work! I think I like the second hook best. BeanieFan11 (talk) 22:59, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Articles created/expanded on May 19

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    2018 Sikka regency election

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    Created by Juxlos (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 306 past nominations.

    Juxlos (talk) 05:02, 19 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Reviewing CoryGlee 15:10, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • @Juxlos:, hi. Article created on 19 May 2026. Length and newness are enough and met. QPQ done. The article is sourced (all references are in Indonesian, which is understandable); the original hook looks better per SEAOFBLUE in ALT1. I am approving the original hook. My only question to mark this with a tick is whether you can get the hook's source archived because it gets to subscribe, sign up to verify, or otherwise make a conditioned Google search. CoryGlee 15:51, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Yes, sorry. Checked the update, forgot to place the green tick. Sorry. CoryGlee 12:02, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Pictonico!

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    • ... that Pictonico! allows players to turn their personal pictures into fast-paced minigames?
    Created by EvanTech10 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    EvanTech10 (talk) 15:13, 19 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: None required.

    Overall: New and long enough, soruced and neutral, copyvio comes back with an 8.3%, no QPQ required. You're good to go. ShadowBallX (talk) 02:03, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

      • @EvanTech10 and ShadowBallX: Comment as I review this for promotion -- the hook reads to me as promotional of the game (describing the features of a new product in a favorable tone). Is there a less promotional hook in the article? I also note an NPOV issue with No photos are sent to Nintendo's servers, which is actually a claim made by Nintendo, not something that should be stated in wikivoice. I am not an expert on gaming DYKs so happy to ask elsewhere or leave it for another promoter if you don't think there's anything to be changed here. Dclemens1971 (talk) 18:06, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
        • @Dclemens1971: Thanks for the comment. For the hook, I personally feel like the hook is neutral enough; all it does is present the game’s premise (I tried to word it as generic as possible). Another hook I came up with is contrasting the game to the WarioWare series, but I don’t think a general reader would understand that franchise, which made me write the above hook. Also, I included the line No photos are sent to Nintendo's servers because it is mentioned in many sources that I found for it to be included. The soon to be written reception section for the game should hopefully balance out the neutrality when the reviews start coming in. EvanTech10 (talk) 02:12, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    The Anatomy of Evil

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    • ... that in his book The Anatomy of Evil, forensic psychiatrist Michael Stone says that he suffered from a nightmare after interviewing serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells in Texas?
    • Source: CBS News: Does your study of this subject ever give you nightmares?
    Stone: I had several nightmares after interviewing some of the serial killers for the Discovery Channel show called "Most Evil." I mention one such dream in my book; it occurred after I interviewed Tommy Lynn Sells on death row in Texas.
    Created by CoryGlee (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 39 past nominations.

    CoryGlee 22:24, 19 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    @Quetzal1964: I have fixed the ref. Check, please. CoryGlee 12:21, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Checked. Quetzal1964 (talk) 18:18, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Adan Diggs

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    Created by JTtheOG (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 23 past nominations.

    JTtheOG (talk) 18:37, 22 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: All seems to be in order for me. Spot checks by DYK check indicates no problem with the article size and all paragraphs are cited. My only suggestion is to provide a quotation from the article and archiving the article itself, since it seems that the source for the hook is paywalled. Regards, Jeromi Mikhael 06:30, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    • Hello, thank you for your review. I didn't include it because archive.today is deprecated, so it won't even let me post the link. I would normally use other sites like Wayback Machine and GhostArchive, but they don't seem to bypass the The Arizona Republic's paywall. FWIW, the quote is Mike Clark, an NIL agent, is advising the 6-foot-4 Diggs through this process within Arizona Interscholastic Association rules, with the main goal of helping Adan and his mother with basic needs such as shoes, clothing and food, before he takes his first varsity jump shot. JTtheOG (talk) 07:14, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • @JTtheOG: Thanks for the confirmation! Re-iterating my approval. Regards, Jeromi Mikhael 04:11, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]


    Articles created/expanded on May 20

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    Fatmata Binta

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    Fatmata Binta
    Fatmata Binta
    • ... that Fatmata Binta (pictured) used award money to support women farmers' cultivation of fonio?
    Moved to mainspace by ARoseThorn (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 444 past nominations.

    SL93 (talk) 16:43, 24 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Moved from draft recently enough, long enough, well-sourced, neutral, interesting hook that's verified, and a free-use, clear, and utilized picture. This is great! If you'd like to clarify who she is a little bit (maybe just adding the word Chef before her name) it might be better, but I think that even as is this is still sufficient to be approved. Jishara (talk) 05:44, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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    Kino-Eye (film)

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    • Source: Borisova 2015, p. 146; Drobashenko 1966, p. 14.
    Created by Grnrchst (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 78 past nominations.

    Grnrchst (talk) 17:22, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Article is new, uses midcentury literary sources on Soviet media, and is of good length. Each paragraph is cited, though article can be improved by ensuring each individual line has a clear reference. ALT1 is a bit wordy, approved ALT0. Well done! RabidTuberculosis (talk) 18:12, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Cheongpyeongsa

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    Cheongpyeongsa
    Cheongpyeongsa
    • ... that a Korean Buddhist temple (pictured) is related to a legend where a man turned into a snake after his failed love with a princess?
    • Source: 옛날 당나라 태종에게 어여쁜 공주가 있었다. 그런데 그 공주를 짝사랑하는 청년이 평민이었다는 것이 문제였다. 신분의 차이로 사랑을 이룰 수 없었던 총각은 상사병에 걸렸고, 분노한 왕은 그를 죽인다. 하지만 죽어서도 공주와 함께 하겠다는 총각은 상사뱀으로 환생해 공주의 다리에 달라붙었다. (Once upon a time, Emperor Taizong of Tang had a pretty princess. However, the problem was that the young man who had a crush on the princess was a commoner. The bachelor, who was unable to achieve love due to differences in status, became lovesick, and the angry king killed him. However, even after he died, the bachelor who wanted to be with the princess was reborn as a lovesick snake and stuck to the princess' leg.) Kangwon Domin Ilbo
    • Reviewed:
    • Comment: I have visited this temple and found the legend interesting. The hook can be reworded but I want it to be about the legend.
    Created by KimYubin (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    KimYubin (talk) 07:17, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    Laura Sedgwick Collins

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    Laura Sedgwick Collins
    Laura Sedgwick Collins
    5x expanded by 4meter4 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 165 past nominations.

    4meter4 (talk) 20:21, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Recently expanded by five, long enough, well-written and within policy. The hook is decent, it makes a "first of its kind"-claim, but it does not seem exceptional to me or give me reason to doubt the source, which seems serious. QPQ has been done, the image appears properly licensed to me. Should be good to go. Yakikaki (talk) 20:58, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Jan Djong

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    • ... that Jan Djong organized the first political protest in Maumere in 1953? Source: [36]; pp69-71
      • ALT1: ... that Jan Djong was fired from his post one day after his supporters held a demonstration in his support? Source: Same as above, pp97-98: "Djong’s youths shouted against da Cunha in the bizarrely technocratic language of the day: ‘Retool Samador!’ Bollen’s youths shouted back: ‘Retool Jan Djong!’ [...] The next day Radio Republic Indonesia in Kupang read out an official radiogram that the provincial governor had sacked Djong"
      • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Your Own Quiz
      • Comment: -
    Moved to mainspace by Juxlos (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 307 past nominations.

    Juxlos (talk) 10:03, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Passed the formalities, all good. Suggest going with ALT1 to avoid using superlatives as a DYK hook. Regards, Jeromi Mikhael 18:21, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Canadian totem

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    Canadian totem pole
    Canadian totem pole
    • ... that one of the original carvers of a totem pole (detail pictured) described efforts to restore it as akin to "sending a carpenter to repaint the Mona Lisa"?
    • Source: Smart, Amy (2014-04-06). "High anxiety: Totem angst, from Victoria to Mexico City". Times Colonist. Archived from the original on 2026-05-19. Retrieved 2026-05-19. “It’s total disrespect. Not just to me, but to my grandfather, who was one of the greatest artists of his time,” he said. “It’s like sending a carpenter to repaint the Mona Lisa.”
    Moved to mainspace by GreenLipstickLesbian (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 16 past nominations.

    GreenLipstickLesbian💌🧸 06:13, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Looks good to go! You should explain what Cedar Man is, but I wont hold this up over that. I do agree that ALT1 is uninteresting, only passing ALT0, sorry. Finnfrog99 (talk) 20:51, 20 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

        • (Aww, thanks!!) No worries about Alt1, no need to apologize! Adding an explanation does seem a good idea. Kwakwakaʼwakw culture isn't my area especially, but Cedar Man is a spirit/personification of cedar trees that often appears in PNW coast art, though I think the exact significance varies from group to group... none of the sources go into that much detail about what Cedar Man meant for Martin, specifically. I add an efn though, I think, with Richard Hunt (artist), another relation of Martin's, explaining the meaning of the Cedar Man in his & Martin's other works, though. GreenLipstickLesbian💌🧸 01:39, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Your Own Quiz

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    • ... that the author of Your Own Quiz wanted the readers to answer at least one question in the novel correctly at the same time as the main character?
    • Source: Shukan Bunshun ["だから『君のクイズ』でも、読者が1問でもいいからクイズ王と同じタイミングか、もしくはクイズ王よりも早く正答できるといいなと思って。That's why, with "Your Own Quiz," I hope that readers can answer at least one question correctly at the same time as the quiz champion, or even faster."]
    Created by Miminity (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 54 past nominations.

    Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 09:48, 20 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Article is new and long enough. Copyvio has not been detected, and the hook is interesting and cited inline. Verified the factoid from the bunshun.jp source. QPQ has been provided so good to go. Juxlos (talk) 09:59, 20 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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    Arceuthobium mengeanum

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    Historic illustration of Arceuthobium mengeanum
    • ... that the lost Arceuthobium mengeanum mistletoe fossils (illustrated) were possibly entombed in "sea amber"?
    • Source: Sadowski et al 2017. "Geological setting" "...a large proportion of historic and new amber collections contain this “sea amber”. A precise locality of origin can therefore not be provided for Baltic amber pieces from historic collections that were developed in the Königsberg (Kaliningrad) and Danzig (Gdansk) areas during the 19th and early 20th centuries."
    Moved to mainspace by Kevmin (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 389 past nominations.

    Kevmin § 18:12, 21 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • The article has already been created and expanded, has appropriate length, and has good sources, no issues with copyright according to Earwig. The QPQ is done and it has already been confirmed that the hook is appealing. I found this DYK quite interesting, but I would recommend creating one more hook for diversity. Anyhow, in my opinion, it is well-prepared and ready for use. Pangalau (talk) 11:56, 30 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Astor Library Building

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    The Astor Library Building
    Moved to mainspace by Epicgenius (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 797 past nominations.

    Epicgenius (talk) 14:09, 21 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Article is new enough, long enough. Hook facts are interesting; preference for ALT2 and ALT3. Image is of sufficient quality for DYK, free license. Copyvio tool spots only proper nouns... no close paraphrasing found.  — Chris Woodrich (talk) 22:04, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Bow-wow Battle

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    • Source: Denfaminico Gamer [プレイヤーは犬になりきり、マイクに向かって「ワン！」と吠えることで綱引きゲージを押し合う仕様で、声量と発声回数の両方が勝敗を左右する。Players take on the role of dogs and compete by barking "Woof!" into the microphone to push a tug-of-war gauge. Both volume and frequency of barking determine the winner."]
    • ALT1: ... that there is a fighting video game where a player has to bark to win? Source: Denfaminico Gamer [プレイヤーは犬になりきり、マイクに向かって「ワン！」と吠えることで綱引きゲージを押し合う仕様で、声量と発声回数の両方が勝敗を左右する。Players take on the role of dogs and compete by barking "Woof!" into the microphone to push a tug-of-war gauge. Both volume and frequency of barking determine the winner."
    • ALT2: ... that the developer of Bow-wow Battle was inspired to make the game because he saw two dogs barking each other at a park? Source: 4Gamers.net [近所の公園で犬同士が吠え合っているのを見たことがきっかけです。お互い全力で吠え合っている姿が真剣なのに面白くて，「これをゲームにできたら楽しいかなぁ」と思いました。It all started when I saw two dogs barking at each other in a nearby park. I found their intense barking at each other so funny, and I thought, "Wouldn't it be fun if we could turn this into a game?"]
    • ALT3: ... that there is an option to control the video game Bow-wow Battle by barking? Source: 4Gamer.net [また，すべての操作をマイクだけで完結できる「ワン操作※」（現在テスト中）も特徴です。メニュー選択もワンの回数で操作できるので，将来的にはキーボードに一切触れずに遊べるようにしていきたいと考えています。Another feature is "Wan-Touch Operation*" (currently in testing), which allows all operations to be completed using only the microphone. Menu selection can also be done by simply saying "woof," so in the future, we hope to make it possible to play without touching the keyboard at all.]Famitsu[すべての操作をマイクだけで完結する“完全ワン操作モード”に対応。1回吠えると決定、2回でカーソル移動、3回でキャンセルといった具合にメニューも音声で操作できる。"It supports a "complete one-button operation mode" where all operations can be completed using only the microphone. Menus can also be operated by voice, such as barking once to confirm, barking twice to move the cursor, and barking three times to cancel."]
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Election cake
    Created by Miminity (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 55 past nominations.

    Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 15:02, 21 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Looks good to go! All hooks are interesting :] Finnfrog99 (talk) 23:09, 24 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Steve Baumgartner

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    5x expanded by WikiOriginal-9 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 45 past nominations.

    ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 15:00, 21 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Reviewing CoryGlee 15:09, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • Expanded x5 on the same day of nomination for DYK. The article meets reliable sources criteria and length, of course. Earwig shows no copivio issues. Hook is interesting and sourced; that said, @WikiOriginal-9:, may I ask you to reword the hook a bit or add a couple of words? Mainly because one of the sources, explicitly making reference to the 1,200 beer cans, says that they line the walls of a spare bedroom of Baumgartner's house. Besides, I understood from the same source that the beer cans are everywhere in his residence, and, lastly, he said "about" 1,200 beer cans. Do you think that you might reword that to make it strictly factual for the Portal? That said, QPQ is done and the article, once this is clarified, is good to go. Best. CoryGlee 19:21, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • ALT1: ... that Steve Baumgartner had more than 1,200 beer cans lining the walls of a spare bedroom in his house?
    Thanks, WikiOriginal-9, it is good to go. CoryGlee 20:03, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 19:31, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Ciao UFO, Patrick Leung

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    Created by Prince of Erebor (talk). Number of QPQs required: 2. Nominator has 47 past nominations.

    —👑PRINCE of EREBOR📜 00:54, 21 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    Big dislike on using QPQs that are more than a year old, but as there is no rule prohibiting that I'll take them. Both articles are long and new enough and Earwig has no issues. Can't see any issues that deserve maintenance templates. Will assess the hooks later.--Launchballer 14:20, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Launchballer, thanks for taking this on for review! As for the QPQs, that is because I have been on a wikibreak from DYK since September last year. I am still doing new QPQs, so I do not think there is anything to worry about. It is just that I still had several QPQs left before my break, and I plan to use them for my first few nominations after returning. After that, all QPQs will be freshly completed. —👑PRINCE of EREBOR📜 18:15, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    (No, thank you. Double noms are always useful during backlog mode.) I agree that ALT0 is the best hook; it appears to meet DYKHOOKCITE to me, so I'm approving it. I also suggest ALT8: ... that a 2019 film directed by Patrick Leung won a 2026 award for best film? from the same source.--Launchballer 23:31, 21 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Launchballer: That looks good as well! I am happy to proceed with either hook. —👑PRINCE of EREBOR📜 00:11, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    References

    1. ^ Wong, Silva (20 April 2026). "'Ciao UFO' wins five including best film at Hong Kong Film Awards 2026". Screen Daily. Retrieved 20 May 2026. Ciao UFO won five awards, including best director for Patrick Leung Pak-Kin... The film first premiered at the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival in 2019.
    2. ^ Wong, Silva (20 April 2026). "'Ciao UFO' wins five including best film at Hong Kong Film Awards 2026". Screen Daily. Retrieved 20 May 2026. Nostalgic drama Ciao UFO scooped top prizes including best film at the 44th Hong Kong Film Awards (HKFA)... Ciao UFO won five awards, including best director for Patrick Leung Pak-Kin.
    3. ^ 許世穎 (24 April 2026). "（專訪）《再見UFO》逆襲橫掃金像獎5大獎！導演曝香港劇變「少了一半朋友」". Liberty Times (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 May 2026. 至於片中關鍵的UFO元素，梁栢堅則給出明確答案：「我相信有。」電影靈感來自1985年香港華富邨的大規模目擊事件，當年甚至被媒體與電視節目記錄，多位目擊者說法一致，「我們是根據他們的描述去還原。」 [Regarding the film’s key elements about UFO, Leung gives a clear answer: "I believe they exist". The film's inspiration comes from a large-scale UFO sighting in Wah Fu Estate, Hong Kong, in 1985. The incident was even recorded by the media and television programs at the time, and multiple witnesses gave consistent accounts: "We reconstructed it based on their descriptions".]
    4. ^ Fung, Ka-ming (15 March 2026). "拍好電影：這是我們的成長故事——訪問《再見UFO》梁栢堅與錢小蕙". Ming Pao (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 May 2026. 我想用回《皇后大道東》羅大佑、蔣志光的聲音（按：戲裏另一首流行曲未能用回原聲），寫了封信給羅大佑的太太。羅太太很好，給我們一個非常相宜的價錢。沒有那首歌，就沒有那場戲的氣氛。 [I wanted to use the original vocals of Lo Ta-yu and Ram Chiang's version of "Queen’s Road East" (note: another pop song in the film could not be licensed in its original recording), so I wrote a letter to Lo Ta-yu’s wife. Mrs. Lo was very kind and offered us a very cheap price. Without that song, that scene would not have had its atmosphere.]
    5. ^ Fung, Ka-ming (15 March 2026). "拍好電影：這是我們的成長故事——訪問《再見UFO》梁栢堅與錢小蕙". Ming Pao (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 May 2026. 阿水介紹了許宏宇（《七月與安生》剪接），許再找來周元幫忙。周看完後，畫了graphic出來，非常精密。他剪好後，導演再跟杜杜又剪了個cut，最後把兩個最好的夾在一起。影片現在這個剪法很聰明，篇幅沒有那麼長。 [Water Chan invited Derek Hui (editor of Soul Mate) [to the team], who then also brought in Joe Zhou to help. After watching the film, Zhou created highly detailed graphic breakdowns. Once he finished his cut, the director worked with To To and made another cut, and they ultimately combined the best parts of both versions. This editing approach is quite clever, as it keeps the runtime shorter.]
    6. ^ 蕭采薇 (26 April 2026). "專訪／神預言新冠疫情！《再見UFO》雪藏8年　導演揭秘「香港飛碟目擊事件」". ETtoday (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 May 2026. 而對於片中最小、僅有4到5歲的弟弟角色，導演更是採取「放任政策」，「要睡就讓他睡，要吃就讓他吃，不要給他們壓力，他什麼都不懂的樣子才是最自然、最可愛的。」 [For the youngest actor in the film who played the younger brother, who was only four or five years old, the director adopted a "hands-off approach", saying: "If he wants to sleep, let him sleep; if he wants to eat, let him eat. Don't put pressure on him. The more unaware he is, the more natural and endearing he becomes.”]
    7. ^ 華疌 (1 May 2026). "以幻想尋找希望，探問何謂「黃金年代」──專訪《再見UFO》導演梁栢堅". Funscreen Weekly (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 May 2026. 2017 年，梁栢堅接到合作邀約、看完第一稿劇本，他對錢小蕙說：「這你都敢拍？」劇本裡面沒有明顯的商業或類型元素，後續可能面臨賣座困難，但錢小蕙表示，這是一部香港人的電影，記載著香港人的成長歷程，「如果現在不拍，以後都不會有人拍了。」梁栢堅被說服了，決定把握這次的攝製機會，他和錢小蕙是大學同學，1982 年從浸會學院（如今的浸會大學）畢業 [In 2017, Leung received [her] invitation to collaborate and, after reading the first draft of the script, said to Amy Chin: "You dare to make this?" The script lacked obvious commercial or genre-driven elements and risked box-office failures. However, Chin responded that it was a film for Hong Kong people, documenting their coming-of-age experiences: "It would never be made in the future if it was not made now". Leung was convinced and decided to take on the project. He and Chin were university classmates, graduating in 1982 from Hong Kong Baptist College (now Hong Kong Baptist University).]
    8. ^ 杜欣穎 (25 April 2026). "專訪》入行40年奪金像獎 《再見UFO》導演梁栢堅師承吳宇森「當導演就是要等」". China Times (in Chinese). Retrieved 19 May 2026. 他也分享，當初曾找已逝歌手方大同演出，來當電影的彩蛋，「可惜我們沒有預算。」 [[Leung] also shared that he had invited the late singer Khalil Fong to appear in the film as an easter egg, but "unfortunately, we didn't have the budget".]

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    Bottleworks District

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    • ALT1: ... that the stairs of the Bottleworks District hotel were designed to resemble a soda fountain?
    • Reviewed:
    Created by Lynch44 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    Lynch44 00:50, 28 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: None required.

    Overall: @Lynch44: Article is new enough (created 22 May, 6 days before DYKN), long enough (3795 B), and well-sourced. EW in green at 2.9% and my spot check of the three articles linked above found no close-paraphrasing. No image to review and no QPQ necessary. Both hooks are stated explicitly in the article and are fewer than 200 characters. I don't personally find ALT0 that "hook"y- my initial reaction is: who is Tony Hulman and why is it notable that he stored his cars in this district? ALT1 is interesting and the source states: "The design of the hotel is a nod to Coca-Cola's history, complete with... a stairwell that resembles a vintage soda fountain." I could see someone wanting stronger confirmation that the resemblance was intentional, although "nod to" certainly suggests it to me. Another source would be helpful here to confirm design intent, or alternatively we could temper to something like ALT1a: ... that the stairwell of the Bottleworks District hotel resembles a vintage soda fountain? Zzz plant (talk) 00:32, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    @Zzz plant: I suppose ALT0 was supposed to be more focused on the car collection itself, which I thought was somewhat unusual for a former Coca-Cola warehouse. As for ALT1, I found another source that mentions the stairwell ("a hand railing winds up the hotel staircase in a decorated stairwell that resembles vintage soda fountains" after "reimagining a 1930's Coca-Cola bottling plant"), as well as this one here ("a hand railing winds up the hotel staircase in a decorated stairwell that resembles vintage soda fountains" almost immediately after "a $300 million development that reimagined a 1930’s Coca-Cola bottling plant." It also mentions that the ceiling "resembles fizz". Lynch44 00:57, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    I agree it's unusual, maybe if ALT0 provided more context or mentioned the former Coca Cola factory angle it would work a bit better for a general reader? For ALT1 I found this- while published on a regional terrazzo association, it provides some extra verification for the design intent. And this explicitly verifies intentionality for the ceiling fizz.
    Approve ALT1. I'm also open to approving a rework of ALT0 if you'd prefer to go that route instead. Best, Zzz plant (talk) 01:28, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    ALT1 is perfectly fine. Thank you for your help! Lynch44 01:37, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Diana Armstrong (world record holder)

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    Created by WikiOriginal-9 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 47 past nominations.

    ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 17:15, 22 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Hi WikiOriginal-9, I'll review this. New enough, long enough. Earwig not showing any issues. QPQ done. Per RS/PS, the Guinness and New York Post (for entertainment) refs have no consensus for reliability, but personal details are largely sourced to the Star Tribune so I'm happy to pass reliability. Hook is interesting, but I'm concerned this could be confused as each fingernail being 42 feet in length, when the measurement refers to combined length. Would suggest "42 feet of fingernails" or a suitable alternative. Pahunkat (talk) 18:49, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • ALT1: ... that Diana Armstrong has 42 feet (13 m) of fingernails?

    ~WikiOriginal-9~ (talk) 18:53, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    • Approve ALT1. Nice work on the article. Pahunkat (talk) 18:58, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • WikiOriginal-9 I removed the New York Post source to ensure the piece could be promoted without a concern over reliable sourcing; the zipper fact and her age are in the Star-Tribune article and I replaced the soda can fact with the shoelace fact from the Strib. I think the GWR is fine since it's being relied on not for the length of the nails or other potentially contentious facts but to validate that it has certified records in certain categories. The problem is that the piece is now at 1582 characters, and subtracting the 192-character quote from the Strib leaves just 1380 characters of original prose. Is there material you can add? Dclemens1971 (talk) 13:35, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Acme (shipentine)

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    • ... that the shipentine Acme lost a trans-Pacific race against a damaged ship during her maiden voyage?
    • Source: and "[Acme] and British oil ship BRILLIANT, also on her maiden voyage to the Far East, had sailed for Yokohama on July 29th. The race between the two vessels caused something of a stir in nautical circles...[Acme] arrived at Yokohama on February 21, 1902, 204 days from New York. The BRILLIANT had arrived on January 22nd, after a somewhat better, but far from brilliant, passage of 177 days.* She was handicapped by an accident to her steering gear, which had to be jury-rigged." - from American Oil Ships Part 3 - Acme
    Created by GGOTCC (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 21 past nominations.

    GGOTCC 05:21, 22 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Article new and long enough. Hook is interesting and verified in the Nautical Research Journal source, there was no inline citation on the exact sentence but I went ahead and added it. QPQ has been provided and Copyvio is not detected, so good to go. Juxlos (talk) 05:52, 22 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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    Swanson v. Roman Catholic Bishop

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    Moved to mainspace by Theleekycauldron (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 82 past nominations.

    theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 23:50, 23 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough

    Policy compliance:

    • Adequate sourcing: Yes
    • Neutral: No - If I'm interpreting right, the case was dismissed, so no court ever decided if Morin and Swanson had an affair and what the effect(s) were if they did. Things like "Morin advised Ruth... to postpone the ceremony, showing an interest in her; the two began an affair in August 1991." and "Albert then discovered the affair, at which point it ended." imply factual occurrence to me. I think the overall story should be couched as allegations (as is done in the lede).
    • Free of copyright violations, plagiarism, and close paraphrasing: Yes

    Hook eligibility:

    • Cited: Yes
    • Interesting: Yes
    • Other problems: No - Similar to above, should the hook call it an alleged affair? It was not proven in court and I don't see an admission from Morin mentioned; he just acknowledges that he knew Ruth was attracted to him. On a more minor note, "priest and marriage counselor" makes it sound like it's two separate people (a compound subject, rather than one person holding two roles). Suggest something like "a priest serving as a marriage counselor"
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: @Theleekycauldron: Very interesting article. New enough (moved to mainspace 23 May, same day as DYKN), long enough (2181 words), and supported by reliable sources. EW in yellow at 65.4% but this is due to block quotes of properly-cited justices' opinions. Spot-check of Wolfe 1993 and Klasing 1998 found no CLOP. Neutrality concerns raised above as well as a minor phrasing point about the hook, but it is certainly interesting. No image to review and QPQ is done. Best, Zzz plant (talk) 16:02, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    • Thanks for the thorough review, Zzz plant! I think the facts section does have "allege"s in both paragraphs – I could add more, but I worry that using more than one per makes the implication of factuality stronger where I don't use it, and then I'm using it everywhere. Copyediting the hook, though:
    Let me know, thanks! theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 20:05, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    • ALT0a looks great! However, I am still a tad iffy on the Facts subsection. I get not wanting to sprinkle "alleged" all over, but right now the caution feels backwards: there's hedging for less controversial details (like "[They] allege that they were going through a difficult time in their marriage"), but the presumably contested affair is stated plainly to have happened. I would prioritize marking the spicier aspects of the case as alleged. For his part, Wolfe makes liberal use of "the lawsuit says" and "according to the lawsuit" in his 1993 reporting. Zzz plant (talk) 20:27, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
      • Good idea, done! theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 21:08, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
        • Thank you for those changes. I’m sorry to be nitpicky about this one section - esp given the rest of the article is in excellent shape - but I think that by stating that Morin "assured", "acknowledged", and "assured" again without any hedging, the prose still tells the reader that these specific conversations happened as he describes. And "Albert then discovered the alleged affair" feels a bit like a logical paradox- how could he objectively discover something that is only alleged? I would suggest something along these lines for the second para: "According to the complaint, Albert approached Morin for advice on his marriage, worrying that Ruth was attracted to another man. The lawsuit states that Morin assured Albert he would help, but when Albert later confronted him about Ruth's attraction, Morin acknowledged the situation and claimed he was handling it professionally. According to the Swansons, Albert subsequently discovered the affair, at which point it ended." Zzz plant (talk) 21:30, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Werdmuller Centre

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     Lefcentreright  Discuss  20:03, 26 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems

    Hook eligibility:

    • Cited: Yes
    • Interesting: Yes
    • Other problems: No - Needs clarification
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Interesting subject, recently promoted to good article. I did some copyediting to clean up some minor issues.

    I'm not convinced about ALT0 - there's a Commons category with several examples of Brutalist architecture in South Africa, and a different post from the cited website says "South Africans are no strangers to Brutalism – just think of our university campuses and city centres. It was the often-preferred style of the apartheid state."

    I recommend ALT1, but it should be clarified - according to the cited sources in the article, the building was used as a filming location for the 2021 Resident Evil Netflix TV series, not the Resident Evil film series as a whole. The noted source here for ALT1 is a master's thesis, which isn't generally considered reliable according to WP:THESIS, but the cited CapeTownETC article provides additional verification for the Resident Evil statement, and the cited TimesLIVE article provides additional verification for the Dark Tower statement.

    @Lefcentreright: would you be up for making that change to ALT1? Dreamyshade (talk) 22:03, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    @Dreamyshade: Hey, thanks for the review. Here is my revised hook for ALT1:
    @Lefcentreright: Thanks! It's now a bit long though - the hook length checker says 174 characters, and WP:DYKTRIM suggests that "the ideal length is probably no more than about 150–160 characters". How about the following? Dreamyshade (talk) 01:24, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Hey, Dreamyshade. I'm cool with hook ALT1b. Best,  Lefcentreright  Discuss  14:34, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Great, thanks! for ALT1b. Dreamyshade (talk) 22:22, 1 June 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Children of the Sun (Jay Chou album)

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    Created by Yeeno (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 10 past nominations.

    Yeeno (talk) 04:34, 27 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]


    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Thank you for this interesting article. I enjoyed the hook!

    Trickcal: Chibi Go

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    • Source: Denfaminicogamer [しかし、満を持して発表した前身となるゲームに対し、ユーザーからは「もちほっぺしか取り柄がないじゃないか！！！」と手厳しい意見が殺到。これを受け、代表はなんとわずか2時間でサービス終了を決断した。However, when the predecessor game was finally announced, users flooded the comments with harsh criticism, saying things like, "Its only redeeming feature is its chubby cheeks!!!" In response, the CEO made the decision to shut down the service in just two hours.]; 4Gamer.net　[結果として，オープンから約1時間50分で，サービス終了の告知を出しました。外に告知するまでがその時間，という感覚です。As a result, we issued a service termination notice approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes after opening. That was the timeframe we used to announce it to the public.]
    Created by Miminity (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 56 past nominations.

    Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 10:06, 23 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Article looks good. Nice work. Based on the sources the hook appears to be accurate (I'll add that, reading the one source, I think there's potential for a great hook based on the quote from Denfaminicogamer, "After two complete overhauls, the development budget was completely depleted. Yet, the CEO—having steeled his resolve to 'go all-in on the squishy cheeks'—mortgaged his own home to secure the necessary funds." – if you add the 'go all-in on the squishy cheeks' quote to the article in the part about him mortgaging his home you could have a hook like '... that a gaming company CEO mortgaged his house to "go all-in on the squishy cheeks" in producing Trickcal: Chibi Go?' or something like that. That's only if you want to though – if you like that let me know). I'm not familiar with the sources so I'll AGF that they are reliable. BeanieFan11 (talk) 16:04, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Lai Ka-ying

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    • Source: "Hong Kong has marked a historic milestone in space exploration with the selection of its first-ever astronaut for an upcoming national mission scheduled to depart this weekend."[1]
    "Born October 17, 1933, in Hong Kong"[2]
    Created by Asamboi (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 16 past nominations.

    Asamboi (talk) 00:34, 29 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    Policy compliance:

    Hook eligibility:

    • Cited: Yes
    • Interesting: Yes
    • Other problems: Yes
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: @Asamboi: Really interesting hook! Technicalities are always fun. A review of the sources show that there are no issues with Wikipedia:Reliable sources/Perennial sources, which is especially hard for Chinese articles. I also added a source that connects the two in order to prevent original research issues. Article is new enough and long enough. I do not see any problems preventing this from becoming a DYK. Jon698 (talk) 05:08, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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    Benjamin Naylor

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    • ... that merchant Benjamin Naylor built a store that contributed to the small New Zealand town of Clyde being described as having "movie-set good looks"?
    • Reviewed:
    Created by Blackballnz (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    Blackballnz (talk) 03:32, 23 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • The article was moved to mainspace on the 23rd, the same day as the nomination, so is new enough. At over 3500 characters, it is long enough. The article properly uses in-line citations. The copyvio detector doesn't find issues, but there are a couple of phrases such as the "local schist" one that are treading the line a little bit, so you might want to check the detector and rephrase those. The hook is interesting, cited in-line, and under 200 characters. There is no QPQ required, however this is your 5th nomination, so any future ones will need one. Make sure to remember for next time. Everything looks good to go! SilverserenC 18:22, 25 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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    David Unaipon

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    David Unaipon
    David Unaipon
    • ... that the first known book by an Aboriginal Australian author, David Unaipon (pictured), was not printed under his name for more than 70 years?
    • Source: Muecke, Stephen; Shoemaker, Adam, eds. (2001). "Introduction". Legendary Tales of the Australian Aborigines. Carlton: Melbourne University Press. pp. xi–xliv. ISBN 978-0-522-84905-9. David Unaipon is acknowledged as the first Indigenous Australian writer by virtue of the pamphlets he wrote, published and distributed from 1927. It has also been known for some years that he wrote a book-length manuscript in English. These stories, collected in manuscript and typescript as 'Legendary Tales of the Australian Aborigines', were written in 1924–25 and reside in the State Library of New South Wales. They are presented here for the first time in their original form, published under Unaipon's own name.... How could it be that the medical officer, coroner and amateur anthropologist William Ramsay Smith obtained the copyright to Unaipon's entire manuscript and edited it for an English edition under his own name, released under the title Myths & Legends of the Australian Aboriginals in 1930?
    • Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/HSwMS Västervik
    • Comment: I'm about an hour over the 7-day timer, hopefully that's okay! I know DYK typically doesn't like "first" hooks, but this hook is supported by every source I know of and is pretty uncontestable. I can come up with some alt hooks if needed.
    Improved to Good Article status by MCE89 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 31 past nominations.

    MCE89 (talk) 14:59, 31 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]


    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Thank you for this clear, detailed and useful article. In my opinion, the public deserves to hear about this.

    Fétiche

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    Fétiche
    Fétiche
    Moved to mainspace by KamillaŚ (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 401 past nominations.

    Launchballer 00:52, 26 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • @Launchballer: Hi, reviewing this hook. Article passes muster, no concerns regarding length, sourcing, neutrality, BLP, etc. Hook seems to be in order. My only concern would be to 1) provide the quote for the hook's source and 2) change the "a president" in the hook to "the president of France/the French president" to make it clearer (if it is possible you can also mention him by name). Also, the article should wikilink François Mitterrand and explicitly mention him as a president, since the article kind of implies that Mitterand is associate (contrary to the hook which emphasizes its presidency). Approval will follow after addressing these concerns. Thank you! Regards, Jeromi Mikhael
    Will reply when the Photography workshop gets back to me.--Launchballer 04:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    I adjusted the image. Lead already says She obtained a change of legal gender marker without having undergone sex reassignment surgery, thanks to the intervention of President François Mitterrand.[1]; will move to the body another time. I take the view that Mitterand's ethnicity is extraneous. Quote from the source is «Au 36, quai des Orfèvres, j’étais fichée comme un criminel, se rappelle Fétiche. Il n’y avait pas de mot pour décrire ce que j’étais. Les flics nous appelaient des monstres. Les médecins des “malades hormonaux”.» Chaque fois qu’elle sort faire la fête à Pigalle, Fétiche doit ruser. Il faut cacher la robe du soir sous un faux pantalon. Quand elle se rend dans un hôtel, les tenanciers la dénoncent : «Mes papiers d’identité – au nom de Serge – ne collaient pas avec la belle jeune femme qu’ils avaient sous les yeux.» La répression est intense. Fétiche se fait arrêter parfois trois ou quatre fois par semaine. Les années passant, elle noue des liens avec des avocats qui l’aident à faire avancer la cause. Son combat culmine, lorsque son nouvel employeur, Pascal Sevran, informe son ami François Mitterrand de l’absurdité : «Les papiers de Marie-Pierre ne correspondent pas à son genre !» Le Président agit sur-le-champ. En décembre 1992, la Cour de cassation autorise sous condition la modification de la mention de sexe à l’état civil, ouvrant la voie à la loi sur le changement d’état civil., which Google Translate reckons is “ At 36 Quai des Orfèvres, I was on file like a criminal,” Fétiche recalls. “ There was no word to describe what I was. The cops called us monsters. The doctors called us ‘hormonal patients . ’” Every time she went out to party in Pigalle, Fétiche had to be cunning. She had to hide her evening gown under false trousers. When she went to a hotel, the owners denounced her: “ My identity papers—in the name of Serge—didn’t match the beautiful young woman they saw before them. ” The repression was intense. Fétiche was sometimes arrested three or four times a week. As the years went by, she forged relationships with lawyers who helped her advance her cause. Her struggle culminated when her new employer, Pascal Sevran, informed his friend François Mitterrand of the absurdity: “Marie-Pierre’s papers don’t correspond to her gender!” The President acted immediately. In December 1992, the Court of Cassation conditionally authorized the modification of the sex designation in the civil status records, paving the way for the law on the change of civil status..--Launchballer 12:07, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @Launchballer: Hi, thanks for your response, I approve the response on my inquiries, thus this nom shall proceed. Good job! Regards, Jeromi Mikhael

    Boris Alexander Krukoff

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    • ... that Boris Alexander Krukoff fought in the Russian Civil War, went on expeditions to the Amazon, spied on the Ford Motor Company, smuggled cinchona seeds, and owned plantations?
    • Source: [1] Pages 11, 19, 22, and 75
    [2] Has the Cinchona seeds thing
      • ALT1: ... that botanist Boris Alexander Krukoff conducted industrial espionage against the Ford Motor company? Source: [3]
      • ALT2: ... that Boris Alexander Krukoff suggested putting curare into bullets? Source: [4] Page 42
      • ALT3: ... that botanist Boris Alexander Krukoff gave contradictory accounts of his early life – including of where he was born? Source: [5] Pages 7 and 9 (birthplace also described in the footnotes) Pages 14 and 15 describe other examples of him doing this
      • Reviewed:
      • Comment: The first is my personal favourite
    Moved to mainspace by EmergentAnarchy (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    EmergentAnarchy (talk) 15:21, 25 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • The article is new enough, long enough and within policy. The prose is a bit sparse but not proseline-sparse. It is a fascinating read and written with intellectual honesty; it is within policy. All hooks are excellent, particularly the first one. I cannot however access the article (not even via JSTOR through the Wikipedia Library), so I would just like to get some kind of confirmation in the form of a quote from the source that these claims are actually substantiated? After all, we know that Krukoff seems to have changed his life story back and forth a bit. No QPQ is needed, no image. If we can get a clear picture of what the source actually says about these claims, this should be good to go. Thanks for a great article. Yakikaki (talk) 16:07, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    @Yakikaki: If you email me, i'll send you screenshots of the relavant pages. EmergentAnarchy (talk) 16:37, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    @EmergentAnarchy: Thanks for the quick response, I've sent you an e-mail. Yakikaki (talk) 18:16, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    @EmergentAnarchy: Thanks for going the extra mile to provide me with screenshots from the sources supporting the hook claims; they all support the claims clearly and unambiguously. And again, thanks for this article, it's a fascinating life story and belongs on the main page. The article is now good to go. Yakikaki (talk) 18:43, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    References

    1. ^ Landrum, Leslie R.; Folkers, Karl (9 June 1986). The Life and Botanical Accomplishments of Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983). Vol. 2. New York Botanical Garden Press. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
    2. ^ "Krukoff, Boris Alexander (1898-1983)". Plants.Jstor.org. JSTOR. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
    3. ^ "Krukoff, Boris Alexander (1898-1983)". Plants.Jstor.org. JSTOR. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
    4. ^ Landrum, Leslie R.; Folkers, Karl (9 June 1986). The Life and Botanical Accomplishments of Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983). Vol. 2. New York Botanical Garden Press. Retrieved 22 May 2026.
    5. ^ Landrum, Leslie R.; Folkers, Karl (9 June 1986). The Life and Botanical Accomplishments of Boris Alexander Krukoff (1898-1983). Vol. 2. New York Botanical Garden Press. Retrieved 22 May 2026.

    Abdurrahman Gunadirdja

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    • ... that diplomat Abdurrahman Gunadirdja once delivered a speech so flat his superior received complaints about it? Source: Noer, Deliar (1996). Aku bagian ummat, aku bagian bangsa: otobiografi Deliar Noer (in Indonesian). Mizan. p. 344. Dengan kesepakatan pengurus , aku mengirim Gunadirdja ke Yogyakarta . Gunadirdja memang berpidato secara biasa saja , dan barangkali ini salah satu kesalahan kami dalam mengirimnya , sehingga menurut surat seorang anggota pengurus di Yogyakarta , hadirin kecewa ; pidato yang penting itu , katanya , tidak berbekas sama sekali . Tetapi apa hendak dikata , kakiku ter- ikat walau hati ingin menjelajahi dunia .
    Moved to mainspace by Jeromi Mikhael (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 128 past nominations.

    Regards, Jeromi Mikhael 06:30, 24 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Article is new and long enough. Hook is interesting, cited inline, and verified in Noer's account. Referencing is adequate, QPQ provided. No copyvio detected. Good to go. Juxlos (talk) 05:10, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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    Anton Bonke

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    Created by JTtheOG (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 24 past nominations.

    JTtheOG (talk) 21:48, 31 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • New enough (nominated within 6 days of creation), long enough (5505 characters). Well sourced (39 sources cited including many local newspapers in Vanuatu and the United States; none flagged by Cite Unseen). Earwig says copyvio unlikely (just one source with 27% similarity score, due to direct quotes which are correctly attributed). Tone is neutral. Article is tidy. Hooks check out and related claims are explained and cited within the article. QPQ is done. Prefer ALT0 and ALT2 over the other one. Nice work. Cielquiparle (talk) 23:24, 31 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    William Henry Sleeman

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    William Henry Sleeman
    William Henry Sleeman
    • Source: "Captain Bird has accused that Sleeman, through his miscellaneous reports and dairy, became an instruinent in Lord Dalhousie's intentions to annex Awadh... they were nevertheless serious and when, in 1857, Awadh mutinied against the Company... Then to exonerate him completely, Sleeman's diary, together with his letters from before and after the tour, which showed his support to an Oudh-based reformed government and opposition to annexation, was published in London in 1858."[1]
    • ALT1: ... that colonial administrator William Henry Sleeman (pictured) published a critique of the British East India Company's economic philosophy in India?
    • Source: "In such a task it will enlist, in the concluding sections, the almost unknown economic writings of William H. Sleeman who took it upon himself to critique Ricardo and the East India Company simultaneously."[2] The section of the article where this is covered is titled "W.H. Sleeman’s Critique of Classical Political Economy from the Ground of British Imperialism" (p. 201).
    • Reviewed:
    • Comment: This is my first DYK, apologies if it's a little clumsy. Perhaps to my discredit I've struggled to write a hook for the material on thuggee.
    Improved to Good Article status by Joko2468 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    Joko2468 (talk) 11:48, 27 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    Image: Image is freely licensed, used in the article, and clear at 100px.
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: All looks good, recently GA passed and QPQ not required as the nominator has less than 5. I like both hooks, but leaning toward the ALT0 as the other one appeals to a bit smaller audience, though I could be wrong. Nice article. PS: the dinosaur material was also ideal for a hook. A.Cython(talk) 23:32, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Thanks! That makes sense, I didn't think it was covered extensively enough to be appropriate. My preference is also ALT0 simply because I think it better hooks the reader into one of the two main narratives in the article. If you think the dinosaur hook would be more effective than the two currently there then I'm very happy to add it. Joko2468 (talk) 09:41, 29 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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    Sydney Craven

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    Created by Meena (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 403 past nominations.

    Launchballer 00:10, 27 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Article is new enough (moved to mainspace 25/05/2026 nominated two days later), long enough (1978 bytes), well sourced and copyright free (9.9% similarity). QPQ is done. Hook is interesting given that its unusual for someone to be doing taekwondo before acting. However, I'm seeing an unreliable source in the article which is from Hello. Pinging @Launchballer and Meena: (DYK nom and article creatore respectively) for awareness JuniperChill (talk) 17:43, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Trimmed; most of it was in the next one along.--Launchballer 17:52, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    Thank you Launchballer. I'll go ahead and approve this! JuniperChill (talk) 18:11, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Elsie Eiler

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    Created by Silver seren (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 141 past nominations.

    SilverserenC 18:28, 25 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]


    General: Article is new enough and long enough
    Policy: Article is sourced, neutral, and free of copyright problems
    Hook: Hook has been verified by provided inline citation
    QPQ: Done.

    Overall: Article meets all requirements. It is well cited, copyvio 0% across the board, neutral, interesting, was nominated three days after its move to the mainspace, QPQ done, etc.

    I do however have an additional note; I think the DYK can be worded better, something like:

    Alt 0b: that Elsie Eiler, the only resident of Monowi, Nebraska, is also the city's the mayor, tavernkeeper, and librarian?
    Alt 0c: that the only resident of Monowi, Nebraska is also the city's the mayor, tavernkeeper, and librarian?

    Gb321 (talk) 20:38, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Gb321, when reviewing DYK nominations, make sure you check the article history. Many such articles were made in draft or userspace first. As was this one. It was moved into mainspace on the 25th, so that's when it counted as being created. I've gone ahead and added your Alt 0b as an option, you're right that it flows better. SilverserenC 22:53, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
    whoops, totally missed that draftspace move in the history. With that cleared up, this DYK is good to go! Gb321 (talk) 15:53, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Capri Bird Observatory

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    Capri Bird Observatory
    • ... that there is a Swedish-Italian bird observatory (pictured) housed among the ruins of a medieval castle on Capri? Source: Hjort, 2006: "The Capri Bird Observatory is situated in Castello Barbarossa, an old fortification overlooking the Bay of Naples in southwestern Italy. The observatory was founded in 1956 by the Swedish Ornithological Society in cooperation with Villa San Michele. Until the mid- 1980s it was entirely a Swedish venture, whereafter also Italian ornithologists joined, first the LIPU bird protection organization, later the ringing center in Bologna through its Piccole Isole project."
    Created by Yakikaki (talk). Number of QPQs required: 1. Nominator has 167 past nominations.

    Yakikaki (talk) 21:02, 25 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • @Yakikaki: this is awesome! article is new enough, long enough, neutral, and copyvio clean per an Earwig check; hook is interesting; image is freely licensed; QPQ is done. The image is unfortunately much too zoomed out to work at the small scale of the Main Page – maybe it could be cropped? Also, I have a small question about sourcing on hook and article: what does it mean here for an observatory to be Swedish and Italian? Is there joint government ownership or control of the property/territory, or is it an Italian observatory used by Swedish and Italian researchers? Also, is it that unusual for a scientific institution to accept international researchers? For that and other reasons, suggesting this copyedit:
      ALT0a: ... that the Capri Bird Observatory (pictured) is housed among the ruins of an island medieval castle?
      After clearing that up, we should be good to go – nice work, Yakikaki! theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 19:59, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
      • Hi there theleekycauldron and thanks for the kind words! I'm happy you liked the article and also happy about the suggested ALT hook – in fact it reads much better, so thanks for that. I'll see if I can manage to crop the picture, I'll have to do that tomorrow. And as for the rest, even though that's settled through the ALT – gosh, I don't really know if it's that common with this kind of joint institutions, and the sources are not very precise on how the governance is handled (at least not on the Italian side, on the Swedish side it seems to be run from Sweden and the land actually belongs to the Swedish state) but I noticed at least one source highlighting it as a good example of international cooperation within the field. But in any case, I like the ALT so that maybe settles it. Thanks for taking the time to make the review! Yakikaki (talk) 20:30, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
        • It'd definitely be interesting if the Swedish state owned the observatory, if there's sourcing on that. I think for now I'm gonna make the lead a bit more ambiguous on this point, and ping me if you add a crop :) or now, good to go with ALT0a and no image only. theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 21:14, 27 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]
          • Hey theleekycauldron, I've cropped the picture and updated it, that's the best I can do with my skills I think. I hope you think it's OK. I think your changes to the lead were very good, too – let's leave it at what we know, that both the Swedes and Italians use it. Yakikaki (talk) 20:33, 28 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

    Hundreds of Days

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    5x expanded by Dantus21 (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

    Dantus21 (talk) 03:43, 25 May 2026 (UTC).[reply]

    • Nominated in less than 7 days since a 5x+ expansion. Reliably sourced, neutrally written and presentable. Copyvio Detector only turns up quotations. No QPQ necessary. Hook fact is cited in the article in a reliable source. The hook is interesting, although I think the inclusion of "redwood" is a red herring, so to speak -- the material of the barn's construction does not make it interesting and it detracts from the more interesting angle that the album was recorded in a barn. For that reason, I am approving the slightly trimmed ALT0a: ... that Mary Lattimore recorded her third album in a barn? Dclemens1971 (talk) 13:41, 26 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]

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