User:Matty.007/My DYKs
61 self noms, 123 non-self noms
Date | Article | Hook | Views | Views/hour (hours on main page) | Views for other linked pages (page name) | Views for all linked pages in hook | Notes |
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04.07.2013 | Little Chapel | ... that the consecrated church?
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5,195 | 520 (10 hours) | 371 ( Consecrated )
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5,566 | My first ever DYK, though I nominated HMS Vestal (J215) which was failed for having unreliable sources |
08.07.2013 | Roberto Pannunzi | ... that Roberto Pannunzi, the "biggest cocaine trafficker in the world", was caught on July 6? | 6,020 | 753 (8 hours) | 6,020 | This likely got a few views as it was only around 2 days after he was arrested; and made headlines in news | |
09.07.2013 | Great North 10K | ... that the participants in the 2013 Great North 10K run shared the finish line at Gateshead International Stadium with Mo Farah? | 853 | 107 (8 hours) | 2,533 (Gateshead International Stadium, Mo Farah) | 3,386 | Mo Farah had lots of views at the time because of the European Athletics Team Championships |
20.07.2013 | Get Reading festival | ... that the Get Reading festival had celebrities such as Boris Johnson and Warwick Davis reading to the public? | 364 | 30 (12 hours) | 1,403 (Boris Johnson, Warwick Davis) | 1,767 | Boris Johnson, as you would expect, is a fairly popular article anyway |
02.08.2013 | Shpitalny Sh-37 | ... that there were only 240 of the Soviet cannon Shpitalny Sh-37 created?
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5,972 | 747 (8 hours) | 185 ( Soviet )
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6,157 | The 'Soviet' article experienced a definite rise, and was surprisingly unpopular. Also my first non-self nomination |
06.08.2013-07.08.2013 | Kinnairdy Castle | ... that Kinnairdy Castle was once owned by a man accused of witchcraft? | 5,751 | 479 (12 hours) | 3,937 (Witchcraft) | 9,688 | Again, this is a popular article, but experienced a noticeable rise. The hook spanned two days, with view counts of 4096+1655 |
08.08.2013 | Thinkwell Group | ... that the Thinkwell Group helped create a Harry Potter studio tour and the US theme park? | 830 | 71 (11 3/4 hours) | 1,734 (The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Orlando Resort), Warner Bros. Studios, Leavesden) | 2,564 | |
08.08.2013-09.08.2013 | Partnership Africa Canada
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... that Partnership Africa Canada accused Barclays of "participating in diamond-related violence"?
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1,098 | 93 (11 3/4 hours) | 2,259 (Barclays) | 3,357 | Barclays is another article that is popular, but had a noticeable rise. This was the first time that I had two hooks on the same day; furthermore, I had hooks in all the DYK areas that day (2). The hook was up for two days, with view counts of 1062+36 |
09.08.2013-10.08.2013 | David Gregory (physician) | ... that David Gregory created a cannon which was destroyed after Isaac Newton called it "destructive to the human species"? | 7,438 | 633 (11 3/4 hours) | 3,794 (Cannon; I ignored the Isaac Newton view count as it is perennially popular; and there was no noticeable view count rise) | 11,232 | The hook was up for two days, with view counts of 5795+1643 |
11.08.2013 | Theatre of Jersey | ... that the Jersey theatre scene includes Jersey French? | 606 | 52 (11 3/4 hours) | 903 (Jèrriais) | 1,509 | |
18.08.2013 | Richard and Adam Johnson
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... that in spite of an egg throwing incident, Britain's Got Talent ?
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1,901 | 158 (12 hours) | 880 ( Britain's Got Talent (series 7) )
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2,781 | My tenth DYK! The Britain's Got Talent series page experienced a rise in view count. The hook was up for two days, with view counts of 177+1724 |
24.08.2013 | William Cantelo | ... that William Cantelo invented an early machine gun, then mysteriously disappeared? | 4,981 | 415 (12 hours) | 1,294 (Machine gun) | 6,275 | The Machine gun page experienced a rise in view count |
25.08.2013 | Tottenham Hotspur L.F.C.
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... that Tottenham Hotspur L.F.C. were originally called Broxbourne Ladies?
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1,252 | 104 (12 hours) | 1,254 | ||
28.08.2013 | Clarence Chesterfield Howerton | ... that Clarence Chesterfield Howerton, aka Major Mite (pictured), was billed as the world's smallest man? | 21,112 | 175 (12.0833 hours) | 21,112 | My second best DYK to date on views. Also my first with a picture, shown here | |
07.09.2013 | North Radworthy | ... that North Radworthy and South Radworthy were valued at £3? | 1,925 | 193 (10 hours) | 488 (South Radworthy) | 2,413 | |
08.09.2013 | Milan Poparić | ... that Pink Panther Milan Poparić was broken out of a Swiss jail by two accomplices firing AK-47s? | 2,431 | 304 (8 hours) | 2,915 (Pink Panthers) | 5,346 | This was quite controversial at the time, I managed to spark a furore over potentially negative BLP hooks; I'm the first to admit I got one wrong. The discussion is at this page |
15.09.2013 | Buurtpoes Bledder | ... that the death of the cat SBS 6 and De Telegraaf ?
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8,317 | 1,040 (8 hours) | 328 ( SBS 6, De Telegraaf )
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8,645 | This was my second pictured DYK, shown here |
20.09.2013 | John Wheatley (physicist) | ... that heart attack whilst on a bike ride?
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4,140 | 518 (8 hours) | 437 ( Heart attack )
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4,577 | The heart attack article experienced a definite rise in views |
21.09.2013 | Marinekazerne Suffisant | ... that the Dutch military base Marinekazerne Suffisant was visited by Queen Beatrix? | 1,491 | 186 (8 hours) | 1,491 | I ignored the Queen Beatrix article, as it is quite popular | |
25.09.2013 | Mark Sutton | ... that Mark Sutton portrayed a skydiving James Bond during the opening ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics? | 3,692 | 448 (8.25 hours) | 3,692 | The hook was up for two days, with views of 762 and 2930. Parachuting, James Bond, and the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony are all perennially popular | |
01.10.2013 | 2013 Carlton Cannes heist | ... that jewels stolen at the Carlton Cannes in the July 2013 heist are worth $136 million?
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2,801 | 350 (8 hours) | 682 ( Carlton Cannes )
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3,483 | |
11.10.2013 | Tachikawa air disaster | ... that the Douglas C-124 Globemaster II involved in the Tachikawa air disaster crashed into a watermelon patch, with all hands lost? | 6,107 | 863 (7.08 hours) | 4,412 (Douglas C-124 Globemaster II) | 10,519 | The 'watermelon' article experienced no rise |
15.10.2013 | Erema | ... that R. D. Blackmore, author of Lorna Doone, considered Erema his "most unlucky novel", in part because the public could not pronounce the title character's name? | 1,654 | 207 (8 hours) | 2,293(R. D. Blackmore, Lorna Doone) | 3,947 | |
16.10.2013 | Hermes Press | ... that the popular comic strip The Phantom is in the fifth installment of reissues by Hermes Press? | 347 | 43 (8 hours) | 2,647 (The Phantom) | 2,994 | The Phantom article experienced a rise of near 2000 |
17.10.2013 | 1951 Atlantic C-124 disappearance | ... that in 1951, a United States Air Force Douglas C-124 Globemaster II vanished, and neither the occupants nor the plane were ever recovered? | 12,259 | 1,532 (8 hours) | 5,508 (Douglas C-124 Globemaster II) | 17,767 | United States Air Force did not experience any view rise |
19.10.2013 | Tristan Stephenson | ... that Tristan Stephenson is considered to be one of London's best cocktail makers? | 1,312 | 164 (8 hours) | 1,312 | My twenty-fifth DYK! | |
23.10.2013 | Action of 4 September 1782 | ... that on 4 September 1782, the Royal Navy ship HMS Rainbow was responsible for capturing the 360 men aboard a French Navy frigate with the first proper use of a carronade? | 1,947 | 243 (8 hours) | 7,105 (Carronade) | 9,052 | The 'French Navy' article didn't experience much of a view count rise |
25.10.2013 | Operation Crimson | ... that the destroyers in Operation Crimson ?
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7,751 | 969 (8 hours) | 3,570 (Vought F4U Corsair, Destroyer) | 9,052 | The 'Allies of WWII', 'Aircraft carries', 'battleship' and 'cruiser' articles didn't experience much of a view count rise |
27.10.2013 | Action of 15 February 1783 | ... that on 15 February 1783, the British captured a Concorde from the French? | 769 | 96 (8 hours) | 2,545 (HMS Concorde (1783)) | 3,314 | |
03.11.2013 | CGR 3rd Class 4-4-0 1903 | ... that there were only eight CGR 3rd Class 4-4-0 1903s ever produced? | 4,223 | 528 (8 hours) | 4,223 | ||
05.11.2013 | List of currencies in Europe | ... that 22 countries in Europe use the Euro, including several that are not part of the European Union? | 3,001 | 375 (8 hours) | 3,001 | Neither 'Euro' nor 'European Union' articles experienced a noticeable rise in views | |
11.11.2013 | Catalaphyllia | ... that ? | 781 | 98 (8 hours) | 781 | Neither 'Sexual reproduction' nor 'Asexual reproduction' articles experienced a noticeable rise in views | |
13.11.2013 | Yodle
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... that Yodle went from "not going well" to making $132.2 million in a year?
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5,655 | 707 (8 hours) | 5,655 | ||
13.11.2013 | Angelo Ciccone | ... that Angelo Ciccone lapped the entire field, but didn't win a point in the Men's Madison at the 2008 Summer Olympics? | 2,357 | 295 (8 hours) | 2,281 (Cycling at the 2008 Summer Olympics – Men's Madison) | 4,638 | There was no noticeable rise in views for '2008 Summer Olympics'
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16.11.2013 | Alma Jodorowsky | ... that Alma Jodorowsky often performs with Burning Peacocks? | 984 | 123 (8 hours) | 984 | ||
17.11.2013 | CGR 1st Class 2-6-0 1891 | ... that the CGR 1st Class 2-6-0 1891 steam locomotives were the first American locomotives to enter service in South Africa? | 1,321 | 165 (8 hours) | 1,321 | 'Locomotive' experienced no noticeable rise in views | |
22.11.2013 | Ruth Wanjiru | ... that after a two year absence from the sport, Ottawa Marathon ?
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399 | 51 (7.75 hours) | 115 ( Ottawa Marathon )
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414 | |
23.11.2013-24.11.2013 | War Doctor and The Night of the Doctor | ... that the War Doctor (played by John Hurt, pictured), introduced in "The Night of the Doctor", will be a "dark doctor" who will "bring an ancient battle to its devastating conclusion"? | 137,662 | 17,763 (7.75 hours) | 137,662 | The hooks were up for two days, and got (War Doctor) 36360+52209; and (Night of the Doctor) 22061+27032. I haven't included the view stats for the linked pages as they are very high, it being the fiftieth anniversary of Doctor Who; that also accounts for the high view count. This is my best ever DYK, and topped the list of all time most viewed | |
02.12.2013 | Armed Forces Day (Poland) | ... that Poland annually celebrates the defeat of Russia in the Battle of Warsaw (tank on 2008 celebration parade pictured)? | 4,762 | 595 (8 hours) | 7,812 (Battle of Warsaw (1920)) | 12,574 | My fourth pictured DYK. |
07.12.2013 | Trevisana nera | ... that the Trevisana nera grape variety was first documented in viticulture in the middle of the 20th century? | 526 | 64 (8.25 hours) | 526 | The 'Viticulture' article experienced no rise in views | |
12.12.2013 | St Tugual's Chapel | ... that St Tugual's Chapel on Herm is over 1,000 years old? | 3,535 | 524 (6.75 hours) | 2,663 (Herm) | 6,198 | |
28.12.2013 | Scintillate (horse) | ... that Scintillate was rated an "inferior" winner of the Epsom Oaks? | 1,038 | 87 (12 hours) | 528 (Epsom Oaks) | 1,566 | |
04.01.2014 | The Taste (UK TV series)
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... that after 10 years? | 956 | 120 (8 hours) | 956 | Page view was down on this day, it was later added so I am unsure about accuracy. Large increase in views for Nigella Lawson, but it receives so many views anyway | |
08.01.2014 | Trondheim Airport, Jonsvatnet | ... that during the Second World War, the Luftwaffe landed planes on a frozen lake at Trondheim Airport, Jonsvatnet, where the ice was 1 metre (3 ft) thick? | 4,531 | 566 (8 hours) | 4,531 | Luftwaffe receives quite a few normal views | |
09.01.2014 | Addison Cresswell | ... that Addison Cresswell, agent to Jonathan Ross and Michael McIntyre, founded a company with Paul Merton and Julian Clary? | 1,409 | 176 (8 hours) | 1,409 | I didn't count any other linked persons as they are well known, and receive a fair few hits anyway | |
09.01.2014 | Gary Loveman | ... that Caesars Entertainment, and his career became a business case study at Stanford ?
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1,660 | 208 (8 hours) | 1,670 ( Caesars Entertainment Corporation )
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3,330 | |
10.01.2014 | Joy (Steven Curtis Chapman album) | ... that the African Children's Choir appears on Steven Curtis Chapman's 2012 Christmas album Joy? | 198 | 25 (8 hours) | 302 (African Children's Choir) | 500 | |
12.01.2014 | Julián Ladera | ... that Julián Ladera was born in a ghost village? | 2,121 | 265 (8 hours) | 4,543 (Ghost town) | 6,664 | |
12.01.2014-13.01.2014 | One in a Million (horse) | ... that the racehorse One in a Million was rated at 116p? | 1,889 | 244 (7.75 hours) | 1,889 | My 50th DYK! | |
14.01.2014 | Maureen Chiquet | ... that Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet has been called a Francophile? | 1,533 | 198 (7.75 hours) | 2,082 (Francophile) | 3,615 | |
15.01.2014 | List of currencies in North America
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... that 18 different official currencies are currently in use in the countries of North America ?
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8,159 | 1,020 (8 hours) | 8,020 | The 'North America' article experienced no rise in views | |
17.01.2014 | Dan Tan | ... that friends of Dan Tan, the Singaporean accused of fixing soccer matches on four continents, say he rarely watches the game? | 2,104 | 263 (8 hours) | 554 (Match fixing) | 2,658 | |
21.01.2014 | Dread Pirate Roberts (Silk Road)
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... that Dread Pirate Roberts is the founder of the "Amazon.com of illegal drugs" ?
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5,122 | 640 (8 hours) | 5,122 | ||
23.01.2014 | His Last Vow | ... that Charles Augustus Magnussen, villain in the Sherlock episode "His Last Vow", was described as "the one man [Sherlock] truly hates"? | 6,798 | 850 (8 hours) | 6,798 | No rise in views for Sherlock (TV series)
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26.01.2014 | Prié blanc | ... that the Prié blanc wine grape is produced in some of the highest-elevation vineyards in continental Europe? | 1,280 | 109 (11.75 hours) | 1,280 |
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28.01.2014 | Seyhan Gündüz | ... that women's football forward Seyhan Gündüz was capped 32 times internationally, scoring 12 goals, a rate of 0.375 a match? | 1,552 | 129 (8 hours) | 1,541 (Cap (sport)) | 3,093 |
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30.01.2014 | Herm | ... that the 1.5-mile (2.4 km) long island of Herm (flag pictured) has up to 100,000 tourists pass through it in summer? | 17,206 | 2,151 (8 hours) | 17,206 | ||
01.02.2014 | David Moore (botanist born 1933) | ... that botanist David Moore advised the British Ministry of Defence in their plan to regain the Falkland Islands? | 1,363 | 170 (8 hours) | 1,363 | ||
04.02.2014-05.02.2014 | Inchdrewer Castle and George Ogilvy, 3rd Lord Banff | ... that Inchdrewer Castle (pictured) was where George Ogilvy, 3rd Lord Banff, who "sold his country and religion for a ten shilling note", was murdered, and his body burnt? | 22,163 | 2,716 (8.16 hours) | 22,163 | Inchdrewer Castle received 8,317 and 1,912 views and George Ogilvy, 3rd Lord Banff received 9,597 and 2,337 views | |
05.02.2014 | Minderoo Station | ... that Minderoo Station once held an estimated 50,000 sheep, cattle, and horses? | 2,795 | 337 (8.3 hours) | 2,795 | ||
12.02.2014 | Courtsiding | ... that the first arrest for courtsiding was at the 2013 Australian Open? | 5,853 | 709 (8.25 hours) | 5,853 | The 2013 Australian Open received no rise in views | |
17.02.2014 | John Baines (bobsledder) | ... that John Baines of Team GB, originally set to compete in the four-man bobsleigh at the 2014 Winter Olympics, ended up doing the two-man bobsleigh as well? | 853 | 109 (7.83 hours) | 853 | ||
18.02.2014 | Rebekah Wilson | ... that Olympic bobsledder Rebekah Wilson took odd jobs to pay for her training? | 3,581 | 448 (8 hours) | 3,581 | ||
18.02.2014 | James Machon (skier) | ... that James Machon, competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics for Team GB, has been skiing since he was six? | 874 | 109 (8 hours) | 874 | ||
19.02.2014 | Barra Castle | ... that Barra Castle was the seat of Kings? | 5,893 | 737 (8 hours) | 5,893 | ||
20.02.2014 | Lund's Tower | ... that Lund's Tower is one of two Yorkshire follies collectively known as "The Salt and Pepper Pots"? | 5,629 | 704 (8 hours) | 3,718 (Folly) | 9,347 | |
20.02.2014 | Emma Lonsdale | ... that Emma Lonsdale is a "fridge kid"? | 9,451 | 1,181(8 hours) | 9,451 | ||
22.02.2014 | Stuart Benson | ... that bobsledder Stuart Benson, who competes for Team GB today, is a Royal Air Force corporal? | 1,129 | 141 (8 hours) | 1,129 | ||
22.02.2014 | Bruce Tasker | ... that Bruce Tasker, who is competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics, originally competed in the 400m? | 1,024 | 128 (8 hours) | 1,024 | ||
23.02.2014 | Vivienne Cassie Cooper | ... that Vivienne Cassie Cooper is New Zealand's "leading expert" on the microscopic algae diatom? | 649 | 81 (8 hours) | 649 | ||
23.02.2014 | Ben Simons | ... that Ben Simons said that competing at the 2014 Winter Olympics "means the world to me"? | 1,030 | 129 (8 hours) | 1,030 | ||
25.02.2014 | Alexander Roslin | ... that Alexander Roslin painted his wife painting a pastel of Henrik Peill, but the painting within the painting (pictured) is a lost painting? | 4,519 | 583 (7.75 hours) | 4,519 | ||
26.02.2014 | Kieran Evans | ... that Kieran Evans won a BAFTA Award for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer? | 513 | 66 (7.75 hours) | 513 | ||
26.02.2014 | Forglen House | ... that Forglen House (pictured) has "all the romantic aspirations of the early 19th century poured into it"? | 11,851 | 1,305 (9.083 hours) | 11,851 | ||
27.02.2014 | Malcolm Orme Little | ... that Malcolm Orme Little retired three times? | 3,164 | 384 (8.25 hours) | 3,164 | ||
27.02.2014 | Villanelle | ... that a villanelle is used to "deal with one or another degree of obsession"? | 5,986 | 726 (8.25 hours) | 5,986 | ||
01.03.2014 | Toy Story 3 | ... that Toy Story 3 was listed in Time's 25 All-Time Best Animated Films? | 3,922 | 475 (8.25 hours) | 3,922 | ||
01.03.2014 | Edwin St Hill | ... that Edwin St Hill was called the "Maurice Tate of the West Indies"? | 430 | 52 (8.25 hours) | 424 (Maurice Tate) | 854 | |
02.03.2014 | Enid Blyton | ... that Enid Blyton's books were banned by the BBC for being "second-rate" and without merit? | 4,801 | 582 (8.25 hours) | 4,801 | ||
03.03.2014 | HMS Implacable (R86) | ... that Hornets, and Fireflies ?
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15,828 | 1,979 (8 hours) | 9,949 ( de Havilland Sea Hornet, Fairey Firefly )
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25,777 | |
05.03.2014 | Hurricane Nate (2011) | ... that Mexico's two main crude oil export ports closed in preparation for Hurricane Nate (pictured)? | 1,976 | 247 (8 hours) | 1,976 | What surprised me was that the non-pictured Cressy got more views than this | |
05.03.2014 | HMS Cressy (1899) | ... that when HMS Cressy was sunk, 560 men were killed? | 9,783 | 1,223 (8 hours) | 9,783 | ||
06.03.2014 | Football in the Philippines | ... that the first football match in the Philippines was held in 1907? | 960 | 120 (8 hours) | 960 | ||
07.03.2014 | HMS Vindictive (1918) | ... that HMS Vindictive served as four different types of ship? | 7,836 | 980 (8 hours) | 7,836 | ||
09.03.2014 | Trish Halpin | ... that Trish Halpin has won Editor of the Year awards three times? | 839 | 92 (9.16 hours) | 839 | ||
10.03.2014 | Maria Komissarova | ... that World Cup medal for Russia in the ski cross ?
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1,723 | 215 (8 hours) | 1,723 | ||
10.03.2014-11.03.2014 | James Whitley (alpine skier) | ... that Paralympian James Whitley has been skiing since he was four years old? | 946 | 122 (7.75 hours) | 946 | ||
11.03.2014-12.03.2014 | Iron Man 3 | ... that Iron Man 3 grossed over $1 billion? | 12,602 | 1626 (7.75 hours) | 12,602 | ||
12.03.2014 | Millie Knight | ... that Millie Knight, the youngest ever British Paralympic athlete, was the flagbearer at the 2014 Winter Paralympics opening ceremony? | 2,088 | 269 (7.75 hours) | 2,088 | ||
12.03.2014 | Una-class submarine | ... that the Una-class submarines were midgets? | 7,621 | 983 (7.75 hours) | 7,621 | ||
14.03.2014 | Tobias Arlt and Tobias Wendl | ... that Tobias Arlt and Tobias Wendl, who won four Olympic golds between them, are nicknamed "The Two Tobis"? | 1,129 | 146 (7.75 hours) | 1,129 | Tobias Arlt received 573 views, and Tobias Wendl received 556 views | |
15.03.2014 | Mick Brennan (alpine skier) | ... that 2014 Winter Paralympics skier Mick Brennan was placed 10th in the Super G, but withdrew from the downhill race, calling the course "scary"? | 558 | 70 (8 hours) | 558 | ||
16.03.2014 | Drive (Miley Cyrus song)
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... that " Drive " by Miley Cyrus was noted by a reviewer for its "wobbling beat"?
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975 | 123 (8 hours) | 975 | ||
17.03.2014 | The Jungle Book (1967 film) | ... that Walt Disney died during the production of his last film, The Jungle Book? | 4,400 | 550 (7.75 hours) | 4,400 | ||
22.03.2014 | Forest cobra | ... that forest cobras (pictured) can grow up to 2.7 metres (8.9 feet) and kill in 20 minutes? | 6,691 | 863 (7.75 hours) | 6,691 | ||
22.03.2014-23.03.2014 | The Bells of Saint John | ... that the premise of The Bells of Saint John was "to get kids frightened of Wi-Fi"? | 5,270 | 680 (7.75 hours) | 5,270 | The article received 4,012 views on the 22, and 1,258 on the 23 | |
24.03.2014-25.03.2014 | Ben Sneesby | ... that Ben Sneesby survived childhood cancer and went on to compete at the Paralympics for Great Britain? | 1,444 | 103 (14.083 hours) | 1,444 | My 100 DYK! There were 817 views on the 24, and 627 on the 25
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25.03.2014-26.03.2014 | Stephanie Jallen | ... that American Paralympian Stephanie Jallen hops? | 2,912 | 238 (12.25 hours) | 2,912 | This received 1,277 views on the 25, and 1,635 on the 26
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27.03.2014-28.03.2014 | Paul Hansen (tenor) | ... that opera singer Paul Hansen was also a copper-engraver and silent film star? | 1,064 | 111 (12.25 hours) | 1,064 | The article received 366 views on the 27 and 698 on the 28 | |
28.03.2014 | Anna Turney | ... that Paralympian Anna Turney (pictured) was inspired by the 2006 Winter Paralympics, and has competed in the two since? | 2,719 | 223 (12.25 hours) | 2,719 | ||
31.03.2014 | Jade Etherington | ... that Jade Etherington (pictured) and Caroline Powell are the most successful female British Winter Paralympians of all time? | 4,695 | 587 (8 hours) | 1,284 (Caroline Powell (skier)) | 5,979 | |
31.03.2014 (April fools' hook in some countries) | Béla I of Hungary | ... that Béla I of Hungary (bust pictured) was mortally wounded by his throne collapsing under him? | 12,465 | 1,558 (8 hours) | 12,465 | Three consecutive (for me) pictures | |
01.04.2014 (April fools' hook) | Southern Cross (wordless novel) | ... that the novel Southern Cross does not contain any words? | 9,595 | 1,199 (8 hours) | 9,595 | ||
01.04.2014 (April fools' day) | Mr. Monk and the Man Who Shot Santa Claus | ... that the idea of Santa Claus being shot can be hilarious? | 7,092 | 887 (8 hours) | 7,092 | ||
01.04.2014 (April fools' day) | Dust My Broom | ... that I believe I'll dust my broom? | 10,901 | 1,363 (8 hours) | 10,901 | ||
03.04.2014 | Peter, King of Hungary | ... that Peter the Venetian (pictured) was King of Hungary twice? | 5,455 | 682 (8 hours) | 5,455 | ||
03.04.2014 | Andrea Doria-class battleship | ... that Italy's Andrea Doria-class battleships were attacked by Swordfish during the Battle of Taranto? | 6,177 | 772 (8 hours) | 6,884 (Fairey Swordfish, Battle of Taranto) | 13,061 | |
07.04.2014 | Hurricane Juan (1985) | ... that Hurricane Juan caused $1 billion of damage in one American state? | 1,803 | 225 (8 hours) | 1,803 | ||
08.04.2014 | Emma Thompson | ... that Academy Award nominations in 1993 for performances in The Remains of the Day and In the Name of the Father ?
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12,607 | 1,576 (8 hours) | 4952 (The Remains of the Day (film), In the Name of the Father (film)) | 17,559 | |
10.04.2014 | Manchester United–Arsenal brawl (1990) | ... that the 1990 Manchester United-Arsenal brawl is the only instance in English league football history in which a team has been docked points due to player misconduct? | 5,372 | 530 (10.13 hours) | 5,372 | ||
10.04.2014 | HMS Algerine (J213) | ... that HMS Algerine was sunk 20 months to the day after she was laid down? | 8,460 | 1,194 (7.083 hours) | 805 (Keel laying) | 9,265 | |
10.04.2014 | Toothache | ... that after a bout with a toothache, Scottish poet Robert Burns wrote "Address to the Toothache"? | 13,312 | 1879 (7.083 hours) | 13,312 | ||
15.04.2014 | UEFA Nations League | ... that the proposed UEFA Nations League will largely replace friendly matches for UEFA member nations? | 1,671 | 216 (7.75 hours) | 1,671 | ||
16.04.2014 | 1953–54 Port Vale F.C. season | ... that in 1953, Port Vale had a Steele Curtain? | 2,690 | 336 (8 hours) | 2,690 | ||
17.04.2014-18.04.2014 | Ben-Hur (1959 film) | ... that Ben-Hur (publicity pictured) had so much unused footage, Charlton Heston used some in Antony and Cleopatra? | 17,491 | 2,257 (7.75 hours) | 17,491 | The article received 9,744 views on the 17, and 7,747 in the 18 | |
19.04.2014 | The 37's | ... that the episode "The 37's" was the first time in a Star Trek series that a Federation starship had landed on a planet's surface? | 4,477 | 578 (7.75 hours) | 4,477 |
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22.04.2014 | Texas annexation | ... that the Republic of Texas presented a formal proposal for annexation by the United States to President Martin Van Buren, who rejected it? | 4,125 | 516 (8 hours) | 4,125 |
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25.04.2014 | Western green mamba | ... that the West African green mamba (pictured) has one of the most rapidly acting venoms among all snakes?
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355 | 43 (8.25 hours) | 355 | ||
29.04.2014-30.04.2014 | 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships | ... that during the 20-event 2014 IPC Powerlifting World Championships, 15 world records were equalled or surpassed? | 1,192 | 144 (8.25 hours) | 1,192 | The article received 434 views on the 29, and 758 on the 30 | |
30.04.2014 | Madman's Drum | ... that Madman's Drum was a novel in woodcuts? | 2,061 | 250 (8.25 hours) | 2,061 | ||
30.04.2014-01.05.2014 | Ernest Radcliffe Bond | ... that upon his being hired by the police, Commander X was hailed in the press as a "mystery supremo", yet journalists have claimed to know his identity? | 5,988 | 726 (8.25 hours) | 5,988 | Article received 123 views on the 30, and 5,865 on the 1 | |
01.05.2014 | Passionate Journey | ... that Passionate Journey contains only pictures, and was named as Thomas Mann's favourite film—but is a novel? | 1,852 | 21 (8.25 hours) | 1,852 | ||
01.05.2014-02.05.2014 | Pineau de Re and Leighton Aspell | ... that 2014 Grand National winner Pineau de Re was ridden by Leighton Aspell (pictured), who retired in 2007? | 2,454 | 153 (16.083 hours) | 2,454 | Pineau de Re received 745 and 490 views, Leighton Aspell received 751 and 468 views | |
02.05.2014 | 2012 Summer Paralympics | ... that the Paralympics ever?
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1,370 | 166 (8.25 hours) | 1,370 | ||
03.05.2014 | Adore You | ... that the music video for the song "Adore You" appears to simulate a sex tape? | 3,196 | 318 (10.05 hours) | 3,196 | Not including views for day before, only up for three minutes then | |
07.05.2014 | Marcel Hug | ... that Marcel Hug (pictured), "The Silver Bullet", has won the Paris, Berlin, New York and London wheelchair marathons? | 3,471 | 244 (14.23 hours) | 3,471 | ||
11.05.2014 | Benedict Cumberbatch | ... that Benedict Cumberbatch has been called the "Thinking Woman's Crumpet"? | 12,733 | 1,039 (12.25 hours) | 12,733 | ||
21.05.2014-22.05.2014 | 2014–15 FA Cup | ... that the 2014–15 FA Cup will be the first time that artificial pitches are allowed in all rounds of the competition, after they were banned in 1995? | 3,131 | 365 (8.583 hours) | 3,131 | Article received 2,734 on the 21, and 397 on the 22 | |
23.05.2014-24.05.2014 | 2014 Po Toi Island ship collision | ... that in the 2014 ship collision off Po Toi, Zhong Xing 2, the ship that sunk, was a third of the length of the other ship in the collision? | 4,094 | 381 (10.75 hours) | 4,094 | Article received 3,554 views on the 23 and 540 on the 24 | |
24.05.2014-25.05.2014 | 2014 Aleppo bombing | ... that the May 2014 bombing of the Carlton Citadel Hotel in Aleppo, Syria, was nearly identical to an attack on the same building three months earlier? | 1,308 | 111 (11.75 hours) | 1,308 | The article received 1,051 views on the 24 and 257 on the 25 | |
26.05.2014-27.05.2014 | Commonwealth War Graves Commission | ... that the Commonwealth War Graves Commission commemorates 1.7 million deceased Commonwealth military service members in 153 countries? | 2,717 | 231 (11.75 hours) | 2,717 | Article received 2,115 views on the 26, and 602 on the 27 | |
29.05.2014 | Tintin in Tibet | ... that Tintin in Tibet is the only Tintin story without an antagonist? | 5,374 | 457 (11.75 hours) | 5,375 | ||
01.06.2014-02.06.2014 | James Wilson (footballer born 1995)
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... that in James Wilson 's first senior football match for Manchester United, he scored two goals that won the game?
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1,795 | 148 (12.15 hours) | 1,795 | Article received 618 views on the 1 and 1177 on the 2 | |
03.06.2014-04.06.2014 | Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland | ... that Henry Percy, 3rd Earl of Northumberland, went from being congratulated by the King to being attainted and his son taken to the Tower of London? | 3,753 | 309 (12.15 hours) | 2,449 (Attainder) | 6,202 | My 50 self-nom! Article received 230 views on the 3 and 3,523 on the 4 |
04.06.2014 | The Boat Race 2000 | ... that Oxford's victory in The 2000 Boat Race was a "shock triumph"? | 2,572 | 212 (12.15 hours) | 2,572 | ||
04.06.2014-05.06.2014 | List of currencies in South America
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... that all countries in South America use their own currency , except Ecuador?
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5,373 | 442 (12.15 hours) | 5,373 | Article received 15 views on the 4 and 5,358 on the 6 | |
05.06.2014-06.06.2014 | Murray Buchan | ... that Olympian Murray Buchan originally wanted to work in mountain rescues? | 1,404 | 116 (12.15 hours) | 1,403 | Article received 1 view on the 5, and 1,403 on the 6 | |
06.06.2014(-07.08.2014) | Operation Overlord | ... that Allied invasion of Normandy in World War II, was the largest seaborne invasion in history?
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69,038 | 5,659 (12.2 hours) | 28,295 ( Western Allies, Normandy )
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97,333 | D-Day , and 13,411 on the 7
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06.06.2014(-07.08.2014) | Ise-class battleship | ... that despite having supporting air groups Yokosuka D4Y dive bombers and Aichi E16A reconnaissance aircraft, neither of the Ise-class battleships used them in combat? | 7,201 | 590 (12.2 hours) | 5,860 Yokosuka D4Y, Dive bomber, Aichi E16A, Reconnaissance aircraft) | 13,061 | Article came off at midnight, but received significant views the day it came off. Received 6,691 views on the 6 and on 510 the 7 |
08.06.2014 | Cumberland Island horse | ... that U.S. National Park Service ?
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8,294 | 691 (12 hours) | 8,294 | The article received 7,382 views on the 8, and 912 on the 9 (it came off at midnight) | |
17.06.2014 | The Boat Race 1984 | ... that the 1984 University Boat Race was postponed by a day after Cambridge hit a barge and sank during the warm-up? | 1,215 | 161 (7.53 hours) | 1,215 | ||
18.06.2014-19.06.2014 | The Boat Race 1985 | ... that Cambridge had a female cox for the first time in their history in the 1985 University Boat Race? | 589 | 74 (8 hours) | 589 | Article received 244 views on the 18 and on 345 the 19 | |
19.06.2014 | The Boat Race 1983 | ... that Cambridge threatened to boycott the 1983 University Boat Race after Boris Rankov was included in the Oxford crew for the sixth time? | 1,406 | 170 (8.25 hours) | 2,197 (Boris Rankov) | 3,603 | |
19.06.2014 | Russian monitor Rusalka | ... that after the Russian monitor Rusalka sank, all that was found in the immediate aftermath were a few lifebuoys, and a sailor's corpse in a dinghy? | 9,985 | 1,210 (8.25 hours) | 9,985 | This was far more popular than I anticipated | |
21.06.2014 | Watford Gap services | ... that Watford Gap services were a popular meeting place for rock bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Jimi Hendrix? | 4,407 | 309 (14.25 hours) | 4,407 | ||
21.06.2014 | 1973 CECAFA Cup | ... that Uganda won the inaugural edition of the CECAFA Cup? | 310 | 22 (14.25 hours) | 747 (CECAFA Cup) | 1,057 | My 150 DYK! Bit of a let down on views... |
21.06.2014-22.06.2014 | The Boat Race 1978 | ... that the Cambridge boat sank during the 1978 University Boat Race? | 1,107 | 134 (8.25 hours) | 1,107 | Article received 11 views on the 21 and 1,096 on the 22 | |
22.06.2014-23.06.2014 | Special Air Service Regiment | ... that the SAS is based in Australia? | 6,164 | 747 (8.25 hours) | 6,164 | Article received 1,351 on the 22 and 4,813 on the 23 | |
23.06.2014 | Swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi | ... that Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony (pictured) was the first for an Indian Prime Minister to which the head-of-government of every SAARC country was invited? | 2,288 | 277 (8.25 hours) | 2,288 | ||
06.07.2014 | Henry Alexander Stuart-Menteth
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... that Commander Alex Stuart-Menteth read his own obituary in the newspaper?
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1,789 | 204 (8.75 hours) | 1,789 | ||
11.07.2014-12.07.2014 | The Boat Race 2006 | ... that after the 2006 Boat Race, the Cambridge coach complained that his team had to "row with a boat full of water"? | 1,404 | 116 (12.1 hours) | 1,404 | My 100 non-self nomination! Article received 906 views on the 11 and 498 on the 12 | |
12.07.2014-13.07.2014 | The Boat Race 2010 | ... that the Oxford crew in the 2010 Boat Race included the Winklevoss twins, who had competed at the previous Olympics? | 592 | 50 (11.93 hours) | 592 | Article received 475 views on the 12 and 117 on the 13 | |
14.07.2014-15.07.2014 | The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour | ... that The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour, a tour by Beyoncé, was so called after her husband, Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter? | 2,513 | 262 (9.583 hours) | 2,513 | Article received 1,262 views on the 14 and 1,251 on the 15 | |
14.07.2014-15.07.2014 | The Boat Race 1993 | ... that in the 1993 Boat Race, Cambridge used cleavers? | 1,552 | 162 (9.583 hours) | 2,841 (Oar (sport rowing)) | 4,393 | Article received 656 views on the 14 and 896 on the 15 |
18.07.2014-19.07.2014 | You Never Give Me Your Money | ... that Beatles, birds, and crickets contributed to "You Never Give Me Your Money"? | 3,902 | 294 (13.25 hours) | 3,902 | Article received 2,273 views on the 18 and 1,629 on the 19 | |
20.07.2014 | The Boat Race 2013 | ... that at the 2013 Boat Race, for the second consecutive year Cambridge had only one British rower in its crew? | 1,141 | 97 (11.75 hours) | 1,141 | ||
21.07.2014-22.07.2014 | The Boat Race 2008 | ... that the 2008 Boat Race featured the oldest ever competitor, a 36-year-old? | 15,470 | 1,263 (12.25 hours) | 15,470 | Mind. Blown. Article received 1,176 views on the 21 and 14,294 on the 22. Why so many on the 22? It was, admittedly, a hook I liked but 15,000 views? | |
22.07.2014 | 2005 FA Community Shield | ... that after Arsenal's defeat in the 2005 FA Community Shield, manager Arsène Wenger stated, "no-one regards it as a trophy so I do not mind anymore"? | 2,338 | 183 (12.75 hours) | 2,338 | ||
25.07.2014 | The Boat Race 1997 | ... that the 1997 Boat Race included the first Italian to compete in the event? | 2,185 | 178 (12.25 hours) | 2,185 | ||
25.07.2014-26.07.2014 | 2000 CECAFA Cup | ... that the 2000 CECAFA Cup final was between Uganda and Uganda? | 2,565 | 209 (12.25 hours) | 2,565 | Article received 238 views on the 25 and 2,327 on the 26 | |
26.07.2014 | Ganga Bruta | ... that Ganga Bruta was "Humberto Mauro's best film", but was also called "the worst film of all time"? | 3,541 | 289 (12.25 hours) | 675 (Humberto Mauro) | 4,216 | |
27.07.2014-28.07.2014 | The Boat Race 1989 | ... that the 1989 Boat Race was the first time in the event's history that both coxes were women? | 1,393 | 84 (16.6 hours) | 1,393 | Article received 1,035 views on the 27 and 358 on the 28 | |
29.07.2014 | Edward Porter Alexander | ... that artillery expert Edward Porter Alexander ascended in an observation balloon during an American Civil War battle? | ( hours) | ||||
29.07.2014 | Adam Peaty | ... that Adam Peaty beat the Olympic champion and world record holder to win the 100 metre breaststroke at the 2014 Commonwealth Games? | ( hours) | I asked for this to be rushed through for the day after the nom as he was racing in the 4 x 100 medley. Yoninah, EEng, and Belle obliged, something which I am massively grateful for | |||
30.07.2014 | 2013–14 Norwich City F.C. season | ... that in 2013–14, Norwich City were relegated from the Premier League, yet earned more in broadcast payments than Manchester United earned in winning the previous season's League title? | 1,666 | ( hours) | |||
31.07.2014 | Skeet Shoot | ... that Skeet Shoot was a "shoddily programmed, graphically primitive game", but sold well? | 5,812 | ( hours) | |||
01.08.2014 | The Boat Race 1986 | ... that after the 1986 Boat Race, the Cambridge stroke said he was "just stirring the tea while the others did the work"? | 3,311 | ( hours) | |||
03.08.2014 | 2001 CECAFA Cup | ... that the 2001 CECAFA Cup included a football game with the biggest margin of victory in the competition's history? | 2,124 | ( hours) | |||
04.08.2014 | Odense | ... that Odense was the birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen? | 3,023 | ( hours) | |||
04.08.2014 | Sophie Taylor | ... that Sophie Taylor broke her own record to win gold in the 100 metre breaststroke at the 2014 Commonwealth Games? | 2,347 | ( hours) |
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05.08.2014 | The Boat Race 1990 | ... that the 1990 Boat Race had the heaviest oarsman in the event's history? | 3,700 | ( hours) | |||
09.08.2014 | The Boat Race 2011 | ... that the proportion of rowers at the 2011 Boat Race who were British was the highest for a decade? | 468 | ( hours) | |||
09.08.2014 | Parsurameswar Temple
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... that the Parsurameswar Temple (pictured) in Bhubaneswar is believed to be around 1400 years old?
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3,594 | ( hours) | |||
09.08.2014 | Megan Fletcher | ... that Megan Fletcher won the 70 kg women's judo at the 2014 Commonwealth Games despite needing to have her face taped up during the semifinal? | 3,074 | ( hours) | |||
11.08.2014 | John Gregorson Campbell | ... that John Gregorson Campbell was at the same time a church minister and a folklorist? | 911 | ( hours) | |||
13.08.2014 | Končar-class missile boat | ... that the Končar-class missile boat has two chaff launchers? | 9,335 | ( hours) | |||
15.08.2014 | Health issues in American football | ... that concussions are the fifth-most common type injury in American football , possibly affecting over 100,000 players each year?
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740 | ( hours) | |||
02.09.2014 | Walter W. Law | ... that Walter W. Law went from being a carpet salesman to shipping 8,000 roses daily, earning up to US$100,000 annually? | 3,120 | ( hours) | |||
02.09.2014 | Kingstonian F.C. | ... that Kingstonian F.C. have had six different names? | 2,084 | ( hours) | |||
07.09.2014 | The Beatles (album) | ... that The Beatles sold for over £19,000? | 5,098 | ( hours) |