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DYK for Perry County, Tennessee

On 2 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Perry County, Tennessee, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Perry County is the least densely populated county in Tennessee? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Perry County, Tennessee. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Perry County, Tennessee), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:02, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Mississippi Highway 489

On 2 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mississippi Highway 489, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a section of Mississippi Highway 489 was designated as the Jason Boyd Memorial Highway to commemorate the MDOT superintendent who was killed while removing debris from the road? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mississippi Highway 489. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mississippi Highway 489), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:03, 2 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Yoga in advertising

On 3 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yoga in advertising, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that yoga began as a spiritual practice for men in India but has been "feminized" in the Western world along with its advertising? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yoga in advertising. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yoga in advertising), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Retribution (professional wrestling)

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk
) 03:07, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

Enola Holmes

I saw your comment on the DYK review noting your concerns about copyright but i wasn't sure how to respond without risking messing with the format of that review, so I reply here instead. https://copyvios.toolforge.org/?lang=en&project=wikipedia&title=Enola+Holmes+%28film%29&oldid=&action=search&use_engine=1&use_links=1&turnitin=0

I can tell you that from the oddities of my writing and word choices ("nincompoop") and from my familiarity with the many iterations of the Enola Holmes film article that other page is a 99% copyright* violation of an older version of the article with a very brief recommendation added at the end (*unless I've somehow badly misunderstood the attribution requirements of GFDL). I'd guess it is naive reuse by someone who doesn't understand much about copyright. Hope that helps. -- 109.78.195.175 (talk) 21:07, 3 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for King Albert Park MRT station

On 4 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article King Albert Park MRT station, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that King Albert Park MRT station and its adjoining stations Tan Kah Kee and Sixth Avenue are intended to represent the natural elements? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/King Albert Park MRT station. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, King Albert Park MRT station), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:04, 4 January 2023 (UTC)

A Barnstar for you!!!

The DYK Barnstar
I know reviewing DYK nominations can be a thankless job. Just want you to know the work is always appreciated and keeps Wikipedia running. Etrius ( Us) 00:19, 4 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Hit and Run (Better Call Saul)

On 5 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hit and Run (Better Call Saul), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Rhea Seehorn wanted the sprinkler in the cold open to the Better Call Saul episode "Hit and Run" to sound like a machine gun? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hit and Run (Better Call Saul). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hit and Run (Better Call Saul)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for George Jameson (RNZAF officer)

On 5 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George Jameson (RNZAF officer), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that George Jameson was the highest-scoring New Zealand night fighter pilot of World War II? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Jameson (RNZAF officer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, George Jameson (RNZAF officer)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 12:02, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

Grey's Monument DYK

Thank you for making the nomination! I enjoyed working on the article, now hopefully many others can find out about the monument :) Unexpectedlydian♯4talk 19:51, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for The Thing About Pam

On 6 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Thing About Pam, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the show The Thing About Pam is based on Pam Hupp's involvement in the murder of Betsy Faria? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Thing About Pam. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The Thing About Pam), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 6 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Pyotr Masherov

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk
) 06:07, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Akshata Murty

On 7 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Akshata Murty, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Akshata Murty, the wife of British prime minister Rishi Sunak, reportedly has more personal wealth than King Charles III? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Akshata Murty. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Akshata Murty), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 12:02, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Opening some GARs as individual GARs?

Hello! I see you've been opening many community reassessments. Great to see so much passion about this. There are loads of articles that need reassessment. I was wondering if you've considered opening some of them as individual reassessments? When it's clear they are far away from the GA expectations, this is a better route, as it requires less community time. —Femke 🐦 (talk) 20:28, 7 January 2023 (UTC)

Alright. ill do some individual ones. Onegreatjoke (talk) 20:30, 7 January 2023 (UTC)
Proposals to merge individual GARs into community GARs seem to be gathering support at
WP:GAPD23. I think that continuing to put out community GARs would be good; although it creates a large immediate backlog, there are a lot of eyes on that page at the moment, which will help. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk
) 23:43, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Hasta Que Me Olvides

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Sebbirrrr (talk
) 10:31, 8 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Free Woman

On 9 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Free Woman, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Lady Gaga said she was in a dark state of mind when writing the song "Free Woman" but got over it after completing the song? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Free Woman. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Free Woman), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for The Promised Neverland

On 9 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Promised Neverland, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Kaiu Shirai said that some parts of his story The Promised Neverland came from nightmares? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Promised Neverland. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, The Promised Neverland), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Happenings Ten Years Time Ago

On 10 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Happenings Ten Years Time Ago, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the feedback sounds in The Yardbirds' "Happenings Ten Years Time Ago" were later "swiped" by Jimi Hendrix? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Happenings Ten Years Time Ago. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Happenings Ten Years Time Ago), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 10 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Spontaneous generation

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Aoidh (talk
) 22:39, 10 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Patty Loveless

On 11 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Patty Loveless, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Patty Loveless's musical career rebounded after she underwent surgery to repair a blood vessel on her vocal cords? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Patty Loveless. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Patty Loveless), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde 12:03, 11 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Monaco GP (video game)

On 11 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Monaco GP (video game), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Monaco GP was the most popular arcade driving game in the United States in 1981? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Monaco GP (video game). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Monaco GP (video game)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde 12:03, 11 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Agnes Weinrich

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk
) 21:06, 11 January 2023 (UTC)

Onegreatjoke, this nomination of yours has just been marked for closure. It would be helpful if you'd either post what you plan to do in the next few days, or that you don't plan to do anything, in which case we can close it now rather than wait. Thanks. BlueMoonset (talk) 21:06, 11 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Yume Nikki

On 12 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Yume Nikki, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that so little is known about the reclusive developer of Yume Nikki that its publisher Kadokawa Games had to debunk rumors that they had died in the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Yume Nikki. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Yume Nikki), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK review of
Ice shows produced by Yuzuru Hanyu

I wanted to thank you for your quick review of my DYK nomination. It's my first encounter with this project, hence I decided to do a QPQ as well to get familiar with the review procedure for the future.

I'd like to ask how the next steps will look like. I guess, it's another user who has to suggest the nomination for the main page, right? How/when will I be informed about the progress and possible date of display on the main page? Thank you very much in advance. Best wishes Henni147 (talk) 10:33, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

@Henni147: What happens after approval is that a promoter must determine if my approval was correct. If they do, your hook will be promoted and sent to a prep area, where that then gets approve by someone who does queues. You don't get notified when they do promote your hook so you just have to check. Onegreatjoke (talk) 22:02, 12 January 2023 (UTC)
Thank you very much for the info! Where can I follow the approval/promotion/preparation procedure best? Are there separate pages for each step? Henni147 (talk) 08:17, 13 January 2023 (UTC)
There are. There's
T:DYK/Q where promoted go to and wait in the queue. Onegreatjoke (talk
) 14:47, 13 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Clap Clap (Gran Error, Elvana Gjata and Antonia song)

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BlueMoonset (talk
) 21:56, 12 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for HMS Gloucester (1654)

On 13 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article HMS Gloucester (1654), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a dispute led to HMS Gloucester taking a path that caused the ship to hit a sandbank, leading to it sinking? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/HMS Gloucester (1654). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, HMS Gloucester (1654)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 13 January 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 8,781 views (731.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:27, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Midway Manufacturing Co. v. Artic International, Inc.

On 13 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Midway Manufacturing Co. v. Artic International, Inc., which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Midway v. Artic helped establish that video games are eligible for copyright protection as audiovisual works? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Midway Manufacturing Co. v. Artic International, Inc.. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Midway Manufacturing Co. v. Artic International, Inc.), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 13 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for 1930 Bago earthquake

On 13 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1930 Bago earthquake, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that during the 1930 Bago earthquake, a witness observed surface waves propagating through a tennis court? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1930 Bago earthquake. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1930 Bago earthquake), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 13 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Ernest Fanelli

On 14 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ernest Fanelli, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Ernest Fanelli's composition Thèbes, written in 1886, utilizes musical elements considered to precurse Impressionism? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ernest Fanelli. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Ernest Fanelli), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Last universal common ancestor

On 14 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Last universal common ancestor, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that there was an organism from which all current life on Earth is descended? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Last universal common ancestor. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Last universal common ancestor), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 17,491 views (1,457.6 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:27, 15 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Sybil Thorndike

On 16 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sybil Thorndike, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Sybil Thorndike was known as Britain's leading tragedienne? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sybil Thorndike. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sybil Thorndike), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:03, 16 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Hasta Que Me Olvides

On 17 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hasta Que Me Olvides, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Luis Miguel's chance meeting with Juan Luis Guerra led to Guerra writing the song "Hasta Que Me Olvides" on a napkin? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hasta Que Me Olvides. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hasta Que Me Olvides), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:03, 17 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Pap of Armenia

On 18 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Pap of Armenia, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Pap of Armenia survived an assassination attempt by Roman legions during a battle, but was later murdered by the Romans during a feast? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Pap of Armenia. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Pap of Armenia), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 18 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Jim Sheddan

On 18 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Jim Sheddan, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that after Jim Sheddan ditched his Hawker Typhoon in the North Sea upon it being damaged by anti-aircraft fire, he spent 19 hours in an inflatable dinghy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jim Sheddan. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Jim Sheddan), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 18 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Electric organ (fish)

On 19 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Electric organ (fish), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that electric organs are composed of stacks of specialised cells that can generate electricity? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Electric organ (fish). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Electric organ (fish)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

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DYK nomination of Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc.

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! -- Patar knight - chat/contributions
08:16, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for R. J. Mitchell

On 19 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article R. J. Mitchell, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that R. J. Mitchell helped design the Supermarine Spitfire? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/R. J. Mitchell. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, R. J. Mitchell), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde 12:02, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Andrew Leake

On 19 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Andrew Leake, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Andrew Leake was called "Queen Anne's handsome captain"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Andrew Leake. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Andrew Leake), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde 12:03, 19 January 2023 (UTC)

I had retired from editing Wikipeia about 7 years ago but I am back to editing from early this month. I have now fixed the references for the Trasportation chapter and also to all other unreferenced sentences. You may kindly review and if satisfied remove the resseeement tag for this GA on the talk page. Thanks. Nvvchar. 06:11, 20 January 2023 (UTC)

Unfortunately after we (Me and
Dr. Blofeld) improved the Chambal article to GA status in 2010 there have been extensive editing without references by other Users which has made the artcile a mess, particularly the Music section.I don't think I would like to improve it now back to GA stage. Nvvchar
. 14:57, 23 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Sonic Frontiers

On 20 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sonic Frontiers, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the developers of Sonic felt the series' linear design contained "little room for evolution" so they decided to make Sonic Frontiers an open world game? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sonic Frontiers. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sonic Frontiers), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:03, 20 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Soviet cruiser Vasily Chapayev

On 21 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Soviet cruiser Vasily Chapayev, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Soviet cruiser Vasily Chapayev was ordered to sail on 24 December 1976, but its crew refused to comply, causing the removal of its senior officers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Soviet cruiser Vasily Chapayev. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Soviet cruiser Vasily Chapayev), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 9,503 views (791.9 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 22 January 2023 (UTC)

GAR template

Hi Onegreatjoke, what GAR template are you using to notify Wikiprojects? It mentions community reassessment, so should probably be edited to just "reassessment" to reflect the recent merger of GARs. CMD (talk) 02:07, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

@Chipmunkdavis: I use this "subst:GARMessage|ArticleName|GARpage=n" that's publicly available on the GAR Reassessment page. Onegreatjoke (talk) 02:11, 21 January 2023 (UTC)
Thanks, I removed the relevant bit of coding. Seemed a simple solution. CMD (talk) 03:30, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Just Like a Woman

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Morgan695 (talk
) 05:19, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for PeopleSound

On 21 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article PeopleSound, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that PeopleSound was Europe's most visited music streaming site in 2000, and had offered any artist £100 for each song they uploaded? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/PeopleSound. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, PeopleSound), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 12:03, 21 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Grey's Monument

On 22 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Grey's Monument, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that in 1941 a bolt of lightning knocked off the head of Grey's Monument (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Grey's Monument. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Grey's Monument), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 22 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Great World MRT station

On 22 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Great World MRT station, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that a construction worker working on the Great World MRT station died after an excavator's bucket dislodged and fell on him? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Great World MRT station. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Great World MRT station), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

 — Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 22 January 2023 (UTC)

I responded to your comments at Template:Did you know nominations/Academy Fight Song. Could you please take another look at the nomination? Thanks. -- Metropolitan90 (talk) 03:55, 22 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Grey's Monument

Hey @Onegreatjoke, thanks for your DYK of Grey's Monument! Really glad more people will be able to find out about it. Unexpectedlydian♯4talk 10:19, 22 January 2023 (UTC)

good dudes

the good folks
love what you do Gaysoup (talk) 19:30, 22 January 2023 (UTC)
Uh, thanks! Onegreatjoke (talk) 19:30, 22 January 2023 (UTC)

GARs

I have some concerns with the number of GARs you are initiating with apparently minimal review. Two minutes between Aarhus and Arbroath with copied and pasted rationales? No itemised lists of required corrections? Catfish Jim and the soapdish 23:14, 22 January 2023 (UTC)

@Catfish Jim and the soapdish: I understand your concerns. I'm not doing minimal review as I do look over the article to check for possible citation issues before nominating. However, I do agree that my description of my GAR noms are definitely lacking so I'll try to expand them more in future noms. Onegreatjoke (talk) 23:16, 22 January 2023 (UTC)
If you only see minor issues with articles Onegreatjoke, just need references, consider simply alerting the article writers. Only proceed to GAR if you see major issues in which you think the articles can't be sorted out quickly and intend conducting a full re-review. ♦ Dr. Blofeld 18:48, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Philip Wodehouse (Royal Navy officer)

On 23 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Philip Wodehouse (Royal Navy officer), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Philip Wodehouse spent 4 months chasing after HMS Peterel across the Mediterranean before catching up with the ship and taking over command from Bartholomew James? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Philip Wodehouse (Royal Navy officer). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Philip Wodehouse (Royal Navy officer)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Vanamonde 00:02, 23 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of 2006 Michigan vs. Ohio State football game

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Giants2008 (Talk
) 02:17, 23 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Supermarine S.4

On 24 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Supermarine S.4, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Supermarine S.4 (pictured) was built to race in the 1925 Schneider Trophy but crashed during it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Supermarine S.4. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Supermarine S.4), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 24 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Possession (1981 film)

On 24 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Possession (1981 film), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that although Andrzej Żuławski's film Possession is referred to as a psychological drama and horror, its genre is still a matter of controversy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Possession (1981 film). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Possession (1981 film)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 24 January 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 7,262 views (605.2 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 25 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for First Catilinarian conspiracy

On 25 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article First Catilinarian conspiracy, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that modern sources believe that the first Catilinarian conspiracy was fake? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/First Catilinarian conspiracy. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, First Catilinarian conspiracy), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 25 January 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 8,262 views (688.5 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc.

On 25 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc., which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the case Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc. was considered essential to the future of video game modding in the United States in 1992? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc.. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Lewis Galoob Toys, Inc. v. Nintendo of America, Inc.), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:03, 25 January 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 10,098 views (841.5 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Spontaneous generation

On 25 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Spontaneous generation, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Louis Pasteur's 1859 experiment is widely seen as having disproved the theory of spontaneous generation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Spontaneous generation. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Spontaneous generation), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:03, 25 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Matt Lanter

On 26 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Matt Lanter, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that during Matt Lanter's audition for Star Wars: The Clone Wars, he was told that he was going to play Deak Starkiller even though he was actually going to play Anakin Skywalker? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Matt Lanter. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Matt Lanter), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 26 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Parents' Day (novel)

On 28 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Parents' Day (novel), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that before Paul Goodman became known for his views on education, he wrote an autobiographical novel about a teacher's sexual relationship with his student? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Parents' Day (novel). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Parents' Day (novel)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Young Americans (song)

On 30 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Young Americans (song), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that David Bowie frequently updated the lyrics for his song "Young Americans" to keep them contemporary? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Young Americans (song). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Young Americans (song)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 15,144 views (631.0 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of January 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

It seems that you're interested at Wikipedia:WikiProject Vital Articles as you've sent at the project's talk page a ton of GAR messages :) Do you want to give some feedback on my proposed reference edit-a-thon? CactiStaccingCrane 14:48, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Morgoth

On 31 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Morgoth, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Tolkien's Morgoth has been seen as analogous to Satan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Morgoth. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Morgoth), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 15,869 views (661.2 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of February 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 1 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Banu Kalb

On 1 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Banu Kalb, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Banu Kalb tribe were originally Christians but became Muslims after the Muslim conquest of the Levant? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Banu Kalb. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Banu Kalb), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 1 February 2023 (UTC)

Good article reassessment script

Did you know there exists a user script to speed up GA reassessment nominations (

talk
) 13:46, 1 February 2023 (UTC)

I wish but I don't know how to use scripts so I haven't been able to use that. Onegreatjoke (talk) 16:15, 1 February 2023 (UTC)
You can add the scripts in two ways.
  1. (Easiest) In your preferences, go to Preferences → Gadgets. At the bottom of the "Advanced" section, click the "Install scripts without having to edit your JavaScript files" checkbox, then click the "Save" button. Then go to User:SD0001/GAR-helper and click install
  2. Create your common.js page and only add the following line:
    importScript('User:SD0001/GAR-helper.js'); // [[User:SD0001/GAR-helper.js]]
    
Let me know if you still struggle. —Femke 🐦 (talk) 08:43, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
@Femke: I've done the download but how do you use the script? Onegreatjoke (talk) 23:06, 4 February 2023 (UTC)
It depends on the WP:skin you use. If you use the new skin, there should now be a GAR button in the tools menu on the right. If you use the old skin, it'll be under the more heading on the top of your screen (so next to page). —Femke 🐦 (talk) 08:35, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Southern Railway 1401

On 3 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Southern Railway 1401, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Southern Railway 1401 was one of eight locomotives that hauled the funeral train of U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Southern Railway 1401. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Southern Railway 1401), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Steele's Greenville expedition

On 5 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Steele's Greenville expedition, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that some historians believe that Steele's Greenville expedition marked a shift in the Union's war policy? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Steele's Greenville expedition. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Steele's Greenville expedition), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of 1991 World Seniors Championship

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Narutolovehinata5 (talk · contributions
) 23:47, 5 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Perla Batalla

On 6 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Perla Batalla, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Perla Batalla was once a backup singer for Leonard Cohen, who encouraged her to write her own songs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Perla Batalla. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Perla Batalla), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 6 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for 1931 Valentine earthquake

On 7 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 1931 Valentine earthquake, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the 1931 Valentine earthquake was the strongest earthquake in recorded history to hit Texas? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1931 Valentine earthquake. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 1931 Valentine earthquake), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:03, 7 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Good Life (Kanye West song)

On 8 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Good Life (Kanye West song), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that T-Pain said that he thought of the concept for the song "Good Life" while dining at a restaurant with Kanye West? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Good Life (Kanye West song). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Good Life (Kanye West song)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 8 February 2023 (UTC)

Pity the few biochemists

Hi Onegreatjoke, I just wanted to reach out personally since my post at

GAR is indirectly about GARs you opened but doesn't mention you by username. I'm glad to see GAR is coming back to life, and I shudder to think how many current GAs no longer meet the GA criteria. I appreciate that you're taking on this challenging task. When faced with a giant backlog, I can understand the desire to take big swings at it. But if the goal is to get these articles up-to-standard, the job may necessarily be slow. If you could slow down on some of the new GARs, that would help us catch our breath. If I could suggest a strategy, perhaps consider WhatamIdoing's approach at WT:MED
. She posted five FAs that need FARs, and initiated discussion with the group as to which ones we can work on, and on what kind of timeline. Sadly, in my particular topic of interest (biochemistry) there are just so few interested editors, that I can't promise slowing down will gain us extra GAR saves. But I can promise that if you continue posting new biochemistry GARs almost daily, the few of us left will be overwhelmed and won't be able to save any of them.

Thanks for all you do, and I hope this message finds you well. All the best, Ajpolino (talk) 05:18, 10 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Big Brother (Kanye West song)

On 12 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Big Brother (Kanye West song), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the hook and concept of the song "Big Brother" was conceived by Kanye West in an elevator ride? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Big Brother (Kanye West song). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Big Brother (Kanye West song)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

Since you did Hasta Que Me Olvides for DYK, I was wondering if you'd be interested in doing El Costo de la Vida for DYK as well. Erick (talk) 16:24, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

New messages at DYK

DYK nomination of North Carolina Council of State

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Mgrē@sŏn (Talk
) 16:26, 13 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Mary Arthur McElroy

On 14 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mary Arthur McElroy, which you recently nominated. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mary Arthur McElroy. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mary Arthur McElroy), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 02:48, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Supermarket scanner moment

On 16 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Supermarket scanner moment, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Dr. Oz called his veggie tray "crudité" in his supermarket scanner moment? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Supermarket scanner moment. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Supermarket scanner moment), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Z1720 (talk) 00:03, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 17,507 views (729.5 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of February 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:27, 17 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Damen station (CTA Blue Line)

On 16 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Damen station (CTA Blue Line), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Damen, despite being one of the busiest stations on the Chicago "L", lacks accessibility for the disabled? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Damen station (CTA Blue Line). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Damen station (CTA Blue Line)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 07:17, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Alexis Soyer

On 16 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alexis Soyer, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Alexis Soyer's dish of lamb cutlets Reform is still on the menu at the Reform Club? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alexis Soyer. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Alexis Soyer), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 07:18, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

Precious

one great DYK miracle

Thank you for quality articles about U.S culture and politics such as 2009 Maine Question 1 and 2012 Maine Question 1, for quality reviewing and reassessing, for generously nominating DYK for others, 111 times successfully (as of today) including Alexis Soyer and Ernest Fanelli, - you are an awesome Wikipedian!

You are recipient no.

) 10:23, 16 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Shakespeare's influence on Tolkien

On 18 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Shakespeare's influence on Tolkien, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that despite J. R. R. Tolkien's dislike of Shakespeare, he was influenced by his work? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Shakespeare's influence on Tolkien. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Shakespeare's influence on Tolkien), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 18 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Tree of life (biology)

On 19 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tree of life (biology), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Charles Darwin used a tree of life model (sketch pictured) to conceptualise his theory of evolution? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tree of life (biology). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tree of life (biology)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 19 February 2023 (UTC)

In appreciation

The Article Rescue Barnstar
For keeping the inexorable wheels turning at GAR. ~~ AirshipJungleman29 (talk) 00:22, 19 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Cherry Valentine

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Flibirigit (talk
) 15:55, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of It Was Hot, We Stayed in the Water

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Sebbirrrr (talk
) 22:30, 20 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Trust (Elvis Costello album)

On 24 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Trust (Elvis Costello album), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Elvis Costello and the Attractions were consistently intoxicated during the recording of the album Trust? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Trust (Elvis Costello album). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Trust (Elvis Costello album)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 24 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Haunted House (video game)

On 25 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Haunted House (video game), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Haunted House has been called one of the earliest video games in the survival horror genre? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Haunted House (video game). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Haunted House (video game)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 25 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Norcliffe Norcliffe

On 25 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Norcliffe Norcliffe, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Norcliffe Norcliffe was severely wounded in the head at the Battle of Salamanca but survived? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Norcliffe Norcliffe. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Norcliffe Norcliffe), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 25 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for LaDainian Tomlinson

On 26 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article LaDainian Tomlinson, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that LaDainian Tomlinson scored two touchdowns in 47 seconds to break the NFL single-season touchdown record? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/LaDainian Tomlinson. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, LaDainian Tomlinson), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 26 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Kainé

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! BuySomeApples (talk
) 08:40, 27 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for John Spencer (snooker player)

On 2 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Spencer (snooker player), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that John Spencer won a World Snooker Championship on his first attempt in 1969? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Spencer (snooker player). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Spencer (snooker player)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 2 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for J. H. Hobart Ward

On 4 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article J. H. Hobart Ward, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that former Union brigadier general J. H. Hobart Ward was struck and killed by a train while on vacation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/J. H. Hobart Ward. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, J. H. Hobart Ward), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 4 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Montagu Toller

On 5 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Montagu Toller, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Montagu Toller was a part of the British team that played cricket at the 1900 Summer Olympics, the only time cricket was ever featured at the Olympics? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Montagu Toller. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Montagu Toller), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 5 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Just Like a Woman

On 5 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Just Like a Woman, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that covers of Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" by Manfred Mann and Jonathan King were both coincidentally released on the same day Dylan was involved in a motorcycle accident? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Just Like a Woman. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Just Like a Woman), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 5 March 2023 (UTC)


DYK nomination of Muhammad al-Jawad

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Storye book (talk
) 10:58, 5 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Let's Dance (David Bowie song)

On 6 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Let's Dance (David Bowie song), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that David Bowie's song "Let's Dance" began as a folk song? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Let's Dance (David Bowie song). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Let's Dance (David Bowie song)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 6 March 2023 (UTC)

New messages at DYK

DYK nomination of Mandera Prison

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Storye book (talk
) 10:48, 6 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Garry Kasparov

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! —Bagumba (talk
) 09:48, 9 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Cherry Valentine

On 10 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cherry Valentine, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Cherry Valentine hid his Romani heritage because he feared he might receive "hate or backlash"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cherry Valentine. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Cherry Valentine), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 10 March 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 7,598 views (633.1 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

Onegreatjoke, will you be returning to yor review here, or should we find a new reviewer? The nominator responded to your points, and is waiting to hear back. Thank you very much. BlueMoonset (talk) 02:00, 10 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Fountain Fire

On 10 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Fountain Fire, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that at the time, the Fountain Fire was the third-most destructive wildfire in California's recorded history? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fountain Fire. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Fountain Fire), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 10 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Caulfield railway station

On 10 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Caulfield railway station, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Caulfield railway station had a ticket office for the adjacent racecourse and a platform for delivering horses to it? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Caulfield railway station. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Caulfield railway station), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:03, 10 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Harbor of Eutropius

On 11 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Harbor of Eutropius, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Byzantine emperor Maurice was executed at the Harbor of Eutropius? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harbor of Eutropius. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Harbor of Eutropius), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 11 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Balladen om killen

On 12 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Balladen om killen, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the song "Balladen om killen" was unusually released on two record labels, CBS Records International and Mercury Records, around the same time? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Balladen om killen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Balladen om killen), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 12 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Rubel Phillips

On 12 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rubel Phillips, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Rubel Phillips was the first Republican to run in the Mississippi gubernatorial election since 1947 when he ran in 1963? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rubel Phillips. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Rubel Phillips), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 12 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Women of Britain Say 'Go!'

On 13 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Women of Britain Say 'Go!', which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the propaganda poster "Women of Britain Say 'Go!'" (pictured) was part of an attempt to ignore pre-war advances by women and reinforce gender stereotypes? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Women of Britain Say 'Go!'. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Women of Britain Say 'Go!'), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 13 March 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 14,058 views (1,171.5 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:27, 14 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Storrie Fire

On

Feather Canyon? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Storrie Fire. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Storrie Fire), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page
.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 13 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of 2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game

Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! —Bagumba (talk
) 11:06, 14 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Al-Battani

On 16 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Al-Battani, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that al-Battani was one the first astronomers to observe that the distance between the Earth and the Sun varies during the year? You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Al-Battani), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 16 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Philippine nationality law

On 17 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Philippine nationality law, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that foreign nationals wishing to gain Philippine citizenship need to demonstrate proficiency in English or Spanish as well as a Philippine language? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Philippine nationality law. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Philippine nationality law), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:02, 17 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Mycobacterium

On 17 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mycobacterium, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Mycobacterium bacterial species constantly remodel their cell wall layers to survive in stressful environments and avoid their host's immune defenses? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mycobacterium. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mycobacterium), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 12:03, 17 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Constantine II of Greece

I noticed that you said here that Constantine II of Greece can't be nominated for Did You Know as it was In The News lately. Do you mind explaining what you meant (sorry, I am new to DYK and I think there is a rule I am missing). Thanks! - Therealscorp1an (talk) 22:09, 17 March 2023 (UTC)

@Therealscorp1an: per the rules "An article is ineligible for DYK if it has previously appeared on the main page as bold link at DYK. It is also ineligible if it has, within the year prior to nomination, appeared as a boldlink In the news (ITN) or in the prose section of Wikipedia:Selected anniversaries (OTD), or as Today's featured article. Bolded names with dates listed at the bottom of OTD are not disqualified, nor are names listed in "Recent deaths" section of ITN." and the article appeared as a bold link this year on ITN. Onegreatjoke (talk) 02:14, 18 March 2023 (UTC)
But that was before it was improved to
WP:GA? 〜Festucalextalkcontribs
02:46, 18 March 2023 (UTC)
It becoming a GA doesn't change the situation. The rule still applies. Onegreatjoke (talk) 03:01, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

Incomplete DYK nomination

talk
) 22:15, 17 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Private Peaceful

On 18 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Private Peaceful, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the name of the book Private Peaceful came from a misspelled gravestone? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Private Peaceful. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Private Peaceful), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:03, 18 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Kat (Gravity Rush)

On 22 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kat (Gravity Rush), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that writer Naoko Sato was initially worried that the character Kat would come off as "too Japanese" for overseas audiences? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kat (Gravity Rush). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kat (Gravity Rush)), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 7,483 views (623.6 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 23 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for 2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game

On 22 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article 2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the 2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game between Baylor and Gonzaga was the first since 2005 to feature the top two overall seeds of the NCAA tournament? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, 2021 NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:02, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Tolkien's sentience dilemma

On

Tolkien was not sure if Orcs were made of slime or were corrupted Elves? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tolkien's sentience dilemma. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tolkien's sentience dilemma), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page
.

Aoidh (talk) 12:04, 22 March 2023 (UTC)

Hook update
Your hook reached 11,314 views (942.8 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of March 2023 – nice work!

talk • contribs) (he/it
) 03:28, 23 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Battle of Bronkhorstspruit

On 23 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Battle of Bronkhorstspruit, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that within 15 minutes of the Battle of Bronkhorstspruit, all the British officers in the battle were either killed or seriously wounded? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Battle of Bronkhorstspruit. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Battle of Bronkhorstspruit), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 23 March 2023 (UTC)