User talk:Whispyhistory/Archive 10

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DYK for Venu Chitale

On 28 October 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Venu Chitale, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that BBC radio broadcaster Venu Chitale taught listeners how to cook without meat when it was rationed during the Second World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Venu Chitale. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Venu Chitale), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 28 October 2022 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of "Called Up Sent Down": The Bevin Boys' War

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Fails WP:NBOOK - no major reviews.

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DYK for Sydney Simmons

On 8 November 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sydney Simmons, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that philanthropist Sydney Simmons gave Friary Park a statue of Queen Victoria as Peace holding a dove, but the dove was replaced with a spear? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sydney Simmons. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Sydney Simmons), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 8 November 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Alfredo Frohlich

On 10 November 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alfredo Frohlich, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Alfredo Frohlich formed an award-winning collection of Panamanian postal history that included items from as early as 1777? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alfredo Frohlich. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Alfredo Frohlich), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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.

Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 10 November 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Hesper Mews

On 11 November 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hesper Mews, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when built in the 1880s, London's Hesper Mews was home to servants, stables, and horses, but within a century it was populated by artists, military officers, and an Astronomer Royal? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hesper Mews. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Hesper Mews), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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) 00:03, 11 November 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Mohinder Kaur Bhamra

On 17 November 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mohinder Kaur Bhamra, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that singer Mohinder Kaur Bhamra encouraged British Indian women to join in party celebrations at a time when they were typically excluded? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mohinder Kaur Bhamra. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Mohinder Kaur Bhamra), and if they received a combined total of at least 416.7 views per hour (i.e., 5,000 views in 12 hours or 10,000 in 24), the hook may be added to the statistics page. 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) 00:03, 17 November 2022 (UTC)

Thank you for another good one! Opera and Advent choral music on my talk --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:45, 28 November 2022 (UTC)

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DYK for John Harrison Stonehouse

On 7 December 2022, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Harrison Stonehouse, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that bookseller John Harrison Stonehouse commissioned the "cursed" edition of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam that was lost when the RMS Titanic sank in 1912? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Harrison Stonehouse. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Harrison Stonehouse), 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) 00:03, 7 December 2022 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of "Called Up Sent Down": The Bevin Boys' War

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Book does not appear to be notable.

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DYK nomination of Kalyani Sen

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Nomination of "Called Up Sent Down": The Bevin Boys' War for deletion

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KeepItGoingForward (talk) 04:07, 17 December 2022 (UTC)

Compliments of the season

	Wishing you a cracking festive season
	Great work this year. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:18, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

Thank you.... particularly for Sooty and the princess. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:21, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

Sooty and the Princess "This major new work will explore an unknown chapter in the life of the entertainer and its effects on his relationship with Soo." Forthcoming 2023. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:35, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

I do not understand Whispyhistory (talk) 20:42, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

Good to know that there are some things one can rely on in life. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:24, 24 December 2022 (UTC)

Merry Christmas. Philafrenzy (talk) 00:02, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Hello Whispyhistory: Enjoy the holiday season and winter solstice if it's occurring in your area of the world, and thanks for your work to maintain, improve and expand Wikipedia. Cheers, CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 17:26, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

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CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 17:26, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy Holidays

		Happy Holidays
		Hello, I wish you the very best during the holidays. And I hope you have a very happy 2023! Bruxton (talk) 17:41, 25 December 2022 (UTC)

Happy New Year!

Whispyhistory,
Thanks for your contributions to Wikipedia, and a Happy New Year to you and yours! CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 22:59, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

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CAPTAIN RAJU^(T) 22:59, 31 December 2022 (UTC)

Thank you... and to you too. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:56, 1 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Called Up Sent Down: The Bevin Boys' War

On 14 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Called Up Sent Down: The Bevin Boys' War, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Called Up Sent Down: The Bevin Boys' War describes the experiences of young men conscripted to work as coal miners in Britain during World War II? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/"Called Up Sent Down": The Bevin Boys' War. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Called Up Sent Down: The Bevin Boys' War), 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, 14 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Charles Wolley-Dod

On 20 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Charles Wolley-Dod, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British Imperial Airways manager Charles Wolley-Dod (pictured) and two crew members were killed in an unexplained plane crash in Germany in 1937? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles Wolley-Dod. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Charles Wolley-Dod), 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, 20 January 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Kalyani Sen

On 24 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kalyani Sen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when visiting Britain during World War II, naval officer Kalyani Sen (pictured) reported that Indian women were breaking down prejudices against men and women working together by joining the military? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kalyani Sen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kalyani Sen), 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, 24 January 2023 (UTC)

Concern regarding Draft:G. Tribaut

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"The Silent Crisis"

Might interest you. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:57, 28 January 2023 (UTC)

Interesting... reminded me to complete reading this. I'll have another look at related pages soon. Whispyhistory (talk) 00:44, 29 January 2023 (UTC)

Was Underwood's book first published in 2013? Philafrenzy (talk) 08:37, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

Check please...Whispyhistory (talk) 17:48, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

Makes more sense, although it appears it actually was a Bulletin of the History of Medicine article first. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:23, 30 January 2023 (UTC)

Adjusted it...Whispyhistory (talk) 00:39, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

Bad news for otters and foxes, and possibly people:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64474594 Philafrenzy (talk) 12:25, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

okay... will have a read and keep in mind. Suggestions for Underwood and clock tower please? Whispyhistory (talk) 03:16, 3 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Margaret Isobel Cooper

On 4 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Margaret Isobel Cooper, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Margaret Cooper wrote that the Women's Royal Indian Naval Service was providing "the experience of a lifetime" to the young women she recruited during the Second World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Margaret Isobel Cooper. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Margaret Isobel Cooper), 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 February 2023 (UTC)

Tiff vs. png and jpg

Is tif the best file format for your uploads to Commons? See a discussion here and check your phone settings to see what options you have. Certainly, go for the highest resolution possible, but not so high that the files are difficult to use. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:48, 11 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks... tried again (please check (setting prob.))... do I need to do them all again? Whispyhistory (talk) 15:10, 11 February 2023 (UTC)

No, you don't need to do them again. All the formats have their pros and cons. Tif is accepted but produces large files. JPG is much smaller but lossy. PNG seems like a good compromise, although I see most of my uploads are jpg. I need to look at it myself. Philafrenzy (talk) 16:49, 11 February 2023 (UTC)

JPEG is fine for photos, but because of the lossy compression is not much use for line diagrams particularly where there is fine detail. Other than the issues with transparent images and the size thing, I've never really seen any disadvantage to TIFF compared to PNG, so I normally go for PNG unless it's a photo.

I can't make it to London tomorrow. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 18:52, 11 February 2023 (UTC)

And after we arranged some rail disruption just to please you too, with all sorts of unusual detours along little-known branch lines. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:20, 11 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks Redrose64. Please clarify... so which one do I save as (jpg/png etc). Whispyhistory (talk) 01:41, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

I use JPEG for a photo (my camera saves photos in JPEG format, most do), SVG for self-drawn vector drawings, PNG for everything else including screenshots. See Special:ListFiles/Redrose64 and c:Special:ListFiles/Redrose64.

So, Philafrenzy. was this your fault? Go fetch your JCB at once. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 08:26, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

We thought you would enjoy it... There's nothing to talk about in a train journey that goes smoothly, not that that ever actually happens in this country. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:36, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

I don't think we should be using jpg if we can avoid it, as some detail is lost permanently and more every time the image is re-saved. It's more suitable for images we are using on a temporary basis that don't matter very much (see here, which is not the case for anything here. But if the only option is tif or jpg, png not being available, then tif may be better after all. It would be worth Whispyhistory also checking the quality settings on their phone to ensure the best quality original is captured when taking the image as that could be a separate setting to the file format. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:48, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

This page comes down in favour of PNG and against TIFF and says TIFF is only allowed "as a courtesy". Philafrenzy (talk) 09:18, 12 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks... all crystal clear I think. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:25, 13 February 2023 (UTC)

I note the native Paint in Windows and Paint.net (download confusingly not at paint.net) both support opening of TIFF files and saving as PNG and other formats. Philafrenzy (talk) 07:26, 13 February 2023 (UTC)

Something that may interest you?

I noticed that you've done a lot of content work in regards to healthcare related topics. Quite awhile ago, I noticed that iron fortification was a redirect. There's not really any content about it at iron supplement even if it's somewhat related. I think it might be worth its own section (whether it's there, at food fortification, or its own article). If you're not interested, that's okay. I just figured I'd ask in case you were. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 23:58, 14 February 2023 (UTC)

Thanks for reaching out @Clovermoss:. I'll keep the topic in mind and have a read on it. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:43, 15 February 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Bulandshahr; or, Sketches of an Indian district; social, historical and architectural

Hello! Your submission of Bulandshahr; or, Sketches of an Indian district; social, historical and architectural at the 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! Soman (talk) 13:24, 3 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr

On 17 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 19th-century construction of the bathing ghat (pictured) at Bulandshahr was delayed because an executive engineer deemed it an "eye-sore"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr), 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 Russell Court

On 24 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Russell Court, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Russell Court in Bloomsbury, London, has more than 500 "bachelor flats"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Russell Court. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Russell Court), 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) 12:04, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

Ancestry

That link may be unique to you. Also its UK. Are you aware Ancestry is free here: https://wikipedialibrary.wmflabs.org/users/my_library/ Philafrenzy (talk) 09:38, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

Thanks, I didn't know. Whispyhistory (talk) 09:39, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

If I registered as a subscriber, either on co.uk or .com, and then clicked your link, would I see the same result? There was a reason I didn't link the url. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:42, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

Also page 2 from the results in the Wikipedia Library version doesn't work. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:44, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

Oh..okay .. btw.. which is the parish church, Tooting? Whispyhistory (talk) 09:50, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

It said exactly just that, but possibly St Nicholas, Tooting Graveney. BTW, one thing I really like about Ancestry is that you can view the scan of the original document which you can't at the Mormons or Find My Past. Did you know that you have probably been baptised into the Mormon faith as that was the original purpose of their geneological activities, to make more Mormons whether they agreed to it or not. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:08, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

More here and here. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:13, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

yes..agree, viewing the original document is very useful. I think I have walked past that church many times... would have taken a photo but done already. Good work Philafrenzy. Whispyhistory (talk) 17:51, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

Well we could always do with a few more and of the interior and any monuments... Philafrenzy (talk) 18:12, 24 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Admiral's Walk

On 25 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Admiral's Walk, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an English country house was the location for the 1970s horror sexploitation films Virgin Witch, Satan's Slave and Terror? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Admiral's Walk. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Admiral's Walk), 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, 25 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for E. A. Underwood

On 26 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article E. A. Underwood, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that on his death, medical historian Edgar Underwood was described by The Times as one of the last of a dying race, the "canny Scot"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/E. A. Underwood. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, E. A. Underwood), 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) 00:04, 26 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District

On 28 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Frederic Growse's book Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District annoyed the British Indian government so much that they allowed only one edition? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bulandshahr; or, Sketches of an Indian district; social, historical and architectural. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District), 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, 28 March 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Clock Tower of Haridwar

On 29 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Clock Tower of Haridwar, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Clock Tower of Haridwar (pictured) in India provides a good location from which to watch the evening prayers at Har Ki Pauri? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Clock Tower of Haridwar. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Clock Tower of Haridwar), 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) 02:44, 29 March 2023 (UTC)

Editor of the Week

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		Your ongoing efforts to improve the encyclopedia have not gone unnoticed: You have been selected as Editor of the Week in recognition of your great content creaation. (courtesy of the Wikipedia Editor Retention Project)

User:Girth Summit submitted the following nomination for Editor of the Week:

Whispyhistory is a perfect example of what keeps this project running. Drama board regulars will not know her name, but anyone involved in content creation will. She has a staggering 433 (at last count) DYK credits to her name, alongside hundreds of article creations. She is surely a worthy recipient and a fine and quality Wikipedia editor. She is a member of many WikiProjects. This nomination was seconded by user:theleekycauldron and User:Unlimitedlead.

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Whispyhistory

Editor of the Week
for the week beginning April 16, 2023

You will not find Whispyhistory on any of the drama boards. Content creation is her calling card. She has a staggering 433 (at last count) DYK credits to her name and over 500 article creations. Her edits number 48883 with over 82% to Mainspace.

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Thanks again for your efforts! ―Buster7 ☎ 13:22, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

Thank you @Girth Summit:, @Buster7:, @Unlimitedlead:, and @Theleekycauldron:...this is a total surprise and much appreciated. Much credit to Philafrenzy, Edwardx and Redrose64 and many others. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:02, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

No, thank you. Without your diligent work, this site would be in shambles. Shambles, I tell you! Unlimitedlead (talk) 01:18, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

Very well deserved. So much content creation, so little drama - what more can one ask for? Edwardx (talk) 14:45, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

Editor of the year if you ask me. Proclaim it from the top of the nearest clock tower. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:50, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

Thank you... still looking for the tallest one. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:02, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

If you're in Oxford tomorrow I'll get the beers in. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 22:07, 15 April 2023 (UTC)

Unfortunately cannot be there. Thank you for all you do Redrose64. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:02, 16 April 2023 (UTC)

Belated congratulations from me too - glad to see it was awarded, very much deserved. Girth Summit _(blether) 14:41, 19 April 2023 (UTC)

Thank you @Girth Summit:, very kind of you... it has been a pleasure to edit here and particularly with co-editors above and for medical ones with Ozzie10aaaa and Doc James. Whispyhistory (talk) 16:02, 19 April 2023 (UTC)

The award comes as no surprise, Whispy is the best editor (medical editor) I've known, congrats!--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 16:22, 19 April 2023 (UTC)

Well deserved. Doc James (talk · contribs · email) 02:05, 20 April 2023 (UTC)

DYK for William F. Matthews (died 1977)

On 11 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William F. Matthews (died 1977), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1976, William F. Matthews became the first bookbinder to receive the Insignia Award of the City and Guilds of London Institute? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William F. Matthews (died 1977). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, William F. Matthews (died 1977)), 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, 11 May 2023 (UTC)

WikiProject Med Newsletter - Issue 21

Issue 21—June 2023

WikiProject Medicine Newsletter

Hello all. Another irregular edition of the newsletter; pardon the six-month gap. I was inspired to collect this after seeing how much activity there is in the GA space on the medicine front. Please review a GAN if you have time, and help to welcome more medicine editors into the fold:

**Recognized content** (since January 1!)
Trinidad Arroyo nom. Thebiguglyalien, reviewed by Mike Christie Mycobacterium nom. BluePenguin18, reviewed by Ealdgyth

**Nominated for review**
Hanhart syndrome nom. Etriusus, under review by Dancing Dollar Persistent stapedial artery nom. X750 Howard Florey nom. Hawkeye7 History of penicillin nom. Hawkeye7 Cataract surgery nom. Pbsouthwood COVID-19 pandemic nom. Ozzie10aaaa, under review by Shibbolethink Mohamed Hamad Satti nom. FuzzyMagma El Hadi Ahmed El Sheikh nom. FuzzyMagma Mansour Ali Haseeb nom. FuzzyMagma Sinus tarsi syndrome for peer review by Pear1020

WP:MED News

Wikipedia:Good article reassessment is back in business, with a new process and new coordinators. If you see medicine-related GAs that may no longer meet the GA criteria, feel free to nominate them for attention/reassessment (please, not too many at once, lest we get overwhelmed). I'll incorporate them into the listings above.
Major depressive disorder, Schizophrenia, and Dengue fever are featured articles that need updating. Feel free to chime in at the talk pages or WT:MED if you have the time/bandwidth to help update. They'll likely go to featured article review for more feedback in the near(ish) future (probably in the order listed).

Newsletter ideas, comments, and criticisms welcome here.

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Ajpolino (talk) 04:10, 19 May 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Barclays Bank, Enfield

On 21 May 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Barclays Bank, Enfield, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1967, the world's first ATM was installed at a branch of Barclays Bank in north London (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Barclays Bank, Enfield. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Barclays Bank, Enfield), 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, 21 May 2023 (UTC)

June 2023

Thank you for your contributions to Wikipedia. It appears that you copied or moved text from one or more pages into another page. While you are welcome to re-use Wikipedia's content, here or elsewhere, Wikipedia's licensing does require that you provide attribution to the original contributor(s). When copying within Wikipedia, this is supplied at minimum in an edit summary at the page into which you've copied content, disclosing the copying and linking to the copied page, e.g., copied content from [[page name]]; see that page's history for attribution. It is good practice, especially if copying is extensive, to also place a properly formatted {{copied}} template on the talk pages of the source and destination. Please provide attribution for this duplication if it has not already been supplied by another editor, and if you have copied material between pages before, even if it was a long time ago, you should provide attribution for that also. You can read more about the procedure and the reasons at Wikipedia:Copying within Wikipedia. You copied text (written by Philafrenzy) from John Harrison Stonehouse to Sotheran's. Fram (talk) 14:23, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

Sure.. Will check and thank you. Whispyhistory (talk) 14:37, 23 June 2023 (UTC)

Sotheran's

Good work. Did you enter and buy a book? If so, were the staff wearing frock coats? Philafrenzy (talk) 08:06, 24 June 2023 (UTC)

Thanks.. entered and it is very large. Staff look normal and books are rare so will let you guess costs...didn't buy any. Didn't realise that Oliver Sacks's books go for so much. Whispyhistory (talk) 08:11, 24 June 2023 (UTC)

I don't think they do unless they are signed first editions in a fancy London bookshop, or are mistaken for a mink hat. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:26, 24 June 2023 (UTC)

I read that excellent book in the 1990s when I was attempting to date a psychology student, who had it on their reading list. Yellowrose63 (talk · contribs) was a different psychology student at the same establishment at the same time, but didn't read it until two or three years ago. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 20:28, 24 June 2023 (UTC)

Sack's works were essential reading to document in personal statements for those applying for neurology/psychology posts. :) Whispyhistory (talk) 08:22, 25 June 2023 (UTC)

I have not read it. All the bookshops I visit are full of hats. Philafrenzy (talk) 11:06, 25 June 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Betty Clements

Hello! Your submission of Betty Clements at the 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! CeeGee 12:08, 27 June 2023 (UTC)

Rollback

Apologies for this misclick. —Kusma (talk) 10:59, 13 July 2023 (UTC)

No worry @Kusma:, my fault I hastily clicked save before giving an edit summary. Whispyhistory (talk) 11:14, 13 July 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Betty Clements

On 13 July 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Betty Clements, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that during World War II, pilot G. E. Clements (pictured) was removed from training for secret missions associated with the Manhattan Project when senior officers realized she was a woman? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Betty Clements. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Betty Clements), 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, 13 July 2023 (UTC)

		Hook update
		Your hook reached 17,368 views (1,447.3 per hour), making it one of the most viewed hooks of July 2023 – nice work!

GalliumBot (talk • contribs) (he/it) 03:28, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

Relates to your recent editing

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230706-the-troubling-rise-in-congenital-syphilis Philafrenzy (talk) 12:42, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

Thanks...[1]. Will have a think on a dyk... unless you find something. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:52, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

Just say that the picture is an "inverted Madonna and Child". As long as they use the picture it can't fail. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:15, 14 July 2023 (UTC)

Done...Whispyhistory (talk) 16:32, 15 July 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Barrie Trinder

On 18 July 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Barrie Trinder, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Barrie Trinder helped to raise the standing of industrial archaeology to that of a respected academic discipline in Britain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Barrie Trinder. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Barrie Trinder), 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, 18 July 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Christopher J. Boes

On 18 July 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Christopher J. Boes, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that neurologist Christopher J. Boes has discussed the history of treating headaches without drugs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Christopher J. Boes. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Christopher J. Boes), 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, 18 July 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Noel Road

On 19 July 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Noel Road, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kenneth Halliwell murdered his lover Joe Orton with a hammer at their flat in London's Noel Road, before taking a drug overdose? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Noel Road. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Noel Road), 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.

—Kusma (talk) 00:03, 19 July 2023 (UTC)

Invitation

Hello Whispyhistory!

The New Pages Patrol is currently struggling to keep up with the influx of new articles needing review. We could use a few extra hands to help.
We think that someone with your activity and experience is very likely to meet the guidelines for granting.
Reviewing/patrolling a page doesn't take much time, but it requires a strong understanding of Wikipedia’s CSD policy and notability guidelines.
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@Zippybonzo:... thanks for the messge. I will have a look and would be happy to help. I do not understand the application process. Whispyhistory (talk) 08:26, 21 July 2023 (UTC)

It’s like other Perm requests, go to WP:PERM/NPR and follow the instructions, and an admin will review the request. Zippybonzo | Talk (he|him) 08:33, 21 July 2023 (UTC)

New page reviewer granted

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DYK nomination of Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis

Hello! Your submission of Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis at the 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! 🏵️Etrius ( Us) 04:06, 27 July 2023 (UTC)

Your draft article, Draft:G. Tribaut

Hello, Whispyhistory. It has been over six months since you last edited the Articles for Creation submission or Draft page you started, "G. Tribaut".

In accordance with our policy that Wikipedia is not for the indefinite hosting of material deemed unsuitable for the encyclopedia mainspace, the draft has been deleted. When you plan on working on it further and you wish to retrieve it, you can request its undeletion. An administrator will, in most cases, restore the submission so you can continue to work on it.

Thanks for your submission to Wikipedia, and happy editing. ✗plicit 10:06, 29 July 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Inheritance (Munch)

On 19 August 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Inheritance (Munch), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Edvard Munch's Inheritance is an inversion of the traditional artistic subject of the Madonna and Child? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Inheritance (Edvard Munch). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Inheritance (Munch)), 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, 19 August 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Savoy Vaults

On 23 August 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Savoy Vaults, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1875, Queen Victoria paid £250 to have a north London graveyard for Lutherans maintained in perpetuity? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Savoy Vaults. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Savoy Vaults), 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, 23 August 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Archives of Dermatological Research

On 23 August 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Archives of Dermatological Research, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in the 1950s, links to sexually transmitted infection were dropped from the title of several skin-disease journals, including the Archives of Dermatological Research? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Archives of Dermatological Research. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Archives of Dermatological Research), 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) 00:04, 23 August 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Plácido Ramón de Torres

On 29 August 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Plácido Ramón de Torres, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that a stamp depicting an elephant compelled Plácido Ramón de Torres to flee Italy for his native Spain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Plácido Ramón de Torres. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Plácido Ramón de Torres), 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, 29 August 2023 (UTC)

Wikiproject Military history coordinator election nominations open

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New page patrol October 2023 Backlog drive

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DYK for Helene Ollendorff Curth

On 5 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Helene Ollendorff Curth, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Helene Ollendorff Curth was first to introduce a set of criteria for associating some rashes as possible indicators for internal cancers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Helene Ollendorff Curth. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Helene Ollendorff Curth), 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, 5 September 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for a good one for Portal:Germany! --Gerda Arendt (talk) 17:27, 5 September 2023 (UTC)

Today's story is about a great pianist with an unusual career, taking off when he was 50. It's the wedding anniversary of Clara and Robert Schumann, but I was too late with our gift. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 14:34, 12 September 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Keith Halnan

On 14 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Keith Halnan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that it is not known what happened to the 25 pregnant women who were given iodine-132 in Keith Halnan's study? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Keith Halnan. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Keith Halnan), 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.

—Kusma (talk) 00:02, 14 September 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Liz O'Riordan

On 18 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Liz O'Riordan, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 2018, breast surgeon Liz O'Riordan arrived for her breast cancer treatment dressed as Mrs Incredible? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Liz O'Riordan. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Liz O'Riordan), 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.

Schwede 66 00:02, 18 September 2023 (UTC)

DYK for William Nixon (obstetrician)

On 20 September 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William Nixon (obstetrician), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that William Nixon performed abortions in the NHS before the passing of the Abortion Act 1967? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Charles Wallace Nixon. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, William Nixon (obstetrician)), 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.

—Kusma (talk) 00:03, 20 September 2023 (UTC)

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DYK for Thomas Mancuso

On 11 October 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Thomas Mancuso, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Thomas Mancuso showed how deaths among factory workers could be understood by looking at social security data? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thomas Mancuso. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Thomas Mancuso), 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) 00:03, 11 October 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	Thank you for creating Amrita Shah. Her Vikram Sarabhai: A Life is my personal favorite. That book was loosely used in creating Rocket Boys (web series) which she criticised (no credits). Nizil (talk) 12:12, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

Thankyou @Nizil Shah:... I came across her when reading a book called Lady Doctors, that she judged for a prize. I couldn't think of a space/rocket related hook for her. Hope all is well with you. Whispyhistory (talk) 17:39, 23 October 2023 (UTC)

Template:Did you know nominations/Doreen Virtue

Hi Whispyhistory, hope you're well. I recently reviewed Template:Did you know nominations/Doreen Virtue, nominated by your frequent collaborator Edwardx, at DYK. There are just a few things to work out before I can approve it, including a QPQ, but I notice Edwardx hasn't edited for a few days. I know the two of you work together a lot on your nominations -- if the subject interests you and you have the opportunity, is there any chance you could take a look at it? Absolutely no issue if you can't, I just think it'd be a shame to close the nomination now. Really appreciate all you do at DYK, and I wish you well. Vaticidalprophet 01:35, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for reaching out @Vaticidalprophet:... I will have a look soon. Whispyhistory (talk) 04:34, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis

On 28 October 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the founder of Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis claimed to have inoculated himself with syphilis? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Annales des Maladies de la Peau et de la Syphilis), 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, 28 October 2023 (UTC)

November Articles for creation backlog drive

Hello Whispyhistory:

WikiProject Articles for creation is holding a month long Backlog Drive!
The goal of this drive is to reduce the backlog of unreviewed drafts to less than 2 months outstanding reviews from the current 4+ months. Bonus points will be given for reviewing drafts that have been waiting more than 30 days. The drive is running from 1 November 2023 through 30 November 2023.

You may find Category:AfC pending submissions by age or other categories and sorting helpful.

Barnstars will be given out as awards at the end of the drive.

There is a backlog of over 2500 pages, so start reviewing drafts. We're looking forward to your help! MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 13:25, 31 October 2023 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Mahasweta Chakraborty

Hello! Your submission of Mahasweta Chakraborty at the 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! CeeGee 12:03, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Special Barnstar
	Great work this last year. From parrots to pumps, you always find interesting and overlooked subjects to write about. Long may it continue. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:49, 29 October 2023 (UTC)

@Philafrenzy:...Thank you kindly. Monsieur Parrot (Parrot's sign) is missing. Whispyhistory (talk) 15:52, 30 October 2023 (UTC)

There is a long obituary of Trevor Hill in today's Telegraph. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:13, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you for that information. I did not know. How sad... he was quite inspiring. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:22, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Incidentally, in case you didn't know, The Telegraph is free daily on Pressreader via most of the London borough libraries electronic resources pages. Philafrenzy (talk) 14:01, 1 November 2023 (UTC)

Proposed deletion of Cyril Edward Sweney

The article Cyril Edward Sweney has been proposed for deletion because of the following concern:

Does not look notable, may only have an article because he did have a notable daughter.

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DYK for Rex v Bourne

On 8 November 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Rex v Bourne, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the judge in the 1938 King v Bourne trial stated that performing an abortion might prevent a "physical or mental wreck"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Rex v Bourne. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Rex v Bourne), 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.

theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:02, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

DYK for John Snow (public house)

On 8 November 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Snow (public house), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the John Snow pub is named for a shy British epidemiologist who did not drink? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Snow (public house). You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Snow (public house)), 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.

theleekycauldron (talk • she/her) 00:03, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

Good job Whispy! I added the coordinates. Feel free to put up your articles on Wikipedia:The 10,000 Challenge, Wikipedia:WikiProject Asia/The 10,000 Challenge or Wikipedia:WikiProject Europe/The 10,000 Challenge♦ Dr. Blofeld 10:57, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

Thank you @Dr. Blofeld:.... I did not know of the these projects and have added myself to some, but not sure if done correctly. Please advise? Whispyhistory (talk) 15:19, 8 November 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Amrita Shah

On 12 November 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Amrita Shah, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Amrita Shah found that the introduction of television to India led to more women aspiring to become independent? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amrita Shah. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Amrita Shah), 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.

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DYK nomination of The Little Girl in Blue

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DYK nomination of Young Girls (painting)

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DYK for John Snow Society

On 23 November 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Snow Society, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the John Snow Society's Pumphandle Lecture ends with a ceremonial removal of the Broad Street pump handle and a visit to a pub? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Snow Society. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, John Snow Society), 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, 23 November 2023 (UTC)

Nothing to see here, move on

I hope this is nothing. I learned today that you are well-known at the Apothecaries. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:12, 23 November 2023 (UTC)

Good to get the news from you. A lot of coughs and colds at moment... need to be mindful on antibiotic prescribing. With regards to other point... reminds me of this landmark court case. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:01, 24 November 2023 (UTC)

Background Bob

See this. He died recently. I think he is notable enough but please check. I am currently very busy. Would you like to make an article on him? Nizil (talk) 09:30, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

@Nizil Shah:... sure, will have a look. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:18, 25 November 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Eve (nightclub)

On 27 November 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Eve (nightclub), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Romanian-born Helen O'Brien escaped advancing Russians on the King's horse, opened Eve, and worked as a spy for MI5 and MI6? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Helen O'Brien. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Eve (nightclub)), 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, 27 November 2023 (UTC)

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DYK for Helen O'Brien

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		Hook update
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DYK for Mahasweta Chakraborty

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DYK for Julie Cliff

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Thank you @Gerda Arendt:... Wishing you all the best too. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:10, 22 December 2023 (UTC)

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Thank you @Ozzie10aaaa:... Seasons greetings to you too. It has been an honour to work with you. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:21, 19 December 2023 (UTC)

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@RAJIVVASUDEV:... Best wishes to you too. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:31, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Merry Christmas

Is an appendix in a book named after the appendix in the human body or vice versa? They are both something of an afterthought. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:22, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

I think they're both from the same Latin root, see wikt:appendix#English. --Redrose64 🦌 (talk) 20:39, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

If I remove the appendix from the book with a sharp knife, will it be an appendectomy? Philafrenzy (talk) 21:11, 25 December 2023 (UTC)

Hope you both had a good day yesterday. I usually say "appendicectomy", and recommend scissors if dissecting from a book. Thank you for all your help too. Could you check if the recent list I am doing is being done correctly please? Are all railway stations notable? What determines if an actor is notable? Is it enough that they have main roles in several notable films/series? Whispyhistory (talk) 06:44, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

All railway stations were notable, but an RfC in 2019 stamped on that. I've not created any railway station articles since then. --Redrose64 🦌 (talk) 10:05, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

@Redrose64: I was thinking of Bulandshahr railway station. Can you advise please... happy to leave it alone otherwise. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:29, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

Have a look at some of the pages in Category:Uttar Pradesh railway station stubs. If you can make an article of similar size/quality, it should survive for a while. --Redrose64 🦌 (talk) 23:40, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

List looks OK to me. For actors see WP:NACTOR, but actors may also be notable on general principles in the same way as anyone else under WP:BASIC. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:03, 26 December 2023 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

	The Original Barnstar
	... and today an article you started is a Google Doodle. Well done from me and Women in Red. We noticed. Victuallers (talk) 10:22, 28 December 2023 (UTC)

@Victuallers: Thank you kindly. I enjoyed writing that one, and there is lovely account of her in Trevor Hill's book. Whispyhistory (talk) 13:39, 28 December 2023 (UTC)

DYK for Tara Devi of Kapurthala

On 28 December 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tara Devi of Kapurthala, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an Indian maharajah asked Eugenie Grosup (pictured) to marry him after she received a deportation notice to leave India and return to Nazi-occupied Europe? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tara Devi of Kapurthala. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Tara Devi of Kapurthala), 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.

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		Hook update
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