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DYK for Harold Clunn

On 23 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Harold Clunn, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British author Harold Clunn saw the destruction done by the London Blitz as a blessing in disguise? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Harold Clunn. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Harold Clunn), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 23 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Mark E. Silverman

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DYK for Combined hormonal contraception

On 25 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Combined hormonal contraception, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the different types of combined hormonal contraception include a pill, a patch, an injection, and a vaginal ring? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Combined hormonal contraception. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Combined hormonal contraception), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 25 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Robert M. Adam

On 27 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robert M. Adam, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1905, Scottish photographer Robert M. Adam (pictured) was among the last to photograph Mingulay island before it was abandoned? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robert M. Adam. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Robert M. Adam), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 27 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for E. B. Pinniger

On 28 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article E. B. Pinniger, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1946, entomologists E. B. Pinniger and Cynthia Longfield were the first to identify the dainty damselfly in Britain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/E. B. Pinniger. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, E. B. Pinniger), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:04, 28 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Mark E. Silverman

On 29 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mark E. Silverman, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1968, Mark E. Silverman and John Willis Hurst used what they described as a "Sherlock Holmesian approach" to show that the condition of the heart might be found in clues in the hands? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Mark E. Silverman. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Mark E. Silverman), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 00:05, 29 August 2019 (UTC)

What's fun?

I was thinking about your comment at WT:MED, and I'd like to know what kind of editing you think is the most fun. New articles? A group of related articles? Checking off a list? Seeing a backlog go to zero? Something else? WhatamIdoing (talk) 22:16, 27 August 2019 (UTC)

@WhatamIdoing:...Most fun are the one's done together eg this or this and this. Others I found fun are this and her daughter this and many more like this and this. Others are either because a I feel that it needs to be an article, interest, learning, feeling obligated to improve it or because I feel able. Improving existing articles is more difficult than writing a new one, but I don't mind...depends on subject. of course, some are assistance to others and it's nice when requested to help eg this. Some are hard to digest, like the one I am currently doing. Finding a hook for this was fun. Is what I am doing okay or did you have some advice for me? Whispyhistory (talk) 08:01, 28 August 2019 (UTC)
Just "okay"? I want to have a hundred of you. Given the state of cloning technology, though, I figure I'll have to settle for making Wikipedia the happiest thing you could do.
Where do you get ideas for new articles? Do you use lists like Wikipedia:Requested articles/Medicine or have other approaches? WhatamIdoing (talk) 18:24, 28 August 2019 (UTC)
haha...@WhatamIdoing:...I have never used a wiki-request article list...I didn't know where they were. I rely on wiki-colleagues a lot. Usually, one article leads to another. this led to a whole series on the slave trade and plantations and Category:British slave owners. The transplants led to the orangutans. I could make a whole story just from articles I've contributed to. Of course, what I pass by daily also gives ideas. Thank you for the compliment...you are also very active in keeping the site maintained and thank you for replying back on wikimedicine. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:19, 28 August 2019 (UTC)
100 Whispyhistorys, now that's a thought! But impossible as Whispyhistory is quite unique. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:38, 28 August 2019 (UTC)
carry on Whispyhistory (talk) 20:49, 28 August 2019 (UTC)
I know Whispyhistory's unique, but I'm greedy. ;-p
Next question: Do you know about Wikipedia:The Wikipedia Library and therefore the free accounts to get at some paywalled sources? WhatamIdoing (talk) 22:57, 28 August 2019 (UTC)
Thankyou...I didn't know...that is helpful. Whispyhistory (talk) 07:24, 29 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Swarup Rani Nehru

On 29 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Swarup Rani Nehru, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Swarup Rani Nehru (pictured) appealed to women to make salt in defiance of the salt laws in British India? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Swarup Rani Nehru. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Swarup Rani Nehru), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 29 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Hugh Quigley

On 31 August 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hugh Quigley, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Scottish economist Hugh Quigley was a member of the secret XYZ Club in the 1930s? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hugh Quigley. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hugh Quigley), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

valereee (talk) 00:03, 31 August 2019 (UTC)

DYK for The Urology Foundation

On 2 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Urology Foundation, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that The Urology Foundation carried out a survey of how often British men check their testicles? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Urology Foundation. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, The Urology Foundation), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 2 September 2019 (UTC)

Douglas Morey Ford has been nominated for Did You Know

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FA

Hey loved the works you have done in Swarup Rani Nehru . I think the article Jawaharlal Nehru should be on FA category. Do you think that you can help the article to promote as a Featured article?. Thank you... Electiondata (talk) 16:41, 8 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Arnold Peter Meiklejohn

On 11 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Arnold Peter Meiklejohn, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1945, Arnold Peter Meiklejohn supervised the medical students at the newly-liberated Bergen-Belsen concentration camp? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Arnold Peter Meiklejohn. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Arnold Peter Meiklejohn), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

valereee (talk) 12:02, 11 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Robert Michael Forde

On 13 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Robert Michael Forde, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Robert Michael Forde made the first definitive observation of the cause of sleeping sickness (parasites pictured) in human beings? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Robert Michael Forde. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Robert Michael Forde), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of London medical students at Belsen

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DYK for Alex Paton (physician)

On 13 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Alex Paton (physician), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in his book ABC of Alcohol, Alex Paton explained why women are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Alex Paton (physician). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Alex Paton (physician)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:01, 13 September 2019 (UTC)

Victoriano G. de Ysasi has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Blessing in disguise (idiom)

On 14 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Blessing in disguise (idiom), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1865, Confederate losses during the American Civil War were characterized as "blessings in disguise"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Blessing in disguise (idiom). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Blessing in disguise (idiom)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

valereee (talk) 12:02, 14 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for George Fayad

On 20 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George Fayad, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that George Fayad is depicted in a painting of eminent international surgeons that was shown at the National Portrait Gallery in London? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George Fayad. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, George Fayad), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

— Maile (talk) 12:02, 20 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Douglas Morey Ford

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Vanamonde (Talk) 00:52, 21 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Before Freedom: Nehru's Letters to His Sister 1909–1947

On 24 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Before Freedom: Nehru's Letters to His Sister 1909–1947, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the book Before Freedom contains 38 years of letters from Jawaharlal Nehru to his sister Nan (both pictured), including some he wrote while imprisoned during India's fight for independence? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Before Freedom: Nehru's Letters to His Sister 1909–1947), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 24 September 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Victoriano G. de Ysasi

On 26 September 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Victoriano G. de Ysasi, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that at his death in 1881, Victoriano G. de Ysasi owned a nearly complete collection of the stamps of Spain? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Victoriano G. de Ysasi. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Victoriano G. de Ysasi), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

valereee (talk) 00:01, 26 September 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Brilliant Idea Barnstar
I hereby award you this medal for creating the London medical students at Belsen, and for service above and beyond the call of duty in expanding it. You may wear this medal along with your other decorations at regimental parades and on the Queen's birthday. I salute you. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:37, 3 October 2019 (UTC)
  • Thank you @Philafrenzy:...unexpected and much appreciated. Will put this somewhere safe. I promise to practice my full stops and commas. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:01, 3 October 2019 (UTC)
The human body produces 1m blood cells per second. (Source: Inside Science, R4) Philafrenzy (talk) 20:47, 3 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for John Hancock (venereologist)

On 7 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Hancock (venereologist), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1945, London medical student John Hancock's studies were interrupted when he contracted typhus in Bergen-Belsen concentration camp? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, John Hancock (venereologist)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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 (Talk) 00:03, 7 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Ben Challacombe

On 8 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ben Challacombe, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 2016, Ben Challacombe performed the UK's first live broadcast of the robotic removal of part of a kidney? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ben Challacombe. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ben Challacombe), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 8 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for London medical students at Belsen

On 10 October 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article London medical students at Belsen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1945, a group of London medical students (pictured) travelled to Bergen-Belsen concentration camp to treat the survivors? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/London medical students at Belsen. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, London medical students at Belsen), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Samwalton9 (talk) 00:01, 10 October 2019 (UTC)

Earl's Court Square has been nominated for Did You Know

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Charles Illingworth lead

Hello. Thank you for adding the 'lead too short' tag here to Charles Illingworth back in May 2019. I am not very attentive to articles on my watchlist (I created this article) and I failed to notice this until now. It puzzled me, as I remembered writing an extensive lead. The last version with the lead I wrote is here (in November 2016), with the major edit to the lead made here (two days later). This moved much of the lead into the section now titled 'Life'. I've undone that as best I could, but it is not easy to unpick the changes (I ended up just restoring what I wrote three years ago). See what you think. Carcharoth (talk) 12:52, 9 October 2019 (UTC)

Will do @Carcharoth:. Making a trip to Edinburgh soon and will see what they think. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:59, 9 October 2019 (UTC)
Thank you. Would you also be interested in the article on Patrick Forrest (who may still be active in this area)? It is worth noting that he wrote an account of working with Illingworth (as noted at the bottom of Illingworth's article in the 'further reading' section). Carcharoth (talk) 13:22, 9 October 2019 (UTC)
Sure...Will add to my list @Carcharoth:. :) Whispyhistory (talk) 15:43, 9 October 2019 (UTC)

Thank you for those edits. I took a brief look at Norman Dott and thought you might appreciate this. Nice photos on the SSHM presidents page. Carcharoth (talk) 12:14, 14 October 2019 (UTC)

Thanks @Carcharoth:...interesting article....I unfortunately missed the opportunity to take a photo of Boyd. Whispyhistory (talk) 15:10, 14 October 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Teamwork Barnstar
Great work on Robert N. McClelland. Bearian (talk) 13:55, 18 October 2019 (UTC)
Thank you @Bearian:...that's very kind Whispyhistory (talk) 14:04, 18 October 2019 (UTC)

Warwick Road, Earl's Court has been nominated for Did You Know

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Top Chef Award

Wiki Chef Award
I hereby award you this fish-finger sandwich in recognition of all the delicious articles you have created over the past year using your own inimitable combination of ingredients. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:04, 28 October 2019 (UTC)
Thank you Whispyhistory (talk) 10:12, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The Medical Barnstar
Thank you for your all of your life-enhancing editing in the medical field. Edwardx (talk) 11:07, 28 October 2019 (UTC)
Scalpel. Thankyou. Forceps. Forceps? WHERE ARE THE FORCEPS?? --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 12:35, 28 October 2019 (UTC)
Thank you @Edwardx: and @Philafrenzy:. May opt for robotics @Redrose64:. Hope you are all well. Whispyhistory (talk) 14:16, 28 October 2019 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

The 'Creator of the Piece without which this site would fall apart' Barnstar
We are indebeted to you for your constant stream of fascinating articles on those who save lives - Through which you prolong my many happy hours reading such biographies. I'm really looking forward to seeing what's in the pipeline! No Swan So Fine (talk) 16:40, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
Thank you @No Swan So Fine:...this is very kind of you. Hope you are well. Whispyhistory (talk) 18:12, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
@No Swan So Fine:, I have a number of articles that need debridement and fixing..Can you, Philafrenzy or Edwardx provide images for Terence Millin or Peter Freyer? Whispyhistory (talk) 21:47, 29 October 2019 (UTC)
Well I am not getting involved with any "maggot therapy". Philafrenzy (talk) 22:26, 29 October 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Under the Knife (film)

On 1 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Under the Knife (film), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the film Under the Knife argues that Britain's state-run National Health Service is being intentionally privatised? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Under the Knife (film). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Under the Knife (film)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:03, 1 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Michael Hargrave

On 4 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Michael Hargrave, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that in 1945, British medical student Michael Hargrave (pictured, second from right) volunteered to provide assistance in Holland, but was sent to help survivors at Bergen-Belsen concentration camp instead? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Michael Hargrave), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

The articles for stye and chalazion both state they are not painful. I don't think that is true. Philafrenzy (talk) 13:48, 4 November 2019 (UTC)
Checked @Philafrenzy:...Whispyhistory (talk) 14:03, 4 November 2019 (UTC)

DYK for John Cule

On 14 November 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Cule, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that John Cule was forced to learn Italian because his batman spoke no English? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Cule. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, John Cule), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

valereee (talk) 00:02, 14 November 2019 (UTC)

Burleigh House, Enfield has been nominated for Did You Know

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Welcome to the top 5,000 Wikipedians!

Welcome to the top 5,000 Wikipedians!
Welcome to the top 5,000 Wikipedians of all time! A chauffeur driven limo will be sent for your dinner with Jimmy when you will learn the true purpose of Wikipedia. You will be so surprised. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:22, 23 November 2019 (UTC)
Thank you @Philafrenzy:....still a long way from you. Whispyhistory (talk) 09:41, 24 November 2019 (UTC)
Congratulations, and enjoy your night out with Jimmy. And you are catching up - once you get as high up the charts as Philafrenzy, further progress gets ever harder. Edwardx (talk) 14:30, 24 November 2019 (UTC)
You aren't doing too bad yourself. And it's true, if I don't do a couple of thousand each month I slip back. I have dropped from 159 to 161, behind Redrose64. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:10, 24 November 2019 (UTC)
Meantime, Piotrus has steamed ahead of both of us, also passing Pigsonthewing and a couple of others. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 20:08, 24 November 2019 (UTC)
Another 60,000 to be in the top 100, by which time they will have done more, probably 60,000 more. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:23, 24 November 2019 (UTC)
Quite happy to be behind you all. :) Whispyhistory (talk) 06:07, 25 November 2019 (UTC)
Like on one of these? Philafrenzy (talk) 13:44, 25 November 2019 (UTC)
quite like 😎 Whispyhistory (talk)

DYK nomination of Joe Kirby (teacher)

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Herbert C. Ridout has been nominated for Did You Know

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Isobel D. Thornley has been nominated for Did You Know

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William Goldman (photographer) has been nominated for Did You Know

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Inna Lubimenko has been nominated for Did You Know

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Skandinavskii sbornik has been nominated for Did You Know

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Oswald Schmiedeberg

Oswald Schmiedeberg, "Father of Modern Pharmacology", needs your attention. Regards,-Nizil (talk) 04:59, 2 December 2019 (UTC)

Sure @Nizil Shah:...added to my to do list. Whispyhistory (talk) 07:48, 2 December 2019 (UTC)
Dear@Nizil Shah:...I hope it is ok with you that I am amending at snail pace...most sources require a subscription but I can expand when I go to the medical library. Whispyhistory (talk) 21:40, 12 December 2019 (UTC)
No hurry. You may ask at WP:RX if you cannot access any resources. You can expand it at your convenience. Thank you for working on it so far. Regards, Nizil (talk) 02:52, 13 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Warwick Road, Earl's Court

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Christopher Harborne has been nominated for Did You Know

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  • The lead is difficult to follow
    Can you follow now?
  • The sources are in an inconsistent format with three books in citations but others given in full in references. You should be consistent. Either all in full at the bottom and abbreviated in references or do it like I did here with the first in full (6) and subsequent entries (8 etc) in brief. Either system is fine. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:37, 16 December 2019 (UTC)
    consistent now??
You need to put those books in alpha order. Also the section on the "massacre" doesn't explain what actually happened on the day. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:14, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
Can you add anything/provide a review here? Philafrenzy (talk) 09:24, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
sure...why is it tagged? Whispyhistory (talk) 10:36, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
You should remove it if you believe the tag is incorrect. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:43, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
Nice additional source, thank you, just what was needed. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:55, 18 December 2019 (UTC)
Alexander Roslin bio is in that journal too [1]

Marco Streng has been nominated for Did You Know

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas Whispyhistory

Hi Whispyhistory, I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
and a very happy and prosperous New Year,
Thanks for all your contributions to the 'pedia this past year,
   –Davey2010talk 01:06, 22 December 2019 (UTC)

Thankyou kindly @Davey2010:. I wish you a Merry Christmas and happy new year too. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:23, 22 December 2019 (UTC)

Greetings comrade!

Order of Lenin
The politburo of the Soviet Union have decreed that you be awarded The Order of Lenin for your contributions to Soviet historiography. Wear it with pride. Philafrenzy (talk) 12:19, 22 December 2019 (UTC)
Thank you comrade. Wishing you a merry wiki Christmas and happy new year too. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:25, 22 December 2019 (UTC)
And the same to you. As a good communist I will not be celebrating Christmas, but I hope Moș Gerilă brings you everything you desire. Philafrenzy (talk) 12:32, 22 December 2019 (UTC)
Vey difficult doing non-English articles and articles on non English people like this as online references are often lacking. If you can....can I have an image on Wagner's skull book? Whispyhistory (talk) 18:03, 22 December 2019 (UTC)
Done. There is a greater reward in the difficult ones as they help to make the encyclopaedia more diverse. They also attract more opposition... Philafrenzy (talk) 20:13, 22 December 2019 (UTC)

Greetings of the season

Thank you @WereSpielChequers:. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too. See you in the new year. Whispyhistory (talk) 05:53, 23 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Joe Kirby (teacher)

Hello! Your submission of Joe Kirby (teacher) 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) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Yoninah (talk) 21:15, 22 December 2019 (UTC)

Please take a look at the reference formatting I did on your article. The way Google works is it opens documents in your localized website (google.co.uk) so you can view it. But if someone like me, in Israel, opens that link, it will not show the page. If, however, the website is always formatted as "google.com", it will open in each reader's country according to their localized website. It's a little bit of work to adjust the website, but it's worth it. Thanks, Yoninah (talk) 12:23, 23 December 2019 (UTC)
Interesting @Yoninah:. Thank you for going to the trouble to correct the formatting. I had been suspecting that but didn't know how and have taken note. Whispyhistory (talk) 07:28, 24 December 2019 (UTC)
I just paste them here and a clean version appears in the url box. Philafrenzy (talk) 16:07, 23 December 2019 (UTC)
Thanks @Philafrenzy: for the very useful tip. Whispyhistory (talk) 07:28, 24 December 2019 (UTC)
Now on to linking geographical articles with disambiguators. The fun never stops! Philafrenzy (talk) 09:10, 24 December 2019 (UTC)
Am I missing something? Whispyhistory (talk) 09:16, 24 December 2019 (UTC)
Say you wanted to link London in Ontario rather than London in England. You would do it like this: London, Ontario, not London, Ontario, because Ontario is in the article title only to disambiguate it from London. Philafrenzy (talk) 16:10, 24 December 2019 (UTC)
Got it Whispyhistory (talk) 16:12, 24 December 2019 (UTC)
Thanks. Did you look at the wikicode version? Philafrenzy (talk) 16:14, 24 December 2019 (UTC)
What is that? like this this?? Whispyhistory (talk) 16:15, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Merry XMAS!

Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2020!

Hello Whispyhistory, may you be surrounded by peace, success and happiness on this seasonal occasion. Spread the WikiLove by wishing another user a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, whether it be someone you have had disagreements with in the past, a good friend, or just some random person. Sending you heartfelt and warm greetings for Christmas and New Year 2020.
Happy editing,

Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 19:00, 24 December 2019 (UTC)

Spread the love by adding {{subst:Seasonal Greetings}} to other user talk pages.

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DYK nomination of Marco Streng

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Launer London has been nominated for Did You Know

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Igor Pavlovich Shaskol'skii has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Burleigh House, Enfield

On 27 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Burleigh House, Enfield, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Burleigh House in Enfield, near London, was said to be haunted by a ghost wearing a doublet, hose, and a ruffle? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Burleigh House, Enfield. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Burleigh House, Enfield), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 12:03, 27 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Culley C. Carson III

On 29 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Culley C. Carson III, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Culley C. Carson III's research has included treatments for Peyronie's disease, in which the penis curves when erect? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Culley C. Carson III. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Culley C. Carson III), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 29 December 2019 (UTC)

DYK for Marco Streng

On 30 December 2019, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Marco Streng, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Marco Streng's Genesis Group has a bitcoin mine in Iceland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Marco Streng. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Marco Streng), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 30 December 2019 (UTC)

Arkadiĭ Lavrovich Sidorov has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Joe Kirby (teacher)

On 2 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Joe Kirby (teacher), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British teacher Joe Kirby has described marking homework as a hornet? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Joe Kirby (teacher). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Joe Kirby (teacher)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 2 January 2020 (UTC)

E. N. Gorodetsky has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Herbert C. Ridout

On 3 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Herbert C. Ridout, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Herbert C. Ridout wanted to "set the Thames on fire"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Herbert C. Ridout. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Herbert C. Ridout), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:02, 3 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Isobel D. Thornley

On 4 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Isobel D. Thornley, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British medieval historian Isobel D. Thornley died when her home was hit by a bomb during the London Blitz? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Isobel D. Thornley. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Isobel D. Thornley), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 4 January 2020 (UTC)

Invitation to the 2020 WikiCup

Happy New Year, Happy New Decade and Happy New WikiCup! The 2020 WikiCup began at the start of January and all article creators, expanders and improvers are welcome to take part. If you are interested in joining, you can add your name here and the judges will set up your submissions page. Creative editors like yourself seem to enjoy taking part, and many return year after year. Signups will close at the end of January, and the first round will end on 26 February; the 64 highest scorers at that time will move on to round 2. The judges for the WikiCup are Sturmvogel 66 (talk · contribs · email), Godot13 (talk · contribs · email), Vanamonde93 (talk · contribs · email) and Cwmhiraeth (talk) 09:14, 4 January 2020 (UTC)

V. S. Lelchuk has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Inna Lubimenko

On 9 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Inna Lubimenko, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Russian historian Inna Lubimenko wrote about the letters between Queen Elizabeth I and Ivan the Terrible? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Inna Lubimenko. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Inna Lubimenko), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Launer London

On 9 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Launer London, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Queen Elizabeth II owns more than 200 handbags by Launer London (example pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Launer London. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Launer London), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 12:01, 9 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for John Muriel

On 10 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article John Muriel, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that John Muriel's novel Youth in Bondage, about the love life of a schoolmaster's wife, was banned in the Republic of Ireland? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Muriel. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, John Muriel), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 00:02, 10 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Kim A. Wagner

On 11 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kim A. Wagner, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kim A. Wagner, a Danish author of books on India, is named after Rudyard Kipling's novel Kim? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kim A. Wagner. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Kim A. Wagner), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

George W. Christians has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Salvatore Pais

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Gatoclass (talk) 12:02, 11 January 2020 (UTC)

Sallie Shearer has been nominated for Did You Know

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Does one "die from diabetes" or "die from complications of diabetes"? Same with dementia and Alzheimer's. Philafrenzy (talk) 14:23, 13 January 2020 (UTC)
Good question...yes @Philafrenzy:..diabetes can be cause of death or contributory or co-existing, but often diabetes is under reported on death certificates, especially if direct cause of death was something else. [2]. Will look at article shortly...been busy with other stuff. Whispyhistory (talk) 16:37, 13 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Albert Flynn

On 14 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Albert Flynn, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Albert Flynn, the director of the British Army's accounts, wrote stories about aliens invading the Earth? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Albert Flynn. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Albert Flynn), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:02, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for William Goldman (photographer)

On 14 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article William Goldman (photographer), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that William Goldman secretly assembled a collection of photographs (example shown) of prostitutes in Reading, Pennsylvania, in the 1890s? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/William Goldman (photographer). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, William Goldman (photographer)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

QPQ Lady Victoria Campbell

My apologies. Due to an edit conflict, we have both reviewed the same article. I added my review without noticing yours. You are welcome to override my review of Lady Victoria Campbell, and to continue your own review of her biog. I have added an extra QPQ (of Fort Tryon Park) to my own DYK nom, to cover this eventuality. I hope that's OK? All the best. Storye book (talk) 15:53, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

Not a problem @Storye book:...very kind of you to respond. Please use the review. Whispyhistory (talk) 16:36, 14 January 2020 (UTC)
Thank you - you are very kind. I guess the priority is that the article Lady Victoria Campbell gets through DYK - now it has two reviewers and double the chances! Storye book (talk) 18:26, 14 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Igor Pavlovich Shaskol'skii

On 15 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Igor Pavlovich Shaskol'skii, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Russian historian Igor Pavlovich Shaskol'skii helped build defensive structures during the Siege of Leningrad? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Igor Pavlovich Shaskol'skii. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Igor Pavlovich Shaskol'skii), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 15 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Amritsar 1919

On 15 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Amritsar 1919, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Amritsar 1919 by Kim A. Wagner aims to dispel myths surrounding the Jallianwala Bagh massacre? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Amritsar 1919. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Amritsar 1919), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 12:02, 15 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Arkadiĭ Sidorov

On 18 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Arkadiĭ Sidorov, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Russian historian Arkadiĭ Sidorov fought in the Moscow People's Militia during the Second World War? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Arkadiĭ Sidorov), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 18 January 2020 (UTC)

Virus

Are we all doomed? I have four pints of milk in the fridge. Will that last until the end? I don't want to be unable to make a proper cup of tea on the day of judgement. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:03, 18 January 2020 (UTC)

Start drinking your tea black...Whispyhistory (talk) 10:17, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
Is there any point washing the car? Philafrenzy (talk) 10:27, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
Washing hands would be advisable. Can you add categories here? Whispyhistory (talk) 10:40, 18 January 2020 (UTC)
I washed the car anyway. If I have to travel to the other side by car, I want to make a good impression when I arrive. Philafrenzy (talk) 12:00, 18 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Hans Raj Vohra

On 18 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hans Raj Vohra, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that according to Kuldip Nayar, Hans Raj Vohra's testimony in 1929 was "crucial" in his associate, Bhagat Singh, being sentenced to death? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hans Raj Vohra. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hans Raj Vohra), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 18 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Christopher Harborne

On 19 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Christopher Harborne, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British aviation businessman Christopher Harborne donated £5 million to the Brexit Party in 2019? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Christopher Harborne. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Christopher Harborne), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 12:02, 19 January 2020 (UTC)

On 20 January 2020, In the news was updated with an item that involved the article 2019–20 outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), which you updated. If you know of another recently created or updated article suitable for inclusion in ITN, please suggest it on the candidates page. Zanhe (talk) 02:09, 21 January 2020 (UTC)

For you!

The Medicine Barnstar
Rather impressive and important work 2019–20 outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), and 80,000 daily article pageviews WOW!--Ozzie10aaaa (talk) 20:19, 22 January 2020 (UTC)
Sustained effort by Whispyhistory and others has produced an impressive topical article. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:07, 22 January 2020 (UTC)
Thank you @Ozzie10aaaa:...This is very much appreciated. I will look with fresh eyes tomorrow. I started with risk of infection by flight in the 1910's (via hot air balloons and insects on airships) and then the air navigation acts, followed by yellow fever in the 1930s...and this...now it's so complex. I have much more to learn from your work. Whispyhistory (talk) 22:15, 22 January 2020 (UTC)
Thank you too @Philafrenzy:.Whispyhistory (talk) 22:15, 22 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for E. N. Gorodetsky

On 24 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article E. N. Gorodetsky, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Efim Gorodetsky and the "Mints group" were criticised by a fellow Soviet historian for being objective, fact-based, internationalist, and insufficiently partisan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/E. N. Gorodetsky. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, E. N. Gorodetsky), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:02, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Ranjit Sitaram Pandit

On 25 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ranjit Sitaram Pandit, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Ranjit Sitaram Pandit (pictured) translated Kalhana's Rajatarangini while he was imprisoned? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ranjit Sitaram Pandit. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Ranjit Sitaram Pandit), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

Thank you

The Tireless Contributor Barnstar
For you hard work, determination, credibility and tirelessness in editing 2019–20 Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, making it what it is and what it will become.
Your efforts are helping the global community and your contributions go far from unnoticed.
Ian Furst (talk) 11:11, 25 January 2020 (UTC)
Thank you kindly @Ian Furst:... very much appreciated. I hadn't anticipated the attention the table in the infobox would receive. There is still much to do and it is difficult keeping up with it. Very much appreciate the others who are trying to keep it updated and tidy too. Whispyhistory (talk) 11:57, 25 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for The Skull of Alum Bheg

On 26 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article The Skull of Alum Bheg, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Kim A. Wagner wrote The Skull of Alum Bheg to tell the story of "thousands of Indian soldiers" who rebelled in 1857? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/The Skull of Alum Bheg. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, The Skull of Alum Bheg), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 26 January 2020 (UTC)

Hi Whispyhistory. Would you be able to review and reassess the article quality/importance of Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market? You, I and other editors have been working on expanding the article. Optakeover(U)(T)(C) 16:34, 24 January 2020 (UTC)

done. @Optakeover:...Subject fills in more minor details, and has been included primarily to achieve comprehensive coverage of another topic. Whispyhistory (talk) 16:42, 24 January 2020 (UTC)
Thank you! I also appreciate your help in building the article. Optakeover(U)(T)(C) 16:44, 24 January 2020 (UTC)
Your welcome. Shall we dyk it? @Optakeover:...Whispyhistory (talk) 16:46, 24 January 2020 (UTC)
Why not? :) If it can be justified it won't be overshadowed by or say anything already mentioned by the main outbreak article (which is still In the news). Optakeover(U)(T)(C) 16:49, 24 January 2020 (UTC)
Will you be submitting the article for dyk after all? Just curious! Optakeover(U)(T)(C) 18:23, 24 January 2020 (UTC)
Pinging @Philafrenzy: and @Edwardx: who may be able to help with ideas and map etc. @Optakeover:. I will have a read around this weekend. Whispyhistory (talk) 18:21, 24 January 2020 (UTC)
Re the above: check out the article talk about the map template. Optakeover(U)(T)(C) 18:26, 24 January 2020 (UTC)
@Optakeover:..checked talk page...thanks. I have no idea about maps. I don't mind who adds a dyk...but I can add the QPQ. I can't think of a hook yet. Whispyhistory (talk) 18:35, 24 January 2020 (UTC)
@Optakeover:... check and amend this as you wish. I'll add to dyk list when you are happy with it. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:38, 27 January 2020 (UTC)
Shall we take koala out? @Optakeover:. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:55, 27 January 2020 (UTC)
No, don’t take Koala out. It’s in the SCMP source.Optakeover(U)(T)(C) 01:04, 28 January 2020 (UTC)
Re above, if you were referring to the DYK, once again still keep Koala if mentioned. Optakeover(U)(T)(C) 01:07, 28 January 2020 (UTC)

Enno Stephan has been nominated for Did You Know

Hello, Whispyhistory. Enno Stephan, an article you either created or to which you significantly contributed,has been nominated to appear on Wikipedia's Main Page as part of Did you knowDYK comment symbol. You can see the hook and the discussion here. You are welcome to participate! Thank you. EnterpriseyBot (talk!) 12:02, 30 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for George W. Christians

On 31 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article George W. Christians, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that George W. Christians (pictured), leader of the American Fascists, claimed to be "so red" that he made the Russians look yellow? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/George W. Christians. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, George W. Christians), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 31 January 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Sallie Shearer

On 2 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Sallie Shearer, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Sallie Shearer's brothel in Reading, Pennsylvania, was "magnificently furnished" with fine velvet carpets and beautiful mirrors? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Sallie Shearer. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Sallie Shearer), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 2 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market

On 3 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that of the initial cluster of people confirmed to have been infected by a novel coronavirus in China, two-thirds had had direct exposure to the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

Thank you Whispyhistory for your efforts in drafting the DYK for the article. This makes it my first ever article I've started/contributed in a big way to make it onto the main page. I appreciate your efforts and thank you for expanding and improving the article too! Optakeover(U)(T)(C) 18:13, 3 February 2020 (UTC)
@Optakeover:...that's very kind. It has been good to work with you. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:26, 3 February 2020 (UTC)

Susan Sweney has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Skandinavskii sbornik

On 6 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Skandinavskii sbornik, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Skandinavskii sbornik (Scandinavian Review) was the principal forum for Soviet scholars of Nordic studies for 35 years until the collapse of the Soviet Union? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Skandinavskii sbornik. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Skandinavskii sbornik), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 12:01, 6 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for V. S. Lelchuk

On 8 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article V. S. Lelchuk, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that V. S. Lelchuk joined dissident and revisionist historians in a "historical glasnost" during the collapse of the Soviet Union? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/V. S. Lelchuk. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, V. S. Lelchuk), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

Gatoclass (talk) 00:01, 8 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK for Hans Raj (approver)

On 12 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Hans Raj (approver), which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that historians have not concluded whether Hans Raj turned state's evidence for the British Raj, or if he had been a police agent all along? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Hans Raj (approver). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Hans Raj (approver)), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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) 00:01, 12 January 2020 (UTC)

You and Philafrenzy, Congratulations.-Nizil (talk) 13:23, 9 February 2020 (UTC)

DYK nomination of Daniel R. Lucey

Hello! Your submission of Daniel R. Lucey 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) underneath your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Espresso Addict (talk) 08:20, 17 February 2020 (UTC)

Ulrich Mohr has been nominated for Did You Know

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DYK for Croydon typhoid outbreak of 1937

On 19 February 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Croydon typhoid outbreak of 1937, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the local medical officer thought it "inconceivable" that the Croydon typhoid outbreak of 1937 was caused by contaminated water? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Croydon typhoid outbreak of 1937. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Croydon typhoid outbreak of 1937), and it may be added to the statistics page if the total is over 5,000. 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.

--valereee (talk) 00:02, 19 February 2020 (UTC)