User:Graeme Bartlett/DYK hooks

Self nominations[edit]

On 9 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Iron hydride, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that iron hydride is one of the few molecules found in the Sun's atmosphere? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Iron hydride.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:03, 9 May 2012 (UTC)

4709 views

On 8 February 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Thiophosphoryl fluoride, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that thiophosphoryl fluoride ignites spontaneously in air, but burns too cold to hurt anyone? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Thiophosphoryl fluoride.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:05, 8 February 2012 (UTC)

4680 page views

On 19 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Markarian 501, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the galaxy Markarian 501 produces very high energy gamma rays? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Markarian 501.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Orlady (talk) 00:02, 19 December 2011 (UTC)

2246 views

On 10 August 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Chromium hydride, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that chromium hydride is formed when chromium is electroplated? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chromium hydride. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:03, 10 August 2012 (UTC)

1516 views

On 7 January 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article 1,1-Ethanedithiol, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the durian-scented food flavouring 1,1-ethanedithiol smells so bad that it is sold as a 1% solution? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/1,1-Ethanedithiol. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 00:03, 7 January 2013 (UTC)

2511 views

On 28 June 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Aspergillomarasmine A, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the fungus toxin aspergillomarasmine A is capable of inhibiting an antibiotic-resistance enzyme produced by superbugs? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Aspergillomarasmine A. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:34, 28 June 2014 (UTC)

727 views

On 28 June 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Fluorine azide, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the yellow-green gas fluorine azide freezes to a highly explosive solid? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Fluorine azide. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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) 16:03, 28 June 2014 (UTC)

1889 views

On 23 February 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Helium dimer, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the helium dimer is the largest molecule in the ground state made from two atoms? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Helium dimer. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 12:01, 23 February 2015 (UTC)

5108 views

On 22 January 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Magnesium monohydride, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that magnesium monohydride is a molecule known only as a gas and is found on the sun and other stars? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Magnesium monohydride. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 14:44, 22 January 2015 (UTC)

4904 page views.

On 13 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Vanadyl nitrate, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the volatile anhydrous compounds titanium nitrate and vanadyl nitrate can add nitro groups to organic compounds? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Vanadyl nitrate. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:04, 13 November 2014 (UTC)

593 views

On 13 November 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Titanium nitrate, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the volatile anhydrous compounds titanium nitrate and vanadyl nitrate can add nitro groups to organic compounds? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:04, 13 November 2014 (UTC)

895 views

On 29 September 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article ARQ-M, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the reliable ARQ-M communications protocol on shortwave radio allowed Telex messages to be sent internationally? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/ARQ-M. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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, 29 September 2014 (UTC)

1631 views

On 12 July 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article East Tasman Plateau, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that sediment on the East Tasman Plateau records the formation of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/East Tasman Plateau. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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) 12:52, 12 July 2014 (UTC)

1148 views on two days. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 07:32, 24 July 2014 (UTC)

On 27 May 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Molybdenum ditelluride, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that molybdenum ditelluride has potential for use as an infrared detector? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Molybdenum ditelluride. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 07:32, 27 May 2015 (UTC)

2286 views

On 16 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Difluorophosphate, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that compounds of the difluorophosphate ion (model pictured) resemble perchlorates? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Difluorophosphate. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Thank you for helping create Wikipedia Victuallers (talk) 00:01, 16 July 2015 (UTC)

1939 views

On 18 July 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Indium(III) sulfate, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that indium sulfate does not remain in solution when diluted, but precipitates as a basic salt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Indium(III) sulfate. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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 July 2015 (UTC)

1301 views. Do not know why 913 views on 12/7/2015 though.

On 10 September 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Methyldiborane, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that methyldiborane, dimethyldiborane, trimethyldiborane and tetramethyldiborane burst into flame on exposure to air? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

On 10 September 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Dimethyldiborane, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that methyldiborane, dimethyldiborane, trimethyldiborane and tetramethyldiborane burst into flame on exposure to air? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

On 10 September 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tetramethyldiborane, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that methyldiborane, dimethyldiborane, trimethyldiborane and tetramethyldiborane burst into flame on exposure to air? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tetramethyldiborane. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

On 10 September 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Trimethyldiborane, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that methyldiborane, dimethyldiborane, trimethyldiborane and tetramethyldiborane burst into flame on exposure to air? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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, 10 September 2015 (UTC)

On 9 December 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Leonite, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that leonite (pictured) has been found on Mars? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Leonite. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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, 9 December 2015 (UTC)

13312 views

On 13 May 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Solid nitrogen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that solid nitrogen is an important component of the surfaces of Triton, a moon of Neptune, and of the dwarf planet Pluto? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Solid nitrogen. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Solid nitrogen), 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.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 13:41, 13 May 2016 (UTC)

4764 views

On 1 June 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Nitrogen clathrate, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that ice caps can contain nitrogen clathrate formed by compressing air on ice? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Nitrogen clathrate. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Nitrogen clathrate), 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, 1 June 2016 (UTC)

4158 views

On 24 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Argon compounds, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that argon oxide, an argon compound, interferes with the detection of iron-56 in inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Argon compounds. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Argon compounds), 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) 00:37, 24 October 2016 (UTC)

3049 page views

On 28 October 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Argonium, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that argonium, an ion composed of an argon atom and a proton, was the first noble gas molecular ion to be found in interstellar space? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Argonium. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Argonium), 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) 00:08, 28 October 2016 (UTC)

4385 views

On 5 November 2016, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Victor Despeignes, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that French physician Victor Despeignes thought that cancer was a parasite which could be killed with radiation? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Victor Despeignes. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, Victor Despeignes), 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, 5 November 2016 (UTC)

2658 views

Noms of others' work[edit]

On 7 May 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Wu Mi, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Chinese academic Wu Mi is an expert in redology, the study of the Chinese classic book Dream of the Red Chamber? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Wu Mi. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:04, 7 May 2012 (UTC)

721 views

On 20 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article China Disabled Persons' Federation, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the logo of the China Disabled Persons' Federation is based on a plum flower? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/China Disabled Persons' Federation. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Materialscientist (talk) 16:09, 20 April 2012 (UTC)

981 views

On 22 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tectonic subsidence, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that tectonic subsidence, the sinking of the Earth's crust, can be caused by extension, cooling, or loading? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tectonic subsidence. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 00:03, 22 November 2011 (UTC)

1033 views

On 23 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tectonics of the Tian Shan, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Tian Shan region is a key place to study mountain formation far from continental and tectonic plate boundaries? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tectonics of the Tian Shan. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks from me and the wiki Victuallers (talk) 08:03, 23 November 2011 (UTC)

2924 views

On 26 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Geology of the Bangong suture, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Bangong suture in Tibet was formed by the closure of the former Bangong Ocean? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Geology of the Bangong suture. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 00:03, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

2901 views

On 27 November 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Archean life in the Barberton Greenstone Belt, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that fossilized microorganisms in the Barberton Greenstone Belt have been dated to 3.5 billion years ago? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Archean life in the Barberton Greenstone Belt. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 18:39, 27 November 2011 (UTC)

3152 views

On 2 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Geology of the Antarctic Peninsula, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Antarctic Peninsula has experienced subduction for over 200 million years? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Geology of the Antarctic Peninsula. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 16:03, 2 December 2011 (UTC)

2754 views

On 17 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Xiong'er Volcanic Belt, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Xiong'er Volcanic Belt formed part of the earliest known supercontinent Columbia? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Xiong'er Volcanic Belt. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:53, 17 November 2012 (UTC)

1206 views

On 18 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tectonic evolution of the Transantarctic Mountains, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Transantarctic Mountains are one of the longest ranges formed by continental rifting? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tectonic evolution of the Transantarctic Mountains. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:08, 18 November 2012 (UTC)

2722 views

On 19 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article South Tibetan Detachment, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the South Tibetan Detachment inserted the Greater Himalayan Crystalline complex between the Lesser Himalayan Sequence and the Tethyan Himalayan Sequence? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/South Tibetan Detachment. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 00:03, 19 November 2012 (UTC)

views 1991

On 24 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Western Interior Seaway anoxia, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that excessive nutrients from volcanoes caused the loss of oxygen in the Western Interior Seaway which linked the Caribbean to the Arctic? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Western Interior Seaway anoxia. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 24 November 2012 (UTC)

2714 views

On 24 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Tectonic influences on alluvial fans, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the timing of mountain building can alter the shape and thickness of alluvial fans? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tectonic influences on alluvial fans. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 08:03, 24 November 2012 (UTC)

1589 views

On 27 November 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article North Atlantic breakup, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the North Atlantic breakup resulted in the separation of Eurasia from North America, forming the North Atlantic Ocean? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/North Atlantic breakup. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 27 November 2012 (UTC)

4708 views

On 8 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Grouse Creek block, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the 2.5 billion year old Grouse Creek block forms part of the basement of North America? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Grouse Creek block. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 8 December 2012 (UTC)

views 3126

On 9 December 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Intraplate deformation, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that tectonic plates in the Earth's crust are not completely rigid but can be deformed by the melting of an ice cap? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Intraplate deformation. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 00:02, 9 December 2012 (UTC)

views 3509

On 19 May 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article John Milton Hawks, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that John Milton Hawks recruited emancipated slaves to serve in the Union Army? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/John Milton Hawks. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 01:52, 19 May 2013 (UTC)

825 views

On 19 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article El Tigre Fault, Argentina, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the El Tigre Fault in Argentina has an east-facing scarp up to 85 m (279 ft) high? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/El Tigre Fault, Argentina. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:03, 19 November 2013 (UTC)

1802 page views.

On 20 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article East Antarctic Shield, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the East Antarctic Shield was joined to what is now the west coast of North America during the time of the Rodinia supercontinent? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/East Antarctic Shield. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 08:14, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

1979 page views

On 20 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Earth's internal heat budget, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that 47 terrawatts of heat emerges from the interior of the Earth compared to 173,000 terrawatts received from the sun? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Earth's internal heat budget. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 16:03, 20 November 2013 (UTC)

3259 page views

On 22 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Erosion and tectonics, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that erosion and tectonics are connected, in that high erosion over a wide area can effectively induce tectonic activity? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Erosion and tectonics. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 18:09, 22 November 2013 (UTC)

1304 page views

On 23 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Illite crystallinity, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the illite crystallinity technique measures the formation temperature of metamorphic rocks? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Illite crystallinity. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 17:24, 23 November 2013 (UTC)

598 pageviews

On 24 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Karakoram Fault System, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Karakoram Fault System in the Himalayas has slipped by hundreds of kilometers? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Karakoram Fault System. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 01:08, 24 November 2013 (UTC)

2296 page views

On 24 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Growth fault, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that growth faults form in the sediments parallel to the margin of a continent and can form a reservoir for oil? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Growth fault. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Gatoclass (talk) 08:52, 24 November 2013 (UTC)

701 page views

On 25 November 2013, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Geologic History of the Chiricahua Mountains, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Chiricahua Mountains contain many rock pillars or hoodoos (example pictured) formed by the weathering of tuff? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Geologic History of the Chiricahua Mountains. You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 16:02, 25 November 2013 (UTC)

5660 + 106 page views via redirect

On 11 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Guinevere Planitia, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Guinevere Planitia, a lowland plain on Venus, has three main volcanoes: Atanua, Tuli, and Var Mons? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Guinevere Planitia. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

The DYK project (nominate) 10:06, 11 April 2014 (UTC)

On 16 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article EETA 79001, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the meteorite EETA 79001, recovered from the Elephant Moraine, was found to have come from Mars? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/EETA 79001. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Thanks from the wiki Victuallers (talk) 16:02, 16 April 2014 (UTC)

3775 page views

On 17 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ghost craters on Mercury, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that ghost craters on Mercury contain both graben and wrinkle ridges? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ghost craters on Mercury. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

The DYK project (nominate) 10:34, 17 April 2014 (UTC)

4807 page views

On 18 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Cleopatra Patera, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that until the results from the Magellan mission, the impact crater Cleopatra Patera on Venus was believed to be a volcano? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Cleopatra Patera. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

The DYK project (nominate) 17:33, 18 April 2014 (UTC)

On 21 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Chloride-bearing deposits on Mars, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that chloride-bearing deposits on Mars appear as irregularly shaped fractures on the surface? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chloride-bearing deposits on Mars. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

The DYK project (nominate) 00:02, 21 April 2014 (UTC)

1268 views

On 21 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Paraptosis, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that cancer cells can die from paraptosis after treatment with certain anti-cancer substances? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Paraptosis. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 21 April 2014 (UTC)

3380 views

On 22 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Geodynamics of Venus, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that geological activity on Venus is concentrated along its rift zones? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Geodynamics of Venus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

2211 views

On 22 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Minigene, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that minigenes have been used to study isolated growth hormone deficiency? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Minigene. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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) 08:02, 22 April 2014 (UTC)

742 views

On 28 April 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Mountains of Io, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that many mountains on Io (example pictured) have straight margins? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

The DYK project (nominate) 16:02, 28 April 2014 (UTC)

31200 hits - don't know why so big.

On 10 May 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article DNA base flipping, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that DNA base flipping is used in DNA replication, DNA methylation and RNA transcription? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/DNA base flipping. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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) 21:53, 10 May 2014 (UTC)

1010 hits

On 19 May 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Inter-crater plains on Mercury, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that inter-crater plains form the oldest surface on Mercury? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

v/r - T P 18:41, 19 May 2014 (UTC) 18:48, 19 May 2014 (UTC)

4025 hits

On 10 December 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Titanium in zircon geothermometry, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the titanium in zircon geothermometer measures the temperature at which zircon crystals form? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 13:22, 10 December 2014 (UTC)

2969 views

On 20 December 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Salt surface structures, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that salt surface structures include the extrusive advance structure where salt flows under gravitational pressure? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Salt surface structures. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 12:02, 20 December 2014 (UTC)

2595 page views

On 24 December 2014, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Strain partitioning, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that strain partitioning results in rocks being deformed in different ways when exposed to stress? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Strain partitioning. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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 December 2014 (UTC)

1370 page views

On 3 January 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen contains over 250,000 km³ (60,000 cu mi) of igneous rock, including a multitude of gabbros? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Southern Oklahoma Aulacogen. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 12:02, 3 January 2015 (UTC)

2147 page views

On 10 January 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Continental arc, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that continental arc volcanoes have magma formed from a mixture of melted asthenosphere and crustal rocks? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Continental arc. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 12:02, 10 January 2015 (UTC)

1201 views

On 24 January 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tectonics of the South China Sea, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the continental crust below the South China Sea is theorized to have begun splitting apart from the Eurasian Plate around 55 million years ago? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tectonics of the South China Sea. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 13:44, 24 January 2015 (UTC)

1727 views

On 29 January 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Main Central Thrust, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Main Central Thrust extends 2,200 kilometres (1,400 mi) along the Himalaya mountain belt? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Main Central Thrust. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 12:01, 29 January 2015 (UTC)

3619 page views

On 31 January 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Deicke and Millbrig bentonite layers, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Deicke and Millbrig bentonite layers in eastern United States were formed by huge volcanic eruptions? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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 2015 (UTC)

On 6 February 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Subduction zone metamorphism, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that as rocks are compressed, sinking down into an oceanic trench, they release water that causes volcanoes to form above? You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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, 6 February 2015 (UTC)

On 25 February 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Eastern Pilbara Craton, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Eastern Pilbara Craton contains pieces of Earth crust that are 3.6 billion years old? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Eastern Pilbara Craton. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

— Coffee // have a cup // beans // 00:02, 25 February 2015 (UTC)

3689 views

On 19 April 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Zamama (volcano), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Zamama volcanic center on Io had an average output power of 139.6 gigawatts between 1996 and 1999? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Zamama (volcano). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 23:22, 19 April 2015 (UTC)

2998 page views

On 21 April 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Lada Terra, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that shield volcano outflows cover 48% of Lada Terra on Venus (pictured)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Lada Terra. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 21:16, 21 April 2015 (UTC)

3049 views

On 22 April 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Tessera (Venus), which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that tesserae on Venus are areas of high radar reflectivity? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Tessera (Venus). You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

— Crisco 1492 (talk) 05:32, 22 April 2015 (UTC)

2912 views

On 27 April 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ovda Regio, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that Ovda Regio (pictured), Venus' largest crustal plateau, covers an area of about 15,000,000 km² (5,800,000 sq mi)? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ovda Regio. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

—HJ Mitchell | Penny for your thoughts? 00:01, 27 April 2015 (UTC)

2808 page views. Graeme Bartlett (talk) 21:50, 29 April 2015 (UTC)

On 1 May 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Ganiki Chasma, which you recently nominated. The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ganiki Chasma. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Allen3 ^talk 00:11, 1 May 2015 (UTC)

3237 page views.

On 4 May 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Chaac-Camaxtli Region, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the Chaac-Camaxtli Region of Io contains a variety of different surfaces, including bright floor material (pictured) probably made of solid sulfur dioxide? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Chaac-Camaxtli Region. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Panyd^{The muffin is not subtle} 19:34, 4 May 2015 (UTC)

4255 page views

On 12 May 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Surface features of Venus, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the surface features of Venus include volcanoes, impact craters and aeolian landforms? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Surface features of Venus. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 06:25, 12 May 2015 (UTC)

On 18 May 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Secondary crater, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that secondary crater formation requires a primary crater, sufficient gravity, and enough velocity in the ejected material? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Secondary crater. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Thanks for your article Victuallers (talk) 00:03, 18 May 2015 (UTC)

On 6 January 2020, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article South China Craton, which you recently nominated. The fact was ... that the South China Craton is thought to have been adjacent to eastern Australia and western Laurentia in the "missing link" hypothesis? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/South China Craton. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, daily totals), 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, 6 January 2020 (UTC)

Noms by others[edit]

On 27 April 2012, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Jacobus Deketh, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that Jacobus Deketh (pictured) was a captain of a 36-gun frigate in the Frisian Admiralty? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Jacobus Deketh.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and it will be added to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 08:04, 27 April 2012 (UTC)

5335 views

On 6 December 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Ultrahigh energy gamma-ray, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that ultrahigh energy gamma-rays can be detected by MAGIC? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Ultrahigh energy gamma-ray.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Thanks from the DYK project Victuallers (talk) 00:03, 6 December 2011 (UTC)

1551 page views

On 9 August 2011, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Encephalartos caffer, which you created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that the Eastern Cape dwarf cycad was one of the first three Cape cycads to be declared endangered by the Cape provincial nature conservation authorities? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template talk:Did you know/Encephalartos caffer.You are welcome to check how many hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, quick check) and add it to DYKSTATS if it got over 5,000. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Casliber (talk · contribs) 16:03, 9 August 2011 (UTC)

3193 views

On 19 May 2015, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article EGS-zs8-1, which you recently created or substantially expanded. The fact was ... that EGS-zs8-1 is the oldest and most distant galaxy ever observed? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/EGS-zs8-1. You are welcome to check how many page hits the article got while on the front page (here's how, live views, daily totals), 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.

Harrias ^talk 12:03, 19 May 2015 (UTC)

6849 page views

Noms by others for others[edit]

these are due to AFC

--Dralansun (talk) 07:07, 4 January 2008 (UTC)

On 3 January, 2008, Did you know? was updated with a fact from the article Theodule Meunier, which you created or substantially expanded. If you know of another interesting fact from a recently created article, then please suggest it on the Did you know? talk page.

Cheers, Daniel 08:37, 3 January 2008 (UTC)

A fact from Brass razoo appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know? column on 6 November 2007. The text of the entry was as follows: "Did you know ...that the slang term brass razoo is speculated to have originated from Egyptian or Indian currency?"