Template:Did you know nominations/C. L. Blood


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The result was: promoted by Allen3 talk 16:05, 5 November 2015 (UTC)

C. L. Blood

 * ... that 19th-century con man C. L. Blood (pictured) falsely claimed to have invented nitrous oxide, which he touted as a cure for consumption?


 * Reviewed: Patty Hopkins
 * Comment: Please consider running this DYK with the suggested image, which is a high-quality scan of a rather beautiful 19th-century engraving.

Created by Psychonaut (talk). Self-nominated at 16:11, 26 October 2015 (UTC).


 * Symbol confirmed.svg 5x expanded, 10,000+ characters long. The article is well-referenced. The hook is interesting, within guidelines and supported by references. QPQ done. Good image is in public domain. Good to go. FunkyCanute (talk) 12:46, 27 October 2015 (UTC)