User talk:Whispyhistory/Archive 8

DYK for Herbert Herbert
—valereee (talk) 12:02, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Would have been a good April 1 hook. EEng 13:14, 31 May 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you... I double checked his name several times, and the pits could possibly have its own short article. Whispyhistory (talk) 05:36, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Maybe we could somehow link him to Hubert Humphrey and Humbert Humbert. Extra points for Hugh Hefner and Herbert Hoover. EEng 06:19, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Hulk Hogan, Heimlich Himmler, Harry Houdini, Herman Hollerith, Hermann Hesse, Heinrich Heine, Helen Hayes, Helen Hunt, Hal Holbrook, Herbie Hancock, Harry Hopkins, Heinrich Hertz, Howard Hawks, Hans Holbein. EEng 15:03, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Major Major Major Major. EEng 07:42, 5 June 2021 (UTC)
 * , can anyone play this game - any points for Henry Hoover? Girth Summit <sub style="font-family:Segoe print;color:blue;"> (blether)  15:19, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * The hoover is great. This is quite a challenge and would be good for an edit-a-thon (or pub quiz). None of the above link to Herbert Herbert though. I will give it some thought. Nice to see here. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:46, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Hey . When I see two of my favorite Wikipedians (who I didn't realise knew each other) joshing, I reserve the right to insert myself! Hope you're keeping well? Girth Summit <sub style="font-family:Segoe print;color:blue;"> (blether)  21:55, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
 * ... you are welcome on my talk page any time. All stable at moment, wishing you and family are well too. Whispyhistory (talk) 04:11, 5 June 2021 (UTC)
 * FYI..., now that you made me laugh, it wasn't the name that attracted my attention to Herbert Herbert, but that he wrote an incredible paper around 1895 on how it is not just the number of people in a gathering that relates to the spread of an epidemic. I am now reminded that Henry Smith was on my to-do list and links to Herbert...here. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:59, 4 June 2021 (UTC)19:58, 4 June 2021 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine Newsletter - June 2021
Thanks, Ajpolino (talk) 17:59, 3 June 2021 (UTC)


 * Thank you ...much great effort and accomplishments there. Whispyhistory (talk) 05:38, 4 June 2021 (UTC)

DYK for John Barefoot
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 12 June 2021 (UTC)

Chester Wilson Emmons
Great work. Lead a little too long. Four paras is the usual maximum length. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:27, 20 June 2021 (UTC)
 * sure..will have a reflect and rewrite. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:52, 20 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks... Please caste your eye over Emmons .... Also...when writing a plot...how much of the plot can be given away? Whispyhistory (talk) 17:03, 23 June 2021 (UTC)
 * The whole of it in summary form as encylopedias don't worry about spoilers. Nobody has to read it. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:44, 23 June 2021 (UTC)
 * It's still far too long for the body, particularly the second para. If everything in the lead is already in the body, be ruthless. It's supposed to be a summary. If anything in the lead is not in the body, move it or duplicate it according to significance. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:48, 23 June 2021 (UTC)
 * Was ruthless as I could be...also did not give away who really committed the murder....but it is still a solid article as far as I see. The plot summary is accurate. Hope that is okay. Can you stub the red links? Whispyhistory (talk) 20:33, 25 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I was referring to the lead of Chester Wilson Emmons which still needs adjustments as I suggested. As for Blood Orange, it's still a bit thin if you exclude the plot summary which needs further condensing. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:12, 25 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I thought I trimmed Chester. I will look at adjusting some more and will see what I can do with Orange. As always...thank you for looking over. Whispyhistory (talk) 04:50, 26 June 2021 (UTC)
 * I don't know what to cut out. What do you suggest? Whispyhistory (talk) 17:26, 27 June 2021 (UTC)
 * It's too long generally and for the article. Cut the non-essential. The lead should be a recital of the main points that are in the article below. Also, the second para is far too long. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:49, 27 June 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Chester Wilson Emmons
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 7 July 2021 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine Newsletter - July 2021
Thanks, Ajpolino (talk) 19:21, 7 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Blood Orange (book)
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 11 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Hélène Arpels
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 13 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Barnet Gate
&mdash; Amakuru (talk) 12:03, 20 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for WHO Blue Books
—valereee (talk) 00:03, 27 July 2021 (UTC)

Balmis expedition
Interesting article noticed by Edwardx. Has an article here. Reminds me of the experiments on dogs that pioneered human transplantation. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:15, 27 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Hello ... Long time since a news update from you. Interesting piece. This needs a little tidy. I wish I could edit faster. Whispyhistory (talk) 05:06, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
 * My suggestions for editing faster are:
 * Drink more coffee
 * Listen to very fast music
 * Put drawing pins on your chair.
 * Philafrenzy (talk) 09:55, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks but changed my mind... will try to slow down and be more careful. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:56, 28 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Interesting parallels here in the current coronavirus origin debates. Made in a lab or not? And the origin debate is part of the power struggle between east and west. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:37, 30 July 2021 (UTC)
 * I remember that. Are you asking a question? Do I need to do anything? Any other articles to read?? Whispyhistory (talk) 06:20, 31 July 2021 (UTC)
 * Remain in your current location and await further instructions from the central committee. Philafrenzy (talk) 07:34, 31 July 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Barnet Common
— Maile (talk) 00:02, 1 August 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Aequanimitas
— Maile (talk) 00:03, 2 August 2021 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine Newsletter - August 2021
Thanks, Ajpolino (talk) 02:29, 2 August 2021 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thankyou kindly ...I have many more forgotten fungal diseases to add.Thank you for helping with the other two...many more stories coming out of those too. Amazing how it all pieces together. Whispyhistory (talk) 07:55, 4 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I knew Bob Cawley who worked at Broadmoor and elsewhere. Obituary here. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:08, 4 August 2021 (UTC)
 * You could create it...save for later....or do you want me to. Whispyhistory (talk) 08:14, 4 August 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Johnny Van Haeften
 Schwede 66  12:03, 4 August 2021 (UTC)

Proposed change to the DYK nom/QPQ rules
This will affect you. -- Red rose64 &#x1f339; (talk) 18:08, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks and good to hear from you.... that's long...can you summarise that in one sentence? Do I need to do anything? Whispyhistory (talk) 18:39, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
 * The RfC statement is shown at WP:RFC/PROJ. In one sentence: well, because of the backlog of unreviewed DYKs, they're proposing that prolific DYKers like yourself and Philafrenzy should review two DYKs that were nominated by other people for each one that you nominate yourself. So that could mean twice as much of.
 * If you don't mind whether or not the proposal is accepted, you don't need to do anything. But if you want to oppose (or explicitly support) the proposal, a comment would be entirely in order. -- Red rose64 &#x1f339; (talk) 18:52, 5 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks, I don't mind what happens...but will have a read of opinions. Thank you for sending that. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:00, 5 August 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Death of Orville Blackwood
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 19 August 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Geoffrey Guy
—valereee (talk) 00:02, 23 August 2021 (UTC)

WHO Model List of Essential In Vitro Diagnostics

 * Thank you... I thought it was going to be a short quick thing... but there is a lot to it. I think I have 4 hrs to dyk it... but may leave that this time unless you do your magic. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Whispyhistory (talk) 20:40, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Nice catch on robotic Afghan girls. You can't beat a robotic girl. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:24, 27 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you and nice WHO hook. Whispyhistory (talk) 07:47, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * I had a wooden boy once, but he was a giant liar. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:59, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * You always thank me if you have no idea what I am talking about. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:14, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * sorry...it's because I can't reply to what I do not understand. How about dyk this? Whispyhistory (talk) 19:18, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you kindly. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:46, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * See if you understand this: The words in your sentences wrong order are in. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:48, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * If you can find a colour image there is a chance of a picture hook. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:02, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * "acquired usually"...understood now. No chance of colour image on a rare neglected condition. sadly...Whispyhistory (talk) 20:39, 28 August 2021 (UTC)
 * Do you think this is a good idea? Philafrenzy (talk) 20:49, 2 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Looks good. I see some of my favourite people in the images. Whispyhistory (talk) 03:31, 3 September 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Global Action Fund for Fungal Infections
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 3 September 2021 (UTC)

DYK for The Coloured Women's Club of Montreal
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 3 September 2021 (UTC)

DYK for WHO model list of essential in vitro diagnostics
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 5 September 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Conidiobolomycosis
&mdash; Amakuru (talk) 00:02, 6 September 2021 (UTC)

Rundell
Daughter may be notable. She briefy worked in Southall. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:24, 6 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Like so. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:20, 7 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks, don't forget to make the claim to notability up front. Philafrenzy (talk) 13:39, 7 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you for fixing it. Will look some more later. Whispyhistory (talk) 16:36, 7 September 2021 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine Newsletter - September 2021
Thanks, Ajpolino (talk) 20:24, 8 September 2021 (UTC)


 * Thank you . Whispyhistory (talk) 05:01, 9 September 2021 (UTC)

WikiProject Medicine Newsletter - September 2021
Thanks, Ajpolino (talk) 05:50, 9 September 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Herschel Prins
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 15 September 2021 (UTC)

DYK for William Rundell
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 20 September 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Britain's Imperial Air Routes, 1918 to 1939
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 22 September 2021 (UTC)

Thomas Nunneley
Hi Whispy, Thomas Nunneley, a noted surgeon. See here. I have three images of him, think he was a Mayor of Leicester too. Broichmore (talk) 08:44, 15 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi ... Good to hear from you . Looks interesting and he was taught by Astley Cooper. Of course I will add to my to do list. Best Whispyhistory (talk) 10:29, 16 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Hi ... out of interest...how did you come across him? Whispyhistory (talk) 07:00, 22 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Nunneley was an expert witness at the trial of trial of William Palmer. Broichmore (talk) 09:52, 22 September 2021 (UTC)
 * The category "Medical practitioners convicted of murdering their patients" is surprisingly small at only 14 entries. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:52, 22 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Thanks .....and good that that category is small . Whispyhistory (talk) 18:33, 22 September 2021 (UTC)
 * They have missed Dr Evil. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:04, 22 September 2021 (UTC)
 * If you've ever been billed by an American hospital, you'll know that doctors are good at getting away with murder. Edwardx (talk) 10:03, 24 September 2021 (UTC)
 * ...:) Dr Evil looks like Uncle Fester. Thanks for the idiom . Whispyhistory (talk) 13:47, 24 September 2021 (UTC)
 * According to a documentary I saw, Dr Evil lives in an extinct volcano and has a dwarf twin. Do you live in an extinct volcano too? Do you have a tiny twin? Philafrenzy (talk) 19:15, 24 September 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Arthur Linz
— Maile (talk) 00:03, 27 September 2021 (UTC)

The Gaslight Effect
You need to say more about the reception, critical response, and reviews. That's the core of the notability of the book. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:14, 28 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you for looking over. Will do some more. Whispyhistory (talk) 21:07, 28 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Can you find any criticisms? Whispyhistory (talk) 19:42, 29 September 2021 (UTC)
 * There are two large sections with no references at all but the main thing is that the reviews section (response is not ideal) is still far too short. Wasn't it reviewed? There is a lot of you summarising the content, which is fine, but it's the opinions of reliable third parties that are missing. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:50, 29 September 2021 (UTC)
 * I thought the summary doesn't need a reference. Understood about opinion...will work on it. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:01, 29 September 2021 (UTC)
 * True. Perhaps there is material that could be moved down to that section. My concern is that the book is in the pop psychology area and not published by an academic publisher. We don't have to swallow everything she says whole as undisputed truth. Is there a sound basis for it? What studies did she do? A proper critical review would ask these questions. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:07, 29 September 2021 (UTC)
 * Popular psychology ?? ok... will investigate. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:10, 29 September 2021 (UTC)

Referencing
If in doubt, do or ask for a cite, but see also WP:FACTS WP:CK. There's also an exemption for material already sourced in the linked article I think, but I couldn't see where that was written right now. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:52, 12 October 2021 (UTC)
 * I don't think I totally understand. Does that mean that what was not followed by an inline citation (where I added "cn"), is okay? Whispyhistory (talk) 05:32, 13 October 2021 (UTC)
 * It means that for each article you have to use your own judgement as to whether a citation is necessary based on the guidance in those pages and elswhere and taking into account DYK rules which in the reviewing guide say "A rule of thumb for DYK is a minimum of one citation per paragraph, possibly excluding the introduction, plot summaries, and paragraphs which summarize information that's cited elsewhere." Of course, because you are using your own judgement, others may argue with you so if in doubt put a citation in or ask for one. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:38, 13 October 2021 (UTC)
 * OK...easier to have everything cited. Thank you for guidance. Whispyhistory (talk) 13:29, 14 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Your reply did not address the point I was making. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:40, 14 October 2021 (UTC)
 * I didn't understand....will have another think and reply later. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:01, 15 October 2021 (UTC)
 * I have no idea...sorry. Whispyhistory (talk) 21:21, 15 October 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Two feet-one hand syndrome
 Schwede 66  12:02, 24 October 2021 (UTC)

DYK for The Gaslight Effect
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 12:02, 29 October 2021 (UTC)

A barnstar for you!

 * Thank you...Good team work... May take a break at some point and do a biscuit . Whispyhistory (talk) 14:44, 28 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Looks like a generic type which may help. I am partial to a ginger nut. Philafrenzy (talk) 17:36, 28 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Agreed that they merit an article. Not sure if I've ever done a biscuit article. Which one would "take the biscuit"? Edwardx (talk) 19:03, 28 October 2021 (UTC)
 * We have to be sure it is really a biscuit and not a cake in disguise. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:25, 28 October 2021 (UTC)
 * They look quite dry, and do not have the word "cake" in their name. Sounds like a biscuit to me! Edwardx (talk) 00:26, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
 * I find that doing these articles give good practice in editing and it is surprising that google scholar searches find some interesting articles on some of them eg fracturabity of a rich tea biscuit.. Morphology, chemical and physical properties and x-ray findings discussed . :) Whispyhistory (talk) 07:08, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
 * It's not surprising, there's big money in food science and ratings too. Philafrenzy (talk) 11:22, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
 * You've both made me hungry for new articles, but you won't be able to eat either as they were discontinued some years ago: Abbey Crunch and Toffo. Edwardx (talk) 17:44, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
 * I remember both very well. You can buy Toffo in bulk on eBay. (And why are Wagon Wheels so small nowadays?) Philafrenzy (talk) 20:09, 29 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Debate on wagon wheel size! How do you come across such stuff? Abbey Crunch & Toffo :)...Thanks. Whispyhistory (talk) 05:54, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Revisiting a house I lived in age ten, the realisation came to me that everything seemed bigger back then because I was smaller. Except wagon wheels. They were enormous. Think I started at Category:Biscuits and Category:Biscuit brands. Then searching the 'net for defunct sweets/biscuits, on the assumption that if they were discontinued years ago, then we were less likely to have an article. Edwardx (talk) 17:31, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * I agree, it's not us that got bigger, it's the Wagon Wheels that got smaller. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:10, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * As Norma Desmond might have said: Sunset Boulevard. Edwardx (talk) 19:46, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * My butler has been sending them fake fan letters for years in the hope they would bring back the sizing from the good old days. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:05, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * :) Toffo would make a good dyk. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:53, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Toffo could indeed make a good DYK, but getting it to 1500 characters from the current 406 may be biting off more than we can chew. Have just started Cabana (chocolate bar) - the casual stereotyping of the old ad takes one back. Edwardx (talk) 20:48, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Not to mention the sexism of Galaxy (women) and Yorkie (men) chocolate bars. And don't get me started on the Milk Tray Man. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:30, 30 October 2021 (UTC)
 * I can't remember why but I grew up thinking girls were not allowed to eat these. FYI...Sought out some advice for toffo from a dental expert who was interested in watching the article being constructed...they replied..."as with all toffees the sugar in them breaks down to acid which attacks tooth enamel, leading to decay. After chewing toffee, ideally brush with a fluoride toothpaste. Otherwise rinse the mouth with water". :) Whispyhistory (talk) 10:22, 31 October 2021 (UTC)
 * They used a HGV driver in the advertising! Sound dental advice. Here's a pink tool kit that contains nothing a regular tool kit doesn't. When you hit a nail with a hammer, it doesn't know what colour the hammer is. Philafrenzy (talk) 12:14, 31 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Never seen a pink toffee hammer. Looking at para 2, maybe there is a gap in the market. Edwardx (talk) 12:43, 31 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Interesting. Dental update "There's a PhD for someone. Perhaps we should start with Haribos. The two important factors are rate of release of sugar and stickiness". Whispyhistory (talk) 13:05, 31 October 2021 (UTC)
 * I will report back next week when I have done the PhD. With all this sugar, it shouldn't take longer. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:41, 31 October 2021 (UTC)
 * Caramac is one of my favourites but very very sweet. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:45, 2 November 2021 (UTC)

Clive Lee
Has died. There is an obit in today's Telegraph should you wish to read it. Philafrenzy (talk) 12:16, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you for reaching out to me on that...he was a great engineer and with Robin Ling produced one of the most successful THA in the world. It shows the relationship between the scientist and the clinician. It is sad to change "is" to "was". Whispyhistory (talk) 13:05, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * On a happier note, had you heard of Colonel Blimp? Philafrenzy (talk) 14:24, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * No I hadn't...but good work on army history... I think I see where this is going. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:59, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Please enlighten me, I have no idea. (Deborah Kerr was in a Blimp film) Philafrenzy (talk) 21:02, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Just going to complete this first. Whispyhistory (talk) 21:05, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Is Blimp the dyk? Whispyhistory (talk) 22:19, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Ah, interesting thought but it's a bit remote and probably unfair to the subject. There is a quote about the "futility" of the First World War from Headlam that might be better. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:43, 19 November 2021 (UTC)

Chocolate is good for you


No specific mention of Cabana (let alone Toffo), but dark bitter chocolate is good for CV health, according to Thomas Lüscher. Already at DYK length and co-credit(s) available. Edwardx (talk) 17:15, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Thank you ...of course I will have a look. Whispyhistory (talk) 21:01, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * You found a CV... Yoninah always encouraged me to look at CVs and "LinkedIn". Whispyhistory (talk) 22:13, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * I believe the reference was to cardio-vascular health. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:44, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * I already knew, the darker the better. Incidentally, I was just enjoying a Wagon Wheel (an Aldi "Cart Wheel" to be precise). It tasted just as I remembered. Next, Ready Brek! Philafrenzy (talk) 18:04, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * "Ready Brek is aimed at babies and children under the age of 5." It's in Wikipedia so it must be true. Second childhood? Why not. I'm on my third or fourth. Edwardx (talk) 18:18, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Well I may have been 5 when I first had it, I can't remember. I do remember adding vast amounts of sugar to it. Philafrenzy (talk) 20:06, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * I can recall sprinkling sugar on Frosties. Edwardx (talk) 21:08, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * It was a different era, and yet we were thin. Go figure. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:11, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * I suggest you both have your sugars checked. I still have ready brek and frosties in my larder. Can either of you or  or maybe  or others help with this please? Whispyhistory (talk) 21:29, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Your credibility is shredded with that revelation. Philafrenzy (talk) 21:32, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * wasn't aware of credibility.. but have shreddies too. I looked at confectionary...they are difficult articles to do. Whispyhistory (talk) 22:20, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Shreddies too? I hope at least that you have fish fingers? Then you will be redeemed. Philafrenzy (talk) 22:39, 19 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Pubs in the Republic of Ireland is a surprisingly small category apart from Dublin which has 17. Presumably the rest of Ireland are mostly teetotalers. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:11, 20 November 2021 (UTC)
 * I couldn't find one to use as a template. Thanks for your help with that. Whispyhistory (talk) 11:10, 20 November 2021 (UTC)
 * Why do the bar and the book have different spellings? I think it's obvious but is there a source for it? Philafrenzy (talk) 11:11, 20 November 2021 (UTC)
 * When Pete McCarthy put it on his cover, he wanted it to match the spelling of his own name so they photoshopped it out. full story Whispyhistory (talk) 11:13, 20 November 2021 (UTC)
 * As I thought and might make a hook. Philafrenzy (talk) 11:20, 20 November 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Craig's Court
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 20 November 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Central Khalsa Orphanage
— Maile (talk) 12:02, 22 November 2021 (UTC)

DYK for The Shorter Cambridge Medieval History
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:02, 25 November 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Popham panel
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 12:03, 25 November 2021 (UTC)

DYK for The Oxford Illustrated History of Medieval Europe
Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:03, 30 November 2021 (UTC)

C. N. Barclay has been nominated for Did You Know

 * Queuing for PCR tests (or invisible mending)? Philafrenzy (talk) 21:55, 4 December 2021 (UTC)

DYK for H. R. C. Pettigrew
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 6 December 2021 (UTC)
 * I forgot to ask if you found anything interesting in his book? Philafrenzy (talk) 00:56, 6 December 2021 (UTC)
 * It's an excellent primary source. Following the description of the panel, he gives an account of soldiers and their dogs and in his opinion, why their dogs look like them. Skimming through, it is a valuable document for anyone studying that era. Whispyhistory (talk) 06:35, 6 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Is there anything you can add to his bio? I would like to borrow the book sometime. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:09, 6 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Sure...I guessed. I haven't studied it but I'll go look. Likely, another few articles will come out of it and probably would be able to fill in some gaps elsewhere. Whispyhistory (talk) 20:06, 6 December 2021 (UTC)

DYK for MacCarthy's Bar
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 7 December 2021 (UTC)

DYK for Thomas Lüscher
M AN d ARAX •  XAЯA b ИA M  01:31, 11 December 2021 (UTC)
 * Do you think this is a good idea in the current circumstances? Philafrenzy (talk) 11:38, 11 December 2021 (UTC)
 * The following virtual one is safer. Whispyhistory (talk) 12:09, 11 December 2021 (UTC)

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DYK for The Army Quarterly and Defence Journal
— Maile (talk) 00:02, 14 December 2021 (UTC)

Happy Holidays!

 * Thank you ... you are one of my inspirations. I wish you a great and safe holiday too. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:50, 17 December 2021 (UTC)

DYK nomination of George Bellamy Mackaness
Hello! Your submission of George Bellamy Mackaness at the Did You Know nominations page has been reviewed, and some issues with it may need to be clarified. Please review the comment(s) at your nomination's entry and respond there as soon as possible. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Z1720 (talk) 21:23, 19 December 2021 (UTC)

Seasons Greetings

 * Thank you too. Quite a square goat. Whispyhistory (talk) 13:20, 24 December 2021 (UTC)
 * And comes with a convenient handle should a giant wish to pick it up. Philafrenzy (talk) 16:22, 24 December 2021 (UTC)

DYK for George Mackaness
 Schwede 66  00:02, 30 December 2021 (UTC)

The WikiEagle - January 2022
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Broken toe
Thank you for the hours of work you put into broken toe. It is much improved, in content, sourcing, structure, concision, and MEDMOS-compliance! HLHJ (talk) 01:47, 2 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Hi ...Thank you too. Whispyhistory (talk) 09:06, 2 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Chronicle of the 20th Century
&mdash; Amakuru (talk) 00:03, 3 January 2022 (UTC)

The wisdom of orangutans
Even Karen knows the benefits of vaccines. Are you going to expand Eftyhia Vardas? Philafrenzy (talk) 21:44, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Karen is my favourite all-time article. I'll look at Vardas tomorrow. Trying to concentrate on vaccines, but keep getting distracted. What date does it need doing by?Whispyhistory (talk) 22:49, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
 * For DYK, now, otherwise when you have time. Philafrenzy (talk) 23:17, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Will do the "otherwise" and will remove tag when I have tried to tidy a bit more. Whispyhistory (talk) 13:16, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Does her article now contradict the approved hook for Tulio de Oliveira? Philafrenzy (talk) 18:32, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
 * The articles sound okay, the hook needs changing. She led the team that first sequenced it and he led the team that confirmed it as a new variant and alerted authorities.. All these things are done in teams and they all work together. A joint hook perhaps? Whispyhistory (talk) 18:46, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Have requested to redo it. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:19, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
 * This just popped up on my watchlist - thanks for the link to that mind-blowing (or expanding?) article. Happy new year to you both, by the way. Girth Summit <sub style="font-family:Segoe print;color:blue;"> (blether)  22:55, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
 * .. happy new year. The children's book in further reading is incredible. Have a look if you have time. Shame there is no image for W. Karen's mother is also mind-blowing.Whispyhistory (talk) 22:59, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Children's books are right up my street - I shall try to get a copy, and share it with Year 5, who I know will appreciate it. Thanks! Girth Summit <sub style="font-family:Segoe print;color:blue;"> (blether)  23:03, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Speaking of non-human animals and viruses: A type of MRSA evolved in hedgehogs long before the first antibiotics Philafrenzy (talk) 23:52, 6 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Or do I mean bacterium? Philafrenzy (talk) 00:02, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
 * That's definitely bacteriumses. I heard about that on the radio on my drive home from school; it made me start wondering whether anyone has tried scraping hedgehogs with tiny strigils to see whether we can harvest any useful new antibiotics. We live in hope? Girth Summit <sub style="font-family:Segoe print;color:blue;"> (blether)  00:12, 7 January 2022 (UTC)
 * I think that is exactly what they are doing, although a comb might work better than a strigil? (nice summary) Philafrenzy (talk) 10:21, 7 January 2022 (UTC)

Incomplete DYK nomination
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Wellbeeing

 * Thanks...CDC say "He was particularly active in promoting community polio programs. He spoke Spanish in New Mexico; he came to life in costume in Hawaii and led a parade" . Whispyhistory (talk) 11:59, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
 * Then you need to say that CDC regard it as male and it was a multilingual character with people in a Wellbee costume. Pictures of that? Philafrenzy (talk) 12:02, 9 January 2022 (UTC)
 * OK.. did a bit more, please check...can't find any more images, even went through all the ones on the baseball team on commons. ...thank you for your edits there.Whispyhistory (talk) 17:30, 9 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for C. N. Barclay
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:03, 12 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for The Lost Homestead
Cwmhiraeth (talk) 00:02, 15 January 2022 (UTC)

DYK for Tulio de Oliveira
&mdash; Amakuru (talk) 12:02, 17 January 2022 (UTC)