Wikipedia:April Fools' Main Page/Did You Know/April Fools 2009 hooks


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From Wikipedia's newest articles:


 * ... that after Wild West outlaw Big Nose George (pictured) was hanged by a lynch mob, he was made into a pair of shoes?
 * ... that New England used to be part of the Roman Empire, and China is still part of Japan?
 * ... that Gordon Brown and Kim Jong-Il are both known for their athletic abilities?
 * ... that Sparkie Williams is still singing from his grave 47 years after his death?
 * ... that Peter Jackson medaled in table tennis for New Zealand?
 * ... that in Disney's animated film The Story of Menstruation, the flow is snow white?
 * ... that the idea of a two hooded coat to keep your date dry in the rain is genius?
 * ... that sightings of Captain Cook were common around New Zealand as late as the 1950s?
 * ... that two monkeys are employed as waiters at the Japanese Kayabukiya Tavern?

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From Wikipedia's newest articles:


 * ... that a 1631 Bible (frontispiece pictured) commanded readers to commit adultery?
 * ... that after her opponent was accused of stuffing her bra, Sonia Chang-Díaz won a seat in the Massachusetts Senate?
 * ... that both Egypt and the Holy Land were originally settled by Germans?
 * ... if you go to a local store three weeks from today, you can probably find Asher Roth asleep in the bread aisle?
 * ... that Caviar, Chardonnay, and Hot Cocoa compete for the love of Ray J?
 * ... that baseball Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby had his first plate appearance against King Lear?
 * ... that in 1825, the Court of Exchequer declared all contracts by hobbits illegal and void in England?
 * ... that Sir Winston Churchill competed in the Tall Ships Race with an all-female crew?
 * ... that Wikipedia now has information about everything?

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From Wikipedia's newest articles:


 * ... that Adam Stratton was arrested for the possession of toenail clippings (example pictured)?
 * ... that a team of archaeologists discovered a fossilized Han Solo in the rocks of China?
 * ... that British beer authorities have declared that women prefer beer made from bananas?
 * ... that Lewis Hamilton's first name was originally Sasbeck?
 * ... the Massachusetts House of Representatives refused to legislate until the Sacred Cod of Massachusetts was rescued from cod-nappers?
 * ... that  Theodore Majocci claimed the Princess of Wales slept with her butler?
 * ... that the Land of Green Ginger can be seen through the world's smallest window?
 * ... that track and field star Bob Backus, who set world records in the hammer throw, would wear ballet slippers while competing?
 * ... that HBO television network broadcast midgets racing for prizes in a chili bowl?

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From Wikipedia's newest articles:


 * ... that Hedgehog Pie (Hedgehog pictured) is made of 1970s electric folk musicians?
 * ... that Phil Lynott was featured in a lunar ecliptic children's fairy tale which has been criticised by internet trolls?
 * ... that it took two German submarines, SMU UB-6 and SMU UB-16, to dispatch two World War I Royal Navy recruits?
 * ... that Lust Control is frowned upon by many Christian groups?
 * ... that cheese trees grow in New South Wales and Queensland?
 * ... that after two Turkish missiles were launched at a U.S. target, their manufacturer was asked to produce 600,000 more in just one week?
 * ... that Tiger Woods couldn't beat an old dog?
 * ... that German seamen forced a British lesbian to go down during the First World War, and the French made another go down during the Second World War?

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