Template:Did you know/Queue
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This page gives an overview of all DYK hooks currently scheduled for promotion to the Main Page. By showing the content of all queues and prep areas in one place, the overview helps administrators see how full the queues are, and also makes it easier for users to check that their hook has been promoted or to find hooks for copy-editing. Hooks removed from queues or prep areas for unresolved issues should have their nominations reopened and retranscluded at the nomination page.
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The next update will be produced from Queue 7. After performing a manual update, please update the pointer to the next queue.
Current number of hooks on the nominations page
Note: See WP:DYKROTATE for when we change between one and two sets per day.
Count of DYK Hooks | ||
Section | # of Hooks | # Verified |
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December 25 | 1 | |
December 27 | 1 | |
December 28 | 1 | |
December 29 | 1 | 1 |
January 1 | 1 | |
January 5 | 1 | |
January 6 | 2 | |
January 8 | 2 | |
January 9 | 2 | 1 |
January 10 | 5 | 1 |
January 12 | 4 | 1 |
January 13 | 1 | |
January 14 | 1 | 1 |
January 15 | 4 | 1 |
January 16 | 1 | |
January 17 | 3 | 2 |
January 18 | 4 | 3 |
January 19 | 7 | 5 |
January 20 | 7 | 7 |
January 21 | 11 | 5 |
January 22 | 10 | 8 |
January 23 | 10 | 9 |
January 24 | 7 | 6 |
January 25 | 15 | 9 |
January 26 | 9 | 7 |
January 27 | 7 | 7 |
January 28 | 17 | 11 |
January 29 | 4 | 4 |
January 30 | 16 | 10 |
January 31 | 14 | 10 |
February 1 | 8 | 6 |
February 2 | 14 | 11 |
February 3 | 19 | 9 |
February 4 | 7 | |
February 5 | 9 | |
February 6 | 3 | |
February 7 | 3 | |
February 8 | 6 | |
February 9 | 6 | |
February 10 | 8 | |
February 11 | 5 | |
February 12 | 7 | |
February 13 | 8 | |
February 14 | 5 | |
February 15 | 7 | |
February 16 | 7 | |
February 17 | 2 | |
Total | 293 | 135 |
Last updated 06:48, 17 February 2025 UTC Current time is 09:48, 17 February 2025 UTC [refresh] |
DYK time
![]() | DYK queue status
Current time: 09:48, 17 February 2025 (UTC) Update frequency: once every 24 hours Last updated: 9 hours ago() |
![]() | The next empty queue is 2. (update · from prep 2 · from prep 3 · clear) |
Local update times
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Queue 7 | 17 February 16:00 |
17 February 19:00 |
18 February 00:00 |
18 February 00:00 |
18 February 05:30 |
18 February 09:00 |
18 February 11:00 |
Queue 1 | 18 February 16:00 |
18 February 19:00 |
19 February 00:00 |
19 February 00:00 |
19 February 05:30 |
19 February 09:00 |
19 February 11:00 |
Queue 2 Prep 2 |
19 February 16:00 |
19 February 19:00 |
20 February 00:00 |
20 February 00:00 |
20 February 05:30 |
20 February 09:00 |
20 February 11:00 |
Queue 3 Prep 3 |
20 February 16:00 |
20 February 19:00 |
21 February 00:00 |
21 February 00:00 |
21 February 05:30 |
21 February 09:00 |
21 February 11:00 |
Queue 4 Prep 4 |
21 February 16:00 |
21 February 19:00 |
22 February 00:00 |
22 February 00:00 |
22 February 05:30 |
22 February 09:00 |
22 February 11:00 |
Queue 5 Prep 5 |
22 February 16:00 |
22 February 19:00 |
23 February 00:00 |
23 February 00:00 |
23 February 05:30 |
23 February 09:00 |
23 February 11:00 |
Queue 6 Prep 6 |
23 February 16:00 |
23 February 19:00 |
24 February 00:00 |
24 February 00:00 |
24 February 05:30 |
24 February 09:00 |
24 February 11:00 |
Prep 7 | 24 February 16:00 |
24 February 19:00 |
25 February 00:00 |
25 February 00:00 |
25 February 05:30 |
25 February 09:00 |
25 February 11:00 |
Prep 1 | 25 February 16:00 |
25 February 19:00 |
26 February 00:00 |
26 February 00:00 |
26 February 05:30 |
26 February 09:00 |
26 February 11:00 |
Queues
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- ... that according to one cacti nurseryman, the Texas nipple cactus (pictured) is so easy to grow that connoisseurs almost look down on it?
- ... that Thomas Burdet supposedly plotted treason against King Edward IV in 1477 after he killed Burdet's favourite white deer?
- ... that 23 tons of dog food were once stolen from the Malibu Feed Bin?
- ... that Alf Jacques crafted more than 80,000 wooden lacrosse sticks in his lifetime?
- ... that the Chinese silent film Lustrous Pearls has been described as blurring the differences between male and female bodies through long shots?
- ... that by 2006, Catholic sister Rosalind "Sister Roz" Gefre has given an estimated 7,000 massages at St. Paul Saints baseball games?
- ... that Inky the octopus attracted worldwide media attention after escaping from the National Aquarium of New Zealand?
- ... that Benedictine monk Brother Justus helped make stills so that farmers could illegally make alcohol during the Prohibition?
- ... that even mpreg enthusiasts disapprove of "ass babies"?
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- ... that Antimonumento +65 (pictured) bears the names of 65 miners who were trapped 19 years ago today and died during the Pasta de Conchos mine disaster?
- ... that Joanna of Montfort became known as the "Flame of Brittany" after she led the successful defence of Hennebont against a besieging French army in 1342?
- ... that Nagi Nemoto made her VTuber debut on a classic television set?
- ... that National Hockey League players have not yet participated at the Olympics since the league entered its second century of operation?
- ... that Swen Swenson was born in Norway but pioneered a drainage system for Nicollet County while living in New Sweden?
- ... that the Alt Llobregat insurrection took place without any looting or killing?
- ... that Devello Z. Sheffield petitioned for the release of an assailant who had left him with over 30 wounds?
- ... that the 1924 film Tkies-kaf had no director until its lead actor volunteered?
- ... that the Māori-language name for Cave Rock, Sumner—Tuawera—means 'cut down as if by fire'?
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Handy copy sources:
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Prep areas
Note: The next prep set to move into the queue is Prep 2 [update count].
- ... that the catalogue for Tanzania. Masterworks of African Sculpture highlighted traditional artworks such as a Sukuma mask (pictured)?
- ... that Ankarette Twynho's hanging for poisoning a duchess was a cause célèbre, and has been described by one modern historian as "judicial murder"?
- ... that China has sanctioned more than 100 foreign individuals and entities with asset freezes and other restrictions?
- ... that technical issues in the minute before their November 2024 BBC Radio 1 performance meant that South Arcade had to set up while the presenter was announcing them?
- ... that Kasey Morlock was one of five NCAA Division II women's basketball players selected for the 25th anniversary team?
- ... that Doctor Who series 13 was filmed entirely under COVID conditions?
- ... that the scientific name of a species of crustacean is named after ambassador Lamtiur Andaliah Panggabean and her two children?
- ... that Milton Nascimento did not enter himself into the second edition of the Festival Internacional da Canção, yet placed second?
- ... that one-dollar pizza slices, a unique part of the culture of New York City, were originally located near homeless shelters?
- ... that some railings in London have kinks (example pictured), indicating their original use as stretchers?
- ... that Yu Xiangdou, unlike most other publishers in the Ming dynasty, enjoyed including illustrations of himself in his works?
- ... that Frank Lloyd Wright paid more for a well at his Taliesin West estate than he had paid for the land itself?
- ... that Yuval Raphael, who is set to represent Israel at Eurovision 2025, survived the October 7 Hamas-led attack on Israel by hiding under dead bodies for eight hours?
- ... that the horses used to pull the Disneyland Main Street Vehicle's 3 ft (914 mm) narrow-gauge horse-drawn streetcars consist of Belgians, Brabants, Clydesdales, Percherons, and Shires?
- ... that the delegation of the British Virgin Islands at the 2024 Summer Olympics was supported by a scholarship named after their chef de mission?
- ... that the Hayes Manufacturing Company were the first logging truck manufacturing company to introduce diesel engines to their trucks in 1933?
- ... that North and South Korean politicians have expressed fondness towards Seoul's third-oldest restaurant?
- ... that scholars have discussed whether a 19th-century artwork by Sengai should be called "○△□" or "□△○"?
- ... that George Washington (pictured) was first exhibited at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia and later relocated during the 1976 Bicentennial to Trenton?
- ... that the Directorate General of Higher Education in Indonesia had been dissolved twice before being re-established in 2019?
- ... that San Antonio declared January 13 as "Tabyana Ali Day" in honor of actress and writer Tabyana Ali?
- ... that one of the first Polish film producers was prevented from screening his first film in Poland?
- ... that one analysis of the song "Combination Pizza Hut and Taco Bell" cites ancient Roman orator Quintilian?
- ... that Edward III's Breton campaign ended in a truce astonishingly favourable to the English?
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- ... that nekonomics includes the leveraging of stray cat populations on islands to draw tourists?
- ... that Lambrini Girls (pictured) have described their January 2025 debut album Who Let the Dogs Out as "a party for pissed off, gay, angry sluts"?
- ... that Qatari calligrapher Fatma Al Sharshani was commissioned by Paris Saint-Germain FC to design a skateboard and an Arabic-language motif for their shirts?
- ... that some practices found in Jewish customs of etiquette can be traced back to ancient Rome?
- ... that Coastal Farm & Ranch held seminars on raising chickens after it was legalized in cities?
- ... that during a 1989 visit to the United States, Boris Yeltsin said that "there would be a revolution" if the average Soviet citizen knew of the quality of grocery stores in the United States?
- ... that although Nourah al-Qahtani was sentenced to 45 years in prison for tweeting, the associated account had less than 600 followers?
- ... that Otogirisō (1992) reinvigorated interest in adventure games in Japan?
- ... that from 1853 to 1855 the State Emigrant Refuge and Hospital on Wards Island in New York was the largest hospital complex in the world?
- ... that Edward IV had his own brother executed in the Tower of London, probably by drowning in a butt of malmsey?
- ... that recycled housing for street dogs, a recruitment platform for international students, and a podcast about Latin-American students in Ireland were all created by Diana Vicezar (pictured)?
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