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

Batch #1 (8 hours)[edit]

Article	Image	DYK views	DYK hook
Big Nose George	File:Bignosegeorgey.jpg	20,100	... that after Wild West outlaw Big Nose George (pictured) was hanged by a lynch mob, he was made into a pair of shoes?
New England (medieval), China, Kagoshima		8,500 & 7,300	... that New England used to be part of the Roman Empire, and China is still part of Japan?
Gordon Brown (footballer born 1932), Kim Jong-Il (athlete)		3,300 & 5,300	... that Gordon Brown and Kim Jong-Il are both known for their athletic abilities?
Sparkie		6,700	... that Sparkie Williams is still singing from his grave 47 years after his death?
Peter Jackson (table tennis)		3,500	... that Peter Jackson medaled in table tennis for New Zealand?
The Story of Menstruation		17,000	... that in Disney's animated film The Story of Menstruation, the flow is snow white?
Genius (TV series)		3,300	... that the idea of a two hooded coat to keep your date dry in the rain is genius?
SS Letitia		5,200	... that sightings of Captain Cook were common around New Zealand as late as the 1950s?
Kayabukiya Tavern		4,800	... that two monkeys are employed as waiters at the Japanese Kayabukiya Tavern?

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Wicked Bible	21,700	... that a 1631 Bible (frontispiece pictured) commanded readers to commit adultery?
Sonia Chang-Díaz	10,000	... that Sonia Chang-Díaz won a seat in the Massachusetts Senate after being accused by her opponent of stuffing her bra?
hobbit (unit)	12,200	... that in 1825, the Court of Exchequer declared all contracts by hobbits illegal and void in England?
Asher Roth	18,200	... that if you go to a local store three weeks from today, you can probably find Asher Roth asleep in the bread aisle?
For the Love of Ray J	11,500	... that Caviar, Chardonnay, and Hot Cocoa compete for the love of Ray J?
King Lear (baseball)	3,000	... that baseball Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby had his first plate appearance against King Lear?
Egypt, Pennsylvania, The Holyland (Wisconsin)	3,100 & 3,200	... that both Egypt and the Holy Land were originally settled by Germans?
Sir Winston Churchill (schooner)	3,800	... that Sir Winston Churchill competed in the Tall Ships Race with an all-female crew?
Everything	15,400	... that Wikipedia now has an article about everything?

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Adam de Stratton	20,600	... that Adam de Stratton was arrested for the possession of toenail clippings (example pictured)?
Han solo	20,800	... that a team of archaeologists discovered a fossilized Han Solo in the rocks of China?
Theodore Majocci, Pains and Penalties Bill 1820	3,600 & 5,000	... that Theodore Majocci claimed the Princess of Wales slept with her butler?
SM UB-6, SM UB-16	4,500 & 3,000	... that it took two German submarines, *UB-6* and *UB-16*, to dispatch two World War I Royal Navy recruits?
Sacred Cod of Massachusetts	7,300	... that the Massachusetts House of Representatives refused to legislate until the Sacred Cod of Massachusetts was rescued from cod-nappers?
SS Indus (1945)	4,400	... that Lewis Hamilton's first name was "Sasbeck"?
Land of Green Ginger	10,500	... that the Land of Green Ginger can be seen through the world's smallest window?
Bob Backus	3,200	... that track and field star Bob Backus, who set world records in the hammer throw, wore ballet slippers while competing?
Chili Bowl (race)	3,600	... that HBO television network broadcast midgets racing for prizes in a chili bowl?

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Radio Hat	3,300	... that on her way to Peyton Place, Hope Lange was seen wearing a Radio Hat (pictured)?
TIV Resolution	8,700	... that there is a 15,000 ton ship which operates completely out of the water?
Lust Control	7,200	... that Lust Control is frowned upon by many Christian groups?
Phil Lynott (song)	1,579	... that Phil Lynott was featured in a lunar ecliptic children's fairy tale which has been criticised by internet trolls?
Glochidion ferdinandi	4,600	... that cheese trees grow in New South Wales and Queensland?
John P. Roberts	1,300	... that before William Rehnquist was sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice, John Roberts financed the Woodstock Festival?
SS Lesbian (1915), SS Lesbian (1923)	7,700 & 3,600	... that German seamen forced a lesbian to go down during the First World War, and the French did the same during the Second World War?
Hedgehog Pie	1,800	... that Hedgehog Pie is made of 1970s electric folk musicians?
banana beer	2,800	... that British beer authorities have declared that women prefer beer made from bananas?
Tiger Woods (dog)	2,900	... that Tiger Woods was beaten by a 10-year-old in one of the most prestigious competitions of the year?