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February 2021

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Proposed deletion of Sophia Tolstoy's rebuttal of her husband Leo's accusations

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DYK for Charles Wolley-Dod

On 20 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Charles Wolley-Dod, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that British Imperial Airways manager Charles Wolley-Dod (pictured) and two crew members were killed in an unexplained plane crash in Germany in 1937? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Charles Wolley-Dod. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Charles Wolley-Dod), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:02, 20 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Kalyani Sen

On 24 January 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Kalyani Sen, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that when visiting Britain during World War II, naval officer Kalyani Sen (pictured) reported that Indian women were breaking down prejudices against men and women working together by joining the military? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Kalyani Sen. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Kalyani Sen), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

-- RoySmith (talk) 00:02, 24 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

"The Silent Crisis"

Might interest you. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:57, 28 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Interesting... reminded me to complete reading this. I'll have another look at related pages soon. Whispyhistory (talk) 00:44, 29 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Was Underwood's book first published in 2013? Philafrenzy (talk) 08:37, 30 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Check please...Whispyhistory (talk) 17:48, 30 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Makes more sense, although it appears it actually was a Bulletin of the History of Medicine article first. Philafrenzy (talk) 18:23, 30 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Adjusted it...Whispyhistory (talk) 00:39, 31 January 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Bad news for otters and foxes, and possibly people:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-64474594 Philafrenzy (talk) 12:25, 2 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

okay... will have a read and keep in mind. Suggestions for Underwood and clock tower please? Whispyhistory (talk) 03:16, 3 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Concern regarding Draft:G. Tribaut

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DYK for Margaret Isobel Cooper

On 4 February 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Margaret Isobel Cooper, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Margaret Cooper wrote that the Women's Royal Indian Naval Service was providing "the experience of a lifetime" to the young women she recruited during the Second World War? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Margaret Isobel Cooper. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Margaret Isobel Cooper), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 4 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Tiff vs. png and jpg

Is tif the best file format for your uploads to Commons? See a discussion here and check your phone settings to see what options you have. Certainly, go for the highest resolution possible, but not so high that the files are difficult to use. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:48, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks... tried again (please check (setting prob.))... do I need to do them all again? Whispyhistory (talk) 15:10, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

No, you don't need to do them again. All the formats have their pros and cons. Tif is accepted but produces large files. JPG is much smaller but lossy. PNG seems like a good compromise, although I see most of my uploads are jpg. I need to look at it myself. Philafrenzy (talk) 16:49, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

JPEG is fine for photos, but because of the lossy compression is not much use for line diagrams particularly where there is fine detail. Other than the issues with transparent images and the size thing, I've never really seen any disadvantage to TIFF compared to PNG, so I normally go for PNG unless it's a photo.

I can't make it to London tomorrow. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 18:52, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

And after we arranged some rail disruption just to please you too, with all sorts of unusual detours along little-known branch lines. Philafrenzy (talk) 19:20, 11 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Redrose64. Please clarify... so which one do I save as (jpg/png etc). Whispyhistory (talk) 01:41, 12 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I use JPEG for a photo (my camera saves photos in JPEG format, most do), SVG for self-drawn vector drawings, PNG for everything else including screenshots. See Special:ListFiles/Redrose64 and c:Special:ListFiles/Redrose64.

So, Philafrenzy. was this your fault? Go fetch your JCB at once. --Redrose64 🌹 (talk) 08:26, 12 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

We thought you would enjoy it... There's nothing to talk about in a train journey that goes smoothly, not that that ever actually happens in this country. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:36, 12 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I don't think we should be using jpg if we can avoid it, as some detail is lost permanently and more every time the image is re-saved. It's more suitable for images we are using on a temporary basis that don't matter very much (see here, which is not the case for anything here. But if the only option is tif or jpg, png not being available, then tif may be better after all. It would be worth Whispyhistory also checking the quality settings on their phone to ensure the best quality original is captured when taking the image as that could be a separate setting to the file format. Philafrenzy (talk) 08:48, 12 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

This page comes down in favour of PNG and against TIFF and says TIFF is only allowed "as a courtesy". Philafrenzy (talk) 09:18, 12 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks... all crystal clear I think. Whispyhistory (talk) 01:25, 13 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

I note the native Paint in Windows and Paint.net (download confusingly not at paint.net) both support opening of TIFF files and saving as PNG and other formats. Philafrenzy (talk) 07:26, 13 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Something that may interest you?

I noticed that you've done a lot of content work in regards to healthcare related topics. Quite awhile ago, I noticed that iron fortification was a redirect. There's not really any content about it at iron supplement even if it's somewhat related. I think it might be worth its own section (whether it's there, at food fortification, or its own article). If you're not interested, that's okay. I just figured I'd ask in case you were. Clovermoss🍀 (talk) 23:58, 14 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for reaching out @Clovermoss:. I'll keep the topic in mind and have a read on it. Whispyhistory (talk) 19:43, 15 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK nomination of Bulandshahr; or, Sketches of an Indian district; social, historical and architectural

Hello! Your submission of Bulandshahr; or, Sketches of an Indian district; social, historical and architectural 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 at your earliest convenience. Thank you for contributing to Did You Know! Soman (talk) 13:24, 3 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr

On 17 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that 19th-century construction of the bathing ghat (pictured) at Bulandshahr was delayed because an executive engineer deemed it an "eye-sore"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bathing Ghat, Bulandshahr), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:02, 17 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Ancestry

That link may be unique to you. Also its UK. Are you aware Ancestry is free here: https://wikipedialibrary.wmflabs.org/users/my_library/ Philafrenzy (talk) 09:38, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks, I didn't know. Whispyhistory (talk) 09:39, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

If I registered as a subscriber, either on co.uk or .com, and then clicked your link, would I see the same result? There was a reason I didn't link the url. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:42, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Also page 2 from the results in the Wikipedia Library version doesn't work. Philafrenzy (talk) 09:44, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Oh..okay .. btw.. which is the parish church, Tooting? Whispyhistory (talk) 09:50, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

It said exactly just that, but possibly St Nicholas, Tooting Graveney. BTW, one thing I really like about Ancestry is that you can view the scan of the original document which you can't at the Mormons or Find My Past. Did you know that you have probably been baptised into the Mormon faith as that was the original purpose of their geneological activities, to make more Mormons whether they agreed to it or not. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:08, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

More here and here. Philafrenzy (talk) 10:13, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

yes..agree, viewing the original document is very useful. I think I have walked past that church many times... would have taken a photo but done already. Good work Philafrenzy. Whispyhistory (talk) 17:51, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Well we could always do with a few more and of the interior and any monuments... Philafrenzy (talk) 18:12, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Russell Court

On 24 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Russell Court, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Russell Court in Bloomsbury, London, has more than 500 "bachelor flats"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Russell Court. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Russell Court), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 12:04, 24 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Admiral's Walk

On 25 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Admiral's Walk, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that an English country house was the location for the 1970s horror sexploitation films Virgin Witch, Satan's Slave and Terror? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Admiral's Walk. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Admiral's Walk), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 12:03, 25 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for E. A. Underwood

On 26 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article E. A. Underwood, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that on his death, medical historian Edgar Underwood was described by The Times as one of the last of a dying race, the "canny Scot"? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/E. A. Underwood. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, E. A. Underwood), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 00:04, 26 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District

On 28 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that Frederic Growse's book Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District annoyed the British Indian government so much that they allowed only one edition? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Bulandshahr; or, Sketches of an Indian district; social, historical and architectural. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Bulandshahr: Or, Sketches of an Indian District), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

BorgQueen (talk) 00:03, 28 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

DYK for Clock Tower of Haridwar

On 29 March 2023, Did you know was updated with a fact from the article Clock Tower of Haridwar, which you recently created, substantially expanded, or brought to good article status. The fact was ... that the Clock Tower of Haridwar (pictured) in India provides a good location from which to watch the evening prayers at Har Ki Pauri? The nomination discussion and review may be seen at Template:Did you know nominations/Clock Tower of Haridwar. You are welcome to check how many pageviews the nominated article or articles got while on the front page (here's how, Clock Tower of Haridwar), and the hook may be added to the statistics page after its run on the Main Page has completed. Finally, if you know of an interesting fact from another recently created article, then please feel free to suggest it on the Did you know talk page.

Aoidh (talk) 02:44, 29 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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