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− | + | :''The following is an archived discussion of the DYK nomination of the article below. <span style="color:red">'''Please do not modify this page.'''</span> Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as [[{{TALKPAGENAME}}|this nomination's talk page]], [[Talk:{{SUBPAGENAME}}|the article's talk page]] or [[Wikipedia talk:Did you know]]), unless there is consensus to re-open the discussion at this page. '''No further edits should be made to this page'''.'' | |
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− | | | + | The result was: '''promoted''' by [[User:Montanabw|<font color="006600">Montanabw</font>]]<sup>[[User talk:Montanabw|<font color="purple">(talk)</font>]]</sup> 05:23, 31 January 2015 (UTC)<br /> |
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* ... that the '''[[United States]]''' accounts for 37% of all [[List of countries by military expenditures|global military spending]]? | * ... that the '''[[United States]]''' accounts for 37% of all [[List of countries by military expenditures|global military spending]]? | ||
*'''ALT1''':... that about 82% of people living in the '''[[United States]]''' reside in [[United States urban area|urban areas]]? | *'''ALT1''':... that about 82% of people living in the '''[[United States]]''' reside in [[United States urban area|urban areas]]? | ||
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*'''ALT4''':... that the '''[[United States]]''' contains a network of 4 million miles of public [[Numbered highways in the United States|road]]s? | *'''ALT4''':... that the '''[[United States]]''' contains a network of 4 million miles of public [[Numbered highways in the United States|road]]s? | ||
*'''ALT5''':... that [[soft drink]]s account for nine percent of '''[[United States|U.S.]]''' consumers' caloric intake? | *'''ALT5''':... that [[soft drink]]s account for nine percent of '''[[United States|U.S.]]''' consumers' caloric intake? | ||
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:* ''Reviewed'': [[Template:Did you know nominations/Imperial hunt of the Qing dynasty|Imperial hunt of the Qing dynasty]] | :* ''Reviewed'': [[Template:Did you know nominations/Imperial hunt of the Qing dynasty|Imperial hunt of the Qing dynasty]] | ||
:* ''Comment'': This is a broad overview article, so there are many other potential hooks that could be found. Also an image? | :* ''Comment'': This is a broad overview article, so there are many other potential hooks that could be found. Also an image? | ||
<small>Improved to Good Article status by [[User:PointsofNoReturn|PointsofNoReturn]] ([[User talk:PointsofNoReturn|talk]]), [[User:Winner 42|Winner 42]] ([[User talk:Winner 42|talk]]), [[User:Mr. Guye|Mr. Guye]] ([[User talk:Mr. Guye|talk]]), and [[User:ChamithN|ChamithN]] ([[User talk:ChamithN|talk]]). Nominated by [[User:Rcsprinter123|Rcsprinter123]] ([[User talk:Rcsprinter123|talk]]) at 21:06, 21 January 2015 (UTC)</small>. | <small>Improved to Good Article status by [[User:PointsofNoReturn|PointsofNoReturn]] ([[User talk:PointsofNoReturn|talk]]), [[User:Winner 42|Winner 42]] ([[User talk:Winner 42|talk]]), [[User:Mr. Guye|Mr. Guye]] ([[User talk:Mr. Guye|talk]]), and [[User:ChamithN|ChamithN]] ([[User talk:ChamithN|talk]]). Nominated by [[User:Rcsprinter123|Rcsprinter123]] ([[User talk:Rcsprinter123|talk]]) at 21:06, 21 January 2015 (UTC)</small>. | ||
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:* [[File:Symbol confirmed.svg|16px]] Article is new enough (recent GA), long enough, neutral, and well referenced. No copyvio detected from spotchecks (not possible to check all 500+ sources). I like the main hook, ALT2, and ALT5, all verified with inline references. QPQ is done. Good to go. -[[User:Zanhe|Zanhe]] ([[User talk:Zanhe|talk]]) 09:49, 26 January 2015 (UTC) | :* [[File:Symbol confirmed.svg|16px]] Article is new enough (recent GA), long enough, neutral, and well referenced. No copyvio detected from spotchecks (not possible to check all 500+ sources). I like the main hook, ALT2, and ALT5, all verified with inline references. QPQ is done. Good to go. -[[User:Zanhe|Zanhe]] ([[User talk:Zanhe|talk]]) 09:49, 26 January 2015 (UTC) | ||
− | *'''Promoter's comment''': Promoted with original hook. [[User:Montanabw|<font color="006600">Montanabw</font>]]<sup>[[User talk:Montanabw|<font color="purple">(talk)</font>]]</sup> 05:22, 31 January 2015 (UTC) | + | *'''Promoter's comment''': Promoted with original hook. [[User:Montanabw|<font color="006600">Montanabw</font>]]<sup>[[User talk:Montanabw|<font color="purple">(talk)</font>]]</sup> 05:22, 31 January 2015 (UTC)</div></noinclude><!--Please do not write below this line or remove this line. Place comments above this line.--> |
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Latest revision as of 05:23, 31 January 2015
- The following is an archived discussion of the DYK nomination of the article below. Please do not modify this page. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as this nomination's talk page, the article's talk page or Wikipedia talk:Did you know), unless there is consensus to re-open the discussion at this page. No further edits should be made to this page.
The result was: promoted by Montanabw(talk) 05:23, 31 January 2015 (UTC)
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United States
- ... that the United States accounts for 37% of all global military spending?
- ALT1:... that about 82% of people living in the United States reside in urban areas?
- ALT2:... that there is no official language of the United States?
- ALT3:... that the U.S. state of Nebraska is the only state to possess a unicameral legislature?
- ALT4:... that the United States contains a network of 4 million miles of public roads?
- ALT5:... that soft drinks account for nine percent of U.S. consumers' caloric intake?
- Reviewed: Imperial hunt of the Qing dynasty
- Comment: This is a broad overview article, so there are many other potential hooks that could be found. Also an image?
Improved to Good Article status by PointsofNoReturn (talk), Winner 42 (talk), Mr. Guye (talk), and ChamithN (talk). Nominated by Rcsprinter123 (talk) at 21:06, 21 January 2015 (UTC).