A fact from Leon Hale appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 30 May 2021 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:
Did you know... that Leon Hale, who would have turned 100 today, was rejected from the US Navy and the Marine Corps during World War II partly due to the odd placement of his eye?
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ALT1:... that Leon Hale, who would have turned 100 today, was rejected from the US Navy and the Marine Corps during World War II partly due to the odd placement of his eye? Source: Houston Chronicle
Comment: Please save for May 30, his 100th birthday (exactly eight weeks from now). Request to IAR the "six weeks in advance" rule. Eligible per Rule 1d, because it only appeared in the "Recent Deaths" section of ITN and not as a bold link.
Overall: Copyvio check brings up nearly 20% similarity for one of the Chronicle articles, but that's just because of quotes. Personal preference for the hook is ALT1. Zappa⚡Matic08:15, 18 April 2021 (UTC)Reply
Copyvio check brings up nearly 20% similarity for one of the Chronicle articles, but that's just because of quotes. Personal preference for the hook is ALT1. Zappa⚡Matic 08:15, 18 April 2021 (UTC)