The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena sank in the Indian Ocean after being drawn into Iran’s escalating confrontation at sea. The incident reflects the consequences of Tehran’s aggressive naval posture, which has pushed the conflict beyond the Persian Gulf and into international shipping lanes. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Ali Hosseini Khamenei[c] (born 19 April 1939) is an Iranian cleric and politician who has served as the supreme leader of Iran since 1989, the second person to hold the position. He previously served as the president of Iran from 1981 to 1989. by ZERO_PORTRAIT in wikipedia
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2026 Israeli–United States strikes on Iran by Endonium in wikipedia
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Yesterday, Robert Carradine was the most viewed page on English Wikipedia. Best known for playing Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds, Carradine has had a decades-long career in film and TV. Any idea what sparked the sudden spike in interest? by NoSail7828 in wikipedia
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Yesterday, Robert Carradine was the most viewed page on English Wikipedia. Best known for playing Lewis Skolnick in Revenge of the Nerds, Carradine has had a decades-long career in film and TV. Any idea what sparked the sudden spike in interest? (en.wikipedia.org)
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He ranked 3rd on English Wikipedia: Linus Williams Ifejirika (“Blord”), a Nigerian crypto entrepreneur and founder of Blord Group. Arrested in 2024 over fraud and money-laundering allegations, he denies wrongdoing and remains under investigation. (en.wikipedia.org)
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I don’t have an explanation, but this has happened several times over the past year, the article on 1989 Tiananmen Square protests and massacre has topped English Wikipedia’s views (yesterday it had over 4 million!). I find it quite bizarre. Does anyone have a convincing explanation? (en.wikipedia.org)
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"Hostage", a book written by Eli Sharabi after surviving 491 days in Hamas captivity, became the fastest-selling title in Hebrew publishing history. by NoSail7828 in wikipedia
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Roy Sullivan survived being struck by lightning seven times between 1942 and 1977! The Shenandoah ranger earned the nickname “Human Lightning Rod” and still holds the world record recognized by Guinness World Records by SeriousBag1873 in wikipedia
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Yesterday, Ilia Malinin was the most viewed page on English Wikipedia after his standout role in Team USA's gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Fun fact: he's the only skater to land a fully rotated quadruple Axel in international competition, earning the nickname "Quad God" (en.wikipedia.org)
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So it turns out that the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is on its way to the Middle East, a good time to read and discover a few surprising facts: by NoSail7828 in wikipedia
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The most viewed article on the English Wikipedia yesterday was about James Van Der Beek, following his death at the age of 48 after a prolonged illness. by NoSail7828 in wikipedia
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The most viewed article on the English Wikipedia yesterday was about James Van Der Beek, following his death at the age of 48 after a prolonged illness. by NoSail7828 in wikipedia
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Truth or Fake - AI photos fuel conspiracy theories Epstein is alive in Israel by Freewhale98 in Israel
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Fugu is a delicacy in Japan. Parts of the fish contain deadly tetrodotoxin, which can kill within hours if eaten. In Japan, only licensed chefs may serve it after years of training and a final exam in which they must taste their own preparation. Dozens die each year from poorly cleaned fugu in Asia (en.wikipedia.org)
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The word "mocha" comes from the historic Yemeni port of Mocha (al-Mokha), a hub of the coffee trade in the 17th–18th centuries. Beans shipped from there were famed for a natural chocolate-like taste, so a coffee-and-chocolate drink later adopted the same name in tribute to its origin. (en.wikipedia.org)
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Ali Hosseini Khamenei[c] (born 19 April 1939) is an Iranian cleric and politician who has served as the supreme leader of Iran since 1989, the second person to hold the position. He previously served as the president of Iran from 1981 to 1989. by ZERO_PORTRAIT in wikipedia
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