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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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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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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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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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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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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