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===11 December 2021=== | ===11 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''13:16, 11 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''13:16, 11 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Ensifera ensifera (Pico de sable) (14369059535).jpg|caption=Sword-billed hummingbird}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Ensifera ensifera (Pico de sable) (14369059535).jpg|caption=Sword-billed hummingbird}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that the '''[[sword-billed hummingbird]]''' ''(pictured)'' has the longest bill of any hummingbird? | * ... that the '''[[sword-billed hummingbird]]''' ''(pictured)'' has the longest bill of any hummingbird? | ||
* ... that '''[[Noa Denmon]]'''{{`s}} illustration for the [[Google Doodle]] on [[Martin Luther King Jr. Day]] included people painting a mural while socially distanced due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic|{{nowrap|COVID-19}} pandemic]]? | * ... that '''[[Noa Denmon]]'''{{`s}} illustration for the [[Google Doodle]] on [[Martin Luther King Jr. Day]] included people painting a mural while socially distanced due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic|{{nowrap|COVID-19}} pandemic]]? | ||
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*'''''01:16, 11 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''01:16, 11 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Da Vinci - Head of a Bear.jpg|caption=''Head of a Bear''}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Da Vinci - Head of a Bear.jpg|caption=''Head of a Bear''}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that '''[[Head of a Bear|a Post-it Note–sized drawing]]''' ''(pictured)'' by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] sold for £8.8 million in 2021? | * ... that '''[[Head of a Bear|a Post-it Note–sized drawing]]''' ''(pictured)'' by [[Leonardo da Vinci]] sold for £8.8 million in 2021? | ||
* ... that '''[[Grace Meigs Crowder]]''' found that pregnancy and childbirth were a common cause of death in the early 1900s for American women who were aged under 45? | * ... that '''[[Grace Meigs Crowder]]''' found that pregnancy and childbirth were a common cause of death in the early 1900s for American women who were aged under 45? | ||
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===10 December 2021=== | ===10 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''12:00, 10 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''12:00, 10 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=File:Flagellum from a gram-negative bacterium (unlabelled).png|caption=Rotating whip-like flagellum}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=File:Flagellum from a gram-negative bacterium (unlabelled).png|caption=Rotating whip-like flagellum}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that swimming and swarming are forms of '''[[bacterial motility]]''', which some [[bacteria]] achieve by rotating a small whip-like [[flagellum]] ''(depicted)''{{-?}} | * ... that swimming and swarming are forms of '''[[bacterial motility]]''', which some [[bacteria]] achieve by rotating a small whip-like [[flagellum]] ''(depicted)''{{-?}} | ||
* ... that '''[[Harriet Amelia Folsom]]''' went by her middle name, so as not to be confused with her husband [[Brigham Young]]'s other wives? | * ... that '''[[Harriet Amelia Folsom]]''' went by her middle name, so as not to be confused with her husband [[Brigham Young]]'s other wives? | ||
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*'''''00:00, 10 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 10 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Ricosasaki.jpg|caption=Rico Sasaki}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Ricosasaki.jpg|caption=Rico Sasaki}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that '''[[Rico Sasaki]]''' ''(pictured)'' beat 9,000 other auditioners to play the title role in a Japanese production of ''[[Annie (musical)|Annie]]'' in 2008? | * ... that '''[[Rico Sasaki]]''' ''(pictured)'' beat 9,000 other auditioners to play the title role in a Japanese production of ''[[Annie (musical)|Annie]]'' in 2008? | ||
* ... that [[the Beach Boys]] played a '''[[Lei'd in Hawaii|concert in Hawaii]]''' while high on [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]]? | * ... that [[the Beach Boys]] played a '''[[Lei'd in Hawaii|concert in Hawaii]]''' while high on [[Lysergic acid diethylamide|LSD]]? | ||
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===9 December 2021=== | ===9 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''12:00, 9 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''12:00, 9 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=ROOSEVELTOVALOFFICE.jpg|caption=[[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] working at his desk in the Oval Office}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=ROOSEVELTOVALOFFICE.jpg|caption=[[Franklin D. Roosevelt]] working at his desk in the Oval Office}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that the key to '''[[Hoover desk|Franklin D. Roosevelt's Oval Office desk]]''' ''(pictured)'' is missing? | * ... that the key to '''[[Hoover desk|Franklin D. Roosevelt's Oval Office desk]]''' ''(pictured)'' is missing? | ||
* ... that when '''[[Nadjamuddin Daeng Malewa]]''' was forming a government cabinet for the [[State of East Indonesia]], he was outside the region? | * ... that when '''[[Nadjamuddin Daeng Malewa]]''' was forming a government cabinet for the [[State of East Indonesia]], he was outside the region? | ||
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*'''''00:00, 9 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 9 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Outstanding in the Field table setting on beach.jpg|caption=Table setting at an Outstanding in the Field event}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Outstanding in the Field table setting on beach.jpg|caption=Table setting at an Outstanding in the Field event}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that on an average night, between 130 and 200 people can be found '''[[Outstanding in the Field]]''' ''(example pictured)'' for about five hours? | * ... that on an average night, between 130 and 200 people can be found '''[[Outstanding in the Field]]''' ''(example pictured)'' for about five hours? | ||
* ... that '''[[Norman Colville]]''' renovated a manor to house his growing art collection? | * ... that '''[[Norman Colville]]''' renovated a manor to house his growing art collection? | ||
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===8 December 2021=== | ===8 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''12:00, 8 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''12:00, 8 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Otakon 100 2035 (16593003431).jpg|caption=Syaoran Li [[cosplay]]er}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Otakon 100 2035 (16593003431).jpg|caption=Syaoran Li [[cosplay]]er}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that '''[[Syaoran Li]]''' ''(cosplayer pictured)'' from the manga ''[[Cardcaptor Sakura]]'' formed the basis of two characters in [[Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle|a later manga]]; [[Syaoran (Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, original)|one original]] and [[Syaoran (Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, clone)|one clone]]? | * ... that '''[[Syaoran Li]]''' ''(cosplayer pictured)'' from the manga ''[[Cardcaptor Sakura]]'' formed the basis of two characters in [[Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle|a later manga]]; [[Syaoran (Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, original)|one original]] and [[Syaoran (Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, clone)|one clone]]? | ||
* ... that an all-male boating event on '''[[Tinsley Island]]''' was called the "[[Bohemian Grove]] of yachting"? | * ... that an all-male boating event on '''[[Tinsley Island]]''' was called the "[[Bohemian Grove]] of yachting"? | ||
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*'''''00:00, 8 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 8 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Opal-53714.jpg|caption=Opal embedded in jasper}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Opal-53714.jpg|caption=Opal embedded in jasper}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that '''[[silicification]]''' can produce [[opal]] ''(example pictured)''{{-?}} | * ... that '''[[silicification]]''' can produce [[opal]] ''(example pictured)''{{-?}} | ||
* ... that '''[[Desmond Young (British Army officer)|Desmond Young]]'''{{`s}} biography of [[Erwin Rommel]] was criticised for portraying him as a "blue-eyed god who could do no wrong"? | * ... that '''[[Desmond Young (British Army officer)|Desmond Young]]'''{{`s}} biography of [[Erwin Rommel]] was criticised for portraying him as a "blue-eyed god who could do no wrong"? | ||
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===7 December 2021=== | ===7 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''12:00, 7 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''12:00, 7 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Wreathed hornbill1.jpg|caption=Male wreathed hornbill}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Wreathed hornbill1.jpg|caption=Male wreathed hornbill}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that the '''[[wreathed hornbill]]''' ''(male pictured)'' is hunted for consumption of its meat, and that its [[Casque (anatomy)|casque]] is used as headgear by local people in [[Arunachal Pradesh]]? | * ... that the '''[[wreathed hornbill]]''' ''(male pictured)'' is hunted for consumption of its meat, and that its [[Casque (anatomy)|casque]] is used as headgear by local people in [[Arunachal Pradesh]]? | ||
* ... that '''[[Norma Kuhling]]'''{{`s}} character in ''[[Fourteen (film)|Fourteen]]'' was described by a film critic as "a [[Greta Gerwig]] spin on the [[Manic Pixie Dream Girl]]"? | * ... that '''[[Norma Kuhling]]'''{{`s}} character in ''[[Fourteen (film)|Fourteen]]'' was described by a film critic as "a [[Greta Gerwig]] spin on the [[Manic Pixie Dream Girl]]"? | ||
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*'''''00:00, 7 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 7 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=FM-2019-1-6-4-26--Niggl-Radloff-B-John-B-Priestley-Jacquetta-Hawkes-ONLINE.jpg|caption=Jacquetta Hawkes}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=FM-2019-1-6-4-26--Niggl-Radloff-B-John-B-Priestley-Jacquetta-Hawkes-ONLINE.jpg|caption=Jacquetta Hawkes}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that archaeologist and prehistorian '''[[Jacquetta Hawkes]]''' ''(pictured)'' co-founded the [[Homosexual Law Reform Society]] and the [[Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament]]? | * ... that archaeologist and prehistorian '''[[Jacquetta Hawkes]]''' ''(pictured)'' co-founded the [[Homosexual Law Reform Society]] and the [[Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament]]? | ||
* ... that for more than a decade, '''[[WMSB (FM)|{{nowrap|WNJC-FM}}]]''' at [[Northwest Mississippi Community College|Northwest Mississippi Junior College]] was the state's only public radio station? | * ... that for more than a decade, '''[[WMSB (FM)|{{nowrap|WNJC-FM}}]]''' at [[Northwest Mississippi Community College|Northwest Mississippi Junior College]] was the state's only public radio station? | ||
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===6 December 2021=== | ===6 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''12:00, 6 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''12:00, 6 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Teraura - Susan Young by edward Gennys Fanshawe - 1849.jpg|caption=Drawing of Teraura aged 74}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Teraura - Susan Young by edward Gennys Fanshawe - 1849.jpg|caption=Drawing of Teraura aged 74}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that Pitcairn Islander '''[[Teraura]]''' ''(pictured)'' was one of "the most travelled Polynesian women" of her day? | * ... that Pitcairn Islander '''[[Teraura]]''' ''(pictured)'' was one of "the most travelled Polynesian women" of her day? | ||
* ... that the [[California State Assembly]] held a moment of silence over the death of fictional character '''[[Mrs. Landingham]]''' while in the midst of [[2000–01 California electricity crisis|an energy crisis]]? | * ... that the [[California State Assembly]] held a moment of silence over the death of fictional character '''[[Mrs. Landingham]]''' while in the midst of [[2000–01 California electricity crisis|an energy crisis]]? | ||
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*'''''00:00, 6 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 6 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Sidetalk NYC logo.svg|caption=Logo of ''Sidetalk''}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Sidetalk NYC logo.svg|caption=Logo of ''Sidetalk''}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that the phrase "bing bong" became a rallying cry for the [[New York Knicks]] because of its appearance on '''''[[Sidetalk]]''''' ''(logo pictured)''{{-?}} | * ... that the phrase "bing bong" became a rallying cry for the [[New York Knicks]] because of its appearance on '''''[[Sidetalk]]''''' ''(logo pictured)''{{-?}} | ||
* ... that '''[[Sarkis Lole]]''', the [[Armenians|Armenian]] chief architect of [[Mardin]] who constructed much of the early modern architecture of the city, never received any formal training and designed his buildings in the sand? | * ... that '''[[Sarkis Lole]]''', the [[Armenians|Armenian]] chief architect of [[Mardin]] who constructed much of the early modern architecture of the city, never received any formal training and designed his buildings in the sand? | ||
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===5 December 2021=== | ===5 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''12:00, 5 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''12:00, 5 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Ny-marriott-marquis.jpg|caption=New York Marriott Marquis}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Ny-marriott-marquis.jpg|caption=New York Marriott Marquis}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that while the '''[[New York Marriott Marquis]]''' hotel ''(pictured)'' was valued at $579.7 million in 2008, the site was sold five years later for just $19.9 million? | * ... that while the '''[[New York Marriott Marquis]]''' hotel ''(pictured)'' was valued at $579.7 million in 2008, the site was sold five years later for just $19.9 million? | ||
* ... that for [[Round-robin tournament|round-robin sports tournaments]], finding a [[Group tournament ranking system|ranking of the competitors]] that minimizes the number of upset games is an instance of the '''[[feedback arc set]]''' problem? | * ... that for [[Round-robin tournament|round-robin sports tournaments]], finding a [[Group tournament ranking system|ranking of the competitors]] that minimizes the number of upset games is an instance of the '''[[feedback arc set]]''' problem? | ||
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*'''''00:00, 5 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 5 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Franziska Baruch, Jerusalem 1947.jpg|caption=Franzisca Baruch}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Franziska Baruch, Jerusalem 1947.jpg|caption=Franzisca Baruch}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that '''[[Franzisca Baruch]]''' ''(pictured)'' designed several Hebrew fonts, the cover of the first Israeli passport, the emblem of Jerusalem, and the logo of the ''Ha'aretz'' newspaper, all while barely knowing [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]? | * ... that '''[[Franzisca Baruch]]''' ''(pictured)'' designed several Hebrew fonts, the cover of the first Israeli passport, the emblem of Jerusalem, and the logo of the ''Ha'aretz'' newspaper, all while barely knowing [[Hebrew language|Hebrew]]? | ||
* ... that the song "'''[[Come Back Home (Seo Taiji and Boys song)|Come Back Home]]'''" by [[Seo Taiji and Boys]] made teenage runaways in South Korea return home? | * ... that the song "'''[[Come Back Home (Seo Taiji and Boys song)|Come Back Home]]'''" by [[Seo Taiji and Boys]] made teenage runaways in South Korea return home? | ||
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===4 December 2021=== | ===4 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''00:00, 4 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 4 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Lampetra fluviatilis.jpg|caption=European river lamprey}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Lampetra fluviatilis.jpg|caption=European river lamprey}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that on special occasions, the city of Gloucester supplies a '''[[Lamprey pie|pie made from lampreys]]''' ''(lamprey pictured)'' to the British monarch? | * ... that on special occasions, the city of Gloucester supplies a '''[[Lamprey pie|pie made from lampreys]]''' ''(lamprey pictured)'' to the British monarch? | ||
* ... that in the board game '''''[[Sagrada (board game)|Sagrada]]''''', players attempt to construct a [[Stained glass|stained-glass window]] using dice? | * ... that in the board game '''''[[Sagrada (board game)|Sagrada]]''''', players attempt to construct a [[Stained glass|stained-glass window]] using dice? | ||
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===3 December 2021=== | ===3 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''00:00, 3 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 3 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=HMS Seringapatam at anchor in Valetta Harbour - Anton Schranz.jpg|caption=''Seringapatam'' at anchor in Valetta Harbour}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=HMS Seringapatam at anchor in Valetta Harbour - Anton Schranz.jpg|caption=''Seringapatam'' at anchor in Valetta Harbour}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that [[Samuel Warren (Royal Navy officer)|Captain Warren]] of '''[[HMS Seringapatam (1819)|HMS ''Seringapatam'']]''' ''(pictured)'' saw the island of [[Chios]] in flames, but would give no help, as he had been ordered to observe strict neutrality in the [[Greek War of Independence]]? | * ... that [[Samuel Warren (Royal Navy officer)|Captain Warren]] of '''[[HMS Seringapatam (1819)|HMS ''Seringapatam'']]''' ''(pictured)'' saw the island of [[Chios]] in flames, but would give no help, as he had been ordered to observe strict neutrality in the [[Greek War of Independence]]? | ||
* ... that the undefeated '''[[1955 Hillsdale Dales football team]]''' declined a [[Citrus Bowl|Tangerine Bowl]] bid because the bowl insisted that four black players—including national scoring leader '''[[Nate Clark]]'''—stay home? | * ... that the undefeated '''[[1955 Hillsdale Dales football team]]''' declined a [[Citrus Bowl|Tangerine Bowl]] bid because the bowl insisted that four black players—including national scoring leader '''[[Nate Clark]]'''—stay home? | ||
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===2 December 2021=== | ===2 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''00:00, 2 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 2 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Thromidia catalai Heavy Starfish PNG by Nick Hobgood.jpg|caption=''Thromidia catalai''}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Thromidia catalai Heavy Starfish PNG by Nick Hobgood.jpg|caption=''Thromidia catalai''}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that the starfish '''''[[Thromidia catalai]]''''' ''(pictured)'' can weigh as much as 6 kilograms (13 lb)? | * ... that the starfish '''''[[Thromidia catalai]]''''' ''(pictured)'' can weigh as much as 6 kilograms (13 lb)? | ||
* ... that the first exhibit of the '''[[West Virginia Music Hall of Fame]]''' came from founder Michael Lipton's record collection? | * ... that the first exhibit of the '''[[West Virginia Music Hall of Fame]]''' came from founder Michael Lipton's record collection? | ||
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===1 December 2021=== | ===1 December 2021=== | ||
*'''''00:00, 1 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | *'''''00:00, 1 December 2021 (UTC)''''' | ||
{{main page image/DYK|image=Marie Litta, opera singer.jpg|caption=Marie Litta}}<!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | <!--{{main page image/DYK|image=Marie Litta, opera singer.jpg|caption=Marie Litta}}--><!--See [[Template:Main page image/DYK]] for other parameters--> | ||
* ... that '''[[Marie Litta]]''' ''(pictured)'' started her own opera company in her early 20s, just a few years before her death in 1883? | * ... that '''[[Marie Litta]]''' ''(pictured)'' started her own opera company in her early 20s, just a few years before her death in 1883? | ||
* ... that the '''[[economy of Sarawak]]''' is strongly dependent on [[natural resource]] exports such as timber, oil, and gas? | * ... that the '''[[economy of Sarawak]]''' is strongly dependent on [[natural resource]] exports such as timber, oil, and gas? | ||