A fact from John B. Stetson Jr. appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 24 November 2020 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:
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The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 22:54, 15 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
ALT1:... that John B. Stetson Jr., an American diplomat, once threw his hat into Fossil Creek, which later ended up as a museum exhibit? "John B. Stetson Jr., son of the founder, also helped make history for the company when he tossed his hat into Fossil Creek in Arizona during a trip in 1901. Twenty years later and still in its identifiable form, it had turned into a 40‐pound chunk of limestone that was then exhibited in New York's Museum of Natural History." NYT
Overall: I like both the hooks a lot, what an interesting person. The article is new enough and long enough, I can't see plagiarism, and it reads neutrally to me. QPQ is done. The only comment I have is whether the lead should be longer, and mention his role as Minister? Lajmmoore (talk) 14:17, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Hi Javert2113 - Sorry if I wasn't clear, I meant that the hook was fine, but that in the actual article the lead (the very first few sentences) could include a bit more. Lajmmoore (talk) 16:20, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Although the new hook is good too! Lajmmoore (talk) 16:21, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
@Lajmmoore: A good point, either way. I've added more to the lead in the article, and feel free to approve any of the three hooks! Have a good day! — Javert2113 (Siarad.|¤) 16:59, 5 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
Just confirming, all hooks approved, I like either phrasing of the skin book one, but happy for promoter to choose. Lajmmoore (talk) 09:17, 6 November 2020 (UTC)[reply]
I like both the hooks a lot, what an interesting person. The article is new enough and long enough, I can't see plagiarism, and it reads neutrally to me. QPQ is done. The only comment I have is whether the lead should be longer, and mention his role as Minister? Lajmmoore (talk) 14:17, 5 November 2020 (UTC)