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A fact from Welwitschia appeared on Wikipedia's Main Page in the Did you know column on 5 June 2025 (check views). The text of the entry was as follows:

Did you know... that Welwitschia mirabilis only ever grows two leaves, which last for the plant's entire life?

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The result was: promoted by Cielquiparle talk 15:22, 26 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

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... that Welwitschia mirabilis only ever grows two leaves, lasting for the plant's entire life?

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Improved to Good Article status by ZKevinTheCat (talk). Number of QPQs required: 0. Nominator has fewer than 5 past nominations.

ZKevinTheCat (talk) 12:05, 24 May 2025 (UTC).Reply

Article is a new GA, fits all criteria, and hook looks quite nice. Passing. :) Arconning (talk) 07:10, 25 May 2025 (UTC)Reply

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