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en.wikipedia.org · first seen 2010 · unchecked

45.0durability100% evidence confidence

Why it endures

Independent rediscovery across 11 active years.

The score rewards recurring year-relative traction, distinct submitters, and strong appearances separated across HN generations. Link survival does not change cultural durability.

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Submissions
20
People
20
Peak
178
Status
unchecked

Submission history

2010—2026

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Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.

2010174 points · 69 comments201652 points · 17 comments20172 points · 0 comments201818 points · 6 comments20194 points · 0 comments202029 points · 19 comments20213 points · 0 comments20221 points · 0 comments2023178 points · 96 comments202519 points · 3 comments202614 points · 3 comments

Explainable score

Every point has a reason.

Repeat traction0.0/30
Independent discovery20.0/20
Persistence20.0/20
Generational reach0.0/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
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