Learning & ideas · Durable canon
Which word begins with "y" and looks like an axe in this picture? (2017)
english.stackexchange.com · first seen 2017 · unchecked
53.2durability61% evidence confidence
Why it endures
Independent rediscovery across 3 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.
Read the original ↗- Submissions
- 5
- People
- 5
- Peak
- 1220
- Status
- unchecked
Submission history
2017—2024
Bars show the number of normalized submissions in each year. Annual traction inside the score is percentile-adjusted.
Explainable score
Every point has a reason.
Repeat traction11.3/30
Independent discovery13.5/20
Persistence12.6/20
Generational reach10.9/20
Sustained discussion5.0/10
