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

20172024

2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
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
Built by Brantley