Template:Did you know nominations/Curtiss V-8 motorcycle

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The result was: promoted by Mentoz86 (talk) 09:25, 5 April 2013 (UTC).

Curtiss V-8 motorcycle

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... that Glenn Curtiss became "the fastest man alive" for going faster than anything on land, sea or air on a motorcycle (pictured) with an aircraft V-8 engine, setting an unofficial record that stood for 30 years?

Reviewed: Max von Widnmann

Created by Brianhe (talk), Dennis Bratland (talk). Nominated by Brianhe (talk) at 00:20, 24 March 2013 (UTC).

Offline citation taken in good faith. Meets all DYK requirements. Miyagawa (talk) 22:23, 28 March 2013 (UTC)