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Clerk

Clerk is said the same as Clark, for those who have not heard Athanasius V (talk) 15:36, 16 February 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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Mr Wanlop Sanajumnong District Chief of Mueang Saraburi 2001:FB1:15C:7E0C:844B:DC69:CA76:8FF6 (talk) 01:06, 23 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. - Umby 🌕🐶 (talk · contribs) 01:12, 23 October 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Lesson to learn

A long time ago someone told me that Maxwell left/was asked to leave King's London because he could not keep order in his classes. That was obviously a loss for them. Google seems to confirm that, but I will not attempt to add it to the page myself. Those involved in this page should consider that. Thanks. Yesterday, all my dreams... (talk) 14:47, 5 January 2026 (UTC)[reply]

"Jamesclerkmaxwell" listed at Redirects for discussion

The redirect Jamesclerkmaxwell has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2026 May 19 § Alexandriaocasiocortez until a consensus is reached. 𝔅𝔦𝔰-𝔖𝔢𝔯𝔧𝔢𝔱𝔞? 18:36, 19 May 2026 (UTC)[reply]