Wikipedia surges, 2026-05-12

31 articles read far above their own normal on 2026-05-12, ranked by how far each rose.

1. Brandon Clarke
   Canadian-American basketball player (1996–2026)3,664x
   582,581 views
2. Eileen Wang
   Chinese-American politician—
   115,307 views
3. Alexx Ekubo
   Nigerian actor and model (1986–2026)~5,290x
   105,803 views
4. Survival of the Sickest (song)
   2004 single by Saliva~25,776x
   103,106 views
5. Sheryl Underwood
   American comedian and actress (born 1963)622x
   137,434 views
6. Orthohantavirus
   Genus of viruses581x
   138,880 views
7. J. C. D. Prabhakar
   Indian politician488x
   95,979 views
8. C. Joseph Vijay
   Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 2026566x
   75,845 views
9. John Worboys
   British serial rapist (born 1957)345x
   111,619 views
10. List of Euphoria episodes
    Television series (2019–2026)~5,860x
    52,739 views
11. Jason Collins
    American basketball player (1978–2026)164x
    86,366 views
12. Legends (2026 TV series)
    British television series118x
    83,531 views
13. Tony Hinchcliffe
    American comedian and podcaster (born 1984)87x
    126,526 views
14. Clay Aiken
    American singer, actor and producer (born 1978)92x
    76,330 views
15. Andy Burnham
    Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2026104x
    62,871 views
16. Wes Streeting
    British politician (born 1983)70x
    79,662 views
17. Chelsea Handler
    American comedian, actress, writer, and producer (born 1975)55x
    91,128 views
18. Hayden Panettiere
    American actress (born 1989)34x
    118,435 views
19. Remarkably Bright Creatures (film)
    2026 film by Olivia Newman54x
    72,066 views
20. Richard Simmons
    American fitness instructor and television personality (1948–2024)55x
    64,952 views
21. Eurovision Song Contest 2026
    International song competition14x
    195,847 views
22. Wade Wilson (criminal)
    American murderer (born 1994)20x
    112,738 views
23. Mortal Kombat II (film)
    2026 film by Simon McQuoid11x
    91,437 views
24. Vijay (actor)
    Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu since 202614x
    117,175 views
25. Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
    Leader of the executive branch of the Government of Tamil Nadu23x
    54,928 views
26. Udhayanidhi Stalin
    Indian politician and former film personality26x
    52,353 views
27. Michael Jackson
    American singer (1958–2009)3.7x
    138,925 views
28. Spencer Pratt
    American television personality (born 1983)14x
    51,333 views
29. Regina Hall
    American actress (born 1970)16x
    50,020 views
30. Trisha Krishnan
    Indian actress (born 1983)14x
    50,463 views
31. The Punisher: One Last Kill
    2026 Marvel Studios television special11x
    55,485 views

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