Wikipedia surges, 2026-05-17

52 articles read far above their own normal on 2026-05-17, ranked by how far each rose.

1. Aaron Rai
   English professional golfer (born 1995)5,573x
   613,044 views
2. Dara (Bulgarian singer)
   Bulgarian singer (born 1998)735x
   247,323 views
3. Scott Hastings (rugby union)
   Scotland and Lions rugby union player (1964–2026)~6,384x
   127,682 views
4. Chaska brick
   Brick produced in Chaska, Minnesota, USA~33,537x
   100,610 views
5. Bangaranga
   2026 single by Dara~1,122x
   100,439 views
6. Ronda Rousey
   American mixed martial artist (born 1987)111x
   426,617 views
7. Gina Carano
   American actress and mixed martial artist (born 1982)85x
   520,590 views
8. Iceman (Drake album)
   2026 studio album by Drake~802x
   59,332 views
9. Robelis Despaigne
   Cuban taekwondo practitioner and mixed martial artist (born 1988)481x
   57,453 views
10. Eurovision Song Contest 2026
    International song competition43x
    589,937 views
11. Mike Perry (fighter)
    American mixed martial arts fighter (born 1991)202x
    126,007 views
12. Off Campus
    American romantic drama television series168x
    141,121 views
13. Murder of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan
    2022 double murder in Ohio88x
    204,816 views
14. John Worboys
    British serial rapist (born 1957)115x
    70,593 views
15. Travis Browne
    American mixed martial artist (born 1982)149x
    104,437 views
16. Philipe Lins
    Brazilian mixed martial artist208x
    74,770 views
17. Dennis Locorriere
    American musician (1949–2026)219x
    63,016 views
18. Monica Witt
    American defector and former airman (born 1979)252x
    53,222 views
19. Most Valuable Promotions
    American combat sports promotion167x
    80,006 views
20. Ella Bright
    British and American actress (born 2006)181x
    70,395 views
21. Obsession (2025 film)
    2025 film by Curry Barker62x
    210,271 views
22. Karuppu (film)
    2026 Indian film by RJ Balaji75x
    167,871 views
23. Legends (2026 TV series)
    British television series50x
    85,783 views
24. Junior dos Santos
    Brazilian mixed martial arts fighter (born 1984)173x
    60,477 views
25. Bill Cassidy
    American physician and politician (born 1957)121x
    78,808 views
26. Francis Ngannou
    Cameroonian mixed martial artist and boxer (born 1986)74x
    128,351 views
27. Nate Diaz
    American mixed martial artist (born 1985)71x
    124,944 views
28. Belmont Cameli
    American actor (born 1998)120x
    67,103 views
29. Julia Letlow
    American politician (born 1981)115x
    70,591 views
30. List of Eurovision Song Contest winners
    83x
    96,929 views
31. Andy Burnham
    Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 202679x
    60,722 views
32. MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano
    2026 mixed martial arts event27x
    186,535 views
33. Eurovision Song Contest
    Annual international song competition50x
    101,602 views
34. Ebola
    Hemorrhagic fever caused by ebolaviruses70x
    67,162 views
35. Kevin Ross (kickboxer)
    American Muay Thai fighter66x
    68,325 views
36. Delta Goodrem
    Australian singer-songwriter (born 1984)49x
    79,807 views
37. Ravi Mohan
    Indian actor (born 1980)61x
    60,338 views
38. Inde Navarrette
    American actress and former online streamer (born 2001)57x
    60,137 views
39. Xabi Alonso
    Spanish football manager and player (born 1981)31x
    110,189 views
40. Scurvy
    Disease resulting from a lack of vitamin C55x
    59,263 views
41. Remarkably Bright Creatures (film)
    2026 film by Olivia Newman37x
    65,314 views
42. Dutton Ranch
    American television series28x
    93,665 views
43. Tony Hinchcliffe
    American comedian and podcaster (born 1984)33x
    50,572 views
44. UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Costa
    Mixed martial arts event in 202627x
    56,345 views
45. Casemiro
    Brazilian footballer (born 1992)22x
    56,860 views
46. Michael Jackson
    American singer (1958–2009)3.7x
    147,265 views
47. Conor McGregor
    Irish mixed martial artist (born 1988)16x
    66,844 views
48. Michael (2026 film)
    Biographical film by Antoine Fuqua3.3x
    114,589 views
49. Jamie Vardy
    English footballer (born 1987)14x
    52,301 views
50. Martin Short
    Canadian comedian and actor (born 1950)13x
    58,003 views
51. Wade Wilson (criminal)
    American murderer (born 1994)11x
    62,370 views
52. The Punisher: One Last Kill
    2026 Marvel Studios television special10x
    51,847 views

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