Wikipedia surges, 2026-08-18

24 articles read far above their own normal on 2026-08-18, ranked by how far each rose.

1. Hayden Panettiere
   American actress and singer (1989–2026)288x
   2,035,913 views
2. Jason Arday
   British academic (1985–2026)~1,756x
   168,572 views
3. Hayden Panettiere on screen and sound
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   120,892 views
4. Jansen Panettiere
   American actor (1994–2023)342x
   289,337 views
5. Wladimir Klitschko
   Ukrainian boxer (born 1976)163x
   404,736 views
6. Rodri
   Spanish footballer (born 1996)444x
   90,746 views
7. Frank Beard (musician)
   American drummer (1949–2026)217x
   166,212 views
8. Olo (color)
   Imaginary color produced by isolating M cone responses251x
   114,285 views
9. Natalie Harp
   American political aide (born 1991)52x
   282,393 views
10. Cardiomegaly
    Enlargement of the heart137x
    68,031 views
11. Phyllida Law
    Scottish actress (1932–2026)122x
    60,153 views
12. Awarapan 2
    2026 Indian film by Nitin Kakkar39x
    179,253 views
13. Lanterns (TV series)
    2026 DC Studios television series37x
    143,233 views
14. Michelle Trachtenberg
    American actress (1985–2025)29x
    151,650 views
15. Vitali Klitschko
    Ukrainian politician and boxer (born 1971)58x
    61,798 views
16. Google
    American multinational technology company14x
    245,180 views
17. ZZ Top
    American rock band34x
    100,933 views
18. Jeanie Buss
    American sports executive (born 1961)55x
    58,423 views
19. Dusty Hill
    American bassist with rock band ZZ Top (1949–2021)50x
    52,040 views
20. Billy Gibbons
    American rock guitarist (born 1949)40x
    63,088 views
21. Spider-Man: Brand New Day
    2026 Marvel Studios film4.2x
    212,283 views
22. Batwara 1947
    2026 Indian film by Rajkumar Santoshi22x
    72,651 views
23. Jon Ossoff
    American politician (born 1987)10x
    99,491 views
24. Erection
    Physiological phenomenon involving the hardening and enlargement of the penis12x
    53,848 views

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