Re: Last names 

Definitely trivia. Your method of inserting the information was unclear and potentially harmful, ths the revert. Also, if you do add it properly, take care with your wording. Asserting that the name similarity was intentional might constitue original research. I'd got for something like "many of the many character have surnames similar to scientists.

As for reverting, I tend to do that whenever an edit is clearly not helpful. Leaving a message is usually something I don't do unless the issue is vandalism or persistant. I really don't get why users feel that talk page notices are so important. "If you care, watchlist" to quote myself. Sorry you once dealt with a moody/illogical user. ; My talk.