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14880 | On 4 September, 1971, inhabitants of the surrounding neighbourhood broke down the fence to take over parts of the unused area as a playground for their children. | On 4 September, 1971, neighbours of the area broke down a wall for making a place where their children could play. |
30500 | HMHS Britannic was the third and largest of the White Star Line. | The Britannic was finished on 26 February, 1914, for the White Star Line. |
40199 | The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea on the south and east and the Gulf of Oman on the northeast. | The coast is formed by the Arabian Sea to the south and east, and the Gulf of Oman to the northeast. |
57575 | Douglas E. Iannucci, "The third largest prime divisor of an odd perfect number exceeds one hundred", Mathematics of Computation, 69:230 (2000), pp. | Douglas E. Iannucci, The second largest prime divisor of an odd perfect number exceeds ten thousand, Mathematics of Computation, vol. |
7292 | Biography Giovanni Guaita is an Italian historian, researcher of Eastern Christianity and writer. | Giovanni Guaita is an Italian historian, researcher of Eastern Christianity and writer. |
26229 | World's first submarine attack: the American submersible craft Turtle attempts to attach a time bomb to the hull of British Admiral Richard Howe's flagship HMS Eagle in New York Harbor. | The American submarine Turtle tried to put a time bomb on the hull of British Admiral Richard Howe's flagship Eagle in New York Harbor. |
92516 | Their application can be from to thousands of horsepower. | Their application can be from 100 hp (75 kW) to thousands of horsepower. |
62146 | Godwinson was subsequently defeated within a month by another Viking descendant, William, Duke of Normandy (Normandy had been acquired by Vikings (Normans) in 911). | Harold Godwinson was subsequently defeated within a month by William, Duke of Normandy, who was another descendant of Vikings. Normandy had been acquired by Normans (Norsemen) in 911. |
8199 | For the role of Simon's sister, River Tam, Whedon called in Summer Glau for an audition and test the same day. | For the role of Simon's sister, Whedon called in Summer Glau for an audition and test the same day. |
8022 | The fifteen year old does not choose her own husband; instead, Prospero sends Ariel, his spirit servant, to fetch Ferdinand while Miranda is asleep, and arranges things so that the two will come to love one another. | Her father Prospero sends Ariel, his spirit servant, to fetch Ferdinand and arranges things so that the two will come to love one another. |
29134 | The national office (NO) in New York City consisted of a few desks, some broken chairs, a couple of file cabinets and a few typewriters. | The national office (NO) in New York City had only a few desks, some broken chairs, a couple of filing cabinets, and a few typewriters. |
42974 | The capital city and headquarters of government for the federated state is Basseterre on the larger island of Saint Kitts. | Basseterre, located in the main island, is the capital city. |
101137 | Often considered a living fossil, the earliest fossils of the genus Cycas appear in the Cenozoic although Cycas-like fossils that may belong to Cycadaceae extend well into the Mesozoic. | The earliest fossils of the genus Cycas appear in the Cenozoic although Cycas-like fossils that may belong to Cycadaceae extend well into the Mesozoic. |
8719 | It shares borders with Angola and Zambia to the north, Botswana and Zimbabwe to the east, and South Africa to the south and east. | It is bordered by Angola, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to the north, Botswana to the east, and South Africa to the south. |
103561 | Stems are the individual components of a mix, separately saved (usually to disc) for the purposes of use in a remix. | Stems are the individual parts of a mix, separately saved (usually to disc) for the purposes of use in a remix. |
58121 | The stage role of Peter Pan, for example, is traditionally played by a woman, as are most principal boys in British pantomime. | A woman usually plays the role of Peter Pan, for example. |
73777 | In the Central Pacific Hurricane Center's area of responsibility (140°W to the International Date Line), three depressions, two tropical storms, and one hurricane formed. | In the Central Pacific, two tropical storms and one hurricane formed. |
18805 | In Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia, pancakes are traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday, which is also known as "Pancake Day" and, particularly in Ireland, as "Pancake Tuesday". | They are also traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday which is also known as "Pancake Day". |
19072 | It is commonly referred to as simply Acts. | It is often simply called Acts. |
75438 | These attacks may have been psychological in origin rather than physical. | These attacks may have been more to do with his imagination. |
87343 | Duncan Lustig-Prean, Jeanette Smith, Graham Grady, John Beckett who successfully challenged the ban on gays in the military. | Duncan Lustig-Prean, Jeanette Smith, Graham Grady and John Beckett, who successfully challenged the ban on gays in the military. |
39329 | On 11 September 1820 he heard of H. C. Ørsted's discovery that a magnetic needle is acted on by a voltaic current. | On September 11, 1820, Ampere heard from the discovery of H.C.Orsted that a magnetic needle can be activated by a voltaic current. |
58008 | Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. | Charleston Battery is a soccer club which plays in United States. |
75917 | Film depictions Lawrence Tierney played the title role in the first film dramatization of Dillinger's career; Dillinger (1945). | Lawrence Tierney starred in the first film dramatization of Dillinger's career; Dillinger (1945). |
18286 | He would use his love for games and theme parks to help launch both Atari and Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza-Time Theaters. | He founded both Atari Inc. and Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza-Time Theaters. |
40492 | Other questions are decided by majority vote. | Other questions are decided by popular vote. |
98226 | Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz (also August Kekulé) (7 September 1829 13 July 1896) was a German organic chemist. | Friedrich August Kekule von Stradonitz (also August Kekulé) (7 September 1829 – 13 July 1896) was a German organic chemist. |
103444 | The Slovak Wikipedia (Slovenská Wikipédia) is the edition of Wikipedia in the Slovak language. | The Slovak Wikipedia (In Slovak: Slovenská Wikipédia) is the Slovak-language edition of Wikipedia. |
13105 | Military forces were formed for protection, and government bureaucracies for administration. | The people formed governments and armies for protection. |
46644 | Concessionary fares are usually half the adult fare, and range from HK$1.40 to $23.80. | Concessionary fares are usually half the adult fare, and range from HK$2.40 to $13.00. |
2795 | A year later, Evanescence released their first live album, Anywhere but Home, which sold more than one million copies worldwide. | It was very successful and sold more than 15 million copies worldwide. In 2006, they released a second album, The Open Door, which sold more than 5 million copies worldwide. In 2004, Evanescence released Anywhere but Home, their first live album. |
51833 | Ouagadougou (, Mossi: ) is the capital of Burkina Faso and the administrative, communications, cultural and economic center of the nation. | Ouagadougou is the capital of Burkina Faso. |
6470 | The present combined territory of the district and the city of Osnabrück is almost identical to the Prince-Bishopric of Osnabrück which existed until 1802, when it was mediatised and assigned to the Electorate of Hanover. | The district is almost the same as the Prince-Bishopric of Osnabrück which existed until 1803. |
101005 | Eduardo Roberto Stinghen, best known as Ado (born in Jaraguá do Sul, Santa Catarina State, July 4, 1946) was a former Brazilian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. | Ado (born 4 July, 1946) is a former Brazilian football player. |
49043 | Once the discovery was made, a search of older Cassini images revealed this small satellite in observations from as far back as June 2004. | Once the find was made, a search of older Cassini images showed this small moon in observations from as far back as June 2004. |
102852 | For other uses, see: Hackensack Hackensack is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States and the county seat of Bergen County. | Hackensack is a city of Bergen County in the state of New Jersey in the United States. |
11563 | It comprises an area of , making it the world's tenth largest island and Canada's third largest island. | It's area is , making it the world's tenth biggest island and Canada's third biggest island. |
20287 | A biopsy should not be performed, as it raises the risk of migrating cancer cells into the scrotum. | Biopsies should not be performed because it increases the risk of migrating cancer cells into the scrotum. |
69213 | Christiaan Karel Appel (25 April 1921 – 3 May 2006) was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet. | Karel Appel (born April 25 1921 - died May 3 2006) was a Dutch painter. |
100074 | In 1892 the Gilbert Islands consented to become a British protectorate together with the nearby Ellice Islands. | In 1892, the Gilbert Islands became a British protectorate with the Ellice Islands (nowadays known as Tuvalu), together called Gilbert and Ellice Islands. |
102078 | Kuzcham Dherai or just Dherai or Derai is a village in the North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. | Kuzcham Dherai (also sometimes called Dherai, Dehrai or Derai) is a town in the North-West Frontier Province, Pakistan. |
75057 | Rocky Marciano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969), born Rocco Francis Marchegiano, was the heavyweight champion of the world from 1952 to 1956. | Rocco Francis Marchegiano, better known as Rocky Marciano (September 1, 1923 – August 31, 1969), was an American boxer. |
82157 | Major urban areas in the region include Jerusalem, Bethlehem, Gush Etzion (including Beitar Illit and Efrat), Jericho and Hebron. | Major cities Major cities in this area are Hebron, Bethlehem, Efrat and Beitar Illit. |
14 | 10 December 2007, Spain is divided into 17 autonomous communities. | Spain is divided in 17 parts called autonomous communities. |
71097 | It is found only on Christmas Island, Australia. | It lives only on Christmas Island, Australia. |
87176 | The Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan (Bogd khaanii nogoon süm or Bogd khaanii öwliin ordon) remains as a museum of the last monarch. | The Winter Palace of the Bogd Khan remains as a museum of the last king of Mongolia (1911-1924). |
90960 | Swirl The word turbine was introduced by the French engineer Claude Bourdin in the early 19th century and is derived from the Latin word for "whirling" or a "vortex". | The word turbine was coined by the French engineer Claude Bourdin in the early 19th century and is derived from the Latin word for "whirling" or a "vortex". |
18285 | Two of the most notable events under Arsacid rule in Armenian history were the conversion of Armenia to Christianity by St. Gregory the Illuminator in 301 AD and the creation of the Armenian alphabet by Mesrop Mashtots in 405 AD. | Two of the most notable events under Arsacid rule in Armenian history were the conversion of Armenia to Christianity by St. Gregory the Illuminator in 301 and the creation of the Armenian alphabet by Mesrop Mashtots in 405. |
2979 | Various sources from the 5th century onward also recommend pepper to treat eye problems, often by applying salves or poultices made with pepper directly to the eye. | Various sources from the 5th century onward also say pepper is good to treat eye problems. Often special ointments made with pepper have to be applied directly to the eye. |
13733 | The first book, published in 1549 , in the reign of Edward VI, was a product of the English Reformation following the break with Rome. | The book was first published in 1549 during the reign of Edward VI of England. |
97091 | Coffee is brewed by placing the coffee and water together, leaving to brew for a few minutes, then depressing the plunger to trap the coffee grounds at the bottom of the beaker. | Coffee is brewed by placing the coffee and water together, leaving to brew for a few minutes, then pushing the plunger down. |
85986 | Montecristo is a small Italian islet, approximately 4.3 kilometers across at its widest point, located about halfway between Corsica and mainland Italy; south of Elba and west of Giglio. | Monte Cristo is a small Italian Island, approximately 4.3 kilometers across at its widest point, located about halfway between Corsica and mainland Italy; south of Elba and west of Giglio. |
12109 | More recently plaza has been used to describe a shopping complex, similar to a shopping mall, borrowing its connotations of a center of cultural life. | More recently, plaza has been used to describe a shopping center, similar to a shopping mall. |
45797 | He established the teaching method "Lernen durch Lehren" (learning by teaching), a method for students to learn by teaching their peers. | He established the teaching method learning by teaching, a method for students to learn by teaching their peers. |
86461 | It was named after Thomas Hodgkin, who first described abnormalities in the lymph system in 1832. | It was first discovered by Thomas Hodgkin in 1832. |
24675 | On an English keyboard, characters that typically require the use of the shift key include the parentheses, the question mark, the exclamation point, and the colon. | On an English keyboard, characters that need the shift key pressed down are the parentheses, the question mark, the exclamation point, and the colon. |
51725 | Chanéac is a commune in the Ardèche département in southern France. | Chanéac is a town and commune of the Ardèche département, in the southern part of France. |
25960 | In 1920, at the age of 75, he retired from the Conservatoire mainly due to his increasing deafness. | He retired from the Conservatoire in 1920 at the age of 75. |
102674 | The Baloch speak Balochi, an Iranian language. | The Baloch speak Balochi language, an Iranian language. |
1711 | Mixing yellow and cyan produces green colors; mixing yellow with magenta produces reds, and mixing magenta with cyan produces blues. | Mixing green and blue produces shades of cyan, and mixing red and blue produces shades of purple and magenta. Mixing yellow and cyan produces shades of green; mixing yellow with magenta produces shades of red, and mixing magenta with cyan produces shades of blue. |
14367 | His later years On his return home, Airoldi attempted many times to beat the record of Spiridon Louis without ever succeeding. | His later years Back in Italy, Airoldi tried to beat Spiridon Louis's record. |
42006 | 90 Antiope ( ) is an asteroid discovered on October 1, 1866 by Robert Luther. | 90 Antiope is an asteroid found on October 1, 1866 by Robert Luther. |
20628 | Though these animals are similar to pet mice and rats, the tail of a spiny mouse is much more delicate. | Though these animals are like pet mice and rats, the tail of a spiny mouse is much more delicate. |
4035 | The highest temperature ever recorded in Wisconsin was in the Wisconsin Dells, on July 13, 1936, where it reached 114 °F (46 °C). | The highest temperature ever recorded in Wisconsin was in the Wisconsin Dells. It was recorded on July 13, 1936. The temperature reached 114 °F (46 °C). |
84696 | Habitat fragmentation invariably involves some amount of habitat destruction. | Habitat fragmentation is not good because it involves some amount of habitat destruction. |
17051 | The famous Russian mathematician Nikolai Ivanovich Lobachevsky was its rector from 1827 until 1846. | The famous Russian mathematician Lobachevsky was its rector from 1827 till 1846. |
71939 | Nutcrackers, "Räuchermänner", "Christmas pyramids" (carousels with figures of the Christmas story or from mining) and Schwibbogen (wooden arcs with candles in the windows, representing a mine entrance) are some of many Christmas goods made in the Ore Mountains. | Nutcrackers, "smoking men", "pyramids" (carousels with figures of the Christmas story or from mining) and Schwibbogen (wooden arcs with candles in the windows, symbolising the opening of a mine) are some of many Christmas goods made in the Ore Mountains. |
13407 | In addition, Levesque won the 1997 King of the Ring, the 2002 Royal Rumble, and was the second Grand Slam Championship winner. | In addition, he won the 1997 King of the Ring, the 2002 Royal Rumble, and was the second Grand Slam Champion. |
28120 | As of 2000, the population was 141,685. | In 2000, the population was 141,685. |
22046 | Fresh dashi made from dried kelp and katsuobushi is rare today, even in Japan. | Fresh dashi made from kelp and katsuobushi is rare today, even in Japan. |
33914 | Third example: the trivial ring If we define on the singleton set {0}: 0 + 0 = 0 0 × 0 = 0 then one can verify that ({0}, +, ×) forms a ring known as the trivial ring. | There exists an element 0 in R, such that for all elements a in R, the equation 0 + a = a + 0 = a holds. |
10912 | This required the country to advance the time by one hour on the night between the first Saturday and Sunday of April, and revert to the original position on the first Sunday in October of 2002 at 00:00. | This meant that every year, clocks would be put forward by one hour on the night between the first Saturday and Sunday of April until 15 October when the clocks were put back. |
102993 | Large portions of the circuitry were left idle at any one step; for instance, the instruction decoding circuitry would be idle during execution and so on. | Large portions of the processor circuitry were left idle at any one step; for instance, the instruction decoding circuitry would be idle during execution and so on. |
65469 | Rajouri is a District in Jammu and Kashmir, India. | Rajouri is a District in Indian Occupied Kashmir, Kashmir, Pakistan. |
70990 | Other animals living in Zuckerman’s barn with whom Wilbur converses are a disdainful lamb, a goose who is constantly sitting on her eggs, and an old sheep. | The goose The goose is a goose who is constantly sitting on her eggs. |
6138 | Germany was particularly important in the early modern movement, especially through the Bauhaus movement founded by Walter Gropius. | It was also where the Bauhaus movement started. |
87472 | After the formation of the Democratic Republic of Armenia (DRA), he organized and fought alongside volunteer units to combat the Ottoman army. | After declaration of Democratic Republic of Armenia (DRA), he organized volunteer units against the Ottoman army, and fought alongside those units. |
35702 | The Germans did not inhabit a "Golden Age" of ease, but were tough and inured to hardship, qualities which Tacitus saw as preferable to the "softness" of civilized life. | The Germans did not inhabit a "Golden Age" of ease, but were tough and inured to hardship , qualities which Tacitus saw as preferable to the "softness" of civilized life. |
92526 | Each individual fruit (known as a banana or 'finger') has a protective outer layer (a peel or skin) with a fleshy edible inner portion. | Each banana (or finger) has a protective outer layer (called peel or skin). |
8144 | It was erected between 1829 and 1831 on the site of Exeter Exchange. | It was built between 1829 and 1831. |
64762 | Ottmar Walter (born March 6, 1924) is a former German footballer. | Ottmar Walter (born 3 March, 1924) is a former German football player. |
35468 | It first aired December 17, 1989. | It was aired on December 17, 1989. |
4005 | Dinerstein, Eric; David Olson; Douglas J. Graham; et al. | Dinerstein, Eric; David Olson; Douglas J. Graham; et. Wikramanayake, Eric; Eric Dinerstein; Colby J. Loucks; et. |
51705 | It was contested by 10 teams, and Dolphin F.C. won the championship. | It was performed in 10 teams, and Dolphin won the championship. |
97487 | South Africa occupied the colony during World War I and administered it as a League of Nations mandate territory. | Before World War I Nambia was a German colony. |
31805 | The island first became known to Europeans during Christopher Columbus's third voyage to the New World in 1494. | The island first became known to Europeans during Christopher Columbus's third voyage to the New World in 1494. |
74193 | The direct evidence suggests there was a migration of H. erectus out of Africa, then a further speciation of H. sapiens from H. erectus in Africa. | The direct evidence suggests there was a migration of H. erectus out of Africa, then a further development of H. sapiens from H. erectus in Africa. |
13334 | Alfonso, winner of the wager, tells the men to forgive their fiancées. | He tells the men to forgive their fiancées. |
102623 | These 10 member countries had agreed to form a "Single Domestic Space" in which travelers would only have their passport stamped and have to submit completed, standardized entry and departure forms at the first port and country of entry. | These 10 member countries had agreed to form a "Single Domestic Space" in which travellers would only have their passport stamped and have to submit completed, standardized entry and departure forms at the first port and country of entry. |
89393 | It runs through Perth's south-eastern suburbs and connects Perth and Armadale. | It runs through the metropolitan area's south-eastern suburbs, connecting between Perth and Armadale. |
50189 | Presently Domaaki counts less then 350 (mostly elderly) speakers – approx. | Presently Domaaki counts less then 350 (mostly elderly) speakers – ca. |
59679 | Trams Bought The first trams were built by G F Milnes & Co., Birkenhead. | The first trams used on the system were built by G F Milnes & Co., Birkenhead. |
7487 | Jude and Lucy smile at one another with tears in their eyes, and the screen fades out to white clouds and blue sky. | They smile at one another with tears in their eyes, and the screen fades out to white clouds and blue sky. |
76769 | Toothpaste, often containing fluoride, is commonly added to a toothbrush to aid in cleaning. | Toothpaste, which often contains fluoride, is commonly added to a toothbrush to help clean the teeth. |
5337 | Charles VI of France takes full control of government, ending the regency of his uncle, Philip the Bold. | Charles VI of France reaches maturity, ending the regency of his uncle, Philip the Bold. |
50633 | It is thought that he accompanied Elizabeth Cornwallis to Hengrave Hall near Bury St. Edmunds in around 1594 when she married Sir Thomas Kytson the Younger. | It is thought that he went with Elizabeth Cornwallis to Hengrave Hall near Bury St. Edmunds in around 1594 when she married Sir Thomas Kytson the Younger. |
102384 | John Alieu Carew (born 5 September 1979 in Lørenskog, Akershus) is a Norwegian footballer who currently plays for English Premier League club Aston Villa and the Norwegian national team. | He was born on September 5, 1979 in Lørenskog and currently plays for Aston Villa in the English Premier League, wearing the number 10 shirt. |
2555 | In total, 800 ACS exposures were taken over the course of 11.3 days, 2 every orbit, and NICMOS observed for 4.5 days. | In total, the image required 800 exposures taken over the course of 400 Hubble orbits around Earth. The total amount of exposure time was 11.3 days for the ACS and 4.5 days for the NICMOS. |
16362 | Date of birth Claude R. Kirk, Jr. 1967 1971 January 7, 1926 Reubin O'D. | January 3 1967 January 5 1971 Republican 37 Reubin O'D. |
41811 | The palace was destroyed by fire on 30 November 1936 and the site of the building and its grounds is now known as Crystal Palace Park. | The palace was destroyed by fire on the 30th November 1936 and the site of the building and its grounds are now known as Crystal Palace Park and include an olympic sized swimming pool. |