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He also appears frequently in the Star Wars "Expanded Universe" of novels, comic books, and video games, including a series of novels in which he is the protagonist.
He appears a lot in the Star Wars Expanded Universe, including a series of novels called The Adventures of Lando Calrissian.
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In dermatology, an abrasion is a wound caused by superficial damage to the skin, no deeper than the epidermis.
In dermatology, an abrasion is a damage to the skin that affects only the surface, generally not deeper than the epidermis.
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He has won more trophies than any other manager in the history of the English game.
He was born in 1941 and has won more trophies than anyone else in the history of English football.
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About 64% of the damage and 68% of the deaths occurred in North Carolina and Virginia.
About 64% of the total damage and 68% of the total deaths from the storm happened in North Carolina and Virginia.
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Waters of Dudipat and Saiful Muluk lakes feed the river besides glacial waters from Malka Parbat and other high peaks in the valley.
Glaciers of Malka Parbat and Makra Peak and the waters of Saiful Muluk lake feed the river.
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His face is also notably darker than the rest of the Teletubbies, and the creators have stated that he is Black.
His face is also notably darker than the rest of the Teletubbies.
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Wikipedia is not a usage guide Wikipedia is not in the business of saying how words, idioms, phrases etc., should be used (but it may be important in the context of an encyclopedia article to discuss how a word is used: e.g. freedom).
Wikipedia is not a usage guide Wikipedia is not here just to say how words, expressions, etc., should be used.
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In 1887, the college moved to the East Lake community in Birmingham.
In 1887 the school moved to Birmingham.
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French socialism until 1969 After the failure of the Paris commune (1871), power of the French socialist movement was greatly reduced.
French socialism until 1969 After the failure of the Paris commune (1871), French socialism was figuratively beheaded.
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In 1774, Siddons won her first success as Belvidera in Thomas Otway's Venice Preserved.
In 1774, Siddons had her first success as Belvidera in Thomas Otway's Venice Preserved.
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He was reported in newspapers around 1827 as being responsible for an outbreak of bushranging on the road between Sydney and Windsor.
He was reported in newspapers around 1827 as being responsible for bushranging on the road between Sydney and Windsor.
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Nomadic was fitted with a luxurious interior and was hence used for the first and second class passengers, whilst Traffic served the third class travellers.
Nomadic was fitted with a luxurious interior and was used for the first and second class passengers, whilst Traffic served the third class travellers.
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Viacom Cablevision in Nashville, Tennessee, the first system to offer the event, sold over fifty percent of its subscribers for the fight.
Viacom Cablevision in Nashville, Tennessee, was the first system to offer the event.
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Abercrombie (Gaelic: Obar Chrombaidh) is a small village in Fife, situated around 1 mile to the north of the village of St Monans, and 10 miles south of the town of St Andrews.
Abercrombie (Gaelic: Obar Chrombaidh) is a small village in Fife, Scotland. It is around 1 mile north of the village of St Monans, and 10 miles south of the town of St Andrews.
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United currently play in the Scottish Premier League and have been managed by Craig Levein since October 2006.
They currently play in the Scottish Premier League, and managed by Scottish manager Craig Levein.
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The primary object is to score by kicking or striking the ball with the hand and getting it through the goals.
The object is to score by kicking/striking the ball with your hand and getting it through the goals.
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Blabbermouth.net is a website dedicated to heavy metal and hard rock news, as well as album and music DVD reviews.
Blabbermouth.net is a website that is dedicated to heavy metal and hard rock news, as well as album and music DVD reviews.
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A pregnancy that ends before 37 weeks of gestation resulting in a live-born infant is known as a "premature birth".
A pregnancy that ends this way, but that is between 20 and 37 weeks old is known as "premature birth" if the baby is born alive.
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A website is a set of World Wide Web pages, usually written in HTML, that are viewed using a web browser.
Wikipedia is an example of a website.
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Scene 5 (Rondo): In the barracks at night, Wozzeck, unable to sleep, is keeping Andres awake.
Scene 5 (Rondo): In the barracks at night, Wozzeck cannot sleep.
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1874 Kritik des Herzens 1875 Abenteuer eines Junggesellen 1876 Herr und Frau Knopp 1877 Julchen 1878 Die Haarbeutel 1879 Fipps, der Affe 1881 Stippstörchen für Äuglein und Öhrchen 1881 Der Fuchs.
1874 Kritik des Herzens 1875 Abenteuer eines Junggesellen 1876 Herr und Frau Knopp 1877 Julchen 1878 Die Haarbeutel 1879 Fipps der Affe 1881 Stippstörchen für Äuglein und Öhrchen 1881 Der Fuchs.
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Shinkansen from Kagoshima to Yatsushiro opened in March 2004.
The Kyushu Shinkansen from Kagoshima to Yatsushiro opened in March 2004.
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WiFi Phones This type of phone delivers calls over wireless internet networks using VoIP as opposed to traditional CDMA and GSM networks.
This type of phone is called CDMA.
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The papyrus symbolised writing because the ancient Egyptians wrote on a material derived from papyrus.
This symbolised writing since the Egyptians wrote on a material that came from papyrus.
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It can be distinguished from other members of the genus by the number of claws on the fore and hind feet, it has five claws on its fore feet and four on its hind feet.
It can be distinguished from other members of the genus by the number of claws on the fore and hind feet. It has five claws on its fore feet and four on its hind feet.
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Some seasons Lazio have used a sky blue and white shirt with stripes, but usually it is sky blue with a white trim, with the white shorts and socks.
They play in light blue shirts, white shorts and socks.
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In 2002, he was succeeded in democratic elections by Amadou Toumani Touré, a retired general, who had been the leader of the military aspect of the 1991 democratic uprising.
He was a retired general and he had been the military leader of the 1991 coup.
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In 1971, lava buried the Etna Observatory (built in the late 19th century), destroyed the first generation of the Etna cable-car, and seriously threatened several small villages on Etna's east flank.
In 1971, it buried the Etna Observatory (built in the late 19th century) under lava.
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After the discovery of Vesta in 1807, no further asteroids were discovered for 38 years.
After the discovery of Vesta in 1807, no asteroids were discovered for the next 38 years.
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A pinhole camera's shutter is usually manually operated because of the lengthy exposure times, and consists of a flap of some light-proof material to cover and uncover the pinhole.
The shutter of a pinhole camera usually consists of a hand operated flap of some light-proof material to cover and uncover the pinhole.
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At the plate Gaedel entered the game between the Browns and Detroit Tigers as a pinch-hitter for leadoff batter Frank Saucier.
The plate appearance Eddie Gaedel entered the game between the Browns and Detroit Tigers as a pinch-hitter for leadoff batter Frank Saucier.
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Though blind, Toph "sees" by feeling the vibrations in the ground through her feet.
Though blind (she can't see), Toph "sees" with Earthbending; she feels the movements in the ground through her feet.
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They are restricted to southern and western South America, often in association with the Andes.
They are restricted to southern and western South America. Often they can be found in the Andes.
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She was born in Novi Sad, Yugoslavia (now Serbia) to Hungarian parents and became a naturalized United States citizen in 1994.
She was born in Novi Sad, Serbia (then Yugoslavia) to ethnic Hungarian parents but became a naturalized United States citizen in 1994.
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Seas include Gulf of Aden, Andaman Sea, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal, Great Australian Bight, Laccadive Sea, Gulf of Mannar, Mozambique Channel, Gulf of Oman, Persian Gulf, Red Sea, and other tributary water bodies.
The Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea are all parts of this ocean.
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If the angle between the sides is a right angle it reduces to the Pythagorean theorem.
This angle is the right angle.
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Aberdeen Grammar School is opened.
Aberdeen Grammar School opened.
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Amaterasu birthed three women from Susano’o's sword while he birthed five men from her necklace.
Amaterasu created three women from Susano'o's sword while he created five men from her necklace.
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The use of matcha in modern drinks has also spread to North American cafés where, as in Japan, it has become integrated into lattes, iced drinks, milkshakes, and smoothies.
The use of matcha in modern drinks has also spread to North American café culture. Here, as in Japan, it is put into lattés, iced drinks, milkshakes, and smoothies, as well as alcoholic drinks.
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Other towns Vansbro Leksand Mora Orsa Älvdalen Rättvik Tällberg Malung Sälen Idre National parks Färnebofjärden Fulufjället Hamra Töfsingdalen History The province was part of Svealand before Sweden was consolidated in the 11th century.
The province was part of Svealand before Sweden was consolidated in the 11th century.
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The Simpsons Movie is a 2007 American animated comedy film based on the animated television series The Simpsons.
The Simpsons Movie is a 2007 animated movie based on the television programme The Simpsons.
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Jeter, a former American League Rookie of the Year, has won the Silver Slugger and Gold Glove awards on three occasions, and has been named to the Major League Baseball All-Star Game ten times.
He has won many awards such as the American League Rookie of the Year Award, a Silver Slugger Award, and three Gold Glove Awards.
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Egypt is predominantly Muslim, with Muslims comprising between 80% and 90% of a population of around 80 million Egyptians Almost the entirety of Egypt's Muslims are Sunni.
The people of Egypt are mostly Sunni Muslims.
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This is thought to persist due to the rod approximating the length of a typical canoe.
This is probably because the length of a typical canoe is about one rod.
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The first mention of the town dates from 1178.
The first mention of the town is from 1178.
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Only five zoos have managed to breed a captive Short-beaked Echidna, but no captive-bred young have survived to maturity.
Only five zoos have managed to breed a captive Short-beaked Echidna, but no captive-bred young have survived to be adults.
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The bar and millibar were introduced by Sir Napier Shaw in 1909 and internationally adopted in 1929.
The bar and millibar were defined by Sir Napier Shaw in 1909 and internationally used in 1929.
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She is the adoptive mother of actor Dylan McDermott, whom she adopted when he was 18 and she was 26.
She is the adoptive mother of actor Dylan McDermott. She adopted him when he was 18 and she was 26.
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Her father's Air Force career took the family to Biloxi, Mississippi, and Del Rio, Texas before settling back in California when she was nine years old.
They lived in Biloxi, Mississippi, and Del Rio, Texas before going back to California when she was nine years old.
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Most of the rest are frugivores, with a few species being carnivorous.
Most of the rest are frugivores.
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It has an area of 9.6 km².
It has an area of 9.6 km².
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In lower plants and algae, the ovum is also often called oosphere.
In some plants, like algae this type of cell is called oosphere.
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Independence In 1838 Juan Pablo Duarte founded a secret society called La Trinitaria, which sought the complete independence of Santo Domingo without any foreign intervention.
Juan Pablo Duarte founded a secret society, La Trinitaria, to fight for the Dominican independence.
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The novel was Dick's first published novel after years of silence, during which time his critical reputation had grown, and this novel was awarded the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.
In these years, his critical reputation had grown, and this novel was awarded the John W. Campbell Memorial Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.
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Throughout the game, the player is accompanied by a nameless dog that laughs at the player if no duck is hit, and congratulates the player if a duck is hit.
During the game, there is a dog that laughs at the player if no duck is hit. If the player hits a duck, the dog will congratulate them.
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A subsequent migration within and out of Africa eventually replaced the earlier dispersed H. erectus.
Then a subsequent migration within and out of Africa eventually replaced the earlier dispersed H. erectus.
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Bishop Appointed bishop of the Diocese of Kraków on 24 November 1911, Sapieha was consecrated by Pope Pius X in the Sistine Chapel on 7 December of the same year.
Appointed bishop of the diocese of Kraków on 24 November 1911, he was consecrated by Pope Pius X on 17 December of the same year.
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The seat of the district is the city of Lausanne.
The capital is the city of Lausanne.
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Second era During the second era (7th–9th editions, 1827–1901), the Britannica was managed by the Edinburgh publishing firm, A & C Black.
Second era In the second era (7th–9th editions, 1827–1901), the Britannica was owned by the Edinburgh company, A & C Black.
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Smoking is banned in all public places in Hong Kong.
April 2 - Smoking in public and work places is banned in Wales.
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Pony Canyon Popfrenzy Popsicle Records Poptones Pork Recordings Portrait Records Posh Boy Records Positiva Records Positive Tone Positron!
Pony Canyon Popfrenzy Poptones Pork Recordings Portrait Records Posh Boy Records Positiva Records Positive Tone Positron!
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Cheap pop when a wrestler (often a face) incites a positive crowd reaction by "kissing up" to the crowd (for example, mentioning the name of the city or complimenting a local sports team).
Cheap heat when a wrestler (often a heel) incites a negative crowd reaction by insulting the crowd (by insulting the city or a local sports team) or by using a news event as part of his promo.
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The city is a major port, and is also home to an airport and a railway that links to Parakou.
It is also home to an airport and a railway between it and Parakou.
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Russian composer César Cui, who was raised Roman Catholic, set the text at least three times: as the "Ave Maria", op.
Russian composer César Cui, who was raised Roman Catholic, set the text at least three times: as the "Ave Maria," op.
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The city is located at the confluence of the Contas River and the Água-Branca River (White-water River).
The city is in the meeting point of the Contas River and the Água-Branca River (White-water River).
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The Zanskar Gorge is found in the Zanskar region of Indian-Occupied Kashmir.
The Zanskar Gorge is found in the Zanskar region of Indian-Occupied Kashmir (IOK).
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On January 29, 1927 he took the title King of Nejd (his previous Nejdi title was Sultan).
On 29 January 1927, he took the title of King of Nejd.
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The more matured cheeses, referred to as stagionato (“seasoned,” or aged), are harder and have a stronger flavour.
The more matured cheeses, referred to as stagionato, are harder and have a stronger flavour.
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He was named to play in the NHL All-Star Game all three seasons, allowing only a single goal and recording the lowest career GAA of any All-Star Game goaltender.
Named to play in the NHL All-Star Game in 1971, 1972 and 1973.
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In 1164, Rainald of Dassel, the archbishop of Cologne, brought the relics to the city, making it a major pilgrimage destination.
Cologne's archbishop Rainald von Dassel brought the relics of the biblical Three Wise Men there in 1164.
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Finnish people called Sirius Kalevantähti which means "Star of Kaleva".
Finnish history Finnish people called Sirius Kalevantähti which means "Star of Kaleva".
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A hedonistic caricature of Abu Nuwas appears in several of the Thousand and One Arabian Nights tales.
He is in The Book of One Thousand and One Nights.
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Their descendant, the modern safety-pin, remains in use today.
Their descendent, the modern safety-pin, remains in use today.
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The plan for the original film was considerably different from what was released.
The original plan for the movie was very different from what they made.
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Lando Calrissian is a character in the Star Wars universe.
Lando Calrissian is a major character in the Star Wars universe.
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Rocket experiments Between 1957 and 1973, and in 2004, U.S. military research rockets were launched from San Nicolas Island.
Rocket experiments From 1957 and 1973, and in 2004, U.S. rockets were launched from San Nicolas Island.
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The ruins of Memphis are 20 km (12 miles) south of Cairo, on the west bank of the Nile.
The ruins of Memphis are 20 km (12 miles) south of Cairo, on the west bank of the Nile.
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The theme over the end credits was written by Peter Brewis, who also created the incidental music on many episodes.
The theme song over the end credits was written by Peter Brewis, who also created incidental music on many episodes.
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Alder is the common name of a genus of flowering plants (Alnus) belonging to the birch family (Family Betulaceae).
They are a part of the birch family (Betulaceae).
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Vyacheslav Ivanov's father was Vsevolod Ivanov, one of the most prominent Soviet writers.
Vyacheslav Ivanov's father was Vsevolod Ivanov, one of the most famous Soviet writers.
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The British National Party (BNP) is a far-right and whites-only political party in the United Kingdom, formed as a splinter group of the British National Front by John Tyndall in 1982.
The BNP or British National Party are a political party in the United Kingdom.
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In the United Kingdom and Australia, "timber" is a term also used for sawn wood products (that is, boards), whereas generally in the United States and Canada, the product of timber cut into boards is referred to as lumber.
In the U.K. and Australia, "timber" is a term also used for sawn wood products (that is, boards), whereas generally in the United States and Canada, the product of timber cut into boards is referred to as lumber.
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Speyer (English formerly Spires) is a city in Germany (Rhineland-Palatinate) with approx.
Speyer (English formerly Spires) is a city in the state of Rhineland-Palatinate with about 50.000 inhabitants on the Rhine river.
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Finally, they were killed in large numbers because farmers considered them a pest, although many farmers valued them for controlling invasive cockleburs.
Finally, they were killed in large numbers because farmers thought they were pests.
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It is accepted by moderate Baptists who identify with the revival in the United States in the 1700s known as the First Great Awakening.
It is accepted by moderate Baptists believing in the revival in the United States in the 1700s called the First Great Awakening.
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Manatees (family Trichechidae, genus Trichechus) are large, fully aquatic marine mammals sometimes known as sea cows.
They are sometimes known as sea cows. The manatees form the genus Trichechus and the family Trichechidae.
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Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born May 1, 1967) is an American country singer and actor.
Samuel Timothy "Tim" McGraw (born 1967 in Delhi, Louisiana, United States) is an American country music singer.
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E) Sabatino Moscati, Face of the Ancient Orient, Courier Dover Publications, Published 2001.
Sabatino Moscati, Face of the Ancient Orient, Courier Dover Publications, Published 2001.
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His stance against morally corrupt clergy was initially manifested in his poem on the destruction of the world entitled De Ruina Mundi (On the Downfall of the World), written at the age of 20.
Savonarola wrote the second poem "De Ruina Mundi" ("On the Downfall of the World") in 1475.
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1264 - The state of Hesse gains its independence from Thuringia and becomes a free state of the Holy Roman Empire.
1264 - The state of Hesse becomes independent from Thuringia. It is then free state of the Holy Roman Empire.
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Trainee station managers are known as "jackaroos" (female trainee managers are known as "jillaroos").
Men learning how to become station managers are known as "jackaroos", while women are known as "jillaroos".
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Larry Holmes (born November 3, 1949, in Cuthbert, Georgia) is a former world WBC and IBF heavyweight boxing champion.
Larry Holmes (born on November 3, 1949) was an American boxer.
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In Poland, for example, it was a few days per year in the 13th century; one day per week in the 14th century; four days per week in the 17th century and six days per week in the 18th century.
In the 14th century, serfs had to work one day per week.
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The Apple Boutique was a retail store, located at 94 Baker Street in London, England, and was one of the first business ventures by the fledgling Apple Corps.
Apple's first business venture was a retail store, called the Apple Boutique. It was located on Baker Street in London, England.
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In a chance encounter, the policeman who Thomas has had constant run-ins with sings a song to his baby daughter, the same song that Penny invented to sing to her son.
He starts to sing a song to comfort his son.
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In other words, the power set of S is always strictly "bigger" than S. As an example, the power set P({1, 2, 3}) of {1, 2, 3} is equal to the set {{1, 2, 3}, {1, 2}, {1, 3}, {2, 3}, {1}, {2}, {3}, ∅}.
That is to say, = {1, 2, 3, ...}, or sometimes = {0, 1, 2, 3, ...}.
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During World War II Hanau was for the most part destroyed by British airstrikes in March 1945 a few days before it was taken by the US Army.
During World War II Hanau was almost completely destroyed by British airstrikes in March 1945.
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Yes, this inconveniences many users (the longterm rangeblocks imposed on some large ranges mean that, in certain geographic areas, some users cannot edit without using a registered account).
Yes, this frustrates many users (the longterm rangeblocks imposed on some large ranges mean that, in certain geographic areas, some users cannot change without using an account).
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June 3 — First Crusade: The siege of Antioch ends... December 12 — Massacre of Siege of Maarat: The Crusaders resort to cannibalism.
December 12 - massacre of Ma'arrat al-Numan where Crusaders resort to cannibalism. First Crusade: end of the siege of Antioch.
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Isla de la Juventud was not mentioned in the Platt Amendment, which defined Cuba's boundaries, and this led to competing claims to the island by the United States and the now-independent Cuba.
The Isla de la Juventud was not mentioned in the Platt Amendment, which defined Cuba's boundaries, and this led to competing claims to the island by the United States and the now-independent Cuba.