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51155 | International career with Wales Charles first played for the Wales national team shortly after his 18th birthday. | He has played for Wales national team. |
68859 | Multi-wiki Books Using the extension it is currently impossible to create a collection of content from multiple different wikis. | Multi-wiki books Using the extension it is currently impossible to create a collection of content from multiple different wikis. |
49233 | All leave, and the Countess, alone, ponders the loss of her happiness (aria: Dove sono i bei momenti — "Where are they, the beautiful moments"). | All leave, and the Countess, alone, things about the loss of her happiness. |
17761 | According to archival records, at least 16,594 people died under the guillotine or otherwise after accusations of counter-revolutionary activities. | According to records, 16,594 people were executed with the guillotine. |
103232 | The floor of this crater is about below, and its rim rises 4–12 km above the surrounding terrain, with total surface relief of about 25 km. | The floor of this crater is about 13 km below, and its rim rises 4-12 km above the surrounding area, with total surface relief of about 25 km. |
47714 | However, religious wars continued until the Thirty Years War,Thirty Years War, which was ended in 1648 by the Peace of Westphalia; the Glorious Revolution consolidated that consensus. | The Thirty Years WarThirty Years War, the Treaty of Westphalia and the Glorious Revolution laid the basis for a new era of expansion and enlightenment. |
97892 | There are two word endings to change each of the 150 adjectives: -"ER" and -"EST" There are two word endings to change the verb word endings, -"ING" and -"ED". | There are two word endings to change each of the 150 adjectives: -"ER" and -"ING" There are two word endings to change the verb word endings, -"ING" and -"ED". |
9701 | Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid caliphate, an Islamic state whose heart was the modern state of Iraq. | Baghdad was the capital of the Abbasid Empire. |
56501 | Jared Mason Diamond (born 10 September 1937) is an American scientist and nonfiction author whose work draws from a variety of fields. | Jared Mason Diamond (born September 10, 1937) is an American author and scientist. |
49223 | Caledonian Road , opened December 15, 1906. | Holloway Road, opened December 15, 1906. |
27104 | Like the Direct Method, the Audio-Lingual Method advised that students be taught a language directly, without using the students' native language to explain new words or grammar in the target language. | Like the Direct Method, the Audiolingual Method doesn’t use the students’ native language. |
79115 | In 2007, "Loud Pipes" was used in the soundtrack of 989 SportsMLB 07 - The Show. | Loud Pipes was featured in the playstation game MLB 07: The Show. |
97082 | In practice, the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is often used instead of the failure rate. | In practice, the closely related Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is more commonly expressed and used for high quality components or systems. |
78428 | The British described Cheema as a powerful and united, but quarrelsome tribe. | The British called the Cheema a powerful and united, but quarrelsome tribe. |
80202 | June 12 The French take Malta. | June 12 - French take Malta June 12 - Coup d'état in the Netherlands (Batavian Republic). |
103717 | Rhinoceros horns are used in traditional Asian medicine, and for dagger handles in Yemen and Oman. | Rhinoceros horns are used in Asian medicine, and for dagger handles in Yemen and Oman which is leading to extinction of these animals. |
17284 | The club plays in white or dark blue - red kit, and is based at the Ernest Pohl Stadium. | They play at the Ernest Pohl Stadium in Zabrze. |
27580 | Dutch is the parent language of several creole languages as well as of Afrikaans, one of the official languages of South Africa and the most widely understood in Namibia. | A language developed from Dutch called Afrikaans is spoken in South Africa and Namibia. |
59704 | A juniper or incense-cedar plank with several long parallel grooves is cut to fashion a “slat,” and the graphite/clay strings are inserted into the grooves. | A juniper or incense-cedar plank with several long parallel grooves is cut to make something called a slat, and the graphite/clay strings are inserted into the grooves. |
16584 | It was created by id Software and published by Apogee Software. | The game was created by id Software. |
86137 | Audacity is cross-platform and is available for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and BSD. | Audacity is cross-platform and can be used with Windows, Mac OS X, Linux and BSD. |
41758 | In November, a part of "Nine in the Afternoon" was played on an episode of the television show Heroes. | In December, a part of "Nine in the Afternoon" was played on an episode of the television show Heroes. |
15065 | Vergeletto is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. | Vergeletto is a municipality of the district Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. |
97843 | The Undertaker defeated Kurt Angle (7:34) Undertaker pinned Angle after a Last Ride. | The Undertaker beat Kurt Angle (7:34) Undertaker pinned Angle after a Last Ride. |
36080 | Roberto Rivellino (born 1 January 1946 in São Paulo) is a former Brazilian football player. | Roberto Rivelino (born 1 January, 1946) is a former Brazilian football player. |
55792 | His most famous work is the Le Règne Animal (1817; English: The Animal Kingdom). | His most famous work is the Règne animal distribué d'après son organisation (1817; translated into English as The Animal Kingdom). |
2012 | The first boutique in Geneva was opened by Vacheron Constantin in 1906. | Vacheron Constantin opened 15 boutiques and 500 shops in 80 countries of the world. Jean-Marc Vacheron opened the first workshop in Geneva, Switzerland in 1755. The first Vacheron Constantin boutique was opened in Geneva in 1906. |
95020 | Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo (; ) (24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine writer and poet born in Buenos Aires. | Jorge Luis Borges (August 24, 1899 – June 14, 1986) was an Argentine writer. |
26667 | Ferdinand allied with various Italian princes and with Emperor Maximilian I, to expel the French by 1496 and install Alfonso's son, Ferdinand, on the Neapolitan throne. | Ferdinand's alliance with various Italian princes and with Emperor Maximilian I, expelled the French by 1496 and installed Alfonso's son, Ferdinand, on the Neapolitan throne. |
37220 | The film would form part of his multi-picture deal with Cannon Pictures and was to co-star Christopher Reeve and be directed by Menahem Golan. | The film would form part of his multi-picture deal with Cannon Pictures and he was to co-star with Christopher Reeve. |
30764 | This makes Forestle one of the few web search sites that are green certified. | This makes Forestle one of the few web search sites that are "green certified". |
95048 | Founded near the end of the 4th century BC by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals, Antioch eventually rivaled Alexandria as the chief city of the nearer East and was a cradle of gentile Christianity. | It was founded near the end of the 4th century BC by Seleucus I Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals. |
54601 | Its discovery was announced by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006 from observations taken between December 12, 2004 and April 30, 2006. | Its discovery was announced by Scott S. Sheppard, David C. Jewitt, Jan Kleyna, and Brian G. Marsden on June 26, 2006, from observations taken between December 12, 2004, and April 30, 2006. |
76824 | The Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 was an international civil-society event that took place in the city of Monterrey, Mexico, starting on September and ending in December of mentioned year. | The Universal Forum of Cultures Monterrey 2007 is an international civil-society event that will take place in the city of Monterrey, Mexico. |
64289 | Some of the largest groups were the 'Aryans', Greeks, Scythians, Persians, White Huns, Arabs, Turks, Mongols and other Eurasian groups right up until the British who left in the late 1940s. | The region of Pakistan has been invaded in the past, occupied and settled by many different people, including Aryans, Greeks, White Huns, Arabs, Turks, Mongols and various Eurasian groups. |
58438 | One of the prizes is the use of one of the Gofriller cellos owned by Casals. | One of the prizes is the use of a beautiful cello which was owned by Casals. |
82318 | Artificial turf, Astroturf, or synthetic turf, is a man-made surface manufactured from synthetic made to look like natural grass. | Artificial turf, or synthetic turf, is a man-made (something made by humans) surface made from synthetic materials, made to look like natural grass. |
46045 | Along with the Maypole, it is an important component of the Wiccan and Neopagan celebration of Beltaine, also known as May Day. | Neopagan and Wiccan beliefs Along with the Maypole, the bonfire is an important component of the Wiccan and Neopagan celebration of Beltaine, also known as May Day. |
80158 | The capital of the province of Galápagos, Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, lies at the southern tip of the island. | The capital of the province is Puerto Baquerizo Moreno, a town with 5,600 people. |
53671 | Macaulay Carson Culkin (born August 26, 1980) is an American actor. | Macaulay Culkin (born August 26, 1980) is a former American child actor. |
9336 | At the bottom of the staircase, the door had been opened inward and bolted in such a way as to leave only a gap wide enough for one child to pass at a time. | At the bottom of the staircase the door only opened inward and was bolted so that only one child at a time could get through. |
36465 | In thermodynamics, work performed by a system is the quantity of energy transferred by the system to another due to changes in the external parameters of the system. | In thermodynamics, work is the quantity of energy transferred from one system to another without an accompanying transfer of entropy. |
47649 | Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 – c. April 5, 1994) was an American musician, best known as the lead singer, guitarist and songwriter of grunge band Nirvana. | Kurt Donald Cobain (February 20, 1967 - April 5, 1994) was the lead singer and guitarist of the grunge band Nirvana, which also included bassist Krist Novoselic and drummer Dave Grohl. |
3939 | Below is a list of the 25 states of Sudan organized by their original provinces under British rule. | Below is a list of the 25 states of Sudan. As Sudan was under British rule, they are organized by their original provinces under British rule. |
8682 | As he tries to escape, Ottavio arrives with Anna, consoling her in her grief. | As he tries to escape, Anna and Ottavio arrive. |
39256 | It was founded in 1518 and is one of the most active of all medical professional organisations. | It was created in 1518 and is one of the most active of all medical groups. |
94151 | Administrative Units of District Abbottabad It is located in the south west of the district and borders Haripur District. | Langrial is one of the 51 Union Councils of Abbottabad District in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan Administrative Units of District Abbottabad. |
94926 | Some of the most well-known cities of Southern Ontario are Barrie, Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, London, St. Catharines-Niagara, Waterloo, and Windsor, and largest among them, Toronto and Ottawa (also part of the sub-region of Eastern Ontario). | Some cities in Southern Ontario are Toronto, Ottawa, Barrie, Guelph, Hamilton, Kingston, Kitchener, London, St. Catharines-Niagara, Waterloo, and Windsor. |
76067 | The Nazko Cone, which last erupted only 7,200 years ago, is the youngest Anahim volcano. | Volcanoes in this belt include the Rainbow, Ilgachuz, and Itcha Ranges, and the Nazko Cone, which last erupted about 7200 years ago. |
34626 | Episodes in the second series sometimes included "flash frames" (three frames, equivalent to 1/8 of a second), but these were edited out of some repeats. | Episodes in the second series sometimes had "flash frames" (three frames, lasting 1/8 of a second), but these were cut out of some repeats. |
74177 | Many articles could also be viewed online free of charge, a service supported by advertisements. | Many articles can also be read online free of charge, a service which is paid for by advertisements. |
81333 | The inhabitants were affected by the earthquake disaster on 8 October 2005. | This valley also suffered from the earthquake disaster on 8 October 2005. |
11450 | The lighthouse was built in 1859 and was the second lighthouse built in Victoria. | It has a lighthouse made from limestone built in 1859. |
51702 | Karl Dönitz I G G O 10 years Leader of the Kriegsmarine from 1943, succeeded Raeder. | Karl Dönitz I G G O 10 years Leader of the Kriegsmarine, the Navy, from 1943. |
87630 | At Euston, northbound Victoria and Northern line (Bank branch) trains run along adjacent platforms, although they travel in opposite directions. | At Euston, northbound Victoria and Northern line (Bank branch) trains run along platforms next to each other, although they are travelling in opposite directions. |
90182 | This plant was last recorded in 1904 and is believed to have been regenerated after fire control activities the previous summer. | This plant was last recorded in 1904. It is believed to have grown after fire control burning the previous summer. |
1100 | Write cache reliability The disk system can acknowledge the write operation as soon as the data is in the cache, not waiting for the data to be physically written. | Write cache reliability The disk system can acknowledge the write operation as soon as the data is in the cache. It does not need to wait until the data has been physically written. |
76614 | Early life, business career and marriage Chamberlain was born in Camberwell in London to a successful shoemaker and manufacturer also named Joseph (1796–1874). | Chamberlain was born in Camberwell in London. |
68241 | Engineers at the company discovered that depleted underground gas fields could be modified to act as storage reservoirs. | Engineers at the company discovered that empty underground gas fields could be used to store gas that has been taken from the ground somewhere else. |
15593 | Although the condition typically affects the feet, it can spread to other areas of the body, including the groin. | The infection can be spread to other areas of the body, such as the armpits, knees and elbows. |
101283 | Its population is 13,544 (2005) and its area is 187 km²IBGE - [ ]. | About 13,544 people live there (2005) and its area is 187 km²IBGE - [ ]. |
101917 | Cerentino is a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. | Cerentino is a municipality of the district Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. |
95898 | The loons (North America) or divers (UK/Ireland) are a group of aquatic birds found in many parts of North America and northern Eurasia (Europe, Asia and debatably Africa). | Loons are found in most parts of North America and Eastern Europe. |
26950 | Meanwhile, Austrian President Wilhelm Miklas refused to appoint Seyss-Inquart Chancellor and asked other Austrian politicians such as Michael Skubl and Sigismund Schilhawsky to assume the office. | Meanwhile, Austrian President Wilhelm Miklas refused to appoint Artur Seyss-Inquart as Chancellor and asked other Austrian politicians instead. |
72157 | Cricket World Cup; Pepsi ran a series of advertisements titled "nothing official about it" targeting the official sponsor Coca Cola. | Cricket World Cup; Pepsi ran a series of advertisements titled "Nothing official about it" targeting the official sponsor Coca Cola. |
5504 | Here Hovell made a mistake of one degree in calculating his longitude, and they came to the conclusion that they were on Western Port. | Hovell made a mistake of 1 degree in working out the longitude. |
67204 | Liquids may dissolve in other liquids. | Liquids may dissolve in other liquids and gases in other gases. |
50188 | Gelder 2007 Identifying subcultures Subcultures can be distinctive because of the age, ethnicity, class, location, and/or gender of the members. | Identifying subcultures Subcultures can be shown to be different because of the age, race, ethnicity, social class, location, or gender of the members. |
90571 | Littlest Pet Shop is a toy franchise owned by Hasbro. | Littlest Pet Shop are a line of toys sold by Hasbro. |
5627 | Another common type of bookstore is the used bookstore or second-hand bookshop which buys and sells used and out-of-print books. | A used bookstore or second-hand bookshop sells and often buys used books. |
2680 | Around 1280, Giotto followed Cimabue to Rome, where there was a school of fresco painters, of whom the most famous was Pietro Cavallini. | Around 1280, Giotto and Cimabue went to Rome, where there were several fresco painters. The most famous painter in Rome was Pietro Cavallini. |
36907 | Television 20th Television is Fox's television syndication division. | 20th Century Fox Television is a part of the company that makes television series. |
41328 | 100 Greatest Britons was broadcast in 2002 by the BBC. | 100 Greatest Britons was a poll organised by the BBC in 2002. |
49929 | The pan flute has long been popular as a folk instrument, and is considered the first mouth organ, ancestor of both the pipe organ and the harmonica. | The pan flute has been a folk instrument, and is considered the first mouth organ, ancestor of both the pipe organ and the harmonica. |
55077 | It is manipulated by gifted humans who are attuned to magic, called witches (whether they be men or women). | Magic Magic in this world is used by Gods and by some kind of humanans, called witches (whether they are men or women). |
42826 | This habit of raiding graves caused the villagers of Komodo to move their graves from sandy to clay ground and pile rocks on top of them to deter the lizards. | As a result, the villagers of Komodo moved their graves from sandy to clay ground and piled rocks on top of graves to prevent the lizards from digging them up. |
25921 | In the last quarter century, thirty-two Ohio State faculty members have been awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship, which is more than all other public and private Ohio universities combined. | In the last 25 years, thirty-two OSU faculty members have been given the Guggenheim Fellowship, which is more than all other public and private Ohio universities combined. |
38491 | October 14 — Battle of Hastings, fought between King Harold II of England and Duke William of Normandy: Harold is killed and William is victorious. | Tostig and Harald Hardraada are killed October 14 - At the Battle of Hastings William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy) defeats Harold. |
69893 | Ickenham, opened March 1, 1910 by the District; first served by the Piccadilly line October 23, 1933. | Eastcote, opened March 1, 1910 by the District; first served by the Piccadilly Line October 23, 1933. |
103136 | He graduated at Seville University in 1564, studied later at Salamanca and Alcalá, and from 1571 to 1588 held a post in the treasury; in 1594 he was arrested on suspicion of malversation, but was speedily released. | He graduated at Seville University in 1564 and later studied at Salamanca and Alcalá. |
4522 | Bluth had animated Widow Tweed and her cow, Abigail, and his team worked on the rest of the sequence. | Bluth animated Widow Tweed and her cow, Abigail, and his team worked on the rest of the sequence. |
97849 | The Loire is the longest river in France. | The Loire River is the longest river in France. |
33979 | Calvin Baker is an American novelist. | Calvin Baker is an American writer. |
93100 | A subnational entity typically represents a division of the State proper, while a dependent territory might be an overseas territory that enjoys a greater degree of autonomy. | A subnational entity typically represents a division of the country proper, while a dependent territory might be an overseas territory that enjoys a greater degree of autonomy. |
4832 | However the rest of the 1990s saw the beginning of a period of continuous economic growth that lasted over 16 years and was greatly expanded under the New Labour government of Tony Blair following his landslide election victory in 1997. | After the difficult 70s and 80s the 1990s saw the beginning of a period of continuous economic growth that has to date lasted over 15 years. |
12365 | From Rome, Cimabue went to Assisi to paint several large frescoes at the newly-built Basilica of St Francis of Assisi, and it is probable, but not certain, that Giotto went with him. | From Rome, Giotto's teacher Cimabue went to Assisi to paint several large frescoes at the "Upper Church" of the newly-built Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi. |
70260 | AMEX was a mutual organization, owned by its members. | The stock exchange is currently owned by its own members. |
14212 | The capital and most populous city is Little Rock, located in the central portion of the state. | Its capital and largest city is Little Rock. |
3313 | An average 54 tornadoes strike the state per year—one of the highest rates in the world. | Oklahoma has an average of 54 tornadoes each year. This is one of the highest rates in the world. |
43980 | It is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan and Wisconsin. | It is the state bird of Connecticut, Michigan, and Wisconsin. |
68873 | VDSL is deployed over existing wiring used for POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) and lower-speed DSL connections. | VDSL is used over existing wiring used for POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service). |
90432 | Georges Goyau, François I], Transcribed by Gerald Rossi. | Georges Goyau, François I, Transcribed by Gerald Rossi. |
14445 | The river is named for Henry Hudson, an Englishman sailing for the Dutch East India Company, who explored it in 1609. | It is named for Henry Hudson. |
29497 | Joseph "Joe" Manchin III (born August 24, 1947) is an American politician from the State of West Virginia. | Joseph (Joe) Manchin III (born August 24, 1947 in Farmington, West Virginia) is an American politician. |
86839 | The 19th century saw the writing of many French novels of world renown with Victor Hugo (Les Misérables), Alexandre Dumas (The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte-Cristo), and Jules Verne (Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea) among the most well-known in France and beyond. | They wrote popular novels like The Three Musketeers, The Count of Monte-Cristo, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, or The Hunchback of Notre-Dame. |
18687 | The band's trademark sound relies heavily on distorted guitars. | The band's sound is based on distorted guitars. |
89653 | This can be alleviated by buffering the output. | This can be improved by buffering the output. |
71853 | Statistics of Austrian Football Bundesliga in the 1992/1993 season. | Statistics of Austrian Bundesliga in season 1992/1993. |
74435 | The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is an American non-profit public broadcasting television service with 354 member TV stations in the United States which hold collective ownership. | The Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) is a non-profit public broadcasting television service with 349 member TV stations in the United States, with some member stations available by cable in Canada. |
30950 | Being a complex man as a policy maker, many Koreans continue to hold Park in high regard in great part due to the industrial and economic growth experienced by South Korea under his presidency. | Being a complex man as a policy maker, many Koreans continue to hold Pak in high regard in great part due to the industrial and economic growth experienced by South Korea under his presidency. |