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83331 | This work was accomplished through the efforts of Martin Evans and Oliver Smithies working on the knockout mice. | This work was finished with the efforts of Martin Evans and Oliver Smithies working on the knockout mice. |
37449 | Background: referendum In 1999, the Indonesian government decided, under strong international pressure, to hold a referendum on the future of East Timor. | Background: referendum In 1999, there was a lot of pressure on Indonesia. |
98638 | Among the many roads and trails constructed in pre-Columbian South America, the Inca road system, or Qhapaq Ñan, (meaning "the beautiful road") was the most extensive and highly advanced for its time. | The Inca road system (El Camino Inca) of Peru was the most extensive among the many roads and trails that were constructed in pre-Columbian South America. |
85731 | Readers may suggest additions or corrections which are later vetted by an NNDB staff member. | Readers may suggest additions or corrections which are later checked by a NNDB staff member. |
69687 | Julen Lopetegui Argote (born August 28, 1966 in Asteasu, Gipuzkoa) is a former Spanish football goalkeeper and a current manager. | Julen Lopetegui (born 28 August, 1966) is a former Spanish football player. |
37647 | In Russia and Belarus it is called pirog ( (pl. | In Russia and Belarus it is called pirog (plural is pirogi). |
12547 | Thin wafers are of particular importance since there has been a silicon shortage in recent years. | This is of particular importance since there has been a silicon shortage in recent years. |
27983 | In 1798 Stans was stormed by French troops, following the decision of Nidwalden not to adopt the constitution of the Helvetic Republic. | In 1798, it was attacked by French troops, followed the decision of Nidwalden not to adapt a new constitution. |
91204 | J. R. R. Tolkien Author of the Century, HarperCollins. | The Lord of the Rings is a book written by J. R. R. Tolkien. |
1476 | The ashes of the victims of the SS were scattered between the huts, and the entire area is seen as a grave site. | The people later on scattered the ashes of the victims between the huts. They see the entire area as a gravesite. |
98743 | The Ojibway aboriginal people in North America used cowry shells which they called sacred Megis Shells or whiteshells in Midewiwin ceremonies, and the Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, Canada is named after this type of shell. | The Ojibway aboriginal people in North America used the cowry shells (which they called sacred Megis Shells or whiteshells) in Midewiwin ceremonies, and the Whiteshell Provincial Park in Manitoba, Canada is named after this type of shell. |
44420 | It is the home of A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano. | It is the home stadium of the football clubs A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale Milano. |
45102 | The main rivers of the district are the Lahn and the Dill (river), which also gave it the name. | The main rivers of the district are the Lahn and the Dill, which also gave it the name. |
56816 | After days of deliberation, a male is accepted as a mating partner, and the badgers will remain in a burrow for three to four days of mating. | After days of deliberation, a male is accepted as a mating partner, and the honey badgers will remain in a burrow for 3-4 days of mating. |
40909 | The other suborder of Carnivora is Caniformia ("dog-like" carnivores). | The other suborder of Carnivora is the dog-like Caniformia. |
59607 | From calves, oxen are chosen with horns since the horns hold the yoke in place when the oxen lower their heads, back up, or slow down (particularly with a wheeled vehicle going downhill). | Oxen are chosen from calves with horns, since the horns hold the yoke in place when the oxen lower their heads, back up or slow down. |
32011 | Other divisions While less commercialized than Division I, Division II and Division III are both highly successful college basketball organizations. | Basketball in the NCAA is put into three divisions: Division I, Division II and Division III. |
85525 | Ledger was quoted in January 2006 in Melbourne's Herald Sun as saying that he heard that West Virginia had banned Brokeback Mountain, which it had not; actually, a cinema in Utah had banned the film. | Ledger caused problems after he was quoted in January 2006 in Australia's Herald Sun as saying that West Virginia had banned Brokeback Mountain (which it had not). |
26632 | It was won by West Germany, who beat Argentina 1-0 in the final to win the World Cup for the third time. | Germany won the trophy after beating Argentina in the final. |
53863 | Among them were Robert Flaherty, Emil Jannings, Greta Garbo and Fritz Lang, who delivered the funeral speech. | Among them were Robert Flaherty, Emil Jannings, Greta Garbo and Fritz Lang. Fritz Lang delivered the funeral speech. |
86865 | About a million students stayed away from classes that day, the largest student strike in the history of the United States. | About a million students stayed away from classes that day, the largest ever student strike in the history of the United States. |
4156 | Gandalf travels with them to rouse Théoden, King of Rohan, and the Rohirrim to take a stand against Saruman's armies. | Gandalf tells King Théoden that they have to go to war against Saruman. King Théoden takes the Rohirrim armies and goes to help Gondor in the war. |
56069 | His self-titled album, David Archuleta, was released on November 11 2008. | David Archuleta (the album) was released in November of 2008. |
64321 | His father was Ashanti, and his mother a Fante. | His father was half Asante and half Fante; his mother was Fante. |
101532 | Safenwil is a municipality in the district of Zofingen in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. | Safenwil is a municipality of the district of Zofingen in the canton of Aargau in Switzerland. |
81145 | Microaerophiles are organisms that use oxygen, but only low concentrations (low micromolar range); their growth is inhibited by normal oxygen concentrations (approximately 200 micromolar). | Microaerophiles are organisms that may use oxygen, but only at low concentrations (low micromolar range); their growth is inhibited by normal oxygen concentrations (approximately 200 micromolar). |
38105 | In 1795, Nicholas Jacques Conté discovered a method of mixing powdered graphite with clay and forming the mixture into rods that were then fired in a kiln. | In 1795 Nicholas Jacques Conté discovered a method of mixing powdered graphite with clay and forming the mixture into rods which were then fired in a kiln. |
78390 | While at Pola, he discovered his first asteroid, 136 Austria, on March 18, 1874. | While at Pola, he found his first asteroid, 136 Austria, on March 18, 1874. |
44952 | An oil field is a region with an abundance of oil wells extracting petroleum (crude oil) from below ground. | An oil field is a region with many oil wells extracting petroleum (oil) from below ground. |
12706 | Compound A compound pulley is a combination of a fixed and a movable pulley system. | Compound A compound pulley is a combination fixed and movable pulley system. |
38420 | Approximately 15% to 25% of women and 5% to 15% of men were sexually abused when they were children. | Around a quarter of all women and a tenth of all men were sexually abused when they were children. |
53351 | The Saints' Way follows the probable route of early Christian travellers making their way from Ireland to the Continent. | It follows the probable route of early Christian travellers making their way from Ireland to the Continent. |
42831 | Lake Champlain is one of a large number of large lakes spread in an arc from Labrador through the northern United States and into the Northwest Territories of Canada. | A region of large freshwater lakes Lake Champlain is one of a large number of large lakes spread in an arc from Labrador through the northern United States and into the Northwest Territories of Canada. |
75417 | Die Grünen Petra Kelly was one of the founders of Die Grünen, the German Green Party in 1979. | She was one of the founders of the Green Party in Germany in 1979 - the first Green Party worldwide. |
81178 | The cliffs of the East Islet are about 10 to 20 metres high. | The cliffs of the eastern islet are about 10 to 20 meters high. |
84737 | In 2008 Zenit won the Russian Super Cup and reached the quarter-final of the UEFA Cup for the second time in their history. | Zenit are the 2007 champions of the Russian Premier League, the holders of the 2008 UEFA Cup and of the 2008 UEFA Super Cup after beating Manchester United 2-1 in Monaco. |
95366 | Anders Colsefini Active: 1995–1997 Instruments: lead vocals, custom percussion, backing vocals Release contributions: Mate. | Anders Colsefini Active: 1995–1997 Played: lead vocals, custom percussion, backing vocals Performed in: Mate. |
43151 | Philip Kindred Dick (December 16, 1928 – March 2, 1982) was an American novelist, short story writer, and essayist whose published work during his lifetime was almost entirely in the science fiction genre. | Philip Kindred Dick (December 16 1928 – March 2 1982) was an American writer. |
92192 | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police, or MTA Police, is the police agency of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority, or MTA. | The Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police, or MTA Police, is the police force of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority local railroad, or MTA. |
25799 | Amber is a symbolic color representing energy. | Amber is a symbolic color symbolizing energy. |
75396 | Liège (French; ; Dutch: ; ) is the easternmost province of Belgium and belongs to the Walloon Region. | Liège is the easternmost province of the Walloon Region, in Belgium. |
22426 | The best-known representative of the genus, Monstera deliciosa, is also cultivated for its edible fruit which taste like a combination of banana and pineapple. | Monstera deliciosa is sometimes also grown for its fruit, which tastes somewhere between a banana and a pineapple. |
80161 | The narrator makes certain to hide all signs of the crime. | The narrator then cleans the place up to hide all signs of the crime. |
61043 | The second thus defined is consistent with the ephemeris second, which was based on astronomical measurements. | The second thus defined is equivalent to the ephemeris second. |
74999 | In August 2003, two major worms called Sobig and Blaster began to attack millions of Microsoft Windows computers, resulting in the largest downtime and clean-up cost to that date. | In August 2003, two major worms named the Sobig worm and the Blaster worm began to attack millions of Microsoft Windows computers and caused many problems for system administrators and computer operators who used Windows 2000. |
15451 | As a poet, novelist, musician, and playwright, he reshaped Bengali literature and music in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. | His writings greatly influenced Bengali culture during the late 19th century and early 20th century. |
86062 | RLS sufferers often also have PLMD. | People with RLS often also have PLMD. |
72393 | Households in the top quintile, 77% of which had two or more income earners, had incomes exceeding $91,705. | Households in the top quintile, 77% of which had two income earners, had incomes exceeding $91,705. |
1839 | The ensuing two-game, total-goal playoff series against the Toronto Maple Leafs was series of contrasts, as the Bruins lost 8–6. | In that season's playoffs, Boston's series against the Toronto Maple Leafs was a series of contrasts. Boston lost the two-game, total-goal series eight goals to six. |
56981 | She played a Swedish exchange student named Skylar Nilsson. | She will play a Swedish exchanges student called Skylar Nilsson. |
89129 | The Juan Carlos Zerillo stadium, known as El Bosque (Spanish for "the forest", because it is located in the La Plata park of the same name) had a capacity of 31,460 and was used continuously until 2005. | The Stadium Juan Carlos Zerillo, known as El Bosque (Spanish for "the forest", because it is located in the La Plata park of the same name) has a capacity of 31,460 and was used continuously until 2005. |
10096 | Holman/O'Dette, Grove online Most of Dowland's music is for his own instrument, the lute. | His Music Most of Dowland's music is for his own instrument, the lute. |
62682 | The III-S strain DNA contains the genes that form the protective polysaccharide capsule. | The III-S strain DNA contains the genes that form the shielding polysaccharide part from attack. |
74027 | Hunan Satellite Television introduced a second season of Super Girl on March 19, 2005. | Hunan Satellite Television introduced a second season of Super Girl on 19 March 2005. |
94320 | After the fall of the Berlin Wall the city's population declined from over 100,000 in 1989 to roughly 75,000 in 2005 through emigration. | After the fall of the Berlin Wall the population dropped from over 100,000 in 1989 down to roughly 75,000 in 2005 through emigration. |
58146 | The county's elevation decreases toward the east, with the lowest height in the Siret River valley. | The county is lower in the east, with the lowest point in the Siret River valley. |
5955 | He died on January 8, 2007 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from a heart attack at age 81. | He died on January 8, 2007 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles from a heart attack at age 81. |
100761 | The band was signed by Warner Bros. | Eventually, they were signed by Warner Bros. |
17741 | Sinclair edited Corman's directorial debut, Swamp Women, and went on to work on at least a dozen of his films including Day the World Ended, The Intruder, The Raven and The Trip. | Together they edited films like Swamp Women, Day the World Ended, The Intruder, The Raven and The Trip. |
49355 | The building was demolished in 1968 as it was claimed to be functionally obsolete, and in order to make way for the subdued U.S. Steel Building (currently known as One Liberty Plaza). | It was built in 1908 and torn down in 1968 to make room for the U.S. Steel Building (now One Liberty Plaza). |
14929 | In the Tudor and early Stuart periods, services were described as "Short", "Great" or "Verse" services: Verse services incorporated sections for solo voices. | In the Tudor and early Stuart periods, services were described as "Short", "Great" or "Verse" services. |
37925 | He began teaching in Maribor, and later moved to Linz to teach history. | He started to teach in Maribor, Slovenia and later moved to Linz, Austria to teach history. |
11127 | Act 3 Scene 1: At a ball in the house of a rich nobleman in St Petersburg Some years have passed. | A rich nobleman in St Petersburg is having a ball. |
29291 | The event, scheduled to take place on January 24, 2007, was subsequently changed to a 12 hour session days before it was supposed to occur. | The event, scheduled to take place on the January 24 2007, was subsequently changed to a 12 hour session days before it was supposed to occur. |
67785 | Wind instruments (t'aepyongso, also known as hojeok, senap, or nalari, and nabal) sometimes play along with the drummers. | Wind instruments (t'aepyongso and nabal) are sometimes played along with the drummers. |
63608 | The extravagance of this event is still commemorated as the logo for Beechworth is a golden horseshoe. | This event is the reason the logo for Beechworth is a golden horseshoe. |
102692 | JBL flipped Benoit over on his back and used ropes for leverage to get the pinfall and the victory. | JBL flipped Benoit over on his back and used ropes for leverage and then the referee counted to 3 as JBL won the WWE United States Championship. |
51359 | Walter Payton (July 25, 1954 – November 1, 1999) was an American football player who spent his entire professional career with the National Football League's Chicago Bears. | Walter Payton (July 25, 1954 – November 1, 1999) was an American football player. |
3722 | Glendinning & McKechnie, p.61 In the 17th century the chapel had its own building in Whitehall, which burned down in 1698; since 1702 it has been based at St James's Palace. | In the 17th century the chapel had its own building in Whitehall, which burned down in 1698. Since 1702 it has been based in St. James's Palace. |
103230 | The current coat of arms of Estonia is a golden shield which includes three slim, blue leopards (or lions passant guardant) in the middle, with oak branches along the side of the shield. | The coat of arms of Estonia is a golden shield which includes three slim, blue leopards (or lions passant guardant) in the middle, with oak branches along the side of the shield. |
104055 | Akita Yutaka; born 6 August 1970 in Nagoya, Aichi) is a Japanese former football player who was on the Japanese national football team at the 1998 Football World Cup in France and the 2002 Football World Cup in South Korea/Japan. | Yutaka Akita (born 6 August, 1970) is a former Japanese football player. |
51195 | The next day, it is revealed that the press has dubbed Stark's alter ego "Iron Man". | In the next few days, the press has dubbed Stark's armor Iron Man. |
24007 | A world champion must wear the jersey when competing in the same discipline, category and speciality for which the title was won. | A cyclist must wear the jersey when competing in the same discipline, category and speciality that he is world champion for. |
16784 | A women's liberation resolution on the issue of male chauvinism was passed by conference attendees, for the first time. | Also, a women's liberation vote was passed for the first time. |
24591 | After the United Nations Lie remained active in Norwegian politics after his resignation from the UN. | Lie remained active in Norwegian politics after his resignation from the UN. |
62350 | He clipped his namesake corner the second time, and when asked why by Jeremy Clarkson, replied that "I dunno - I just don't like it". | He clipped his namesake corner the second time, and when asked why by Jeremy Clarkson, replied that 'I dunno - I just don't like it'. |
40500 | At Vengeance, Melina dropped the Women's Championship to Candice and failed to recapture the title at The Great American Bash. | At Vengeance, Melina lost the Women's Championship to Candice, and failed to wim the title back at The Great American Bash. |
81210 | The story follows Harry Potter, a boy who discovers on his eleventh birthday that he is a wizard, and is sent to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry to begin his magical education. | On his eleventh birthday, Harry discovers that he is a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. |
33142 | Other than its orbit, radius of 45 km and geometric albedo of 0.08 virtually nothing is known about it. | Other than its orbit, radius of 45 km and geometric albedo of 0.08 almost nothing is known about it. |
100375 | Wind changes that evening exacerbated parts of the Churchill complex, causing the CFA to issue further warnings to residents at Won Wron and surrounding areas. | Wind changes that evening made parts of the fire worse, so the CFA warned people at Won Wron and nearby areas to be ready. |
16761 | The film's animation technique combines traditional hand-drawn animation and extensive use of computer generated imagery. | The movie was created using both hand-drawn animation and computer generated imagery. |
82850 | The canonical example of this is the sham ruin: a folly which pretends to be the remains of an old building but which was in fact constructed in that state. | Perhaps the best example of this is the make-believe ruin: a folly which pretends to be the remains of an old building but which was in fact constructed in that state. |
18500 | Pliny tells us that Scopas, who also worked on the Mausoleum of Mausollos, worked carved reliefs into the temple's columns. | Pliny said that Scopas, who also worked on the Mausoleum of Mausollos, worked carved reliefs into the temple's columns. |
37096 | Göring was commissioned in the Prussian army on 22 June 1912 in the Prinz Wilhelm Regiment (112th Infantry), headquartered at Mulhouse as part of the 29th Division of the Imperial German Army. | He then went to the Bavarian Prinz Wilhelm Regiment (112th Infantry) in Mulhouse. |
22337 | Kinds of seeds There are a number of modifications to seeds by different groups of plants. | There are many different kinds of seeds. |
2963 | In 1508, war resumed in Italy, this time against Venice, which all the other powers on the peninsula, including Louis XII, Ferdinand, Maximilian, and Pope Julius II joined together against as the League of Cambrai. | In 1508, war resumed in Italy, this time against Venice. All the other powers on the peninsula, including Louis XII, Ferdinand, Maximilian, and Pope Julius II joined together against as the League of Cambrai. |
29492 | Malakand District is one of the districts in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. | Malakand District is a district in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan. |
38761 | Kelly (1996), pp.111–112 Tikal was one of the major cultural and population centers of the Maya civilization. | Tikal was one of the major cultural and population centers of the Maya civilization. |
4499 | Robert Taylor as Agent Jones: Second sentient "Agent" program working with Agent Smith. | Neo kills Agent Smith. |
5837 | Retrieved 2007-12-20 Track listing All songs written by Fall Out Boy, except where noted. | All songs written by Fall Out Boy, except when noted. |
10045 | Similarly, the new government of the Irish Free State replaced both the Provisional Government of Southern Ireland and the Government of the Irish Republic although W. T. Cosgrave, the first President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State had, in any event, led both governments since August 1922. | It replaced both the Irish Republic and Southern Ireland. |
34310 | Owing to the decor style, these vehicles are quite distinct in layout from other trucks around the world. | These are quite distinct in their lay out from all other trucks of the world. |
58687 | On the night of 14 April 1912, during the ship's maiden voyage, Titanic hit an iceberg and sank two hours and forty minutes later, early on 15 April 1912. | The Titanic sank two hours and forty minutes later at 2:20 AM on April 15. |
7582 | Personal life He attended Richmond upon Thames College and later the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. | He attended Richmond upon Thames College and later the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London. |
95620 | It was contested by 10 teams, and Bohemian F.C. won the championship (1st Title). | It was performed in 10 teams, and Bohemians won the championship. |
2825 | Nearly all ant colonies also have some fertile males called "drones" and one or more fertile females called "queens". | Each group is called a "colony". Almost all ant colonies also have some fertile male ants called "drones". |
82205 | Boiling tubes are commonly made from Pyrex glass which can withstand high temperatures. | Boiling tubes are commonly made from Pyrex glass which can tolerate high temperatures. |
12003 | An extended ZIP + 4 code includes the five digits of the ZIP code, a hyphen, and four more digits that determine a more precise location than the ZIP code alone. | An extended ZIP + 4 code includes the five digits of the ZIP code, a hyphen and then four more digits. |
39746 | The Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht) is one of the five federal supreme courts of Germany. | The Bundesverwaltungsgericht or Federal Administrative Court is one of the five federal supreme courts of Germany. |
72695 | In a rainy season this river flow with lot of water and millions of gallons of water moves down to the Arabian Sea. | In the rainy season this river flows with a lot of water and millions of gallons of water moves down it to the Arabian Sea. |