Anchor: The empire was further diminished by the loss of North Africa and Italy, and was brought to the brink of civil war by the Iconoclastic Crisis, before enjoying another brief golden age under Basil II (976 1025).
Entailed: North African and Italy came close to civil war.
Contradiction: The golden age was a dark time for North Africa and Italy.
Contradiction: They were shocked to learn that fiber prevents not a single illness.
Contradiction: Mallorca is perfect for hikers.
Contradiction: It's not a good market for car shopping. 
Contradiction: The man is sitting