Reuters - A private British news agency. They do not mean split-personality. When talking about people and their sexual orientation, use terms that do not imply guilt. E.g. avoid admitted, self-avowed, acknowledged, etc. unless the qualifier is clearly needed and relevant to the piece. Gays can suffice for both sexes, though most members of the gay and lesbian community prefer gays and lesbians .
Sewerage is the drainage system for the waste matter.
Use it instead. You can also shrink from responsibility, with much the same effect. Sunk is the past participle. Smithsonian Institution - Not Smithsonian Institute . In news reporting, actualities should express full and interesting thoughts.