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Soon after the EZLN had returned to Chiapas, Congress approved a different version of the COCOPA Law, which did not include the autonomy clauses, claiming they were in contradiction with some constitutional rights (private property and secret voting); this was seen as a betrayal by the EZLN and other political groups. | EZLN is a political group. | -1no label
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This galaxy was dubbed the Sagittarius Dwarf galaxy (as it, and the core of the Milky Way, lie in the constellation Sagittarius), and until recently, it held the record for the nearest galaxy, at about 70,000 light years away. | The Sagittarius Dwarf galaxy is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way. | -1no label
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A Chilean expert points out that the 1987 Montreal Protocol has not been effective in arresting the destruction of the ozone layer in the earth's atmosphere, resulting in the unprecedented size of the ozone hole this year, and causing 120,000 people in Chile to be on yellow alert for ultraviolet radiation (meaning a fair-skinned person would get burnt within 10 minutes of being exposed to the sun). | The ozone layer is in the earth's atmosphere. | -1no label
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This is good news for Gaelic translators, as the EU will have to churn out official documents in this language, in addition to the 20 other official EU languages. | There are 21 official EU languages. | -1no label
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North Korea opened relations with 10 other countries this year: Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Greece, Kuwait, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand and Spain. | Spain and Korea started ambassadorial relations this year. | -1no label
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Emiliano Zapata, hero of the 1910 social revolution, led a "peasant army" based in the Cuautla valley 70 miles south of Mexico City. | Emiliano Zapata was a military leader. | -1no label
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The original Ryan NYP, that Charles Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic with, was flown on 175 different flights racking up a grand total of 489 hours of flight time (the Atlantic crossing in 1927 rolled up 33 1/3 hours of flight time). | Lindbergh began his flight from the Atlantic in 1927. | -1no label
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But the very first flush toilet was invented by Sir John Harrington in the 16th century for Queen Elizabeth in her palace at Richmond, Surrey. | The first flush toilet was invented in the 16th century. | -1no label
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The Channel Tunnel, thirty-two miles in length, stretches from Cheriton, Kent in England to the town of Sangatte in the Nord Pas-de-Calais region of France. It is the second-longest rail tunnel in the world, the longest being the Seikan Tunnel in Japan. | The Channel Tunnel connects France and Japan. | -1no label
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Kenneth Branagh talks about his epic, uncut version of 'Hamlet'. Kenneth Branagh has directed several celebrated film adaptations of Shakespeare's plays, but none has reached the heights of his recent 'Hamlet'. | 'Hamlet' was directed by Kenneth Branagh. | -1no label
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Aachen is a very historic city (with Roman remains, natural hot springs as well as a world-famous cathedral where all German emperors from 900 a.c. to about 1500 a.c. have been crowned) at the Western edge of Germany, located about 5 kilometres from the Netherlands and Belgium. | Aachen is located in the Netherlands. | -1no label
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Giulio Andreotti, Italy's foremost elder statesman, has survived many political crises during his controversial career. | Giulio Andreotti is Italy's foremost elder statesman. | -1no label
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Labour Minister Roberto Maroni denounced what he called an "ideological" protest but former European Commission chief Romano Prodi who is leading the opposition to Berlusconi, said: "Today's general strike is a protest at the disastrous economic and financial policies of the Italian government". | Romano Prodi is the leader of the opposition to Berlusconi. | -1no label
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The coalition drafted the principles below - originally dubbed the Valdez principles - to guide businesses on their individual path to environmental sustainability. | The Valdez Principles are principles which guide businesses on their individual path to environmental sustainability. | -1no label
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Famous for its wineries and hectic nightlife, Limassol is also the main port-town of Cyprus. Nicosia, or Lefkosia in Greek, is the capital of Cyprus. | Limassol is the capital of Cyprus. | -1no label
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The world will never forget the epic flight of Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic from New York to Paris in May 1927, a feat still regarded as one of the greatest in aviation history. | Lindbergh began his flight from Paris in 1927. | -1no label
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Learn to speak like a native in 35 countries throughout Europe, North America, Latin America, South Africa, Japan, North Korea, New Zealand, Australia, Scandinavia, North Korea, and the Caribbean. | North Korea borders on Scandinavia. | -1no label
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Five apricots contain around the same number of calories as one apple, but they have much more protein, calcium, iron, vitamin K, zinc, vitamin A, and folic acid. | Apricots contain vitamin C. | -1no label
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Watching Mosaic from the Bay Area, Silicon Graphics CEO Jim Clark, a veteran of the UNIX standards wars, understood how much money could be won if a company could take control of the standards of this new Internet tool. | Silicon Graphics created the internet browser Mosaic. | -1no label
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Vicente Fox is scheduled to meet with Republican presidential nominee George W. Bush, tomorrow. | Vicente Fox is the Republican presidential nominee. | -1no label
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The European Commission through its President Mr. Romano Prodi was among the first to welcome this step and to express support for the interim government's efforts to lead the country on the path to development and democracy. | Romano Prodi is the President of the European Commission. | -1no label
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The process was one of mutual consent between Russia and the West, according to Andrei Kozyrev, who was the Soviet foreign minister at the time of the failed coup by Communist hardliners and the creation of a democratic government. | Andrei Kozyrev was the Soviet foreign minister. | -1no label
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It is totally idiotic to call Christo and Jeanne-Claude the "wrapping artists." So many works were not wrapping, for instance the Iron Curtain by Christo, 1962. | The Iron Curtain was wrapped by Christo. | -1no label
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There are approximately 3.7 million European Citizens with intellectual disability. | There are approximately 3.7 million European Citizens. | -1no label
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The WEU has its origins in the Brussels Treaty of Economic, Social and Cultural Collaboration and Collective Self-Defence of 1948, signed by Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. | The WEU is the Brussels Treaty of Economic, Social and Cultural Collaboration and Collective Self-Defence. | -1no label
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The world will never forget the epic flight of Charles Lindbergh across the Atlantic from New York to Paris in May 1927, a feat still regarded as one of the greatest in aviation history. | Lindbergh began his flight from New York in 1927. | -1no label
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Fox's landmark animated television series 'The Simpsons' first appeared as 30-second spots on 'The Tracey Ullman Show' and has run as a primetime sitcom since 1989. | 'The Simpsons' first appeared on television in 1989. | -1no label
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Since Concorde's first flight in 1969, it was recognized as the safest airplane in the history of aviation. And in spite of this dramatic crash on July 25, it still remains the safest way to fly. | Concorde's first crash was in 1969. | -1no label
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The Cuban missile crisis began on April 17th, 1961, with the "Bay of Pigs" invasion, which was sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Administration. | The Bay of Pigs invasion took place on April 17th, 1961. | -1no label
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Amelia, Emerson, their son Ramses and daughter-in-law Nefret and their entourage of family retainers, dependents and cats, arrive in Cairo in 1916 (having dodged the U-boats on the way) en route to Luxor to begin a new excavation. | Nefret was married to Emerson. | -1no label
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The German Question, so it was said, was open as long as the Brandenburg Gate was closed. | The Brandenburg Gate is in Germany. | -1no label
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Just two days before the crash of July 25, 2000, cracks were found in the wings of eleven of the 14 jets that make up the Concorde fleet. | The Concorde's first crash was in 2000. | -1no label
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The birthplace of the Olympic games, Greece, has been struggling for more than a decade to secure the games. It was a great disappointment to the Greeks and many Europeans that the Coca Cola company used its considerable influence to have the games in Atlanta in 1996 on the 100th anniversary. | The Olympic Games took place in Atlanta in 1996. | -1no label
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For sailors, the lighthouse of Alexandria ensured a safe return to the Great Harbor; for architects, it was the tallest building on Earth; and for scientists, it was the mysterious mirror that fascinated them most: its reflection could be seen more than 50 km (35 miles) off-shore. For all these reasons, the lighthouse was considered one of the Seven Wonders of the world. | The lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the seven wonders of the world. | -1no label
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Only three buildings were wrapped by Christo: The Kunsthalle Berne, 1968, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago, 1969 and The Wrapped Reichstag, Berlin, 1995, which is the third and last wrapped building -- it was initiated in 1961 first and then again in 1971. In 1971 the Valley Curtain was already well underway, and was not a wrapping. | The Valley Curtain was wrapped by Christo. | -1no label
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Until the construction of the Chrysler Building in 1930 by architect William Van Allen, the Eiffel Tower was the tallest building in the world. | The Eiffel Tower was built in 1930. | -1no label
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Jackson dangled his son from a Berlin hotel window in 2002, outraging many of his staunchest fans. Now Debbie Rowe is fighting for custody of her two children. | Michael Jackson and Debbie Row divorced in 2002. | -1no label
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The first union between Sweden and Norway occurred in 1319 when the three-year-old Magnus, son of the Swedish royal Duke Eric and of the Norwegian princess Ingeborg, inherited the throne of Norway from his grandfather, Haakon V, and in the same year was elected King of Sweden, by the Convention of Oslo. | Magnus was a king of Norway. | -1no label
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El Nino usually begins in December and lasts a few months. | El Nino usually starts in December. | -1no label
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Eurotunnel has signalled a revolution in cross-Channel travel, unveiling a raft of new initiatives to make life easier, faster, and cheaper for motorists crossing the Channel this summer. Fares based on one-way crossings from just 49 Euro for car and passengers. | The passengers that cross the Eurotunnel each year are just 49. | -1no label
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The EZLN differs from most revolutionary groups by having stopped military action after the initial uprising in the first two weeks of 1994. | EZLN is a revolutionary group. | -1no label
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Interestingly, the fruit that best dried naturally on the tree, and that was pleasant eating, also has astonishingly high levels of vitamin C. This is the jujube fruit, Zizyphus jujuba, whose center of diversity is thought to be in the Eastern Mediterranean, around Syria. | Jujube fruit contain vitamin C. | -1no label
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The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889 for the Universal Exposition as a monument to the scientific achievements of the 18th century. | The Eiffel Tower was built in 1889. | -1no label
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Eurostat's task is to provide the European Union with statistics that enable comparisons between countries and regions. | Eurostat provides the EU wth statistics. | -1no label
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Laurie Pace has qualified for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games thanks to one of the wildcards which were distributed world-wide. She is aiming at improving over the 16th place in Atlanta. | The Olympic Games took place in Atlanta in 2000. | -1no label
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Those producer organizations that are neither FLO certified nor IFAT members, are dealt with according to the EFTA monitoring system (EFTA = European Fair Trade Association) in cooperation between Gepa and the other EFTA members. All these systems are based on the principles of Fair Trade defined by the international Fair Trade network, FINE . | EFTA is a monitoring system. | -1no label
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The destruction of the ozone layer was first noticed in the late 1980s as a hole over Antarctica. | The ozone hole was first noticed in the late 1980s. | -1no label
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Pythagoras was born in Ionia on the island of Samos, and eventually settled in Crotone, a Dorian Greek colony in southern Italy, in 529 B.C.E. There he lectured in philosophy and mathematics. | Pythagoras was born in Crotone. | -1no label
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Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma are the major gods of Hinduism, and their functions are often interchangeable. | Brahma is one of the major gods of Hinduism. | -1no label
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There are currently eleven (11) official languages (EU languages) of the European Union in number. | There are 11 official EU languages. | -1no label
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During the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games, 85 misting fans were placed at shaded recovery areas throughout various phases of the equestrian courses to allow these elite athletes to stabilize and lower their body temperatures. | The Olympic Games took place in Atlanta in 1996. | -1no label
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This is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva, one of 3 major Gods of Hinduism. | Lord Shiva is one of the major Gods of Hinduism. | -1no label
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The Eiffel Tower was built in the period 1887-1889, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. | The Eiffel Tower was built during the French Revolution. | -1no label
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Andrei Kozyrev became Russian foreign minister in 1990 when it was by no means obvious that it was advantageous for him to accept the appointment. | Andrei Kozyrev was Russian foreign minister. | -1no label
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On July 8, 1998, United Airlines expresses opposition to the two-airport concept, a train link between John Wayne and El Toro and any attempt to limit John Wayne to short haul markets. | John Wayne airport is in El Toro. | -1no label
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Janez Drnovek (LDS centre-left Liberal Democracy of Slovenia) became Prime Minister at the head of a four-party coalition formed after the December 1992 elections. Milan Kucan was re-elected President in 1992 and 1997 and Drnovek as Prime Minister again in 1997. | Milan Kucan became Prime Minister of Slovenia in 1992. | -1no label
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Pisa, an ancient Roman port and great maritime republic, is no longer on the sea but its splendid past lives within its abundant historic and artistic monuments: narrow streets that open into picturesque little squares with multicoloured markets; the charming Piazza dei Cavalieri and Piazza dei Miracoli, one of the most famous monumental complexes in the world. | Piazza dei Miracoli is located in Pisa. | -1no label
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) manages broadcast partnerships and the TOP worldwide sponsorship programme. | The IOC is the International Olympic Committee. | -1no label
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The Ulysses spacecraft, launched on October 6, 1990, is a joint solar mission of NASA and the European Space Agency. | The Ulysses spacecraft was launched on October 6, 1990. | -1no label
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With Linnaeus as professor, a period in Uppsala began where nature science was much esteemed. | Linnaeus was a professor in Uppsala. | -1no label
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For the Atlanta Olympic Games in 1996, the competition was a one-day event in which 32 men who qualified via pre-Olympic competitions participated. | The Olympic Games took place in Atlanta in 1996. | -1no label
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Tom Jennings is a board certified ophthalmologist. | Tom Jennings is an ophthalmologist. | -1no label
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Hebron, located south of Jerusalem in the Judean hills, is home to approximately 120,000 Arabs, 500 Jews, and three Christians. | Hebron is located in the Judean hills. | -1no label
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Six ships sailed from Nicaragua's Puerto Cabezas on April 14th, to begin their Bay of Pigs Invasion and to take over the Cuban army and government. | The Bay of Pigs invasion took place on April 14th. | -1no label
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On June 30, 1908, in Siberia the greatest meteorite fall in historic times occurred. | A meteorite fell in Siberia in 1908. | -1no label
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De Klerk was Deputy President of South Africa during the presidency of Nelson Mandela until 1996. | Nelson Mandela was President of South Africa. | -1no label
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President Vicente Fox heads into his final year of office Thursday, promising a more democratic, less corrupt and economically stable Mexico. | Vicente Fox is the President of Mexico. | -1no label
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FTAA is a huge extension of the principles behind NAFTA, aimed at increasing international government, not strengthening the United States. | NAFTA is a huge extension of FTAA. | -1no label
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Thanks to Frenchman Baron Pierre de Coubertin the first modern Olympics Games took place in Athens in 1896. | The Olympics Games took place in Athens in 1896. | -1no label
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Early last month, reform candidate Vicente Fox stunned Mexico and the world by winning the presidency of his country. Promising economic and political change, the former Coca-Cola executive and his National Action Party ousted the Institutional Revolutionary Party, or PRI, that had ruled Mexico for 71 years. | Vicente Fox won the presidency of Mexico. | -1no label
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Nationals of the Republic of Cyprus living there are nonetheless fully European citizens and were entitled to vote at European Parliament elections in 2004 (though only a few hundred registered). | There are only a few hundred European citizens. | -1no label
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The party line is that it is working within the system to achieve its goals and this is reflected in the government post currently held by Umberto Bossi (Minister for Reform). | Umberto Bossi is the Minister for Reform. | -1no label
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Blondlot was trying to polarize X-rays when he claimed to have discovered this new form of radiation. | Blondlot discovered x-rays. | -1no label
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By far the greatest proportion of the operational efforts of NATO and the Western European Union (WEU) have already shifted away from collective defense toward this type of activity. | The WEU is the Western European Union. | -1no label
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But for all its ominous rhetoric, and a board of directors that looks as if it could become the first cabinet of the United States of Earth (including several former senior World Bank and IMF directors; Jacques Delors, the Frenchman who was the officious president of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995; population control experts and, of course, Maurice Strong, the former advisor to Lester Pearson and Pierre Trudeau, who was the first president of Petro-Canada), what the CGG and most in civil society are seeking is a realization of the high-modern, one-world, one-family-of-Man dream. | Jacques Delors was President of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995. | -1no label
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Soldiers looking for the men, typically those who are considered the front line of the EZLN, often move into towns under the guise of humanitarian aid workers. | The EZLN is a humanitarian aid group. | -1no label
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Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the United States, the second deepest in the Western Hemisphere, and the seventh deepest in the world, dropping downward to 1,932 feet just southeast of Merriam Cone. | Crater Lake is the deepest lake in the world. | -1no label
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The Hebron District is located in the southernmost portion of the West Bank, 36 km south of Jerusalem City. | Hebron is located in Jerusalem City. | -1no label
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The MIT Press Bookstore stocks most of the books and journals published by The MIT Press as well as the best of other publishers' books in related fields. | The MIT is a bookstore. | -1no label
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The largest of these is the Lombard League, which was founded by Umberto Bossi in 1984. | Umberto Bossi is the founder of the Lombard League. | -1no label
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In a 1982 interview with Newsweek, Kennedy's personal secretary, Evelyn Lincoln, stated that Kennedy decided to install a taping system following the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion. | The Bay of Pigs invasion took place in 1982. | -1no label
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All that changed in 1922, when Tutankhamun's tomb was discovered by Egyptologist Howard Carter on behalf of his patron Lord Carnarvon. | Tutankhamun's Tomb was unearthed by Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon. | -1no label
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Formerly the Valdez Principles, the CERES Principles for environmentally sound business practices were drafted by the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies. | The Valdez Principles are principles for environmentally sound business practices. | -1no label
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Sometimes when the moon is close to the horizon the atmosphere causes the moon to look orange-red in color, or clouds or smoke can darken the moon. | The moon turns orange because when it is close to the horizon the atmosphere causes the moon to look orange-red in color. | -1no label
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The Philippines is one of the major crossroads in the eastern hemisphere, as it's home to over 100 ethnic groups and hundreds of language dialects. | The Philippines is in the eastern hemisphere. | -1no label
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CERN has now grown to include 20 member states and enjoys the active participation of many other countries world-wide. | CERN has 20 member states. | -1no label
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But for all its ominous rhetoric, and a board of directors that looks as if it could become the first cabinet of the United States of Earth (including several former senior World Bank and IMF directors; Jacques Delors, the Frenchman who was the officious president of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995; population control experts and, of course, Maurice Strong, the former advisor to Lester Pearson and Pierre Trudeau, who was the first president of Petro-Canada), what the CGG and most in civil society are seeking is a realization of the high-modern, one-world, one-family-of-Man dream. | Maurice Strong was President of the European Commission from 1985 to 1995. | -1no label
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American manufacturers contend that China's decade-long practice of keeping its currency valued at around 8.28 yuan to the dollar, has resulted in the Chinese currency being undervalued by as much as 40 percent, giving the Chinese a huge competitive advantage. | The currency used in China is the yuan. | -1no label
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"Hamlet" (1969) starring Nicol Williamson (not to mention Anthony Hopkins) and directed by Tony Richardson , was a low-budget film that was shot while the actors were simultaneously doing a theatre version. | Nicol Williamson directed "Hamlet". | -1no label
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On September 5, 1997, Athens was selected as the host city of the 2004 Olympic Games. The games took place in Greece from August 13 - 29 in 2004. | The Olympic Games were held in Athens in 2004. | -1no label
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Launched in 1990 and still going strong, Ulysses is the first spacecraft ever to pass over the polar regions of the Sun. | The Ulysses spacecraft was launched in 1990. | -1no label
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Nixon was impeached and became the first president ever to resign on August 9th 1974. | Nixon was the first president ever to resign. | -1no label
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The most ardent advocates of this panacea are US secretary of state Colin Powell, European Union foreign affairs executive Javier Solana, the Israeli foreign minister Shimon Peres, Arafat's close financial adviser Muhammed Rashid and Ariel Sharon's new chef de bureau Dov Weisglass. | Javier Solana is the Israeli foreign minister. | -1no label
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Umberto Bossi, leader of the Northern League, said Brussels was "transforming vices into virtues" and "advancing the cause of atheism every day". | Umberto Bossi is the leader of the Northern League. | -1no label
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Once you have your rental car or motorcycle, take off, ride around the Trodos mountains, or get lost on a desolate Mediterranean highway. Nicosia - AKA Lefkosia. This is the capital of Cyprus and is located in the center of the country. | The capital of Cyprus is Nicosia. | -1no label
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Henry might be the world record holder and Olympic gold medalist, but Coughlin is America's fastest swimmer ever in this event and has showed time and time again that she's not afraid to step up and race the best in the world. | Coughlin is the fastest swimmer in the world. | -1no label
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In Rwanda there were on average 8,000 victims per day for about 100 days. | There were 800,000 victims of the massacres in Rwanda. | -1no label
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Most of the open tombs in the Valley of the Kings are located in the East Valley, and this is where most tourists can be found. | The Valley of the Kings is located in the East Valley. | -1no label
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Leo Fender invented the first electric guitar and the electric bass guitar. | Leo Fender invented the first electric guitar. | -1no label
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In the mid-1970s, scientists first noticed that chlorine produced in the atmosphere from human-made CFCs and similar chemicals had the potential to destroy ozone and damage the ozone layer. | The ozone hole was first noticed in the mid-1970s. | -1no label
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