Question:
A young boy jumps into a pool with outstretched arms.
A dog jumps into a backyard pool.
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1

Question:
Shinseki retires Wednesday after a 38-year career that included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia.
Shinseki's career included combat in Vietnam and head of U.S. peacekeeping efforts in Bosnia.
Answer:
3

Question:
I guess I pulled it out of the census's rear end in a top hat.
Does the census have an rear end in a top hat?
Answer:
3