Since 1977 , LAGOS has made more than two million pieces . Steven Lagos estimates that he has created 10,000 pieces and 400 to 500 new designs each year .
Since 1977 LAGOS has created more than two million pieces , and Steven Lagos estimates that he has made 10,000 pieces and 400 to 500 new designs each year .

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yes

The songs were released for free in the Pink Studio and were recorded by radio B92 with the PGP-RTS label .
The songs were recorded in the Pink Studio for free and were released by Radio B92 with the label PGP-RTS .

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no

To a large extent , and involved a cultural realization of cultural identity among the people who share the same language and religious heritage .
To a large extent , and involved a cultural realization of cultural identity among the people sharing the same language and religious heritage .

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yes

The zoological garden was initiated by zoologist Alfred Brehm and founded in 1876 .
The zoological garden was founded by the zoologist Alfred Brehm and initiated in 1876 .

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no