Originally called Columbia Road this trail became Ridge Road .
Originally called Columbia Road , this Trail Ridge Road became .

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yes

Celestine V identifies a persistent tradition as the nameless figure Dante Alighieri sees among those in the anteroom of hell , in the mysterious verses :
A persistent tradition identifies Celestine V as the nameless figure Dante Alighieri sees among those in the antechamber of Hell , in the enigmatic verses :

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yes

Simon Brook is the son of the director Peter Brook and actress Natasha Parry , his sister is the actress and author Irina Brook .
Simon Brook is the son of fellow director Peter Brook and the actress Irina Brook . His sister is the actress and writer Natasha Parry .

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no

Feliciano Centurion ( March 29 , 1962 in Buenos Aires , Argentina -- November 7 , 1996 in San Ignacio , Paraguay ) was a Paraguayan painter .
Feliciano Centurion was a Paraguayan painter ( March 29 , 1962 in San Ignacio , Paraguay -- November 7 , 1996 in Buenos Aires , Argentina ) .

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no