Context: The vast majority of the original bridge still exists, although the swing span has been removed. The 2.2-mile section to Pigeon Key, used as a fishing pier and long open to motorized vehicles to give access to the key, was closed to motorized traffic in 2008 after the unsupported sections began to sag. As of 2015, the section remains open to pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2014, Florida Department of Transportation approved a $77 million plan to restore the old bridge.

Question: when did the old 7 mile bridge close? Let's do a good job answering this.
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Stream of consciousness: To answer the question, consider the following: The 2.2-mile section to Pigeon Key, used as a fishing pier and long open to motorized vehicles to give access to the key, was closed to motorized traffic in 2008 after the unsupported sections began to sag.... The answer is 2008.

Context: The Blue Jackets' name and logos are inspired by Ohio's Civil War history. The Blue Jackets play their home games at Nationwide Arena in downtown Columbus, which opened in 2000. They are affiliated with the Cleveland Monsters of the AHL.

Question: where did the columbus blue jackets get their name? Let's do a good job answering this.
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Stream of consciousness: To answer the question, consider the following: The Blue Jackets' name and logos are inspired by Ohio's Civil War history.... The answer is Ohio 's Civil War history.

Context: The 1744 cricket season was the 147th in England since the earliest known definite reference to cricket in January 1597 (i.e., Old Style -- 1598 New Style). Details have survived of 22 important eleven-a-side and three single wicket matches. It was a pivotal season in English cricket history because the earliest known codification of the Laws of Cricket was written by a group calling themselves the "Noblemen and Gentlemen" of the London Cricket Club.

Question: when were the first laws of cricket written? Let's do a good job answering this.
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Stream of consciousness: The relevant information to answer the above question is: It was a pivotal season in English cricket history because the earliest known codification of the Laws of Cricket was written by a group calling themselves the "Noblemen and Gentlemen" of the London Cricket Club.... The answer is 1744.