Question: The law once required settlers to clear 80% of their land in two years to win ownership.

Before the late 1980's some nations even gave land and tax credit to individuals and companies slashing, burning, and exploiting the forest.
Answer: no
Question: Sotheby's and Christie's, the world's two most powerful auction houses, swapped confidential lists of super-rich clients who were spared from paying fees charged to other sellers, people close to the companies and to a federal antitrust investigation of them said.

Christie's is one of the world's largest auction houses.
Answer: yes
Question: She would later return to the Contest in 2005 with "Angel," an anthem she penned herself, and achieved second place. Now, in 2009, she will be returning to Eurovision for a third try, hoping for the "3-2-1" charm and a victory something that has eluded her thus far. Her entry, the ballad "What If We," has special memories for Chiara; it is dedicated to her father, who is recently deceased.

Ms Siracura joined the Eurovision Song Contest.
Answer:
no