Same meaning?
The last possession of the Genoese in the Mediterranean , the Tunisian island fortress , was lost to Tabarka in 1742 .
The last possession of the Genoese in the Mediterranean , the island fort of Tabarka , was lost to Tunis in 1742 .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
In 1968 , Barbara Myers learned about the Myers Ranch from Catherine Gillies , the granddaughter of Charles Manson .
In 1968 , Catherine Gillies , granddaughter of Charles Manson , Barbara Myers learned about Myers Ranch .

Answer: yes

Same meaning?
Meanwhile , Edie will be interviewed in New York City the day after Andy died in 1971 .
Meanwhile , in New York City , Andy is interviewed the day after Edie died in 1971 .

Answer: no

Same meaning?
Sarah Stiles died in 1862 and Breck married Jane Breck in 1864 . Three years later he moved to Benicia , California to build another two institutions .
In 1862 , Breck died , and Breck married Sarah Stiles in 1864 , and three years later he moved to Benicia , California , to build two other institutions .

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no