Problem: (1) In an interview for the book , Avedon interpreted this phenomenon for Rowlands : '' It 's because Vreeland lasted .
(2) Vreeland interpreted this phenomenon for Rowlands in an interview with the book : '' It 's because Avedon lasted '' .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Dielectric elastomers ( DEs ) are intelligent material systems that produce large strains .
(2) Dielectric elastomers ( DEs ) are smart material systems that produce large strains .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) Due to Agha Mohammad Khan 's castration , his brother Hossein Qoli Khan was appointed as the new chieftain of the Qoyunlu instead .
(2) Due to the castration of Hossein Qoli Khan , his brother Agha Mohammad Khan was appointed Qoyunlu 's new chieftain .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) CBS offered the NFL $ 1.58 billion over four years , significantly more than the $ 290 million per year offered by Fox .
(2) CBS offered a then-record $ 1.58 billion to the NFL over four years , significantly more than the $ 290 million per year offered by Fox .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes