Problem: (1) Asia Argento ( ; born Aria Maria Vittoria Rossa Argento ; 20 September 1975 ) is an Italian actress , singer , model , activist and director .
(2) Maria Maria Vittoria Rossa Argento ( born 20 September , 1975 in Aria Asia Argento ) is an Italian actress , singer , model , activist and director .

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

Problem: (1) Matthew DeCoursey proposes that Thorne may have joined the project late .
(2) Matthew DeCoursey suggests that Thorne may have joined the project late .

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

Problem: (1) The 119th squadron of helicopters was formed in May 1968 as part of the 48th transport helicopter regiment at Nis Airport .
(2) The 119th Helicopter Squadron was formed at Nis airport in May 1968 as part of 48th Transport Helicopter Regiment .

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

Problem: (1) Makopong is a village in Kgalagadi District of Botswana . It is located close to the border with South Africa . The population was 1,697 in the 2011 census .
(2) The population was 1,697 in the 2011 census . It is a village in Kgalagadi District of South Africa It is located near the border with Botswana .

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