William Belden Noble Lectures is an annual series of accomplished presentations by American individuals , held at Harvard University .
Noble Lectures by William Belden is an annual series of successful presentations of American individuals held at Harvard University .

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yes

Six were from Nevada , 35 from California , 13 from other states , and four from Canada .
Six came from Nevada , 35 from California , 13 from other states and four from Canada .

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yes

Eastern Cape is an administrative area of the Amatole District of the Mnquma Local Municipality in South Africa .
Mnquma Local Municipality is an administrative area in the Amatole District of the Eastern Cape in South Africa .

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no

The original route started at US 410 in Eureka and went north to Touchet and east to SSH 3E west of Prescott .
The original route started at US 410 in Eureka and led north to Touchet and east to SSH 3E to the west of Prescott .

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yes