Problem: (1) Cedar wood has been exploited over the centuries by the Phoenicians , Persians , Babylonians , Egyptians , Assyrians , Romans , Israelites and Turks .
(2) Over the centuries , cedar wood was exploited by the Phoenicians , Egyptians , Assyrians , Babylonians , Persians , Romans , Israelites and Turks .

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

Problem: (1) Ovarian diseases can be classified as endocrine disorders or as disturbances of the reproductive system .
(2) Ovarian diseases may be classified as reproductive disorders or as disorders of the endocrine system .

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

Problem: (1) The original edition of the disc was published on 11 January 2006 in Singapore and on 26 January 2006 in Malaysia .
(2) The original edition of the disc was released on 11 January 2006 in Malaysia and 26 January 2006 in Singapore .

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

Problem: (1) KOTC : Fight to Live was an event held on May 14 , 2011 at the San Manuel Casino in San Bernardino , California .
(2) Live to Fight was an event held on 14 May 2011 at the San Manuel Casino in San Bernardino , California .

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