Problem: (1) The Gill family closed the mill in 1968 , and the new owners sold it in 1980 .
(2) The Gill family sold the mill in 1968 and was closed by the new owners in 1980 .

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

Problem: (1) The Vadakalai sect are also referred to as the '' southern '' culture or school , and the Thenkalai sect are the '' northern '' variant .
(2) The Vadakalai sect is also referred to as the '' northern '' culture or school , and the Thenkalai sect are the '' southern '' variant .

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

Problem: (1) Harvey had been the last to speak to Oates .
(2) Oates had been the last to speak to Harvey .

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

Problem: (1) Shaffer Creek is a tributary of the Brush Creek ( Raystown Branch Juniata River ) in Bedford County , Pennsylvania , United States .
(2) Shaffer Creek is an tributary of Raystown Branch Juniata River ( Brush Creek ) in Bedford County , Pennsylvania in the United States .

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