The mushroom is edible , but due to possible confusion with poisonous Amanita species is not recommended .
The mushroom is poisonous , but due to possible confusion with edible '' Amanita '' species is not recommended .

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no

He joined the Canadian Fencibles in Quebec in 1803 and came to Scotland with them in 1805 .
He joined the Canadian Fencibles in Quebec in 1803 , and joined them in 1805 to Scotland .

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yes

Philip Norman , the Beatles ' biographer , wrote that Charles Sutcliffe was a strong drinker and physically cruel to his wife , which the young Sutcliffe had observed .
Charles Sutcliffe , the Beatles ' biographer , wrote that Philip Norman was a strong drinker and physically cruel to his wife , which the young Sutcliffe had experienced .

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no

The 1940 San Diego State College football team represented San Diego State Aztecs during the 1940 college football season .
The 1940 San Diego State College football team represent San Diego State Aztecs during the 1940 College Football season .

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yes