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A rock song in contrast to '' ( Everything I Do ) I Do It for You '' , it peaked at # 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 , behind Prince 's `` Cream '' .
It reached # 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 , behind Prince 's `` Cream '' .
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The word `` bushido '' is Japanese and means `` Way of the Warrior '' .
The artist name `` Bushido '' is Japanese and means `` Way of the Warrior '' .
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Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi , ( born September 28 , 1978 ) , better known as Bushido , is a German rapper .
His real name is Anis Mohamed Youssef Ferchichi .
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Bocage is a Norman word which has entered both the French and English languages .
Bocage ( boh-kahzh ) is a Norman word which has found its way into both the French and English languages .
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All of the Warriors novels are listed as being written by Erin Hunter .
As it is a Warriors book , it is written by Erin Hunter .
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However , the Church had their own ways to enforce peace , such as the Peace and Truce of God movement , for example .
However the Church had their own ways to enforce the peace such as the Peace and Truce of God movement , for example .
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Because much of medieval Europe lacked central authority to provide protection , each city had to provide its own protection for citizens both inside the city walls , and outside .
Because much of medieval Europe lacked central authority to provide protection , such as a police force ( to use a modern analogy ) , each city had to provide its own protection for citizens both inside the city walls , and outside .
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Instead , the commune would promise to exact revenge on the attacker , the threat of revenge being a form of defense .
Instead the commune would promise to exact revenge on the attacker , the promise of revenge being a form of defense .
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Instead they might attack the noble 's family , burn his crops , kill his serfs , or destroy his orchards in retribution .
Instead they might attack the nobles family , or burn his crops , or kill his serfs , or destroy his orchards .
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It then spread in the early 12th century to France , Germany and Spain and elsewhere .
It then spread in the early 12th century to France , Germany , and Spain and elsewhere .
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If a commune member was attacked outside the city , it was too late to call for help , as it was unlikely anyone would arrive in time .
Obviously if a commune member was attacked outside the city it was too late to call for help as it would be unlikely anyone would be around in time .
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Only the noble lords were allowed by custom to fight , and ostensibly the merchant townspeople were workers , not warriors .
Normally only the noble lords are allowed to fight and the merchant townspeople were the workers , not fighters .
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On the other hand , communes disrupted the order of medieval society ; the methods the commune used , eye for an eye , violence begets violence , were generally not acceptable to Church or King .
The methods the commune used , eye for an eye , violence begets violence , were generally not acceptable to Church or King .
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On the one hand , they agreed safety and protection from lawless nobles was in everyone 's best interest .
On the one hand they agreed safety and protection from lawless nobles was in everyones best interest .
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Every town had its own commune and no two communes were alike , but at their heart , communes were sworn allegiances of mutual defense .
Every town had its own commune and no two communes were alike , but at the heart , communes were sworn alliegences of mutual defense .
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When a commune was formed , all participating members gathered and swore an oath in a public ceremony , promising to defend each other in times of trouble , and to maintain the peace within the city proper .
When a commune was formed , all particpitating members gathered and swore an oath together , in public , they would defend each other in time of trouble .
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The walled city represented protection from direct assault at the price of corporate interference on the pettiest levels , but once a townsman left the city walls , he ( for women scarcely traveled ) was at the mercy of often violent and lawless nobles in the countryside .
The walled city was protection from direct assault , but once a townsperson left the city walls , he or she was at the mercy of often violent and lawless nobles in the countryside .
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However , if the attacker was a noble , safely ensconced in a castle ( as was often the case ) , the town commune could not muster the forces to attack him directly .
This was often the case and certainly the town commune could not muster the forces to attack a castle .
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The commune movement started in the 10th century , with a few earlier ones like Forlì ( possibly 889 ) , and gained strength in the 11th century in northern Italy which had the most urbanized population of Europe at the time .
The commune movement started in the 11th century in northern Italy which had the most urbanized population of Europe at the time , and in what is now Belgium which was also relatively urban at the time .
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It is said that when Cesena complained to the Pope , the pontiff joked that his jurisdiction did not extend to hell , so the portrait would have to remain .
It is said that when Cesena complained to the Pope , the pontiff responded that his jurisdiction did not extend to hell , so the portrait would have to remain .
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In response to certain accusers , when the Pope 's own Master of Ceremonies Biagio da Cesena said of the painting `` it was mostly disgraceful that in so sacred a place there should have been depicted all those nude figures , exposing themselves so shamefully , '' and that it was no work for a papal chapel but rather `` for the public baths and taverns , '' Michelangelo worked Cesena 's face into the scene as Minos , judge of the underworld ( far bottom-right corner of the painting ) with Donkey ears ( i.e. indicating foolishness ) , while his nudity is covered by a coiled snake .
When the Pope 's own Master of Ceremonies , Biagio da Cesena , said `` it was mostly disgraceful that in so sacred a place there should have been depicted all those nude figures , exposing themselves so shamefully , '' and that it was no work for a papal chapel but rather `` for the public baths and taverns , '' Michelangelo worked the Cesena 's semblance into the scene as Minos , judge of the underworld ( far bottom-right corner of the painting ) .
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Michelangelo began working on it twenty five years after having finished the Sistine Chapel ceiling .
Michelangelo began working on it thirty years after finishing the ceiling of the chapel .
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The souls of humans rise and descend to their fates , as judged by Christ surrounded by prominent saints including Saints Catherine of Alexandria , Peter , Lawrence , Bartholomew , Paul , Sebastian , John the Baptist , and others .
The souls of humans rise and descend to their fates , as judged by Christ surrounded by his saints .
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Rachmaninoff died of melanoma on 28 March 1943 , in Beverly Hills , California , just four days before his 70th birthday .
He died of melanoma in Beverly Hills , California .
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Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff ( Russian : Серге́й Васи́льевич Рахма́нинов ; Russian pronunciation : ( sʲɪrˈɡʲej rɐxˈmanʲɪnəf ) ; 1 April ( O.S. 20 March ) 1873 - 28 March 1943 ) was a Russian composer , pianist , and conductor .
Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff ( Russian : Сергей Васильевич Рахманиновъ ) was a famous Russian composer and pianist .
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Eichsfeld is a district in Thuringia , Germany , and part of the historical region of Eichsfeld .
Eichsfeld is a rural district in Thuringia , Germany , and is part of the historical region of Eichsfeld .
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Eichsfeld was the only region of Thuringia not to accept the Protestant Reformation , largely due to the efforts of the Archbishop of Mainz .
Eichsfeld was the only part of Thuringia not to accept the Protestant Reformation , mostly because of the efforts of the Archbishop of Mainz .
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In 1801 the clerical states were dissolved , and Prussia gained the region , only to lose it again in the Napoleonic Wars .
In 1801 the clerical states were dissolved , and Prussia took over .
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It is located in the capital city , Bucharest .
It is in the capital city , Bucharest .
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The National Bank of Romania ( Romanian : Banca Națională a României , BNR ) is the central bank of Romania and was established in April 1880 .
The National Bank of Romania ( Romanian : Banca Naţională a României , BNR ) is the central bank of Romania .
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In 1916 , in the wake of the Central Powers ' invasion , the valuables of the National Bank of Romania , together with many other valuables ( the Romanian Treasure ) were sent to Moscow for safekeeping , but were never returned ( except for the Pietroasele treasure - now on display at the National Museum of Romanian History , the numismatic collection of the National Bank , some paintings and archives ) .
All valuable objects of the National Bank of Romania and the Romanian Treasure were sent to Moscow for safekeeping .
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Eugeniu Carada is associated to the National Bank , as he was the founder of the bank and he was elected director of the bank , but he never accepted the role of Governor .
The bank 's first governor was Eugeniu Carada .
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Parroting Jones ' prior statements that hostile forces would convert captured children to fascism , one temple member states `` the ones that they take captured , they 're gon na just let them grow up and be dummies . ''
Parroting Jones ' prior statements that hostile forces would convert captured children to fascism , one temple member states `` the ones that they take captured , they 're gon na just let them grow up and be dummies '' .
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The reason given by Jones to commit suicide was consistent with his previously stated conspiracy theories of intelligence organizations allegedly conspiring against the Temple , that men would `` parachute in here on us , '' `` shoot some of our innocent babies '' and `` they 'll torture our children , they 'll torture some of our people here , they 'll torture our seniors . ''
The reason given by Jones to commit suicide was consistent with his previously stated conspiracy theories of intelligence organizations allegedly conspiring against the Temple , that men would `` parachute in here on us , '' `` shoot some of our innocent babies '' and `` they 'll torture our children , they 'll torture some of our people here , they 'll torture our seniors '' .
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At the end of the tape , Jones concludes : `` We did n't commit suicide ; we committed an act of revolutionary suicide protesting the conditions of an inhumane world . ''
At the end of the tape , Jones concludes : `` We did n't commit suicide ; we committed an act of revolutionary suicide protesting the conditions of an inhumane world '' .
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Jones ' drug usage ( including LSD and cannabis ) was confirmed by his son , Stephan , and Jones ' doctor in San Francisco .
Jones ' drug usage ( including LSD and marijuana ) was confirmed by his son , Stephan , and Jones ' doctor in San Francisco .
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Jones can be heard saying , `` Do n't be afraid to die , '' that death is `` just stepping over into another plane '' and that it 's `` a friend . ''
Jones can be heard saying , `` Do n't be afraid to die , '' that death is `` just stepping over into another plane '' and that it 's `` a friend '' .
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Given that reasoning , Jones and several members argued that the group should commit `` revolutionary suicide '' by drinking cyanide-laced grape-flavored Flavor Aid .
Jones and several members argued that the group should commit `` revolutionary suicide '' by drinking cyanide-laced grape-flavored Flavor Aid .
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We must die with some dignity . ''
We must die with some dignity '' .
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Later released videos made to show the best of Jonestown shows Jones opening a storage container full of Kool-Aid in large quantities .
However , later released video made to show the best of Jonestown shows Jones opening a storage container full of Kool-Aid in large quantities .
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As members of Ryan 's delegation boarded two planes at the airstrip , Jones ' `` Red Brigade '' armed guards arrived in a red pickup truck and began shooting at the delegation .
As members of Ryan 's delegation boarded two planes at the airstrip , Jones ' `` Red Brigade '' armed guards arrived in a tractor-pulled trailer and began shooting at the delegation .
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Later that same day , 910 inhabitants of Jonestown , 303 of them children , died of apparent cyanide poisoning , mostly in and around a pavilion .
( Later that same day , 909 inhabitants of Jonestown , 303 of them children , died of apparent cyanide poisoning , in and around a pavilion .
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James Warren `` Jim '' Jones ( May 13 , 1931 - November 18 , 1978 ) was an American religious leader and community organizer .
James Warren `` Jim '' Jones ( May 13 , 1931 - November 18 , 1978 ) was an American preacher and religious leader .
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This resulted in the greatest single loss of American civilian life in a deliberate act until the September 11 , 2001 attacks .
This was the greatest single loss of American civilian life in a non-natural disaster until the September 11 , 2001 attacks .
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However , empty packets of grape Flavor Aid found on the scene show that this is what was used to mix the `` potion '' ( as was referred to in several statements obtained by the FBI in the final tape recordings ) along with a sedative .
This may have been what was used to mix the `` potion '' ( as was referred to in several statements on the tape recordings ) along with a sedative .
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These modifications make it possible for teleosts to protrude their jaws outwards from the mouth .
These changes make it possible for them to protrude their jaws outwards from the mouth .
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These changes are largely due to highly controlled modifications in gene expression .
These changes are largely due to highly-controlled modifications in gene expression .
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Such cells are called embryonic stem cells in animals and meristematic cells in higher plants .
Such cells are called stem cells in animals and meristematic cells in higher plants .
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Differentiation dramatically changes a cell 's size , shape , membrane potential , metabolic activity , and responsiveness to signals .
Differentiation dramatically changes a cell 's size , shape , metabolic activity , and responsiveness to signals .
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Differentiation occurs numerous times during the development of a multicellular organism as the organism changes from a simple zygote to a complex system of tissues and cell types .
Differentiation occurs many times during the development of a multicellular organism as the organism changes from a single zygote to a complex system of tissues and cell types .
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Thus , different cells can have very different physical characteristics despite having the same genome .
Thus , cells in different tissues may have very different physical characteristics despite having the same genome .
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In mammals , only the zygote and subsequent blastomeres are totipotent , while in plants many differentiated cells can become totipotent with simple laboratory techniques .
In mammals , only the zygote and early embryonic cells are totipotent , while in plants many differentiated cells can become totipotent with simple laboratory techniques .
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Differentiation continues in adulthood as adult stem cells divide and create fully differentiated daughter cells during tissue repair and during normal cell turnover .
Differentiation is a common process in adults as well : adult stem cells divide and create fully-differentiated daughter cells during tissue repair and during normal cell turnover .
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A cell that can differentiate into all cell types of the adult organism is known as pluripotent .
A cell that is able to differentiate into many cell types is known as pluripotent .
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A cell that can differentiate into all cell types , including the placental tissue , is known as totipotent .
A cell that is able to differentiate into all cell types is known as totipotent .
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The parish encompasses the town of St Just and the nearby settlements of Trewellard , Pendeen and Kelynack : it is bounded by the parishes of Morvah to the north-east , Sancreed and Madron to the east , St Buryan and Sennen to the south and by the sea in the west .
The parish includes the town of St Just and the nearby settlements of Trewellard , Pendeen and Kelynack : it is bounded by the parishes of Morvah to the north-east , Sancreed and Madron to the east , St Buryan and Sennen to the south and by the sea in the west .
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The ancient settlement has a strong mining history and was during the 19th century one of the most important mining districts in Cornwall both for copper and tin .
The area was during the 19th century one of the most important mining districts in Cornwall both for copper and tin .
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It was announced in July 2006 that the St Just mining district and the rest of the historic mining areas of Cornwall had become the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site .
Mines within the area included Levant Mine , Botallack , and Geevor Tin Mine ( which closed in 1990 ) It was announced in July 2006 that the St Just mining district and the rest of the historic mining areas of Cornwall had become the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site .
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The parish church is a fine 15th-century building : see St. Just in Penwith Parish Church .
The parish church is a fine 15th century building .
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The town of St Just is the most westerly town in mainland Britain and is situated approximately 8 miles ( 13 km ) west of Penzance along the A3071 .
The town of St Just is the most westerly town in mainland Britain and is about eight miles ( 12.7 km ) west of Penzance along the A3071 road .
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Glass fiber is formed when thin strands of silica-based or other formulation glass are extruded into many fibers with small diameters suitable for textile processing .
Glass fiber is formed when thin strands of silica-based or other formulation glass is extruded into many fibers with small diameters that are suitable for textile processing .
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Glassmakers throughout history have experimented with glass fibers , but mass manufacture of glass fiber was only made possible with the invention of finer machine tooling .
Glassmakers throughout history have experimented with glass fibers , but mass manufacture of fiberglass was only made possible when finer tools for machines were produced .
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It is also used as a reinforcing agent for many polymer products ; to form a very strong and light fiber-reinforced polymer ( FRP ) composite material called glass-reinforced plastic ( GRP ) , popularly known as `` fiberglass '' .
The proper names are fiber-reinforced polymer ( FRP ) or glass-reinforced plastic ( GRP ) .
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Glass fiber ( also spelled glass fiber ) is a material consisting of numerous extremely fine fibers of glass .
Fiberglass ( also called fibreglass and glass fiber ) is material made from extremely fine fibers of glass .
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Most car wash facilities are required by law to treat and\/or reuse their water and may be required to maintain waste-water discharge permits , in contrast to unregulated facilities or even driveway washing ( at one 's home ) , where waste-water can end up in the storm drain and , eventually , in streams , rivers and lakes .
Many car wash facilities are now required by law to treat and reuse their water , while driveway wash water simply ends up in the storm drain and eventually into rivers and lakes .
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A car wash ( also written as `` carwash '' ) or auto wash is a facility used to clean the exterior and , in some cases , the interior of motor vehicles .
A car wash is a facility used to clean the exterior , and sometimes the interior , of automobiles .
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While there are many types of car washes , most fall into the following categories : Mechanized car washes , especially those with brushes , were once avoided by some meticulous car owners because of the risk of damaging the finish .
There are many different types of car washes .
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In these 24 years he won seven Swiss championships and five Swiss cups .
In 24 years he won seven Swiss championships and five Swiss cups .
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Marcel Koller ( born 11 November 1960 in Zürich ) is a former Swiss football player and current head coach of the Austria national team .
Marcel Koller ( born 11 November 1960 in Zürich ) is a former Swiss football ( soccer ) player .
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Eventually the club finished at the 8th place , the third best season for Bochum ever .
The club finished this year at the 8th place , the third best season for Bochum ever .
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One year later the club won its first championship for almost 100 years .
The next year the club won the championship since almost 100 years .
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Also on European level FC St. Gallen could celebrate successes : in the UEFA Cup the Swiss side could eliminate English top club FC Chelsea .
In the UEFA Cup the Swiss team could eliminate English top club FC Chelsea .
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From 23 May 2005 on Marcel Koller was coach of German side VfL Bochum .
From 2005 on he was coach of the VfL Bochum in the 2 .
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On 4 October 2011 , Koller was appointed as the new manager of the Austrian National Team .
On the 4th of October 2011 , Koller was declared as the new coach of the Austrian National Team ( ÖFB ) .
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George Roger Waters ( born 6 September 1943 ) is an English musician , singer , songwriter and composer .
George Roger Waters ( born 6 September 1943 is an English rock musician .
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In November 1989 , the Berlin Wall fell , and in July 1990 Waters staged one of the largest and most elaborate rock concerts in history , The Wall - Live in Berlin , on the vacant terrain between Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate .
In 1990 , Roger staged one of the largest rock concerts ever , The Wall Concert in Berlin , on the vacant terrain between Potsdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate .
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As of 2013 , it is estimated that Pink Floyd have sold over 250 million albums worldwide , including 74.5 million RIAA certified units sold in the US .
One of rock music 's most critically acclaimed and commercially successful acts , Pink Floyd has sold over 200 million albums worldwide , including 74.5 million in the United States .
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With lyrics written entirely by Waters , The Dark Side of the Moon was one of the most commercially successful rock albums ever .
Released in 1973 , The Dark Side of the Moon is one of the top selling albums of all time .
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Gallium is a chemical element with symbol Ga and atomic number 31 .
Gallium ( chemical symbol : Ga ) is chemical element 31 on the periodic table .
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La Gazzetta dello Sport printed on pink paper .
This is because pink is the color of La Gazzetta dello Sport .
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Pink was chosen because the newspaper that created the Giro , La Gazzetta dello Sport , printed on pink paper .
It started because the editor of a newspaper called La Gazzetta dello Sport wanted more people to read his newspaper .
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He would go on to win his third Giro d'Italia .
The Giro d'Italia , or Tour of Italy , is a famous bicycle race held in Italy , every spring .
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Maria Luisa of Savoy ( Maria Luisa Gabriella ; 17 September 1688 - 14 February 1714 ) was a Savoyard princess and the first wife of Philip V of Spain .
Maria Luisa of Savoy ( 17 September 1688 - 14 February 1714 ) was the first wife of Philip V of Spain .
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In December 1714 , just months after Maria Luisa 's death , her widower Philip V remarried , to Elisabeth Farnese , the only child and heiress of the Duke of Parma .
Her husband remarried to Elisabeth Farnese in December 1714 .
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Usually , dark brown broth , made from dark soy sauce ( koikuchi shōyu ) , is used in eastern Japan , and light brown broth , made from light soy sauce ( usukuchi shōyu ) , is used in western Japan .
Usually , dark brown broth made from dark soy sauce ( koikuchi shōyu ) is common in eastern Japan .
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The flavor of broth and topping vary from region to region .
The flavor of the broth and toppings , as well as even noodle texture and thickness , vary from region to region .
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, usually written as うどん ) is a type of thick wheat flour noodle of Japanese cuisine .
is a type of thick , wheat-based noodle popular in Japanese cuisine .
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Hypertension ( HTN ) or high blood pressure , sometimes called arterial hypertension , is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated .
Hypertension or high blood pressure , is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is higher than it should be .
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Reduction of the blood pressure by 5 mmHg can decrease the risk of stroke by 34 % , of ischaemic heart disease by 21 % , and reduce the likelihood of dementia , heart failure , and mortality from cardiovascular disease .
For example , reducing blood pressure by 5 mmHg ( e.g. from 150\/100 to 145\/95 mmHg ) can decrease the risk of stroke by 34 % and of heart disease by 21 % .
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Secondary hypertension results from an identifiable cause .
Secondary hypertension means that the hypertension is caused by another disease .
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There is a mismatch .
The idiom explains what happens when there is a mismatch .
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For example , David Brooks , Columnist , New York Times : '' ... I liked it on the whole .
For example , According to David Brooks : '' ... I liked it on the whole .
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Built over in the late 18th and early 19th centuries , it contains many fine examples of substantial Georgian and Victorian houses - most notably Michael Searles ' crescent of semi-detached terrace houses linked by colonnades , The Paragon ( c 1793-1807 ) - as well as some 1930s and 1960s additions .
It has fine examples of substantial Georgian and Victorian houses - most notably Michael Searles ' crescent of semi-detached terrace houses linked by colonnades , The Paragon ( c 1793-1807 ) .
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The Roman road that later became known as Watling Street crosses the northern edge of Blackheath ( almost in line with the A2 ) , probably heading for the mouth of Deptford Creek , rather than for Deptford Bridge like the modern A2 .
The Roman road that later became known as Watling Street crosses the northern edge of Blackheath ( almost in line with the A2 ) .
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The sizeable estate of Blackheath Park , created on lands of Wricklemarsh Manor by John Cator is situated east of Blackheath .
The sizeable estate of Blackheath Park was created on lands of Wricklemarsh Manor , and built over in the late 18th and early 19th centuries .
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Coordinates : 51 ° 28 ′ 12 ″ N 0 ° 00 ′ 32 ″ E \ / 51.47 ° N 0.009 ° E \ / 51.47 ; 0.009 Blackheath is an area of South East London , with the London Boroughs of Lewisham and Greenwich .
Coordinates : 51 ° 28 ′ 12 ″ N 0 ° 00 ′ 32 ″ E \ / 51.47 ° N 0.009 ° E \ / 51.47 ; 0.009 Blackheath is a heathland area of South East London .
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ALife supports more than one thousand characters inhabiting the Zone .
ALife supports more than one thousand characters living in the Zone .
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For instance , rescuing stalkers from danger , destroying stalker renegades , protecting or attacking stalker camps or searching for treasure .
For example , rescuing Stalkers from danger , killing Stalker renegades , protecting or attacking Stalker camps or searching for treasure .
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The non-scripted nature of the characters means that there are an unlimited number of random quests .
The non-scripted way the characters work means that there are an unlimited number of random quests .
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The AI characters travel around the entire Zone as they see fit .
The AI characters travel around the entire zone as they want .
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