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At that time, the area contained the Greta Swamp, which was later drained.
[ "At the time, the Greta Swamp was part of the area." ]
The archetypal pencil may have been the stylus, which was a thin metal stick, often made from lead and used for scratching in papyrus, a form of early paper.
[ "The first pencils could have been a thin metal stick made from lead used for scratching papyrus." ]
In addition there are 10 ground-level stations and four above ground.
[ "Also, there are 10 ground-level stations and four above ground." ]
At the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, Alain Siritzky announced that a worldwide search was underway for a new Emmanuelle to star in a new series of films.
[ "At the 2008 Cannes Film Festival, Alain Siritzky announced that they were searching the world for a new Emmanuelle to star in a new film series." ]
History The first mention of the town dates from 1178.
[ "The town is seen first in 1178 texts." ]
Education The Cabarrus County School System services all of the county with the exception of parts of Kannapolis, which operates its own school district.
[ "The Cabarrus County School System is used by the whole county except parts of Kannapolis. They have their own school district." ]
He was offered a Fulbright scholarship in 1965 to study in the United States.
[ "He was offered a Fulbright scholarship to study in the United States in 1965." ]
The Tuvaluan language is spoken by virtually everyone, while a language very similar to Gilbertese is spoken on Nui.
[ "The Tuvaluan language is spoken by almost everyone. A language very similar to Gilbertese is spoken on Nui." ]
Plutoids Ice dwarfs that have achieved hydrostatic equilibrium are plutoids.
[ "Plutoids Ice dwarfs with hydrostatic equilibrium are plutoids." ]
In it he explains that Christ has two qnome (essences), which are unmingled and eternally united in one parsopa (personality).
[ "In it he explains Christ has two qnome (essences). They are unmingled and eternally united in one parsopa (personality)." ]
Parts of Europe, including much of Scandinavia, never adopted many feudal institutions, including serfdom.
[ "Parts of Europe, as well as much of Scandinavia, never took on many feudal issues, like serfdom." ]
In 2005, Boreanaz began starring opposite Emily Deschanel on the current prime time television series, Bones.
[ "In 2005, Boreanaz had a major role just as Emily Deschanel on the television series, Bones." ]
Bonham Carter made her film debut in the K. M. Peyton film, A Pattern of Roses, before appearing in her first leading role in Lady Jane.
[ "Bonham Carter made her debut in the K. M. Peyton film, A Pattern of Roses. The she appeared in her first leading role in Lady Jane." ]
In medieval England, the territories of Lancashire and Cornwall were made duchies, with certain powers accruing to their dukes.
[ "In old England, the cities of Lancashire and Cornwall were made into duchies, a place ruled by dukes." ]
A considerable amount of research has been put into designs that avoid these delays as much as possible.
[ "Extensive research has been put into designs that efficiently avoids delays." ]
The Sahara Pump Theory is a hypothesis that explains how flora and fauna left Africa to penetrate the Middle East and then Europe and Asia.
[ "The Sahara Pump Theory explains how plants and animals moved from Africa to the Middle East and then to Europe and Asia." ]
September 13 - Astronomers from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) announce images that appear to show a planet orbiting a brown dwarf about 230 light years away.
[ "September 13 - European Southern Observatory (ESO) astronomers announce images that appear to show a planet traveling around a brown dwarf about 230 light years away." ]
Ideas and works that are reproducible at zero cost, or almost zero cost.
[ "Ideas and works that can be made again at zero cost, or almost zero cost." ]
The armies of the East India Company were recruited primarily from Muslims in the Bengal Presidency, which consisted of Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and high caste Hindus recruited primarily from the rural plains of Oudh.
[ "The armies of the East India consisted of Muslims from the Bengal Presidency. The high caste Hindus were mostly from the plains of Oudh." ]
This method can result in infection, and injury to internal organs (for example pulling out the intestines), resulting in death.
[ "Using this method could result in infection, and injury to internal organs resulting in death." ]
This disease is often mild and attacks often pass unnoticed.
[ "The disease is mild. It often passes unnoticed." ]
The hot metal straightener slid easily through the hair, causing less damage and dryness than previously-used techniques.
[ "The hot metal straightener is better for the hair, because it causes less damage and dryness." ]
Film director Richard Linklater discusses this novel in his film Waking Life, which begins with a scene reminiscent of another Dick novel, Time Out of Joint.
[ "Richard Linklater discusses this book in his movie Waking Life, which starts with a similar scene from another book, Time Out of Joint." ]
In a departure from his usual repertoire, he sang "You'll Never Walk Alone" from the Broadway musical Carousel at the Berlin Live 8 concert in 2005.
[ "Leaving from his usual repertoire, he sang \"You'll Never Walk Alone\" from Broadway musical Carousel at the 2005 Berlin Live 8 concert." ]
Trohman was a poor fit for the band in terms of familiarity with the music and in terms of stage presence.
[ "Trohman was bad for the band, in terms of music familiarity and stage presence." ]
Suggested etiologies of the name "Kavirondo" include From local young warriors, armed with spears, bows, arrows, & clubs, who were observed to sit on their heels, which in Kiswahili is kaa virondo.
[ "The suggested causes of the name \"Kavirondo\" are local young warriors who were observed sitting on their heels, which in Kiswahili is Kaa virondo. The warriors were armed with spears, bows, arrows, and clubs." ]
Regular season The Boston Bruins led the league in overall points with 110.
[ "The Bruins led the league in points with 110." ]
Altogether, the constellation contains about 50 galaxies observable through amateur telescope.
[ "In total, the constellation has around 50 galaxies in it that can be seen through non-professional telescopes." ]
98% of the university's incoming class of 2006 earned a high school GPA of 3.0 and higher, while the middle 50% of the incoming class earned a high school GPA of 3.60 to 3.90.
[ "98% of the university's incoming class of 2006 had a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. The middle 50% had GPAs between 3.60 and 3.90." ]
They often simply groan in disapproval in situations where a human toddler would throw a tantrum.
[ "They often simply groan in disapproval. In these same situations a human toddler would throw a tantrum." ]
Charity The third of the Five Pillars of Islam states that Muslims are required to give approximately one-fortieth of their wealth to charity as zakat.
[ "Charity The third of the Five Pillars of Islam states that Muslims are obliged to give as zakat about one-fortieth of their wealth to charity." ]
They are distinguished from the higher plants by a lack of true roots, stems or leaves.
[ "They are different from the higher plants because they do not have true roots, stems or leaves." ]
In 1997 he was forced to leave his home after it was flooded by the water of the reservoir.
[ "In 1997 he had to leave his home when it was flooded by the reservoir." ]
Fierce Creatures is a 1997 comedy film.
[ "Fierce Creatures is a comedy film." ]
Plutoids Ice dwarfs that have achieved hydrostatic equilibrium are plutoids.
[ "Plutoids Ice dwarfs that have achieved hydrostatic balance are plutoids." ]
Tazz defeated Al Snow (5: 20) Tazz forced Snow to submit with the Tazzmission.
[ "Tazz defeated Al Snow (5: 20). Tazz forced Snow to submit with the Tazzmission." ]
Types of abrasions Colloquially, abrasions caused by contact with textiles or carpeting are referred to as rug burn or carpet burn.
[ "Abrasions caused by contact with textiles or carpeting are referred to as rug burn or carpet burn." ]
The municipality has about 5700 inhabitants.
[ "The area has about 5700." ]
For the 2008 - 09 season, Tranmere Rovers are playing in League One, the third tier of English Football.
[ "For the 2008-09 season, Tranmere Rovers play in League One. It is the third tier of English Football." ]
Oyez derives from the Anglo-Norman word for listen.
[ "Oyez comes from the Anglo-Norman word for listen." ]
Tobacco: In 1984 he wrote that nicotine has an addictiveness similar to that of heroin or cocaine.
[ "In 1984 he wrote that nicotine has an addictiveness similar to that of heroin or cocaine." ]
He is one of the founding members of Global Elders.
[ "He is one of the original members of Global Elders." ]
The fire threatened the Loy Yang Power Station, particularly the station's open-cut coal mine.
[ "The fire was dangerous to the Loy Yang Power Station, especially the station's open-cut coal mine." ]
In the a mathematics, a product is the result of multiplying, or an expression that identifies factors to be multiplied.
[ "In mathematics, a product is the result of a multiplication or an expression that identifies the factors to be multiplied." ]
Terrorists have seized control of Las Vegas to instill widespread panic in both the public as well as law enforcement agencies, such as the National Security Agency, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Rainbow, as well as the local SWAT.
[ "Terrorists have seized control of Las Vegas to instill widespread panic in both the public as well as law enforcement agencies." ]
The Congress of Vienna recognized it as a grand duchy and member of the German Confederation.
[ "The Congress of Vienna accepted it as a grand duchy and part of the German Confederation." ]
INVEST or Storm 91C, was an unusual weather event of 2006.
[ "Storm 91C was an odd weather event in 2006." ]
It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the University of Hawaii led by Scott S. Sheppard et al.
[ "It was discovered by a team of astronomers. They were from the University of Hawaii and led by Scott S. Sheppard et al." ]
Moundou is situated on one of the main roads in southern Chad.
[ "Moundou is on one of the main roads in southern Chad." ]
In 1972, arsonists set the bunker on fire.
[ "In 1972, arsonists lit the bunker on fire." ]
Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2 1954) is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning American composer of contemporary classical music.
[ "Elliot Goldenthal is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning American composer of contemporary classical music." ]
The effect is also termed the Hertz Effect, The American journal of science.
[ "The effect is also called the Hertz Effect." ]
The Lion King 1 ½ (also known as The Lion King 3: Hakuna Matata in some countries) is an American direct-to-video animated film released by Walt Disney Home Entertainment on February 10, 2004.
[ "The Lion King 1 ½ is an animated movie released in 2004." ]
Will & Grace became a ratings success, and Messing gained renown.
[ "Will & Grace had high ratings, and Messing became famous." ]
Occultations by Hermione have been successfully observed three times so far, the last time in February, 2004.
[ "Occultations by Hermione have been successfully observed three times so far, the last time being February, 2004." ]
San Francisco Bay is located in the U. S. state of California, surrounded by a contiguous region known as the San Francisco Bay Area, dominated by the large cities San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose.
[ "San Francisco Bay is located in the U. S. state of California. It is surrounded by the San Francisco Bay Area, which is dominated by the large cities San Francisco, Oakland and San Jose." ]
The first driver to win multiple Championships was Alberto Ascari, in 1952 and 1953.
[ "The first driver to win more than one championships was Alberto Ascari, in 1952 and 1953." ]
Of the seven candidates, he topped each of the four straw polls conducted by the United Nations Security Council: on 24 July, 14 September, 28 September, and 2 October.
[ "There were seven candidates. He won each of the four straw polls done by the United Nations Security Council. The polls were 24 July, 14 September, 28 September, and 2 October." ]
Springville is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States.
[ "Springville is a town sited in Linn County, Iowa, US." ]
Marcel Junod (1904 - 1961), a physician from Geneva, was another famous delegate during the Second World War.
[ "Marcel Junod was a physician from Geneva. He was a famous delegate during the Second World War." ]
It has a shaving head consisting of cutters that cut off the hair entering the head of the razor at skin level.
[ "It has a shaving head with cutters. They cut off the hair entering the head of the razor at skin level." ]
Marcel Junod (1904 - 1961), a physician from Geneva, was another famous delegate during the Second World War.
[ "Marcel Junod is a physician from Geneva. He was a famous politician during the Second World War." ]
At that time, the area contained the Greta Swamp, which was later drained.
[ "The area contained the Greta Swamp, which was later drained." ]
Lanterns may be used for signaling, or as general light sources for camping.
[ "Lanterns can be used for signaling or light sources for camping." ]
The Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple, is a Chán Buddhist temple at Song Shan near Zhengzhou City Henan Province in Dengfeng, China.
[ "The Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple is a Chán Buddhist temple. It is located at Song Shan near Zhengzhou City Henan Province in Dengfeng, China." ]
Recovery Russia bounced back from the August 1998 financial crash with surprising speed.
[ "Russia came back from the 1998 financial crash quickly." ]
When wells are lost to pollution, there is no town water which can be brought in because the town government has no wells of its own.
[ "When wells don't work because of pollution, there is no town water because the town does not have its own wells." ]
Railways The location of the town in the bottom of a steep valley counted against it for railway construction.
[ "The location of the town in the bottom of a steep valley counted against it for railway construction." ]
Libpurple has support for many commonly used instant messaging protocols, allowing the user to log into various different services from one application.
[ "Libpurple supports many popular instant messaging systems, so users can log into different services from one application." ]
The Higgs boson is the only Standard Model particle that has not yet been observed.
[ "The Higgs boson is the only particle the hasn't been discovered." ]
The Temple of Jupiter, Capitolium, or Temple of the Capitoline Triad was a temple in Roman Pompeii, at the north end of its forum.
[ "The temple of Jupiter is in Roman Pompeii at the forum's north end." ]
In the United States antidepressants and tranquilizers are now the top selling class of prescription drugs, and neuroleptics and other psychiatric drugs also rank near the top, all with expanding sales.
[ "In the United States antidepressants and tranquilizers are the top selling prescription drugs. Neuroleptics and other psychiatric drugs are also near the top. They all have growing sales." ]
She finally found him in a hospital bed in Reggio Emilia, ill with a fever and subsisting on a daily bowl of chicory coffee and bread crust.
[ "She finally found him in a hospital bed in Reggio Emilia. He was sick with fever and living on a once a day bowl of chicory coffee and bread crust." ]
The account of Ninigi no Mikoto being sent to earth appears in the Nihon Shoki.
[ "The story of Ninigi no Mikoto being sent to earth appears in the Nihon Shoki." ]
The collective term for all types of ammunition is munitions.
[ "The term for all types of ammunition is munitions." ]
The Additions to Daniel comprise three chapters not found in the Hebrew / Aramaic text of Daniel.
[ "There are three chapters that were added to Daniel. The chapters were not found in the Hebrew/Aramaic text of Daniel." ]
Nocturnes is an orchestral composition in three movements by the French composer Claude Debussy.
[ "Nocturnes is a piece of music composed by Claude Debussy." ]
In 2006, Phil Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members.
[ "Phil Downing left the band in 2006, citing poor communication with other members." ]
Under the 1862 Police Regulation Act Pottinger was appointed an inspector of police for the Western District.
[ "Under the 1862 Police Regulation Act, Pottinger was made an inspector of police for the Western District." ]
Economy Up to the 20th century Nidwalden was dominated by agriculture.
[ "Nidwalden's economy was heavily based on argriculture up to the 20th century." ]
She subsequently recorded "Kanashiki kuchibue", which was featured on a radio program and was a national hit.
[ "She later recorded \"Kanshiki kuchibue\" which was featured on a radio program was a national hit." ]
He was holidaying in Germany the following summer when World War I broke out.
[ "He was on vacation in Germany the following summer when World War I broke out." ]
Great Seal of the United States Francis Hopkinson provided assistance to the second committee that designed the Great Seal of the United States.
[ "Francis Hopkinson assisted the second committee that designed the Great Seal of the United States." ]
Introduction Electrical energy conservation is an important element of energy policy.
[ "Introduction: Electrical energy conservation is an important part of energy policy." ]
Another, "Loveliest of Trees", is the basis for his 1912 orchestral rhapsody, also called A Shropshire Lad.
[ "\"Loveliest of Trees\", is the basis for his 1912 orchestral rhapsody." ]
The term implies domination or humiliation of a rival, Naone, Erica (November 2008).
[ "The term implies being greater than or humiliating a rival, Naone, Erica (November 2008)." ]
Members of the DeCavalcante family believed themselves to be the inspiration for the DiMeo family.
[ "The DeCavalcante family thought they were an inspiration for the DiMeo family." ]
Tarvos, or Saturn XXI, is a prograde irregular satellite of Saturn.
[ "Tarvos is a prograde irregular satellite of Saturn." ]
They provide many desirable characteristics for use as ornament, timber, firewood and pulpwood.
[ "They have wanted traits for being used as decoration, timber, firewood and pulpwood." ]
Breaking Dawn is the fourth and final novel in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer.
[ "Breaking Dawn is the final novel in the Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer." ]
Initially about 30,000 people moved to the goldfields, but by 1863 this had declined to about 3,500 because of the difficult mining conditions.
[ "About 30,000 people moved to the goldfields, but by 1863 this had declined to about 3,500 because of the difficult mining conditions." ]
Since it formed at 36 ° N, this system is the northernmost formation in the eastern north Pacific basin.
[ "This system was the northernmost formation in the Pacific basin." ]
The volcano culminates at 1,060 metres, and its crater measures roughly 300 metres in diameter.
[ "The volcano's tallest peak is at 1,060 metres. Its crater measures roughly 300 metres in diameter." ]
In conceptual summary, a digital signal is a quantized discrete-time signal; a discrete-time signal is a sampled analog signal.
[ "In general a digital signal is a quantized discrete-time signal; a discrete-time signal is a sampled analog signal." ]
Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County, California in terms of population.
[ "In Ventura County, California, Oxnard has the largest population." ]
Pasargadae remained the Persian capital until Darius founded another in Persepolis.
[ "Pasargadae was the Persian capital until Darius founded Persepolis." ]
Their sound can be described as Celtic folk metal with melodic death metal influences.
[ "Their sound is Celtic folk metal with melodic death metal influences." ]
The film premiered in Mexico City on December 21, 1944.
[ "The film premiered in Mexico City. It took place on December 21, 1944." ]
The show followed the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills, California and attending the fictitious West Beverly High School and, subsequently, the fictitious California University after graduation.
[ "The show was about the lives of some teenagers who lived in the expensive area of Beverley Hills, attended the fake West Beverley High School and later, the fake California University." ]
Year-Round School is the scheduling of educational institutions so that students take class throughout the entire calendar year.
[ "Year-Round School is making a schedule for school that lets students take class all year long." ]