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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.
[ "The third pillar of Islam says Muslims much give one-fortieth of their money to charity as zakat." ]
Given their low metabolic rate and the low density of prey at such depths, Vampire Squid must use innovative predator avoidance tactics in order to conserve energy.
[ "Because of low metabolic rate and little food at such depth, Vampire Squid smartly avoids predators to conserve energy." ]
First Fleet is the name given to the 11 ships which sailed from Great Britain on 13 May 1787 with about 1,487 people to establish the first European colony in New South Wales.
[ "First Fleet is the name of the 11 ships which sailed from Great Britain on 13 May 1787. They carried about 1,487 people to create the first European colony in New South Wales." ]
Bonham Carter will be starring alongside Matthew Macfadyen and Denis Lawson.
[ "Bonham Carter will playing a major role with Matthew Macfadyen and Denis Lawson." ]
Neither, however, described God as appearing in three modes.
[ "But neither described God as appearing in three modes." ]
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series' canon, featuring Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont.
[ "Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series, starring the ancestor of Simon Belmont, Trevor Belmont." ]
The storm continued to the southwest while deep convection persisted near the center.
[ "The storm headed southwest. Deep convection continued near the middle." ]
A road number is often assigned to a stretch of public roadway.
[ "Roads that are open to the public are often given a number to identify them." ]
A road movie set across Canada, its tagline was They came.
[ "A road movie set across Canada, its tagline was They're coming." ]
Within a decade of its inception, A & M became the world's largest independent record company.
[ "A & M became the world's largest independent record company within 10 years of its formation." ]
A lorry (42 - 6452) containing about 440 pounds of high explosives crashed through the main gate of the Central Bank, a seaside high-rise which managed most of the financial business of the country.
[ "A truck containing about 440 pounds of high explosives hit the main gate of the Central Bank. Central bank manages most of the financial business of the country." ]
Records indicate that they began in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece.
[ "Records show they began 776 BC, in Olympia." ]
It is situated in the southeastern part of the state, on the shore of a lake called the Tollensesee (18 km ²).
[ "It is in the southeastern part of the state, on the shore of the Tollensesee lake (18 km ²)." ]
He excelled in history throughout his school years while his grades in other subjects remained average.
[ "He excelled in history throughout his school years, while his graduation in other subjects remained average." ]
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 freshman class of 2006 had earned a high school GPA of 3.0 and higher. The middle 50% had earned a high school GPA of 3.60 to 3.90." ]
Nevertheless, the Raja has equal status with the other rulers and is one of the electors who designate one of their number as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong every five years.
[ "The Raja has equal status as the other rulers and is one of the electors designating one of their number as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong every five years." ]
In 1187, Saladin defeated the armies of the Crusades at the Battle of Hattin, largely because he was able to cut the Crusaders off from the valuable fresh water of the Sea of Galilee.
[ "In 1187 Saladin defeated the Crusaders in the Battle of Hattin, largely because he was able to cut off the Crusaders from the precious fresh water of the Sea of Galilee." ]
Cash is another commodity that may be packaged together with contracts and / or draft picks to complete a trade.
[ "Cash is another value that may be packaged together with contracts and / or draft picks to complete a trade." ]
Modern African history has been rife with revolutions and wars as well as the growth of modern African economies and democratization across the continent.
[ "Common in modern African history are wars and protests as well as growing economies and democracy across the continent." ]
To cater for the growth in Cranbourne several primary schools have been proposed.
[ "Primary schools have been proposed for the growth in Cranbourne." ]
In the a mathematics, a product is the result of multiplying, or an expression that identifies factors to be multiplied.
[ "In mathematics, products is the result of multiplying. It is also know as an expression that identifies factors to be multiplied." ]
As long as the platform mechanic remains a prominent part of the gameplay, it may still correctly be termed a platformer.
[ "It may still be termed a platformer if the platform mechanic remains a prominent part of the gameplay." ]
It is one of the nine species of leaf-eating kangaroos identified in fossils found in the Naracoorte Caves National Park.
[ "There are nine species of leaf-eating kangaroos. One fossil was found in the Naracoorte Caves National Park." ]
Her parents moved from Gomel, Belarus after the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986 affected the region.
[ "Chernobyl nuclear accident happened in 1986. Gomel, Belarus was affected by Chernobyl nuclear accident. Therefore her parents moved from Gomel, Belarus." ]
The minute South China Sea Islands, collectively an archipelago, number in the hundreds.
[ "The South China Sea archipelago has hundreds of islands." ]
During and after the Thirty Years' War, Soest suffered a tremendous loss of both population and influence; at the lowest point in 1756 it had only 3,600 citizens.
[ "During and after the Thirty Years ' War, Soest suffered an enormous loss of population and influence, with only 3,600 citizens at the lowest point in 1756." ]
The nameless dog makes a cameo appearance in the NES game Barker Bill's Trick Shooting (another Zapper game) and he can be shot.
[ "The nameless dog makes a short appearance in the NES game Barker Bill's Trick Shooting and he can be shot" ]
Extensions were added in 1980 at both ends of the Bloor-Danforth Line.
[ "Extensions were added in 1980. The extensions were put in at both ends of the Bloor-Danforth Line." ]
The WIIC calls still reside in Pittsburgh, but on a low-powered independent station airing music videos.
[ "The WIIC calls still reside in Pittsburgh. However, they are on a low-powered independent station that airs music videos." ]
Chocolate was available to Maya of all social classes, although the wealthy drank chocolate from elaborately decorated vessels.
[ "Chocolate was at hand to Maya of all classes, while the rich drank chocolate from fancy trimmed cups." ]
Some computers can boot up from flash drives.
[ "Flash drives can be used to start some computers." ]
Iero uses the project as a way to vent about the way he sees the worldArtist Info - LeATHERMOUTH Epitaph. com.
[ "Artist Info - LeATHERMOUTH (Epitaph. com) - Lero uses the project as a way to vent about the way he sees the world." ]
A road number is often assigned to a stretch of public roadway.
[ "A road number is often given to a stretch of public roadway." ]
In 2005 Ewen joined the R & B group Trinity Stone which achieved limited success in the UK, Ireland, and Russia.
[ "Ewen joined Trinity Stone in 2005. Trinity Stone was a R&B group that had some success in the UK, Ireland, and Russia." ]
The former location of the fort is currently called the Place de la Bastille.
[ "The fort's former location is now known as Place de la Bastille." ]
She made her debut in Series 3's "Smith and Jones", broadcast in the UK on 31 March 2007.
[ "She first appeared in Series 3's \"Smith and Jones.\"" ]
The WWF consisted of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Kane, and the Undertaker, who all squared off against the team of DDP, Booker T, Rhyno, and the Dudley Boys.
[ "The WWF featured Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Kane, and the Undertaker. They all fought the team of DDP, Booker T, Rhyno, and the Dudley Boys." ]
The Hubble Space Telescope observed Fortuna in 1993.
[ "The Hubble Space Telescope looked at Fortuna in 1993." ]
This period is known as the Edo period and gets its name from the capital city, Edo, which now is called Tokyo.
[ "The Edo period received its name from the former capital of Japan. It is is Tokyo today." ]
The story of Tristan and Isolde is a quintessential romance of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance.
[ "Tristan and Isolde is a typical romance story of the Middle Ages." ]
Telephone cables ran through the tunnels, down the cliff and under the harbour to batteries on the other side.
[ "Telephone cables ran through the tunnels, down the cliff. After that they go under the harbour to batteries on the other side." ]
In the Middle Ages the region profited from the vicinity of the wealthy Hanseatic city of Rostock.
[ "In the Middle Ages the region profited from the wealthy Hanseatic city of Rostock's location." ]
The bridge now traverses the Tarn valley above its lowest point, linking two limestone plateaux, the Causse du Larzac and the Causse Rouge, and is inside the perimeter of the Grands Causses regional natural park.
[ "The bridge traverses the Tarn valley linking two limestone plateaux. The Causse du Larzac and Causse Rouge. And is inside the perimeter of Grands Causses regional park." ]
The Komodo dragon's diet is wide-ranging, and includes invertebrates, other reptiles (including smaller Komodo dragons), birds, bird eggs, small mammals, monkeys, wild boar, goats, deer, horses, and water buffalo.
[ "The Komodo dragon's diet is wide-ranging. Its diet includes invertebrates, other reptiles, birds, bird eggs, small mammals, monkeys, wild boar, goats, deer, horses, and water buffalo." ]
The distance between the tip of the mouthpiece and the tip of the reed is known as the tip opening.
[ "The tip opening is the small gap between the tip of the mouthpiece and the tip of the reed." ]
Singles competition (2002 – 2003) After years in the tag team division, Hardy took on The Undertaker in a ladder match for the Undisputed Championship.
[ "Singles competition (2002 – 2003) After years in the tag team division, Hardy fought The Undertaker in a ladder match for the Undisputed Championship." ]
Rawalpindi is also the military headquarters of the Pakistan Armed Forces and also served as the nation's capital while Islamabad was being constructed in the 1960s.
[ "Rawalpindi is the military headquarters of the Pakistan Armed Forces and was also the Pakistan's capital when Islamad was under construction in the 1960s." ]
Chocolate was available to Maya of all social classes, although the wealthy drank chocolate from elaborately decorated vessels.
[ "Chocolate was available to Maya of all social classes. The wealthy drank chocolate from elaborately decorated vessels." ]
The British described Cheema as a powerful and united, but quarrelsome tribe.
[ "According to the British, the Cheema were a powerful and united tribe. However, they argued often." ]
Romulus, the first moon, was discovered on February 18, 2001 from the Keck II telescope by Michael E. Brown and Jean-Luc Margot.
[ "Romulus was the first moon. It was found February 18, 2001 from the Keck II telescope by Michael E. Brown and Jean-Luc Margot." ]
Some trails are designated as nature trails, and are used by people learning about the natural world.
[ "Some trails are nature trails and are used by people learning about the natural world." ]
Several marsupial herbivores, notably koalas and some possums, are relatively tolerant of it.
[ "Several marsupial species, like koalas and possums, are tolerant of it." ]
The team with home-ice advantage hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7, while the opponent hosts Games 3, 4 and 6 (Games 5 – 7 are played "if necessary").
[ "The home team hosts Games 1, 2, 5 and 7, and the opponent hosts Games 3, 4 and 6." ]
Gordon Peter Moakes (born 22 June 1976) is an English multi-instrumentalist and backing singer for English Indie rock band Bloc Party.
[ "Gordon Peter Moakes performes as a backup singer for the band Bloc Party. He also plays several different instruments for them." ]
The term is generally applied to all of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia, but in older Arabic usage pertained only to the area of the three countries between the high ranges of the Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
[ "It is applied to all of Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. In older Arabic usage pertained to the area of the three countries between the high ranges of the Atlas Mountains and the Mediterranean Sea." ]
It can also be used pejoratively, to refer to a common street beggar who chants holy names, scriptures or verses.
[ "It can also be used as slander. An example would be of a street beggar who chants holy names, scriptures, or verses." ]
A. I. Artificial Intelligence One Kubrick project was eventually completed by another director, Steven Spielberg.
[ "Artificial Intelligence One Kubrick project was completed by Steven Spielberg." ]
The name was announced as Thrym in IAU Circular 8177.
[ "The IAU Circular 8177 said the name chosen was Thrym." ]
In 1997 Ignacio Ramonet, editor of Le Monde Diplomatique, renewed the debate around the Tobin tax with an editorial titled "Disarming the markets".
[ "Ignacio Ramonet was editor of Le Monde Diplomatique. In 1997, he renewed the debate around the Tobin tax. He made an editorial \"Disarming the markets\"." ]
The town was built on the mouth of a small tributary; the High Street once met the water at the top of the river.
[ "The town was built on the start of a small tributary. The High Street once met the water at the top of the river." ]
It is not one of the five Nobel Prizes established by the will of Alfred Nobel in 1895.
[ "It is not one of the five Nobel Prizes made by Alfred Nobel in 1895" ]
Bisexual pornography differs from threesome pornography, which typically depicts one man and two women.
[ "Bisexual pornography is not the same as threesome pornography. Threesome pornography normally includes one man and two women." ]
Zhengzhou is the province's capital and most populous city.
[ "Zhengzhou is the region's capital. It is also the most populated city in the region." ]
Solid metallic hydrogen consists of a crystal lattice of atomic nuclei (namely, protons), with a spacing which is significantly smaller than a Bohr radius.
[ "Solid metallic hydrogen is a symmetrical three-dimensional arrangement of atomic nuclei." ]
They manifest with either neurological complications or with skin problems (or occasionally both).
[ "They appear with neurological complications or skin problems (sometimes both)." ]
Littlest Pet Shop is a toy franchise owned by Hasbro.
[ "Littlest Pet Shop are stores by Hasbro." ]
In 1847 parts of Caldwell County, Iredell County, and Wilkes County were combined to form Alexander County.
[ "In 1847 parts of Caldwell County, Iredell County, and Wilkes County had been combined into Alexander County." ]
Pompeii was transformed into a much more public and open place.
[ "Pompeii became much more public and open." ]
In 1970, Eddy Merckx rode himself to the brink of collapse while winning the stage.
[ "Eddy Merckx rode himself to the brink of collapse in 1970. He did win." ]
Though not popular, herring roe is sold within many British supermarkets.
[ "Herring eggs are not so popular, but are still sold in many British supermarkets." ]
Administrative termination Memberships may be terminated at the discretion of the ruling body of the Church of Satan consisting of the High Priest, the High Priestess and the Council of Nine.
[ "Members may be terminated at the discretion of the Church of Satan." ]
She made her debut in Series 3's "Smith and Jones", broadcast in the UK on 31 March 2007.
[ "She first appeared in Series 3's \"Smith and Jones.\" It was aired in the UK on 31 March 2007." ]
Joseph Chamberlain (8 July 1836 2 July 1914) was an influential British businessman, politician, and statesman.
[ "Joseph Chamberlain was a British businessman, politician, and statesman." ]
This position in the Federal Government of the United States is analogous to the finance ministers of other nations.
[ "The job in the United States government is similar to the finance ministers of other countries." ]
A large proportion of block ciphers use the scheme, including the Data Encryption Standard (DES).
[ "A large percentage of block ciphers use this method. The Data Encryption Standard also uses this method." ]
Partnerships Since 1990 the district has a partnership with the district Main-Kinzig in Hessen, Germany.
[ "Since 1990, the district has a partnership with Main-Kinzig in Hessen, Germany." ]
Tropical Storm Arlene formed near Honduras on June 8 and moved northwards.
[ "Tropical Storm Arlene formed near Honduras on June 8. It then moved northwards." ]
Mélodies continue to be composed today, though perhaps the last uncontestedly great composer of them was Francis Poulenc, who died in 1963.
[ "Mélodies continue to be composed today, though the last recognized as a great composer was Francis Poulenc, who died in 1963." ]
Synopsis Place: A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville Time: Late 1700s.
[ "A Spanish state prison, a few miles from Seville in the late 1700's." ]
An earlier incarnation of the Wheat Kings played for the Stanley Cup in 1904, but lost to the Ottawa Senators.
[ "An earlier version of the Wheat Kings played for the Stanley Cup in 1904. They lost to the Ottawa Senators." ]
1263 - The chieftains of the eastern part of Iceland become the last to pledge fealty to the Norwegian king, bringing a more complete end to the Icelandic Commonwealth and the Icelandic civil war.
[ "In 1263, leaders of east Iceland were the last to give their loyalty to the Norwegian king, bringing end to the Icelandic Commonwealth and Icelandic civil war." ]
When Bonham Carter was just five, her mother had a serious nervous breakdown, from which it took her three years to recover.
[ "Bonham Carter's mother had a nervous breakdown when she was five. It took her three years to recover." ]
In Week 16, quarterback Matt Leinart went down with a shoulder injury against the 49ers, forcing Warner to see his first action since Week 4.
[ "Quarterback Matt Leinart suffered a shoulder injury against the 49ers, forcing Warner to see his first action since Week 4." ]
An oratorio is a large musical composition including an orchestra, a choir, and soloists.
[ "An oratorio is a large musical composition. It has an orchestra, a choir, and soloists." ]
Hughes' story "Blessed Assurance" deals with a father's anger over his son's effeminacy and queerness.
[ "Hughes' story \"Blessed Assurance\" shows a father's anger over his son's femininity and queerness." ]
For instance, many of the Germanic states (as well as English Reformation) converted to Protestantism in an attempt to slip out of the grasp of the Pope.
[ "For instance, many Germanic states (as well as English Reformation) became Protestant to slip out of the Pope's grasp." ]
Mechanical properties of nanosystems are of interest in the nanomechanics research.
[ "The mechanical properties of nanosystems are important in nanomechanics." ]
He was offered a Fulbright scholarship in 1965 to study in the United States.
[ "He was offered a Fulbright scholarship in 1965. This scholarship was to study in the U.S." ]
On October 14, United States reconnaissance observed missile bases being built in Cuba.
[ "On October 14, United States located missile bases being built in Cuba." ]
Italians know it for hosting a maximum-security prison (1858 - 1998) holding especially dangerous Mafia criminals.
[ "It is known by Italians as a prison for especially dangerous Mafia criminals." ]
One of its new attractions, the Triple Hurricane roller coaster, was named for the tumultuous storm season.
[ "One of its new attractions, the Triple Hurricane Coaster, was named after the turbulent stormy season." ]
On August 7, 1953, Congress passed a law retroactively setting the date of Ohio's statehood at March 1, 1803, the date when Ohio's first legislature convened.
[ "On August 7, 1953, Congress set the date of Ohio's statehood. It was set at March 1, 1803, when Ohio's first legislature came together." ]
Skeletal remains around 2,000 years old unearthed in Switzerland indicate that Spitz-type dogs have inhabited Central Europe for millennia.
[ "Spitz-type dogs have inhabited Central Europe for millennia. This was confirmed by around 2000 years old skeletal remains that was unearthed in Switzerland." ]
Mammals Only a few species of wild land mammals are found in the Faroe Islands today, all introduced by humans.
[ "Only a few species of wild land mammals that were introduced by Humans, are found in the Faroe Islands today." ]
Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque (born September 24, 1976) better known by her maiden name Stephanie McMahon, is World Wrestling Entertainment's Executive Vice President, Creative Development & Operations.
[ "Stephanie Marie McMahon-Levesque known by her mother's name McMahon, is WWE Executive Vice President." ]
By the early 1880s the population was in decline.
[ "By the early 1880s the population was going down." ]
Because it was a weak storm and never made landfall, Cristobal's effects were mostly limited to moderate rainfall.
[ "Cristobal was a weak storm that never made landfall. The storm mostly caused moderate rainfall." ]
The album debuted at number 64 in the US, and number nine in Sweden, higher than any previous Opeth release.
[ "The album debuted at number 64 in the US. It was number nine in Sweden, higher than any previous Opeth release." ]
The island has no indigenous population, but is assigned the ISO 3166 - 1 alpha-2 country code SJ (together with Svalbard), the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD).
[ "The island has no native people, but is assigned the ISO 3166 - 1 alpha-2 country code SJ the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD)." ]
Unexpectedly, the German Wehrmacht officers tended to him and sent him to a hospital.
[ "The german officers helped him then sent him to a hospital." ]