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70586 | The University has 38 independent colleges and six permanent private halls. | Colleges and Halls There are 38 colleges at Oxford and 6 'permanent private halls'. |
4842 | On October 15, 2007 October 17, 2007, and again on October 22, 2007 October 23, 2007, the 31-track deluxe edition was the #1 downloaded album on iTunes. | The movie was released in North America on 12 October in 2007. |
24262 | The situation in his homeland had deteriorated due to the ravages of the Wars of Independence, and when he reached it in autumn 1559, he found that his home town, Ronse, had been destroyed. | He left his job in Ferrara and went back to Flanders where he found his home town Ronse had been destroyed in a war. |
49789 | It preceded the modern thylacine by 4–6 million years, and was 5% bigger,The Lost Kingdoms of Australia by Stephen Wroe was more robust and had a shorter, broader skull. | In some ways it was more robust and had a shorter, broader skull than the modern Thylacine. |
82659 | Elizabeth "Geena" Davis (born January 21, 1956) is an American actress, film producer, writer, former fashion model, and a women's Olympics archery team semi-finalist. | Elizabeth "Geena" Davis (born January 21, 1956) is an Academy Award-, Golden Globe-winning and Emmy-nominated American actress, film producer, writer, former fashion model. |
19756 | Amphi referring to "both" and bio referring to life. | Amphi-means both and bios refers to life. |
67245 | Since 1835 Wirksworth's citizens had been promoting the idea, among others, for a branch line from the North Midland Railway, later the Midland Railway, at Duffield. | Since 1835 Wirksworth's citizens had been promoting the idea for a branch line from the North Midland Railway (later the Midland Railway) at Duffield. |
31257 | So lightly was the acquisition esteemed in England and so unsuccessful was the administration of the crown officers, that in 1668 Bombay was transferred to the East India Company for an annual payment of £10. | In 1668 Bombay was given to the East India Company for a yearly payment of £10. |
82335 | In the early 1980s, owing to the success both domestically and in Europe of Aberdeen and Dundee United, the pair were known as the New Firm; however, Dundee United have their city neighbours Dundee as close rivals, and the antagonism was not always reciprocated to the same degree. | Aberdeen have no geographically close rivals; their nearest neighbours at the same level are in the city of Dundee, with Dundee United having been their principal rivals in the New Firm in the 1980s. |
57851 | Evritania is one of the least populated prefectures in Greece, and also one of the few prefectures to use only one area code. | Evritania is one of 51 prefectures of Greece. |
5748 | Entire villages had to be evacuated because of the resultant flooding. | Villages had to be evacuated because of the flooding. |
25319 | From 2003 to 2006, he served as the Chairman of the Board of the South Centre,South Centre website an intergovernmental research organisation of developing countries. | From 2003 to 2006, he served as the Chairman of the Board of the South Centre,South Centre website intergovernmental research organisation of developing countries. |
40802 | Several organizations in some cities, such as New York and Boston, tried to be inventive about help to the swelling number of homeless people. | Several organisations in some cities, such as New York and Boston, tried to be inventive about help to the swelling number of homeless people. |
76057 | The soundtrack for The Orange Box consists of music that Valve employees composed for Half-Life 2: Episode One, Half-Life 2: Episode Two, Portal, and Team Fortress 2. | It has five games on it - Half-Life 2, Half-Life 2: Episode One (an expansion of Half-Life 2), Half-Life 2: Episode Two (another expansion of Half-Life 2, Portal, and Team Fortress 2. |
81703 | A hose is a hollow tube designed to carry fluids from one location to another. | A hose is a tube made to take fluids from one place to another. |
69537 | This article contains information on the 1987-1988 season of Serie B, the second highest football league in Italy. | Statistics of Serie B in season 1987/1988. |
43409 | Dentition is the development of teeth and their arrangement in the mouth. | Dentition is the development of teeth and where the teeth are in the mouth. |
71683 | Orlando Peçanha de Carvalho (born 20 September 1935), known simply as Orlando, is a former Brazilian football defender. | Orlando Peçanha de Carvalho (born 20 September, 1935) is a former Brazilian football player. |
89079 | The Vaucluse (Provençal Occitan: Vauclusa in classical norm or Vau-Cluso in Mistralian norm) is a department in the southeast of France, named after the famous spring, the Fontaine-de-Vaucluse. | Vaucluse (Occitan: Vauclusa or Vau-Cluso ) is a department in the southeast of France. |
12162 | The Mongols seize Moscow, at the time a small town. | Mongols seize Moscow, at that time a small town. |
57305 | Ernest John Moeran (31 December 1894 1 December 1950) was an English composer. | Ernest Moeran (born Heston, Middlesex, England, 31 December 1894; died 1 December 1950) was an English composer. |
16979 | The standard connectors were deliberately intended enforce the directed topology of a USB network: type A connectors on host devices that supply power and type B connectors on target devices that receive power. | The connectors enforce the directed topology of a USB network. |
96006 | Safranum derives from the Arabic word , which means "yellow," via the Persian paronymous . | Safranum comes from the Arabic word , which means "yellow". |
56759 | In 1985, the first U.S. cable channels devoted to pay-per-view, Viewer's Choice, Cable Video Store, and Request TV began operation within days of each other. | In 1985, the first U.S. cable channels to show only pay-per-view, Viewers Choice, Cable Video Store, and Request TV began operation within days of each other. |
63119 | The National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum) is the official National Museum of the United States Air Force and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, in Riverside just outside of Dayton, Ohio. | The National Museum of the United States Air Force (formerly the United States Air Force Museum) is the official national museum of the United States Air Force and is located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, near Dayton, Ohio. |
71149 | Radolfzell am Bodensee is a town in Germany at the western end of Lake Constance approximately 18 km northwest of Konstanz. | Radolfzell at the Bodensee is northwest a city on the west bank of Bodensee of about 18 km from Konstanz. |
12475 | Winnie-the-Pooh, commonly shortened to Pooh Bear and once referred to as Edward Bear, is a fictional bear created by A. A. Milne. | Winnie the Pooh is a fictional bear created by A. A. Milne. |
22470 | Joseph Alois Ratzinger was born on 16 April, Holy Saturday, 1927, at Schulstraße 11, at 8:30 in the morning in his parents' home in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria, Germany. | Pope Benedict XVI was born in Marktl am Inn, Bavaria on April 16, 1927 as . |
20588 | If the winners have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League via the Premier League, the UEFA Europa League place goes to the FA Cup runners-up. | If the winner of the FA Cup has already qualified for a European competition, then the UEFA Cup place goes to the runner-up. |
18293 | Towns and municipalities The district Jerichower Land consists of the following subdivisions:Statistisches Landesamt Sachsen-Anhalt Free towns Free municipalities Burg bei Magdeburg Genthin Gommern Elbe-Parey Verwaltungsgemeinschaften 1. | Towns and municipalities Free towns Free municipalities Burg bei Magdeburg Gommern Elbe-Parey Lübs Verwaltungsgemeinschaften 1. |
86453 | Heiner Zieschang (12 November 1936 in Kiel – 5 April 2004) was a German mathematician. | Heiner Zieschang (born 12 November 1936 in Kiel; died 5 April 2004) was a German mathematician. |
86521 | Camembert and Salvador Dalí "The Persistence of Memory" is one of the most famous paintings by artist Salvador Dali. | The cheese is said to have inspired Salvador Dalí to create his famous painting, The Persistence of Memory. |
91732 | Ballycastle is a small town in County Antrim in Northern Ireland. | Ballycastle is a small town in Northern Ireland, in the United Kingdom. |
46268 | Sidcup is a suburban development in the London Borough of Bexley, South East London. | Sidcup is a suburban development in the London Borough of Bexley in South East London. |
34903 | It paralleled the coastlines of Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina before dissipating on the 30th south of North Carolina. | The hurricane moved across Florida, and remained inland over Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina. |
4620 | By place Rome January 16 — The Roman Senate votes Octavian the title of Augustus. | January 16 - The Roman Senate votes Octavian the title of Augustus. |
51905 | JGF is led by Tipu Biswas. | The JGF is led by Tipu Biswas. |
81396 | It was originally a National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) and World Championship Wrestling (WCW) championship, and is currently the secondary championship of the Raw brand. | It was originally a National Wrestling Alliance and World Championship Wrestling title. |
781 | Mount Erebus and Mount Terror are named after two ships from his expedition: HMS Erebus and Terror. | It is named Mount Erebus. Mount Erebus is very high. |
100046 | Earl was the Anglo-Saxon form and jarl the Scandinavian form of a title meaning "chieftain" and referring especially to chieftains set to rule a territory in a king's stead. | An Earl or Jarl was an Anglo-Saxon and Scandinavian title, meaning "chieftain" and it referred especially to chieftains set to rule a territory in a king's stead. |
77953 | In December 1560, Lady Catherine secretly married Edward Seymour. | In December 1560, she married Edward Seymour, Earl of Hertford without Elizabeth I's permission. |
81410 | Bury St Edmunds is terminus of the A1101, Great Britain's lowest road. | Bury St Edmunds is where the A1101 road, Britain's lowest road, ends. |
81570 | Hrodna or Grodno (, ; , ; ; , , ), is a city in Belarus. | Grodno or Hrodna is a city (regional center) in the west of Belarus, Europe. |
63505 | Physiology Echinoderms evolved from animals with bilateral symmetry; although adult echinoderms possess radial symmetry, echinoderm larvae are ciliated, free-swimming organisms that organize in a bilaterally symmetric fashion that makes them look like embryonic chordates. | Echinoderms' larvae (babies) are ciliated free-swimming organisms that organize in a bilaterally symmetric fashion that makes them look like embryonic chordates. |
22815 | An avid animal lover, Winter featured an animal up for adoption for each hour of the morning show during his weather segments on behalf of local animal shelters. | Each hour, during his morning weather reports, he would show an animal up for adoption. |
8564 | The death of Little Saint Hugh of Lincoln prompts the persecution of Jews in England, based on the blood libel. | The death of Little Saint Hugh of Lincoln prompts persecution of Jews in England on accusations of blood libel. |
84025 | Rosellini is a member of the Democratic Party and served in the Washington Legislature before his two terms as Governor (1957 1965). | Rosellini is part of the Democratic Party and was the Governor of Washington (1957 1965) for two terms. |
45129 | The game is regulated by the GAA in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland and the National Rounders Association (NRA) in Great Britain. | The game is regulated by the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Ireland and the National Rounders Association (NRA) in the UK. |
35382 | It has boundaries with Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire (including the city of Peterborough), Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire (including the borough of Milton Keynes), Oxfordshire, and Lincolnshire (England's shortest county boundary at ). | It has borders with Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Rutland, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire (including the Borough of Milton Keynes), Oxfordshire, and Lincolnshire (England's shortest county boundary: 19 metres). |
19480 | Many modern rock and roll bands have one or two songwriters, usually members of the band. | Many modern bands have one or two members who write songs for the band. |
62112 | It was released through Def Jam Records on April 19, 2006 in Japan, on April 24 in the United Kingdom, and on April 25 in the United States. | The album was released April 19, 2006. |
31353 | Firefighters managed to save the general store, town hall and school at Haven, though flames came within metres of those buildings. | Firemen were able to save the general store, town hall and school at Haven, though flames came within metres of those buildings. |
17071 | He took the post of chief conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic in 1957. | He then became chief conductor of the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic in 1957. |
64964 | And — so — but for some mysterious reason, the curse didn't work on Harry. | And - so - but for some mysterious reason, the curse didn't work on Harry. |
85015 | It is also home to the public school Trent College. | Trent College is also in Long Eaton. |
98095 | Protective boots allow the player to cross dangerously hot or toxic terrain. | Protective boots allow the player to cross dangerously hot or toxic floors. |
8363 | The system The Moscow Metro has a broad gauge of 1520 mm, like ordinary Russian railways, and a third rail supply of 825 V DC. | The metro has a gauge of 1520 mm, like most Russian railways. |
67664 | In 1832, after a life of vast productivity, Goethe died in Weimar. | Goethe died in Weimar on March 22, 1832. |
1375 | While there he met fellow composers Peter Maxwell Davies and Alexander Goehr, who, together with pianist John Ogdon and conductor Elgar Howarth, formed the New Music Manchester group, dedicated to the performances of serial and other modern works. | While there he met other young composers like Peter Maxwell Davies and Alexander Goehr. Together with pianist John Ogdon and conductor Elgar Howarth, he formed the New Music Manchester group, which put on performances of modern music, especially music using serialism. |
31342 | The Second War of Scottish Independence began properly in 1333 when Edward III of England overturned the 1328 Treaty of Northampton, under which England recognised the legitimacy of the dynasty established by Robert Bruce. | The Second War of Scottish Independence began in 1333 when Edward III of England did not accept the 1328 Treaty of Northampton any more, under which England recognised the legitimacy of the dynasty established by Robert Bruce. |
51069 | After intensification slowed for a few hours, another round of rapid intensification occurred and Gustav was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane during a hurricane hunter flight around 1 p.m. EDT (1700 UTC), with 145 mph (215 km/h) winds. | After strengthening slowed for a few hours, another round of quick strengthening happened and Gustav was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane during a hurricane hunter flight around 1pm (EDT), with 145 mph winds. |
72484 | However, Slovak national aspirations strengthened and on January 1, 1993, the country peacefully split into the independent Czech Republic and Slovakia. | Czechoslovakia peacefully split into two countries (Czech Republic and Slovakia) in 1993. |
17156 | The biggest income difference was between those with some college education and those who had a Bachelor's degree, with the latter making $23,874 more annually. | The biggest income difference was between those with some college education and those who had a Bachelor's degree, with the latter making $23,874 more. |
35361 | The junior national French surf champion from Lorient, was named recently in the winner of 2006. | The junior national French surf champion was named recently in the winter of 2006, and he is from Lorient. |
46108 | Le Chambon is a commune in the Ardèche département in southern France. | Le Chambon is a town and commune of the Ardèche département, in the southern part of France. |
68821 | In 1990, the Women's Championship became inactive after Rockin' Robin vacated the championship following her departure from the WWF. | The Title became inactive in 1990 when Rockin' Robin Vacated the Title after departing from the WWF. |
81459 | However, the VC is higher in the order of wear and would be worn first by an individual who had been awarded both decorations (which has not so far occurred). | However, the VC is higher in the order of importance and would be worn first by a person who had been given both medals (which has not happened). |
20249 | Feature films and video Whedon wrote or co-wrote several films, including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Toy Story, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Alien Resurrection and Titan A.E.. | Whedon has written and helped write several movies including Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Toy Story, Alien: Resurrection and Titan A.E.. |
43411 | There are two types of tundra: Arctic tundra (which also occurs in Antarctica) and alpine tundra. | There are three types of tundra: Arctic tundra, Antarctic tundra, and alpine tundra. |
60051 | Because the Israelites made a difficult and hazardous journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom in The Promised Land, the Jordan can refer to freedom. | Because the Israelites made a difficult journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom in The Promised Land, the Jordan can be a symbol of freedom. |
72993 | The Naked Truth About Mole-Rats, Jill Locantore, Smithsonian Zoogoer, May/June 2002 This eusocial organisation social structure, similar to that found in ants, termites, and some bees and wasps, is very rare among mammals. | This eusocial organisation social structure, similar to that found in ants, termites, and some bees and wasps, is very rare among mammals. |
78056 | Conthey is a municipality in the district of Conthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. | Conthey is the capital of the district of Conthey in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. |
60049 | In mid-December 1935 he began to record for Columbia Records on the organ of All Hallows, Barking-by-the-Tower (London). | In mid-December 1935, he began to record for Columbia Records on the organ of All-Hallows-by-the-Tower, Barking, London. |
59946 | Von Moers also participated in the individual dressage event with his horse New Bank. | He also participated in the Equestrian at the 1912 Summer Olympics - Individual dressage individual dressage event with his horse New Bank. |
54276 | Grapes include Kékfrankos for red wine and Traminer (Gewürztraminer) for white wine. | The grapes grown here include Kékfrankos for red wine and Traminer (Gewürztraminer) for white wine. |
73031 | In Haiti, there is also a very small percentage within the minority who are of Asian descent. | In Guyana and Haiti, there is also a very small percentage within the minority who are of Asian descent. |
102379 | Calc A spreadsheet similar to Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3. | Calc A spreadsheet similar to Microsoft Excel with a roughly equivalent range of features. |
85206 | The show consisted of his solo material and a solo version of the Backstreet Boys hit, "Incomplete". | The show consisted of his solo material and a solo version of the Backstreet Boys hit, 'Incomplete'. |
76437 | She is dancing to Jay-Z's solo rap in an exotic silk print over a fur coat, and kicks a fire hydrant. | Knowles does not appear injured; next, she is dancing to Jay-Z's solo rap in an exotic silk print over a fur coat, and decides to kick a fire hydrant. |
56563 | Measuring aether Physics theories of the late 19th century postulated that, just as water waves must have a medium to move across (water), and audible sound waves require a medium to move through (such as air or water), so also light waves require a medium, the "luminiferous aether". | Since waves in water need something to move in (water) and sound waves do as well (air), it was believed that light also needed something to move in. |
35483 | The strongly-worded statement urged residents to evacuate, and was highlighted by national news media. | The strongly-worded statement persuaded people to evacuate, and was highlighted by national news media. |
70638 | As Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche (2002: p.141) states: “The realised Dzogchen practitioner, no longer deluded by apparent substantiality or dualism such as mind and matter, releases the energy of the elements that compose the physical body at the time of death”. | Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche states: “The realized Dzogchen practitioner, no longer deluded by apparent substantiality or dualism such as mind and matter, releases the energy of the elements that compose the physical body at the time of death”. |
65076 | In February 2007, Essjay was found to have made false claims about his academic qualifications and professional experiences on his Wikipedia user page and to journalist Stacy Schiff during an interview for The New YorkerSchiff, Stacey. | In February 2007, Essjay was discovered to have made false claims about his school certificates and job experiences on his Wikipedia user page and to news reporter Stacy Schiff during a report for The New Yorker. |
16358 | With Prussia's victory over France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, the members of the Confederation were organised by Otto von Bismarck into the German Empire, with Wilhelm I as its Emperor. | France in the Franco-Prussian War of 1871, the Confederation was turned into the German Empire by Otto von Bismarck, with Wilhelm I as its Emperor. |
66678 | Vancouver Whitecaps FC is a Canadian professional soccer team based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. | Vancouver Whitecaps FC is a soccer club which plays in Canada. |
27078 | The official premiere was held on March 1, 2007 at the Latino Film Festival in San Diego, California with a straight-to-DVD release slated for September 18, 2007 followed by subsequent screenings in New York and San Diego. | The movie premiered on March 1, 2007 and was released on DVD September 18, 2007. |
97855 | Endohedral complexes with argon, krypton and xenon have also been obtained, as well as numerous adducts of He@C60. | Endohedral molecules with argon, krypton and xenon have also been made, as well as other compounds of He@C60. |
87778 | Anne, Duchess of Brittany (25 January, 1477 9 January, 1514 ), also known as Anna of Brittany (; ), was a Breton ruler, who was to become queen to two successive French kings. | Anne of Brittany (January 25, 1477 - January 9, 1514) was a Duchess of Brittany. |
67120 | The Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox churches, Oriental Orthodox churches, Lutheran churches and Anglican Communion consider Peter a saint. | The Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Lutheran Church and Anglican Communion, consider Simon Peter a saint. |
16755 | It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder and can be felt during a rectal exam. | It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. |
16501 | Passenger numbers peaked in 2007 when the airport handled over 35 million passengers for the first time, however this total reduced by 2.9% in 2008 with 34,205,887 passengers using Gatwick and 263,653 aircraft movements recorded. | With about 200 destinations the airport handled over 34 million passengers with 263,363 aircraft movements in 2006. |
19768 | In the village the population was spread out with 20.0% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. | As of the United States 2000 census, the village population was 7,837. |
38304 | The lakes Nussbaumersee, Hüttwilersee and Hasensee are located in the municipality. | The lakes Nussbaumersee, Hüttwilersee and Hasensee are found in the municipality. |
53 | The Sovietoccupation resulted in the killings of at least 600,000 to 2 million Afghan civilians and many more refugees. | The occupation resulted in the killings of between six hundred thousand and 2million Afghan civilians. |
76497 | Known in Italy as il Beato Angelico, he was known to his contemporaries as Fra Giovanni da Fiesole (Brother John from Fiesole). | People who knew him when he was older called him Fra Giovanni da Fiesole (Brother John from Fiesole). |
60909 | It organized and appeared to become a tropical depression on January 18. | It organized and appeared to become a tropical depression on January 18th. |
20531 | The U.S. launched a missile attack aimed at Iraq's intelligence headquarters in Baghdad 26 June 1993, citing evidence of repeated Iraqi violations of the "no fly zones" imposed after the Gulf War and for incursions into Kuwait. | The U.S. launched a missile attacked aimed at Iraq's intelligence headquarters in Baghdad June 26, 1993, believing evidence that Iraq had sponsored a plot to kill former President George Bush. |
18867 | He also attempted to set up a protection racket enforced by a gang of youths who vandalized the establishments of merchants who did not cooperate. | He also attempted to set up a protection racket enforced by a gang of youths. |
55443 | Beulah moved northwestward, becoming a hurricane on the 22nd and a major hurricane on the 24th. | Beulah moved to the northwest, becoming a hurricane on the 22nd and a big hurricane on the 24th. |
92613 | The name "Three Kingdoms" was used in the titles of the histories Samguk Sagi (12th century) and Samguk Yusa (13th century), and should not be confused with the earlier Chinese Three Kingdoms. | The titles are Samguk Sagi and Samguk Yusa. |