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He was married to Greek duchess Sofia.
[ "He wed Greek duchess Sofia." ]
Chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics.
[ "Chlamydia is easily treated with antibiotics." ]
Ornithologist Richard Zann perished in the Kinglake fire, together with his wife Eileen and daughter Eva.
[ "Ornithologist Richard Zann died in the Kinglake fire along with his wife Eileen and daughter Eva." ]
This reflects the fact that the Parliament's President is not part of the executive branch but still ranks higher in (symbolic) importance than the Chancellor.
[ "This shows that the Parliament's President is not part of the executive branch but still ranks higher than the Chancellor." ]
More formally, vorticity can be related to the amount of "circulation" or "rotation" (or more strictly, the local angular rate of rotation) in a fluid.
[ "Vorticity can be related to the amount of \"circulation\" or \"rotation\" in a fluid." ]
The new government in 1816 created the districts Steinfurt and Tecklenburg.
[ "The new government formed the districts Steinfurt and Tecklenburg in 1816." ]
Under Adams, Sinn Féin appeared to move away from being a political voice of the Provisional IRA to becoming a professionally organised political party in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
[ "Under Adams, Sinn Féin ceased to be a political voice of the Provisional IRA. It became a professionally organised political party in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland." ]
POP and IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) are the two most prevalent Internet standard protocols for e-mail retrieval.
[ "POP and IMAP are the two most common Internet standard protocols for e-mail." ]
The Official Municipality Key, formerly also known as the Official Municipality Characteristic Number or Municipality Code Number, is a number sequence for the identification of politically independent municipalities or unincorporated areas.
[ "The city key, formerly known as the Characteristic Number is a number for locating politically independent municipalities or unincorporated areas." ]
The National Capital Region consists of an area of 5,319 square kilometres that straddles the boundary between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec.
[ "The National Capital Region is made of 5,319 square kilometres that straddles the boundary between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec." ]
He composed music in all major genres, including art song, chamber music, oratorio, opera, ballet music, and orchestral music.
[ "He composed music in all major genres. This included art song, chamber music, oratorio, opera, ballet music, and orchestral music." ]
Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms.
[ "Biochemistry studies processes in living organisms." ]
Between rounds there is a one minute pause, during which competitors change their gear.
[ "Between rounds there is a one minute pause and competitors are allowed to change their gear." ]
INVEST or Storm 91C, was an unusual weather event of 2006.
[ "An unusual weather event of 2006 was INVEST or Storm 91C." ]
After Napier initially gained military control of the region by forcing an agreement with the Sindh Amirs, his forces attacked the fortress at Imamgarh.
[ "After Napier gained control of the region by forcing an agreement with the Sindh Amirs, his forces attacked the fortress at Imamgarh." ]
She aided Theseus in overcoming the Minotaur and later became the bride of the god Dionysus.
[ "She helped Theseus defeat the Minotaur and later married the god Dionysus." ]
This victory brought him 2000 pesetas.
[ "He earned 2000 pesetas because of this victory." ]
The cilia of the respiratory epithelium move the particulate matter towards the pharynx where it is digested.
[ "The cilia move the matter towards the pharynx where it's digested." ]
This was followed by the establishment of the Grey League (Grauer Bund), sometimes called Oberbund, in 1395 in the Upper Rhine valley.
[ "This was followed by the Grey League (Grauer Bund) in 1395 in the Upper Rhine valley. It is sometimes called Oberbund." ]
He went on to author the animator's bible The Illusion of Life with Frank Thomas.
[ "He wrote the animator's bible The Illusion of Life with Frank Thomas." ]
Solar thermal power plants can generally be built in a few years because solar plants are built almost entirely with modular, readily available materials.
[ "Solar thermal power plants can be built in a few years because they are built with readily available materials." ]
Mark Schatz has played bass regularly with the group since 2003.
[ "Mark Schatz played bass with the group since 2003." ]
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 was made of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Kane, and the Undertaker. They fought the team of DDP, Booker T, Rhyno, and the Dudley Boys." ]
On 28 March 1941, Woolf committed suicide.
[ "Woolf killed himself on March 28, 1941." ]
They had however been reinforced by a detachment of 32 grenadiers from one of the Swiss mercenary regiments summoned to Paris by the King shortly before 14 July.
[ "A detachment of 32 grenadiers the Swiss mercenary regiments reinforced them in Paris. The King had called for them shortly before July 14th." ]
She was also instructor in declamation there.
[ "She taught dramatic public speaking there." ]
Toller Shalitoe Montague Cranston, CM (born April 20, 1949) is a Canadian figure skater.
[ "Toller Shalitoe Montague Cranston, CM (born 20 April 1949) is indeed a Canadian figure skater." ]
This tree is a frequent destination for pilgrims, being the most important of the four main Buddhist pilgrimage sites.
[ "This tree is visited by many travelers. It is the most important of the four Buddhist sites." ]
It was discovered from the images taken by Voyager 2 on January 20, 1986 and was given the temporary designation S / 1986 U 8.
[ "It was discovered using images by Voyager 2 and given the temporary designation S / 1986 U 8." ]
Health considerations Early-term surgical abortion is a simple procedure which is safer than childbirth when performed before the 16th week.
[ "Early-term surgical abortion is a procedure that's safer than childbirth when performed before the 16th week." ]
Sacred music While Rore is best known for his Italian madrigals, he was also a prolific composer of sacred music, both masses and motets.
[ "Rore was a prolific composer of sacred music. He composed both masses and motets." ]
In 1861, parts of Caldwell County, Burke County, McDowell County, Watauga County, and Yancey County were combined to form Mitchell County.
[ "Mitchell County was formed from parts of Caldwell County, Burke County, McDowell County, Watauga County, and Yancey County." ]
Afterwards, doctors performed various medical treatments if necessary.
[ "After that, doctors make different medical treatments if it is needed." ]
Elin arrives at Agnes's house, mainly as an excuse to avoid going to a different party, where there will be a boy (Johan) (Mathias Rust) she wants to avoid.
[ "Elin arrives at Agnes's house to avoid party where is Johan." ]
The park has become a traditional location for mass demonstrations.
[ "The park is now a typical location for large demonstrations." ]
He was brought in as a guitarist following Josh Brainard's departure and is the last member of the band's current line-up to have joined.
[ "He joined as a guitarist after Josh Brainard left the band. He is the newest member of the band's current line-up." ]
The proportion of C-types may actually be greater than this, because C-types are much darker than most other asteroid types except D-types and others common only at the extreme outer edge of the Main Belt.
[ "There may be more C-types than this. C-types are darker that most other asteroids and are only found at the outer edge of the Main Belt." ]
References External links Official site Ibanez guitars and bass museum - Ibanez instruments database, resources, user reviews, pictures History of Hoshino Gakki Co., Ltd.
[ "The official site of Ibanez guitars and bass museum." ]
Coconuts from various parts of the world also differ in taste.
[ "The taste of coconuts differ by region." ]
Lisa Donovan (born June 11, 1981) is an American actress and writer.
[ "Lisa Donovan is an American actress and writer." ]
It was built from 1961 to 1967 with funding from the World Bank.
[ "It was built from 1961 to 1967. The World Bank funded the construction." ]
Before 1858, the precursor units of the Indian Army were units controlled by the Company and were paid for by their profits.
[ "Before 1858, the pre-Indian Army units were controlled and paid by the Company." ]
Thus, the Erzgebirge region became famous for many Christmas traditions.
[ "As a result, the Erzgebirge area became well known for many Christmas traditions." ]
Other Mario sports games include the Camelot-developed series Mario Golf and Mario Tennis, and, respectively, the baseball and soccer games Mario Superstar Baseball and Super Mario Strikers.
[ "Other Mario sports games include Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, Mario Superstar Baseball, and Super Mario Strikers." ]
However, by the end of the movie, she is more outgoing and confident.
[ "She is more outgoing and confident by the end." ]
The structure was designed by the Greek architects Satyros and Pythis.
[ "The structure was designed by Satyros and Pythis." ]
The cyclone continued tracking northwestward, making landfall around 0000 UTC on September 22 near Fort Walton Beach, Florida with winds of 35 mph (55 km / h).
[ "The cyclone kept moving northwest, making landfall around midnight on September 22 near Florida with winds of 35 mph." ]
His character and early life He was considered a modest, prayerful person, he was thought of as honest and pure by his classmates.
[ "He was considered a modest, prayerful person. His classmates though he was honest and pure." ]
Thus, the first such storage facility in the US was implemented at Zoar Field, about forty miles south of Buffalo.
[ "The first such storage in the US was created at Zoar Field, forty miles south of Buffalo." ]
The early Spartans believed helmets were unnecessary and boxing prepared them for the inevitable blows to the head they would receive in battle.
[ "The early Spartans claimed the helmets were pointless, and the boxing prepared them for the inevitable blows to the head they would have received in battle." ]
In the Lemmon film, Jack Lemmon chases, tackles and mugs Stallone, thinking that Stallone's character is a pickpocket.
[ "In the Lemmon movie, Jack Lemmon chases, tackles and mugs Stallone. He thinks Stallone's character is a thief." ]
About 2,000 to 3,000 cocoons are required to make a pound of silk.
[ "A pound of silk takes 2,000 to 3,000 cocoons to make." ]
The foundations of quantum mechanics were established during the first half of the twentieth century by Werner Heisenberg, Max Planck, Louis de Broglie, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, Max Born, John von Neumann, Paul Dirac, Wolfgang Pauli, David Hilbert, and others.
[ "Werner Heisenberg, Max Planck, Louis de Broglie, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, and many others confirmed the basis of quantum mechanics during the first half of the twentieth century" ]
He chose as his episcopal motto ("Obedience and Peace"), which became his guiding motto.
[ "He chose as his episcopal motto \"Obedience and Peace.\" It became his guiding motto." ]
The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the National Hockey League's goaltender who is "adjudged to be the best at this position".
[ "The Vezina Trophy is awarded to the National Hockey League's best goaltender for that season." ]
U. S. involvement in the war comes to an end.
[ "U. S. involvement in the war ended." ]
A Georgian inscription around the drum attests his name.
[ "A Georgian inscription around the drum confirms his name." ]
Paul Gray (# 2) Active: 1995 – present Instruments: bass, backing vocals Release contributions: all Slipknot releases Paul Gray was a member of the original band formed in 1995.
[ "Paul Gray was an original member of Slipknot. He plays bass and sings backing vocals." ]
Because of the lack of physical characteristics supporting this group, it is very possible that the subfamily as it is currently recognized is subject to enlargement.
[ "Because this group doesn't have a lot of physical characteristics, it is possible that the subfamily will be enlarged." ]
It is often responsible for adverse weather throughout the world.
[ "It often causes bad weather throughout the world." ]
Her follow-up single "Girlfriend" also debuted at number one and her first album, Honey to the B (released immediately afterwards) debuted at Number 14 in the UK album charts.
[ "Her next single \"Girlfriend\" also debuted at number one. Her first album, Honey to the B (released immediately afterwards) debuted at Number 14 in the UK album charts." ]
Zoutleeuw is a municipality and town in the Belgian province of Flemish Brabant.
[ "Zoutleeuw is town in Flemish Brabant, a Belgian province." ]
In 2006, Phil Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members.
[ "In 2006, Phil Downing left the band. He had trouble talking with other members." ]
In 1798, the Helvetian Republic was proclaimed and the lords from Bern were ousted.
[ "The Helvetian Republic was created in 1798. After its creation the rulers from Bern were kicked out." ]
Leonardo tells the story of the consternation that this statement caused to the twelve followers of Jesus.
[ "Leonardo tells the story of the anxiety the statement caused to the twelve followers of Jesus." ]
In 2001, he was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.
[ "In 2001, he became part of the College Football Hall of Fame." ]
When South Africa became a republic in 1961, Pretoria remained its administrative capital.
[ "Pretoria stayed the administrative capital of South Africa when it became a republic in 1961." ]
Seeds of several species are the source of the popular beverage coffee.
[ "Coffee contains several species of seeds." ]
Bollywood plots have tended to be melodramatic.
[ "Bollywood plots are usually dramatic." ]
By 2003, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced that WEP had been superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which was a subset of then upcoming 802.11i amendment.
[ "By 2003, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced that WEP had been replaced by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), part of the upcoming 802.11i amendment." ]
The methodological ethos is identical, but there is a slight difference in the vocabulary, and Specialized is more international.
[ "The methodological ethos is the same. There is a slight difference in the vocabulary. Specialized is more international." ]
Events of 1816 January – June Known as the "Year Without a Summer" in the northern hemisphere due to global cooling caused by the Mount Tambora volcanic eruption that had occurred in 1815.
[ "The \"Year Without a Summer\" in 1816 happened when Mount Tambora erupted in 1815, causing cooling in the northern hemisphere." ]
This belief most likely stemmed from the fact that it is possible to have the Furby say certain pre-programmed words or phrases more often by petting it whenever it said these words.
[ "The Furby says certain pre-programmed words or phrases. Owners can increase the amount it says by petting it when it speaks." ]
Cocoa was an important commodity in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
[ "Cocoa was a valuable resource in Mesoamerica." ]
It is caught, smoked and then sold widely in markets around the lake.
[ "It is caught, smoked, then sold in markets at the lake." ]
However, admirals have always needed additional facilities; a meeting room large enough to hold all the captains of the fleet, and a place for the admiral's staff to make plans and draw up orders.
[ "Admirals have always needed extra facilities. These include a large meeting room to hold all the fleet captains, and a place for the admiral's staff to make plans and draw up orders." ]
The females have the unique ability to delay birth of their baby until their previous Joey has left the pouch.
[ "The females can delay birth of their baby until their previous Joey has left the pouch." ]
Microsoft phased out all development of its Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows 2000 in SP3.
[ "Microsoft phased out all development of its Java Virtual Machine from Windows 2000 in SP3." ]
The most famous example is the lineage of Dalai Lamas; the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is held to be the fourteenth mindstream emanation, the first being Gendun Drup (1391 – 1474).
[ "The most famous example is the Dalai Lamas: the current Dalai Lama is said to be the fourteenth reincarnation." ]
This volcano is well known for its ash explosions and pyroclastic flows.
[ "This volcano is famous for its ash explosions and pyroclastic flows." ]
The city has a larger population than the provincial capital, and ranks second in land area.
[ "The city has more residents than the province's capital does. The city is also second in land area." ]
Unobserved, Susanna re-enters the bedroom with the clothing and conceals herself after she realises what is wrong (She knows that to reveal her presence would only result in the worst possible consequences to the Countess).
[ "Susanna goes back into the bedroom with the clothes and hides herself after she realizes what is wrong." ]
It is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with trace amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gaseous molecules.
[ "78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with traces of water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gaseous molecules." ]
Between 1911 and 1913, he was employed by his uncle in the office of the Branch coalmines in West Virginia.
[ "Between 1911 and 1913, he worked for his uncle in the office of the Branch coalmines in West Virginia." ]
Moundou is situated on one of the main roads in southern Chad.
[ "Moundou is located on one of the main roads in southern Chad." ]
Ensuring that the food supply is free of contamination.
[ "Making sure the food supply stays pure." ]
Marant is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France.
[ "Marant is a commune in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France." ]
The color has been speculated to be due to organic compounds on its surface.
[ "The color was speculated to be due to organic compounds on its surface." ]
Geography The Caucasus Mountains are generally perceived to be a dividing line between Asia and Europe, and territories in Caucasia are alternately considered to be in one or both continents.
[ "The Caucasus Mountains are perceived to be a dividing line between Asia and Europe. The territories in Caucasia are also considered to be in one or both continents." ]
It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesian West Timor.
[ "It is made up of the eastern half of Timor, the islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno." ]
The word cereal derives from Ceres, the name of the Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture.
[ "The word cereal comes from Ceres, the name of the Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture." ]
The coat of arms was established about 1350, when six towns of Upper Lusatia founded a confederacy.
[ "The coat of arms was founded around 1350, when six Upper Lusatian towns founded a confederacy." ]
This includes all natural and human accidents and errors and is calculated over roughly 160,000 Shinkansen trips completed.
[ "This includes all natural and human accidents and errors. It is calculated over about 160,000 finished Shinkansen trips." ]
TDL Group announced in March 2006, in response to a request by Chief of the Defence Staff, General Rick Hillier, its commitment to open a franchised location at the Canadian Forces operations base in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
[ "In response to requests by Chief of Defence Staff and General Hillier, TDL Group shows commitment to open a franchise at the Canadian Forces base in Kandahar." ]
Streets were designated "East" or "West" if they crossed James Street or Highway 6.
[ "Streets were \"East\" or \"West\" if they crossed James Street or Highway 6." ]
Key (v) indicates the actor or actress lent only his or her voice for his or her film character.
[ "The symbol (v) indicates the role was a voice role only." ]
It is not known how much, if any, of this story is true, but historians do know that China was the first civilization to use silk.
[ "No one knows if any of the story is true. Historians know China was the first civilization to use silk." ]
In 1963, Haile Selassie presided over the establishment of the Organisation of African Unity, with the new organization establishing its headquarters in Addis Ababa.
[ "In 1963, Haile Selassie was a leader of the Organisation of African Unity. The new organization opened its headquarters in Addis Ababa." ]
The name derives from the Nahuatl word for the shrub, achiotl.
[ "he name comes from the Nahuatl word for the shrub, achiotl." ]
It was at this time that she allegedly discovered the hiding place of three crosses used at the crucifixion of Jesus and the two thieves — Dismas and Gestas — who were executed with him.
[ "At this time she supposably found the hiding place of the crosses used to crucify Jesus, Dismas, and Gestas." ]