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North West Cape is a large peninsula of land in the north west coast of Western Australia.
[ "North West Cape is a large piece of jutting land on the coast of Western Australia." ]
Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2 1954) is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning American composer of contemporary classical music.
[ "American, Elliot Goldenthal, makes modern classical music. He is an Acadamy Award and Golden Globe winner." ]
A Storm of Swords is the third of seven planned novels in A Song of Ice and Fire, an epic fantasy series by American author George R. R. Martin.
[ "A Storm of Swords is the third novel in A Song of Ice and Fire. A Song of Ice and Fire is a fantasy series by George R. R. Martin." ]
Kevin Ferguson (born February 8, 1974), better known as Kimbo Slice, is a Bahamian-American mixed-martial arts fighter.
[ "Kevin Ferguson is a Bahamian-American mixed-martial arts fighter. He is also known as Kimbo Slice. He was born February 8th, 1974." ]
History Vaihingen may date back as far as 799 a. d., but the documents are not clear.
[ "Vaihingen may date back as far as 799 a.d." ]
Thyme retains its flavour on drying better than many other herbs.
[ "Thyme keeps its flavour after drying better than many other herbs." ]
The hot metal straightener slid easily through the hair, causing less damage and dryness than previously-used techniques.
[ "The hot metal straightener slid easily through the hair, causing little damage and dryness." ]
It serves as an original source of information about the topic.
[ "It is an original information source about the topic." ]
The centrepiece is Cathedral Cave with the massive Altar Rock.
[ "The centrepiece is a Cathedral Cave with a large Altar Rock." ]
When the Reichstag voted to repeal the budget, Brüning had Hindenburg dissolve the Reichstag, just two years into its mandate, and reapprove the budget through the Article 48 mechanism.
[ "The Reichstag attempted to challenge the budget. Brüning had Hindenburg end the Reichstag. He put forth the budget again. It passed on the Article 48 mechanism." ]
It is a concentration of science and technology related businesses, and has strong links with the nearby University of Cambridge.
[ "It has science and technology related businesses. It has strong links with the nearby University of Cambridge." ]
Sivry-Rance is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut.
[ "Sivry-Rance is a Walloon area. It is in the Belgian province of Hainaut." ]
The Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise, Seleucidis melanoleucus or Seleucidis melanoleuca, is a medium-sized, approximately 33cm-long, velvet black and yellow bird of paradise.
[ "The Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise, (Seleucidis melanoleucus) is a medium-sized, black/yellow bird, about 33 cm-long." ]
It is produced by Antix Productions, led by Yvette Fielding and her husband, Karl Beattie.
[ "Yvette Fielding and husband Karl Beattie's company Antiz Productions produced it." ]
She escapes with Alwa just before the police arrive to recapture her.
[ "She escapes with Alwa just before the police recapture her." ]
Contact between visiting seamen and prisoners was barred.
[ "There was no contact between visiting seamen and prisoners." ]
The color has been speculated to be due to organic compounds on its surface.
[ "The color has been thought to be a result of the organic compounds on its surface." ]
Saxon Switzerland is a mountainous climbing area and national park near Dresden in Saxony, Germany.
[ "Saxon Switzerland is a mountainous climbing area and national park. It is located near Dresden in Saxony, Germany." ]
Nearctic (1954 1973) was an Canadian-bred Hall of Fame Thoroughbred racehorse.
[ "Nearctic (1954-73) was an Canadian-bred, Hall of Fame racehorse." ]
Armageddon (2008) was a professional wrestling pay-per-view (PPV) event produced by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) promotion, which took place on December 14, 2008 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, New York.
[ "Armageddon was a pro-wrestling pay-per-view event by the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), which took place on 12/14/2008 at the HSBC Arena in Buffalo, NY." ]
Dijon is the historical capital of the province of Burgundy.
[ "Dijon is the historic capital of the region of Burgundy." ]
Spurgeon (1911), p. 565 "It is called a" book ", as it is usually represented with pages, although it can be shown on a single page or banner.
[ "Spurgeon (1911), p. 565: It is called a\" book \", as it is usually shown with pages. However, it can be shown on a single page or banner." ]
Using their tail to support their weight, they deliver kicks with their powerful hind legs.
[ "The can deliver kicks with powerful rear legs while using their tail as a support." ]
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 does not have an indigenous people but is assigned an ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code SJ (together with Svalbard), an Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD)." ]
Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day, 1998; listed on the New York Times best-seller list for 9 weeks.
[ "Today I Feel Silly, and Other Moods That Make My Day (1998) was a New York Times best-seller for 9 weeks." ]
Donald became the most popular of the Disney characters in Scandinavia.
[ "Donald got to be the most liked Disney figure in Scandinavia." ]
The wolf in bottom stands for the former administrative seat Pritzwalk, as walk derives from the slavonic wolk meaning wolf.
[ "The wolf at bottom stands for the former administrative seat, Pritzwalk. Walk derives from the Slavonic wolk which means wolf." ]
The aggregate income distribution is highly concentrated towards the top, with the top 6.37% earning roughly one third of all income, and those with upper-middle incomes control a large, though declining, share of the total earned income.
[ "Income disparity is concentrated on those with more earnings. The top earn 6.37% or one third of all income. Upper-middle earners account for a large portion. Their numbers are on decline." ]
The city declined after the war and recovered its importance only in the nineteenth century, when it grew as an industrial center.
[ "After the war, the city became less important until the 1800s, when it grew as an industrial center." ]
The formation of Armenian revolutionary groups began roughly around the end of the Russo-Turkish War of 1878 and intensified with the first introduction of Article 166 of the Ottoman Penal code 166, and the raid of Erzerum Cathedral.
[ "The creation of Armenian revolutionary groups began at the end of the Russo-Turkish War of 1878. It increased speed after the Article 166 of the Ottoman Penal code 166, and the raid of Erzerum Cathedral." ]
Coconuts from various parts of the world also differ in taste.
[ "Coconuts from different parts of the world have different tastes." ]
Stieler began his career as a painter of miniatures.
[ "Stieler started as a miniatures painter." ]
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors.
[ "Reality tv documents actual events and is unscripted, dramatic, humorous. It usually has regular people instead of professional actors." ]
The orchestra is associated with the triennial Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize.
[ "The orchestra is linked to the Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize. It is given every three years." ]
For the 2008 - 09 season, Tranmere Rovers are playing in League One, the third tier of English Football.
[ "For the 2008-2009 season, Tranmere Rovers played in League One." ]
Very large corporations such as GE, Toyota and Sharp, and investment firms such as Goldman Sachs are making multi-billion dollar investments in clean technology.
[ "Very large corporations are making multi-billion dollar investments in clean technology. Examples of companies are GE, Toyota, Sharp, and Goldman Sachs." ]
The track, then known as "Loving You", was largely improvisational and featured a wealth of sound effects and samples from science fiction radio plays, nature sounds, and Minnie Riperton's "Lovin 'You".
[ "The song \"Loving You\", has many sound effects from science fiction radio plays, nature sounds, and Minnie Riperton's \"Lovin 'You\"." ]
The sixth, seventh, and eighth digits indicate the municipality or the number of the unincorporated area.
[ "The sixth, seventh, and eighth digits tell the area or the number of the unincorporated area." ]
History Landsberg prison, which is in the town's western outskirts, was completed in 1910.
[ "History Landsberg prison is in the town's western edge. It was done in 1910." ]
Storm names 2006 storm names Alberto Helene Beryl Isaac Chris Debby Ernesto Florence Gordon The names listed were used for named storms formed in the North Atlantic during 2006.
[ "The following names were used for 2006 storms in the North Atlantic: Alberto, Helene, Beryl, Isaac, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence, and Gordon." ]
Pantaléon Enrique Costanzo Granados y Campiña (27 July 1867 24 March 1916) was a Spanish Catalan pianist and composer of classical music.
[ "Pantaléon Enrique Costanzo Granados y Campiña was a Spanish musician." ]
To provide water for its steam locomotives, the Commissioners decided to provide a dam and pump water from it to a facility, known as Young Tank, at the post.
[ "The Commissioners decided to build a dam and pump water from it to provide water for its steam locomotives." ]
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 every year to the National Hockey League's best goaltender." ]
Various objection were raised to this scheme, and the Corporation refused to allow tram lines to be laid in the High Street and Above Bar.
[ "Many reasons to not proceed were brought up. The company ended up preventing the train lines from being placed in High Street and Above Bar." ]
He was initially offered a salary of $50,000 as well as a percentage of ownership of the company.
[ "At first he was given a $50,000 salary as well as a number of the company's ownership." ]
Kingda Ka is a roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA.
[ "One of the roller coasters at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is named Kingda Ka." ]
Adam Smith, a graduate student of the college, is perhaps its best known alumnus.
[ "Adam Smith is perhaps its best known graduate." ]
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 consisted of Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, Kane, and the Undertaker, who all fought against the team of DDP, Booker T, Rhyno, and the Dudley Boys." ]
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 instant messaging protocols." ]
However the registration law changed in 2006 and since March 2007 official vehicles have got standard number plates.
[ "However the registration law changed in 2006. Since March 2007 official vehicles got standard number plates." ]
Some computers can boot up from flash drives.
[ "Some computers can be started from flash drives." ]
They were built mainly by nations like Germany during World War II to protect important industries from aerial bombardment.
[ "Nations like Germany built them to protect important industries from being bombed during WWII." ]
The team relocated from Houston to the state of Tennessee in 1997, first playing in Memphis for one season before moving to Nashville.
[ "The team moved from Houston to Tennessee in 1997. It first played in Memphis before moving to Nashville." ]
She escapes with Alwa just before the police arrive to recapture her.
[ "Just before the police arrive, she escaped with Alwa." ]
Parts of Europe, including much of Scandinavia, never adopted many feudal institutions, including serfdom.
[ "Old fashioned institutions weren't adopted in parts of Europe and Scandinavia." ]
This loose alliance became a margravate under the Bohemian crown in 1378.
[ "This alliance became a margravate under the Bohemian rule in 1378." ]
Genista juncea), also known as Weaver's Broom, is a perennial, leguminous shrub native to the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, southwest Asia and northwest Africa, where it is found in sunny sites, usually on dry, sandy soils.
[ "Genista juncea or Weaver's Broom, is a perennial, leguminous shrub from the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, southwest Asia and northwest Africa, it can be found in sunny sites, usually on dry, sandy soils." ]
They may be removed for several reasons, including impaired breathing through the nose and chronic infections or earaches.
[ "Reasons for removing it include impaired breathing through the nose and chronic infections or earaches." ]
Passenger trains operated to Forbes until 1983.
[ "Passenger trains ran to Forbes until 1983." ]
Gothic architecture is most familiar as the architecture of many of the great cathedrals, abbeys and parish churches of Europe.
[ "Gothic architecture is known by many as the style of cathedrals, abbeys, and parish churches of Europe." ]
It consists of the red cross of Saint George (patron saint of England), edged in white, superimposed on the Cross of St Patrick (patron saint of Ireland), which are superimposed on the Saltire of Saint Andrew (patron saint of Scotland).
[ "It is made up of the red cross of Saint George, the Cross of St. Patrick, and the Saltire of Saint Andrew." ]
The two men toured New England and successfully raised private and public funds to found a school for deaf students in Hartford, which later became known as the American School for the Deaf.
[ "The two men toured New England and raised private and public funds to create a school for deaf students in Hartford. It later became known as the American School for the Deaf." ]
One winter night, she was left alone while her son and his wife went to a basketball game.
[ "She was alone while her son and wife went to a ball game." ]
Note that two storms on record, Hurricane Alice from the 1954 season and Tropical Storm Zeta from the 2005 season have formed during December and lasted into January.
[ "Two storms on record (Hurricane Alice '54 & TS Zeta '05) have formed in December and lasted into January." ]
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 goes across the Tarn valley. It links the Causse du Larzac and Causse Rouge and is inside the Grand Causses regional nature park." ]
According to the fictional universe first established by Slayer, the 'Buffyverse,' The term 'Buffyverse' is used amongst fans of Buffy / Angel online to describe the fictional universe established by Buffy / Angel.
[ "According to the 'Buffyverse,' The term 'Buffyverse' is used by fans of Buffy and Angel online to describe the fictional universe established by the series." ]
It is possible that the Berber Muslim Almoravids were originally from the area.
[ "The Berber Muslim Almoravids may have been from this area." ]
Singles competition (2002 – 2003) After years in the tag team division, Hardy took on The Undertaker in a ladder match for the Undisputed Championship.
[ "After years in the tag team division, Hardy fought The Undertaker in a ladder match for the Undisputed Championship." ]
A small community formed that same year about 4 miles (6 km) east of the present city.
[ "That same year, a small community formed at about 4 miles (6km) east of the present city." ]
The wheel of a ship is the modern method of adjusting the angle of the rudder, in turn changing the direction of the boat or ship.
[ "The wheel of ship is used to change the angle of the rudder. The rudder then changes the direction of the boat or ship." ]
Aang has appeared in other media, such as trading cards, video games, T-shirts, and web comics.
[ "Aang has featured in other media, such as trading cards, video games, T-shirts, and web comics." ]
Koop was a somewhat eccentric and flamboyant figure, well-known for his mustache-less beard and colorful bow ties.
[ "Koop was a somewhat strange character, known for his beard and colorful bow ties." ]
She agreed, and light was restored to the earth.
[ "She agreed. Thus, light was restored to the earth." ]
They claimed to be playing an April Fool's joke, but most people who saw the signs were unfamiliar with the phrase.
[ "They were playing an April Fool's joke, but some people who saw the signs were unfamiliar with the phrase" ]
Fellow automotive customizer Darryl Starbird purchased the vehicle from Roth in 1967 for US $750.00.
[ "Another car customizer, Darryl Starbird, bought the vehicle from Roth in 1967. He paid US $750.00." ]
Very large corporations such as GE, Toyota and Sharp, and investment firms such as Goldman Sachs are making multi-billion dollar investments in clean technology.
[ "Very large corporations such as GE, Toyota and Sharp are making multi-billion dollar investments in clean technology. Investment firms such as Goldman Sachs are as well." ]
The Twelve-wired Bird of Paradise, Seleucidis melanoleucus or Seleucidis melanoleuca, is a medium-sized, approximately 33cm-long, velvet black and yellow bird of paradise.
[ "Seleucidis melanoleucus or Seleucidis melanoleuca are medium sized velvet birds of paradise." ]
Tropical Storm Arlene formed near Honduras on June 8 and moved northwards.
[ "A tropical storm named Arlene formed near Honduras on June 8 and moved northwards." ]
The term was retroactively coined in contrast to reduced instruction set computer (RISC).
[ "The term was later created in contrast to reduced instruction set computer (RISC)." ]
He rowed across in a boat and discovered the Japanese submarine.
[ "He crossed in a boat and found the Japanese submarine." ]
These doppelgängers are typically, but not always, evil in some way.
[ "These not related twins are sometimes evil." ]
Storm names 2006 storm names Alberto Helene Beryl Isaac Chris Debby Ernesto Florence Gordon The names listed were used for named storms formed in the North Atlantic during 2006.
[ "The names listed were used for storms in the Atlantic in 2006. Alberto, Helene, Beryl, Isaac, Chris, Debby, Ernesto, Florence and Gordon." ]
Its use spanned the Golden Age of Latin literature — broadly the 1st century BC and the early 1st century AD — possibly extending to the Silver Age — broadly the 1st and 2nd centuries.
[ "Its use spanned the Golden Age of Latin literature." ]
The partitions were carried out by Prussia, Russia and Habsburg Austria dividing up the Commonwealth lands among themselves.
[ "Borders were changed by Prussia, Russia and Habsburg Austria. They divided those lands between them." ]
Proteus is very cratered, showing no sign of any geological modification.
[ "Proteus has lots of craters and looks untouched." ]
The word cereal derives from Ceres, the name of the Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture.
[ "Cereal comes from Ceres, Roman goddess of harvest and agriculture." ]
Soon after, he released a cover version of Leo Sayer's When I Need You as a single, which reached number 5 in the British charts, as well as a follow up single called No Matter What I Do, which reached number 23.
[ "After he released \" Leo Sayer's When I Need You\" song, which reached number 5 in England, as well as a song \"No Matter What I Do\", which reached number 23." ]
The ALU is a fundamental building block of the central processing unit (CPU) of a computer, and even the simplest microprocessors contain one for purposes such as maintaining timers.
[ "The ALU is a building block of the central processing unit of a computer." ]
It was discovered by a team of astronomers from the University of Hawaii led by Scott S. Sheppard in 2000, and given the temporary designation.
[ "Discovered in 2000 by a team of University of Hawaii astronomers led by Scott S. Sheppard, it was given the temporary designation." ]
In the 1920s and early 1930s he frequently worked with the London Symphony Orchestra.
[ "He frequently worked with the London Symphony Orchestra in the 1920's and 1930's." ]
The City of Sunderland has been commended several times on its commitment to preserving its natural faculties.
[ "The City of Sunderland has received several awards. These awards are for preserving its natural sites." ]
Mergers and outreach, 1921 In 1921 the Philharmonic merged with New York's National Symphony Orchestra (no relation to the present Washington, D. C. ensemble).
[ "The Philharmonic became one with New York's National Symphony Orchestra in 1921." ]
It consisted of the American, British, and French occupation sectors established in 1945.
[ "It consisted of the American, British, and French occupation sectors that was established in 1945." ]
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 film debut in the K. M. Peyton film, A Pattern of Roses, before her leading role in Lady Jane." ]
On April 7, 2004, Messing gave birth to their son, Roman Walker Zelman.
[ "On April 7, 2004, Messing had a baby son, Roman Walker Zelman." ]
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 blood line of the Dalai Lama; the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is the fourteenth mind-stream object of worship, the first being Gendun Drup (1391 – 1474)." ]
This period is known as the Edo period and gets its name from the capital city, Edo, which now is called Tokyo.
[ "This period is known as the Edo period. It gets its name from the capital city, Edo. It is now is called Tokyo." ]
She agreed, and light was restored to the earth.
[ "Light was restored to the earth." ]
After gathering a list of names from fans and conducting an online poll, the feature was named ECW X-Stream on October 31, 2007.
[ "After gathering names from fans and holding an online poll, the feature was named ECW X-Stream on October 31, 2007." ]
Fire Salamanders can have a very long lifespan.
[ "Fire salamanders can live a long time." ]