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Since then, documentation of saffron's use over the span of 4,000 years in the treatment of some 90 illnesses has been uncovered.
[ "Since then, documentation of saffron's medical uses over thousands of years has been discovered." ]
Watonga, Kingfisher and Geary were the hardest-hit communities, where many houses and buildings were inundated.
[ "Watonga, Kingfisher, and Geary were the hardest-hit communities. Many houses and buildings were flooded." ]
Psyche appears to be a genuine case of an exposed metallic core from a larger differentiated parent body.
[ "Psyche is a genuine case of an exposed metallic core from a larger differentiated parent body." ]
Ipswich were elected to The Football League on 30 May, 1938, and played in Division Three (South) until the end of the 1953 – 54 season, when they won the title and promotion to Division Two.
[ "Ipswich joined The Football League on May 30th, 1938. They played in Division Three (South) until the end of the 1953–54 season. They won the title. They were sent to Division Two." ]
Associativity of addition: For any integers, a, b and c, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).
[ "For any integers, a, b and c, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)." ]
It was a deliberate pursuit of simplicity and economy for the Disney studio, and is now generally regarded as a classic of animation.
[ "It was a planned search of simplicity and economy for the Disney studio. It is now seen as a classic of animation." ]
The 1974 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1974, and lasted until November 30, 1974.
[ "The 1974 Atlantic hurricane season began June 1, 1974. It ended November 30, 1974." ]
High gusts were reported throughout Texas, with a maximum gust of reported on the Coast Guard cutter Buttonwood (WLB-306) stationed at the northeastern tip of Galveston Island.
[ "High gusts were reported throughout Texas, with the maximum gust reported by the Coast Guard cutter Buttonwood (WLB-306) stationed at the northeastern tip of Galveston Island." ]
To score consistent hits at medium or long range, players must aim using the iron sights on their guns.
[ "Players must aim with the sights on their guns to be consistent at medium and short ranges." ]
As she continued to promote "Just Say No", she appeared in an episode of the popular 1980s sitcom Diff'rent Strokes and in a 1985 rock music video, "Stop the Madness".
[ "As she continued to promote \"Just Say No,\" she appeared in the episode of the popular Diff'rent Strokes sitcom of the 1980s and in the 1985 rock music video, \"Stop the Madness.\"" ]
Two and a Half Men is an American television sitcom, which premiered on CBS on Monday, September 22, 2003.
[ "Two and a Half Men is an American sitcom that first aired in 2003." ]
Their religion is predominantly Roman Catholic.
[ "They are mostly Roman Catholic." ]
Gasoline, coal, natural gas, diesel, and other commodities derived from fossil fuels are non-renewable.
[ "Products made from fossil fuels cannot be naturally replenished." ]
Later in life, she corresponded with Gustave Flaubert.
[ "She also contacted with Gustave Flaubert." ]
The word is derived from 'pahar' meaning mountain.
[ "The word comes from 'pahar' which means mountain." ]
A butler's tray often has a gallery, or deeper surround, handles on the short sides to facilitate carrying (usually cut into the surround), and a portable stand with folding legs.
[ "A butler's tray often has a gallery, or deeper surround. It has handles on the short sides to assist with carrying. It has a portable stand with folding legs." ]
Mørk holds a Professorship at the Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo.
[ "Mørk is a Professor at the Norwegian Academy of Music, Oslo." ]
References External links Discovery of Companions to Asteroids 762 Pulcova and 90 Antiope SWrI Press Release.
[ "Discovery of Companions to Asteroids 762 Pulcova and 90 Antiope." ]
Though he was raised in a devout Lutheran household, Bergman later stated that he lost his faith at age eight years, and only came to terms with this fact while making Winter Light.
[ "Bergman was raised in a Lutheran family But he mentioned that he lost faith at 8, and only came to peace with that while making Winter Light." ]
Whisenhunt's career as a player included 4 years (1985 - 88) as a tight end with the Atlanta Falcons, who drafted him in the twelfth round, and then spells with the Washington Redskins and New York Jets.
[ "Whisenhunt's career as a player included 4 years as a tight end with the Falcons and time with the Redskins and Jets." ]
There are fewer Western expatriates than in the larger centers of Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
[ "There are less Western residents than in the Abu Dhabi and Dubai." ]
Barr attained national prominence as one of the leaders of the impeachment of President Bill Clinton.
[ "Barr gained national fame as one of the leaders of President Bill Clinton's impeachment." ]
Since 1987, the heavy rail passenger Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) metro system has been in operation.
[ "Since 1987, the heavy rail passenger Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) metro system has run." ]
In common law legal systems, a precedent or authority is a legal case establishing a principle or rule that a court or other judicial body utilizes when deciding subsequent cases with similar issues or facts.
[ "In common law, an authority issues a rule or regulation to be utilized and decided by the court." ]
The term was coined by merging the name for the two orders, Cetacea and Artiodactyla, into a single word.
[ "The term was coined by merging the name for the two orders, Cetacea and Artiodactyla, into a single word." ]
Etymology and usage Lyric derives from the Greek word lyrikos, meaning "singing to the lyre".
[ "Lyric came from lyrikos means \"singing to the lyre\"." ]
30 Seconds to Mars has received three awards from four nominations.
[ "30 Seconds to Mars has got (3) awards from (4) chances to win." ]
After initially being posted to the 1st Battalion, in March, 1916 he was transferred to the 53rd Battalion, which was part of the 5th Division, when the Australian Imperial Force was reinforced with fresh recruits from Australia.
[ "In March, 1916, he was transferred from the 1st Battalion to the 53rd Battalion when fresh recruits joined the Australian Imperial Force." ]
The Movie and subsequent additions to the franchise.
[ "The movie and further additions to the franchise." ]
Much of the province lies in the plain of the Arno river and has thus become an exurban sprawl around the city of Florence.
[ "Much of the city lies in the plain of the Arno River and has thus become an exurban outcrop around the city of Florence." ]
Killzone 2 is a first-person shooter (FPS) for the PlayStation 3, developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
[ "Killzone 2 is a video game developed by Guerilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment." ]
This is probably one of the sources of Sarasvati / Benzaiten's close association with snakes and dragons in Japan.
[ "This is probably the one of the reasons for Sarasvati/Benzaiten's close association with snakes and dragons in Japan." ]
On October 16, 1990, the UN General Assembly decided to grant the ICRC observer status for its assembly sessions and sub-committee meetings, the first observer status given to a private organization.
[ "On October 16, 1990, the UN General Assembly decided to grant the ICRC membership for its assembly sessions and sub-committee meetings, the first membership given to a private organization." ]
Guangxi (or Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region;) is a Zhuang autonomous region of the People's Republic of China.
[ "Guangxi is also known as Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. It is a Zhuang self-ruling area of China." ]
Physically, they may resemble mice, rats, voles, or hamsters, depending on the species and subfamily.
[ "They could look like mice, rats, voles, or hamsters depending on the species." ]
The Taiwan Strait or Formosa Strait is a 180 - km-wide (111.85 - mile-wide) strait between mainland China and Taiwan.
[ "The Taiwan Strait, or Formosa Strait lies between mainland China and Taiwan. It is a 180 - km-wide (111.85 - mile-wide) strait ." ]
The former location of the fort is currently called the Place de la Bastille.
[ "The former location of the fort is now known as the Place de la Bastille." ]
SNL is one of the longest-running network programs in American television history.
[ "SNL is one of the longest-running network shows in American television." ]
He commanded the 25th Punjabis in India and Hong Kong and was promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel in 1910.
[ "He was the leader of the 25th Punjabis in India and Hong Kong. He became Lieutenant-Colonel in 1910." ]
It was also during his tenure in Westminster that Pope John Paul II made a groundbreaking visit to England.
[ "Pope John Paul II made a groundbreaking visit to England. It happened during his tenure in Westminster." ]
The city declined after the war and recovered its importance only in the nineteenth century, when it grew as an industrial center.
[ "The city declined after the war. It became more important in the nineteenth century, when it grew as an industrial center." ]
Koop was a somewhat eccentric and flamboyant figure, well-known for his mustache-less beard and colorful bow ties.
[ "Koop was eccentric, flamboyant and known for a mustache-less beard and colorful ties." ]
The driver later claimed that the train dispatcher had signalled him with a green light using his hand lamp.
[ "The driver later said that the train dispatcher had signaled him. He did this using a green light from his hand lamp." ]
Some computers can boot up from flash drives.
[ "Some computers can turn on from flash drives." ]
Background DES uses a 56 - bit key, meaning that there are 256 possible keys under which a message can be encrypted.
[ "Background DES uses a 56 - bit key. This means that there are 256 possible keys under which a message can be made secure." ]
The Empire of Nicaea succeeded in capturing Constantinople and the rest of the Latin Empire, thus re-establishing the Byzantine Empire.
[ "The Empire of Nicaea captured Constantinople and the rest of the Latin Empire. The Byzantine Empire was reborn." ]
The picturesque city remains an important cultural centre, especially for humanist disciplines.
[ "The quaint and pretty city is an important cultural center." ]
Across the province, precipitation peaked at 5.9 inches (150 mm) at Whitbourne.
[ "Whitbourne got the most precipitation int he province." ]
Further, the term "The Celsius or Centigrade thermometer" was again used in reference to a particular type of thermometer at least as early as 1850.
[ "Further, the term \"The Celsius or Centigrade thermometer\" was again used for a type of thermometer as early as 1850." ]
History The name Glinde was first mentioned in a document dated from March 25 1229.
[ "The history of the name Glinde dates to 1229." ]
About 2,000 to 3,000 cocoons are required to make a pound of silk.
[ "A pound of silk needs 2,000 to 3,000 cocoons." ]
History The first mention of the town dates from 1178.
[ "History: The town was first mentioned in 1178." ]
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 establishment of the Grey League." ]
Music Musical numbers Follows is a listing of the thirty-three compositions written by members of The Beatles that are heard on the soundtrack, in the order featured in the film.
[ "Thirty-three songs were written by The Beatles. They can be found on Music Musical numbers Follows. The list sorts them by film." ]
Iran's diagonal distance from Azerbaijan in the northwest to Sistan and Baluchestan Province in the southeast is approximately.
[ "Iran's diagonal distance from Azerbaijan to Sistan and Baluchestan Province is approximate." ]
Another 11 performances were presented after that.
[ "11 more performances were presented after that." ]
Green-shaded teams clinched the remaining ten playoff berths.
[ "Teams colored in green got the last ten playoff spots." ]
At least 537 deaths were blamed on Hanna, primarily in Haiti.
[ "At least 537 deaths were caused by Hanna in Haiti." ]
To aid in the comparison of sizes of different geographic regions, areas between 1 km2 (100 hectares) and 10 km2 (1000 hectares) are listed below.
[ "Areas between 1km2 (100 hectares) and 10 km2 (1000 hectares) are below to help compare sizes of different geographic regions." ]
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 t Tennessee in 1997. They played in Memphis for one season and then moved to Nashville." ]
However, this list contains substances which may have synthetic origins.
[ "However, this list contains substances which may be synthetic." ]
Functions may variously include sensing touch, air motion, heat, vibration (sound), and especially olfaction (smell) or gustation (taste).
[ "Functions may variously include sensing touch, air motion, heat, vibration, and especially smell or taste." ]
Bollywood plots have tended to be melodramatic.
[ "Bollywood films are melodramatic." ]
In the 1987 HBO television movie Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8, Hoffman was portrayed by Michael Lembeck.
[ "In the 1987 HBO television movie Conspiracy: The Trial of the Chicago 8, Hoffman was played by Michael Lembeck." ]
Seeds of several species are the source of the popular beverage coffee.
[ "Coffee is made from the several species of seeds." ]
Rated an F0 tornado, it touched down near Brunswick, Georgia were it snapped trees and caused moderate roof damage along its 2 mi (3.2 km) path.
[ "Rated F0 tornado, it touched down near Brunswick, Georgia where it snapped trees and led moderate damage to the roof along its 2 mi (3.2 km) path." ]
A Feast for Crows is the fourth of seven planned novels in A Song of Ice and Fire, an epic fantasy series by American author George R. R. Martin.
[ "A Feast for Crows is the fourth of seven planned novels. It is part of A Song of Ice and Fire, an epic fantasy series. It is written by American author George R. R. Martin." ]
North West Cape is a large peninsula of land in the north west coast of Western Australia.
[ "The North West Cape is a large piece of land mostly surrounded by water. This piece of land is in Western Australia." ]
The fort held a prominent position and was located high above sea level with strategic views to the entrance (Sydney Heads) of Port Jackson.
[ "The fort held a prominent position high above sea level. It had strategic views to the entrance (Sydney Heads) of Port Jackson." ]
Vedic Soma In the Vedas, Soma is portrayed as sacred and as a god (deva).
[ "In the Vedas, Soma is shown as a sacred god." ]
During the 1980s and 1990s, the university devoted substantial resources to renovating its massive hospital complex and improving the academic facilities on the North Campus.
[ "During the 1980s and 1990s, the university used many resources to renovate its large hospital complex and improve the academic facilities on the North Campus." ]
The album featured a greater creative input from the quartet, although they still relied on a heavyweight production crew including Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, Chad Elliot, and Dwayne Wiggins of Tony!
[ "The album featured more creative control from the quartet but, they still got tracks from Dark Child, Missy, Chad Elliot and Dwayne from Tony! Toni! Tone!" ]
Some beverage products such as ales and stouts e. g. Guinness rely on this effect to produce the 'head' on the surface of the poured product.
[ "Some drinks such as ales and stouts like Guinness rely on this effect to make the 'head' on the surface of the poured product." ]
His work driving forward the development of products that are both functional and elegant has earned him a devoted following.
[ "His work pushing functional and elegant products earned him a devoted following." ]
To the south lies the Laurenzenvorstadt, that is, the part of the town formerly outside the city wall.
[ "The part of town that was outside the city wall is named Laurenzenvorstadt." ]
The term is applied both to routine weather variations and to extraordinary spells of heat which may occur only once a century.
[ "The term is applied both to routine weather changes and to extraordinary heat spells that occur about once a century." ]
In the early afternoon around 1: 00, the crowd broke into the undefended outer courtyard and the chains on the drawbridge to the inner courtyard were cut.
[ "In the early afternoon around 1: 00, the crowd broke into the defenseless outer courtyard and the chains on the drawbridge to the inner courtyard were cut." ]
It is the fourth and final novel in his Hyperion Cantos fictional universe.
[ "This is the fourth and final novel in the fictional universe of Hyperion Cantos." ]
He has composed and arranged scores for more than 500 film and television productions.
[ "He has written music for more than 500 film and tv productions." ]
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (, born October 26, 1947) is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving within the administration of President Barack Obama.
[ "Hillary Rodham Clinton was the United States Secretary of State under President Barack Obama." ]
Palestinian prime minister Abbas resigns (CNN) Before being named prime minister, Abbas led the PLO's Negotiations Affairs Department.
[ "Cnn covered the story of the Palestinian prime minister, Abbas, resigning. Abbas led the PLO's Negotiations Affairs Department before being named prime minister." ]
The Sutlej River (alternatively spelled as Satluj River) (,,,, and) is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroad region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.
[ "The Sutlej River is sometimes alternatively spelled as Satluj River. It is the longest river that flows through the historic crossroad region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan." ]
Due to its appearance at burial sites across the globe, the spiral most likely represented the "life-death-rebirth" cycle.
[ "The spiral represented the \"life-death-rebirth\" cycle due to its appearance at burial sites across the world." ]
Diffie-Hellman key exchange (D-H) is a cryptographic protocol that allows two parties that have no prior knowledge of each other to jointly establish a shared secret key over an insecure communications channel.
[ "Two different parties can use a D-H (a cryptographic protocol) to share a secret key over insecure communications channel." ]
Due to the lack of major effects from Hurricane Cindy, the name was not retired by the World Meteorological Organization and will be on the list of names for the 2011 season.
[ "Because Hurricane Cindy wasn't destructive, the name is still used by World Meteorological Organization." ]
One of its new attractions, the Triple Hurricane roller coaster, was named for the tumultuous storm season.
[ "The Triple Hurricane roller coaster was named for the storm season." ]
Some grow to be institutions as large as major hospitals, whilst retaining the name clinic.
[ "Some grow into large hospitals while keeping the name clinic." ]
It has a depth of approximately 18 inches (46 cm) on the sides and 30 inches (76 cm) in the center.
[ "Its depth is approximately 18 inches on the sides and 30 inches in the center." ]
As the Church of Satan does not publicly release membership information, it is not known how many members belong to the Church.
[ "As the Church of Satan does not publicly release membership information, it is not known how many members belong to the Church." ]
Within the hCard is a Geo microformat, which additionally makes the coordinates (latitude & longitude) parsable, so that they can be, say, looked up on a map, or downloaded to a GPS unit.
[ "Within the hCard is a Geo microformat that allows map locations to be used or downloaded to a GPS unit." ]
Wilson settled in the district in late 1836 with his wife and family.
[ "Wilson, his wife, and family settled in the district in 1836." ]
However, he was criticised for the UN's failure to act during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, which officially left over 1 million people dead, and he appeared unable to muster support in the UN for intervention in the continuing Angolan Civil War.
[ "He was criticized when the UN did not act during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. Additionally, he appeared unable to raise support for getting involved in the Angolan Civil War." ]
Following Heraclius, the title commonly became the Greek Basileus (Gr.
[ "After Heracliu, the title usually became the Greek Basileus" ]
The Administrators of the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island are, by contrast, appointed by the Governor-General.
[ "Instead the leaders of the Northern Territory and Norfolk Island are chosen by the Governor-General." ]
January 30 Indian pacifist and leader Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated by Nathuram Godse.
[ "On january 30 Mahatma Gandhi was killed by Nathuram Godse." ]
The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation.
[ "The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all electromagnetic radiation frequencies." ]
Some beverage products such as ales and stouts e. g. Guinness rely on this effect to produce the 'head' on the surface of the poured product.
[ "Some drinks like ales and stouts rely on this effect for the \"head\" on the surface of the poured drink." ]
The storm continued, crossing the Outer Banks of North Carolina, and retained its strength until June 20 when it became extratropical near Newfoundland.
[ "The storm continued until going extratropical near Newfoundland on June 20. Its crossed North Carolinas Outer Banks." ]
At Saturday Night's Main Event, Batista won a six man tag match with Rey Mysterio and Bobby Lashley taking on King Booker, Finlay, and Mark Henry.
[ "At Saturday Night's Main Event, Batista won a six-man tag game with Rey Mysterio and Bobby Lashley taking on King Booker, Finlay, and Mark Henry." ]
With her election, Pelosi became the first woman, the first Californian and the first Italian-American to hold the Speakership.
[ "When elected, Pelosi became the first woman to be speaker. She was also the first Californian and the first Italian-American." ]