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A free translation of all but one chapter was produced by Arthur Waley.
[ "Arthur Waley produced a free translation for all but one chapter." ]
He also serves as music director of the Mozart Orchestra of Bologna, Italy.
[ "He was the music director of the Mozart Orchestra of Bologna, Italy." ]
Jardin Place Jean Bayol is a large plaza which contains a statue of the first King of Porto-Novo.
[ "Jardin Place Jean Bayol is a plaza which has a statue of the first King of Porto-Novo." ]
The most common side effects of taking methylphenidate are nervousness and insomnia.
[ "Nervousness and insomnia are normal side effects of methylphenidate." ]
By the age of 21, he was already recognized for composing more than 200 songs.
[ "By the age of 21, he was already known for writing more than 200 songs." ]
It serves as an original source of information about the topic.
[ "It is an original source of information about the topic." ]
Using their tail to support their weight, they deliver kicks with their powerful hind legs.
[ "They use their tail to support their weight. That is why they are able deliver kicks with their powerful hind legs." ]
In 2006, Phil Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members.
[ "In 2006, Phil Downing left the band." ]
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 Mount Tambora volcanic eruption of 1815 caused a global cooling in the normal hemisphere known has \"Year Without a Summer\" from January to June1816." ]
Retiring sickly and suffering several long illnesses, Elizabeth died on September 23, 1830 aged 62, at her home, Oak Hill.
[ "Elizabeth passed at home (Oak Hill) on 9/23/1830 at age 62 after having many long illnesses." ]
They provide many desirable characteristics for use as ornament, timber, firewood and pulpwood.
[ "They gave many wanted features to be used as ornaments, timber, firewood and pulpwood." ]
The VC was introduced on 29 January 1856 by Queen Victoria to reward acts of valour during the Crimean War.
[ "Queen Victoria introduced the VC on 29 January 1856 to reward acts of valour during the Crimean War." ]
When he did tapasya and sadhana at Bavania in Gujarat, he was known as Tallaiya Baba.
[ "When he did tapasya/sadhana at Bavania in Gujarat, he was Tallaiya Baba." ]
Direct mechanical power transmission required that industries using hydropower had to locate near the waterfall.
[ "For direct mechanical power transmission, industries using hydropower had to stay near the waterfall." ]
They currently play in the Eastern Division of the National Conference.
[ "They play in the Eastern Division of the National Conference." ]
The 1974 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1, 1974, and lasted until November 30, 1974.
[ "The Atlantic hurricane season of 1974 begun on 1 June 1974 and lasted until 30 November 1974." ]
How much less depends on the type of RAID.
[ "How much less depends on the type of RAID." ]
When he learned to speak Russian, he studied computer translation of human languages at Moscow State University in the Soviet Union in the school of Kolmogorov.
[ "When he learned to speak Russian, he studied at Moscow State University." ]
The winter solstice occurs at the instant when the Sun's position in the sky is at its greatest angular distance on the other side of the equatorial plane from the observer's hemisphere.
[ "The winter solstice happens when the Sun is at its lowest daily maximum height." ]
This era coincided with the Medieval Warm Period (800 1300) and stopped with the start of the Little Ice Age (about 1250 1850).
[ "This era coincided with the Medieval Warm Period (800,1300) and ended with the beginning of the Little Ice Age (about 1250,1850)." ]
The first application of this idea in the United States was pioneered by Dr. William Mosenthal, a surgeon at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.
[ "The first application of this idea in the United States was by Dr. William Mosenthal. He was a surgeon at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center." ]
Charity The third of the Five Pillars of Islam states that Muslims are required to give approximately one-fortieth of their wealth to charity as zakat.
[ "There are five Pillars of Islam. Charity is the 3rd pillar. It says that Muslims should give nearly 1/40th of their wealth to charity as zakat." ]
Established in 1892 / 93, the Sheffield Shield is the premier domestic first class cricket competition in Australia.
[ "Started in 1892, the Sheffield Shield is a first class cricket competition in Australia." ]
As demand for coal slipped following World War II, mines began to close across the region, causing mass unemployment.
[ "Coal mines began to close after World War II, causing mass unemployment." ]
They can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the world's oceans, seas, and large lakes such as the Great Lakes in the United States of America and Canada.
[ "It can happen at any beach with breaking waves." ]
The WIIC calls still reside in Pittsburgh, but on a low-powered independent station airing music videos.
[ "The WIIC calls still stay in Pittsburgh, but airs music videos on a low-powered, independent station." ]
The rotational period of the interior of Uranus is 17 hours, 14 minutes.
[ "The rotational time of the interior of Uranus is 17 hours, 14 minutes." ]
Demographics The population of the city is now largely made up of the descendants of laborers who were hired for labor from India in the 19th century.
[ "The population of the city is now largely made up of the descendants of workers recruited from India in the 19th century." ]
He tells the story of the Holy Grail, and reveals himself as Lohengrin, Knight of the Holy Grail and son of King Parsifal.
[ "He tells the story of the Holy Grail. In this story he reveals himself as Lohengrin. Lohengrin is a Knight of the Holy Grail and the son of King Parsifal." ]
Food coloring is used both in commercial food production and in domestic cooking.
[ "Food coloring is used in commercial food production and domestic cooking." ]
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. The name comes from the capital city, Edo. Edo is now known as Tokyo." ]
In biology, signal transduction refers to any process by which a cell converts one kind of signal or stimulus into another.
[ "In biology, signal transduction is a process by which a cell changes one kind of signal into another." ]
Area codes in Germany (German Vorwahl) have two to five digits, not counting the leading zero.
[ "Area codes in Germany have two to five digits. This does not count the starting zero." ]
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 from images in 1986 and given a temporary name." ]
Approximately ten percent of the known runestones announce the travels and deaths of men abroad.
[ "Approximately ten percent of the known runestones tell about the travels and deaths of men abroad." ]
Turkestan (literally meaning "Land of the Turks") is a region in Central Asia, which today is largely inhabited by Turkic peoples.
[ "Turkestan (literally meaning \"Land of the Turks\") is a region in Central Asia. Today, it is mainly home to Turkic peoples." ]
He performed on a regular basis for white audiences in the 1900s.
[ "He performed on a regular basis. He had white audiences in the 1900s." ]
Because the neck is not externally visible, the head and body appear to merge together.
[ "The neck cannot be seen from the outside, so it looks like the head and body join together without a neck." ]
It is the capital of the Giza Governorate, and is located near the northeast border of this governorate in coordinates.
[ "It is the capital of the Giza Governorate. Its location is near the northeast border of this governorate." ]
Sivry-Rance is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut.
[ "Sivry-Rance is a Walloon town in Belgium." ]
Lothar ("Emma") Emmerich (29 November 1941 13 August 2003) was a German football (soccer) player.
[ "Lothar Emmerich was a German soccer player." ]
Geography Off the north coast of the province, some (cays) of the Jardines del Rey archipelago are being developed as tourist resorts, principally Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo.
[ "Parts of the Jardines del Rey archipelago are being developed as tourist resorts." ]
To promote I Created Disco, Harris embarked on a tour of the UK, supporting Faithless and Groove Armada.
[ "Harris went a a tour of the UK which supported Faithless and Groove Armada just to promote the Disco." ]
This is also the origin of the terms ante meridiem and post meridiem as noted below.
[ "This is where the terms ante meridiem and post meridiem come from." ]
By that time the asymmetrical nose had been cut off and discarded, possibly for additional air flow to the radiator for the car's use in and around the carnivals.
[ "By then, the nose had been cut off, possibly to allow more air flow to the radiator." ]
Its distinctive speckled colouration has given it a common name of Magpie Moth.
[ "It's coloration give it's name, Magpie Moth." ]
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.
[ "Historians do no know if this story is true. However, historians do know that China was the first civilization to use silk." ]
A saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth.
[ "A saddle is a structure for a rider or load tied to an animal's back." ]
United Nations career Lie led the Norwegian delegation to the United Nations conference in San Francisco in 1946 and was a leader in drafting the provisions of the United Nations Security Council.
[ "United Nations Career Lie led the Norwegian committee to the United Nations Conference in San Francisco in 1946 and was a leader in the drafting of the clauses of the United Nations Security Council." ]
Mexican cinnamon hot chocolate is traditionally served alongside a variety of Mexican pastries known as pan dulce and, as in Spain, churros.
[ "Mexican cinnamon hot chocolate is normally served along with a variety of Mexican pastries." ]
Also, please do your best to always fill in the edit summary field.
[ "Please do your best to fill in the edit summary field." ]
The West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is a type of standardized test in West Africa.
[ "The West African Senior School Certificate Examination is a standardized test." ]
It is theorized that they made up for this deficiency by regularly eating thiamine-rich soba.
[ "It is thought they made up for this lack by regularly eating thiamine-rich soba." ]
It is the capital of the Giza Governorate, and is located near the northeast border of this governorate in coordinates.
[ "It is the capital of the Giza Governorate. It is near the northeast border of this governorate in coordinates." ]
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 known pursuit of ease and money for the Disney studio, and is now noted as a classic of animation." ]
The first driver to win multiple Championships was Alberto Ascari, in 1952 and 1953.
[ "Alberto Ascari was the first driver to win multi-championships." ]
This film is one of the masterpieces of the director Shabab Kiranvi.
[ "The film is a great work of art. The director was Shabab Kiranvi." ]
Towards the end of 1997, each band member chose an individual number as their alias.
[ "In 1997, each band member chose a number as their alias." ]
Combined oral contraceptive use reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 40% and the risk of endometrial cancer by 50% compared to never users.
[ "Oral birth control reduces the risk of ovarian cancer by 40% and the risk of endometrial cancer by 50%." ]
Apparently after her death, Shah Jahan went into secluded mourning for a year.
[ "After her death, Shah Jahan went into private mourning for a year." ]
Special subscription plans are offered to schools, colleges and libraries; such institutional subscribers constitute an important part of Britannica's business.
[ "Special subscription plans are offered to schools, colleges and libraries. Institutional subscribers make up an important part of Britannica's business." ]
The orchestra is associated with the triennial Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize.
[ "The orchestra is linked to the Conducting Prize." ]
The Golden Gloves are open to all non-professional pugilists age 16 and over.
[ "All amateur boxers older than 16 can compete in The Golden Gloves." ]
Medieval philosophy In Medieval Europe, dialectics (also called logic) was one of the three original liberal arts collectively known as the trivium (the others were rhetoric and grammar).
[ "Medieval philosophy In Medieval Europe, dialectics is also called logic. It was one of the three original liberal arts known together as the trivium. The others were rhetoric and grammar." ]
Much of the ministry of Jesus occurred on the shores of Lake Galilee.
[ "Much of Jesus' ministry happened on the shores of Lake Galilee." ]
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 a greater creative input from the quartet, although they still relied on a production crew including Rodney Jerkins, Missy Elliott, Chad Elliot, and Dwayne Wiggins." ]
This coincides well with the Nara period (710 - 794).
[ "This matches well with the Nara period (710 - 794)." ]
Railways The location of the town in the bottom of a steep valley counted against it for railway construction.
[ "Being a town in a steep valley worked against building a railroad." ]
Altogether, the constellation contains about 50 galaxies observable through amateur telescope.
[ "Altogether, the constellation has about 50 galaxies you can see through amateur telescope." ]
Etymology and usage Lyric derives from the Greek word lyrikos, meaning "singing to the lyre".
[ "Etymology comes from Lyrikos. A greek word that means \"singing to the lyre\"." ]
In 1975 these two districts were merged to form today's district.
[ "These two districts came together in 1975 to form today's district." ]
United States admission day (1889) of North Dakota and South Dakota as 39th and 40th states.
[ "United States Admission day of 1889 established North Dakota and South Dakota as the 39th and 40th states respectively." ]
It is a commonly stolen street sign.
[ "The street sign is often stolen." ]
The northern part, the Restkreis Sankt Wendel, was merged into the district Birkenfeld, the southern part stayed in the Saarland in its reduced size.
[ "Restkreis Sankt Wendel was merged into Birkenfeld but the southern part stayed in the Saarland." ]
As a number One is the integer before two, and after zero.
[ "As a number, 1 is before 2 and after 0." ]
HOPEFUL, the resident of Vanity Fair, who takes Faithful's place as Christian's fellow traveller.
[ "HOPEFUL from Vanity Fair who becomes Christian's travel companion, replacing Faithful." ]
When animals or people freerun, experiments can be done to see what sort of signals, known as zeitgeber, are effective in entrainment.
[ "When humans or animals run wild, experiments can be done to see what sort of signals are effective in entrainment." ]
The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible, historically regarded as a continuation of the Book of Ezra, and is sometimes called the second book of Ezra.
[ "The Book of Nehemiah is a book of the Hebrew Bible. Historically, it has been seen as an extension of the Book of Ezra. Thus, it is sometimes called the second book of Ezra." ]
Earth is the only place in the universe where life has been confirmed to exist.
[ "Earth is the only place in the universe where life is known to exist." ]
These events were dramatized in the 1977 movie A Bridge Too Far.
[ "These events were brought to life in the 1977 movie A Bridge Too Far." ]
The Erotian surface gravity varies greatly, since Eros is not a sphere but an elongated peanut-shaped (or potato- or shoe-shaped) object.
[ "The Erotian surface gravity varies a lot. Eros is not a sphere but an elongated peanut-shaped (or potato- or shoe-shaped) object." ]
Calvinism gained some popularity in Scandinavia, especially Sweden, but was rejected in favor of Lutheranism after the synod of Uppsala in 1593.
[ "Calvinism was popular in Scandinavia but was eventually rejected after the synod of Uppsala in 1593." ]
Tributes The Gould League, founded in Australia in 1909, was named after him.
[ "The Gould League was started in Australia in 1909. It was named after him." ]
They occupied an area which is now the independent cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.
[ "They used an area that is now Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach." ]
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 an area of 5,319 square kilometres by the boundary between Ontario and Quebec." ]
Before the outbreak's end, Andover, Kansas, would record the year's only F5 tornado (see Andover, Kansas Tornado Outbreak).
[ "Andover, Kansas, would record the year's only F5 tornado." ]
Fellow automotive customizer Darryl Starbird purchased the vehicle from Roth in 1967 for US $750.00.
[ "Darryl Starbird purchased the vehicle from Roth in 1967 for US $750.00. Ruth also customizes cars." ]
The bells of Lüdinghausen allegedly chimed by themselves, whenever Liudger entered the town.
[ "Whenever Liudger was present, the church bells rang by themselves." ]
In 1824, Van Diemen's Land became a colony in its own right.
[ "Van Diemen's land became a colony in 1824." ]
Indications Approved indications for codeine include: Cough, though its efficacy in low dose over the counter formulations has been disputed.
[ "Codeine is used for cough, though it may not be so effective in low doses." ]
It has a stopper at the top and stopcock (tap), at the bottom.
[ "It has a stopper at the top. At the bottom there is a stopcock that is known as a tap." ]
Mohallas Nuryali Chakargally Tipper Ban seergah sydan Salandi Choki Seergah Dana Choaha Planni Bagla Sorrah Schools Public school - government funded Government primary, middle and high school for girls Government primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools for boys.
[ "Mohallas Nuryali Chakargally Tipper Ban seergah sydan Salandi Choki Seergah Dana Choaha Planni Bagla Sorrah Schools Public school - government funded. Government primary, middle and high school for girls. Government primary, middle, high and higher secondary schools for boys." ]
Also, it hybridizes with some other wattles, notably the rare and endangered Sydney Basin species Acacia pubescens.
[ "It creates hybrids with other wattles, notably the endangered species Acacia pubescens." ]
With an area of 11,980 km ² and 1.3 million inhabitants, Upper Austria is the fourth-largest Austrian state by land area and third-largest by population.
[ "Upper Austria, with an area of 11,980 km 2 and 1,3 million residents, is the fourth largest Austrian state per land area and the third largest by population." ]
Littlest Pet Shop is a toy franchise owned by Hasbro.
[ "The smallest Pet Shop, is a toy franchise owned by Hasbro." ]
Eventually 58 of her 77 published works first appeared in the journal's pages.
[ "Eventually, 58 of her 77 published works appeared in the journal." ]
Solid metallic hydrogen consists of a crystal lattice of atomic nuclei (namely, protons), with a spacing which is significantly smaller than a Bohr radius.
[ "Solid metal hydrogen consists of an atomic nuclei (i.e. protons) crystal lattice with a spacing smaller than a Bohr radius" ]
History Birth of the Furby Dave Hampton and Caleb Chung created the Furby in merely nine months (in addition to an additional nine months spent designing the toy).
[ "Dave Hampton and Caleb Chung created the Furby in merely nine months. They spent designing the toy another nine months designing the toy." ]
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 granted the ICRC observer status for its assembly sessions and sub-committee meetings. This was the first observer status given to a private organization." ]
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.
[ "Once the Reichstag decided to withdraw the budget the Reichstag itself was destroyed after two years. Then the budget was approved a second time through an alternate means." ]