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Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "The Juice", is a retired American football player, actor, spokesman, and convicted felon.
[ "Orenthal James \"O. J.\" Simpson was born July 9th, 1947. He was nicknamed The Juice. He is a retired American football player, actor, spokesman, and a convicted felon." ]
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, Essjays made false claimes about his qualifications and experiences on his Wikipedia and to Stacy Schiff during an interview for the New Yorker." ]
Celestus fowleri is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.
[ "The Anguidae family of lizards has a type called Celestrus fowleri." ]
Held from 17 June to 19 June 1944, this celebration was referred to as the "The Jubilee Celebrations of IOC" by Carl Diem, the originator of the modern tradition of the Olympic torch relay.
[ "The celebrations held from 17th June to 19th June in 1944 was called The Jubilee Celebrations of IOC by Carl Diem, the originator of the modern of the Olympic torch relay" ]
In addition there are 10 ground-level stations and four above ground.
[ "There are also 10 ground-level stations and four above ground." ]
His decision to cut the bridges on the Han River prevented thousands of citizens from escaping Communist rule.
[ "His decision to cut the bridges on the Han River prevented thousands of people from escaping Communist rule." ]
The nervous system derives color by comparing the responses to light from the several types of cone photoreceptors in the eye.
[ "The nervous system gets color by comparing the responses to light from the cone photoreceptors in the eye." ]
The town is mostly constituted of mud houses and small canals that supply water.
[ "Mud houses and small canals make up the town." ]
His detractors claim he suffered a nervous breakdown during the Rising.
[ "Those who thought little of him said he had a nervous breakdown during the Rising." ]
It peaked at # 3 in the UK singles chart.
[ "it peaked as the #3 UK single." ]
Neither, however, described God as appearing in three modes.
[ "None, however, tell of God as showing up in (3) modes." ]
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 moved northwestward. It made landfall on September 22nd near Fort Walton Beach, Florida. The winds were 35 mph." ]
In 1833 parts of Burke County and Buncombe County were combined to form Yancey County, and in 1838 the southern part of what was left of Buncombe County became Henderson County.
[ "In 1833 the districts of Burke County and Buncombe County were joined together to form Yancey County, and in 1838 the southern part of what remained of Buncombe County became Henderson County." ]
Like most brooms, it has apparently leafless stems that in spring and summer are covered in profuse golden-yellow flowers.
[ "Like most brooms, it tends to have leafless stems that are covered in rich golden-yellow flowers in spring and summer." ]
Tracking northwestward, the depression moved ashore near Fort Walton Beach early on September 22, and shortly thereafter it dissipated over southeastern Alabama.
[ "The storm moved ashore near Fort Walton Beach early on September 22. After that it disappeared over southeastern Alabama." ]
Electra welcomes the idea of going to Argos with Idamante.
[ "Electra likes going to Argos with Idamante." ]
Biological classification is a form of scientific taxonomy, but should be distinguished from folk taxonomy, which lacks scientific basis.
[ "Biological classification is a form of scientific taxonomy. It is different from folk taxonomy. Folk taxonomy lacks scientific basis." ]
After receiving suspended sentences several times for anti-government activities, Yun retired from politics in 1980 and focused primarily on cultural activities until his death from diabetic conditions and high blood pressure in 1990.
[ "Yun received suspended sentences several times for anti-government activities. After this, Yun retired from politics in 1980. He focused mostly on cultural activities until his death from diabetic conditions and high blood pressure in 1990." ]
Ender's Shadow (1999) is a science fiction novel by American author Orson Scott Card.
[ "Ender's Shadow (1999) is a science fiction novel written by the American author Orson Scott Card." ]
The first use of the word was for the limbs of fish, but has been extended to include other animal limbs and man-made devices.
[ "The word was first used for the limbs of fish. It now refers to other animal limbs and man-made devices." ]
A parallel to tributaries is the distributary, a river that branches off of and flows away from the main stream.
[ "Similar to creeks is the distributary, a part that branches off of and flows away from the main stream." ]
Ofelia's stepfather, the Falangist Captain Vidal, viciously hunts the Spanish Maquis, guerrillas who fight against the Franco regime in the region, while Ofelia's pregnant mother grows increasingly ill.
[ "Ofelia's stepfather is the Falangist Captain Vidal. He viciously hunts the Spanish Maquis while Ofelia's pregnant mother grows increasingly ill. The Spanish Maquis are guerrillas who fight against the Franco regime in the region." ]
It is sometimes recommended to combat diarrhea, since it is high in pectin.
[ "Combating diarrhea is a good idea because it's high in pectin." ]
The nervous system derives color by comparing the responses to light from the several types of cone photoreceptors in the eye.
[ "The nervous system gets color by matching the answers to light from many types of cone photoreceptors in the eye." ]
It is associated chiefly with the holiday Halloween, and was named after the phenomenon of strange light flickering over peat bogs, called ignis fatuus or jack-o '-lantern.
[ "It is mostly linked with Halloween. It was named after the phenomenon of strange lights flickering over peat bogs. This is called ignis fatuus or jack-o '-lantern." ]
The distance between the tip of the mouthpiece and the tip of the reed is known as the tip opening.
[ "The distance between both the tip of the mouthpiece and the tip of the reed is known as the entrance of the tip." ]
The most prominent among the latter were Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus.
[ "The best among the latter were Marcus Junius Brutus and Gaius Cassius Longinus." ]
Vikidia is an online encyclopedia wiki designed with Mediawiki software.
[ "Vikidia is an online encyclopedia wiki dade with Mediawiki software." ]
He resumed his post in July, with no apparent reduction in his ruthlessness.
[ "He returned to his post in July, He didn't become any softer." ]
An earlier incarnation of the Wheat Kings played for the Stanley Cup in 1904, but lost to the Ottawa Senators.
[ "An earlier version of the Wheat Kings played for the Stanley Cup in 1904. However, they lost to the Ottawa Senators." ]
Current awards are voted upon by the membership of the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation (GRAF), and membership is openly available to the public, as opposed to the Academy Awards.
[ "Current awards are voted on by members of the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation (GRAF), and unlike the Academy Awards, membership is open to the public." ]
The PKCS # 1 standard also incorporates processing schemes designed to provide additional security for RSA signatures, e. g., the Probabilistic Signature Scheme for RSA (RSA-PSS).
[ "he PKCS # 1 standard also uses processing schemes. They are designed to provide additional security for RSA signatures. An example is the Probabilistic Signature Scheme for RSA (RSA-PSS)." ]
National symbols intend to unite people by creating visual, verbal, or iconic representations of the national people, values, goals, or history.
[ "National symbols are made to bring people together using images, sounds or icons to represent the country's people and culture." ]
They are a type of reporter gene used in laboratory microbiology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering to indicate the success of a transfection or other procedure meant to introduce foreign DNA into a cell.
[ "They are a type of reporter gene used in laboratory microbiology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering. They indicate the success of a transfection or other procedure meant to introduce foreign DNA into a cell." ]
In the early 1920s Honegger shot to fame with his "dramatic psalm" Le Roi David ("King David"), which is still in the choral repertoire.
[ "Honegger became famous in the early 1920s thanks to his \"dramatic psalm\" Le Roi David, which is still performed." ]
He even envisioned centralized air conditioning that could cool entire cities.
[ "He daydreamed about lowering temperatures of whole cities with central air conditioning." ]
Under President and CEO Reynolds, the park operated until April 13, 2003, when it closed after a prolonged tourism decline following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
[ "Under President and CEO Reynolds, the park was open until April 13, 2003. It closed after a drop in tourism following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks." ]
Bernard Haitink made his debut with the Concertgebouw Orchestra on 7 November 1956.
[ "Bernard Haitink first played with the Concertgebouw Orchestra on 7 November 1956." ]
In other media Aquaman has appeared in multiple cartoon series, as well as a live action version appearing in the TV series Smallville.
[ "Aquaman has appeared in multiple cartoon series. A live action version also appeared in the TV series Smallville." ]
The BCG matrix (aka B. C. G. analysis, BCG-matrix, Boston Box, Boston Matrix, Boston Consulting Group analysis) is a chart that had been created by Bruce Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1970 to help corporations with analyzing their business units or product lines.
[ "The BCG matrix (aka B. C. G. analysis, BCG-matrix, Boston Box, Boston Matrix, Boston Consulting Group analysis) is a chart created by Bruce Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1970. It was made to help companies analyze their business units or product lines." ]
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. She uses it as an excuse. She wishes to avoid a boy." ]
The area was the home of the Soanian Culture, which is evidenced by the discovery of fossils, tools, coins, and remains of ancient archaeological sites.
[ "The area was the home of the Soanian Culture, which is obvious because of the discovery of relics, tools, coins, and remains of old archaeological sites." ]
The bridge is administered by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, an international agency.
[ "The Bridge is managed by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, an international agency." ]
Cameron Bright as Jimmy / Leech: A mutant boy whose power neutralizes the powers of nearby mutants.
[ "Cameron Bright (Jimmy/Leech) is a mutant boy who can neutralize other mutants with his powers." ]
The habitable zone (HZ) in astronomy is a region of space where stellar conditions are favorable for life as it is found on Earth.
[ "The habitable zone in astronomy is a part of space where life like what we have on Earth can exist." ]
In 1252 documents refer directly to Vaihingen as a town, established by Count Gottfried von Vaihingen.
[ "In 1252, documents refer to Vaihingen as a town. This town was established by Count Gottfried von Vaihingen." ]
The armies of the East India Company were recruited primarily from Muslims in the Bengal Presidency, which consisted of Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, and high caste Hindus recruited primarily from the rural plains of Oudh.
[ "Most of the East India Company armies were recruited from Muslims in the Bengal Presidency. This included Bengal, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. The armies were also recruited from high caste Hindus, most from the rural plains of Oudh." ]
Editors have so far released two platinum studio albums, selling over 2 million copies between them worldwide.
[ "Editors have so far released two platinum studio albums, selling over 2 million copies worldwide." ]
1979 to 1999 The Jubilee line of 1979 was to be the first of four phases of the project, but lack of funds meant that no further progress was made until the late 1990s.
[ "The Jubilee line of 1979 was to be the first of four phases of the project. However, the lack of funds meant that no progress was made until the late 1990s." ]
In 1187, Saladin defeated the armies of the Crusades at the Battle of Hattin, largely because he was able to cut the Crusaders off from the valuable fresh water of the Sea of Galilee.
[ "In 1187, Saladin defeated the armies of the Crusades at the Battle of Hattin. He was able to cut the Crusaders off from the valuable fresh water of the Sea of Galilee." ]
Handles may be wood or plastic; ferrules are metal (usually nickel-plated steel).
[ "Handles can be wood or plastic while the ring or cap are metal." ]
It was first released in Japan for the Nintendo 64 on April 14, 2001.
[ "It was first released in Japan for the Nintendo 64." ]
There he played on his only album with the band One Hot Minute in 1995.
[ "He played on one album with One Hot Minute in 1995." ]
A similar disclosure had occurred earlier with RC4.
[ "A similar reveal happened earlier with RC4." ]
Lyndon B. Johnson's speech outlining his Great Society program also occurred at UM.
[ "Lyndon Johnson's speech about his Great Society program happened at UM." ]
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.
[ "However, he was criticised for the UN's failure to act during the 1994 Rwandan Genocide that left over 1 million people dead. He also could not gain UN support for intervention in the Angolan Civil War." ]
Naming and records After all of the twenty one predetermined hurricane names for the 2005 season were exhausted following Hurricane Wilma, the Greek alphabet was used, beginning with Tropical Storm Alpha.
[ "After all twenty one predetermined hurricane names for the 2005 season were used after Hurricane Wilma, the Greek alphabet was used. It began with Tropical Storm Alpha." ]
The images relayed back to Earth from Voyager 2 became the basis of a 1989 PBS all-night program, Neptune All Night.
[ "The images were sent back to Earth from Voyager 2. They became the basis of a 1989 PBS all-night program called Neptune All Night." ]
Rather than focus solely on mainstream acts, Revolver introduces many acts that are not played on the radio or on MTV.
[ "Rather than focus only on mainstream acts, Revolver introduces many acts not on the radio or MTV." ]
Iridophores are plates of chitin or protein, which can reflect the environment around a cuttlefish.
[ "Iridophores are plates of chitin or protein which reflects the environment around a cuttlefish." ]
In 1972, arsonists set the bunker on fire.
[ "In 1972, the bunker was set on fire." ]
Passenger trains operated to Forbes until 1983.
[ "Passenger trains went to Forbes until 1983" ]
The City of Sunderland has been commended several times on its commitment to preserving its natural faculties.
[ "The City of Sunderland has been congratulated on its commitment to preserving its natural faculties." ]
Towards the end of 1997, each band member chose an individual number as their alias.
[ "Close to the end of 1997, each person in the band picked a single number as their nickname." ]
The first minaret was constructed in 665 in Basra during the reign of the Umayyad caliph Muawiyah I. Muawiyah encouraged the construction of minarets, as they were supposed to bring mosques on par with Christian churches with their bell towers.
[ "The first minaret was built in 665 in Basra when Muawiyah was in power. Muawiyah wanted to built minarets, because they would make mosques look as good as Christian churches with their bell towers." ]
It was founded circa 1958 – 1959 by Malaclypse the Younger with the publication of its principal text, the Principia Discordia.
[ "Founded 1958-59 by Malaclypse the Younger with printing of the main text, the Principia Discordia." ]
A supermassive black hole is a black hole with a mass of the order of between 105 and 1010 solar masses.
[ "A supermassive black hole has a mass of 105 to 1010 solar masses." ]
Plutoids Ice dwarfs that have achieved hydrostatic equilibrium are plutoids.
[ "Ice dwarfs that have reached hydrostatic balance are plutoids." ]
Most owners of zombie computers are unaware that their system is being used in this way.
[ "Most owners are unaware there system is being used as a zombie computer." ]
The subsequent campaigns were more or less successful, and the Imperial Exarchate was established in Ravenna to oversee Italy, though actually imperial influence was often limited.
[ "The later campaigns were fairly successful. The Imperial Exarchate was made in Ravenna to oversee Italy, but imperial influence was often not a lot." ]
Celestus fowleri is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.
[ "Celestus fowleri is a species of lizard." ]
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 Official Municipality Key used to be known as the Official Municipality Characteristic Number or Municipality Code Number. It is a number sequence that identifies politically independent municipalities or unincorporated areas." ]
It is the fourth and final novel in his Hyperion Cantos fictional universe.
[ "It is the final novel in his Hyperion Cantos fictional universe." ]
Cheaha Mountain, often called Mount Cheaha, is the highest point in the U. S. state of Alabama.
[ "Cheaha Mountain, or Mount Cheaha, is the highest point in the U. S. state of Alabama." ]
They can be distinguished from butterflies in several ways.
[ "You can tell the difference between them and butterflies." ]
Marcel Junod (1904 - 1961), a physician from Geneva, was another famous delegate during the Second World War.
[ "Geneva Physician Marcel Junod, was a famous delegate in WWII." ]
Killzone 2 is a first-person shooter (FPS) for the PlayStation 3, developed by Guerrilla Games and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
[ "Guerrilla Games and Sony Computer Entertainment put out first person shooter game Killzone 2 for PS3." ]
According to an interview in the UK newspaper The Sun, Heyman wrote the brand's weekly scripts and submitted them to writers for possible changes, and then Vince McMahon for final approval.
[ "According to an interview with The Sun, Heyman wrote the brand's weekly scripts, submitted them to writers for changes, and then sent them to Vince McMahon for final approval." ]
Naming and records After all of the twenty one predetermined hurricane names for the 2005 season were exhausted following Hurricane Wilma, the Greek alphabet was used, beginning with Tropical Storm Alpha.
[ "After all the twenty one hurricane names for the 2005 season were used up with last one being Hurricane Wilma, the Greek alphabet was used, beginning with Tropical Storm Alpha." ]
The sixth, seventh, and eighth digits indicate the municipality or the number of the unincorporated area.
[ "The sixth, seventh, and eighth digits indicate the municipality of the area." ]
Shatner also played the title veteran police sergeant in T. J. Hooker from 1982 to 1986.
[ "Shatner also played long-time police sergeant T.J. Hooker from 1982 to 1986." ]
Saxon Switzerland is a mountainous climbing area and national park near Dresden in Saxony, Germany.
[ "Saxon Switzerland is a mountainous area and national park near Dresden." ]
In reality Angle announced that he would be having neck surgery in May and would be out of action until August.
[ "Angle told that he would have neck surgery in May and would not be active untill August." ]
Fiorito originally produced foot fetish videos but soon moved on to coprophagia.
[ "Fiorito produced foot fetish videos but soon moved on to coprophagia." ]
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).
[ "Philosophy In Medieval Europe, where logic was one of the three original arts known together as the trivium." ]
George Bernard Shaw (26 July 1856 2 November 1950) was an Irish playwright.
[ "George Bernard Shaw was an Irish playwright." ]
The WIIC calls still reside in Pittsburgh, but on a low-powered independent station airing music videos.
[ "The WIIC calls still reside in Pittsburgh, but on an independent station airing music videos." ]
As of 2007, a maximum of four players can be inducted in one year but the greatest number of players ever inducted in a year was 27, in 1962.
[ "As of 2007, it is possible to make  the most  of four players in one year, but in 1962, the largest number of players ever made  in one year was 27." ]
The exact nature of the transforming principle (DNA) was verified in the experiments done by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and by Hershey and Chase.
[ "The nature of the transforming principle (DNA) was verified in experiments by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and also by Hershey and Chase." ]
French troops land at Kilcummin in County Mayo to assist the Irish rebellion.
[ "French troops supported the Irish rebellion in Kilcummin." ]
She first gained popularity in Playboy, becoming the 1993 Playmate of the Year.
[ "She first gained popularity in Playboy. She was the 1993 Playmate of the Year." ]
Many have distinct dietary preferences and regularly occur in close association with their food species.
[ "Many have specific food preferences, and they are often found close to their food species." ]
They discover a wardrobe in Professor Digory Kirke's house that leads to the magical land of Narnia.
[ "They find a wardrobe that leads to the magical land of Narnia." ]
With its completion in 1992, uninterrupted water transport was made possible between the North Sea and the Black Sea.
[ "Uninterrupted water transport was made possible between the North Sea and the Black Sea when it was completed in 1992." ]
Dundee has two universities — the University of Abertay Dundee and the University of Dundee.
[ "Dundee has the University of Abertay Dundee and the University of Dundee." ]
In 1887, was reorganized into a stock company.
[ "It became a stock company in 1887." ]
It is considered one of the most important precursors to the Academy Awards.
[ "This is a very significant step towards the Academy Awards." ]
Approximately half the size of Taiwan, it has a land area of 18,575.5 square kilometres (7,172 sq mi).
[ "With a land area of 7,172 square miles, it's half the size of Taiwan." ]
It is the third-largest subdivision of China spanning about 1,200,000 km ² (463,000 sq mi) or 12% of China's land area.
[ "It's the third-largest subdivision of China covering about 12% of China's land area." ]
As well, art rock is "not so much for dancing as for listening and it often tells a story or there is a philosophical theme to the lyrics.
[ "Art rock is more for listening than dancing. It often tells a story or there is a philosophical theme to the lyrics." ]