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The movie , although released in black and white , was filmed on color film stock but on a greyscale set , and was color corrected to black and white during post-production . | The movie , although released in black and white , was filmed on color film stock but on a grayscale set . | 0.870502 |
Van ( Armenian : Վան ; Kurdish : Wan ; Ottoman Turkish : فان ) is a city in eastern Turkey 's Van Province , located on the eastern shore of Lake Van . | Van ( Armenian Վան ) is a city in eastern Turkey and the seat of Van Province , and is on the eastern shore of Lake Van . | 0.830505 |
The ATA is under construction at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory , 290 miles ( 470 km ) northeast of San Francisco , California . | The ATA is at the Hat Creek Radio Observatory , 290 miles ( 470 km ) northeast of San Francisco , California . | 0.818713 |
The Allen Telescope Array ( ATA ) , formerly known as the One Hectare Telescope ( 1hT ) , was a joint effort by the SETI Institute and the Radio Astronomy Laboratory ( RAL ) at the University of California , Berkeley to construct a radio interferometer that is dedicated to astronomical observations and a simultaneous search for extraterrestrial intelligence . | The Allen Telescope Array ( ATA ) was developed by the SETI Institute and the Radio Astronomy Laboratory ( RAL ) at the University of California , Berkeley to construct a radio interferometer that is dedicated to astronomical observations . | 0.794443 |
The first phase with 42 antennas ( ATA-42 ) is complete and became operational on 11 October 2007 . | To start , 42 antennas ( ATA-42 ) were put to work on 11 October 2007 . | 0.880526 |
In August 2011 , short-term funding was found , and operation of the ATA was resumed on December 5 , 2011 . | In August 2011 , ATA got short-term funding . | 0.672348 |
In the Late Middle Ages , many towns were members of the Hanseatic League . | In the Late Middle Ages many towns were members of the Hanseatic League . | 0.99673 |
The district was established in 1994 by merging the former districts of Gardelegen , Klötze , Salzwedel and ( partially ) Osterburg . | The modern district was established in 1994 by joining the former districts of Gardelegen , Klötze , Salzwedel and part of Osterburg . | 0.933142 |
The Altmark is a historical region that covers the territory of this district as well as parts of the neighbouring district of Stendal . | The old Altmark region , included parts of the neighbouring district of Stendal . | 0.85782 |
In the 10th century AD , it was the eastern border province of the Holy Roman Empire ; castles were built here in order to move the borders eastwards . | In the 10th century it was the eastern border of the Holy Roman Empire . | 0.651622 |
Carl August Steinheil in Munich was able to build a telegraph network within the city in 1835-6 . | Carl August Steinheil was able to build a telegraph network in 1835-6 . | 0.795226 |
His assistant , Alfred Vail , developed the Morse code signalling alphabet with Morse . | Vail , his assistant , developed the Morse code signalling alphabet with Morse . | 0.962919 |
An electrical telegraph is a telegraph that uses electrical signals , usually conveyed via telecommunication lines or radio . | The electrical telegraph is a telegraph that uses electric signals . | 0.786897 |
In 1833 , Carl Friedrich Gauss , together with the physics professor Wilhelm Weber in Göttingen installed a 1,200 metres ( 3,900 ft ) long wire above the town 's roofs . | Carl Friedrich Gauss and Wilhelm Weber installed a 1000m long wire above the town 's roofs . | 0.66677 |
The telegraph invented by Baron Schilling von Canstatt in 1832 had a transmitting device which consisted of a keyboard with 16 black-and-white keys . | The telegraph had a transmitting device which had a keyboard with 16 black-and-white keys . | 0.691328 |
An electrical telegraph was independently developed and patented in the United States in 1837 by Samuel Morse . | In the United States , the telegraph was developed by Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail . | 0.675808 |
The vice-chancellor usually serves as the chief executive of the university . | The vice-chancellor of a university is instead the chief executive . | 0.962576 |
A Chancellor is a leader of a college or university , usually either the executive or ceremonial head of the university or of a university campus . | A chancellor is a leader of a university or a college . | 0.7353 |
Today the role of Lieutenant Governor is essentially ceremonial , although certain powers under Isle of Man legislation do still fall to the Governor or Governor-in-Council ( a decision on the advice , and with the approval of , the Council of Ministers ) . | Today the role of Lieutenant Governor is ceremonial , although certain powers under Isle of Man legislation do still fall to the Governor or Governor-in-Council ( a decision on the advice , and with the approval of , the Council of Ministers ) . | 0.996031 |
The Lieutenant Governor ( Manx : Fo-chiannoort ) is the representative on the Isle of Man of the Lord of Mann ( currently Queen Elizabeth II ) . | The Lieutenant Governor ( Manx : Fo-chiannoort ) is the representative on the Isle of Man of the Lord of Mann , currently Queen Elizabeth II . | 0.995268 |
In October 2005 Tynwald sought to change the title of the Lieutenant Governor to Crown Commissioner . | In October 2005 Tynwald wanted to change the title of the Lieutenant Governor to Crown Commissioner . | 0.996084 |
However , he lost his role as Head of the Judiciary in 1921 , as Head of Government in 1961 , as President of the Legislative Council in 1980 and finally as President of Tynwald in 1990 . | However , he lost his role as Head of the Judiciary and as Head of Government in 1961 , as President of Legislative Council in 1980 and finally as President of Tynwald in 1990 . | 0.829536 |
No Manx-born person has ever been appointed Lieutenant Governor , although Manx-born First Deemsters ( ex officio Deputy Governors ) have taken on the role during the transition of power between Governors , and during periods when the Lieutenant Governor is off-Island . | No Manx-born person has ever been appointed Lieutenant Governor , although Manx born First Deemsters ( ex officio Deputy Governors ) have taken on the role Governors ' terms of office , and when the Lieutenant Governor is off the Island . | 0.87464 |
Previously the Lieutenant Governor wielded all judicial , fiscal and executive power and circa 1900 had more power over his realms than any other Commonwealth leader . | The Lieutenant Governor had all judicial , fiscal ( tax raising ) and executive power and in about 1900 had more power over the island than any other Commonwealth leader had in their colony or dominion . | 0.804492 |
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is home to the National Symphony Orchestra , the Washington National Opera , and the Washington Ballet . | The National Symphony Orchestra , the Washington National Opera , and the Washington Ballet are all inside the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts . | 0.994225 |
The Kennedy Center Honors are awarded each year to those in the performing arts who have contributed greatly to the cultural life of the United States . | The Kennedy Center Honors are given every year to the people who have greatly helped the cultural life of the United States . | 0.804584 |
The centers of all three branches of the federal government of the United States are in the District , including the Congress , President , and Supreme Court . | Since 1800 , Washington D.C. is the home of all three branches of the U.S. government : Congress , the President , and the Supreme Court . | 0.758693 |
They all have large , gnawing , incisors separated from grinding molar teeth by a gap , or diastema . | They all have large , biting and chewing , incisors separated from grinding molar teeth by a gap , or diastema . | 0.961637 |
The Cricetidae are a family of rodents in the large and complex superfamily Muroidea . | The Cricetidae are a family of rodents in the large and complicated superfamily Muroidea . | 0.99669 |
The young are typically born blind , hairless , and helpless . | The young are usually born blind , hairless , and helpless . | 0.996446 |
Their diets are similarly variable , with herbivorous , omnivorous , and insectivorous species all being known . | Their diet is also variable , with herbivorous , omnivorous , and insectivorous species known . | 0.994401 |
At almost 600 species , it is the second largest family of mammals , and has members throughout the New World , Asia , and Europe . | With almost 600 species , it is the second largest family of mammals , and has animals in it in the New World , Asia , and Europe . | 0.995979 |
Yet others are burrowing animals , or ground-dwellers . | Yet others are burrowing animals , or ground-dwellers , which live in the ground . | 0.858866 |
The cricetids are small mammals , ranging from just 5-8 cm ( 2.0-3 .1 in ) in length and 7 g ( 0.25 oz ) in weight in the New World pygmy mouse up to 41-62 cm ( 16-24 in ) and 1,100 g ( 39 oz ) in the muskrat . | The cricetids are small mammals , ranging from just 5 to 8 cm and 7 grams in weight in the New World Pygmy Mouse , up to 41 to 62 cm and 1,100 grams in the Muskrat . | 0.736126 |
Like the Old World mice , cricetids are adapted to a wide range of habitats , from the high Arctic to tropical rainforests and hot deserts . | Like the Old World Mice , cricetids live in a wide range of habitats , in the high Arctic to tropical rainforests and hot deserts . | 0.90606 |
The fur of most species is brownish in color , often with a white underbelly , but many other patterns exist , especially in the cricetine and arvicoline subfamilies . | Most species have brown fur , with a white colored underbelly , but there are also many other patterns , especially in the cricetine and arvicoline subfamilies . | 0.996232 |
Some are arboreal , with long balancing tails and other adaptations for climbing , while others are semiaquatic , with webbed feet and small external ears . | Some are good at climbing , with long balancing tails and other way to help them to climb , while others can swim , with webbed feet and small external ears . | 0.672025 |
On November 18 , 2011 , the instrumental version of the track was played during the official launch of Minecraft . | The instrumental version of the song was played during the official launch of Minecraft . | 0.733796 |
`` Professional Griefers '' is a song by Canadian electronic music producer deadmau5 , featuring vocals by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance , and is the third single from his sixth studio album Album Title Goes Here . | Professional Griefers is a song by Canadian electronic music producer deadmau5 and features vocals from American musician Gerard Way from My Chemical Romance . | 0.738966 |
The song is featured in the game FIFA 13 and its soundtrack . | The song was featured in the soundtrack for Electronic Arts ' FIFA 13 . | 0.825154 |
Then on 6 July 2012 , a preview of the track was uploaded to the official deadmau5 YouTube channel . | A preview for the song was uploaded on deadmau5 's YouTube channel on July 6 , 2012 and the song was finally released on iTunes and Beatport on August 14 , 2012 . | 0.655385 |
Professional Griefers was released on deadmau5 's album Album Title Goes Here , including a vocal mix , radio edit , and a music video . | The song is featured on deadmau5 's sixth studio album Album Title Goes Here . | 0.48097 |
Updates , which are downloaded via the system 's Internet connection allow Nintendo to add and remove features and software . | These updates , which are downloaded through the system 's Internet connection , lets Nintendo add and take away features and software . | 0.995879 |
Game cards can also be hot-swapped while in the menu . | Like the DSi , game cards can be swapped while in the menu . | 0.757311 |
All updates also include all changes from previous updates . | Updates also have changes from previous versions . | 0.913455 |
Nintendo 3DS system software is a set of updatable firmware versions and software frontend on the Nintendo 3DS video game console . | Nintendo 3DS system software is software on the Nintendo 3DS video game console that can be updated . | 0.952549 |
On the upper screen , a special 3D animated logo is displayed for each individual app , as well as system information such as wireless signal strength , date and time , and battery life , while on the bottom screen , application icons are displayed . | On the top screen , the menu shows information such as signal strength , step count , date , time , and battery life . | 0.59296 |
Portions of the southern border of the department are formed by the rivers Gracias a Dios and Santa Isabel . | Parts of the southern border of the department are formed by the rivers Gracias a Dios and Santa Isabel . | 0.996675 |
The main bodies of standing water in the department are the lakes Petén Itzá , Peténchel , Quexil , Salpetén and Macanche in the center of the department ; Yaxhá and Sacnab in the east , Petexbatún in the southwest , and Perdida , Larga , La Gloria , San Diego , Mendoza , El Repasto and Lacandón in the west . | The main bodies of water in the department are the lakes Petén Itzá , Peténchel , Quexil , Salpetén and Macanche in the center of the department ; Yaxhá and Sacnab in the east , Petexbatún in the southwest , and Perdida , Larga , La Gloria , San Diego , Mendoza , El Repasto and Lacandón in the west . | 0.821281 |
The Petén department was created by decree of the Guatemalan government on 8 May 1866 . | The Petén department was formed by the Guatemalan government on 8 May 1866 . | 0.898203 |
The Petén department is bordered on the east by Belize and by Mexico on the north and west , with the Mexican state of Chiapas to the west , Tabasco to the northwest and Campeche to the north . | The Petén department is bordered on the east by Belize and by Mexico on the north and west . | 0.714838 |
It is geographically the northernmost department of Guatemala , as well as the largest in size - at 12,960 square miles ( 33,600 km2 ) it accounts for about one third of Guatemala 's area . | It is also the largest in size & mdash at 12,960 square miles ( 33,600 km2 ) . | 0.597695 |
Diverticulitis is a common digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches ( diverticula ) within the bowel wall . | Diverticulitis is a disease of the digestive system . | 0.741676 |
The primary bowel resection is the standard procedure for diverticulitis . | The resection of the colon is the procedure most often used to treat severe diverticulitis . | 0.832244 |
This process is known as diverticulosis , and typically occurs within the large intestine , or colon , although it can occasionally occur in the small intestine as well . | It usually occurs in the large intestine . | 0.436666 |
The most common symptom of diverticulitis is abdominal pain . | Symptoms of diverticulitis depend on the extent of inflammation in the intestine . | 0.592243 |
The 2009 award in medicine was the first in the Nobel Prize 's history that more than one woman has been the recipient of the Nobel Prize in a single year . | The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine is one of the Nobel Prizes which were created by Alfred Nobel . | 0.420299 |
He later founded the world 's first university course on flamenco guitar , at the Rotterdam conservatory of music . | He founded the world 's first university course on flamenco guitar , at the Rotterdam conservatory of music . | 0.907331 |
However , dissatisfied with life on the coast and seeking a new challenge , he moved to London in the late 1960s to become a soloist . | Seeking a new challenge , he moved to London he become a soloist in the late 1960s . | 0.75982 |
Initially the star attraction in the Restaurante Antonio in Covent Garden , Peña generated so much interest among a British public previously uninitiated in Flamenco that he soon found himself sharing concerts with artists such as Jimi Hendrix , and made his solo debut at Wigmore Hall in 1967 . | Initially the star attraction in the Restaurante Antonio in Covent Garden , Peña got so much interest that he soon found himself sharing concerts with stars . | 0.708902 |
The origins of Liszt 's improvisation in an earlier tradition of playing variations on a theme were mastered and epitomized by Johann Sebastian Bach , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , and Ludwig van Beethoven . | Many great composers such as Johann Sebastian Bach , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Liszt were famous for their keyboard improvisations . | 0.727995 |
Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies ( TSEs ) , also known as prion diseases , are a group of progressive conditions ( encephalopathies ) that affect the brain and nervous system of many animals , including humans . | A prion disease ( also called transmissible spongiform encephalopathy ) is a disease which is caused by prions . | 0.629558 |
The Couesnon flows through the following departments and towns : Summer flow is typically in the range of 150 cubic feet per second ( 4.2 m3\/s ) . | The Couesnon flows through the following departments and towns : In the summer , the water flow is typically in the range of 150 cubic feet per second ( 4.2 m3\/s ) . | 0.978664 |
Its final stretch forms the border between the historical duchies of Normandy and Brittany . | Its last stretch is the border between the historical duchies of Normandy and Brittany . | 0.99676 |
During spring tides , a tidal bore - a wave caused by the incoming tide - can be seen working its way up the river . | During spring tides , a tidal bore - a wave caused by the tide rising - can be seen going up the river . | 0.942543 |
These modifications , and the causeway linking Mont Saint-Michel to the mainland , have caused the buildup of mudflats . | These changes , and the causeway linking Mont Saint-Michel to the mainland , have made mudflats . | 0.996576 |
Its historically irregular course , alternating between two beds on the north and south of the Mont Saint-Michel but eventually definitely settling to the south bed , inspired the saying `` The Couesnon 's madness placed Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy '' ( `` le couesnon en sa folie mit le Mont en Normandie '' ) , as the Mont is just to the Norman side of the river 's current mouth . | This created ( made ) the saying `` The Couesnon 's madness placed Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy '' ( in french , `` le couesnon en sa folie mit le Mont en Normandie '' ) , as the mount is just to the Norman side of the river 's mouth , now . | 0.678672 |
the pH has been measured at 8.26 ( Hogan , 2006 ) and summer water temperature as 19 degrees Celsius in the area of the mouth . | The pH has been measured at 8.26 ( Hogan , 2006 ) . | 0.664508 |
The Couesnon River ( French pronunciation : ( kwenɔ̃ ) ) is a river running from the département of Mayenne in north-western France , forming an estuary at Mont Saint-Michel . | The Couesnon River ( French pronunciation : ( kwenɔ̃ ) ) is a river . | 0.662772 |
Electrical conductivity at the mouth is high even at the verge of the tidal influence . | Electrical conductivity at the mouth is high . | 0.697846 |
On one side , the tide brings large quantities of sediment which cause large sandbars within the river . | This causes large sandbars within the river . | 0.636416 |
However , the administrative boundary separating the two regions does not depend on the course of the river , and is about six kilometers west of the Mont. . | However , the administrative boundary which separates the two regions does not depend on the course of the river . | 0.675071 |
In the 20th century , the Couesnon was turned into a canal , to reduce the erosion of its banks . | In the 20th century , the Couesnon was made into a canal . | 0.709146 |
Foxe died on 18 April 1587 and was buried at St. Giles 's , Cripplegate . | Foxe died on the 8th of April 1587 and was buried at St. Giles 's , Cripplegate . | 0.602054 |
In 1535 Foxe was admitted to Magdalen College School , where he may either have been improving his Latin or acting as a junior instructor . | In 1535 Foxe was admitted to Magdalen College School . | 0.708966 |
Back in England , he seems to have lived for ten years at Aldgate , London , in the house of his former pupil , Thomas Howard , now Fourth Duke of Norfolk . | He lived for some time at Aldgate , London , in the house of his former pupil , Thomas Howard . | 0.662611 |
Before leaving the Lucys , Foxe married Agnes Randall on 3 February 1547 . | Foxe married Agnes Randall on February 3 , 1547 . | 0.760268 |
Foxe was born in Boston , in Lincolnshire , England , of a middlingly prominent family and seems to have been an unusually studious and devout child . | Foxe was born at Boston , in Lincolnshire , England of a prominent family . | 0.676983 |
Foxe quickly became associated with John Day the printer and published works of religious controversy while working on a new martyrology that would eventually become the Actes and Monuments . | Foxe started publishing works of religious controversy and worked on a new martyrology , which would become the Foxe 's Book of Martyrs . | 0.698748 |
Moving to Basel , Foxe worked with his fellow countrymen John Bale and Lawrence Humphrey at the drudgery of proofreading . | Foxe then removed to Basel where he lived and worked with John Bale and Lawrence Humphrey . | 0.72418 |
Foxe was ordained deacon by Nicholas Ridley on 24 June 1550 , and his circle of friends , associates , and supporters included John Hooper , William Turner , John Rogers , William Cecil , and most importantly John Bale , who was to become a close friend and `` certainly encouraged , very probably guided , Foxe in the composition of his first martyrology . | Foxe was ordained deacon by Nicholas Ridley on June 24 , 1550 . | 0.738416 |
The novel Jane Eyre is a first-person narrative of the title character . | Jane Eyre is a love story . | 0.483637 |
St. John Rivers , Diana and Mary 's brother and a clergyman , saves her . | Three people , Diana , Mary , and St. John Rivers , find her and let her live with them . | 0.505159 |
Jane Eyre \ / ˈɛər \ / ( originally published as Jane Eyre : An Autobiography ) is a novel by English writer Charlotte Brontë . | Jane Eyre is a novel written by Charlotte Brontë . | 0.751048 |
Rivers form the principal part of the water systems of Azerbaijan . | Rivers form the main part of the water systems of Azerbaijan . | 0.996854 |
The rivers that directly flow into the Caspian Sea , originate mainly from the north-eastern slope of the Greater Caucasus and Talysh Mountains and run along the Samur-Devechi and Lenkeran lowlands . | They come from the north-eastern slope of the Greater Caucasus and Talysh Mountains and run along the Samur-Devechi and Lenkeran lowlands . | 0.609702 |
The Kura and Aras are the most popular rivers in Azerbaijan , they run through the Kura-Aras Lowland . | The largest rivers that flow through the country are : The rivers in Azerbaijan can be divided into three groups : The Kura and Aras are the most popular rivers in Azerbaijan . | 0.759871 |
The molars were laterally compressed and often blunt and were probably used for shearing meat or crushing bones . | Mesonychid teeth consisted of molars which were laterally compressed and often blunt and were probably used for shearing meat or crushing bones . | 0.835427 |
Many species are suspected of being fish-eaters , and the largest species are considered to have been scavengers . | Many species are suspected of being fish-eaters , and the largest species may have been scavengers . | 0.996389 |
Mesonychids first appeared in the Early Paleocene , went into a sharp decline at the end of the Eocene , and died out entirely when the last genus , Mongolestes , became extinct in the Early Oligocene . | They went in decline at the end of the Eocene , and became extinct in the early Oligocene . | 0.621137 |
The Brazilian Grand Prix ( Portuguese : Grande Prêmio do Brasil ) is a Formula One championship race which occurs at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos , a district in the city of São Paulo , Brazil . | The Brazilian Grand Prix is a Formula One championship race which occurs at the Autódromo José Carlos Pace in Interlagos , a district in the city of São Paulo , Brazil . | 0.771186 |
A Brazilian Grand Prix was first held in 1972 at Interlagos , although it was not part of the Formula One World Championship . | The first Brazilian Grand Prix was first held at Interlagos in 1972 . | 0.674396 |
As a young woman , Caroline was much sought-after as a bride . | Orphaned at an early age , Caroline grew up an intelligent , cultured and attractive woman , and was much sought-after as a bride . | 0.703896 |
Her eldest son , Frederick , became Prince of Wales . | Both the King and Queen truly disliked their eldest son the Prince of Wales . | 0.36227 |
In Haiti , there is a sizable percentage within the minority who are of Asian descent . | In Guyana and Haiti , there is also a very small percentage within the minority who are of Asian descent . | 0.502763 |
One of the country 's most notable Afro-Asians is the late painter Edouard Wah who was born to a Chinese immigrant father and black Haitian mother . | Haitian painter Edouard Wah was born to a Chinese father and Haitian mother . | 0.768891 |
Interstate 91 ( abbreviated I-91 ) is an Interstate Highway in the New England region of the United States . | Interstate 91 is an interstate on the East Coast of the United States . | 0.822475 |
The interstate 's southern end is in New Haven , Connecticut at Interstate 95 ; its northern end is at Derby Line , Vermont , a village in the town of Derby , at the Canadian border , where it continues past the Derby Line-Rock Island Border Crossing as Autoroute 55 . | Its south end is at New Haven , Connecticut , and its north end is at Derby Line , Vermont ; near the Canadian border . | 0.683302 |
This track received two nominations at the Grammy Awards of 1992 for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance , Solo , winning none . | This track received two nominations at the Grammy Awards of 1992 for Best Rock Song and Best Rock Performance , Solo . | 0.810226 |
The song was written by Adams and Robert John `` Mutt '' Lange , and was the second single from Adams ' 1991 album Waking Up the Neighbours , a successor of the massive hit single '' ( Everything I Do ) I Do It for You '' . | The song was the second single from Adams ' 1991 album Waking Up the Neighbours , a successor of the single '' ( Everything I Do ) I Do It for You '' . | 0.703247 |