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Industrialisation ultimately led to the destruction of the marshlands at the confluence of the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers in the area around Coode Island in West Melbourne . | Industrialisation led to the destruction of the marshlands at the joining of the Yarra and Maribyrnong Rivers in the area around Coode Island in West Melbourne . | 0.974604 |
The river was utilised primarily for agriculture by early European settlers . | The river was used for agriculture by early European settlers . | 0.994514 |
Originally called `` Birrarung '' by the Wurundjeri , the current name was mistranslated from another Wurundjeri term in the Boonwurrung language ; `` Yarro-yarro '' , meaning `` ever-flowing '' . | The river was first called `` Birrarung '' by the Wurundjeri . The current name was translated wrong from another Wurundjeri term in the Boonwurrung language ; `` Yarro-yarro '' , meaning `` ever-flowing '' . | 0.860714 |
Puig played for the Cuban national baseball team in the 2008 World Junior Baseball Championship , winning a bronze medal . | Puig played for the Cuban national baseball team in the 2008 World Junior Baseball Championship . His team won a bronze medal . | 0.965733 |
The Rajas of Yasin were great warriors and fought against the Sikhs and the Dogras of Kashmir , but this house eventually lost power and the ownership of Yasin changed hands several times between the Mehtar of Chitral , and the Maharaja of Kashmir . | The Rajas of Yasin were great warriors and fought against the Sikhs and the Dogras of Kashmir , but this house eventually lost power and the ownership of Yasin changed hands several times between the rule of the Mehtar of Chitral , and the Maharaja of Kashmir . | 0.967471 |
Darkot Pass is an historical pass which has been labelled as a restricted zone by the government of Pakistan . | Darkot Pass is a historical pass which discriminately has been labelled as restricted zone by Government of Pakistan . | 0.777107 |
However , other sects of Islam such as Sunni and Shia also live in Yasin . | However , other sects of Islam like , Sunni , Shia also live in Yasin . | 0.99656 |
The majority of the people in Yasin are Ismailis who lead their lives according to the Islamic principles more concerned with the imam of the time . | The majority of the people in Yasin are Ismailies who lead their lives according to the Islamic principles more concerned with the imam of the time . | 0.996279 |
The Darkut Pass connects Yasin with Broghol Pass and Chitral , while the Thoi Pass connects Yasin to Yarkhun Chitral . Asumber pass connects Yasin to Ishkomen . | The Darkut Pass connects Yasin with Broghol pass and Chitral whilst the Thoi Pass connects Yasin to Yarkhun Chitral and Asumber pass connects Yasin to Ishkomen . | 0.972863 |
Although sparsely populated , Yasin was of strategic importance because it leads to a high mountain pass , to Yarkhun in Chitral , and then to Broghol Pass , the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan , and into Tajikistan . | Although not highly or densely populated , Yasin was of strategic importance because it leads to a high mountain pass , to Yarkhun in Chitral , and then to Broghol Pass , the Wakhan Corridor of Afghanistan , and into Tajikistan . | 0.904743 |
The primary languages of Yasin Valley are the ( Khowar and Burushaski language ) . | The primary language of Yasin Valley is the Burushaski language . | 0.689304 |
Yasmine Amanda Bleeth ( born June 14 , 1968 ) is an American former actress . | Yasmine Amanda Bleeth ( June 14 , 1968 in New York ) is an American actress . | 0.859231 |
Yasuhide Ihara ( 井原 康秀 , born 8 March 1973 ) is a former Japanese football player . | Yasuhide Ihara ( born 8 March 1973 ) is a former Japanese football player . | 0.887507 |
Yasuhiro Higuchi ( 樋口 靖洋 , born 5 May 1961 ) is a former Japanese football player . | Yasuhiro Higuchi ( born 5 May 1961 ) is a former Japanese football player . | 0.857528 |
Yasuhiro Nagahashi ( 長橋 康弘 , born 2 August 1975 ) is a former Japanese football player . | Yasuhiro Nagahashi ( born 2 August 1975 ) is a former Japanese football player . | 0.886255 |
is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from November 27 , 1982 to November 6 , 1987 . | is a Japanese politician who served as Prime Minister of Japan from 27 November 1982 to 6 November 1987 . | 0.996803 |
A contemporary of Brian Mulroney , Ronald Reagan , Helmut Kohl , François Mitterrand , Margaret Thatcher , and Mikhail Gorbachev , he is best known for pushing through the privatization of state-owned companies , and for helping to revitalize Japanese nationalism during and after his term as prime minister . | Nakasone was a friend of Brian Mulroney , Ronald Reagan , Helmut Kohl , François Mitterrand , Margaret Thatcher , and Mikhail Gorbachev . He is best known for pushing through the privatization of state-owned companies , and for helping to revitalize Japanese nationalism during and after his term as prime minister . | 0.671053 |
At age 97 , Nakasone is currently the oldest living former Japanese prime minister . | Nakasone is currently the oldest living Japanese prime minister . | 0.819952 |
Yasuhiro Tanaka ( born August 2 , 1984 ) is a Japanese football player . | Yasuhiro Tanaka ( born 2 August 1984 ) is a Japanese football player . | 0.996748 |
Rashwan was even given an award from the International Fairplay Committee . | Rashwan was given an award from the International Fairplay Committee . | 0.899021 |
Yasuki Ishidate ( 石舘 靖樹 , born 24 September 1984 ) is a Japanese football player . | Yasuki Ishidate ( born 24 September 1984 ) is a Japanese football player . | 0.863304 |
Yasunari Hiraoka ( 平岡 靖成 , born 13 March 1972 ) is a former Japanese football player . | Yasunari Hiraoka ( born 13 March 1972 ) is a former Japanese football player . | 0.861222 |
Yasushi Yoshida ( 吉田 靖 , born 9 August 1960 ) is a former Japanese football player . | Yasushi Yoshida ( born 9 August 1960 ) is a former Japanese football player . | 0.8953 |
Yasutaka Kobayashi ( 小林 康剛 , born 15 June 1980 ) is a Japanese football player . | Yasutaka Kobayashi ( born 15 June 1980 ) is a Japanese football player . | 0.881336 |
is a Japanese supercentenarian , who has been the oldest living man in the world since the death of Sakari Momoi on July 5 , 2015 . | is a Japanese supercentenarian , who is the oldest living man in the world since the death of Sakari Momoi on July 5 , 2015 . | 0.98589 |
Yasuyoshi Nara ( born December 12 , 1982 ) is a former Japanese football player . | Yasuyoshi Nara ( born 12 December 1982 ) is a former Japanese football player . | 0.996506 |
About 1/3 of a mile away from the village is the Yaverland Manor and Church . | About 1/3 of a mile away from the village , behind Culver Down , is the Yaverland Manor and Church . | 0.730194 |
The disease begins with a round , hard swelling of the skin , 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter . | The disease begins with a round , hard swelling of the skin , two to five centimeters in diameter . | 0.996484 |
Although one of the first descriptions of the disease was made in 1679 by Willem Piso , archaeological evidence suggests that yaws may have been present among humans as far back as 1.6 million years ago . | One of the first descriptions of the disease was made in 1679 by Willem Piso . Archaeology shows that yaws may have been present among humans as far back as 1.6 million years ago . | 0.929657 |
Polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) is the most accurate method of diagnosis . | Polymerase chain reaction ( PCR ) is the best method of diagnosis . | 0.996269 |
Without treatment , physical deformities occur in 10 % of cases . | Without treatment , physical deformities happen in 10 % of cases . | 0.996493 |
In the 1950s and 1960s the World Health Organization ( WHO ) nearly eradicated yaws . | In the 1950s and 1960s the World Health Organization ( WHO ) nearly destroyed yaws . | 0.995981 |
After weeks to years , joints and bones may become painful , fatigue may develop , and new skin lesions may appear . | After several weeks , or even years later , the joints and bones may become painful , fatigue may develop , and new skin sores may appear . | 0.988974 |
Yaşar Kemal ( born Kemal Sadık Gökçeli ; 6 October 1923 -- 28 February 2015 ) was one of Turkey 's leading writers . | Yaşar Kemal , ( born Kemal Sadık Gökçeli 6 October 1923 -- 28 February 2015 ) was a Turkish writer of Kurdish origin . He was one of Turkey 's leading writers . | 0.815535 |
The five were Pertinax , Didius Julianus , Pescennius Niger , Clodius Albinus and Septimius Severus . | The five were Pertinax , Didius Julianus , Pescennius Niger , Clodius Albinus and Severus . | 0.961109 |
Succession . | The succession . | 0.934661 |
In the U.S. , those that distribute at this time may publish a supplemental insert with photographs from spring sports and milestone events ( such as prom and graduation ) and other important events . | In the US , those that distribute at this time may publish a supplemental insert with photographs from spring sports and milestone events ( such as prom and graduation ) , as well as other important events . | 0.995665 |
She is best known for her long-running role as Lisa Simpson on the animated television series `` The Simpsons '' . | She is known for being the voice of Lisa Simpson on the animated television series `` The Simpsons '' . | 0.904574 |
The name of the town means `` the valley of canes '' in the Armenian language . | The name of the city means `` the valley of canes '' in the Armenian language . | 0.97838 |
In 2001 , Braun was awarded the Israel Prize , for music . | In 2001 , Braun was awarded the Israel Prize for music . | 0.996534 |
The family moved to Mandate Palestine when he was two . | He moved to Mandate Palestine when he was two . | 0.605467 |
Braun was a graduate of the Israel Academy of Music and held a Master 's degree in Classical Studies from Tel Aviv University . | Braun studied at the Israel Academy of Music . He received a Master 's degree in Classical Studies from Tel Aviv University . | 0.874582 |
He studied Kuk Sool Won from 1974 , advancing to 6th dan , and worked as a trainer and bodyguard during the 1970s and 1980s . | He studied Kuk Sool Won from 1974 , and worked as a trainer and bodyguard during the 1970s and 1980s . | 0.705827 |
Kobashigawa volunteered to join the all - `` Nisei '' 100th Infantry Battalion . | Kobashigawa volunteered to be part of the all - `` Nisei '' 100th Infantry Battalion . | 0.996678 |
Twin towns and sister cities . | Twin cities . | 0.739648 |
India census , Yelburga had a population of 11,437 . | In the 2001 census of India , Yelburga had a population of 11,437 . | 0.808933 |
Yelena Chernykh ( Cyrillic : Елена Черных ) ( August 24 , 1979 -- October 4 , 2011 ) was a Russian theatre actress . | Yelena Chernykh ( née Kolesnichenko ; August 24 , 1979 -- October 4 , 2011 ) was a Russian theatre actress . | 0.783499 |
At the time her death , Yelena was married to Yegor Chernykh , with whom she had one daughter . | At the time her death Yelena was married to Yegor Chernykh with whom she had a daughter named Anastasia Chernykh ( b. 2002 ) . | 0.768634 |
The chair was built by a British inmate in 1927 and was first used to execute Horace DeVauhan that same year . | The chair was built by a British inmate in 1927 and was first used the same year . | 0.682795 |
In fact , President William McKinley never read the `` Journal '' , nor newspapers like the `` Tribune '' and the `` New York Evening Post '' . | In fact , President William McKinley never read the `` Journal '' , and newspapers like the `` Tribune '' and the `` New York Evening Post '' . | 0.987775 |
When the invasion began , Hearst sailed directly to Cuba as a war correspondent , providing sober and accurate accounts of the fighting . | Hearst sailed to Cuba , when the invasion began , as a war correspondent , providing sober and accurate accounts of the fighting . | 0.986479 |
Having clamored for a fight for two years , Hearst took credit for the conflict when it came : A week after the United States declared war on Spain , he ran `` How do you like the `` Journal 's '' war ? '' | Having fought for a fight for two years , Hearst took credit for the conflict when it came : A week after the United States declared war on Spain , he ran `` How do you like the `` Journal 's '' war ? '' | 0.980663 |
The island was in a terrible economic depression , and Spanish general Valeriano Weyler , sent to crush the rebellion , herded Cuban peasants into concentration camps , leading hundreds of Cubans to their deaths . | The island was in a bad economic depression , and Spanish general Valeriano Weyler , sent to crush the rebellion , herded Cuban peasants into concentration camps leading hundreds of Cubans to their deaths . | 0.996394 |
Hearst could be hyperbolic in his crime coverage ; one of his early pieces , regarding a `` band of murderers , '' attacked the police for forcing `` Examiner '' reporters to do their work for them . | Hearst could be over the top in his crime coverage . One of his early stories , about a `` band of murderers '' , attacked the police for forcing `` Examiner '' reporters to do their work for them . | 0.95027 |
Pulitzer , though lacking Hearst 's resources , kept the story on his front page . | Pulitzer , although he did not have Hearst 's resources , kept the story on his front page . | 0.994196 |
The `` Journal '' and the `` World '' were not among the top ten sources of news in regional papers , and the stories simply did not make a splash outside New York City . | The `` Journal '' and the `` World '' were not among the top ten sources of news in regional papers , and their stories did not catch people 's attention outside New York City . | 0.955924 |
While the accounts were of dubious accuracy , the newspaper readers of the 19th century did not expect , or necessarily want , his stories to be pure nonfiction . | While the stories were probably not very accurate , the newspaper readers of the 19th century did not expect , or necessarily want , his stories to be pure nonfiction . | 0.960841 |
Yellowfin is often marketed as ahi , from the Hawaiian `` ahi '' , a name also used there for the closely related bigeye tuna . | Yellowfin is often marketed as ahi , from its name ʻahi although the name ʻahi in Hawaiian also refers to the closely related bigeye tuna . | 0.964481 |
In 2003 the tracks of one female lynx and her cub were spotted and followed for over . | In 2003 , the tracks of one female lynx and her cub were spotted and followed for over 2 mi . | 0.80341 |
Beginning on April 30 , 2007 , 16 small earthquakes with magnitudes up to 2.7 occurred in the Yellowstone Caldera for several days . | Beginning on April 30 , 2007 , sixteen small earthquakes with magnitudes up to 2.7 occurred in the Yellowstone Caldera for several days . | 0.996662 |
Another three percent is within Montana , with the remaining one percent in Idaho . | Three percent is in Montana and only one percent in Idaho . | 0.950058 |
The cutthroat trout has also faced an ongoing drought , as well as the accidental introduction of a parasite -- whirling disease -- which causes a terminal nervous system disease in younger fish . | The cutthroat trout has also faced an ongoing drought , as well as the accidental introduction of a parasite -- whirling disease -- which kills younger fish . | 0.772848 |
Three deep canyons are located in the park , cut through the volcanic tuff of the Yellowstone Plateau by rivers over the last 640,000 years . | Three deep canyons are in the park . They were cut through the volcanic tuff of the Yellowstone Plateau by rivers over the last 640,000 years ( since the last huge explosion ) . | 0.768457 |
The park sits on the Yellowstone Plateau , at an average elevation of above sea level . | The park is on the Yellowstone Plateau , at an average elevation of 8000 ft above sea level . | 0.741525 |
Many of the islands are volcanic ; for example Jabal al-Tair had a volcanic eruption in 2007 and before that in 1883 . | Many of the islands are volcanic . For example Jabal al-Tair had a volcanic eruption in 2007 and before that in 1883 . | 0.996599 |
The highest point in Yemen is Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb , at . | The highest point in Yemen is Jabal an Nabi Shu'ayb . | 0.926677 |
The country also hosts many football clubs . They compete in the national and international leagues . | The country also hosts many football clubs that compete in the national or international leagues . | 0.995042 |
Socotra island is home to some of the best surfing destinations in the world . | Socotra island is one of the best surfing places in the world . | 0.996613 |
The Yemen Olympic Committee was formed in 1971 and recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1981 . | The Yemen Olympic Committee was formed in 1971 and recognized by the IOC in 1981 . | 0.996375 |
Yemen has not yet won any Olympic medal . | Yemen has never won an Olympic medal . | 0.968402 |
Yemen ( or North Yemen ) has never appeared at a FIFA World Cup . | Yemen has never been at a FIFA World Cup . | 0.867499 |
It is also where the Joseon Dynasty poet Kim Sat-gat is buried . | It is also where Joseon Dynasty poet Kim Sat-gat is buried . | 0.996555 |
Well known as the place where King Danjong , the sixth king of Joseon Dynasty , was exiled when he was forced to abdicate by his uncle , who became Sejo of Joseon . | It is well known as the place where King Danjong , the sixth king of Joseon Dynasty , was exiled to , when he was forced to abdicate by his uncle , who became Sejo of Joseon . | 0.966511 |
Yeongwol County ( `` Yeongwol-gun '' ) is a county in Gangwon Province , South Korea . | `` Yeongwol-gun '' ) is a county in Gangwon Province , South Korea . | 0.992769 |
While the ( tea ) is made with the toasted leaves , the other drinks are made with green leaves , and are very popular in the south and center-west of the country . | While the tea is made with the toasted leaves , these drinks are made with green ones , and are very popular in the south of the country . | 0.886755 |
The Yerba mate plant is grown and processed in South America , specifically in northern Argentina ( Corrientes , Misiones ) , Paraguay , Uruguay and southern Brazil ( Rio Grande do Sul , Santa Catarina , Paraná and Mato Grosso do Sul ) . | The plant is grown mainly in South America , more specifically in Northern Argentina ( Corrientes , Misiones ) , Paraguay , Uruguay and southern Brazil ( Rio Grande do Sul , Santa Catarina and Paraná ) . | 0.643354 |
The word is Spanish for `` herb '' ; is a variant spelling of it which was quite common in Argentina . | The word `` hierba '' is Spanish for grass or herb ; `` yerba '' is a variant spelling of it which is quite common in Argentina . | 0.773809 |
Not only is Yerevan the headquarters of major Armenian companies , but of international ones as well , as it is seen as an attractive outsourcing location for Western European , Russian and American multinationals . | Not only is Yerevan the headquarters of major Armenian companies , but of international ones as well , as it 's seen as an attractive outsourcing location for Western European , Russian and American multinationals . | 0.996463 |
Yerington ( Washo : yéŋtɨn ) is a city in Lyon County , Nevada , United States . | Yerington is a city in Lyon County , Nevada , United States . | 0.823534 |
Originally named `` Pasteurella pestis '' , the organism was renamed in 1967 . | Originally , the microoganism was named `` Pasteurella pestis '' . It was renamed in 1967 . | 0.89573 |
She is considered a reincarnation of the Buddha 's own mother , Maya . | She is considered a reincarnation of the Buddha 's own mother . | 0.852342 |
According to legend , Yeshe Tsogyal was born in the same manner as the Buddha , a mantra sounding as her mother gave birth painlessly . | In fact , According to legend she was born in the same manner as the Buddha , a Sanskrit mantra sounding as her mother gave birth painlessly . | 0.746033 |
Yeshiva University is a private university in New York City , with four campuses in New York City . | Yeshiva University is a private university in New York City . | 0.766616 |
He also won four Grand Slam doubles titles , and the Men 's Singles Gold medal at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 . | He also won four Grand Slam doubles titles . Kafelnikov won the Men 's Singles Gold medal at the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 . | 0.735492 |
`` Yevgeniy Maksimovich Primakov '' ; 29 October 1929 -- 26 June 2015 ) was a Russian politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister of Russia from 1998 to 1999 . | `` Yevgeniy Maksimovich Primakov '' ; 29 October 1929 -- 26 June 2015 ) was a Russian politician and diplomat . He was the Prime Minister of Russia from 1998 to 1999 . | 0.983198 |
Primakov was born in Kiev , Ukrainian SSR , Soviet Union , now Ukraine , and grew up in Tbilisi , Georgian SSR . | Primakov was born in Kiev , Ukrainian SSR , Soviet Union now Ukraine . | 0.646378 |
Yevlakh ( ) is a city in Azerbaijan , 265 km west of capital Baku . | Yevlakh is a small city in Azerbaijan . It is 265 km west of capital Baku . | 0.923667 |
The name of the city comes from an Old Turkic word meaning ` swampy place . ' | The name is from an Old Turkic word meaning ` swampy place . ' | 0.895559 |
Toegyero , a street in central Seoul , is named after him , and he is depicted on the South Korean 1,000 won note . | Toegyero , a street in central Seoul , is named after him . His likeness is on the South Korean 1,000 won note . | 0.996456 |
Yi Jianlian ( ) is a Chinese basketball player who currently plays for Guangdong Southern Tigers in the Chinese Basketball Association . | Yi Jianlian ( born October 27 , 1987 in Heshan , Guangdong ) is an Chinese basketball player who currently plays for the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the Chinese Basketball Association . | 0.73373 |
It was founded on March 3 , 2004 , and the first article was written November 28 of that year . | It was founded on March 3 , 2004 , and the first article was written November 28 , 2004 . | 0.992048 |
Yiddish Wikipedia is the Yiddish-language version of Wikipedia . | Yiddish Wikipedia is the Yiddish language version of Wikipedia . | 0.996608 |
The absolute yield can be given as the weight in grams or in moles ( molar yield ) . | The `` absolute yield '' gives the weight in grams , and the `` molar yield '' gives the number of moles . | 0.897121 |
In chemistry , yield , also referred to as reaction yield , is the amount of product obtained in a chemical reaction . | In chemistry , yield ( also called chemical yield or reaction yield ) is the amount of product resulting from a chemical reaction . | 0.9965 |
Yigal Arnon ( December 9 , 1929 in Tel Aviv-April 27 , 2014 ) was an Israeli lawyer and founder of Yigal Arnon & Co. , one of the largest law firms in Israel . | Yigal Arnon ( 9 December 1929 -- 27 April 2014 ) was an Israeli lawyer . He was best known as the founder of Yigal Arnon & Co. , one of the largest law firms in Israel . | 0.89627 |
Yin Chengzong ( ) ( born 1941 in Gulangyu Island , Xiamen , Fujian ) is a Chinese pianist and composer . | Yin Chengzong ( Chinese : 殷承宗 , Pinyin : Yīn Chéngzōng ) ( born 1941 in Gulangyu Island , Xiamen , Fujian , China ) is a Chinese pianist and composer . | 0.886727 |
Yitzhak Rabin ( ; ; 1 March 1922 -- 4 November 1995 ) was an Israeli politician , statesman and general . | Yitzhak Rabin ( March 1 , 1922 -- November 4 , 1995 ) was an Israeli politician and general . | 0.940554 |
In 1935 , Shamir migrated to Palestine , where he worked in an accountant 's office . | In 1935 , Shamir went to Palestine , where he worked in an accountant 's office . | 0.996435 |
Ylva Elisabet Eggehorn ( born 6 March 1950 ) is a Swedish poet , writer , and hymnwriter . | Ylva Elisabet Eggehorn , born 6 March 1950 , is a Swedish Christian poet , writer , and hymnwriter . | 0.82727 |
Ymir ( ) , or Saturn XIX , is a retrograde irregular moon of Saturn . | Ymir ( ) , or Saturn XIX is a moon of Saturn . | 0.730375 |