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Narcolepsy is a neurological sleep disorder . | Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder . | 0.902789 |
It is not caused by mental illness or psychological problems . | It is not a mental illness , or caused by psychological problems . | 0.994885 |
The Hershey-Chase experiments were a series of experiments conducted in 1952 by Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase that helped to confirm that DNA is the genetic material . | The Hershey-Chase experiments were a series of experiments started in 1952 by Alfred Hershey and Martha Chase . | 0.704442 |
Hershey shared the 1969 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with Max Delbrück and Salvador Luria for their `` discoveries concerning the genetic structure of viruses . '' | Hershey shared the 1969 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his `` discoveries concerning the genetic structure of viruses . '' | 0.769096 |
The music video depicts the story of a `` pornomime '' and a girl who falls in love after she watches one of his performances . | The video shows the story of a `` pornomime '' and a girl who falls in love after she watches one of his performances . | 0.912844 |
at the Disco 's debut album A Fever You Ca n't Sweat Out . | The song is the last song on Panic at the Disco 's début album A Fever You Ca n't Sweat Out . | 0.59079 |
at the Disco 's 2005 album A Fever You Ca n't Sweat Out , including the radio-only single `` The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage '' . | `` Build God , Then We 'll Talk '' is the fifth and last official single , written by Ryan Ross , from Panic at the Disco 's 2005 album , A Fever You Ca n't Sweat Out , including the radio-only single `` The Only Difference Between Martyrdom and Suicide Is Press Coverage '' . | 0.570919 |
The video is the first from the band to be web-exclusive , mostly because they felt it was too vulgar for television , but it aired on MTV2 in the UK and on A1 in Russia . | The video is the first from the band to be web-exclusive , mostly because they felt it was too offensive for television , but it has aired on MTV2 in the UK and is available on Music Choice On-demand . | 0.729813 |
The mime and his girlfriend both walk in on each other having affairs ( mimed , of course ) , again symbolizing the emptiness of their mimed relationships . | The mime and his girlfriend both walk in on each other having affairs ( pretended , of course ) , again showing the emptiness of their fake relationships . | 0.996682 |
To overcome the confusion caused by this array of numbers , the United States Department of Transportation ( USDOT ) petitioned the Federal Communications Commission ( FCC ) for a national assignment of a single three-digit N11 dialing code . | To fix this , the United States Department of Transportation ( called the USDOT ) asked the Federal Communications Commission ( called the FCC ) for a special N11 code . | 0.860345 |
Travelers can dial the three-digit telephone number 5-1-1 on traditional landline telephones and most mobile phones . | People can dial the number on a landline phone or on a mobile phone to get information about traffic and travel . | 0.702129 |
On July 21 , 2000 , the FCC assigned 511 as a nationwide telephone number for ITS traveler information , along with 2-1-1 for social services . | On July 21 , 2000 , the FCC made 5-1-1 the national telephone number for travel information . | 0.574049 |
Doris Okada Matsui ( born September 25 , 1944 ) is the U.S. Representative for California 's 6th congressional district . | Doris Okada Matsui ( born September 25 , 1944 ) is an American politician . | 0.731053 |
An independent inquiry into the incident ( the worst of its kind in British history ) was started in 2002 , and a draft report issued in January 2005 , but questions still remain as to the long-term effects on the health of local residents . | An independent inquiry into the incident ( the worst of its kind in British history ) was started in 2002 , and a draft report issued in January 2005 , but there is still concern about long-term effects on the health of local people . | 0.987794 |
The town is approximately ten miles ( 16 km ) north of Bodmin and is governed by Camelford Town Council . | The town is about ten miles ( 16 km ) north of Bodmin and is governed by a town council . | 0.756903 |
The A39 road ( dubbed ` Atlantic Highway ' ) passes directly through the town center : a bypass has been discussed for many years . | The A39 road goes through the town center . | 0.673488 |
Lanteglos-by-Camelford is the ecclesiastical parish in which the town is situated ( not to be confused with Lanteglos-by-Fowey ) . | Lanteglos-by-Camelford is the ecclesiastical parish which includes the town . | 0.782555 |
Camelford Station was some distance from the town and closed in 1966 ; the site was subsequently used as a cycling museum . | Camelford railway station on the line to Padstow was some distance from the town and closed in 1966 . | 0.665129 |
Lilian Jackson Braun ( June 20 , 1913 - June 4 , 2011 ) was an American writer , well known for her light-hearted series of `` The Cat Who ... '' mystery novels . | Lilian Jackson Braun ( June 20 , 1913-June 4 , 2011 ) was an American writer . | 0.705999 |
For the Detroit Free Press she worked as the `` Good Living '' editor for 30 years , retiring from that post in 1978 . | She starting working for the Detroit Free Press . | 0.350046 |
The `` Cat Who '' books center around the life of former newspaper reporter , James Qwilleran , and his two Siamese cats , KoKo and Yum-Yum , in the fictitious small town of Pickax located in Moose County `` 400 miles north of everywhere . '' | The books are about the life of former newspaper reporter James Qwilleran , and his two Siamese cats , KoKo and Yum Yum . | 0.73423 |
At the 2008 Canadian Championships , he won his third bronze medal at that competition . | He won the bronze medal two times at the Canadian national championships . | 0.718223 |
This attracted the attention of Olympic bronze medalist Toller Cranston . | Sawyer is often compared to Canadian Olympic bronze medalist Toller Cranston . | 0.526197 |
Cranston was about to retire from show skating and he envisioned a final tribute show in which he and other skaters passed down their knowledge of skating and life lessons to a young skater . | When Sawyer was 12 , Cranston was about to retire from show skating . | 0.622576 |
Sawyer , already very flexible , had been working on a Biellmann spin . | Sawyer has performed the Biellmann spin in exhibition when he was a junior-level skater , but has since stopped training it . | 0.468826 |
His father , Fulk the Red had arranged his marriage to a Carolingian , Gerberga , the daughter of Ratburnus I Viscount of Vienne . | His father , Fulk the Red , had arranged his marriage to a Carolingian , Gerberga , the daughter of Ratburnus I Viscount of Vienne . | 0.993085 |
He was succeeded by his 20 year old son Geoffrey Greymantle . | He was succeeded by his son Geoffrey Greymantle . | 0.78324 |
The Angevins , Fulk II included , had become particularly adept at establishing marriage alliances that furthered their goals . | The Angevins , Fulk II included , had become very good at making marriage alliances that helped their goals . | 0.996543 |
By his spouse , Gerberge , Fulk II had several children : Fulk II had no known issue with Adelaide . | By his wife , Gerberge , Fulk II had several children : By his second wife Adelaide , he had no children . | 0.664193 |
He succeeded his father in 941 as the second count of Anjou , also called the count of Angers , and remained in power until 960 . | He succeeded his father in 942 as the second count of Anjou ( also called the count of Angers ) and remained in power until 960 . | 0.994071 |
Fulk died in 960 , at the relatively old age of 55 . | Fulk died in 960 . | 0.681983 |
Adelaide was also the sister of Theobald I , Count of Blois which permitted Fulk II to form an alliance with the House of Blois . | This allowed Fulk II to form an alliance with the House of Blois . | 0.661836 |
Fulk II born c. 905 was a son of Fulk the Red and his wife Roscilla de Loches , daughter of Warnerius , Seigneur de Villentrois . | He was the son of Fulk the Red and his wife Roscilla de Loches . | 0.57603 |
Alan II had also been Count of Nantes and through this marriage Fulk gained influence in , and possibly control of , Nantes . | Alan II had also been Count of Nantes and the marriage probably gave Fulk control of Nantes . | 0.995348 |
Fulk II of Anjou ( c. 905 - 960 ) , called le Bon ( the good ) was count of Anjou from 941 to his death . | Fulk II of Anjou ( c. 905-960 ) , called the good ( French : le Bon ) , was a French nobleman and the Count of Anjou from 942 to his death in 960 . | 0.908355 |
Among other things this alliance opened the doors for their daughter Adelaide-Blanche to marry a future king of France and their son Guy to become Bishop of le Puy . | Among other things this marriage made it possible for their daughter Adelaide-Blanche to marry a future king of France . | 0.717414 |
Many automatic rifles are select-fire weapons which are capable of firing in fully automatic and semi-automatic modes , or in some cases , even being capable of burst-fire . | Usually , an automatic rifle is a semi-automatic rifle which fires a rifle bullet . | 0.677437 |
The world 's first automatic rifle was the Mondragón rifle designed by Mexican General Manuel Mondragón , but manufactured in Switzerland by SIG . | The very first automatic rifle was the Mexican Mondragón rifle . | 0.691438 |
Pope Boniface IX ( Latin : Bonifatius IX , ; c. 1350 - 1 October 1404 ) , born Piero Tomacelli , was Pope from 2 November 1389 to his death in 1404 . | Pope Boniface IX ( Latin : Bonifacius Nonus ; 1350 - 1 October 1404 ) , born Piero Tomacelli , was an Italian cleric of the Roman Catholic Church and the 204th Pope from 1389 until his death in 1404 . | 0.81771 |
Piero ( also Perino , Pietro ) Tomacelli came of an ancient but impoverished baronial family of Casarano in the Kingdom of Naples . | Piero Tomacelli was born into the baronial family of Casarano in the Kingdom of Naples . | 0.782033 |
Also in 1944 , Forest Service worker Rudy Wendelin became the full-time campaign artist ; he was considered Smokey Bear 's `` caretaker '' until he retired in 1973 . | Also in 1944 , Forest Service worker Rudy Wendelin became the full time campaign artist ; he was considered Smokey Bear 's `` caretaker '' until he retired in 1973 . | 0.996255 |
At first he was called `` Hotfoot Teddy '' , but he was later renamed Smokey , after the mascot . | At first , he was called `` Hotfoot Teddy , '' but he was later renamed Smokey , after the mascot . | 0.99661 |
The forest service began using colorful posters to educate Americans about the dangers of forest fires . | The forest service began using colorful posters to teach Americans about the dangers of forest fires . | 0.996434 |
The living symbol of Smokey Bear was an American black bear cub who in the spring of 1950 was caught in the Capitan Gap fire , a wildfire that burned 17,000 acres ( 69 km2 ) in the Lincoln National Forest , in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico . | The living symbol of Smokey Bear was an American black bear who , in the spring of 1950 , was caught in the Capitan Gap fire , a wildfire that burned 17,000 acres ( 69 km2 ) in the Capitan Mountains of New Mexico . | 0.764495 |
Soon after , Smokey was flown in a Piper Cub airplane to the National Zoo in Washington , D.C. . | Soon after , Smokey was flown in a Piper Cub airplane to the National Zoo in Washington , D.C. , where he lived for 26 years . | 0.732053 |
Upon his death on November 9 , 1976 , Smokey 's remains were returned by the government to Capitan , New Mexico , and buried at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park . | After he died on November 9 , 1976 , Smokey 's remains were returned by the government to Capitan , New Mexico , and buried at what is now the Smokey Bear Historical Park . | 0.996634 |
In 1952 , the songwriters Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins had a successful song named `` Smokey the Bear '' . | In 1952 , the songwriters Steve Nelson and Jack Rollins made a famous song named `` Smokey the Bear '' . | 0.995014 |
According to the Ad Council , Smokey Bear and his message are recognized by 95 % of adults and 77 % of children . | According to the Ad Council , Smokey Bear and his message are recognized by 95 % of adults and 77 % of children in the U.S. Smokey 's correct name is Smokey Bear . | 0.883812 |
An advertising campaign featuring Smokey was created in 1944 with the slogan , `` Smokey Says - Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires '' . | An advertising campaign featuring Smokey was started in 1944 with the slogan , `` Smokey Says - Care Will Prevent 9 out of 10 Forest Fires '' . | 0.996789 |
Knickerbocker Bears gained the license to produce Smokey Bear dolls in 1944 . | Knickerbocker Bears got a license to make Smokey bear dolls in 1944 . | 0.995977 |
Smokey Bear 's later slogan , `` Remember ... Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires '' , was created in 1947 by The Advertising Council . | Smokey Bear 's later slogan , `` Remember ... Only YOU Can Prevent Forest Fires '' , was made in 1947 by the Ad Council . | 0.995695 |
Smokey 's debut poster was released on August 9 , 1944 , which is considered his anniversary date . | Smokey 's first poster was released on August 9 , 1944 . | 0.746095 |
His name was inspired by `` Smokey '' Joe Martin , a New York City Fire Department hero who suffered burns and blindness during a bold 1922 rescue . | The bear was named `` Smokey '' after `` Smokey '' Joe Martin , a New York City Fire Department hero who suffered burns and blindness during a brave 1922 rescue . | 0.777504 |
Smokey had climbed a tree to escape the blaze , but his paws and hind legs had been burned . | Smokey had climbed a tree to get away from the fire , but his paws and hind legs had been burned . | 0.996726 |
From the beginning , Smokey 's name was intentionally spelled differently from the adjective smoky . | Smokey 's name is spelled differently from the word smoky on purpose . | 0.893444 |
According to other records , including a story in Life Magazine , New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Ranger Ray Bell took him to Santa Fe , where he , his wife Ruth , and their children Don and Judy cared for the cub . | New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Ranger Ray Bell took him to Santa Fe . | 0.653219 |
In it Smokey was depicted wearing jeans and a campaign hat , pouring a bucket of water on a campfire . | In the poster , Smokey was wearing jeans and a `` forest ranger 's hat '' ( a campaign hat ) , pouring a bucket of water on a campfire . | 0.871715 |
Though the U.S. Forest Service fought wildfires long before World War II , the war brought a new importance and urgency to the effort . | Though the US Forest Service fought wildfires long before World War II , the war made doing it even more important . | 0.991814 |
In April 2001 , the message was updated to `` Only You Can Prevent Wildfires '' . | In April 2001 , the message was changed to `` Only You Can Prevent Wildfires '' . | 0.996383 |
Smokey 's correct name is Smokey Bear . | Smokey Bear ( also sometimes called Smokey the Bear ) is a mascot of the United States Forest Service . | 0.674693 |
In 1947 , the slogan associated with Smokey Bear for more than five decades was finally coined : `` Remember ... only YOU can prevent forest fires . '' | In 1947 , the saying now associated with Smokey Bear was first said : `` Remember ... only YOU can prevent forest fires . '' | 0.839855 |
The fictional character Smokey Bear , created by the art critic Harold Rosenberg , is administered by three entities : the United States Forest Service , the National Association of State Foresters , and the Ad Council . | The fictional character Smokey Bear is run by three groups : the United States Forest Service , the National Association of State Foresters , and the Ad Council . | 0.776144 |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series , written by J. K. Rowling . | Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone is the first book in the Harry Potter series , written by J.K. Rowling . | 0.996508 |
In 1998 , Scholastic Corporation published an edition for the United States market under the title Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone . | In the United States , it was called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone . | 0.627383 |
Harry Potter and the Philosopher 's Stone was released in London on 14 November 2001 . | In the United States the book and movie are called Harry Potter and the Sorcerer 's Stone . | 0.541779 |
Titanotylopus is an extinct genus of terrestrial herbivore the family Camelidae , endemic to North America from the Miocene through Pleistocene 10.3 mya-300 ,000 years ago , existing for approximately 10 million years . | Titanotylopus is an extinct genus of terrestrial herbivore in the family Camelidae . | 0.752408 |
Hyderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate ( Köppen Aw ) bordering on a hot semi-arid climate ( Köppen BSh ) . | Hyderabad has a wet and dry climate . | 0.716732 |
The highest temperature ever recorded was 45.5 ° C ( 114 ° F ) on 2 June 1966 , and the lowest was 6.1 ° C ( 43 ° F ) on 8 January 1946 . | The highest temperature ever recorded was 45.5 ° C ( 113.9 ° F ) on 2 June 1966 . | 0.67045 |
Established in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah , Hyderabad remained under the rule of the Qutb Shahi dynasty for nearly a century before the Mughals captured the region . | Hyderabad was founded by Sultan Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in 1591 AD . | 0.692424 |
Among these the Charminar has become an icon of the city ; located in the center of old Hyderabad , it is a square structure with sides 20 metres ( 66 ft ) long and four grand arches each facing a road . | The Charminar has long been the icon of Hyderabad . | 0.71162 |
Hindus form the majority of Hyderabad 's population . | Hindus form the majority while Muslims are 40 % of the population . | 0.66526 |
The nine Telugu - and Urdu-speaking districts of Hyderabad state that make up the Telangana region were merged with the Telugu-speaking Andhra State to create Andhra Pradesh , with Hyderabad as its capital . | So , Hyderabad came into the Telugu speaking community and thus became the capital of Andhra Pradesh . | 0.678257 |
The catchment area of Curitiba consists of rivers and streams that cross the city in different directions , grouped in six river basins . | The catchment area of Curitiba consists of several rivers and streams that cross the city in different directions , grouped in six river basins . | 0.920547 |
The main rivers that form the city 's watershed are : Atuba River , Belém River , Barigüi River , Passaúna River , Ribeirão dos Padilhas and the Iguaçu River , all with characteristics of dendritic drainage . | The main rivers that form the watershed of the city are : Atuba River , Belém River , Barigüi River , Passaúna River , Ribeirão dos Padilhas and the Iguaçu River , all with characteristics of dendritic drainage . | 0.968692 |
Other alternatives developed to minimize the negative effects of urbanization are the implementation of programs for environmental education , inspection and monitoring , elaboration and application of legislation and infrastructure works . | Other alternatives developed to minimize the effects of urbanization are the implementation of the programs for environmental education , inspection and monitoring , elaboration and application of legislation and infrastructure works . | 0.975493 |
Curitiba is an important cultural , political , and economic center in Latin America . | Curitiba is an important cultural , political , and economic center in the country . | 0.788694 |
The yellow ipê is the city 's most common tree . | Currently , the yellow ipê is the most common tree in the city . | 0.995605 |
Curitiba has been working since the 1970s on alternatives to minimize the negative impacts of urbanization on rivers . | Since the 1970s , Curitiba has working on alternatives to minimize the negative impacts of urbanization on rivers . | 0.99659 |
Curitiba has many theaters . | Curitiba has several museums . | 0.291836 |
An example is the construction of parks along the rivers with artificial lakes , which absorb and retain water for longer periods of time , minimizing floods . | An example of this was the construction of parks along the rivers with artificial lakes , which retain the water for longer periods of time , minimizing floods . | 0.971892 |
Mountain ranges and sets of rocky hills surround parts of the city , including the Serra do Mar ( Portuguese for `` Mountain Range of the Sea '' ) , located in the east that separates the plateau from the coast of Paraná . | There are mountain ranges and sets of rocky elevations in almost all around the city , being the most remarkable and impressive of the Serra do Mar ( Portuguese for `` Mountain Range of the Sea '' ) , in the east that separates the plateau from the coast of Paraná . | 0.853005 |
The Municipal Secretariat of the Environment maintains a botanical garden and three greenhouses that produce 150,000 native and exotic seedlings : 16,000 fruit trees , 260,000 flowers , foliage and underbrush specimens and the maintenance of another 350,000 seedlings . | The Municipal Secretariat of the Environment maintains a botanical garden and three green houses for the annual production of 150,000 seedlings of native and exotic tree species , 16,000 seedlings of fruit trees , 260,000 seedlings of flowers , foliage and underbrush , on top of the total maintenance of 350,000 seedlings . | 0.909124 |
Curitiba has a topography of smooth , rounded hills , giving it a relatively regular shape . | Curitiba has a wavy topography of smooth rounded hills , an terrain a little wavy , giving a relatively regular appearance . | 0.857318 |
The City of Curitiba has an average altitude of 934.6 metres ( 3,066 ft ) above sea level . | The municipality of Curitiba has an average altitude of 934.6 m above sea level , where the highest point is to the north ( 1,021.0 m ) . | 0.662495 |
After many studies of local water flows , most rivers were found to be subject to a canalization process . | Currently , after many studies about the local water passages , almost all the rivers are in canalization process . | 0.931686 |
Curitiba is located in the area of the Ombrophilous Mixed Forest ( also known as Araucaria moist forests ) , a sub-type of the Atlantic Forest . | Curitiba is in the area of vegetation called Araucaria moist forests , composed of steppes , Araucaria forest and other formations . | 0.760156 |
During summertime , the average temperature is around 25 ° C ( 77 ° F ) at daytime , but it can get above 30 ° C ( 86 ° F ) on the hottest days . | During summer , the average temperature is around 21 ° C ( 70 ° F ) , but sometimes gets around 32 ° C ( 90 ° F ) on hot days . | 0.366114 |
The vegetation of Curitiba encompasses a large population of purple and yellow ipês ( tabebuias ) , making a beautiful sight during flowering at winter 's end . | The vegetation of Curitiba is also characterized by the existence of a large quantity of purple and yellow ipês ( tabebuias ) , making a spectacle of beauty to the landscape of the city during the flowering in the end of winter . | 0.972938 |
Curitiba is divided into nine regional governments ( equivalent to subprefecture ) , who manage the municipality 's 75 districts . | Curitiba is divided into 9 regional governments ( boroughs ) , covering the 75 neighborhoods of the city . | 0.80675 |
The city sits on a plateau at 932 metres ( 3,058 ft ) above sea level . | The city is on a plateau 932 m ( 3107 ft ) above sea level . | 0.788014 |
Another version , also using words from the Tupi language , is that it originates in the combination of kurit ( pine tree ) and yba ( large amount ) . | It may also come from joining the words kurit ( `` pine tree '' ) and yba ( `` large amount '' ) , also from the Tupi language , together . | 0.942452 |
Curitiba is twinned with : In addition Curitiba has cooperation agreements with : | Curitiba has a strong relationship with the performing arts and theater . | 0.399299 |
The city hosts the Federal University of Paraná , established in 1912 . | Curitiba has high rates of education and is home to the oldest Brazilian university , the Federal University of Paraná . | 0.505932 |
Among Brazil 's twenty-six state capitals , its altitude makes Curitiba the coldest . | It is the coldest of Brazil 's twenty-six state capitals , because of the altitude . | 0.697451 |
Curitiba was Brazil 's first city to have an IMAX movie theater . | Today , Curitiba has , approximately , 70 movie theaters , with daily programming , and is the first city in Brazil to have an IMAX cinema . | 0.728428 |
Afonso Pena International Airport is Curitiba 's main airport . | Large companies have moved their headquarters to the city because of Curitiba 's structure , its international airport , which serves the whole southern region ( the Afonso Pena International Airport ) , , its access to the Port of Paranaguá , and the junction of highways and railroads linking the south region directly to the southeast of the country . | 0.518505 |
Located in Southern Brazil , the humid city lies in a temperate zone . | Curitiba is a humid city in the subtropical zone in southern Brazil . | 0.63689 |
Valentin Berlinsky ( January 19 , 1925 - December 15 , 2008 ) was a Russian cellist . | Valentin Berlinsky ( born Irkutsk , 19 January , 1925 ; died 15 December , 2008 ) was a Russian cellist . | 0.829806 |
The quartet first met Dmitri Shostakovich in 1946 and became his interpreter . | The four musicians first met Dmitri Shostakovich in 1946 . | 0.690641 |
However , after a couple of weeks Rostropovich found he was too busy and nominated Berlinsky in his place . | However , after a couple of weeks Rostropovich found he was too busy , so he suggested that Berlinsky should take his place . | 0.949915 |