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75282 | The PAPD is owned and operated by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a bi-state agency running the bridges, tunnels, airports, and seaports along the New York - New Jersey border. | The PAPD is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, a two-state agency that runs the bridges, tunnels, airports, and seaports along the New York - New Jersey border. |
16526 | Electromagnetic field — a field composed of the electric field and the magnetic field. | The electric field and the magnetic field are components of the electromagnetic field. |
87766 | 1968 74 are killed and 150 injured in a football stampede towards a closed exit in a Buenos Aires stadium. | 1968 - 74 are killed and 150 injured in a soccer stampede towards a closed exit in a Buenos Aires stadium. |
94308 | Its sources are in the Cordillera Central and flows to the south into the Caribbean Sea. | Its sources are in the Cordillera Central and flows to the east through the Vega Real and to Samaná Bay. |
56736 | A tunnel is an underground passageway. | A tunnel is an underground passage. |
67602 | Shortly after landfall, Boris weakened to a depression and turned southwestward in response to a building subtropical ridge to its north. | Boris quickly weakened to a depression and turned southwestward in response to a building ridge to its north. |
68056 | The nephews, who were originally living with their uncle Donald, are left in Scrooge's care when the former joins the Navy. | The nephews used to live with their uncle Donald. |
23603 | Some language editions, such as the English Wikipedia, include non-free image files under fair use doctrine, while the others have opted not to. | Some language versions such as the English Wikipedia contain non-free images. |
82721 | The risk of spontaneous abortion decreases sharply after the 10th week from the last menstrual period (LMP). | The risk of spontaneous abortion decreases sharply after the 10th week of pregnancy, -Q&A: Miscarriage. |
34773 | On June 1, 2007, The Hollywood Reporter announced that he would serve as executive producer and showrunner on Moonlight, a similarly themed vampire detective show. | On June 1, 2007, The Hollywood Reporter announced that Greenwalt would serve as executive producer and showrunner on Moonlight, a new series that will debut on CBS in the fall of 2007. |
43810 | He served in many administrative positions and became the rector of Kazan University in 1827. | He served in many administrative positions and was the rector of Kazan University from 1827 to 1846. |
11412 | Fife and drum blues is a rural derivation of traditional country blues. | Fife and drum blues is another form of traditional country blues. |
49931 | The chytrids are the most primitive of the fungi and are mostly saprobic (degrading chitin and keratin). | The chytrids are the most primitive of the fungi. |
20261 | The first definite record of his employment is dated April 19, 1477, and it shows that he was a singer at the chapel of René, Duke of Anjou, in Aix-en-Provence. | We know that he became a singer in the chapel of Aix-en-Provence, the chapel of the Duke of Anjou. |
87875 | Special Programs in Focus : A retrospective and/or a special showcase of films by a certain notable director or genre. | Special Programs in Focus A retrospective and/or a special showcase of films by a certain notable director or genre. |
90653 | The city has three major shipyards one of which is capable of building large navy ships. | The city has 3 major shipyards some of which are capable of building large navy ships. |
84276 | His troops are eventually defeated, and Spartacus slain in battle, by Roman legionaries under Marcus Licinius Crassus. | His troops are eventually defeated, and Spartacus is killed in battle, by Roman legionaries under Marcus Licinius Crassus. |
24138 | Peace is declared between the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples. | Peace declared between the Kingdom of Sicily and the Kingdom of Naples. |
76561 | 49 They Came from Within The Mask gets sucked into a comic book world, where the characters mistake Lieutenant Kellaway for their archenemy. | They Came from Within: The Mask gets sucked into a comic book world, where the characters mistake Lieutenant Kellaway for their archenemy. |
35504 | Butterflies frequently fold their wings above their backs when they are perched although they will occasionally "bask" with their wings spread for short periods. | Most moths also occasionally fold their wings above their backs when they are in a certain spot (like when there is no room to fully spread their wings). |
72498 | Bahrain has mild winters and very hot, humid summers. | Bahrain enjoys mild winters and has very hot, humid summers. |
44425 | The King returned to London as the plague dissipated, and the Gazette moved too, with the first issue of the London Gazette (labelled No. 24) being published on 5 February 1666. | When the King returned to London after the end of the plague the Gazette moved too. |
95547 | Saint Veronica or Berenice, according to the "Acta Sanctorum" published by the Bollandists (under February 4), was a pious woman of Jerusalem who, moved with pity as Jesus carried his cross to Golgotha, gave him her veil that he might wipe his forehead. | Saint Veronica or Berenice, according to the "Acta Sanctorum" published by the Bollandists (under February 4), was a pious woman of Jerusalem. She moved with pity as Jesus carried his cross to Golgotha, gave him her veil that he might wipe his forehead. |
56693 | He currently lives in New York. | He is living in New York. |
77737 | The film cost an estimated $2,250 and was filmed in Melbourne, including the suburbs of St Kilda (indoor scenes), Eltham, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Mitcham, and Rosanna. | It was filmed in Melbourne and nearby suburbs of St Kilda (indoor scenes), Eltham, Greensborough, Heidelberg, Mitcham and Rosanna. |
41670 | For the first time since the 1999 edition, there was no team time trial. | For the first time since the 1999 race, there was no team time trial. |
45656 | At the age of three, after his father's death, Saroyan was placed in the orphanage in Oakland, California, together with his brother and sister, an experience he later described in his writing. | At the age of four, William Saroyan was placed in the Fred Finch Orphanage in Oakland, California, together with his brother and sister - an experience he later described in his writing. |
53893 | In January 2009, Hardy's next storyline led to his involvement in scripted accidents, including a hit-and-run automobile accident and an accident involving his ring entrance pyrotechnics. | During the next month, Hardy had several accidents, including a car accident and a pyrotechnics accident. |
90706 | A keyboard instrument is any musical instrument played using a musical keyboard. | A keyboard instrument is an instrument that is played by pressing the keys of a keyboard. |
8640 | William Shakespeare gives it an unflattering reference in Titus Andronicus, Act II, Scene I: "Overcome with moss and baleful mistletoe". | William Shakespeare mentions it in Titus Andronicus, Act II, Scene I: "Overcome with moss and baleful mistletoe". |
37156 | On October 15, 1914, immediately after the start of the war, the ICRC set up its International Prisoners-of-War (POW) Agency, which had about 1,200 mostly volunteer staff members by the end of 1914. | On October 15, 1914, immediately after the start of the war, the ICRC set up its International Prisoners-of-War (POW) Agency. |
61952 | The Adana massacre occurred in Adana Province, in the Ottoman Empire, in April 1909. | The Adana massacre happened in Adana Province, in the Ottoman Empire, in April 1909. |
62484 | Following this tour, Golden Earring turned their focus toward Europe where they continue to attract standing-room-only crowds. | Golden Earring turned their focus towards Europe, where they continue to attract large crowds and continue to perform. |
93508 | K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, A History of South India, p 5 Under Rajaraja Chola I and his son Rajendra Chola I, the dynasty became a military, economic and cultural power in South Asia and South-east Asia. | Under Rajaraja Chola I (Rajaraja the Great) and his son Rajendra Chola, the dynasty became a military, economic and cultural power in Asia. |
2124 | It is the largest Roman Catholic church in England and Wales, and should not be confused with Westminster Abbey of the Church of England, Westminster Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Westminster, currently Archbishop Vincent Nichols. | It is the mother church of the Roman Catholic community in England and Wales and the Metropolitan Church and Cathedral for the Archbishop of Westminster. It should not be confused with Westminster Abbey. |
42166 | Owen Lee Hargreaves (born 20 January 1981) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Manchester United and England. | Owen Lee Hargreaves (born 20 January, 1981) is a Canadian-born English football player. |
43098 | In 1563 the garden was relocated from its original riverside location (now the Medicean Arsenal) to one near the convent of Santa Marta, and in 1591 again moved to its third and current location. | In 1563 the garden was moved from its original place near a river (now the Medicean Arsenal) to one near the convent of Santa Marta. |
8841 | Molasses is a viscous byproduct of the processing of sugar cane or sugar beets into sugar. | Molasses is a by-product of sugar canes or sugar beets being turned into sugar. |
267 | Thus the French emblem was adopted and is currently used on passports. | The French emblem is now on their passports. |
100673 | Kobe Bean Bryant (born ) is an American shooting guard who plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). | Kobe Bryant (born ) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association. |
44116 | Examples of the disciplines, related to humanities are ancient and modern languages, literature, history, philosophy, religion, visual and performing arts (including music). | The humanities include languages, literature, music, philosophy, history, media, the classics, religion, and the visual and performing arts. |
86967 | Cloud layers Saturn's celestial body atmosphere exhibits a banded pattern similar to Jupiter's (the nomenclature is the same), but Saturn's bands are much fainter and are also much wider near the equator. | Unlike Jupiter, Saturn's clouds are much fainter and the bands are wider at the equator. |
5302 | Thallium is highly toxic and is used in rat poisons and insecticides, but its use has been cut back or eliminated in many countries. | Thallium is used in rat poisons and insecticides. |
28494 | Directed by Wolfgang Reitherman, it was the last to be produced by Walt Disney, who died during its production. | The 19th animated feature in the Disney animated features canon, it was the last to be produced by Walt Disney, who died during its production. |
5175 | Aguilera first appeared on national television in 1990 as a contestant on the Star Search program, and went on to star in Disney Channel's television series The New Mickey Mouse Club from 1993–1994. | Aguilera made her debut on the Ed McMahon show Star Search in 1990 and, three years later, starred on The New Mickey Mouse Club. |
44591 | The , or TSE, located in Tokyo, Japan, is the second largest stock exchange in the world by aggregate market capitalization of its listed companies, second only to the New York Stock Exchange. | The , or TSE, located in Tokyo, Japan, is the second largest stock exchange market in the world by market value, second only to the New York Stock Exchange. |
77290 | British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). | The United Kingdom use the British Board of Film Classification film rating system. |
83291 | It is located some 8 km (5 mi) inland into the desert from the old town of Giza on the Nile, some 25 km (15 mi) southwest of Cairo city centre. | It is located about eight kilometres (5 mi) inland into the desert from the ancient town of Giza on the Nile, and about 25 kilometres (12.5 mi) southwest of Cairo city centre. |
98057 | According to the U.S. Census estimates of 2007, the city had a population of 29,475. | According to the U.S Census estimates of 2006, the city had a population of 30,027. |
2995 | Alleged birth of Jesus, as assigned by Dionysius Exiguus in his anno Domini era according to at least one scholar. | The first full year in the life of Jesus as assigned by Dionysius Exiguus in his Anno Domini era. Jesus, according to the Anno Domini era created by Dionysius Exiguus in 525 as argued by one scholar, Georges Declercq, in Anno Domini (2000). |
10997 | When disagreement occurs, explain yourself using talk pages, and give others the opportunity to do the same. | Think about using talk pages to explain, and give others the chance to do the same. |
77662 | Many students choose a faculty committee whose members represent their own interdisciplinary interests. | Many students choose a faculty committee whose members have the same interests as they do. |
29768 | Some countries, such as Belgium (11.2 per 100 known pregnancies) and the Netherlands (10.6 per 100), have a low rate of induced abortion, while others like Russia (62.6 per 100) and Vietnam (43.7 per 100) have a comparatively high rate. | Some countries, like Belgium (11.2 per 100 known pregnancies) and the Netherlands (10.6 per 100) have a low rate of induced abortion. |
77914 | Beginning in mid-1996, however, thanks primarily to the nWo angle, Monday Nitro started a ratings win-streak that lasted for 84 continuous weeks, ending on April 13, 1998. | Beginning in mid-1996, however, thanks primarily to the nWo angle, Monday Nitro started a ratings win-streak that lasted for eighty-three continuous weeks, ending on April 13 1998. |
33083 | Wienerwald (German for "Vienna Woods") is a chain of fast-food restaurants with stores in Germany and Austria. | Wienerwald is a chain of franchise restaurants, mainly in Germany and Austria. |
69551 | The British Rail Class 357 "Electrostar" alternating current (AC) electric multiple units (EMUs) were built by ADtranz (now owned by Bombardier Transportation) at their Litchurch Lane Works in Derby, England, in two batches from 1999 to 2002 at a cost of approximately £292 million. | The British Rail Class 357 "Electrostar" alternating current (AC) electric multiple units (EMU) were built by ADtranz, Derby (now owned by Bombardier Transportation) from 1999 to 2002 at a cost of approximately £350 million. |
33284 | The term Chlamydia infection can also refer to infection caused by any species belonging to the bacterial family Chlamydiaceae. | The term Chlamydia infection can also refer to infections caused by any species belonging to the bacterial family Chlamydiaceae. |
86233 | The IRB played an important role in the history of Ireland, as the chief advocate of republicanism during the campaign for Ireland's independence from the United Kingdom. | They played an important role in the Irish fight for independence from Britain. |
1506 | Nydahl, Ole (1992) Riding The Tiger, Twenty Years on the Road - The Risks and Joys of Bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West, Blue Dolphin Publishing. | ISBN 978-0931892233 Riding the Tiger: Twenty Years on the Road - Risks and Joys of Bringing Tibetan Buddhism to the West. Blue Dolphin Publishing (1992). |
61984 | On September 26 convection increased and the depression was getting closer to being a tropical storm. | On September 26, convection increased and the depression was getting closer to strengthening into a tropical storm. |
4179 | Grady Sizemore III (born August 2, 1982) is a Major League Baseball center fielder who currently plays for the Cleveland Indians. | Grady Sizemore III (born August 2, 1982 in Seattle, Washington) is an American baseball player. He currently plays for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball. |
75268 | Soon Perpignan became the capital of the counts of Roussillon. | Soon, Perpignan became the capital of Roussillon. |
9566 | However, tensions within the group reportedly arose during the sessions, with Thayil and Cornell allegedly clashing over Cornell's desire to shift away from the heavy guitar riffing that had become the band's trademark. | However, tensions within the group startet during the sessions, with Thayil and Cornell reportedly clashing over Cornell's desire to shift away from the heavy guitar riffing that had become the band's trademark. |
96296 | The party was formed by Alexander Hamilton, who, during George Washington's first term, built a network of supporters, largely urban, to support his fiscal policies. | The party was formed by Alexander Hamilton, who, during George Washington's first term, built a network of supporters, largely urban, to support his financial policies. |
10832 | State University The word "science" comes through the Old French, and is derived in turn from the Latin , "knowledge", the nominal form of the verb , "to know". | The word science is from the Latin word scio, which means "to know". |
58124 | The government was transferred to Distrito Federal on April 21 1960, which was then split off from Goiás (major part) and Minas Gerais. | The government of Brazil was moved to Distrito Federal in April 21 1960. |
37172 | Some European countries have laws forbidding hate speech, as well as other laws that ban or restrict some white supremacist organizations. | Some European countries have laws stopping hate speech, as well as other laws that ban or restrict some white supremacist organizations but not all. |
88957 | Secondary Balfour-Melville, E. W. M, Edward III and David II, 1954. | SECONDARY Balfour-Melville, E. W. M, Edward III and David II, 1954. |
43821 | It featured talent from the Raw, SmackDown, and ECW brands. | It featured wrestlers from the Raw, SmackDown, and ECW brands. |
93224 | George Canning (11 April 1770 8 August 1827) was a British statesman and politician who served as Foreign Secretary and briefly Prime Minister. | George Canning (11 April 1770 - 8 August 1827) was a British statesman and politician who served as Foreign Secretary and, briefly, Prime Minister. |
76008 | In When Dinosaurs Roamed America, a pack of Megapnosaurus (referred to as Syntarsus) attack an Anchisaurus, only to be scared off by a Dilophosaurus. | It is shown in the movie When Dinosaurs Roamed America attacking an Anchisaurus and getting scared off by a Dilophosaurus. |
22938 | One of the most recognizable of all dinosaurs, Stegosaurus has been depicted on film, in cartoons, comics, as children's toys, and has even been declared the State Dinosaur of Colorado in 1982. | Stegosaurus has been declared the State Dinosaur of Colorado. |
27424 | Australia has also made special issues of 20-cent and one-dollar coins. | Australia has also made special 20-cent and one-dollar coins. |
101306 | Decryption is similar: the decryption algorithm takes, in this example, a 128-bit block of ciphertext together with the secret key, and yields the original 128-bit block of plaintext. | Decryption is similar: the decryption algorithm takes, in this example, a 128-bit block of ciphertext together with the secret key, and output the original 128-bit block of plaintext. |
13097 | Insurance, in law and economics, is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a contingent loss. | Insurance in law and economics is a form of risk management. |
4493 | Aragorn, Gimli and Legolas pursue the Orcs into Rohan. | Legolas and Gimli arrive. |
21879 | It was named in 1900 for William Thomas Lopp, a missionary among the Inuit and the civilian leader of the 1897–98 Overland Expedition. | It was named in 1900 for William Thomas "W.T." Lopp, the civilian leader of the 1897–8 Overland Expedition. |
60848 | The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is a subspecies of tiger found on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. | The Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is a subspecies of the Tiger that has only 500 individuals. |
28036 | Timberlake supported the album by co-headlining the Justified/Stripped Tour with Christina Aguilera in the summer of 2003. | Timberlake later went on a tour with Christina Aguilera called the Justified/Stripped Tour. |
42798 | In 2006, Page was forced to retire from the group due to illness and was replaced by understudy Sam Moran. | In the 5th season, Greg Page was replaced by Sam Moran. |
29083 | The Baptistry, dedicated as usual to San Giovanni, is located next to the apse of the church. | The Baptistry, dedicated as usual to San Giovanni. |
77969 | London's influence in politics, education, entertainment, media, fashion, the arts and culture in general contributes to its global position. | It also has a big influence on world politics, entertainment, media, fashion, and art. |
53920 | Dr Colin MacKenzie (knighted in 1929) set up the Institute of Anatomical Research in 1920 on 78 acres (316,000 m²) of land which had formerly been part of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve. | Dr Colin MacKenzie (knighted in 1929) set up the Institute of Anatomical Research in 1921. It was on of land which had been part of the Coranderrk Aboriginal Reserve. |
43603 | The tigers then were considered pests because they attacked farmers and villagers. | In the 1900s there were 200 left in the world then because they were considered pests lots of them were killed. |
75375 | Jungle Book (1942) — directed by Zoltán Korda, starring Sabu Dastagir as Mowgli. | Jungle Book (1942 film) - directed by Zoltán Korda, starring Sabu Dastagir as Mowgli. |
103019 | Integers Negative numbers are numbers that are less than zero. | Negative numbers Negative numbers are numbers less than zero. |
57584 | The film profited $145,794,338 in the United States and Canada, and $127,349,813 internationally, finishing with $273,144,151 in the world. | The movie made $145,794,338 in the United States and Canada, and $127,349,813 internationally, finishing with $273,144,151 in the world. |
96012 | This species resembles the Jobi Manucode in appearance, distinguished by its bronzed yellow-green neck feathers. | This species looks a little like the Jobi Manucode in appearance. |
88245 | After Muhammad's death in 632, the Medinan Ansar were debating who -among them- should succeed prophet Muhammad in running the affairs of the Muslims while the household of the prophet was busy in the burial of the prophet. | After Muhammad's death in 632, the Medinan Ansar were debating who -among them- should succeed prophet Muhammad in running the affairs of the Muslims. |
88681 | Upper Kalskag is a city in Bethel Census Area, Alaska, United States. | Upper Kalskag is a city in Alaska. |
99224 | The related species Origanum onites (Greece, Asia Minor) and O. heracleoticum (Italy, Balkan peninsula, West Asia) have similar flavors. | The related species Origanum onites (Greece, Asia Minor) and O. heracleoticum (Italy, Balkan peninsula, West Asia) have similar flavours. |
75839 | Tehsils & Unions in the District of Sanghar - Government of Pakistan It is one of the agriculture town situated approximately 265 km from Karachi city. | Tehsils & Unions in the District of Sanghar - Government of Pakistan It is an agricultural town about 265km from Karachi. |
98002 | Paride Tumburus (born 8 March 1939) is a retired Italian footballer. | Paride Tumburus (born 8 March, 1939) is a former Italian football player. |
89517 | The "Monumento dei quattro mori" ("Monument of the Four Moors"), dedicated to Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici of Tuscany, is one of the most important monuments of Livorno. | The "Monumento dei quattro mori" ("Monument of the Four Turks"), dedicated to Grand Duke Ferdinando I de' Medici of Tuscany, is one of the most important monuments of Livorno. |
29771 | Anantha is the serpent Shesha on whom Padmanabhan or Vishnu reclines. | Anantha is the serpent Shesha on whom Padmanabhan or Vishnu lies. |
21228 | Chapman then took a job as a security guard, eventually taking a week-long course that qualified him to be an armed guard. | Chapman worked a low-paying job, as a security guard. |
82821 | 17 divisions, including 400,000 men, 12,000 vehicles, 255 tanks and 70,000 horses participated in this operation. | 400,000 men, 12,000 vehicles and 70,000 horses took part in operation Ichi-Go. |
79029 | Fellatio is commonly referred to as a blow job. | Fellatio is commonly called a blow job. |
13038 | Beef jerky is dried, salted, smoked beef popular in the United States. | Beef is quite popular in Argentina and the United States. |
55711 | In Paris he met the Danish sculptress Anna Marie Brodersen, who was also traveling on scholarship. | In 1891, he married Anne Marie Brodersen who was a sculptress. |