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Origins Initially a part of Urartu, Sophene became a province of the newly emerged ancient Armenian Kingdom of Orontids around 600 BC.
[ "Sophene was originally part of Urartu. It later became a province of the Armenian Kingdom of Orontids." ]
Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is a file format for lossless audio data compression.
[ "Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) is a file format." ]
Acting career Chase's big break came later in 2002 when she won the lead role as the voice of a Hawaiian girl, Lilo Pelekai, in the Disney animated feature, Lilo & Stitch.
[ "Chase's big break came later in 2002. She won the lead role in the Disney animated feature Lilo & Stitch. She voiced a Hawaiian girl, Lilo Pelekai." ]
While there he meets a young half-black boy by the name of Arthur Stuart, the son of a slave and a slave-owner who has been adopted by the owners of the local guesthouse.
[ "There he meets a young half-black boy names Arthur Stuart. Arthur was the son of a slave and a slave-owner. He was adopted by the owners of the local guesthouse." ]
As well, art rock is "not so much for dancing as for listening and it often tells a story or there is a philosophical theme to the lyrics.
[ "Art rock is \"not so much for dancing as for listening and it often tells a story or there is a philosophical theme to the lyrics.\"" ]
Metarterioles provide direct communication between arterioles and venules and are important in bypassing the bloodflow through the capillaries.
[ "Direct contact is provided between arterioles and venules by metarterioles. This allows the bloodflow to skip the capillaries." ]
His team had been vanquished in two consecutive games by the Montreal Canadiens in 1929 – 30.
[ "In 1929, his team was beaten in two consecutive games by the Canadians." ]
He is released back into the wild, now with more adult feathers, and a tracking device strapped to his back, and leads the humans home to his native colony.
[ "He is returned into the wild. He has more adult feathers, and a device on his back that leads humans to his colony." ]
Previous versions were based on Knoppix.
[ "Older versions were based on Knoppix." ]
Hughes' story "Blessed Assurance" deals with a father's anger over his son's effeminacy and queerness.
[ "Hughes' story \"Blessed Assurance\" deals with a father's anger over his son being feminine and strange." ]
Libpurple has support for many commonly used instant messaging protocols, allowing the user to log into various different services from one application.
[ "Libpurple supports many popular instant messaging protocols. It lets the user log into various services from one application." ]
Vedic Soma In the Vedas, Soma is portrayed as sacred and as a god (deva).
[ "In the Vedas, Soma is shown as a god." ]
It provided a variety of music, from pop-punk, surf rock, and ska, to an acoustic ballad.
[ "It had a music variety from pop-punk, surf rock and ska, to acoustic ballad." ]
Palestinian voters in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank including East Jerusalem were eligible to participate in the election.
[ "Palestinian voters in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, East Jerusalem could also participate in the election." ]
He led a furious comeback as he completed 15 passes out of 20 attempted for 258 yds and 2 TDs.
[ "He led a strong comeback. He completed 15 passes out of 20. He got 258 yds and 2 TDs." ]
The Hanseatic city of Greifswald is enclosed by the district, but does not belong to it.
[ "The Hanseatic city of Greifswald is enclosed by the district. However, it doesn't belong to it." ]
These benefits are in some ways similar to those realized by owners of infrastructural capital which yields more goods, e. g. a factory which produces automobiles just as an apple tree produces apples.
[ "These benefits are in some ways similar to those realized by owners of infrastructural capital which yields more goods." ]
Links with poverty and crime Those who are functionally illiterate may be subject to social intimidation, health risks, stress, low income, and other pitfalls associated with their reading and writing deficits.
[ "People who cannot read may be subject to many hardships due to their inability to read and write." ]
Nevin returned to America in 1887, and took up his residence in Boston, where he taught and played at occasional concerts.
[ "Nevin moved to Boston in 1887, where he taught and sometimes played concerts." ]
The county's motto, "We wu n't be druv", reflects the strong-willed nature of its people in past centuries.
[ "The county's motto reflects its people's strong will in the past." ]
The most common symptoms of MI in women include dyspnea, weakness, and fatigue.
[ "The most common viewable results of a heart attack include shortness of breath and loss of energy." ]
From the word accountant the term accountancy is derived.
[ "Accountancy comes from the word accountant." ]
The wolf in bottom stands for the former administrative seat Pritzwalk, as walk derives from the slavonic wolk meaning wolf.
[ "The wolf in the bottom stands for the former administrative seat of Pritzwalk, as a walk derives from the slavonic cloud, simply means wolf." ]
Topics such as sanctity of marriage, adultery, alcoholism, prostitution, and religions are woven throughout the album.
[ "Topics such as marriage faith, adultery, alcoholism, prostitution, and religions are in the album." ]
Neither, however, described God as appearing in three modes.
[ "Neither described God appearing in three modes." ]
Rainfall comes only 2 - 3 times a year, never exceeding 20 mm.
[ "It rains only 2-3 times a year." ]
Given these assumptions it is possible to calculate how often they can fail and to arrange the array to make data loss arbitrarily improbable.
[ "We are able to calculate how often they can fail and to arrange the array to make data loss arbitrarily improbable." ]
This loose alliance became a margravate under the Bohemian crown in 1378.
[ "Loose alliance are a margravate, under the Bohemian crown in 1378." ]
In World War II, the Battle of France, also known as the Fall of France, was the German invasion of France and the Low Countries, executed from 10 May 1940, which ended the Phoney War.
[ "In WWII, The Battle of France, was the German invasion of France and Low Countries on 10 May 1940. This ended the Phoney War" ]
A considerable amount of research has been put into designs that avoid these delays as much as possible.
[ "A large amount of research has been put into ways that would avoid these delays as much as possible." ]
Only traits that help us survive and reproduce are transmitted.
[ "Only traits that help us survive and reproduce are transmitted." ]
In Week 16, quarterback Matt Leinart went down with a shoulder injury against the 49ers, forcing Warner to see his first action since Week 4.
[ "Warner had his first game because quarterback Matt Leinart had a shoulder injury against the 49ers in week 16." ]
Much of the ministry of Jesus occurred on the shores of Lake Galilee.
[ "A lot of Jesus' ministry was on Lake Galilee's shores." ]
The Official Municipality Key, formerly also known as the Official Municipality Characteristic Number or Municipality Code Number, is a number sequence for the identification of politically independent municipalities or unincorporated areas.
[ "The Official Municipality Key, (was known as the Official Municipality Characteristic Number), is a number order for the ID of independent cities or unincorporated areas." ]
Sacred music While Rore is best known for his Italian madrigals, he was also a prolific composer of sacred music, both masses and motets.
[ "Rore is best known for his Italian madrigals. However, he was also a prolific composer of sacred music. This included masses and motets." ]
In 1847 parts of Caldwell County, Iredell County, and Wilkes County were combined to form Alexander County.
[ "In 1847, parts of Caldwell County, Iredell County, and Wilkes County became Alexander County." ]
The Festspielhaus also features a double proscenium, which gives the audience the illusion that the stage is further away than it actually is.
[ "A double proscenium is an optical illusion. The stage appears to be at a greater distance. The Festspielhaus uses this mirage-like feature." ]
In the early 1970s, Barry Mazur considered generalizations of Iwasawa theory to abelian varieties.
[ "In the early 1970s, Barry Mazur considered generalizations of Iwasawa theory to abelian varieties." ]
In medieval England, the territories of Lancashire and Cornwall were made duchies, with certain powers accruing to their dukes.
[ "In medieval England, Lancashire and Cornwall were made duchies governed by dukes." ]
Celestus fowleri is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.
[ "Celestus fowleri is a species of lizard. It is in the Anguidae family." ]
Proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle, often for decades.
[ "Taking good care of a saddle can make it last longer, often decades." ]
Best before is usually advisory and refers to the quality of the product, in contrast with Use by and Best by which indicate that the product is no longer safe to consume after the specified date.
[ "Best before is usually just a recommendation. It refers to the quality of the product. However, Use by and Best by indicate that the product is no longer safe to eat or drink after the listed date." ]
Thus from White Oak, he went to Princeton, where he worked on his equilibrium theory.
[ "From White Oak, he went to Princeton, where he worked on his equilibrium theory." ]
Hakob Kojoyan assisted Armenian architect Alexander Tamanian in creating the coat of arms for the Democratic Republic of Armenia.
[ "Hakob Kojoyan helped Alexander Tamanian make the coat of arms for the Democratic Republic of Armenia." ]
Rick is portrayed as unlikeable and so self-absorbed that he believes he is the "most popular member of the flat" even though his housemates hate him.
[ "Rick is shown as unlikeable and so self-absorbed he thinks he is the \"most popular member of the flat\" even though his housemates hate him." ]
Occasionally, she starred in "Maestro Minnie" Maestro Minnie.
[ "Sometimes she started in Maestro Minnie." ]
In 1843, John Couch Adams calculated the orbit of a hypothesized eighth planet that would account for Uranus's motion.
[ "In 1843, John Couch Adams calculated the orbit of a hypothesized eighth planet. It would explain Uranus's motion." ]
At home in Haworth Parsonage, Charlotte and the other surviving children — Branwell, Emily and Anne — began chronicling the lives and struggles of the inhabitants of their imaginary kingdoms.
[ "Charlotte and the other surviving children — Branwell, Emily and Anne — lived in Haworth Parsonage. They started chronicling the lives and struggles of the people of their imaginary kingdoms." ]
This is a list of victims of Nazism who were noted for their achievements.
[ "This is a list of Nazism victims remembered for their accomplishments." ]
A cafe and some other businesses largely occupy the location of the fort, and the rue Saint Antoine passes directly over it as it opens onto the roundabout of the Bastille.
[ "The fort is occupied by many businesses.The Saint Antoine street passes over the fort." ]
After receiving suspended sentences several times for anti-government activities, Yun retired from politics in 1980 and focused primarily on cultural activities until his death from diabetic conditions and high blood pressure in 1990.
[ "After several suspended sentences for anti-government activities, Yun retired from politics in 1980. From then, he focused on cultural activities until his death in 1990." ]
Although alpha, beta, and gamma are most common, other types of decay were eventually discovered.
[ "Alpha, beta, and gamma are most common, but other decays were also found." ]
Bagnotar is one of the 51 Union Councils of Abbottabad District in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan.
[ "Bagnotar is one of the 51 Union Councils of Abbottabad District. It is in the North-West Province of Pakistan." ]
In 1975 these two districts were merged to form today's district.
[ "In 1975 these two districts were came together to form today's district." ]
Munroe Bight to the north of Cape Pillar is named after the former American barque James Munroe wrecked there in 1850.
[ "Munroe Bight, north of Cape Pillar, is named after the former American barque James Munroe. It wrecked there in 1850." ]
Previous versions were based on Knoppix.
[ "Earlier versions were based on Knoppix." ]
This article covers the details of the Preparations for Hurricane Katrina, a major category 5 hurricane that devastated parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama.
[ "This article is about the Preparations for Hurricane Katrina. Hurricane Katrina devastated parts of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama." ]
As of 2007, a maximum of two builders can be inducted in one year.
[ "As of 2007, up to two builders can be inducted a year." ]
Fontane's first published work, the novella Geschwisterliebe (or "Sibling Love"), appeared in the Berlin Figaro in December 1839.
[ "Fontane's first published work, the novella Geschwisterliebe, appeared in the Berlin Figaro in December 1839." ]
His late life was marked by stereo recordings with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra.
[ "In the years before he died, he was known for stereo recordings with the Columbia Symphony Orchestra." ]
Blood vessels and nerves enter the glands at the hilum and gradually branch out into the lobules.
[ "Blood vessels and nerves enter the glands at the hilum and branch out into the lobules." ]
Location and habitat The area most populated by this fish is at the junction of the Amazon River and the Rio Negro, near Brazil's inland city of Manaus.
[ "Location and habitat The area with most of the fish is where the Amazon River and the Rio Negro meet, near Brazil's inland city of Manaus." ]
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton (, born October 26, 1947) is the 67th United States Secretary of State, serving within the administration of President Barack Obama.
[ "Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton is the 67th United States Secretary of State. She was serving in the administration of President Barack Obama." ]
By 2003, the Wi-Fi Alliance announced that WEP had been superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which was a subset of then upcoming 802.11i amendment.
[ "By 2003, the Wi-Fi Alliance said that WEP had been superseded by Wi-Fi Protected Access. The Wi=Fi Protected Access was a subset of then upcoming 802.11i amendment." ]
Mergers and outreach, 1921 In 1921 the Philharmonic merged with New York's National Symphony Orchestra (no relation to the present Washington, D. C. ensemble).
[ "The Philharmonic and New York National Symphony Orchestra combined in 1921. (no connection to the current Washington, D.C. group)" ]
Ohio State has also won national championships in men's swimming & diving, men's outdoor track & field, men's golf, men's gymnastics, men's fencing, co-ed fencing, and multiple synchronized swimming championships.
[ "Ohio State has won several championships in men's swimming, outdoor track & field, golf, gymnastics, fencing and synchronized swimming." ]
Brusque is a city of 94,962 inhabitants in Santa Catarina, Brazil.
[ "Brusque is a city with population of 94,962 in Santa Catarina, Brazil." ]
In his book "Russia at War 1941 to 1945", Alexander Werth reported that while visiting Gdansk / Danzig in 1945 shortly after its liberation by the Red Army, he saw an experimental factory outside the city for making soap from human corpses.
[ "In his book Alexander Werth said that while visiting Gdansk / Danzig in 1945 he saw a factory outside the city that made soap from human corpses." ]
Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö.
[ "It is also the episcopal see of the district of Växjö." ]
Law of Independent Assortment (The "Second Law") The Law of Independent Assortment, also known as "Inheritance Law", states that alleles of different genes assort independently of one another during gamete formation.
[ "The Second Law and the Inheritance Law states that different allele genes sort seperately during gamete formation." ]
It was launched on 7 December 1998, and is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial (Freeview) platforms.
[ "It was launched on 7 December 1998. It is available on digital television via satellite, cable, IPTV and terrestrial (Freeview) platforms." ]
Some of the technologies have been adapted to social networking services and ISPs.
[ "Some of the technologies have been changed to social networking services and ISPs." ]
Donald became the most popular of the Disney characters in Scandinavia.
[ "The most popular Disney character in Scandinavia is Donald." ]
They were built mainly by nations like Germany during World War II to protect important industries from aerial bombardment.
[ "Built mainly by countries like Germany during WW II, they saved major businesses from bombings." ]
Rick is portrayed as unlikeable and so self-absorbed that he believes he is the "most popular member of the flat" even though his housemates hate him.
[ "Rick is shown as unlikeable and believes he is the \"most popular member of the flat\" but his housemates hate him." ]
Many of these officers were black and had a fear that as they blended in very well they would be mistaken for a criminal by other police officers, especially in case of drawing their gun in an emergency.
[ "Many of these officers were black. They were afraid they could be mistaken for criminals by other officers." ]
Ensuring that the food supply is free of contamination.
[ "It ensures that the food supply is not contaminated." ]
Modern African history has been rife with revolutions and wars as well as the growth of modern African economies and democratization across the continent.
[ "Revolutions and wars, and the growth of economies and democratization are widespread in modern African history." ]
This was the first use of Franklin to name a tropical storm following the retirement of Hurricane Floyd of the 1999 season.
[ "This was the first use of Franklin to name a tropical storm." ]
Word processing templates enable the ability to bypass the initial setup and configuration time necessary to create standardized documents such as a resume.
[ "Templates save time by not having to format documents yourself." ]
In 2007, Lessing won the Nobel Prize in Literature.
[ "Lessing won the Nobel Prize in 2007." ]
The highest elevation in Puerto Rico, Cerro de Punta (4,390 feet; 1,338 m), is located in this range.
[ "Puerto Rico's, Cerro de Punta, highest peak is located here." ]
Today the garden is divided into sections containing the botanical school, gardens, ponds, greenhouses, and various buildings.
[ "The garden is now divided into sections containing the various features." ]
The petitions at the end of the hymn (beginning Salvum fac populum tuum) are a selection of verses from the book of Psalms, appended subsequently to the original hymn.
[ "The petitions at the end of the hymn are selections of verses from Psalms appended to the original." ]
Background Chuck Norris Facts originally started appearing on the Internet in early 2005.
[ "Facts about Chuck Norris appeared on the internet in early 2005." ]
After the match, an emotional Benoit celebrated his win with the then-reigning WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero.
[ "An emotional Benoit celebrated his win with the then-reigning WWE Champion, Eddie Guerrero." ]
Still further west is the Tortugas Bank, which is completely submerged.
[ "In the west is also the Tortugas Bank, which is underwater." ]
Munroe Bight to the north of Cape Pillar is named after the former American barque James Munroe wrecked there in 1850.
[ "Munroe Bight sits to the north of Cape Pillar. It is named after the former American barque James Munroe. He wrecked there in 1850." ]
The Royal Library of Turin is a World Heritage Site in Turin, Italy.
[ "The Royal Library of Turin is a World Heritage Site in Italy." ]
In 326 BCE, most of the dozen-odd political units of the former Gandhara / Kamboja Mahajanapadas were conquered by the Macedonian conqueror.
[ "In 326 BCE, most political units of Gandhara / Kamboja Mahajanapadas were conquered by Macedonia." ]
Jedin, 138 By specifying Catholic doctrine on salvation, the sacraments, and the Biblical canon, the Council was answering Protestant disputes.
[ "Salvation, the sacraments, and the Biblical canon was specified by the Council. This answered the Protestant disputes." ]
Celestus microblepharis is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.
[ "Celestus microblepharis is a species of lizard. It is in the Anguidae family." ]
The Spanish did not manage to conquer the island until 1697, after several attempts, that begun in 1629, when they marched in, from Corozal in Belize, Yucatán and Alta Verapaz, attacked via boats and destroyed it.
[ "The Spanish did not take over the island until 1697." ]
In Augustan Rome, Quirinus was also an epithet of Janus, as Janus Quirinus.
[ "Quirinus was also an epithet of Janus, known as Janus Quirinus." ]
The possibility remained that liquid ethane and methane might be found on Titan's poles, where it was expected to be abundant and stable.
[ "Ethane and Methane gases are supposedly stable and abundant on Titan's poles." ]
It is often useful to avoid words with strong connotations (especially disparaging ones) when striving to achieve a neutral point of view.
[ "It is useful to avoid words with strong undertones (especially negative ones) to reach a neutral point of view." ]
The endpoints where a continental divide meets the coast are not always definite, because the exact border between adjacent bodies of water is usually not clearly defined.
[ "The endpoints where a continental divide meets the coast are not always definite, the exact border between bodies of water is usually not clearly defined." ]
The Aten is typically shown as a sun disk with rays coming out of all sides.
[ "The Aten is usually shown as a sun disk with rays." ]
Elizabeth Ann Smart (born November 3, 1987) is an American woman who was abducted from her Salt Lake City, Utah bedroom on June 5, 2002 at the age of 14.
[ "Elizabeth Ann Smart is an American woman. She was abducted from her Salt Lake City, Utah bedroom in 2002. She was 14." ]
Religion The religion of Teotihuacan is similar to those of other Mesoamerican cultures.
[ "The Teotihuacan religion is like other Mesoamerican cultures." ]