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It had been intended to build the line past Walthamstow Central to Wood Street (Walthamstow), where it would surface to terminate next to the British Railways station.
[ "The line past Walthamstow Central to Wood Street was planned to be built. It was supposed to surface there and end next to the British Railways station." ]
Louis XIII (27 September 1601 – 14 May 1643) reigned as King of France and Navarre from 1610 to 1643.
[ "Louis XIII was the King of France and Navarre from 1610 to 1643." ]
To avoid adversaries from guessing the key using a brute-force attack, the key space is usually designed to be extremely large.
[ "To keep enemies from guessing the key, the key space is designed to be very large." ]
These cone photoreceptors are sensitive to different portions of the visible spectrum.
[ "These cone photoreceptors can sense different parts of the visible spectrum." ]
Fontane's first published work, the novella Geschwisterliebe (or "Sibling Love"), appeared in the Berlin Figaro in December 1839.
[ "Fontane's first work, novella Geschwisterliebe was shown in the Berlin Figaro in 1839." ]
It is the fourth Metal Gear game produced and directed by Kojima and the direct sequel to Metal Gear Solid.
[ "It is a continuation of Metal Gear Solid and its the fourth Metal Gear game produced and directed by Kojima." ]
Traditionally, the leader of the National Party serves as Deputy Prime Minister when the Coalition is in government.
[ "Traditionally, when the labor party is in government, the National Party leader serves as Prime minister." ]
This was a quite sensitive topic at the time, since Poland was concerned that someday a German government would seek to reclaim some of this traditionally Germany territory given to Poland after World War II.
[ "A sensitive topic since Poland was concerned someday Germany would want to take back the territory given to Poland after World War II." ]
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by British author J. K. Rowling.
[ "Harry Potter is a seven novel series written by J. K. Rowling." ]
2003 – 2005 In 2003, he played a villainous role in the third installment of the Spy Kids trilogy Spy Kids 3 - D: Game Over which was a huge box office success (almost $200 million worldwide).
[ "2003 – 2005: In 2003, he played a villain in the third film of the Spy Kids trilogy: Spy Kids 3 - D: Game Over. It was a huge box office success (almost $200 million worldwide)." ]
The sixth, seventh, and eighth digits indicate the municipality or the number of the unincorporated area.
[ "The sixth, seventh, and eighth digits are for the municipality or the number of the unincorporated area." ]
On January 4, 1999, Mick Foley, who had wrestled for WCW during the early 1990s as Cactus Jack, won the WWF Title as Mankind on Raw.
[ "On January 4, 1999, Mick Foley, who had wrestled for WCW during the early 1990s as Cactus Jack, won the WWF Title as Mankind on Raw." ]
The images taken after the probe's landing show a flat plain covered in pebbles.
[ "The pictures taken after the probe landed show flat ground covered in pebbles." ]
A supermassive black hole is a black hole with a mass of the order of between 105 and 1010 solar masses.
[ "A supermassive black hole is a black hole with 105 and 1010 solar masses." ]
The Association pour la taxation des transactions financières pour l'aide aux citoyens (Association for the Taxation of Financial Transactions for the Aid of Citizens, ATTAC) is an activist organization for the establishment of a tax on foreign exchange transactions.
[ "he Association pour la taxation des transactions financières pour l'aide aux citoyens (Association for the Taxation of Financial Transactions for the Aid of Citizens, ATTAC) is an activist organization for the creation of a tax on foreign exchange transactions." ]
With the help of an albatross named Orville, the mice fly to the Bayou, and meet a dragonfly named Evinrude, who speeds them in a leaf to the ship where Penny is held.
[ "The mice fly to the Bayou, with the help of Orville, an albatross, and meet Evinrude the dragonfly, who speeds them in a leaf to the ship where Penny is held." ]
The new government in 1816 created the districts Steinfurt and Tecklenburg.
[ "In 1816, the government created two districts. These two districts were Steinfurt and Tecklenburg." ]
The show expanded from a half-hour in length to one hour starting on December 1, 1975.
[ "The show expanded to one hour starting on December 1, 1975. It had been previously a half-hour show." ]
Associativity of addition: For any integers, a, b and c, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c).
[ "For integers, a, b and c, (a + b) + c = a + (b + c)." ]
The organic matter in soil derives from plants and animals.
[ "The organic matter in soil comes from plants and animals." ]
The Japanese Clouded Salamander (Hynobius nebulosus) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family.
[ "The Japanese Clouded Salamander (Hynobius nebulosus) is a species of salamander in the Hynobiidae family." ]
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series' canon, featuring Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont.
[ "Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series' canon. It has Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont." ]
An episode of Due South, "Dr. Long Ball", was filmed at Arnold Anderson Stadium in Cockshutt Park.
[ "One episode of Due South was shot at Arnold Anderson Stadium in Cockshutt Park. It was \"Dr. Long Ball.\"" ]
A cocktail is a style of mixed drink.
[ "A cocktail is a type of mixed drink." ]
The contemporary status of the Mandaeans has prompted a number of American intellectuals and civil rights activists to call for their government to extend refugee status to the community.
[ "The Mandaeans ' modern status has led a number of American intellectuals and civil rights activists to demand that their government extend refugee status to the culture." ]
Like most brooms, it has apparently leafless stems that in spring and summer are covered in profuse golden-yellow flowers.
[ "Like most brooms, it has stems that look leafless. However, in spring and summer, these stems are covered in golden-yellow flowers." ]
Elliot Goldenthal (born May 2 1954) is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning American composer of contemporary classical music.
[ "Elliot Goldenthal was born on May 2, 1954. He is an Academy Award and Golden Globe winning American composer of contemporary classical music." ]
From 1911 on, Rij-Rousseau exhibited her works in Salon d'Automne, Salon des Indépendants and Salon Tuileries.
[ "Starting in 1911, Rij-Rousseau showed her works at three different salons." ]
The producer is involved throughout all phases of the film-making process from development to completion of a project.
[ "The producer is involved throughout all phases of the film-making process. This includes idea development to the end of the project." ]
Career Berzelius was born at Väversunda in Östergötland in Sweden.
[ "Career: Berzelius was born at Väversunda. This was in Östergötland in Sweden." ]
Charts "Mobile" was released only in Australia and New Zealand.
[ "\"Mobile\" was shown in Australia and New Zealand." ]
Tropical Storm Ana was the only tropical cyclone on record in the Atlantic basin during the month of April.
[ "Ana was the only recorded tropical cyclone recorded in the Atlantic basin in April." ]
1268 - King Stephen V of Hungary launches a war against Bulgaria.
[ "1268-King Stephen V of Hungary wars with Bulgaria." ]
Though he was raised in a devout Lutheran household, Bergman later stated that he lost his faith at age eight years, and only came to terms with this fact while making Winter Light.
[ "Though he was raised in a devout Lutheran household, Bergman said he lost his faith at eight. He only came to terms with that while making Winter Light." ]
It became known as the "Water Ski Capital of the World" because many of the sport's landmark "firsts" and over 50 world records were broken there.
[ "It became known as the \"Water Ski Capital of the World\" because over 50 world records were broken there." ]
It has a black bill, crimson eyes, and a call reminiscent of a dog's bark.
[ "It has a black bill, red eyes, and a call like that of a dog's bark." ]
The waxing crescent moon "represents a young nation on the ascendant".
[ "The waxing crescent moon \"stands for a young nation on the ascendant\"." ]
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 an advisory. It refers to the quality of the product. It is not the same as the Use By that advises safety before a specific date." ]
While it is a self-contained story, the book continues and develops many of the themes touched on in the first book.
[ "This independent book keeps developing many of the themes from the first book." ]
Seeds of several species are the source of the popular beverage coffee.
[ "Several species of seeds go into making coffee." ]
Current stations Most stations are named for the nearest major road crossed by the line in question.
[ "Most stations are named for the nearest major road crossed by the line." ]
History The district was created in 1994 by merging the previous districts Eisenberg, Jena and Stadtroda.
[ "Eisenberg, Jena, and Stadtroda joined to create a new district in 1994." ]
As the last album of the Scandinavian vocal music series, Pohjola produced a tribute to the Finnish legendary tango composer, Toivo Kärki on the album, Leivonen lumimyrskyssä (A Lark in a Snowstorm) (2006).
[ "As the last album of the Scandinavian vocal music series, Pohjola praised the Finnish legendary tango composer, Toivo Kärki on the album, Leivonen lumimyrskyssä (A Lark in a Snowstorm) (2006)." ]
The bells of Lüdinghausen allegedly chimed by themselves, whenever Liudger entered the town.
[ "The bells of Lüdinghausen are said to have shimmered by themselves, whenever Liudger entered the city." ]
Springville is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States.
[ "Springville is in Linn County, Iowa, United States." ]
Koxinga proceeded to devote himself to building Taiwan into an effective base for anti-Qing Dynasty sympathizers who wanted to restore the Ming Dynasty to power.
[ "Koxinga became committed to turning Taiwan into a base for anti-Qing Dynasty supporters who wanted to bring the Ming Dynasty back to power." ]
History Birth of the Furby Dave Hampton and Caleb Chung created the Furby in merely nine months (in addition to an additional nine months spent designing the toy).
[ "History: Birth of the Furby: Dave Hampton and Caleb Chung created the Furby in just nine months (plus nine months spent designing the toy)." ]
In geology, a supercontinent is a landmass comprising more than one continental core, or craton.
[ "A supercontinent is a landmass made up of more than one continental core, or craton." ]
They must try to find a way home by using plotholes to teleport between dimensional realms.
[ "They must find their way home. To do this, they use plotholes to move between dimensions." ]
It is particularly famous for the cultivation of kiwifruit.
[ "It's well known for growing kiwi." ]
United Nations career Lie led the Norwegian delegation to the United Nations conference in San Francisco in 1946 and was a leader in drafting the provisions of the United Nations Security Council.
[ "Lie led the Norwegian delegation to the United Nations conference in San Francisco in 1946. He was a leader in creating the provisions of the United Nations Security Council." ]
Natural ytterbium is a mix of seven stable isotopes.
[ "Seven stable isotopes mix to form natural ytterbium." ]
This was named by the English, but the megalithic mound significantly predates them.
[ "The English named it. The megalithic mound significantly predates them." ]
Sir Simon Denis Rattle, CBE, FRSA, (born 19 January 1955) is an English conductor.
[ "Sir Simon Denis Rattle is a conductor." ]
Memory locations can also be renamed, although it is not commonly done to the extent practised in register renaming.
[ "Memory sites can also be renamed, but it isn't normally done to the level worked on in register renaming." ]
Saint-Victoret is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhône department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southern France.
[ "Saint-Victoret is a commune in the Bouches-du-Rhone department of France." ]
TPL then sold a conservation easement over the entire property to the state of Florida, while Polk County purchased the gardens portion of the property, less the development rights conveyed in the state easement.
[ "TPL then sold a conservation easement over the entire property to the state of Florida. Meanwhile, Polk County bought the gardens of the property, less the development rights described in the state easement." ]
The contemporary status of the Mandaeans has prompted a number of American intellectuals and civil rights activists to call for their government to extend refugee status to the community.
[ "The modern status of the Mandaeans has made some American intellectuals and civil rights activist to call for their government to extend refugee status to the community." ]
In 911, French King Charles the Simple was able to make an agreement with the Viking warleader Rollo, a chieftain of disputed Norwegian or Danish origins.
[ "In 911, French King Charles the Simple made an agreement with the Viking warleader Rollo. He was a chieftain of disputed Norwegian or Danish origins." ]
When Bonham Carter was just five, her mother had a serious nervous breakdown, from which it took her three years to recover.
[ "When Bonham Carter was five, her mother had a breakdown from which it took three years to recover." ]
Climate Tibooburra has an arid, desert climate with temperatures soaring above 40 ° Celsius (104 ° F) in summer, often reaching as high as 47 ° C (117 ° F).
[ "Tibooburra has a dry, desert climate with high temperatures in the summer." ]
However, admirals have always needed additional facilities; a meeting room large enough to hold all the captains of the fleet, and a place for the admiral's staff to make plans and draw up orders.
[ "Admirals have always needed additional facilities, a meeting room to hold all the captains of the fleet, and a place for the admiral's staff to make plans and draw up orders." ]
As of 2007, a maximum of two builders can be inducted in one year.
[ "As of 2007, only two builders can be accepted in one year." ]
Since its creation, the distribution has become very different from Slackware in most regards while still maintaining compatibility with its binary packages.
[ "Since its creation, the system has become very different from Slackware in most ways. It still supports its compatibility with its binary packages." ]
Almahala Tripoli is a Libyan football club based in Tripoli, Libya.
[ "Almahala Tripoli is a Libyan football club. It is located in Tripoli, Libya." ]
Eastman and Kotik performed together extensively in the early to mid 1970s.
[ "Eastman and Kotik performed together often in the early to mid 1970s." ]
Finished by AD 8, possibly published posthumously.
[ "It was done by AD 8. It may have been published after death." ]
Located in the Constitution Gardens, the reflecting pool is approximately 2,029 feet (618 m) long and 167 feet (51 m) wide.
[ "The reflecting pool is in the Constitution Gardens. It is around 2,029 feet (618 m) long and 167 feet (51 m) wide." ]
Captive longevity is 20 to 30 years, with rare accounts of over 40 years, Reports of a individual living to 40 years in Philadelphia Zoo.
[ "They live around 20 to 30 years when kept by humans. One individual is said to have to be 40 in the Philadelphia Zoo." ]
The majority of the population of the Central African Republic lives in the western parts of the country, near Bangui.
[ "Most people in the Central African Republic live in the western parts of the country, near Bangui." ]
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series' canon, featuring Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont.
[ "Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series' canon. It has Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont." ]
In 1265, Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester summoned the first elected Parliament.
[ "Simon de Montfort was the 6th Earl of Leicester. In 1265, he called the first elected Parliament." ]
He also had his own carriage, with fine livery, which took him to concerts at other venues.
[ "He had his own carriage which took him to concerts." ]
A. I. Artificial Intelligence One Kubrick project was eventually completed by another director, Steven Spielberg.
[ "The Artificial Intelligence movie was created by Kubrick and finished by Spielberg." ]
In the case of asteroids, so many have been discovered that many will never be named by their discoverers.
[ "Many asteroids that have been discovered will never be named by their discoverers." ]
Negotiations are also under way with a number of other states.
[ "Numerous states are negotiating." ]
Almahala Tripoli is a Libyan football club based in Tripoli, Libya.
[ "Almahala Tripoli is a Libyan football club." ]
Following the death of Schidlof from a heart attack in 1987, the Amadeus Quartet disbanded.
[ "Following Schidlof's death from such a heart attack in 1987, the Amadeus Quartet disbanded." ]
The contemporary status of the Mandaeans has prompted a number of American intellectuals and civil rights activists to call for their government to extend refugee status to the community.
[ "Mandaeans' contemporary status led American intellectuals and civil rights activists to encourage the government to extend refugee status to the community." ]
Manchester became the first city in the UK to acquire a modern light rail tram system when the Manchester Metrolink opened in 1992.
[ "Manchester was the first city in the UK to get a modern light rail tram system when the Manchester Metrolink opened in 1992." ]
With approximately 77 million members, the Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian communion in the world, after the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
[ "With some 77 million members, the Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian communion in the world after the Roman Catholic Church as well as the Eastern Orthodox Churches." ]
During and after the Thirty Years' War, Soest suffered a tremendous loss of both population and influence; at the lowest point in 1756 it had only 3,600 citizens.
[ "During and after the Thirty Years' War, Soest lost a lot of the population and influence. At the lowest in 1756 it had only 3,600 citizens." ]
Captive longevity is 20 to 30 years, with rare accounts of over 40 years, Reports of a individual living to 40 years in Philadelphia Zoo.
[ "Lifespan when captive is 20 to 30 years, with rare cases of over 40 years. Reports of an individual living to 40 years in Philadelphia Zoo." ]
On 8 November 1917, Lenin was elected the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars by the Russian Congress of Soviets.
[ "Lenin was elected to be the Chairman of the Council of People's Commissars on November 8, 1917." ]
Most Requests for adminship run for seven days after being transcluded onto the main RfA page.
[ "Most Requests for adminship run for seven days. This happens after they are transcluded onto the main RfA page." ]
Marxists Internet Archive (also known as MIA or Marxists. org) is a volunteer based non-profit organization that maintains a multi-lingual Internet archive of Marxist writers and other similar authors (socialists, anarchists, etc.).
[ "Marxists Internet Archive (also known as MIA or Marxists. org) is a volunteer based non-profit organization. It has an Internet archive of Marxist writers and similar authors (socialists, anarchists, etc.) in different languages." ]
From 1918 to 1920 the province was under the administration of the Democratic Republic of Armenia as the Vanand province (with the city of Kars as its capital).
[ "Democratic Republic of Armenia controlled the province from 1918 to 1920. It was known as Vanand and Kars was the capital." ]
During the 1980s and 1990s, the university devoted substantial resources to renovating its massive hospital complex and improving the academic facilities on the North Campus.
[ "The university gave many resources to renovating its hospital and improving academic facilities on the North Campus during the 80s and 90s." ]
Thalassa is irregularly shaped and shows no sign of any geological modification.
[ "Thalassa is not symmetrical and does not seem to have been changed." ]
The Gentoo Penguin, Pygoscelis papua, is easily recognized by the wide white stripe extending like a bonnet across the top of its head.
[ "The Gentoo Penguin has a wide white stripe across the top of its head." ]
Moundou is situated on one of the main roads in southern Chad.
[ "Moundou is near a main road in the south part of Chad." ]
The Boosh soon produced three stage shows - The Mighty Boosh (1998), Arctic Boosh (1999) and Autoboosh (2000) - all of which were taken to the Edinburgh Fringe.
[ "The Boosh soon produced three stage shows - The Mighty Boosh (1998), Arctic Boosh (1999) and Autoboosh (2000). All were taken to the Edinburgh Fringe." ]
In the 1935 – 36 season, Thompson became the first goaltender to get an assist by intentionally passing the puck with his stick to a fellow player.
[ "Thompson became the first goalie to get an assist by passing the puck with his stick to a teammate." ]
In the past 20 years or so, many new anchor designs have appeared.
[ "In the past 20 years, many new anchor designs have been created." ]
In The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967), veins and brains were visible through the domed head of the Cyberman Controller and similarly, in Attack of the Cybermen (1985) and "The Age of Steel" (2006), the Cyber-Controller's brain is visible through the dome.
[ "In The Tomb of the Cybermen , from 1967, veins and brains were able to be seen through the domed head of the Cyberman Controller. Also, in Attack of the Cybermen, from 1985, and the Age of Steele, from 2006, the Cyber-Controller's brain is able to be seen through the dome." ]
In 1939, singer Marian Anderson was denied permission to perform in the Constitution Hall in Washington, because of her race.
[ "Due to her race, Marian Anderson wasn't allowed to perform at Constitution Hall in Washington DC in 1939." ]
This means that it has four equal sides and four equal angles (90 degree angles, or right angles).
[ "It has four equal sides and four equal right angles." ]
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 covers the details of the Preparations for Hurricane Katrina." ]
The low gradually became better organized and was determined to have become a tropical depression the next morning while located 50 mi (80 km) northeast of the Nicaragua / Honduras border.
[ "The low slowly became better organized. It became a tropical depression the next morning 50 mi (80 km) northeast of the Nicaragua / Honduras border." ]
She first gained popularity in Playboy, becoming the 1993 Playmate of the Year.
[ "She first became popular in Playboy. She was 1993 Playmate of the Year." ]