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The common soft corals on the Great Barrier Reef belong to 36 genera.
[ "There are 36 types of soft corals on the Great Barrier Reef." ]
Above the boxes, La Scala has always had a gallery where the less wealthy can watch the performances.
[ "La Scala has always had a gallery where poorer people can watch the performances." ]
Mostly found in Andhra Pradesh also in Orissa, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka.
[ "They are most often found in Andhra Pradesh. They can also be found in Orissa, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka." ]
The driver later claimed that the train dispatcher had signalled him with a green light using his hand lamp.
[ "Later, the driver claimed that the train call taker had signaled him with a green light using his hand lamp." ]
The video was premiered on MTV2 on July 14, 2006.
[ "The video was first shown on MTV2. This was on July 14, 2006." ]
Some are arboreal, with long balancing tails and other adaptations for climbing, while others are semiaquatic, with webbed feet and small external ears.
[ "Some live in trees and have long tails and other traits for climbing. Some live in the water and have webbed feet and small ears." ]
It comprises the eastern half of the island of Timor, the nearby islands of Atauro and Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno, an exclave on the northwestern side of the island, within Indonesian West Timor.
[ "it makes up the eastern half of Timor island, Atauro, Jaco, and Oecussi-Ambeno. Oecussi-Ambeno is an exclave on the northwest side of the island in West Timor." ]
She has written well over a hundred books.
[ "She's written over a hundred books." ]
In the book The Very First Light, Mather with co-author John Boslough chronicled his team's work for the general public.
[ "In the book The Very First Light, Mather and co-author John Boslough wrote about his team's work for the public." ]
While not lethal, consuming this mushroom leads to very severe cramps, vomiting, and diarrhea.
[ "Eating this mushroom causes bad cramps, vomiting, diarrhea but not death." ]
Stuart Buchanan as Humbert the Huntsman: Despite his status as the Queen's assassin, the Huntsman can not bear to kill Snow White, even when the Queen orders him to take the princess's heart.
[ "Despite his status as the Queen's assassin, the Huntsman can not bear to kill Snow White, even when the Queen orders him to take the princess's heart." ]
In each issue, there was a review of an artist's entire discography, with each album being analyzed in turn.
[ "In each issue, there was a review of an artist's entire discography. Each album was analyzed in turn." ]
He is especially known for his series The Knickerbocker Gang and his stories about the talking bike Tom Turbo.
[ "He is well known for The Knickerbocker Gang series and his stories about Tom Turbo." ]
In order to accomplish their objective, surveyors use elements of geometry, engineering, trigonometry, mathematics, physics, and law.
[ "Surveyors use geometry, engineering, trigonometry, mathematics, physics, and law for their work." ]
Meanwhile, Big Mama explains to Tod that his friendship with Copper can not continue, as they are natural enemies, but Tod refuses to believe her.
[ "For now, Big Mama tells Tod that he can't be friends with Copper as they are born to dislike each other, but Tod refuses to trust her." ]
The town was built on the mouth of a small tributary; the High Street once met the water at the top of the river.
[ "The town was built near a small body of water." ]
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 who was kidnapped from her home when she was 14." ]
Before 1858, the precursor units of the Indian Army were units controlled by the Company and were paid for by their profits.
[ "Prior to 1858, units of the Indian Army were ran by the Company and were paid from their profits." ]
Since 1987, the heavy rail passenger Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) metro system has been in operation.
[ "Since 1987, the Mass Rapid Transit metro system has been operating." ]
Thinner is a 1984 novel by Stephen King, published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman.
[ "Thinner is a 1984 novel by Stephen King published under his pseudonym, Richard Bachman." ]
The French word bourgeois evolved from the Old French word burgeis, meaning "an inhabitant of a town" (cf.
[ "The French word bourgeois comes from the Old French word burgeis." ]
The coat of arms was established about 1350, when six towns of Upper Lusatia founded a confederacy.
[ "The coat of arms was established around 1350. This was when six towns of Upper Lusatia founded a confederacy." ]
History Arch Mineral Corporation was founded in 1969 as a partnership between Ashland Oil (now Ashland, Inc.) and the Hunt family of Dallas, Texas.
[ "Arch Mineral Corporation was founded in 1969. It was a partnership between Ashland Oil (now Ashland, Inc.) and the Hunt family of Dallas, Texas." ]
Tributes The Gould League, founded in Australia in 1909, was named after him.
[ "Tributes: The Gould League, started in Australia in 1909, was named after him." ]
The Movie and subsequent additions to the franchise.
[ "The Movie and later additions to the franchise." ]
Palestinian prime minister Abbas resigns (CNN) Before being named prime minister, Abbas led the PLO's Negotiations Affairs Department.
[ "Palestinian prime minister Abbas resigns (CNN). Before becoming prime minister, Abbas led the PLO's Negotiations Affairs Department." ]
Jardin Place Jean Bayol is a large plaza which contains a statue of the first King of Porto-Novo.
[ "Jardin Place: Jean Bayol is a large plaza. It contains a statue of the first King of Porto-Novo." ]
The black core of pencils is still referred to as "lead", even though it never contained the element lead.
[ "The black core of pencils is still called lead even though pencils don't have lead." ]
It is not known how much, if any, of this story is true, but historians do know that China was the first civilization to use silk.
[ "People who study history do not know if this story is true or not, but China was the first group of people to use silk." ]
Since 1980 the senior pastor has been John Piper.
[ "John Piper has been the lead pastor since 1980." ]
The orchestra is associated with the triennial Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize.
[ "The orchestra is related to the Gustav Mahler Conducting Prize happening every three years." ]
The battle began a seven-year war which established the Rhine as the boundary of the Roman Empire for the next four hundred years, until the decline of the Roman influence in the West.
[ "The battle was what started a war that lasted for seven years. This war made Rhine the boundary of the Roman Empire for four hundred years until her influence reduced in the West." ]
Telephone cables ran through the tunnels, down the cliff and under the harbour to batteries on the other side.
[ "Telephone cables ran through the tunnels and under the harbor to batteries on the other side." ]
The Socratic Method (or Method of Elenchus or Socratic Debate), named after the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates, is a form of inquiry and debate between individuals with opposing viewpoints based on asking and answering questions to stimulate rational thinking and to illuminate ideas.
[ "Named after the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates, the Socratic Method (or Elenchus or Socratic Debate Method) is a form of inquiry and debate between individuals with different points of view based on asking and answering questions to induce rational thinking and illuminate ideas." ]
It has a composition similar to 1 Ceres: a darkly colored surface that is heavily space weathered with the composition of primitive organic compounds, including tholins.
[ "It has a composition to Ceres. Ceres has a dark colored with densely packed composition of primitive organic compound which includes tholins." ]
Furthermore it is the episcopal see of the Diocese of Växjö.
[ "It is the episcopal see of the Vaxjo Diocese." ]
Negotiations are also under way with a number of other states.
[ "Negotiations are also under way with other states." ]
In the top right field is the symbol of the Lords of Sonneberg, which includes sheep shears.
[ "The top right area is the logo of the Lords of Sonneberg, that has sheep shears." ]
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.
[ "Each independant area has its own number sequence that is outlined in \"The Official Municipality Key.\"" ]
In the manga, Blaine is a former Team Rocket Scientist who had combined the DNA of Mew with his own DNA, creating Mewtwo.
[ "In the manga, Blaine is a former Team Rocket Scientist. He had combined the DNA of Mew with his own DNA, creating Mewtwo." ]
They are now abolished, although in Northern Ireland their former areas are used as the basis for lieutenancy.
[ "They are now being removed, however in Northern Ireland their former areas are being used as the basis for lieutenancy." ]
The fourth and fifth digits designate the number of the urban area (in a district-free city) or the district (in a city with districts).
[ "The fourth and fifth digits point to the the number of the urban area." ]
Design philosophies Two basic designs exist: Event-driven (priority scheduling) designs switch tasks only when an event of higher priority needs service, called pre-emptive priority.
[ "Event-driven (priority scheduling) designs switch tasks only when an event of higher priority needs service, called pre-emptive priority, is a type of design philosophy" ]
Many women begin their careers in adulthood.
[ "Many women start their careers as adults." ]
They can occur at any beach with breaking waves, including the world's oceans, seas, and large lakes such as the Great Lakes in the United States of America and Canada.
[ "They can happen at any beach with breaking waves, including oceans, seas, and large lakes." ]
Functions may variously include sensing touch, air motion, heat, vibration (sound), and especially olfaction (smell) or gustation (taste).
[ "Functions can include sensing touch, air motion, heat, vibration (sound), olfaction (smell) or gustation (taste)." ]
Ballan Primary School was established on 8 January 1855.
[ "Ballan Primary School was started on 1/8/1855." ]
In addition, many feel that they are being pathologized for simply being different.
[ "Many also feel that they are being pathologized just for being different." ]
Troposodon minor Sthenurus oreas Simosthenurus occidentalis (another Sthenurine) was about as tall as a modern Eastern Grey Kangaroo, but much more robust.
[ "Troposodon minor Sthenurus oreas Simosthenurus occidentalis was another Sthenurine. It was about as tall as a modern Eastern Grey Kangaroo, but much more hardy." ]
On July 19, 2000, he formed (with fellow anison vocalists Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Eizo Sakamoto, and Rica Matsumoto) the "supergroup" JAM Project.
[ "In June 2000 with vocalists Hironobu Kageyama, Masaaki Endoh, Eizo Sakamoto and Rica Matsumoto, she formed JAM Project." ]
Health considerations Early-term surgical abortion is a simple procedure which is safer than childbirth when performed before the 16th week.
[ "Early-term surgical abortion is a simple procedure. It is safer than childbirth when performed before the 16th week." ]
In 1252 documents refer directly to Vaihingen as a town, established by Count Gottfried von Vaihingen.
[ "In 1252, papers call Vaihingen a town, created by Count Gottfried von Vaihingen." ]
Some of the technologies have been adapted to social networking services and ISPs.
[ "Some technologies have been used for social networking services and ISPs." ]
Psychedelic music is a term that refers to a broad set of popular music styles, genres and scenes, that may include psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, and others.
[ "Psychedelic music is a broad range of popular music styles, genres and scenes. These may include psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, and others." ]
Compared with other species, human childbirth is dangerous.
[ "Human childbirth is dangerous compare to other births." ]
Cocoa was an important commodity in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica.
[ "Cocoa was an important product in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerica." ]
Becker defeated Jim Courier in straight sets to win the 1992 year-end ATP Tour World Championships in Frankfurt.
[ "In straight sets, Becker beaten Jim Courier to win the ATP Tour World Championships in Frankfurt in 1992." ]
The term "union council" may be used for localities that are part of cities.
[ "The term \"union council\" may be used for places that are part of cities." ]
Bagnotar is bounded by the following union councils, to the north by Sarbhana, to the east and to the south by Namli Maira, and to the west by Bagh.
[ "Bagnotar is surrounded to the north by Sarbhana, to the east and to the south by Namli Maira, and to the west by Bagh councils." ]
Interethnic tensions resulted in a horrible massacre, in which most Armenians in the town of Shusha perished.
[ "Interethnic tensions resulted in a horrible massacre. At that time, most Armenians in the town of Shusha died." ]
Meanwhile, Big Mama explains to Tod that his friendship with Copper can not continue, as they are natural enemies, but Tod refuses to believe her.
[ "Meanwhile, Big Mama explains to Tod that his friendship with Copper can not continue, as they are enemies but Tod refuses to believe her." ]
Niccolò Machiavelli, author of The Prince, also witnessed and wrote about the execution.
[ "Niccolò Machiavelli wrote \"The Prince\". He also wrote about the execution that he had seen." ]
It is the capital of the Giza Governorate, and is located near the northeast border of this governorate in coordinates.
[ "It is the capital of the governorate of Giza and is located near the north-eastern border of the governorate." ]
Election The President of the Bundesrat usually is elected on the 1 November in a given year, and serves until the 31 October in the year that follows.
[ "Elections for the President of Bundesrat are held on November 1st each year and then serves until October 31st of the following year." ]
The wolf in bottom stands for the former administrative seat Pritzwalk, as walk derives from the slavonic wolk meaning wolf.
[ "The wolf in the base stands for the past executive seat Pritzwalk, as \"walk\" comes from the Slavic \"wolk\" meaning wolf." ]
David W. Dunham, The Minor Planet Bulletin, Volume 6, p. 13 - 14 (December 1978) ADS archive copy However, careful examination in 1993, using the Hubble Space Telescope, failed to locate a secondary.
[ "David Dunhams Minor Planet Bulletin, Volume 6, p. 13-14 archived it, but after careful study in 1993, The Hubble Space Telescope could not find another." ]
An organism that obtains carbon from organic compounds but obtains energy from light is called a photoheterotroph, while an organism that obtains carbon from organic compounds but obtains energy from the oxidation of inorganic compounds is termed a chemoheterotroph.
[ "An organism that gets carbon from organic compounds but gets energy from light is called a photoheterotroph. Meanwhile, an organism that gets carbon from organic compounds but gets energy from the oxidation of inorganic compounds is called a chemoheterotroph." ]
The two Byzantine outbreaks during the 8th and 9th centuries were unusual in that the use of images was the main issue in the dispute, rather than a by-product of wider concerns.
[ "The two Byzantine outbreaks during the 8th and 9th centuries were strange in that the use of images was the main issue in the fight." ]
Interrupt controlled system Some embedded systems are predominantly interrupt controlled.
[ "Some embedded systems are mostly interrupt controlled." ]
The name was announced as Thrym in IAU Circular 8177.
[ "The name was announced as Thrym. It was in IAU Circular 8177." ]
The highest elevation in Puerto Rico, Cerro de Punta (4,390 feet; 1,338 m), is located in this range.
[ "The highest elevation in Puerto Rico is, Cerro de Punta (4,390 feet; 1,338 m)." ]
Following the death of his father Wossen Seged, Sahle Selassie arrives at the capital Qundi before his other brothers, and is made Meridazmach of Shewa.
[ "Following the death of his father Wossen Seged, Sahle Selassie arrives at the capital Qundi. He got there before his other brothers, and is made Meridazmach of Shewa." ]
Upon becoming a tropical cyclone, the depression maintained multiple cloud swirls within a common center.
[ "Turned into a cyclone, the depression maintained swirls within a common area." ]
Tube sound (or valve sound) is the characteristic sound associated with a vacuum tube-based audio amplifier.
[ "Tube sound is the characteristic sound associated with a vacuum tube-based audio amplifier." ]
Hakob Kojoyan assisted Armenian architect Alexander Tamanian in creating the coat of arms for the Democratic Republic of Armenia.
[ "Hakob Kojoyan helped Armenian designer Alexander Tamanian in making the coat of arms for the Democratic Republic of Armenia." ]
The album was fueled by the single "Fat Lip", which reached the top position on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, making it the band's most successful single.
[ "The song called Fat Lip reached the top on the Billboard called Modern Rock making Fat Lip the most successful song in their band" ]
Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "The Juice", is a retired American football player, actor, spokesman, and convicted felon.
[ "Orenthal James \"O. J.\" Simpson was born July 9, 1947. He was nicknamed \"The Juice.\" He is a retired American football player, actor, spokesman, and convicted felon." ]
The Double Standard View is the official position of the Roman Catholic Church.
[ "The Double Standard View is the position of the Roman Catholic Church" ]
In June 2001, the angle grew in intensity as the WWF storylines somewhat abated to make room for the central Invasion storyline.
[ "In June, 2001, questions increased as the WWF backgrounds decreased to allow for the \"central invasion\" plots." ]
The film employs make-up, puppetry, and CGI effects to create its creatures.
[ "Make-up, puppets, and CGI effects are common in the films." ]
During the early 1960s, Love first crossed paths with Jim Henson through Don Sahlin, who urged him to meet with Henson.
[ "Love first crossed paths with Jim Henson through Don Sahlin in the early 1960's. Sahlin urged Love to meet with Henson." ]
A parallel to tributaries is the distributary, a river that branches off of and flows away from the main stream.
[ "Similar to tributaries are distributaries. A distributary is a river that breaks off and flows away from the main stream." ]
Artifacts at the museum include military aircraft: a Sopwith Triplane from the First World War and an Avro Lancaster from the Second World War.
[ "The museum has a Sopwith Triplane from the First World War. It also has an Avro Lancaster from the Second World War." ]
Its inaugural concert took place in Tel Aviv on December 26, 1936, and was conducted by Arturo Toscanini.
[ "The first concert took place in Tel Aviv in 1936. It was conducted by Arturo Toscanini." ]
Some speculative sources say that he was also in Paris between 1308 and 1310.
[ "Some theoretical sources say that between 1308 and 1310 he was also in Paris." ]
Spandau was given city rights in 1232.
[ "Spandau was given rights in 1232." ]
It is said to be electrogenic; a fish that has the ability to detect electric fields is said to be electroreceptive.
[ "A fish that can detect electric fields is electroreceptive." ]
It took three months and 250 soldiers to roll the gun barrels all the way from North Sydney to the batteries.
[ "it took 250 soldiers 3 months to roll the gun barrels from North Sydney to the batteries." ]
Plessur is an administrative district in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland.
[ "Plessur is an administrative district in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland." ]
While collaborating with Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat, Alizée released two albums — both of which were hits inside and outside of France.
[ "Alizée collaborated with Mylène Farmer and Laurent Boutonnat while two released albums became hits in and out of France." ]
The females have the unique ability to delay birth of their baby until their previous Joey has left the pouch.
[ "Females can delay the birth of their baby until their previous Joey has left the pouch." ]
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.
[ "The benefits are 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." ]
Tehsils & Unions in the District of Mardan - Government of Pakistan It is located at 34 ° 26 '0N 72 ° 3' 0E and has an altitude of 406 metres (1335 feet).
[ "Tehsils & Unions is in the District of Mardan in Pakistan. It is located at 34 ° 26 '0N 72 ° 3' 0E and 406 metres (1335 feet) high." ]
Solar thermal power plants can generally be built in a few years because solar plants are built almost entirely with modular, readily available materials.
[ "Solar thermal power plants can generally be built in a few years. They are built almost entirely with modular, readily available materials." ]
History The name Glinde was first mentioned in a document dated from March 25 1229.
[ "The name \"Glinde\" was first mentioned in a document in March 25 1229." ]
A road movie set across Canada, its tagline was They came.
[ "A road movie across Canada, had a slogan \"They came\"." ]
Reservoir Dogs stars an ensemble cast with Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino, Chris Penn and Lawrence Tierney.
[ "Reservoir Dogs stars Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino, Chris Penn, and Lawrence Tierney." ]
The Socratic Method (or Method of Elenchus or Socratic Debate), named after the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates, is a form of inquiry and debate between individuals with opposing viewpoints based on asking and answering questions to stimulate rational thinking and to illuminate ideas.
[ "The Socratic Method (or Method of Elenchus or Socratic Debate) is named after the Classical Greek philosopher Socrates. A discussion between individuals with opposing views, it is based on asking and answering questions to prompt thought and ideas." ]
Parts of Europe, including much of Scandinavia, never adopted many feudal institutions, including serfdom.
[ "Parts of Europe, including a large part of Scandinavia, have never adopted many feudal institutions, including serfdom." ]
Her active repertoire spans from Bach to Penderecki, from Vivaldi to Shostakovitch, containing over 40 works with orchestra and about 60 works of chamber music.
[ "She performs works from many composers including 40 orchestral works and 60 works of chamber music." ]