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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 unlikeable and so self-centered that he believes he is the \"most popular member of the flat\" even though everyone hates him." ]
In the 11th and 12th century Soest grew considerably, making it one of the biggest towns in Westphalia with some 10,000 citizens.
[ "Soest's population grew quickly in the 11th and 12th centuries. This growth gave it 10,000 citizens. It also became one of the largest towns in Westphalia." ]
Ofelia's stepfather, the Falangist Captain Vidal, viciously hunts the Spanish Maquis, guerrillas who fight against the Franco regime in the region, while Ofelia's pregnant mother grows increasingly ill.
[ "Ofelia's stepfather, the Falangist Captain Vidal, hunts the Spanish Maquis, guerrillas who fight against the Franco regime. Meanwhile, Ofelia's pregnant mother grows sicker." ]
While there, he appeared in several plays, including Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera and Henry V, in which he played the title role.
[ "He appeared in several plays, including Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera and Henry V, in which he played the title role." ]
On a larger scale, mitotic cell division can create progeny from multicellular organisms, such as plants that grow from cuttings.
[ "On a larger scale, mitotic cell division can create descendants from multicellular organisms. For example, plants can grow from cuttings." ]
The following year, the title returned to Raw after reigning champion Triple H was drafted back to the brand during the 2009 WWE Draft.
[ "The following year, the title returned to Raw after reigning champion Triple H was forced back to the brand during the 2009 WWE Draft." ]
Kingda Ka is a roller coaster located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA.
[ "Kingda Ka is a roller coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure. It is located in Jackson Township, New Jersey, USA." ]
A saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth.
[ "A saddle is attached to an animal's back and supports a load such as a rider." ]
In 1798, the Helvetian Republic was proclaimed and the lords from Bern were ousted.
[ "In 1798, the lords from Bern were ousted from the Helvetian Republic." ]
Keymer was an ancient parish that like its near neighbour Clayton was merged into the modern day parish of Hassocks.
[ "Keymer was an ancient parish. Like its near neighbour Clayton, it was merged into the modern day parish of Hassocks" ]
The area was the home of the Soanian Culture, which is evidenced by the discovery of fossils, tools, coins, and remains of ancient archaeological sites.
[ "The area was the home of the Soanian Culture. The discovery of fossils, tools, coins, and remains of ancient archaeological sites have provided evidence that this area was the home of the Soanian Culture." ]
With 27.7% of the daily crude oil production halted due to the depression, oil prices rose further after days of increasing levels, and on September 20 reached a record rate of over $84 per barrel.
[ "27.7% of the daily crude oil production stopped due to the depression. Thus, oil prices rose higher after days of increasing levels. On September 20, they reached a record rate of over $84 per barrel." ]
Due to the Cold War, subsequent trials never took place.
[ "future trials never happened because of the Cold War" ]
On the January 16 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, it was announced that Swagger would defend the ECW title against Hardy in a rematch at the Royal Rumble.
[ "The January 16 episode of Friday Night SmackDown announced that Swagger would defend the ECW title against Hardy. The rematch happened at the Royal Rumble." ]
Passenger trains operated to Forbes until 1983.
[ "Passenger trains stopped at Forbes. Operations stopped in 1983." ]
It was occupied by the Romans with the rest of the surrounding area in the first century BCE.
[ "The Romans occupied it and the surrounding area in the first century BCE." ]
Such storms can feature strong surface winds and severe hail.
[ "These storms can cause strong winds and severe hail." ]
Adrastea was discovered by David C. Jewitt and G. Edward Danielson in Voyager 2 probe photographs taken on July 8, 1979, and received the designation.
[ "Adrastea was discovered by David C. Jewitt and G. Edward Danielson in the Voyager 2 probe photographs that were taken on July 8, 1979. It received the designation." ]
In syntax, a verb is a word (part of speech) that usually denotes an action (bring, read), an occurrence (decompose, glitter), or a state of being (exist, stand).
[ "A verb is a part of speech that usually signifies an action, occurrence, or a state of being." ]
It is situated 44 miles (71 km) northeast of Pittsburgh, along the east bank of the Allegheny River.
[ "It is situated 44 miles (71 km) northeast of Pittsburgh. It is along the east bank of the Allegheny River." ]
Geography The district was located on the banks of the Freiberger Mulde in the triangle between the cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz.
[ "The town was found on the edge of the Freiberger Mulde, by the cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz." ]
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 plan was to construct he line past Walthamstow Central to Wood Street (Walthamstow). There it would come to ground and end next to the British Railways station." ]
Bergman stated that the film would be his last, and that afterwards he would focus on directing theatre.
[ "Bergman stated that the film would be his last, so he can focus on directing theatre." ]
He met his wife, dancer Michelle McSween, when the pair starred in the stage musical Oh, What a Night in 1999.
[ "He met Michelle McSween, a dancer who later became his wife when they both performed at musical Oh's \"What a Night\" in 1999." ]
Sea snakes occur mainly in the Indian Ocean and the southwest Pacific.
[ "Sea snakes live mainly in the Indian Ocean and the southwest Pacific." ]
The population of this ward in 2001 was 16,800 people in 5,700 households.
[ "The ward population in 2001 was 16,800 in 5,700 households." ]
North West Cape is a large peninsula of land in the north west coast of Western Australia.
[ "North West Cape is a large peninsula of land. It is in the north west coast of Western Australia." ]
Early life Picasso was baptized Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Crispiniano de la Santísima Trinidad, a series of names honouring various saints and relatives.
[ "Picasso was baptized and took on the name Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Crispiniano de la Santísima Trinidad. This long name is a series of names that honor saints and relatives." ]
However, in criminal cases in which the sentence is expected to exceed two years, the professional judge is assisted by two lay judges with equal rights as the professional judge (Schöffengericht).
[ "In criminal cases where the sentence is believed to be over two years, the judge is helped by two other judges that have the same rights as the first judge." ]
Then, on December 21, 1994 the volcano spewed gas and ash which was carried as far as 25 km (16 mi) away by prevailing winds.
[ "Then, gas and ash came out of the volcano." ]
It is theorized that they made up for this deficiency by regularly eating thiamine-rich soba.
[ "They cured their thiamine insufficiency with soba." ]
In reality Angle announced that he would be having neck surgery in May and would be out of action until August.
[ "Angle announced that he would be having neck surgery in May and returning in August." ]
Calvinism gained some popularity in Scandinavia, especially Sweden, but was rejected in favor of Lutheranism after the synod of Uppsala in 1593.
[ "Calvinism gained some popularity in Scandinavia, but was rejected in favor of Lutheranism after the synod of Uppsala in 1593." ]
In 1265, Simon de Montfort, 6th Earl of Leicester summoned the first elected Parliament.
[ "Simon de Montfort was the 6th Earl of Leicester. He summoned the first elected Parliament in 1265." ]
Since 1980 the senior pastor has been John Piper.
[ "John Piper is the senior pastor. He has been since 1980." ]
After these "rebellions", land speculators and other non-Métis effectively deprived the Métis of land by exploiting a government program for its purchase, with the government perhaps turning a blind eye.
[ "Land speculators and other foreigners exploited a government program which deprived the Métis of land after the rebellion. The government intentionally allowed this exploitation." ]
Tube sound (or valve sound) is the characteristic sound associated with a vacuum tube-based audio amplifier.
[ "Tube sound is also known as or valve sound. It is the usual sound with a vacuum tube-based audio amplifier." ]
As the storm began to rapidly intensify, the warning was further modified to a hurricane warning.
[ "As the storm began to quickly increase speed, the warning was changed to hurricane." ]
Some of the animals weighed as much as 700 kg (1,500 lb) or possibly larger.
[ "Some of the animals weighed 700 kg (1,500 lb) or more." ]
Captain Feathersword Captain Feathersword, "the friendly pirate", wears a hat, patch, and puffy shirt and wields a "feathery saber".
[ "Captain Feathersword is a \"friendly pirate\" who wields a \"feathery saber.\"" ]
A new frontal ridge had formed on August 17 which caused the storm to drift in a westerly direction.
[ "A new frontal ridge formed, which caused the storm to move west." ]
This page is about reflecting pools in general; for the pools in Washington, D. C., see Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and Capitol Reflection Pool.
[ "This page is about reflecting pools in general." ]
Pasargadae remained the Persian capital until Darius founded another in Persepolis.
[ "Pasargadae was the Persian capital until Darius named one in Persepolis." ]
Following the December 2007 decision by landlords, the Vale of Glamorgan Council to terminate the £65,000 funding of the Barry Island Railway, the society struggled to maintain a service.
[ "After the December 2007 decision to end funding to the Barry Island Railway, the society struggled to keep the service running." ]
In modern days, joss sticks can be used for any purpose, such as to enhance the smell of a room, or to light fire crackers.
[ "Joss sticks can be used for any purpose today. They can enhance the smell of a room or light fire crackers." ]
Warrington is a large town, borough and unitary authority area of Cheshire, England.
[ "Warrington is a large town, borough and unitary authority area. It is located in Cheshire, England." ]
The habitable zone (HZ) in astronomy is a region of space where stellar conditions are favorable for life as it is found on Earth.
[ "The habitable zone is a part of space with conditions that could support life." ]
Before the outbreak's end, Andover, Kansas, would record the year's only F5 tornado (see Andover, Kansas Tornado Outbreak).
[ "Before the tornado outbreak ended, the years only F5 would be recorded in Andover, Kansas." ]
Tzu Chi was the first force from outside the People's Republic of China to join the rescue effort.
[ "Tzu Chi was the first to join the rescue effort outside of People's Republic of China." ]
The genome includes both the genes and the non-coding sequences of the DNA.
[ "The genome has the genes and the non-coding sequences of the DNA." ]
The book chronicles events which take place in the fictional space colony of Windhaven.
[ "The book chronicles events. They take place in the fictional space colony of Windhaven." ]
The name "Gulf of California" predominates on most maps in English today.
[ "The name \"Gulf of California\" is shown on most maps in English." ]
Numerous movies have been filmed at the park, including portions of "This is Cinerama," the first feature filmed in that wide-screen format, and a string of Esther Williams films and TV specials in the 1950s and 1960s.
[ "Many movies have been filmed at the park. That included parts of \"This is Cinerama,\" the first feature filmed in that wide-screen format, and some Esther Williams films and TV specials in the 1950s and 1960s." ]
Celestus microblepharis is a species of lizard in the Anguidae family.
[ "An Anguidae family species of lizard is Celestus microblepharis." ]
History The district was created in 1817 as Bilsteiner Kreis, in 1819 the capital was set to be Olpe.
[ "The district was created in 1817 as Bilsteiner Kreis. In 1819, the capital became Olpe." ]
The following season, Warner was replaced as the Rams' starting quarterback for good after fumbling six times in the opener against the New York Giants.
[ "Warner was replaced as the Rams' starting quarterback after fumbling six times in the opener against the New York Giants." ]
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 let back into the wild. He now has more adult feathers and a tracking device on his back. He leads the humans home to his native colony." ]
Neodymium is a chemical element with the symbol Nd and atomic number 60.
[ "Neodymium is a chemical element. Its symbol is Nd. Its atomic number is 60." ]
It is possible that the Berber Muslim Almoravids were originally from the area.
[ "The Berber Muslim Almoravids may be from the area." ]
It is found only on Christmas Island, Australia.
[ "It is found only on Christmas Island, Australia." ]
Geography Unna is situated on the route of an ancient salt-trading route, the Hellweg road.
[ "Geography: Unna sits on an ancient salt-trading route, the Hellweg road." ]
Such is in addition, in the coats of arms of some neighboring places.
[ "The coats of arms of some neighboring places." ]
This is a list of German Chancellors since 1871 by longevity.
[ "This is a list of German Chancellors since 1871. They are sorted by length of time in office." ]
Before her husband ascended the throne, from 1923 to 1936 she was known as the Duchess of York.
[ "Before her husband got the throne she was known as the Duchess of York." ]
Greenland first entertained the idea of a flag of its own in 1973 when five Greenlanders proposed a green, white and blue flag.
[ "Greenland first planned their own flag in 1973 when (5) residents offered a green, white and blue one." ]
Hurricane Dog caused extensive damage to the Leeward Islands, and was considered the most severe hurricane on record in Antigua.
[ "A hurricane named Dog caused a lot of damage to the Leeward Islands, it is thought of as the worst known hurricane in Antigua." ]
The Armenian legion was established under the goals of the Armenian national liberation movement and was an armed unit besides the Armenian volunteer units and Armenian militia during World War I which fought against the Ottoman Empire.
[ "The Armenian legion was an armed unit during World War I and fought against the Ottoman Empire." ]
External links On a Fad Diet of Rock Dust, How the Garden Does Grow Henry Homeyer, June 24, 2004, New York Times.
[ "On a Fad Diet of Rock Dust, How the Garden Does Grow Henry Homeyer, June 24, 2004, New York Times." ]
Cameron Bright as Jimmy / Leech: A mutant boy whose power neutralizes the powers of nearby mutants.
[ "A mutant boy whose power neutralizes the powers of nearby mutants describes the character Jimmy/Leech. Cameron Bright played Leech." ]
Ipswich were elected to The Football League on 30 May, 1938, and played in Division Three (South) until the end of the 1953 – 54 season, when they won the title and promotion to Division Two.
[ "Ipswich were elected to The Football League on 30 May, 1938. They played in Division Three until after the 53-54 season. That was when they won the title and were promoted to Division Two." ]
In 1919, all of the major pro-independence factions formed the Provisional Government in Shanghai.
[ "In 1919, all major pro-independence factions came together. They formed the Provisional Government in Shanghai." ]
The rotation period could not be estimated conclusively (best fit ~ 4 h).
[ "The rotation period could not be reliably measured. (best fit - 4 h)" ]
By that time the asymmetrical nose had been cut off and discarded, possibly for additional air flow to the radiator for the car's use in and around the carnivals.
[ "By that time, the uneven nose had been cut off and thrown away, maybe for more air flow to the radiator for the car's use around the carnivals." ]
A final violent confrontation with police took place at Glenrowan.
[ "A last violent fight with police happened at Glenrowan." ]
He was initially offered a salary of $50,000 as well as a percentage of ownership of the company.
[ "He was offered a $50,000 salary and a percentage ownership of the company." ]
Mammals Only a few species of wild land mammals are found in the Faroe Islands today, all introduced by humans.
[ "All the species of wild land mammals found in the Faroe Islands today were introduced by humans." ]
Some beverage products such as ales and stouts e. g. Guinness rely on this effect to produce the 'head' on the surface of the poured product.
[ "Some ales and stouts rely on this effect to produce the 'head' on the surface of the product." ]
Kerberos protocol messages are protected against eavesdropping and replay attacks.
[ "Kerberos protocol messages can't be replayed or eavesdropped. This is because of protection." ]
This book by itself is out of print having been published along with nine short stories in the collection The Worthing Saga (1990).
[ "This book by itself is out of print. It had been published in 1990 as a collection of nine short stories called The Worthing Saga." ]
Music Musical numbers Follows is a listing of the thirty-three compositions written by members of The Beatles that are heard on the soundtrack, in the order featured in the film.
[ "Music: Musical numbers: Follows is a list of the thirty-three compositions on the soundtrack written by members of The Beatles. The are listed in the order featured in the film." ]
Moenjodaro is situated 7 km away in East-South of the Dokri town.
[ "Moenjodaro is 7 km away in East-South of the Dokri town." ]
Tyler attended the Congressional School of Virginia, Breakwater School and Waynflete School in Portland, Maine, before returning to New York City with her mother at the age of 12.
[ "Tyler went to the Congressional School of Virginia, Breakwater School and Waynflete School in Portland, Maine. When she was 12 she returned to New York City with her mother." ]
This structure is still used for determining the teams in the playoffs in the American Hockey League.
[ "This structure is used to determine the teams in the playoffs in the American Hockey League." ]
Unexpectedly, the German Wehrmacht officers tended to him and sent him to a hospital.
[ "Unexpectedly, the German Wehrmacht officers attended to him and sent him to a hospital." ]
During this period he married, and farmed in Lyndhurst, Hampshire.
[ "At the time, he married and farmed in Hampshire." ]
Drammen is also the main harbor for car and fruit import in Norway.
[ "Drammen is also Norway's main harbor for receiving car and fruit imports." ]
It is revealed that French museums had nearly 2,000 pieces of art that had been stolen by Nazis.
[ "It was found that French museums had thousands of pieces that had been stolen by Nazis." ]
After gathering a list of names from fans and conducting an online poll, the feature was named ECW X-Stream on October 31, 2007.
[ "The feature was named ECW X-Stream on October 31, 2007." ]
History The district was created in 1994 by merging the two previous districts Riesa and Großenhain.
[ "The districts of Riesa and Großenhain were combined to form a new district." ]
This is a list of German Presidents since 1919 by longevity.
[ "This is a list of German Presidents since 1919. It is sorted by longevity." ]
For a person to be inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame, they must be nominated by an elected 18 - person selection committee which consists of Hockey Hall of Fame members and media personalities.
[ "For someone to be inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame, they must be nominated by an 18-person selection committee which consists of Hockey Hall of Fame members and media personalities." ]
Earthsea is a fictional realm originally created by Ursula K. Le Guin for her short story "The Word of Unbinding", published in 1964, that became more famous in her novel A Wizard of Earthsea, first published in 1968.
[ "Earthsea is a pretend land first made by Ursula K. Le Guin for her short story \"The Word of Unbinding.\" It was published in 1964. It became more famous in her novel A Wizard of Earthsea, published in 1968." ]
Although alpha, beta, and gamma are most common, other types of decay were eventually discovered.
[ "Alpha, beta, and gamma are most common, but other types of decay have been discovered." ]
Economy The majority of the residents of Marske do not work within the town, but work in nearby industry or in Middlesbrough or Redcar.
[ "Many of those who live in Marske don't work there, but in nearby Middlesbrough, Redcar or other businesses." ]
News reports indicate that the poorer, rural villages were hardest hit.
[ "Based on the news the poorer, rural villages had the most damage." ]
A Georgian inscription around the drum attests his name.
[ "There is Georgian writing around the drum that declares his name." ]
When he learned to speak Russian, he studied computer translation of human languages at Moscow State University in the Soviet Union in the school of Kolmogorov.
[ "He learned Russian. He studied computer translation of human languages. He went to school at Moscow State University in the Soviet Union." ]
The term Dakshinachara (Right-Hand Path) is used to refer to Tantric sects that do not engage in these heterodox practices.
[ "Dakshinachara translates to right-hand path. The term Dakshinachara refers to Tantric sects that do not engage in these heterodox practices." ]
Ironically, this antagonistic relationship between Rick and Vyvyan makes them virtually inseparable, as the two spend by far more time together than with the other housemates.
[ "This antagonistic relationship between Rick and Vyvyan is ironic. This is because it makes them almost inseparable." ]
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, which was once 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." ]