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United States admission day (1889) of North Dakota and South Dakota as 39th and 40th states.
[ "The United States admitted North Dakota and South Dakota as the 39th and 40th states in 1889." ]
Education The Cabarrus County School System services all of the county with the exception of parts of Kannapolis, which operates its own school district.
[ "The Cabarrus County School System services all of the county except parts of Kannapolis. Kannapolis operates its own school district." ]
The Convent has been the official residence of the Governor of Gibraltar since 1728.
[ "The Convent has been the official home of the Governor of Gibraltar since 1728." ]
It is revealed that French museums had nearly 2,000 pieces of art that had been stolen by Nazis.
[ "French museums had nearly 2,000 pieces of stolen art from the Nazis." ]
It was also during his tenure in Westminster that Pope John Paul II made a groundbreaking visit to England.
[ "While he was at Westminster, Pope John Paul II made a groundbreaking visit to England." ]
In 1972, arsonists set the bunker on fire.
[ "In 1972, the arsonists set fire to the bunker." ]
Regular season The Boston Bruins led the league in overall points with 110.
[ "During the regular season the Boston Bruins had the most overall points at 110 in the entire league." ]
The term implies domination or humiliation of a rival, Naone, Erica (November 2008).
[ "The term means embarrassing a rival, Naone, Erica." ]
The Victoria Hall remained in use until 1941 when it was destroyed by a German bomb.
[ "The Victoria Hall was used until 1941 when a German bomb destroyed it." ]
It was a deliberate pursuit of simplicity and economy for the Disney studio, and is now generally regarded as a classic of animation.
[ "The simplicity and the economy for the Disney studio was done on purpose. It's now considered a classic of animation." ]
In 1828, Coenraad Johannes van Houten developed the first cocoa powder producing machine in the Netherlands.
[ "The first cocoa powder producing machine was developed in the Netherlands. It was developed by Coenraad Johannes Van Houten in 1828." ]
Most Australian external territories also observe different time zones.
[ "Some Australian external territories also have different time zones." ]
For a period, platforms at both the old and new stations operated, before the original station finally closed and was demolished.
[ "The platforms at both the old and new stations worked for some time. But the original station was finally closed and got destroyed." ]
The tornado destroyed 20 homes, left 30 others severely damaged, injured one person, and caused power outages for about 300 people.
[ "The tornado destroyed 20 homes and seriously damaged 30 more. It also hurt one person and caused the power to go out for about 300 people." ]
Frederick Hubbard "Fred" Gwynne (10 July 1926 2 July 1993) was an American actor.
[ "Frederick Hubbard Gwynne was an American actor." ]
Their match stemmed from the Royal Rumble, the pay-per-view event two months prior to WrestleMania.
[ "Their match came from the Royal Rumble. The pay-per-view event occurred two months before WrestleMania." ]
The following is a comparative table classifying the moons of the solar system by diameter.
[ "The following is a table that compares the moons of the solar system by diameter." ]
Terrorists have seized control of Las Vegas to instill widespread panic in both the public as well as law enforcement agencies, such as the National Security Agency, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Rainbow, as well as the local SWAT.
[ "Terrorists in Las Vegas have created a panic in both the public and law enforcement agencies. These include the National Security Agency, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Rainbow, and the local SWAT" ]
Puckian craters are named after mischievous spirits in European mythology.
[ "Puckian craters are named after naughty spirits in European mythology." ]
Some prefer to soak the lentils for an extended time and discard the water.
[ "Some people like to put the lentils in water for some time. Afterwards they throw away the water." ]
He most recently worked with Slipknot on their new fourth studio album titled All Hope Is Gone.
[ "He recently worked with Slipknot on their new album \"All Hope Is Gone\"." ]
While there, he appeared in several plays, including Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera and Henry V, in which he played the title role.
[ "While there, he appeared in several plays. These included Macbeth, The Threepenny Opera and Henry V, in which he played the title role." ]
Introduction This unstaffed station on the Qingzang railway opened for service on July 1, 2006.
[ "The Qingzang railroad station opened July 1, 2006." ]
Moundou is situated on one of the main roads in southern Chad.
[ "Moundou is located on a main road in Chad." ]
Two stellar occultations by Psyche have been observed (from Mexico on March 22, 2002, and another on May 16, 2002).
[ "Two stellar occultations by Psyche have been seen . One was from Mexico on March 22, 2002. The other was on May 16, 2002." ]
The district is almost entirely French-speaking and is home to a population of 35,175 (end of 2005).
[ "The district is almost entirely French-speaking. Its population was 35,175 in 2005." ]
It was also on the London Sunday Times best-seller list for more than four years.
[ "It remained on the London Sunday Times best-seller list for more than four years." ]
This is also the origin of the terms ante meridiem and post meridiem as noted below.
[ "This is also the root, as noted below, of the terms ante meridiem and poster meridiem." ]
After the abolition of slavery in 1835, many Indian and Chinese workers were brought to work the land, and cultivate sugar cane, at that time used to produce rum.
[ "After slavery became illegal in 1835, many Asian workers were brought over to do farm work." ]
World temperatures could rise by between 1.1 and 6.4 ° C (2.0 and 11.5 ° F) during the 21st century (table 3) and that: Sea levels will probably rise by 18 to 59 cm (7.08 to 23.22 in) [table 3].
[ "World temperatures could rise by 1.1 and 6.4 ° C during the 21st century. Sea levels will probably rise by 18 to 59 cm." ]
The exact nature of the transforming principle (DNA) was verified in the experiments done by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and by Hershey and Chase.
[ "The exact nature of the Transforming Principle (DNA) was checked in the studies carried out by Avery, McLeod and McCarty and Hershey and Chase." ]
The BCG matrix (aka B. C. G. analysis, BCG-matrix, Boston Box, Boston Matrix, Boston Consulting Group analysis) is a chart that had been created by Bruce Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1970 to help corporations with analyzing their business units or product lines.
[ "The BCG matrix is also known as B. C. G. analysis, BCG-matrix, Boston Box, Boston Matrix and Boston Consulting Group analysis. It is a chart made by Bruce Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group in 1970. It helps corporations study their business units or product lines." ]
The film employs make-up, puppetry, and CGI effects to create its creatures.
[ "The film has make-up, puppetry and CGI, to create creatures." ]
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 of the dozen-odd political units of the former Gandhara / Kamboja Mahajanapadas were destroyed by the Macedonian conqueror." ]
In chemistry, a solution is a homogeneous mixture composed of two or more substances.
[ "In chemistry, a solution is a mixture of two or more substances that are the alike." ]
Montero gave her first public performance at the age of five.
[ "At the age of five, Montero gave her first public performance." ]
In Faust's study, the poodle transforms into the devil (Mephistopheles).
[ "In Faust's study, the poodle turns into Satan." ]
The fort held a prominent position and was located high above sea level with strategic views to the entrance (Sydney Heads) of Port Jackson.
[ "The fort held a prominent position. It was high above sea level with strategic views to the entrance (Sydney Heads) of Port Jackson." ]
He led a furious comeback as he completed 15 passes out of 20 attempted for 258 yds and 2 TDs.
[ "He led a comeback and completed 15 out of 20 passes for 258 yds and 2 TDs." ]
Pontedera is an Italian industrial town in Tuscany, Italy, in the administrative province of Pisa.
[ "Pontedera is an Italian industrial town in Tuscany, Italy. It is in the administrative province of Pisa." ]
Before the dominance of recorded music, concerts would be the only opportunity one would generally have to hear musicians play.
[ "Before the recorded music, concerts was the only way to hear musicians play." ]
Riluzole does not reverse the damage already done to motor neurons, and patients taking the drug must be monitored for liver damage and other possible side effects.
[ "Riluzole does not undo the damage that is already done to motor neurons, and patients taking the drug must be monitored for liver damage and other side effects." ]
Genista juncea), also known as Weaver's Broom, is a perennial, leguminous shrub native to the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, southwest Asia and northwest Africa, where it is found in sunny sites, usually on dry, sandy soils.
[ "Genista juncea is also known as Weaver's Broom. It is a perennial, leguminous shrub from the Mediterranean region in southern Europe, southwest Asia and northwest Africa. It is found in sunny sites, usually on dry, sandy soils." ]
Previously, the language was written in Míkmaq hieroglyphic writing, a script of partially-native origin.
[ "The language was originally written in a script of part-native origin, the hieroglyphic writing of Míkmaq." ]
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 Clinton served within the Obama administration as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State." ]
Thalassa is irregularly shaped and shows no sign of any geological modification.
[ "Thalassa is irregularly shaped. It shows no sign of any geological modification." ]
Geography The Caucasus Mountains are generally perceived to be a dividing line between Asia and Europe, and territories in Caucasia are alternately considered to be in one or both continents.
[ "The Caucasus Mountains are generally considered to be a dividing line between Asia and Europe. Territories in Caucasia are alternately considered in one or both continents." ]
As demand for coal slipped following World War II, mines began to close across the region, causing mass unemployment.
[ "Mass unemployment was caused by the coal mines shutting down after WWII." ]
The current president is Tarja Halonen (SDP).
[ "The president is now Tarja Halonen (SDP)." ]
Due to the lack of major effects from Hurricane Cindy, the name was not retired by the World Meteorological Organization and will be on the list of names for the 2011 season.
[ "Because Hurricane Cindy didn't have large effects its name can be used again in the 2011 season." ]
It is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with trace amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide and other gaseous molecules.
[ "It is 78% nitrogen and 21% oxygen, with detect amounts of water vapor, carbon dioxide and some other gaseous molecules." ]
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 beverages rely on this effect to produce the 'head' on the surface of the poured product. Examples of this are ales and stouts." ]
Woodland may support an understory of shrubs and herbaceous plants including grasses.
[ "Woodlands can have a brush made of shrubs and herbaceous plants such as grasses." ]
The station, and all trains serving it, are operated by National Express East Anglia.
[ "The station and trains are run by National Express." ]
Hurwicz was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1965.
[ "Hurwicz became part of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 1965." ]
Held from 17 June to 19 June 1944, this celebration was referred to as the "The Jubilee Celebrations of IOC" by Carl Diem, the originator of the modern tradition of the Olympic torch relay.
[ "\"The Jubilee Celebrations of IOC\" by Carl Diem were held between the 17th to 19th of June in 1944. He is the originator of the modern Olympic torch relay." ]
Before the 2002 election FC Bayern General Manager Uli Hoeneß expressed his support for Stoiber and the CSU.
[ "FC Bayern General Manager showed his support for Stoiber and the CSU before the 2002 election." ]
With her election, Pelosi became the first woman, the first Californian and the first Italian-American to hold the Speakership.
[ "Pelosi is the first woman, first Californian, and the first Italian-American to become the Speaker of the House." ]
A pulpit (from Latin pulpitum "scaffold", "platform", "stage") is a small elevated platform from which a member of the clergy delivers a sermon in a house of worship.
[ "A pulpit is a small platform where a religious leader delivers sermons." ]
Aang has appeared in other media, such as trading cards, video games, T-shirts, and web comics.
[ "Aang has appeared in other media. These include trading cards, video games, T-shirts, and web comics." ]
The larger islands have some fertile valleys and plains.
[ "The big islands can grow more in the valleys and plains." ]
The following is a comparative table classifying the moons of the solar system by diameter.
[ "This table compares the moons in of the solar system by diameter." ]
The former member of the Swiss Federal Council Josef Escher was born in Simplon.
[ "Josef Escher of Swiss Federal Council was born in Simplon." ]
Since then, 51 Phantom and Electric Blue Watermelon have received nominations in that same category.
[ "Since then, 51 Phantom and Electric Blue Watermelon have also been nominated in that category." ]
In popular music, a side project is a project undertaken by one or more persons already known for their involvement in another band.
[ "Side projects are projects started by people who are already known for their involvement in another band or project." ]
Microsoft phased out all development of its Java Virtual Machine (JVM) from Windows 2000 in SP3.
[ "Microsoft began to end development of its Java Virtual Machine from Windows 2000." ]
The foundations of quantum mechanics were established during the first half of the twentieth century by Werner Heisenberg, Max Planck, Louis de Broglie, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, Max Born, John von Neumann, Paul Dirac, Wolfgang Pauli, David Hilbert, and others.
[ "The foundations of quantum mechanics were established during the first half of the twentieth century. Werner Heisenberg, Max Planck, Louis de Broglie, Albert Einstein, Niels Bohr, Erwin Schrödinger, Max Born, John von Neumann, Paul Dirac, Wolfgang Pauli, David Hilbert, and others are responsible for its discovery....
The Golden Gloves are open to all non-professional pugilists age 16 and over.
[ "Non-professional pugilists between age 16 and over can participate in the Golden Gloves" ]
Thyme retains its flavour on drying better than many other herbs.
[ "Thyme retains its flavor when it is dried much better than other dried herbs." ]
Stone Cold then dragged a referee into the ring, but in a swerve, kicked Kurt Angle in the face, hit him with a Stunner, and placed Booker T on top of Kurt Angle and told the referee to count.
[ "Stone Cold then dragged a referee into the ring, but in a different direction, kicked Kurt Angle in the face, hit him with a Stunner, and placed Booker T on top of Kurt Angle and told the referee to count." ]
For that year the Festival was moved to other local venues but by the following year the hall had been rebuilt and once again it was opened by the Queen, this time at the start of the 1970 festival.
[ "For that year, the Festival was moved to other local venues. By the next year, the hall had been rebuilt. Once again, it was opened by the Queen, this time at the start of the 1970 festiva" ]
Hertzprung-Russell diagrams are not pictures or maps of the locations of the stars.
[ "Hertzprung-Russell diagrams aren't pictures or maps of the stars." ]
Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah expressed admiration for Turkey's founding leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and expressed a desire to develop Pakistan on the Turkish model of modernism and secularism.
[ "Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah showed admiration for Turkey's founding leader Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. He wanted to develop Pakistan on the Turkish model of modernism and secularism." ]
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 receiving suspended sentences several times for anti-government activities, Yun left politics in 1980. He then focused mostly on cultural activities until he died from diabetes and high blood pressure in 1990." ]
The wolf in bottom stands for the former administrative seat Pritzwalk, as walk derives from the slavonic wolk meaning wolf.
[ "The former administrative seat is shown by the wolf in bottom. Walk comes from the Slavonic wolk. It means wolf." ]
Her mother wanted her to leave school and marry, but she rebelled.
[ "Her mother wanted her to leave school and marry. She rebelled." ]
In 2006, he co-starred in the independent film Manhattan Minute.
[ "In 2006, he co-starred in Manhattan Minute." ]
Since independence, Botswana has had one of the fastest growth rates in per capita income in the world.
[ "Botswana grew fast after earning its independence." ]
His travel writings and his extensive diaries and correspondence have also been published.
[ "His travel writings, extensive diaries and correspondence have also been published." ]
The White Sox play in the American League's Central Division.
[ "The White Sox are in the American League's Central Division." ]
Hughes' story "Blessed Assurance" deals with a father's anger over his son's effeminacy and queerness.
[ "Hughes' story \"Blessed Assurance\" is about a father's anger over his son's feminine traits and gayness." ]
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is the public corporation which oversees and regulates all aspects of aviation in the United Kingdom.
[ "The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is a public corporation. It oversees and regulates aviation in the United Kingdom." ]
RIAA Website Although total worldwide album sales are not calculated by any single entity, as of 2004 several industry sources estimated Rush's total worldwide album sales at over 40 million units.
[ "RIAA Website: Total worldwide album sales are not calculated by a single source. However, as of 2004 several industry sources estimated Rush's total worldwide album sales at over 40 million units." ]
First Fleet is the name given to the 11 ships which sailed from Great Britain on 13 May 1787 with about 1,487 people to establish the first European colony in New South Wales.
[ "11 ships sailed from Great Britain on 13 May 1787 carrying about 1,487 people. These ships aimed to establish the first European colony in New South Wales. These 11 ships were named First Fleet." ]
The majority of his anger is generated in endless battles with Vyvyan, which he invariably loses.
[ "The majority of his anger is created in the endless battles with Vyvyan that he loses." ]
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. In 1819, the capital was set to be Olpe." ]
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 and became a tropical depression the next morning when it was 50 mi (80 km) northeast of the Nicaragua / Honduras border." ]
Many other authors of this period described eastern Mediterranean cooking in Greek and in Latin.
[ "Many authors of this period wrote about Mediterranean cooking in Greek and in Latin." ]
Track listing All tracks written by Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, and Richard Hughes.
[ "All tracks are written by Tim Rice-Oxley, Tom Chaplin, and Richard Hughes." ]
He was a sure tackler and it was next to impossible to fool him on trick maneuvers.
[ "He was a sure tackler and it was hard to fool him on trick maneuvers." ]
Regular season The Boston Bruins led the league in overall points with 110.
[ "The Boston Bruins led the league in overall points." ]
Records indicate that they began in 776 BC in Olympia, Greece.
[ "Records show that they began in 776 BC in Olympia." ]
The yellow disc represents the island's history in phosphate mining.
[ "The yellow disc is a representation of the history of phosphate mining on the island." ]
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).
[ "Mergers and outreach, 1921: In 1921 the Philharmonic merged with New York's National Symphony Orchestra. (Different from today's Washington, D. C. ensemble.)" ]
Following the death of Schidlof from a heart attack in 1987, the Amadeus Quartet disbanded.
[ "The Amadeus Quartet broke up after Schidlof died in 1987." ]
The satellite has been given the provisional designation S / 2003 (130) 1.
[ "The satellite received the provisional designation S / 2003 (130) 1." ]
Natural ytterbium is a mix of seven stable isotopes.
[ "Natural ytterbium is a mix of 7 solid isotopes." ]
Her parents moved from Gomel, Belarus after the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986 affected the region.
[ "Her parents moved from Gomel, Belarus after the Chernobyl accident." ]
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.
[ "A cafe and other businesses largely occupy the place of the fort. The rue Saint Antoine passes over it as it opens onto the roundabout of the Bastille." ]
He reigned from 1804 to 1824.
[ "He ruled from 1804 to 1824." ]