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[ "Song . A song is taught to many elementary school children across the state , entitled the Maine County Song , to aid in memorizing the names of the state 's 16 counties .", "A song is taught to many elementary school children across the state , entitled the Maine County Song , to aid in memorizing the names of ...
[ "Massachusetts has abolished eight of its fourteen county governments between 1997 and 2000 , leaving five counties with county-level local government ( Barnstable , Bristol , Dukes , Norfolk , Plymouth ) and one , Nantucket County , with combined county/city government .", "Massachusetts has ended eight of its f...
[ "This is a list of the 14 counties in Massachusetts .", "There are 14 counties in Massachusetts ." ]
[ "There are 82 counties in the U.S. state of Mississippi .", "The following is a list of 82 counties in the U.S. state of Mississippi :" ]
[ "In Missouri , the county level of government comes between those of the city and the state .", "In Missouri , the county level of government level comes between those of the city and the state ." ]
[ "Its primary responsibilities include maintaining roads , providing security , prosecuting criminals , and collecting taxes .", "Its main responsibilities include maintaining roads , providing security , prosecuting criminals , and collecting taxes ." ]
[ "Its residents voted to secede from St. Louis County in 1876 .", "Its residents voted to secede from Saint Louis County in 1876 ." ]
[ "The portion of Yellowstone National Park that lies within Montana was not part of any county until 1978 , when part of it was nominally added to Gallatin County , and the rest of it to Park County .", "The portion of Yellowstone National Park that is in Montana was not part of any county until 1978 . Then part o...
[ "This is a list of the 56 counties in the U.S. state of Montana .", "There are 56 counties in the U.S. state of Montana ." ]
[ "On November 25 , 1861 , the first Nevada Territorial Legislature established nine counties .", "On November 25 , 1861 , the first Nevada Territorial Legislature formed nine counties ." ]
[ "The links in the column FIPS County Code are to the Census Bureau Info page for that county .", "The links in the column `` FIPS County Code '' are to the Census Bureau Info page for that county ." ]
[ "There are ten counties in the U.S. state of New Hampshire .", "There are 10 counties in the U.S. state of New Hampshire ." ]
[ "Five of the counties were created in 1769 , when New Hampshire was still an English colony and not a state , during the first subdivision of the state into counties .", "Five of the counties were formed in 1769 . This was when New Hampshire was still an English colony and not a state ." ]
[ "County government in New Jersey includes a Board of Chosen Freeholders , sheriff , clerk , and surrogate ( responsible for uncontested and routine probate ) , all of which are elected officials .", "County government in New Jersey includes a Board of Chosen Freeholders , sheriff , clerk , and surrogate ( respons...
[ "These counties together contain 565 municipalities , or administrative entities composed of clearly defined territory ; 250 boroughs , 52 cities , 15 towns , 244 townships , and 4 villages .", "These counties together have 566 municipalities , or administrative entities composed of clearly defined territory ; 25...
[ "The Federal Information Processing Standard ( FIPS ) code , which is used by the United States government to uniquely identify states and counties , is provided with each entry .", "The Federal Information Processing Standard ( FIPS ) code , used by the United States government to uniquely identify states and co...
[ "New Mexico 's code is 35 , which when combined with any county code would be written as 35XXX .", "New Mexico 's code is 35 . When added with any county code it would be written as 35XXX ." ]
[ "There were originally nine counties formed in 1852 .", "First there were nine counties formed in 1852 ." ]
[ "Five of New York 's counties are coterminous with the five boroughs of New York City and do not have functioning county governments , except for a few borough officials .", "Five of New York 's counties share boundaries with the five boroughs of New York City and do not have functioning county governments , exce...
[ "The U.S. state of North Carolina is divided into 100 counties .", "The U.S. state of North Carolina is divided up into 100 counties ." ]
[ "The following is a list of 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon .", "There are 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon ." ]
[ "FIPS code . The Federal Information Processing Standard ( FIPS ) code , used by the United States government to uniquely identify counties , is provided with each entry .", "The Federal Information Processing Standard ( FIPS ) code , used by the United States government to uniquely identify counties , is provide...
[ "The following is a list of the sixty-seven counties of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States of America .", "There are sixty-seven counties of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the United States of America ." ]
[ "The Federal Information Processing Standard ( FIPS ) code , which is used by the United States government to uniquely identify states and counties , is provided with each entry .", "The Federal Information Processing Standard ( FIPS ) code , used by the United States government to uniquely identify states and co...
[ "Rhode Island 's code is 44 , which when combined with any county code would be written as 44XXX .", "Rhode Island 's code is 44 . When combined with any county code is written as 44XXX ." ]
[ "Within Rhode Island , Washington County is colloquially referred to as South County .", "Within Rhode Island , Washington County is often referred to as South County ." ]
[ "Rhode Island is tied with Hawaii for having the second-lowest number of counties of any U.S. state ( only Delaware has fewer , with three counties ) .", "Rhode Island is tied with Hawaii for having the second lowest number of counties of any U.S. state . Delaware has fewer , with three counties ." ]
[ "The colony of Rhode Island was established in the 17th century , and was the first of the thirteen original American colonies to declare independence from British rule in 1776 , signaling the start of the American Revolution .", "The colony of Rhode Island was formed in the 17th century . It was the first of the...
[ "The U.S. state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties , the maximum allowable by state law .", "The U.S. state of South Carolina is made up of 46 counties . This is the maximum allowable by state law ." ]
[ "In 1868 , the districts were converted back to counties .", "In 1868 , the districts were changed back to counties ." ]
[ "In the colonial period , the land around the coast was divided into parishes corresponding to the parishes of the Church of England .", "In the colonial period , the land around the coast was divided into parishes . The parishes matched the Church of England ." ]
[ "Winner in Tripp County serves as the administrative center for Todd County .", "Winner in Tripp County is the administrative center of Todd County ." ]
[ "There are 66 counties in the U.S. state of South Dakota with FIPS codes .", "There are 66 counties in the U.S. state of South Dakota ." ]
[ "Three Tennessee counties operate under consolidated city -- county governments , a city and county that have been merged into one jurisdiction .", "Three Tennessee counties operate under consolidated city-county governments , a city and county that have been merged into one jurisdiction ." ]
[ "A county is a local level of government smaller than a state and typically larger than a city or town , in a U.S. state or territory .", "A county is a local level of government smaller than a state and typically larger than a city or town ." ]
[ "This is a list of the 95 counties in the State of Tennessee .", "There are 95 counties in the State of Tennessee ." ]
[ "The state of Texas is divided into 254 counties , more than any other U.S. state .", "The state of Texas is divided into 254 counties . This is more than any other U.S. state ." ]
[ "There were ten counties in the Territory of Utah that were absorbed by other states or Utah counties .", "There were ten counties in the Territory of Utah that were added into other states or Utah counties ." ]
[ "Essex County , Orleans County , and Caledonia County are commonly referred to as the `` Northeast Kingdom '' .", "Essex County , Orleans County , and Caledonia County are commonly called the `` Northeast Kingdom '' ." ]
[ "In 1781 , Cumberland County was separated into three counties in Vermont plus another county named Washington ( not the same as the modern Washington County ) that eventually became part of New Hampshire .", "In 1781 , Cumberland County was made into three counties in Vermont plus another county named Washington...
[ "Today 's Washington County was known as Jefferson County from its creation in 1810 until it was renamed in 1814 .", "Today 's Washington County was known as Jefferson County from its start in 1810 until it was renamed in 1814 ." ]
[ "The Commonwealth of Virginia is divided into 95 counties , along with 38 independent cities that are considered county-equivalents for census purposes .", "The Commonwealth of Virginia is divided into 95 counties and 39 independent cities , which are considered county-equivalents for census purposes ." ]
[ "The U.S. state of West Virginia has 55 counties .", "There are 55 counties in the U.S. state of West Virginia ." ]
[ "The Federal Information Processing Standard ( FIPS ) code , which is used by the United States government to uniquely identify states and counties , is provided with each entry .", "The Federal Information Processing Standard ( FIPS ) code , used by the United States government to uniquely identify states and co...
[ "On July 10 , 1890 , Wyoming was admitted to the Union with thirteen counties in it .", "On July 10 , 1890 , Wyoming was admitted to the Union with thirteen counties ." ]
[ "Wyoming 's code is 56 , which when combined with any county code would be written as 56XXX .", "Wyoming 's code is 56 . When combined with any county code it would be written as 56XXX ." ]
[ "There were originally five counties in the Wyoming Territory : Laramie and Carter , established in 1867 ; Carbon and Albany established in 1868 ; and Uinta , an annexed portion of Utah and Idaho , extending from Montana ( including Yellowstone Park ) to the Wyoming-Utah boundary .", "First there were five counti...
[ "Countries with `` high '' to `` very high '' human development account for slightly less than a third of the world 's total population ( 30 % ) .", "Countries with `` high '' to `` very high '' human development account for less than a third of the world 's total population ( 30 % ) ." ]
[ "It is a standard means of measuring well-being , especially child welfare .", "It is a standard way of measuring well-being , especially child welfare ." ]
[ "The country with the largest decrease in HDI since 1998 is Zimbabwe , falling from 0.514 in 1998 by 0.140 to 0.374 in 2010 .", "The country with the largest decrease in HDI since 1998 is Zimbabwe , falling from 0.514 in 1998 to 0.140 in 2010 ." ]
[ "The Human Development Index ( HDI ) is a comparative measure of life expectancy , literacy , education , standards of living , and quality of life for countries worldwide .", "The Human Development Index ( HDI ) is a comparative measure of life expectancy , literacy , education and standards of living for countr...
[ "Some older groupings ( `` high/medium/low income countries '' ) that were based on the gross domestic product ( GDP ) in purchasing power parity ( PPP ) per capita have been replaced by another index based on the gross national income ( GNI ) in purchasing power parity per capita .", "Some older groupings ( `` h...
[ "The index was developed in 1990 by Indian economist Amartya Sen and Pakistani economist Mahbub ul Haq Countries fall into four broad human development categories , each of which comprises 47 countries : Very High Human Development , High Human Development , Medium Human Development and Low Human Development ( 46 c...
[ "The UN report covers 185 member states of the United Nations ( out of 193 ) , along with Hong Kong and the Palestinian territories ; 8 UN member states are not included because of lack of data .", "It covers 185 member states of the United Nations ( out of 193 ) , along with Hong Kong ( of the People 's Republic...
[ "It is used to distinguish whether the country is a developed , a developing or an underdeveloped country , and also to measure the impact of economic policies on quality of life .", "It is used to distinguish whether the country is a developed , a developing or an under-developed country , and also to measure th...
[ "Over half of the world 's population live in countries with `` medium human development '' ( 51 % ) , while less than a fifth ( 18 % ) populate countries falling in the `` low human development '' category .", "Over half of the world 's population live in countries with `` medium human development '' ( 51 % ) , ...
[ "Besides the ferry crossings listed , there are commuter boat services operating along the river in London , and tourist boat services operating both in London and upstream .", "Besides the ferry crossings listed , there are commuter boat services along the river in London , and tourist boat services running both...
[ "Whilst the principal purpose of these services is not to carry people across the river , it may be possible to use them to do so .", "Although the main purpose of these services is not to carry people across the river , it may be possible to use them to do so ." ]
[ "The list starts at the downstream ( estuary ) end and follows the river upstream towards the source .", "The list starts at the downstream ( Estuary ) end and follows the river upstream towards the start of the river ." ]
[ "Most of the other locks on the River Thames also have walkways across their lock gates and weirs , but these either do not completely cross the river , or are restricted to authorised personnel only , and are therefore not listed .", "Most of the other locks on the River Thames also have walkways across their lo...
[ "This must be done prior to the start of the game . ''", "This must be done prior to the start of the game ." ]
[ "Rule 6.2 of the 2008 -- 09 Official NHL Rulebook indicates that '' [ only ] when the captain is not in uniform , the coach shall have the right to designate three alternate captains .", "Rule 6.2 of the 2008 -- 09 Official NHL Rulebook says that '' [ only ] when the Captain is not in uniform , the Coach shall ha...
[ "Each team may select a captain , who has the `` privilege of discussing with the referee any questions relating to interpretation of rules which may arise during the progress of a game . ''", "Each team can select a captain , who has the `` sole privilege of discussing with the Referee any questions relating to ...
[ "Other than Durnan and Luongo , five other goaltenders have captained their team : John Ross Roach of the Toronto St. Patricks , George Hainsworth of the Montreal Canadiens , Roy Worters of the New York Americans , Alex Connell of the original Ottawa Senators and Charlie Gardiner of the Chicago Black Hawks .", "O...
[ "The National Hockey League ( NHL ) is a professional ice hockey league composed of 30 teams , founded in 1917 .", "The National Hockey League ( NHL ) is a professional ice hockey league with of 30 teams , founded in 1917 ." ]
[ "This rule was instituted in 1948 after teams complained that it took Montreal Canadiens goaltender Bill Durnan too long to skate to talk with the officials and back to his crease .", "This rule was made in 1948 after teams did not like that it took Montreal Canadiens goaltender Bill Durnan too long to skate to t...
[ "In 1984 , Brian Bellows was named interim captain of the Minnesota North Stars when Craig Hartsburg was injured , and is the youngest player to captain a team in NHL history .", "In 1984 , Brian Bellows was named temporary captain of the Minnesota North Stars when Craig Hartsburg was hurt , and is the youngest p...
[ "Captains are required to wear the letter `` C '' on their uniform for identification while alternate captains wear the letter `` A '' ; both letters are in height .", "Captains have to wear the letter `` C '' on their uniform to show who they are ; alternate captains wear the letter `` A '' ." ]
[ "The current term ends in January of the given year for every state except Alaska , Hawaii , and Kentucky , where the term ends in December of the year of election .", "The current term ends in January of the given year for every state except Alaska , Hawaii , and Kentucky . There the term ends in December of the...
[ "The following is a list of incumbent governors of the states , and territories of the United States .", "The following is a list of the current governors of the states and territories of the United States ." ]
[ "There is one championship that is available for female wrestlers , the WWE Divas Championship .", "There is one championship that is available for female wrestlers which is the WWE Divas Championship ." ]
[ "There are two secondary titles in WWE , the WWE Intercontinental Championship and the WWE United States Championship .", "The two secondary titles in WWE are the WWE Intercontinental Championship and the WWE United States Championship ." ]
[ "The Intercontinental Championship is currently held by Ryback in his first reign , having won an Elimination Chamber match also involving King Barrett , R-Truth , Mark Henry , Dolph Ziggler and Sheamus at Elimination Chamber to win the vacant title .", "The current Intercontinental Champion is Ryback . He won an...
[ "This is a list of deserts sorted by the region of the world in which the desert is located .", "This is a list of deserts . It is sorted by the region of the world where the desert is at ." ]
[ "In the following areas local calls must be dialled using the area code from the date shown .", "In the following area local calls must be dialled using the area code from the date shown ." ]
[ "For example , the Coventry dialling code covers a large area of Warwickshire and the Manchester dialling code covers part or all of several neighbouring towns .", "For example , the dialling code for Coventry covers a large area of Warwickshire and the Manchester dialling code covers part or all of several neigh...
[ "Dialling codes do not correspond to specific political boundaries .", "Dialling codes do not match any specific political boundaries ." ]
[ "Field guns are one of two primary types of field artillery .", "Field guns are one of two main types of field artillery ." ]
[ "Guns fire a heavy shell on a relatively level trajectory from a longer barrel , allowing for very high muzzle velocity and good range performance .", "Field guns fire a heavy shell on a relatively level trajectory from a longer barrel . This gives very high muzzle velocity and good range performance ." ]
[ "Guns are most adequate for providing long range fire support and counter-battery fire .", "Field guns are best for giving long range fire support and counter-battery fire ." ]
[ "This is a list of Armenian association football clubs .", "This is a list of Armenian football ( soccer ) clubs ." ]
[ "This is a list of football clubs in Sweden , for women 's football clubs , see the list of women 's football clubs in Sweden .", "This is a list of football clubs in Sweden ." ]
[ "The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War and is the highest military decoration presented by the United States government to a member of its armed forces .", "The Medal of Honor was created during the American Civil War . It is the highest military decoration presented by the United States go...
[ "The large number of foreign-born recipients during the 19th and early 20th centuries was mostly due to immigration waves from Europe .", "The large number of foreign-born recipients during the 19th and early 20th centuries was likely due to immigration waves from Europe ." ]
[ "Due to the nature of this medal , it is commonly presented posthumously .", "Due to the nature of this medal it is commonly presented after the recipient has been killed ( posthumously ) ." ]
[ "Although Medals of Honor can be awarded only to members of the U.S. armed forces , being a U.S. citizen is not a prerequisite for eligibility to receive the medal .", "Although Medals of Honor can be presented only to members of the U.S. armed forces it is not required to be a U.S. citizen ." ]
[ "This is a list of named geological features on Miranda .", "This is a list of named geological things on Miranda ." ]
[ "The most recent goaltender to have scored a goal by deliberately shooting the puck into his opponents ' net was Mike Smith , in 2013 .", "The most recent goaltender to have scored a goal by actually shooting the puck into his opponents ' net was Mike Smith , in 2013 ." ]
[ "This is a list of heads of state of Albania since the Declaration of Independence of Albania in 1912 .", "This is a list of heads of state of Albania ." ]
[ "Beside chairing the General People 's Congress , its Secretary-General was also `` de jure '' head of state of Libya .", "Beside chairing the General People 's Congress , its Secretary-General was also the actual head of state of Libya ." ]
[ "Heavy mortars are large-calibre mortars designed to fire a relatively heavy shell on a high angle trajectory .", "Heavy mortars are large-calibre mortars which fire a heavy shell on a high angle trajectory ." ]
[ "All of these mountains are located in southern and central Asia .", "All of these mountains are in central or southern Asia ." ]
[ "A hobby is an activity , interest , enthusiasm , or amateur pastime that is undertaken for pleasure or relaxation , typically done during one 's leisure time .", "A hobby is an activity , interest , enthusiasm , or amateur pastime that people do for pleasure or relaxation . It is usually done during one 's leisu...
[ "Dark died at his home in Easley , South Carolina from Alzheimer 's disease , at the age of 92 .", "Dark died in Easley , South Carolina from Alzheimer 's disease , aged 92 ." ]
[ "Alvin Ralph `` Al '' Dark ( January 7 , 1922 -- November 13 , 2014 ) , nicknamed `` Blackie '' and `` The Swamp Fox '' , was an American Major League Baseball ( MLB ) shortstop and manager .", "Alvin Ralph `` Al '' Dark ( January 7 , 1922 -- November 13 , 2014 ) , nicknamed `` Blackie '' and `` The Swamp Fox '' ...
[ "It is the fourth book in Card 's The Tales of Alvin Maker series and is about Alvin Miller , the Seventh son of a seventh son .", "It is the fourth book in Card 's `` The Tales of Alvin Maker '' series and is about Alvin Miller , the seventh son of a seventh son ." ]
[ "Alvin Journeyman ( 1995 ) is an alternate history/fantasy novel by Orson Scott Card .", "Alvin Journeyman ( 1995 ) is an alternate history/fantasy book that was written by Orson Scott Card ." ]
[ "He is best known for singles released in the 1970s and 1980s , including `` My Coo Ca Choo '' , the UK Singles Chart-topper `` Jealous Mind '' , and `` I Feel Like Buddy Holly '' .", "He was best known for singles released in the 1970s and 1980s , including `` My Coo Ca Choo '' , the UK Singles Chart-topper `` J...
[ "Alvin Lawrence `` Moose '' Wistert ( June 26 , 1916 -- October 3 , 2005 ) was an American football player .", "Alvin `` Moose '' Wistert ( June 26 1916 -- October 3 2005 ) was an American Football player ." ]
[ "Alyson Lee Hannigan ( born March 24 , 1974 ) is an American actress .", "Alyson Lee Hannigan is an American actress . She was born March 24 , 1974 in Washington , D.C. ." ]