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The Inca road system was the most extensive and advanced transportation system in pre-Columbian South America . | The Inca road system ( El Camino Inca ) of Peru was the most extensive among the many roads and trails that were constructed in pre-Columbian South America . |
The genus was formerly often included in either Myrtus or Eugenia ; it is distinguished from these by the drooping flowers with stamens shorter than the petals . | The genus was formerly often included in either Myrtus or Eugenia ; it is distinguished from these two genera by the hanging flowers with stamens shorter than the petals . |
The leaves are opposite , oval , 1-4 cm long and 0.2-2 .5 cm broad , entire , glossy dark green , with a spicy scent if crushed . | The leaves are simple , entire , opposite , elliptical ; they are 1-2 cm long and 0.2-2 .5 cm broad , dark green , and with a spicy scent if broken into many small pieces . |
The flowers are drooping , 1-2 cm diameter with four or five white or pale pink petals and numerous short stamens ; the fruit is a small red or purple berry 1 cm diameter . | The solitary flowers are usually hanging ; they are 1-2 cm diameter with four or five white or pale pink petals and many short stamens . |
While the institute is best known for its Millennium Prize Problems , it carries out a wide range of activities , including a postdoctoral program ( five Clay Research Fellows are supported each year ) and a bi-annual summer school , the proceedings of which are published jointly with the American Mathematical Society . | While the institute is best known for its Millennium Prize Problems , it carries out a wide range of activities , including a postdoctoral program ( ten Clay Research Fellows are supported each year ) and an annual summer school , the proceedings of which are published jointly with the American Mathematical Society . |
Harvard mathematician Arthur Jaffe was the first president of CMI . | Harvard University mathematician Arthur Jaffe was the first president of CMI . |
The Institute is `` dedicated to increasing and disseminating mathematical knowledge . '' | The Institute is dedicated to increasing and disseminating mathematical knowledge . |
The Clay Mathematics Institute ( CMI ) is a private , non-profit foundation , based in Providence , Rhode Island . | The Clay Mathematics Institute ( CMI ) is a private , non-profit foundation , based in Cambridge , Massachusetts . |
The institute was founded in 1998 through the sponsorship of Boston businessman Landon T. Clay . | Boston businessman Landon T. Clay and his wife , Lavinia D. Clay started it in 1998 . |
Franklin Edward `` Frank '' Kameny ( May 21 , 1925 - October 11 , 2011 ) was `` one of the most significant figures '' in the American gay rights movement . | Franklin Edward `` Frank '' Kameny ( May 21 , 1925 - October 11 , 2011 ) was an important person in the American gay rights movement . |
Kameny was born to Ashkenazi Jewish parentage in New York City . | Kameny was born on May 21 , 1925 in New York City , New York . |
In 1957 , Kameny was dismissed from his position as an astronomer in the U.S. Army 's Army Map Service in Washington , D.C. because of his homosexuality , leading him to begin `` a Herculean struggle with the American establishment '' that would `` spearhead a new period of militancy in the homosexual rights movement of the early 1960s '' . | In 1957 , Kameny was fired from his position as an astronomer in the U.S. Army 's Army Map Service in Washington , D.C. because of his homosexuality . |
He attended Richmond Hill High School and graduated in 1941 . | He studied at Richmond Hill High School and at Queens College . |
Kameny suffered from heart disease in his last years , but maintained a full schedule of public appearances , his last being a speech to a LGBT group in Washington DC on September 30 , 2011 . | Kameny died on October 11 , 2011 in Washington , D.C. from heart disease . |
Pope Paul VI ( Latin : Paulus VI ) , born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini ( 26 September 1897 - 6 August 1978 ) , was Pope from 21 June 1963 to his death in 1978 . | VI ; Italian : Paolo VI ) , born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini , was an Italian priest of the Roman Catholic Church and the 263rd Pope from from 1963 until his death in 1978 . |
Pope Paul VI became the first pope to visit six continents , and was the most traveled pope in history to that time , earning the nickname `` the Pilgrim Pope '' . | Paul VI was known as the `` pilgrim '' pope for his numerous travels . |
In December , 5566 released their first album , which sold 240,000 copies in Taiwan . | In December of the same year , 5566 released their first album , which sold 240,000 copies in Taiwan . |
Although the remaining 5566 members confirmed that Peng was still part of the group , Peng would eventually leave the group , forming his own management company , Wingman Entertainment . | Although the remaining 5566 members confirmed that Peng was still part of the group , Peng eventually left , forming his own management company , Wingman Entertainment . |
5566 's debut and sudden rise to popularity has been a controversial topic . | In 2002 , 5566 's debut and sudden rise to popularity has been a controversial topic . |
They showcased their multiple talents in their debut interview , yet their hard work was not respected , drawing lots of criticism and earning them a negative nickname , `` Turkey '' , which is still used today . | They showcased their multiple talents in their debut interview , yet their hard work was not respected , drawing lots of criticism and earning them a negative nickname , `` Turkey . '' |
5566 is a Taiwanese boy band , part of J-Star . | 5566 is a Taiwanese boy-band . |
However , ever since the album was re-released in two additional versions , 5566 would become infamous for regularly repackaging their albums . | Because the album was re-released in two additional versions , 5566 became infamous for regularly repackaging their albums . |
Jason Hsu was originally obese and unpopular in school . | Jason Hsu was at first `` obese and unpopular in high school '' . |
Zax Wang was a member of short-lived boyband POSTM3N . | Zax Wang was a member of POSTM3N . |
Not only did this drama help skyrocket 5566 to fame , it was also the driving force behind the careers of Angela Chang and Johnny Yan . | Not only did this drama help skyrocket 5566 to fame , it was also the driving force behind the careers of Angela Zhang and Johnny Yan . |
This holds true till today ; the Westside Story soundtrack and the Top on the Forbidden City OST are the only two albums that remain unrepackaged . | This holds true till today ; Westside Story OST and Top of the Forbidden City OST are the only two albums that remain unrepackaged . |
Due to a serious injury that he suffered during the filming of a variety show , Rio Peng was temporary pulled out from group activities to recover . | Due to a serious injury while filming a variety show , Rio Peng temporary pulled out from group activities to recover . |
Sam Wang was a national soccer player and a model before signing with Jungiery . | Sam Wang was a national soccer player and a model . |
However , he started appearing in several commercials when he successfully lost weight , giving him the looks of an idol . | However , he started appearing in several CMs when he lost weight . |
The drama , featuring 5566 in the lead roles , exceeded expectations by having a higher viewership rating than several other idol dramas during that season . | The show exceeded expectations by having a higher viewership rating than several drama shows at the time . |
For instance , Sam Wang is famous for his appearances in many TV series as well as his membership in another company 's band called 183 Club , which effectively makes him the busiest 5566 member ; Tony Sun and Zax Wang often have dramas to shoot ; while Jason Hsu has been featured in many local promotional campaigns . | Tony Sun and Zax Wang are actors in many television programs , while Jason Hsu has been in many promotional campaigns . |
Tony Sun has gained much solo experience by releasing several well-received albums in the Taiwanese dialect in the 1990s ; he even gained the title of the `` Taiwanese little champion '' . | Tony Sun had released some solo albums in Taiwan dialect in the 1990s . |
However , his popularity waned when he had to fulfill his mandatory military service . | However , his lost a bit of popularity when he had to do military service . |
5566 not only work together as a group , but also individually . | 5566 's members not only work together as one , but they also work separately . |
In May 1621 , Susanna White became the first Plymouth colony bride , marrying Edward Winslow , a fellow Mayflower passenger whose wife had perished on March 24 , 1621 . | White 's widow , Susanna , married Edward Winslow in May 1621 , which made her the first Plymouth Colony bride . |
She was buried in the Winslow Cemetery , Marshfield , as were her sons Resolved and Peregrine and their families . | She and Winslow are buried in the Winslow Cemetery . |
Edward Winslow later became Governor of Plymouth County , and was also the colony agent in England . | Winslow had also been a Mayflower passenger and later became the second governor of Plymouth Colony . |
The reserved alpha-2 and alpha-3 codes can be divided into the following four categories ( click on the links for the reserved codes of each category ) : User-assigned code elements are codes at the disposal of users who need to add further names of countries , territories , or other geographical entities to their in-house application of ISO 3166-1 , and the ISO 3166\/MA will never use these codes in the updating process of the standard . | User-assigned code elements are codes at the disposal of users who need to add further names of countries , territories or other geographical entities to their in-house application of ISO 3166-1 , and the ISO 3166\/MA will never use them in the updating process of the standard . |
Once a country name or territory name appears in either of these two sources , it will be added to ISO 3166-1 by default . | The only way to enter a new country name into ISO 3166-1 is to have it registered in one of the following two sources : To be listed in the bulletin Country Names , a country or territory must be any of the following : Once a country name or territory name appears in either of these two sources , it will be added to ISO 3166-1 by default . |
ISO 3166-1 is part of the ISO 3166 standard published by the International Organization for Standardization ( ISO ) , and defines codes for the names of countries , dependent territories , and special areas of geographical interest . | It gives a code for the names of countries and dependent territories , and is published by the International Organization for Standardization ( ISO ) . |
It is listed in alphabetical order by the English short country name ( upper\/lower case ) used by the ISO 3166\/MA . | The following is a complete ISO 3166-1 encoding code list in alphabetical order by the English short country names officially used by the ISO 3166 Maintenance Agency ( ISO 3166\/MA ) , which uses country names from United Nations sources . |
Codes are usually reserved for former countries , overseas territories , international organizations , and special nationality status . | Usually , obsolete codes may be kept as reserved , while some overseas territories , international organizations , and special nationality status have reserved codes of their own . |
However , it is not the only standard for country codes . | There are three sets of country codes : ISO 3166-1 is not the only standard for country codes . |
Other country codes used by many international organizations are partly or totally incompatible with ISO 3166-1 , although some of them closely correspond to ISO 3166-1 codes . | Many international organizations use their own country codes , where some of them closely correspond to the ISO 3166-1 codes . |
This process reduces efficiency of photosynthesis , potentially reducing photosynthetic output by 25 % in C3 plants . | This process reduces efficiency of photosynthesis . |
For example , when the stomata are closed to prevent water loss during drought : this limits the CO2 supply , while O 2 production within the leaf will continue . | Photorespiration can occur when carbon dioxide levels are low , for example , when the stomata are closed to prevent water loss during drought . |
Flower of Scotland ( Scottish Gaelic : Flùr na h-Alba , Scots : Flouer o Scotland ) is a Scottish song , used frequently at special occasions and sporting events . | Flower of Scotland ( Scottish Gaelic : Flùr na h-Alba ) is a Scottish song , used mostly at special occasions and sporting events . |
Although there is no official national anthem of Scotland , Flower of Scotland is one of a number of songs which unofficially fulfil this role , along with the older Scots Wha Hae , Scotland the Brave and the more recent Highland Cathedral . | Although Scotland has no official national anthem , Flower of Scotland is one which is used , along with the older Scots Wha Hae , Scotland the Brave and Highland Cathedral . |
Marijuana is grown in the central region of Benin . | Marijuana is grown in the central part of Benin . |
Crime in Benin is high and especially targets visitors . | Crime in Benin is high and targets visitors . |
Street robbery is a significant problem in Cotonou . | Street robbery is a large problem in Cotonou . |
Benin 's score was 3 with 10 being the best possible score . | Benin 's score was 3 , with 10 being the best possible score . |
There is a high rate of credit card and automated teller machine ( ATM ) fraud , largely targeting foreigners . | There is a high rate of credit card and automated teller machine ( ATM ) fraud . |
Petty crime is common throughout the country . | Petty crime is common all over the country . |
Drug trafficking in Benin is increasing , due mainly to the porous borders and lack of government intervention of the illegal drug trafficking . | Drug trafficking in Benin is growing . |
Uzbek and Uyghur are spoken in Uzbekistan , Tajikistan , Kyrgyzstan , Afghanistan and Xinjiang . | The countries in Central Asia are Kazakhstan , Kyrgyzstan , Uzbekistan , Turkmenistan and Tajikistan . |
Central Asia is the core region of the Asian continent and stretches from the Caspian Sea in the west to China in the east and from Afghanistan in the south to Russia in the north . | Central Asia is a region in Asia . |
Other animals discovered in the same rocks include fish ( primitive sharks , palaeoniscids , and lungfishes ) and amphibians . | Other animals discovered in the same rocks include fish ( primitive sharks , palaeoniscids , and lungfish ) and amphibians . |
Prionosuchus lived in a humid and tropical environment as indicated by the petrified forest of the Pedra do Fogo formation in which the fossil has been found . | Prionosuchus lived in a humid and tropical environment as indicated by the petrified forest of the Pedra do Fogo formation in which the fossil was found . |
Reaching an estimated length of 9 m ( 30 ft ) , Prionosuchus is the largest amphibian ever found . | With an estimated length of 9 m ( 30 ft ) , Prionosuchus is the largest amphibian ever found . |
The strata composed of siltstones , shales and limestones were deposited in lagoonal and fluvial environments . | The strata of siltstones , shales and limestones were deposited in lagoonal and fluvial environments . |
Prionosuchus is an extinct genus of extremely large temnospondyl amphibians from the Middle Permian ( 270 million years ago ) , fossils of which have been found in what is now Brazil . | Prionosuchus is a genus of extremely large temnospondyl amphibians from the Middle Permian ( 270 million years ago ) . |
The group went extinct at the end of the Permian and the niche was subsequently filled by other , new temnospondyls , later joined by reptiles such as the phytosaurs in the Triassic period . | In the Triassic , the niche was filled by other temnospondyls and by reptiles such as the phytosaurs . |
Cox and Hutchinson re-evaluated Prionosuchus in 1991 and synonymized it with the genus Platyoposaurus from Russia . | Cox and Hutchinson re-evaluated Prionosuchus in 1991 and thought it was synonymous with the genus Platyoposaurus from Russia . |
With an elongated and tapered snout , numerous sharp teeth , long body , short legs , and a tail adapted for swimming , its general appearance was very similar to a modern crocodile , particularly to the gharial , and it probably had a similar lifestyle as an ambush aquatic predator feeding on fish and other aquatic animals . | It probably had a similar lifestyle as an ambush aquatic predator feeding on fish and other aquatic animals . |
However , Platyoposaurus was comparatively smaller , reaching a total length of only 2.5 meters ( 8.2 ft ) , indicating that the two animals are distinct at least at the species level . | However , Platyoposaurus had a total length of only 2.5 meters ( 8.2 ft ) , which suggested that the two animals were at least different species . |
The fragmentary remains of this animal have been found in the Pedra do Fogo Formation in the Parnaiba Basin of Northeastern Brazil , and it was described by L.I. Price in 1948 . | The fragmentary remains of this animal were found in the Parnaiba Basin of northeast Brazil . |
The archegosaurs were a group of temnospondyli that occupied the ecological niche of crocodiles and alligators during the Permian , and of which the European genus Archegosaurus is typical . | The archegosaurs were a group of temnospondyls that occupied the ecological niche of crocodiles and alligators during the Permian . |
An astronomical clock is a clock with special mechanisms and dials to display astronomical information , such as the relative positions of the sun , moon , zodiacal constellations , and sometimes major planets . | It displays the relative positions of the sun , moon , zodiacal constellations , and sometimes major planets . |
Research in 2011 and 2012 led an expert group of researchers to posit that European astronomical clocks are descended from the technology of the Antikythera mechanism . | European astronomical clocks are probably descended from the technology of the Antikythera mechanism . |
This view accords both with daily experience and with the philosophical world view of pre-Copernican Europe . | The Sun rotates round the Earth : this accords with daily experience and with the world view of pre-Copernican Europe . |
There are many examples of astronomical table clocks , due to their popularity as showpieces . | The idea of an astronomical clock is ancient . |
The district was created in 1972 by merging the former districts of Jülich and Düren . | The district was created in 1972 by joining the old districts of Jülich and Düren . |
Both districts date back to 1816 when the new Prussian province Rhineland was created . | Both districts date back to 1816 when the new Prussian province of Rhineland was created . |
International bobsleigh competitions are governed by the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation , also known as FIBT from the French Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing . | International bobsled competitions are governed by the Fédération Internationale de Bobsleigh et de Tobogganing ( FIBT ) . |
Women 's two woman bobsleigh made its Olympic debut at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games . | Bobsled or bobsleigh is a sport played during the Winter Olympic Games . |
He died in 1996 , and is buried at St. Andrew 's , Bramfield , in the county of Suffolk . | He died in 1996 , and is buried at St. Andrew 's , Bramfield in the county of Suffolk . |
Hubert Miles Gladwyn Jebb , 1st Baron Gladwyn , GCMG , GCVO , CB , known as Gladwyn Jebb ( 25 April 1900 - 24 October 1996 ) , was a prominent British civil servant , diplomat and politician as well as the Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations for a little over three months . | Hubert Miles Gladwyn Jebb , 1st Baron Gladwyn , GCMG , GCVO , CB , known as Gladwyn Jebb ( 25 April 1900 ( 1900-04-25 ) - 24 October 1996 ) , was a prominent British civil servant , diplomat and politician as well as the first Acting Secretary-General of the United Nations . |
After World War II , he served as Executive Secretary of the Preparatory Commission of the United Nations in August 1945 , being appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General Trygve Lie . | He was appointed Acting United Nations Secretary-General from October 1945 to February 1946 until the appointment of the first Secretary-General Trygve Lie . |
He became the United Kingdom 's Ambassador to the United Nations from 1950 to 1954 and to Paris from 1954-1960 . | He became the United Kingdom 's Ambassador to the United Nations from 1950-1954 and to Paris from 1954-1960 . |
Returning to London , Jebb served as Deputy to the Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin at the Conference of Foreign Ministers before serving as the Foreign Office 's United Nations Adviser ( 1946-47 ) . | Returning to London , Jebb was Deputy to the Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin at the Conference of Foreign Ministers before serving as the Foreign Office 's United Nations Adviser ( 1946-47 ) . |
An ardent European , he served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1973 to 1976 , where he was also the Vice-President of the Parliament 's Political Committee . | An supporter of the European Union , he served as a Member of the European Parliament 1973-1976 where he was also the Vice-President of the Parliament 's Political Committee . |
Publications by Baron Gladwyn include : The papers of 1st Lord Gladwyn were deposited at Churchill Archives Centre at the University of Cambridge by his son , 2nd Lord Gladwyn , between 1998 and 2000 . | Publications by Baron Gladwyn include : |
She was a noted diarist of their times in Paris and a hostess of Liberal and London politics . | Jebb 's wife , Cynthia , Lady Gladwyn , was a noted diarist of their times in Paris and a hostess of Liberal and London politics . |
Jebb 's wife Cynthia , Lady Gladwyn ( 1898-1990 ) was the daughter of Sir Saxton Noble and the great-grand daughter of Isambard Kingdom Brunel . | She was the great-grand daughter of Isambard Kingdom Brunel . |
Chloroform is used as a solvent in the pharmaceutical industry and for producing dyes and pesticides . | Chloroform is used as a solvent . |
This philosopher and Bishop of Chartres wrote : Pérotin 's music has influenced modern minimalist composers such as Steve Reich , particularly in Reich 's work Proverb . | Pérotin 's music has been an influence on some 20th century composers who wrote minimalist music such as Steve Reich . |
During the war , Buckles drove ambulances and motorcycles for the Army 's 1st Fort Riley Casual Detachment , first in England and then France . | During the war Buckles served in England and France , driving ambulances and motorcycles for the Army 's 1st Fort Riley Casualty Detachment . |
Early in the interwar period , he attended the dedication of the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City , Missouri , in honor of the Americans who died in World War I , and met General of the Armies John Pershing , who commanded the American Expeditionary Forces in Europe during the war . | Following his discharge in 1919 , he attended the dedication of the Liberty Memorial in Kansas City , Missouri , in honor of those Americans who died in World War I . While there , he met General John `` Black Jack '' Pershing , commander of all U.S. forces in France during the war . |
With a weight below 100 pounds ( 45 kg ) , Buckles developed beriberi , and led fellow captives in calisthenics to counter the effects of imprisonment . | He became malnourished , with a weight below 100 lb , and developed beriberi , yet led his fellow inmates in calisthenics . |
Buckles was born to James C. Buckles , a farmer , and Theresa J. Buckles in Bethany , Missouri , on February 1 , 1901 . | Frank Buckles ( 1 February 1901 - 27th February 2011 ) was the last living American veteran who fought in World War I. Buckles was born in Bethany , Missouri . |
He was captured in January 1942 by Japanese forces , and spent the next three years and two months as a civilian internee in the Santo Tomas and Los Baños prison camps . | He was captured by the Japanese in 1942 and spent the next three and a half years in the Los Baños prison camp . |
All of the captives were freed by Allied forces on February 23 , 1945 . | He was rescued on February 23 , 1945 . |
Spencer Bonaventure Tracy ( April 5 , 1900 - June 10 , 1967 ) was an American actor . | Spencer Tracy ( April 5 , 1900 - June 10 , 1967 ) was an American movie and stage actor who appeared in 74 movies from 1930 to 1967 . |
As First Lady , Hayes brought her zeal to the White House and supported her husband 's ban of alcoholic beverages at state functions , excepting only the reception for Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia in 1877 , at which wine was served . | As First Lady , Hayes supported her husband 's ban of alcoholic beverages at state functions , excepting only the reception for Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich of Russia in 1877 , at which wine was served . |
The Hayes had four sons and a daughter to live to maturity : | The Hayes had four sons and a daughter to live to their adulthood : She died of a stroke on June 25 , 1889 . |
Born in Chillicothe , Ohio , the daughter of James Webb , a doctor , and Maria Cook-Webb , Lucy was descended from seven veterans of the American Revolution . | Lucy was descended from seven veterans of the American Revolution . |
Intellectual debate has also focused around the issue of whether ethnic conflict has become more prevalent since the end of the Cold War , and on devising ways of managing conflicts , through instruments such as consociationalism and federalisation . | Intellectual debate has also focused around the issue of whether ethnic conflict has become more common since the end of the Cold War , and on finding ways of managing conflicts , through instruments such as consociationalism and federalisation . |
An ethnic conflict or ethnic war is an armed conflict between ethnic groups . | An ethnic conflict ( or ethnic war ) is a conflict where different ethnic groups fight each other . |
It contrasts with civil war on one hand ( where a single nation or ethnic group is fighting among itself ) and regular warfare on the other , where two or more sovereign states ( which may or may not be nation states ) are in conflict . | It is different from a civil war , where a single nation or ethnic group is fighting among itself . |
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