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Iron Maiden, released on April 14, 1980, is the debut album by heavy metal band Iron Maiden.
[ "Iron Maiden was released on April 14, 1980. It is the debut album by heavy metal band Iron Maiden." ]
It grows out of the difficulties in assimilating the new culture, causing difficulty in knowing what is appropriate and what is not.
[ "it comes from issues adopting the new culture. It causes trouble knowing what is right and wrong." ]
Hurricane Wilma was the most intense hurricane ever recorded in the Atlantic basin.
[ "Hurricane Wilma was the most harsh hurricane ever recorded in Atlantic basin." ]
Sir Donald Bradman AC, Australian cricketer universally regarded as the greatest batsman of all time was born in Cootamundra.
[ "Sir Donald Bradman AC, Australian cricketer regarded as the greatest batsman of all time, was born in Cootamundra." ]
Hughes' story "Blessed Assurance" deals with a father's anger over his son's effeminacy and queerness.
[ "Hughes' tale \"Blessed Assurance\" is about a dad's anger over his son being gay." ]
Heaven's Gate was an American UFO cult based in San Diego, California and led by Marshall Applewhite (1931 - 1997) and Bonnie Nettles (1927 - 1985).
[ "Heaven's Gate was an American UFO cult based in San Diego, California. It was led by Marshall Applewhite (1931 - 1997) and Bonnie Nettles (1927 - 1985)." ]
Individual songs from some of the operettas have become standards, notably "Vilja" from The Merry Widow and "You Are My Heart's Delight" ("Dein ist mein ganzes Herz") from The Land of Smiles.
[ "Individual songs like \"Vilja\" and \"You Are My Heart's Delight\" from the operettas have become standards." ]
Reservoir Dogs stars an ensemble cast with Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino, Chris Penn and Lawrence Tierney.
[ "Reservoir Dogs stars a large cast including Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino, Chris Penn, and Lawrence Tierney." ]
Writing After Universal Studios acquired the movie rights to Firefly from Fox, Whedon began writing the screenplay.
[ "After Universal Studios bought the movie rights to Firefly from Fox, Whedon began writing the script." ]
He was the son of the Reverend Martin Luther King, Sr. and Alberta Williams King.
[ "His parents were Martin Luther King Sr. and Alberta Williams King." ]
Opeth decided against cancelling the remainder of the tour, and Lopez's drum technician filled in for two concerts.
[ "Opeth didn't cacel the remainder of the tour. Lopez's drum technician filled in for two concerts." ]
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series' canon, featuring Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont.
[ "Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse is the third game in the series. It features Simon Belmont's ancestor, Trevor Belmont." ]
From 1948 - 52, a series of guest conductors led the orchestra, including Leonard Bernstein and Leopold Stokowski.
[ "From 1948-52, guest conductors led the orchestra." ]
It is the fourth and final novel in his Hyperion Cantos fictional universe.
[ "It is the fourth novel in his Hyperion Cantos fictional universe." ]
Traces of the amphitheatre can still be seen in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro.
[ "Some of the amphitheatre still exists in the Piazza dell'Anfiteatro." ]
In 2006, Phil Downing left the band, citing communication problems with other members.
[ "Phil Downing quit the band in 2006, saying relations with the band was a problem." ]
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 a chart that was created by Bruce Henderson for the Boston Consulting Group to help companies analyze their business data and product lines." ]
Ann Arbor had set aside 40 acres (16 ha) that it hoped would become the site for a new state capitol, but it offered this land to the university when Lansing was chosen as the state capital.
[ "Ann Arbor had set aside 40 acres (16 ha) for the new state capitol. When Lansing was chosen as the state capital instead, Ann Arbor offered this land to the university." ]
French troops land at Kilcummin in County Mayo to assist the Irish rebellion.
[ "French troops land at Kilcummin in County Mayo. They assist the Irish rebellion." ]
Anglo-Saxon buildings in Britain were generally simple, constructed mainly using timber with thatch for roofing.
[ "Anglo-Saxon buildings in Britain were simple. They were mainly made with timber with thatch for roofing." ]
HOPEFUL, the resident of Vanity Fair, who takes Faithful's place as Christian's fellow traveller.
[ "HOPEFUL takes Faithful's place as Christian's fellow traveler." ]
Due to the Cold War, subsequent trials never took place.
[ "Because of the Cold War, the trials never took place." ]
In October 1983, the Grameen Bank Project was transformed into an independent bank by government legislation.
[ "Government legislation turned the Grameen Bank Project into an independent bank." ]
The album was fueled by the single "Fat Lip", which reached the top position on the Billboard Modern Rock chart, making it the band's most successful single.
[ "The single \"Fat Lip\" reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock chart. It is the band's most successful single." ]
Later in life, she corresponded with Gustave Flaubert.
[ "She corresponded with Gustave Flaubert later in life." ]
A photograph of Simon Rodia is included on the cover of the Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, released in 1967.
[ "A photograph of Simon Rodia is featured on the cover of the Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band. The album was released in 1967." ]
Neptune is the eighth and outermost-known planet from the Sun in the Solar System.
[ "Neptune is the eighth and furthest planet from the Sun in the Solar System." ]
In the a mathematics, a product is the result of multiplying, or an expression that identifies factors to be multiplied.
[ "In math, a product is the result of multiplying. An expression identifies factors to be multiplied." ]
As the truth about the mysterious Others begins to unfold, one of the crash survivors betrays the other castaways, and the cause of the plane crash is revealed.
[ "The truth about the mysterious Others is gradually made known. Meanwhile, one of the crash survivors betrays the other castaways, and the cause of the plane crash is revealed." ]
Although she had previously spoken in fantasies and dream sequences, Maggie's first word spoken in the normal continuity of the series occurred in "Lisa's First Word", when she was voiced by Elizabeth Taylor.
[ "The first time Maggie spoke was in \"Lisa's First Word.\"" ]
In modern times, the waters are 70% to 90% used for human purposes and the flow is much reduced.
[ "Today, the waters are 70-90% used for human reasons and the flow is much less." ]
Disputes between European and Chinese miners flared into brawls at Daylesford and Castlemaine.
[ "Disputes erupted into brawls between European and Chinese miners at Daylesford and Castlemaine." ]
Many have distinct dietary preferences and regularly occur in close association with their food species.
[ "many have specific preferred foods. This is usually due to their food species." ]
The storm continued to the southwest while deep convection persisted near the center.
[ "The storm continued southwest, while deep convection remained near the center." ]
Economy and infrastructure The community is home to more than 600 businesses with well over 2,000 jobs.
[ "The community is home to more than 600 businesses with more than 2,000 jobs." ]
Psychedelic music is a term that refers to a broad set of popular music styles, genres and scenes, that may include psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, and others.
[ "Psychedelic music is a term that refers to popular music styles, genres, and scenes. They may include psychedelic rock, psychedelic folk, psychedelic pop, psychedelic soul, psychedelic ambient, psychedelic trance, and others." ]
The first mayor of Gaborone was Reverend Derek Jones.
[ "Reverend Derek Jones was the first mayor of Gaborone." ]
Palestinian voters in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank including East Jerusalem were eligible to participate in the election.
[ "Palestine voters in the Gaza Strip, West Bank, and East Jerusalem are able to take part in the election." ]
The majority of the population of the Central African Republic lives in the western parts of the country, near Bangui.
[ "The majority of the Central African Republic lives in the western parts of the country." ]
In his book "Russia at War 1941 to 1945", Alexander Werth reported that while visiting Gdansk / Danzig in 1945 shortly after its liberation by the Red Army, he saw an experimental factory outside the city for making soap from human corpses.
[ "In his book \"Russia at War 1941 to 1945\", Alexander Werth said he visited Gdansk / Danzig in 1945 right after it was freed by the Red Army. At that time, he saw an experimental factory outside the city for making soap from human bodies." ]
After the release of a promotional single, Glory to the Brave was released throughout Europe.
[ "Glory to the Brave was released throughout Europe after the release of a promotional single." ]
In 2006, he co-starred in the independent film Manhattan Minute.
[ "In 2006, he played part in the film Manhattan Minute." ]
Many other authors of this period described eastern Mediterranean cooking in Greek and in Latin.
[ "Most authors of this period described eastern Mediterranean cooking in Greek and in Latin." ]
The municipality has about 5700 inhabitants.
[ "About 5700 people live in the municipality." ]
Cave himself often contributed pieces to the Magazine under the pen name of Sylvanus Urban.
[ "Cave himself often created pieces for the Magazine. He did this under the pen name of Sylvanus Urban." ]
Packaged instant soups come in several varieties: A packet of dry soup stock (like the ramen image below).
[ "There are several kinds of instant soups like a packet of dry stock." ]
Election The President of the Bundesrat usually is elected on the 1 November in a given year, and serves until the 31 October in the year that follows.
[ "Election The Bundesrat President is normally elected on November 1 in a given year and serves in the year that follows until October 31." ]
He rowed across in a boat and discovered the Japanese submarine.
[ "He rowed over in a boat and found the Japanese sub." ]
2003 – 2005 In 2003, he played a villainous role in the third installment of the Spy Kids trilogy Spy Kids 3 - D: Game Over which was a huge box office success (almost $200 million worldwide).
[ "2003 – 2005 In 2003, he played a bad guy in the third movie of the Spy Kids trilogy. Spy Kids 3 - D: Game Over was a huge box office success and made almost $200 million worldwide." ]
It started as an unimportant race in 1996, but because of the fast growing popularity of cycling in Germany, it was made a part of the UCI Road World Cup in 1998.
[ "In 1996 it started as an unimportant race. It was made a part of the UCI Road World Cup in 1998 because of the growing popularity of cycling in Germany." ]
A large proportion of block ciphers use the scheme, including the Data Encryption Standard (DES).
[ "A large amount of the block ciphers use the plan, as well as the Data Encryption Standard (DES)." ]
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. There is evidence in fossils, tools, coins, and remains of ancient archaeological sites." ]
This category contains articles related to motorways in the United Kingdom.
[ "This category has articles about main roads of the United Kingdom." ]
Strength of the bond The atoms in metals have a strong attractive force between them.
[ "The atoms in metals are strongly attracted to each other." ]
The Victoria Hall remained in use until 1941 when it was destroyed by a German bomb.
[ "The Victoria Hall remained in use until 1941 when it was destroyed by a German bomb." ]
Andrew "Andy" Murray (born 15 May 1987) is a Scottish professional tennis player.
[ "Andrew \"Andy\" Murray is a professional tennis player. He was born in Scotland on May 15th, 1987." ]
The bridge is administered by the Thousand Islands Bridge Authority, an international agency.
[ "The bridge is maintained by an international agency known as Thousand Islands Bridge Authority." ]
2003 – 2005 In 2003, he played a villainous role in the third installment of the Spy Kids trilogy Spy Kids 3 - D: Game Over which was a huge box office success (almost $200 million worldwide).
[ "He played a villain in Spy Kids 3 - D: Game Over. The movie was a huge box office success. It made almost $200 million worldwide." ]
Approximately half the size of Taiwan, it has a land area of 18,575.5 square kilometres (7,172 sq mi).
[ "About half the size of Taiwan, it has a land area of 7,172 sq mi." ]
Unobserved, Susanna re-enters the bedroom with the clothing and conceals herself after she realises what is wrong (She knows that to reveal her presence would only result in the worst possible consequences to the Countess).
[ "Without being seen, Susanna re-enters the bedroom with the clothing and conceals herself after she realises what is wrong." ]
It formed on July 19 from a trough of low pressure off the Southeast U. S. Coast.
[ "It formed on July 19 from a trough of low pressure from the Southeast U. S. Coast." ]
Consequently, he purposely filmed scenes with actors on the extreme edge of both sides so that they could only be shown in widescreen.
[ "So, he purposely filmed scenes with actors on the extreme edge of both sides so they could only be shown in widescreen." ]
Empoli is on the main railway line from Florence to Pisa, and is the point of divergence of a line to Siena.
[ "Empoli sits along a fork in the railway line from Florence to Pisa. The other railway goes to Siena." ]
However, the council was delayed until 1545, and convened right before Luther's death.
[ "However, the council was delayed until 1545. It met right before Luther's death." ]
Some of the animals weighed as much as 700 kg (1,500 lb) or possibly larger.
[ "Some of the animals weighed 700 kg or more." ]
The former member of the Swiss Federal Council Josef Escher was born in Simplon.
[ "Josef Escher was once a member of the Swiss Federal Council. He was born in Simplon." ]
Interrupt controlled system Some embedded systems are predominantly interrupt controlled.
[ "Some systems within the main system are mostly controlled by interruptions." ]
The rotation period could not be estimated conclusively (best fit ~ 4 h).
[ "The rotation period could not be certainly estimated (best fit ~ 4 h)." ]
Geography Unna is situated on the route of an ancient salt-trading route, the Hellweg road.
[ "Unna is situated on an ancient salt-trading route, the Hellweg road." ]
Waterson took the Labour whip in Parliament.
[ "Waterson received the Labour whip in Parliament." ]
An even larger terminal to be sited nearby is also being promoted.
[ "A larger terminal nearby is also being promoted." ]
Cruiserweight Open for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship 10: 28 7 Goldberg defeated Brock Lesnar.
[ "Open for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship 10: 28 7. Goldberg beat Brock Lesnar." ]
The most famous example is the lineage of Dalai Lamas; the current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is held to be the fourteenth mindstream emanation, the first being Gendun Drup (1391 – 1474).
[ "The current Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is held to be the fourteenth mindstream emanation, the first being Gendun Drup (1391 – 1474)." ]
Its symbol is "$", with "RD $" used when distinction from other pesos (or dollars) is required; its ISO 4217 code is "DOP".
[ "Its symbol is \"$.\" \"RD $\" is used when distinction from other pesos (or dollars) is needed. Its ISO 4217 code is \"DOP\"." ]
The endpoints where a continental divide meets the coast are not always definite, because the exact border between adjacent bodies of water is usually not clearly defined.
[ "The points where a continental divide meets the coasts are no always clearly defined." ]
Biography Nikodinov is the daughter of Bulgarian immigrants and speaks Bulgarian fluently.
[ "Nikodinov is the daughter of Bulgarian immigrants and speaks Bulgarian fluently." ]
He most recently worked with Slipknot on their new fourth studio album titled All Hope Is Gone.
[ "He recently worked on Slipknot's fourth studio album. This album is titled All Hope Is Gone." ]
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 wanted to make it's flag in 1973 when five Greenlanders offered a green, white and blue flag." ]
The term most commonly refers to higher plants, but epiphytic bacteria, fungi (epiphytic fungi), algae, lichens, mosses, and ferns exist as well.
[ "The word means higher plants. It can be used for epiphytic bacteria, fungi (epiphytic), algae, lichens, mosses, and ferns." ]
The Saugor and Nerbudda Territories were attached to the North-Western Provinces, which included the British Dominions in the southern portion of present-day Uttar Pradesh state.
[ "The Saugor and Nerbudda Territories were attached to the North-Western Provinces, which included the British Dominions in southern Uttar Pradesh state." ]
All species have a distinctly bear-like gait, due to their front legs being longer than their back legs.
[ "All species have a recognizable bear-like walking manner, because of their front legs being longer than their back legs." ]
They occupied an area which is now the independent cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach.
[ "They were in an area which is now the independent cities of Norfolk, Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Virginia Beach." ]
Max and Moritz as well as many of his other picture stories are regarded as one of the main precursors of the modern comic strip.
[ "Max and Moritz, plus many of his other picture stories, are seen as a major precursor of the modern comic strip." ]
Rainfall comes only 2 - 3 times a year, never exceeding 20 mm.
[ "Rainfall comes only 2 - 3 times a year and doesn't exceed 20 mm." ]
He has composed and arranged scores for more than 500 film and television productions.
[ "He composed and arranged scores for over 500 film and TV productions." ]
Modified SUVs also take part in races, including the Paris-Dakar Rally and the Australian Outback.
[ "Modified SUVs also take part in races. This races include the Paris-Dakar Rally and the Australian Outback." ]
Many students choose a faculty committee whose members represent their own interdisciplinary interests.
[ "Many students choose a faculty committee whose members represent their own interdisciplinary interests." ]
The park has become a traditional location for mass demonstrations.
[ "The park is now a traditional venue for mass demonstrations." ]
M is the thirteenth letter of the basic modern Latin alphabet.
[ "M is the thirteenth letter of the modern Latin alphabet." ]
This victory brought him 2000 pesetas.
[ "This victory brought 2000 pesetas." ]
History The district was created in 1994 by merging the two previous districts Riesa and Großenhain.
[ "The district was created in 1994. It was created by merging districts Riesa and Großenhain." ]
Within the hCard is a Geo microformat, which additionally makes the coordinates (latitude & longitude) parsable, so that they can be, say, looked up on a map, or downloaded to a GPS unit.
[ "Within the hCard is a Geo microformat. It makes coordinates (latitude & longitude) parsable. This lets them be looked up on a map or downloaded to a GPS unit." ]
Religion The religion of Teotihuacan is similar to those of other Mesoamerican cultures.
[ "Teotihuacan is similar to Mesoamerican religions." ]
Italians know it for hosting a maximum-security prison (1858 - 1998) holding especially dangerous Mafia criminals.
[ "Italians know it for host a max-security prison (1858-1998) with particularly dangerous mafia criminals." ]
The account of Ninigi no Mikoto being sent to earth appears in the Nihon Shoki.
[ "The story of Ninigi no Mikoto being sent to earth is in the Nihon Shoki." ]
The Terms of ServicePicasa: Terms of Service permit Google to use the uploaded photos to display on the website or via RSS feeds, and also for promoting Google services royalty-free.
[ "Terms of Service: Google is permitted to use uploaded photos on the website, RSS feeds, and promoting royalty-free Google services." ]
In 1833 parts of Burke County and Buncombe County were combined to form Yancey County, and in 1838 the southern part of what was left of Buncombe County became Henderson County.
[ "in 1833 parts of Burke and Buncombe county became Yancy County. The Southern part of Buncombe then became Henderson County." ]
Normally, a state delegation is headed by the respective minister-president.
[ "As a rule the state party is run by the minister-president." ]
The color has been speculated to be due to organic compounds on its surface.
[ "The color might be due to organic compounds on its surface." ]
With approximately 77 million members, the Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian communion in the world, after the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches.
[ "With about 77 million members, the Anglican Communion is the third largest Christian communion in the world. It is after the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Churches." ]