set
sequence
[ "Mangu and Sancocho are two dishes for which the plantain is very important .", "Mangu and sancocho are two signature dishes that involve the plantain ." ]
[ "Its fruits are edible , and are generally used for cooking . This is different from the soft and sweet banana ( which is often called dessert banana ) .", "The fruit they produce is generally used for cooking , in contrast to the soft , sweet banana ( which is sometimes referred to as the dessert banana ) ." ]
[ "Plantain leaves are used like plates in several dishes , including Hallaca from Venezuela , or south Indian Thali .", "Traditionally , plantain leaves are used like plates while serving South Indian thali or during Sadya ." ]
[ "Plantains are often firmer than dessert bananas ; they also have less sugar .", "Plantains tend to be firmer and lower in sugar content than dessert bananas ." ]
[ "The position of the different food items on the leaf is important , also for Hindu rituals .", "A traditional southern Indian meal is served on a plantain leaf with the position of the different food items on the leaf having an importance . They also have a religious significance in many Hindu rituals ." ]
[ "After harvesting the fruit , the plantain plant can be cut and the layers peeled ( like an onion ) to get a cylinder shaped soft shoot .", "After harvesting the fruit , the plantain plant can be cut and the layers peeled ( like an onion ) to get a cylinder-shaped soft shoot ." ]
[ "In Honduras , Costa Rica , Panama , and Colombia , these are usually used to wrap tamales before and while cooking , and they can be used to wrap any kind of seasoned meat while cooking to keep the flavor in .", "In Guatemala , Peru , El Salvador , Honduras , Costa Rica , Panama , and Colombia , plantain leaves are usually used to wrap tamales before and while cooking , and they can be used to wrap any kind of seasoned meat while cooking to keep the flavor in ." ]
[ "Dessert bananas are often eaten raw ; plantains are usually cooked or otherwise processed before they are eaten .", "Bananas are most often eaten raw , while plantains tend to be cooked or otherwise processed , and are used either when green or unripe ( and therefore starchy ) or overripe ( and therefore sweet ) ." ]
[ "In Nicaragua , leaves are used to wrap different kinds of food , such as Nacatamales , Vigoron and Vaho .", "In Nicaragua , they wrap nacatamales , as well as vigoron , vaho and other dishes ." ]
[ "Plantain leaves are also used in making `` Karimeen Pollichathu '' in Kerala .", "Plantain leaves are also used in making karimeen pollichathu in Kerala ." ]
[ "Snuff is a kind of tobacco which is sniffed instead of smoked .", "When sniffed , snuff often causes a sneeze ." ]
[ "Not many people use snuff now , but a century or more ago it was very common . In the novels of 19th century authors like Charles Dickens we often read about people taking snuff .", "When snuff taking was fashionable , the manufacture of snuff accessories was a lucrative industry in several cultures ." ]
[ "A chastity belt is a device , locked around the wearer 's genitals , intended to prevent sexual intercourse .", "A chastity belt is a locking item of clothing designed to prevent sexual intercourse . They may be used to protect the wearer from rape or temptation ." ]
[ "Burrendong Dam is a large dam ( capacity 1,190,000 Megalitres ) near Wellington which holds the waters of the Macquarie River and its tributaries the Cudgegong River and the Turon River to stop floods and provide water for irrigation .", "Burrendong Dam is a large dam ( capacity 1,190,000 Megalitres ) near Wellington which impounds the waters of the Macquarie River and its tributaries the Cudgegong River and the Turon River for flood control and irrigation ." ]
[ "A mountain ridge goes north-west from the Great Dividing Range for about 400 kilometres , then the boundary turns north .", "A well defined ridge extends north-west from the Great Dividing Range for around 400 kilometres , then the boundary turns north ." ]
[ "The upper parts of the Macquarie River were first seen by Europeans in 1813 . The river was named for the Governor of New South Wales , Lachlan Macquarie .", "The upper reaches of the Macquarie River were first sighted by Europeans in 1813 and the river was named for the then Governor of New South Wales , Lachlan Macquarie ." ]
[ "Further north-west it is drier , in the Castelreagh and middle portions of the Macquarie valleys the annual median rainfall is 300 to 400 mm .", "Further north-west in the Castelreagh and middle portions of the Macquarie valleys the annual median rainfall is 300 to 400 mm ." ]
[ "Over 72 % of land is flat , and 17 % is hilly .", "Over 72 % of land is flat , with an additional 17 % undulating to hilly ." ]
[ "It begins in the central highlands of New South Wales near the town of Oberon .", "Its headwaters rise in the central highlands of New South Wales near the town of Oberon ." ]
[ "The Wiradjuri called the river Wambool .", "The Wiradjuri knew the river as the Wambool ." ]
[ "Gaps in the Dividing Range allows moist easterly air to pass inland , annual median rainfall of 750 mm or more is experienced further westward .", "Where breaks in the Dividing Range allow the intrusion of moist easterly air streams inland , annual median rainfall of 750 mm or more is experienced further westward ." ]
[ "Rainfall varies across the area drained by the Macquarie River . The mountain the peaks and tablelands receive higher rainfall due to the shadowing effects of the surrounding ranges .", "Rainfall varies across the catchment of the Macquarie River , genrally the peaks and tablelands receive higher rainfall due to the shadowing effects of the surrounding ranges ." ]
[ "Records show that rainfall can be 200 % or less than 50 % of the average annual figure .", "As an example of this records show a variation from ) 200 % to ( 50 % of the average annual figure ." ]
[ "The upper parts of the Macquarie River were first seen by Europeans in 1813 .", "Thursday , 9th December 1813 . I have called the Main Stream `` Macquarie River '' ." ]
[ "The Macquarie River flows for 626 kilometres and drops around 517 metres over its length .", "From its origin the Macquarie River flows for 626 kilometres and drops around 517 metres over its length ." ]
[ "The rest is steep to mountainous , reaching 900 metres .", "The remainder is steep to mountainous , rising progressively to elevations above 900 metres ." ]
[ "Near Carinda between the Macquarie River and Marra Creek , the oldest evidence of bread making in the world ( about 30,000 years old ) was found at an ancient lake known as Cuddie Springs .", "Near Carinda between the Macquarie River and Marra Creek the oldest evidence of bread making in the world ( approximately 30,000 years old ) was found at an ancient lake known as Cuddie Springs ." ]
[ "The dam made Lake Burrendong .", "The dam creates Lake Burrendong ." ]
[ "Lake Burrendong ( 346m ) is the only dam on the river .", "Lake Burrendong ( 346m ) is the only dam along the length of the river ." ]
[ "The Wiradjuri people are the original people to live in the Macquarie River area .", "The Wiradjuri people are the original inhabitants of the area that includes the Macquarie River catchment ." ]
[ "The Macquarie River has a history of flooding .", "The Macquarie River has a history of flooding , some significant events are listed below ." ]
[ "The Macquarie River starts at White Rock , near Oberon at an elevation of 671m .", "The Macquarie River starts below the locality of White Rock near Oberon at an elevation of 671m ." ]
[ "The famous Wiradjuri warrior Windradyne came from the upper Macquarie River region . He was killed in a tribal battle alongside the river in 1829 .", "The noted Wiradjuri warrior Windradyne came from the upper Macquarie River region , and was fatally wounded in a tribal battle alongside the river in 1829 ." ]
[ "The east boundary is formed by the Great Dividing Range , from near Oberon in the south to Coolah in the north .", "To the east the boundary is formed by the Great Dividing Range , this boundary extends from near Oberon in the south to Coolah in the north ." ]
[ "The river flows northwest past the towns of Bathurst , Wellington , Dubbo , Narromine , and Warren to the Macquarie Marshes .", "The river travels generally northwest past the towns of Bathurst , Wellington , Dubbo , Narromine , and Warren to the Macquarie Marshes ." ]
[ "The Macquarie Marshes then drain into the lower Barwon River and then into the Darling River", "The Macquarie Marshes then drain into the Darling River via the lower Barwon River ." ]
[ "Effingham is a city of Illinois in the United States .", "Effingham is a township in Effingham County , Illinois , United States ." ]
[ "Abraà # o Lincoln Martins ( born 14 June 1983 ) is a Brazilian football player . He plays for Oriente Petrolero .", "Abraà # o Lincoln Martins , or simply Abraà # o ( born 14 June 1983 ) , is a Brazilian striker who currently plays for Oriente Petrolero ." ]
[ "Love , Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing is the fifth studio album by New Zealand-born Australian country music singer Keith Urban .", "Love , Pain & the Whole Crazy Thing , or Love , Pain & the whole crazy thing as typeset on the cover art , is the fifth solo album by Australian country singer Keith Urban ." ]
[ "It was released on November 7 , 2006 .", "The album was issued on November 7 , 2006 ." ]
[ "The album is certified double Multi-Platinum by the RIAA and Platinum by the RIAA .", "The album has been certified 2 Multi-Platinum by the RIAA and platinum by the CRIA ." ]
[ "Herbinghen is a commune . It is found in the region Nord-Pas-de-Calais in the Pas-de-Calais department in the north of France .", "Herbinghen is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France ." ]
[ "It allows the character to grow very big in size and flatten other players . The `` POW BLOCK '' from Mario Bros. allows the character to send a shockwave to all the players in front of them , spinning them out of control and making them drop any items they may be carrying ( there is no effect , however , on those who are airborne ) .", "New items from Mario platform games are introduced , including the `` Mega Mushroom '' from New Super Mario Bros. , which allows the character to grow enormous in size and flatten opposing characters , and the `` POW BLOCK '' from Mario Bros. , which allows the character to send a shockwave to all the characters in front of them , spinning them out of control and causing them to drop any items they may be carrying ( there is no effect , however , on those who are airborne ) ." ]
[ "Mario Kart Wii has 24 selectable Nintendo characters , more than any of the other Mario games .", "Mario Kart Wii features 24 selectable Nintendo characters , more than any of its predecessors ." ]
[ "The cast of characters has 19 returning characters from the series and six new characters ; Baby Peach , Funky Kong , user-created Miis , Rosalina , Dry Bowser , and Baby Daisy .", "The cast of characters includes 19 returning characters from the series and six newcomers ; Baby Peach , Funky Kong , user-created Miis , Rosalina , Dry Bowser , and Baby Daisy , a new character in the Mario series ." ]
[ "Mario Kart Wii is a kart racing video game made by Nintendo for the Wii game console .", "In Mario Kart Wii , the developers were able to incorporate motorbikes . The game was called `` Mario Kart X '' internally for a while , before deciding on `` Mario Kart Wii '' ." ]
[ "The Mii 's weight class depends on its height and weight ( this can be customize in the Mii Channel ) , and its favorite color changes the color scheme of its clothing , while the gender changes the color scheme of their cars .", "The Mii 's weight class depends on its height and weight ( this can be customized in the Mii Channel ) , and its favorite color affects the color scheme of its clothing , while the gender affects the color scheme of their vehicles ." ]
[ "In Mario Kart Wii , players choose a character from a roster having of up to 24 characters and from 36 cars .", "In Mario Kart Wii , players choose a character from a roster consisting of up to 24 characters and from 36 vehicles , separated into three different weight classes ." ]
[ "Each car has seven different parameters for characteristics : speed , weight , acceleration , handling , drift , off-road , and mini-turbo .", "Each vehicle has seven different parameters for characteristics : speed , weight , acceleration , handling , drift , off-road , and mini-turbo ." ]
[ "and Mario Kart DS , and two each from Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart : Super Circuit .", "and Mario Kart DS , and two each from Super Mario Kart and Mario Kart : Super Circuit , and up to twelve characters can participate in a race ." ]
[ "One new item to the series is the `` Lightning Cloud '' , which raises the user 's top speed briefly , but shrinks the user if it is not passed on to an opponent by colliding with them .", "One additional item new to the series is the `` Lightning Cloud '' , which raises the user 's top speed briefly , but shrinks the user if it is not passed on to an opponent by colliding with them ." ]
[ "Mario Kart Wii has 32 different tracks , having 16 new tracks , four tracks each from Mario Kart 64 , Mario Kart : Double Dash ! !", "Mario Kart Wii includes 32 different tracks , including 16 new tracks , four tracks each from Mario Kart 64 , Mario Kart : Double Dash ! !" ]
[ "Players get items by driving through item boxes , which can be used for either defense , offense , or for powering up the engine .", "Players obtain items by driving through item boxes , which can be used for either defense , offense , or for powering up the engine ." ]
[ "In addition to this , there are 12 different kinds ( 3 weight classes , 2 genders , 2 outfits ) of the Mii , the digital avatar made by Nintendo .", "In addition to this there are 12 variants ( 3 weight classes , 2 genders , 2 outfits ) of the Mii , the digital avatar created by Nintendo ." ]
[ "It is spread across approximately 47,000 acres in Taylor and Nolan County near Abilene . ''", "It is spread across approximately 47000 a in Taylor and Nolan County near Abilene . ''" ]
[ "Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed generating capacity of 9,410 MW from over 40 different projects . Texas produces the most wind power of any U.S. state , followed by Iowa with 3,670 MW .", "There are many wind farms in Texas and , as of March 2010 , Texas has 9,410 MW of capacity , which is the most wind power capacity of any U.S. state , followed by Iowa with 3,670 MW ." ]
[ "Wind is a highly variable resource , but with proper understanding it can be readily incorporated into an electric utility 's generation mix .", "Wind is a highly variable resource . With proper understanding it can be incorporated into an electric utility 's generation mix ." ]
[ "Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed generating capacity of 9,410 MW from over 40 different projects .", "Wind power in Texas consists of many wind farms with a total installed nameplate capacity of 9,727 MW from over 40 different projects ." ]
[ "The Roscoe Wind Farm ( 781 MW ) is the world 's largest wind farm . Other large wind farms in Texas include : Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center , Sherbino Wind Farm , Capricorn Ridge Wind Farm , Sweetwater Wind Farm , Buffalo Gap Wind Farm , King Mountain Wind Farm , Desert Sky Wind Farm , Wildorado Wind Ranch , and the Brazos Wind Farm .", "Airtricity 's fourth Texas wind farm , the 126 MW Champion Wind Farm project , recently commenced construction five miles ( 8 km ) from the Roscoe Wind Farm site ." ]
[ "Sunda Strait is the Strait that is between the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia .", "The Sunda Strait ( Indonesian : Selat Sunda ) is the strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra ." ]
[ "Macomb is a city of Illinois in the United States .", "Macomb is the home of Western Illinois University ." ]
[ "Paulo Autuori ( born 25 August 1956 ) is a Brazilian football manager .", "Paulo Autuori de Mello ( born on August 25 , 1956 in Rio de Janeiro ) is a Brazilian football manager ." ]
[ "PÃ ricles Chamusca ( born 29 September 1965 ) is a Brazilian football manager .", "PÃ ricles Raimundo Oliveira Chamusca , or simply known as PÃ ricles Chamusca ( born September 29 , 1965 in Salvador , Bahia , Brazil ) is a Brazilian football manager ." ]
[ "Donaldson won the medal for bravery in Afghanistan in September 2008 . The medal was given to him in a ceremony on January 16 , 2009 .", "The first medal was awarded on 16 January 2009 to Trooper Mark Donaldson , for the rescue of a coalition forces interpreter from heavy fire in Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan ." ]
[ "The first winner of the Victoria Cross for Australia is SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson .", "The first Victoria Cross for Australia was awarded to SAS Trooper Mark Donaldson by the Governor-General at Government House , Canberra on 16 January 2009 ." ]
[ "As of 2000 , the population is 10,227 .", "As of 2000 , the population was 10,227 ." ]
[ "The Social Democratic Party of Germany ( German Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands or SPD ) is the oldest political party of Germany that still exists .", "The Social Democratic Party of Germany ( Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands , SPD ) is Germany 's oldest political party , established in 1875 , in the German Parliament ." ]
[ "Lerm-et-Musset is a commune . It is found in the region Aquitaine in the Gironde department in the southwest of France .", "Lerm-et-Musset is a commune in the Gironde department in Aquitaine in south-western France ." ]
[ "The Clover is often associated with Ireland .", "Beekeepers benefit from the clover bloom as clover is one of the main nectar sources for honeybees ." ]
[ "She had a daughter , Heather , whom he adopted . McCartney and Linda had three more children together , named Mary , Stella and James .", "They had four childrenâ '' Linda 's daughter Heather ( who was adopted by Paul ) , Mary , Stella and Jamesâ '' and remained married until Linda 's death from breast cancer in 1998 ." ]
[ "McCartney married Linda Eastman , a photographer , in 1969 .", "In 1969 , McCartney married American photographer Linda Eastman , whom he described as the woman who gave him `` the strength and courage to work again '' after the break-up of The Beatles ." ]
[ "The city of Dera Ismail Khan is the capital .", "The capital of the district is the town of Dera Ismail Khan ." ]
[ "Dera Ismail Khan District is a district in the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan .", "Dera Ismail Khan is one of the 24 districts in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan ." ]
[ "It is found in the region Pays de la Loire in the Vendà e department in the west of France .", "Chà cents teauneuf is a commune of the Vendà e department in the Pays de la Loire region in western France ." ]
[ "The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford in the United Kingdom .", "The University of Oxford ( informally Oxford University , or simply Oxford ) is a public university located in Oxford , United Kingdom ." ]
[ "Zinc compounds are chemical compounds containing zinc ( ion ) ) s.", "This is intended for compounds containing zinc ." ]
[ "By 1801 , a recipe for tomato ketchup was created by Sandy Addison . It was later printed in an American cookbook , the Sugar House Book .", "By 1801 , a recipe for tomato ketchup was created by Sandy Addison and was later printed in an American cookbook , the Sugar House Book ." ]
[ "In October 2000 , Heinz introduced colored ketchup products called EZ Squirt . They included green , purple , pink , orange , teal , and blue colored ketchup .", "In October 2000 , Heinz introduced colored ketchup products called EZ Squirt , which eventually included green , purple , pink , orange , teal , and blue ." ]
[ "They were less vinegary than modern ketchups . By pickling ripe tomatoes , the need for benzoate was eliminated .", "They had less vinegar than modern ketchups ; by pickling ripe tomatoes , the need for benzoate was eliminated without spoilage or degradation in flavor ." ]
[ "In fast food chains , ketchup is often put in small packets that hold ketchup inside .", "In fast food chains , ketchup is often dispensed in small packets that hold ketchup inside ." ]
[ "In an earlier approach , some fast food outlets dispense ketchup from pumps into paper cups .", "Previously fast food outlets dispense ketchup from pumps into paper cups ." ]
[ "Prior to Heinz ( and his fellow innovators ) , commercial tomato ketchups of that time were watery and thin . This was due to the use of unripe tomatoes .", "Prior to Heinz ( and his fellow innovators ) , commercial tomato ketchups of that time were watery and thin , in part due to the use of unripe tomatoes , which were low in pectin ." ]
[ "Harvey W. Wiley challenged the safety of benzoate .", "Harvey W. Wiley , the `` father '' of the Food and Drug Administration in the U.S. , challenged the safety of benzoate which was banned in the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act ." ]
[ "As the century went on , tomato ketchup became more popular in the United States . More Americans began to like tomatoes .", "As the century progressed , tomato ketchup began its ascent in popularity in the United States , influenced by the American enthusiasm for tomatoes ." ]
[ "In response , business owners , particularly Henry J. Heinz , pursued a different recipe that did not use that preservative .", "In response , entrepreneurs including Henry J. Heinz , pursued an alternative recipe that eliminated the need for that preservative ." ]
[ "F. & J. Heinz created their tomato ketchup in 1876 .", "F. & J. Heinz launched their tomato ketchup in 1876 ." ]
[ "The Webster 's Dictionary of 1913 defined `` catchup '' as a `` table sauce made from mushrooms , tomatoes , walnuts , etc. ( Written also ketchup ) . ''", "The Webster 's Dictionary of 1913 defined `` catchup '' as a `` table sauce made from mushrooms , tomatoes , walnuts , etc. ( Also written as ketchup ) . ''" ]
[ "Users tear the side or top of the packet . They then squeeze the ketchup out of the ketchup packets .", "Users tear the side or top and squeeze the ketchup out of the ketchup packets ." ]
[ "In 1824 , a ketchup recipe using tomatoes appeared in The Virginia Housewife . This was an important 19th-century cookbook written by Mary Randolph , Thomas Jefferson 's cousin .", "In 1824 , a ketchup recipe using tomatoes appeared in The Virginia Housewife ( an influential 19th-century cookbook written by Mary Randolph , Thomas Jefferson 's cousin ) ." ]
[ "Modern ketchup emerged in the early years of the 20th century . This came from a debate over the use of sodium benzoate as a preservative in condiments .", "Modern ketchup emerged in the early years of the 20th century , out of a debate over the use of sodium benzoate as a preservative in condiments ." ]
[ "Ketchup is a kind of thick , liquid sauce . It is made from tomatoes , so it is sometimes called tomato sauce .", "Ketchup is the dominant term in American English and Canadian English ; tomato sauce is not a synonym for ketchup in either , where it refers to pasta sauce ." ]
[ "In 2010 , Heinz is offering an alternate squeeze and dip cup . This is meant to offer a cleaner method of dispensing the product .", "In 2010 , Heinz began offering an alternate squeeze and dip cup intended to offer a cleaner method of dispensing the product ." ]
[ "Shortly after that , other companies did the same .", "Shortly thereafter , other companies followed suit ." ]
[ "There are four municipalities and seven municipal districts ( M.D. ) in the province .", "For comparison with the municipalities and municipal districts of other provinces see the list of municipalities and municipal districts of the Dominican Republic ." ]
[ "The Berber languages \\/ Tamazight are a group of closely related languages mainly spoken in Morocco and Algeria .", "The term Tamazight traditionally referred specifically to the Central Morocco Tamazight dialect , but it has recently gained ground over Berber , particularly to refer to Northern Berber languages , just as `` Amazigh '' is used to refer to a native Berber speaker ." ]
[ "He was also the governor of California from 1975 to 1983 before again being elected governor in 2010 .", "He previously served two terms as the state 's 34th Governor , from 1975 to 1983 ." ]
[ "Edmund Gerald Brown Jr. ( born April 7 , 1938 ) is the governor of California .", "Edmund Gerald `` Jerry '' Brown , Jr. ( born April 7 , 1938 ) is an American politician , and the 39th and current Governor of the state of California ." ]
[ "Radebeul is a town ( groà e Kreisstadt ) in the district of Meià en in Saxony , Germany , a suburb of Dresden .", "Radebeul is a town ( groà e Kreisstadt ) in the Elbe valley in the district of Meià en in Saxony , Germany , a suburb of Dresden ." ]
[ "Shinji Tsujio ( born 23 December 1985 ) is a Japanese football player . He plays for Shimizu S-Pulse .", "Shinji Tsujio ( è 3\\/4 '' å 3\\/4 ç ä Tsujio Shinji , born 23 December 1985 in Sakai , Osaka , Japan ) is a Japanese football player currently playing for J1 team Shimizu S-Pulse ." ]
[ "Yuki Matsushita ( born 7 December 1981 ) is a Japanese football player . He plays for Thespa Kusatsu .", "Yuki Matsushita is a Japanese football player currently playing for Thespa Kusatsu ." ]