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Lightning, which never occurs without a thunderstorm, contains one hundred million to one billion volts of electricity. phrase clause Submit
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Meg has all the qualifications listed for the accountant position at the tax firm. phrase clause Submit
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Occasionally called a sea cow, the enormous manatee is a gentle, placid marine mammal that is protected under federal laws. phrase clause Submit
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President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, one of the most significant speeches in American history, contained under three hundred words and lasted only two minutes. phrase clause Submit
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The appliance store's policy allows returns for thirty days; however, refunds require a receipt. phrase clause Submit
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The cranium, a grouping of eight bones fused together, forms the top portion of the skull and functions like a protective helmet for the brain. phrase clause Submit
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The elevated flower beds that display Tamir's prize roses are quite striking. phrase clause Submit
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The hippopotamus, an extremely dangerous and highly aggressive animal, will attack if it is provoked or feels threatened. phrase clause Submit
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The most successful advertising slogans are those that have the ability to endure, such as "Just do it" or "When you care enough to send the very best." phrase clause Submit
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The role of a prosecutor is to present a court case against an accused offender. phrase clause Submit
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The solid portion of a comet comprises leftover debris—ice, dust, rock—that originated in the outer regions of the solar system. phrase clause Submit
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Using telescopes that he created, Galileo Galilei, a famous Italian astronomer during the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, discovered Jupiter's four largest moons. phrase clause Submit
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Although both are formed by mineral deposits in caverns, stalactites are the formations that hang from the ceiling of the cave, whereas stalagmites build up from the ground. phrase clause Submit
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Beta-carotene is typically found in fruit that has bright-colored flesh, yet cantaloupes, which are paler than oranges, contain ten times more beta-carotene. phrase clause Submit
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Cockroaches breathe through holes in their bodies called spiracles; this fact helps explain how they can survive for weeks without a head. phrase clause Submit
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Crayfish are often associated with water, but the prairie crayfish can be found in pastures, where they live in underground burrows. phrase clause Submit
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Frankfurters, which are also known as wieners or hot dogs, originated in Frankfurt, Germany, and are traditionally made from pork and beef. phrase clause Submit
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In 2005, American scientists who worked at the South Pole Observatory enjoyed a game of croquet in the snow, making them the first people ever to play the game in Antarctica. phrase clause Submit
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Many traditional pets have lived in the White House, but some former presidents kept unique companions; for example, John Quincy Adams had an alligator that lived in a White House bathroom. phrase clause Submit
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People who have influenza (the flu) can be contagious even before they show sign of the illness. phrase clause Submit
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The Farmers' Almanac, an annual publication that includes long-range weather predictions, calculates forecasts using astronomical information and mathematical formulas. phrase clause Submit
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The chef prepared the meringue, a common dessert topping for citrus custards, by whipping eggs until stiff peaks formed. phrase clause Submit
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Although Rosa agreed to babysit her cousin on Saturday afternoon, she accepted a friend's invitation to the grand opening of the new amusement park the same day. phrase clause Submit
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Japan's countless temples and shrines, such as the Kōtoku-in temple, the Meiji Jingū shrine, and the Sensō-ji temple, are designed with incredibly elaborate architectural details.
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The malleus, incus, and stapes—also called the hammer, anvil, and stirrup—are the bones in the ears of all mammals that help transmit sound vibrations. phrase clause Submit
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The support beams beneath the abandoned jetty were deteriorating, so the city removed the structure as a precaution. phrase clause Submit
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Although the terminology is evolving, a first-year high school or college student is traditionally classified as a freshman, and a second-year student is called a sophomore. phrase clause Submit
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Frankfurters, which are also known as wieners or hot dogs, originated in Frankfurt, Germany, and are traditionally made from pork and beef. phrase clause Submit
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Adult male gorillas, which are dominant and sometimes aggressive, lead family groups of females and young males. phrase clause Submit
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Although chefs typically make carpaccio, a raw meat appetizer, from beef, they can also make it from venison, salmon, or tuna. phrase clause Submit
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Although glaciers occupy only about ten percent of the earth's land surface, they contain about seventy-five percent of its fresh water. phrase clause Submit
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Built to honor all the gods, the Pantheon is a monument that is an exceptional example of ancient Roman architecture. phrase clause Submit
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Humans are classified as omnivores because they generally consume both plants and animals, although some people are vegetarians or vegans. phrase clause Submit
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Humans have unique fingerprints, and this holds true even for identical twins. phrase clause Submit
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Jill's suitcase was too large to fit in the overhead bin, so unfortunately she had to check it. phrase clause Submit
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Parícutin, a volcano that emerged in a Mexican cornfield, erupted continually for nine years; incredibly, Parícutin was just one of over a thousand volcanoes that formed in that region. phrase clause Submit
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Patrick Henry, who was an attorney, politician, and Founding Father, spoke the now-famous words "Give me liberty or give me death!" phrase clause Submit
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The National Fire Protection Agency instituted a color-coding system for fire hydrants that provides firefighters with crucial information about the water sources. phrase clause Submit
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The U.S. Marshals Service is a federal law enforcement agency that handles numerous responsibilities, including the apprehension and transportation of federal fugitives. phrase clause Submit
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The champion didn't expect the challenger to be such a formidable opponent, but despite his small size, the challenger possessed brute strength. phrase clause Submit
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The earth is not a perfect sphere but rather an oblate sphere because it is flattened at the poles and enlarged at the equator. phrase clause Submit
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Although poisonous and potentially deadly, puffer fish are a delicacy in countries like Japan and China. phrase clause Submit
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Among bats, there are species that can reach speeds of more than fifty miles per hour. phrase clause Submit
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An accomplished artist, Leonardo da Vinci was mesmerized by flight and drew many sketches of unconventional and surprisingly modern flying machines. phrase clause Submit
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By refusing to surrender her seat to a white passenger, African American activist Rosa Parks inspired a boycott of city buses in Montgomery, Alabama, and helped strengthen the civil rights movement. phrase clause Submit
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Did you know that tarantulas can survive for as long as two years without food? phrase clause Submit
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Following a disastrous invasion of Russia, French military leader and emperor Napoleon Bonaparte was forced to abdicate and went into exile on the island of Elba. phrase clause Submit
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Inspirational leader Mohandas Gandhi, commonly known as Mahatma Gandhi, directed India's fight for independence against British rule. phrase clause Submit
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Ironically, although approximately seventy-one percent of the earth is covered by water, thirty-three percent of its land area is desert. phrase clause Submit
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