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The state controlled stage productions , and Plautus ' plays would have been banned , had they been too risqué .
The state controlled stage productions , and Plautus ' plays would have been banned , had they been too risky .
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However , when a character scorns a god , it is usually a character of low standing , such as a pimp .
Usually the only characters that scorn a god are those of low standing , like a pimp .
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Not much is known about Titus Maccius Plautus ' early life .
Little is known about Plautus ' early life .
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It is believed that he was born in Sarsina , a small town in Umbria in central Italy , in around 254 BC .
He was probably born in Sarsina ( a city in Romagna ) around 254 BC .
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His studies allowed him to produce his plays , which were released between c. 205 and 184 BC .
The plays were first shown between c. 205 BC and 184 BC .
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Plautus 's comedies are mostly adapted from Greek models for a Roman audience , and are often based directly on the works of the Greek playwrights .
They are usually based on the works of the Greek playwrights .
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He is then said to have worked as a manual laborer and to have studied Greek drama-particularly the New Comedy of Menander-in his leisure .
He learned about Greek drama - particularly the New Comedy of Menander - in his free time .
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The individual was usually a profound thinker distinguished for wisdom and sound judgment .
Such individual was usually a profound intellectual distinguished for wisdom and sound judgment .
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It can follow fishermen 's boats or escape the light of torch .
Ball can follow fishermans boat of go to hide if you use your torch .
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Locals in earlier times may have believed that the ball of light was actually an evil creature .
People thought that balls of light are devils .
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Odysseus builds a raft and is given clothing , food and drink by Calypso .
So Odysseus built a raft and left her .
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The Odyssey begins ten years after the end of the ten-year Trojan War ( that is the subject of the Iliad ) , and Odysseus has still not returned home from the war .
The Trojan War is the subject of the Iliad .
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The Odyssey ( Greek : Ὀδύσσεια , Odýsseia ) is one of two major ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer .
The Odyssey is a major Ancient Greek epic poem .
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It takes Odysseus ten years to reach Ithaca after the ten-year Trojan War .
The poem is the story about Odysseus 's ten-year-long voyage home to Ithaca after the Trojan War .
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This phenomenon is most common in the northern countries of the Northern Hemisphere .
This is more common in some countries than in others .
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The most common situation is someone calling bingo using the next number in the screen before it has been called .
When someone does this , they call `` BINGO ! ''
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Carly Rose Sonenclar ( born April 20 , 1999 ) is an American singer and teen actress .
Carly Rose Sonenclar ( born April 20 , 1999 ) is an American singer , songwriter and actress .
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As the number of U.S. Soldiers in South Korea decreases , the number of KATUSA soldiers is decreasing as well .
During the Korean Wars , a total 43,660 KATUSA soldiers fought for South Korea with U.S. forces .
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KATUSA ( Korean : 카투사 ) stands for Korean Augmentation To the United States Army .
Korean Augmentation to the United States Army ( KATUSA ) is a scheme of military duty in South Korea .
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German broadcaster NDR also requested that it be allowed to vote in the second semi-final for scheduling reasons .
German broadcaster NDR also requested that they be allowed to vote in the second semi-final for scheduling reasons .
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Israeli broadcaster IBA requested to take part in the second semi-final due to the Israeli Memorial Day , which was held during the first semi-final .
Israeli broadcaster IBA requested to take part in the second semi-final due to the Israeli Memorial Day , which will be held during the first semi-final .
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The Esprit Arena in Düsseldorf was announced by German broadcaster Norddeutscher Rundfunk ( NDR ) as the venue for the 2011 Eurovision Song Contest on 12 October 2010 .
On 12 October 2010 , the German broadcaster , Norddeutscher Rundfunk ( NDR ) announced that the Esprit Arena of Düsseldorf as the venue of the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 .
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It was the third time three people would host the contest , the previous such contests being 1999 and 2010 .
It will be the third time that three people have hosted the contest after 1999 and 2010 .
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The two semi-finals took place on 10 May and 12 May 2011 , while the final took place on the evening of 14 May 2011 .
The final was on the evening of 14 May 2011 .
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On 16 December 2010 , NDR announced that Anke Engelke , Judith Rakers , and Stefan Raab were to be the presenters for the contest .
On 21 August 2010 , NDR announced that four of those cities had officially applied to host the 2011 Contest : On 16 December 2010 , NDR revealed the presenters of the 2011 edition : Anke Engelke , Judith Rakers , and Stefan Raab .
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The Lesser is a much smaller bird , with slimmer build , yellow rather than pinkish legs , and smaller white `` mirrors '' at the wing tips .
Lesser is a smaller bird , with slimmer build , yellow rather than pinkish legs , and smaller white `` mirrors '' at the wing tips .
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The taxonomy of the Herring Gull \ / Lesser Black-backed Gull complex is very complicated ; different authorities recognize between two and eight species .
The taxonomy of the Herring Gull \ / Lesser Black-backed Gull group is very complicated .
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This species breeds colonially on coasts and lakes , making a lined nest on the ground or a cliff .
It makes a lined nest on the ground or a cliff .
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They are smaller than the Herring Gull .
They are similar in size but slightly smaller than the Herring Gull .
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In some cities the species nests within the urban environment , often in association with Herring Gulls .
In some cities the species nests in towns and cities , often with Herring Gulls .
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The bill is yellow with a red spot which young peck at , inducing feeding ( see fixed action pattern ) .
The bill is yellow with a red spot .
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Any licensed architect can also make a personal application for the prize before 1 November every year .
Any licensed architect can also apply for the prize before 1 November every year .
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Inaugural winner Philip Johnson was cited `` for 50 years of imagination and vitality embodied in a myriad of museums , theaters , libraries , houses , gardens and corporate structures '' .
The award was `` for 50 years of imagination and vitality '' shown by the many `` museums , theaters , libraries , houses , gardens and corporate structures '' .
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Before 1987 , a limited edition Henry Moore sculpture accompanied the monetary prize .
Before 1987 , a limited edition Henry Moore sculpture came with the prize money .
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Ryue Nishizawa became the youngest winner in 2010 at age 44 .
Ryūe Nishizawa became the youngest winner in 2010 at age 44 .
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In 1988 Gordon Bunshaft nominated himself for the award and eventually won it .
In 1988 Gordon Bunshaft applied for the award himself and eventually won it .
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The recipients receive US$ 100,000 , a citation certificate , and since 1987 , a bronze medallion .
Winners get US$ 100,000 and a certificate .
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Founded in 1979 by Jay A. Pritzker and his wife Cindy , the award is funded by the Pritzker family and sponsored by the Hyatt Foundation and is considered to be one of the world 's premier architecture prizes ; it is often referred to as the Nobel Prize of architecture .
Jay A. Pritzker and his wife Cindy began the award in 1979 .
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He said he wanted to confront the Americans `` with more than words ... the logical answer was missiles . ''
He said that he wanted to confront the Americans `` with more than words ... the logical answer was missiles . ''
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The confrontation ended on October 28 , 1962 , when Kennedy and United Nations Secretary-General U Thant reached an agreement with Khrushchev .
The crisis ended two weeks later on October 28 , 1962 , when the President of the United States John F. Kennedy and the United Nations Secretary-General U Thant reached an agreement with the Soviets to destroy the missiles in Cuba in exchange for a no-invasion agreement .
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By May , Khrushchev and Castro agreed to place strategic nuclear missiles secretly in Cuba .
Castro and Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev agreed to secretly place strategic nuclear missiles in Cuba to be ready if the United States invaded .
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These missiles could hit American allies and most of Alaska from Soviet territory but not the contiguous 48 states of the US .
These missiles could hit any major city in the United States .
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As early as August 1962 , the United States suspected the Soviets of building missile facilities in Cuba .
It happened when the Soviet Union ( USSR ) began building missile sites in Cuba in 1962 .
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Like Castro , Khrushchev felt that a US invasion of Cuba was imminent , and that to lose Cuba would do great harm to the communist cause , especially in Latin America .
Like Castro , Khrushchev thought that the U.S. would invade Cuba soon , and that for Cuba to no longer be a Communist country would hurt his reputation around the world , especially in Latin America .
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The palaestra ( παλαίστρα ) was the ancient Greek wrestling school .
Palaestras were often near gymnasiums .
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ReachOut provided care for over 2,000 students of the Peoria Unified School District in Greater Phoenix .
ReachOut gave care for over 2,000 students of the Peoria Unified School District in Greater Phoenix .
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In response , a mobile dentist who worked with ReachOut , Derryl Brian , said that the dentists under ReachOut had , since 2006 , treated 80,000 children , and that there was a high rate of satisfaction .
A mobile dentist who worked with ReachOut , Derryl Brian , said that the dentists under ReachOut had , since 2006 , done screenings and work on 80,000 children .
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The ReachOut website includes testimonials from a school nurse in Tucson , Arizona and an elementary school principal of the Deer Valley Unified School District in Greater Phoenix .
The ReachOut website has leters from a school nurse in Tucson , Arizona and an elementary school principal of the Deer Valley Unified School District in Greater Phoenix which say good things about ReachOut .
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In December 2011 the district ended its partnership with ReachOut .
In December 2011 the district stopped working with ReachOut .
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In October 2011 a Camp Verde , Arizona boy treated by a dentist affiliated with ReachOut complained of pain .
In October 2011 a Camp Verde , Arizona boy who had dental work done by a dentist linked with ReachOut complained of pain .
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ReachOut Healthcare America ( RHA ) is a dental management services company with its headquarters in Phoenix , Arizona .
ReachOut Healthcare America ( RHA ) is an American company that manages dental clinics .
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Darren and Stacey Gagnon , the parents of the boy , filed a lawsuit against the individual dentist and the ReachOut company .
Darren and Stacey Gagnon , the parents of the boy , sued the dentist and the Reachout company .
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The company had also coordinate services to foster programs , group homes , homeless shelters , and mental health facilities by late 2003 .
It later began doing coordination for schools , foster programs , group homes , homeless shelters , and mental health facilities by late 2003 .
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In November 2011 , Dan Brown , then the superintendent of the Camp Verde Unified School District , signed a `` cease and desist '' letter preventing ReachOut from operating in the school district facilities .
In November 2011 , Dan Brown , then the superintendent of the Camp Verde Unified School District , signed a letter saying that ReachOut can not go to the district 's schools anymore .
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Several school districts in Arizona , as of August 2012 , have continued to use ReachOut .
Several school districts in Arizona , as of August 2012 , still work with ReachOut .
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ReachOut serviced twenty Peoria USD schools that have high percentages of low income students .
ReachOut gave care to twenty Peoria USD schools that have lots of poor children .
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His mother , Stacey Gagnon , accused the dentist of performing dental procedures on the boy without the parents ' permission .
His mother , Stacey Gagnon , said that the dentist did dental work on the boy without asking the parents if it was okay .
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In 2011 the company coordinated dental care at 8,700 schools and coordinated the processing of 488,000 children in those schools .
In 2011 the dentists that do business with the company went to 8,700 schools and screened and\/or worked on 488,000 children .
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Michael Howell and Daniel Goldsmith , the founders , established ReachOut in 1997 as a company that coordinated dental services to nursing home patients in Michigan .
Michael Howell and Daniel Goldsmith started the ReachOut company in 1997 .
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The company previously had a partnership with the Clark County School District , the largest school district in the state of Nevada .
At one time ReachOut had dentists go to schools in the Clark County School District , the biggest school district in the state of Nevada .
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Scott Brown ( born 25 June 1985 ) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Scottish Premiership club Celtic and the Scotland national football team as a central midfielder .
Scott Brown ( born 25 June 1985 in Dunfermline , Fife ) is a Scottish association football player , currently playing for Scottish Premier League club Celtic .
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Brown started his career with Scottish Premier League club Hibernian , breaking into the first team in 2002 .
Brown , who started his professional career with Hibernian , is a regular in the Scottish national team .
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The White Stripes ' fifth album , Get Behind Me Satan , was released in 2005 on V2 .
Their fifth album , released in 2005 , was titled Get Behind Me Satan .
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The White Stripes ' sixth album , Icky Thump , was released in 2007 on Warner Bros. .
Their most recent album , Icky Thump , was released in June 2007 .
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The White Stripes was an American rock duo , formed in 1997 in Detroit , Michigan .
The White Stripes were an American rock band from Detroit , Michigan .
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Their last three albums each won the Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album .
Their fourth album , Elephant , won a Grammy Award .
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On February 2 , 2011 , the duo announced that they had officially ceased recording and performing music as the White Stripes .
After a long break , the White Stripes officially announced the end of the band on February 2 , 2011 .
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There have been four spin-offs of the Bad Girls Club .
There have been three spin-offs of The Bad Girls Club .
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The girls were given the jobs of planning , decision making , and building cooperation .
The girls were given the jobs of planning and decision making .
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Of all the contestants , Kerry Harvick ( of season one ) was a successful country singer before the show .
Kerry Harvick ( from the first season ) became a country singer .
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Love Games : Bad Girls Need Love Too premiered on March 16 , 2010 .
Love Games : Bad Girls Need Love Too has been a rating success .
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Their lives inside and outside of the house are chronicled and recorded by the production team .
The production team video tapes their life inside and outside of the house .
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Season two was the first and only season of the Bad Girls Club to do this , and was also the last to air 30-minute episodes .
There has been six complete seasons of The Bad Girls Club .
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Oxygen renewed the show for a second run , with Tanisha Thomas ( from season two of the Bad Girls Club ) as the host .
Tanisha Thomas ( from the second season ) became a host in many Bad Girls Club spin-offs .
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The Bad Girls Club creed , introduced in season three , is : The format for the first season of Bad Girls Club was different from that of subsequent seasons .
This is the Bad Girls Club creed .
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On some occasions , multiple `` bad girls '' may wish to leave the show ; this has happened in all seasons .
Sometimes , a `` bad girl '' may wish to leave the show .
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and the subsequent seasons of Love Games : Bad Girls Need Love Too .
Season one was the first season to have a lot of replacement `` bad girls '' .
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Bad Girls All-Star Battle show features `` Bad '' Girls competing for $ 100,000 and the title of `` Baddest Bad Girl of All Time . ''
The girls are called `` bad girls '' .
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Season one was the first in which multiple `` replacement Bad Girls '' entered the show .
A replacement is a `` bad girl '' who did not enter the house on the first night .
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The show follows three past `` bad girls '' in their search for true love .
The show is about three former `` bad girls '' looking for love .
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Barbara Bibel from Booklist review commented that , `` This will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice . ''
Barbara Bibel from Booklist review said that , `` This will appeal to Desperate Housewives fans and those who like cozies with a bit of spice . ''
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It was later re-published in large print in January 2008 .
It was later re-published in large print in January of 2008 .
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It was nominated for the Best First Novel Agatha Award in 2007 .
It was put up for the Best First Novel Agatha Award in 2007 .
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The fictional novel follows the story of protagonist Claire Hanover who sets out to discover the identity of her husband 's killer .
The novel follows the story of Claire Hanover who sets out to find out who murdered her husband .
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Beth Groundwater won the Princess of Rejection Prize from the Sisters in Crime Guppies Chapter for receiving the second most rejections for her writings by the winter of 2005 .
Even though Beth Groundwater won the Princess of Rejection prize from the Sisters in Crime Guppies Chapter for having the second most rejections for her writings in the winter of 2005 , A Real Basket Case was put up for the Best First Novel Agatha Award in 2007 .
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The book , published by Five Star Publishing , was initially released on March 21 , 2007 .
It was published by Five Star Publishing on March 21 , 2007 .
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The novel received favorable reviews in several major newspapers .
The novel got good reviews in several large newspapers .
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The nation has also won five medals at the Winter Olympic Games .
The nation has also won four medals at the Winter Olympic Games .
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The National Olympic Committee for Slovakia was created in 1992 and recognized in 1993 .
The National Olympic Committee for Slovakia was made in 1992 and recognized in 1993 .
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Prior to the dissolution of Czechoslovakia in 1993 , Slovak athletes competed for Czechoslovakia at the Olympics .
Before Czechoslovakia broke up in 1993 , Slovak athletes competed for Czechoslovakia at the Olympics .
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Slovak athletes have won a total of twenty medals at the Summer Olympic Games , mostly in slalom canoeing .
Slovak athletes have won twenty medals altogether at the Summer Olympic Games .
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Slovakia first participated at the Olympic Games in 1994 , and has sent athletes to compete in every Games since then .
Slovakia was first at the Olympic Games in 1994 .
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Its brightest stars are Rigel ( Beta Orionis ) and Betelgeuse ( Alpha Orionis ) , a blue-white and a red supergiant respectively .
Rigel is the brightest star in it .
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It is one of the most conspicuous and recognizable constellations in the night sky .
Orion is one of the largest constellations in the sky .
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The city 's sesquicentennial anniversary was held in 1955 , and the bicentennial was celebrated in 2005 .
The city 's sesquicentennial anniversary was held in 1955 and the bicentennial was celebrated in 2005 .
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Both John Hunt and LeRoy Pope were Freemasons and charter members of Helion Lodge # 1 .
Both John Hunt and Leroy Pope were Freemasons and charter members of Helion Lodge .
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Each mill had its own housing community that included everything the mill workers needed ( schools , churches , grocery stores , theaters , and hardware stores , all within walking distance of the mill ) .
It included everything the mill workers needed ( schools , churches , grocery stores , theaters , and hardware stores , all within walking distance of the mill ) .
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Huntsville became known as the Watercress Capital of the World because of its abundant harvest in the area .
Huntsville became known as the Watercress Capital of the World because of its harvest in the area .
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In 1811 , Huntsville became the first incorporated town in Alabama .
In 1811 , Huntsville became the first official town in Alabama .
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Huntsville 's economy was nearly crippled and growth almost came to a standstill in the 1970s following the closure of the Apollo program .
Huntsville 's economy was nearly crippled and growth came to a near standstill in the 1970s following the closure of the Apollo program .
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