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The Sagrada Familia, one of the most iconic structures in Barcelona, remains unfinished, a constant work-in-progress in the Barcelona skyline. Despite these setbacks, it is open to the public for both religious services and tourism, attracting over three million visitors a year. In fact, tourist entrance fees now pay for annual construction costs each year now that it is open to the public.

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United States presidents William Henry Harrison and John Tyler, both originally natives of Charles City County, Virginia, share a unique place in American history.

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The nonprofit organization is able to raise an annual $350,000 per year from fundraising banquets alone.

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is able to raise

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Contrary to popular belief, bats are not blind, and in fact, are among the most sensory animals on the planet; they use sonar to locate prey, and their ability to communicate audibly at a wide range of frequencies assists them in mating, helping them to distinguish their own species from that of others.

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The several varied differences between the two animals led scientists to believe they were two unique species, when in fact they were one and the same.

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Though the political action group was generally in favor of traditional business practices, members could often be found protesting against the use of coal and instead favored more environmentally-conscious wind-powered businesses.

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What is the meaning of depreciated in the context: "Despite the previous growth over the years, in May of this year, the stock depreciated in value by over 15%."?

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decreased in value

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Within the excavated burial site was found a wealth of ancient artifacts, some of it as old as 2,000 years.

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With this new focus, I began studying mechanical engineering and automotive design. I might not have been able to drive a race car; but now I could design a car, build a car, and engineer it to win a race. The drivers still get all the credit for the championships, but everyone knows they would never win without the people like myself.

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