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On January 23 1960 Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard became the first to explore the deepest part of the ocean.

On January 23, 1960, Don Walsh and Jacques Piccard became the first to explore the deepest part of the ocean.

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 the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, ended there was an elaborate closing ceremony that included a traditional Russian ballet and fireworks over Olympic Park.

 the 2014 Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, ended, there was an elaborate closing ceremony that included a traditional Russian ballet and fireworks over Olympic Park.

100

Gee with those fang-like teeth the Atlantic wolffish is one creepy-looking creature.

Gee, with those fang-like teeth, the Atlantic wolffish is one creepy-looking creature.

100

Overcome with emotion, Philip immediately embraced his beloved childhood friend. The two spent the next few hours recalling the exciting fun-filled summer afternoons of their youth.

Overcome with emotion, Philip immediately embraced his beloved childhood friend. The two spent the next few hours recalling the exciting, fun-filled summer afternoons of their youth.

100

Well the seasonal salad—the one with baby lettuce radish and avocado—sounds divine.

Well, the seasonal salad—the one with baby lettuce, radish, and avocado—sounds divine.

200

Pauline Cushman, a struggling actress, served as a Union spy in Nashville Tennessee during the Civil War.

Pauline Cushman, a struggling actress, served as a Union spy in Nashville, Tennessee, during the Civil War.

200

Since Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, moved to Namibia in 1977 she has studied cheetahs and sought to protect them.

Since Laurie Marker, founder of the Cheetah Conservation Fund, moved to Namibia in 1977, she has studied cheetahs and sought to protect them.

200

Kwan your poetry is so touching and original and I love how it reflects your passion.

Kwan, your poetry is so touching and original, and I love how it reflects your passion.

200

Knowing that we'd be traveling on narrow winding mountain roads, we put new snow tires on the car before setting out.

Knowing that we'd be traveling on narrow, winding mountain roads, we put new snow tires on the car before setting out.

200

On December 29 2013 Khali one of the National Zoo's female sloth bears gave birth to three cubs.

On December 29, 2013, Khali, one of the National Zoo's female sloth bears, gave birth to three cubs.

300

While lost at sea, the fisherman survived on turtles fish and birds that he caught by hand.

While lost at sea, the fisherman survived on turtles, fish, and birds that he caught by hand.

300

  Unless the caterer is late this banquet should go off without a hitch. 

  Unless the caterer is late, this banquet should go off without a hitch.

300

You may be in debt Mr. Manning but there's no need to declare bankruptcy yet.

You may be in debt, Mr. Manning, but there's no need to declare bankruptcy yet.

300

Northeast Greenland National Park—the largest national park in the world—is the size of France and Spain combined, yet the population includes fewer than fifty people, all members of the dedicated isolated staff who monitor this massive park.

Northeast Greenland National Park—the largest national park in the world—is the size of France and Spain combined, yet the population includes fewer than fifty people, all members of the dedicated, isolated staff who monitor this massive park.

300

When OHSUMI Japan's first satellite was launched into orbit Japan became the world's fourth space power.

When OHSUMI, Japan's first satellite, was launched into orbit, Japan became the world's fourth space power.

400

Astronomer Galileo Galilei, a key figure in the scientific revolution, died in Arcetri Italy on January 8 1642 at age 77.

Astronomer Galileo Galilei, a key figure in the scientific revolution, died in Arcetri, Italy on January 8, 1642, at age 77.

400

Americans toss out 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour and approximately fifteen hundred bottles wind up in landfills and the ocean every second.

Americans toss out 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour, and approximately fifteen hundred bottles wind up in landfills and the ocean every second.

400

Other people however may have a different point of view to offer.

Other people, however, may have a different point of view to offer.

400

As we strolled along the aged cobblestone walkway that meandered through the rose garden we gazed at the array of fragrant colorful blossoms.

As we strolled along the aged cobblestone walkway that meandered through the rose garden, we gazed at the array of fragrant, colorful blossoms.







400

Smallpox is a dangerous disease true but should the only existing samples of the smallpox virus be destroyed?

Smallpox is a dangerous disease, true, but should the only existing samples of the smallpox virus be destroyed?

500

On July 3 1962 Thomas Cruise Mapother IV—better known as Tom Cruise—was born in Syracuse New York.

On July 3, 1962, Thomas Cruise Mapother IV—better known as Tom Cruise—was born in Syracuse, New York.

500

When an earthquake jolted Pakistan in 2013 the force caused ocean mud to rise to the surface, creating a small island in the middle of the Arabian Sea.

When an earthquake jolted Pakistan in 2013, the force caused ocean mud to rise to the surface, creating a small island in the middle of the Arabian Sea.

500

Our dance rehearsal as you'll recall was rescheduled for next Tuesday at six o'clock.

Our dance rehearsal, as you'll recall, was rescheduled for next Tuesday at six o'clock.

500

On average adults require approximately seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep each night to be healthy productive individuals; unfortunately, lack of adequate sleep can increase the chances of viral infections and other medical issues.

On average, adults require approximately seven to nine hours of uninterrupted sleep each night to be healthy, productive individuals; unfortunately, lack of adequate sleep can increase the chances of viral infections and other medical issues.

500

Some women believe it or not fought in the Civil War disguised as men.

Some women, believe it or not, fought in the Civil War disguised as men.

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