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Millions of people watch the Oscars every year.
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The Oscars are watched by millions of people every year.
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People speak Spanish in more than 20 countries.
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Spanish is spoken in more than 20 countries.
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Chocolate makers make chocolate from cacao beans.
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Chocolate is made from cacao beans.
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Scientists discover new species every year.
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New species are discovered by scientists every year.
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James Cameron filmed "Avatar" using advanced motion-capture technology.
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"Avatar" was filmed using advanced motion-capture technology.
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James Cameron directed "Titanic" in 1997.
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"Titanic" was directed by James Cameron in 1997.
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Animators record voices before completing the animation.
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In animated films, voices are recorded before the animation is completed.
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George Lucas released the first "Star Wars" movie in 1977.
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The first "Star Wars" movie was released in 1977.
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Renewable sources generate electricity in many countries.
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In many countries, electricity is generated using renewable sources.
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Translators translated "Frozen" into more than 40 languages.
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"Frozen" was translated into more than 40 languages.
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Wizards cast spells using wands in "Harry Potter."
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In "Harry Potter," spells are cast using wands.
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Millions of tourists visit the Eiffel Tower each year.
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The Eiffel Tower is visited by millions of tourists each year.
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Christopher Reeve first played Superman on screen.
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Superman was first played on screen by Christopher Reeve.
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The Wright brothers invented the first airplane.
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The first airplane was invented by the Wright brothers.
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Apple introduced the first iPhone in 2007.
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The first iPhone was introduced by Apple in 2007.
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Scientists consider the Amazon Rainforest the "lungs of the Earth."
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The Amazon Rainforest is considered the "lungs of the Earth."
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Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" inspired "The Lion King."
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"The Lion King" was inspired by Shakespeare's play "Hamlet."
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Ancient civilizations constructed the pyramids of Egypt.
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The pyramids of Egypt were constructed by ancient civilizations.
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Ancient Chinese workers built the Great Wall of China over several centuries.
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The Great Wall of China was built over several centuries.
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The Louvre Museum in Paris displays the Mona Lisa.
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The Mona Lisa is displayed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.