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In 1997 , 27.4 % of the population were overweight and 14.4 % were obese , the obesity rate was twice as high in rural areas as in urban areas .
In 1997 , 27.4 % of the population was overweight and 14.4 % were obese . Obesity rates were twice as high in urban areas than in rural areas .
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He also illustrated numerous children 's books and won five times the Levstik - Prize for his illustrations , 1958 , 1962 , 1967 , 1974 and 1975 .
He also illustrated numerous children 's books and won the Levstik Award for his illustrations five times , in 1958 , 1962 , 1967 , 1974 and 1975 .

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Answer: yes

Problem: S1: Madison was laid out and platted in 1810 , and the first lots were sold in 1811 by John Paul .
S2: In 1810 , Madison was dealt and sold , and the first lots were laid by John Paul in 1811 .

Do S1 & S2 convey the same information?

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A: no

Problem: (1) He was also influenced by Spanish classical music and began a lifelong love of the Spanish guitar .
(2) He was also influenced by Spanish classical music and began a lifelong love of Spanish guitar .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?

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A: yes

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The ferry traffic from Vallejo to SF ( resumed in 1937 ) was discontinued in June 1986 by Vallejo Transit .
Ferry services from Vallejo to SF ( resumed in 1937 ) was discontinued by Vallejo Transit in June 1986 .
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Answer: yes

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The family emigrated to Tasmania when he was still a child , and then moved again to New Zealand in 1864 .
When he was a child , the family moved to Tasmania and emigrated to New Zealand in 1864 .
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yes