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The house had poor wiring while the apartment did not. The 
Here's how I want to continue it: apartment was less of an insurance liability.

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Eric's Facebook account has more friends than the one Ian has due to 
Here's how I want to continue it: Eric being a friendlier person.

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The cook added a bunch of salt from the bottle to the pan, so the 
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pan was heavier.