Problem: (1) Strathairn attended Williams College in Williamstown , Massachusetts , and graduated from Redwood High School in Larkspur , California , in 1970 .
(2) Strathairn visited the Redwood High School in Larkspur , California , and graduated from Williams College in Williamstown , Massachusetts in 1970 .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) He has played Garrett Burns , a love interest for Rachel Kinski ( Caitlin Stasey ) .
(2) He played Garrett Burns , a love interest for Rachel Kinski ( Caitlin Stasey ) .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: yes

Problem: (1) The concept of a redistributive system is at least as old as the concept of Pharaoh , which means '' great house `` and describes the Royal Palace .
(2) The concept of a redistribution system is at least as old as the concept of Pharaoh , which means `` royal house '' and describes the great palace .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A: no

Problem: (1) Byron Township changed its name from Byron Township on December 28 , 1850 to avoid confusion with Dunham Township and to honor a resident , Solomon J. Dunham .
(2) Byron Township changed its name from Byron Township on December 28 , 1850 , to avoid confusion with Dunham Township and to honor a resident , Solomon J. Dunham .

Do (1) and (2) mean the same thing?
A:
yes