Results
Below you will find the curated results of the survey we performed. The question order has however been altered for ease of reading.
Question 1
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Ted Kleinhans (April 8 1899 – July 24 1985) was born in Deer Park, Wisconsin. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees. He died in Redington Beach, Florida.
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Ted Kleinhans (born Traugott Otto Kleinhans April 8 1899 – July 24 1985) was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born in Deer Park, Wisconsin. Kleinhans played 4 seasons in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies, the Cincinnati Reds and the New York Yankees. He died in Redington Beach, Florida where he lived.
Which is more natural?
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48%
52%

Question 2
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George Gardner (ice hockey) (October 8 1942 – November 6 2006) played for Detroit Red Wings, Vancouver Canucks and Los Angeles Sharks.
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George Gardner (ice hockey) (October 8 1942 – November 6 2006) was the first-ever goaltender for the National Hockey League's Vancouver Canucks. Gardner played for the Canucks after breaking into the NHL with the Detroit Red Wings. In 1972-73 he spent much of the season as the number 1 goalie for the Los Angeles Sharks and teamed with Russ Gillow to help the Sharks to a 3rd-place finish and allow the 3rd fewest goals in the WHA.
Which is more natural?
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15%
85%

Question 3
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Leo McKern (16 March 1920 – 23 July 2002) was a Australia. Leo McKern was born in Sydney and studied at the Sydney Technical High School. He was the son of Abigail McKern.
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Leo McKern AO (16 March 1920 – 23 July 2002) was an Australian actor who appeared in numerous British Australian and American television programmes and films and in more than 200 stage roles. McKern was born in Sydney New South Wales the son of Vera (née Martin) and Norman Walton McKern. He attended Sydney Technical High School. In 1944 in Sydney he performed in his first stage role. In the later series his daughter Abigail McKern joined the cast as Liz Probert. Suffering in his final years from ill health McKern moved into a nursing home near Bath, Somerset in Somerset in 2002 where he died a few weeks later in his 83rd year. He frequently travelled between England and Australia both to visit family and friends and to appear in various films and plays. McKern informed his daughter Abigail McKern that he suffered from stage fright which became harder to control with age.
Which is more natural?
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Reference
29%
71%

Question 4
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Daniel Holcombe Thomas (August 25 1906 – April 13 2000) was an American Judge and Judge. Daniel Holcombe Thomas was a member of the United States Navy.
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Daniel Holcombe Thomas (August 25 1906 – April 13 2000) was a United States federal judge. From the University of Alabama School of Law in 1928. He was in the United States Navy Lieutenant during World War II from 1943 to 1946. Thomas was a federal judge on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Alabama. He served as chief judge from 1966-1971.
Which is more natural?
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Reference
12%
88%

Question 5
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Elena of Montenegro (8 January 1873 – 28 November 1952) was born in Cetinje to Nicholas I of Montenegro and Milena Vukotić. She was married to Victor Emmanuel III of Italy.
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Elena of Montenegro (8 January 1873 – 28 November 1952) was a Montenegro. Elena of Montenegro was born in Cetinje the son of Nicholas I of Montenegro and Nicholas I of Montenegro. She was the son of Victor Emmanuel III of Italy and Princess Yolanda of Savoy. She was the son of Princess Mafalda of Savoy and Umberto II of Italy. Elena of Montenegro was the son of Nicholas I of Montenegro. She died in Montpellier and was buried in Sanctuary of Vicoforte. Elena of Montenegro is a member of the member of.
Which is more natural?
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97%
3%

Question 6
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Dallas Green (baseball) (August 4 1934 – March 22 2017) was born in Newport, Delaware. He played for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies. He died in Philadelphia.
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Dallas Green (baseball) (August 4 1934 – March 22 2017) was an American football position played on team / speciality who played for the New York Mets. He was born in Newport, Delaware in Newport, Delaware.
Which is more natural?
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92%
8%

Question 7
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Jeff Goulding (born 13 May 1984) is a Association football player. He played for the A.F.C. Bournemouth, Cheltenham Town F.C., Molesey F.C., Croydon F.C., Clapton F.C., Croydon F.C., Hayes F.C., Yeading F.C., Fisher Athletic F.C., Grays Athletic F.C., Eastbourne Borough F.C., Dover Athletic F.C. and Cray Wanderers F.C.
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Jeff Goulding (born 13 May 1984) is an American Association football who plays as a position played on team / speciality for A.F.C. Bournemouth. He played for Cheltenham Town F.C. Molesey F.C. Croydon F.C. Clapton F.C. Croydon F.C. Hayes F.C. Yeading F.C. Fisher Athletic F.C. and Grays Athletic F.C.. He made his debut for the Eastbourne Borough F.C. in a 3 – 0 draw against the United States. He scored his first goal for the Dover Athletic F.C. in a 0 – 8 draw against Manchester City in a 1 – 8 draw against Manchester City..
Which is more natural?
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50%
50%

Question 8
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Miloš Babić (born November 23 1968) is a professional Basketball player. He was selected by the Phoenix Suns and he played for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat.
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Miloš Babić (born November 23 1968) is an American Basketball who plays as a Power forward (basketball) for Cleveland Cavaliers. He played as a Center (basketball) for the Miami Heat and Cleveland Cavaliers. He was drafted by the Phoenix Suns in the fourth round of the Phoenix Suns.
Which is more natural?
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84%
16%

Question 9
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John Morgan (golfer) (3 September 1943 – 23 June 2006) was born in Oxford and he was a Golf player. He died of a Brain tumor on 23 June 2006.
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John Morgan (golfer) (3 September 1943 – 23 June 2006) was an American occupation. John Morgan (golfer) was born in Oxford.
Which is more natural?
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Data-driven
98%
2%

Question 10
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Norman Taylor (April 15 1899 – December 14 1980) was a Rowing (sport) player from Canada. He competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
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Norman Taylor (April 15 1899 – December 14 1980) was a Canada Rowing (sport) who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.
Which is more natural?
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Data-driven
92%
8%
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