People believe Einstein was a genius.
It is believed that...
Residents accused a local cat of stealing their clothes.
A local cat was accused of stealing clothes (by residents).
The local news reported several cases of avian flu in the area.
Several cases of avian flu were reported in the area (by the local news).
People thought the Earth was flat
It was thought that...
A new planet in the Milky Way was discovered (by a young amateur astronomer).
They will launch a revolutionary new mobile phone next week.
A revolutionary new mobile phone will be launched next week.
Do people still consider e-books to be less popular than printed books?
Are e-books still considered to be less popular than printed books?
Many people saw a well-known celebrity dining alone in a restaurant last night.
A well-known celebrity was seen dining alone in a restaurant last night.