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What is the etymology of the word cookie?	null	The earliest known usage of the work cookie comes from 1701 in Scotland, where it meant "plain bun". Starting in 1808 the term was associated with small, flat, sweet cakes as part of American English, which is believed to be derived from the Dutch word keokie.
In the paragraph below, what are the major sources of methane emissions?	null	The largest source of methane emissions is agriculture. Gas venting and emissions from the fossil-fuel industry are the next major sources.
How long is the Georgia State Route 49	null	The Georgia State Route 49 (SR 49) is a 122.8-mile-long (197.6 km) state highway that travels southwest-to-northeast through portions of Terrell, Sumter, Macon, Peach, Houston, Bibb, Jones, and Baldwin counties, mainly in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The highway connects SR 45 north of Dawson to SR 22/SR 24 in Milledgeville. The segment from Fort Valley to Byron is part of the Fall Line Freeway, a highway that connects Columbia to Augusta. It may also be incorporated into the proposed eastern extension of Interstate 14 (I-14), which is currently entirely in Central Texas, and may be extended into Augusta.
Why does the US Federal Reserve raise interest rates?	null	One of the primary roles of the US Federal Reserve is to control the supply of money within the economy. During times when the economy is doing incredibly well, a.k.a. running hot or facing inflation (rise of prices of goods and services), the Federal Reserve will need to reduce the supply of money by increasing the cost of borrowing. The primary lever to increase the cost of borrowing is by increasing the Federal Funds rate (the rate for banks to borrow and lend their excess reserves to meet liquidity requirements). Increasing the Federal Funds rate results in more expensive borrowing costs, which can reduce demand among banks to borrow money. Less money is borrowed to help fund the economy resulting in a reduction in purchasing power and the money supply. This will slow down the pace of economic growth and help ease inflation.
Classify each of the following animals as ectothermic or endothermic: alligator, snake, frog, goat, human, gorilla	null	Alligator: Ectothermic Snake: Ectothermic Frog: Ectothermic Goat: Endothermic Human: Endothermic Gorilla: Endothermic
Write an friendly, convincing e-mail to my landlord asking whether I can get a dog.	null	Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this email finds you well. I'm reaching out with a request regarding the property I rent from you. I'm interested in getting myself a dog and I noticed there wasn't a clause in our rental agreement specifying if this was allowed or not so I would like to consult you about that. I work from home most days of the week and have a very laidback lifestyle, so I'm looking for a dog that can keep me company but also take me out of the house for walks. I'm looking into a small breed that is also calm and friendly - likely a french bulldog. They are easy to train and known for spending most of their day sleeping, this is also a very quiet breed that doesn't have a lot of complains of barking. Is that something you would permit? I am also happy to hop on a call or meet in person to discuss further in case you have any follow-up questions. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards
Classify each of the following as old or young: baby, child, grandma, elderly, grandpa, octogenarian, infant	null	Baby: Young Child: Young Grandma: Old Elderly: Old Grandpa: Old Octogenarian: Old Infant: Young
Based on the reference text, what were the main reasons homeless people from outside of San Francisco went to San Francisco?	null	The reasons homeless people not from San Francisco went to San Francisco include: 1. Seeking a job 2. LGBTQ acceptance 3. Accessing homeless services 4. Was visiting and decided to stay 5. Family or friends live in San Francisco 6. Accessing VA services or clinic
Given this paragraph on Lady Gaga, tell me where she was born, the middle and high school she attended and how she considered herself in high school.	null	Lady Gaga was born at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York City. From age 11 Lady Gaga attended Convent of Sacred Heart, an all-girls Roman Catholic school. In high school she considered herself a misfit.
Write a letter to a home seller named Ms Johnson explaining why we are interested in purchasing her home. We are a person from Washington and a person from Colorado. Focus on the natural beauty of the home, the location, and the extra space for pottery and woodworking.	null	Dear Ms. Johnson, We recently made the decision to relocate and feel that your property will be the perfect place for us to begin our new chapter. It is clear to see the care and attention you have put into expanding and maintaining this home over the years and we look forward to continuing to do the same as homeowners. I am originally from Washington, and my partner is from Colorado. We met in college and have grown our life out of state together for the past twelve years. The last two years have given us more flexibility and helped us realize that what is most important to us is building a home together where we feel safe and close to family, but also inspired and fulfilled. We feel that is exactly what your home will bring to our lives. The unique, natural design of the house and the stunning and spacious lot provide both an immediately comfortable home with room to grow over the years. We look forward to building out the garage with a woodworking shop, setting up the artist shed on the river as a pottery studio, cooking meals for friends and family in the wonderful kitchen, and finding a perfect spot in the yard for a vegetable garden. We want to care and tend this home much as you have for the years you have lived here, and we sincerely appreciate being considered as the next owners of this beautiful property.
Write a review of your stay in a AirBnB in Rome that had a great location but poor amenities that is overall a neutral review	null	A perfectly fine place to stay. Had a really great location - we were able to get to the Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum all within walking distance, and there were lots of great little restaurants and cafes we were able to visit. We felt very safe in the neighborhood, and would definitely stay in this area again. The apartment itself was just okay, with not so amazing furniture and the most basic amenities (eg very few spoons, knives and forks, mismatched bowls and such). Definitely a better place for if you are mostly going to eat out for most meals. Overall, 4/5 stars
Extract the current cash rate from the following using the format: {x} percent At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.60 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 3.50 per cent. Global inflation remains very high. In headline terms it is moderating, although services price inflation remains elevated in many economies. It will be some time before inflation is back to target rates. The outlook for the global economy remains subdued, with below average growth expected this year and next. The monthly CPI indicator suggests that inflation has peaked in Australia. Goods price inflation is expected to moderate over the months ahead due to both global developments and softer demand in Australia. Services price inflation remains high, with strong demand for some services over the summer. Rents are increasing at the fastest rate in some years, with vacancy rates low in many parts of the country. The central forecast is for inflation to decline this year and next, to be around 3 per cent in mid-2025. Medium-term inflation expectations remain well anchored, and it is important that this remains the case. Growth in the Australian economy has slowed, with GDP increasing by 0.5 per cent in the December quarter and 2.7 per cent over the year. Growth over the next couple of years is expected to be below trend. Household consumption growth has slowed due to the tighter financial conditions and the outlook for housing construction has softened. In contrast, the outlook for business investment remains positive, with many businesses operating at a very high level of capacity utilisation.	null	3.60 percent
Extract the foreign nationalities living in the city of Lugo, Spain, and list them using bullets in the format {Nationality} - {Percentage} separated by a comma.	null	{Colombians} - {18%}, {Moroccans} - {12%}, {Brazilians} - {12%}
Which two kings fought at the Battle of Kressenbrunn according to the text?	null	King Ottokar II and King Béla IV
In which century was Denis Thériault born?	null	The 20th century
What is the city of Portsmouth in England famous for?	null	Portsmouth is a coastal town in the south of England only connected to the mainland by three road bridges built over the sea. Portsmouth has a long and well documented history that is closely associated with the Royal Navy, who are headquartered there, and the sea faring exploits of the British have shaped the modern day culture we see there today. Ship building and Engineering industries are most prevalent in Portsmouth with the local "super" Hospital and University also being amongst the largest employers. It is also worth noting that the local football club is well supported by the community and is famous throughout the English Football Leagues for the passion and commitment shown by their fans - particularly when they travel for away fixtures.
How many iron atoms are in a single molecule of the main component substance of ironsand?	null	The main component of ironsand is magnetite, which has chemical formula Fe3O4. Because Fe is the chemical symbol for iron and it is followed by a 3 in this formula, there are 3 iron atoms per magnetite molecule.
Suggest an allocation to implement a three portfolio strategy as described in the text below	null	From Vanguard's list of "core funds," the funds that are best for a three-fund portfolio are: Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX) Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund (VTIAX) Vanguard Total Bond Market Fund (VBTLX) So, a "three-fund portfolio" might consist of 42% Total Stock Market Index, 18% Total International Stock Index, and 40% Total Bond Market fund.
what is kangen water?	null	Kangen water is alkaline ionized water produced through a process called electrolysis. Kangen water is also referred to electrolyzed reduced water. This water is characterized by an large negative oxidation reduction potential and a potential hydrogen level > 7.0 making the water alkaline. It is also infused with molecular hydrogen in the amount of 1 - 1.5 parts per million per gallon of water produced. This infused hydrogen has been shown to be a very good anti-inflammatory for the body.
Give me an example of a screened subnet	null	In network security a screened subnet refers to the use of one or more logical screening routers as a firewall to define three separate subnets: an external router (sometimes called an access router), that separates the external network from a perimeter network, and an internal router (sometimes called a choke router) that separates the perimeter network from the internal network. The perimeter network, also called a border network or demilitarized zone (DMZ), is intended for hosting servers (sometimes called bastion hosts) that are accessible from or have access to both the internal and external networks. The purpose of a screened subnet or DMZ is to establish a network with heightened security that is situated between an external and presumed hostile network, such as the Internet or an extranet, and an internal network. A screened subnet is an essential concept for e-commerce or any entity that has a presence in the World Wide Web or is using electronic payment systems or other network services because of the prevalence of hackers, advanced persistent threats, computer worms, botnets, and other threats to networked information systems.
Who is the best baseball player of all time?	null	There is no single answer to this question. The most common candidates are Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, Willie Mays, or Hank Aaron.
What does percolate mean?	null	Percolation is a way to filter a fluid or other substance through a porous filter media. Substances that can be percolated are water, coffee, etc. The trickling effect of these substances through a porous media implies what comes out of the filter media is better tasting than what was before the filter media. It can also mean it has better quality, less contamination, or reduce acidity.
Given the following paragraph about a film, who directed "Our War"?	null	Bruno Chiaravalloti
If Phil has three siblings, Margaret, Janis, and Louis then what are all are the names of Phil’s mother’s children?	null	Phil’s mother named her children Phil, Margaret, Janis, and Louis.
Which of these could we use to feed our kid: apple, sandwich, beer, xanax, carrot, rock.	null	You can feed a kid with an apple, a sandwich and a carrot. You should absolutely not feed a kid a rock, beer nor xanax.
Classify the below persons based on whether they are kids of Shah Rukh Khan or Sanjay Dutt. Suhana, Aryan, AbRam, Trishala, Iqra, Shahraan	null	Shah Rukh Khan’s kids - Suhana, Aryan, AbRam PSanjay Dutt’s kids - Trishala, Iqra, Shahraan
Give me a list of the key elements of telecommunications developed over time	null	Beacons, telegraph, telephone, radio, television, thermionic valves, computer networks and the Internet
Why should kids do homework?	null	There are many vital reasons why kids should do their homework. Homework helps students practice the concepts they have learned in the classroom. It also teaches discipline and responsibility. Kids might not be aware of the immediate benefits of doing their homework regularly and on time, but it helps with their long-term development. The next time your kids ask why they should do their homework, keep these pointers in mind.
What is fossil fighter gameplay like?	null	Fossil fighters is a third-person, single-player game on the Nintendo DS focused around finding, cleaning, and reviving dinosaur fossils on Vivosaur Island. Once dinosaurs (called vivosaurs in the game) are revived, they can be used to battle other fossil fighters. The goal of the game is to reach the highest fossil fighter license level, find better and better fossils, defeat the BB Bandits who are determined to cause trouble around the island, and uncover various mysteries surrounding the island.
What is the name of the first ten amendments to the Constitution?	null	the bill of rights
What is the best way to travel to space?	null	For the first half dozen decades of manned missions to space, the only way to participate was to earn a highly-competitive place in the national space programs of one of just a few countries that funded missions beyond the earth's atmosphere. Today, these national space programs are supplemented by a few private ventures that offer space tourism, typically for exorbitant fees.
Who finally conquered Constantinople?	null	After a lengthy siege, the forces of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II successfully took Constantinople and ended the Eastern Roman Empire.
How many Spitfire fighter aircraft remain airworthy	null	around 70 remain airworthy
Based on the passage below, what do scientologists believe cause neuroses and mental problems?	null	Scientologists believe that neuroses and mental problems are caused by traumatic events experienced in past lives. These traumatic experiences result in negative "engrams" forming in the mind.
What kind of food comprises Estonian cuisine?	null	Estonian cuisine is generally based on meat, potatoes, fish, and more recently bears. In most typical Estonian foods you'll find rye bread, pork, potatoes, and dairy products.
Why did you take so long to get home last night?	null	On my home from work, I decided that I should go by the grocery store to pick up some water, cheese and other groceries for breakfast. As I was getting off of the freeway I saw something out of the corner of my eye running across the sidewalk. When I stopped at the traffic light, I was able to see that there was a puppy that appeared to be lost and wandering around. I was a hurry but the pup seemed really cold and shivering. I saw that it was going into a nearby parking lot that was on my way so I pulled over. I got out of my car and carefully walked up to the puppy to see if it had a tag or any identification. Suddenly, I saw a shadow pass behind me and someone grabbed me from behind and tried to wrestle my keys away from me. Too bad for him, he didn't realize that I'm a UFC champion. Lucky for him, he only ended up with a missing tooth. It took a while for the police to show up so that's why I was late.
Why should one travel the world?	null	As the son of a U.S. Diplomat, I've had the opportunity to live abroad most of my life in countries such as Cambodia, Australia, South Korea and Malaysia. Through my travels despite the sad goodbyes to friends and family, I learned the importance of being open-minded, resilient and open to a diverse network. When you travel abroad you experience a world you may have never considered or a culture that shows you the diversity of the world. This is important for personal development.
Write a poem about a man named Chris who lives at the gym and fights monsters	null	There once was a man named Chris Who bench pressed his way to pure bliss When the plates started flying He was never seen crying Until a time of great peril made him miss As he lay under barbell, covered in sweat he peered at a creature in diss this was but a danger, which tended to linger in the dungeons of temples of lift Next thing you know, Chris awoke with a blow to his head and his heart but to this He exclaimed it was: "nothing to worry" Though the damage was done It had never been fun To this point life could only be bliss
Categorize these football teams as either "Spanish", "English", "German" or "Other". Manchester United, Arsenal, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Real Sociedad, Club Atlético River Plate	null	English: Manchester United, Arsenal Spanish: Real Sociedad German: Borussia Dortmund Other: Ajax, Club Atlético River Plate
which of these are programming languages? hindi urdu arabic python scala rust french R german java c	null	Here are the programming languages: python, scala, rust, R, java, c
How many lifeboats did the Titanic have?	null	The titanic had a total of 20 life boats. There were 14 lifeboats with 65 spots, four lifeboats with 47 spots and two lifeboats with 40 spots.
Is Ireland a good surf spot?	null	Yes it is. Ireland is seen as one of the best hidden gems for surfing in the world particularly in winter when waves can reach heights of 40ft+. Global professionals such as Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore travel to Ireland on a regular basis for the surf. Some recommended areas for surfing are, Sligo Tramore Beach, Bundoran, Dunfanaghy or most West Coast beaches that attract a larger swell. The water is cold 365 days of the year with highest temperatures of 14 degrees Celsius in the Summer so a 5ml thick wetsuit is recommend all year round.
Given the following paragraph about the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, what's offered on the 124th floor observation deck?	null	This observation deck offers an augmented reality electronic telescope which lets visitors view either real-time or pre-recorded images of the surrounding landscape.
Describe the following poem: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim Because it was grassy and wanted wear, Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.	null	That poem is “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. It describes a traveler walking in the woods who encounters two paths, one worn down from use and one that appears less travelled. The poem can be interpreted as an analogy for making decisions in life, where one choice is following a crowd and one is more individualistic. The author notes that this is a challenging choice but well worth it to be your own person by following the road not taken.
What were the top 3 best-selling PlayStation 2 video games?	null	Top 3 best-selling PlayStation 2 video games: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas [17.33 million]; Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec [14.89 million]; Gran Turismo 4 [11.76 million].
What was the "X.Y.Z. fever"?	null	The "X.Y.Z. fevor" is a reference to a diplomatic incident that occurred during the administration of the second President of the United Status, John Adams. Adams sent a diplomatic delegation to France to negotiate a resolution of issues that were threatening to lead to war. The French foreign minister, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (Talleyrand) demanded a bribe and a loan to begin the negotiations. President Adams refused Tallyrand's request and reported the solicitation to Congress. The Senate printed President Adam's report which referred to the three French diplomats involved, Jean-Conrad Hottinguer, Pierre Bellamy, and Lucien Hauteval as "X,Y, and Z" respectively. The populace supported Adams decision to refuse Tallyrand's bribe request. Vice-President Thomas Jefferson referred to the outpouring of support for Adam's political party that followed as "X.Y.Z. fevor".
Suggest a road trip in Washington state	null	Visiting Olympic National Park, Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, Lake Chelan, Snoqualmie Falls, Moses Lake, and Bainbridge Island are all road trips that are very scenic and beautiful
Tell me about the merger history of the Swiss bank UBS	null	The Swiss Bank Corporation was a Swiss investment bank and financial services company located in Switzerland. Prior to its merger, the bank was the third largest in Switzerland with over CHF 300 billion of assets and CHF 11.7 billion of equity. Throughout the 1990s, SBC engaged in a large growth initiative, shifting its focus from traditional commercial banking into investment banking, in an effort to match its larger Swiss rival Credit Suisse. As part of this strategy, SBC acquired US-based investment bank Dillon Read & Co. as well as London-based merchant bank S.G. Warburg in the mid-1990s. SBC also acquired Chicago-based Brinson Partners and O'Connor & Associates. These acquisitions formed the basis for a global investment banking business. In 1998, SBC merged with Union Bank of Switzerland to form UBS, the largest bank in Europe and the second largest bank in the world. The company's logo, which featured three keys, symbolizing "confidence, security, and discretion", was adopted by UBS after the 1998 merger. Although the combination of the two banks was billed as a merger of equals, it quickly became evident that from a management perspective, it was SBC that was buying UBS as nearly 80% of the top management positions were filled by legacy Swiss Bank professionals. Today, what was SBC forms the core of many of UBS's businesses, particularly UBS Investment Bank.
Where is the Mall of America located?	null	The Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.
Which of the following films came out in the 40s?	null	Fiesta The Face of Marble Gilda Two Years Before the Mast Secret Beyond the Door...
Who won six consecutive Wimbledon titles in the 1980s	null	Martina Navratilova
What are some fun activities to do with my coworkers if we all work remotely?	null	Organizing virtual events would be a great way to spend time with your coworkers. You could participate in a virtual escape room, attend a virtual wine tasting, play online games together, host a weekly coffee-and-chat meeting, or create a virtual book club.
What is "cycling" in ice hockey?	null	Standard ice hockey is a game with a goaltender and 5 skaters per side played on an ice surface divided with a center red line, two goal line red lines and two blue lines indicating the respective offensive zones. Cycling is when the offensive team has possession of the puck in their respective offensive zone and the skaters, typically three forwards, are passing the puck to each other, while moving in a circular motion, to create space and opportunity to generate a shot on goal. The movement and skating in this fashion is known as, "cycling" and is an offensive tactic employed in ice hockey leagues from youth to professional.
Which of the following vehicles are cars and which are trucks: Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Prius, Ford F-150, Honda Civic, Nissan Frontier, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Corvette, Mazda Miata	null	The Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 and Nissan Frontier are all trucks. The Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Corvette and Mazda Miata are all cars.
From the passage provided, extract the shape of Milky way Galaxy	null	The shape of Milky way galaxy is barred spiral.
From the passage provided, extract the name of the Director of the Star Wars movie	null	Star wars was directed and written by George Lucas
How big is the Tibetan plateau?	null	The Tibetan Plateau spans about 2,500,000 km2
Why do cloud providers use dedicated hardware for network and storage processing but not large enterprises for their private cloud?	null	Large cloud providers use dedicated hardware called data processing unit (DPU) to support multi-tenancy and isolation in hardware vs. hypervisor, improve performance through offload, own and control the entire infrastructure stack, free up cores to generate more revenue, and scale to support a large number of tenants and workloads. Large enterprises don't have similar needs except for a few applications that require high performance, low latency, and scale. Moreover, enterprises want to reduce their investment in building and managing data centers.
Where is the best place to see the northern lights?	null	The northern lights are experienced most frequently in northern Scandinavia. Tromsø in Norway, Lapland in Sweden and Reykjavik in Iceland are recommended locations. The Aurora Borealis is brightest between the months of September and April.
What are the 5 largest ski and snowboard resorts in North America?	null	1.) Whistler Blackcomb, 2.) Park City Resort, 3.) Big Sky, 4.) Vail, and 5.) Heavenly
Tell me whether the following people are athletes: LeBron James, Eileen Gu, Bjergsen, Rory McIlroy, Naomi Osaka.	null	All of these people are athletes with the exception of Bjergsen. Bjergsen is a League of Legends (LoL) player. While LoL is considered an e-sport, its players do not fit into the traditional definition of an athlete, which is generally defined as someone who competes in physical sports. Having said that, some would say that competitive e-sports require significant mental stamina and finger dexterity, so one could argue that Bjergsen is an athlete.
What is the best way to approach a new cat?	null	If a cat is not immediately friendly, one of the best ways to approach a cat is by offering it treats. Even timid cats can be tempted if you figure out what foods they really like. Start with a smelly food like tuna fish or tinned chicken, or raw meat cat treats if you have them. Don't expect the cat to approach you immediately. Put the treat on the ground and sit nearby. Be careful not to stare at the cat since that is an aggressive gesture. If the cat takes the treat, try throwing or laying out another treat, this time a bit closer to you. Repeat until the cat is nearby. It will learn to associate you with happiness (food).
How do you motivate and focus a team to exceed expectations during a terrible economic downturn?	null	Set a goal, vision, create plans to execute, don’t over complicate it. Win as a team and lose as team.
Tell me who were the last three monarchs of the United Kingdom. Give it to me in a bulleted list with the format <name> (<start date> - <end date>)	null	The last three monarchs of the United Kingdom are: - Charles III (8 September 2022 - Present) - Elizabeth II (6 February 1952 - 8 September 2022) - George VI (11 December 1936 - 6 February 1952)
What is the difference between interface and abstract class in Java?	null	Abstract classes can have methods with implementation whereas interface provides absolute abstraction and can't have any method implementations. Note that from Java 8 onwards, it's possible to create default and static methods in interface that contain the method implementations.
Where is Muckle Water?	null	Muckle water is located in Rousay, Orkney, Scotland.
What is a bunk bed?	null	It’s a type of furniture that stacks two or more beds on top of each other. Bunk beds are typically used in children’s rooms and in places where it’s necessary to fit lots of beds in a small amount of space.
Give me a list of things to do in Washington, DC	null	Go see the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and some of the other great landmarks. If that doesn't interest you, you can head anywhere on U-street for some great food.
Why you should have 2 incomes	null	Because you do not know what will happen after 2 weeks with you in near future. So one income will be always give you backup.
What is a question mark?	null	A question mark is a form of punctuation used at the end of a sentence to denote uncertainty. A question mark looks like this: ?
Please give me a short bulleted list of the key events that happened in Kobe Bryant’s early life in time order, from earliest to the latest.	null	- In August 1978, Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia. The name Kobe comes from the famous Japanese beef, Kobe. - When Kobe was three years old, he started playing basketball. - When Kobe was six, he moved to Italy with his family as his father started to play professional basketball there. - Two years later, Kobe moved to Reggio Calabria, and Pistoia and Reggio Emilia later. - Kobe returned to the US when he was 13 with his family. He studied in Bala Cynwyd Middle School.
Who is the Jeff Bezos equivalent in China, and how much of net worth is him or her?	null	Liu Qiangdong is being considered as the Jeff Bezos of China. He is the owner of JD.com, one of the largest e-shopping website in China. Liu is the CEO of the company and has 15.8% stake in it. His net worth is 9 billion US dollars as of May 2020.
which of these words do not belong in the same category? peel, organic, fruit, yellow, mushy, crunchy.	null	Only crunchy does not belong in this category. This is because all these words describe a banana. However a banana and crunchy do not go together because a banana is mushy.
What are some popular books about baseball?	null	"Moneyball" by Michael Lewis, "The Boys of Summer" by Roger Kahn, and "The Rookie" by Jim Morris are all examples of popular baseball books.
How do the definitions of "first-degree relative" and "nuclear family" differ?	null	Nuclear family includes spouses while first-degree relatives are only blood related.
Why do you love travelling	null	Because it keeps you going? It will give you enough O2 to live!
How to take care of a horse?	null	Taking care of horses is no easy task, although they are lovely animals, they require daily care and lots of exercise. To take care of a horse effectively, be sure to feed them appropriate hay, balancing out the sugar and protein to provide enough energy but not overwhelm them with unnecessary sugars. Always ensure the huffs are properly clean and as dry as possible to avoid any mold. In colder temperatures, keep them blanketed specially overnight, and ensure to take the blanket off in the morning to avoid overheating. Horses can be a lot of work but they can fill out lives with excitement and love.
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Cuica, Kokles	null	Kokles is string, Cuica is percussion.
What characteristics are IPAs known for?	null	IPAs are known to be more bitter than mass-produced lagers, and typically contain floral, citrus-like, and resinous notes. This flavor is largely derived from hops, which is the flower of the hop plant.
Who has been an announcer on the gameshow "The Price is Right"?	null	Rich Fields, George Gray, Johnny Olson, Rod Roddy
What are the top 5 rock bands of all time?	null	The top 5 rock bands of all time is a difficult question as most individuals have different tastes and like various versions of rock. There could be an argument that U2 belongs on that list given it's extensive catalog of music and presence on a global stage. Others that might be considered include Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead, KISS, Radiohead. This questions really comes down to what bands have grossed the most from Album sales & Touring receipts. Any interesting question no doubt but comes down to their commercial success as well as the likes & dislikes of the fan.
Without quoting directly from the text give me a summary of how turist visit the falls even if they are used for hydroelectric power production.	null	The Marmore Falls are used as a hydroelectric power plant, but to allow people to enjoy the spectacular water flow, the gates are periodically opened to present the full-sized river rushing into the void. The tourists can visit the falls on a fixed schedule (12:00 to 13:00, 16:00 to 17:00 plus additional times on holidays) following paths that allow them to reach the top of the falls.
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Tsymbaly, Yehu	null	Yehu is string, Tsymbaly is percussion.
Please classify the following items as either “waterproof” or “water absorbent”: umbrella, paper towel, sponge, raincoat, dish rag, car windshield.	null	The waterproof items are the umbrella, the raincoat and the car windshield. The water absorbent items are the sponge, paper towel, and dish rag.
What is a planet ?	null	The International Astronomical Union (IAU) defined in August 2006, that a planet in the Solar system is a celestial body that : - orbits the Sun (the host star of the Solar system), - has enough mass to assume a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, - is big enough that its gravity cleared away any other similarly-sized objects near its orbit around the Sun.
Classify each of the following as either a city or a country: Seoul, Shanghai, Sao Paolo, Singapore, Sweden.	null	Seoul is the largest city in South Korea and also the capital. Shanghai is the most populous city in China and is also known as "The Pearl of Asia." Sao Paolo is a city in the Brazilian state of the same name, Sao Paolo and is named after an Apostle, Saint Paul of Tarsus. Singapore is simultaneously a city, state, and country. Sweden is a country which has produced many world-renowned pop singers and bands including Abba.
What is my Chinese Zodiac sign (animal)?	null	There are 12 Zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. To find it, you can look up the lunar calendar. But the following way is a quick and traditional Chinese way to find it. Calculate the remainder of (Year of birth - 1900) / 12, and check the remainder with date of birth: Date of birth is before January 21: The remainder = 0, Boar The remainder = 1, Rat The remainder = 2, Ox The remainder = 3, Tiger The remainder = 4, Rabbit The remainder = 5, Dragon The remainder = 6, Snake The remainder = 7, Horse The remainder = 8, Goat The remainder = 9, Monkey The remainder = 10, Rooster The remainder = 11, Dog Date of birth is after February 20: The remainder = 0, Rat The remainder = 1, Ox The remainder = 2, Tiger The remainder = 3, Rabbit The remainder = 4, Dragon The remainder = 5, Snake The remainder = 6, Horse The remainder = 7, Goat The remainder = 8, Monkey The remainder = 9, Rooster The remainder = 10, Dog The remainder = 11, Boar For those born between January 21 and February 20, the beginning of the Lunar New Year usually, please look up the lunar calendar which will provide the details.
From this list, tell me which are U.S. states: Oregon, Guam, St. Thomas, District of Columbia, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Montana, Puerto Rico	null	Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Montana
Based on this paragraph, why was Jake released from prison?	null	Jake was released from prison to try to help convince his son to play basketball for the governor's alma mater.
Do Texans have a Southern accent?	null	It depends on who you ask. Most Texans would answer the question with no. Texans would describe their accent as a Texas drawl. The sound of a Texas drawl differs from what is commonly considered a southern accent. A southern accent is common in states such as Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Mississippi, and others.
Based on the reference text, provide a one sentence overview of Dogecoin	null	Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency that features the face of a dog the was created as a joke to make fun of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
What is electricity?	null	Electricity is the flowing of electrons from a higher electric potential to a lower one (or alternatively, flowing of electron holes in the opposite direction). The flowing electrons can perform work, ranging from heating a resistive element in a light bulb to turning a motor through a magnetic field.
Why did House Targaryen leave Valyria?	null	Twelve years before Valyria was destroyed by the mysterious "Doom," Aenar Targaryen's daughter, Daenys the Dreamer, had a prophetic vision of Valyria being destroyed, so he decided to take his family to Dragonstone.
What is it like living in Chicago, Illinois?	null	Chicago is a large city located in the midwest. It is known for tourist attractions like Navy Pier and The Bean, as well as famous architecture. It's on Lake Michigan which makes the winters extremely cold but the summers pleasant. People call Chicago the "Windy City".
Which fruits are most often candied fruit?	null	Papaya, kiwifruit and pineapple, are most often candied fruit.
What are the different RAID configurations?	null	The different RAID configurations are RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 51, RAID 60, RAID 61, RAID 70, RAID 75, RAID 90, RAID 100, RAID 200, and RAID 300.
You've bought a condominium in the city, your first home, with more rooms than your previous apartments. It doesn't have a garage or any yard. Which of the following items would be handy? A lawnmower, a bus pass, a security system, more bathroom towels, wall art, gardening tools, a washer and dryer set, a car	null	You would want to get a bus pass so that you can get around the city, since you don't have a car. Though a lot might be walkable, there is always something that is far enough away. You would want to buy a home security system; your condominium has fewer inherent security features than a large apartment complex, so it would be helpful to have a bit more peace of mind. You would want to buy more bathroom towels since your condominium is larger and likely has more bathrooms that need towels. You would want a washer and dryer set if you don't already have one. You need a way to wash your clothes at home now that you aren't in an apartment, and it would be hard to carry your laundry on the bus. You might want some wall art; now that you own your own home, you can hang things on the wall without worrying about your lease agreement. You don't need gardening tools or a lawnmower, since you don't have a yard. You don't need a car, since you don't have a garage, and you live in the city.
Approx. how many nurses were enrolled in World War 2?	null	More than 100,000 nurses were enrolled to the Red Cross during WW2
Which movie do you like the most and why do you like it?	null	The movie that I like the most is Matrix. I like it from both cinematic and subject point of view. Cinematically, it was a great movie in its time. It had great special effects and computer graphics (CG) was used extensively in it. The creators even introduced new ideas in filming the scenes like using multiple cameras at different angles to create some of the mind-blowing action scenes. The cast also did a great job. I've watched some behind the scenes and noticed how much effort all of them had put to create the best and believable scenes. But the most interesting part of the Matrix movie for me is its subject. It is about a virtual world created and controlled by computers which simulates the life and creates the illusionary perception for the humans that they are really living, but in fact it is only their minds that are the habitants of this world and their real bodies are imprisoned in incubators and are being utilized at energy sources by the computers. I really like the idea and also how one can generalize it to the real world that we are living in. What if this world and the life on it is just a projection or a shadow of a higher form of life, like a two-dimensional shadow of a three-dimensional object in space.
Who created the first piano?	null	The first piano was created by Bartolomeo Cristofori, who had been employed by court of Medici at the time.

What is the etymology of the word cookie?

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The earliest known usage of the work cookie comes from 1701 in Scotland, where it meant "plain bun". Starting in 1808 the term was associated with small, flat, sweet cakes as part of American English, which is believed to be derived from the Dutch word keokie.

In the paragraph below, what are the major sources of methane emissions?

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The largest source of methane emissions is agriculture. Gas venting and emissions from the fossil-fuel industry are the next major sources.

How long is the Georgia State Route 49

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The Georgia State Route 49 (SR 49) is a 122.8-mile-long (197.6 km) state highway that travels southwest-to-northeast through portions of Terrell, Sumter, Macon, Peach, Houston, Bibb, Jones, and Baldwin counties, mainly in the central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The highway connects SR 45 north of Dawson to SR 22/SR 24 in Milledgeville. The segment from Fort Valley to Byron is part of the Fall Line Freeway, a highway that connects Columbia to Augusta. It may also be incorporated into the proposed eastern extension of Interstate 14 (I-14), which is currently entirely in Central Texas, and may be extended into Augusta.

Why does the US Federal Reserve raise interest rates?

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One of the primary roles of the US Federal Reserve is to control the supply of money within the economy. During times when the economy is doing incredibly well, a.k.a. running hot or facing inflation (rise of prices of goods and services), the Federal Reserve will need to reduce the supply of money by increasing the cost of borrowing. The primary lever to increase the cost of borrowing is by increasing the Federal Funds rate (the rate for banks to borrow and lend their excess reserves to meet liquidity requirements). Increasing the Federal Funds rate results in more expensive borrowing costs, which can reduce demand among banks to borrow money. Less money is borrowed to help fund the economy resulting in a reduction in purchasing power and the money supply. This will slow down the pace of economic growth and help ease inflation.

Classify each of the following animals as ectothermic or endothermic: alligator, snake, frog, goat, human, gorilla

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Alligator: Ectothermic Snake: Ectothermic Frog: Ectothermic Goat: Endothermic Human: Endothermic Gorilla: Endothermic

Write an friendly, convincing e-mail to my landlord asking whether I can get a dog.

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Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this email finds you well. I'm reaching out with a request regarding the property I rent from you. I'm interested in getting myself a dog and I noticed there wasn't a clause in our rental agreement specifying if this was allowed or not so I would like to consult you about that. I work from home most days of the week and have a very laidback lifestyle, so I'm looking for a dog that can keep me company but also take me out of the house for walks. I'm looking into a small breed that is also calm and friendly - likely a french bulldog. They are easy to train and known for spending most of their day sleeping, this is also a very quiet breed that doesn't have a lot of complains of barking. Is that something you would permit? I am also happy to hop on a call or meet in person to discuss further in case you have any follow-up questions. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. Kind regards

Classify each of the following as old or young: baby, child, grandma, elderly, grandpa, octogenarian, infant

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Baby: Young Child: Young Grandma: Old Elderly: Old Grandpa: Old Octogenarian: Old Infant: Young

Based on the reference text, what were the main reasons homeless people from outside of San Francisco went to San Francisco?

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The reasons homeless people not from San Francisco went to San Francisco include: 1. Seeking a job 2. LGBTQ acceptance 3. Accessing homeless services 4. Was visiting and decided to stay 5. Family or friends live in San Francisco 6. Accessing VA services or clinic

Given this paragraph on Lady Gaga, tell me where she was born, the middle and high school she attended and how she considered herself in high school.

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Lady Gaga was born at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York City. From age 11 Lady Gaga attended Convent of Sacred Heart, an all-girls Roman Catholic school. In high school she considered herself a misfit.

Write a letter to a home seller named Ms Johnson explaining why we are interested in purchasing her home. We are a person from Washington and a person from Colorado. Focus on the natural beauty of the home, the location, and the extra space for pottery and woodworking.

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Dear Ms. Johnson, We recently made the decision to relocate and feel that your property will be the perfect place for us to begin our new chapter. It is clear to see the care and attention you have put into expanding and maintaining this home over the years and we look forward to continuing to do the same as homeowners. I am originally from Washington, and my partner is from Colorado. We met in college and have grown our life out of state together for the past twelve years. The last two years have given us more flexibility and helped us realize that what is most important to us is building a home together where we feel safe and close to family, but also inspired and fulfilled. We feel that is exactly what your home will bring to our lives. The unique, natural design of the house and the stunning and spacious lot provide both an immediately comfortable home with room to grow over the years. We look forward to building out the garage with a woodworking shop, setting up the artist shed on the river as a pottery studio, cooking meals for friends and family in the wonderful kitchen, and finding a perfect spot in the yard for a vegetable garden. We want to care and tend this home much as you have for the years you have lived here, and we sincerely appreciate being considered as the next owners of this beautiful property.

Write a review of your stay in a AirBnB in Rome that had a great location but poor amenities that is overall a neutral review

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A perfectly fine place to stay. Had a really great location - we were able to get to the Colosseum, Pantheon and Roman Forum all within walking distance, and there were lots of great little restaurants and cafes we were able to visit. We felt very safe in the neighborhood, and would definitely stay in this area again. The apartment itself was just okay, with not so amazing furniture and the most basic amenities (eg very few spoons, knives and forks, mismatched bowls and such). Definitely a better place for if you are mostly going to eat out for most meals. Overall, 4/5 stars

Extract the current cash rate from the following using the format: {x} percent At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.60 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 3.50 per cent. Global inflation remains very high. In headline terms it is moderating, although services price inflation remains elevated in many economies. It will be some time before inflation is back to target rates. The outlook for the global economy remains subdued, with below average growth expected this year and next. The monthly CPI indicator suggests that inflation has peaked in Australia. Goods price inflation is expected to moderate over the months ahead due to both global developments and softer demand in Australia. Services price inflation remains high, with strong demand for some services over the summer. Rents are increasing at the fastest rate in some years, with vacancy rates low in many parts of the country. The central forecast is for inflation to decline this year and next, to be around 3 per cent in mid-2025. Medium-term inflation expectations remain well anchored, and it is important that this remains the case. Growth in the Australian economy has slowed, with GDP increasing by 0.5 per cent in the December quarter and 2.7 per cent over the year. Growth over the next couple of years is expected to be below trend. Household consumption growth has slowed due to the tighter financial conditions and the outlook for housing construction has softened. In contrast, the outlook for business investment remains positive, with many businesses operating at a very high level of capacity utilisation.

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3.60 percent

Extract the foreign nationalities living in the city of Lugo, Spain, and list them using bullets in the format {Nationality} - {Percentage} separated by a comma.

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{Colombians} - {18%}, {Moroccans} - {12%}, {Brazilians} - {12%}

Which two kings fought at the Battle of Kressenbrunn according to the text?

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King Ottokar II and King Béla IV

In which century was Denis Thériault born?

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The 20th century

What is the city of Portsmouth in England famous for?

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Portsmouth is a coastal town in the south of England only connected to the mainland by three road bridges built over the sea. Portsmouth has a long and well documented history that is closely associated with the Royal Navy, who are headquartered there, and the sea faring exploits of the British have shaped the modern day culture we see there today. Ship building and Engineering industries are most prevalent in Portsmouth with the local "super" Hospital and University also being amongst the largest employers. It is also worth noting that the local football club is well supported by the community and is famous throughout the English Football Leagues for the passion and commitment shown by their fans - particularly when they travel for away fixtures.

How many iron atoms are in a single molecule of the main component substance of ironsand?

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The main component of ironsand is magnetite, which has chemical formula Fe3O4. Because Fe is the chemical symbol for iron and it is followed by a 3 in this formula, there are 3 iron atoms per magnetite molecule.

Suggest an allocation to implement a three portfolio strategy as described in the text below

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From Vanguard's list of "core funds," the funds that are best for a three-fund portfolio are: Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX) Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund (VTIAX) Vanguard Total Bond Market Fund (VBTLX) So, a "three-fund portfolio" might consist of 42% Total Stock Market Index, 18% Total International Stock Index, and 40% Total Bond Market fund.

what is kangen water?

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Kangen water is alkaline ionized water produced through a process called electrolysis. Kangen water is also referred to electrolyzed reduced water. This water is characterized by an large negative oxidation reduction potential and a potential hydrogen level > 7.0 making the water alkaline. It is also infused with molecular hydrogen in the amount of 1 - 1.5 parts per million per gallon of water produced. This infused hydrogen has been shown to be a very good anti-inflammatory for the body.

Give me an example of a screened subnet

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In network security a screened subnet refers to the use of one or more logical screening routers as a firewall to define three separate subnets: an external router (sometimes called an access router), that separates the external network from a perimeter network, and an internal router (sometimes called a choke router) that separates the perimeter network from the internal network. The perimeter network, also called a border network or demilitarized zone (DMZ), is intended for hosting servers (sometimes called bastion hosts) that are accessible from or have access to both the internal and external networks. The purpose of a screened subnet or DMZ is to establish a network with heightened security that is situated between an external and presumed hostile network, such as the Internet or an extranet, and an internal network. A screened subnet is an essential concept for e-commerce or any entity that has a presence in the World Wide Web or is using electronic payment systems or other network services because of the prevalence of hackers, advanced persistent threats, computer worms, botnets, and other threats to networked information systems.

Who is the best baseball player of all time?

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There is no single answer to this question. The most common candidates are Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, Willie Mays, or Hank Aaron.

What does percolate mean?

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Percolation is a way to filter a fluid or other substance through a porous filter media. Substances that can be percolated are water, coffee, etc. The trickling effect of these substances through a porous media implies what comes out of the filter media is better tasting than what was before the filter media. It can also mean it has better quality, less contamination, or reduce acidity.

Given the following paragraph about a film, who directed "Our War"?

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Bruno Chiaravalloti

If Phil has three siblings, Margaret, Janis, and Louis then what are all are the names of Phil’s mother’s children?

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Phil’s mother named her children Phil, Margaret, Janis, and Louis.

Which of these could we use to feed our kid: apple, sandwich, beer, xanax, carrot, rock.

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You can feed a kid with an apple, a sandwich and a carrot. You should absolutely not feed a kid a rock, beer nor xanax.

Classify the below persons based on whether they are kids of Shah Rukh Khan or Sanjay Dutt. Suhana, Aryan, AbRam, Trishala, Iqra, Shahraan

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Shah Rukh Khan’s kids - Suhana, Aryan, AbRam PSanjay Dutt’s kids - Trishala, Iqra, Shahraan

Give me a list of the key elements of telecommunications developed over time

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Beacons, telegraph, telephone, radio, television, thermionic valves, computer networks and the Internet

Why should kids do homework?

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There are many vital reasons why kids should do their homework. Homework helps students practice the concepts they have learned in the classroom. It also teaches discipline and responsibility. Kids might not be aware of the immediate benefits of doing their homework regularly and on time, but it helps with their long-term development. The next time your kids ask why they should do their homework, keep these pointers in mind.

What is fossil fighter gameplay like?

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Fossil fighters is a third-person, single-player game on the Nintendo DS focused around finding, cleaning, and reviving dinosaur fossils on Vivosaur Island. Once dinosaurs (called vivosaurs in the game) are revived, they can be used to battle other fossil fighters. The goal of the game is to reach the highest fossil fighter license level, find better and better fossils, defeat the BB Bandits who are determined to cause trouble around the island, and uncover various mysteries surrounding the island.

What is the name of the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

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the bill of rights

What is the best way to travel to space?

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For the first half dozen decades of manned missions to space, the only way to participate was to earn a highly-competitive place in the national space programs of one of just a few countries that funded missions beyond the earth's atmosphere. Today, these national space programs are supplemented by a few private ventures that offer space tourism, typically for exorbitant fees.

Who finally conquered Constantinople?

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After a lengthy siege, the forces of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II successfully took Constantinople and ended the Eastern Roman Empire.

How many Spitfire fighter aircraft remain airworthy

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around 70 remain airworthy

Based on the passage below, what do scientologists believe cause neuroses and mental problems?

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Scientologists believe that neuroses and mental problems are caused by traumatic events experienced in past lives. These traumatic experiences result in negative "engrams" forming in the mind.

What kind of food comprises Estonian cuisine?

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Estonian cuisine is generally based on meat, potatoes, fish, and more recently bears. In most typical Estonian foods you'll find rye bread, pork, potatoes, and dairy products.

Why did you take so long to get home last night?

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On my home from work, I decided that I should go by the grocery store to pick up some water, cheese and other groceries for breakfast. As I was getting off of the freeway I saw something out of the corner of my eye running across the sidewalk. When I stopped at the traffic light, I was able to see that there was a puppy that appeared to be lost and wandering around. I was a hurry but the pup seemed really cold and shivering. I saw that it was going into a nearby parking lot that was on my way so I pulled over. I got out of my car and carefully walked up to the puppy to see if it had a tag or any identification. Suddenly, I saw a shadow pass behind me and someone grabbed me from behind and tried to wrestle my keys away from me. Too bad for him, he didn't realize that I'm a UFC champion. Lucky for him, he only ended up with a missing tooth. It took a while for the police to show up so that's why I was late.

Why should one travel the world?

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As the son of a U.S. Diplomat, I've had the opportunity to live abroad most of my life in countries such as Cambodia, Australia, South Korea and Malaysia. Through my travels despite the sad goodbyes to friends and family, I learned the importance of being open-minded, resilient and open to a diverse network. When you travel abroad you experience a world you may have never considered or a culture that shows you the diversity of the world. This is important for personal development.

Write a poem about a man named Chris who lives at the gym and fights monsters

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There once was a man named Chris Who bench pressed his way to pure bliss When the plates started flying He was never seen crying Until a time of great peril made him miss As he lay under barbell, covered in sweat he peered at a creature in diss this was but a danger, which tended to linger in the dungeons of temples of lift Next thing you know, Chris awoke with a blow to his head and his heart but to this He exclaimed it was: "nothing to worry" Though the damage was done It had never been fun To this point life could only be bliss

Categorize these football teams as either "Spanish", "English", "German" or "Other". Manchester United, Arsenal, Ajax, Borussia Dortmund, Real Sociedad, Club Atlético River Plate

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English: Manchester United, Arsenal Spanish: Real Sociedad German: Borussia Dortmund Other: Ajax, Club Atlético River Plate

which of these are programming languages? hindi urdu arabic python scala rust french R german java c

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Here are the programming languages: python, scala, rust, R, java, c

How many lifeboats did the Titanic have?

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The titanic had a total of 20 life boats. There were 14 lifeboats with 65 spots, four lifeboats with 47 spots and two lifeboats with 40 spots.

Is Ireland a good surf spot?

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Yes it is. Ireland is seen as one of the best hidden gems for surfing in the world particularly in winter when waves can reach heights of 40ft+. Global professionals such as Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore travel to Ireland on a regular basis for the surf. Some recommended areas for surfing are, Sligo Tramore Beach, Bundoran, Dunfanaghy or most West Coast beaches that attract a larger swell. The water is cold 365 days of the year with highest temperatures of 14 degrees Celsius in the Summer so a 5ml thick wetsuit is recommend all year round.

Given the following paragraph about the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, what's offered on the 124th floor observation deck?

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This observation deck offers an augmented reality electronic telescope which lets visitors view either real-time or pre-recorded images of the surrounding landscape.

Describe the following poem: Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim Because it was grassy and wanted wear, Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.

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That poem is “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. It describes a traveler walking in the woods who encounters two paths, one worn down from use and one that appears less travelled. The poem can be interpreted as an analogy for making decisions in life, where one choice is following a crowd and one is more individualistic. The author notes that this is a challenging choice but well worth it to be your own person by following the road not taken.

What were the top 3 best-selling PlayStation 2 video games?

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Top 3 best-selling PlayStation 2 video games: Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas [17.33 million]; Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec [14.89 million]; Gran Turismo 4 [11.76 million].

What was the "X.Y.Z. fever"?

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The "X.Y.Z. fevor" is a reference to a diplomatic incident that occurred during the administration of the second President of the United Status, John Adams. Adams sent a diplomatic delegation to France to negotiate a resolution of issues that were threatening to lead to war. The French foreign minister, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (Talleyrand) demanded a bribe and a loan to begin the negotiations. President Adams refused Tallyrand's request and reported the solicitation to Congress. The Senate printed President Adam's report which referred to the three French diplomats involved, Jean-Conrad Hottinguer, Pierre Bellamy, and Lucien Hauteval as "X,Y, and Z" respectively. The populace supported Adams decision to refuse Tallyrand's bribe request. Vice-President Thomas Jefferson referred to the outpouring of support for Adam's political party that followed as "X.Y.Z. fevor".

Suggest a road trip in Washington state

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Visiting Olympic National Park, Mt Rainier, Mt Baker, Lake Chelan, Snoqualmie Falls, Moses Lake, and Bainbridge Island are all road trips that are very scenic and beautiful

Tell me about the merger history of the Swiss bank UBS

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The Swiss Bank Corporation was a Swiss investment bank and financial services company located in Switzerland. Prior to its merger, the bank was the third largest in Switzerland with over CHF 300 billion of assets and CHF 11.7 billion of equity. Throughout the 1990s, SBC engaged in a large growth initiative, shifting its focus from traditional commercial banking into investment banking, in an effort to match its larger Swiss rival Credit Suisse. As part of this strategy, SBC acquired US-based investment bank Dillon Read & Co. as well as London-based merchant bank S.G. Warburg in the mid-1990s. SBC also acquired Chicago-based Brinson Partners and O'Connor & Associates. These acquisitions formed the basis for a global investment banking business. In 1998, SBC merged with Union Bank of Switzerland to form UBS, the largest bank in Europe and the second largest bank in the world. The company's logo, which featured three keys, symbolizing "confidence, security, and discretion", was adopted by UBS after the 1998 merger. Although the combination of the two banks was billed as a merger of equals, it quickly became evident that from a management perspective, it was SBC that was buying UBS as nearly 80% of the top management positions were filled by legacy Swiss Bank professionals. Today, what was SBC forms the core of many of UBS's businesses, particularly UBS Investment Bank.

Where is the Mall of America located?

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The Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA.

Which of the following films came out in the 40s?

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Fiesta The Face of Marble Gilda Two Years Before the Mast Secret Beyond the Door...

Who won six consecutive Wimbledon titles in the 1980s

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Martina Navratilova

What are some fun activities to do with my coworkers if we all work remotely?

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Organizing virtual events would be a great way to spend time with your coworkers. You could participate in a virtual escape room, attend a virtual wine tasting, play online games together, host a weekly coffee-and-chat meeting, or create a virtual book club.

What is "cycling" in ice hockey?

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Standard ice hockey is a game with a goaltender and 5 skaters per side played on an ice surface divided with a center red line, two goal line red lines and two blue lines indicating the respective offensive zones. Cycling is when the offensive team has possession of the puck in their respective offensive zone and the skaters, typically three forwards, are passing the puck to each other, while moving in a circular motion, to create space and opportunity to generate a shot on goal. The movement and skating in this fashion is known as, "cycling" and is an offensive tactic employed in ice hockey leagues from youth to professional.

Which of the following vehicles are cars and which are trucks: Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Prius, Ford F-150, Honda Civic, Nissan Frontier, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Corvette, Mazda Miata

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The Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150 and Nissan Frontier are all trucks. The Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, Hyundai Accent, Chevrolet Corvette and Mazda Miata are all cars.

From the passage provided, extract the shape of Milky way Galaxy

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The shape of Milky way galaxy is barred spiral.

From the passage provided, extract the name of the Director of the Star Wars movie

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Star wars was directed and written by George Lucas

How big is the Tibetan plateau?

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The Tibetan Plateau spans about 2,500,000 km2

Why do cloud providers use dedicated hardware for network and storage processing but not large enterprises for their private cloud?

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Large cloud providers use dedicated hardware called data processing unit (DPU) to support multi-tenancy and isolation in hardware vs. hypervisor, improve performance through offload, own and control the entire infrastructure stack, free up cores to generate more revenue, and scale to support a large number of tenants and workloads. Large enterprises don't have similar needs except for a few applications that require high performance, low latency, and scale. Moreover, enterprises want to reduce their investment in building and managing data centers.

Where is the best place to see the northern lights?

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The northern lights are experienced most frequently in northern Scandinavia. Tromsø in Norway, Lapland in Sweden and Reykjavik in Iceland are recommended locations. The Aurora Borealis is brightest between the months of September and April.

What are the 5 largest ski and snowboard resorts in North America?

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1.) Whistler Blackcomb, 2.) Park City Resort, 3.) Big Sky, 4.) Vail, and 5.) Heavenly

Tell me whether the following people are athletes: LeBron James, Eileen Gu, Bjergsen, Rory McIlroy, Naomi Osaka.

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All of these people are athletes with the exception of Bjergsen. Bjergsen is a League of Legends (LoL) player. While LoL is considered an e-sport, its players do not fit into the traditional definition of an athlete, which is generally defined as someone who competes in physical sports. Having said that, some would say that competitive e-sports require significant mental stamina and finger dexterity, so one could argue that Bjergsen is an athlete.

What is the best way to approach a new cat?

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If a cat is not immediately friendly, one of the best ways to approach a cat is by offering it treats. Even timid cats can be tempted if you figure out what foods they really like. Start with a smelly food like tuna fish or tinned chicken, or raw meat cat treats if you have them. Don't expect the cat to approach you immediately. Put the treat on the ground and sit nearby. Be careful not to stare at the cat since that is an aggressive gesture. If the cat takes the treat, try throwing or laying out another treat, this time a bit closer to you. Repeat until the cat is nearby. It will learn to associate you with happiness (food).

How do you motivate and focus a team to exceed expectations during a terrible economic downturn?

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Set a goal, vision, create plans to execute, don’t over complicate it. Win as a team and lose as team.

Tell me who were the last three monarchs of the United Kingdom. Give it to me in a bulleted list with the format <name> (<start date> - <end date>)

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The last three monarchs of the United Kingdom are: - Charles III (8 September 2022 - Present) - Elizabeth II (6 February 1952 - 8 September 2022) - George VI (11 December 1936 - 6 February 1952)

What is the difference between interface and abstract class in Java?

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Abstract classes can have methods with implementation whereas interface provides absolute abstraction and can't have any method implementations. Note that from Java 8 onwards, it's possible to create default and static methods in interface that contain the method implementations.

Where is Muckle Water?

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Muckle water is located in Rousay, Orkney, Scotland.

What is a bunk bed?

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It’s a type of furniture that stacks two or more beds on top of each other. Bunk beds are typically used in children’s rooms and in places where it’s necessary to fit lots of beds in a small amount of space.

Give me a list of things to do in Washington, DC

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Go see the White House, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and some of the other great landmarks. If that doesn't interest you, you can head anywhere on U-street for some great food.

Why you should have 2 incomes

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Because you do not know what will happen after 2 weeks with you in near future. So one income will be always give you backup.

What is a question mark?

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A question mark is a form of punctuation used at the end of a sentence to denote uncertainty. A question mark looks like this: ?

Please give me a short bulleted list of the key events that happened in Kobe Bryant’s early life in time order, from earliest to the latest.

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- In August 1978, Kobe Bryant was born in Philadelphia. The name Kobe comes from the famous Japanese beef, Kobe. - When Kobe was three years old, he started playing basketball. - When Kobe was six, he moved to Italy with his family as his father started to play professional basketball there. - Two years later, Kobe moved to Reggio Calabria, and Pistoia and Reggio Emilia later. - Kobe returned to the US when he was 13 with his family. He studied in Bala Cynwyd Middle School.

Who is the Jeff Bezos equivalent in China, and how much of net worth is him or her?

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Liu Qiangdong is being considered as the Jeff Bezos of China. He is the owner of JD.com, one of the largest e-shopping website in China. Liu is the CEO of the company and has 15.8% stake in it. His net worth is 9 billion US dollars as of May 2020.

which of these words do not belong in the same category? peel, organic, fruit, yellow, mushy, crunchy.

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Only crunchy does not belong in this category. This is because all these words describe a banana. However a banana and crunchy do not go together because a banana is mushy.

What are some popular books about baseball?

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"Moneyball" by Michael Lewis, "The Boys of Summer" by Roger Kahn, and "The Rookie" by Jim Morris are all examples of popular baseball books.

How do the definitions of "first-degree relative" and "nuclear family" differ?

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Nuclear family includes spouses while first-degree relatives are only blood related.

Why do you love travelling

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Because it keeps you going? It will give you enough O2 to live!

How to take care of a horse?

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Taking care of horses is no easy task, although they are lovely animals, they require daily care and lots of exercise. To take care of a horse effectively, be sure to feed them appropriate hay, balancing out the sugar and protein to provide enough energy but not overwhelm them with unnecessary sugars. Always ensure the huffs are properly clean and as dry as possible to avoid any mold. In colder temperatures, keep them blanketed specially overnight, and ensure to take the blanket off in the morning to avoid overheating. Horses can be a lot of work but they can fill out lives with excitement and love.

Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Cuica, Kokles

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Kokles is string, Cuica is percussion.

What characteristics are IPAs known for?

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IPAs are known to be more bitter than mass-produced lagers, and typically contain floral, citrus-like, and resinous notes. This flavor is largely derived from hops, which is the flower of the hop plant.

Who has been an announcer on the gameshow "The Price is Right"?

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Rich Fields, George Gray, Johnny Olson, Rod Roddy

What are the top 5 rock bands of all time?

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The top 5 rock bands of all time is a difficult question as most individuals have different tastes and like various versions of rock. There could be an argument that U2 belongs on that list given it's extensive catalog of music and presence on a global stage. Others that might be considered include Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead, KISS, Radiohead. This questions really comes down to what bands have grossed the most from Album sales & Touring receipts. Any interesting question no doubt but comes down to their commercial success as well as the likes & dislikes of the fan.

Without quoting directly from the text give me a summary of how turist visit the falls even if they are used for hydroelectric power production.

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The Marmore Falls are used as a hydroelectric power plant, but to allow people to enjoy the spectacular water flow, the gates are periodically opened to present the full-sized river rushing into the void. The tourists can visit the falls on a fixed schedule (12:00 to 13:00, 16:00 to 17:00 plus additional times on holidays) following paths that allow them to reach the top of the falls.

Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Tsymbaly, Yehu

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Yehu is string, Tsymbaly is percussion.

Please classify the following items as either “waterproof” or “water absorbent”: umbrella, paper towel, sponge, raincoat, dish rag, car windshield.

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The waterproof items are the umbrella, the raincoat and the car windshield. The water absorbent items are the sponge, paper towel, and dish rag.

What is a planet ?

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The International Astronomical Union (IAU) defined in August 2006, that a planet in the Solar system is a celestial body that : - orbits the Sun (the host star of the Solar system), - has enough mass to assume a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape, - is big enough that its gravity cleared away any other similarly-sized objects near its orbit around the Sun.

Classify each of the following as either a city or a country: Seoul, Shanghai, Sao Paolo, Singapore, Sweden.

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Seoul is the largest city in South Korea and also the capital. Shanghai is the most populous city in China and is also known as "The Pearl of Asia." Sao Paolo is a city in the Brazilian state of the same name, Sao Paolo and is named after an Apostle, Saint Paul of Tarsus. Singapore is simultaneously a city, state, and country. Sweden is a country which has produced many world-renowned pop singers and bands including Abba.

What is my Chinese Zodiac sign (animal)?

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There are 12 Zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. To find it, you can look up the lunar calendar. But the following way is a quick and traditional Chinese way to find it. Calculate the remainder of (Year of birth - 1900) / 12, and check the remainder with date of birth: Date of birth is before January 21: The remainder = 0, Boar The remainder = 1, Rat The remainder = 2, Ox The remainder = 3, Tiger The remainder = 4, Rabbit The remainder = 5, Dragon The remainder = 6, Snake The remainder = 7, Horse The remainder = 8, Goat The remainder = 9, Monkey The remainder = 10, Rooster The remainder = 11, Dog Date of birth is after February 20: The remainder = 0, Rat The remainder = 1, Ox The remainder = 2, Tiger The remainder = 3, Rabbit The remainder = 4, Dragon The remainder = 5, Snake The remainder = 6, Horse The remainder = 7, Goat The remainder = 8, Monkey The remainder = 9, Rooster The remainder = 10, Dog The remainder = 11, Boar For those born between January 21 and February 20, the beginning of the Lunar New Year usually, please look up the lunar calendar which will provide the details.

From this list, tell me which are U.S. states: Oregon, Guam, St. Thomas, District of Columbia, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Montana, Puerto Rico

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Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Ohio, Montana

Based on this paragraph, why was Jake released from prison?

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Jake was released from prison to try to help convince his son to play basketball for the governor's alma mater.

Do Texans have a Southern accent?

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It depends on who you ask. Most Texans would answer the question with no. Texans would describe their accent as a Texas drawl. The sound of a Texas drawl differs from what is commonly considered a southern accent. A southern accent is common in states such as Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Mississippi, and others.

Based on the reference text, provide a one sentence overview of Dogecoin

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Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency that features the face of a dog the was created as a joke to make fun of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

What is electricity?

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Electricity is the flowing of electrons from a higher electric potential to a lower one (or alternatively, flowing of electron holes in the opposite direction). The flowing electrons can perform work, ranging from heating a resistive element in a light bulb to turning a motor through a magnetic field.

Why did House Targaryen leave Valyria?

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Twelve years before Valyria was destroyed by the mysterious "Doom," Aenar Targaryen's daughter, Daenys the Dreamer, had a prophetic vision of Valyria being destroyed, so he decided to take his family to Dragonstone.

What is it like living in Chicago, Illinois?

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Chicago is a large city located in the midwest. It is known for tourist attractions like Navy Pier and The Bean, as well as famous architecture. It's on Lake Michigan which makes the winters extremely cold but the summers pleasant. People call Chicago the "Windy City".

Which fruits are most often candied fruit?

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Papaya, kiwifruit and pineapple, are most often candied fruit.

What are the different RAID configurations?

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The different RAID configurations are RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 51, RAID 60, RAID 61, RAID 70, RAID 75, RAID 90, RAID 100, RAID 200, and RAID 300.

You've bought a condominium in the city, your first home, with more rooms than your previous apartments. It doesn't have a garage or any yard. Which of the following items would be handy? A lawnmower, a bus pass, a security system, more bathroom towels, wall art, gardening tools, a washer and dryer set, a car

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You would want to get a bus pass so that you can get around the city, since you don't have a car. Though a lot might be walkable, there is always something that is far enough away. You would want to buy a home security system; your condominium has fewer inherent security features than a large apartment complex, so it would be helpful to have a bit more peace of mind. You would want to buy more bathroom towels since your condominium is larger and likely has more bathrooms that need towels. You would want a washer and dryer set if you don't already have one. You need a way to wash your clothes at home now that you aren't in an apartment, and it would be hard to carry your laundry on the bus. You might want some wall art; now that you own your own home, you can hang things on the wall without worrying about your lease agreement. You don't need gardening tools or a lawnmower, since you don't have a yard. You don't need a car, since you don't have a garage, and you live in the city.

Approx. how many nurses were enrolled in World War 2?

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More than 100,000 nurses were enrolled to the Red Cross during WW2

Which movie do you like the most and why do you like it?

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The movie that I like the most is Matrix. I like it from both cinematic and subject point of view. Cinematically, it was a great movie in its time. It had great special effects and computer graphics (CG) was used extensively in it. The creators even introduced new ideas in filming the scenes like using multiple cameras at different angles to create some of the mind-blowing action scenes. The cast also did a great job. I've watched some behind the scenes and noticed how much effort all of them had put to create the best and believable scenes. But the most interesting part of the Matrix movie for me is its subject. It is about a virtual world created and controlled by computers which simulates the life and creates the illusionary perception for the humans that they are really living, but in fact it is only their minds that are the habitants of this world and their real bodies are imprisoned in incubators and are being utilized at energy sources by the computers. I really like the idea and also how one can generalize it to the real world that we are living in. What if this world and the life on it is just a projection or a shadow of a higher form of life, like a two-dimensional shadow of a three-dimensional object in space.

Who created the first piano?

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The first piano was created by Bartolomeo Cristofori, who had been employed by court of Medici at the time.