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What is the sign of the kiwi
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Originally called Toll House, The Sign of the Kiwi is a small cafe and shop on Dyers Pass between Christchurch and Governors Bay. The building was closed sometime after February 22, 2011, Christchurch earthquake and was reopened on January 23, 2017, six years later.
Harry Ell was a Member of Parliament and Christchurch City Councilor. He devoted most of his life to preserving the scrub remnants of Port Hills on the Banks Peninsula, and one of the critical elements of his plan was to make the area accessible to the public. While most people believed that the natural reserves to be created were far away, Ell had a way with the landowners and organized some government funds. In 1909, he decided to make a Summit Road Scenic Conservation Board to aid in his mission to fulfill his dream, but there needed to be more tension over their scope.
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What is the plot of the Waterloo Road
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The ninth series of the British television drama series Waterloo Road began airing on 5 September 2013 on BBC One and ended on 12 March 2014. The series follows the lives of the staff and pupils of the eponymous school, a troubled Scottish comprehensive school. It consists of twenty episodes. This series also marks the departure of Grantly Budgen (Philip Martin Brown), the last of the original cast members.
The show follows the lives of the teachers and the pupils at the eponymous school of Waterloo Road, a failing inner-city comprehensive, tackling a wide range of issues often seen as taboo such as drug dealing, sexting, catfishing, stuttering, prescription drug abuse, stroke, identity fraud, stalking, human trafficking, deportation, drink driving and empty nest syndrome.
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Give me a list of ways to express your love to someone
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1. Write them a card
2. Text them a beautiful message
3. Send them some flowers
4. Organise a date out
5. Take a walk and tell them how you feel
6. Spend quality time with them
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Which are the main reasons for doing a PhD?
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A PhD degree provides advanced and specialized knowledge on a specific field of Science. People who pursue a PhD, are usually passionate about their subject, and wish to invest significant amount of time to research and contribute in that field.
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Give me a list of some quotes from Bhagavad Gita.
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1. Whatever happened, happened for the good. Whatever is happening, is happening for the good. Whatever will happen, will also happen for the good.
2. Change is the law of The Universe.
3. You are only entitles to the action, never to its fruits.
4. You are what you believe in. You become which you believe you can become.
5. One can destroy the body. The spirit is beyond destruction. No one can being an end to spirit which is everlasting.
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How do you become more successful?
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While success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose, there are many different ways to find success. Many believe as long as you are passionate, do what you love and work hard, the possibilities and heights of success are unlimited.
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Rewrite the following sentence in terms of horses, rather than dogs: "The adjective form of dog is canine."
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The adjective form of horse is equine.
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Classify the following as either a makeup product, school supply or both: eye shadow, highlighter, contour stick, eye pencil, binder, marker
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Eye shadow: makeup product, Highlighter: both, Contour stick: makeup product, Eye pencil: makeup product, binder: school supply, marker: school supply
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Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Phytosaurs, Leatherback Turtle
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Leatherback Turtle is alive, Phytosaurs is extinct.
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If I was trying to build a garden shed, categorise each of the following as either "useful" or "not useful". A banana, a hammer, nails, screws, personal protective equipment, an assistant, wood, kitchen knife, spoon, ice, magnifying glass
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The following items would be "useful" to help you build a garden shed:
A hammer
Nails
Screws
Personal Protective Equipment
An assistant
Wood
The following items are "not useful" to help you build a garden shed:
Banana
Kitchen knife
Spoon
Ice
Magnifying glass
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Using given passage as a reference, Jot down some points on Laredo Formation
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1. The Laredo Formation is a geological formation and Lagerstätte in Tamaulipas and Nuevo León, Mexico, as well as Texas, United States.
2. It protects fossils that date back to the Eocene Lutetian stage.
3. The formation has produced a variety of different fossils, including insects, vertebrates, leaves, pollen, spores, and fossilised wood from the brackish water palm Nypa sp.
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How would the world look like in say 200 years from now?
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What I envision will happen in the future, say, in a 100 years is that we will have a world with all self sustaining technology. We will be harnessing power easily from abundant natural resources inside and outside of the solar system. All work will be automated and done by machines. Human labor will not be required anymore, be it in the factories or service industry or even in the medical fields. The elite class or the top 1% rich in the world will own all of the corporations and run it. They will not need the rest of the 99% of people in the world as they do will not require their services to run factories and corporations and make them profitable. The elite will see them including any existing forms of their government as a liability. There would be absolutely no functioning government in any part of the world and access to the elite cities or areas will be cut off from the rest of the population. The only people saved would be famous artists or athletes or anyone with creative skills. Rest of the people will be left to fend for themselves and all the progress made as a civilized society will be lost. Whomever is able to survive will set up small communities and continue life. But life will be hard for lack of food and medical care. Some communities may attempt to take out the elite cities but will fail. Eventually the 99% would perish after a few hundred years. The elites will have problems of their own like fights between corporations. But almost all of them will survive for generations and several thousands of years until some catastrophic event wipes them all out be it an alien invasion or something from natural causes.
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Give me some strategies to prevent procrastination
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Procrastination is a huge problem for individuals in today's society. Though there are many strategies to beat procrastination, the effectiveness of these strategies is largely dependent on the individual and his/her/their circumstances. Here are some popular strategies to beat procrastination:
1. Set realistic, specific, and time-bound goals. The best goals should have some built-in time delays, but not too much, as to maintain some urgency. Large goals should also be broken into achievable chunks.
2. Limit your access to distracting media. Making use of your device's focus modes, or locking away your device all together when working can prevent you from being distracted while executing tasks
3. Make the rewards of accomplishing goals tangible and more immediate. A popular strategy for this is temptation bundling, where you bundle a behavior that is good for you in the long-run with a behavior that feels good in the short-run. For example, you may only allow yourself to watch YouTube videos while you are folding laundry.
4. Use support systems. Often, using peers, family, or other individuals in your support system to help hold you accountable is an effective way to encourage task accomplishment. This method also promotes social interaction and continuous discussion of goals with others. As a caveat, you should not become reliant on this method, as it can create burdens on the other individuals in your support system
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When is Tax Day not on April 15?
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Income taxes in the United States generally must be filed on or before April 15. But when April 15 falls on a weekend or holiday, the filing deadline is moved to next business day.
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Which is a bird or fish: Yellowedge grouper, Yellow-browed warbler
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Yellowedge grouper is a fish, Yellow-browed warbler is a bird
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What is gravity?
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Gravity can be described as the fundamental interaction which causes mutual attraction between all objects with mass or energy. While it is considered the weakest of the four fundamental forces (electromagnetic, strong interaction, and weak interaction), it is most significant force at the macroscopic scale and can influence the motion of planets, stars, galaxies, and light.
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Why do people like to drink coffee in the morning?
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Coffee is very popular to drink in the morning. It contains caffeine and caffeine wakes you up. In addition drinking coffee is a social thing and makes people feel more connected. Also some people think coffee is healthy. You can become addicted to coffee.
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What is the evolved form of Pikachu?
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The evolved form of Pikachu is Raichu.
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Was Jens Stub Swedish?
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No, he was Norwegian.
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Which items on this list are scientific instruments and which are musical instruments: guitar, microscope, drums, petri dish, piano, trumpet, and bunsen burner.
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The scientific instruments on this list include the microscope, petri dish and bunsen burner, and the musical instruments are the guitar, drums, piano, and trumpet.
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Tell me if any of these countries have won the football world cup: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Côte d'Ivoire, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia (Czech Republic), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Holy See, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine State, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, South Sudan, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, England
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Country,Won football Worldcup?
Albania,No
Algeria,No
Andorra,No
Angola,No
Antigua and Barbuda,No
Argentina,Yes
Armenia,No
Australia,No
Austria,No
Azerbaijan,No
Bahamas,No
Bahrain,No
Bangladesh,No
Barbados,No
Belarus,No
Belgium,No
Belize,No
Benin,No
Bhutan,No
Bolivia,No
Bosnia and Herzegovina,No
Botswana,No
Brazil,Yes
Brunei,No
Bulgaria,No
Burkina Faso,No
Burundi,No
Côte d'Ivoire,No
Cabo Verde,No
Cambodia,No
Cameroon,No
Canada,No
Central African Republic,No
Chad,No
Chile,No
China,No
Colombia,No
Comoros,No
Congo (Congo-Brazzaville),No
Costa Rica,No
Croatia,No
Cuba,No
Cyprus,No
Czechia (Czech Republic),No
Democratic Republic of the Congo,No
Denmark,No
Djibouti,No
Dominica,No
Dominican Republic,No
Ecuador,No
Egypt,No
El Salvador,No
Equatorial Guinea,No
Eritrea,No
Estonia,No
Eswatini ,No
Ethiopia,No
Fiji,No
Finland,No
France,Yes
Gabon,No
Gambia,No
Georgia,No
Germany,Yes
Ghana,No
Greece,No
Grenada,No
Guatemala,No
Guinea,No
Guinea-Bissau,No
Guyana,No
Haiti,No
Holy See,No
Honduras,No
Hungary,No
Iceland,No
India,No
Indonesia,No
Iran,No
Iraq,No
Ireland,No
Israel,No
Italy,Yes
Jamaica,No
Japan,No
Jordan,No
Kazakhstan,No
Kenya,No
Kiribati,No
Kuwait,No
Kyrgyzstan,No
Laos,No
Latvia,No
Lebanon,No
Lesotho,No
Liberia,No
Libya,No
Liechtenstein,No
Lithuania,No
Luxembourg,No
Madagascar,No
Malawi,No
Malaysia,No
Maldives,No
Mali,No
Malta,No
Marshall Islands,No
Mauritania,No
Mauritius,No
Mexico,No
Micronesia,No
Moldova,No
Monaco,No
Mongolia,No
Montenegro,No
Morocco,No
Mozambique,No
Myanmar (formerly Burma),No
Namibia,No
Nauru,No
Nepal,No
Netherlands,No
New Zealand,No
Nicaragua,No
Niger,No
Nigeria,No
North Korea,No
North Macedonia,No
Norway,No
Oman,No
Pakistan,No
Palau,No
Palestine State,No
Panama,No
Papua New Guinea,No
Paraguay,No
Peru,No
Philippines,No
Poland,No
Portugal,No
Qatar,No
Romania,No
Russia,No
Rwanda,No
Saint Kitts and Nevis,No
Saint Lucia,No
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,No
Samoa,No
San Marino,No
Sao Tome and Principe,No
Saudi Arabia,No
Senegal,No
Serbia,No
Seychelles,No
Sierra Leone,No
Singapore,No
Slovakia,No
Slovenia,No
Solomon Islands,No
Somalia,No
South Africa,No
South Korea,No
South Sudan,No
Spain,Yes
Sri Lanka,No
Sudan,No
Suriname,No
Sweden,No
Switzerland,No
Syria,No
Tajikistan,No
Tanzania,No
Thailand,No
Timor-Leste,No
Togo,No
Tonga,No
Trinidad and Tobago,No
Tunisia,No
Turkey,No
Turkmenistan,No
Tuvalu,No
Uganda,No
Ukraine,No
United Arab Emirates,No
United Kingdom,Yes
United States of America,No
Uruguay,Yes
Uzbekistan,No
Vanuatu,No
Venezuela,No
Vietnam,No
Yemen,No
Zambia,No
Zimbabwe,No
England,Yes
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What is a group loan?
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A lending mechanism which allows a group of individuals - often called a solidarity group to provide collateral or loan guarantee through a group repayment pledge. The incentive to repay the loan is based on peer pressure, if one group member defaults, the other group members make up the payment amount.
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Which of the following are not real seasons of Survivor (specifically, the US version)?
- Borneo
- Champions vs Contenders
- Champions vs Contenders II
- Micronesia
- U.S.
- Hawaii
- China
- All Stars
- 44
- Heroes vs. Healers vs. Hustlers
- Celebrity
- Ghost Island
- Blood vs Water
- Washington
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Champions vs Contenders, Champions vs Contenders II, US, Hawaii, Celebrity, and Washington are not seasons of the the U.S. versions of Survivor.
Champions vs Contenders and Champions vs Contenders II are however seasons of the Australian version of the show.
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What type of Pokemon is Charizard?
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Charizard is a Fire/Flying type Pokemon
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When was the New York City song released?
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The New York City was released on October 21, 2014.
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How should I go about meeting a romantic life partner?
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There is no single way to go about meeting a romantic life partner however, here are some ideas. You can sign up for an online dating application and try your luck at swiping on potential matches. If that doesn't suit your fancy, you can try visiting cafes, bookstores and stores in hopes of randomly running into your person. Other popular methods include: being introduced by friends or family, trying a group activity that you find fun and engaging or simply letting luck/happenstance intervene.
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Given this paragraph about Lake Michigan, tell me where Lake Michigan ranks in terms of size by volume.
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Lake Michigan is ranked second by volume
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Why is film photography popular again?
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Film photography had seen a long decline in popularity ever since the invention of digital cameras with their remarkable leaps in technological advances. As of today, a decent professional digital camera significantly outperforms the 35mm film cameras in terms of resolution, burst-shooting capabilities, nearly unlimited storage, and etc... In the recent years, the "film look" has made its comeback with lower resolution, grainy texture and unique color rendition. On top of that, half-decent retro-looking film cameras can be acquired for much less than a potent digital camera, lowering the entry barrier for those on the budget and looking for that look. An abundant pool of film stocks also adds to the fun, where each can drastically differ in low-light sensitivity, color rendition, graininess, post-processing chemistry, and of course, price. However, many major photographic film producers have either discontinued or significantly reduced the volume of their production. This, coupled with the surge in the demand, has led to skyrocketing prices on most of the still-available film stocks. On top of this, many popular and sought-after film cameras like the Leica M6, Nikon FM2 and Contax T2 also saw steep increase in their used-market prices. Given these price hikes on films and decades-old equipments, film photography is quickly becoming an expensive hobby, where each click of a shutter could cost more than 50 cents. How ironic is this today, when digital storage is virtually free? The authentic "film look" carries a hefty price tag today, and the future popularity of film photograhy is uncertain.
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What kind of plant is the Besleria modica
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Besleria modica is a species of plant in the family Gesneriaceae. It is endemic to Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
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Where is Peloton Interactive based?
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Peloton Interactive is based in New York City, NY, US. They are an American exercise and media company. Their products include stationary spin bicycles, treadmills, and rowers. Their products feature internet-connected touch screens to stream live and on-demand fitness classes. Sensors in the equipment track metrics such as power, cadence, and resistance to provide real-time feedback to the user. Users must subscribe to Peloton Interactive services to use classes on the equipment.
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What is VCF?
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Variant Call Format (VCF) is a file format used for storing and transferring genetic data. It is used for storing and comparing genetic data, and for representing genetic variants. VCF is a binary format that stores genetic data, including sequence data, variant data, and annotation data.
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List the six episode titles from the last season of "Game of Thrones" in broadcast order.
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Winterfell, A Night of the Seven Kingdoms, The Long Night, The Last of the Starks, The Bells, The Iron Throne
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write a poem about the holidays
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the holidays are magical
you will agree if you are logical
in thanksgiving we feast
its a reason to get together at least
in Christmas we sing
thats our thing
we put gifts under the tree
hopefully containing a new plush bee
during halloween we scare
and hope our costume doesn't tear
a bag comes in handy
when you get tons of candy
in easter there are eggs
and a bunny with jumpy legs
those are some holidays
I wouldn't have them in any other ways
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Yangqin, Baglama
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Baglama is string, Yangqin is percussion.
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Give me 5 facts about Singapore
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* Singapore is a very tiny country that is only 733 km squared.
* In 2022 the estimated population of Singapore was approximately 5,637,000
* The current president (As of April 2023) of Singapore is Halimah Yacob
* The number one religion in Singapore is Buddhism at approx. 31.1%
* The national language of Singapore is Malay
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When using adjectives to describe the size of something, divide the following words into 'big' and 'small' categories. Tiny, huge, minuscule, little, gigantic, enormous and microscopic.
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Huge, gigantic and enormous are all adjectives describing something that is 'big'. Tiny, minuscule, little and microscopic are adjectives describing something that is 'small'.
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Classify the following as either a painting or a sculpture: Mona Lisa, The Starry Night, Venus of Willendorf, Bust of Nefertiti, The Terracotta Army, The Last Supper, The Burghers of Calais
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Painting, painting, statue, statue, statue, painting, statue
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Are these baseball teams or football teams: Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburg Pirates, and Houston Astros?
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They are baseball teams.
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Give me a list of the top ten tv shows, according to IMDb ratings.
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1. Planet Earth II (2016), 9.4 points
2. Breaking Bad (2008), 9.4 points
3. Planet Earth (2006), 9.4 points
4. Band of Brothers (2001), 9.4 points
5. Chernobyl (2019), 9.3 points
6. The Wire (2002), 9.3 points
7. Avatar: The Last Airbender (2005), 9.2 points
8. Blue Planet II (2017), 9.2 points
9. The Sopranos (1999), 9.2 points
10. Cosmos (2014), 9.2 points
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What books did Brene Brown write?
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Brene Brown has written several books that are based around personal growth, vulnerability, and leadership. Some of the books she has written include The Gifts of Imperfection, Dare to Lead, Daring Greatly, Braving the Wilderness and I Thought It Was Me But It Wasn't
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Blackfyre?
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House Blackfyre, a branch that separated from House Targaryen, was founded by Daemon I Targaryen
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What is the oldest country in the world?
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Egypt is recognized as the oldest country in the world, its founding accepted to be approximately 3500 BC.
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given this article about Enrico Silvestrin, what year did he get evicted from Celebrity Big Brother?
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2018
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Fix the typos and grammar in this paragraph
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"Let's Go" is a song by Canadian singer Shawn Desman. It was released in 2005 as the second single from his album Back for More. The song heavily features a synthesizer phrase sampled from the 1982 hit "Don't Go" by British new wave duo Yazoo.
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Why Bangalore climate is pleasant
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Bangalore city is positioned at a 920 mt high altitude from the sea level. Bangalore is nearest to both Arabian Sea & Bay of Bengal. Hence it receives plenty of rainfall & makes the place cooler as compared to rest of the cities in India. Along with this the city is full of big & old trees which adds up to the environment and makes more cooler with greenery.
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What is DevSecOps?
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DevSecOps is an augmentation of DevOps with security integrated into the DevOps approach. It has been growing in recent years as producing secure software is becoming a top priority for companies.
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What is Microfinance?
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Microfinance refers to the financial services provided to low-income individuals or groups who are typically excluded from traditional banking. Most microfinance institutions focus on offering credit in the form of small working capital loans, sometimes called microloans or microcredit.
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What is aliasing?
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Aliasing is a signal processing phenomenon caused by trying to measure a signal with too low of a sample rate. This means that the time between consecutive measured samples (the sample rate) is too infrequent to properly capture the information of the signal. An example of this is the "carriage wheel" effect, where on film, car tires may appear to go backwards when the car is traveling forwards.
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Name some largest US states
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- Alaska
- Texas
- California
- Montana
- New Mexico
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What's a good 5-day itinerary for visiting the Amalfi Coast?
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Congratulations on your upcoming trip to the Amalfi Coast! It is one of the most beautiful coasts in the world. 5-day is a good length to visit the Amalfi Coast. To start, you can fly into Naples airport, and take a private transfer to Sorrento, Italy. You can also get to Sorrento by train or boat. Sorrento is a very convenient central point for your 5-day trip so you don't have to hotel hop. Spend the first day walk around Sorrento, and orient yourself on where the train station and the port is. Enjoy a delicious dinner on the hills.
Day 2, visit Positano and Praiano. Both are beautiful little towns and can be visited and explored on foot. You can easily get to both places by water taxi.
Day 3. Book a boat tour to visit the famous Capri and the Blue Grotto. You will be amazed by the beautiful color of the Blue Grotto. However if you are going in high season, expect a wait to enter the Blue Grotto. Capri island has a lot to be discovered, and don't miss the funicular!
Day 4: Visit 2 of the most beautiful manors on the Amalfi Coast in Ravello: Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo. Have a meal there to enjoy the surroundings and the views. Then walk around the town of Ravello.
Day 5: Go back to Naples for a day to enjoy the pizza, and historical city. If you can make a stop at Pompeii, that'd be a wonderful visit as well.
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Identify which car manufacturer is Japanese or American: Jeep, Suzuki
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Jeep is American, Suzuki is Japanese
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Classify the following countries by area as large, medium, small: russia, china, switzerland, egypt, indonesia, argentina, netherlands, south africa, iran, san marino, togo, canada
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Large: russia, china, canada
Medium: egypt, indonesia, argentina, south africa, iran
Small: switzerland, san marino, togo
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Who is Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke named after?
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The Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University is named after former Duke president and Governor Terry Sanford, who established the Institute for Policy Sciences and Public Affairs in 1971. It offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in Public Policy. A second building, named for principal benefactor David Rubenstein, opened in 2005. The Institute became Duke's tenth school in 2009.
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List reputable Universities in San Diego
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1. San Diego State University
2. University California San Diego
3. University of San Diego
4. San Marcos State University
5. Point Loma Nazarene University
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Tell me about StarCraft.
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StarCraft is a Real Time Strategy game released in 1998 by Blizzard Entertainment. It is widely considered one of the greatest video games of all time. The story is set in the 25th century and features three races struggling for power: Terran, Zerg, and Protoss. There have been one sequel and multiple expansions. The multiplayer mode was very popular, spawning professional competitions.
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What are three uses of a sheet besides bedding?
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A sheet can be used as a ghost costume, a room divider for additional privacy, and as rags for cleaning the house.
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List the incarnations of Lord Vishnu.
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In the Mahabharata, Vishnu states to Narada that He will appear in the following ten incarnations: A swan [Hamsa], a tortoise [Kurma], a fish [Matsya], a boar [Varaha], a Man-lion (Nrisingha), a dwarf [Vamana], as Rama of Bhrigu's race, as Rama, the son of Dasaratha, as Krishna, and lastly as Kalki.
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What is a ceiling joist?
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The main framing members used to span various structures in modern building construction.
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What are some board or card games that you recommend for ten year olds?
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Some games that are popular among that demographic are "Uno", "Exploding Kittens", "War", and "Connect 4".
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What are the best places in the United States for a golf trip?
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The best places in the USA to take a golf trip:
Pinehurst, North Carolina
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Pebble Beach, California
Scottsdale, Arizona
Streamsong, Florida
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Who received the maximum number of Oscar awards of all time?
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While there are many actors who received more than 1 Oscar award, Katharine Hepburn has received 4 Oscar awards. There are also a few actors who received 3 Oscar awards for their performances.
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Tell me which one of these companies is a popular manufacturer of golf clubs: Ping, Cobra, Nike, Taylormade
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Ping, Cobra and Taylormade are all well known manufacturers of golf clubs and have been for decades. Nike stopped manufacturing golf clubs in 2016 but does continue to market golf clothing and similar accessories.
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Create content for an AirBnB guest pamphlet for a house that is on the beach in Florida. It should include the property address, host contact information, wi-fi network and password, check-in/out instructions, practical information about the property (e.g., garbage & recycling days), and the best restaurants, bars and activities near the house.
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About The Property: Welcome to Sunset Beach on Treasure Island, we’re so happy to host you! Steps from the beautiful beach, we hope that you will enjoy your time here. Make yourselves comfortable!
Address: 8085 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706
Host Contact Information:
- Name: Jane Carter
- Email: Jane.Carter8085@gmail.com
- Phone: 727-326-0913
WiFi:
- Network: SaltLife8085
- Password: SandyBeachesPlz!
Check-In:
Check-in is at 3:00pm EST on the day of your arrival. It is a keyless entry to the house, the code is 30456. The following are instructions to unlock and lock the door:
- To Unlock:
- From the outside, press the Home logo and enter 30456.
- From the inside, turn the thumbturn.
To Lock:
- From the outside, press the lock logo.
- From the inside, turn the thumbturn.
If needed, there is a front door key available. It is the purple coded key hanging on the key ring in the entry.
Check-out:
Check out is at 11:00am EST on the day of your departure. The following is a checklist for departure:
- Turn off all lights
- Close all windows
- Place any keys on the key ring at the entry & lock the front door
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
House Rules
- No smoking is allowed.
- No pets.
Garbage & Recycling
The garbage & recycling bins are located on the west side of the house (side of the garage). On collection days, bring bins to the curb.
- Garbage is collected on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Recycling is collected on Fridays.
Kitchen items
- To start the dishwasher, click “Normal Wash”, then click “Start” and shut the dishwasher door. Please note that the dishwasher detergent door does not always fully close, just place the tablet in the appropriate spot and start the cycle.
- The beige large pan and pot are the “Always Pan” and must be hand washed.
- The refrigerator has filtered water, inside the left hand door there is a small button/spout.
- There are additional kitchen appliances and bakeware in the cabinet by the dining table and the closet by the second set of stairs.
- Under the powder room bathroom sink there are additional paper towels and cleaning products.
Beds & Linens/Towels
- The guest bedroom daybed turns into a king sized bed. The pillow topper and bedding is located in the guest closet closet.
- The sofa in the living room pulls out to a queen bed. A memory foam, linens and pillows are located on the top shelf of the laundry closet upstairs.
- There are extra linens and towels in the gray baskets in the laundry closets.
Beach Details
- Beach chairs, tents, toys, floats, a buggy, etc. are available in the carport closet (double doors). Although we keep this closet unlocked, a closet key (coded blue) is available on the key ring by the front door if you wish to lock.
- Two paddle boards available for your use. One is already inflated (located on the back side of the house). The other is in the black bag of the beach closet (pump included).
- Beach towels are available in the blue console table on the main floor landing. Additional beach towels are upstairs in a gray basket inside the laundry closet.
- When returning from the beach, there is an outdoor shower on the west side of the house (along the garage), a hose on the left side of the front door, and a shoe brush on the right side of the front door at your disposal. Please be sure to turn the water off after you’re done using the shower or the hose.
RESTAURANTS, BARS, AND ACTIVITIES
Places to Eat and Drink
Coffee
- Dunkin’ Donuts (~5 minute drive)
- Grove Surf & Coffee Shop (~5 minute drive) - Boutique coffee shop with swimwear & clothing store attached
- The Blend Coffee & Cocktails (<15 minute drive) - St. Pete coffee chain with interesting flavors and blends
Restaurants
- Sea Dog Brewing Company (<5 minute drive) - American
- Shrimpy’s Waterfront (<5 minute drive) - Cajun / Creole dishes & local seafood
- Buoy’s Waterfront Bar & Grill (~5 minute drive) - Laid-back waterside eatery
- Vito & Michael’s Pizzeria (~5 minute drive) - Italian
- Captain Bill’s Oyster Bar (<10 minute drive) - Oysters & seafood
- VIPs (<10 minute drive) - Mexican
- Ricky T’s Bar & Grille (<10 minute drive) - Relaxed American food with live music
- Pia’s (<20 minute drive) - Authentic family Italian (Highly recommended! Make a reservation ahead of time.)
Bars
- Caddy’s (15 minute walk) - Day time beach bar, live music at night
- Ka’Tiki (15 minute walk) - Beach bar with live music every night
- Toasted Monkey (~5 minute drive) - Waterfront with live music
- Riptides (<5 minute drive) - Sports bar
- Mastry’s Brewing Co (<5 minute drive) - Brewery with Thursday night trivia
Activities
A great local resource for activities and restaurants is the blog “I love the Burg”
[link: https://ilovetheburg.com/]. Along with regular content featuring local business, every Friday they highlight “Top Events this Weekend in St. Pete”. There are the markets, events, restaurant openings, etc. that are happening in the St Pete area.
- Walk the Sunset Beach boardwalk - just around the corner enjoy a 1 mile stroll.
- Fun indoors - help yourself to all the books and games in the blue bookcase
- Rent a boat - enjoy Sunset Beach from the gulf. Treasure Island Boat Rentals (~5 minute drive) has different vessels available for ½ day or full day.
- Visit Gulfport (~15 minute drive) - quaint artsy town nearby with restaurants/bars, shops, playground and a waterfront.
- Explore DTSP - there are several museums, restaurants, and walking paths within a 30 minute drive.
- St Pete Pier - along the water in DTSP with restaurants, shops, and a playground.
- Sunken Gardens - botanical gardens covering 4 acres of land.
- Great Explorations Children’s Museum
- Salvador Dali Museum
- Visit a farmers market
- St Petersburg Market (25 min drive) - every Saturday 9am - 2pm
- Corey Ave (~5 min drive) - every Sunday 10am - 2pm
- Gulfport Market (~15 minute drive) - every Tuesday 9am-3pm
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How do you cook eggs?
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There are many ways to cook eggs but my favorite is over-easy. Ideally you will use a non-stick sauce pan around 8-9" in diameter. Heat the sauce pan on the stove on medium heat. You will know its ready when drops of water sizzle on the pan's surface. You can use non-stick spray or butter to coat the pan first. Carefully crack an egg in half and pour the insides slowly onto the heated pan. Wait 1-2 minutes until you see the clear part of the egg turn mostly white and the edges look firm. Use a turner to slide under the side of the egg and flip the egg over gently. The other side of the egg cooks quickly. After a minute carefully use the turner to scoop up the egg onto the plate.
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How is a grilled cheese sandwich prepared?
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To prepare a grilled cheese sandwich, first select two pieces of standard white sandwich bread and lightly apply butter to the outside of each piece. Use room temperature butter as it is much easier to spread than cold butter straight from the refrigerator. Turn on an electric griddle and set the temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place one slice of the bread butter side down on the griddle. Next place two slices of an easily meltable cheese on top of the bread. Finally place the remaining piece of bread on top of the cheese with the buttered side facing up. Periodically use a spatula to lift the sandwich and inspect the bottom surface. When the surface is toasted to a light golden brown flip the sandwich. Periodically inspect the bottom surface. When it has reached a light golden brow, remove the sandwich from the griddle and place it on a plate.
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What equipment do I need to go camping?
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The basics of camping equipment are food and shelter. Your equipment will vary based on where you're camping, but the most basic equipment consists of a tent and sleeping bag to allow you to sleep out of the elements. If you want to camp comfortably, however, you'll want to look into things like a pillow, sleeping mat or cot, clothing to keep you comfortable in the elements, a way to start a fire, and anything that will allow you to participate in activities for the area. Everyone is different, so focusing on what will help you be comfortable is the most important aspect.
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In which Harry Potter's book did we learn about Voldemort's childhood?
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Voldemort's childhood was depicted in Book 6 of Harry Potter and The Half-Bood's Price. Through the private lessons Harry had with Dumbledore, Harry learned about Voldemort's family and upbringing.
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What factors should I consider in choosing an electric vehicle?
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When choosing an electric vehicle, there are many factors to consider. Before we get into those specific factors, let's take a quick look at the broader electric vehicle market to provide context for your choice of an electric vehicle.
The global vehicle market has made an intentional transition from combustion engine vehicles to electric powered vehicles. In that transition, here are some things to consider:
1. This transition will continue to take place through 2030 - 2035. This is the timeframe most of the traditional automotive original equipment manufacturers have declared that they will be 100% transitioned to electric vehicle production. This is important because you can assume that the technology behind the electrification of automobiles will be evolving and improving over this time period.
2. Tesla was the company that disrupted the automotive market by producing, marketing and servicing the first all-electric vehicles. Today they have the lead in most vehicles sold in the all-electric vehicle category. If your only criteria for choosing your electric vehicle is to choose a vehicle from the leader, you have your answer in Tesla.
3. Fast followers to Tesla fall into two very broad categories that are important to consider in your choice of an electric vehicle:
1. Traditional automotive original equipment manufactures - These are the companies that have been in business of producing, marketing and servicing combustion engine vehicles. In this category, think of General Motors, Ford, Toyota, VW, BMW, Kia, Stellantis and the like. These companies have expertise in large scale production, quality control, after sale servicing, warranty management, customer experience and have large R&D teams that have been studying vehicle electrification for many years. In addition, they have a large dealership network to distribute and service their vehicles for your convenience.
2. Startup companies - These are the companies that have recently entered the market, following Tesla's lead, in starting their own brand of all-electric vehicles. In this category, think of Rivian, Canoo, Fisker, Arrival and Vinfast among others. They lack the large scale production experience, facilities and employee mass of the traditional automotive manufacturers. However, typically their strength is in being able to nimbly change, adapt, attract expertise from the automotive market and have incentives to attract customers.
Given the backdrop of the broader vehicle market, now here are some factors to consider:
1. Miles per charge - With is typically categorized as "Range". The median driving range of all-electric vehicles in 2021 is 234 miles per charge. This factor matters if you take long trips between convenient charges. You also can inference that vehicles that have a range much under 234 miles per charge may not have high quality batteries.
2. Charging Stations - You never needed to consider this factor when buying a traditional vehicle, unless the vehicle was powered by some obscure fuel. Now, this factor is very important to research. You will want to consider the number of charging stations available in your area, the time per charge and options for home charging.
3. Maintenance and Warranty - if something does happen to your vehicle, how easy is it to find a certified center to get your repairs quickly and conveniently accomplished.
4. All the same factors if you were buying a traditional automotive - Price, Size, Style and incentives available for the purchase.
If you keep these factors in mind, you should have a good experience in choosing your all-electric vehicle.
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Where was city musician Thomas Russell born?
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Los Angeles
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What are the 7 science classifications?
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Classification, or taxonomy, is a system of categorizing living things. There are seven divisions in the system: (1) Kingdom; (2) Phylum or Division; (3) Class; (4) Order; (5) Family; (6) Genus; (7) Species.
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As a leader, how do you build an environment of trust?
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In order to build an environment of trust, a leader should should take a bottom-up approach to identify and empathize on efforts being taken by the team in the ground, and be able to relate to it. One of the main pillars of strong leadership is built on trust, which can flourish over a period of time by nurturing the team, keeping faith on them and holding their hands during difficult times.
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Make a pro and con list for two different options for a first date: dinner and a movie, or a trip to a bowling alley. Give at least 3 pros and cons for each option
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Option 1: Dinner and a Movie:
- Pros: Can chat at dinner and then relax during the movie, don't need to think too much, very safe bet
- Cons: Movie could be boring, dinner is expensive, what if my date is a picky eater and doesn't like the restaurant?
Option 2: Bowling Alley:
- Pros: Lots of opportunities to talk the whole time, no need to worry about picking a bad movie, can focus on the game if the conversation is stilted
- Cons: I'm not very good at bowling, bowling is associated with old people, bowling alley might be crowded and loud, making it hard to hear
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What are snowshoes?
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Snowshoes provide a way for people to walk on top of snow without sinking in by spreading their weight over a wider surface than typical shoes. The typical snowshoe is made of metal or wood, has a strap for attaching regular shoes or boots, and often also has some sharp grip at the bottom to help prevent slipping on ice.
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Which of the following are Pixar/Disney movies: How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World, The Secret Life of Pets 2, Turning Red, Toy Story, The Boss Baby: Family Business, Soul, Coco, Inside Out.
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Turning Red, Toy Story, Soul, Coco, and Inside Out are Pixar/Disney movies.
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Who is credited with the recognition of electromagnetism?
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The recognition of electromagnetism, the unity of electric and magnetic phenomena, is due to Hans Christian Ørsted and André-Marie Ampère in 1819–1820.
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Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Stupendemys, Gray Whale
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Gray Whale is alive, Stupendemys is extinct.
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What are some guitar brands associated with classic rock?
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Some guitar brands associated with classic rock include Fender, Gibson, Marshall, Vox, and Rickenbacker.
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What 5-letter word spelt in all capital letters can be read the exact same upside down?
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SWIMS
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Are there any movies about Atlantis?
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There are movies about Atlantis:
- Atlantis: End of a World, Birth of a Legend 2011
- Atlantis 2013–2015 TV series
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Tell me which of these items would be helpful on a camping trip: Golf Club, Tent, Matches, Axe, Soccer Ball, Xbox, Water bottle
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The following items would be helpful on a camping trip: Tent, Matches, Axe, Water bottle.
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How do dolphins make noise?
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Dolphins use their blow hole on top of their head to make a variety of noises.
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Which of these would I find on a pirate ship: oars, cannons, gym shoes, air conditioning, swords, frisbee golf set
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On a pirate ship you’d probably find oars, cannons, and swords. You wouldn’t find gym shoes, air conditioning, or a frisbee golf set
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Fontomfrom, Ruan
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Ruan is string, Fontomfrom is percussion.
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Is Qumran worth to visit
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Qumran is an archaeological site in the West Bank managed by Israel's Qumran National Park. It is located on a dry marl plateau about 1.5 km (1 mi) from the northwestern shore of the Dead Sea, near the Israeli settlement and kibbutz of Kalya.
The Hellenistic period settlement was constructed during the reign of Hasmonean leader John Hyrcanus (134–104 BCE) or somewhat later. Qumran was inhabited by a Jewish community of the late Second Temple period, which most scholars identify with the mystic sect of the Essenes; however, other groups were also suggested. It was occupied most of the time until 68 CE and was destroyed by the Romans during the First Jewish-Roman War, possibly as late as 73 CE. It was later used by Jewish rebels during the Bar Kokhba Revolt. Today, the Qumran site is best known as the settlement nearest to the Qumran Caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were hidden, caves in the sheer desert cliffs and beneath, in the marl terrace. The principal excavations at Qumran were conducted by Roland de Vaux in the 1950s, and several later digs have been carried out.
Since the 1967 Six Day War, Qumran has been managed by the Israel Nature and Parks Authority.
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Classify the following foods by macronutrient: rice, banana, veal, tofu, butter, avocado, kangaroo, and pumpkin.
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The three types of macronutrient are carbohydrate, protein and fat. Foods are typically made up of more than one macronutrient but are generally classed by the macronutrient they contain the most of.
Rice, banana and pumpkin belong to the carbohydrates because they are high in carbohydrates.
Veal, tofu and kangaroo are types of protein because the are high in protein.
Butter and avocado are primarily composed of fats. Therefore, they belong to the fats macronutrient group.
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Imagine a world where life expectancy is fixed and the same for everyone at birth, yet people can engage in life expectancy "donation" – meaning that someone can extend your life three years longer at the expense of theirs. Talk about a likely scenario in this world that involves voluntary donation.
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One voluntary donation involves donors and their loved ones. For example, children who wish to have more time with their parents could extend their parents' life expectancy at the expense of theirs. For loving spouses with different times of birth, the one who was born later could extend their partner's life so that they could pass away at the same time, without having to suffer the pain of losing the love of their life. If pets also have fixed life expectancy that is yet shorter than that of humans, the pet owners could also make such a donation willingly.
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Which stock indexes is RELX part of?
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RELX plc is a constituent of the FTSE 100, Financial Times Global 500 and Euronext 100 indices.
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Tell me whether the following are Pokemon or Overwatch characters: Hanzo, Flareon, Mewtwo, Mei, Dratini, Kiriko
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Flareon, Mewtwo, and Dratini are Pokemon. Hanzo, Mei, and Kiriko are Overwatch characters.
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Does having a real cork, artificial cork, or a screw-top have any impact on the quality of a bottle of wine?
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Generally, no. There is little evidence to suggest any one closure is more superior than another for most wines. It is more important to have an airtight seal on a bottle of wine so as to prevent introduction of air into the bottle which would cause oxidation of the wine inside.
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Is the saying "An Apple a Day Keeos the Doctor Away" Factually correct?
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The above saying is factually incorrect. Just apple in itself although healthy might just not be sufficient. Although it is highly recommended to incorporate at least 1 cup of fruit in your daily meal.
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Give me a list of the 10 best European cities to visit
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1. London
2. Paris
3. Madrid
4. Vienna
5. Berlin
6. Zurich
7. Prague
8. Zagreb
9. Budapest
10. Rome
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Why do people like cats?
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People like cats for several reasons, such as enjoying their companionship, that they tend to be lower maintenance than dogs, and that they think they are cute.
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In the following passage about mechanical-switch keyboards, which keyboards are the loudest, and how can I make them quieter?
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Mechanical-switch keyboards with "Clicky" switches come with both a bump and an audible click. Without adjusting the material of the plates or case, the way for users to reduce the noise would be to replace the keycaps or applying lubricant to reduce friction inside the switch.
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Who amongst these are tennis players: Virat Kohli, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, PV Sindhu, Virender Sehwag, Maria Sharapova, Steffi Graf, Venus Williams.
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Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Steffi Graf, Venus Williams are tennis players.
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Tell me 3 ingredients found in common United States foods that are banned in other countries. Provide an answer in list form and include examples of: foods that the ingredient is found in, countries where the ingredient is banned, and side effects.
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Many popular foods consumed in the United States are banned in other countries due to the ingredients linked to adverse side effects.
• BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene), a food preservative, is often found in chewing gum, preserved meats, and dehydrated foods. BHT is banned in the EU and Japan due to evidence of tumor growth and impaired blood clotting.
• Food dyes such as Yellow No. 5 (Tartrazine) and Red No. 40 (Allura Red) are commonly added to colorful foods such as breakfast cereals, chips, popcorn, and soft drinks. Yellow No. 5 and Red No. 40 have been linked with the inhibition of cell development and are banned in Austria, Finland, France, and the United Kingdom.
• BVO (Brominated Vegetable Oil), is an additive used to prevent the separation of citrus flavoring in soft drinks and other beverages. BVO includes bromine, an element found in flame retardants, and linked with neurologic symptoms including impaired balance, headaches, and memory loss.
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What is the 2018 TicketGuardian 500
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The 2018 TicketGuardian 500 was a 312 lap NASCAR Cup Series race in Avondale, Arizona on March 11, 2018.
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What is the difference between a trumpet and a trombone?
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A trumpet is a smaller horn than a trombone, which leads the trumpet to have a higher pitch. The trumpet also has keys pressed by the fingers in various combinations to play different notes, while the trombone uses a slide.
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Where is the Stade Louis-ll located?
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The Stade Louis-ll is located in the Fontvielle district of Monaco.
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From the passage provided, extract the distance between Mercury and Sun in AU when it is closest to the sun in its orbit.
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Mercury has egg shaped orbit. The distance between the Sun and the Mercury when Mercury is closest to the sun it is orbit is 0.307 AU.
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What is power resource theory?
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Power resource theory is a political theory proposing that variations among welfare states is largely attributable to differing distributions of power between economic classes. Power resource theory was pioneered in the 1970's by a school of Scandinavian researchers and it attempts to account for the various approached to social policy adopted by different nations.
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