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What are some lazy meals I can cook at home? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What are some lazy meals I can cook at home?
### Response:
| If you don't want to spend much energy cooking, consider one of options in this list:
- Tacos
- Mac & Cheese
- Fried Rice
- Meatball Sandwiche
- Pasta Carbonara
- Instant Ramen Bowl
- Shakshuka
- Chicken Wraps
- Hamburger
- Baked Potatoes
- Salad
- Bacon and Eggs | |
Why do human beings react slow on climate changes? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why do human beings react slow on climate changes?
### Response:
| People think it’s not hurting them on short notice and therefore don’t want to invest in it | |
What are some of the best outdoor experiences in Italy? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What are some of the best outdoor experiences in Italy?
### Response:
| There are a range of outdoor experiences one may try in Italy. Popular hiking trails exit in The Dolomites, the Gran Paradiso in Piedmont and the Stelvio in Trentino. Other options include the Pollino parks in Calabria, the Piano Grande in Umbria and the coastal tracks in Cinque Terre, the Amalfi Coast, Sicily and Sardinia.
For cycling, the Po Delta and Bolzano offer good networks, as do the wine regions of Franciacorta, Barolo, Barberesco and Chianti. For urban options, you could try Rome's Via Appia Antica, Ferrara, Lucca, Bologna and Lecce.
There are also good options for skiing, such as Sella Nevea, Courmayeur, Cortina d'Ampezzo, the Valle d'Aosta and Sella Ronda.
The best diving spots can be found in the Cinque Terre, the Gargano Promontory, Elba, the Sorrento Peninsula, the Aeolian Islands, Ustica and Sardinia. | |
What kind of weather do people prefer? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What kind of weather do people prefer?
### Response:
| This is dependant on the type of person you are? The characteristics of the person, the location of the person, and the mood of the person. In general people prefer the Sun and comfortable amount of heat. The sun provides vitamin D. However during periods such as the Christmas period, most prefer the snow as it compliments the season. Also after warm summers, the winter is welcomed and see as a time to slow down and relax at home in a cosy envirnment. | |
Name some recurring villains on the TV show "The X-Files." | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Name some recurring villains on the TV show "The X-Files."
### Response:
| Victor Eugene Tooms, Donald Pfaster, Alex Krycek, The Cigarette Smoking Man, members of The Syndicate | |
Is breakfast cereal a healthy food choice in the morning? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Is breakfast cereal a healthy food choice in the morning?
### Response:
| Breakfast cereal food can be a healthy food choice because it contains higher fiber, higher iron, and a good amount of micronutrients, such as Vitamin A. However, my big concern is the food is a type of processing food and with too much sodium and sugar. The sodium content of U.S. diets tends to be higher than desirable. A food is considered low sodium if it has 140 mg or less per serving. The sugar includes natural sugars as well as added. This product is higher than some because it is a cereal with raisins. | |
What is freedom? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is freedom?
### Response:
| Freedom could mean different things to different people. Often times the definition of freedom is based on the geo location, age, gender even your mood. For example, people in the United States sometimes associate freedom with the ability to speak, think and feel as they wish. | |
Name some of the bravolebrities from Below Deck | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Name some of the bravolebrities from Below Deck
### Response:
| Captain Lee Rosbach, Chef Rachel Hargrove, Stew Fraser Olender and former Chief Stew Kate Chastain | |
If I am traveling from Berkeley to San Francisco, what are the public transit options? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
If I am traveling from Berkeley to San Francisco, what are the public transit options?
### Response:
| To go to San Francisco from Berkeley on public transit, you can take Bart, Transbay Bus, or the Oakland & Alameda Ferry. | |
Tell me whether these are artists or football players: Andy Warhol, Joe Montana, Jackson Pollock, Tom Brady, Mark Rothko. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Tell me whether these are artists or football players: Andy Warhol, Joe Montana, Jackson Pollock, Tom Brady, Mark Rothko.
### Response:
| Andy Warhol was an American artist and leading figure in the pop art movement.
Joe Montana is an American football quarterback that played in the National Football League (NFL).
Jackson Pollock was an American painter and a major figure in the abstract expressionist movement.
Tom Brady is an American football quarterback that played in the National Football League (NFL).
Mark Rothko was a Latvian-American abstract painter. | |
Who is the best soccer player in the world? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who is the best soccer player in the world?
### Response:
| There are many ways to determine who the best soccer player is at the current time.
Some would say that the Ballon d'Or award does that job for us, labeling the best player in the game at the current time. At this juncture, that is Karim Benzema of Real Madrid, who won the 2021/22 award after leading Los Blancos to the La Liga and Champions League double.
Others would say that the highest-paid player is the best. That would be Kylian Mbappe whose new PSG contract could see the French side shell out an eye-watering €630 million over the course of his new three-year contract he signed in the summer of 2022. Mbappe is thought to be the best young player in the game now, gracing the cover of the popular FIFA video game for the last two years.
Still more could argue that the player with the most goals scored would be the best player. That would make Cristiano Ronaldo the top player in the world, with his all-time record of more than 800 goals for club and country. Right behind him is his rival Lionel Messi, who also has collected far more assists than his Portuguese counterpart. Young striker Erling Haaland may have something to say about that, however, as his incredible start to the Premier League season has seen him on pace to shatter the league's single-season goalscoring record.
However, that seems to discount those who play other positions, like 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric, whose midfield brilliance led Croatia to the last World Cup final, or 2022 Yashin trophy winner Thibaut Courtois, whose goalkeeping heroics earned him Man of the Match in the 2022 Champions League final. | |
Who is the Cigarette Smoking Man? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who is the Cigarette Smoking Man?
### Response:
| The cigarette smoking man is a fictional character from the TV show "The X-Files." His name was revealed to be C.G.B. Spender in later seasons of the show. He was portrayed by William B. Davis. | |
Give me some ideas of where I should go on holiday. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me some ideas of where I should go on holiday.
### Response:
| You could go for a beach, or resort holiday - somewhere like the Caribbean, Hawaii or Malaysia, where you can relax by the sea drinking a cocktail, or go swimming, snorkelling or try out water sports. Alternatively, you could go to a national park, like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, where you can go hiking and enjoy beautiful nature. Europe has many exciting holiday options as well: you could also visit the ice hotel in Finland, ride a gondala in Venice or visit Buckingham Palace, the home of the King, in London. | |
why is hydration so important? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
why is hydration so important?
### Response:
| Water is very good for you because it helps to keep you hydrated. Your body needs water for nearly every function. When you are well hydrated you will look younger because your skin has better elasticity. You can think more clearly because your brain is hydrated. You muscles will recover faster, and you will have better digestion. Coffee and sugar drinks will dehydrate you so if you have some of these make sure you replenish your fluids with more water to get hydrated. | |
Why is Chicago so windy? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why is Chicago so windy?
### Response:
| A lot of Chicago's wind comes from the air above nearby Lake Michigan. The sun heats up the land faster than it heats up the water in the lake. When the air in the city rises, the cooler air over the lake moves toward the land. The air movement makes a lot of wind. | |
When was Lure of the Swamp released? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
When was Lure of the Swamp released?
### Input:
Lure of the Swamp is a 1957 American drama film directed by Hubert Cornfield and written by William George, based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Gil Brewer. The film stars Marshall Thompson, Willard Parker, Joan Vohs, Jack Elam, Leo Gordon and Joan Lora. The film was released in May 1957 by 20th Century-Fox.
### Response:
| Lure of the Swamp is a 1957 American drama film directed by Hubert Cornfield and written by William George, based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Gil Brewer. The film stars Marshall Thompson, Willard Parker, Joan Vohs, Jack Elam, Leo Gordon and Joan Lora. The film was released in May 1957 by 20th Century-Fox. | Lure of the Swamp was released by 20th Century-Fox in May 1957 and is an American drama film directed by Hubert Cornfield and written by William George. Lure of the Swamp is based on the 1953 novel of the same name by Gil Brewer. |
What is the definition of Vegetarian? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is the definition of Vegetarian?
### Input:
"Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects, and the flesh of any other animal). It may also include abstaining from eating all by-products of animal slaughter.[1][2]
Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient animal life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, economic, taste-related, or relate to other personal preferences."
### Response:
| "Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects, and the flesh of any other animal). It may also include abstaining from eating all by-products of animal slaughter.[1][2]
Vegetarianism may be adopted for various reasons. Many people object to eating meat out of respect for sentient animal life. Such ethical motivations have been codified under various religious beliefs as well as animal rights advocacy. Other motivations for vegetarianism are health-related, political, environmental, cultural, economic, taste-related, or relate to other personal preferences." | Vegetarianism is the practice of abstaining from the consumption of meat (red meat, poultry, seafood, insects, and the flesh of any other animal). |
Classify the movies based on their original language.
Bommarillu, Zeher, Lagaan, Karthikeya, Magadheera, PK | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify the movies based on their original language.
Bommarillu, Zeher, Lagaan, Karthikeya, Magadheera, PK
### Response:
| Telegu - Karthikeya, Bommarillu, Magadheera
Hindi - Zeher, Lagaan, PK | |
Can you give me a brief history of Data Storage? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Can you give me a brief history of Data Storage?
### Response:
| In 1725, Basile Bouchon invented punch cards, which communicate information in a machine language. The punched holes communicated a sequence of instructions and acted as on/off switches for devices such as self-playing pianos or looms. About a century later, Charles Babbage invented the first mechanical calculator, the Difference Engine using punch card instructions. Herman Hollerith continued developing this idea and made the Analytical Engine a reality by using punch holes to be a sequence of instructions and also store the instruction data on the device. In 1890, he developed a punch card data processing system for the US Census and went on to form the Tabulating Machine Company in 1896, later renamed International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). By the 1950s punch cards were being used regularly by the US government and industry. Even today, punch cards are still used in standardized tests and voting ballots. Initially invented by Fritz Pfleumer in 1928, magnetic storage gradually replaced punch cards in the 1960s. By 1965, Mohawk Data Sciences Corporation sold a key-to-tape magnetic tape device that was specifically marketed to replace the punch card. Cassette tapes started to become commonly used for most computers in the 70s and 80s. Fast forward to the 90s, affordable personal computers and magnetic disk storage replaced almost all punch card devices. | |
Classify the cities based on whether they are located in Wallis and Futuna or Guinea.
Mamou, Leava, Mata-Utu, Conakry, Guéckédou | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify the cities based on whether they are located in Wallis and Futuna or Guinea.
Mamou, Leava, Mata-Utu, Conakry, Guéckédou
### Response:
| Wallis and Futuna - Mata-Utu, Leava
Guinea - Conakry, Mamou, Guéckédou | |
What is detection engineering and what are the benefits? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is detection engineering and what are the benefits?
### Response:
| Detection engineering is a new approach to threat detection. More than just writing detection rules, detection engineering is a process—applying systems thinking and engineering to more accurately detect threats. The goal is to create an automated system of threat detection which is customizable, flexible, repeatable, and produces high quality alerts for security teams to act upon. Detection engineering is not yet a mature discipline with consistent methods and predictable results, but pioneers in the field are working towards this goal. There is not a lot written about the concept right now, no go-to standards or frameworks. It appears companies are developing their own approaches to incorporate the concept to improve their detection and response capabilities.
A concept called detection-as-code (DaC), first coined by Anton Chuvakin in 2020, is at the heart of detection engineering, and points to the idea that detections should be treated as code. Essentially, it is about applying software engineering best practices to detections using modern agile CI/CD processes.
The benefits Of Detection Engineering include 1) reduced mean-time-to-response through automation of detections, 2) detections are more relevant to the environment, 3) the process is structured, repeatable, and informs workflows, 4) detection rules and analytics are version controlled, reused, and modified as needed, 5) Peer review and automated testing are part of the process, to catch mistakes and gaps. | |
Make a list of 10 things I should buy at the grocery store. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Make a list of 10 things I should buy at the grocery store.
### Response:
| Eggs, milk, yogurt, bread, deli meat, cheese, spinach, apples, chicken breast, chocolate | |
I need to improve my sleep. Give me a list of ideas for doing so. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
I need to improve my sleep. Give me a list of ideas for doing so.
### Response:
| * Make your bedroom darker, especially if daylight wakes you up in the morning.
* Make your room quieter, or use a white noise machine, if you are awoken by noises.
* If you find yourself getting too hot or cold, adjust your pajamas, bedding, or room temperature.
* Exercise during the day, but not too close to bedtime.
* Have a regular bedtime, as well as a bedtime routine beforehand.
* Avoid looking at computer, TV or phone screens for an hour or two before bedtime.
* Try to lower your stress levels.
* Give yourself enough time to sleep so that you don't need an alarm to wake up. | |
I am getting married, give me the list of the main tasks I need to do to organise the event. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
I am getting married, give me the list of the main tasks I need to do to organise the event.
### Response:
| Congratulations on getting married! Here is the list of some of the main tasks you need to do for your special day:
- Choose the wedding date.
- Create the guest list.
- Choose the location of the ceremony and of the wedding reception.
- Choose the honeymoon destination.
- Choose the style of the decoration of your day.
- Choose the wedding dress or suit.
- Find the best suppliers.
- Organize all the bureaucracy of the wedding.
- Choose the wedding menu.
- Decide how to seat guests.
- Choose the groomsmen, witnesses, bridesmaids and best man.
- Choose the wedding cake.
- Buy your wedding rings.
- Find all the accessories for the bridal look.
- Close the guest list.
- Book barber and beauty center.
- Prepare the emergency kit.
- Prepare the wedding night suitcase.
- Prepare the honeymoon suitcase.
- Go get the bridal bouquet.
- Relax and enjoy the last singles hours. | |
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Susan Storm, Green Lantern | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Susan Storm, Green Lantern
### Response:
| Susan Storm is Marvel, Green Lantern is DC | |
Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Koto, Soprillo | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Koto, Soprillo
### Response:
| Koto is string, Soprillo is woodwind. | |
Give me a list of ways to express your love to someone | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me a list of ways to express your love to someone
### Response:
| 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 | |
Which are the main reasons for doing a PhD? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which are the main reasons for doing a PhD?
### Response:
| 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. | |
Give me a list of some quotes from Bhagavad Gita. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me a list of some quotes from Bhagavad Gita.
### Response:
| 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. | |
How do you become more successful? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How do you become more successful?
### Response:
| 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. | |
Rewrite the following sentence in terms of horses, rather than dogs: "The adjective form of dog is canine." | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Rewrite the following sentence in terms of horses, rather than dogs: "The adjective form of dog is canine."
### Response:
| The adjective form of horse is equine. | |
Classify the following as either a makeup product, school supply or both: eye shadow, highlighter, contour stick, eye pencil, binder, marker | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify the following as either a makeup product, school supply or both: eye shadow, highlighter, contour stick, eye pencil, binder, marker
### Response:
| Eye shadow: makeup product, Highlighter: both, Contour stick: makeup product, Eye pencil: makeup product, binder: school supply, marker: school supply | |
Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Phytosaurs, Leatherback Turtle | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Phytosaurs, Leatherback Turtle
### Response:
| Leatherback Turtle is alive, Phytosaurs is extinct. | |
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 | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
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
### Response:
| 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 | |
Using given passage as a reference, Jot down some points on Laredo Formation | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Using given passage as a reference, Jot down some points on Laredo Formation
### Input:
The Laredo Formation is a geologic formation and Lagerstätte in Texas, United States and Nuevo León and Tamaulipas, Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Lutetian stage of the Eocene period. Among many other fossils, the formation has provided invertebrates, vertebrates, leaves, pollen and spores and fossil wood of the brackish water palm Nypa sp.
### Response:
| The Laredo Formation is a geologic formation and Lagerstätte in Texas, United States and Nuevo León and Tamaulipas, Mexico. It preserves fossils dating back to the Lutetian stage of the Eocene period. Among many other fossils, the formation has provided invertebrates, vertebrates, leaves, pollen and spores and fossil wood of the brackish water palm Nypa sp. | 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. |
How would the world look like in say 200 years from now? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How would the world look like in say 200 years from now?
### Response:
| 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. | |
Give me some strategies to prevent procrastination | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me some strategies to prevent procrastination
### Response:
| 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 | |
When is Tax Day not on April 15? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
When is Tax Day not on April 15?
### Response:
| 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. | |
Which is a bird or fish: Yellowedge grouper, Yellow-browed warbler | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which is a bird or fish: Yellowedge grouper, Yellow-browed warbler
### Response:
| Yellowedge grouper is a fish, Yellow-browed warbler is a bird | |
What is gravity? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is gravity?
### Input:
In physics, gravity (from Latin gravitas 'weight') is a fundamental interaction which causes mutual attraction between all things with mass or energy. Gravity is, by far, the weakest of the four fundamental interactions, approximately 10^38 times weaker than the strong interaction, 10^36 times weaker than the electromagnetic force and 10^29 times weaker than the weak interaction. As a result, it has no significant influence at the level of subatomic particles. However, gravity is the most significant interaction between objects at the macroscopic scale, and it determines the motion of planets, stars, galaxies, and even light.
### Response:
| In physics, gravity (from Latin gravitas 'weight') is a fundamental interaction which causes mutual attraction between all things with mass or energy. Gravity is, by far, the weakest of the four fundamental interactions, approximately 10^38 times weaker than the strong interaction, 10^36 times weaker than the electromagnetic force and 10^29 times weaker than the weak interaction. As a result, it has no significant influence at the level of subatomic particles. However, gravity is the most significant interaction between objects at the macroscopic scale, and it determines the motion of planets, stars, galaxies, and even light. | 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. |
Why do people like to drink coffee in the morning? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why do people like to drink coffee in the morning?
### Response:
| 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. | |
What is the evolved form of Pikachu? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is the evolved form of Pikachu?
### Response:
| The evolved form of Pikachu is Raichu. | |
Was Jens Stub Swedish? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Was Jens Stub Swedish?
### Input:
Jens Stub (3 March 1764 – 24 October 1819) was a Norwegian priest and politician. He was vicar on the island of Veøya and served as a representative at the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly at Eidsvoll in 1814.
### Response:
| Jens Stub (3 March 1764 – 24 October 1819) was a Norwegian priest and politician. He was vicar on the island of Veøya and served as a representative at the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly at Eidsvoll in 1814. | No, he was Norwegian. |
Which items on this list are scientific instruments and which are musical instruments: guitar, microscope, drums, petri dish, piano, trumpet, and bunsen burner. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which items on this list are scientific instruments and which are musical instruments: guitar, microscope, drums, petri dish, piano, trumpet, and bunsen burner.
### Response:
| 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. | |
What is a group loan? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is a group loan?
### Response:
| 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. | |
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 | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
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
### Response:
| 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. | |
What type of Pokemon is Charizard? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What type of Pokemon is Charizard?
### Input:
Whereas its pre-evolutions Charmander and Charmeleon are ground-bound lizard like creatures, Charizard's design is inspired by dragons,[8] more specifically European dragons.[9] Even though Charizard gains the Flying secondary type instead of the Dragon type upon evolving, it belongs to the Dragon Egg Group, learns Dragon moves like Dragon Claw, and has its Flying type replaced by Dragon in its "Mega Charizard X" form.[10] Authors Tracey West and Katherine Noll called Charizard the "best Fire type Pokémon" and the "third best Pokémon overall".
### Response:
| Whereas its pre-evolutions Charmander and Charmeleon are ground-bound lizard like creatures, Charizard's design is inspired by dragons,[8] more specifically European dragons.[9] Even though Charizard gains the Flying secondary type instead of the Dragon type upon evolving, it belongs to the Dragon Egg Group, learns Dragon moves like Dragon Claw, and has its Flying type replaced by Dragon in its "Mega Charizard X" form.[10] Authors Tracey West and Katherine Noll called Charizard the "best Fire type Pokémon" and the "third best Pokémon overall". | Charizard is a Fire/Flying type Pokemon |
When was the New York City song released? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
When was the New York City song released?
### Input:
"New York City" is a song by American singer Lenny Kravitz, written by Kravitz and Craig Ross. The song was released on October 21, 2014, as the third single from the Kravitz's tenth studio album Strut.
### Response:
| "New York City" is a song by American singer Lenny Kravitz, written by Kravitz and Craig Ross. The song was released on October 21, 2014, as the third single from the Kravitz's tenth studio album Strut. | The New York City was released on October 21, 2014. |
How should I go about meeting a romantic life partner? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How should I go about meeting a romantic life partner?
### Response:
| 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. | |
Given this paragraph about Lake Michigan, tell me where Lake Michigan ranks in terms of size by volume. | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Given this paragraph about Lake Michigan, tell me where Lake Michigan ranks in terms of size by volume.
### Input:
Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume[5] (1,180 cu mi (4,900 km3)) and the third-largest by surface area (22,404 sq mi (58,030 km2)), after Lake Superior and Lake Huron. To the east, its basin is conjoined with that of Lake Huron through the 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 kilometres) wide, 295 feet (90 metres; 49 fathoms) deep,[8] Straits of Mackinac, giving it the same surface elevation as its easterly counterpart; the two are technically a single lake.[9]
### Response:
| Lake Michigan is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the second-largest of the Great Lakes by volume[5] (1,180 cu mi (4,900 km3)) and the third-largest by surface area (22,404 sq mi (58,030 km2)), after Lake Superior and Lake Huron. To the east, its basin is conjoined with that of Lake Huron through the 3+1⁄2 miles (5.6 kilometres) wide, 295 feet (90 metres; 49 fathoms) deep,[8] Straits of Mackinac, giving it the same surface elevation as its easterly counterpart; the two are technically a single lake.[9] | Lake Michigan is ranked second by volume |
Why is film photography popular again? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why is film photography popular again?
### Response:
| 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. | |
What kind of plant is the Besleria modica | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What kind of plant is the Besleria modica
### Input:
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.
### Response:
| 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. | 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. |
Write a short story about a person who discovers a hidden room in their house. The story should include a plot twist and a clear resolution at the end. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Write a short story about a person who discovers a hidden room in their house. The story should include a plot twist and a clear resolution at the end.
### Response:
| Write a short story about a person who discovers a hidden room in their house. The story should include a plot twist and a clear resolution at the end. | |
Where is Peloton Interactive based? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Where is Peloton Interactive based?
### Input:
Peloton Interactive, Inc. is an American exercise equipment and media company based in New York City. The company's products are stationary bicycles, treadmills, and indoor rowers equipped with Internet-connected touch screens that stream live and on-demand fitness classes through a subscription service. The equipment includes built-in sensors that track metrics such as power output, providing users with real-time feedback on their performance and leaderboard rankings to compete with other users.
### Response:
| Peloton Interactive, Inc. is an American exercise equipment and media company based in New York City. The company's products are stationary bicycles, treadmills, and indoor rowers equipped with Internet-connected touch screens that stream live and on-demand fitness classes through a subscription service. The equipment includes built-in sensors that track metrics such as power output, providing users with real-time feedback on their performance and leaderboard rankings to compete with other users. | 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. |
What is VCF? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is VCF?
### Response:
| 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. | |
List the six episode titles from the last season of "Game of Thrones" in broadcast order. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
List the six episode titles from the last season of "Game of Thrones" in broadcast order.
### Response:
| Winterfell, A Night of the Seven Kingdoms, The Long Night, The Last of the Starks, The Bells, The Iron Throne | |
write a poem about the holidays | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
write a poem about the holidays
### Response:
| 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 | |
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Yangqin, Baglama | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Yangqin, Baglama
### Response:
| Baglama is string, Yangqin is percussion. | |
Give me 5 facts about Singapore | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me 5 facts about Singapore
### Response:
| * 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 | |
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. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
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.
### Response:
| Huge, gigantic and enormous are all adjectives describing something that is 'big'. Tiny, minuscule, little and microscopic are adjectives describing something that is 'small'. | |
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 | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
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
### Response:
| Painting, painting, statue, statue, statue, painting, statue | |
Are these baseball teams or football teams: Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburg Pirates, and Houston Astros? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Are these baseball teams or football teams: Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners, Pittsburg Pirates, and Houston Astros?
### Response:
| They are baseball teams. | |
Give me a list of the top ten tv shows, according to IMDb ratings. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me a list of the top ten tv shows, according to IMDb ratings.
### Response:
| 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 | |
What books did Brene Brown write? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What books did Brene Brown write?
### Response:
| 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 | |
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Blackfyre? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Blackfyre?
### Response:
| House Blackfyre, a branch that separated from House Targaryen, was founded by Daemon I Targaryen | |
What is Star Alliance | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is Star Alliance
### Response:
| Star Alliance is the world's largest global airline alliance.[2] Founded on 14 May, 1997, its headquarters are located in Frankfurt am Main, Germany,[3] and Jeffrey Goh is its CEO.[4][6] As of April 2018, Star Alliance is the largest of the three global alliances by passenger count with 762.27 million, ahead of both SkyTeam (630 million) and Oneworld (528 million).[7][8] Its slogan is "The Way the Earth Connects".
Star Alliance's 26 member airlines operate a fleet of ~5,033 aircraft, serving more than 1,290 airports in 195 countries on more than 19,000 daily departures. The alliance has a two-tier rewards program, Silver and Gold, with incentives including priority boarding and upgrades. Like other airline alliances, Star Alliance airlines share airport terminals (known as co-locations), and many member planes are painted in the alliance's livery. | |
My trophy does not fit my suitcase because it is to big. I need to travel. What could I do? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
My trophy does not fit my suitcase because it is to big. I need to travel. What could I do?
### Response:
| - Get a bigger suitcase
- Don't bring your trophy
- Send the trophy in a box | |
Who is the lead singer of the Gorillaz? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who is the lead singer of the Gorillaz?
### Response:
| Damon Albarn is the lead singer of the Gorillaz | |
Which is the most popular Italian Song Festival | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which is the most popular Italian Song Festival
### Input:
The Sanremo Music Festival (Italian: Festival di Sanremo [ˈfɛstival di sanˈrɛːmo, festiˈval -]), officially the Italian Song Festival (Italian: Festival della canzone italiana), is the most popular Italian song contest and awards ceremony, held annually in the city of Sanremo, Liguria
### Response:
| The Sanremo Music Festival (Italian: Festival di Sanremo [ˈfɛstival di sanˈrɛːmo, festiˈval -]), officially the Italian Song Festival (Italian: Festival della canzone italiana), is the most popular Italian song contest and awards ceremony, held annually in the city of Sanremo, Liguria | The Sanremo Music Festival |
What professional football team play in red and blue and are based in south london? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What professional football team play in red and blue and are based in south london?
### Input:
Crystal Palace Football Club, commonly referred to as Palace, is a professional football club based in Selhurst in the Borough of Croydon, South London, England, which competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club's kit colours were claret and blue until 1973, when they changed to the red and blue vertical stripes worn today.
### Response:
| Crystal Palace Football Club, commonly referred to as Palace, is a professional football club based in Selhurst in the Borough of Croydon, South London, England, which competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club's kit colours were claret and blue until 1973, when they changed to the red and blue vertical stripes worn today. | Crystal Palace FC |
Given this paragraph about John C. Young, where did he go to college? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Given this paragraph about John C. Young, where did he go to college?
### Input:
John Clarke Young (August 12, 1803 – June 23, 1857) was an American educator and pastor who was the fourth president of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. A graduate of Dickinson College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he entered the ministry in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1828. He accepted the presidency of Centre College in 1830, holding the position until his death in 1857, making him the longest-serving president in the college's history. He is regarded as one of the college's best presidents, as he increased the endowment of the college more than five-fold during his term, and increased the graduating class size from two students in his first year to forty-seven in his final year.
### Response:
| John Clarke Young (August 12, 1803 – June 23, 1857) was an American educator and pastor who was the fourth president of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky. A graduate of Dickinson College and Princeton Theological Seminary, he entered the ministry in Lexington, Kentucky, in 1828. He accepted the presidency of Centre College in 1830, holding the position until his death in 1857, making him the longest-serving president in the college's history. He is regarded as one of the college's best presidents, as he increased the endowment of the college more than five-fold during his term, and increased the graduating class size from two students in his first year to forty-seven in his final year. | Dickinson College and Princeton Theological Seminary |
What is Edison famous for? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is Edison famous for?
### Response:
| Inventing the light bulb | |
How can I thicken my soup recipe? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How can I thicken my soup recipe?
### Response:
| If you want to make your soup thicker, try adding a small amount of cornstarch. This can help the soup to be less thin and runny. If it is a creamy soup, instead of using skim or 1% milk, try using whole milk or even heavy cream. Both of these will add more body to the soup you are making. Not a fan of dairy? Try out coconut cream, but know this could change the flavor profile slightly. | |
How do you thicken bolognese sauce? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How do you thicken bolognese sauce?
### Response:
| You can use flour or cornstarch to thicken your bolognese or tomato-based spaghetti sauce using starch (flour or cornstarch). Additionally, you can reduce your sauce's liquid content — this is also a practical option for thickening any sauce. | |
What is the difference between a fried egg prepared "sunny-side-up" and an egg prepared "over-easy"? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is the difference between a fried egg prepared "sunny-side-up" and an egg prepared "over-easy"?
### Response:
| "Sunny-side-up" refers to an egg that is fried only on one side and then removed from the pan. "Over-easy" refers to a fried egg that is briefly flipped and cooked on the other side, but not so long that the yolk becomes hardened. | |
In the given text, List down some important points about Pope Adrian V | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
In the given text, List down some important points about Pope Adrian V
### Input:
Pope Adrian V (Latin: Adrianus V; c. 1210/1220 – 18 August 1276), born Ottobuono de' Fieschi, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 July 1276 to his death on 18 August 1276. He was an envoy of Pope Clement IV sent to England in May 1265 who successfully completed his task of resolving disputes between King Henry III of England and his barons. Adrian V was elected pope following the death of Innocent V, but died of natural illness before being ordained to the priesthood.
### Response:
| Pope Adrian V (Latin: Adrianus V; c. 1210/1220 – 18 August 1276), born Ottobuono de' Fieschi, was the head of the Catholic Church and ruler of the Papal States from 11 July 1276 to his death on 18 August 1276. He was an envoy of Pope Clement IV sent to England in May 1265 who successfully completed his task of resolving disputes between King Henry III of England and his barons. Adrian V was elected pope following the death of Innocent V, but died of natural illness before being ordained to the priesthood. | 1. Pope Adrian V, sometimes known as Adrianus V, was the head of the Catholic Church and the ruler of the Papal States from July 11, 1276, until his death on August 18, 1276. Pope Adrian V was born Ottobuono de' Fieschi.
2. He was a papal ambassador sent to England in May 1265 by Pope Clement IV who was effective in reconciling conflicts between King Henry III of England and his lords.
3. Adrian V was chosen to succeed Innocent V as pope, but he passed away from a natural illness before receiving the sacrament of ordination. |
From the given text, write some important points about guitar's vibrato system | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
From the given text, write some important points about guitar's vibrato system
### Input:
A vibrato system on a guitar is a mechanical device used to temporarily change the pitch of the strings. They add vibrato to the sound by changing the tension of the strings, typically at the bridge or tailpiece of an electric guitar using a controlling lever, which is alternately referred to as a whammy bar, vibrato bar, or incorrectly as a tremolo arm. The lever enables the player to quickly and temporarily vary the tension and sometimes length of the strings, changing the pitch to create a vibrato, portamento, or pitch bend effect. Instruments without a vibrato have other bridge and tailpiece systems.
### Response:
| A vibrato system on a guitar is a mechanical device used to temporarily change the pitch of the strings. They add vibrato to the sound by changing the tension of the strings, typically at the bridge or tailpiece of an electric guitar using a controlling lever, which is alternately referred to as a whammy bar, vibrato bar, or incorrectly as a tremolo arm. The lever enables the player to quickly and temporarily vary the tension and sometimes length of the strings, changing the pitch to create a vibrato, portamento, or pitch bend effect. Instruments without a vibrato have other bridge and tailpiece systems. | 1. A vibrato system is a mechanical component that alters the pitch of the strings on a guitar.
2. They modify the string tension at the bridge or tailpiece of an electric guitar using a regulating lever, sometimes known as a whammy bar, vibrato bar, or wrongly as a tremolo arm, to add vibrato to the music.
3. With the help of the lever, the musician can quickly and momentarily alter the tension and occasionally the length of the strings, which alters the pitch and produces effects such as vibrato, portamento, and pitch bend.
4. Vibrato-free instruments need different bridge and tailpiece systems. |
How does a push rod internal combustion engine work? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How does a push rod internal combustion engine work?
### Response:
| The heart of a push rod internal combustion engine (ICE) is the crankshaft. Rods connect the engines pistons to the journals of the crankshaft. The crankshaft is evenly balanced by weights on the opposite side of each journal to ensure that at high revolutions per minute (RPM) the motor is stable. As the crankshaft rotates it pushes the rods up and down that are connected to pistons. At the front of the crankshaft is a gear, the gear is typically connected via a chain to the camshaft. If the crankshaft is the heart of the engine, a camshaft is the brain of the engine. The camshaft determines when to open and close valves that let in air and fuel into each cylinder and let out exhaust from the internal combustion. The camshaft is a shaft that runs the length of the engine and has lobes on it, small metal cylinders called lifters ride on these lobes and are connected to push rods, the push rods are connected to rockers which rock back and forth opening and closing valves in the cylinder heads. The valves are located in the cylinder heads that sit on top of the cylinders that the pistons are in. As the pistons rotate up, a valve (being driven by the camshaft) opens to bring fuel into the cylinder, when the valve closes a spark from a spark plug, ignites the fuel causing a mini explosion pushing the cylinder down, a second valve opens letting the exhaust from the mini explosion exit the engine. This in turn rotates the crankshaft, pushing another piston up where the process continues. An intake manifold is like the lungs of a motor, it breaths in air from the atmosphere and mixes it with just the right amount of fuel to create that mini explosion in the cylinder. The timing of the air, fuel, spark delivery is critical if it is off just the smallest of margins the engine will not run at all. | |
When was bowling believed to have been invented? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
When was bowling believed to have been invented?
### Response:
| Evidence points to ancient Egypt being the origination of bowling, suggesting as far back as 5200 BCE. | |
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Tsuzumi, Auto-harp | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Tsuzumi, Auto-harp
### Response:
| Auto-harp is string, Tsuzumi is percussion. | |
How can I support a loved one going through anxiety and depression? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How can I support a loved one going through anxiety and depression?
### Response:
| This is a great question. As a person who has suffered from depression and anxiety in the past, I have a handful of suggestion to provide. I would suggest not to force the person into any of these things. Give them these suggestions and let them decide for themselves. Let them know you are there to help them for anything they need.
1. Meditate daily: When you start meditation, it seems useless. But overtime, you start feeling the benefits. For some people it takes days, for some months. But just learn to sit in peace with yourself.
2. Find a therapist you feel comfortable with: I went through 3-4 therapists and therapy styles till I found the right one. And I wouldn't want it any other way. I used to think therapy is useless, but now I swear by it.
3. Set time aside in the day to stress: For example, I used to set aside 8 PM to stress. When I would feel anxious about something I could not control, I would just tell myself that I will think about it at 8 PM. It takes practice but it helps.
4. Go outdoors or find a hobby group: As much as I love my bed and TV, just getting myself out there between people helped me so much. I would recommend it for everyone. Being in introvert, I used to hate being around new people. Now I just put myself out there and I know people almost everywhere I go for my hobbies.
5. It's ok to take medication. If anxiety and depression are spoiling your quality of life, it's ok to speak to a psychiatrist and see if they can recommend any medication. It almost was taboo growing up for me, but now I see the benefits.
6. Talk your partners / close friends and express your feelings. Take support from people around you. If they know you are struggling, they will be sensitive enough to help you out.
Hope this helps. | |
Why is standard guitar tuning EADGBE? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why is standard guitar tuning EADGBE?
### Response:
| The standard guitar tuning of EADGBE offers consistency and convenience. The interval between each successive pair of strings is a perfect fourth, except the major third interval between G and B, making some figures and phrases 'translate' horizontally across the neck. The perfect fourth interval helps avoid long finger stretches in comparison to the perfect fifth intervals on smaller instruments like the violin. The introduction of a major third between G and B means that the total interval between 1st and 6th string is 24 semitones, or 2 octaves, making the open guitar strings fall more easily into chords, aiding fretting of basic chords with fewer fingers. | |
What characterizes turbulent flow | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What characterizes turbulent flow
### Input:
In fluid dynamics, turbulence or turbulent flow is fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. It is in contrast to a laminar flow, which occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers, with no disruption between those layers.
### Response:
| In fluid dynamics, turbulence or turbulent flow is fluid motion characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. It is in contrast to a laminar flow, which occurs when a fluid flows in parallel layers, with no disruption between those layers. | Turbulent flow is characterized by chaotic changes in pressure and flow velocity. |
Based on the provided text, In what year did the National Gallery of Ireland open its doors to the public and what kind of art is it known for? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Based on the provided text, In what year did the National Gallery of Ireland open its doors to the public and what kind of art is it known for?
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The National Gallery of Ireland (Irish: Gailearaí Náisiúnta na hÉireann) houses the national collection of Irish and European art. It is located in the centre of Dublin with one entrance on Merrion Square, beside Leinster House, and another on Clare Street. It was founded in 1854 and opened its doors ten years later. The gallery has an extensive, representative collection of Irish paintings and is also notable for its Italian Baroque and Dutch masters painting. The current director is Caroline Campbell.
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| The National Gallery of Ireland (Irish: Gailearaí Náisiúnta na hÉireann) houses the national collection of Irish and European art. It is located in the centre of Dublin with one entrance on Merrion Square, beside Leinster House, and another on Clare Street. It was founded in 1854 and opened its doors ten years later. The gallery has an extensive, representative collection of Irish paintings and is also notable for its Italian Baroque and Dutch masters painting. The current director is Caroline Campbell. | The National Gallery of Ireland opened in 1864 and is known for its Irish, Italian Baroque, and Dutch masters paintings |
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Deadpool or Deadstroke | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Deadpool or Deadstroke
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| Deadpool is Marvel, Deathstroke is DC | |
Which is a species of fish? Snapper or Tapper | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which is a species of fish? Snapper or Tapper
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| Snapper | |
Identify the bird from the list: Cockroach, Hawfinch, Humpback whale | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify the bird from the list: Cockroach, Hawfinch, Humpback whale
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| Hawfinch | |
What famous surfers have died while surfing? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What famous surfers have died while surfing?
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| There are many surfers that have died doing what they love. Some of the most famous are Mark Foo, Dickie Cross, Marcio Freire, Sion Milosky, and Kirk Passmore | |
How do you fix a puncture on a Mountain Bike? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How do you fix a puncture on a Mountain Bike?
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| Step 1. Find the puncture
Using the valve as your starting point, closely inspect the tread of the tyre to find the cause of the puncture.
Pay close attention to the sidewalls (the non-treaded portion on the side of the tyre where the pressure and size information is printed/moulded) to make sure there are no tears or holes.
Remove any glass, grit or other debris that you spot. A small flat-head screwdriver or awl is the best tool for this, but be careful not to dig too deep. A small set of pliers can also be useful for removing embedded thorns.
Even if you find one possible cause of the puncture, continue checking the tyre thoroughly until you get back to the valve because there could well be more.
Step 2. Remove the inner tube
Let the air out of the inner tube and push the valve up into the tyre, unscrewing and retaining the valve lockring if fitted.
On the side of the wheel opposite the valve, slip a tyre lever under the tyre’s bead and a further tyre lever about roughly 5cm away.
Pull the nearer tyre lever towards you, lifting the tyre’s bead over the edge of the rim. Continue until one bead of the tyre is completely free of the rim then pull the tube out.
Remove the tyre completely from the rim – with most tyres this can be done by hand unless they are exceptionally tight.
Step 3. Locate the puncture on the inner tube
If you are just going to replace the inner tube, move to step 6.
If you want to patch the inner tube – and you ought to, it’s not that hard! – inflate the tube and listen for air escaping.
If you’re struggling to find the hole by listening alone, try passing your lips over the top of the tube.
If the hole still can’t be found, re-inflate the tube and pass it through a bowl of water, or rub the tube down with soapy water, until you spot escaping bubbles. Be sure to dry the tube before proceeding to the next step.
Step 4. Prepare the inner tube for patching
Select an appropriately sized patch – if in doubt, err on the side of caution and use a bigger rather than smaller patch.
Roughen the surface of the tube around the hole with sandpaper (usually included with any good puncture repair kit).
Ensure that any moulding marks on the tube are completely flattened down because these can cause issues when glueing. Thoroughly brush off any rubber ‘shavings’. Cleanliness is key when repairing a puncture.
If you’re using pre-glued patches – such as Park’s popular GP-2 patch kit – you can now patch the hole. Thoroughly press down on the patch to ensure it’s fully in contact with the tube.
If you’re using a ‘traditional’ glue-on patch kit, start by applying a generous drop of glue – or rubber cement by its proper name – to the tube and spread this across an area slightly larger than the patch you intend to use. Allow this to dry.
Similarly, apply a second, thinner layer. Once again, allow to dry – when the glue is dry, its surface will change from a shiny to a matte finish.
The key to ensuring a good long-lasting puncture repair is patience, so don’t rush this step.
Step 5. Patching an inner tube
Firmly press the patch into place after removing the backing foil – cleanliness is also key to a good repair, so leave removing the foil until the very last moment.
If there’s a thin cellophane backing on the patch, it can be left on. It’s good practice to dust any stray glue with chalk, talcum powder or fine road dust to prevent it from sticking to the inside of the tyre casing.
Step 6. Inspect the tyre casing and rim tape
Before refitting the tube, thoroughly double/triple-check the inside of the tyre casing – there’s nothing more frustrating than going to the effort of patching a tube only to puncture it again with a stray thorn you may have missed.
It’s also good practice to check the rim tape. If a hard plastic rim strip – often found on cheaper bikes – is torn, it leaves a sharp edge that can easily slice a tube.
Likewise, if your rim tape has slipped, it can leave eyelets or spoke holes exposed, which can also puncture a tube.
If you have persistent problems with your rim tape puncturing your tube, try swapping it out for new tape tape
Step 7. Refit the tyre
After repairing the tube and thoroughly checking the tyre, refit one side of the tyre – one bead, to use the correct term – to the rim.
Slightly inflate the tube (just enough to give it structure) and refit it to the wheel, putting the valve through its hole first.
Starting at the opposite side of the rim to the valve, use your thumbs to lift the tyre’s bead over the rim. Work your way around the rim until there’s just one small section of the tyre left.
Push the valve up into the tyre and then, using your thumbs, ease the remaining section of the tyre’s bead over the edge of the rim.
If the tyre is particularly tight, avoid the temptation to use a tyre lever to push the last section of the tyre onto the rim – you’ll almost certainly pinch your inner tube doing so.
If you’re struggling to pop the tyre onto the wheel, try putting the tyre on the ground, holding it in place with your feet and rolling the bead back toward you – heavy gloves really help here. This takes a little practice but should work with even the most stubborn tyres.
Step 8. Check the repair and inflate the tyre
Check that the tube isn’t trapped between the rim and the tyre bead by working your way around the tyre, pushing the bead into the well of the rim.
If the tube is trapped, try ‘massaging’ the tyre to encourage it to seat properly. Pumping it up a small amount may also help to seat the tube properly.
Inflate the tyre to a point where it feels soft but has maintained its shape. Then check that the moulding mark around the tyre follows the rim evenly all the way around.
If not, deflate a little and ease any high spots down and pull low spots up until the bead is fitted evenly.
Inflate fully and check once again that the tyre’s bead is still seated evenly and that the tyre isn’t lifting off the rim at any point, then adjust your pressures to suit. | |
I have wine tasting plans for the weekend , give me some tips so that I look like an expert | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
I have wine tasting plans for the weekend , give me some tips so that I look like an expert
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| The most important part of Wine tasting is to enjoy it and have fun. There are five important steps to tasting wine which are described below.
See the Color - Take a look at the color of the wine you are about to taste, it will give you a good indication on the age of the wine. Young white wines are clear and look like water, while older wines that have been aged in oak get a gold tint. Young red wines are vivid purplish red while older wines have brownish tones.
Swirl the wine - Swirling the wine helps to expose the wine to more oxygen and release its aroma, this is called as aerating the wine. Watch how the wine runs down the glass. If the streaks of wine are thick and run relatively slow the wine has more sugar or alcohol. If the wine is thin and runs down the glass fast it has less alcohol.
Smell the wine - After you swirl the wine take a sniff and it will smell much more vibrant. There are three types of aromas that wines have: primary are fruity or floral, secondary ones come from aging in the barrels and tertiary are aging signs.
Sip the wine - Take a sip of the wine and spread it around your mouth to detect the different type of taste it provides. The tip of the tongue will give you the sweetness while the sides give you a good indication of sourness or acidity.
Savor the wine- How does the wine feel after. Does it leave a bitterness or leathery feel on your tongue, it means the wine has more tannins.Does the wine feel light or dense , will give you a sense of whether it is light or medium bodied.
After you have gone through the steps the most important thing is if you liked the wine. Take notes after each taste and you will eventually find out the type of wines you like. | |
Bowling achievements of Andrew Kyle | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Bowling achievements of Andrew Kyle
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Andrew Kyle (born 1978) is a Northern Irish international lawn and indoor bowler.[1]
Kyle bowls for County Antrim Bowling Club indoors and Larne Bowling Club outdoors[1] and in 2016 represented a combined Irish team at the Bowls World Cup in Australia.[2] In 2017, he won three medals at the European Bowls Championships.[3]
He was selected as part of the Northern Ireland team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Queensland.[4]
In 2019, he won the fours bronze medal at the Atlantic Bowls Championships.[5]
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| Andrew Kyle (born 1978) is a Northern Irish international lawn and indoor bowler.[1]
Kyle bowls for County Antrim Bowling Club indoors and Larne Bowling Club outdoors[1] and in 2016 represented a combined Irish team at the Bowls World Cup in Australia.[2] In 2017, he won three medals at the European Bowls Championships.[3]
He was selected as part of the Northern Ireland team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Queensland.[4]
In 2019, he won the fours bronze medal at the Atlantic Bowls Championships.[5] | Andrew Kyle (born 1978) is a Northern Irish international lawn and indoor bowler.
Kyle bowls for County Antrim Bowling Club indoors and Larne Bowling Club outdoors and in 2016 represented a combined Irish team at the Bowls World Cup in Australia. In 2017, he won three medals at the European Bowls Championships.
He was selected as part of the Northern Ireland team for the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
In 2019, he won the fours bronze medal at the Atlantic Bowls Championships. |
How to people buy parts for classic cars that are no longer in production? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How to people buy parts for classic cars that are no longer in production?
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| A challenge to owning a classic car is buying replacement parts when original components fail. There are a few options, some specialty supply houses create reproduction parts, but depending on the popularity of the car the availability is mixed, it can take some time for a custom part to be fabricated and it can be a costly option. If the failed part is on hand, you can take the part to a local supply house, and compare the specs to modern parts in the parts catalog, and select the closest matching part. This is a good option for items like fuel filters and brake pads that have similar dimensions and functionality of the original part. In some cases, it may be easier to upgrade a component, such as removing a generator and replacing it with an alternator to upgrade the reliability of the classic car. | |
If you were to design a pantheon, how many gods or deities would you include? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
If you were to design a pantheon, how many gods or deities would you include?
### Response:
| The beauty of polytheism is that there is no limit on the number of deities. The gods and goddesses can represent different forces of nature, human characteristics, ancestral principles, natural elements or animals. These can interact with each other and have children representing new concepts. Throughout the human history polytheism has been the most common form of religion and seems to be the most natural. | |
If you could change one thing about this world, what would it be and why? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
If you could change one thing about this world, what would it be and why?
### Response:
| Assuming I could change just one thing in this world, it would be for all of humankind to develop greater empathy and selflessness. I do believe it could be the start of so much good at all levels - it would help nations, societies and people to focus on their own and others' happiness --- and make decisions that focus on the larger good. Many of the troubles ailing us as nations would disappear if we just saw the other side and put ourselves in their shoes. Societies would heal if artificially created differences were done away with. And families and relationships would benefit from a better understanding of the other side's point of view.
In this utopian world filled with empathy and selflessness, no human would die of hunger, no mother would lose her child due to lack of medical facilities and no human would die of self harm because they were not "normal" or a part of the mainstream.
What saddens me, however, is that this is such an easy thing for everyone to do. If we all just did 1 (or 10) good deed a day, this world would be a better place already. The miracle isn't anywhere else, it is within us. | |
What are the futures? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What are the futures?
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| Futures are a type of derivative contract agreement to buy or sell a specific commodity asset or security at a set future date for a set price. Futures contracts, or simply "futures," are traded on futures exchanges like the CME Group and require a brokerage account that's approved to trade futures. | |
How was the San Francisco bay created? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How was the San Francisco bay created?
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Until the last ice age, the basin which is now filled by the San Francisco Bay was a large linear valley with small hills, similar to most of the valleys of the Coast Ranges. As the great ice sheets began to melt, around 11,000 years ago, the sea level started to rise. By 5000 BC the sea level rose 300 feet (90 m), filling the valley with water from the Pacific.[7] The valley became a bay, and the small hills became islands.
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| Until the last ice age, the basin which is now filled by the San Francisco Bay was a large linear valley with small hills, similar to most of the valleys of the Coast Ranges. As the great ice sheets began to melt, around 11,000 years ago, the sea level started to rise. By 5000 BC the sea level rose 300 feet (90 m), filling the valley with water from the Pacific.[7] The valley became a bay, and the small hills became islands. | Around 11,000 years ago the earth began to wam and melt the great ice sheets, raising sea levels and filling the valley that the San Francisco Bay now lives in. |
Find the four eye shapes on Maitum anthropomorphic pottery and separate them with a comma | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Find the four eye shapes on Maitum anthropomorphic pottery and separate them with a comma
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Since the eyes are believed to be expressive, the eyes portrayed in Maitum jars are given high regard in describing the dead. The eyes are classified to four major shapes: (1) almond, (2) ovaloid, (3) round and (4) rectangular.
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| Since the eyes are believed to be expressive, the eyes portrayed in Maitum jars are given high regard in describing the dead. The eyes are classified to four major shapes: (1) almond, (2) ovaloid, (3) round and (4) rectangular. | almond, ovaloid, round, rectangular |
Can dogs talk? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Can dogs talk?
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| Dogs can't talk in the same ways humans can, but there are able to communicate with each other using both sounds and body movements. They learn this from a young age. | |
Give me a list of some US Army training schools | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me a list of some US Army training schools
### Response:
| 1) Airborne School: aka "jump school" is a three week course in which soldiers are trained to conduct airborne operations by jumping out of planes. A graduate of this school is commonly known as a paratrooper.
2) Air Assault School: an approximately two week course where soldiers are trained in Air Assault operations, which includes movement in helicopters, rappelling from helicopters, and rigging gear to helicopters.
3) Ranger School: a 62 day leadership course that if commonly viewed as one of the toughest schools in the military with only an approximate 50% graduation rate. This is a small unit leadership course that includes but is not limited to patrolling, small unit tactics, mountaineering skills, airborne operations, etc. Only about 1% of the entire military has graduated from this course and is considered "ranger qualified" | |
What is a snowball? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is a snowball?
### Response:
| A snowball is a small, ball-shaped collection of compact snow typically used for throwing at other people. |
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