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Classify each of these breads as either a dog or a cat bread: Siamese, Ragdoll, Yorkshire Terrier, Birman, Cocker Spaniel, Saint Bernard.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Classify each of these breads as either a dog or a cat bread: Siamese, Ragdoll, Yorkshire Terrier, Birman, Cocker Spaniel, Saint Bernard. ### Response:
Siamese = Cat Ragdoll = Cat Yorkshire Terrier = Dog Birman = Cat Cocker Spaniel = Dog Saint Bernard = Dog
Give me a list of 10 commonly used seasonings in Chinese cooking
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Soy Sauce Oyster Sauce Chinese Cooking Wine Garlic Green Onion Ginger Dark Soy Sauce Sichuan peppercorn White Pepper Sesame Oil
Classify each of the following as either a city or a country: venice, rome, venezuela, vatican city, india, brazil, mexico city, mexico, NYC, china, taiwan, london
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Cities:venice, rome,mexico city,NYC,london Countries: venezuela, vatican city, india, brazil,china, taiwan
Which of the following items are for little kids? toy, car, airplane, diaper, sippy cup, computer, lighter, onesie, and microwave.
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Toy, diaper, sippy cup, and onesie.
Tell me whether each company is based inside or outside of the USA: Uber, Grab, Samsung, Meituan, Exxon, Amazon, Roche
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Uber: Inside USA Grab: Outside USA Samsung: Outside USA Meituan: Outside USA Exxon: Inside USA Amazon: Inside USA Roche: Outside USA
Who was Beethoven?
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Ludwig van Beethoven[n 1] (baptised 17 December 1770 – 26 March 1827) was a German composer and pianist. Beethoven remains one of the most admired composers in the history of Western music; his works rank among the most performed of the classical music repertoire and span the transition from the Classical period to the...
Beethoven was a German composer and pianist known for his famous symphonies such as Moonlight Sonata.
What is the plot of Persuasion by Jane Austen?
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Persuasion, published in 1817, is romantic novel with themes of mature love, second chances, and family loyalty. Persuasion centers around Anne Elliot, who is one of three daughters of Sir Walter Elliot. Sir Walter is a widower who is conceited and selfish, and spends lavishly and beyond his means, which has forced t...
Can we transition from oil and Gas ?
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Can we transition from oil and Gas ? The general consensus on the global energy Insights is that the core energy commodities will follow these trends : -Hydrocarbons ( oil and Gas) Oil demand could peak in the next two to five years with steady decline after 2030. Gas demand is projected to grow by 10% in the nex...
Given these two sets of instructions, will you end up at the same end point if you started at the same beginning point? First instructions: 1) Take 2 steps forward 2) Turn left 3) Take 3 steps forward 4) Turn left 5) take 2 steps forward. Second instructions: 1) Turn left 2) Take 6 steps forward 3) Take 1 step backward...
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Given these two sets of instructions, will you end up at the same end point if you started at the same beginning point? First instructions: 1) Take 2 steps forward 2) Turn left 3) Take 3 steps for...
Yes, you will end up at the same point for both sets of instructions. In the first set of instructions, you will go forward, to the left, and then when turn again you will be facing opposite your starting orientation. Therefore, stepping forward will take you closer to your starting point. Finally you end 3 steps to th...
Why do people prefer Dunkin over Starbucks?
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People may prefer Starbucks because the menu is more customizable with more variety and the coffee tends to be stronger. Starbucks provides more of a cafe experience while Dunkin not only focuses on their coffee but their donuts are an important piece. Others may prefer Dunkin because of the competitive pricing, less s...
Why do people like sweet treats so much?
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Sugar has been added heavily to the American diet. It's in foods you wouldn't even suspect, such as spaghetti sauce or juices, even though they are already sweet. Sugar is also highly addictive. It gives your brain a high, just like other addictive substances. Additionally, it does taste great, so the taste alone keeps...
If you were to compete in the Olympics, which sport would you pick?
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If I were to compete in the Olympics, I would compete in water polo. Water polo is a really fun sport to play, that is dynamic and fast paced to both watch and play. I don't like long breaks, so I like how fast water polo is. I also love swimming, and I like that water polo is rooted in California culture, which is whe...
Who built the great pyramid of Giza?
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Mainstream archaeologists claim that the great pyramid was built by pharaoh Khufu. There is not much evidence to support that claim given that the Egyptians left no written accounts of the methods and timing of the pyramid construction. Some scientists have proposed the theory that the great pyramids were actually bui...
What is the meaning of the information age
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The Information Age (also known as the Computer Age, Digital Age, Silicon Age, or New Media Age) is a historical period that began in the mid-20th century. It is characterized by a rapid shift from traditional industries, as established during the Industrial Revolution, to an economy centered on information technology....
The Information Age (also known as the Computer Age, Digital Age, Silicon Age, or New Media Age) is a historical period that began in the mid-20th century. It is characterized by a rapid shift from traditional industries, as established during the Industrial Revolution, to an economy centered on information technology....
Using this passage, extract all the years associated with the area.
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In 1872 the Boundary Commission travelled through this area while surveying the border between Canada and the United States. During the 1874 March West trek of the North-West Mounted Police, the force established its first camp (called Short Creek Camp) at this location. The community began being served by the Soo Line...
1872, 1874, 1893, 1909
Identify which car manufacturer is German or American: RAM, Artega
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Artega is German, RAM is American
Besides his expeditions, what was Shackleton's life like?
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Away from his expeditions, Shackleton's life was generally restless and unfulfilled. In his search for rapid pathways to wealth and security, he launched business ventures which failed to prosper, and he died heavily in debt. Upon his death, he was lauded in the press but was thereafter largely forgotten, while the her...
Despite being considered today a role model for leadership in extreme circumstances, Shackleton was largely forgotten for decades after his death. He was focused on and participated in several get rich quick schemes but they all ended in failure. Shackleton died heavily in debt.
What is Easter?
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Easter is Christian holiday that reminds us of Jesus getting raised from the dead or the resurrection of Jesus. This is described in the Bible in the New Testament happening on the third day after his crucifixion. The Romans were the one's responsible for the Crucifixion. Easter is commemorated with fasting, and an...
What Is the Population of San Francisco and the Bay Area?
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The U.S. Census estimates the 2022 population of the City and County of San Francisco to be 808,437, representing a loss of 65,000 people and 7.5% compared to 2020. The city’s population dropped by 7.2% between 2020 and 2021, but only by 0.3% from 2021 to 2022. A closer look at the Bay Area numbers tells a more dramat...
Give me the list of fortified wines.
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Fortified wines: - Port - Madeira - Marsala - Sherry - Vermouth - Vinsanto
Tell me about the history of Data Warehousing. Make it entertaining
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Data Warehousing is an evolution of data storage that began in the 1960s. The original goal was to store data in a centralized location for easier retrieval and analysis. This was achieved through the development of databases and the introduction of data warehouses. In the early 2000s, data warehousing evolved into a m...
Why are some people vegetarian?
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There are many reasons for being vegetarian. Some religions prohibit eating meat. Other people prefer not eat meat because they consider it immoral. The environmental impact of the meat industry has convinced other groups of people to stop eating meat to reduce their carbon footprint. Lastly, some people simply do not ...
What is a way I can trick my mom into thinking I'm sick, so I can skip school today?
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Get an oral thermometer and hold it close to a turned-on lightbulb so the thermometer will register a high temperature. Quickly put the thermometer in your mouth and call your mom over. Show her the high temperature and she will believe you have a fever. She will then keep you home from school.
What was the main treaty that marked the end of World War I?
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The main treaty that marked the end of World War I was the Treaty of Versailles.
Why are cats so picky about what they eat?
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Cats have relatively few taste buds compared to humans (470 or so versus more than 9,000 on the human tongue). Domestic and wild cats share a taste receptor gene mutation that keeps their sweet taste buds from binding to sugary molecules, leaving them with no ability to taste sweetness. Their taste buds instead respond...
Cats' taste buds respond to acids, protein, and bitter tastes. The taste buds do not respond to sweetness. Additionally, cats prefer food with a temperature near 100 °F (38 °C). For wild cats, this temperature is associated with fresh food as opposed to food that may be decomposing.
road trip to Kerala from Bangalore.
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You can plan for a One Week Road trip from Bangalore to Entire Kerala. Day 1: Start early in the morning.First destination Munnar. You can reach Munnar in 10 hours. Stay in a nice hotel facing Tea estate. Relax for the day. Day 2 : Travel Munnar . You can change the hotel for Different view. Day 3 : Start after brea...
Who is known as The Invincibles in English football?
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In football, "The Invincibles" is a nickname used to refer to the Preston North End team of the 1888–89 season, managed by William Sudell,[1][2] and the Arsenal team of the 2003–04 season managed by Arsène Wenger. [3] Preston North End earned the nickname after completing an entire season undefeated in league and cup c...
Preston North End & Arsenal Football Club
What is a chord in guitar music?
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A chord is composed of 3 or more tones, typically. The interval between each tone determines the type of chord. For instance, a major chord is composed of 1, 3, and 5 (tones on the scale of the root, or 1, tone). A minor chord, on the other hand, is composed of 1, flatted 3, and 5. The C major chord is comprised of C, ...
What is ice hockey?
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Ice hockey is a team sport which is popular primarily in North America and Europe. Gameplay consists of two teams attempting to propel a puck into the opposing team's net using hockey sticks. What makes ice hockey unique is that it's played on a sheet of ice and players must wear ice skates to maneuver around the playi...
What are the best selling albums of all time? Give me the list with the name of the artist and the name of the album
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Best selling albums of all time: - Michael Jackson: Thriller - Eagles: Their Greatest Hits (1971–1975) - Pink Floyd: The Dark Side of the Moon - Whitney Houston / various artists: The Bodyguard - Bee Gees / Various artists: Saturday Night Fever - Fleetwood Mac: Rumours - Eagles: Hotel California - Shania Twain: Come O...
Why is the sky blue?
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Blue light is scattered in all directions by the tiny molecules of air in Earth's atmosphere. Blue is scattered more than other colors because it travels as shorter, smaller waves. This is why we see a blue sky most of the time.
Name some of the best tourist spots in USA?
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Some of the best tourist spots in USA include Yellowstone National Park, Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon National Park and Times Square
How did Jim Henson die?
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The famous puppeteer succumbed to toxic shock syndrome, resulting from abscesses in his lungs.
Name some of the bravolebrities from The Real Housewives of Atlanta
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Sanya Richards-Ross, Marlo Hampton, Drew Sidora, Kenya Moore and Shereé Whitfield
Come up with the best way to build a sales pipeline
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There are a number of ways that a sales representative can build up their sales pipeline, or funnel. What it comes down to is that you need to have the activity levels that will support having a minimum of a 3:1 pipeline to goal ratio. This can be done through cold calling, LinkedIN messaging, referrals, or email, etc
What are startup fundraising rounds?
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Startups that choose to raise money from investors typically fundraise in rounds. A startup will usually first raise money for its idea from the friends and family of the founders. This is called the "Friends and Family Round". After this is the "Seed Round" in which the startup will raise capital from other investor...
Which country has won the most world cups in soccer?
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Brazil has won 6 Fifa world cups and lead the pack followed by Germany and Italy who have won the coveted prize 4 times each. Argentina has won 3 Fifa world cups and are in 4th place for most world cups in soccer.
Give me a list of the ten best rock guitarists of all time
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Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmy Page, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, David Gilmour, Brian May, George Harrison, Randy Rhoads
On a flight, I can only pack three of the following items: sword, book, phone, suitcase, parrot, plane. Which ones should I pack?
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: On a flight, I can only pack three of the following items: sword, book, phone, suitcase, parrot, plane. Which ones should I pack? ### Response:
I’d recommend packing a book to read, a phone for your electronic ticket, and a suitcase to hold clothes and the rest of your items. A parrot and sword won’t be allowed on a flight, and a plane will be used for the flight but not taken onboard.
Why is Sauna or heat therapy good for you?
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Thanks to our Finnish friends to the north, doctors have been able to collect great data on the effects of regular sauna use in adults. In Finland there are over 2.2 million saunas in a land with less than 6 million people total. Because regular Sauna use is part of their culture, scientists were able to find that goi...
What is software craftsmanship
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Software craftsmanship is an art of writing good code which is easier to understand, maintain and is of good quality. This practice includes many things like writing modular code, unit and integration testing of code, commenting and proper formatting of code and continuous integration & continuous deployment of code et...
Why should people consider going on holiday in Henley on Thames, UK?
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Henley on Thames is a village in England 45 minutes west of London by train. Whether you're an avid walker, ale enthusiast, or history buff this small sanctuary on the Thames will surely hold something for you. Touted as one of the oldest market towns in England, Henley has a lively high street and village center. The ...
Who is Phil Murphy?
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Philip Dunton Murphy (born August 16, 1957)[1][2] is an American financier, diplomat, and politician serving as the 56th governor of New Jersey since January 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States ambassador to Germany from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama.[3]
Philip Dunton Murphy (born August 16, 1957)[1][2] is an American financier, diplomat, and politician serving as the 56th governor of New Jersey since January 2018. A member of the Democratic Party, he served as the United States ambassador to Germany from 2009 to 2013 under President Barack Obama.[3] Murphy had a 23-y...
How many windows does the building have based on the provided paragraph?
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 many windows does the building have based on the provided paragraph? ### Input: The main entrance on the west side of the building faces No...
The main entrance on the west side of the building faces North 14th Avenue. The building is fronted by a concrete porch with three steps leading to louvered double doors surrounded by windows. Panels of five lights each flank the doors, and above it a seven panel fanlight frames a sign with the club's name. Gabled retu...
There are a total of 13 windows. The side of the house with the entrance has two four-light windows, the north and south side have four windows each, and the back of the building has three. Therefore, in total, the house has 2 + 4 + 4 + 3 windows or 13 windows.
Give me a list of the ten best romance novels of all time
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Outlander, The Notebook, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, Pride and Prejudice, The Time Travelers Wife, The Thorn Birds, Gone With the Wind, The Proposal, Anna Karenina
Give me a list of the most popular vehicle brands in the United States.
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- Toyota - BMW - Lexus - Porsche - Ford - Dodge
Given this paragraph about Hydrogen Storage, what is the hydrogen boiling point?
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Several methods exist for storing hydrogen. These include mechanical approaches such as using high pressures and low temperatures, or employing chemical compounds that release H2 upon demand. While large amounts of hydrogen are produced by various industries, it is mostly consumed at the site of production, notably for...
It boils around 20.268 K (−252.882 °C or −423.188 °F).
What is the most common spoken language in the world?
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Chinese
Explain inter frame
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An inter frame is a frame in a video compression stream which is expressed in terms of one or more neighboring frames. The "inter" part of the term refers to the use of Inter frame prediction. This kind of prediction tries to take advantage from temporal redundancy between neighboring frames enabling higher compression...
An inter frame is a frame in a video compression stream which is expressed in terms of one or more neighboring frames. The "inter" part of the term refers to the use of Inter frame prediction. This kind of prediction tries to take advantage from temporal redundancy between neighboring frames enabling higher compression...
What is the difference between fruit and vegetables?
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The distinction between fruit and vegetable is drawn from what part of the plant is eaten. Fruit are the flowering part of the plant and will usually have seeds. Vegetables, on the other hand, are usually another part of a plant such as the root, bulb, leaves or stem.
Why sport cricket is so famous?
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Cricket is a very interesting and engaging sport which is celebrated vastly in many nations like India, Australia, England, South Africa etc. Because of the popularity of cricket, it attracts big sponsors and investments globally
Given this paragraph, which highs school did Drake Maye attend?
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, which highs school did Drake Maye attend? ### Input: Drake Maye was born on August 30, 2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina...
Drake Maye was born on August 30, 2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He attended and played high school football for Myers Park High School in Charlotte, where he was named MaxPreps North Carolina player of the year. He was a four-star prospect and originally committed to Alabama before flipping to North Carolina.[1]
Based on this text, Drake Maye attended Myers Park High School in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Tell me which of the following are body parts: head, ankle, banana, finger, earlobe, kiwi, toe, car, shoulder, bed
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head, ankle, finger, earlobe, toe, shoulder
Why would an NHL team want to lose to be last in the standings?
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While winning is ultimately the goal of professional sports teams, in many sports leagues, including the National Hockey League (NHL), teams that are worse get higher draft picks in the upcoming year's entry draft. Having a higher pick in the entry draft can be very valuable, since it is one of the best ways to get a ...
Which of these books were written by James Michener and which were written by Ian McEwan: Tales of the South Pacific, Saturday, Atonement, The Children Act, Hawaii, Texas, On Chesil Beach, and Alaska.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Which of these books were written by James Michener and which were written by Ian McEwan: Tales of the South Pacific, Saturday, Atonement, The Children Act, Hawaii, Texas, On Chesil Beach, and Ala...
The books by James Michener are Tales of the South Pacific, Hawaii, Texas, and Alaska, and Ian McEwan wrote Saturday, Atonement, The Children Act, and On Chesil Beach.
What does "time flies" mean?
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When we are busy and having fun, our brains perceive time passage differently. Hence the expression time flies.
What are the pros and cons of denormalizing data sets?
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The pro for denormalizing data is to optimize for scan related queries of data and data serving. The con is that denormalization increases data latency due to the re-building of the materialized view.
Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?
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Rafael Nadal
From a 10-year old child's perspective, write a short summary of a visit to the Rijksmuseum for the Vermeer exhibition.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: From a 10-year old child's perspective, write a short summary of a visit to the Rijksmuseum for the Vermeer exhibition. ### Response:
I went to the Rijksmuseum with my mom and dad to see the Vermeer exhibition. Vermeer was a painter who lived a long time ago and he painted really cool pictures. We saw a lot of paintings of people and things from a long time ago. Some of them were really big and some were really small. My favorite painting was one of ...
What are the four major tournaments for the Professional Golfers Association?
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The four major tournaments for the Professional Golfers' Association (PGA) Tour are the Masters, the PGA Championship, the US Open, and the British Open. The Masters is the first tournament of the calendar year and is held in April in Augusta, Georgia, USA. The PGA Championship comes second and is held in May followe...
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Grafton?
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Gerold Grafton
Classify these emotions as positive or negative: Love, Joy, Awe, Happiness, Interest, Excitement, Sad, Fear, Distrust, Anxiety, Anger, Disgust, Trust, Apathy, Annoyance, Exuberance, Rage
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Classify these emotions as positive or negative: Love, Joy, Awe, Happiness, Interest, Excitement, Sad, Fear, Distrust, Anxiety, Anger, Disgust, Trust, Apathy, Annoyance, Exuberance, Rage ### Resp...
Positive: Love, Joy, Awe, Happiness, Interest, Excitement, Trust, Exuberance Negative: Sad, Fear, Distrust, Anxiety, Anger, Disgust, Apathy, Annoyance, Rage
How old was Pukeiti when he died?
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Pukeiti Pukeiti (c. 1948 - 18 October 2012)[1] was a Cook Islands politician and Member of the Cook Islands Parliament. He was a member of the Cook Islands Party. He represented the electorate of Tamarua. Pukeiti was elected to Parliament in the 2009 Tamarua by-election following the death of MP Mii Parima.[2] He was ...
64 years old. He was born in 1948 and died in 2012, so 2012 - 1948 = 64.
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Bubon, Kobyz
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Kobyz is string, Bubon is percussion.
What can I do to help me sleep better?
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Make sure that you turn off your phone at least an hour before bedtime. Avoid eating close to bedtime. Make sure that you allow for enough time to spend in bed: at least 7-9 hours. Avoid drinking alcohol right before bed. Don't rely on substances to help you sleep. Get significant exercise during the day. For most peop...
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Steelpan, Krar
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Krar is string, Steelpan is percussion.
Based on this passage, give a bulleted overview of the components of the lean startup methodology.
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Lean startup is a methodology for developing businesses and products that aims to shorten product development cycles and rapidly discover if a proposed business model is viable; this is achieved by adopting a combination of business-hypothesis-driven experimentation, iterative product releases, and validated learning. ...
Lean startup is a business and product development methodology The aim is to shorten product development cycles The approach is to test business hypotheses The experiments involve iterative product releases and learning from customer feedback
Give me some ideas for Halloween costumes.
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Traditionally Halloween is associated with scary costumes such ghosts, zombies or skeletons. Dressing up as video game or movie characters is also popular.
Tell me whether these numbers are odd or even
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10, 2, 7, 17, 777, 1284, 28, 57, 298, 102
Why is it so hard to predict which teams will make the Men's College Basketball Final Four?
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Unlike other sports where playoff rounds can be a series of multiple games (such as the NBA, NHL, MLB, etc), the "March Madness" college basketball playoffs features single elimination games for each round, so in a one game playoff, upsets are much more likely than in a 7 game series, where the statistically better tea...
Given the following paragraph about politicians, who was the last surviving person to have been a member of the Irish House of Commons?
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Sir Thomas Staples, 9th Baronet (31 July 1775 – 14 May 1865) was an Anglo-Irish politician and lawyer. He was the last surviving person to have been a member of the Irish House of Commons, albeit only having been in the House for a short time.
Sir Thomas Staples, 9th Baronet
List the sweet culinary specialities of New Orleans from this provided passage
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New Orleans is known for specialties including beignets (locally pronounced like "ben-yays"), square-shaped fried dough that could be called "French doughnuts" (served with café au lait made with a blend of coffee and chicory rather than only coffee); and po' boy and Italian muffuletta sandwiches; Gulf oysters on the h...
The sweet culinary specialities of New Orleans include: - Beignets: Square shaped fried dough similar to donuts - Praline: A candy made with sugar, cream and pecans
What is the best time of year to visit Lake Tahoe?
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The best time to visit Lake Tahoe? The answer depends on your interests (or possibly the interests of the person advising you). Snow lovers: if you count down the days until the mountain resorts open up, Winter is the time for you. Most resorts open around Thanksgiving and typically close in mid-late Spring. Ta...
How to introduce a new cat to the household if you already have cats?
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Confine the new cat to a single room. Make sure the confined cat have access to everything he or she needs, including water, food, bedding, litterbox and toys. Feed your new and existing cats across the closed door, so that the cats can smell each other and associate each other's presence with food and happiness. Use s...
Which universe we are living today and how large the universe is?
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Wow, that's a tough one, currently, we are living in the observational universe, which is 5% of the whole universe from the latest research. The universe we lives is 93 billion light-year in diameter.
Without quoting directly from the text give me a summary of the differences between Iyengar Yoga and other yoga practices.
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According to the Iyengar Yoga Institute, unlike more experiential approaches where students are encouraged to independently "find their way" to the asanas by imitating the teacher, an Iyengar Yoga class is precise, with misalignments and errors actively explained and corrected. It states that the style "emphasizes prec...
Based on the given text, Iyengar yoga differs from other types of yoga in the following points: By focusing on precision and alignment, Iyengar yoga gives you precise instructions and continuously explains and corrects the misalignments and errors. It also prioritizes the quality of the postures over the intensity of ...
What is the plot of The Count of Monte Cristo?
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In Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo," the main character Edmund Dantes is framed and wrongly convicted of a crime he did not commit, by his lover's cousin who secretly wants to marry Edmund's lover. Edmund is sentenced to a prison dungeon where he meets an abby that reveals a hidden treasure should Edm...
Who is the most famous left-handed baseball player?
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Babe Ruth
What are the Chinese dialects that people speak in China?
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While most people's native language is Mandarin in China. There are 9 types of dialects which include Wu, Gan, Xiang, Min, Hakka, Yue, Jin, Huizhou ad Pinghua. These dialects share the same Chinese character as Mandarin which means the formal writing is the same. But they all have their own unique pronunciation which m...
In which city is this high school located?
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The Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria Lope de Vega (IES Lope de Vega) is a public high school in Madrid, Spain. It is located in the calle de San Bernardo. It is operated by the regional administration of the Community of Madrid.
Madrid
What is a newspaper?
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A newspaper is a daily printed publication delivered to your house or place of business. It is made our of folded sheets of printed paper, and it contains current and prior day events also called news. You will also find advertisements and different correspondences in it as well. It is a great way to stay up to date...
What caused the millenium tower to sink in san francisco?
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The critics blame the city for allowing Millennium partners to anchor the building into packed sand rather than bedrock. The problem with Millennium tower arose because the 60 to 90-foot-long friction piles supporting it were driven into sandy soil rather than the bedrock, 200 feet down.
Give me some ideas around improving my writing skills
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1. Read some nice writing and literary pieces. They should not be classical, can also be from bloggers that you admire and try to learn from their writing style. 2. One can leverage some writing softwares e.g. Grammarly, Wordtune, etc, as they immensely help with nice tips and suggestions. 3. Take services of a profess...
Write a thoughtful letter to my mother-in-law asking her to move out of our house and in to a retirement community. Make sure to thank her for her help and be kind. She has lived with us for 5 years and helped us when our kids were little. We want her to move out in the next 6 months, and we will pay for her retirem...
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Write a thoughtful letter to my mother-in-law asking her to move out of our house and in to a retirement community. Make sure to thank her for her help and be kind. She has lived with us for 5 y...
Dear [insert name], It has been great living with you for the last 5 years. When our kids were small, you helped care for them and made a big impact on their development. We could not have raised them without your help. Now that the kids are older, we want to make sure we are not slowing you down or keeping you from...
What is the difference between AWD and 4WD?
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AWD is a system that without driver intervention, shifts power between the rear and front wheels. This system is typically found on light-duty SUVs or passenger cars. The AWD drive system is designed for mild inclement weather conditions such as light snow, ice and rain. It is not designed for off-roading or severe wea...
List all the Formula 1 teams that Sergio Perez has driven for
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Sergio Michel "Checo" Pérez Mendoza (Spanish: [ˈseɾxjo ˈpeɾes] (listen); born 26 January 1990),[2][3] is a Mexican racing driver who races in Formula One for Red Bull Racing, having previously driven for Sauber, McLaren, Force India, and Racing Point. He won his first Formula One Grand Prix at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Pri...
- Sauber - McLaren - Force India - Racing Point - Red Bull Racing
Why do toddlers throw tantrums?
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There are many triggers that may cause toddlers to throw a tantrum, such as hunger or exhaustion. But the reason that toddlers often lose control of their emotions and become seemingly inconsolable is that as toddlers develop emotionally, they start to experience new feelings or start to feel things more deeply. When t...
What are the applications of game theory in NBA basketball?
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Game theory studies the strategic interaction of rationale agents. The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the world's premier basketball league, which includes 30 teams across the United States and Canada. An example of game theory in the NBA is the "modern NBA", in which teams play stretch 4s (Power Forwards) an...
What is FrieslandCampina?
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FrieslandCampina is one of the biggest dairy companies in the world. Their headquaters is in the Netherlands in Amersfoort. Its main brands are Friesche Vlag (or Frisian Flag in Indonesian market), Chocomel, Fristi, Friso, Dutch Lady, Milner, Campina, Landliebe, Optimel, Mona and "Mix'it"
From the passage identify the domains in which Hermes is considered a God. Display the results in a comma separated format.
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Hermes (Ἑρμῆς, Hērmês) God of boundaries, travel, trade, communication, language, writing, cunning and thieves. Hermes was also responsible for protecting livestock and presided over the spheres associated with fertility, music, luck, and deception.[9] The son of Zeus and Maia, Hermes is the messenger of the gods, and...
boundaries, travel, trade, communication, language, writing, cunning,thieves
Say that you take 1 step left, then 2 forward, then 4 right, then 3 right, then 3 forward, then 5 back. Take me through the process of determining how far you end up from your starting position.
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First, we find the displacement from the starting position, which we will use to calculate the distance. To do this, collect the steps into groups by direction. Left: we take 1 step left Right: we take 4 + 3 = 7 steps right Forward: we take 2 + 3 = 5 steps forward Back: we take 5 steps back We can subtract step count...
Who are the Georgia Bulldogs' biggest rival?
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Georgia has many traditional geographical rivals. The answer typically depends on who you ask and generally aligns with the age of the Georgia fan. Older fans tend to oppose the Georgia Tech Yellowjackets or Auburn the most as they fondly remember competitive annual matchups in the rivalry games dubbed Clean Old Fash...
What are the three biggest cities by population in Spain?
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The three biggest cities by population in Spain are Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Moon Knight, Batman
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Moon Knight is Marvel, Batman is DC
Classify each of the following items as being found in a gym or a bar: Dumbbells, Tequila, Vodka, Barbells, Basketball Court, Beer, Sauna, Locker Room
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Dumbbells: Gym Tequila: Bar Vodka: Bar Barbells: Gym Basketball Court: Gym Beer: Bar Sauna: Gym Locker Room: Gym
Give me a list of certain insurances that I should take when moving to Germany.
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1. Health Insurance (Krankenversicherung): It is mandatory to register to in Germany. Many people prefer Public but you can also enroll for private insurance. 2. Private Liability Insurance (Haftpflichtversicherung): For accidental damage coverages. Although optional but highly recommended by residents. 3. Legal Protec...
I am looking into buying a new monitor, how do I know which one I should buy?
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It depends a lot on the use case and how much money you want to spend. First decide on a budget. After that you should decide on what size the monitor should have. Then, within that size and budget range take a look at different features such as resolution, color accuracy, refresh rate and connectivity options. A high ...
How would you book the cheapest rental car in a foreign country?
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To book the cheapest and best rental car you could start using popular aggregator websites such as Kayak and Expedia to find the best prices from large domestic car rental companies with foreign operations. Next, you can make a search for local car rental companies in the area you are travelling to, and make calls or v...
Which is a species of fish? Rock bass or Rock
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Rock bass
From the given paragraph, write some points on Church.
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A church, church building or church house is a building used for Christian worship services and other Christian religious activities. The earliest identified Christian church is a house church founded between 233 and 256. From the 11th through the 14th centuries, there was a wave of church construction in Western Europ...
1. A church, church building, or church house is a structure used for Christian religious activities such as worship ceremonies. 2. A home church that was established between 233 and 256 is the earliest known Christian congregation. 3. In Western Europe, there was a wave of church building from the 11th through the 14t...