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How can I thicken my soup recipe?
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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 c...
How do you thicken bolognese sauce?
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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"?
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"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
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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 resolvin...
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 re...
From the given text, write some important points about guitar's vibrato system
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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 b...
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...
How does a push rod internal combustion engine work?
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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 ro...
When was bowling believed to have been invented?
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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
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Auto-harp is string, Tsuzumi is percussion.
How can I support a loved one going through anxiety and depression?
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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 anythi...
Why is standard guitar tuning EADGBE?
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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 finge...
What characterizes turbulent flow
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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?
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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. T...
The National Gallery of Ireland opened in 1864 and is known for its Irish, Italian Baroque, and Dutch masters paintings
Based on this paragraph about the early career of John C. Young (pastor), after the resignation of which whom was Young offered the presidency of Centre College in Danville, Kentucky?
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After he received a license to preach from the Presbytery of New York on March 7, 1827, Young's career in the ministry began following his graduation from Princeton. In 1828, he moved to Lexington, Kentucky, where he was appointed to the pastorate of McChord Presbyterian Church (now Second Presbyterian Church), founded...
Gideon Blackburn
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
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Snapper
Identify the bird from the list: Cockroach, Hawfinch, Humpback whale
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Hawfinch
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?
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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 h...
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 li...
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 Championship...
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 wa...
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 c...
If you were to design a pantheon, how many gods or deities would you include?
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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 hi...
If you could change one thing about this world, what would it be and why?
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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...
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?
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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), fil...
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
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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?
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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
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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...
What is a snowball?
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A snowball is a small, ball-shaped collection of compact snow typically used for throwing at other people.
Of the living animal species which have been described, which group has the most?
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Animals are multicellular, eukaryotic organisms in the biological kingdom Animalia. With few exceptions, animals consume organic material, breathe oxygen, are able to move, can reproduce sexually, and grow from a hollow sphere of cells, the blastula, during embryonic development. As of 2022, 2.16 million living animal ...
There are 1.05 million (1,050,000) insect species, which is the largest group in the animal kingdom.
Extract the names of the islands located on the Central Group of the Azores plateau from the text. Separate them with a comma.
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These islands can be divided into three recognizable groups located on the Azores Plateau: The Eastern Group (Grupo Oriental) of São Miguel, Santa Maria and Formigas Islets The Central Group (Grupo Central) of Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial The Western Group (Grupo Ocidental) of Flores and Corvo.
Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial
List five titles by Jules Vernes.
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Around the World in Eighty Days, From the Earth to the Moon, Martin Paz, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, A Drama in the Air
When does human life begin?
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Causation theory is applied to the question of the point at which human life begins. It is concluded that the potential human being becomes actualized through the cessation of an exclusive in-utero dependency upon the material, formal, and efficient causes of its being, and the beginning of a nonexclusive ex-utero depe...
Which of these drinks are caffeinated: water, coffee, tea, laptop, orange juice, lemonade, pre workout.
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Coffee, tea, and pre workout may have varying amounts of caffeine. Water, orange juice, and lemonade are drinks which don’t have caffeine. A laptop is not a drink at all.
Give me a list of the best animals one can have for a pet, starting with the best pet first.
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1. Cat 2. Dog 3. Rabbit 4. Bird 5. Fish 6. Snake 7. Hamster 8. Gerbil 9. Guinea pig 10. Chinchilla
What are three popular women's fashion rental services?
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Rent the Runway, Nuuly, and FashionPass
How can you take good star photos?
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Taking good star photos requires 3 critical elements: good observation conditions, good equipment and plenty of time. Picking a dark site without a lot of light pollution that's away from cities and other strong sources of light is a must. The weather also has to be clear, without clouds, and preferably on a night with...
What are the advantages of using a keyboard and mouse for first person shooters when gaming on a PC?
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Nearly all professional gamers prefer to use a combination of keyboard and mouse as input controls when gaming in first person shooters (FPS for short). The major advantage comes from using a high optical resolution mouse to control the player’s viewpoint. In the FPS world, this translates to targeting an opponent. ...
What are the benefits of minimally-invasive orthopedic surgery?
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There are several reasons why an orthopedic surgeon would want to choose a minimally-invasive surgical option as opposed to an open procedure. On the one hand: minimally invasive operations tend to have faster recovery times, less blood loss, and smaller incisions (which is good from an aesthetic perspective as it mean...
What is the movie The Airzone Solution
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The Airzone Solution (stylized as The AirZone Solution?), is a 1993 British sci-fi-thriller film, produced by BBV. It was written by Nicholas Briggs and directed by Bill Baggs. It stars Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee and Heather Tracy.
The Airzone Solution (stylized as The AirZone Solution?), is a 1993 British sci-fi-thriller film, produced by BBV. It was written by Nicholas Briggs and directed by Bill Baggs. It stars Colin Baker, Nicola Bryant, Peter Davison, Sylvester McCoy, Jon Pertwee and Heather Tracy.
What are the best things to do when visiting Los Angeles?
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Some popular tourist attractions in Los Angeles are: - Eating out in K-Town - Visiting the Huntington Library - Riding rollercoasters at Universal Studios - Finding your favorite celebrities at the Hollywood Walk of Fame - Getting a cool selfie in front of the Hollywood sign
What is the difference between a GPU and a CPU?
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Central processing unit (CPU) and a graphics processing unit (GPU) have very different roles. The CPU can have multiple processing cores and is commonly referred to as the brain of the computer. It is essential to all modern computing systems as it executes the commands and processes needed for your computer and operat...
How do you juggle?
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Juggling is the act of continually throwing and catching three or more objects, usually balls. Humans juggle for entertainment, recreation, exercise, and fun. Some jugglers are professionally hired to perform at birthday parties, festivals, and events. You juggle by throwing balls from hand to hand, releasing a ball be...
distinguish the following famous people as authors and dancers: Gregory Hines Danielle Steele JK Rowling Lee Child Patrick Swayze Martha graham Leo Tolstoy Michael Flatly Paulo Cohelo Michael Jackson
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Authors: Danielle Steele JK Rowling Lee Child Leo Tolstoy Paulo Cohelo Dancers: Martha graham Michael Jackson Gregory Hines Patrick Swayze Michael Flatly
In The Divergent series by Veronica Roth, what is the name used to refer to people who don't fit into a specific faction?
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Divergents are people who cannot be classified neatly into a specific faction.
What are the top graph databases?
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1. Neo4j 2. Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB 3. Virtuoso 4. ArangoDB 5. Amazon Neptune
What is XGBoost Algorithm?
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XGBoost is a robust machine-learning algorithm that can help you understand your data and make better decisions. XGBoost is an implementation of gradient-boosting decision trees. It has been used by data scientists and researchers worldwide to optimize their machine-learning models. LightGBM is another common, related ...
What's a romatic poem about the universe and time?
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In the universe I know In the universe I know We are not Here We have missed each other This is why Here, we feel out of sync It’s a eerie recognition I hear your heart I’ve spoken to you before; before Now Shared that same conviction But it’s only a soft hint Here Like a deja vu Is it time or space? It would n...
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Makuta, Tricordia
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Tricordia is string, Makuta is percussion.
What should I do this spring in San Francisco?
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During the spring time, people in San Francisco enjoy visiting the parks for the cherry blossom, check out the open markets when the weather is nice, and explore the Golden Gate Park. If you want to venture farther, you can enjoy the wildflower festival in Half Moon Bay, take the ferry to Sausalito, or even spot Humpba...
Group the following into manmade and non-manmade (naturally occurring) items: computer, salt, fence, tree stump, hillock, lightbulb, terracotta planter, snow, wolves, tablecloth, periodicals, museum
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Manmade: computer, fence, lightbulb, terracotta planter, tablecloth, periodicals, museum Non-manmade: salt, hillock, tree stump, snow, wolves
Write an email to a butcher asking how much and what types of meats would be best for a BBQ for 20 people. And ask for a quote.
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Hi <name of Butcher>, I need to organise a meat order for an upcoming BBQ for 20 people. Could you please suggest some cuts of meat and some quantities for that number of people. Could I also please get a quote for the total quantity. Kind regards, <name>.
I'm about to leave San Francisco and I love my rickety old apartment. Write it a tribute and make it poetic!
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To my San Francisco apartment, I’ll miss how you rumble in the wind. How I can hear my partner on a call even with two doors closed in between us. Your front staircase, which makes every visitor feel like they’ve been transported back in time to a 1980s Palm Beach condo. The garbage trucks waking us up on Friday morni...
What are the differences between acoustic guitars and classic guitars?
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There are several differences between acoustic guitars and classic (nylon) guitars. 1) The strings in acoustic guitars are made of steel, but for a classic guitar they are made of nylon. 2) the second difference is in the sound and tone they are producing. The sound created by an acoustic guitar is more crisp and twan...
What is COCOMO
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The Constructive Cost Model (COCOMO) is a procedural software cost estimation model developed by Barry W. Boehm. The model parameters are derived from fitting a regression formula using data from historical projects (63 projects for COCOMO 81 and 163 projects for COCOMO II).
COCOMO is a software cost/effort estimation tool built on regression algorithm
How can I treat a cough without medication?
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You can help soothe a cough by getting some rest and drinking plenty of fluids, often hot drinks such as lemon and honey will help. Using a humidifier or having a steamy shower will also help. To help at night, raise your head in bed with an extra pillow.
When was the Roman empire founded?
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The Roman empire was founded after the Republican period in 27BC and went through 1453AD. Some sources claim that the Roman Empire ended in 476AD with the fall of Rome via the Barbarian leader, Odoacer, however this is not true. The Roman empire continued on through the Eastern half of the Roman Empire. The Eastern Rom...
Where are good places to go for vacation?
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The best places to go for vacation depend on what time of year it is and how far you can travel. If you have a limited budget, driving to the nearest mountain range to go camping can be a fun vacation in the summer. In the winter, you could consider renting a cabin near a ski area. If you can travel farther away, then ...
How is the film Merrily We Roll Along being filed?
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On August 29, 2019, Blumhouse Productions acquired the rights to make a Merrily We Roll Along film, with Richard Linklater directing the film and producing along with Ginger Sledge, Jason Blum, and Jonathan Marc Sherman. Ben Platt, Beanie Feldstein and Blake Jenner were cast to star in the film. Production on the film ...
Director Richard Linklater plans to shoot the film Merrily We Roll Along over 20 years, shooting a few scenes each year to accurately capture the actors as they age. This is similar to how Linklater filmed his previous film, Boyhood, which was shot with the same actors over 12 years.
Where is John Rahm from?
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Barrika, Spain
What are nice things to do for someone on their birthday?
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Ideas for nice things that you could do for someone on their birthday include serving them breakfast in bed, sending them a text message, sending them a birthday card, baking them a birthday cake, giving them a gift, taking them out for a meal, or doing an activity with them that they enjoy.
What is Akshardham?
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Akshardham in New Delhi, India is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's largest comprehensive Hindu Temple. The 100-acre Akshardham complex on the banks of Yamuna has become an architectural landmark of India. The monument is a fusion of pink stone and pure white marble, where pink stone symbo...
How do I cook basmati rice?
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do I cook basmati rice? ### Response:
To cook basmati rice perfectly, first rinse the desired amount of rice until the water runs clear. Then, in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid and over medium heat, add rice and water in a 1C rice to 1.5C water or other liquid (like broth) ratio. Bring the pot to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and let cook for 15...
Give me a short summary of the movie Gladiator.
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Gladiator is a 2000 epic historical drama film directed by Ridley Scott and written by David Franzoni, John Logan, and William Nicholson. It stars Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Ralf Möller, Oliver Reed (in his final role), Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, John Shrapnel, Richard Harris, and Tommy Flanaga...
In 180 AD, Hispano-Roman General Maximus Decimus Meridius intends to return home after he leads the Roman army to victory against the Germanic tribes near Vindobona on the Limes Germanicus. Emperor Marcus Aurelius tells Maximus that his own son, Commodus, is unfit to rule and that he wishes Maximus to succeed him, as r...
Is crocodile a reptile or an amphibian?
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Crocodiles are reptiles. While they live both on land and in water, that in itself doesn't make them an amphibian. It lacks other amphibian characteristics, like a moist, glandular skin that lacks scales and feathers. While a crocodile, like a reptile, has dry, scaly skin that helps prevent water loss and provides th...
Where is Dieveniskes located
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Dieveniškės (in Lithuanian literally: Place of gods; Polish: Dziewieniszki; Belarusian: Дзевянішкі Dzevyanishki) is a town in the Vilnius County of Lithuania, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Belarusian border in the so-called Dieveniškės appendix. It is surrounded by the Dieveniškės Regional Park.
Dieveniskes, in Lithuanian literally: Place of gods is a town in the Vilnius County of Lithuania, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Belarusian border in the so-called Dieveniskes appendix. It is surrounded by the Dieveniskes Regional Park.
Give me tips on how to stick to habits?
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It is sometimes tough to stick to habits, but it is possible if we follow the methodic approach. Here are some tips on how you can do it. 1. Understand why you need to stick to a habit and why it is essential. 2. Make the habit obvious; e.g., if you want to play guitar every night after dinner, keep your guitar visib...
How often should I walk my adult dog?
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Depending on the age of your dog, you may find that your dog likes to take walks 3-6 times a day. To make sure your adult dog pees and poops regularly during the day, your dog would appreciate a walk at least every 6 hours. Walks usually last around 15 minutes but the longer the walk the better.
Given this reference text about Nintendo, when was it founded?
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Nintendo was founded in 1889 as Nintendo Karuta[c] by craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi and originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards. After venturing into various lines of business during the 1960s and acquiring a legal status as a public company, Nintendo distributed its first console, the Color TV-Game, in 1977....
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Are panda bears real bears?
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Yes, pandas are one of the 8 or so species of extant, or living, bear. They are likely the most distantly related bear relative to the other species, along with spectacled bears. Pandas live in the wild exclusively in Asia. Pandas primarily eat bamboo. Red pandas are not bears, and are more closely related to raccoons.
Do you have to get training to go scuba diving?
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Scuba diving requires training, and normally people gain a scuba diving certification before doing this activity
What are the FAANG companies?
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Five of the best performing tech stocks of the last decade are Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. Those five stocks have been pulled together into an the acronym FAANG.
What are the qualities of a good manager?
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Qualities that make a good manager could vary. Different managers bring different things to the table in different situations to help the team and company. Here are a few qualities that are generally useful: 1. Hiring: Primary job for a manager is to build a good team which is not possible without hiring the team. 2. B...
Tell me whether these teams have ever won the Champions League: Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain
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Winners; Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United Despite the recent success in their national leagues, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are still competing to win their first UEFA Champions League title.
Why is Dungeons and Dragons so popular nowadays?
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Dungeons and Dragons, also commonly known as D&D is a role playing game that has been around since the 70s. D&D has been enjoying somewhat of a resurgence in recent years and has gained more mainstream appeal thanks largely to the internet and streaming in particular. Shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20 where cam...
Van Halen (/væn ˈheɪlɛn/ van HAY-len) was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1973. Credited with "restoring hard rock to the forefront of the music scene",[2] Van Halen was known for its energetic live shows[3] and for the virtuosity of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen.[4][5] The band was induc...
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: Van Halen (/væn ˈheɪlɛn/ van HAY-len) was an American rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1973. Credited with "restoring hard rock to t...
Where and when did Van Halen start as a band?
formed in Pasadena, California, in 1973
Name some famous songs by George Gershwin
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In his career, George Gershwin wrote influential works such as the orchestral compositions "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris". Furthermore, he is known for the songs "Fascinating Rhythm", "Embraceable You", "I Got Rhythm", and "Isn't it a pity". The hit "Summertime" was also composed by Gershwin, as part of ...
What are the names of the Stark children's direwolves?
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Grey Wind, Lady, Nymeria, Summer, and Shaggydog.
Give me a random bulleted list of ten landlocked countries
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- Uzbekistan - Liechtenstein - Bhutan - Botswana - Laos - Mongolia - Switzerland - Uganda - Zambia - Vatican City
My manager is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after 12 PM PST and her manager is available on Wednesday after 4:30 PM CST and Thursday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM CST. Can you suggest a time for me to schedule a meeting with the two of them if I have to sign off at 5 PM EST every day?
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Your manager is available after 3 PM EST but her manager is only available on Wednesday after 5:30 PM EST or Thursday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST. The only time that the three of you are able to meet is on Thursday at 4:30 PM EST. If you can be available after 5 PM EST then all three of you are also available to meet ...
What are five totally distinct, creative ways to describe the usefulness of the government?
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1. The government is a necessary evil, providing necessary services and protections for its citizens. 2. The government is a necessary check, preventing abuse of power and ensuring a fair and just society. 3. The government is a source of stability, ensuring that no one is left behind. 4. The government is a powerful t...
What is a stinky slinky?
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A stinky slinky is the nickname for a RV sewer hose. When emptying RV tanks an accordion-style hose is attached to the output port on the RV, with the other end being placed into a hole at a dump station. Levers are then pulled to empty the tanks: blank tank first (toilet contents), then gray tank after to remove any l...
Name some of the bravolebrities from Summer house
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Amanda Batula, Andrea Denver, Carl Radke, Ciara Miller, Danielle Olivera, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, Luke Gulbranson, Mya Allen and Paige DeSorbo
What are the ways you can eat an apple.
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You can eat the apple raw. Or you can add it in custard. You can also have caramelised apple. I am sure you must have heard of apple pie. You can try apple cake, sure apple sauce too, not sure how it would taste though, never really tried it. How about apple juice, or apple chips. I think there's a whole lot way to...
Can you help me to categorize these things as either "expensive", "not expensive", or "I don't know": air, gold, rock, rocket and dream.
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Air and rock are not expensive, but gold and rocket are expensive. I don't know if dream is expensive or not.
who is tamil nadu super star ?
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In Tamil Nadu, Superstar is Rajinikanth and he is one of the popular film stars.
How can I find accurate directions between two places?
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There are several applications that will allow you to get highly accurate directions, in terms of both time and distance, between two or more locations. You can even see real-time traffic! The two most popular apps are Apple Maps and Google Maps, but there are other services available like Waze and MapQuest. In additio...
What do you know about the Fatimid Empire?
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The Fatimid Dynasty was a Shia Ismaili Empire which existed from Tenth to the Twelfth Centuries AD (909 - 1171 CE). They were originated from the Alids & they trace their lineage to Ali-ibn-Abi-Talib, the First Shia Imam, and named after Fatima-Al-Zahra-bint-Mohammed wife of Ali-ibn-Abi-Talib & originating from the Ara...
Who sings the song "Riptide"?
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Vance Joy sings "Riptide"
Which is a bird or fish: Red snapper or Red kite
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Red kit is a bird, Red snapper is a fish
Classify each of the following as "Vegetarian Friendly" or "Not Vegetarian Friendly": chicken, peanuts, eggs, bacon, sausage, lettuce, ketchup
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Chicken: Not Vegetarian Friendly Peanuts: Vegetarian Friendly Eggs: Vegetarian Friendly Bacon: Not Vegetarian Friendly Sausage: Not Vegetarian Friendly Lettuce: Vegetarian Friendly Ketchup: Vegetarian Friendly
As a 16-year old high school student, write a short summary of your visit to the Vermeer exhibition in the Rijksmuseum.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: As a 16-year old high school student, write a short summary of your visit to the Vermeer exhibition in the Rijksmuseum. ### Response:
My friends and I went to the Rijksmuseum the other day to see the Vermeer exhibition. I have to say, I wasn't too excited about it at first, but it turned out to be pretty cool. Vermeer was a Dutch painter from the 1600s and he was known for his realistic paintings of everyday life. We saw a lot of his paintings and t...
Give me the list of 'The Lord of the Rings' movie series by Peter Jackson director. Ordered chronologically by the events happening in the series.
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Here is the list of 'The Lord of the Rings' movie series, ordered chronologically: 1. An Unexpected Journey 2. The Desolation of Smaug 3. The Battle of the Five Armies 4. The Fellowship of the Ring 5. The Two Towers 6. The Return of the King
How to remove limescale from showers and taps?
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How to remove limescale from showers and taps? ### Response:
One natural way to get rid of limescale from showers and taps is to use white vinegar. You need to apply it on the limescale and give it some time (30 minutes) before using clear water to clean it. The higher the product has concentration of vinegar, the better it is.
Classify the movies based on their original language. Bommarillu, Zeher, Lagaan, Karthikeya, Magadheera, PK
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Telegu - Karthikeya, Bommarillu, Magadheera Hindi - Zeher, Lagaan, PK
Can you give me a brief history of Data Storage?
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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...
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?
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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, ...
Make a list of 10 things I should buy at the grocery store.
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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....