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Philadelphia
For much of Philadelphia's history, the typical home has been the row house. The row house was introduced to the United States via Philadelphia in the early 19th century and, for a time, row houses built elsewhere in the United States were known as "Philadelphia rows". A variety of row houses are found throughout the c...
Which neighborhood has the oldest housing in America?
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Philadelphia
Under the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringi...
What climate zone does Philadelphia fall under?
{ "answer_start": [ 93 ], "text": [ "humid subtropical climate zone" ] }
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Philadelphia
Under the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringi...
What is the summer weather like?
{ "answer_start": [ 160 ], "text": [ "hot and muggy" ] }
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Philadelphia
Under the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringi...
What is the normal snowfall?
{ "answer_start": [ 395 ], "text": [ "22.4 in" ] }
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Philadelphia
Under the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringi...
How much rain does Philly get on average?
{ "answer_start": [ 608 ], "text": [ "41.5 inches" ] }
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Philadelphia
Under the Köppen climate classification, Philadelphia falls in the northern periphery of the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringi...
What is the most rain in one day?
{ "answer_start": [ 786 ], "text": [ "8.02 in" ] }
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Philadelphia
The January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; highs reach or exceed 9...
What is the average January temp?
{ "answer_start": [ 29 ], "text": [ "33.0 °F" ] }
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Philadelphia
The January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; highs reach or exceed 9...
What is the July average temp?
{ "answer_start": [ 198 ], "text": [ "78.1 °F" ] }
572aa4ef34ae481900deabfd
Philadelphia
The January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; highs reach or exceed 9...
What is the average time for freezing temps?
{ "answer_start": [ 405 ], "text": [ "November 6 thru April 2" ] }
572aa4ef34ae481900deabfe
Philadelphia
The January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; highs reach or exceed 9...
How long does the grow season last on average?
{ "answer_start": [ 459 ], "text": [ "217" ] }
572aa4ef34ae481900deabff
Philadelphia
The January daily average is 33.0 °F (0.6 °C), though, in a normal winter, the temperature frequently rises to 50 °F (10 °C) during thaws and dips to 10 °F (−12 °C) for 2 or 3 nights. July averages 78.1 °F (25.6 °C), although heat waves accompanied by high humidity and heat indices are frequent; highs reach or exceed 9...
Which month is the driest?
{ "answer_start": [ 515 ], "text": [ "February" ] }
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Philadelphia
According to the 2014 United States Census estimates, there were 1,560,297 people residing in the City of Philadelphia, representing a 2.2% increase since 2010. From the 1960s up until 2006, the city's population declined year after year. It eventually reached a low of 1,488,710 residents in 2006 before beginning to ri...
What is the 2014 population?
{ "answer_start": [ 65 ], "text": [ "1,560,297" ] }
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Philadelphia
According to the 2014 United States Census estimates, there were 1,560,297 people residing in the City of Philadelphia, representing a 2.2% increase since 2010. From the 1960s up until 2006, the city's population declined year after year. It eventually reached a low of 1,488,710 residents in 2006 before beginning to ri...
When was the low point in Philadelphia's population?
{ "answer_start": [ 293 ], "text": [ "2006" ] }
572aa556f75d5e190021fbe8
Philadelphia
According to the 2014 United States Census estimates, there were 1,560,297 people residing in the City of Philadelphia, representing a 2.2% increase since 2010. From the 1960s up until 2006, the city's population declined year after year. It eventually reached a low of 1,488,710 residents in 2006 before beginning to ri...
How much is the population predicted to grow by 2035?
{ "answer_start": [ 523 ], "text": [ "100,000" ] }
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Philadelphia
In comparison, the 2010 Census Redistricting Data indicated that the racial makeup of the city was 661,839 (43.4%) African American, 626,221 (41.0%) White, 6,996 (0.5%) Native American, 96,405 (6.3%) Asian (2.0% Chinese, 1.2% Indian, 0.9% Vietnamese, 0.6% Cambodian, 0.4% Korean, 0.3% Filipino, 0.2% Pakistani, 0.1% Indo...
What is the percent of blacks?
{ "answer_start": [ 108 ], "text": [ "43.4%" ] }
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Philadelphia
In comparison, the 2010 Census Redistricting Data indicated that the racial makeup of the city was 661,839 (43.4%) African American, 626,221 (41.0%) White, 6,996 (0.5%) Native American, 96,405 (6.3%) Asian (2.0% Chinese, 1.2% Indian, 0.9% Vietnamese, 0.6% Cambodian, 0.4% Korean, 0.3% Filipino, 0.2% Pakistani, 0.1% Indo...
What is the percent of whites?
{ "answer_start": [ 142 ], "text": [ "41.0%" ] }
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Philadelphia
In comparison, the 2010 Census Redistricting Data indicated that the racial makeup of the city was 661,839 (43.4%) African American, 626,221 (41.0%) White, 6,996 (0.5%) Native American, 96,405 (6.3%) Asian (2.0% Chinese, 1.2% Indian, 0.9% Vietnamese, 0.6% Cambodian, 0.4% Korean, 0.3% Filipino, 0.2% Pakistani, 0.1% Indo...
What is the hispanic make-up of the population?
{ "answer_start": [ 485 ], "text": [ "12.3%" ] }
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Philadelphia
In comparison, the 2010 Census Redistricting Data indicated that the racial makeup of the city was 661,839 (43.4%) African American, 626,221 (41.0%) White, 6,996 (0.5%) Native American, 96,405 (6.3%) Asian (2.0% Chinese, 1.2% Indian, 0.9% Vietnamese, 0.6% Cambodian, 0.4% Korean, 0.3% Filipino, 0.2% Pakistani, 0.1% Indo...
What is the largest European ancestry?
{ "answer_start": [ 966 ], "text": [ "Irish (12.5%)" ] }
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Philadelphia
The average population density was 11,457 people per square mile (4,405.4/km²). The Census reported that 1,468,623 people (96.2% of the population) lived in households, 38,007 (2.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 19,376 (1.3%) were institutionalized. In 2013, the city reported having 668,247 total ...
What is the density?
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Philadelphia
The average population density was 11,457 people per square mile (4,405.4/km²). The Census reported that 1,468,623 people (96.2% of the population) lived in households, 38,007 (2.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 19,376 (1.3%) were institutionalized. In 2013, the city reported having 668,247 total ...
How many houses or apartments were there in 2010?
{ "answer_start": [ 354 ], "text": [ "670,171" ] }
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Philadelphia
The average population density was 11,457 people per square mile (4,405.4/km²). The Census reported that 1,468,623 people (96.2% of the population) lived in households, 38,007 (2.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 19,376 (1.3%) were institutionalized. In 2013, the city reported having 668,247 total ...
What percent are vacant as of 2013?
{ "answer_start": [ 454 ], "text": [ "13 percent" ] }
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Philadelphia
The average population density was 11,457 people per square mile (4,405.4/km²). The Census reported that 1,468,623 people (96.2% of the population) lived in households, 38,007 (2.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 19,376 (1.3%) were institutionalized. In 2013, the city reported having 668,247 total ...
What percent don't own cars?
{ "answer_start": [ 624 ], "text": [ "32" ] }
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Philadelphia
The average population density was 11,457 people per square mile (4,405.4/km²). The Census reported that 1,468,623 people (96.2% of the population) lived in households, 38,007 (2.5%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 19,376 (1.3%) were institutionalized. In 2013, the city reported having 668,247 total ...
What percent own 2 or more cars?
{ "answer_start": [ 679 ], "text": [ "23" ] }
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Philadelphia
In 2010, 24.9 percent of households reported having children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.3 percent were married couples living together and 22.5 percent had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0 percent had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2 percent were non-families. The city re...
At the last census how many households had children under 18 in them?
{ "answer_start": [ 9 ], "text": [ "24.9 percent" ] }
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Philadelphia
In 2010, 24.9 percent of households reported having children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.3 percent were married couples living together and 22.5 percent had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0 percent had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2 percent were non-families. The city re...
What percent were non-family households?
{ "answer_start": [ 277 ], "text": [ "43.2" ] }
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Philadelphia
In 2010, 24.9 percent of households reported having children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.3 percent were married couples living together and 22.5 percent had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0 percent had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2 percent were non-families. The city re...
What is the size of the average household?
{ "answer_start": [ 495 ], "text": [ "2.45" ] }
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Philadelphia
In 2010, 24.9 percent of households reported having children under the age of 18 living with them, 28.3 percent were married couples living together and 22.5 percent had a female householder with no husband present, 6.0 percent had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.2 percent were non-families. The city re...
Percentage of unwed births?
{ "answer_start": [ 635 ], "text": [ "56" ] }
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Philadelphia
According to the Census Bureau, the median household income in 2013 was $36,836, down 7.9 percent from 2008 when the median household income was $40,008 (in 2013 dollars). For comparison, the median household income among metropolitan areas was $60,482, down 8.2 percent in the same period, and the national median house...
What was the median household income in 2013?
{ "answer_start": [ 72 ], "text": [ "$36,836" ] }
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Philadelphia
According to the Census Bureau, the median household income in 2013 was $36,836, down 7.9 percent from 2008 when the median household income was $40,008 (in 2013 dollars). For comparison, the median household income among metropolitan areas was $60,482, down 8.2 percent in the same period, and the national median house...
What is the name of a wealthy neighborhood?
{ "answer_start": [ 458 ], "text": [ "Society Hill" ] }
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Philadelphia
According to the Census Bureau, the median household income in 2013 was $36,836, down 7.9 percent from 2008 when the median household income was $40,008 (in 2013 dollars). For comparison, the median household income among metropolitan areas was $60,482, down 8.2 percent in the same period, and the national median house...
What is the lowest median income in Philadelphia?
{ "answer_start": [ 614 ], "text": [ "$14,185" ] }
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Philadelphia
During the last decade, Philadelphia experienced a large shift in its age profile. In 2000, the city's population pyramid had a largely stationary shape. In 2013, the city took on an expansive pyramid shape, with an increase in the three millennial age groups, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, and 30 to 34. The city's 25- to 29-year...
What is the city's largest age group?
{ "answer_start": [ 306 ], "text": [ "25- to 29-year-old" ] }
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Philadelphia
During the last decade, Philadelphia experienced a large shift in its age profile. In 2000, the city's population pyramid had a largely stationary shape. In 2013, the city took on an expansive pyramid shape, with an increase in the three millennial age groups, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, and 30 to 34. The city's 25- to 29-year...
How many people at the last census were under 18?
{ "answer_start": [ 400 ], "text": [ "343,837" ] }
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Philadelphia
During the last decade, Philadelphia experienced a large shift in its age profile. In 2000, the city's population pyramid had a largely stationary shape. In 2013, the city took on an expansive pyramid shape, with an increase in the three millennial age groups, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, and 30 to 34. The city's 25- to 29-year...
How many baby's were there in 2013?
{ "answer_start": [ 741 ], "text": [ "22,018" ] }
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Philadelphia
During the last decade, Philadelphia experienced a large shift in its age profile. In 2000, the city's population pyramid had a largely stationary shape. In 2013, the city took on an expansive pyramid shape, with an increase in the three millennial age groups, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, and 30 to 34. The city's 25- to 29-year...
How many deaths were there in 2013?
{ "answer_start": [ 876 ], "text": [ "13,691" ] }
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Philadelphia
Irish, Italians, Polish, Germans, English, and Greeks are the largest ethnic European groups in the city. Philadelphia has the second-largest Irish and Italian populations in the United States, after New York City. South Philadelphia remains one of the largest Italian neighborhoods in the country and is home to the Ita...
Name the six largest European ethnic groups in the city?
{ "answer_start": [ 0 ], "text": [ "Irish, Italians, Polish, Germans, English, and Greeks" ] }
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Philadelphia
Irish, Italians, Polish, Germans, English, and Greeks are the largest ethnic European groups in the city. Philadelphia has the second-largest Irish and Italian populations in the United States, after New York City. South Philadelphia remains one of the largest Italian neighborhoods in the country and is home to the Ita...
Which city has the largest Irish and Italian populations?
{ "answer_start": [ 200 ], "text": [ "New York City" ] }
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Philadelphia
Irish, Italians, Polish, Germans, English, and Greeks are the largest ethnic European groups in the city. Philadelphia has the second-largest Irish and Italian populations in the United States, after New York City. South Philadelphia remains one of the largest Italian neighborhoods in the country and is home to the Ita...
What area of the city has a large Italian neighborhood?
{ "answer_start": [ 215 ], "text": [ "South Philadelphia" ] }
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Philadelphia
Irish, Italians, Polish, Germans, English, and Greeks are the largest ethnic European groups in the city. Philadelphia has the second-largest Irish and Italian populations in the United States, after New York City. South Philadelphia remains one of the largest Italian neighborhoods in the country and is home to the Ita...
Which three areas are high in Irish and Polish?
{ "answer_start": [ 478 ], "text": [ "Kensington section, Port Richmond, and Fishtown" ] }
572aadae34ae481900deac29
Philadelphia
Irish, Italians, Polish, Germans, English, and Greeks are the largest ethnic European groups in the city. Philadelphia has the second-largest Irish and Italian populations in the United States, after New York City. South Philadelphia remains one of the largest Italian neighborhoods in the country and is home to the Ita...
Which part of the city has a large Jewish area?
{ "answer_start": [ 900 ], "text": [ "Mount Airy" ] }
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Philadelphia
There has also been an increase of yuppie, bohemian, and hipster types particularly around Center City, the neighborhood of Northern Liberties, and in the neighborhoods around the city's universities, such as near Temple in North Philadelphia and particularly near Drexel and University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelp...
Name three sub-cultures in the Center City?
{ "answer_start": [ 35 ], "text": [ "yuppie, bohemian, and hipster" ] }
572aae4ff75d5e190021fc2b
Philadelphia
There has also been an increase of yuppie, bohemian, and hipster types particularly around Center City, the neighborhood of Northern Liberties, and in the neighborhoods around the city's universities, such as near Temple in North Philadelphia and particularly near Drexel and University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelp...
What is the name of the gay district?
{ "answer_start": [ 411 ], "text": [ "Gayborhood" ] }
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Philadelphia
There has also been an increase of yuppie, bohemian, and hipster types particularly around Center City, the neighborhood of Northern Liberties, and in the neighborhoods around the city's universities, such as near Temple in North Philadelphia and particularly near Drexel and University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelp...
Name a University located in the city?
{ "answer_start": [ 265 ], "text": [ "Drexel and University of Pennsylvania" ] }
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Philadelphia
As of 2010[update], 79.12% (1,112,441) of Philadelphia residents age 5 and older spoke English at home as a primary language, while 9.72% (136,688) spoke Spanish, 1.64% (23,075) Chinese, 0.89% (12,499) Vietnamese, 0.77% (10,885) Russian, 0.66% (9,240) French, 0.61% (8,639) other Asian languages, 0.58% (8,217) African l...
What percent of 5 year olds or older speak English?
{ "answer_start": [ 20 ], "text": [ "79.12%" ] }
572aaecdbe1ee31400cb8168
Philadelphia
As of 2010[update], 79.12% (1,112,441) of Philadelphia residents age 5 and older spoke English at home as a primary language, while 9.72% (136,688) spoke Spanish, 1.64% (23,075) Chinese, 0.89% (12,499) Vietnamese, 0.77% (10,885) Russian, 0.66% (9,240) French, 0.61% (8,639) other Asian languages, 0.58% (8,217) African l...
What percent of 5 year olds or older speak Spanish?
{ "answer_start": [ 132 ], "text": [ "9.72%" ] }
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Philadelphia
As of 2010[update], 79.12% (1,112,441) of Philadelphia residents age 5 and older spoke English at home as a primary language, while 9.72% (136,688) spoke Spanish, 1.64% (23,075) Chinese, 0.89% (12,499) Vietnamese, 0.77% (10,885) Russian, 0.66% (9,240) French, 0.61% (8,639) other Asian languages, 0.58% (8,217) African l...
What is the total over 5's that speak another language than English?
{ "answer_start": [ 476 ], "text": [ "20.88%" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia's an annualized unemployment rate was 7.8% in 2014, down from 10.0%the previous year. This is higher than the national average of 6.2%. Similarly, the rate of new jobs added to the city's economy lagged behind the national job growth. In 2014, about 8,800 jobs were added to the city's economy. Sectors with...
Unemployment rate in 2014?
{ "answer_start": [ 51 ], "text": [ "7.8%" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia's an annualized unemployment rate was 7.8% in 2014, down from 10.0%the previous year. This is higher than the national average of 6.2%. Similarly, the rate of new jobs added to the city's economy lagged behind the national job growth. In 2014, about 8,800 jobs were added to the city's economy. Sectors with...
What was the average unemployment rate in the U.S. in 2014?
{ "answer_start": [ 143 ], "text": [ "6.2%" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia's an annualized unemployment rate was 7.8% in 2014, down from 10.0%the previous year. This is higher than the national average of 6.2%. Similarly, the rate of new jobs added to the city's economy lagged behind the national job growth. In 2014, about 8,800 jobs were added to the city's economy. Sectors with...
How many jobs were gained in 2014?
{ "answer_start": [ 263 ], "text": [ "8,800" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia's an annualized unemployment rate was 7.8% in 2014, down from 10.0%the previous year. This is higher than the national average of 6.2%. Similarly, the rate of new jobs added to the city's economy lagged behind the national job growth. In 2014, about 8,800 jobs were added to the city's economy. Sectors with...
What industries accounted for most of the city's job gains?
{ "answer_start": [ 362 ], "text": [ "education and health services, leisure and hospitality, and professional and business services" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia's an annualized unemployment rate was 7.8% in 2014, down from 10.0%the previous year. This is higher than the national average of 6.2%. Similarly, the rate of new jobs added to the city's economy lagged behind the national job growth. In 2014, about 8,800 jobs were added to the city's economy. Sectors with...
What industries suffered declines?
{ "answer_start": [ 491 ], "text": [ "manufacturing and government" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia is home to many national historical sites that relate to the founding of the United States. Independence National Historical Park is the center of these historical landmarks being one of the country's 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and t...
Which is the biggest historical sites?
{ "answer_start": [ 105 ], "text": [ "Independence National Historical Park" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia is home to many national historical sites that relate to the founding of the United States. Independence National Historical Park is the center of these historical landmarks being one of the country's 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and t...
How many UNESCO sites does the U.S. have?
{ "answer_start": [ 214 ], "text": [ "22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia is home to many national historical sites that relate to the founding of the United States. Independence National Historical Park is the center of these historical landmarks being one of the country's 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and t...
Where was the Declaration of Independence signed?
{ "answer_start": [ 105 ], "text": [ "Independence National Historical Park" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia is home to many national historical sites that relate to the founding of the United States. Independence National Historical Park is the center of these historical landmarks being one of the country's 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and t...
What famous bell is in Philadelphia?
{ "answer_start": [ 319 ], "text": [ "the Liberty Bell" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia is home to many national historical sites that relate to the founding of the United States. Independence National Historical Park is the center of these historical landmarks being one of the country's 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, and t...
What famous writer has a house in Philadelphia?
{ "answer_start": [ 415 ], "text": [ "Edgar Allan Poe" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia's major science museums include the Franklin Institute, which contains the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial; the Academy of Natural Sciences; the Mütter Museum; and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. History museums include the National Constitution Center, the Atwate...
Name the archaeology museum?
{ "answer_start": [ 185 ], "text": [ "University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia's major science museums include the Franklin Institute, which contains the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial; the Academy of Natural Sciences; the Mütter Museum; and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. History museums include the National Constitution Center, the Atwate...
Name a museum named after a founding father?
{ "answer_start": [ 49 ], "text": [ "Franklin Institute" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia's major science museums include the Franklin Institute, which contains the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial; the Academy of Natural Sciences; the Mütter Museum; and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. History museums include the National Constitution Center, the Atwate...
Which city had the nations first zoo?
{ "answer_start": [ 648 ], "text": [ "Philadelphia" ] }
572ab21534ae481900deac46
Philadelphia
Philadelphia's major science museums include the Franklin Institute, which contains the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial; the Academy of Natural Sciences; the Mütter Museum; and the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. History museums include the National Constitution Center, the Atwate...
Name Philidelphia's largest park?
{ "answer_start": [ 726 ], "text": [ "Fairmount Park" ] }
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Philadelphia
The Philadelphia dialect, which is spread throughout the Delaware Valley and South Jersey, is part of Mid-Atlantic American English, and as such it is identical in many ways to the Baltimore dialect. Unlike the Baltimore dialect, however, the Philadelphia accent also shares many similarities with the New York accent. T...
Name the accent spoken in the area?
{ "answer_start": [ 0 ], "text": [ "The Philadelphia dialect" ] }
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Philadelphia
The Philadelphia dialect, which is spread throughout the Delaware Valley and South Jersey, is part of Mid-Atlantic American English, and as such it is identical in many ways to the Baltimore dialect. Unlike the Baltimore dialect, however, the Philadelphia accent also shares many similarities with the New York accent. T...
Which dialect is it similar to?
{ "answer_start": [ 181 ], "text": [ "Baltimore dialect" ] }
572ab2ac34ae481900deac57
Philadelphia
The Philadelphia dialect, which is spread throughout the Delaware Valley and South Jersey, is part of Mid-Atlantic American English, and as such it is identical in many ways to the Baltimore dialect. Unlike the Baltimore dialect, however, the Philadelphia accent also shares many similarities with the New York accent. T...
What other city is similar to Philadelphia's accent?
{ "answer_start": [ 302 ], "text": [ "New York" ] }
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Philadelphia
The Philadelphia dialect, which is spread throughout the Delaware Valley and South Jersey, is part of Mid-Atlantic American English, and as such it is identical in many ways to the Baltimore dialect. Unlike the Baltimore dialect, however, the Philadelphia accent also shares many similarities with the New York accent. T...
Who studies the accent at the University of Pennsylvania?
{ "answer_start": [ 469 ], "text": [ "William Labov" ] }
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Philadelphia
Areas such as South Street and Old City have a vibrant night life. The Avenue of the Arts in Center City contains many restaurants and theaters, such as the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, generally considered one of the top five orchestras in the United States, and t...
Name two districts with good night life?
{ "answer_start": [ 14 ], "text": [ "South Street and Old City" ] }
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Philadelphia
Areas such as South Street and Old City have a vibrant night life. The Avenue of the Arts in Center City contains many restaurants and theaters, such as the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, generally considered one of the top five orchestras in the United States, and t...
What is the home of the orchestra?
{ "answer_start": [ 157 ], "text": [ "Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts" ] }
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Philadelphia
Areas such as South Street and Old City have a vibrant night life. The Avenue of the Arts in Center City contains many restaurants and theaters, such as the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, generally considered one of the top five orchestras in the United States, and t...
What is the countries oldest opera house?
{ "answer_start": [ 323 ], "text": [ "Academy of Music" ] }
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Philadelphia
Areas such as South Street and Old City have a vibrant night life. The Avenue of the Arts in Center City contains many restaurants and theaters, such as the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, generally considered one of the top five orchestras in the United States, and t...
Who uses the opera house?
{ "answer_start": [ 408 ], "text": [ "Opera Company of Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Ballet" ] }
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Philadelphia
Areas such as South Street and Old City have a vibrant night life. The Avenue of the Arts in Center City contains many restaurants and theaters, such as the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, which is home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, generally considered one of the top five orchestras in the United States, and t...
What is the oldest theater in the U.S.?
{ "answer_start": [ 655 ], "text": [ "Walnut Street Theatre" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia has more public art than any other American city. In 1872, the Association for Public Art (formerly the Fairmount Park Art Association) was created, the first private association in the United States dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. In 1959, lobbying by the Artists Equity Association...
Which American city has the most public art?
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia has more public art than any other American city. In 1872, the Association for Public Art (formerly the Fairmount Park Art Association) was created, the first private association in the United States dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. In 1959, lobbying by the Artists Equity Association...
What was the Assoc. for Public Art called in the past?
{ "answer_start": [ 117 ], "text": [ "Fairmount Park Art Association" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia has more public art than any other American city. In 1872, the Association for Public Art (formerly the Fairmount Park Art Association) was created, the first private association in the United States dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. In 1959, lobbying by the Artists Equity Association...
How many pieces of art were funded by the Percent for Art ordinance?
{ "answer_start": [ 423 ], "text": [ "more than 200" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia artists have had a prominent national role in popular music. In the 1970s, Philadelphia soul influenced the music of that and later eras. On July 13, 1985, Philadelphia hosted the American end of the Live Aid concert at John F. Kennedy Stadium. The city reprised this role for the Live 8 concert, bringing s...
Name a type of music from the 70's that influenced the nation?
{ "answer_start": [ 88 ], "text": [ "Philadelphia soul" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia artists have had a prominent national role in popular music. In the 1970s, Philadelphia soul influenced the music of that and later eras. On July 13, 1985, Philadelphia hosted the American end of the Live Aid concert at John F. Kennedy Stadium. The city reprised this role for the Live 8 concert, bringing s...
What concert did Philly host on July13th, 1985?
{ "answer_start": [ 213 ], "text": [ "Live Aid" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia artists have had a prominent national role in popular music. In the 1970s, Philadelphia soul influenced the music of that and later eras. On July 13, 1985, Philadelphia hosted the American end of the Live Aid concert at John F. Kennedy Stadium. The city reprised this role for the Live 8 concert, bringing s...
What is the name of the stadium that held Live Aid?
{ "answer_start": [ 233 ], "text": [ "John F. Kennedy Stadium" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia artists have had a prominent national role in popular music. In the 1970s, Philadelphia soul influenced the music of that and later eras. On July 13, 1985, Philadelphia hosted the American end of the Live Aid concert at John F. Kennedy Stadium. The city reprised this role for the Live 8 concert, bringing s...
Name a hip/hop artist from the city?
{ "answer_start": [ 783 ], "text": [ "The Roots, DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince, The Goats, Freeway, Schoolly D, Eve, and Lisa \"Left Eye\" Lopes" ] }
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Philadelphia
Rowing has been popular in Philadelphia since the 18th century. Boathouse Row is a symbol of Philadelphia's rich rowing history, and each Big Five member has its own boathouse. Philadelphia hosts numerous local and collegiate rowing clubs and competitions, including the annual Dad Vail Regatta, the largest intercollegi...
What water sport is popular in the city?
{ "answer_start": [ 0 ], "text": [ "Rowing" ] }
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Philadelphia
Rowing has been popular in Philadelphia since the 18th century. Boathouse Row is a symbol of Philadelphia's rich rowing history, and each Big Five member has its own boathouse. Philadelphia hosts numerous local and collegiate rowing clubs and competitions, including the annual Dad Vail Regatta, the largest intercollegi...
What is the symbol of rowing in the city?
{ "answer_start": [ 64 ], "text": [ "Boathouse Row" ] }
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Philadelphia
Rowing has been popular in Philadelphia since the 18th century. Boathouse Row is a symbol of Philadelphia's rich rowing history, and each Big Five member has its own boathouse. Philadelphia hosts numerous local and collegiate rowing clubs and competitions, including the annual Dad Vail Regatta, the largest intercollegi...
What is the name of the big rowing races?
{ "answer_start": [ 278 ], "text": [ "Dad Vail Regatta, the largest intercollegiate rowing event in the U.S, the Stotesbury Cup Regatta, and the Head of the Schuylkill Regatta" ] }
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Philadelphia
Rowing has been popular in Philadelphia since the 18th century. Boathouse Row is a symbol of Philadelphia's rich rowing history, and each Big Five member has its own boathouse. Philadelphia hosts numerous local and collegiate rowing clubs and competitions, including the annual Dad Vail Regatta, the largest intercollegi...
Where are these races held?
{ "answer_start": [ 446 ], "text": [ "Schuylkill River" ] }
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Philadelphia
The city uses the strong-mayor version of the mayor-council form of government, which is headed by one mayor, in whom executive authority is vested. Elected at-large, the mayor is limited to two consecutive four-year terms under the city's home rule charter, but can run for the position again after an intervening term....
What type of government does Philadelphia have?
{ "answer_start": [ 18 ], "text": [ "strong-mayor version of the mayor-council" ] }
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Philadelphia
The city uses the strong-mayor version of the mayor-council form of government, which is headed by one mayor, in whom executive authority is vested. Elected at-large, the mayor is limited to two consecutive four-year terms under the city's home rule charter, but can run for the position again after an intervening term....
How many terms can a mayor serve?
{ "answer_start": [ 191 ], "text": [ "two consecutive four-year terms" ] }
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Philadelphia
The city uses the strong-mayor version of the mayor-council form of government, which is headed by one mayor, in whom executive authority is vested. Elected at-large, the mayor is limited to two consecutive four-year terms under the city's home rule charter, but can run for the position again after an intervening term....
Who is the current mayor?
{ "answer_start": [ 334 ], "text": [ "Jim Kenney" ] }
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Philadelphia
The city uses the strong-mayor version of the mayor-council form of government, which is headed by one mayor, in whom executive authority is vested. Elected at-large, the mayor is limited to two consecutive four-year terms under the city's home rule charter, but can run for the position again after an intervening term....
What party does the mayor represent?
{ "answer_start": [ 499 ], "text": [ "Democratic Party" ] }
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Philadelphia
The city uses the strong-mayor version of the mayor-council form of government, which is headed by one mayor, in whom executive authority is vested. Elected at-large, the mayor is limited to two consecutive four-year terms under the city's home rule charter, but can run for the position again after an intervening term....
What is the legislative branch called?
{ "answer_start": [ 690 ], "text": [ "Philadelphia City Council" ] }
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Philadelphia
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (First Judicial District) is the trial court of general jurisdiction for Philadelphia, hearing felony-level criminal cases and civil suits above the minimum jurisdictional limit of $7000 (excepting small claims cases valued between $7000 and $12000 and landlord-tenant issue...
What is the main trial court called?
{ "answer_start": [ 0 ], "text": [ "The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (First Judicial District)" ] }
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Philadelphia
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (First Judicial District) is the trial court of general jurisdiction for Philadelphia, hearing felony-level criminal cases and civil suits above the minimum jurisdictional limit of $7000 (excepting small claims cases valued between $7000 and $12000 and landlord-tenant issue...
What type of cases are heard here?
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Philadelphia
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (First Judicial District) is the trial court of general jurisdiction for Philadelphia, hearing felony-level criminal cases and civil suits above the minimum jurisdictional limit of $7000 (excepting small claims cases valued between $7000 and $12000 and landlord-tenant issue...
How are judges appointed?
{ "answer_start": [ 608 ], "text": [ "elected by the voters" ] }
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Philadelphia
The Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas (First Judicial District) is the trial court of general jurisdiction for Philadelphia, hearing felony-level criminal cases and civil suits above the minimum jurisdictional limit of $7000 (excepting small claims cases valued between $7000 and $12000 and landlord-tenant issue...
Who was the last Republican DA?
{ "answer_start": [ 800 ], "text": [ "Ron Castille" ] }
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Philadelphia
From the American Civil War until the mid-20th century, Philadelphia was a bastion of the Republican Party, which arose from the staunch pro-Northern views of Philadelphia residents during and after the war (Philadelphia was chosen as the host city for the first Republican National Convention in 1856). After the Great ...
What party dominated until the mid-20th century
{ "answer_start": [ 90 ], "text": [ "Republican Party" ] }
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Philadelphia
From the American Civil War until the mid-20th century, Philadelphia was a bastion of the Republican Party, which arose from the staunch pro-Northern views of Philadelphia residents during and after the war (Philadelphia was chosen as the host city for the first Republican National Convention in 1856). After the Great ...
What happened in Philadelphia in 1856?
{ "answer_start": [ 208 ], "text": [ "Philadelphia was chosen as the host city for the first Republican National Convention in 1856" ] }
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Philadelphia
From the American Civil War until the mid-20th century, Philadelphia was a bastion of the Republican Party, which arose from the staunch pro-Northern views of Philadelphia residents during and after the war (Philadelphia was chosen as the host city for the first Republican National Convention in 1856). After the Great ...
When did the Democrats take the city?
{ "answer_start": [ 703 ], "text": [ "1936" ] }
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Philadelphia
From the American Civil War until the mid-20th century, Philadelphia was a bastion of the Republican Party, which arose from the staunch pro-Northern views of Philadelphia residents during and after the war (Philadelphia was chosen as the host city for the first Republican National Convention in 1856). After the Great ...
Who won the most votes in the city in '08?
{ "answer_start": [ 859 ], "text": [ "Barack Obama" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia once comprised six congressional districts. However, as a result of the city's declining population, it now has only four: the 1st district, represented by Bob Brady; the 2nd, represented by Chaka Fattah; the 8th, represented by Mike Fitzpatrick; and the 13th, represented by Brendan Boyle. All but Fitzpatr...
How many congressional districts are there in the city?
{ "answer_start": [ 130 ], "text": [ "four" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia once comprised six congressional districts. However, as a result of the city's declining population, it now has only four: the 1st district, represented by Bob Brady; the 2nd, represented by Chaka Fattah; the 8th, represented by Mike Fitzpatrick; and the 13th, represented by Brendan Boyle. All but Fitzpatr...
How many congressional districts were there at the peak population?
{ "answer_start": [ 28 ], "text": [ "six" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia once comprised six congressional districts. However, as a result of the city's declining population, it now has only four: the 1st district, represented by Bob Brady; the 2nd, represented by Chaka Fattah; the 8th, represented by Mike Fitzpatrick; and the 13th, represented by Brendan Boyle. All but Fitzpatr...
Who represents the 8th district?
{ "answer_start": [ 242 ], "text": [ "Mike Fitzpatrick" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia once comprised six congressional districts. However, as a result of the city's declining population, it now has only four: the 1st district, represented by Bob Brady; the 2nd, represented by Chaka Fattah; the 8th, represented by Mike Fitzpatrick; and the 13th, represented by Brendan Boyle. All but Fitzpatr...
When was the last major Republican representation of a large part of the city?
{ "answer_start": [ 589 ], "text": [ "1983" ] }
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia once comprised six congressional districts. However, as a result of the city's declining population, it now has only four: the 1st district, represented by Bob Brady; the 2nd, represented by Chaka Fattah; the 8th, represented by Mike Fitzpatrick; and the 13th, represented by Brendan Boyle. All but Fitzpatr...
Who was the last Republican to be fairly competitive in the mayoral race?
{ "answer_start": [ 599 ], "text": [ "Sam Katz" ] }
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Philadelphia
Like many American cities, Philadelphia saw a gradual yet pronounced rise in crime in the years following World War II. There were 525 murders in 1990, a rate of 31.5 per 100,000. There were an average of about 600 murders a year for most of the 1990s. The murder count dropped in 2002 to 288, then rose four years later...
Did the crime rate go up or down after the War years?
{ "answer_start": [ 58 ], "text": [ "pronounced rise in crime in the years following World War II" ] }
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Philadelphia
Like many American cities, Philadelphia saw a gradual yet pronounced rise in crime in the years following World War II. There were 525 murders in 1990, a rate of 31.5 per 100,000. There were an average of about 600 murders a year for most of the 1990s. The murder count dropped in 2002 to 288, then rose four years later...
How many murders occurred in 1990?
{ "answer_start": [ 131 ], "text": [ "525" ] }
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Philadelphia
Like many American cities, Philadelphia saw a gradual yet pronounced rise in crime in the years following World War II. There were 525 murders in 1990, a rate of 31.5 per 100,000. There were an average of about 600 murders a year for most of the 1990s. The murder count dropped in 2002 to 288, then rose four years later...
What was the average murder rate during the 90's?
{ "answer_start": [ 211 ], "text": [ "600" ] }