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Think up a comma separated list of tropical fruits
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Mangos, Pineapples, Coconuts, Papayas, Guavas, Pitayas, Kiwis, Passionfruits, Bananas |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Dollu, Tidinet
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Tidinet is string, Dollu is percussion. |
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Tell me what continent are these countries located: China, United States, India, France, Brazil.
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China and India are in Asia, United States is in North America, France is in Europe, and Brazil is in South America. |
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What does the acronym MEDDPICC stand for?
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MEDDPICC is a sales acronym that stands for Metric, Economic Buyer, Decision Criteria, Decision Process, Paper Process, Identified Pain, Champion and Competition. MEDDPICC is leveraged as a methodology and can be applied to any complex sales process. Sales Managers will use MEDDPICC to inspect deals to determine if the deal is committable for a particular quarter. |
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When did the Netherlands host the Summer Olympics?
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The Netherlands hosted the Summer Olympics in 1928. |
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what is the difference between a tale and a tail
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tale is a noun referencing narration events vs a tail could be rear end of an animal |
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Tell me if these are safe or not safe to let me child play with: the monkey bars, matches, scissors, rock paper scissors, a baseball, the stove, a cooking board game
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the monkey bars: safe, matches: not safe, scissors: not safe, rock paper scissors: safe, a baseball: safe, the stove: not safe, a cooking board game: safe |
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Can you sort the following letters alphabetically: d, h, a, f and y?
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Yes, here is those letters in sorted in alphabetical order : a, d, f, h, y |
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Rick was asked, Suppose your mother has four sons, named East, West, and South. What's the fourth son's name?
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Well, I hope you didn't expect me to say North? Because the question was asked to Rick, who is also the son of his mom, the answer would be his own name, Rick. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Bianzhong, Sorahi
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Sorahi is string, Bianzhong is percussion. |
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If you could come back to life as any person, animal or thing, what or who would you be and how would you live your second life?
Response:
If I were to come back to life as anything, I would love to come back as a dog. Ideally, I would be with a loving family since from my early years as a puppy and be their guard dog. I would ensure that they would be loved, cuddled and cared for every day. Many times they will have to pick up after me because as a puppy I won't know any better and I need them to teach me all the things I need to know. Over the years, I will get to enjoy going on walks to the park, lay on the couch, do tricks for treats and play with my humans. My goal would be to ensure that everyone around me knows that they are loved by me. This world needs more kind souls and love and that's why I would come back as a dog. |
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The below word pairs are all homonyms. Identify which ones are homographs, homophones, or both:
Present/Present
Spring/Spring
Flower/Flour
Response:
Present is a homograph but not a homophone. Although it is spelled the same, when used as a verb it has a different pronunciation from its noun and adjective meanings.
Spring is both a homograph and a homophone, because it is spelled and pronounced the same across all of its noun and verb forms.
Flower and Flour are homophones but not homographs, because they sound the same but are spelled differently. |
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Classify each of these as team sports, individual sports, or neither: soccer, tennis, swimming, lacrosse, golf, checkers, potatoes.
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Soccer is a team sport. It is played with 11 players on each side that must work together and cooperate to try to score goals against the opposing team. The team that scores more goals during regulation time wins the game. A typical score would be 2-0. Each player will hold a different position (offense, mid-field, defense, etc.) where they must work together to move the soccer ball up the field and score into the goal. The team must also defend against the other team scoring.
Tennis is usually and individual sport. Tennis is also played in pairs called doubles. A single person or a team of doubles will face off against another solo player or pair. They play games that add up to matches, and whoever wins 6 games in a match wins the match. Ties can lead to tiebreakers.
Swimming is usually a individual sport. Swimmers compete against other swimmers. The swimmer who gets the fastest time in a heat wins. There are also relay swim events where once one swimmer completes their task, another swimmer begins. The team of swimmers time is finished once all of the swimmers have completed their swims. The team with the lowest total time wins.
Lacrosse is a team sport. Similar to soccer, each player plays their own position and must work together to pass the ball and shoot and score. The team with the most points wins.
Golf is an individual sport usually. But often played in a foursome.
Checkers is not considered a sport. There is no real physical activity that is required in the game. But it is a solo game that one plays without a team.
Potatoes are not a sport or game. They are a vegetable. |
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Come up with a bunch of options for a child's Birthday Party
Response:
- Celebrate at home with cake, ice cream, streamers and the child's closest friends
- Go to the local swimming pool and have a pool party!
- Enjoy a day at the local chuck-e-cheese
- Go to a video game arcade with all their friends
- Have fun at your local water slide park, if it's outdoors make sure to go during summer months
- Enjoy a day at the beach if you're on the coast
- Enjoy an afternoon at your local park, maybe reserve a picnic table! |
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Give me a list of 5 famous archeological sites to visit in Mexico.
Response:
- Chichen Itza
- Teotihuacan
- Templo Mayor
- Palenque
- Tulum |
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Write a story about a toddler who woke up in the middle of the night after a nightmare about a monster under their bed.
Response:
The toddler woke up after hearing a shuffling noise and feeling their bed rattle. The bedroom was eerily dark and quiet all of a sudden. He turned on the light and saw a quick glimpse of what looked like hands retreating under the bed. "DAD!", he yelled out. As his dad ran into the room, he started crying - muttering, in between sniffles, about a monster under the bed. Dad bravely poked under the bed, squealed with excitement, and pulled out a toy fork from under the bed. Smiling, he showed the toddler his new toy - that he'd forgotten about. After a few cuddles and another bedtime story, he was fast asleep again. And the monster under the bed was back to planning its next move. |
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Who has won an NBA regular season MVP?
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The NBA regular season MVPs, in chronological order, are:
- Bob Pettit (1956, 1959)
- Bob Cousy (1957)
- Bill Russell (1958, 1961-63, 1965)
- Wilt Chamberlain (1960, 1966-68)
- Oscar Robertson (1964)
- Westley (Wes) Unseld (1969)
- Willis Reed (1970)
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1971-72, 1974, 1976-77, 1980)
- Dave Cowens (1973)
- Bob McAdoo (1975)
- Bill Walton (1978)
- Moses Malone (1979, 1982-83)
- Julius Erving (1981)
- Larry Bird (1984-86)
- Magic Johnson (1987, 1989-90)
- Michael Jordan (1988, 1991-92, 1996, 1998)
- Charles Barkley (1993)
- Hakeem Olajuwon (1994)
- David Robinson (1995)
- Karl Malone (1997, 1999)
- Shaquille O'Neal (2000)
- Allen Iverson (2001)
- Tim Duncan (2002-03)
- Kevin Garnett (2004)
- Steve Nash (2005-06)
- Dirk Nowitzki (2007)
- Kobe Bryant (2008)
- LeBron James (2009-10, 2012-13)
- Derrick Rose (2011)
- Kevin Durant (2014)
- Stephen Curry (2015-16)
- Russell Westbrook (2017)
- James Harden (2018)
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (2019-20)
- Nikola Jokic (2021-22) |
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Why do people love the FIFA world cup?
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The FIFA world cup is loved by all because it is the one sporting event that brings national communities to rally around a common sport. Futbol (football) or soccer as it is known in the United States has a way to unite and nations and cheer for their favorite national team. It is arguably the one sport that has an equal playing field. All one needs is a ball and players for any to play. |
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What is the best city in Ohio?
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Columbus |
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Write a short story about a person talking about how they are going on an airplane journey for the first time. The story should include an unexpected sad outcome at the end.
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Is it not amazing - a large piece of iron, weighing hundreds of tons, flying in the air? And not just that, also carrying hundreds of people along with it! I have always wondered about the marvels of technology and how the human spirit of enquiry and innovation conquers the possible challenges and finds solutions. I hope we also find a cure to the butterflies fluttering about in my stomach, though! I am so nervous and excited that I am about to take my first flight - I have always thought about it, and wondered if I would ever be able to afford one. And here I am, with this prize that I finally won, and which has allowed me a way to fulfil my dream. It was sheer luck, not just that I won the prize, but also that I saw this great chance on a website I was browsing. It was so simple, all I needed to do was answer a few simple questions, which I could easily do thanks to the search engines; and provide them with my personal details and pay a token amount towards administrative charges. As I said, my luck continued further, because the website actually failed after I made my payment, but instead of cancelling my prize, the organizers were kind enough to call me and guide me through the payment process via phone - and all it took was for me to share my bank details. I have been so excited ever since that I have not been able to focus on anything since. Today is the D Day, and as I reach the airport I realise they never sent me the ticket - I guess they must have forgotten. I guess they will now postpone the trip to a latter date, let me call up the nice guys again, and remind them to do so. If only I can get through to their number, it seems to be unoperational now. Sigh. |
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What does the Latin phrase mea culpa mean in English?
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Mea culpa means “my fault” in English. |
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Who was declared as Person of the Year by Time Magazine in 2019?
Response:
Greta Thunberg, Swedish environmental activist who is known for challenging world leaders to take immediate action for climate change mitigation. |
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Classify each of the following as a dental or hair product: toothbrush, floss, shampoo, conditioner, gel, floss
Response:
Toothbrush: Dental Product
Floss: Dental Product
Shampoo: Hair Product
Conditioner: Hair Product
Gel: Hair Product
Floss: Dental Product |
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Identify which animal is domesticated or wild: Pig, Arabian ostrich
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Pig is domesticated, Arabian ostrich is wild |
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What is a circle?
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A circle is a geometric shape. It is primarily defined by a center point, and a circumference around that point at a fixed radius. What differs a circle from other shapes is that it does not have any edges. |
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Summarize the pros and cons of working from home
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The pros would be mainly the time you save, as you don't have to commute to the office, especially in cities with heavy traffic congestion and if the employee is located far from the office this is a big concern. You get some flexibility with time and you save some carbon and energy as well.
On the other hand, the cons would be you won't get to interact physically with your colleagues, grab a coffee and connect with other peers. In the end, it all narrows down to the individual as to what works well for whom. |
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Tell me whether these objects float or sink in water: oil, leaves, boats, baseball, phone, coins
Response:
Oil: Float
Leaves: Float
Boats: Float
Baseball: Sink
Phone: Sink
Coins: Sink |
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What does democratizing data mean?
Response:
Making data accessible to all people and educating people on how to work with data, no matter their technical background. |
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How do you prepare lentil soup?
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There are many ways to prepare lentil soup. However a common method involves cooking onions, celery, and carrots in olive oil for several minutes. Then you would add aromatics, such as garlic and spices, and cook for a minute. Then you would add lentils and broth (or water) and bring to a simmer. The soup should simmer for at least 30 minutes until the lentils are fully cooked. Once finished cooking, you would garnish the soup with croutons, herbs, or drizzle with oil. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Tom-tom drum, Viola de arame
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Viola de arame is string, Tom-tom drum is percussion. |
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What are some decoration ideas for my apartment for celebrating Easter?
Response:
Easter is a fun holiday to celebrate due to its association with spring time and animals. Some ideas for decorating your apartment are:
- Hiding painted eggs all over the place
- Placing fake grass and bunny figurines on the coffee table
- Putting out egg shaped candy for guests to enjoy
- Hanging pink, blue, orange, and green streamers from your doorway
- Placing flowers in vases on the dining table |
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which side of the road you can drive in the UK?
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In the UK, you are driving on the left side of the road, however, the driver is sitting on the right side of the car. |
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Give me 5 examples of why using a prime lens is better than a zoom lens for photography ?
Response:
-Better low light photography even without a flash
-Prime lenses have fewer moving parts
-Better performance
-Sharper Images
-High chances of getting Bokeh |
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What was the first credit card
Response:
Diners Club |
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Which Alanis Morissette song contains the phrase "jagged little pill" (the title of her debut album)?
Response:
"You learn". |
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Panchatantra stories were written by
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Panchatantra stories were written by Kautilya in Sanskrit. The stories are about animals and humans living together in harmony. They teach valuable lessons about justice, compassion, and loyalty. |
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Banefort?
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The name nor identity of the Banefort house's founder is unknown. They are only referred to as The Hooded Man. |
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What is the weather like in Seattle?
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Seattle weather is gray and rainy for the majority of the year. This temperate climate contributes to lush green spaces and landscapes in and around the city. It tends to be sunny and incredibly beautiful during summer, especially from July through September. For many residents, this makes living in Seattle for the rest of the year worth it! Unfortunately, wildfire smoke has been a significant issue in recent years during the summer months. It rarely snows in Seattle, but when it does, the city tends to shut down due to a lack of infrastructure to handle snow and ice across the hilly geography. |
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What is red tide?
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microscopic forms of algae known as dinoflagellates can bloom into dense patches near the surface |
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Who is Marika Labancz
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Marika Labancz (born 23 July 1978) is a Hungarian alpine skier. She competed in the women's slalom at the 1998 Winter Olympics. |
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How should I learn guitar?
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Guitar is learned best with a teacher and through many hours of practice. In addition, there are many helpful online resources available to learn guitar. |
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Tell me whether each animal lives in the water or on land: moose, mountain goat, tuna, oyster, parrot
Response:
Moose: Land
Mountain Goat: Land
Tuna: Water
Oyster: Water
Parrot: Land |
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What is the best hotel in Munnar
Response:
1, Amber Dale Resort
2. Chandy Windy woods
Amber Dale for best view
Chandy Windy for best Hospitality |
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Write an email to a friend you haven't seen in a long time telling them about your move to California
Response:
Dear Florence -
I hope you are doing well. It was such a joy to get your letter in the mail. I normally just get a lot of junk mail and bills. I am happy to hear you've settled into your new home and things in general are going well for you.
I wanted to write you back to tell you about my move to California! The move itself was fairly uneventful. The hardest part was dealing with Felix who refused to go into his cat carrier and was generally upset over the whole ordeal.
California so far is great. Everything is expensive (Yikes!) but the food is amazing, the nature is stunning, and there is so much to see and do. I feel like I will never run out of fun weekend trips or restaurants to try. You will have to visit me soon! I have a spare bedroom and you could stay with me for a long weekend or more if you want. It would be so much fun to show you all the things I've found so far and to get to spend some quality time together.
When you get a chance, please do drop me a line or give me a call. I love hearing from you and miss our long talks.
Your friend,
Shirley |
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Name the last five California governors, including the current one
Response:
Gavin Newsom, Jerry Brown, Arnold, Gray Davis, Pete Wilson |
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What is heliocentrism?
Response:
Heliocentrism is an astronomical model in which the sun lies at the center, and planets revolve around it. The model was published by Nicolaus Copernicus shortly before his death in 1543, and became one of the most significant events in the history of science. Before the acceptance of heliocentrism, it was widely believed that Earth was the center of the entire universe. |
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What is the minimal set of garden tools to start gardening?
Response:
For an outdoor garden, you only need a spade, clippers, watering can or hose, a rake and a shovel.
For an indoor garden, you will need only a spade and a watering can. |
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What are the different ways to save money?
Response:
There are many ways, but to do a deep analysis, you must first understand where you spend the most money.
Here are some opportunities to save money
-eliminate recurring expenses such as subscriptions
-refinance expensive loans such as your mortgage
-reduce unnecessary or luxuries such as an outside coffee
-use your labor instead of hiring someone to do the work
-eat at home rather than eating out |
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Write me a recursive function for calculating the nth fibonacci number
Response:
Below is a recursive Python function fib(n) that computes the nth Fibonacci number. This is split into a base case and a recursive case. The base case is given by the fact that the first two terms of the Fibonacci sequence are 0 and 1, so fib(0)=0 and fib(1)=1. The recursive case is given by the fact that the nth Fibonacci number f_n can be written as the sum of the previous two Fibonacci numbers, so f_n = f_{n-1} + f_{n-2}. Putting this all together, we get
```
def fib(n):
# base case
if n == 0:
return 0
if n == 1:
return 1
# recursive case
return fib(n - 1) + fib(n - 2)
```
This will correctly calculate the nth Fibonacci number for nonnegative integer inputs n. However, recursively calculating Fibonacci numbers in this way takes exponential time in the value of n, so this code may be very slow for large inputs. It could be improved by memoizing previous results, or using a non-recursive approach. Simple iterative approaches can solve the problem more quickly, and closed-form expressions for the nth Fibonacci number exist and are even faster to evaluate. |
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Classify each of the following as a NFL Team or NBA Team: Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia Flyers, Orlando Magic, Tennessee Titans, AND1 Live Streetballers
Response:
The following are NFL Teams: Chicago Bears, Denver Broncos, Philadelphia Eagles, Tennessee Titans.
The following are NBA Teams: Chicago Bulls, Denver Nuggets, Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic
The following are neither NFL Teams or NBA Teams: Philadelphia Flyers, AND1 Live Streetballers |
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Count de Grisly was the first to perform what trick in 1799
Response:
Saw woman in half |
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Do i must to hug my wife
Response:
Hugging Improves Relationships.
It's a deeper, more intimate level of connection that you don't get from talking. The second reason is that physical touch causes the release of the love hormone oxytocin, which improves bonding and trust and makes people feel closer to one another.
You should hug your spouse every day as an act of showing your love to them. Giving a hug is one of the simplest ways to show your love. Anytime, anywhere a hug can is a healthy reminder to your spouse of why you love them so much. |
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Identify the vegetable: apple, orange, potatoes
Response:
Trick question, none of them are vegetables. Based on research from the early 2010s, potatoes doesn't have enough nutrimental benefits, to be classified as a vegetable. |
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Which of the following is a type of fruit: cucumber, broccoli, orange, or apple?
Response:
Among the options listed, orange and apple are both fruits. Cucumber and broccoli are vegetables. |
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Give me a list of the best comedy podcast to listen to
Response:
Smartless, Conan O'brien Needs A Friend, Tim Dillon Show, The Toast, Girls Gotta Eat |
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Is Yoga effective in losing weight?
Response:
Yoga helps burn calories. Specific forms of Yoga like Vinayasa, Ashtanga and Power Yoga help burn more calories since your body is mostly moving throughout the practice.
Being consistent and having a balanced diet goes hand in hand with any form of workout if one wishes to lose weight. Yoga can also help increase muscle mass and tone.
While practicing Yoga, one is constantly focusing on the breathing with each change in posture which helps increases mindfulness as well. Various researches have also shown that yoga also helps in managing stress and improve your mood. |
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What is a benefit of salsa dancing?
Response:
Salsa dancing is a great form of exercise. It provides a great cardio workout and helps you work on balance and coordination. In addition, it keeps you engaged mentally, making it a workout of the body and the mind. |
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What are the best rock bands that were part of the British invasion?
Response:
While tastes may differ, the top answers are generally the Rolling Stones, The Beatles and The Who. There are others on many lists, for example The Kinks. |
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On what date was the country of Belize granted independence?
Response:
Belize was granted independence from the British Empire on September 21, 1981. |
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Which of the following sports involve rackets: Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Cricket, Ping Pong.
Response:
Tennis, Badminton, Squash, Ping Pong are racket sports. |
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Why sport cricket is so famous?
Response:
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 |
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Tell me which of the following are body parts: head, ankle, banana, finger, earlobe, kiwi, toe, car, shoulder, bed
Response:
head, ankle, finger, earlobe, toe, shoulder |
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Why would an NHL team want to lose to be last in the standings?
Response:
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 very talented player on your team. For example, Sidney Crosby, and Connor McDavid, widely considered to be the best players in the NHL were both first overall picks in their drafts. |
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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.
Response:
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. |
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What does "time flies" mean?
Response:
When we are busy and having fun, our brains perceive time passage differently. Hence the expression time flies. |
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What are the pros and cons of denormalizing data sets?
Response:
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. |
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Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?
Response:
Rafael Nadal |
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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 a girl with a pearl earring. She looked so pretty and I wanted to take her home with me! We also got to see some other paintings by different artists and they were all really pretty too. It was a really fun day and I learned a lot about art! |
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What are the four major tournaments for the Professional Golfers Association?
Response:
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 followed by the US Open in June and the British Open in July. The PGA Championship, US Open, and British Open are held at different venues each year whereas the Masters tournament is always held at Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters, US Open, and British Open all welcome qualifying amateurs and professionals alike whereas the PGA Championship is limited to professionals only. |
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Grafton?
Response:
Gerold Grafton |
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Classify these emotions as positive or negative: Love, Joy, Awe, Happiness, Interest, Excitement, Sad, Fear, Distrust, Anxiety, Anger, Disgust, Trust, Apathy, Annoyance, Exuberance, Rage
Response:
Positive: Love, Joy, Awe, Happiness, Interest, Excitement, Trust, Exuberance
Negative: Sad, Fear, Distrust, Anxiety, Anger, Disgust, Apathy, Annoyance, Rage |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Bubon, Kobyz
Response:
Kobyz is string, Bubon is percussion. |
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What can I do to help me sleep better?
Response:
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 people though, you don't want to exercise right before sleep. Avoid benzodiazepenes as much as possible because they have a significant tendency to lead to dependency and will interfere with sleep. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Steelpan, Krar
Response:
Krar is string, Steelpan is percussion. |
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Give me some ideas for Halloween costumes.
Response:
Traditionally Halloween is associated with scary costumes such ghosts, zombies or skeletons. Dressing up as video game or movie characters is also popular. |
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Tell me whether these numbers are odd or even
Response:
10, 2, 7, 17, 777, 1284, 28, 57, 298, 102 |
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Why is it so hard to predict which teams will make the Men's College Basketball Final Four?
Response:
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 team is most like going to win. So, out of the 68 teams that make the tournament, it is hard to predict who will each round. |
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What is the best time of year to visit Lake Tahoe?
Response:
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. Tahoe has several world-class ski resorts; with Northstar and Palisades being favorites on the North shore, and Heavenly Mountain being the favorite on the South Shore. If flying down the mountain isn't appealing, you can go sledding, snowshoeing or snowmobiling. The snow capped mountains reflected on the deep blue waters of Tahoe make for epic winter sights. There's plenty of joy to be had staying inside, cozying up by the fireplace and simply enjoying the peaceful scenery outside your windows.
Sun Lovers: Tahoe Summers are for you. The Lake: beaches, marinas, restaurants, music and people galore. The lakeside vibe on Tahoe's beaches is casual and fun. Boaters & sailors highly regard Tahoe's famous blue waters. Tahoe is a kayaker's paradise with so many stunning coves to explore. Venture over to Emerald Bay to see where the lake turns from blue to green & visit the historic island in the middle. Hikers and cyclists; when the snow melts, there are countless trails to explore, including long segments of the famous Pacific Rim trail. For those who prefer leisurely strolls, there are some spectacular walking paths right along the lake. Floating down the Truckee River is a must-do for a frolicking day of fun. Campers love Tahoe as well, with many fun campgrounds to visit; some even within a short distance to the bustling streets of Stateline South Shore, where there are casinos, restaurants and music venues. Golfers can rejoice on the world class course along the lake at Edgewood.
In the transition months, the scenery is equally beautiful; and the tourist crowds are much smaller. Some people favorite the Spring and Fall in Tahoe, simply for a more secluded, scenic mountain getaway; catching either the tail end of the snow season or the early warmth glimpses of Summer.
Tahoe is a year-round destination. The best time to visit truly depends on the type of getaway you're seeking. My recommendation: Try all 4 seasons; you may find that it's impossible to pick a favorite! |
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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 synthetic feline facial pheromone in both the new cat’s room and in the area where the resident cat spends the most time will help to create feelings of familiarity and security within the physical environment. After a while, exchange pieces of bedding between the resident cats and the new cat so that the cats start to recognize each others scents. Slowly allow cats to interact with each other under supervision to ensure the cats build early positive experiences together. |
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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. |
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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 Edmund ever escape. Edmund spends years plotting his escape, retrieval of the treasure, and his revenge on all those who conspired against him. He disguises himself as a Count, then one by one exacts his revenge by influencing his rivals to behave in a manner that will lead to each of their downfalls. While he doesn't directly cause harm to any of his rivals, they all suffer the consequences of their own actions and Edmund comes out victorious. |
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Who is the most famous left-handed baseball player?
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Babe Ruth |
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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 makes it hard to understand between the speakers of different dialects. |
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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 with current events, and you will have to pay to get a newspaper subscription delivered daily or weekly. |
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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. |
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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 professional like writing coach to receive some guided approach and learning
4. Try to write as much as possible. It might sound counter intuitive but based on the law of numbers, writing more, helps one align and develop own writing style and rhythm. As the saying goes "practice makes a man perfect". |
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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 retirement home and care.
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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 your retirement goals. In fact, we would love to return the favor you did for us, by helping you find a retirement community that you can enjoy and prosper in. We are happy to pay for all of the accommodations and ensure moving is as easy as possible. We think it is best to make this change in the next 6 months, and we will do everything we can to help you navigate this important transition, for you and for us.
Love Always,
[insert name] |
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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 weather conditions such as heavy snow or mud. This is where the 4WD system comes into the picture.
4WD is a system that includes a transfer case that directly applies power to the rear axle, both front and rear axles and in some cases, only to the front axle. In addition, some 4WD systems include lower gear ratio options, locking hubs and lockers in the axles that force an equal amount of power to each wheel. All this taken together enables a 4WD system to enable a vehicle to navigate through deep snow, mud, over rocks and other obstacles with ease. The 4WD system is most commonly found on trucks, Jeeps and other purpose-built vehicles designed for heavy-duty use, whether for work or pleasure. |
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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 they do not have the communication skills to express these experiences, to manage these experiences, or to ask for help with them, they resort to signaling that they are in distress. |
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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) and 5s (Centers) who can dribble, pass and shoot rather than simply rebound and dunk. This becomes the "strictly dominate" strategy as this allows the "modern" NBA team to shoot a higher volume of 3 pointers, which has a higher expected value per shot (40 Field Goal % times 3 = 1.2) than 2 pointers (50 Field Goal % times 2 = 1). The Golden State Warriors championship run in the 2010s with Kevin Durant and Draymond Green is a great example of this coaching and player construction strategy. Now nearly all NBA teams employ this strategy, so it is less effective (A Nash (Not Steve Nash!) Equilibrium). |
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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" |
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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 counts in opposite directions to get our final displacement
Left/Right: we take 1 step left and 7 right, so we take a total of 1 - 7 = -6 steps left. This is equivalent to 6 steps right.
Forward/Back: we take 5 steps forward and 5 steps back, so we take a total of 5 - 5 = 0 steps forward.
This means we end up 5 steps to the right and 0 steps forward from where we started, which is a distance of 5 steps. |
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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 Fashioned Hate or The Deep Souths Oldest Rivalry. GenX and Millennials typically point to the Florida Gators since Florida went on a two decade long run of dominance, going 18-3 in between 1990 and 2010. Tennessee might also garner some votes in this timeframe. Younger fans might point to the multiple National Championship crushing heartbreaks at the hands of Alabama in 2008, 2012, 2015, 2017, and 2018. |
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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. |
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Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Moon Knight, Batman
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Moon Knight is Marvel, Batman is DC |
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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 |
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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 Protection Insurance (Rechtsschutzversicherung): This is totally optional but might come handy to deal and send notices for legal or public disorder cases e.g. problems with landlord, etc.
4. Household Insurance (Hausratversicherung): This is another good to have insurance to cover the damages related to house specially for rented homes. |
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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 resolution is good for work and gaming but also requires a good graphics card. Color accuracy is important if you plan to use the monitor for artistic work, such as editing movies and images. Refresh rate is important if you plan to do gaming, especially online. Connectivity options such as power delivery over USB-C is important if you want to simply connect the monitor with a laptop. |
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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 visit their website. This may require you to speak a local language. Finally, you can utilize alternative car rental companies such as Turo if they are available in the region you are travelling to. |
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Which is a species of fish? Rock bass or Rock
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Rock bass |