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can you recommend fun activities to enjoy in Austin in summer?
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Summer can be hot in Austin, with historical highest temperatures went above 100 Farheiths. Outdoor activities are challenging in the torching sun and steaming air. Luckily, Austin, as part of the Hill Country, has a lot of hiking trails with shades and mild elevation. Hiking in early morning is enjoyable if you are an early bird. You can still enjoy outdoors in summer with water. Kayaking, SUPs, tubing, canoeing, swimming, and boat tours are available at public parks or with hosting companies at Lake Travis. Alternatively, enjoy cool AC empowered indoor gyms and playground in July or August. |
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Why are Christmas markets so popular in Germany?
Response:
Germans love Christmas markets because they are a lot of fun. They are a great way to socialize and get out of the house in the darkest time of the year.
Christmas markets start at the end of November and last until Christmas. Every small town has at least one. It's best to go there when it's cold, because everybody drinks Gluehwein (mulled wine) to warm up. You can find typical German food at these markets as well as local crafts, so you can get your Christmas shopping done. |
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What is one of your favorite color?
Response:
My favorite color is purple. Purple is a great color for many reasons. The hue and tone are quite pleasing to the eye. Additionally, purple is complementary to many other colors such as green, yellow, and gray. The color purple is often a color symbolizing richness and celebration, while it is a mature color it is also lively. |
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How to become a good team player?
Response:
To become a good team player, one needs to be:
Considerate to other team members and
Willing to help and go above and beyond to help teammates
Not only that, they actually should instill a positive attitude towards all team members and be always ready to help and leave things better then it was
There is no "i" in team |
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Which is a species of fish? Opah or Oprah
Response:
Opah |
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What should I consider when deciding between electric car or gas car?
Response:
Buying a car can be challenging, especially when trying to find the right balance between the upfront cost of buying/financing a car and the cost of operating that car. Electric cars do cost a premium vs gas-powered equivalent. Things to consider when deciding between both
- Electric cars on average cost 50% less on maintenance and repairs. This is due to the fact that it is powered by a battery pack vs a complex gas engine. So fewer points of failure and less maintenance such as oil changes etc.
- Look for electric cars that still have rebates and tax incentives that can significantly lower the upfront cost of the car
- Identify your annual usage and calculate how much money you will save. you need to consider the cost of electricity in your location and if you have solar installed at home to lower the electric cost further. |
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What is Visual Basic?
Response:
Visual Basic (VB), originally called Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET), is a multi-paradigm, object-oriented programming language, implemented on .NET, Mono, and the .NET Framework. Microsoft launched VB.NET in 2002 as the successor to its original Visual Basic language, the last version of which was Visual Basic 6.0. Although the ".NET" portion of the name was dropped in 2005, this article uses "Visual Basic [.NET]" to refer to all Visual Basic languages released since 2002, in order to distinguish between them and the classic Visual Basic. Along with C# and F#, it is one of the three main languages targeting the .NET ecosystem. Microsoft updated its VB language strategy on 6 Feb 2023 stating that VB is a stable language now and Microsoft will keep maintaining it. |
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Do tomatoes belong in Louisiana-style gumbo?
Response:
The answer is it depends. In traditional Louisiana-style gumbo recipes from the area known for Cajun (Acadiana) cuisine, tomatoes are not commonly part of the recipe. However, in the area known for Creole (New Orleans) cuisine tomatoes are commonly part of the recipe. |
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Should we get rid of social media?
Response:
Social media has many benefits, such as keeping up with friends whom you may not call or text regularly or learning about a local garage sale, but there are many downsides too. The downsides outweigh the benefits. If you put them on a scale, the benefits of social media, such as learning about a nearby garage sale, might weigh 5 pounds on the said scale. However, the downsides, such as cyberbullying and the comparison game that constantly happens, especially for young teen girls, the weight of that is very heavy. It is causing self-harm, anxiety, depression, etc. While there are many benefits, they are much less significant than the downsides. |
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Are there any eco-friendly alternatives to cremation?
Response:
Water cremation, also know as Aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis, is an eco-friendly alternative to cremation. It involves a gentle process where the body of the deceased is reduced to ashes using water. Aquamation preserves over 90% of energy as opposed to flame-based cremation. Most people find this new technique to be more comforting as water is often associated with grown and new life. Many pet owners are choosing this method for their beloved companions as another benefit of Aquamation is that owners are able to retain more of their pets ashes due to the omission of flames as way to reduce bone into ash. |
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who created the first Teddy bear?
Response:
Teddy bears’ history dates back to a bear-hunting trip in 1902 when President Theodore “Teddy” Roosevelt refused to kill a bear. The event made it to headlines of newspapers all over the US. Among them, the most famous one is from Clifford Berryman, he created a cartoon of the story and published it in the Washington Post on 11/16/1902. Morris Michtom then created a stuffed toy bear to pay respect to it. Morris and his wife owned a candy shop in Brookelyn and sales home-make toys in the shop too. They called the stuffed bear “Teddy bear”, and the sales of it soared since the day of its creation. There are a lot of famous teddy bear characters, including Care Bears, Yogi Bear, Teddy Ruxpin, Fozzie Bear, Little Bear, Berenstein Bears, Winnie the Pooh and Baloo! |
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Why do I have blonde hair?
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You have blonde hair because of your parent's genes. If your mom and dad both have blonde hair your hair is blonde through a dominant gene. If either your mom or your dad has brown or any other color hair then you got blonde hair through a recessive gene. However, it would be more common for you to have brown hair if both your parents had brown hair. |
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What are several ways to keep a toddler busy?
Response:
There are many fun ways to keep a toddler busy. First, you could find some blocks or large legos and build a tower. Then, you could ask the toddler to glue sticks to a piece of paper. Toddlers love water, so you could put water in a pot and give the toddler some cups to play with the water. You could take a walk and play the game "I spy." While you are walking, ask the toddler to collect leaves, sticks and rocks. You could also sing any song that comes to mind, as many toddlers enjoy singing. |
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What are things I can do to help me score better on a test?
Response:
Here are things you can do better to score better on a test:
1. Pay attention to the instructor during classes
2. Attend office hours to ask questions you cannot figure out
3. Study with a friend group
4. Take practice tests or do practice questions
5. Read the text book or watch online tutorials
6. Teach the material to others to hone your knowledge on different topics |
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How many planets are there in the solar system?
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There are 8 planets in the solar system. |
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What is magic the gathering?
Response:
Magic the gathering is a tabletop digital and collectable card game released in 1993 by Wizards of the Coast. |
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Does Starlink perform well for working on the road?
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Yes, Starlink works very well provided you have the correct plan. There are a few options: stationary, meaning your internet is tied to a single location, RV, meaning you can move your starlink location around, and a new option that allows you to access the internet even while working. The first two options are similar in price, while the last option is very expensive. For working remotely (like in a van or RV), RV starlink is ideal. The components are the router and the satellite dish “Dishy”, and the cables that connect them. As long as the dish has a view of the sky in a location where starlink is available you will have internet access at a speed sufficient for video meetings. It only takes about 5 minutes to set up starlink at each new location and for starlink to acquire a signal. |
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Bob's mother had 3 children. Two of them are Mary and Hugh. What is the name of the last child?
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The last child is Bob since Bob's mother had 3 children. |
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What is it like being the last person on earth?
Response:
You would think the world would be yours to explore and enjoy. In actuality, it's incredibly lonely. The quiet is almost deafening. It's also much harder to get to and from as gas stations no longer work, as there is no electricity. I never thought I would miss so desperately to wait in line and go to a crowded restaurant. |
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Classify the following ten cloud types by altitude :
Cirrus, Cumulus, Stratus, Stratocumulus, Cumulonimbus, NimboStratus, Cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus, Altostratus, Altocumulus,
Response:
These cloud types are generally classified in three different altitude groups.
The lowest hanging clouds are within 2km distance and cover the four types listed here - Stratus, Cumulus, Cumulonimbus, and Stratocumulus.
The middle altitude clouds are within 2 to 7 km distance. The three cloud types in this category are Nimbostratus, Altocumulus, and Altostratus.
Finally, the highest altitude clouds can be as high as 13 kms. These include Cirrus, Cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus.
Each of these cloud types have further cloud species based on the formation and appearance. |
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Describe a recurring dream you've had.
Response:
Thank you for asking about my dreams. I am a computer model and therefore I do not actually dream myself. I do learn from content and so I know a lot about what kinds of dreams one could have. People often have dreams about their work, their children, losing all of their teeth, and flying. Some of these can be recurring dreams, which means that someone can have the same dream repeatedly. It must be nice to dream. |
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whats needed to make a biryani?
rice
chicken
honey
sugar
oil
pot
towel
barbeque
onions
oven
Response:
following are needed to make biryani:
rice
chicken
oil
pot
onion |
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What are the primary ingredients and spices that go into Greek cooking?
Response:
1) Salt
2) Pepper
3) Extra virgin olive oil
4) Fresh oregano
5) Lemon juice
6) Garlic
Technique matters; however, the addition of these six ingredients to any dish will give it a Greek cuisine flavor |
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Tell me if these are cities or countries: Spain, Paris, Rome and Germany
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Spain and Germany are countries, while Paris and Rome are cities. They are all in Europe. |
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What is a DAW?
Response:
DAW is an acronym for Digital Audio Workstation. A DAW can either be a specialized digital hardware device (or multiple devices), or more commonly a software application, a computer, an audio interface and/or midi (musical instrument digital interface), all combined to enable digital recording, sampling, editing, mixing, and mastering of audio content. Software based DAWs come in many forms. Most are created to emulate the workflow of a traditional analog multi-track recording environment. However some DAWs are created to cater to the needs of electronic music creators, video content producers, and live performers. Once the domain of highly trained professionals who invested hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of dollars on expensive analog equipment to outfit large studios, high quality, grammy award winning audio content has been produced with modern equipment costing a few hundred dollars, connected to a laptop within a small bedroom studio in a content creator's home. |
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ways to generate electricity
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Use solar panel to harvest solar energy
use a dynamo and mechanical force such as animal.
Use wind tubine to harvest wind energy
Use salt water to create a battery
use steam to power turbine |
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What kind of species is the Hackelia bella
Response:
Hackelia bella is a species of flowering plant in the borage family known by the common name greater showy stickseed.
It is native to the northern California Coast Ranges and the Klamath Mountains in northeastern California and southwestern Oregon in the United States. It is found in yellow pine forest, red fir forest habitats. |
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In chess, why is the queen valued at nine points instead of eight?
Response:
In chess, typically chess pieces are valued based on their importance.
For example,
Pawn - 1 point
Knight - 3 points
Bishop - 3 points
Rook - 5 points
Queen - 9 points
Since the queen can move like the bishop and the rook, simple math would suggest that it is valued at 8 points (3 + 5).
However, the game of chess, involves complex scenarios and strategies and having a single piece that can move in all directions gives it a distinct advantage during various phases of the chess game.
This is why the queen is given a higher point valuation. |
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What is the smallest state in the USA?
Response:
Rhode Island |
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Tell me whether these people are comedians or athletes: Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, Tom Segura, Joe Rogan, John Rahm, Zach Ertz, Kyler Murray
Response:
Chris Rock: Comedian
Kevin Hart: Comedian
Tom Segura: Comedian
Joe Rogan: Comedian
John Rahm: Athlete
Zach Ertz: Athlete
Kyler Murray: Athlete |
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What does Tianwen means?
Response:
Tianwen means quest for heavenly truth |
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Give me the list of top 10 movies released in the current millennium, by IMDB rating. Format: Title (Release Date) Rating
Response:
These are the top 10 movies released in the current millennium, based on their IMDB rating:
1. The Dark Knight (2008) 9.0
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) 8.9
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) 8.8
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) 8.7
5. Inception (2010) 8.7
6. City of God (2002) 8.6
7. Interstellar (2014) 8.6
8. Spirited Away (2001) 8.5
9. The Pianist (2002) 8.5
10. Gladiator (2000) 8.5 |
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Write a short story about a person who discovers a hidden room in their house. The story should include a plot twist and a clear resolution at the end.
Response:
Joelle bought a new house in her dream neighborhood nestled in the hills. The house was very old but beautiful and the perfect setting for Joelle to live the quiet life she was wishing for. She worked at the same busy job for 50 years and needed somewhere gentle for retirement. The day she moved in she brought all her things from her apartment and her old cat named Trixi. When Trixi explored the house, she searched each room on the bottom floor but wouldn't walk up the stairs to the second floor. Joelle assumed it was due to her old age and didn't force Trixi up the stairs. Then one day, Joelle came home from the store and couldn't find Trixi anywhere, she was shocked. She ran around the bottom floor of the house and eventually went upstairs to her bedroom defeated. She tripped over a loose blank in the floor and suddenly a trap door opened and she pummeled into darkness. Joelle was shocked and when her eyes adjusted she realized the trap door led to a secret staircase in the house. The staircase led to an old wine cellar. That turned out to be the best day of Joelle's life because she was able to auction off all the old wine bottles and artifacts and make millions of dollars. |
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What is the most important thing for law enforcement in a kidnapping case?
Response:
The chances of finding the kidnapped person alive greatly diminishes with each passing hour since the kidnapping. Law enforcement must act quickly to find the victim as fast as possible. |
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What are the merits of skipping breakfast? Can you target your answer to a typical American and describe in layman's terms rather than detailed scientific jargon?
Response:
A truism instilled in youths is "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day". A well-rounded breakfast may indeed lead to a productive and energetic day. However, advertisements often position breakfast as a dessert rather than a well-rounded meal. For example, many eat sugary cereal with large servings of milk to kickstart their day. This is ill-advised. One should consider a glass of water or cup of coffee in place of breakfast. Skipping breakfast creates a "fast" in the body, which allows restoration of vital biological functions without spending cycles digesting new nutrients. In short, if one skips breakfast, additional time and focused energy may be awarded, especially if the breakfast has a poor nutrient profile. |
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What is the name of the national museum of the Netherlands?
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The national museum of the Netherlands is called the Rijksmuseum. |
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Why do people foster dogs?
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Fostering animals of any kind can be a great way to reduce the stress and suffering of an animal that has not adjusted to life in a shelter. Fostering can also reduce the number of animals that a shelter is forced to put down, which is a tremendous positive impact to have on a community. |
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What are good gifts for a new mom?
Response:
For Baby:
Baby Bum Brush (don't laugh, this saves your life as a new mom!)
Anything Kyte Baby, I was obsessed with this stuff, its all organic bamboo and SOOOO soft
Muslim Burp Cloths - you go through these like WATER for the first few weeks
The Story of You - someone got one for my friend and she raves about it! Its a DIY photo journal to document the first year(s)
:
For Mom:
Babysitting coupons: just offering to come over and let her sleep for a few hours for the first few weeks will literally change her life. Truly. This is my #1.
Newspaper framed from the day her baby is born: Ricky did this for me, and it meant so much! Just so cool to have.
A cleaning service for a month (nobody got this for me, but I ended up getting it for myself, I couldn't keep up!)
Uber Eats/Doordash/Instacart Food Delivery
Shower Steamers/Spa Day
If she has a C-Section, you might want to talk to her about if she needs anything to help make her comfortable? I had one unexpectedly and I didn't realize you needed special underwear, ice packs, etc. I was totally unprepared, haha. |
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Classify the following shapes as either two dimensional or three dimensional: cube, circle, sphere, triangle, cone, rhombus, square, and pyramid.
Response:
A cube, sphere, cone, and pyramid are three dimensional. A circle, triangle, rhombus, and square are two dimensional. |
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What type of brushes are typically used to create an acrylic painting?
Response:
Paintbrushes are available in a range of widths and may have stiff (bristle) or soft (synthetic or sable) hairs — and short or long handles. Synthetic brushes are less expensive.
Here are some common brush types:
1. Round brushes — A small, round brush (such as a size 3 or smaller) has a rounded, fine tip excellent for precise, detailed work. A large round brush (such as a size 8) carries more paint and is excellent for heavy strokes. A round bristle brush can be used to add texture to a painting through thick, impasto strokes.
2. Flat brushes — A flat brush can make thin lines or wide rectangular strokes.
3. Wash brushes — A wide wash brush (such as a 1 inch) can be used to apply thin washes of color to a painting surface.
4. Fan brush — A fan brush can be used to blend adjacent colors — though acrylics dry quickly and this type of blending brushwork will need to be done fast while the paint is still wet. |
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Which of the following are writing implements: pen, fine line markers, tiles, morning glories, alcohol markers, mechanical pencils, jugs, sand, ocean salt water, towel
Response:
pen, fine line markers, alcohol markers, mechanical pencils |
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Is it better to visit Yosemite or Venice?
Response:
Yosemite and Venice are both wonderful to visit. Yosemite is best in spring, before the park becomes crowded with summer hordes, and while the waterfalls are in full volume. Venice is best to visit in the Fall, while it's still warm but after the summer hordes have left. The choice between the two depends in part on the season, but also on whether or not you prefer to be in a park in a beautiful natural setting in the case of Yosemite, or in a fascinating and beautiful old world style city in a unique environment with canals, lagoons, boats and museums in the case of Venice. In both places, it's best to be walking to see the sights. In Yosemite you can hike or bike. In Venice you can walk or take a boat ride on the canals. If possible, one should visit both. If one can only visit one of the two, the choice ultimately boils down to one between natural beauty (Yosemite) and old world culture-based beauty (Venice). |
Instruction:
Give me a bulleted list of the top five most followed Instagram profiles.
Response:
1. @Instagram
2. @Cristiano
3. @leomessi
4. @selenagomez
5. @kyliejenner |
Instruction:
When was rolling luggage invented?
Response:
Rolling luggage was invented by Bernard D. Sadow in 1970. His invention was described in a patent, numbered 3,653,474, which emphasized the growth of air travel as a motivating use-case. The purported inspiration for attaching wheels directly to the luggage was an observation by Sadow of a porter stacking luggage on a rolling cart. |
Instruction:
Where should I travel for a summer vacation in the United States?
Response:
Most will say travel to Florida for summer vacation but there are so many other options in the United States. Charleston, South Carolina is a historic city with warm weather, beaches and great food. San Diego, California is another great summer location on the Pacific Ocean with delicious food and a relaxed vibe. |
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Name some famous 1990 music
Response:
Oasis - Wonderwall, The Offspring - Self Esteem, Nirvana - Smells Like Teen Spirit, Daft Punk - Around the World. |
Instruction:
What is the alphabet?
Response:
The alphabet consists of 26 characters or letters than can be used to form words. These words put together create sentences, and sentences put together create paragraphs. Paragraphs put together create stories. There are rules for how to form words in the English language. Vowels A, E, I, O, U are the most used characters in words formed by the letters of the alphabet. When words are spoken these form the sounds of the language we call English. English is spoken as a primary language in countries like Canada, Great Britain, Australia and the United States. |
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Why do we use passwords?
Response:
Passwords are used in today's digital environment to protect and secure personal accounts. They are a line of defense against domestic and abroad criminals trying to get access to your personal information in order to steal your identity, open credit cards in your name or steal your hard earned money from your bank accounts. Password management is hard for a lot of people because they use the same password for every account, they write them down and cannot remember all of them, and have no way to effectively manage their passwords or secure them. |
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I'm a vegan and traveling to new york city next month, can you suggest some vegan restaurants that i can eat at during my trip?
Response:
There are a lot of vegan restaurant options in Manhattan! Some highly rated suggestions for you:
1. Jajaja Mexicana for some good vegan mexican food
2. Planta Queen - for vegan food options
3. AbcV - vegan spot for seasonal plates and cocktails
4. Ras plant based - for plant based ethiopian cuisine
5. Bar Verde - for vegan mexican options
6. May Kaidee - for vegan thai options
7. Lady Bird - for creative vegan small plates and cocktails |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Huiringua, Pipa
Response:
Pipa is string, Huiringua is percussion. |
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Here's a list of the key characters in the TV Series Picard who also appeared in another Star Trek franchise series': Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Seven of Nine, Deanna Troi, William Riker, Q, Borg Queen, and Wesley Crusher.
List the characters, sorted by the original series in which they appeared.
Response:
All of the characters first appeared on either The Next Generation or Voyager.
The Next Generation: Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Deanna Troi, William Riker, Q, and Wesley Crusher.
Voyager: Seven of Nine and Borg Queen |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Marimba, Hummel
Response:
Hummel is string, Marimba is percussion. |
Instruction:
What else can you do with a hammer other than hammering nails?
Response:
You can use a hammer to
1. Remove nails for those with a claw
2. Defense yourself as a weapon
3. Juggle between your left and right hands to practice hand-eye coordination
4. Substitute a paper weight if the hammer is not too big |
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What types of bikes are there?
Response:
There are gravel bikes, road bikes, mountain bikes, BMX bikes, recumbent bikes, unicycles, hybrid bikes, electric bikes, cruiser bikes, trail bikes, CX bikes, enduro bikes, touring bikes, fixed gear bikes, kids bikes, fat bikes, tandem bikes, folding bikes, trikes and low rider bikes. |
Instruction:
Why do people eat food?
Response:
People eat food for sustenance and energy. Food is required to keep us alive and moving about in our daily lives. It is just as important as water is to our lives. Your body converts the food into ATP (e.g. energy) for your cells to use. Nutrients also come from food and help us to grow, and keep the bodily functions working correctly like breathing, digestion, blood flow and the overall health of the immune system. |
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Why do people like plants?
Response:
Plants build relaxing environment and decorate you room. Plants are beautiful and green. Plants clean the air. |
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Name some of the most popular rides at Disney World's Magic Kingdom theme park.
Response:
Magic Kingdom has a beautiful selection of rides and attractions. Some of the most popular rides include Space Mountain, Tron Lightcycle / Run, Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, The Haunted Mansion, Peter Pan's Flight, Pirates of the Caribbean, and It's a small world. |
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What is castling in chess?
Response:
Castling is a unique move that can be used to protect the king and develop a rook at the same time. It is the only move in chess where two pieces can move at the same time. During castling, the king moves two steps to its right or left and the rook moves across the king and goes to the position next to the king. Castling can be done only when the following two conditions are satisfied. First, there must not be any other pieces in between the king and the rook. Second, the king and the rook must not have been moved before. |
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Who was Amilcare Ponchielli?
Response:
Amilcare Ponchielli (1834–1886) was an Italian composer. Born in Paderno Fasolaro (now Paderno Ponchielli) near Cremona, then Kingdom of Lombardy–Venetia, Ponchielli won a scholarship at the age of nine to study music at the Milan Conservatory, writing his first symphony by the time he was ten years old.
He is best known for his operas, most notably La Gioconda, the third and most successful version of which debuted at La Scala in Milan on 28 March 1880. The Dance of the Hours from that opera is widely known thanks in part to its use in Walt Disney's Fantasia in 1940 and in Allan Sherman's novelty song "Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh".
In 1881, Ponchielli was appointed the maestro di cappella of Bergamo Cathedral and a professor of composition at the Milan Conservatory, where his pupils included Giacomo Puccini, Pietro Mascagni, Emilio Pizzi, and Giovanni Tebaldini. He was married to the soprano Teresina Brambilla and died at the age of 51 in Milan. |
Instruction:
What is the best way to improve your tennis skills?
Response:
There are many ways that you can improve your tennis skills. The most important point is to practice as tennis requires eyes and muscle coordination. Like many other activities, it requires dedications and practice to improve your skills.
One way to practice is to use a tennis wall. In your tennis club or in some parks, find a wall and use that wall as opponent. This way you can focus on hitting the ball consistently and improve your style.
While practicing with a wall is convenient, you will need to play with different people to improve your skills and respond different balls. There are many clubs that organize tournaments which can be a great opportunity to play with other tennis players.
The most important thing is enjoy your time while playing tennis and keeping to practice consistently. |
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What are the 7 continents in the world
Response:
Asia
Africa
Antarctica
Europe
North America
South America
Australia |
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Can you write a brief summary for the book "Braving the Wilderness" by Brene Brown?
Response:
Braving the Wilderness is a book about belonging, identity, and leadership. A core idea is that if you are courageous enough to stand alone in the name of the virtues and values you believe in, you can actually create more belonging for others. To brave the wilderness is not to go into the woods armored and ready to fight, but with an open heart and conviction steadying your spine. |
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Identify the bird from the list: Gadwall, Worm, Centipede
Response:
Gadwall |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Shime-daiko, Chilador
Response:
Childador is string, Shime-daiko is percussion. |
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Why do you love someone
Response:
To experience a feeling which is exceptional |
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Is the Vex or FIRST robotics competition a better choice for a child in high school?
Response:
Both VEX and FIRST have very strong robotics competitions for the high school level. If you are a parent choosing between the two, multiple factors need to be taken into consideration.
The first factor is the availability of a robotics program in your area. While you can form an independent team that is not affiliated with your school or another organization, it will require a significant financial and time investment. At the high school level teams typically design their robots with CAD software and must machine the parts themselves. Teams often consist of 20 or more members so that all of the aspects of the competition can be covered, such as creating and assembling the hardware, electrical wiring, systems design, programming and documenting the engineering process. All of the parts and equipment need to be purchased and maintained, and members put in a lot of hours during the competition season. Joining a pre-existing team that already has equipment, members and mentors familiar with a program will make it easiest for a child to participate, regardless of which competition the team is a part of.
If both VEX and FIRST programs are available, then it depends on how intense of an experience the child is interested in. The VEX competition has a lower barrier to entry because it requires smaller robots. Two pairs of robots compete against each other in a match to see which pair can get more points. While teams will need to machine some parts and must have skills in electrical and software design, a team can be smaller and still compete effectively. The FIRST competition involves much larger and more complex robots and challenges. Two alliances of three robots each compete against each other in a match, with a total of six robots on the field at once. Teams need to have more members to effectively compete, and participants need more in-depth training on hardware, electrical, system and software design. There is also a business requirement, where teams have to create a marketing banner, brochure and video for their team to submit as part of the competition.
Whether you choose VEX or FIRST, a child in high school that participates in a well-run robotics program will gain valuable engineering and organizational experience that will serve them well, both on a college application and after graduation. |
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Identify which animal is domesticated or wild: Donkey, Leopard ca
Response:
Leopard cat is wild, Donkey is domesticated |
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Tell me which continent the following cities are in:
- Seattle
- Helsinki
- Lagos
- Osaka
- Istanbul
Response:
Seattle is located in North America
Helsinki is in Europe
Lagos is in Africa
Osaka is in Asia
Istanbul is partially located in both Europe and Asia |
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Why do we feel lighter in weight in a swimming pool?
Response:
We feel lighter in a swimming pool because the water exerts an upward force or buoyant force on our body. This is because the weight of our body in water is equal to the apparent weight. |
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How many more keys does a standard piano have over a harpsichord?
Response:
28 keys |
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how to fight a speeding ticket?
Response:
Three common ways to resolve a speeding tickets are 1. taking a defensive driving course: it takes about 20 hours to complete the course content but you can speed it up by playing the videos at 2x speed with a chrome plug-in. Some people just let the video play like background noise and do whatever is on the side. 2. hire an attorney to take care of it, the cost depends on your ticket details and varies based on attorneys. But it is the most care-free way as the attorney deals with the court on your behalf. There is no guarantee it always succeeds though. 3. go to the court yourself and fight it. This takes a lot of gut because you will need to face the judge and prosecuting attorney or the traffic policy on the court the defend yourself. |
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Who was Yogi Bear named after?
Response:
He was named after baseball legend Yogi Berra |
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Classify the following as either a solid, liquid, or gas: carbon dioxide, water, oil, granite, aluminum, gold, oxygen
Response:
Carbon Dioxide: Gas
Water: Liquid
Oil: Liquid
Granite: Solid
Aluminum: Solid
Gold: Solid
Oxygen: Gas |
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How was Netflix able to overcome Blockbuster’s industry dominance in home video rentals?
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Blockbuster, at its peak, was raking in $6 billion in revenues when Netflix entered the market as a disruptor with mail-in-DVD service. When Netflix arrived, Blockbuster was already a mature offering with no innovation. It had 6000 stores nationwide, and the customer service could have been better, especially with late fees. Blockbuster collected customers' $800 million in late fees in 2006 alone.
Netflix’s mail-in-DVD service offered a lower performance for the customers as they had to pick titles on their portal pre- and wait for 2 to 3 days before they arrived in their mailbox. However, disgruntled customers from Blockbuster’s late fees switched to Netflix, which was the initial trigger. At first, Netflix's beachhead audience was the dissatisfied customers from Blockbuster.
Netflix is led by Reed Hastings, a visionary who made a bet on video streaming on the internet. With scarce resources spent on technology, Reed Hastings incorporated a “Freedom and responsibility” culture within Netflix. This propelled Netflix into the new era of winning in the subscription video streaming business model. Blockbuster meanwhile had expensive operations with 6000 stores and 25000 staff, while Netflix operated with two data centers and a few warehouses with less than 500 staff. Blockbuster eventually launched its online business. However, the 2008 financial crisis and the mounting debt they incurred for their investments in their online business was too much for the company, and they eventually filed for bankruptcy. |
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How did Caesar come to power in Rome?
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Gaius Julius Caesar was a Roman general and statesman born around 100 B.C. He was born in a patrician family (senatorial class) called the Julii that claimed lineage from the Goddess Venus and the legendary Prince Aeneas of Troy. His birth in this family had already put him ahead of most others on the road to power.
Caesar was smart, hard working and charming and made many friends and connections that would help him later in life. He married a relative of Gaius Marius, the dictator of Rome at the time and furthered his political connections. Though he suffered a setback when Sulla defeated Marius, Caesar was quickly able to use that to his advantage to escape a posting that required him to remain in Rome. It was important for any aspiring Consul (leader of Rome) to be seen as an effective military general who had conquered lands for Rome.
Caesar's next significant position was that of Aedile where one of his primary duties were to organize games. Caesar borrowed heavily and organized lavish games so that the people of Rome would know him. Unlike other patricians, Caesar had grown up in the Subura where, at the time, the plebeians lived and knew the importance and power that could be garnered from the love of the people.
Through multiple appointments, Caesar displayed his military genius and was eventually elected Consul. He formed an alliance with two other leading figures of the time: Pompey (a decorated general) and Crassus (richest man in Rome) known now as the "First Triumvirate".
After his consulship, Caesar become Governor of Gaul and eventually won a lot of territory for Rome. However, his political opponents in Rome readied a case for prosecuting him and stripping of power. Unwilling to be subject to that, Caesar gathered one of his legions and marched on Rome. His political opponents performed a tactical retreat from Rome leaving him in nominal control. He consolidated his power by winning multiple wars in Greece, Spain and Egypt eventually solidifying his hold on Rome and getting himself elected Dictator |
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What are 5 different edible uses for Tomatoes?
Response:
- Marinara Sauce
- Salsa
- Hamburger Topping
- Bruschetta
- BLT |
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Why is CH the Country Code for Switzerland?
Response:
It is because the Latin name of the country is Helvetia, and it can still be seen on various stamps. The full form of CH is Confoederatio Helvetica which means Swiss Confederation. |
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Why the Kings will beat the Warriors in the Playoffs
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The Kings and Warriors both have high octane offenses and are both weak on defense. Both teams have superior shooting but where Kings lack in playoff experience, they gain in youth. Warriors star players are all over the age of 31 and are on their last legs. Where Kings will thrive is in the paint, the warriors have no one to stop Sabonis. He will dominated Draymond Green in the paint and force double teams which will lead to another Sabonis skill, passing. |
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Why is Pickleball sport so popular
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Pickleball is so popular because anyone can get started fairly easily, as the equipment is not expensive, and there are lot of freely available public courts to play. It is also an easy sport to quickly pick up and able to play at a decent level recreationally and competitively. |
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Which is a species of fish? Tenpounder or Ninepounder
Response:
Tenpounder |
Instruction:
I need some ideas for a first date.
Response:
1) Grab coffee and chat at a coffee shop.
2) Grab coffee and walk around.
3) Go out together for a meal.
4) Go to the local Farmer's Market.
5) Go bowling.
6) Take a cooking class.
7) Picnic together at a park.
8) Go to a local event.
9) Play a board game.
10) Play a sport together, like paddleboarding, tennis, pickleball, or throwing a Frisbee. |
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Is the following statement true or false: cat's have wings?
Response:
It is false. Cat's do not have wings. |
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What was the purpose of Major League Baseball's rule changes this year?
Response:
Major League Baseball has been facing a decline in interest for years. The reasons commonly given for this decline are the length of games and lack of action attributed to the shift.
In an effort to speed up the games and make them more interesting, baseball implemented a number of changes.
- They made the bases bigger to encourage more base stealing.
- They banned the "shift". The "shift" became prevalent over the last decade and is seen as one of the main contributors to a reduction in scoring. They hope to increase offense with the ban on the shift.
- A pitch clock. Pitchers have to deliver a pitch within 15 seconds if no runner is on base; if a runner is on base, the pitcher must deliver the pitch within 20 seconds. Batters also must be in the batter's box and ready to hit with at least 8 seconds remaining on the clock. If a pitcher fails to deliver the pitch within the allotted time, the batter is awarded an automatic ball. If the batter is not ready to hit within 8 seconds, the batter receives an automatic strike. |
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Should the US government pay reparations?
Response:
Due to potential issues regarding responsibility, distribution, and cost, the U.S. Government should not award monetary reparations to the descendants of slaves. Wether or not the current government is ultimately responsible for the treatment of slaves, providing reparations, or monetary repayment for the government’s transgressions towards slaves, for the descendants of slaves may not be the most practical of beneficial solution. Instead, the government should focus on funding schooling, medicare, and communities of disadvantaged people of color.
A major flaw in the distribution of monetary reparations is determining which individuals or communities are descendants of slaves. Because slavery ended over 150 years ago, “most institutions don’t have good enough records to trace the actual descendants of slaves” (Jones). The potential inaccuracy in identifying descendants could lead to overspending on reparations, potential accusations of fraud, and countless other complaints.
Responsibility also plays a large role in determining if or how to distribute monetary reparations. While plantation owners are notoriously considered slave owners, “the Catholic Church was among the largest institutional slaveholders in the Americas” (Jones). Other large corporations which took advantage of the American slave system include both insurance and railroad companies: “Insurance companies sold policies on the lives of enslaved people (for their owners’ profit, of course) or underwrote slaving voyages. Railroads used slave labor and profited from transporting cotton or rice produced by enslaved plantation workers” (Jones). Given that both religious and industrial groups also had a rather large influence on the American slave system, the responsibility of the government to repay the descendants of slaves seems unreasonable.
To be able to pay the descendants of slaves, the government would also have to spend an excessive amount of money. Payment for slave labor requires adding up 24 hours, 365 days, for 246 years, plus inflation, the overall amount estimated to be upwards of $10 trillion. Even in smaller amounts “seeding each account with $25,000 would cost the government $100 billion a year, equal to ‘about 2% of federal expenditures now’” (Huddleston). Is that amount worth it? During his testimony, Beckett argued that money reparations are meaningless. Throwing money at a problem won’t solve it: it won’t end racism and it will cause the economy to plummet deeper in debt, creating more issues than it solves (Beckett). Not only would these reparations be a waste of taxpayer money, but it is understood that “the majority of Americans were not slave owners and even in the South, only one in five owned slaves,” more convincingly, “many Americans today have no connection to slavery at all since they immigrated here after 1865” (Source G).
Arguments could be made for the imbalance of reparations, as minorities such as Native American tribes have been given land and monetary reparations by the U.S. government. While these minorities have received reparations, these reparations directly to the victims. A table of previous reparations payments made to minorities/racially targeted groups that span from 1952-1990. The most recent and largest payment was in 1990, from the US government to Japanese American citizens, of $1.2 billion (about $20,000 each) in response to the Japanese encampments during World War II (Source D). While these payments were made to these minority groups, all these reparations were ordered while the original victims of the injustices were still alive, not over 150 years after the fact.
The complete dismissal of reparations, however, should not be administered. Focusing our attention on better ways to repay the descendants of slaves would be generally beneficial to the country, as Nathalie argued that descendants have no wealth. Given that a major source of wealth is inheritance, the lack of black property ownership means a less distinctive inheritance among black families for future generations (Nathalie). While reparations can be spent in the communities of descendants and underfunded black families, this affects people who may not be descendants, not specific to victims: “Recipients of reparations should be ‘the direct victims of the injustice or their immediate families’” (Source G). Despite this, former President Barack Obama stated that “the best reparations we can provide are good schools in the inner city and jobs for people who are unemployed,” and that those reparations could potentially “take the form of government programs to help struggling people of all races” (Source E). During her testimony, Michelle agreed, claiming that using reparations as a way of creating better schools and jobs for people who are struggling is a more beneficial way to use these monetary reparations (Michelle). Overall, the U.S. government, rather than distributing payments to individuals or communities, should focus on funding underprivileged or discriminated communities of traditionally black descendants, as this approach would create more opportunities and equality for discriminated black communities. |
Instruction:
Which animal has the longest known hibernation period
Response:
The periodical cicada emerges from hibernation once every 17 years. Trillions emerge from the ground in a synchronized fashion during this time. |
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What is the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere?
Response:
The CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere. It was completed in 1976, and was the tallest structure in the world from 1975 until 2007, when it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa. |
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Classify the following nba teams with their respective conference: kings, clippers, bucks, hawks, celtics
Response:
the kings and clippers are in the western conference while the bucks, hawks, and celtics are in the eastern conference |
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Classify these alcoholic beverages as bourbon, wine, or beer: Budweiser, Blanton's, Devil's Backbone, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Yellowstone, Elijah Craig, Pinot Grigio, Yeungling, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, Baker's, Basil Hayden, Eagle Rare, Merlot, Jim Beam, Coors Light, Jack Daniels, Heineken, Miller Lite
Response:
Bourbons: Blanton's, Yellowstone, Elijah Craig, Baker's, Basil Hayden, Eagle Rare, Jim Beam, Jack Daniels. Wine: Chardonnay, Pinor Noir, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot. Beer: Budweiser, Devil's Backbone, Yeungling, Samuel Adams, Sierra Nevada, Coors Light, Heineken, Miller Lite |
Instruction:
Provide a list of benefits of flying first class.
Response:
The following are benefits of flying first class:
1. Checked bags are free
2. More comfortable seats
3. Additional leg room
4. Free alcohol on the plane
5. Better food on the plane
6. Boarding and exiting the plane first |
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What's the best way to study for a test?
Response:
Make sure you understand the materials and what will be tested. Then it is important to study over multiple days instead of cramming in one night. |
Instruction:
What is arithmetic
Response:
Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics, also known as maths in the UK or math in the USA, which covers basic operations with numbers. These operations are addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. |
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Classify each of the following as either a city, or a state/province, or neither: San Jose, Shanghai, Jiangsu, Texas, Japan, Shandong
Response:
The following are cities: San Jose, Shanghai. The following are States/Provinces: Jiangsu, Texas, Shandong. Japan is a country, so not a city or state/province. |
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When building a piece of furniture, categorize each of the following as either "useful" or "not useful": Hammer, Asphalt, Gym, Wood, Nails, Tequila, Measuring Tape, Burrito
Response:
Hammer: Useful
Asphalt: Not Useful
Gym: Not Useful
Wood: Useful
Nails: Useful
Tequila: Not Useful
Measuring Tape: Useful
Burrito: Not Useful |
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Whale skin is how many cm deep?
Response:
15 cm |
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What makes Southwest Virginia special?
Response:
Southwest Virginia is a beautiful place. The area is nestled in the Appalachian Mountains. The perfect backdrop for incredible scenic views. The climate is fantastic. Springtime and Fall brings brisk weather and the welcoming or good bye of leaves. Finally, the friendly people of Virginia are eager to share the beauty with visitors. |
Instruction:
How early should you arrive at the airport before a flight?
Response:
An individual can arrive as early as they would like before a flight. It is recommended to arrive 4 hours before an international flight, and 2 hours before a domestic flight. Airline check in policies can vary. If checking a bag with the airline, some airlines allow checking a bag up to 6 hours before boarding time, some airlines only allow checking a bag up to 4 hours before boarding time. It is important to check various policies before planning your travel. |
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What are the three main nutrient groups?
Response:
The three main nutrient groups, also called macronutrients and macros for short, are protein, carbohydrates, and fat. |
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Why is pickleball popular?
Response:
Pickleball has become popular because the equipment (paddles and balls) is cheap and existing tennis courts are easily converted. Pickleball is easily learned without lessons. There are social benefits to pickleball due to small courts that tend to promote conversation. |
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What is Tianwen 1?
Response:
China's 1st Mars Exploration Mission |
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What are 5 popular reality TV shows?
Response:
1. The Real Housewives
2. Survivor
3. The Bachelor
4. RuPaul's Drag Race
5. The Voice |