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Give me a bulleted list of the past 10 Masters Tournament Champions.
Response:
Scottie Scheffler
Hideki Matsuyama
Dustin Johnson
Tiger Woods
Patrick Reed
Sergio García
Danny Willett
Jordan Spieth
Bubba Watson
Adam Scott |
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What is COBOL used for?
Response:
COBOL was designed for business computer programs in industries such as finance and human resources. Unlike some high-level computer programming languages, COBOL uses English words and phrases to make it easier for ordinary business users to understand. |
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Who amongst these are cricketers: Virat Kohli, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal,
Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Anil Kumble, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj, Sarah Taylor.
Response:
Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Anil Kumble, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj, Sarah Taylor are cricketers. |
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How to evict a tenant in California
Response:
1. Give the tenant the initial notice which clearly state the issue and what is required of them to resolve it. There must be a valid reason for eviction such as failure to pay rent, lease violation, unlawful activities, property damages.
2. Post the notice with a deadline for the tenant to respond
3. Once the deadline has passed, you can file with the court by filling out the Summons and Complaint for unlawful detainer forms
4. Once your tenant is notified, they will have five days to respond. If they do not respond, you can ask for default judgement which allow you to order the sheriff to remove the tenant from the property and the court will order the tenant to pay for court and attorney fees. If the tenant files a response or you do not receive default judgement, you will go to trial.
5. The judge will make a decision after hearing both sides. The judge will either ask the tenant to vacate or allow them to remain in the property. |
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Why do people need sleep?
Response:
Sleep is necessary for your overall health and well-being. Sleep is even so important not enough sleep can actually kill you. Sleep enables the body engage in processes that help rejuvenate the body through better mental and physical performance. A good night of rest will give you higher energy levels, better mood, clearer thinking and concentration. |
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What are some quick dinners that I can make during the week?
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Some good ideas for quick dinners that you can make in 15-30 min or less include several pasta dishes like carbonara, basil pesto and pasta Alfredo or dishes that come quickly together like Chinese style fried rice to which you can add different proteins like shrimp, chicken or meat or tofu if you'd rather go for a vegetarian option. Salads are also a good candidate for quick dinners since you can be quite flexible in your combinations and usually do not require to heat up or cook any of the ingredients. |
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How many continents are in the world?
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There are seven continents in the world |
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Who is the St Louis Cardinals?
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The St Louis Cardinals is a major league baseball team that play's in the national league central division. |
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How can I get people to like me?
Response:
It's important to remember that not everyone will like you in this world, no matter how great you are. So don't be discouraged if you find someone doesn't like you as much as you think they should.
Here are some tips for getting people to like you:
- Ask them questions about themselves: People enjoy talking about themselves and if you ask them thoughtful questions they will see that you are a caring person who pays attention to them.
- Read social cues: It's important to be able to understand when someone is not interested in what you are talking about. If you find someone you're talking to is looking around the room and giving you short responses, you should try and steer the conversation in a different direction to see if you can engage them.
- Have a sense of humor: Laughing with other people is a great way to create bonds. You can try to be a little self-deprecating or just make innocent jokes about your situation. But be careful to not alienate people with humor if you don't know them well. Jokes about religion, politics, and other people might not go over well with some people. |
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Tell me whether these are found at the beach or on a mountains: ocean, ski resort, chair lift, shell, seaweed, hiking trail
Response:
Ocean: Beach
Ski Resort: Mountain
Chair Lift: Mountain
Shell: Beach
Seaweed: Beach
Hiking Trail: Mountain |
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write a story about the first contact of Alien would be
Response:
The first contact with Alien will be a big event that the entire earth would remember for generations. the first thing that will determine the nature of this first contact depends who get to who first. Alien arrived to earth, or human discovered another planet with other civilisation. it is high likely that in either way, the first contact will be between robots of the more advanced civilisation and the the people of the less advanced civilisation. this is due to the fact that the high advanced civilization tends to explore other worlds using their robots first. |
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Why do sailboats have to tack upwind?
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Modern sailboats use sails that act as foils, with pressure that increases on the inside of the foil higher than the outside of the foil, similar to an airplane wing and described by the Bernoulli effect. The sails must have an angle of attack that is perpendicular to the direction of the wind to be effective. Off the wind, or heading away from the wind, the sails can be eased out to maintain this angle. Heading into the wind, the boat can only get so close to the direction to keep the sails from becoming ineffective or "luffing." So to head in the general direction of the wind, a boat must tack at angles to the wind, to make its way in the direction of the wind. |
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I need a bulleted list of a few things people like to do with trees.
Response:
- Read under one
- Plant some in a park
- Pick and eat its fruit
- Cut it for lumber |
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Write a friendly complaint to an airline service about a poor experience with multiple issues and ask for points.
Response:
To whom it may concern; as a loyal member to your airline alliance, I was disappointed in the multiple issues I experienced on a recent flight. Your airline usually provides me with an exceptional experience but unfortunately this last travel journey was below par.
Firstly, my seat was broken and unable to recline. Given this was a red eye flight where I was hoping to get some rest, this limited my ability to do so.
Secondly, the Wifi I paid for was out for 4 out of 6 hours of the trip. So while awake without recline, I was unable to use that time effectively to email or communicate with friends and family.
Lastly, my checked bag took 45 minutes at the carousel. I know you have a policy where it should be 20 minutes or less.
I really enjoy flying with you and would like to hope this was a stroke of bad luck, and not reflective of your customer service and typical experience. I would appreciate as a goodwill 10,000 points into my account to make things right. I hope you consider my request.
Kind regards |
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How did Andy Warhol create the "piss paintings"?
Response:
Andy Warhol created paintings in the 1970s by covering canvases with copper paint and having various staffers urinate on them. This created different colored splotches, pools, and lines. |
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What is the purpose of operating a motor vehicle?
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The purpose of operating a motor vehicle is to get from point A to point B without incident, regardless of whose fault it might be. |
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What is a wallet used for?
Response:
A wallet is a flat pouch used to carry small person items. It can be made out of raw hide or some other material. It can be used to cary currency or money, credit cards, photos of family, insurance cards, and person identification. A wallet is helpful to organize different payment methods, and it used in most transactions that requirement a payment using a form of currency or credit. |
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Why are kids inquisitive?
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Kids are very eager to understand the world around them and tend to ask lots of questions. There is a potential for these characteristics to reduce as kids grow older, either because of other social interactions or having a better understanding of their general environment. |
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Which of these four novels has the least in common with the others?
1. Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett
2. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
3. The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
4. The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Response:
One Hundred Years of Solitude has the least in common with the other books. It is part of a genre called Magical Realism, which depicts a world that strongly resembles real life but contains magical aspects that would normally be found in the Fantasy genre. The other three novels are all Detective fiction, and belong to the Hardboiled sub-genre. Hardboiled detective stories typically feature a deeply cynical (and often unlikable) protagonist, organized crime elements, and a prohibition-era setting. |
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What are some good steps to getting an AWS cloud certification and getting a cloud job?
Response:
Getting an AWS certification is a great way to get started with learning about cloud and potentially starting a career in it! Here are some good first steps:
1. Start with the free AWS Cloud Practitioner course and overview: https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials/?cp=sec&sec=prep
2. Pass the AWS cloud practitioner exam
3. Decide which specialization path to go down — options could include the architecture path, more of a data specialist, or a Security specialization, with multiple other options
4. If you choose the architecture path, Stephane Marek’s courses (https://www.udemy.com/user/stephane-maarek/) are excellent, frequently updated, and inexpensive.
5. The next step is the AWS Solution Architect—Associate exam, which is difficult but the above courses prepare you well (combined with practice tests, note below on that)
6. To get hands on experience here is a list of interesting cloud sample projects, some easy and some hard: https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/8inzn5/so_you_want_to_learn_aws_aka_how_do_i_learn_to_be/
7. In preparing for the exams, especially the more advanced ones, Jon Bonso has excellent practice question banks: https://tutorialsdojo.com/courses/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-practice-exams/.
8. Once you have the Solution Architect—Associate certification and some sample projects complete you can likely start looking for a job in the cloud space. Companies are looking for people with those skills + cert + some hands-on experience, so good luck! |
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Monster Hunter 4 Unlimited (hereafter, "MH4U") was a video game released exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS circa 2013. Elden Ring was a video game released for multiple platforms in circa 2022 to critical acclaim.
If MH4U and Elden Ring were considered to be siblings nine years apart in a small family, how might the experiences of MH4U have influenced the growth and development of Elden Ring?
Response:
Young parents face many challenges. Finances, education, and home expenses often compete with the needs of a growing family. Within the context provided, MH4U reflects the first child of a young couple who must make several investments, including clothing, baby essentials, and furniture. This may be conveyed under the limited system resources available to MH4U under the 3DS console: 128MB of RAM. Additionally, one or both parents may work full time, leaving limited time to work with and grow the child. As the child, MH4U, enters age 9, they should be entering 4th or 5th grade and have developed the cognitive and functional skills to support their parents. Additionally, the parents will have likely developed further in their careers and caretaking abilities that ensure the stability and growth of a small family. In this example, Elden Ring represents the second child, which arrives nine years after MH4U. In this context, as a result of the growth of experience and income of the family, and assuming the family equates to a Playstation 4, the family now enjoys 8GB of RAM.
As described in the preceding paragraph, the familial environment that Elden Ring emerges from is vastly different than that of MH4U. However, there are additional benefits beyond the system limitations provided. These benefits are conveyed through the emotional and physical support provided through familial bonds, in this case, that of an older and younger sibling. Upon the arrival of Elden Ring, MH4U is eager to help their parents with caretaking tasks which may include keeping the child company, completing small jobs and errands, and establishing familial bonds with their sibling. The parents will be able to draw upon the experience of raising MH4U and apply those lessons to their newest member of the family. It’s important that the parents continue to create small jobs for MH4U that help to convey positive responses to younger family members: caretaking, guidance, and companionship.
As MH4U graduates from their teens and enters early adulthood, it’s critical that they stay actively involved in the life of their sibling. By age 18, MH4U will now be nine years older than Elden Ring, which as it happens, is the same age when MH4U became an older sibling. Under this lens, MH4U carries greater social responsibility than they did when they were the same age as Elden Ring. MH4U may also begin to contemplate leaving the family for continuing education. While it’s common for individuals to depart the family for secondary education after age 18, it’s critically important that MH4U continue to maintain constant contact with its younger sibling to provide guidance and advice and convey lessons learned from its formative experiences.
In this way, Elden Ring has a fast track to develop. MH4U is able to provide guidance equatable to best practices, experiences, and trial and error. Additionally, MH4U development during constrained resources encourages Elden Ring to do “more with less” and ensures a fastidious approach towards the allocation of resources. By the time Elden Ring approaches age 18, they enjoy the combined experiences of their parents and their older sibling which helps to increase their likelihood of success and families are stronger when they provide guidance and stability to their children.
In summary, the success of Elden Ring was no accident. The investments of the parents into the older sibling, MH4U, however lacking, provided a baseline level by which MH4U could invest in its younger sibling Elden Ring. Through this chain of investments, the family finds a greater chance of success. Under the lens of the original context, there would not be a critically reception to Elden Ring had not the parents made baseline investment and support to MH4U during the formative years of the family. |
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What are the top 10 largest cities in the world by population (city proper)?
Response:
- Chongqing, China
- Shanghai, China
- Beijing, China
- Delhi, India
- Chengdu, China
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Guangzhou, China
- Tianjin, China
- Tokyo, Japan |
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Classify each of these bands as Polish death metal, Norwegian death metal, or K-Pop: BTS, EXO, Red Velvet, Cadaver, Darkthrone, Behemoth, Vader, Empatic, Girls' Generation, TWICE, Blood Red Throne, Emperor, Gorgoroth, Decapitated
Response:
Polish death metal bands: Behemoth, Vader, Empatic, Decapitated
Norwegian death metal bands: Cadaver, Darkthrone, Blood Red Throne, Emperor, Gorgoroth
K-Pop bands: BTS, EXO, Red Velvet, Girls' Generation, TWICE |
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Why should I cheer for the Sacramento Kings in this year's NBA playoffs?
Response:
Until this season, the Sacramento Kings held the longest playoff drought in all of North American professional sports, lasting 16 years. Despite this, the fanbase for the Kings remained loyal and regularly attended games to watch their team lose year after year. In the midst of this drought, the previous owners of the franchise attempted to move the team to a new city, with significant traction at various points, to both Anaheim and Seattle. It was only the passion of the fans, and the combined support from local businesses and politicians, that prevented the move. In addition to the Kings having one of the most supportive fanbases in the NBA getting their first taste of success, the Kings are also a highly enjoyable team to watch. The players are friendly and likable, and the offense is one of the most successful in NBA history. Lastly, the team also has a fun gimmick of lighting a large purple laser beam that can be seen for miles after every victory, leading to a chorus of 'Light the beam!' from the Kings fanbase in the arena at the conclusion of every win. Pulling all of these factors together make the Sacramento Kings a fun team to cheer for in the upcoming NBA playoffs. |
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How does grain orientation effect the dimensional movement of wood?
Response:
Wood expands and shrinks depending on its moisture content. The relative amount of change, expansion, or shrinkage differs for each of the three main grain directions. Those directions are longitudinal, radial, and tangential. Longitudinal is the direction a tree or its branches grows length-wise. In most lumber, this is its length. The change in this direction is very small. That is why a wooden ruler can be used without changing its measurements when ambient moisture changes. In almost all uses, longitudinal expansion and contraction are small enough not to be of concern. Radial and tangential directional expansion and contraction are significant and different enough that they affect the dimensional stability of a piece of wood. The relative amount of change in each direction is specific to the wood species. Regardless of wood species, the change is greater in the tangential direction than in the radial direction. The tangential direction is tangential to the growth rings in the wood, and the radial direction is perpendicular to the growth rings. The T/R or ratio of tangential to radial change correlates to the dimensional stability of a wood species. If you visualize a piece of lumber that is milled square and comes from a part of a log such that the rings are almost straight across in one direction, that is referred to as vertical grain or quarter sawn. As the moisture content of the wood changes to come into equilibrium with its environment, it will move toward a diamond shape. The closer the T/R ratio is to 1, the less the square dimension will distort. Dimensional stability and the direction of wood movement is important to plan for when cutting joinery in wood. If two joined pieces are aligned so that they will not move in the same direction relative to the joint, the joint will be unstable when the ambient humidity changes and can cause the joint to fail. |
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What is the best sport?
Response:
It depends on who you ask, but as an AI language model, I cannot determine which sport is the best. The best sport for a person may differ compared to another person based on the level of athleticism and the complexity of the game required. Some of the popular sports around the world include soccer, basketball, baseball, football, tennis, cricket, and others. |
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What sport did Troy Stradford play in college?
Response:
Troy Stradford played football at Boston College in the 1980s and went on to play professionally for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL. |
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Do you ever sing when you're alone?
Response:
I do often sing when I am alone. I sing in the car. I sing in the shower. I sing walking along the road when no one else is around. Singing alone is a very enjoyable way to spend time. Singing alone allows you to practice without others watching. Singing alone is a good way to be ready to sing karaoke at a work function. My favorite songs to sing alone are songs from The Sound of Music and Miley Cyrus's new song "Flowers." |
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What is an idea?
Response:
In common usage and in philosophy, ideas are the results of thought. Also in philosophy, ideas can also be mental representational images of some object. Many philosophers have considered ideas to be a fundamental ontological category of being. |
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Why are kids inquisitive?
Response:
As kids grow and have a sense of the world around them, they tend to be eager to understand the meaning of everything and events. In most cases, their primary source of information is the adults around them, usually their mom and data, hence they ask 'why' on a lot of things and events. This not only develops their intellectual skills, but also their social skills. It is worth mentioning that there could be several developmental and/or cognitive factors that affect this trait in some kids. |
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What is Fascism and what is the historical context?
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Historians, political scientists, and other scholars have long debated the exact nature of fascism. Historian Ian Kershaw once wrote that "trying to define 'fascism' is like trying to nail jelly to the wall. Each different group described as fascist has at least some unique elements, and many definitions of fascism have been criticized as either too broad or too narrow.
Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition. Belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation and race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. Since the end of World War II in 1945, few parties have openly described themselves as fascist; the term is more often used pejoratively by political opponents. The descriptions of neo-fascist or post-fascist are sometimes employed to describe contemporary parties with ideologies similar to, or rooted in, 20th-century fascist movements.
The first fascist movements emerged in Italy during World War I, before spreading to other European countries, most notably Germany. Fascism also had adherents outside of Europe. Fascists saw World War I as a revolution that brought massive changes to the nature of war, society, the state, and technology. Fascism rejects assertions that violence is inherently bad and views imperialism, political violence and war as means to national rejuvenation. Fascists often advocate for the establishment of a totalitarian one-party state. Fascism's extreme authoritarianism and nationalism often manifests as belief in racial purity or a master race, usually blended with some variant of racism or bigotry against a demonized "Other" that is seen as an existential threat. |
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What are some common items on a charcuterie board?
Response:
Common items on a charcuterie board include slice cured sausage, pepperoni, goat cheese, manchengo cheese, white cheddar, prosciutto, baby dill pickles, dried apricots, grapes, jam, crackers, and chocolate covered almonds. |
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What are the basic rules of baseball?
Response:
Baseball is a complex sport that can be confusing to newcomers. Baseball is a game played by two teams of 9 players on a large field with 4 bases. The team on defense has 9 players out in the field at once, which includes the pitcher and the catcher. The hitting team only has one player "at-bat." The pitcher throws the ball to the catcher, and the hitter attempts to hit the ball into the field and run to a base if they hit the ball into fair territory. If the player misses 3 times, they are out. If the pitcher throws a bad pitch 4 times, the hitter gets to go to first base automatically. The player can also get out if a fielder catches the ball in the air or tags first base before the runner gets there. The game itself is 9 innings of 3 outs for each team. Whoever has the most runs (when a player runs to all 4 bases) at the end of the game wins! |
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What are common ways to invest money?
Response:
Common ways to invest money include:
1. Holding money in a high yield savings account
2. Buying stocks and bonds
3. Buying commodities (e.g., gold)
4. Buying collectibles (e.g., art work, rare coins, trading cards) |
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What is seek speed in HDFS and why is it no longer going to be important?
Response:
Seek speed is the speed i.e. rpm (revolutions per minute) a magnetic drive or an optical reader rotates to read the data from those HDDs Hard Drive Disks; This speed is dependent on the motor's rotation speed which directly impacts reading and writing of data into these devices. The speed of the motor is limited as it is powered by 12V capacity and also should not drain the battery if they are in the laptops. However, more and more newer age laptops and devices are now using SSDs Solid State Drives which are not only faster because the speed is not dependent on the revolving motor and also does not drain your laptops battery charge. This allowed the laptops to be less bulkier/heavier and reduce the overall battery size to make it a little lighter. |
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What are the most popular dishes to bring to a potluck?
Response:
Since potlucks are designed to scale out the food preparation efforts while providing a diverse menu, items that are easy to prepare in large quantities and that appeal to a lot of different people are most commonly brought. For example, meatballs are relatively inexpensive, widely enjoyed, and easy to be kept warm in crockpot. Items like chicken wings are popular for many of the same reasons. Salads are also a good choice because they don not need to be kept hot. Items that require immediate serving are typically avoided because the dishes need to be prepared, then travel to the locality of the event, and as such create logistical and quality problems. Other items are ones that people typically take pride in, like chili, or ethnic staples that expose people to new tastes and cultures. |
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What is a generic question?
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A generic question is usually a question which is very plain in nature or very common. Most people know the answers to generic questions using common sense, and general knowledge. It usually implies that less though and creativity was used to come up with a generic question. An example of a generic question is "why is it so hot outside?" or "why us the sky blue?" |
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How many provinces are in Canada?
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Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories. The most populous provinces are Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia. |
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Tell me which one does not fit with the group: Cigar, Cigarette, Tobacco, Pipe, Hookah
Response:
All except Tobacco are means of smoking. |
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What are some different ways to entertain my family when they visit Boston?
Response:
Boston, MA is a great place to take visitors whether they are from the US or abroad. Depending on the time of year that they visit, different options would rank higher.
For example, if they arrive in the warmer months, say May to September, then an excellent place to start would be the freedom trail. This is a marked track that follows the famous ride of Paul Revere as the British forces arrived in Massachusetts Bay prior to the war of independence. During the warmer months, this path is nice to walk along as it will take your family along the landmarks of Boston, through the Boston Common, past the Quincy Markets, the Bunker Hill memorial, and through Boston's North End where some of the best Italian restaurants in the country can be found. In addition to this, Boston is home to two of the most prestigious universities in the world, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Free walking tours are available on both of these campuses which are located on the other side of the Charles river in the city of Cambridge. You can also go to a baseball game at the famous Fenway Park stadium to see the local team, the Red Socks play, as well as enjoy the city's shopping district along Newbury St. and the Prudential.
If, however, your family visits in the colder season, or worse during the peak of winter, Boston still has plenty of fun and enjoyable activities. You could take them to an ice hockey game at TD Gardens to watch the local team, the Bruins play. There are also Christmas and winter markets in the Sea Port district throughout the holidays. For skiing, the mountains of New England are within a few hours drive and are often excellent for new and experienced skiers. |
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Categorize the below types of organisms.
bacteriophages, coccus, bacillus, spiral, coryneform, filamentous
Response:
Bacteria - coccus, bacillus, spiral, coryneform, filamentous
Virus - bacteriophages |
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What are a few things to do when visiting Northern Vietnam?
Response:
Here are some to do when visiting Northern Vietnam:
1. Go hiking through the picturesque rice terraces in Sa Pa. This is a great way to experience the beauty and local culture of Northern Vietnam.
2. Take a cruise on Ha Long Bay. This Unesco world heritage site is a great place to relax and take in the views as you sail through thousands of limestone islands.
3. Visit Hanoi and go on a food tour. This is one of the best ways to experience the local culture of Vietnam through authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
4. Spend a day exploring the stunning landscapes of Ninh Binh. Home to the ancient capital of Vietnam and the Unesco World Heritage site of Trang An, Ninh Binh is a popular destination in Northern Vietnam. |
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What is SMTP?
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The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is an Internet standard communication protocol for electronic mail transmission. Mail servers and other message transfer agents use SMTP to send and receive mail messages. User-level email clients typically use SMTP only for sending messages to a mail server for relaying, and typically submit outgoing email to the mail server on port 587 or 465 per RFC 8314. For retrieving messages, IMAP (which replaced the older POP3) is standard, but proprietary servers also often implement proprietary protocols. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Bougarabou, Haegeum
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Haegeum is string, Bougarabou is percussion. |
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Classify each of the following as cold or hot: sun, snow, oven, fridge, freezer, fire, stove, ice cream
Response:
Cold: Snow, fridge, freezer, ice cream
Hot: Sun, oven fire, stove |
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What is the origins of mens lacrosse?
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Lacrosse was started by the Native American Indians and was originally known as stickball. The game was initially played in the St. Lawrence Valley area by the Algonquian tribe and they were followed by other tribes in the eastern half of North America, and around the western Great Lakes.
What began as stickball, a native American Indian contest played by tribal warriors for training, recreation and religious reasons, has developed over the years into the interscholastic, professional and international sport of lacrosse |
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Classify each of the following as bright or dark: sun, lamp, cave, light, night, tunnel
Response:
Sun: Bright
Lamp: Bright
Cave: Dark
Light: Bright
Night: Dark
Tunnel: Dark |
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Which of the following are flowers: roses, peonies, worms, carnations, tulips, dirt, lavender, and sunflowers?
Response:
Roses, peonies, carnations, tulips, lavender, and sunflowers are flowers. Worms and dirt are not flowers. |
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Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Catalan shawm, Tres
Response:
Tres is string, Catalan shawm is woodwind. |
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Is there a Romanian Royal Family?
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The Romanian Royal Family consists of members of the former royal family of Michael I, the last king of Romania. This includes his two daughters, Margareta and Elena. Romania was a kingdom between 1881 and 1947. Carol I of Romania was the first king, proclaimed in 1881. Michael I of Romania was the last king, forced to abdicate in 1947. |
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Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Cave Lion, Sumatran Elephant
Response:
Sumatran Elephant is alive, Cave Lion is extinct. |
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What essential tools do I need in my toolbox?
Response:
Hammer, screwdriver, adjustable wrench, pliers, level |
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Which of the following are names of flowers: daffodil, rose, quinoa, lily, daisy, elm, pyrite, violet, jade, leather, polycarbonate, jasmine
Response:
daffodil, rose, lily, daisy, violet, jasmine |
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What Is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?
Response:
A request for proposal (RFP) is a structured acquisition process that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it. Most organizations prefer to launch their projects using RFPs, and many governments always use them. In some cases there is are a minimum number of respondents required and minimum timeframe to make an award. |
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Who is Linkin Park
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Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The band's current lineup comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn and drummer Rob Bourdon, all of whom are founding members. Vocalists Mark Wakefield and Chester Bennington are former members of the band. Categorized as alternative rock, Linkin Park's earlier music spanned a fusion of heavy metal and hip hop, while their later music features more electronica and pop elements. |
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In literature who is the alter ego of Percy Blakney
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Scarlet Pimpernel |
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Which of these is an electronic device? Ipad, TV, Rock, Laptop, Tree.
Response:
Sure. Ipad, TV, and Laptop are all electronic devices. |
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What country has the most all time medals at the Winter Olympics?
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Norway leads the all time medal count for the winter olympics |
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What are some things that would cause the velocity of money within an economy to increase?
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The velocity of money is a macro economics term referring to the speed with which money changes hands, which can be determined by dividing the annual aggregate economic output (also called gross domestic product) of a country by the applicable money supply. The velocity of money can be impacted by many things. Growing optimism and confidence among consumers and businesses can increase velocity, whereas a decline in velocity can occur when people and companies become gloomier or more uncertain of their financial futures. Enhancements in technology that make transactions more efficient can also increase velocity. |
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Which is better for you, red or green grapes?
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In general, dark red and purple grapes are higher in antioxidants than green or white grapes. The antioxidants found in grapes can help protect your cells from free radicals, which are a natural byproduct of your body's biological processes |
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What was special about the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship?
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The 2021 Formula 1 World Championship came down to the final race of the 2021 season in Abu Dhabi. Seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton and Max Versteppen were tied in drivers' points, with this race being the deciding factor of who would be crowned champion.
Ultimately, the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship was won by Dutch driver, Max Verstappen. This was his first Driver's Championship title.
What makes this particular championship special, or controversial (depending on who you ask), is that the race director, Michael Masi, misinterpreted the regulations regarding a late safety car restart. Masi called the safety car back into the pit lane without it having completed an additional lap as required by the Formula 1 Sporting Regulations (Article 48.12). By not heeding these regulations, all lapped cars were not able to unlap themselves which resulted in Max Verstappen being in a position to easily overtake Lewis Hamilton for the win. |
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What is the difference between snowboard and ski boots?
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Snowboard boots typically function like stiff snowshoes because the snowboard bindings provide rigid support for turning. Ski boots on the other hand are much more rigid because the bindings only function to keep the boots attached to the skis. Ski boots themselves provide much of the rigid support that snowboard bindings offer. |
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What are steps to become a US citizen?
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Step 1. Determine if you are already a U.S. citizen
Step 2. Determine if you are eligible to become a U.S. citizen
Step 3. Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Step 4. Submit your Form N-400 and pay your fees
Step 5. Go to your biometrics appointment, if applicable
Step 6. Complete the interview
Step 7. Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400
Step 8. Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance
Step 9. Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States
Step 10. Understanding U.S. citizenship |
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What is the distance between the bases in professional baseball?
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Each base is separated by 90 feet in professional baseball. |
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Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Jason Todd, Winter Soldier
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Jason Todd is DC, Winter Soldier is Marvel |
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What is kombucha made of?
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Kombucha is a fermented drink made from tea, yeast, bacteria and sugar. It has grown in popularity, and some believe it has many health benefits. |
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Group these font types based on their style of typefaces: Times New Roman, Monaco, Garamond, Helvetica, Courier, Futura
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These fonts can be categories as follow;
Serif fonts: Times New Roman, Garamond
San-serif fonts: Helvetica, Futura
Monospaced fonts: Monaco, Courier |
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What is a piano?
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A piano is a keyboard instrument that uses wooden hammers to strike a string which produces a sound. The hammers on a piano are coated with a soft material so they do not damage the string they hit when a keyboard key is pressed. You have to play this keyboard instrument with one or two hands in sync on a keyboard and then the keys hit in unified succession you get music or a string of sounds that is enjoyable to listen to. |
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Pancakes or waffles?
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It isn't easy to decide between two delicious breakfast items. There are pros and cons for both pancakes and waffles. On one hand, pancakes are light, and fluffy and can easily be eaten in one mouthful. On the other hand, waffles are airy, chewy and can be crispy with the right amount of sugar. Pancake and waffle batter are similar. Pancakes require a pan; waffles require a waffle iron. Both pancakes and waffles can be eaten with syrup, which is delicious. The decision to eat a pancake or waffle in the morning can be decided by which way you feel that morning. |
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What are some ways you can stop your toddler from crying?
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Give your toddler a hug to comfort him/her; try to reconcile the fight between the siblings if that is the source of conflict; if all fails - cry louder than the toddler |
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What is the name of the dog that looks like a mop?
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There are a number of dogs with mop-like appearances. The two most famous examples are the Komondor, which is a Hungarian guard dog, and the Puli, which was bred as a herding dog. Another example includes the lesser-known Bergamasco Sheepdog. |
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Types of Treaking ?
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1) Tea house trek, known as lodge trekking, is the most common form of trekking. Tea houses are for eating and resting during hikes or treks. Several popular trek routes like the Everest circuit, Annapurna circuit, and Langtang circuit have tea houses in different areas at regular intervals contributing trekkers to pack fewer supplies and food.
2) Camping Trekking
Unlike tea house hiking, camping trekking in Nepal is less well-known. All trekking areas provide the option of doing a camping trek. Team members include a guide, an assistant guide, a porter, a chef, a kitchen assistant, and a camp helper.
3) GAP Trekking
GAP stands for Guide, Accommodation, and Porters. Trekking guides and porters are on hand to accompany travellers on their highland trek. Those prepared to travel with just a guide and porter to unique adventure locations like snowy mountains, endless cultural variety, and stunning surroundings may get more out of their trek. |
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What is America's oldest brewery?
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D.G. Yuengling and Son is the oldest recognized brewery in America. |
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Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Sandpiper, Greater Sage-Grouse
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Greater Sage-Grouse is alive, Sandpiper is extinct. |
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Why might the 2023 MLB season break the record for total runs scored in a single regular season?
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The 2023 MLB season might break the total runs scored record in a regular season due to three rule changes..
1. Base sizes going from 15 inches per side to 18 inches per side. The increase in base size promotes safer stealing conditions for runners allowing them to more easily avoid contact with fielders. Also, the larger base surface area will help runners from "over-sliding" on the base leading to an out.
2. Two disengagements per plate appearance. Pitchers are only allowed two forms of disengagement which will reduce the number of pickoff attempts and mound step offs. In the event of a third disengagement, the pitcher will be charged with a balk leading to a base advancement for any runner on base or a ball given to the batter.
3. Eliminating the shift. When the time a pitch is thrown, all four infielders must be on the infield dirt or grass with two on each side of second base. This new rule will increase batting averages, hits per game, and more doubles. |
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What climate are cacti typically found in?
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Cacti are plants that are specialized for growing in desert climates. |
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Who invented basketball?
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James Naismith designed the game of basketball in 1891 while he was teaching at the International YMCA Training School. On 15 January 1892, James Naismith published his rules for the game of "Basket Ball" that he invented. The original game played under these rules was quite different from the one played today as there was no dribbling, dunking, three-pointers, or shot clock, and goal tending was legal. |
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What literary technique is used in the phrase “simmered on a smooth summer sidewalk”?
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“Simmered on a smooth summer sidewalk” is an example of alliteration, which is a literary technique often used to emphasize a phrase or make a phrase stand out more to a reader. |
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Write a poem about George Washington.
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George Washington was a British man
The British had laws he couldn't understand
Washington and his friends put together a plan
That the people would resist and America could stand |
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Write a few sentences explaining the criteria you used to choose your favorite fast food restaurant.
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The most important piece of criteria I use is taste of the food and drinks. Although there are other important factors like price, and variety of menu options ultimately the tastiness of the food is the most important factor. |
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Who are the last 7 soccer fifa men's world cup winners?
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The last 7 men's world cup winners are
- Argentina
- France
- Germany
- Spain
- Italy
- Brazil
- France |
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The type of bicycle you buy will depend on a few different variables to consider. Are you looking for a city, hybrid, folding or off roading bike? How much are you looking to spend on the bicycle is also important when making these decisions as there are several hundred options out there to choose from. There are also options to customize bicycles.
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I would like to spend no more than $1000 for my hybrid bicycle purchase. |
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When is the best time to buy house in USA
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Late Spring and early Summers are considered "hot periods" in real-estate market because there is an increase in the number of listings (or supplies) during these months. |
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Who married Beyonce in 2008?
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Jay Z |
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Identify which of these animals live in water and which live on land: elephants, wolves, sharks, dolphins, cows, raccoons, pigs.
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From the list provided, only sharks and dolphins live in water. The rest live on land: elephants, wolves, cows, raccoons, pigs. |
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In the field of economics, what is considered a monopoly?
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A monopoly is when a single company or individual has a dominant position in a market and can freely raise prices without risk of losing customers to competing products. Monopolies are generally discouraged as they reduce competition. |
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Which is a species of fish? Bass or Treble
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Bass |
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Name some of the most well known soccer players in the world
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While the best soccer players are a topic of regular debate among fans of the sport, the general consensus is that the most popular players known throughout the world are: Lionel Messi (Argentina), Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal), Pele (Brazil) and Diego Maradona (Argentina). Diego Maradona and Pele were both known worldwide as top talents in an earlier era, helping drive the growth of the biggest sport in the world and consequently leading their club teams and nations to trophies. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo also achieved incredible success, doing so during the rise of social media. Both Lionel and Cristiano have grown to 400+ million social media followers in different platforms-- putting them as some of the most followed individuals in the world. |
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What tree nut is commonly used when making pesto?
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Pine nuts are used in pesto. |
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Is voluntary childlessness rising? If yes, then what are the major drivers? What could be its impact?
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The fast paced life and easy availability of effective contraception have increased the number of couples opting for childfree life. There are numerous reasons why being childfree is trending. The decision to have a child comes with responsibilities and many couples do not want to embrace it. Some couples avoid the idea of having children based on past experience in the family or simply because not having a child opens new avenues to explore and spend time doing other meaningful things in life. Unwillingness to bear the financial burden of raising a child is another reason why some couples avoid the idea.
Nevertheless, the trend represents the rise in deterioration of interpersonal relationships. It prevents overpopulation and indirectly impacts events like recession, inflation, global warming etc. and in a consumer centric world the resonance of this trend cannot be ignored in the global economy. |
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What was Skippy ( on TV )
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The bush kangaroo |
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Which is a species of fish? Golden Retriever or Goldfish
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Goldfish |
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What are fun activities to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans is an exciting place to visit. Many people go to New Orleans for Mardi Gras parades, with creative floats and beads thrown to onlookers, but this event is just once a year. No matter what time of year you go, make time to appreciate some live music. Jazz and blues are standouts around Frenchman street. The food and beverage scene is also quite compelling, with classics like red beans and rice, fried chicken, delicious seafood, and beignets. Two weekends in the spring combine the music and the food in a giant festival called Jazz Fest, with many stages and vendors spread out for an open-air celebration of the best the city has to offer. There are also comprehensive culture and history museums, including the famous World War 2 museum, because the boats used to storm the beaches at Normandy were inspired by watercraft common to Louisiana. |
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How hard is it to learn how to ski?
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Learning how to ski is moderately hard. Depending on if you learn on your own or hire a professional instructor, you can expect to go skiing at least five to eight times before you feel comfortable on skis. There are also different mountains that offer different terrain which can impact how quickly you pick up skiing. It is advised that beginners stick to ski runs that are labeled as a green circle on any mountain as these are classified as the easiest way down the mountain. |
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Can I copy my Delta Lake table to another location?
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Yes you can copy your Delta Lake table to another location. Remember to copy files without changing the timestamps to ensure that the time travel with timestamps will be consistent. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Paila criolla, Topshur
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Topshur is string, Paila criolla is percussion. |
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Do you get scared?
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Ofcourse! Everyone feels scared of something or the other. It is only the intensity that makes it different. I mean, I may be scared of heights, but I can chose to not let it get to me even when I am at a height, by say singing a rhyme and distracting my mind. Fear is in your head. So be fearless. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Gbedu, Guitalele
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Guitalele is string, Gbedu is percussion. |
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Who was the Colossus of Rhodes a likeness of?
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The Colossus of Rhodes may have been viewed differently by different audiences. The statue had an inscription identifying it as an image of Helios, the god of the sun and local deity to Rhodes. In the wider Ancient Greek world Helios would likely be identified more readily as Apollo. The statue may have been made in the likeness of Alexander the Great's official image. This would have served to represent a bond between Rhodes and Alexandria with Alexander's image serving as the founder of the Egyptian city. Support for this idea comes from the fact that the Colossus was made to celebrate Rhodes' victory over a siege. This victory was largely facilitated by Ptolemy from Alexandria, and Alexandria is also a likely source for the funds of the ambitious project. The artist Chares of Lindos would also have been well selected to achieve this double representation. He was local to the island of Rhodes (Lindos is another city on the same island) and would have been familiar with images of Helios. He was also the student of Lysippos who was the exclusive personal sculptor to Alexander the Great during his lifetime, and so Chares would have also been uniquely knowledgeable about the image of Alexander. Some but not all scholars argue for the Colossus to be understood as an image of Alexander posing as Helios that would be seen by the people of Rhodes as their local deity but seen by the people of Alexandria as their founder. The Statue of Liberty built by France and gifted to the USA was partially modeled after the Colossus and is similarly possible to read as a celebration of American independence and also a reference to one the three values Liberté, Égalité and Fraternité central to French identity. |
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What factors influence mental health issues in young people?
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There are many factors which are affecting mental health issues in people today - these include:
- High inflation
- Wage stagnation
- Low job prospects
- Poor access to physical and mental healthcare
- Lack of home ownership
- Superficial internet presence |