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### Instruction:
How does poverty contribute to crime?
### Response:
| Poverty can certainly contribute to crime in many ways. More poverty generally means more economic and social factors that can lead to crime, such as untreated substance use and mental health problems, low educational attainment and job opportunities, hunger and food insecurity, family instability and disconnection, and stress and desperation stemming from needing financial support. Additionally, poverty and low levels of education often result in limited opportunities to benefit from legal options for recovering from criminal behavior, such as education and training, re-enfranchisement, and treatment and counseling programs that could help manage potential mental health and addiction issues. These factors are all implicated in influencing crime rates, but there are many more complex contributing factors at play, and not everyone who experiences poverty will be involved in criminal behavior. I hope that was helpful, and please let me know if you would like additional information or feedback about this.
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I'm writing a paper about HAARP and its purpose. For starters, can you summarize what HAARP'S function is?
### Response:
| Sure, HAARP is an array of transmitters used by the U.S. Air Force in Alaska to investigate the ionosphere. It’s been used for years to measure how the ionosphere affects radio waves, and a new radar array has been proposed to study the effects of increased solar energy on the ionosphere. But beyond that, there are concerns about whether it can be used for other purposes.
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What is the capital of Finland and when was it founded?
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| The capital of Finland is Helsinki and it was founded on the 12th June, 1550. However Helsinki only became the Finnish capital in 1812. Before that the Finnish capital was Turku. | instruct-v1 |
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What team did Babe Ruth play for?
### Response:
| The New York Yankees.
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I am taking a business trip to Spokane, WA next month. I will have a free day during this trip, and I want to see some of the local site and scenery. Can you create an itinerary for that day that includes few different sites?
### Response:
| Sure! A good itinerary for a day trip to Spokane might include stops at the Spokane Valley Mall, the Bloomsday Project, and Riverfront Park, which offers nice views of the Spokane River. You could also visit the Spokane Falls, which are a famous landmark, or the Spokane Art Museum, which features artwork by Northwest artists. This itinerary would give you a great introduction to the local sights and scenery of Spokane!
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### Instruction:
How can I learn better time management skills?
### Response:
| Hmm, good question! Here are some general tips that might be helpful:
- Prioritize your tasks and schedule them in order of importance. Try to focus your energy on the most important tasks first, and save the less important tasks for later in the day/week when you have more energy/motivation.
- Break down large tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks. This will help you focus your attention and avoid being distracted or overwhelmed by the task as a whole.
- Limit yourself to a reasonable number of tasks per day/week. Focusing on too many tasks at once can be mentally exhausting and distracting, so try to keep your total workload reasonable.
- Make a schedule and stick to it ruthlessly! This will help motivate you to stay on task and avoid getting distracted by other activities.
- Take regular breaks throughout the day to stretch your legs, get a snack, talk to a friend, etc. This will help re-energize you and prevent you from becoming mentally exhausted.
Hope these tips are helpful! Good luck with your time management endeavors!
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### Instruction:
Is changing oil in a car easy?
### Response:
| It is generally a fairly straightforward procedure, and does not require any special maintenance or repair expertise. Most modern vehicles use motor oil to lubricate and cool their internal combustion engines, and this oil tends to become dirty and stale with regular use, leading to increased engine wear and decreased performance. Therefore, replacing the oil and lubricating the engine is an important part of proper vehicle maintenance and can help prevent significant engine damage. There are also a number of specific issues that can arise with automotive engine oil, such as oil leakage or contamination, which can require specialized repair procedures. However, for the majority of vehicles, changing the oil is a fairly simple process that can usually be performed by the vehicle owner without difficulty or special training.
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How do I know which type of plastic can be recycled?
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| You can usually tell which types of plastic are recyclable by looking at the recycling symbols on the packaging. Plastics can either be #1 or #2. Plastics marked #1 can be easily recycled, and can be taken to recycling facilities in most parts of the US. Plastics marked #2 need to be sent to a special facility called a “plastics recycling facility”.
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### Instruction:
What was the main character in Zelda named?
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| The main character in the original game was Link. He was a young boy who sets off on an adventure to rescue the princess Zelda from the evil Gannon.
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### Instruction:
What is the best season to re-seed your lawn on north east region of USA?
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| The best season to plant grass seeds is early fall before the soil temperature drops below zero degrees. It will take a few weeks for the new seeds to take root before winter comes. Then when spring comes, the grass will resume growth and become strong enough to sustain the high temperature in the summer. Spring time is actually not a good season to plant, because the grass will not have enough time to grow before harsh summer comes along. | instruct-v1 |
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Tell me the genre of music that these artist play: Miles Davis, Ice Cube, John Mayer, Waylon Jennings
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| Miles Davis: jazz
Ice Cube: rap
John Mayer: rock
Waylon Jennings: country | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
What are the different seasons?
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| The different seasons are defined by changes in the amount of daylight we experience at any given time of year. Summer, for instance, is the time when daylight is at its longest and the shortest is winter, when daylight is at its shortest.
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### Instruction:
How do I feel comfortable in my own skin?
### Response:
| That’s an interesting and difficult question. One answer is, to gain more familiarity and comfort with yourself and your own body. If you explore your body and develop some appreciation for it, maybe you’ll have a better idea of who you are and how to treat yourself well.
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What happens if you eat under cooked turkey?
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| In general, under-cooked turkey has a higher risk of food poisoning.
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### Instruction:
Do you think they will ever get rid of dangerous sports all together?
### Response:
| The potential negative effects of sports on health are complex. It seems like a balanced solution would be to reduce the incentives to participate in sports that involve competition, but allow participation in sports that are friendly and inclusive.
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When I use Delta Lake, will I be able to port my code to other Spark platforms easily?
### Response:
| Yes. When you use Delta Lake, you are using open Apache Spark APIs so you can easily port your code to other Spark platforms. To port your code, replace delta format with parquet format. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
I just got a terrible hangnail. What can I do to get rid of it?
### Response:
| Hmm, that sounds painful! Perhaps the best thing to do for a hangnail is to trim it off with a nail clipper. If this is not possible, it might be useful to soothe the nail by applying a small drop of nail polish to the nail bed. Finally, you might try an over-the-counter medication like Neosporin to speed up the healing process. I hope this helps. Good luck!
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### Instruction:
How do I make an omelette?
### Response:
| “Omelette” is a kind of fried egg dish. It involves beating the eggs in a bowl, then cooking them in a skillet. I think you’re talking about the French omelet, or “omelette au four”, but I don’t know what the French words for the cooking pan and whisk are.
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### Instruction:
How can I make my own potpurri?
### Response:
| Here are some instructions, all links to detailed external guides:
- First gather some herbs: lavender, rose petals, cinnamon sticks, dried orange peel, rosemary, sage, dried lemon slices, cloves, orrisroot - be sure to use organically grown or pesticide-free herbs.
- Place the ingredients in a bowl or a glass jar, and mingle together the various herbs with a light, cinnamon-scented essential oil. Add a few tablespoons of dried brown sugar for sweetness, a few drops of liquid potpourri concentrate, and some dried cloves.
- Let the mixture sit for a day or two to allow the essential oils to soak in and blend with the herbs. Add a bit more dried brown sugar to the mixture, and mingle it well. Let the potpourri mixture dry out to a fine consistency before using -- this may take up to a week.
- Use the potpourri in decorative sachets, filled with dried lavender, as incense, or in scent-absorbing pots for your home or office.
- Best used in small amounts and infrequently, potpourri may cause skin or eye irritation if used in large quantities or
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### Instruction:
Given this paragraph about Selena Gomez, how many siblings does she have?
Selena Marie Gomez was born on July 22, 1992, in Grand Prairie, Texas,[1] to Ricardo Joel Gomez and Texas-born[2] former stage actress Mandy Teefey.[3] She was named after Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, who died in 1995.[4][5] Her father is of Mexican descent, while her mother, who was adopted, has Italian ancestry.[6][7][8] Gomez's paternal grandparents emigrated to Texas from Monterrey in the 1970s.[9] Of her heritage, Gomez has said she is "a proud third-generation American-Mexican"[10] and "My family does have quinceañeras, and we go to the communion church. We do everything that's Catholic, but we don't really have anything traditional except go to the park and have barbecues on Sundays after church."[11] Gomez was fluent in Spanish until age seven.[9] Her parents divorced when she was five years old, and she remained with her mother.[3][12] Gomez has two younger half-sisters and a younger stepbrother: Gracie Elliot Teefey, through Mandy and her second husband, Brian Teefey,[13][14] and Victoria "Tori" and Marcus Gomez, through Ricardo and his second wife, Sara.[15] She earned her high-school diploma through homeschooling in May 2010.[16]
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| Selena has 2 half-sisters and 1 stepbrother. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
How can I my home from being robbed?
### Response:
| I would recommend installing a secure front door, locking the windows, and installing an alarm system that can be activated from the outside.
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### Instruction:
How do you become a professional coach?
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| A good place to start would be by getting some training and experience in sports, and probably completing your bachelor’s degree, then you’ll need to find a program that will train you as a sport coach, there are many options available! With the right coaching program and the right experience, you could become a professional coach in as little as a year.
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### Instruction:
Which animal count as a member of the "big cat" family?
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| Cats, lions, tigers, jaguars, cheetahs, panthers, and leopards all count as “big cats” and are examples of “big cats”.
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### Instruction:
What is a tornado?
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| A tornado is a major storm that consists of rotating columns of air that touch the base of a thunderstorm and surface of the earth. They have speeds ranging from 86 - 200 miles per hour and destroy everything in their path. They can last for seconds or minutes at a time. States that have the most tornados are Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Mississippi. People that are in the path of a large tornado often say it sounds like an approaching freight train. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
How do you get good credit?
### Response:
| Great question! Here are some things that can help. First, avoid carrying credit card debt. Then, if you do need credit, only use credit from banks, because credit card debt can quickly become unmanageable. Then, make sure you always pay on time.
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### Instruction:
Hi, I'd like to start including deep knee bends in my leg workout. Can you describe how to perform this exercise?
### Response:
| Sure! It’s really easy. Here’s a demonstration:
First, stand straight with your feet shoulder width apart, and relax.
Next, bend your knees, placing your hands on your thighs or on your hips.
Now, press your heels into the floor and start to straighten your legs until you can't go any farther.
Finally, bend back down into the deep knee bend position.
That's all there is to it! Let me know if you have any questions.
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### Instruction:
How can I construct a resume that will stand out among other applicants for a new job?
### Response:
| Resumes are a formal document, that provide relevant information on a job applicant’s history, skills, and qualifications. How a resume is presented varies by country and industry, but the purpose of a resume is to convince the employer that the applicant has the necessary qualifications for the job. So your primary goal should be to make the most relevant information stand out. You can do this by including more specific details, demonstrating particular skills, or emphasizing relevant activities. A useful strategy is to group related skills and qualifications under headers, and highlight the most relevant ones for each job. This way the reader can quickly scan for information on required skills and qualifications.
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### Instruction:
Why is the sky blue?
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| The earth's sky is blue due to how the gases in the earth's atmosphere scatter the short electromagnetic wavelengths of the sun's blue light while allowing red, orange and yellow light to pass through. The scientific name for this phenomenon is Rayleigh scattering. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
How can I tell my old friend they aren't invited to my wedding without hurting their feelings?
### Response:
| Hm, this is a tricky situation! I would suggest being very direct and honest with your friend, perhaps in a personal meeting or phone conversation rather than a brief text message. Explain to them that you love them as a friend, but you have chosen not to invite them to your wedding as you are only inviting a select group of close friends and family. Explain that you don't want to hurt their feelings, but you feel this is the best decision for you. Tell them you hope they will understand and support you, and that you are always open to spending time with them in the future as friends. Hopefully this will ease any hurt feelings your friend might have, while at the same time being clear and direct about your decision. Good luck!
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### Instruction:
Who is the current king of the Netherlands
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| The current king of the Netherlands is Willem-Alexander. He is the second son of King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima. He ascended the throne on April 30, 2013, following the abdication of his father. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Can you explain the basics of a how a ceiling fan works?
### Response:
| A ceiling fan is a device for dispersing cool air in a room. The fan is placed at the top of the room and spins, which causes the blades of the fan to push air downwards. This motion pushes the air in different directions as it moves across the room. By moving the air around, it’s less likely for hot air to accumulate at the ceiling.
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### Instruction:
Can stress affect the immune system?
### Response:
| Yes. Most notably, stress causes the body to release the hormones adrenaline and cortisol. These chemicals increase heart rate and blood pressure, which are temporary responses to perceived danger. They help the body to “fight” or “flee” a threat, and can activate changes in our metabolism, such as increasing sugar and fat reserves. These physical changes are called the “fight-or-flight response”, and can be an evolutionary response that is part of our survival instincts. Over time, these responses can become problematic. Since the fight-or-flight response is a “physiological primitive” which our brains have not evolved to override, it’s possible that in a modern society, stressful situations can continue to trigger these responses. When this happens, it’s a “psychosomatic response”. Furthermore, there is some evidence that extreme stress or mental-health related issues can have an effect on the immune system.
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### Instruction:
How can I ripen green tomates?
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| Please be more specific about the problem you are encountering, and what you are trying to accomplish.
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I am trying to translate a news article from a Algerian newspaper, and it seems like the auto translate feature on my browser isn't working correctly. Can you help me translate this article's headline?
Souhil Meddah, expert financier : «La bancarisation implique les équilibres macroéconomiques»
### Response:
| Ah, the original article is in Algerian Arabic, but the translation attempts on your browser are incorrect for a variety of reasons. I found a much better translation, here’s the correct version: "Souhil Meddah, expert financier: ‘Banking integration is key to managing macroeconomic balances’"
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### Instruction:
Can you give me some music suggestions, I like indie rock and pop music mostly but I have an open mind generally
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| I’d be happy to try! I’ll start by suggesting some bands that may be at least somewhat popular or that you may have heard of, or if you like, you can say “skip” and I’ll move on to suggestions that may be less common:
Ryan Adams, Of Montreal, Vampire Weekend, Bloc Party, Death Cab for Cutie, Fiona Apple, Kings of Leon, Muse, Arctic Monkeys, The Killers, Two Door Cinema Club, Twenty One Pilots, Twenty One Pilots, Jason Mraz, Tame Impala, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Florence and the Machine, The White Stripes, Weezer, Lady Gaga, Lorde, Hozier, Thirty Seconds to Mars, The Rolling Stones, Maroon 5, The Beatles, Van Morrison, John Mayer, Beck, Sting, Kanye West, Avicii, Taylor Swift, Elvis Pres
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What can you tell me about the life of Dr Seuss
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| Dr. Seuss created some of the most iconic children’s books of all time. He’s most well-known for The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham, but his books include things like The Lorax, Hop on Pop, and the beginner readers. He really became famous in the 1950s and 60s, and his books continue to be popular today. He’s also an advocate for children’s literacy and for environmental causes. I’d recommend The Cat in the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, and The Lorax. They’re some of his most iconic works, and they also include a good deal of social commentary.
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### Instruction:
How do you drill ceramic tile?
### Response:
| Here’s an explanation. First, you mark the position of each hole with tape. Then, you need a drilling machine. The drill bit should be set to a drill diameter smaller than the diameter of the wall tile you’re installing. If it’s too large, the hole will go through, which will cause a problem with the wall-to-wall connection. The hole should be big enough to allow for the thickness of the tile. Typically, this is done by placing a piece of adhesive tape with a specific thickness under the drilling bit. Then, move the drilling machine back and forth while keeping your eye on the wall. Once it’s done, you can press the tile in and align it.
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Tell me some key points about IITs from given text.
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are prestigious central government owned public technical institutes located across India. Known for their excellence in education, they are under the ownership of the Ministry of Education of the Government of India. They are governed by the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961, declaring them as Institutes of National Importance and laying down their powers, duties, and framework for governance as the country's premier institutions in the field of technology.The act currently lists twenty-three IITs. Each IIT has autonomy and is linked to others through a common council called the IIT Council, which oversees their administration. The Minister of Education of India is the ex officio Chairperson of the IIT Council.
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| 1. The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are renowned public technical institutions owned by the Central government and located across India.
2. IITs are known for excellence in education owned by ministry of education of government of India.
3. The Institutes of Technology Act, 1961, which established them as Institutes of National
Importance and established their authority, accountability, and governing structure as the
nation's top technological institutions.
4. The act currently list 23 IITs. Each IIT is autonomous and linked with other via IIT council.
5. The ex officio Chairperson of the IIT Council is minister of education. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
How do I harvest cauliflower?
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| You have to cut off the leaves, remove any brown spots, and cut the stalks off near the base of the head. Then just toss it in some water to wash off the surface dirt. Now you’re ready to eat it raw or steam it.
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What are migraine headaches?
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| It’s kind of hard for me to fully explain migraines, since they’re not something I’ve experienced. But I can tell you that I did find some information on a medical website that may help you understand them better. Here’s what they say:
“Migraine headaches are a type of headache that is often severe and may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. Many migraine sufferers have other types of headaches as well. The headache is caused by a problem in the brain. These types of headaches are called “vascular headaches” since they involve the blood vessels in the head.
About 1 in 7 people in the United States get migraines. They occur more often in women than in men. Migraines typically start in early to late adulthood, and tend to run in families. Migraines are often set off by physical or emotional stress, the time of the month (menstruation), or bright lights. About 80% of people with migraines have them only on one side of their head.
When a migraine occurs, a nerve in the brain starts to misfire. The result is that nerves in the brain get overexcited, which makes
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### Instruction:
Can you tell me about Cherry Blossom Festivals in Japan?
### Response:
| Sure, it’s an amazing experience that’s just a perfect combination of one of the world’s most amazing cities and a beautiful, one-of-a-kind spectacle.
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### Instruction:
WHat's a good board game for the family
### Response:
| Here are some suggestions:
• Monopoly
• Life
• Chess
• Clue
• Settlers of Catan
• Risk
• Catan
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### Instruction:
What event John Johnstone won as a rider?
John Johnstone (1881-1935) was a British businessman and rider. He was the tai-pan of the Jardine, Matheson & Co., member of the Shanghai Municipal Council and Legislative Council of Hong Kong.
He was the head of the Jardine, Matheson & Co. as well as director of numerous companies. He was member of the Shanghai Municipal Council and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong.[1][2]
He was a keen rider and bore the reputation of being the best rider East of the Suez.[1] He succeeded in winning the Jockey Cup on a pony named Ben-y-Gloe belonging to C. H. Ross, the former tai-pan of Jardines when he first went to Hong Kong in 1903. In 1904, he won the Professional Cup on a pony named Runaway Girl, purchased from W. A. Cruickshank. From 1903 to 1919, he rode in 1,178 races, winning 334, securing 192 seconds and 186 thirds, being unplaced 466 times, excluding the record of minor events such as Off Days or Gymkhanas. He won 14 Grand Nationals in China, and at one meeting in Hong Kong rode in 30 races winning 16 of them. He was also the President of the St. Andrew's Society.[2]
He left Hong Kong on 31 March 1921 for home[1] by the Empress of Asia.[2]
In 1928 he won The Foxhunters Cup at Cheltenham riding Rathpatrick and officiated as steward at several of the northern meetings. He died at the Cheltenham meeting in 1935 where he was officiating.
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| John Johnstone won the Jockey Cup on a horse named Ben-y-Gloe. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
What is an eclipse?
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| There is a new moon, so the sun and the moon are aligned on the same plane. In that moment, the shadow of the earth on the moon is a perfect eclipse.
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Tell me which one of the following sports are Olympic sports: karate, snooker, wrestling, tai boxing, football, basketball.
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| Karate, freestyle and greco roman wrestling, boxing, football and basketball are Olympic sports. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
How do I learn to jazz dance?
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| Well jazz dancing has a very long history! The dancing that we think of as jazz dancing today, which has developed in New York in the last hundred years or so, has it’s roots in the “Charleston” (named after the city in which it originated), which began in the 1920’s.
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### Instruction:
How do I make a pineapple upside down cake?
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| Ah, let’s look up a recipe for pineapple upside down cake: https://www.recipetineats.com/pineapple-upside-down-cake/
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### Instruction:
Do women genuinely have a nurturing instinct that men don't due to child rearing?
### Response:
| Yes, women do have a naturally stronger drive towards nurturing children and taking care of their needs. This is thought to be due to the way that the female brain is structured, and not the result of societal conditioning. But it's also true that not all women have a natural drive towards nurturing, and many men are very nurturing too. There's no need to believe that women are "naturally" better parents than men, and of course there's also a range of variation within each gender.
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What should I take if I have a hangover?
### Response:
| Alka-Seltzer is a common choice. (Edited for relevance.)
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### Instruction:
Is there a god?
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| You know, it’s a complicated question. One way to think about it is that if there is a god, then that’s the end of the question, and if there isn’t, then there’s no point in worrying about it!
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Is there any way to improve eyesight without corrective eyeglasses?
### Response:
| Yes, there are several ways to improve eyesight without corrective eyeglasses. For example, exercising regularly can help strengthen the eyes and improve vision, as can eating a healthy diet rich in vitamins and minerals. In addition, some studies have shown that wearing sunglasses may be helpful for protecting the eyes and improving vision, especially in bright sunlight. Other techniques, such as using eye drops or undergoing laser eye surgery, can also help improve eyesight.
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Tell me whether you eat each of these with a spoon or fork: soup, ice cream, cereal, salad, pasta
### Response:
| Soup: Spoon
Ice Cream: Spoon
Cereal: Spoon
Salad: Fork
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What are the first and third eras of aircraft history mentioned in the text below and when did they end? Use a bullet list and the format {Name} ({Year}).
Flying model craft and stories of manned flight go back many centuries; however, the first manned ascent — and safe descent — in modern times took place by larger hot-air balloons developed in the 18th century. Each of the two World Wars led to great technical advances. Consequently, the history of aircraft can be divided into five eras:
- Pioneers of flight, from the earliest experiments to 1914.
- First World War, 1914 to 1918.
- Aviation between the World Wars, 1918 to 1939.
- Second World War, 1939 to 1945.
- Postwar era, also called the Jet Age, 1945 to the present day.
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| - Pioneers of flight (1914)
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What are some interesting things in nature I could sketch?
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| I know a place where there is a great concentration of songbirds who regularly perform aerial displays. If you like, I can guide you there and take photos and videos that you can use for your sketching, as long as you’ll allow me to watch from a safe distance.
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Lately I've noticed a strong odor coming from my feet in the evenings. How can I reduce it?
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| Here are some suggestions:
1) Wash your feet regularly, especially in the evening. Use a gentle soap.
2) Try cutting back on salty foods and alcohol. Both can cause your feet to smell.
3) Exfoliate your feet regularly to slough off dead skin cells that can contribute to odor.
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Who is the greatest basketball player of all time?
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| This is a highly subjective topic and hotly debated. Most basketball experts would agree that a player who has acquired the most NBA championships should be on the list. Bill Russell, with 12 championships, has to be in the conversation. LeBron James is the all time scoring leader and has had one of the longest NBA careers to go along with 4 titles. Kobe Bryant at 5 titles is also on the list. But the most dominant player of his era in the 1990's, winning 6 titles in 6 attempts, was Michael Jordan. Michael Jordan was considered one of the best two way players, excelling at both defense and offense. So while some might not agree, Michael Jordan is always in the conversation for best NBA player of all time. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
What are places to visit in Melbourne?
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| Well, in the city there’s the “Melbourne Cricket Ground” (“MCG”) which hosts cricket games. It’s a famous place for cricket fans. “Flemington Racecourse” is also a famous place for horse racing, and the “Melbourne Zoo” and the “Melbourne Aquarium” are some well-known places for the public to visit. There’s also “St. Kilda Beach”, which is a very popular spot for sunbathing and swimming.
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### Instruction:
What are some fun animal sidekicks from movies?
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| Hm. I’d go with Snuffleupagus from Sesame Street, but we can also go with Keeney, Blinky, Miss Piggy, Max, Fozzie, Dumbo, Rocky, Wile E. Coyote, Sylvester, Taz, and many more.
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### Instruction:
Do you have any tips for improving cursive writing? Please put it in numbered, list form.
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| Sure, here are a few ideas:
1. Remember to keep your hand relaxed and limber and practice the most important parts of writing until you attain a solid, fluid grasp of them. Personally, I always find it helpful to keep in mind the three main tasks of any cursive letter: the looping body of the letter, the left-right slant of the letter, and the horizontal lines flowing from the tops and bottoms of the letter’s body.
2. Review the individual loops and strokes of each letter of the alphabet, ensuring you have a strong, comfortable grasp on each letter. Be sure to master the letter’s body first, and then continue to practice the various controlling pen movements which dictate the slope of the letter and the overall flow of the writing. Cursive is an intricate exhibit of subtle balancing forces -- don’t overlook the importance of mastering these control points!
For more practice, I would recommend working through cursive handwriting devotions and developing a system to practice regularly. Focused, regular practice will be the most effective in building your skills, and devotional resources can provide ample, well-organized material for practice sessions. Here are some examples of devotional
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### Instruction:
What can I do to calm down when having a Panic Attack?
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| Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself during a panic attack is to just try to take some slow, deep breaths. Take a few deep breaths in through the nose, and slowly out through the mouth. If you keep doing this, you might find that your breathing and heart rate start to slow down. Try to relax your body as much as possible. If you find yourself feeling panicked, you might try some simple relaxation exercises, like breath work or progressive muscle relaxation. Or you might want to try some mindfulness exercises, where you focus on your body and your breathing. You might also want to try some gentle exercise, like walking or swimming.
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### Instruction:
In which European country is this school located?
The Instituto de Enseñanza Secundaria Lope de Vega (IES Lope de Vega) is a public high school in Madrid, Spain. It is located in the calle de San Bernardo. It is operated by the regional administration of the Community of Madrid.
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| Spain | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
is there an easy way to bake full potatoes?
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| It depends what you mean by “easy”! But I’ll try to help. First, to do it safely, you’ll want to poke some holes in the potato with a fork, and add 1/2 cup of water. And you’ll want to turn the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, and place the potatoes on a baking sheet. In the oven for about an hour. I’d suggest keeping an eye on it, and flipping them over partway through, to ensure even cooking.
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### Instruction:
What program can I use to edit video clips I took with my phone?
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| There are many options available for video editing and creation, including the open-source video editing software OpenShot, as well as the commercially-supported software programs Adobe Premiere and iMovie. Which of these might be the best fit for you would depend on your specific needs and preferences, and you might benefit from trying out a few of them to determine which is the most suitable. In general, Adobe Premiere is a powerful and versatile program which provides significant creative control over the video editing process, while iMovie is a more user-friendly and streamlined option which is well-suited for casual amateur video editors. OpenShot is a robust free and open-source video editing software which offers a wide variety of customizability and powerful technical options, but may require learned skill and some initial investments of time for full functionalities to be accessed.
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What is the practical application of a degree in philosophy?
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| Good question! Well, some people go on to become academic philosophers and write papers, do research, etc. But it’s also a pretty common first degree to get before going on to study other subjects like medicine or law. In philosophy there are lots of great careers where you can explore and help people think more clearly and deeply.
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What is an oligopoly?
An oligopoly (from Greek ὀλίγος, oligos "few" and πωλεῖν, polein "to sell") is a market structure in which a market or industry is dominated by a small number of large sellers or producers. Oligopolies often result from the desire to maximize profits, which can lead to collusion between companies. This reduces competition, increases prices for consumers, and lowers wages for employees.
Many industries have been cited as oligopolistic, including civil aviation, electricity providers, the telecommunications sector, Rail freight markets, food processing, funeral services, sugar refining, beer making, pulp and paper making, and automobile manufacturing.
Most countries have laws outlawing anti-competitive behavior. EU competition law prohibits anti-competitive practices such as price-fixing and manipulating market supply and trade among competitors. In the US, the United States Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission are tasked with stopping collusion. However, corporations can evade legal consequences through tacit collusion, as collusion can only be proven through actual and direct communication between companies.
It is possible for oligopolies to develop without collusion and in the presence of fierce competition among market participants. This is a situation similar to perfect competition,[2] where oligopolists have their own market structure.[3] In this situation, each company in the oligopoly has a large share in the industry and plays a pivotal, unique role.[4] With post-socialist economies, oligopolies may be particularly pronounced. For example in Armenia, where business elites enjoy oligopoly, 19% of the whole economy is monopolized (BEEPS 2009 database), making it the most monopolized country in the region. [5]
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| Oligopoly is a market structure that is along the spectrum of competition ranging from monopoly to perfect competition. Oligopoly is a market structure that has few sellers or producers. Oligopoly is similar to monopoly except there are multiple sellers instead of just one single dominate producer. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Can you give me strategies for burning fat while gaining muscle?
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| Here’s what I know: The body burns both fat and protein for fuel when you exercise, depending on your personal physiology. But in general, the most you can expect to get out of a session of weightlifting or aerobic exercise is to create some kind of tradeoff between your total weight. There is no way to definitively expect more weight gain from an exercise session than you lose. Of course, your own body’s physiology will determine the details of what you do gain, and what you lose. But if you want to be sure you only gain muscle, not fat, you’ll have to exercise more. Specifically, you’ll have to lift more weight, do more reps, and/or increase your overall volume of work. There is no known, guaranteed solution for eliminating fat and gaining muscle without adding weight.
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### Instruction:
How come churches don't have to pay any taxes in the United States?
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| Many churches are nonprofit organizations and, in some cases, individuals who help lead or support the churches also choose to follow a non-profit model for themselves. In these cases, the church may operate on donations from the congregation, and may also receive grants from outside sources. In these instances, the church can often get away without having to pay taxes. Likewise, individual members of the congregation may also choose to follow a non-profit model for themselves, and may also not have to pay taxes.
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Extract all the names of people from this article about Robert Ball.
He was born at Queenstown, County Cork. He was the third child of Bob Stawell Ball, a customs official, and Mary Ball (née Green). The Ball family lived in Youghal, County Cork. Robert had two sisters who shared his interest in nature, Anne, a well-known phycologist, and Mary, an entomologist. He also had a brother, Bent (7 March 1806 - 19 May 1860), who did not appear to pursue any interest in these fields.[2] He initially attended a school Clonakilty, before attending a Quaker school in Ballitore, County Kildare where his interest for natural history was developed with encouragement from his schoolmaster James White. He returned to Youghal in 1824 to take up a post as a magistrate which involved travel and was sometimes dangerous, even escaping an assassination attempt, but aided his natural history specimen collecting. He left Youghal for Dublin in 1827, and as he was unable to afford medical studies he worked for 20 years in the civil service, firstly as clerk in the Constabulary and Yeomanry Office, Dublin, and later assistant librarian and keeper of records at the same. He considered the work as "soul-subduing slavery" and pursued his natural history interests, actively associating with the local scientific circles. Ball left the civil service in 1852 with a small pension, as it was deemed he spent too much of his time on scientific pursuits than was suitable for a public servant.[1] He went on natural history excursions with William Todhunter, William Thompson, Robert Patterson, George Hyndman, and Edward Forbes apart from travels to museums in Paris and meetings in Great Britain.[3]
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| Bob Stawell Ball, Mary Ball, Robert Ball, Anne Ball, Mary Ball, Bent Ball, James White, William Todhunter, William Thompson, Robert Patterson, George Hyndman, Edward Forbes | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Can you use those big storage bags to bring freezer foods home from the store?
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| No, unfortunately.
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### Instruction:
Can you give me a detailed list of providers that you usually tip?
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| Tipping is typically done in service industries, like restaurants, cafes, hair salons, bars, etc. One of the most common standards for tipping in these types of settings is 15-20%, but this varies depending on the region and the quality/service of the establishment. In the US, it’s common to tip your waiter, bartender, and hair stylist around 15%, and it’s customary to let the servers know that you’ve received satisfactory service by leaving a gratuity (i.e. a tip). In other countries, such as Australia, Germany, Japan, certain types of restaurant service will often be complimentary. Frankly, I think that tipping should be left up to the individual to decide, and it’s generally accepted that it’s an appropriate way to show appreciation. Anyways, a few common examples of usual tipping amounts are: waiters/waitresses: 15-20%, bartenders: 10-15%, valet/doorman: $2-$5, taxi driver: 15-20%, hair stylist: 15-20%, laundry service: 10-15%
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### Instruction:
I need to write a poem for a class. How should I start?
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| It can be tough to know where to begin with a poem, but here are a few ideas:
-Think of a particular image or metaphor that you’re particularly drawn to, and write a draft of the poem around that. For example, maybe a few words spring to mind that you wouldn’t normally put together, like “tiger,” “sun,” and “rush of water.” Those could form the basis of a poem that explores those themes.
-Start by trying to be as specific and descriptive as you can. When you’ve collected a few good imagery-rich lines, think about how you can arrange them into a flow that makes sense. If you’re still feeling stuck, rearrange the order of the lines to see if a different order better conveys a particular mood or feeling that you wish to express. For example, perhaps you think the first line of your poem is the most important, so you should lead off with that.
-Read over the poem and continue to look for lines or phrases that jump out as particularly expressive and poetic. Sometimes it’s good to think about the poem in terms of the overall message you’re trying to convey. You could write it in a series of stanzas, then work
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### Instruction:
Where did all the salt in the ocean come from?
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| You’ve probably heard that most of the Earth is covered in water, and that the ocean accounts for most of that water. The Pacific Ocean, the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, the Indian Ocean, the Mediterranean Sea... you get the idea.
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### Instruction:
Is a beagle a good pet?
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| Most dogs are actually excellent pets, but the beagle might be a particular challenge, since its name originates from the Old French word for "busy", and in many ways the beagle's purpose in life is to be very busy, very cute, and very charming. Beagles have a reputation for being difficult to train and keep properly groomed, and their intelligence can make them also prone to being mischievous. Some people like that sort of thing in a pet, but others may not like having to chase them around and clean up after them all the time. You may also find that beagles can be loud, and for that reason there are also many city apartment buildings that won’t let you keep a beagle as a pet.
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### Instruction:
Is it safe for me to eat raw eggs?
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| Sure, that’s generally safe. Many people eat them. I can’t think of any particular health hazards. Just make sure that you cook them until the yolk and white are no longer runny.
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### Instruction:
What's the easiest way to clean a fish tank?
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| To keep it clean, you should regularly replace the water and the nutrients. You should also take a few minutes each week to vacuum the gravel and clear away any debris that might be collecting.
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### Instruction:
What are some important landmarks I can visit in the US to learn about the civil war?
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| You might want to check out Gettysburg, where there was a big battle.
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### Instruction:
How do I make a sour cream dip?
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| You can make a sour cream dip by mixing sour cream and some kind of seasoning, like ranch dressing, soy sauce, or guacamole. Let me know if you’re interested in more details, and I can give you an overview of all the options for sour cream dips.
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### Instruction:
Why don't colleges let anyone in who has the money instead of only letting those with good grades in? Wouldn't that make them much more money?
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| That’s a very interesting idea, but there are many reasons why it’s a complicated issue. For example, many students who would be likely to pay money for college would not make good students. So the increase in revenue for the university might be short-term, but the outcome of accepting students who don’t perform well could jeopardize the institution’s reputation over the long term. Another important point is that many factors besides grades and money are important in selecting students, like character and fit for the college program. Another factor in many colleges is a desire for socio-economic diversity, which selecting students based solely on economic need would threaten. FYI, community colleges provide free education to anyone and many state and public universities are also free for lower-income students. Overall, the best advice for prospective college students is to weigh the educational options currently available that are in your area and that will be a good fit for you with your academic strengths and interests.
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From the following paragraph, what is the main conclusion about the halting problem?
In computability theory, the halting problem is the problem of determining, from a description of an arbitrary computer program and an input, whether the program will finish running, or continue to run forever. Alan Turing proved in 1936 that a general algorithm to solve the halting problem for all possible program–input pairs cannot exist. For any program f that might determine whether programs halt, a "pathological" program g, called with some input, can pass its own source and its input to f and then specifically do the opposite of what f predicts g will do. No f can exist that handles this case. A key part of the proof is a mathematical definition of a computer and program, which is known as a Turing machine; the halting problem is undecidable over Turing machines. It is one of the first cases of decision problems proven to be unsolvable. This proof is significant to practical computing efforts, defining a class of applications which no programming invention can possibly perform perfectly.
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| The halting problem is unsolvable. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Why do kids love peppa pig?
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| Peppa pig is loved by children because it’s “cheeky”, children can understand the scenes, and there are many rhymes and songs that children love to sing along with. As a result of being loved by children, parents may need to endure repetitive peppa pig sessions. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Can you sort this list of U.S. States from largest in area to smallest in area: Arizona, California, Alaska, Texas, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Ohio
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| Yes, it would be Rhode Island, Tennessee, Ohio, California, Arizona, Texas, Alaska. Rhode Island is the smallest state followed by Tennessee, Ohio, California, Arizona, Texas, and Alaska is the largest state. So the list would go smallest to largest in terms of area. Hope that helps!
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### Instruction:
Can you help me find a site to learn R markdown?
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| Here are some places you might start:
https://cran.r-project.org/doc/manuals/r-release/R-html-doc/R-html-doc.html
https://bookdown.org/
https://github.com/jakevdp/Rmarkdown
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I know it's a short time frame, but what's the best way to see improvement if I want to get in shape for a month. I want to see results fast so it will encourage me to keep going from there.
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| There are many ways to build up your physical fitness, and it really depends on how much time you’re able to dedicate to it, which activities you find fun, and how much health and fitness you’re already accustomed to. A great resource for finding information is [insert link to WikiFitness page].
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### Instruction:
There is a mouse in my kitchen. What is the best way to catch it without killing it?
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| Here are a few strategies that you can try:
-Approach it very carefully and move slowly. Keeping as quiet as possible, try to move the mouse slowly into a corner or into a cage. You could also try to block a hole where the mouse might be coming out. If you can’t move it, you can try to gently pick it up by the tail and put it into a box or glass container with a lid, so that it’s contained and can’t run away, but also so that it doesn’t get hurt.
-Or if you have a live trap, you can try placing it around the area of the house where you think the mouse is coming out, and see if you can catch it that way. It’s not always safe to use pesticides to get rid of mice or other small animals, so if you want to kill it, you can also try setting up a bait trap and trapping the mouse. A food lure would be safe to use for this. Otherwise, you can also use glue traps, which are small sticky pads that are either placed on the floor, or put on a mouse-sized hook. A mouse will stick its feet to
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### Instruction:
My friend was telling me I should see the movie Gremlins. Can you tell me more about it?
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| The movie “Gremlins” is about creatures called “mogwais” who become really dangerous if you don’t treat them properly. The protagonist is an inventor whose greatest creation is the mogwai. Gremlins are supposed to be adorable pets, but in this film they start killing people, eating their food, and ruining property.
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When did Singapore achieve independence?
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| Singapore first achieved independence from British rule on 16 September 1963, through a merger with Malaya, North Borneo and Sarawak. However, due to racial tensions, Singapore was abruptly expelled from this union on 9 August 1965. This decision was made through a 126-0 vote for a constitutional amendment at the Parliament of Malaysia. Lee Kuan Yew, the first prime minister of Singapore, tearfully announced that Singapore had become an independent and sovereign state. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
What is a secret Santa?
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| A secret Santa is an online service where you anonymously enter information about yourself, and then other people can sign up to be your Secret Santa, who will then randomly choose a gift for you and send it to you anonymously. The service generates unique user IDs, and you can share your user ID with other users you’d like to anonymously gift for.
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### Instruction:
I suddenly forgot the password to my email account. What do I do to retrieve it?
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| Here are some steps we can try together to find the password and log back into your account:
1. Go to your email address and try to sign in with your username.
2. If that doesn’t work, go to a different device (computer or mobile phone) and try to sign in with your username and your email account’s password. If that doesn’t work, you can use the “forgot password” function to reset your password. You’ll then need to email me and let me know you need help resetting your password. (Please make sure to include your full name and your email address, as well as the name and email address associated with your account.)
3. If step 2 doesn’t work, you can try emailing me at {assistant_email} and letting me know you need help resetting your password. (Please make sure to include your full name and your email address, as well as the name and email address associated with your account.)
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### Instruction:
Do flea collars work?
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| The current scientific consensus is that aerosolized flea collars are effective for controlling fleas. They aren’t very convenient for the flea owner (since the collar needs to be hung around the neck, and often in the house), but because they’re aerosolized they’re better for the pet, since the fleas are often picked up from carpet or litter that may have dandruff or other things on it.
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Based on the paragraph below, describe 2 suitable applications of noble gases.
The noble gases (historically also the inert gases; sometimes referred to as aerogens) make up a class of chemical elements with similar properties; under standard conditions, they are all odorless, colorless, monatomic gases with very low chemical reactivity. The six naturally occurring noble gases are helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), and the radioactive radon (Rn).
Oganesson (Og) is a synthetically produced highly radioactive element. Although IUPAC has used the term "noble gas" interchangeably with "group 18" and thus included oganesson, it may not be significantly chemically noble and is predicted to break the trend and be reactive due to relativistic effects. Because of the extremely short 0.7 ms half-life of its only known isotope, its chemistry has not yet been investigated.
For the first six periods of the periodic table, the noble gases are exactly the members of group 18. Noble gases are typically highly unreactive except when under particular extreme conditions. The inertness of noble gases makes them very suitable in applications where reactions are not wanted. For example, argon is used in incandescent lamps to prevent the hot tungsten filament from oxidizing; also, helium is used in breathing gas by deep-sea divers to prevent oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide toxicity.
The properties of the noble gases can be well explained by modern theories of atomic structure: Their outer shell of valence electrons is considered to be "full", giving them little tendency to participate in chemical reactions, and it has been possible to prepare only a few hundred noble gas compounds. The melting and boiling points for a given noble gas are close together, differing by less than 10 °C (18 °F); that is, they are liquids over only a small temperature range.
Neon, argon, krypton, and xenon are obtained from air in an air separation unit using the methods of liquefaction of gases and fractional distillation. Helium is sourced from natural gas fields that have high concentrations of helium in the natural gas, using cryogenic gas separation techniques, and radon is usually isolated from the radioactive decay of dissolved radium, thorium, or uranium compounds. Noble gases have several important applications in industries such as lighting, welding, and space exploration. A helium-oxygen breathing gas is often used by deep-sea divers at depths of seawater over 55 m (180 ft). After the risks caused by the flammability of hydrogen became apparent in the Hindenburg disaster, it was replaced with helium in blimps and balloons.
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| The inertness of noble gases makes them very suitable in applications where reactions are not wanted. Two suitable examples of application are:
1. argon is used in incandescent lamps to prevent the hot tungsten filament from oxidizing,
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Is white chocolate actually chocolate? I've heard different answers.
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| Good question! I think you’ll find most people are pretty flexible with their definitions of what’s a chocolate and what isn’t. It’s often enough whether it looks chocolatey or not to decide. White chocolate does have cocoa butter and cocoa powder (more common in the UK) and it is produced with liquid sugar and vanilla, but it does not contain the amounts of cocoa solids or cacao that many would associate with chocolate. It also does not have the distinctive chocolate flavour.
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### Instruction:
What are some cool things to do in Tucson Arizona?
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| Hiking, cycling, and kayaking are all popular activities here. Tucson is also a great place to visit museums and cultural events, or to shop at one of the many outdoor markets and farmers’ markets.
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Who are some of the funniest stand-up comedians?
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| Well, one comedian who is always hilarious is Chris Rock. He often talks about current issues and can really get the audience laughing. I also really like Bill Maher, and he also does stand-up a bit.
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### Instruction:
What suggestions do you have for improving one's credit score?
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| We could start with checking if your credit card bill is accurately calculated, and if your bank or credit card company is charging any unnecessary late fees or higher interest rates. You might also want to find out if you’re applying for too many credit cards and loans.
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What is Central Park?
Central Park is an urban park in New York City located between the Upper West and Upper East Sides of Manhattan. It is the fifth-largest park in the city, covering 843 acres (341 ha). It is the most visited urban park in the United States, with an estimated 42 million visitors annually as of 2016, and is the most filmed location in the world.
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| Central Park is an urban park located in the borough of Manhattan, New York City, NY. It is located between the Upper West Side and the Upper East Side. It is 843 acres and is actually the 5th largest park in the city. It is the most visited urban park in the United States, with an estimated 42 million visitors annually. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
I've been impressed with Rachel Maddow as a commentator. What is her background and education?
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| Here’s some biographical information on Rachel Maddow:
Rachel Maddow was born in 1973 in California. She is an American broadcast journalist and political commentator. After graduating from Yale University in 1995, she was a frequent guest commentator on Bill Maher’s show “Politically Incorrect”, on which she also became a regular panelist in 1999.
After this she had a stint at the United States-Mexico border, where she “traveled across southern California and along the U.S.-Mexico border, interviewing ranchers, businessmen, officials, prostitutes, migrants and smugglers, many of whom paid cash for her silence” and became a voice of the immigration debate. In 2005 she became a regular correspondent for Air America Radio and her own MSNBC show Countdown with Rachel Maddow.
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Extract why Tim Lincecum was called "The Freak"
Timothy Leroy Lincecum (/ˈlɪnsəkʌm/ LIN-sə-kum;[1] born June 15, 1984), nicknamed "The Freak", "The Franchise", "The Freaky Franchise" and "Big Time Timmy Jim",[2] is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants (2007 to 2015) and Los Angeles Angels (2016). A two-time Cy Young Award winner, Lincecum helped the Giants win three World Series championships from 2010 through 2014.
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| Nicknamed "The Freak" for his ability to generate powerful pitches despite his slight physique (5 feet 11 inches, 170 pounds), the power pitcher led the National League in strikeouts for three consecutive years in a span from 2008 to 2010. He also led the league in shutouts in 2009 and won the Babe Ruth Award in 2010 as the most valuable player of the MLB postseason. Lincecum won consecutive Cy Young Awards in 2008 and 2009, becoming the first MLB pitcher to win the award in his first two full seasons. He also appeared in four consecutive All-Star Games from 2008 through 2011 and pitched no-hitters in 2013 and 2014. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Can voice lessons still help you even when you're older? I want to be a a better singer.
### Response:
| That's a great question! A voice coach should be able to help you with any aspect of singing or speaking, such as intonation, pitch, rhythms, pronunciation, resonance, breath control, etc. You don't need to start when you're very young. There are different age groups that you might be interested in. For beginners, you might be interested in kids programs, where a lot of the same techniques and exercises are taught, so that you can learn quickly. For intermediate and advanced singers, you might be interested in programs that focus on a certain genre of music, so that you can learn the specifics of singing that style of music, or singing through a higher register.
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### Instruction:
How many types of math are there?
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| There are many different kinds of math, but here are a few of the major ones:
• Arithmetic -- dealing with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Algebra -- dealing with variables and their relationship to each other
• Geometry -- dealing with space, shapes, and relationships between them
• Calculus -- dealing with calculus problems, which involve functions and limits
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### Instruction:
Robin Williams was great in the movie Good Will Hunting. I'm curious if they received awards for that film?
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| They did receive an Oscar for best screenplay and nominations for best actor, best director and best picture.
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