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### Instruction:
Sometimes cold air comes from around my door. What can I do to avoid that?
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| The simplest solution is to block off the gap between the door and the floor with a thick blanket. Or if you prefer, you can use a chair to wedge the door open, making sure it doesn’t shift or come crashing down.
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### Instruction:
Can you explain the reasons why people move
### Response:
| Moving is a change from one place to another. The reasons why people move are very diverse. Sometimes it’s because of work or a job transfer. Some people move due to changes in laws, like those that would affect the number of hours per week that an employee is allowed to work. And some people move because they want to live in a different place.
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### Instruction:
Tell me if the following music pieces are considered classical music, jazz music or pop music? The magic flute, Kind of blue, Wish you were here, Bach's Saint John Passion, Take five, We are the champions.
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| The music pieces The magic flute, Bach's Saint John Passion are considered classical music. The pieces Kind of blue and Take five are considered jazz. music and the pieces Wish you were here and We are the champions are considered pop music. | instruct-v1 |
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Can you help me learn about the scientist Rosalind Franklin? I have never heard anything about her before.
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| Sure, there’s a lot of information available about Rosalind Franklin, but let’s start with the basic facts. Rosalind Franklin studied x-ray crystallography and was a theoretical physicist and biophysicist who carried out pioneering work in the areas of nucleoprotein structures and viruses. She worked in the UK, and not only did she do great work in her scientific career, she was also very active in helping to promote women in scientific fields. While she was largely responsible for helping to discover the structure of DNA, her work was overshadowed by the work of a male colleague, James Watson, Francis Crick, and Maurice Wilkins, who made the public announcement of this discovery before her.
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### Instruction:
What are good places to visit in Monterrey, Mexico?
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| It seems the information you seek has been moved to this Wikia page, which includes some great points on how to get around Monterrey. You can also take an aerial tram to the top of a hill called “Santa Lucia” for a panoramic view of the city.
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Why do I cramp and feel tired during my period
### Response:
| If you mean you feel exhausted during the menstrual period, you may have an iron deficiency, which is an imbalance of your levels of iron in your blood.
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Based on the following paragraph on drinking water, is there a risk of drinking too much water during exercising?
The human body contains from 55% to 78% water, depending on body size.[90][user-generated source?] To function properly, the body requires between one and seven liters (0.22 and 1.54 imp gal; 0.26 and 1.85 U.S. gal)[citation needed] of water per day to avoid dehydration; the precise amount depends on the level of activity, temperature, humidity, and other factors. Most of this is ingested through foods or beverages other than drinking straight water. It is not clear how much water intake is needed by healthy people, though the British Dietetic Association advises that 2.5 liters of total water daily is the minimum to maintain proper hydration, including 1.8 liters (6 to 7 glasses) obtained directly from beverages.[91] Medical literature favors a lower consumption, typically 1 liter of water for an average male, excluding extra requirements due to fluid loss from exercise or warm weather.[92]
Healthy kidneys can excrete 0.8 to 1 liter of water per hour, but stress such as exercise can reduce this amount. People can drink far more water than necessary while exercising, putting them at risk of water intoxication (hyperhydration), which can be fatal.[93][94] The popular claim that "a person should consume eight glasses of water per day" seems to have no real basis in science.[95] Studies have shown that extra water intake, especially up to 500 milliliters (18 imp fl oz; 17 U.S. fl oz) at mealtime, was associated with weight loss.[96][97][98][99][100][101] Adequate fluid intake is helpful in preventing constipation.[102]
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| Yes, since exercise induced stress can reduce the volume of water that the kidneys can excrete, drinking too much water during exercise can result in water intoxication which can be fatal. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
I want to read a book on my upcoming vacation. Can you recommend one? I really liked the Robert Langdon series.
### Response:
| The author Stephen Hunter is particularly skilled at writing detective novels. The John Corey series has been very popular, but also the Ballard novels like The Alligator Man and Other Stories. If you want a series with a similar style to Robert Langdon’s books, you might also be interested in Adam Hall’s Longmire novels.
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I know there have been many big-screen adaptations of Superman over the years, but who was the first actor to portray Superman in the movies?
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| The first actor to portray Superman in the movies was actor Kirk Alyn, who starred in the 1940s serial Superman. This was a 15-episode serial featuring Superman fighting against villain Lex Luthor, and Alyn played Superman with a confident, strong performance that would set the tone for future portrayals of the character. Since then, many other actors have played Superman in a variety of movies and TV shows, including Christopher Reeve, George Reeves, and Henry Cavill.
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### Instruction:
Do you have any tips for how to get rid of blackheads?
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| Well, one approach is to use a bicarbonate wash to make the blackheads more “sulphurous”, in order to draw out the acid in the blackheads, and also to apply warm water to the area to open pores. But that’s only a temporary solution; ideally the reason for the blackheads is also addressed, which may require improvements in diet, or makeup application. Good luck!
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What do you think about the "social credit system" that the CCP uses in China?
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| The “social credit system” is a collection of credit-scoring and credit history data that the government of China collects for citizens. The system is designed to help the government better track the behavior of citizens to support goal of establishing “socialism with Chinese characteristics.” So far, the social credit system supports particular goals like encouraging citizens to be more careful around basic behaviors like paying taxes, showing up for work, and not littering. The system can also monitor and assess citizens’ behavior around other goals like encouraging community harmony and better overall behavioral standards. However, it’s understood to potentially be more of a tool for social control, rather than a tool for social responsibility, and that could lead the social credit system to eventually be harmful.
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True or false, fish live on land?
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| False. Fish live in the water. | instruct-v1 |
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Who are Coldplay
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey.[a] They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1997 to 1998, initially calling themselves Starfish.
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| Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey.
They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1997 to 1998, initially calling themselves Starfish. | instruct-v1 |
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what to ask when interviewing doulas?
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| Ask about their certifications, experiences, expectations, rates and contract details. Certifications and years of experience in either one specialization or full spectrums speak a lot about their credibility. You can poke into details by asking for a few examples of how they would handle specific situations. For example, for postpartum doulas, you can ask them how to take care of a newborn’s cord before it fully heals or how to help mothers suffers postpartum blues. You should also be able to get a certain level of understanding of their personalities and lifestyles through a 30 min interview. It is important to find someone who matches your expectation and is easy for you and your family to get along with. How much the doulas charge should be discussed during the interview. Make sure you reviewed the details of the contract before signing it. Towards the end of the interview, don’t forget to ask for 2 - 3 referrals from previous clients. | instruct-v1 |
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Is homekit's are necessary for a home?
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| It's really not necessary now. But good to have. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
How do I make an authentic philly cheesesteak?
### Response:
| Hi there! Well this is a particularly challenging and special example of a sandwich, with many possible variations and competing regional interpretations. However, I can provide some basic recommendations for the key ingredients and method of preparation. Firstly, the most fundamental and important ingredient to any true Philly cheesesteak is of course the steaks themselves, which should ideally be cut from a ribeye or ribeye cap steak. These cuts of meat are particular high in marbling, which is the key to ideal meltiness and juiciness when cooked. A classic preparation method is to lightly sear these cuts of meat on the stovetop, and then finish them in a sauce pan with onions, mushrooms, and bell peppers, before adding Swiss cheese and serving on a roll. Beyond this, I would recommend seeking out high quality ingredients, careful attention to seasoning, and patience and care in cooking to obtain the best possible results. I hope this helps with your culinary endeavors!
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### Instruction:
Which crypto coin should I buy first?
### Response:
| You might want to check out Litecoin. It’s often used as a starting point for cryptocurrency purchases/investments, and it’s also still a viable currency in its own right.
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### Instruction:
Is Aaron Rodgers a trump supporter?
### Response:
| No, not really. He’s a conservative, but hasn’t seemed to take a strong stance either way on political issues. I think he’s one of the many pro-football players who are “politically neutral.”
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### Instruction:
What is Facebook Portal?
### Response:
| Facebook Portal is a new way to use Facebook features without your phone. Basically it means you can see and use Facebook on TVs and game consoles. You can also ask Portal to check your email and show you what new notifications you’ve got, so you don’t need to use your phone or computer for that.
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what cut of beef is hamburger normally made from?
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| Gosh this is a difficult question! In the US, most hamburgers are made from beef, although other forms of ground meat are sometimes used such as turkey or chicken, and sometimes hamburgers are made with a combination of different meats. Typically hamburgers are made with a cut of beef known as “ground chuck”, which is a mix of different muscle groups from the hind leg of a cow. This cut of meat makes for a very flavorful hamburger, but can be quite fatty as well. Many other cuts of meat are used for hamburgers, including leaner cuts like brisket and sirloin, as well as fatty cuts like ribeye and shortloin. There are also many
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How does rehab help people?
### Response:
| Rehab teaches people how to deal with the problems that led to their addiction in the first place. The main goal of rehab is to make a person stronger, healthier, and more stable so that he or she can remain clean and sober once they leave treatment. Through therapy, meditation, and other methods, patients work on breaking old habits and establishing new, healthy routines. The main types of treatment used in rehab are behavioral therapy, medication, and counseling.
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### Instruction:
I'd like to comfort a friend who recently realized, he took racist actions, and is trying to improve himself. Do you have any thoughtful suggestions on how to support him?
### Response:
| Certainly! One thoughtful thing you could do is show your friend that you care about him, and that you support him in his efforts to change his racist attitudes. You could also offer encouragement by reminding him of his strengths, and emphasizing that making positive changes can be challenging but worthwhile. Additionally, you could express sympathy for the pain that he experienced from his racist actions, and show understanding for how hard it must be for him to face his past mistakes. All of these actions can help your friend feel supported and accepted, which will be very helpful as he works towards positive change.
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What are the healthiest fruits to lose weight?
### Response:
| Eating healthy fruits is an important part of a weight loss diet, since they are high in important vitamins and minerals while being low in calories. Here is a list of some of the healthiest fruits for weight loss:
-Apples
-Pears
-Berries (strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, etc)
-Oranges
-Grapefruit
-Kiwi
-Lemons
-Limes
-Watermelon
-Papaya
-Pineapple
-Tomatoes
-Avocados
-Kumquats
-Citrus fruits (tangerines, clementines, etc)
-Pomegranates
-Coconuts
-Kiwis
-Apricots
-Figs
-Grapes
-Mangoes
-Nectarines
The general rule of thumb is to choose fruits that are high in fiber and lower in sugar and fructose, as these will have the greatest weight loss benefits while still providing various crucial nutrients. Additionally it is a good idea to consume a variety of different fruits to get a balanced intake of different vitamins and minerals. Hope this helps! Good luck on your diet!
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How can I make soup in a slow cooker?
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| To make soup in a slow cooker, first take all the ingredients and place them in the slow cooker in the order that you would if you were making them on the stovetop. Then close the lid of the slow cooker, turn on the cooker, and let it cook until done. If the stovetop method would have you add the broth at the end, then you can also add the broth to the slow cooker at the same time as the first ingredient.
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Can you give me the pros and cons of being vegan?
### Response:
| Sure, here are some pros and cons I can think of regarding veganism:
Pros:
- Veganism is a very healthy, nutritious diet due to low fat and high fiber content.
- Vegan diets are rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
- It is environmentally friendly and reduces animal cruelty.
- It is quite easy to follow and prepare for.
- Meals can be very flavorful and creative, using a wide variety of plant-based ingredients.
Cons:
- Strict vegan diets can be difficult to follow and expensive, with limited availability of food options in many restaurants and grocery stores.
- Veganism is generally seen as excluding many common food items enjoyed by most people.
- Vegan diets may be low in certain vitamins and minerals that are found primarily in animal sources, and may require supplementation or careful menu planning.
- Veganism can be technically demanding and a lot of care and effort is required to prepare tasty meals.
- Vegan diets tend to be high in carbohydrates and low in protein, which can lead to health risks in the long term.
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Have you heard of The Beatles?
### Response:
| Yes of course, they were one of the most popular rock bands of the 1960s and 70s, known for their catchy melodies and harmonies, as well as innovative production techniques. The group consisted of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. Their music continues to be popular to this day, and they are widely considered one of the most influential and best musical acts of all time.
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What kind of apps or software are good for learning a new language?
### Response:
| A range of apps and software are effective for learning languages, but they do not all serve the same purposes. I recommend an app called Memrise for learning languages from the beginning. It works by reminding you of vocabulary words you have already learned. Some of the other app reviews I have checked suggest that Anki, Spaced Repetition and Rosetta Stone work well, but each has different features and costs.
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What is a deep tissue massage
### Response:
| In general, a deep tissue massage uses pressure on deep layers of muscles and connective tissue to relieve pain and tension. Like all forms of massage, it’s used to reduce stress and muscle tension, and increase relaxation and well-being. Deep tissue massages involve pressure. More specifically, the pressure can be categorized as deep, medium, or light, based on how deep it penetrates. While there is a lack of scientific evidence for deep tissue massages in the management of some diseases, there is evidence for short-term improvement in some of the following conditions: back pain, musculoskeletal pain, tension headaches, joint pain, and blood circulation, just to name a few. So it can be a good way to relieve muscle tension or soreness and improve blood circulation.
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I have to get my car's emissions inspected. What does this mean exactly?
### Response:
| Well, the “emissions” are gases that are released by your car’s engine. The “emissions inspection” is a test to see how much of these gases are released. It’s done to make sure your car is operating within legal limits.
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Why do people not still use gold/silver/etc. precious metals as currency?
### Response:
| There’s a lot to unpack there. The short answer is that people don’t use precious metals as currency because it’s a heavy, easily damaged, and unwieldy form of money that’s hard to transport and store.
But you asked “why”, so here’s a longer answer. In the past, people used precious metals as currency for a few reasons. The main one was that they were portable, easy to keep hidden, and impossible to counterfeit. But there’s a negative side to this, as I mentioned above. In fact, many of these reasons eventually made paper currency a better alternative. When you have lots of money, you want to keep it safe, so this means that it was kept in a bank
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What are signs that wiper blades on a car have gone bad?
### Response:
| Wiper blades should be replaced regularly, as a car’s headlights. They gradually lose their effectiveness, due to oxidation, or mineral build-up, which distorts the light beam. Some places that need checking include the blades, blade guides, and the drive belts that connect the wipers to the car’s drive motor. The wiper blades might need to be replaced if they’re cracked, have wear and tear, or if they’re chipped or glazed. You can look for these signs of wear and tear with the use of a flashlight to see that the edges are either missing or chipped. If the guides are clogged, then they might have accumulated dust or debris. Once these changes are detected, it is likely that the wipers are starting to lose their effectiveness.
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How should I pack a desktop computer for moving?
### Response:
| Moving is a stressful time, and you don’t want to end up accidentally damaging your computer. A good option is to buy a padded computer case that will help protect it during the move. Many of these cases are designed with extra padding inside to keep the computer from getting scratched or damaged by the other objects in your move. Additionally, they often have external padding for added protection, and will often provide foam support for the keyboard and monitor. Some even include handle extensions and shoulder straps for extra support and comfort during carrying.
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How much water should I really drink. Do not tell me the clichés of 8 glasses, 2 litters, whatever. That is nonsense, no human body is the same.
### Response:
| Yes, indeed it is important to consume an adequate amount of water to maintain proper hydration and optimal health. However, there are a variety of factors which influence individual water requirements, such as environmental conditions, physical athletic activity, dietary intake, and health status. In general, it is recommended that adults consume approximately 1.5 to 3 liters of water per day in order to maintain appropriate hydration. In hot and arid climates or during heavy physical exercise, it is advisable to increase water consumption to 2.5 to 4 liters per day. It is important to note that minor fluctuations in hydration status due to water consumption, food intake, and various physiological processes can occur daily without significantly compromising health.
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How old were the indigenous civilizations in Mexico prior to European contact?
Human presence in Pre-Columbian Mexico goes back to 8,000 BCE and it went to become one of the world's six cradles of civilization. In particular, the Mesoamerican region was home to many intertwined civilizations, including the Olmec, Maya, Zapotec, Teotihuacan, and Purepecha. Last were the Aztecs, who dominated the region in the century before European contact. In 1521, the Spanish Empire and its indigenous allies conquered the Aztec Empire from its capital Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), establishing the colony of New Spain.[15]
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| There were many civilizations that came prior to European contact, some that date back as early as 8,000 BCE. The last civilization to dominate Mexico a century prior to European contact were the Aztecs, whose capital, Tenochtitlan, became what is now Mexico City. | instruct-v1 |
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What is the maximum weight that a 1/2 ton truck can haul?
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| I don’t have an exact answer, but the rules say that when you’re working on a highway (generally only larger trucks are allowed on the highway), you must only haul loads equal to the weight of the truck, plus the weight of the truck and driver. So on the highway you could only be hauling a total of 7,500 pounds, and that includes you. This is different from a truck traveling on a city street (which is a smaller, softer-surface road), where you could be hauling more, like 8,000 pounds. But the limit on the city street is not because of any safety issues, it’s just because there’s only so much weight the road can handle.
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Are there hummingbirds in Europe?
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| Hummingbirds are tropical birds. They usually live in the Americas and Asia. I don’t think any of them are found in Europe.
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Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Stritch, Zhu
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| Zhu is string, Stritch is woodwind. | instruct-v1 |
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Please tell me about the planets in our system?
### Response:
| Sure, I’ll be happy to talk about the planets in our solar system. The planets are objects that orbit a star, which is something you may already know. Our star is the sun, and it gives off heat and light, both of which are necessary for life on Earth. There are eight planets that revolve around the sun, and their distance from the sun determines their size and composition. There are actually a number of other objects in our solar system, but these are the ones we usually think of when we’re talking about the planets. They’re also known as “planets” because they’re the largest objects orbiting the sun. There are a number of smaller objects in our solar system, like asteroids and comets, but they don’t orbit the sun, and aren’t technically planets.
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Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Auto-harp, Saxophone
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| Auto-harp is string, Saxophone is woodwind. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Brainstorm a list of snacks to pack for a 3 year old and a 1 year old on a road trip
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| Juice boxes, fruit pouches, water bottles, gold fish, cheese it’s, cheese and crackers, strawberries, blueberries, rice crispy treats, milk, fruit snacks | instruct-v1 |
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What does Citius, Altius, Fortius mean?
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| Citius, Altius, Fortius is the official motto of the International Olympic Committee and refers to the qualities of speed, altitude, and endurance. They represent three of the main goals of Olympic competition. Citius means speed, Altius reflects altitude in the context of climbing, and Fortius refers to strength and endurance.
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Ron Howard is a famous director. I'm curious about how he got started as an actor?
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| He got his start as an actor when he was 5, he had a role in an episode of The Andy Griffith Show. He's also directed The Andy Griffith Show, A Beautiful Mind, Cocoon, and The Missing.
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### Instruction:
Name some of the top soccer players
### Response:
| Pele
Messi
Ronaldo
Ronaldinho
Zinedine Zidane
Mbappe | instruct-v1 |
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What is the timeline for the band Level 42?
Level 42 is an English jazz-funk band formed on the Isle of Wight in 1979. They had a number of UK and worldwide hits during the 1980s and 1990s.
Their highest-charting single in the UK was "Lessons in Love", which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart, and number 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, upon its release in 1986. An earlier single, "Something About You", was their most successful chart-wise in the United States, reaching number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
After much success as a live and studio band in the 1980s, Level 42's commercial profile diminished during the early 1990s following a series of personnel changes and musical shifts. Disbanding in 1994, the band reformed in 2001.
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| Level 42 formed on 1979. They enjoyed success throughout the 1980s but had disbanded by 1994. The band reformed in 2001. | instruct-v1 |
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What is the difference in pigeons and doves?
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| Pigeons are a type of domestic bird, and are commonly used for the activity of racing. In the wild, they might live in flocks, and both pigeons and their eggs are eaten. They are not endangered.
Doves are also commonly consumed as food, and they are commonly used in racing and other sporting events, such as dove-cams. They are not currently endangered. What distinguishes doves from pigeons is that doves are a more gentle, calm, and peaceable bird. Doves are often used in peace-sign type advertisements.
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How do you make a banana milkshake?
### Response:
| A simple Google search brings up a recipe at AllRecipes.com that sounds promising. Here it is, summarized:
Step 1: Pour bananas, milk, and chocolate syrup into blender.
Step 2: Puree ingredients.
Step 3: Serve chilled.
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Provide a short, bulleted summary of what historians consider the cause of the War of 1812
Since the conclusion of the War of 1812, historians have long debated the relative weight of the multiple reasons underlying its origins.[19]
During the nineteenth century, historians generally concluded that war was declared largely over national honour, neutral maritime rights and the British seizure of neutral ships and their cargoes on the high seas. This theme was the basis of President James Madison's war message to Congress on June 1, 1812. At the turn of the 20th century, much of the contemporary scholarship re-evaluated this explanation and began to focus more on non-maritime factors as significant contributing causes as well. However, historian Warren H. Goodman warns that too much focus on these ideas can be equally misleading.[20]
In disagreeing with those interpretations that have simply stressed expansionism and minimized maritime causation, historians have ignored deep-seated American fears for national security, dreams of a continent completely controlled by the republican United States, and the evidence that many Americans believed that the War of 1812 would be the occasion for the United States to achieve the long-desired annexation of Canada. [...] Thomas Jefferson well summarized American majority opinion about the war [...] to say "that the cession of Canada [...] must be a sine qua non at a treaty of peace." - Horsman[21]
Historian Richard Maass argues that the expansionist theme is a myth that goes against the "relative consensus among experts that the primary American objective was the repeal of British maritime restrictions". He says that scholars agree that the United States went to war "because six years of economic sanctions had failed to bring Britain to the negotiating table, and threatening the Royal Navy's Canadian supply base was their last hope". Maass agrees that expansionism might have tempted Americans on a theoretical level, but he finds that "leaders feared the domestic political consequences of doing so", particularly because such expansion "focused on sparsely populated western lands rather than the more populous eastern settlements".[22] To what extent that American leaders considered the question of pursuing territory in Canada, those questions "arose as a result of the war rather than as a driving cause."[23] However, Maass accepts that many historians continue to believe that expansionism was a cause.[22]
Reginald Horsman sees expansionism as a secondary cause after maritime issues, noting that many historians have mistakenly rejected expansionism as a cause for the war. He notes that it was considered key to maintaining sectional balance between free and slave states thrown off by American settlement of the Louisiana Territory and widely supported by dozens of War Hawk congressmen such as Henry Clay, Felix Grundy, John Adams Harper and Richard Mentor Johnson, who voted for war with expansion as a key aim. However, Horsman states that in his view "the desire for Canada did not cause the War of 1812" and that "The United States did not declare war because it wanted to obtain Canada, but the acquisition of Canada was viewed as a major collateral benefit of the conflict".[24]
However, other historians believe that a desire to permanently annex Canada was a direct cause of the war.[25][26][full citation needed] Carl Benn notes that the War Hawks' desire to annex the Canadas was similar to the enthusiasm for the annexation of Spanish Florida by inhabitants of the American South as both expected war to facilitate expansion into long-desired lands and end support for hostile tribes (Tecumseh's Confederacy in the North and the Creek in the South).[27]
Alan Taylor says that many Democratic-Republican congressmen such as John Adams Harper, Richard Mentor Johnson and Peter Buell Porter "longed to oust the British from the continent and to annex Canada". A few Southerners opposed this, fearing an imbalance of free and slave states if Canada was annexed. Anti-Catholicism also caused many to oppose annexing the mainly Catholic Lower Canada, believing its French-speaking inhabitants unfit "for republican citizenship".[28]
Even major figures such as Henry Clay and James Monroe expected to keep at least Upper Canada in an easy conquest. Notable American generals such as William Hull issued proclamations to Canadians during the war promising republican liberation through incorporation into the United States. General Alexander Smyth similarly declared to his troops when they invaded Canada that "you will enter a country that is to become one of the United States. You will arrive among a people who are to become your fellow-citizens".[28] However, a lack of clarity about American intentions undercut these appeals.[28]
David and Jeanne Heidler argue that "most historians agree that the War of 1812 was not caused by expansionism but instead reflected a real concern of American patriots to defend United States' neutral rights from the overbearing tyranny of the British Navy. That is not to say that expansionist aims would not potentially result from the war".[29] However, they also argue otherwise, saying that "acquiring Canada would satisfy America's expansionist desires", also describing it as a key goal of western expansionists who, they argue, believed that "eliminating the British presence in Canada would best accomplish" their goal of halting British support for tribal raids. They argue that the "enduring debate" is over the relative importance of expansionism as a factor, and whether "expansionism played a greater role in causing the War of 1812 than American concern about protecting neutral maritime rights".[25]
In the 1960s, the work of Norman K. Risjord, Reginald Horsman, Bradford Perkins and Roger Brown established a new eastern maritime consensus. While these authors approached the origins of the war from many perspectives, they all conceded that British maritime policy was the principal cause of the war.[30]
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| Different historians believe the war of 1812 was caused by:
1. National honor, neutral maritime rights, and naval ship seizures
2. Desire by the United States to permanently annex Canada
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How can I travel with a dog?
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| Most airlines have strict policies prohibiting bringing pets on their flights. The best thing to do would be to research your preferred route and carrier in advance. It’s best to check if airlines accept pets as passenger baggage and whether dogs travel in cargo or baggage compartments, or otherwise can only be transported with extra costs. You can usually find the best prices by booking well in advance and shopping around online. If you want to travel by car, you can often simply leave your dog at home or arrange for a pet sitter with the local pet boarding company.
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How do I create a playlist for an adult party?
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| That’s a great question! Here are some general tips to consider. First, pick a theme or genre for the playlist. Something like “classic rock”, “heavy metal”, “disco”, “hip hop”, “party anthems”, etc. This will help you focus in on particular artists or songs that you know will fit well with the overall theme of the playlist. It will also make the selection process more efficient. Once you have a theme in mind, try searching for lists of recommended songs on the internet. Check various music review sites, blogs, etc. Alternatively, you could just follow your own preferences and generate a playlist yourself using your own favorite songs. Once you have a selection of songs, create a basic playlist in whatever digital music application you are using (iTunes, Spotify, etc.). For thematic variety, try to include a mix of slower and faster songs, and a mix of mellow and more energetic songs. Leave some space at the beginning and end of the playlist as buffer zones, as this will help to link the songs together and give a nice flow to the overall experience. In terms of final touches, you might also consider adding some introductory music before
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How do I make my own sourdough culture?
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| To make a sourdough culture, you have to mix flour and water, and add a sourdough starter or bacteria. Then you’ll have to give it time, around two weeks, to get it all worked out. It can also take a while for the starter to become established and healthy. Here’s a set of instructions on how to make your own starter, it might be helpful:
https://www.wikihow.com/Make-Your-Own-Sourdough-Starter
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Extract the steps to resolve a given supervised machine learning problem from the following text
To solve a given problem of supervised learning, one has to perform the following steps:
Determine the type of training examples. Before doing anything else, the user should decide what kind of data is to be used as a training set. In the case of handwriting analysis, for example, this might be a single handwritten character, an entire handwritten word, an entire sentence of handwriting or perhaps a full paragraph of handwriting.
Gather a training set. The training set needs to be representative of the real-world use of the function. Thus, a set of input objects is gathered and corresponding outputs are also gathered, either from human experts or from measurements.
Determine the input feature representation of the learned function. The accuracy of the learned function depends strongly on how the input object is represented. Typically, the input object is transformed into a feature vector, which contains a number of features that are descriptive of the object. The number of features should not be too large, because of the curse of dimensionality; but should contain enough information to accurately predict the output.
Determine the structure of the learned function and corresponding learning algorithm. For example, the engineer may choose to use support-vector machines or decision trees.
Complete the design. Run the learning algorithm on the gathered training set. Some supervised learning algorithms require the user to determine certain control parameters. These parameters may be adjusted by optimizing performance on a subset (called a validation set) of the training set, or via cross-validation.
Evaluate the accuracy of the learned function. After parameter adjustment and learning, the performance of the resulting function should be measured on a test set that is separate from the training set.
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| Use the following steps to solve a given problem of supervised learning:
1. Determine the type of training examples,
2. Gather a training set.
3. Determine the input feature representation of the learned function.
4. Determine the structure of the learned function and corresponding learning algorithm.
5. Run the learning algorithm on the gathered training set.
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Can you tell me the rules of playing disc golf?
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| Yes, here’s how you play. You throw a disc, and when it lands it scores a number of points based on how far it traveled, called the distance. The smallest disc is called a “putter”, and the longest is called a “driver”. A driver is about the same distance as a basketball, but it’s not as long or as heavy.
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What are the benefits of fish oil?
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| It's actually really hard to say, since it depends on a lot of different factors. Fish oil is a supplement that's been advocated by a lot of people as a way to prevent heart disease, but whether that's true is a really contentious question. In a lot of trials, the effect of fish oil on cardiovascular disease isn't very clear. Some meta-analyses have found that fish oil decreases the risk of heart disease, but others haven't. Also there's a lot of different strains of fish oil with different things in them, like fatty acids, vitamin D, and pollutants. In fact, some of the fat in fish oil is from toxins. Plus there's a huge placebo effect, and people seem to get really confident about the effects of fish oil, even if it's not clear whether it works or not.
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What is the "dark web" I always hear about on the internet?
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| It's a world of secret communications and websites that you can't access using regular web browsers, but you can access using a special internet tool. There's also a "darknet" which is even more obscure. It’s a network of communication and websites that you can access using a special browser, or using special tools on your computer. This internet is full of criminals, but also useful hackers and whistleblowers who can use this network to communicate. If you want to learn more, the "wired" magazine has a good article about it here: https://www.wired.com/story/the-dark-side-of-the-internet/
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I've always wanted to become a writer but never seem to find anything inspiring enough to write about that I want to dedicate so much time to one project, like a novel. Is it possible to make a living and fulfil my creative dreams in shorter forms of writing?
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| I think that’s a very common issue for writers and artists of all kinds, in fact!
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Why do some people neuter their pets? Removing the genitals or sex drive in a living thing is a very extreme surgery.
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| Yes, it’s certainly a drastic choice for the pet, and also for the owner. Some people do it because they don’t want to deal with a pet that might get pregnant, or because they want a pet that’s not constantly sexually stimulated. Others feel it’s better for the pet, because they don’t want it to have a desire or a drive for something it can’t actually get. I’d say this is an ethical decision for the owner, and also a medical decision for the pet.
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### Instruction:
I have plain yogurt, cream cheese and sour cream. Which of these would be better used in a cake recipe instead of milk?
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| This sounds like a cooking question! You would want to use the plain yogurt and cream cheese in cake recipes in place of milk, because yogurt is a dairy product with a thicker consistency, and cream cheese also results in a thicker texture. For sour cream I would recommend using in recipes that rely on the sour taste, like a dressing or a dip, and would not typically substitute sour cream directly for milk in baked goods.
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### Instruction:
How can I quickly treat a headache?
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| Occasional headache is something that is more annoying and causes discomfort than concern. To quickly relieve a headache, make sure you are in a well ventilated space, drink a couple glasses of cold water, take some caffeine like coffee or cola, stare at something green like a plant for ten minutes, and close your eyes or lie down for about ten minutes. You can also twist your head left to right, right to left, then stare up, until you get a sigh or a yawn. | instruct-v1 |
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What type of mouse do you use with a mac
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| Magic mouse | instruct-v1 |
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Which Bond girl guest starred on the TV show Game of Thrones?
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| Diana Rigg, who played Teresa di Vicenzo in the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," played Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Is there a big difference between the temperature at night and during the day at this time of year?
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| The average daily temperature in Honolulu, Hawaii from June through August is 28.3°C. In May, the daily average is 23.2°C. The temperature is somewhat higher in the morning and afternoon than in the evening, but it’s also lower in the morning.
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Extract all unique names from the provided paragraphs separated by comma.
Neville shows to Det. Delroy a recently shot love scene between Keefe and Elaine, willingly pointing out a spousicide-related detail which compromises the already delicate position of the young widower. In light of this new evidence, Delroy tells the director that he will arrest the young man very soon. Neville telephones Keefe to warn him, telling him to come to his house at a certain time. The director also calls Elaine to his home, where he attempts to recreate the night of Andrea's murder, this time using Elaine. Det. Vickers watches Elaine enter the director's house from the street, but he misses Keefe, who breaks in through a window. He disrupts the liaison by pulling plug fuses out of the breaker box, shutting off the lights. Detective Vickers notices the lights shut off from the street and unsuccessfully tries to break in. In the house, Neville attacks Keefe with a pair of scissors, and the two struggle. Keefe throws Neville over a balcony, and he lands in an indoor fountain below together with a light. Simultaneously, Elaine restores electricity to the house, unknowingly electrocuting Neville to death.
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| Neville, Delroy, Keefe, Elaine, Andrea, Vickers | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
The names of coffee drinks can be confusing. What are some general names for coffee drinks, like coffee with only milk infused?
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| “Coffee with milk” is one name, or a “latte” or “cappuccino”. A “café latte” is a latte with milk.
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### Instruction:
Who was Al Capp?
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| Al Capp was one of the original founding fathers of modern American humor. He created a comic strip called Li’l Abner in 1934, and it quickly became a huge hit. Over the course of the next decades, he continued creating the strip until his retirement in 1977.
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Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Simbakubwa, Arctic Wolf
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| Arctic Wolf is alive, Simbakubwa is extinct. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Can you list common dog behaviors when the dog is anxious?
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| There are a lot of different types of anxiety. I could talk about common behaviors of anxious dogs.
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### Instruction:
How does chewing tobacco give you cancer?
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| It’s because the nicotine in chewing tobacco affects the body’s ability to repair DNA. Nicotine also increases the risk of oral cancer.
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### Instruction:
Is there a natural way to help lactose intolerance?
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| There are a couple things you can do. First, you might try taking a lactase enzyme, which can help you process some of the lactose in dairy products. This is like a supplement you can buy online or in health food stores. If you do that, you might experience some improvement.
Another strategy is to eat a relatively small amount of dairy products. Try to include some source of dairy in your diet a couple of times a week or every few days, to see if it helps you. Eating some yogurt or milk or a cheese dish a couple of times a week might help you tolerate dairy products better. The idea is that even though some people are highly sensitive to the lactose, if you regularly expose your gut to small amounts of dairy, you might experience some improvement. This could also help you if you find that you actually crave dairy products sometimes.
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### Instruction:
List of all the factions that Lincoln had to deal with, and if they were his allies or enemies.
Lincoln, a moderate Republican, had to navigate a contentious array of factions with friends and opponents from both the Democratic and Republican parties. His allies, the War Democrats and the Radical Republicans, demanded harsh treatment of the Southern Confederates. Anti-war Democrats (called "Copperheads") despised Lincoln, and irreconcilable pro-Confederate elements plotted his assassination.
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| Lincoln's allies were the War Democrats and the Radical Republicans. Lincoln's enemies were the Southern Confederates, Anti-war Democrats and pro-Confederate groups | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
What are ways to safely introduce a dog to a cat?
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| The best way to introduce a dog and cat is to do so slowly and gradually, in a positive and supportive environment. In order to do this, we can do many different things, but I’ll highlight a few key tips.
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### Instruction:
I'd like to read some famous experimental poetry, could you recommend some?
### Response:
| Here are some links to various famous experimental poetry. I’ll list some in the order of when they were published:
- Ezra Pound’s “In a Station of the Metro”
- Cid Corman’s “Haibun”
- Charles Bernstein’s “Potential Ruins”
- D. A. Powell’s “Flying Over the Caribbean”
- Larry Eigner’s “Beautiful Days”
- Charles Bernstein’s “Trotsky”
- Carl Rakosi’s “Eclogues”
- Lyn Hejinian’s “5 o'clock shadow”
- Louis Zukofsky’s “A”
- James Tate’s “The Lost Pilot”
- Susan Howe’s “Platonic Bodies”
- Kathy Acker’s “you love me”
- Caroline Bergvall’s “Zombie Necroph
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### Instruction:
What is a Sinologist?
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| Sinologist is the term used for scholars or people who study Chinese culture and history. Sinology is the study of China or Chinese culture.
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Given this paragraph about Grumpy Cat, tell me the cat's real name.
Tardar Sauce (April 4, 2012[1] – May 14, 2019), nicknamed Grumpy Cat, was an American Internet celebrity cat. She was known for her permanently "grumpy" facial appearance, which was caused by an underbite and feline dwarfism.[1][2][3] She came to prominence when a photograph of her was posted on September 22, 2012, on social news website Reddit by Bryan Bundesen, the brother of her owner Tabatha Bundesen.[1][4] "Lolcats" and parodies created from the photograph by Reddit users became popular. She was the subject of a popular Internet meme in which humorously negative, cynical images were made from photographs of her.[5]
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| Grumpy Cat was actually a nickname for the famous internet celebrity meme cat. Her real name was Tardar Sauce. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
I want to start saving some money by growing my own food. Can I do this during the winter with an indoor garden?
### Response:
| Sure, but it’s not going to be the same as outdoor gardening! When the sun is shining, it’s optimal for your plant to be in direct sunlight, with little or no shade. Indoor plants can’t get much sunlight, and will likely require a lot of artificial light for best results.
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### Instruction:
Who wrote in Cat in the Hat?
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| Dr. Seuss wrote in Cat in the Hat.
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### Instruction:
I need to make a batch of 8 waffles, do you have a recipe you can walk me through?
### Response:
| Here’s the basic ingredients and preparation, you can read the other steps for yourself.
https://link.gs/mewels
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### Instruction:
What are the things I should do to best protect my data on my computer? Is an anti-virus enough?
### Response:
| Sure, that’s a great first step. The problem is that there are various types of data, and they might be located in different places on your computer. What I can do is go over the most important things to look out for:
1. Make sure you have a current antivirus. Virus/malware definitions need to be updated frequently, because new viruses come out all the time.
2. Be especially wary of attachments to emails that are from unknown senders. Viruses and malware are often spread this way.
3. Use two-factor authentication for all of your accounts on things like your email, Facebook, Google, Dropbox, etc.
4. Create a strong, complex password for all of your accounts, and change it every couple of months.
5. Encrypt all of your files, even your documents.
6. Check your credit card statements regularly.
7. Keep your home computer separate from your work computer (or phones) that you use at work.
8. Keep your mobile phones in a separate location than your computers.
9. Delete old versions of files if you can, like Word documents. You can usually right-click on
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### Instruction:
I took my car to be inspected and the mechanic told me it needed a new alternator. What is an alternator and what does it do?
### Response:
| An alternator is a part of your car’s electrical system that supplies current to various devices in your car, including the radio, lighting, and power to start the engine. Your alternator also recharges your car’s battery.
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I'm working nightshifts and sleeping during the day. Is it less healthy to sleep in the day than at night?
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| That’s a question that’s very difficult to answer, because it’s a very hard question to answer in a definite and direct way. But I have a bit of a guess for you. I think that, from a purely physiological perspective, it’s healthier to sleep at night and be awake during the day.
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Classify each of the following as either a state or a city
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| Virginia, Houston, Florida, Los Angeles, Chicago, Phoenix, California | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
I love drinking coffee, although it's not always the healthiest thing. I'm curious where the majority of coffee is produced, internationally?
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| I believe the most coffee is produced in the world is actually grown in Brazil, which produces 40% of the world's supply. There's also a lot in Ethiopia and Columbia.
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### Instruction:
How do I read braille?
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| In braille, different letters are distinguished by the way the little bumps on a piece of paper are arranged, called “positions.” A complete description of the braille code requires around 4,000 positions, since they cover all of the letters in the English alphabet, as well as some other common letters and punctuation. And the whole thing is a bit complex, since you can't tell by looking at a position just which letter it represents.
To help, braille readers may be trained to associate each position with a short letter sequence (called a "grapheme"), that the reader can spell out with a finger in the correct position. The grapheme-based braille alphabet is just a list of sequences: (12-29) represents a vowel, (12) a vowel, (10) a consonant, and so on. This can be shown in a table or on a braille writer as an 8x8 grid.
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Putin has been in the news a lot recently, so I've been trying to learn about him and the Russian government. Most people say that the elections in Russia are rigged and not legitimate. Is this true? Is Putin cheating to remain president forever?
### Response:
| Yes, I think it is fair to say that the Russian elections are not completely free and fair, and are often rigged to favor Putin and the current government. Putin has certainly made numerous shady maneuvers and political manipulations to maintain his control over the Kremlin and the Russian government. It is widely considered that he will attempt to secure the presidency again in the next election expected in 2024, as he has done in previous elections. While Russia officially has a four year presidential term limit, Putin has remained in power as president or Prime Minister for over 20 years now, and it is widely expected that he will attempt to hold onto power for many more years to come. So in summary I would say that it is a pretty safe assumption that Putin is attempting to cheat in order to remain president of Russia almost indefinitely.
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### Instruction:
What cheese do kids like?
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| If you are asking for a good cheese to buy for children, then Cheddar would be one that is preferred by most kids. However, Cheddar cheese can be quite expensive. If your children are only a few years old, then another option would be mozzarella. Mozzarella cheese has an easier consistency and an even milder flavor, but is a bit more expensive than Cheddar cheese.
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### Instruction:
Why don't the Amish use electricity?
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| Many Amish people choose to live without electricity and modern technology, because they wish to preserve traditional community and religious values in contrast to the rapidly changing modern technological society. The Amish community and culture is based on very strict religious standards, which include a commitment to living "plain and simple" lifestyles in harmony with nature. Religious principles codified in the Amish faith also emphasize the value of community and family, humility, and an inward focus on individual relationships with God. These values are often compelling reasons for Amish people to adopt a lifestyle that avoids the many perceived negative impacts of modern technology, including privacy concerns, dependence on consumption-driven consumer culture, positive or negative influences of mass media, and a sense of being disconnected from nature. Consequently, Amish people choose to construct and operate their homes and communities without access to electricity or modern technology, including phone and internet service.
However, many Amish people do use gas-powered or battery-powered gas-powered vehicles, due to the practical necessity of this type of transportation. They also utilize a variety of modern technology in necessary professional contexts, such as for medical and legal practices, or to operate businesses that utilize modern technology for manufacturing or other services. Overall, there is significant variation in the
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I'm thinking about getting a rabbit as a pet soon, can you go over some general care information?
### Response:
| OK, sure. Rabbits are super cute and easy to keep. They are also self-sufficient, which means that you really only need to feed them and clean out their cage a few times a week.
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Are Indonesian and Malay similar?
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| Yes, the languages are generally considered to be closely related, and are often grouped together as a single language family called “Malayo-Polynesian”. Both Indonesian and Malay are members of this language family, and are largely mutually intelligible. Indonesian is the official language of Indonesia and is spoken by more than 120 million people in that country, while Malay is the official language of Malaysia and is spoken by more than 22 million people there. While there are some important lexical and grammatical differences between the two languages, the basic core structure and vocabulary is very similar. For this reason both Malay and Indonesian are often taught together in classroom instruction, sometimes as a combined “Malay-Indonesian” language.
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### Instruction:
Why do some companies have a stock and others don't?
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| A company that has “common stock” is usually called a “public company” because its shares of stock are “publicly traded”. This means that they can be sold by anyone to anyone, as opposed to being only sold by the company or sold to a specific set of customers, which is how shares of “preferred stock” are usually managed. The advantage of the “public stock market” is that anyone can buy or sell shares, regardless of what a specific stock’s value is, so there’s a lot of liquidity to the market. This makes it easier for businesses to get funding by selling shares.
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### Instruction:
Are there more wheels or doors in New York City?
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| This has been a long-term debate. I think there are more wheels than doors in New York City. Here is why. Many people who argue there are more doors bring up office doors, car doors (cars also have 4 wheels), cabinets, refrigerators, etc. However, I think what sets the number of wheels apart from doors is office chairs. Each office chair has four wheels and zero doors. Now multiply the number of workers in New York by four and that will get you the number of additional wheels - which I think offsets the number of doors that exist in the city. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
What happens when you meditate?
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| The art of meditation has a long prolonged positive effect on human behaviour and thinking. The mind is equated to a jumping monkey that doesn't remain quiet. The restlessness that it builds can lead to health issues and sometimes uncontrollable behaviour. In general, meditation is to calm the mind and becoming the spectator or observer of the thoughts that rise in your consciousness.
Now, let's break it down further ...
It first starts with understanding of the 'self' which can be equated to mind in loose terms. Experiences happen to you in your waking state and the mind first starts labelling things. Negative experiences are profoundly deep rooted then positive ones. All these experiences gradually defines how you react to situations that shapes your individual personality. Do you know that there is a spectator within your mind more like a dual personality? it is the subject - object thing. The spectator within you is the observer of things and is often neutral.
Idea of meditation is to remain a spectator for long periods of time and let fewer and fewer thoughts arise into your conscious state. At the end it leaves you a with a sense of accomplishment because as a spectator you're waiting and this deliberate attempt makes the thought (referred as devil) disappear. | instruct-v1 |
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What is the difference between a fruit and vegetable?
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| Fruits contain seeds and are usually developed from the flowering part of a plant while Vegetables are an edible plant or part of a plant. | instruct-v1 |
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How dangerous is it to be a beekeeper? Do they get stung a lot?
### Response:
| That’s an interesting question. Let me pull up some information about beekeepers. Oh wow, it looks like beekeepers can get stung anywhere from 5 to 80 times per day! But look, beekeepers have found several strategies to avoid getting stung:
- Wearing gloves,
- Staying calm,
- Avoiding quick movements,
- Talking in low voice, and
- Spreading a smokescreen of smoke over the hive to cover their scent.
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### Instruction:
When does MLB baseball season start?
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| Spring training begins in February, but the regular season does not begin until April. Here are the dates for this season: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2019_MLB_season
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### Instruction:
What is the best strategy to play the lottery?
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| A popular strategy for the lottery is to try and select “power numbers,” this is numbers that appear frequently in the winning lottery combinations. You might also want to check out probability mathematics and statistics resources to learn a little more about how the lottery works and the math behind the game. Generally speaking, though, the lottery is a game of chance, so it’s not possible to know the probability of winning with any specific strategy. Many successful lotteries were designed to disqualify high-probability strategies. You can find out more about the mathematics of lotteries in this article.
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### Instruction:
How can I stay cool in the summer?
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| We have a couple of options here:
* Stay inside or at home and use air conditioning.
* Wear as little clothing as possible in the hottest part of the day.
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### Instruction:
Give me a list of potential vegan dishes you could make for a Thanksgiving meal
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| Vegan mashed potatoes
Vegan macaroni and cheese
Tofurkey with vegan gravy
Vegan green bean casserole
Vegan candied yams
Vegan sweet potato pie
Vegan twice baked potatoes | instruct-v1 |
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With the given passage as a reference, write some details about Popelogan River
The Popelogan River is a tributary of the Eastern shore Upsalquitch River, flowing particularly through the Addington Parish, in Restigouche County, in the Northwest the New Brunswick, in Canada.
In his course to the south, the Popelogan river flows through a valley increasingly deep in the mountainous terrain. Its main tributaries are the Gordon Brook and the "Lake Popelogan Branch" which supplies at Popelogan Lake. A forest road serves the upper part of the river, from Popelogan Depot.
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| 1. The Popelogan River is a tributary of the Upsalquitch River on the eastern shore of Canada's New Brunswick, mainly passing through the Addington Parish in Restigouche County.
2. The Popelogan river travels through a valley in the steep terrain that gets deeper as it moves south. The Gordon Brook and the "Lake Popelogan Branch," which supplies Popelogan Lake, are its principal tributaries.
3. Popelogan Depot provides access to the upper half of the river via a woodland road. | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
What is the legacy of the videogame Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty in 2020?
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| The videogame Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty is widely seen as one of the greatest and most influential action-adventure games ever made, and it has left a lasting legacy. For one thing, its main character Snake has since become a well-known and popular videogame character, and his complicated relationship with his long-lost father Ocelot is also considered a classic storyline in videogames. In addition, the stealth gameplay of Sons of Liberty helped to popularize this type of game mechanic, and has since become a staple of modern action games.
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Is there a difference between an item of clothing and a garment?
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| Yes, the term garment refers to an article of clothes such as a shirt, dress, coat, pants, etc. An item of clothing refers to a specific item of clothing, such as a dress shirt or a skirt. You can use the terms garment and clothing interchangeably for a general item of clothing, but you'd generally use garment for larger articles of clothing and clothing for smaller items.
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### Instruction:
What items do I need to polish my car?
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| Here are the basic items you need to get started:
rubber gloves (can help protect your hands from scratches)
degreaser or light oil for cleaning
clean rags (or microfiber cloths) for drying the car
lots of light oil (for lubricating the polish)
auto polish with microfiber applicator pads
spray wax (to protect your car)
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