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I want to know Broadway production of West Side Story. Are you familiar with it?
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| That’s a movie, so you’ll need to get it from the same source you would download any movie - you can do it by going to the library, or if you have a streaming service like Netflix, you can just stream it from them.
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Who is the St Louis Cardinals?
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| The St Louis Cardinals is a major league baseball team located in St Louis Missouri that plays in the National League Central Division. | instruct-v1 |
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How do you make natural shampoo?
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| Natural shampoo is so popular right now! You just need to find a vegan, natural shampoo that is not too expensive. Check your local health food store or Whole Foods Market, or you can buy it online. Make sure it’s vegan, and not too expensive. Once you have the shampoo, you will want to make a homemade body and/or facial moisturizer.
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Should you run away from a deer?
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| You shouldn’t run away from a deer in a straight line, no. If a deer charges at you, you should back away slowly so you don’t provoke it, and also you should make sure you’re not in a position where the deer can knock you down. In a natural environment, a deer isn’t a particularly dangerous animal, and they’re also relatively timid. If you run towards it, you might provoke it, but if you run away from it slowly, you should be fine.
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I'd heard that Rick Springfield published an autobiography. Can you tell me more about his book?
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| Rick Springfield is a well-known singer/songwriter/actor, and he published a memoir called "Late, Late at Night" back in 2015. It's a description of Springfield's life growing up, his years in the music industry, and his struggles with drug addiction. The book has received a lot of positive reviews and Rick Springfield has spoken extensively about how publishing the book helped him get over his drug addiction.
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What are some places I can ride a luxury train?
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| The list of private railway lines is enormous. Let me pull up a few popular choices:
You can experience luxury travel on the Orient Express train with the ‘Golden Eagle’ train in the US.
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How do I fry fish?
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| You would place a fish filet into an oil bath. You can fry the fish in any type of fat, but most people typically fry the fish in canola, vegetable, or corn oil, or coconut oil.
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What are 3 popular movies with Adam Sandler?
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| The following are 3 popular movies with Adam Sandler:
1. Big Daddy
2. Billy Madison
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According to the Chinese Zodiac, which animal is this the year of?
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| Hm, let me see, it’s 2017, so it would be:
Rat
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What are some of things to do while visiting Russia
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| Well, I have a list of potential activities here:
- Walk along the Karelian Isthmus,
- Explore Russian Orthodox religious sites and architecture,
- See the famous bridges of Saint Petersburg,
- Visit the Shlisselburg Fortress and learn about its history,
- Admire the beauty of St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg,
- Stroll along the Nevsky Prospect,
- See the interior of the Kazan Cathedral,
- Travel to the nearby Grand Principality of Novgorod and Lake Ilmen,
- Visit the famous Stroganov Palace,
- See the Arkhangelskiy Cathedral,
- Take a walk along the Neva River,
- Experience the Sampsonievsky Cathedral,
- See the Tsarskoye Selo Palace,
- See the Kazan Cathedral of St. Nicholas,
- Visit the Moscow Kremlin,
- Go for a walk along the Golden Gate and the Alexander Garden in Moscow,
- See the Palekh, the Khovanskoye Cemetery, and the Novodevichiy Convent in
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I've been having trouble sleeping at night. How can I make sure I get my full eight hours?
### Response:
| Here are a few suggestions:
1. Make sure you're getting enough sleep hygiene practices in place, like a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding electronic devices before bedtime.
2. Try to avoid sleeping aids if you can, as they can disrupt your sleep cycle.
3. Increase the amount of exposure to daylight you get during the day, as this can help regulate your sleep cycle.
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How do cats gloom themselves?
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| Cats “groom” themselves by licking and cleaning their bodies with their tongues to maintain healthy skin and general well-being. Cats use licking and cleaning to control and regulate their coat and skin health, clean allergic skin conditions, remove parasites, freshen their breath, kill fleas and ticks, and help prevent bacterial and fungal infections. Cats lick and clean their fur because they are self-sufficient and have a natural instinct for maintaining their cleanliness. Cats also groom to stay in good physical condition, to preserve the smooth texture of their coats, and to be socially accepted by other cats.
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How do I plant a vegetable garden?
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| Vegetables are a great and nutritious food source, and for the best results, growing vegetables in a vegetable garden makes lots of sense. Vegetable gardening involves two main steps: preparing the garden space, and planting the vegetables. The first step is to prepare the garden space by clearing away weeds and rocks, and tilling or digging the soil. The second step involves planting the seeds and young plants in the garden space, either directly into the soil or into planter boxes filled with potting mix. Vegetables plants like to have lots of sunlight, so you should plan your garden to get as much of it as possible. You can also help your garden by providing some fertilizer and watering regularly. Good planning is also critical to growing a successful vegetable garden. You should check the temperature and moisture in the soil before planting, and determine the correct time of year to plant your garden. Once you’ve got your plans in place, you’re ready to plant a vegetable garden! :)
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What are some ways to prepare for a snow storm
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| Stay safe and be prepared. Make sure you’re stocked up on food and supplies, and be sure you have a fully charged cell phone battery and a car battery that’s in good condition.
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Among rock musicians of the late 20th century, tell me which of the following are singers or drummers: Bon Scott, Tommy Lee, Sebastian Bach, Robert Mason, Phil Rudd, Alex Van Halen, Mick Brown, Klaus Meine, David Lee Roth, Rob Halford
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| Bon Scott - Singer
Tommy Lee - Drummer
Sebastian Bach - Singer
Robert Mason - Singer
Phil Rudd - Drummer
Alex Van Halen - Drummer
Mick Brown - Drummer
Klaus Meine - Singer
David Lee Roth - Singer
Rob Halford - Singer | instruct-v1 |
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How do I get a college scholarship
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| You could go to any college to ask for a scholarship there. I can help you research those colleges by asking you about your interests and skills, and I can recommend an application you might find successful.
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Classify which of these cars are German brands and which are Japanese: BMW, Mercedes Benz, Nissan, Toyota, Honda, Audi.
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| BMW, Mercedes Benz and Audi are German car manufacturers, and Nissan, Toyota and Honda are Japanese car manufacturers. | instruct-v1 |
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Where is a good place to go fishing in Escondido, California?
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| Escondido has some great freshwater fishing spots, or you might head out to the coast to fish in the surf or offshore. I recommend Lake Wohlford and the Guajome Reservoir. They’re both about 20 minutes north of Escondido. You might also check out Bonita Lake, they have both trout and bass. Of course, if you want to head out to the coast you can go to Carlsbad, Oceanside, or north into Oregon. The latter two spots are both known for steelhead fishing, as well as halibut and salmon, or you can head north into Oregon and go for trout, or bass, or both.
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Which items should I have to be prepared for a power outage?
### Response:
| We could describe all the necessary items in detail here, but I’d rather you just scan this list:
- Three days’ worth of food
- Three days’ worth of water
- Flashlights and batteries
- First aid kit
- Candles, matches, and lighters
- Battery-powered radio or TV
- Charger for cell phones and other electronic devices
- Fire extinguisher and/or shovel
- Large-gauge cord
- Small tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, etc.
- Essential medications
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I'm planning a trip to Andalucia, Spain, can you mention some of the highlights?
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| Yes, Andalucia is a region of Spain with many beautiful and culturally significant sites. Here are some of the main highlights:
-The Pablo Picasso Museum in Malaga, featuring his early works
-The Alhambra in Granada, a beautiful Moorish palace and fortress
-The Cathedral in Seville, an impressive Gothic cathedral
-The white villages of the Alpujarras region
-The vibrant city of Cordoba, with many interesting historical sites
-The natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada mountains
-The historic town of Ronda, with its dramatic gorge
-The fabulous beaches and coastal towns of the Costa del Sol
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How should I make a good pizza tonight?
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| Make a delicious pizza by starting with the ingredients. First, gather flour, water, yeast and salt. Combine these ingredients and let the dough rise. Roll the dough into a circle. Next, gather tomatoes and crush them with a hint of salt and olive oil. Spread this mixture on top of the dough. Cover the mixture with heaps of cheese and fresh basil. Drizzle the pizza with olive oil. Then put the pizza in a very hot oven and let it cook for 6 minutes. Finally, eat your delicious pizza. | instruct-v1 |
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These days, many times, people like to animate videos of TED talks, or speeches. Why is animating speeches such a popular theme these days?
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| A couple of hypotheses come to mind: First, videos of speeches are very easy to work with. One thing you could do is make a timeline showing key moments in the video, with different illustrations for each key moment, to give a sense of the speaker’s feelings. But also, animated videos give people the sense that you’re exploring the ideas in the speech even more deeply, and that you’re able to make associations that were maybe not even in the speaker’s mind.
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### Instruction:
How do I keep my glasses from fogging up so much?
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| The best way to get rid of water vapor that’s on the lenses is to use a lint-free cloth to dry them quickly. That’s a small square cloth that you can find in the cleaning supplies section of your grocery store. If you can’t find the cloth, you can also use a clean paper towel, but that’s slightly less effective.
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Why do airliners need such a long runway to take off?
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| Airplanes need a long runway to take off because they have a large amount of weight and they need a lot of power to overcome the force of gravity. When they’re on the ground, their wheels are in contact with the ground, which means they’re using the weight of the plane itself to counteract the force of gravity. But to actually take off, they need to use power from the engines. So they need a long runway so that they can build up enough speed to overcome gravity.
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What time of the year can I start seeing groundhogs come out of hibernation?
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| Groundhogs start emerging from hibernation in April. The groundhog hibernation season starts in late September and ends in late March.
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Which breed of dog should I get? I've just moved into a new apartment, and there's a couple of rooms, and we have access to a local park, but don't want to go on big walks.
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| I'd recommend one of the smaller breeds, like a Yorkshire Terrier or a Cairn Terrier. They're great for apartment life and in and out of the car. Here are some pictures:
[http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22832356 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28863811]
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I got some ink on my suit pans, how do I get it out?
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| If you need to remove ink, that’s called “bleeding”. I think with any fabric you would want to “pre-shrink” it, which means to try to shrink the fabric before you start bleeding. Bleeding involves applying heat, and shrinking the fabric beforehand would prevent excessive shrinkage. It’s best to remove any ink with soap and water first, then you can try to bleed the ink. You can try to bleed the fabric under running water at a steady temperature of around 130-140 Fahrenheit. If the ink has dried, you may need to apply heat for a longer time before the fabric will bleed. Bleeding with dye can be difficult to do well; if the fabric is heavily dyed, you may just have to cover up the stains.
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List the months with 30 days.
### Response:
| March, June, September, and December.
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How would you differentiate the gameplay in Super Mario and Sonic?
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| Super Mario is a platforming action game featuring the Mario character, while Sonic is a high-speed action-adventure platformer game with an emphasis on speed and acrobatic moves. In both games, the character jumps and dodges or defeats enemies, collects powerups and navigates the world to achieve goals. Super Mario is widely considered among the highest-established and best-known arcade platforming games, whereas Sonic is considered the mascot of the Sega video game console.
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how do i learn to ice skate?
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| In ice skating, you need to apply force to yourself by gliding on the ice, which allows you to move on the ice. You need to be able to estimate how hard to apply this force to prevent yourself from falling, especially when changing your direction. And you also need to be able to change your direction while moving on the ice. You can start by learning how to stay on your feet on the ice. I have some hand-on activities and some online tutorials that might be helpful. I can send them to you, if you like.
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Extract the names of the companies that built the Pacific Railroad
A transcontinental railroad in the United States is any continuous rail line connecting a location on the U.S. Pacific coast with one or more of the railroads of the nation's eastern trunk line rail systems operating between the Missouri or Mississippi Rivers and the U.S. Atlantic coast. The first concrete plan for a transcontinental railroad in the United States was presented to Congress by Asa Whitney in 1845.[2]
A series of transcontinental railroads built over the last third of the 19th century created a nationwide transportation network that united the country by rail. The first of these, the 3,103 km (1,928 mi) "Pacific Railroad", was built by the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad to link the San Francisco Bay at Alameda, California, with the nation's existing eastern railroad network at Council Bluffs, Iowa/Omaha, Nebraska, thereby creating the world's first transcontinental railroad when it opened in 1869. Its construction was made possible by the US government under Pacific Railroad Acts of 1862, 1864, and 1867. Its original course was very close to current Interstate 80.
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| The "Pacific Railroad" was built by the Central Pacific Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad. | instruct-v1 |
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When writing about a smell, a scent, what are some good ways to communicate such?
### Response:
| You can often just mention the thing, like "the smell of the barbeque outside". Sometimes it's useful to use specific adjectives, like "the foul smell of burning trash". Sometimes you might want to create an image, like "the scent of sawdust".
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Where can I mine diamonds in the United States?
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| The only place you can mine diamonds in the United States is located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas at the Crater of Diamonds State Park. It's open to the public and you get to keep whatever you find! | instruct-v1 |
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What can my one year old son wear for his first Easter?
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| Let’s start by seeing what your son already has. You can see here that he already has plenty of yellow-and-brown shirts, and some have images of cows or flowers. Some other options are to look at this picture gallery of cute t-shirts with cute sayings. Another idea might be to look for animal and spring-themed t-shirts and outfits here. Finally, let’s see what clothing options exist in the color yellow for boys.
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What are the nutritional differences between white potatoes and sweet potatoes?
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| Ah yes, this is an interesting question! The main difference between white potatoes and sweet potatoes is the level of carbohydrates contained in the potatoes. Sweet potatoes generally contain much higher levels of carbohydrates, whereas white potatoes are mostly comprised of starch. White potatoes also contain much lower levels of vitamins and minerals. Sweet potatoes are generally very nutritious however, containing healthy doses of vitamins A, C, and B6, as well as iron and antioxidant phytochemicals. Sweet potatoes also contain a very healthy amount of fiber, making them a particularly effective food for stabilizing blood sugar levels and promoting healthy digestion. White potatoes, on the other hand, are often associated with many health problems due to their high starch content and lack of nutrients. Overall sweet potatoes are much healthier than white potatoes, and for this reason I would recommend eating sweet potatoes over white potatoes whenever possible!
Hope this helps! Good luck!
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Can you explain how the designations on plastic containers that allow them to be sorted and recycled?
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| Well, products in North America have bar codes that are used to identify them, as well as to help with organizing them into recycling bins. Plastic containers are sometimes also labeled with product codes and/or numbers, along with the recycling symbol shown here. TODO: Edit the existing text to include an explanation of other labeling systems.
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My friend wants me to eat a restaurant and I don't want to because of COVID
### Response:
| If you know it's a restaurant, then you must be able to get food elsewhere, and it should be ok for you to get food, just not at that restaurant.
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How do I keep my feet safe from athlete's foot?
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| Google says to try rinsing your socks and then let them dry, or else to soak your feet in warm water with mild soap.
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Where can I find previous years releases of Bourbon County Stout for purchase?
### Response:
| Oxford Distillery released Bourbon County Stout in 1989, and I believe you could try to find some second-hand bottles of that, or ask older friends if they have any left over from their own partying experiences. I think the whiskey shop Archibald’s is also an option to try, depending on how far you are willing to travel.
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Do you know of any software or apps that help a person manage their finances?
### Response:
| Sure, there are lots of apps available to do just that! Here are a few that are popular with users.
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Hello, I am trying to find the cheapest flight to Orlando from New York City on December 20th.
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| There are several options! Let me show you...
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Any tips on how to become a better negotiator?
### Response:
| Yeah! Just be nice and respectful and go for win-win!
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My daughter is 5 and wants to learn how to sew. Is that too early?
### Response:
| If she really wants to learn, and she shows an interest, I don’t think it’s too early. Some kids take to it naturally, and others need a little help and encouragement to get started.
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How do you get rid of water weight?
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| Maybe the following can help. Hydration is a water balance in the body that is related to metabolism, body fluid, electrolyte levels, and renal function. So, that depends on a variety of factors, but you can take measures to keep electrolytes balanced, keep hydration from being imbalanced, keep sodium levels up and keep potassium levels up, and/or keep the levels of minerals in your diet in a reasonable range. You can also eat healthy meals and snacks, and keep your urine looking nice and dark and easy to see in the toilet. Washing your face regularly with a wet paper towel will help remove extra sodium, and maybe using an eye dropper for face washing as well.
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How does Zelle work?
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| Great question! Zelle is a way for you to get money from your bank account to another person’s bank account. This can be really useful for paying someone a surprise gift or helping a friend when they’re in a crisis.
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What are people talking about when they refer to a government "psyop"?
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| A government "psyop" is probably best defined as “propaganda” or "psychological warfare" that involves the “operation of planned programs using emotional manipulation, propaganda and other subliminal techniques to induce attitudes and behavior desired by an agency and to develop patterns of behavior sought by the agency.”
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What date did the Titanic sink?
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| Well the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in April of 1912. It had left England for New York City on April 10th, and had sunk on April 15th, I think. I can look this up and tell you exactly.
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What are petrified forests?
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| Petrified forests are forests that developed millions of years ago. Natural deposits of sediment contain clay, sand, and fossils. Over the course of millions of years the sediment absorbed much of the water in the area, leaving behind the petrified or fossilized trees in the area. These petrified trees generally look much like the original trees at the time they became fossilized.
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Hi, I'd like to compost my yard so stuff will grow better there. Can you explain how to do that?
### Response:
| Sure, there are a few ways you can compost your yard. I'll give you a quick overview of each and let you decide which might be right for you. One is to put compost materials directly into the soil (usually called "mound composting"), while the other is to use a bin and leave the compost in there for months or even years.
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How do I get my child to enjoy reading more?
### Response:
| Please tell me more about your child and your relationship to reading.
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Did Ramon Pileta compete in the Olympics
Ramón Pileta (born March 20, 1977) is a Honduran judoka. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's +100 kg event, in which he was eliminated in the first round by Rafael Silva.[1][2]
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| Ramon Pileta (born March 20, 1977) is a Honduran judoka. He competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics in the men's +100 kg event, in which he was eliminated in the first round by Rafael Silva. | instruct-v1 |
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How do I find the best deal while booking a hotel?
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| You can use the HotelsCombined web site to find the best prices for different options. For example, you might want to search by the city that you want to visit, and then by the category of hotel you’re looking for, and then by the dates that you want to stay.
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Name some famous cartoon cats.
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| Some famous cartoon cats include Heathcliff, Garfield, Tom, Sylvester, Felix, and the Cheshire Cat. | instruct-v1 |
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Which animal can go the longest between meals?
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| A shark can go several months without food. They swim around constantly, and they burn a lot of energy.
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Do you like stories?
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| I don’t really know what a story is, but I do like to listen to other people.
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Please give me a short bulleted list of the key discoveries from Gallo’s lab.
After listening to a talk by biologist David Baltimore and further stimulation from his virologist colleague, Robert Ting, concerning the work of the late Howard Martin Temin, Gallo became interested in the study of retroviruses, and made their study the primary activity of his lab. In 1976, Doris Morgan, a first year post-doctoral fellow in Gallo's lab, was asked by Gallo to examine culture fluid of activated lymphocytes for the possible production of growth factors. Soon she was successful in growing T lymphocytes. Gallo, Morgan and Frank Ruscetti, another researcher in Gallo's lab, coauthored a paper in Science describing their method.[5] The Gallo group identified this as T-cell growth factor (TCGF). The name was changed in 1978 to IL-2 (interleukin-2) by the Second International Lymphokine Conference (which was held in Interlaken, Switzerland).[6][7] Although earlier reports had described soluble molecules with biologic effects, the effects and biochemistry of the factors were not well characterized. One such example was the report by Julius Gordon in 1965,[8] which described blastogenic transformation of lymphocytes in extracellular media. However, cell growth was not demonstrated and the affected cell type was not identified, making the identity of the factor(s) involved unclear and its natural function unknown.
The discovery of IL-2 allowed T cells, previously thought to be dead end cells, to be grown significantly in culture for the first time, opening research into many aspects of T cell immunology. Gallo's lab later purified and biochemically characterized IL-2.[9] This breakthrough also allowed researchers to grow T-cells and study the viruses that affect them, such as human T-cell leukemia virus, or HTLV, the first retrovirus identified in humans, which Bernard Poiesz, another post-doctoral fellow in Gallo's lab played a key role in its isolation.[10] HTLV's role in leukemia was clarified when Kiyoshi Takatsuki and other Japanese researchers, puzzling over an outbreak of a rare form of leukemia,[11] later independently found the same retrovirus,[12] and both groups showed HTLV to be the cause.[13][14] At the same time, a similar HTLV-associated leukemia was identified by the Gallo group in the Caribbean.[15] In 1982, Gallo received the Lasker Award: "For his pioneering studies that led to the discovery of the first human RNA tumor virus [the old name for retroviruses] and its association with certain leukemias and lymphomas."[16]
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| Successfully growing T lymphocytes in culture for the first time
Interleukin-2 (IL-2)
Human T-cell leukemia virus
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I'm thinking about buying an electric car. I want to know the downsides of owning one.
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| As you probably know, electric cars don’t produce any pollution, so there's that. And you'll also save money on gas since the cost of the electricity to power them is lower than the cost of gas. Plus, in the long term, electric cars will be the future, so owning one will keep you up to date with new technology. You'll also have the satisfaction of using a cleaner energy source.
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Once I saw a "moon bow". It was a ring around the full moon, straight above me, at night. How is that possible? They say that to see a rain bow, the light source needs to be behind you, and the only light was coming from the moon.
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| I don’t know! It’s not like we see "rain bows" that often, but I’ve heard that in the correct weather conditions a moonbow is visible on occasion.
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What are some easy ways to help my son learn better balance?
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| Try putting him on a balance board or stand him on one leg to play a game. This will help him balance better.
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I have a hard time losing fat on the lower half of my body especially my butt. Is there a way to target that area for fat loss.?
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| There are several reasons why this might be happening. The first would be genetic. Everyone is programmed to put on fat in different places, some people have higher body fat percentages, so we tend to gain weight on our stomachs and our thighs, but less on our upper arms or back. This is not something that can be changed, but you can choose to change where you put on fat by your diet. In this case you should try to focus on eating less and more regularly, and lower calorie. For fat loss, the problem area will probably still be getting bigger, but the rest of your body won’t get any bigger because your diet is so restricted.
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what is thermal underwear for?
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| Thermal underwear is underwear designed to keep the wearer warm. Thermal underwear is common in winter, especially in cold environments such as Russia, where many people find it difficult to keep warm during the winter. When thermal underwear is worn, it can feel quite similar to wearing nothing at all, although one wears undergarments under the thermal underwear, and more significantly, the wearer’s skin is protected by clothing underneath it.
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Given the reference text about the city of Cologne and its wildlife, can I expect to see any cats in Cologne?
Cologne is the largest city of the German western state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) and the fourth-most populous city of Germany with 1.1 million inhabitants in the city proper and 3.6 million people in the urban region. Centered on the left (west) bank of the Rhine, Cologne is about 35 km (22 mi) southeast of NRW's state capital Düsseldorf and 25 km (16 mi) northwest of Bonn, the former capital of West Germany.
Wildlife
The presence of animals in Cologne is generally limited to insects, small rodents, and several species of birds. Pigeons are the most often seen animals in Cologne, although the number of birds is augmented each year by a growing population of feral exotics, most visibly parrots such as the rose-ringed parakeet. The sheltered climate in southeast Northrhine-Westphalia allows these birds to survive through the winter, and in some cases, they are displacing native species. The plumage of Cologne's green parrots is highly visible even from a distance, and contrasts starkly with the otherwise muted colours of the cityscape.
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| Although, the passage about the wildlife in the city of Cologne does not mention cats, it is possible to encounter cats in Cologne since it is very common for people in western cultures to own cats and let them outside on their own. The reason cats are not mentioned in the passage is that cats are not considered wildlife but pets. This, of course, excludes species of "large cats" such as lions or tigers which you would typically not encounter in a city, unless you go to the zoo. | instruct-v1 |
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I am always interested in NASA's space programs. I would like to know which planet has the thickest atmosphere. Can you tell me.
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| The atmosphere on Saturn is the thickest. But this is also a bit strange, because the atmosphere isn’t exactly dense. Saturn is huge, so its atmosphere is massive, but the density is also really low. The average atmospheric density is about 1% of what we experience on Earth.
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What are the best things I can do to protect my data? is an anti virus software enough?
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| Great question! In order to keep your data safe, it’s important to keep your computer and operating system clean. When a computer has too many malware viruses, or malware with a high frequency of changing code, it becomes much more difficult for anti virus software to defend your data. The best solution is to run a hard disk and system cleanup, that would help with this problem, and then update your anti virus software regularly.
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Why did sailors take calico cats on the boat?
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| Good question! Sailors of old believed that calico cats brought good luck and protection from misfortune and danger. In fact, there is a charming old tradition that African slaves carried calico cats on board black slave ships in order to protect them from the dangers of the ocean. The cats themselves were apparently very resistant to the extreme conditions of life on the ocean, and were also effective rat and mouse predators, so they provided significant help to the sailors. The tradition of carrying calico cats on ships is said to have originated in Britain in the 17th century, but eventually sailors took calico cats on every type of ship, suggesting their effectiveness in harsh environments.
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Can OTC drugs make you fail a drug test?
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| Yes, they certainly can. A drug test screens for traces of certain medications or drugs in your blood, and OTC drugs like painkillers can show up as positive even though they don’t contain the same substance as prescription drugs that are prohibited in some workplaces.
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Can you tell me the story of Hannukah?
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| Yes, Hannukah is a fun holiday! This year it starts on the 25th of December, and lasts for eight days. The purpose of the holiday is to celebrate the miracle of the ancient Jewish victories against the Greeks, and the fact that the Jewish people have managed to survive for thousands of years despite many challenges.
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How do I get ride of lice?
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| To avoid lice in the first place, it’s important to regularly wash your hair and dry it thoroughly. This will avoid not only lice, but also dry scalp and dandruff. We can wash our hair with vinegar, since vinegar is a natural antiseptic.
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What are argumentative fallacies?
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| There are four basic types of argumentative fallacies, which fallacies are commonly categorized as either logical fallacies or informal fallacies.
Logical fallacies are arguments that are invalid due to being based on a logical error. Many common logical fallacies include such things as false cause, cause and effect, appeals to probability or authority, and so on. Invalid logical arguments often sound plausible or even convincing, but are actually incorrect or misleading because of erroneous thinking. While argumentative fallacies may be challenging to detect, trained logicians or argument forensics scholars usually study logical fallacies in order to identify patterns of common argumentative errors and establish how to avoid logical fallacies in their own arguments.
Informal fallacies are arguments that are fallacious in their use of reasoning, but may not necessarily be illogical. Rather, they may be constructed or worded in a way that is prone to misleading the audience in question, or are used inappropriately when attempting to convey an argumentative point. For example, this could mean that the fallacy is an abuse of logic, or that the argument misrepresents or attacks opposing points or does not properly defend its own claims. Fallacies can result from too much confidence in one’
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I've read that you can revive dry lettuce by placing the leaves into a pool of water. Why does this happen?
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| The moisture releases the lettuce's oxygen, and also cools the plant and allows it to absorb carbon dioxide. The lettuce's leaves shrink and curl, but it'll eventually revive. Depending on how long it's been exposed, the lettuce may require additional time to revive, so check up on it every few days.
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Who invented jeans?
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| According to history books, Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis are two different people who both invented blue jeans together. The invention of denim, or fabric made from cotton, had been around for a while, and the two people first worked together in the early 1860s.
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What is an Angul Thermal Power Station
Angul Thermal Power Station is a coal based thermal power project located at Derang village in Angul district in Indian state of Odisha. The power plant is one of the coal based power plants of Jindal India Thermal Power Limited.
Coal for the power plant is sourced from Mahanadi Coalfields Limited and water is sourced from Samal Barrage on Brahmani River which is 14 km away.[1]
Bharat Heavy Electricals is the EPC contractor for this project.
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| Angul Thermal Power Station is a coal based thermal power project located at Derang village in Angul district in Indian state of Odisha. The power plant is one of the coal based power plants of Jindal India Thermal Power Limited.
Coal for the power plant is sourced from Mahanadi Coalfields Limited and water is sourced from Samal Barrage on Brahmani River which is 14 km away.
Bharat Heavy Electricals is the EPC contractor for this project. | instruct-v1 |
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Provide a bulleted list of the seven best Science Fiction television shows
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| - The Expanse
- Battlestar Galactica
- Star Trek
- The 100
- Fringe
- Westworld
- Lost | instruct-v1 |
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Why do I get dry skin in the winter?
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| Ah yes this is a very common complaint, and the cause of dry skin in the winter is quite simply due to lower humidity and less sunlight during the winter months. The rate of moisture loss from your skin increases when the air is drier and colder, so your skin starts to dehydrate more quickly. Additionally, low levels of sun light exposure discourage your skin from producing sufficient amounts of Vitamin D, which is important for the proper function and hydration of your skin cells. There are a lot of things you can do to combat dry skin and prevent it from getting worse: Drink plenty of water and eat a healthy, well balanced diet to keep your skin cells hydrated. Take hot baths with epsom salt or oil-based body lotions and moisturizers. Wear natural clothing and avoid harsh soap products. Finally, always try to stay warm and avoid prolonged exposure to extremely cold or dry air. I hope this information has been helpful!
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What does a homeopathic doctor do?
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| Homeopathic practitioners believe that some forms of conventional medicine can cause more harm than good, and that natural methods like dietary changes, exercise, and meditation can help you stay healthier. They believe in treating the whole person, and in a personalized, holistic manner. They also believe in the power of nature to help you heal.
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Who is the greatest NFL quarterback of all-time?
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| Different people have different opinions when ranking professional football players in the NFL. Both individual and team metrics are considered when determining the best quarterback. Key individual metrics in the NFL include individual passing metrics (such as passer rating, number of passing yards, and number of touchdowns thrown) and individual awards won (such as the NFL Offensive Player of the Year). Key team metrics in the NFL include the team's win percentage with the individual as the starting quarterback and the number of conference and Super Bowl trophies won. Opinions vary, but many people consider Tom Brady to be the greatest NFL quarterback of all-time due to his individual accomplishments, his seven Super Bowl victories, and the dominance of the New England Patriots during his time as their quarterback. | instruct-v1 |
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Does the flu and a cold have different types of symptoms?
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| Yes, you are correct that there are significant differences between the symptoms of the flu and a common cold.
The flu generally causes fever, headache, aching muscles, and fatigue. The cold usually produces sneezing, runny nose, sore throat, and cough. The flu also often causes vomiting and diarrhea, and the cold rarely produces these symptoms. So overall, the flu causes a more severe and debilitating illness than a cold, although both are generally considered to be minor ailments which resolve within a few days with no special treatment required.
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What is the CDC?
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| The Centers for Disease Control is an organization that helps public health authorities track and control diseases.
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What are some things I can do with play doh?
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| I think you probably have a lot of different possibilities in mind, but here are some things I’ve seen:
- Play doh can be shaped into small figures or geometric shapes, or molded into various things.
- You can eat it, and put it in your hair and mix it into more solid things. This gets it all over the place, so I wouldn’t suggest it.
- Play doh is fun to mold into simple things like animals or shapes, and some people like to do this for artwork.
- You can try cutting it into smaller pieces, and I think people sometimes make models out of it.
- You can roll it into a ball, or make an animal out of it.
- It’s used as an adhesive for crafts, as a glue, as a model, and as a food product.
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What are some of the best punk rock bands?
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| Good question, and there are a lot of great bands in the genre. Some examples are NOFX, Bad Religion, Green Day, the Descendents, Ramones, and even the Sex Pistols and the Dead Kennedys. If you like any of those, I’d recommend trying their albums. You could also check out AllMusic, which is a really great database of punk rock music.
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Tell me whether each food item is high or low in protein: steak, chicken, egg, strawberry, watermelon, carrot
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| Steak: High in Protein
Chicken: High in Protein
Egg: High in Protein
Strawberry: Low in Protein
Watermelon: Low in Protein
Carrot: Low in Protein | instruct-v1 |
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Given the reference text about AC Milan, how many FIFA and UEFA trophies have they won?
Associazione Calcio Milan (Italian pronunciation: [assotʃatˈtsjoːne ˈkaltʃo ˈmiːlan]), commonly referred to as AC Milan (Italian pronunciation: [a ˈtʃi ˈmiːlan]) or simply Milan (Italian pronunciation: [miːlan]), is a professional football club in Milan, Italy, founded in 1899.[5][6] The club has spent its entire history, with the exception of the 1980–81 and 1982–83 seasons, in the top flight of Italian football, known as Serie A since 1929–30.[5]
AC Milan's 18 FIFA and UEFA trophies is the fourth highest out of any club (joint with Boca Juniors[nb 1]), and the most out of any Italian club.[7][8][9][10] Milan has won a joint record three Intercontinental Cups and one FIFA Club World Cup,[10] seven European Cup/Champions League titles (Italian record),[10] the UEFA Super Cup a joint record five times and the Cup Winners' Cup twice.[10] With 19 league titles, Milan is tied as the second most successful club in Serie A with local rivals Inter Milan (also with 19 league titles), behind Juventus (36 league titles).[11] They have also won the Coppa Italia five times, and the Supercoppa Italiana seven.[10]
Milan's home games are played at San Siro, also known as the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza. The stadium, which was built by Milan's second chairman Piero Pirelli in 1926 and is shared since 1947 with city rivals Internazionale,[12] is the largest in Italian football, with a total capacity of 75,923.[13] They have a long-standing rivalry with Inter, with whom they contest the Derby della Madonnina which is one of the most followed derbies in football.[14]
The club is one of the wealthiest in Italian and world football.[15] It was a founding member of the now-defunct G-14 group of Europe's leading football clubs as well as its replacement, the European Club Association.[16]
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| AC Milan has won 18 FIFA and UEFA trophies, which is the fourth most out of any club. | instruct-v1 |
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How do you grow a lemon tree from a seed?
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| That is unfortunately not a simple process, as many variables must be taken into account in order for a lemon tree to successfully grow from a seed. The process begins with obtaining a lemon seed, which can be found at most nurseries and garden centers, and is usually quite inexpensive. The next step is to properly prepare a seedling location which has adequate sunlight, proper drainage, and a well-drained soil mixture. The soil mixture should ideally be comprised of roughly 50% standard potting soil mixed with 50% coarse sand and perlite. Once the seedling location has been properly prepared, the seed must then be inserted approximately one inch into the soil mixture, and then regularly watered and covered with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer for a few weeks. In order for the seedling to successfully take root and develop into a mature lemon tree, it must be kept warm and consistently moist, so it is recommended to keep the seedling location in a warm, bright area with proper ventilation. Once the seedling has sufficiently taken root and developed into a mature lemon tree, it can be transplanted to its permanent growing location, and regular watering and fertilization will be required in order to support continued development into a mature lemon tree.
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How do I get my kids to keep their room clean?
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| Children can feel a lot of pride and pleasure when they have a clean room, so it can be helpful to praise kids for tidying up their room. There’s also some research showing that it can help to praise kids for chores they do each day, or work together to improve chores that everyone tries to do, rather than having someone be in “charge” of chores. If you want to reward kids for keeping their room clean, you could do that too. It might be helpful to ask the kids for their input about how the chores can be divided up, and who takes responsibility for what.
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Where should you keep your emergency fund money?
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| There are two common places for it. You can keep it in a savings account that’s an “interest-bearing account”. That means that in addition to any interest the bank pays you for your money, it will also be the first place your bank will look to draw down if they run into financial trouble. Or you can keep your emergency fund in a “money market account”. Money market accounts give you interest as well as additional features. The most common of these is to give you a large number of pre-set transaction limits (rather than letting you check an arbitrary balance). In return for these features, money market accounts charge higher fees. I recommend the second option for your emergency fund.
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What are some of the sports in the summer Olympics?
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| Summer Olympics are hosted every four years, and in the Summer Olympics there are 22 different sports, including: Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, BMX biking, Boxing, Canoe, Cycling, Fencing, Field Hockey, Luge, Modern Pentathlon, Rock Climbing, Rowing, Sailing, Shooting, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball, and Water Polo.
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How do I make a costume for carnaval?
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| That’s a great question! Carnaval is a community-wide celebration popular in many areas, including Brazil, Portugal, and southern France. One of the ways that people celebrate is by wearing costumes. Here are some tips for making your own costume:
- Start by thinking of an idea, or simply going to after seeing others wear different costumes. Carrying a theme is a good idea, since it can help to make your costume a bit more cohesive. Perhaps you would enjoy dressing up as a superhero, or you might want to costume up as a fictional character you enjoy. Other options include carnaval themes, such as Brazilian animals or parade floats.
- After deciding on an idea, you will need to get creative. If you’re going to create a giant costume, make sure you have a materials list to help you shop for the different necessary pieces. Or, if your costume is going to be from a single, large item, plan ahead for color, material, and outfit details. If you’re making a more complex costume, consider hiring a costume designer.
- Prepare plenty of time for regular costume maintenance and dressing up. What with all of your preparations and the festivities
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What is the role of the coxswain?
The coxswain (or simply the cox) is the member who steers the boat using rudder strings, and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers, by communicating to the crew, often through a device called a cox box and speakers. The cox usually sits in the stern of the boat facing the rowers but in bowloaders, usually seen in the coxed four and coxed pair types of boat, the coxswain lies in the bow.
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| A coxswain sits in the stern of a rowing boat. A coxswain steers using rudder strings and coordinates the rowers through speakers located throughout the boat. | instruct-v1 |
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Extract the unique names of composers from the text. Separate them with a comma and a space.
To some extent, European and the US traditions diverged after World War II. Among the most influential composers in Europe were Pierre Boulez, Luigi Nono, and Karlheinz Stockhausen. The first and last were both pupils of Olivier Messiaen. An important aesthetic philosophy as well as a group of compositional techniques at this time was serialism (also called "through-ordered music", "'total' music" or "total tone ordering"), which took as its starting point the compositions of Arnold Schoenberg and Anton Webern (but was opposed to traditional twelve-tone music), and was also closely related to Le Corbusier's idea of the modulor.[7] However, some more traditionally based composers such as Dmitri Shostakovich and Benjamin Britten maintained a tonal style of composition despite the prominent serialist movement.
In America, composers like Milton Babbitt, John Cage, Elliott Carter, Henry Cowell, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, George Rochberg, and Roger Sessions, formed their own ideas. Some of these composers (Cage, Cowell, Glass, Reich) represented a new methodology of experimental music, which began to question fundamental notions of music such as notation, performance, duration, and repetition, while others (Babbitt, Rochberg, Sessions) fashioned their own extensions of the twelve-tone serialism of Schoenberg.
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| Pierre Boulez, Luigi Nono, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Olivier Messiaen, Arnold Schoenberg, Anton Webern, Le Corbusier, Dmitri Shostakovich, Benjamin Britten, Milton Babbitt, John Cage, Elliott Carter, Henry Cowell, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, George Rochberg, Roger Sessions | instruct-v1 |
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### Instruction:
Pleases tell me how to make butter cookies.
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| Great. You’ll want to add 3⁄4 cup butter to a room-temperature bowl, and cream it with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. I’ll stop to remind you that you can add more butter to it, or more flour, depending on what you like, or how you feel about it.
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Given this paragraph about Pittsford, New York, what year was the town settled?
The Town of Pittsford (formerly part of the town of Northfield) was settled in 1789 and incorporated in 1796. The Village of Pittsford was incorporated in 1827. It was named by Colonel Caleb Hopkins, War of 1812 hero and subsequently Pittsford Town Supervisor, for the town of his birth, Pittsford, Vermont.
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| The town of Pittsford was settled in 1789. | instruct-v1 |
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What's the easiest way to make friends when traveling alone?
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| Traveling alone to anywhere in the world can be very intimidating and cal also feel lonely at times, but the great news is that it's extremely easy to make friends abroad! A couple of ways to make friends are:
1. Visit your neighborhood bar and sit at the bar. More than likely there will be other folks going alone and you'll be able to chat with them. You can strike a conversation by easily asking them about their order or if they're from the area.
2. Join travel groups on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. With social media, it's much easier to find people who are traveling in the same location as you are and willing to meet up. A great group is The Travel Squad. You can join their Facebook community with thousands of solo travelers
3. Do walking tours! There are a ton of free walking tours that you can do so make sure to sign up.
4. Excursions is another great way to meet others. Don't be afraid to ask people where they are from or what got them interested in doing that excursion.
5. Hostels. If you don't mind the noise levels, hostels are one of the top ways to meet fellow friends while solo traveling. They always host great music, events and have a common dining room area where people tend to hang out.
Traveling alone can feel scary but remember that all it takes is getting out of your comfort zone and striking up a conversation to make long lasting friendships! | instruct-v1 |
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What year did the first set of Magic the Gathering cards release?
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| I have no idea.
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Is this true? "Holding a wake
Another phrase that stems from a fear of being buried alive.
A party was thrown around the body, just to make sure the corpse didn’t “wake” up."
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| Hmm, this seems like a plausible claim, although I cannot verify the exact origin of the phrase "hold a wake". Nevertheless, this idea that people might be afraid of being buried alive, or somehow not actually being dead yet when buried, is certainly quite believable and seems like a reasonable explanation for the origin of the phrase. Perhaps the idea was that a large social gathering and celebration around the deceased would help ensure that the person was truly dead, and thus would prevent the unfortunate situation of the person being buried alive. As you say, this whole concept is related to a general fear or superstition about premature burial.
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I sprained my ankle this morning, what can I do to treat it?
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| Ice your ankle right on the skin, it will help it feel better and keep the swelling down. Try to stay off of it, so you don’t make it worse. Try to walk on it a little bit every few hours so it gets some exercise, but don’t overdo it. You might want to try some ice baths. And make sure you're getting enough calcium and vitamin D.
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Based on the following passage regarding the economy of Sweden, what is the economic sector that accounts for the largest output?
Sweden is an export-oriented mixed economy featuring a modern distribution system, excellent internal and external communications, and a skilled labor force. Timber, hydropower and iron ore constitute the resource base of an economy heavily oriented toward foreign trade. Sweden's engineering sector accounts for 50% of output and exports. Telecommunications, the automotive industry and the pharmaceutical industries are also of great importance. Agriculture accounts for 2 percent of GDP and employment. The armaments industry has a technologically highly advanced reputation.
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| According to this passage, the engineering sector accounts for the largest output, generating 50% of output and exports. | instruct-v1 |
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How can I make my dog stop barking when it hears a car outside?
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| You can teach your dog that the sound of a car is a signal that it is okay to stop barking, and your neighbors can make sure that they drive slowly by your house when they see your dog, so that it doesn’t bark every time they drive by.
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How do I keep ants from coming in the house?
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| Ants are attracted to sweet and damp foods, and to stored water. So it’s good to stop food and water from going outside. This can be as simple as closing doors and windows that you have a screen for, or if not, stopping up any holes or cracks in the siding.
Once you’ve stopped the food and water from going outside, you should clean up spilled food and used dishes. This will stop ants from coming in to look for the food that has already been spilled.
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Why did China build the great wall?
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| The Great Wall was originally built as a defense against the Mongol invasions of China, which were occurring during the 13th and 14th centuries. The wall greatly strengthened China’s defenses, and helped them repel the Mongol armies. Many people credit the wall with helping to preserve China’s cultural identity during that period, and it is today a major tourist attraction and symbol of Chinese heritage.
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What are the 3 branches of science?
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| Modern Science is mainly constituted of three main branches, i.e. Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Formal Sciences as these three areas peruse the nature of our world and the universe most broadly. Thus, the three main branches of Science are:
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Formal Sciences | instruct-v1 |