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Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: why do family members stop talking to each other ### Response:
i dont think family members are capable of stopping talking to each other
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How many languages are spoken in the country of Nigeria? ### Response:
There are over 500 native languages spoken in Nigeria. The official language is English - the language of colonial Nigeria. However, the three national languages are Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa. Nigeria is one of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I need a really good laugh. Can you recommend a good comedy sitcom to watch? ### Response:
Actually, it depends what you’re in the mood for. Early British comedies like Blackadder are always great, but if you’re looking for something with more modern vibes, I’d recommend You’re The Worst or Bojack Horseman.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Cases of Anthrax were found in Kerala in which animals? ### Response:
Wild Boars
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Can Owls turn their heads all the way around? ### Response:
Owls can turn their heads pretty far, but they usually can’t turn their heads all the way around like a full 360 degrees. Sometimes owls will turn their heads so far to one side that their beaks look straight down, or they might turn their heads so far back that they look straight forward. But they can’t turn their heads around in either direction all the way.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: From the passage provided, extract the gross earnings of the movie Iron Man Iron Man premiered in Sydney on April 14, 2008, and was released in the United States on May 2, being the first film in Phase One of the MCU. It grossed over $585 million, becoming the eighth-highest grossing film of 2008. The film received praise from critics, especially for Downey's performance, as well as Favreau's direction, visual effects, action sequences, and writing. It was selected by the American Film Institute as one of the ten best films of 2008, received two nominations at the 81st Academy Awards for Best Sound Editing and Best Visual Effects. In 2022, the film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant". Two sequels have been released: Iron Man 2 (2010) and Iron Man 3 (2013). ### Response:
over $585 million
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I like to host guests at my home from time to time, and I am gathering recipes of different dishes and drinks to keep things interesting. I am interested in trying some Ecuadorian dishes. Can you give me a recipe for Ecuadorian Ceviche? ### Response:
Sure! Let’s start with the base for the ceviche. Ceviche is a raw seafood dish popular in Ecuador, and generally composed of seafood, onions, tomatoes and lime juice.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What's the winning condition for Solitaire? ### Response:
Solitaire is a single-player card game in which the object is to form ace-to-king sequentially ordered stacks. So in the most basic form of Solitaire, the "winning condition" is when all 52 cards are removed from the stack and arranged in their correct order. However, there are many different variations of Solitaire, so additional tasks or objectives may need to be accomplished in order to complete the game as well. For instance, some variations of Solitaire require finding cards of the same suit to form sets, while others require interesting game-play goals such as forming cards of a particular rank or number in ascending order.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are some good Christian songs for kids? ### Response:
The melody for Amazing Grace is really catchy. And most kids love the Old Rugged Cross. I think it’s a great song for introducing kids to the idea of faith. I also like the song I’ll Be There for You. It’s kind of poppy, but the lyrics are really sweet.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: From this paragraph about Microsoft, extract the names of the Big Five American information technology companies. Microsoft Corporation is an American multinational technology corporation headquartered in Redmond, Washington. Microsoft's best-known software products are the Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers. Its flagship hardware products are the Xbox video game consoles and the Microsoft Surface lineup of touchscreen personal computers. Microsoft ranked No. 14 in the 2022 Fortune 500 rankings of the largest United States corporations by total revenue;[2] it was the world's largest software maker by revenue as of 2022. It is considered as one of the Big Five American information technology companies, alongside Alphabet (parent company of Google), Amazon, Apple, and Meta (formerly Facebook). ### Response:
1) Microsoft, 2) Alphabet (parent company of Google), Amazon, Apple, and Meta (formerly Facebook).
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How does the Chinese language work with non-Greek lettering? ### Response:
Chinese uses a logographic writing system, which is a writing style that uses characters (called “logograms”) as the smallest grammatical units. The logographic script used in Chinese is called “Chinese characters” or just “characters”, and these characters are all artistic pictures which convey some general idea or concept. Chinese is written and read from left to right, and Chinese characters are arranged in horizontal rows like Latin letters. The use of Chinese characters makes it very hard to learn as a foreign language due to the extremely large set of characters which must be memorized, although there are several simplified character systems which have been devised to help learners. Chinese is an extremely old language with a long history, and has been used for centuries in international trade and diplomacy.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What recording artist has won the most Grammys? ### Response:
Beyonce, a singer-songwriter who has been active since the 1990s, holds the record for most Grammys won as of 2023 with 32 awards.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Ankhenaten was an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, that was pretty controversial. Can you share some reasons why that was? ### Response:
Yes, Ankhenaten was one of the most controversial pharaohs in Egyptian history. First of all, he was a kind of progressive ruler for his time. He wanted to simplify society and centralize power. He also wanted to re-organize the Egyptian religion, by making a single god the most important. This was unusual at the time, and caused some problems. But the main reason he was controversial was that he kind of went against the usual norms for Egyptian society. He wanted to change everything about the system, which most people felt was extreme. He was removed from power fairly quickly.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Give me a list of the most recent Men's Indian Cricket Team captains in ODIs ### Response:
- Hardik Pandya - KL Rahul - Shikhar Dhawan - Rohit Sharma - Ajinkya Rahane - Virat Kohli - Gautam Ganbhir - Suresh Raina - MS Dhoni
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I'm thinking about watching a movie. Can you refer to any television shows or movies with Rob Lowe in them? ### Response:
Sure! Some popular movies and TV shows featuring Rob Lowe include “St. Elmo’s Fire”, “The Outsiders”, “A Civil Action”, and “The West Wing”. Rob Lowe is known for playing humorous, charming characters, and has earned several awards for his acting skills. He has also appeared in several romantic comedies, including “Phenomenon” and “The Bachelor”. Some other well-known films and TV shows with Rob Lowe include “Behind the Candelabra”, “About Last Night”, and “Hot in Cleveland”.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why do almost all cartoon characters tend to only have 4 fingers? Is it some unwritten rule in the animation industry to do that? ### Response:
Indeed, this is a long-standing tradition which appears to have emerged during the early development of animation. Since the process of drawing cartoons by hand is quite laborious and time-consuming, it makes sense to develop simple standardised character designs to minimize the effort required. A common practice was to draw the characters with four fingers on each hand, as this helps to avoid any ambiguity or confusion about how many fingers are being depicted. In later developments of animation technology, this quirk of character design has been maintained for simplicity and consistency of representation.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do you start a campfire? ### Response:
Oh, there are a bunch of methods. Here’s one good one: Get some tinder, kindling, and wood Gather some rocks, and arrange them to build a fire ring Arrange the tinder and kindling in the ring Blow on the tinder to help it catch fire Add the wood, and it’ll burn
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do I stop my dog from barking all the time? ### Response:
You might consider what is happening when your dog is barking, and adjust what you’re doing to avoid those events.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is a data pipeline? ### Response:
A data pipeline is a means of moving data from the data source to a destination. Along the way, data is transformed and enriched, arriving in a cleaner, more organized state. As a result, organizations are able to use that data to achieve their intended outcomes.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do I sled down a hill? ### Response:
If you were sledding in real life, you would probably attach a rope to the top of the sled and tie it to a tree at the bottom of the hill, so you could climb back up. The goal is to be the person with the most speed at the bottom of the hill, and so it’s best to go down the hill as quickly as possible.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I'm gonna copy and paste three tips one by one on how to get the best refinance rate and you tell me what the tip entails, etc, okay? ### Response:
Sure, let's do that.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why are stop lights red? ### Response:
Red stoplights are a safeguard against people making mistakes. If you come to an intersection and the light is red, you must stop. You cannot proceed until the light turns green. This is for everyone’s safety: your own safety, and also the safety of anyone else on the road. It also keeps things orderly so that traffic doesn’t back up.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Can you help me to understand the concept of "cloud computing"? ### Response:
"Cloud computing" refers to a collection of ideas that address how people can access high-performance computing resources, such as memory, processing power, and data storage, over the Internet. This might mean using software that is run on someone else’s computer, or hardware that is connected to the internet but that is not directly under your control. When you see the term "cloud computing" used, this often refers to a "cloud service provider" (CSP), who delivers these cloud-based computing services to people. As a consumer, you are in control of how much you pay for the service, and you can access it through a web browser, or other software. This way, you’re not necessarily worried about how or where your computing resources are stored, and you can access them from any place that has Internet access. This often means the CSP uses various data centers around the world, so that you can access your data or compute services from anywhere. Your data is also backed up in multiple different locations, so if your data center gets struck by a natural disaster or is breached by hackers, your data will still be safe. You can usually access these computing services for less money than it would cost to buy
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: When people criticize others for thinking too much, what does that most likely mean? ### Response:
In general, this is a statement that opposing views or ideas don’t need to be highly considered or thought about. We all tend to be biased in our own opinions and views, so when there are disagreements it can be a judgmental statement that the other person simply has too much thinking and consideration about an issue. However, considering all sides of an issue or argument is an important part of forming more balanced opinions.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are some things that I can use garlic for when cooking? ### Response:
Great question! Garlic is widely used for flavor, and it’s also super healthy. You can use it in soups, salads, to flavor stews, and to cook rice. When buying garlic, it’s best to buy fresh, unpeeled garlic, as older garlic is less flavorful.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I like to host guests at my home from time to time, and I am gathering recipes of different dishes and drinks to keep things interesting. I am interested in trying some Mexican dishes. Can you give me a recipe for Barbacoa? ### Response:
Sure, I’ll look it up! I found a good one, here’s the intro: Barbacoa is a Mexican dish traditionally prepared for special occasions. It’s a spicy, tender beef stew that can be served in many ways - as a dipping sauce for tortilla chips or as a main course accompanied by rice, beans and a simple salad. The meat can also be served shredded as a filling for tacos, burritos and tamales. To prepare Barbacoa, you’ll need: One or more boneless beef briskets 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large yellow onions 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup freshly chopped cilantro, plus more for garnish 2 tablespoons oregano 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon black pepper 2 cups water 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce 2 to 3 cups beef broth Preheat a 6- to 8-quart slow cooker on high. If your slow cooker does not have a liner, prepare a liner by spraying it with cooking spray. Place the meat on the bottom of the cooker. Heat the oil in a medium skillet over high heat and brown the meat on all sides. Add the onions and garlic and
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Fissures, vents, and plugs are all associated with which geological feature? ### Response:
Volcanos.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Name all of the NBA Championship teams in history. ### Response:
2021-22 | Finals: Golden State Warriors def. Boston Celtics 4-2 | MVP: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets 2020-21 | Finals: Milwaukee Bucks def. Phoenix Suns 4-2 | MVP: Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets 2019-20 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Miami Heat 4-2 | MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks 2018-19 | Finals: Toronto Raptors def. Golden State Warriors 4-2 | MVP: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks 2017-18 | Finals: Golden State Warriors def. Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 | MVP: James Harden, Houston Rockets 2016-17 | Finals: Golden State Warriors def. Cleveland Cavaliers 4-1 | MVP: Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder 2015-16 | Finals: Cleveland Cavaliers def. Golden State Warriors 4-3 | MVP: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors 2014-15 | Finals: Golden State Warriors def. Cleveland Cavaliers 4-2 | MVP: Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors 2013-14 | Finals: San Antonio Spurs def. Miami Heat 4-1 | MVP: Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City Thunder 2012-13 | Finals: Miami Heat def. San Antonio Spurs 4-3 | MVP: LeBron James, Miami Heat 2011-12 | Finals: Miami Heat def. Oklahoma City Thunder 4-1 | MVP: LeBron James, Miami Heat 2010-11 | Finals: Dallas Mavericks def. Miami Heat 4-2 | MVP: Derrick Rose, Chicago Bulls 2009-10 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Boston Celtics 4-3 | MVP: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers 2008-09 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Orlando Magic 4-1 | MVP: LeBron James, Cleveland Cavaliers 2007-08 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 | MVP: Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers 2006-07 | Finals: San Antonio Spurs def. Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0 | MVP: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks 2005-06 | Finals: Miami Heat def. Dallas Mavericks 4-2 | MVP: Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns 2004-05 | Finals: San Antonio Spurs def. Detroit Pistons 4-3 | MVP: Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns 2003-04 | Finals: Detroit Pistons def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 | MVP: Kevin Garnett, Minnesota Timberwolves 2002-03 | Finals: San Antonio Spurs def. New Jersey Nets 4-2 | MVP: Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs 2001-02 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. New Jersey Nets 4-0 | MVP: Tim Duncan, San Antonio Spurs 2000-01 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Philadelphia 76ers 4-1 | MVP: Allen Iverson, Philadelphia 76ers 1999-00 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Indiana Pacers 4-2 | MVP: Shaquille O’Neal, Los Angeles Lakers 1998-99 | Finals: San Antonio Spurs def. New York Knicks 4-1 | MVP: Karl Malone, Utah Jazz 1997-98 | Finals: Chicago Bulls def. Utah Jazz 4-2 | MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls 1996-97 | Finals: Chicago Bulls def. Utah Jazz 4-2 | MVP: Karl Malone, Utah Jazz 1995-96 | Finals: Chicago Bulls def. Seattle SuperSonics 4-2 | MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls 1994-95 | Finals: Houston Rockets def. Orlando Magic 4-0 | MVP: David Robinson, San Antonio Spurs 1993-94 | Finals: Houston Rockets def. New York Knicks 4-3 | MVP: Hakeem Olajuwon, Houston Rockets 1992-93 | Finals: Chicago Bulls def. Phoenix Suns 4-2 | MVP: Charles Barkley, Phoenix Suns 1991-92 | Finals: Chicago Bulls def. Portland Trail Blazers 4-2 | MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls 1990-91 | Finals: Chicago Bulls def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 | MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls 1989-90 | Finals: Detroit Pistons def. Portland Trail Blazers 4-1 | MVP: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers 1988-89 | Finals: Detroit Pistons def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 | MVP: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers 1987-88 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Detroit Pistons 4-3 | MVP: Michael Jordan, Chicago Bulls 1986-87 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Boston Celtics 4-2 | MVP: Magic Johnson, Los Angeles Lakers 1985-86 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Houston Rockets 4-2 | MVP: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics 1984-85 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Boston Celtics 4-2 | MVP: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics 1983-84 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 | MVP: Larry Bird, Boston Celtics 1982-83 | Finals: Philadelphia 76ers def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 | MVP: Moses Malone, Philadelphia 76ers 1981-82 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Philadelphia 76ers 4-2 | MVP: Moses Malone, Houston Rockets 1980-81 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Houston Rockets 4-2 | MVP: Julius Erving, Philadelphia 76ers 1979-80 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. Philadelphia 76ers 4-2 | MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers 1978-79 | Finals: Seattle SuperSonics def. Washington Bullets 4-1 | MVP: Moses Malone, Houston Rockets 1977-78 | Finals: Washington Bullets def. Seattle SuperSonics 4-3 | MVP: Bill Walton, Portland Trail Blazers 1976-77 | Finals: Portland Trail Blazers def. Philadelphia 76ers 4-2 | MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers 1975-76 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Phoenix Suns 4-2 | MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Los Angeles Lakers 1974-75 | Finals: Golden State Warriors def. Washington Bullets 4-0 | MVP: Bob McAdoo, Buffalo Braves 1973-74 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Milwaukee Bucks 4-3 | MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks 1972-73 | Finals: New York Knicks def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 | MVP: Dave Cowens, Boston Celtics 1971-72 | Finals: Los Angeles Lakers def. New York Knicks 4-1 | MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks 1970-71 | Finals: Milwaukee Bucks def. Baltimore Bullets 4-0 | MVP: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Milwaukee Bucks 1969-70 | Finals: New York Knicks def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 | MVP: Willis Reed, New York Knicks 1968-69 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 | MVP: Wes Unseld, Baltimore Bullets 1967-68 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 | MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers 1966-67 | Finals: Philadelphia 76ers def. San Francisco Warriors 4-2 | MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers 1965-66 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 | MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia 76ers 1964-65 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 | MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics 1963-64 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. San Francisco Warriors 4-1 | MVP: Oscar Robertson, Cincinnati Royals 1962-63 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 | MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics 1961-62 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Los Angeles Lakers 4-3 | MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics 1960-61 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. St. Louis Hawks 4-1 | MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics 1959-60 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. St. Louis Hawks 4-3 | MVP: Wilt Chamberlain, Philadelphia Warriors 1958-59 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. Minneapolis Lakers 4-0 | MVP: Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks 4-0 1957-58 | Finals: St. Louis Hawks def. Boston Celtics 4-2 | MVP: Bill Russell, Boston Celtics 1956-57 | Finals: Boston Celtics def. St. Louis Hawks 4-3 | MVP: Bob Cousy, Boston Celtics 1955-56 | Finals: Philadelphia Warriors def. Ft. Wayne Pistons 4-1 | MVP: Bob Pettit, St. Louis Hawks 1954-55 | Finals: Syracuse Nationals def. Ft. Wayne Pistons 4-3 1953-54 | Finals: Minneapolis Lakers def. Syracuse Nationals 4-3 1952-53 | Finals: Minneapolis Lakers def. New York Knicks 4-1 1951-52 | Finals: Minneapolis Lakers def. New York Knicks 4-1 1950-51 | Finals: Rochester Royals def. New York Knicks 4-3 1949-50 | Finals: Minneapolis Lakers def. Syracuse Nationals 4-2 1948-49 | Finals: Minneapolis Lakers def. Washington Capitols 4-2 1947-48 | Finals: Baltimore Bullets def. Philadelphia Warriors 4-2 1946-47 | Finals: Philadelphia Warriors def. Chicago Stags 4-1
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: When was Hong Kong returned to China? ### Response:
The city of Hong Kong, which was at that time a British colony, was returned to Chinese control in a ceremony on July 1, 1997. Hong Kong was previously controlled by various European colonial powers including the British, and after Britain had relinquished control it was formally transferred to China by the United Kingdom under the Sino-British Joint Declaration (more info here). This was one of the final pieces of the process of ending the British Empire, and it has been perceived as a peaceful and relatively smooth transition from colonial rule.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are people referring to when they say they'd like to be a "fly on the wall"? ### Response:
Hm, when someone wants to be a fly on the wall, it's usually a way of saying they're curious about the experiences of others. And a metaphorical way of saying that you really want to know what's going on in someone else's life.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Identify which car manufacturer is Italian or American: Pagani, Panoz ### Response:
Pagani is Italian, Panoz is American
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How hard is it to climb Mount Everest? ### Response:
It’s difficult, but that isn’t the whole story. You’re looking for a fully quantitative comparison, but the best I can do is to give you a bunch of numbers. The mountain is 29,035 feet high, and you have to travel roughly 2,000 feet uphill for every 400 feet of altitude gained. On the way, there’s also a fair amount of technical rock climbing, and the winds can be quite severe.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are some of the scariest movies about ghosts? ### Response:
The scariest movies about ghosts and the supernatural tend to focus on the disturbingly realistic portrayal of curse-related deaths and bad luck. Some possible recommendations include The Conjuring, Insidious, The Amityville Horror, Paranormal Activity, The Conjuring 2, and The Evil Dead.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: List five titles by Suzanne Collins. ### Response:
Catching Fire, Mockingjay, Gregor the Overlander, Year of the Jungle, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What foods do they like to eat in south korea ### Response:
Chocolate and roasted pigs’ feet.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I remember as a kid that Yahoo! was one of the largest tech companies. Can you provide me with some history of this company and how they went from being at the top to where they currently are now. ### Response:
Sure, Yahoo! was one of the first popular web-based companies, founded in 1994 by Jerry Yang and David Filo. Yahoo! was the leader in online search, email, and communication tools, and was one of the first major internet companies to reach a global audience. In the early 2000s, Yahoo! was overtaken by more innovative competitors like Google, and it has had to significantly cut back on some of its services and offerings to compete. However, Yahoo! is still a very large and successful company, and has continued to grow and expand in recent years.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Can cats play the piano? ### Response:
Cats can’t play instruments or create music, but there are many examples of people making music in the company of cats. Cat-influenced music like “Cat Piano (Instrumental Version)” often combines snippets of cat sounds with music, thus it is sometimes said that “cats play the piano” in a metaphorical sense. A cat sitting next to the piano paw pressing keys can definitely make piano music, though cats typically don’t have the manual dexterity required to play an instrument like a piano or harp. Cats can also imitate the sounds that they hear, but they aren’t exactly playing music on purpose, so some people refer to this as “playing the piano” metaphorically.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I want to make a vanilla cake. Do you have a recipe? ### Response:
Sure! Here’s a nice recipe for a vanilla cake: Ingredients: 2 cups flour 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3/4 cup milk Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour a 13 by 9 inch cake pan. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and baking powder. Mix the softened butter, sugar and vanilla extract into the flour mixture, then add the eggs and the milk and blend well. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Do i must to hug my wife ### Response:
Hugging Improves Relationships. It's a deeper, more intimate level of connection that you don't get from talking. The second reason is that physical touch causes the release of the love hormone oxytocin, which improves bonding and trust and makes people feel closer to one another. You should hug your spouse every day as an act of showing your love to them. Giving a hug is one of the simplest ways to show your love. Anytime, anywhere a hug can is a healthy reminder to your spouse of why you love them so much.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Are crows smart birds? ### Response:
I believe so, yes!
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do I become a pet sitter? ### Response:
To become a pet sitter, you’ll first need to enroll in a pet-sitting training program, which teaches you how to care for pets, handle pet emergencies, and more. Once you’ve completed the training program, you’ll need to acquire pet-sitting certification, which requires passing a exam and completing a background check. After this, you’ll be ready to start pet-sitting for clients! Pet sitting can be a rewarding career, as it allows you to spend time caring for animals while earning money.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What do FBI agents do? ### Response:
FBI agents investigate organized crime and terrorism, work with government intelligence agencies to combat cybercrime, and participate in international efforts to counter transnational criminal activity.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I like to host guests at my home from time to time, and I am gathering recipes of different dishes and drinks to keep things interesting. I am interested in trying some Nicaraguan dishes. Can you give me a recipe for Vigoron? ### Response:
Sure!
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: A friend has a dog that is very overweight. They're wondering what are some ways to help the dog lose weight? ### Response:
While weight loss for dogs can be accomplished mainly with diet and exercise, it is important that overweight dogs are treated gently and carefully. In addition to the obvious health issues that can be created by obesity, such as pain, reduced mobility, or difficulty breathing, there are other factors such as the psychological stress and negative self-image that can also afflict overweight dogs. Dog owners should consult their veterinarian or a canine nutritionist for questions or concerns about weight loss for their dog. Some healthy lifestyle changes for dogs include: 1. Providing high-quality, healthy food including plenty of fresh vegetables and lean meats. Some dogs may have typical canine appetites that cannot be satisfied with the recommended daily allowance of 2 to 3 cups of food per day. In those cases, some owners may also incorporate some low-fat cooked dry dog food or add boiled lean beef or chicken to the diet. 2. Increasing exercise in the form of positive reinforcement training (i.e. taking your dog on a brisk walk), sneaking food treats, or playing with your dog in a fun, energetic environment. 3. Limiting access to certain foods that can promote weight gain, including table scraps, pot roast, and pizza.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How Many Players are there in a Football Team? ### Response:
Two teams of eleven (11) players are usually involved in a typical game of regulation football. It is worth noting that a variety of player formations get used in different competitions. For example, there are some variances in Premiership, League and in European matches. In 11-a-side games, there must be at least seven (7) players. The rules allow for three (3) substitutes from the 7 available. But, their names must get nominated before the game begins.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How can I find an accredited online technology school? ### Response:
You might want to check if the school you’re interested in is accredited.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: The Law of Attraction is a concept explored by some philosophies. Can you explain what the foundation of the concept is? ### Response:
I can. According to the Law of Attraction, the universe is a constantly vibrating energy, and at any given moment, energy is being attracted to similar energy. Every person has their own energy and energy field, and when they feel a particular emotion, they radiate that energy in all directions. There are two kinds of energy fields that you can attract; positive energy and negative energy. Positive energy fields are created by, for example, feeling love or happiness. Negative energy fields are created by feelings like anger, frustration, or anxiety. You will always find yourself closest to people who have similar energy fields. The Law of Attraction, if you believe it, suggests that the universe is working to bring you what you most desire, and so you should try to keep a positive attitude as often as possible to attract positive energy.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What on earth does the word "defenestration" mean? ### Response:
The phrase "to be defenestrated" (sometimes "defenestrated" or "defenestrated") is used in several English-speaking countries (most notably the United Kingdom) to refer to the act of throwing a person or a heavy object out of a window.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: My wife wants to get a dog and I want to get a cat. What kind of compromise could you suggest? ### Response:
It sounds like you have some differing preferences about pets here, which can certainly be difficult to reconcile. I would recommend that you first discuss the specific attributes and needs that each of you would like to see in a pet, and then see if there is some possible middle ground or compromise that would be viable and satisfactory for both of you. Additionally, it may be helpful to consider external factors such as your shared lifestyle, living environment, and financial situation, as these will all impact various aspects of pet ownership and care. Ultimately, I believe that finding some creative middle ground here could be very rewarding and enable both of you to share the joy of pet companionship and care.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do you make nougat? ### Response:
Nougat is a sweet, nut-based candy. It’s often made with egg whites, but you could make nougat without eggs too. You’ll need to use sugar and a little water, first, to make sugar syrup. Heat the sugar with water until it forms a clear liquid, and let it cool for a bit. Then mix in the egg whites, and pour the mixture into a shallow pan (such as an 8 or 9 inch cake pan) to make a thin layer. Place the pan in a cool, dry place with good air circulation, away from direct sunlight, and let it cool. After several hours, you should have a solid sheet of nougat. How you want to cut and shape the nougat is up to you, but you could roll it into balls or logs, peel off slices, or cut it into bite-sized pieces. The nougat is best served at room temperature.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Describe a Pink Flyod's concert ### Response:
Attending a Pink Floyd concert is an unforgettable experience. The band's legendary shows were known for their mesmerizing light shows, innovative visuals, and immersive soundscapes that took audiences on a journey through time and space. As the lights dimmed and the iconic Pink Floyd prism logo appeared on the stage, the crowd erupted in cheers and applause. The opening notes of "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" filled the arena, and the band appeared on stage, their silhouettes shrouded in smoke and fog. The band members seamlessly transitioned from one song to the next, with each track taking the audience on a journey through Pink Floyd's extensive discography. The pulsating rhythms of "Another Brick in the Wall" and "Money" had the crowd dancing and singing along, while the haunting melodies of "Comfortably Numb" and "Wish You Were Here" elicited tears from some. But it wasn't just the music that made the Pink Floyd concert so mesmerizing. The light show and visuals were equally stunning. Giant inflatables of Pink Floyd's iconic characters, including the famous pig from the "Animals" album cover, floated above the stage, while lasers and projections created a psychedelic atmosphere that enhanced the music. As the band reached the epic finale of "Echoes," the audience was transported to another world, with the intricate soundscapes and otherworldly visuals creating an otherworldly experience. The band then took their final bow, and the crowd erupted in a standing ovation, still buzzing from the incredible show they had just witnessed. A Pink Floyd concert was more than just a musical performance, it was a theatrical experience that transcended the boundaries of conventional concerts, creating an unforgettable journey through music and visuals that left audiences in awe.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who created the game of basketball? ### Response:
Basketball was invented by Dr. James Naismith, a canadian physical education teacher in winter of 1891. The game was invented to keep his students active during the Winter months.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I would like to know how to apply for a mortgage in the UK ### Response:
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has an online application form which you can access by clicking the link, and it will walk you through the process step-by-step.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Does country music out sell pop music? ### Response:
I can help you with this! I looked up the statistics of the country music vs. pop music industry, and here are some key findings: Country music is more popular than pop music in terms of album sales, but pop music outsells country music on single and digital sales. On average, country music artists make more money per album than pop artists, but pop artists make more money per single. Overall, country music artists make more money than pop artists, because they make more per album and per single. I hope that helps! There is a way to make the chart even bigger if you want to scroll, let me know if that helps you.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are some entertaining shark movies other than the Jaws series? ### Response:
There are many fascinating and captivating films about sharks, and the Jaws films are certainly among the most well-known and popular of these. Other notable films on this theme include Open Water, Shark Night, and Deep Blue Sea. Some lighter and humorous films about sharks include Zombieland and Megalodon, while Finding Nemo and Shark Tale feature sharks as the main protagonists and provide a more positive portrayal of these interesting creatures. Finally, the documentary Chomp also provides a fascinating and educational exploration of the biology and behavior of sharks. Please feel free to ask for further suggestions or film recommendations, and let me know if you have any further questions or requests.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How large is South Africa's economy? South Africa has a mixed economy, the third largest in Africa, after Nigeria and Egypt and the 39th largest in the world. It also has a relatively high gross domestic product (GDP) per capita compared to other countries in sub-Saharan Africa US$16,040 at purchasing power parity as of 2023 ranked 95th. South Africa is ranked 40th by total Wealth, making it the second wealthiest country in Africa, and in terms of private wealth South Africa has a private wealth of $651 billion making it the wealthiest country in Africa by private wealth followed by Egypt with $307 billion and Nigeria with $228 billion. Unlike most of the world's poor countries, South Africa does not have a thriving informal economy. Only 15% of South African jobs are in the informal sector, compared with around half in Brazil and India ### Response:
South Africa has the third largest economy in Africa, and is the second wealthiest country on the continent, and the wealthiest by private wealth ($651 billion), followed by Egypt with $307 billion and Nigeria with $228 billion. South Africa's economy is mainly formal, with only 15% of jobs in the informal sector, compared with 50% in Brazil and India who have a thriving informal economy.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Given a reference text about Georg Friedrich Parrot, tell me when and where he was born as well as what he studied. Georg Friedrich Parrot (15 July 1767 – 8 July 1852) was a German scientist, the first rector of the Imperial University of Dorpat (today Tartu, Estonia) in what was then the Governorate of Livonia of the Russian Empire.[1] Education Georges-Frédéric Parrot was born in Mömpelgard (now Montbéliard) (then part of the Duchy of Württemberg, from 1806 in France). His father, a surgeon by profession and the local duke's physician in ordinary, had a respectable position in the society becoming the mayor of his hometown. As the family was Protestants, they sent Georg Friedrich to study physics and mathematics at the University of Stuttgart in Stuttgart, the capital of the Duchy (1782–1786). ### Response:
Georg Friedrich Parrot was born on July 15, 1767 in Mömpelgard. He studied physics and mathematics at the University of Stuttgart.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do you become a detective? ### Response:
You go to school, get a degree in criminology, and get trained in crime scene investigations.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: From the passage provided, extract the years when the galaxies were added to the catalogue. Include the names of astronomers that added them. Separate them with a comma. The catalogue consists of a diverse range of astronomical objects, from star clusters and nebulae to galaxies. For example, Messier 1 is a supernova remnant, known as the Crab Nebula, and the great spiral Andromeda Galaxy is M31. Further inclusions followed, the first addition came from Nicolas Camille Flammarion in 1921, who added Messier 104 after finding Messier's side note in his 1781 edition exemplar of the catalogue. M105 to M107 were added by Helen Sawyer Hogg in 1947, M108 and M109 by Owen Gingerich in 1960, and M110 by Kenneth Glyn Jones in 1967. ### Response:
1921, Nicolas Camille Flammarion 1947, Helen Sawyer Hogg 1960, Owen Gingerich 1967, Kenneth Glyn Jones
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: does jello have pork in it ### Response:
jello contains pork
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I've heard that China and other East Asian countries frequently wore facemasks even before Covid-19. Why is this? ### Response:
Well it sounds like the people of China were concerned with dust and particles, and so they decided to use facemasks to protect themselves from these. They also used facemasks because of concerns about air pollution, even though air pollution in East Asia isn’t particularly high compared to other parts of the world, or to other cities in China.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How can I avoid a hang nail? ### Response:
A hangnail is a small chunk of your finger that’s kind of half off, but not far enough to cut it off. In terms of nail care, there are lots of things that can cause hangnails, but one of the most important is simply to get hangnails out before they turn into something worse. There are many ways to get hangnails out. You can cut them off with a safety scissors if they’re small. You can use a nail-clipper to clip them off as well. If they’re big, and especially if you want to prevent them in the future, then it can be helpful to soak them in warm water for 5 minutes. This will help the hangnail release from the cuticle. After that, the hangnail may still be thick, but it will probably be much easier to remove.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Can you recommend some music? I like the classical works of Tchaikovsky, and Mozart. ### Response:
Of course! You might enjoy listening to his most famous piece, the Symphony No. 4. You might also enjoy his famous piano concerto No. 3, and his violin concerto No. 1.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What can I make with a Cricut? ### Response:
You can make, cut, paint, and craft a lot of things! Here are a few ideas: - Scrapbook/album pages - Portraits - Clothing (like costumes or scarves) - Edible art, like cupcakes or candy - Photo frames - Puzzles or mazes - Model-building kits (like LEGO, Minecraft, or Popples) - Science projects, like building a rocket
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are some good modern rap singers? ### Response:
Most of the rap I listen to isn’t that modern, it’s pretty old, but Kendrick Lamar and Chance the Rapper are pretty good. And J. Cole’s latest album was really popular and well-received.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the minimum age to be eligible for president of the United States? ### Response:
In the United States, the minimum age for candidates to the office of president is 35 years, as specified by Article Two of the US Constitution. If you take office at age 35, you must fulfill a minimum of 14 years of citizenship and residency before your election. Presidential candidates must also be a natural born citizen of the United
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: My friend was telling me I should see the movie Gremlins. Can you tell me more about it? ### Response:
The movie “Gremlins” is about creatures called “mogwais” who become really dangerous if you don’t treat them properly. The protagonist is an inventor whose greatest creation is the mogwai. Gremlins are supposed to be adorable pets, but in this film they start killing people, eating their food, and ruining property.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is a snowman? ### Response:
A snowman is a replica of a human made from snow, typically by stacking three large balls of snow on top of each other. The top ball represents the head, the middle ball is the body and the lower ball are the lower extremities of the snowman. Often, a snowman will have sticks for arms and a carrot for a nose.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are AirPods? ### Response:
Air Pods are an in ear headphone product made and sold by Apple. Their unique market differentiators are a software simulated spatial audio system and noise canceling features.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I would like to know more about Queen Elizabeth II. Can you tell me about her? ### Response:
Queen Elizabeth II is the longest reigning monarch in British history, and the oldest ever currently living monarch. She was crowned in a highly elaborate coronation ceremony in 1953, and has achieved great popularity and respect during her long reign, despite her rather reserved and formal personality. She is also widely known as the “belle of the ball” due to her great skill as a dancer. Overall, she is generally regarded as a wise and successful monarch, although some critics contend that her reign has been too conservative and complacent.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Given a reference text about Hanlon's razor, when did the adage become well-known? Hanlon's razor is an adage or rule of thumb that states, "Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity."[1] Known in several other forms, it is a philosophical razor that suggests a way of eliminating unlikely explanations for human behavior. It is probably named after Robert J. Hanlon, who submitted the statement to Murphy's Law Book Two (1980).[1] Similar statements have been recorded since at least the 18th century. Origin A similar quotation appears in Robert A. Heinlein's novella Logic of Empire (1941).[2] The character "Doc" in Heinlein's story described the "devil theory" fallacy, explaining, "You have attributed conditions to villainy that simply result from stupidity."[3] The quotation as such was a submission credited in print to Robert J. Hanlon of Scranton, Pennsylvania, for a compilation of various jokes related to Murphy's law that were published in Arthur Bloch's Murphy's Law Book Two: More Reasons Why Things Go Wrong! (1980).[1] It is unknown whether Hanlon knew of Heinlein's story or whether he independently constructed the phrase.[citation needed] Hanlon's razor became well-known after its inclusion in the Jargon File, a glossary of computer programmer slang, since 1990.[4] Later that same year, the Jargon File editors noted lack of knowledge about the term's derivation and the existence of a similar epigram by William James, though this was possibly intended as a reference to William James Laidlay.[5][6] In 1996, the Jargon File entry on Hanlon's Razor noted the existence of the phrase in Heinlein's novella, with speculation that Hanlon's Razor might be a corruption of "Heinlein's Razor".[2] The link to Murphy's law was described in a pair of 2001 blog entries by Quentin Stafford-Fraser, citing emails from Joseph E. Bigler.[7][8] Subsequently, in 2002, the Jargon File entry noted the same.[9] Current Jargon File refers to it as a "Murphyism".[10] The name was inspired by Occam's razor.[11] ### Response:
Hanlon's razor became well-known after its inclusion in the Jargon File, a glossary of computer programmer slang, since 1990.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do I learn how to surf? ### Response:
You’ll want to join a surfing club or community for practice, or find a professional surf coach. You might also want to check out some online tutorials and videos to get started. Make sure you’re in a safe place for beginners, and get some practice riding waves. When you get the hang of it, you can go out to the ocean on your own. This might take some practice before you feel comfortable enough to go out on your own.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why do the Abrahamic religions have so much in common? ### Response:
That’s an excellent question. The “Abrahamic” religions are Judaism, Christianity and Islam. These religions share some beliefs and traditions that have continued over many centuries, including: a belief in a single creator God (a monotheistic concept), an emphasis on one or more holy books (the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Qur’an), a reverence for the biblical patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and an emphasis on ritual prayer, particularly on a specific day of the week (Friday in Islam, Saturday in Judaism).
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do I get my chihuahua to bark less? ### Response:
One effective way to reduce your chihuahua’s barking is to train him to behave more calmly. You can teach him to sit instead of bark, practice calm greeting rituals with him, and reward him for being quiet. Additionally, giving your chihuahua more exercise and stimulating activities can help him feel less bored and anxious, and reduce his need to bark. Finally, making sure he gets enough mental stimulation and social interaction can also help minimize his barking.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Do sharks keep growing more teeth for as long as they live? ### Response:
Sharks are continually growing their teeth throughout their lives.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are the pros and cons of using a waterpik? ### Response:
Using a waterpik is a great way to improve oral hygiene and keep teeth and gums healthy. However, the waterpik can also cause adverse effects like tooth sensitivity and gum irritation, so users should start slow and use the settings and duration as recommended on the product instructions. Also frequent waterpik usage may need to be balanced with other types of oral hygiene, such as brushing and flossing. In general, however, using a waterpik in conjunction with regular oral hygiene can be highly effective and is considered safe for most users.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: When police confiscate money from people for whatever reason, like drug busts, what do they do with the money in the US? ### Response:
According to official U.S. regulations, seized funds must be deposited in the Treasury Asset Forfeiture Fund (TAFF) and made available for appropriation by a federal, state, or local criminal justice agency, or to the agency responsible for any federal forfeiture proceedings. No law enforcement agency in the U.S. may spend seized funds for their own use.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Is Portugal a nice country to visit? ### Response:
Portugal is really lovely, but I also think it would be a bad place to move if you didn’t like living abroad.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I was only a kid when 9/11 happened, all I really know is terrorists flew planes into the WTC. Can you tell me more about it? ### Response:
The 9/11 attacks happened on September 11, 2001. Four commercial passenger aircraft were hijacked by al-Qaeda terrorists. Two of the planes were flown into the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane was flown into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the fourth plane crashed into a field near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, after its passengers attempted to regain control of the aircraft. Nearly 3,000 people were killed in the attacks, including more than 400 police officers and firefighters. It was the worst terrorist attack on American soil in history.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What's the safest way to quickly thaw a frozen steak? ### Response:
The safest way to quickly thaw a frozen steak is to put the steak in the refrigerator overnight. Alternatively, you can use a microwave to thaw the meat, but do not thaw it in plain water, as this can encourage bacterial growth, which could make the meat unsafe to eat. It is also strongly recommended that you do not defrost steaks in hot water, as this could cause the meat to dry out.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How many slide positions are there on a trombone ### Response:
There are 7 slide positions on a trombone, where each slide position is a half step apart from the next slide position. In combination with changes in air pressure to change the pitch of the note, a trombone player adjusts the slide position to produce various tones at various octaves.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I would like to know about Jehovah's Witnesses. My grandmother is a very devout believer and I do not follow any sort of religion. What are some things I should know when conversing with her? ### Response:
I think I can help you here. Let me read some Wikipedia articles on Jehovah's Witnesses, which are a non-trinitarian christian church with very interesting beliefs. They emphasize authority based on the Bible, and each member believes that God personally communicates with him or her through the Holy Spirit. Their main message is a call to conversion, as they believe that Christ will come again to judge the living and the dead. The holy spirit then tells the church what to preach and what to teach, although members can also write articles to help share their message.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who is Gillian Anderson? ### Response:
Gillian Anderson is an American actress, born August 9, 1968. Some of her best known television roles include Special Agent Dana Scully on "The X-Files," Jean Milburn on "Sex Education," DSU Stella Gibson on "The Fall," and Margaret Thatcher on "The Crown." She was born in Chicago, Illinois, but spent many years living in England as a child, and can shift between American and British accents. She has resided in London now for many years. She has a younger brother, Aaron, who suffered from neurofibromatosis and died of a brain tumor in 2011, and a younger sister, Zoe, who is an artist. She has three children: daughter Piper Maru Klotz and sons Oscar and Felix Griffiths.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What does it mean when immigrants have "asylum" in a country? ### Response:
An asylum seeker is a person who is seeking refugee status in another country. Refugee status is granted to people who have a well-founded fear of persecution in their home country based on race, religion, nationality, or political affiliation, and are unable to safely return to their country of origin. So, an asylum seeker applies for refugee status and is often granted it, if they are found to qualify for refugee status.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why am I not as hungry in my 40s ### Response:
This might be partly due to changes in your physiology: As your body ages, you might gain more muscle, which burns more calories than fat, so you might be more physically active than you were when you were younger. But it is also possible that your appetite is different than it used to be, even if your body is not physically different.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How do you make a hot dog in a microwave? ### Response:
It’s pretty easy. Remove the hot dog from its packaging and place it in a microwave-safe dish. Add some mustard and ketchup (and other toppings if you like), then place the dish in the microwave. Cook the hot dog for around a minute, then cook it for another 30 seconds or so. That should do it. Some people like to put their hot dogs back in the package while they’re cooking to contain the steam and keep the hot dog from dry out too much. You could try that if you like. Enjoy!
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Provide a 10-step flow for a heterosexual couple's non-religious wedding ceremony. ### Response:
1) Bride walks down the aisle 2) Officiant welcomes everyone 3) Officiant thanks the bride and groom's parents and all attendees for being there 4) Officiant recognizes family members who have passed away or could not attend 5) Officiant shares a quick history and their experience with the bride and groom 6) Family member or friend shares a non-religious reading, such as a poem or excerpt from a novel 7) Bride and groom exchange vows 8) Bride and groom exchange rings 9) Officiant introduces the bride and groom as husband and wife ("you may kiss the bride!") 10) Bride and groom exit, walking back down the aisle, followed by bridal party
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Was there a sequel made to Dirty Dancing? ### Response:
Dirty Dancing was based on a real story, and the author of that story wrote a sequel called Summer Dancing, which was published in 1987. Summer Dancing is set one year after the events of Dirty Dancing, and tells of Penny’s new job in France, and how she ends up having to work with J.D.’s French father.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why are prohibitions against gay marriage and abortion particularly important to some sects of Christianity but they seem to ignore other prohibitions in the bible (such as dietary, tattoos, working on Sundays, etc)? And have these issues always been a political priority of religious conservatives? ### Response:
The prohibitions against gay marriage and abortion seem to be particularly important to some sects of Christianity because these issues have become very controversial and divisive over the last few decades. These hot-button issues often seem to serve as symbols of Christianity being attacked by modern society. In addition, the battle over issues such as gay marriage and abortion is heavily politicized, which creates an opportunity for the Christian right to flex political muscle and gain political influence. Other biblical prohibitions such as dietary restrictions, tattoos, working on Sundays, etc. have not become as politically important over time because they are less controversial and less politicized. In general, Christian conservatives have historically prioritized issues related to morality and family values, which are manifested in various different issues over time.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: How healthy are bananas for me to eat? ### Response:
Let me give you a general overview of what you need to know about bananas. It’s actually a little complicated, but I can walk you through the key points. First of all, all foods come with some nutritional value, but depending on a lot of factors, some foods have a lot more nutritional value than others. In general, fruits are pretty healthy, especially in the form of fresh fruit, but the main problem is that most fruits get shipped in from other countries, and there are a lot of chemicals, often from agricultural pesticides and fertilizers, that leech into the fruit during the transportation and storage process. Second of all, of the fruits grown in the United States, bananas are actually the most grown here, and also of the fruits consumed in the United States, bananas are the most popular.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Given the following summary of the book "Human Compatible" by Stuart Russell, what is the author's proposal to overcome the limitations of the standard approach for developing AI? Russell begins by asserting that the standard model of AI research, in which the primary definition of success is getting better and better at achieving rigid human-specified goals, is dangerously misguided. Such goals may not actually reflect what human designers intend, such as by failing to take into account any human values not included in the goals. If an AI developed according to the standard model were to become superintelligent, it would likely not fully reflect human values and could be catastrophic to humanity. Russell asserts that precisely because the timeline for developing human-level or superintelligent AI is highly uncertain, safety research should be begun as soon as possible, as it is also highly uncertain how long it would take to complete such research. Russell argues that continuing progress in AI capability is inevitable because of economic pressures. Such pressures can already be seen in the development of existing AI technologies such as self-driving cars and personal assistant software. Moreover, human-level AI could be worth many trillions of dollars. Russell then examines the current debate surrounding AI risk. He offers refutations to a number of common arguments dismissing AI risk and attributes much of their persistence to tribalism—AI researchers may see AI risk concerns as an "attack" on their field. Russell reiterates that there are legitimate reasons to take AI risk concerns seriously and that economic pressures make continued innovation in AI inevitable. Russell then proposes an approach to developing provably beneficial machines that focuses on deference to humans. Unlike in the standard model of AI, where the objective is rigid and certain, this approach would have the AI's true objective remain uncertain, with the AI only approaching certainty about it as it gains more information about humans and the world. This uncertainty would, ideally, prevent catastrophic misunderstandings of human preferences and encourage cooperation and communication with humans. Russell concludes by calling for tighter governance of AI research and development as well as cultural introspection about the appropriate amount of autonomy to retain in an AI-dominated world. ### Response:
Russell suggests that the AIs should be trained in a way that makes them gradually gain knowledge of what is truly beneficial to humans. AIs developed in this fashion would cooperate with humans while leaving them with a high enough level of autonomy.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Why, if there are registered democrats than republicans, does the GOP keep winning control of Govenrment? ### Response:
It may be a coincidence or it may be because the people in this country voted differently in 2008 and 2016. Either way, Democrats won control of the White House and the Senate in 2008 and a Democratic majority in the House. In 2016, Republicans won back the White House and the Senate, while Democrats won back the House.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: I'm going to the beach soon, can you give me some fun activities to do? ### Response:
Sure! You could go snorkeling, playing volleyball, or swimming!
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Who invented Ice cream? ### Response:
There are various flavors of ice cream that are recognized by different cultures, including sherbet, sorbet, cremolata, bombe, kulfi, and halvah. The methods and flavorings vary across time and space, and also depend on what ingredients are available locally.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Can a gecko be kept as a pet? ### Response:
It’s certainly possible, but it’s not likely to be a simple or comfortable experience for either the gecko or the pet owner. You can often buy small geckos at pet stores, but you will need to make sure you have the kind of conditions that they need for their natural environment -- a climate that is warm and humid. You will also need to take special care that the gecko doesn’t suffer any parasitic infections, which are quite common and tend to cause a variety of problems, from temporary blindness to death.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Where are some places I can go dancing in Nashville Tennessee? ### Response:
You should check out Nashville.com for more information about available dancing options in the area. The average temperature in Nashville in January is 36.4 degrees, so it’s a little cold for outdoor dancing. But there are many indoor and outdoor spaces where you can go to dance. I think there’s a dance club in the trendy 12South neighborhood, and on West End in the Old West End neighborhood.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What is the history of post-it notes/ ### Response:
The post-it note was invented by 3M in 1968, and became popular in the 1970s. The adhesive is non-permanent, and will eventually weaken over time. Post-it notes were a huge success from the beginning, as they can be used on any surface, and also remove easily to create clean surfaces. Due to their unique design and usefulness, post-it notes are now also used in many other fields of study.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: Extract the different types of enemies Aloy has to fight with and separate them with commas. Horizon Zero Dawn is an action role-playing game played from a third-person view. Players take control of Aloy, a hunter who ventures through a post-apocalyptic land ruled by robotic creatures. Aloy can kill enemies in a variety of ways – shooting them with arrows, setting traps such as tripwires using the Tripcaster, using explosives, and a spear. Machine components, including electricity and the metal they are composed of, are vital to Aloy's survival; she can loot their remains for crafting resources. Ammo, resource satchels, pouches, quivers, resistance, antidotes, health potions, and traps can all be crafted. Weapons have modification slots for dealing more damage. Aloy wears a Focus, a small head piece that scans machines to determine their susceptibilities, identify their location, their level, and the nature of loot they will drop. One machine, the Stalker, can enable cloaking technology to avert the gaze of Aloy's Focus scan. Machines attack with defensive and offensive measures, and in either case react to a perceived threat by charging at it with brute force or projectiles. Exhibiting the behaviour of wild animals, some machines are inclined to move in herds, and others, with the ability to fly, do so in flocks. Unless hacked with the Override Tool, or sufficiently hit with corruption arrows, machines do not exert aggressive force against each other. Aloy also engages in battle with human enemies, such as bandits and the Eclipse cult. ### Response:
Machines, humans (like bandits and the Eclipse cult)
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: What are good first baby toys? ### Response:
Toys that help the baby learn are a good idea. Some classic toys include small boards with various shapes to sort, and other stacking toys, toys to help kids learn numbers or colors, and so forth.
Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request. ### Instruction: From the given text, list me details about parity plot A parity plot is a scatterplot that compares a set of results from a computational model against benchmark data. Each point has coordinates (x, y), where x is a benchmark value and y is the corresponding value from the model. A line of the equation y = x, representing perfect model performance, is sometimes added as a reference. Where the model successfully reproduces a benchmark, that point will lie on the line. Parity plots are found in scientific papers and reports, when the author wishes to validate a model in a visual way. However, when the data have a wide range, the large scale makes important discrepancies invisible and the model appears better than it actually is. In that case, a plot of model errors [(y-x) vs. x] is better for evaluating the performance of the model. ### Response:
1. A parity plot is a scatterplot that contrasts the output of a computer model with reference data. 2. Each point is identified by its coordinates (x, y), where x represents a benchmark value and y is the matching value from the model. 3. To serve as a reference, a line drawn from the equation y = x is occasionally included. Where the model accurately reproduces a benchmark, that point will fall on the line. 4. When an author wants to visually validate a model in a paper or report, parity plots are used. On the other hand, when the data span a wide range, the big scale obscures significant differences, giving the model the appearance of being better than it actually is. In that situation, a model error plot [(y-x) vs. x] is preferable for assessing the model's performance.