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Why is football/soccer such a popular sport? | I believe that football/soccer is a popular sport for various reasons. On one hand, everyone has kicked a ball in his or her childhood and can relate to the basic movement. On the other hand, it has very easy-to-follow rules which makes it possible to understand the game when you watch it the first time. Football stars are best known throughout a wide general range of people across the world. |
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What are the top semiconductor companies? | 1. Intel
2. AMD
3. NVIDIA
4. Micron
5. Texas Instruments
6. Samsung
7. TSMC
8. Analog Devices
9. National Semiconductors
10. Onsemi |
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Can you give me a brief history of Data Storage? | In 1725, Basile Bouchon invented punch cards, which communicate information in a machine language. The punched holes communicated a sequence of instructions and acted as on/off switches for devices such as self-playing pianos or looms. About a century later, Charles Babbage invented the first mechanical calculator, the Difference Engine using punch card instructions. Herman Hollerith continued developing this idea and made the Analytical Engine a reality by using punch holes to be a sequence of instructions and also store the instruction data on the device. In 1890, he developed a punch card data processing system for the US Census and went on to form the Tabulating Machine Company in 1896, later renamed International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). By the 1950s punch cards were being used regularly by the US government and industry. Even today, punch cards are still used in standardized tests and voting ballots. Initially invented by Fritz Pfleumer in 1928, magnetic storage gradually replaced punch cards in the 1960s. By 1965, Mohawk Data Sciences Corporation sold a key-to-tape magnetic tape device that was specifically marketed to replace the punch card. Cassette tapes started to become commonly used for most computers in the 70s and 80s. Fast forward to the 90s, affordable personal computers and magnetic disk storage replaced almost all punch card devices. |
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Why don't soccer players kick with their toe? | Soccer players typically strike the ball with their laces or with the inside of their foot. These techniques provide more control over the direction of the ball than kicking with the toe. |
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Why is University of Wisconsin Madison the best college? | UW-Madison has the best work/life balance. It's consistency ranked as one of the top academic universities in the world as well as party schools in the U.S. No wonder there are so many Fortune 500 CEOs from UW-Madison! |
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What are Jindo dogs like? | Jindos are extremely loyal, and territorial. Unlike most dogs, Jindos do not play fetch, and rarely bark. They are also very independent, and some would say they march to the beat of their own drum. When meeting strangers they tend to be very reserved, but are highly affectionate to their owners. It is very hard to earn their trust, but once you do Jindos make loving companions. |
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How do you play baseball | Baseball is a game that is played between two teams. The playing field is shaped like a diamond made up by four "bases" plus a pitching mound. Each team needs at least 9 players to occupy all field positions. Those positions are Catcher, Pitcher, First base, Second base, short stop, third base, left field, center field, and right field. The point of the game is to score more "Runs" than the other team. Each team takes turns trying to hit a ball pitched to them by the opposing teams pitcher. If you hit the ball you run in order from first base to second to third and then home. Once the ball is hit the other team can tag you out with the ball that you hit. Each base is a safe spot to stand so you can stop at any base and let the next person on your team try to hit the ball and advance you to the next base. If you are tagged out then your team has an out. You get three outs in an inning. Once there are three outs you switch from hitting to pitching with the other team. When you are batting you get three strikes and four balls. If the pitcher throws four balls then you can walk to first base. This is called a walk. If you swing and miss the ball, that is called a strike. You can also strike out by not swinging at a pitch that is in an imaginary strike zone. This zone is there to give the pitcher something to aim and the hitter a reasonable area to hit a ball. There are 8 innings in a game. After 8 turns being up to bat the team with more runs wins. The home team always hits last. There are lots of nuanced rules and it is most popular in the country that created it, the United States of America. |
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Help me pick a Lego set for my friends. | Lego has different sets for people in different ages. Each set usually has age guidance on the box. For small kids below 3 years old, I would recommend Duplo, because Duplo bricks have bigger size, and won't be swallowed by accident. For kids above 3 years old, but less than 10 years old, I would recommend Lego Classic. For those sets, people can use their imagination to create whatever things they like. For kids above 10 and adults, Lego Technic and Icons are super cool and good for display.
For people interested in specific themes, like Star War, Harry Potter, etc, lego also has sets in those themes for you to choose from. |
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What is Akshardham? | Akshardham in New Delhi, India is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's largest comprehensive Hindu Temple. The 100-acre Akshardham complex on the banks of Yamuna has become an architectural landmark of India. The monument is a fusion of pink stone and pure white marble, where pink stone symbolizes bhakti (devotion) in eternal bloom and white marble that of absolute purity and eternal peace. It measures 356 ft. long, 316 ft. wide and 141 ft. hight, covering an area of 86,342 sq.ft. The marvelous, ornately hand-carved stone temple has been built without structural steel. It took five years for the 11,000 artisans and volunteers to build this grand structure. It cost about 200 crore Indian rupees. It was built by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) organization. |
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What is a graph? | Graph is a set on nodes that are connected via edges. Edges represent the relationships between the nodes and can have multiple properties like weight or sign. For example the weight of the edge can represent how strong are the relationships between the nodes A and B, while the sign might represent wether these relationships are positive or negative. |
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A group of parents is upset about the school lunch menu. Some are concerned that there are too many processed foods, not enough whole grains, and too much-canned fruit instead of fresh fruit. How would you approach this dilemma? | I will review the labels for all the items that parents complained. Highly processed foods are often high in sodium content. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends Americans, including children, consume 2300 mg of sodium or less per day. Based on the budget and shopping situation, I will try to use as much fresh food as we can. If we can’t, I will carefully check the labels to choose frozen vegetables and low-sodium canned vegetables. Using more whole-grain bread, English muffins, bagels, and whole-grain corn tortillas. |
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Is Python or Java a better programming language? | Python and Java are two of the most popular and robust programming languages. Java is the fifth most commonly used programming language according to Stack Overflow. Java is generally faster and more efficient than Python because it is a compiled language. While it's one of the coding languages considered to be easy to learn because many of the processes of this high-level language run automatically. However, Python still takes the cake in terms of simplicity.
As an interpreted language, Python has simpler, more concise syntax than Java. It can perform the same function as Java in fewer lines of code. Python also offers extensive libraries, especially around data analysis and machine learning. Because it's dynamically typed, it allows for even fast development compared to Java.
Other key differences include how each handles memory management and the ability to run multiple threads at the same time.
For example, lets dive into this threading difference. Java fully supports multithreading. When you use Java, you can run more than one thread at a time. When running multiple threads, they share a common memory area to increase efficiency and performance. Now if you search the web for threading in Python you might be a bit confused. You will find articles claiming that Python can't support multithreading but then you will also find tutorials and packages for threading and parallel processing. Python has a Global Interpreter Lock that only lets one thread execute at a time, so if you're working on a multi-threaded CPU-bound program, it'll likely be even slower. However, it's threading package allows you to speed up I/O bound programs. Using multiprocessing programs instead of multithreaded programs can be an effective workaround.
The answer to which is better is largely dependent on the user and the use case. Before learning one or starting a new project with either, think about what your goals are and decide which one fits those more closely. |
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I have problems to connect to the remote service. How I could debug the networking issue? | There are few steps that could help to find the source of the problems. First we need to make sure that remote address is resolved correctly - we can use commands like nslookup & dig to resolve a host name to IP Address. If it's resolvable, we need to check that remote service is reachable - we can use tools like ping, traceroute, and related to check that network traffic is routed correctly. If it's not reachable, we need to check if routing is configured correctly and no firewall is blocking traffic between. If remote service is reachable, then we need to check if we can access the specific port on which service is listening - this is usually done with commands like telnet, nc and nmap. If port is not reachable, it's often happens when a firewall blocking traffic from external networks or traffic on non-standard ports. |
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Why is the sky blue? | All the light in our daytime sky comes from the sun, and our sun produces light in many different colors. To understand this, just think of a prism. White light enters, and a rainbow of colors exits. Our sun is like that. Its light may seem uniform but it is actually emitting many different colors.
Our sky though is not a mix of blue and red and green because the earth's atmosphere is sandwiched between the sun and us, getting in the way. Atmospheric gases and particles scatter the incoming colors, bouncing them in all different directions. The amount of scattering increases as the wavelength of light decreases. Red light which has a long wavelength is scattered much less than blue light which has a short wavelength. As blue is scattered more, it fills our daytime sky.
As the sun traverses the sky and moves low on the horizon, the light that reaches our eyes must actually travel further through the atmosphere. This has the effect of completely bouncing away all the blue light. We are left with the reds and yellows and oranges in wonderful mixture, making sunrises and sunsets so beautiful. |
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Where should I go hut skiing in Canada? | There are hundreds of public and private ski huts in Canada, with the vast majority residing in British Columbia. Many of these huts require a helicopter ride to get you to and from the hut, and offer guides and chefs on site. A good starting point for discovering hut skiing opportunities in British Columbia is to visit the Alpine Club of Canada website. |
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Who is the patron saint of traveling? | Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travelers, including motorists, who sometimes hang a small image of him in their vehicle for luck. As legend tells us, he was crossing a river when a child asked to be carried across. |
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What are the main use cases for AWS Kinesis? | Some of the main use cases for AWS Kinesis are:
1. Real-time Data Streaming and Processing
2. Log Aggregation and Data Pipeline
3. Messaging and Notification Services
4. Metrics and Monitoring
5. Data Integration and ETL
6. CDC Events Ingestion
7. Clickstream Data Analysis
8. Fraud Detection and Security
9. Recommendation Systems
10. Internet of Things (IoT) Data Ingestion |
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What cities should someone visit during a trip to Morocco? | There are many wonderful cities to visit during a trip to Morocco. The decision of which cities to visit depends on the traveller's goals and interests because Morocco has something for everyone. The largest airports are in the cities of Casablanca and Marrakech, so if traveling by air, those are good cities to fly into and out of. Other cities that are popular among visitors include Fez and Tangier. Cities along the Atlantic Coast of Morocco are popular for their beaches including Agadir and Essaouira. The city of Chefchaouen is also very popular among visitors for its blue buildings. |
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How do you start your child playing soccer? | A great place to start is to start your child on a rec league. These are normally for beginners and emphasize having fun and usually are a short, low financial commitment. If they enjoy this experience, moving up to a club level league is a great next step. This is a larger commitment both in terms time and money. |
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How do I cook an egg over easy? | To cook an egg over easy you will need a pan, stove, oil (or butter), an egg, and a spatula. Begin by placing the pan on the stove with a minimal amount of oil or butter. Heat the pan on the stove until it is hot. What’s the pan is hot crack the egg in the middle of the pan and let it cook until the egg white becomes solid. At which point flip the egg and let it cook until the desired consistency of the yoke. Finally remove from the pan and enjoy! |
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Should I buy a horse? | Buying a horse has lots of pro's and cons. A horse is great to own as you are able to build a strong relationship. You will have freedom and can be at your horse anytime it suits you. And you can ride or walk your horse in ways you want to do this. You will also become best buddies as you will spend a lot of time together. Maintaining a horse however can be a lot of work, and its pretty costly, make sure you have some help and do not underestimate the responsibility and time you have to put in. Enjoy the ride. |
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Are iodized salt and kosher salt the same? | No, they are two different types of salt. Iodized salt has additives and is processed into smaller uniform grains meant to be free-flowing, typically for use in salt shakers, it’s also commonly referred to as table salt. Kosher salt is generally used during cooking or for brining and curing food, and has a larger grain size then iodized salt. |
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Why are people so excited about SpaceX? | SpaceX is a space exploration company started by Elon Musk designed to make humanity multi-planetary. SpaceX is short for Space Exploration Technologies. The company develops rockets, spacecraft, launch facilities, and satellites to deliver a variety of services to people all around the world. The long term plan for SpaceX is to create a system of technologies which are capable of bringing humans to Mars and making Mars habitable. |
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The type of bicycle you buy will depend on a few different variables to consider. Are you looking for a city, hybrid, folding or off roading bike? How much are you looking to spend on the bicycle is also important when making these decisions as there are several hundred options out there to choose from. There are also options to customize bicycles. | I would like to spend no more than $1000 for my hybrid bicycle purchase. |
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What are some of the benefits of learning flute as a child | It improves cognitive skills, helps develop fine motor skills, promotes social interaction, provides a creative outlet. It can be a lifelong hobby. Children who learn the flute often continue to play it throughout their lives. They may even become professional musicians. |
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When to use stones in your landscape? | Stones or rocks are great to prevent weeds from growing. They are better than mulch in that they are low maintenance. You will never need to replace stones. Stones do not attract insects comparing to mulch. Stones also prevent soil erosion. |
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How can I learn to code? | There are thousands and thousands of resources online that you can use to learn how to code. It can seem overwhelming to take the first step. A good way to learn is to start with a small, easy project (eg: adding 2 numbers and showing the result) and build on it. Important to keep in mind is coding languages are just languages. So there is a structure and a set of rules to them. Once you start getting a feel for this, it gets easier to learn more quickly. In fact, coding languages are much simpler than languages we humans use to talk to each other :)
Depending on how you learn best, you can start with your favorite search engine and/or video app to find a good starting point to start learning coding. Have fun ! |
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My friend recommended a TV show about kids fighting monsters. It is set in the 80s and one of the kids has magical powers. Do you know what it is called? | Your friend might have been talking about Stranger Things, a TV show on Netflix set in the fictional town of Hawkins during the 1980s. The story focuses on four childhood friends who meet a girl with magical powers named Eleven, who might be the key to stopping the monsters that are terrorizing their town. |
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Can we move away from fossil fuels in the next decade ? | In short No, Fossil fuels will be part of our Energy portfolio for several decades. Despite the general consensus that fossil fuels are the largest contributor to climate change, it’s also challenging to find an alternative energy source that replaces this on a global scale. As emerging nations grow, their demand for affordable energy will maintain the need for fossil fuels. However, while renewable energies have been projected to replace fossil fuels as the main energy source by 2050, we will still need to invest in decarbonization technology to offset the impact of maintaining emissions from fossil fuels. |
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What are steps to become a US citizen? | Step 1. Determine if you are already a U.S. citizen
Step 2. Determine if you are eligible to become a U.S. citizen
Step 3. Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Step 4. Submit your Form N-400 and pay your fees
Step 5. Go to your biometrics appointment, if applicable
Step 6. Complete the interview
Step 7. Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400
Step 8. Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance
Step 9. Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States
Step 10. Understanding U.S. citizenship |
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Who was the US president during the 9/11 attacks? | President George W. Bush |
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What is the Tau Circle Constant? | Tau is defined as the ratio of a circle's circumference to its radius. Some 21st century mathematicians and physicists believe Tau is a better choice than Pi for use in science and mathematics.
Like Pi, Tau is an irrational and transcendental number. In decimal form, the value of Tau is 6.283185…
Part of the motivation for Tau is the observation that the number 2*Pi or 2π occurs with surprising frequency throughout science and mathematics. This raises the question of whether Pi is really an important number or something equal to two times Pi is actually more important. Perhaps the implication is that Pi is exactly one half of some very important number!
Further consideration of the question leads to several compelling observations:
- Using C/r as the key circle constant is better aligned with the way we define a circle: the set of all points a fixed distance (r) form a give point.
- Radian angle measurements of fraction of a circle make much more sense when Tau is used as the base constant. Using Pi, on quarter of a circle is Pi is Pi/2, one half is Pi, and the angle of a a full circle is 2*Pi. With Tau, the angle measures are intuitively aligned to the fraction of a circle: a quarter circle is Tau/4, a half circle is Tau/2 and the angle of a full circle is Tau.
- Similarly, the radian zeroes, max, and min of the sin and cosine functions align to fractions of Tau in an intuitive fashion that aids, rather than confuses, understanding.
- Key formulas that traditionally use Pi actually show more clear mathematical meaning when expressed using Tau. For example, the area of a circle itself, when expressed with Tau, shows the same pattern of quadratic forms in distance fallen, spring energy, and kinetic energy.
- Similarly, the tau-based formula for circular area actually confirms to the original proof by Archimedes showing that area of a circle equals the area of a triangle with base C (circumference) and height r (radius): A = 1/2 b*h = 1/2 C*r = 1/2 (Tau*r)*r = 1/2 Tau*r^2.
Tau has seen significant adoption since it was originally proposed.
The relationship between Tau and Pi is very simple. Tau = 2*Pi. Perhaps just as informative is the fact that Tau > Pi. |
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When do you think humans can set feet on Mars | NASA has set a goal of landing humans on Mars by the mid 2030 but it's also affected by many factors such as technology readiness, funding and political willingness. To travel to Mars takes about 6 months and we need much more powerful rocket and also enough supplies to support human travelers on the way. Even for a short period of staying on Mars, we need substantial life support on Mars which is extremely hostile to life at this moment. The biggest challenge might be how to return the human safely to the Earth. Overall landing humans on Mars is a audacious effort and would be a major milestone for humans exploring the space and eventually go beyond the Solar system. |
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When buying a used car, what are some red flags to look out for? | A car is a costly purchase and you should be especially careful when buying it used.The first thing to look out for is any visual damages you can find by just thoroughly inspecting it.Ask for the full service history of the vehicle and look for any outliers.Use trusted third party websites to check for accident, stolen vehicle and insurance write off history.Its also better to get the car inspected by a professional car mechanic for a complete peace of mind. |
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If 2 carpenters can build 4 chairs in 3 hours, then how many chairs can 6 carpenters build in 6 hours? | If 2 carpenters can build 4 chairs in 3 hours, then a carpenter can build 1 chair in 1.5 hours. 1 carpenter can build 4 chairs in 6 hours, and 6 carpenters can build 24 chairs in 6 hours. |
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Tell me about Indiana | Indiana is a state in the Midwest region of the United States and has the motto "Crossroads of America" due to the large number of interstates that pass through the state. The capitol is Indianapolis, which is home to over 800,000 people. Indiana is known for its agriculture and the popularity of basketball, particularly the Indiana University Hoosiers basketball team. |
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How did Niagara Falls form? | Scientists believe a glacier originally formed the falls toward the end of the Ice Age some 13,000 years ago when tons of ice melted and eroded over time. Erosion caused the river bed to drop like a cliff, and the river continued to flow over what is now known as Niagara Falls. This slow process still occurs today when the water freezes and thaws, wearing away and moving more rock under the river surface, causing the falls to move farther upstream. |
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What are some ways I can improve my general health during my work day? | There are a number of things you can do to improve your general health during your working day. You can use a standing desk or a desk treadmill. You may be able to go for a walk while on a phone or conference call. It is also good to try and fit in some time for activities such as visiting the gym, doing yoga or meditating. |
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What is baseball? | Baseball is a sport. It is played on a baseball field by 9 players on each team. Each team takes turn fielding and pitching. A normal game is nine innings. An inning is when each team gets three outs while on defense. Baseball is considered America's pastime due to its popularity. |
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Identify each of the following whether it is a type of food: noodle, grass, pizza, tree, rice, rose, steak. | noodle: Yes
grass: No
pizza: Yes,
tree: No
rice: Yes
rose: No
steak: Yes |
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What is the English Premier League? | The English Premier League is the top flight of men’s football in England. The 38 match season extends from August to May, during which each of 20 teams play a home and away match against each of the other teams. A win earns a team 3 points, a draw is 1 point, and a loss is 0 points. The team with the most points at the end of the season wins. Unlike American sports, there are no playoffs to determine a champion. The 3 teams with the least points are relegated to the second level of English football, The Championship. To fill those spots in the next season, the top 3 teams from The Championship are promoted to the Premier League. |
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How did Andy Warhol create the "piss paintings"? | Andy Warhol created paintings in the 1970s by covering canvases with copper paint and having various staffers urinate on them. This created different colored splotches, pools, and lines. |
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Why is working out good for you? | Working out provides many benefits. Studies have shown that working out is good for you long term health. It helps build muscle strength, which is shown to decrease in volume as you age. It also has benefits for your cardiovascular system. Working out also provides mental benefits, such as reduced anxiety and stress. |
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What is the highest mountain peak in Kosovo? | The highest mountain peak in Kosovo has been Gjeravica with 2,656m/alt, but now a new mountain peak in question is Rudoka 2658m/alt. |
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Why has pickleball become so popular? | Pickleball has indeed become very popular. Promoters of the game have been calling it the "fastest growing sport" for some time now.
There are a few reasons many people cite for why the sport is so popular:
- It is a quick game to learn. The rules are pretty simple, and more importantly, the skill needed to hit functional shots in the game is not very difficult to learn. Compare it to tennis, where it can take multiple lessons from a professional teacher just to get to a point where you can hit a few good shots. With pickleball, almost anyone of any age or fitness level can pick up a paddle and be playing a game in just minutes.
- Pickleball culture has tended to be very inclusive. Many pickleball groups make it a point to be very inclusive of all ages, races and backgrounds. This often creates a sense of community for players, and makes them more likely to keep playing and invite friends along, thus growing the sport.
- It is a fun way to get in a decent workout. While not as taxing as, say, tennis, pickleball can be a good workout. Especially since unlike tennis there is very little downtime. The pace of games is very quick and involves near constant movement. The workout is not cardio-intensive, but still it is an easy way to have fun while staying active. |
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Do you have any dietary restrictions? If so, what are they. | Yes. I'm both kosher AND vegetarian. That mean simply getting kosher food that contains meat or fish won't be something I can eat. Likewise, a vegetarian entree from a regular restaurant also won't work as there are all sorts of problems that might ensure. These include: cross-contamination w/ utensils used to prepare meat or fish, inclusion of ingredients that appear vegetarian but aren't (e.g., cheese made with animal rennet or enzymes, pastries containing gelatin made from bones, natural colorants or flavorings derived from insects or animals, egg-substitute made from plasmolyzed fish blood, etc.). My own personal standard doesn't require certification by a kosher agency; but in general, I'll only eat at places that only serve vegan or vegetarian items (and from the latter, there may be items I can't eat). |
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Do aliens exist? | Although there is no definitive evidence for the existence of extraterrestrial life, pictures and videos of UFOs, although of low quality, have proven to many people that not only does extraterrestrial life exist, but it is visiting Earth regularly. |
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Is streaming better than cable? | Streaming, which is a short-hand term for on-demand programming streamed over the internet, is available from many service providers including Netflix, Disney, Hulu, and Amazon. It is often considered better than cable because there is more original content and the content can be downloaded or consumed at any time, which is more flexible as compared to the standard cable packages offered. While streaming is considered more flexible, it can be expensive since most people consume streaming services from many providers, increasing the aggregate cost of subscriptions. |
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What are the top 5 places to eat while visiting Milwaukee, Wisconsin? | Milwaukee is a great destination for foodies, it has some iconic eating places which are a must for any new visitor. 1. Kopps Custard: This places serves the best custard in tri-state region and a must have while in milwaukee. They also serve great burgers and sandwiches. 2. Collectivo Coffee - This is a local coffee shop situated on the Michigan Lake shore in an old pump house converted into a coffee shop. The ambiance, coffee, and food make it a great spot to relax and read a book. 3. Maders: This is probably the most famous restaurant of milwaukee serving authentic German food 4. Cafe Hollander: This is great place to taste different kinds of beers and their food is also very eclectic 5. Zaffiro's Pizza: If you are in the mood for some pizza don't forget to stop by Zaffiro's |
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Which is the best place to have Masala Dosa in Bangalore | The top 5 best places to have Masala Dosa in Bangalore are
1. Dose Adda near Devegowda Petrol Bunk, Padmanabhanagar
2. Rameshwaram Cafe, multiple outlets across Bangalore
3. Samrat Cafe, Near MG Road
4. Vidyarthi Bhavan, Gandhi Bazar
5. Chikkanna Dose, Jayanagar 3rd Block |
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Why do humans like golf? | Humans like golf because of the games ability to keep a person humble. Golf is by nature, an individual sport, so the human is essentially playing against themselves. This nature gives humans the ability to become at peace as they accept defeat in a game that truly cannot be won. Success is only measured against ones self. |
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What do you do when the engine in your single engine airplane fails in flight? | While it is rare every pilot should be prepared in the event. The first step is to stay calm. Remember you need to aviate, navigate and communicate in that order. You should have the planes best glide speed memorized. Next establish that glide speed. Then consult the checklist for engine failure and restart procedures. In event it does not restart look for suitable landing site. If at all possible find a site that allows for a landing into the wind. Declare an emergency, convey location if possible. Refer to emergency landing procedures with a non-operating engine. |
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Which is better - skiing or snowboarding | I prefer skiing over snowboarding. For three reasons: safety, reliability, and expediency
Safety - snowboarding can be a very dangerous sport. I'd been skiing and snowboarding for years. One winter I had a snowboarding accident and slid into a tree. Snowboarding requires larger turns with a bigger radius. I wasn't able to turn in time to avoid the tree.
Reliability - The thing about being on only a single piece of equipment is that your balance relies much more on the snow conditions. Under ideal conditions, its great to be able to snowboard and maintain control with the edge. Skiing on powder is also a dream. However, if the conditions are less than ideal, then snowboarding on ice becomes a dangerous, out of control situation. Skiing on ice is also no picnic, but at least you can stabilize and balance on your two skis.
Expediency - Skiing with friends inevitably means that you are waiting for the slowest one before you can start down the mountain. I was that friend. Snowboarders have to sit down and strap in, while skiers can pretty much get right off the lift and start down the mountain immediately. This makes mixed groups of skiers and snowboarders the trickiest. So I would sometimes snowboard if I was traveling with snowboarders, and ski if I was traveling with skiers. |
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Why practicing sport is important ? | Studies show that practicing sport regularly can reduce the risk of cancer and improve your overall health. You can practice what we call "neat", meaning you don't have to go for a swim or a run 1h a day, you can already be physically active by walking 30 minutes or 1 hour per day, by taking the stairs instead of the elevator, going shopping or house cleaning and so on. |
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What is the best skill in judo? | Judo is a martial art, consistency, and dedication should be your doctrine if you want to succeed. In Japan, you could stay white belt for ten years before reaching the first dan grade, which stands for black belt level 1. This could be a bit disappointing for common standards, so in the rest of the world, to encourage practitioners and demonstrate progress, a belt colors system has been created.
Anyone can practice, at any age. Strength is important in competition, but the real spirit would be to rely on using the strength of the opponent, breaking balance with swift movements, and using your body to block, push, rotate, and endless combinations of posture to conclude the movement by a clean and controlled projection. |
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What are some of the best places to eat in Boston? | There are many types of restaurants in Boston. Boston is well known for its local seafood, lobster, scollops, shrimp, and many types of fish. Boston is also a waterfront city, so there are many dinning options available on the water. |
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What is a good approach to grocery shopping? | Grocery shopping can be a difficult task because grocery stores are often crowded. A good approach to grocery shopping is to go during hours when not a lot of people are grocery shopping. An example would be during a lunch break instead of going at night when most people are off of work or going during the work week instead of going on the weekend. Avoid Sundays at all costs! Sundays are the busiest day for grocery shopping. Once you've selected your day and before you've gone to the store, make a list. A list will make you more efficient once you get to the grocery store. Organize your list by aisles. An example of this is organizing your list by produce, meats, household supplies, snacks, and drinks. This way you can go aisle-to-aisle skipping aisles that don't have what you are shopping for. |
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Why does a boat float on water whereas some other objects sink? | Objects with less buoyant force will sink. Buoyancy is a force acting on an object that causes it to rise or move higher in the liquid. If the object is denser than the water then it sinks and if the object is less dense than the water then it floats. |
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Can you fish in the Kalamazoo river and lake in Allegan County? | Yes, the fishing in this waterway is very good. There are an abundance of species of fish available year round whether ice fishing, shore fishing, or using a boat. Large and small mouth bass, bluegill, perch, walleye, bowfin, steelhead, salmon, carp, muskie, northern pike, and catfish are all found swimming in these waters. |
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What makes a good cocktail? | There are many elements to a good cocktail, and these can often be modified to fit individual tastes. In general, a cocktail contains a base spirit, flavors from bitters or amaros, and something to sweeten. There are optional ingredients to add as well, like fruit, juice, or herbs.
The amount of each ingredient can vary the flavor significantly, so it is important to understand the impact of each ingredient. For example, very strong flavors like bitters or absinthe should be used in very small quantities. Sometimes even a rinse in the cocktail glass or spritz on the top of the prepared cocktail is enough to add the desired amount of flavor.
A good cocktail comes about from a balance in flavors that build and develop off one another. The deep wooden flavor in whiskey is brightened by the citrus twist of an old fashioned. The sweetness from pineapple juice is deepened by the bitterness of campari in a jungle bird. The bitterness of ginger syrup is balanced with the tartness of lemon juice in a penicillin.
Many newer cocktails are spins off a classic. Each builds off a flavor profile and modifies some of the more subtle flavors therein. If one wants to experiment with creating a new cocktail, starting with a classic favorite could be a good place to start.
It is also possible to create the same balanced flavors without the use of spirits (or with the use of alcohol free spirits). |
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Why and how are people choosing to electrify their homes? | An increasingly popular trend is to replace dirty appliances (in other words, those that consume gas or other carbon-based fuel sources) with clean energy appliances (typically those powered by electricity that is in turn generated by solar or wind power). The main motivation for doing so is to reduce a household's carbon footprint and help address global warming. Government incentives, economies of scale and technological innovation have also made it possible for consumers to save money by changing to electric appliances. The most common household appliances that have traditionally been powered by gas are the furnace, water heater, stove, air conditioning unit, and dryer. Replacements for these appliances include heat pumps that can replace both the furnace and air conditioner, electric water heaters and dryers, and induction stoves. To power these electric appliances in environmentally friendly ways, consumers are either generating the electricity on their property by installing rooftop solar panels or they are selecting green energy sources when they pick their plan from their local utility provider. |
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What is a T20 cricket game? | A T20 cricket game is the shortest, the most aggressive and exciting format of cricket game. A T20 cricket game takes approximately 3 hours to finish. An international T20 world cup is played every 2 years, which is organised by the International Cricket Council (ICC). |
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Who would win in a fight? Pirates or ninjas? | While this topic has been hotly debated over the years with people siding with one group or the other based on admiration or perceived skill advantages, it's actually pirates that would win in a fight due to their innate resourcefulness and guns. |
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What is the difference between Montessori and Regular schooling? | A Montessori format of schooling is based on an individual's learning pace. In a Montessori classroom, there are a plethora of activities laid out at the eye level of the child. Each child can pick and choose an activity that interests him or her. The learning progresses based on the child's interests. Children often observe other children practicing other activities, which fosters curiosity and motivates them to try different activities in the Montessori setting.
In a regular schooling environment, the curriculum for the year is pre-decided and the children are supposed to follow the same, hence everyone is expected to learn at the same pace. It is structured around student-teacher interaction and adheres to a time-table. |
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What are the key components of an MLOps pipeline? | MLOps unlike traditional DevOps in software development is not only concerned with the management of code but must additionally account for data and models. A functional MLOps pipeline must be able to link together, and track changes, to the code used to develop a model and prepare the data, the data used for training and validation of the model and finally the model object itself. Therefore, an MLOps pipeline must consist of, at minimum, of the following components: A source code repository, a data versioning tool, a model repository, a CI/CD pipeline, a compute environment for training and development, model serving and finally, monitoring capabilities both for the data inputs and model outputs. |
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What is Davis, CA known for? | Being the bike capitol of the U.S. as well as one of the top agriculture cities. UC Davis has bike paths everywhere across its campus - more so than streets for cars! Additionally, there is a consistent smell of manure throughout the campus due to the high number of cows. It's a very nice city to bike around as well as grow a garden in! |
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What do people usually do at a birthday party? | It is traditional for people to celebrate their birthdays with a party by inviting friends and family. You usually see a birthday cake with candles. People like to sing the "happy birthday" song together. Often there can be games come along designed by the host. For example, some people may prepare trivia questions related to their personal hobbies for attendees to answer. Balloons, flowers, banners are common decorations at a birthday party. |
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Tell me another joke | Well, if you didn't like the last joke, you won't like this either but here goes...
A pony with a cough is just a little hoarse |
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Tell me a joke | Well, I used to hate facial hair, but it grew on me. |
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What is the best age to drive a car? | In U.S legal age to drive is 16 years old. You will need to pass a written test and driving test in DMV to get your driver's license. However, I will not recommend driving at 16 because the insurance cost for young teen drivers is very high. It can be over $3000 per year and some states can even reach $5000. Also, most 16 years old is not prepared to handle the mental and physical demands of driving, their also easy to blend in their emotion when they are driving. So, my suggestion is to wait until they are 18 years old to drive a car. |
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What does the idiom burning your bridges mean? | Burning your bridges means don't do something that can be regretted later. An example of this would be a person who does not exhibit good character in a relationship and later on tries to take advantage of that relationship as if nothing bad ever happened. This idiom can be used in sentences describing many different types of relationships, such as friendships and employment, that do not end well. |
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Is switchgrass a good biofuel source? | Switchgrass is an excellent biofuel source for many reasons. Switchgrass grows natively throughout the United States, Mexico, and Canada. It has a dramatically higher energy yield than corn. It requires almost no pesticides to grow and no fertilizer. Switchgrass actually pulls carbon out of the air and puts it into the ground through it's large root system, thus enriching the soil it grows in rather than depleting it. Once a switchgrass plant is established it grows back naturally every year for 18 to 20 years. |
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How many legs has octopus? | An octopus has eight legs or arms. |
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How is the The U.S. Naturalization Interview and test done? | During your naturalization interview, a USCIS officer will ask you questions about your application and background. Unless you qualify for an exemption, you will also take a naturalization test which is made up of two components, an English and civics test.
During the English test, you must demonstrate an understanding of the English language including the ability to read, write, and speak basic English.
During the civics test, you will answer important questions about American government and history. |
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How do you explain cloud computing to a 5 year old? | Imagine you are building some thing using lego pieces. All of your legos are in basket. As you start to build your desired structure you start to take 1-3 or couple of handful of legos from the basket. As you start to give some shape to the structure you are designing you start to put back some of the legos into the basket you don't need. Overtime you keep changing the shape slightly here and there; sometimes making the structure smaller and sometimes a little bigger. And you are doing all of these from the lego collection in the basket of yours. Cloud computing in a similar way is compute power that you can rent out from a cloud provider who has huge data centers spread across the world (This is the basket). As your application needs compute resources to meet the demand; you borrow compute resources from the cloud providers data center and give it back when you don't need it. |
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Why are people migrating in the US from the NE and Mid-West to the South and SE? | Lower cost of living |
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What are the machine learning model lifecycle phases? | Data access, Data cleansing, feature engineering, model training, model comparison, model registering, model deployment, model monitoring, then retraining if needed be |
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Was the new deal successful or a failure to solve the problems of the Great Depression? | The new deal was a success to solve the problems caused by the Great Depression because he took action quickly, he passed many acts, and he kept the moral up for the people. Franklin Roosevelt writes "This is no usolvable prroblem if we face it wisely and courageously. It can be accomplished in part by direct recruiting by the Government itself, treating the task as we would treat the emergency of a war." Roosevelt is saying that unlike Hoover, he was going to take action on what was happening. Anything he will do will be treated as if it was war because it was affecting them as much as war would. The New Deal Legislation shows that Franklin Roosevelt had a god relationship with Congress. 11 new acts were passed in 6 years while Rosevelt was in office. This helps people get jobs, lower prices, and help people get money they deserve. Roosevelt says "This great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. This shows that Rosevelt knows how to lead people even in the hard time. He knew while it was bad, everyone will look to him, so he can't seem scared and he can't kill the moral of the people. With all of this, Roosevelt was able to lead the country away from the Great Depression and started to get them out of it. |
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How do I calm down a toddler when they are having a tantrum? | Toddlers have big expectations and even bigger feelings and they do not yet hav the ability to identify and control their emotions and reactions; it's the parents job to help their toddlers learn to cope and adjust. Not all children are the same, so there is no "magic bullet" to calming down a child in a tantrum, but a couple things that can help when your child is having a melt-down:
1. Remember that their feelings are real and they are not trying to manipulate. Young children do not yet have the capacity to manipulate
2. Make sure the space is safe for the child, and any other children around.
3. Do not raise your voice to match their intensity! Use a calm, level tone with the child. Though this can be very difficult when you are also frustrated, a lower tone will help the child lower theirs as well.
3. Let the tantrum run out of steam.
4. Give a lot of hugs to your upset child, when they are ready
5. When your child is calmed down, talk about what happened! Give their feelings names (sad, angry, frustrated) to help your child identify the feeling when it happens next time, and talk with them about what they should do instead of throwing a tantrum (take a break, tell an adult/parent, deep breaths, etc.) |
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What is the best kind of shade tree for a backyard in growing region 6? | There are many great trees homeowners in growing region 6 may want to consider for their backyard depending on their priorities.
First, the two main types of trees are deciduous, trees that lose their leaves each winter, and evergreen, which retain their foliage year round. Many of the most popular shade trees are deciduous trees, however there are some great evergreen options as well.
Starting with deciduous trees, there are flowering trees and traditional shade trees. Of the traditional shade trees, you may want to consider maples and oaks, of which there are many varieties. Red maples grow a bit slower than silver maples, but have hardier bark, beautiful red leaves in the fall, and a more pleasing traditional branching habit that many prefer vs, Silver maples. Sugar maples growth slower still, but are beautiful, prized trees that turn glowing orange in the fall and produce the sap used in maple syrup come spring. These trees can be 40-70 feet tall at maturity. Oaks are incredibly beautiful trees that are typically a little slower growing than maples, but have strong bark, enabling them to survive harsher conditions and have a long lifespan. They can handle being used as street trees as they do fine with moderate pollution levels and salt from de-icing. You really can't go wrong with maples or oaks as a summer shade tree, with their tall canopies providing wonderful shade once their leaves fill in during the spring.
Some popular flowering options that provide ample shade include cherry and magnolia trees, both of which have beautiful showy spring flowers and reach a height of 20-60 feet at maturity depending on which of the many variants you choose (be careful with this as some are best suited to warmer climates and don't tolerate the cold as well).
For evergreens, the options are a bit more limited as many of these trees have low canopies that extend all the way to the ground. Many species of spruce and fir tree can have their canopies raised as they mature, creating space underneath for shade. Some pine trees have ample canopy under them, however their thin needle density can limit the amount of shade they provide.
Whichever you ultimately choose, Shade trees add a ton of value to a home and are a great investment. Consider working with an arborist to make the decision based on your lighting and soil conditions. Enlisting a professional's help with planting will ensure your new tree is set up to grow healthy and strong. |
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What are the main components of AWS Kinesis? | Kinesis is a distributed system that is composed of several components. The main components of Kinesis are:
1. Streams: A stream is a group of records that are ingested and processed in real-time by Kinesis. A stream consists of one or more shards, and each shard is an ordered sequence of data records.
2. Shards: A shard is a sequence of records in a stream. It is equivalent to a data partition. Each shard has a specific sequence of records and provides a specific read and write capacity.
3. Producers: Producers are responsible for sending data to a Kinesis stream. Producers can be any application that can send data to an HTTP/HTTPS endpoint.
4. Consumers: Consumers are responsible for reading and processing data from a Kinesis stream. Consumers can be any application that can read data from an HTTP/HTTPS endpoint. |
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How many planets are there? | There are 8 recognized planets in the solar system (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune). Outside of our solar system, we estimate there to be billions of planets in the universe. |
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Write a positive Yelp review for a Chinese restaurant called Dim Sum Queen | We went to Dim Sum Queen for lunch today and absolutely loved it. The Xiao Long Bao was juicy and fresh, the pork buns were perfectly fluffy, and everything was so fast. Great ambiance as well, and lots of space for large groups. Definitely coming again! |
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List the members of the Ivy in reverse alphabetical order. | Yale University, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, Harvard University, Dartmouth College, Cornell University, Columbia University and Brown University. |
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What are the generations of the Ford Bronco? | 1966-1977 Generation 1 (also considered EB or Early Broncos)
1978-1979 Generation 2
1980-1986 Generation 3 (also called bull nose)
1987-1991 Generation 4 (also called brick nose)
1992-1996 Generation 5
2021-Present Generation 6 (also called new bronco) |
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Why is March Madness so popular in the United States? | March Madness is an annual college basketball tournament played in March. It consists of 68 teams that play in a single elimination tournament until a winner is determined. There are both men's and women's tournaments, though the men's tournament has been taking place for longer, since 1939. Interestingly, the first tournament had only 8 teams.
The tournament is popular with basketball fans and non-fans alike. Some people enjoy the tournament because their college or university's team is participating in the tournament. Other fans enjoy the unpredictability of the results and cheer for a team that they adopt for the tournament. Many people enjoy rooting for an underdog; a team that is ranked lower overall but can gain a lot of attention by winning against teams ranked higher. This is one reason it is called 'March Madness.' |
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How large is the Earth? | The Earth's radius is 6378 kilometers, and its mass is 5.972 x 10^24 kilograms. Its surface area is about 510 million square kilometers. |
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why is american football the most poplar sport in the US? | There are many sports that are closely followed by Americans. However, the most popular sport is Football. Football is popular because it is fast-paced. You have 11 players on each team who are in full-motion at the snap of the football. Football also has a defined start and end time. Unlike baseball, golf or cricket, football is timed with a clock and a winner is realized when the clock runs down to zero. Football involves contact between players on opposing teams, and the contact can sometimes be violent as players collide, sometimes at full speed. This contact creates an excitement and uncertainty among the fans, as you want to see what will happen on each play. Finally, football is enjoyable to watch whether you are in person or watching on TV. |
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Who is the Patron Saint of Ireland? | St. Patrick is Ireland's main patron saint and on March 17, the world celebrates the feast day of St. Patrick, a zealous, fifth-century British bishop who became famous for spreading Christianity in Ireland. |
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Who is the best golfer to ever play the game? | Tiger Woods is the best golfer ever for several reasons. He set or broke most major records in the history of the PGA tour. He was named Player of the Year ten times and was the fifth player to ever win a career grand slam which he accomplished at the age of 24. He has won each major at least three times. There hasn't been a golfer that has been more dominant across every major category for as long as Tiger Woods was. |
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Tell me about the MGB. | The MGB is a two-door British sports car that was produced by the manufacturer MG from 1962 until 1980. The MGB was available in two bodystyles: a two seat convertible roadster known as the "tourer," and from 1967 a fastback 2+2 bodystyle known as the "GT." Most MGBs sold were of the convertible "tourer" variety. The MGB is one of the highest-volume British cars ever produced and was very popular both in the UK home market and overseas, particularly in America. The car was equipped with a 1798 cc four-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed manual transmission. All models were equipped with front disk brakes and rear drum brakes. The styling was modified throughout the long production run, with the most substantial change being the move from chrome bumpers to rubber bumpers midway through the 1974 model year to comply with changes in US federal automobile crash testing requirements. |
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Why is the United States Military Academy called West Point? | The United States Military Academy is called West Point because it is on the western point of an S-turn on the Hudson River. During the American Revolution, the Revolutionary Army stretched an iron chain across the Hudson at this point because British ships would have to slow down to navigate the S-turn, making them susceptible to cannon fire. The British never tested the chain, and their Naval forces remained separated in Canada and New York. Due to its success on the western point of the river, the United States Military Academy has been commonly referred to as "West Point," since the military academy became the first training institution for U.S. Army officers in 1802. |
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Does a Tesla work well in Michigan? | Yes, a Tesla works great in Michigan. The supercharger network is rarely busy and the range impact from the cold weather isn't terrible. You can easily drive between superchargers and the dual motor models have incredible traction control on the snow covered roads. I have a Tesla and live in Michigan and have no worries or regrets with the car. |
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Should I visit Chicago? | Chicago is one of the largest cities in the United States situated on Lake Michigan in the Midwest region of the country. It is a popular travel destination known for its architecture including the world famous Willis Tower (formerly the Sears Tower), the iconic John Hancock Center and the neo-Gothic Tribune Tower. It is also home to some world famous museums including the Art Institute of Chicago and several sports teams such as the Chicago Bulls, Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs. |
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What is the answer to two plus two | The answer to two plus two is four. This can also be stated as 2 + 2 = 4. This is done using simple addition to add the quantity two to another quantity of two, resulting in a total amount of four. |
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Who is the founder of SpaceX? | SpaceX, also known as Space Exploration Technologies Corporation, was founded by Elon Musk in 2003 in Segundo California. |
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Roger likes bananas more than strawberries. He likes bananas more than apples, and he likes strawberries more than melons. He likes apples more than strawberries. Which fruit does Roger like least of those three? | Roger likes melons the least. |
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Give me a 4 word summary of Moby Dick, which rhymes. | Whale tale. Ahab fail. |
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What are some good ways school kids can get started with chess in the San Francisco Bay Area? | The San Francisco Bay Area offers a variety of learning opportunities for chess enthusiasts. You could attend classes in-person or online, attend drop-in clubs in-school or after-school, and play unrated or rated chess tournaments.
Here are some suggestions:
1. Watch introductory chess videos from chesskid.com. It offers both free and paid memberships.
2. Buy introductory chess books and work through graded chess puzzles.
3. Attend some chess clubs and play games.
4. Play in an unrated tournament and then in USCF rated scholastic chess tournaments.
One such organization is Bay Area Chess, which offers chess events all over the Bay Area. |
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What states make up New England? | New England is comprised of the states Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine |