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How is the white color created? | The color white is created when all colors in the visible spectrum are combined in equal amounts. This can be seen in a prism or a rainbow, where sunlight is separated into its component colors. When all these colors are combined, the result is white light.
In terms of pigments, white can be created by using a substance that reflects all colors and absorbs none. This means that when white light hits the surface of the object, it is reflected back to the viewer as white. Titanium dioxide is a common pigment used in white paint, for example, because it is highly reflective and opaque.
In the digital world, white is often created by using RGB color values of 255, 255, 255, which means that all three primary colors (red, green, and blue) are at their maximum intensity. This creates a pure white color on electronic displays. |
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Why is healthcare so bad in US? | Let's talk what is bad mean? Bad here probably refers to the cost of drugs and how the insurance industry operates. It also refers to not everyone having universal health care. Ask yourself what is the goal of the pharma and insurance industry. Dig deep and you will find that it is not driven to improve the health of the citizen and society but make money at the cost of people lives. Someone rightfully said US pharma industry is only interested in diseases of the rich like heart and diabetes and not of the poor. We have seen changes in the auto industry, software industry and it is time we bring change in healthcare industry where it is affordable and everyone has right to good healthcare. Lobbying and exclusive control (yes, they invest billions) needs change. |
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Why is American Football popular? | American football is the most popular sport in the United States by viewership. It has a unique blend of peak athleticism and top level strategy. Those who don’t enjoy American football reference the physicality and potential for brain injuries. |
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What is the best way to understand event based data? | The best way to understand event based data depends on the particular questions you're trying to answer. If you're looking for overall trends in data, then counting the data, perhaps grouped by time frames and another logical grouping, then graphing the resulting time series works best. If instead you're trying to understand how the data is broken down into groups, selecting a time frame as a filter and then visualizing the groups with a heat map or scatter chart may work better. |
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Why am I so sad all the time? | I'm not sure. I don't know the full extent of your circumstances. What I do know is that you can seek guidance and support from friends and family, and if you don't feel like you have someone close to rely on or turn to, there are many resources available for those experiencing depression, feeling isolation, or generally struggling with mental health. I encourage you to see what resources are available to you and seek professional help — sometimes talking to someone (beyond a generative AI model like me) can help. |
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When is the best time to visit Chicago? | The best time to visit Chicago is during the Summer months - also known as "Summertime Chi." There are activities and events to check out including: art shows, running and aquatic events, and several outdoor music festivals. Chicago offers a robust shopping and dining scene as well. It's popular to visit in the Summer based on weather conditions; the "Windy City" can be uncomfortably cold during the Winter months. |
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Who is the greatest college football quarterback of all time? | Different people have different opinions when ranking college football players. Both individual and team metrics are considered when determining the best quarterback. Key individual metrics include individual passing metrics (such as passer rating, number of passing yards, and number of touchdowns thrown) and individual awards won (such as the Heisman trophy). Key team metrics include the team's win percentage with the individual as the starting quarterback and the number of conference and nation championships won. A quarterback that excels at passing the football and running the football is commonly referred to as a "dual threat" quarterback. Individual rushing statistics may also be considered when determining their rankings. Many people consider Sam Bradford, Matt Leinart, and Peyton Manning to be among the best pure passing quarterbacks in college football history. Many people consider Cam Newton, Vince Young, and Johnny Manziel to be among the best dual threat quarterbacks in college football history. Opinions vary, but many people consider Tim Tebow to be the greatest college football quarterback of all-time due to his individual accomplishments, his team's accomplishments and revolutionary offensive play style, and his popularity amongst fans and the sports media. |
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If you were a vegetable, what vegetable would you be? | Only vegetables are vegetables. Computers are not vegetables. Algorithms are not vegetables. Vegetables are healthy and delicious. They are nutritious and full of vitamins. It is possible to use your imagination to consider what kind of vegetable you would like to be. If I was a vegetable, because I am named after a sheep, I would like to be a vegetable that sheep enjoy eating. Sheep enjoy eating winter squash, so I would like to be a winter squash if I had to choose a vegetable to be. |
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Why do people like cats? | Cats are very popular pets. Many people have cats. In fact, some will argue that cats are a better pet than a dog. Cats often bond with their favorite human and provide companionship and love. When a cat purrs, it releases endorphins in the cat, and that can also help calm a human and help them release endorphins, too. Cats are independent and sometimes aloof, which may be a deterrent to humans who haven't been around cats much, but they generally warm up and will be a great friend. |
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Does Delta Lake support writes or reads using the Spark Streaming DStream API? | Delta does not support the DStream API. We recommend Table streaming reads and writes. |
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What started WW2? | The instability created in Europe by the First World War (1914-18) set the stage for another international conflict—World War II—which broke out two decades later and would prove even more devastating. Rising to power in an economically and politically unstable Germany, Adolf Hitler, leader of the Nazi Party, rearmed the nation and signed strategic treaties with Italy and Japan to further his ambitions of world domination. Hitler’s invasion of Poland in September 1939 drove Great Britain and France to declare war on Germany, marking the beginning of World War II. Over the next six years, the conflict would take more lives and destroy more land and property around the globe than any previous war. |
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I want to sketch with graphite pencils but am confused about the range of options. What do the pencil grades mean and how can they be used? | Graphite pencils come in a range of grades — from hard (9H to H) to soft (HB to 9B). A hard graphite pencil leaves less graphite on the drawing surface and can be used to produce faint, sharp lines and build texture. HB or B pencils are good options for hatching and cross-hatching line work. They don’t smudge as easily as the softer, darker graphite pencils — and create clear lines. Soft graphite pencils are excellent for building solid tones of dark gray to near black. |
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How does grain orientation effect the dimensional movement of wood? | Wood expands and shrinks depending on its moisture content. The relative amount of change, expansion, or shrinkage differs for each of the three main grain directions. Those directions are longitudinal, radial, and tangential. Longitudinal is the direction a tree or its branches grows length-wise. In most lumber, this is its length. The change in this direction is very small. That is why a wooden ruler can be used without changing its measurements when ambient moisture changes. In almost all uses, longitudinal expansion and contraction are small enough not to be of concern. Radial and tangential directional expansion and contraction are significant and different enough that they affect the dimensional stability of a piece of wood. The relative amount of change in each direction is specific to the wood species. Regardless of wood species, the change is greater in the tangential direction than in the radial direction. The tangential direction is tangential to the growth rings in the wood, and the radial direction is perpendicular to the growth rings. The T/R or ratio of tangential to radial change correlates to the dimensional stability of a wood species. If you visualize a piece of lumber that is milled square and comes from a part of a log such that the rings are almost straight across in one direction, that is referred to as vertical grain or quarter sawn. As the moisture content of the wood changes to come into equilibrium with its environment, it will move toward a diamond shape. The closer the T/R ratio is to 1, the less the square dimension will distort. Dimensional stability and the direction of wood movement is important to plan for when cutting joinery in wood. If two joined pieces are aligned so that they will not move in the same direction relative to the joint, the joint will be unstable when the ambient humidity changes and can cause the joint to fail. |
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what are the components of modern computers? | a modern computer consists of at least one processing element, typically a central processing unit (CPU) in the form of a microprocessor, along with some type of computer memory, typically semiconductor memory chips. The processing element carries out arithmetic and logical operations, and a sequencing and control unit can change the order of operations in response to stored information. Peripheral devices include input devices (keyboards, mice, joystick, etc.), output devices (monitor screens, printers, etc.), and input/output devices that perform both functions (e.g., the 2000s-era touchscreen). Peripheral devices allow information to be retrieved from an external source and they enable the result of operations to be saved and retrieved. |
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What is my Chinese Zodiac sign (animal)? | There are 12 Zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. To find it, you can look up the lunar calendar. But the following way is a quick and traditional Chinese way to find it.
Calculate the remainder of (Year of birth - 1900) / 12, and check the remainder with date of birth:
Date of birth is before January 21:
The remainder = 0, Boar
The remainder = 1, Rat
The remainder = 2, Ox
The remainder = 3, Tiger
The remainder = 4, Rabbit
The remainder = 5, Dragon
The remainder = 6, Snake
The remainder = 7, Horse
The remainder = 8, Goat
The remainder = 9, Monkey
The remainder = 10, Rooster
The remainder = 11, Dog
Date of birth is after February 20:
The remainder = 0, Rat
The remainder = 1, Ox
The remainder = 2, Tiger
The remainder = 3, Rabbit
The remainder = 4, Dragon
The remainder = 5, Snake
The remainder = 6, Horse
The remainder = 7, Goat
The remainder = 8, Monkey
The remainder = 9, Rooster
The remainder = 10, Dog
The remainder = 11, Boar
For those born between January 21 and February 20, the beginning of the Lunar New Year usually, please look up the lunar calendar which will provide the details. |
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Where can I find high-resolution versions of the Spark logo? | We provide versions here: black logo, white logo. Please be aware that Spark, Apache Spark and the Spark logo are trademarks of the Apache Software Foundation, and follow the Foundation's trademark policy in all uses of these logos. |
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What are some tricks to baking a really good cake? | There are several things to consider when baking a cake. Paying particular attention to each will produce a consistent and delicious result. First, confirm that your oven temperature is correct. This is easily done with a meat thermometer. Place the thermometer in the middle of the center rack of the oven, where most food cooks. Then preheat the oven to a baking temperature (e.g. 350 degrees). After the oven has preheated, check the temperature on the thermometer and confirm that it also reads 350 degrees. Second, bring your refrigerated ingredients to room temperature before using. If your recipe calls for butter, do not microwave it as a shortcut. Doing so will change the consistency of your batter. Plan ahead and leave butter and eggs out on the counter for at least an hour before you begin baking. Third, pay close attention to recipe instructions related to sifting and measuring flour. "Two cups sifted flour" does not mean the same thing as "two cups flour, sifted." The first instruction means to sift the flour, then measure; whereas the second means measure first, then sift what was measured. In either scenario, do not scoop the measuring cup into the flour bin directly. This causes the flour to be tightly packed into the cup and will result in a cake that has the texture of a brick. Instead, use a spoon to lightly scoop flour from the bin into the measuring cup, leveling off the top with a butter knife. This method is messier, but will yield better results. Fourth, take the time to cream the butter and sugar well. The result should be smooth and lump free. This is the most important step to making an appealing cake, and again can't be expedited by using melted butter! Fifth, if your recipe calls for both wet ingredients (buttermilk, juice etc) and dry (flour mixture), alternate between the two in small increments rather than dumping them in sequentially. This small step will protect the texture of your cake. Sixth, once the cake batter has been poured into the pan, lift the pan and drop it onto the counter from a height of two to three inches. This will remove any air pockets that may have developed in the batter. Be careful not to bang the pan too hard, or you'll spill the batter and/or scare your pets out of the kitchen. And lastly, don't bake the cake for as long as the recipe suggests. Set the timer a few minutes early so that you don't over-bake due to any idiosyncrasy associated with your oven (referenced in step one). Please note this does not mean you should be opening and closing the oven door multiple times during the baking process. Good bakers know "if you're looking, it's not cooking," so try not to open the oven until your timer goes off. The only exception to this rule is if you smell something burning. Odds are this means the batter has spilled out over the pan and onto the bottom of the oven. if this happens, and the oven is now smoking, you have to open the door and try to remove the spill. If nothing is smoking, leave the mess until the cake is out and the oven has cooled. Back to the timer - When it goes off, quickly but carefully test the cake with several toothpicks in different areas while the cake remains in the oven. (Taking the cake in and out of the oven to test will change the temperature of both the oven and the cake). If the toothpicks are wet and sticky, the cake needs more time. If the toothpicks are clean (or a tad moist), the cake is ready to come out of the oven. Allow cake to cool on a rack, and then enjoy the fruits of your labor! |
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How many vowels are in the word dinosaur? | The letters a, e, I, o and u are vowels. As such there are 4 vowels in dinosaur |
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What is a bloom filter index and when should I use it? | A bloom filter is a concept used to improve the performance of read operations done on specific types of computer files. More specifically, it improves the read performance of filtered read operations which only require a subset of the dataset to be returned based on specific conditions. Bloom filters improve the performance of the reading mechanism by providing "hints" which state that data is definitely not in the file, or that it is probably in the file. This allows the reading mechanism to skip certain files when reading, improving performance. |
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What is a typical day for a software engineer like? | As a software engineer you get to work on wide set of problem everyday. Most software engineers spend their days by writing design documents, writing code, fixing bugs, and reviewing code from other engineers. In some cases software engineers work closely with product manager, designers and customers to clarify product requirements, identify and solve problems. |
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Are seed oils bad for you? | Seed oils such as vegetable, canola, soy, sunflower, etc. are high in omega 6 fatty acids. Research has shown that diets high in omega 6 fatty acids lead to systemic inflammation. Unlike seed oils, saturated fat is usually derived from animal products, however they’ve been demonized by various communities with political agendas. Unlike seed oils, saturated fats do not contain a high amount of omega 6 fatty acid. |
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Do you have an idea of why Graviton didn’t perform better? | it is not guaranteed to be faster, some customers event reported it being slower |
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Why are drums so important to music, and what this appeal to have live drums in the modern world where drum beats can easily be sampled, and/or perfectly mimicked by software? | Music is often broken down into fundamental components using this model of understanding: Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm. Of these three it is true rhythm is the easiest for computers to do a near perfect job of imitating. Advancements in technology from the first drum machines that appeared in the 1970s, to widely used beat machines of the 1990's, to software music composition suites of today means you now have a lot of control at youf finger tips to create rhythm. You can now create drum beats that account for tempo variations, pitch variations, changes in dynamics, how close the drum pattern stays on beat, the type of hit the beat should be using, what the tension on the drum heads should sound like, how much rebound against the drum head is present, velocity of the stick, the simulated room size of where the drum kit is located, how much resonance is vibrating in the drum kit itself, tonal variance of the wood shells used to create the drum beat and many more. These advancements make software drumbeats realistic, and indistinguishable from their human counterparts yet the role of the drummer in modern music could not be more important. Humans love live music, and very few commercially successful live musical acts do not use a live drummer. Even rap and hip hop--two musical genres famous for ushering in the area of "sampled" drum beats, and "sampled song loops"-- often will have a live drummer on stage despite the ease of which the music can be broadcast loudly without requiring one. The reason is simple: live drums and the musicians who perform using them are both visually and sonically exciting. There are genres where a drummer is not provided such as "DJ Couture" and "Electronic Dance music" (or EDM) but they are the exceptions and not the rule. From the earliest humans banging rocks and sticks together, to the modern drums of today the future of the live drummer in music has never been brighter. |
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Why should you use multi factor authentication to secure your computer accounts? | A username and password is commonly used to access computer systems or services (eg email). However, should an attacker gain knowledge of your username and password they can very easily impersonate you and compromise your account.
Multi Factor authentication helps protect your account by requiring you to enter a username and password but also provide another factor (such as something you have) to confirm your identity. This might be a physical security token such as a Yubikey or perhaps a biometric identifier such as a fingerprint. You can only access your account when you have both something you know (your password) and something you have (your token). |
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What’s it like living in NYC compared to other US cities? | New York City is a large metropolis and is known to be the city that never sleeps. While downtowns of typical American cities become empty during non-working hours, every area of NYC is full of people at any given time. Most people living there don’t own cars and use the subway to get around to different parts of the city. |
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What is March Madness? | March Madness is an annual Division I college basketball tournament played in the month of March. It consists of 68 college mens basketball teams team that play in a single elimination format until a champion is crowned. At the start of the tournament all 68 teams are ranked and divided into four regions. The winners emerging from each of the four regions make up what is known as the Final Four. The term 'madness' likely comes from the unpredictability of the tournament. With so many teams playing and the single elimination format, upsets are frequent and sometimes lower seeded teams can advance quite far in the tournament. |
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Why is FIFA world cup is so popular? | Soccer is by far the most popular sport on the planet. To the fans, the FIFA world cup is like a big festival as they can enjoy the exciting games and cheer for their favorite players and teams. |
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How to choose the next company you work for? | The company choosing depending on the follow rough criteria:
- location: whether the company is within the acceptable commute distance
- work culture: how do you treat work life balance
- the mission of the company and the risk associated with the company if it is a growing company
- the compensation
- the colleague that you will work with there
- the corresponding project and whether it will use or improve your expertise area
- the career direction that you want to pursue |
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Is the mascot for the University of Colorado a real buffalo? | Indeed, Ralphie is a real buffalo. She is the fifth live Buffalo mascot for the University of Colorado in Boulder, CO. She lives in an undisclosed location and makes an appearance at every home football game, running a horseshoe shape from one side of the endzone around the perimeter of the field into a trailer on the other side of the same endzone. She is managed by a team of student handlers who go through a rigorous tryout program to join her team. |
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I'm a 12-year-old girl and I want to have my own cellphone because everyone else in my class have one. I just want to be part of the group and join their conversations. My mother did not refuse my request, but she asked me how to solve her concerns about the potential harm to me. What should I do to convince her to give me a cellphone? Here are here concerns:
1. Using cellphone too much would harm your eye sight. Especially for teenagers, whose eyes are still growing, it's very easy to have near-sight pretty quickly.
2. Using cellphone too much would take too much of your time, and you would spend less time reading books, doing exercises, playing outside, talking to people, which harms your overall development. Adults like me already ready lots of books, did lots of exercises, and talked to a lot of people when I was a teenager, so I already developed those skills.
3. Using cellphone too much would make you feel hard to focus on one thing. The scattered information would stimulate your attention, and make you feel excited at superficial contents, and don't think deeply.
4. You might accidentally lost your cellphone, and you will feel sad about it. Teenagers usually are more likely to lost things than adults in general. | Hi mom, I think I can handle the problems you mentioned properly. I will control myself and won't use the cellphone too much, and I promise to not losing the cellphone. Please give a cellphone, thank you mom! |
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What is cuban cuisine? | Cuban cuisine refers to the food eaten in the country of Cuba. Popular dishes usually include a protein/meat, rice and some type of veggie. Cuban food tends to have a combination of the following spices; salt, pepper, cumin, onion, garlic and oregano. Some of the most popular traditional dishes include picadillo, ropa vieja, media noche and empanadas. Many dishes also tend to include black beans. |
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How Fast Does An Average Person Run? | Males run at an average speed of 8 mph, and women run at an average speed of 6.5 mph.
People running for their lives, not for recreational purposes, can run at an average speed of 12 mph. Athletes and gym enthusiasts tend to be faster than the average person and may run at a speed as high as 14 to 17 mph. The numbers change when referring to endurance and long-distance trails. Sprinters running a short distance average 10 mph. However, it’s hard to maintain that momentum for a long distance. When using data on the average running speed for five kilometers, males have an average running speed of 5.9 mph, and women have an average running speed of 5 mph. |
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How can I save money when travelling? | One good way of saving money while travelling is to plan ahead. Expenses like airplane tickets and accommodations often cost less when booked way in advance. Furthermore, doing research on online forums will help you find the most cost effective way to get around during your travels. On the other hand, for those with a flexible schedule, last minute deals can usually be found at a discount when there are cancellations and vacancies. Finally, the travel destination often plays a large role in determining the travel cost. Places that are less famous or crowded usually cost significantly less to visit, but can still make for a great experience. |
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What are the causes Alzheimer's disease? | Undrestanding the causes of the Alzheimer's disease is an ongoing research. The research so far indicate that causes probably include a combination of age-related changes in the brain, along with genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The importance of any one of these factors may differ from person to person.
One well-known gene that influences Alzheimer’s risk is the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene, which has been identified via Genome Wide Association Studies (GWAS). The APOE gene is involved in making a protein that helps carry cholesterol and other types of fat in the bloodstream. |
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How to have an evergreen garden? | In order to have an evergreen garden it's crucial to buy the right plants and plant them in the correct way in your garden. In order to choose your plants you will need to evaluate the soil and climate conditions in your garden. Please always consult planting guidance. I can strongly recommend Aucuba, Bergenia, Carex, Choisya, Cotoneaster, Erica, Escallonia, Hebe, Heuchera and Viburnum as perfect evergreen plants to put in your garden. This way you will always be surrounded by stunning green colours throughout the year with spikes of beautiful flowering in the summer. |
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Where are brook trout found? | Native brook trout can be found in eastern North America, from northeastern Canada, and down the eastern seaboard as far south as the state of Georgia in the United States, where they are found in many high-elevation streams. Despite being native to those regions, brook trout can also be found throughout the rest of the world where populations are managed by hatcheries and stocked into local fisheries. |
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What is the kiwi bird? | The kiwi is a flightless bird with the scientific name Apteryx, meaning flightless big bird. It has relatives with the ostrich, the largest bird. The diet of the kiwi bird consists of woodlice, millipedes, centipedes, slugs, snails, spiders, insects, seeds, berries, and plant material. The Kiwi is a solitary animal that makes holes as hiding places for sleeping with its feet. The kiwi was created with a small, thin beak to get into crevices. This animal is almost extinct, and is important to the native ecosystem; the kiwi keeps the bug population down and is hunted by natural predators. New Zealand protects its most prized bird, for it is the only flightless bird in that ecosystem and a national symbol. The way we can protect and help the kiwi thrive is by donating to organizations like Save the Kiwi. |
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Which country has the largest landmass? | Russia has the largest landmass, clocking in at 17.1 million km² or 1.6 million mi². |
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What do you mean trekking? | Trekking - or long-distance hiking - consists of walking for several days or several weeks and being entirely or partially self-sufficient. |
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I'm going to give you a passage from Marty Essen's book "Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Exploring the Seven Continents" and want you to answer the following question: Where are western Hermann's tortoises found?
After spending the night at a large chain hotel, Deb and I traveled southeast with tortoises on our mind. Our plan for the day was to infiltrate the Massif des Maures area and search for one of France's most endangered reptiles-- the western Hermann's tortoise. The first stop of our quest was Le Village de Tortues (the Tortoise Village), a tortoise rehabilitation center near the town of Gonfaron. Our mission was to befriend a staff member, learn as much as we could, and get detailed information on tracking down the wily Hermann's tortoise in the wild. When we couldn't find an English-speaking staff member, our mission was nearly thwarted. Only through quick thinking and improvisation were we able to acquire the vital background information we needed. Okay - we utilized the signs provided for British visitors. For many people, the word tortoise invokes thoughts of giant four-foot-long Galapagos tortoises. Western Hermann's tortoises, on the other hand, are small, reaching a maximum length of eight inches. While both reptiles make the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Galapagos tortoise is listed as "vulnerable" and the western Hermann's is listed as "endangered." In France, habitat destruction, egg pilfering, and fire are the primary factors for the tortoises decline. | Western Hermann's tortoises are found in Massif des Maures, an area in France. They are also found in a tortoise rehabilitation center, Le Village de Tortues, near Gonfaron. |
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Write a review of Carlos Ruiz Zafon's book The Shadow of the Wind | What a beautiful book; it reminds me of Murakami - magical yet still very grounded. The Shadow of the Wind has everything going for it: mystical Barcelona, heartwarming characters, poetic language, intriguing plot.
The language and setting of the book was amazing. Zafon is extremely talented, his words are elegant and poetic, and he paints Barcelona in a myriad of different ways: dark and gothic at night, or blissfully cheerful, or dreary gloom, all depending on the characters.
I loved the cast of Shadow of the Wind. Each character was well developed and given an appropriate backstory. They bumped into each other in mysterious turns, and their interactions, like Daniel and Clara, or Daniel and Nuria, were heart wrenching.
But most of all, Zafon tells a wonderful story. I loved the parallels between Julian Carax and Daniel, and how Daniel's life becomes entangled with Julian's. It makes it feel much more like magical realism, and makes for an entertaining read. |
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How do you shift a manual transmission in vehicle? | First depress the clutch, then put the car into the desired gear, then slowly release the clutch while applying the throttle. |
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What is the database? | In computer science, a database management system usually refers to the software that stores and organizes reliably, and provides efficient and simple methods to modify and access data for end-users and applications.
The database systems are classified according to the database model they support. The most popular database models include: relational, object, key-value and document model. After the 1980s, the relational database dominated the industry and other models were used in niche environments.
The relation database is widely accepted because it provides a highly abstract and simple interface, which organizes data into rows and columns of a set of tables, that reduces the complexity for end-users and applications. In relational databases, the SQL language is used to modify and access data.
Different database systems have different core functionalities based on their targeting working environments. However, most of them share following characteristics:
-- Store, modify and access data efficiently,
-- Provide access to the metadata or the catalog of user data,
-- Handle concurrent modification with some degree of consistency,
-- Support transaction basic isolation level,
-- Control the access control to user data for security enforcement. |
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Why do people like to workout? | People like to workout for a variety of different reasons. Working out can help you release stress if you've had a long day or are under a lot of stress at work. Working out can help you release toxins in your body that are bad for your health. Working out can help your heart stay healthy to avoid complications as you get older. Working out can help you build muscle so that you are strong and building muscle also helps with cleansing out bad cells from your body. Not all people enjoy working out, but it has a lot of benefits to staying healthy as we grow older. |
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What is the best season to re-seed your lawn on north east region of USA? | The best season to plant grass seeds is early fall before the soil temperature drops below zero degrees. It will take a few weeks for the new seeds to take root before winter comes. Then when spring comes, the grass will resume growth and become strong enough to sustain the high temperature in the summer. Spring time is actually not a good season to plant, because the grass will not have enough time to grow before harsh summer comes along. |
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What is dialtune drums? | Dialtune is a cable tuning system for drums. Using separate dials for the top and bottom heads, drummers can find the exact sound they're looking for faster, change drumheads in under a minute, and explore new creative possibilities without compromise. While Cable tuning is not new, Dialtune has improved upon it with a patented system that makes it the only cable-tuning drum that can independently tune the top and bottom heads using separate dials on either side of the drum. Additionally, changing drumheads doesn't require removing the cable. Dialtune's quick-release hoops make changing a drumhead simple and easy. |
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How long do tennis matches last? | Tennis matches do not have a time limit. They can range anywhere from one hour on the short end to five-six hours on the other extreme. In most cases, the matches finish within a couple of hours. The variation in the duration of tennis matches stems from the scoring system which requires a player to win two or three sets, depending on the tournament, to win the match. For really competitive matches, an individual set can go on for hours if players keep running into ties, prolonging the match. |
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How to win and make friends? | As simple as this sounds, in reality, making friends and winning them is one of the toughest processes. Good friends are the biggest boon to life. It takes a lot of effort to know and understand people and make them friends. Here are a couple of qualities to have in us to make and win friends for life:
1. Along with their names, remember the name of their spouse/children/ any closest person they usually mention
2. Genuinely show interest and listen to them when they talk
3. Encourage them to talk about their interests
4. Don't criticize but understand them
5. Admit when you are wrong
6. Respect their opinions and don't judge |
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How many plastic beads does it take to fill a ceramic duck? | This is dependent on factors such as the size of the plastic beads, the size and shape of the duck and its hollowness, and what is considered "full". |
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Please explain the collectability impact on revenue recognition under ASC 606 guidance | We assess the collectability criterion at the beginning of a contract. If it is met, we will take revenue. If it is not met, revenue contract does not exist, so there is no revenue. Over the contract term, there is no need to reassess the collectability for revenue recognition unless a significant change in facts and circumstances results in a significant deterioration in the customer’s creditworthiness. But we will not reverse revenue previously recognized. Accounts Receivable team can book bad debt allowance reserve and write off for non-payment. If the reassessment concludes that collectability criterion is not met, we need to stop future revenue. If the collectability criterion is still met, we will continue to take revenue, and Accounts Receivable can book bad debt allowance. If we conclude that a contract does not exist because the collectability criterion is not met, we don’t record a receivable for consideration that we have not yet received for the services we have already transferred to the customer. For the cash received, we recognize a deposit liability and record no related revenue. If the contract existence criteria is met upon reassessment, we would recognize a cumulative catch-up to revenue for the services already provided. |
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What would you consider when preparing a Dj set? | There are many aspects to consider. Initially having an understanding of the audience and setting, can help in thinking about energy levels (BPMs), and duration.
It is also helpful to plan the direction of the DJ set, ramping from slow BPMs to high ones, perhaps peaking mid-set or just a different series of peaks along the way.
Track selection is key. Having a pre-defined list of potential tracks to play is a great idea.
Another consideration is mixing in key or following a harmonic mixing style for a neat flow.
All of the above require preparation and programming for a well-crafted DJ mix. |
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Give me a one line summary of this: "Gale gave me a sense of security I’d lacked since my father’s death. His companionship replaced the long solitary hours in the woods. I became a much better hunter when I didn’t have to look over my shoulder constantly, when someone was watching my back…Being out in the woods with Gale…sometimes I was actually happy.” | Gale made me feel secure and happy. |
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What is the most dangerous spider? | It is hard to pinpoint the most dangerous spider because such a characterization involves not just how dangerous the spider's venom is, but also how aggressive the spider is, and how likely it is to bite someone.
The Brazillian Wandering Spider and Sydney Funnel Web spider both have very dangerous venom that can be lethal to humans.
Although the Brazillian Wandering Spider's venom is more dangerous, it often produces a "dry bite" where it doesn't inject venom.
The Sydney Funnel Web spider, on the other hand, is known to be aggressive and doesn't have the ability to perform a "dry bite". |
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How can I learn to snowboad? | While there are many different ways to learn how to snowboard, here are some of the more common ones:
1. Take a professional lesson. These are typically offered as half-day or full-day, and either as a private lesson or in a group of typically up to eight people.
2. Have a friend teach you. This is a more cost-conscious way, however, ensure that your friend knows how to properly teach.
3. Teach yourself. Utilize video tutorials found on various sites and get out there and try it.
Remember that snowboarding, while fun, is still an activity that could cause harm, so be sure to always wear a properly fitting helmet. |
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What is the best drum kit? | There are many different manufacturers of drum kits, with a wide range of models and pricing. Some of the most popular brands include DW, Tama, Sonor, Mapex, Pearl, Yamaha, Ludwig, Gretsch and the British Drum Company. There are also excellent custom drum builders with high quality products such as SJC and A&F.
The majority of these brands offer kits for beginners all the way up to touring and studio professionals. |
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What is the stock market? | In capitalist economies, business activities often happen through companies, which are entities that pool resources from investors to pursue a joint activity. Individuals and entities that invest in a company receives stock in exchange for the investment. The stock represents partial ownership in the company and makes them shareholders of the company.
If other investors see value in the company, they can invest in the company by purchasing stock from shareholders. The market which enables the exchange of shares of various companies constitues the stock market. |
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What should I do if I'm feeling depressed? | It's completely normal to feel depressed from time to time. Life is hard, and sometimes it just seems meaningless. One thing you can do in this situation is to try something new that you haven't done before, like taking a walk in a neighborhood where you haven't been, hang out with a friend that you haven't talked to for awhile, taking a vacation and traveling to somewhere new, or even just reading a new book or watching a new movie. New experiences can give you new perspectives in unexpected ways. |
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What country has the highest life expectancy? | Life expectancy for humans has doubled over the last century but there’s still a noticeable gap in average life expectancies between different countries. In general, developed countries see higher life expectancies than developing regions but over time the gap is expected to narrow. Based on the data from the World Bank including both the healthcare spending per capita of 178 different countries, Japan has the highest life expectancy at birth 85 years. |
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How accurate are future weather forecasts? | Weather forecasts are typically accurate for up to 7 days in the future. Forecasts decrease in accuracy the further away you get from the day you're looking, due to the increased variability in key indicators which comprise the models used to build the forecasts. |
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What is the difference between a Transformation and Action in Spark? | Spark's execution engine is designed to be Lazy. In effect, you're first up build up your analytics/data processing request through a series of Transformations which are then executed by an Action
Transformations are kind of operations which will transform your RDD data from one form to another. And when you apply this operation on any RDD, you will get a new RDD with transformed data Operations like map, filter are transformations.
Transformations create RDDs from each other, but when we want to work with the actual dataset, at that point action is performed. When the action is triggered after the result, new RDD is not formed like transformation. Ex:- count on a DF |
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How much of the territory of Costa Rica is protected land? | Costa Rica has protected above 25% of the territory and operates this land as National Parks. Some of the land includes primary forest land, completely untouched by humans. |
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How do I become a pilot? | In the U.S. are several requirements to become a pilot. These vary based on what type of pilot you want to become (e.g., private or commercial), what aircraft you want to fly, and under what conditions. Generally speaking, all pilots must get a medical certificate to prove they're in good enough health to fly, pass the FAA written exam, complete sufficient training hours, then pass a check ride. Do all this, and congratulations, you're now a pilot! |
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If you are considering buying a bicycle consider your budget, look up the reviews online, talk to friends, and test them out! | When considering what bicycle you would like to buy, I strongly encourage you to test them out! Then take into consideration color, type, durability, comfort, cost and reviews. |
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Could you provide some recommendations for restaurants in Yountville? | Yountville has many gastronomic delights. The best and most renown restaurant in Yountville is Thomas Keller’s French Laundry, which is one of his Michelin 3-star restaurants. Chef Keller uses French techniques, coupled with the abundance of produce and wine from the famous Napa Valley. The French Laundry also has its own garden and chicken coop, which are located across the street. This is an expensive restaurant and it’s hard to get a reservation, but it’s certainly a treat.
Less expensive, but still good, are three other restaurants owned by Chef Keller:
• Bouchon Bistro, which also has a Michelin star and serves classic French bistro cuisine,
• Ad Hoc, which serves elevated, but casual, family-style dinners, and
• La Calenda, which serves Mexican cuisine and has live music on weekend nights.
Another good French bistro-style restaurant is Bistro Jeanty, a mainstay of Yountville restaurants.
Bottega, owned by Michael Chiarella, is a good option for Italian cuisine. Lucy Restaurant, in the Bardessono Hotel, has an eclectic, but delicious menu.
Good options for very inexpensive food are Tacos Garcia, which is a taco truck next to the park near Madison Street, and Velo Deli and Pizzeria, which serves sandwiches and pizzas.
For a very quick bite, Kelly’s Provisions is a tiny shop located in the only gas station in Yountville located at the corner of Washington Street and Madison Street (and it’s the world’s cutest and cleanest gas station). At Kelly’s, you can find hot dogs and soft serve ice cream, and it also has many packaged snacks, a wide assortment of drinks, and a good selection of wine and champagne. |
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Can dogs talk? | Dogs can't talk in the same ways humans can, but there are able to communicate with each other using both sounds and body movements. They learn this from a young age. |
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Why is California the best state? | California has the best landscape in the country. We have some of the best mountains to ski on, most iconic beach spots, and richest soil for agriculture. What else could you ask for? |
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Who are the best college football programs of all time? | Ranked by total wins as of the completion of the 2022 season
1. Michigan
T2. Ohio State
T2. Alabama
4. Notre Dame
5. Texas
6. Oklahoma
7. Yale
8. Penn State
9. Nebraska
10. Harvard |
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What is the weather like in Seattle? | Seattle weather is gray and rainy for the majority of the year. This temperate climate contributes to lush green spaces and landscapes in and around the city. It tends to be sunny and incredibly beautiful during summer, especially from July through September. For many residents, this makes living in Seattle for the rest of the year worth it! Unfortunately, wildfire smoke has been a significant issue in recent years during the summer months. It rarely snows in Seattle, but when it does, the city tends to shut down due to a lack of infrastructure to handle snow and ice across the hilly geography. |
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What is a traditional IRA or 401k? | The two primary options for retirement savings include individual retirement accounts and a defined contribution plan such as a 401k. Individuals can choose to save on their own and open an IRA, however a IRA opened by an individual won't carry the benefit of employer matching. Typically individuals contribute a percentage of their salary to their 401k, and many employers may offer matching contributions to that 401k up to a specified dollar amount. |
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List three US states whose name begins with C. Then tell me the capital of the first one. | Three US states that begin with C are:
1. California
2. Colorado
3. Connecticut
The state capital of California is Sacramento. |
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What is a chord in guitar music? | A chord is composed of 3 or more tones, typically. The interval between each tone determines the type of chord. For instance, a major chord is composed of 1, 3, and 5 (tones on the scale of the root, or 1, tone). A minor chord, on the other hand, is composed of 1, flatted 3, and 5. The C major chord is comprised of C, E, and G tones whereas the C minor chord is comprised of C, E minor and G tones. |
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What is the biggest company in the world in terms of market capitlization? | In terms of market capitalisation, Apple, Inc. is the biggest company valued at around 2.5 trillion dollars. |
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Which onsen villages in Japan are the best to visit for foreign tourists? And what should I do once I'm in an onsen village? | There are many great onsen villages in Japan in which tourists of any nationals can enjoy the experience of bathing in natural hot springs. Some great examples are Hakone, Kusatsu and Nyuto Onsen. Ideally, you would want to spend a day or two in a village as these villages are often located in beautiful nature and offer great opportunities for hiking and walking. |
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What countries made up Yugoslavia? | Yugoslavia was made up of 7 present day countries. These countries include Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo, and Slovenia. |
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Who is the best soccer player ? | This is a question that is often debated during dinners. To remain as factual as possible, it would certainly be appropriate to mention the name of the current Golden Ball: Karim Benzema. |
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Who is the greatest hockey player of all time? | Although some may make arguments that Sydney Crosby, Conor McDavid, Bobby Orr or Gordie Howe are the greatest hockey player of all time, the obvious answer is Wayne Gretzky. Gretzky won the NHL's scoring title by more than 70 points, six times, and one eight consecutive NHL MVP awards (the Con Smythe). If Gretzky never scored a single goal in his career, he still would have recorded 11 straight 100-point seasons and won four league-scoring titles. Also, in addition to winning eight Stanley Cups, Wayne's teams never missed the playoffs throughout his 20-year career. Wayne Gretzky is the most dominant athlete in the history of major professional team sports and that is the reason why he has earned the nickname, 'The Great One.' |
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Why do people try to reach the top of Mount Everest? | Reaching the summit of Mount Everest presents a challenge few can actually achieve. The summit is the highest point on Earth and is located within the "death zone" at an altitude of 29,000 feet, where no human life can survive sustained periods of time. Most lack the technical climbing skills necessary to reach the summit, of those who attempt it, 4% die on the mountain which is littered with corpses as the bodies cannot be easily removed. Expeditions are also cost prohibitive, in total they can cost over $100,000 and that does not guarantee summiting nor surviving. Because of all this, most put summiting Everest near the top of most difficult feats a person can accomplish, only about 6,000 people have done it as of 2023. |
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What is biathlon? | Biathlon is a winter sport that mixes nordic skying and shooting. Depending on the format, athletes ski a loop 3 or 5 times, and shoot 5 targets between each. The targets are 50 meters away. For each missed target, the participant will ski one 150 meter long penalty loop. The winner is the athlete who completes the 3 or 5 loops first. |
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What are the merits of skipping breakfast? Can you target your answer to a typical American and describe in layman's terms rather than detailed scientific jargon? | A truism instilled in youths is "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day". A well-rounded breakfast may indeed lead to a productive and energetic day. However, advertisements often position breakfast as a dessert rather than a well-rounded meal. For example, many eat sugary cereal with large servings of milk to kickstart their day. This is ill-advised. One should consider a glass of water or cup of coffee in place of breakfast. Skipping breakfast creates a "fast" in the body, which allows restoration of vital biological functions without spending cycles digesting new nutrients. In short, if one skips breakfast, additional time and focused energy may be awarded, especially if the breakfast has a poor nutrient profile. |
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Who invented Calculus? | Calculus was developed independently by Isaac Newton and Gottfried Wilhem Leibniz at around the same time. Later work by Cauchy, Weierstrass, and Riemann brought full rigor to Calculus as a distinct branch of mathematics. |
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What is the best kind of bread? | Sourdough is the best type of bread because it is the most multi-faceted bread. You can have it as grilled cheese, with eggs and avocado for breakfast, even as a bowl for artichoke dip. You can also use old sourdough as croutons, or use the leftover discard to make waffles or crackers. With sourdough dough you can make focaccia, sandwich bread, and pizza! Sourdough also doesn't require much ingredients, you only need flour, salt, and water. |
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What and how should you feed your baby? | What to feed your baby depends on a number of factors ranging from their age, their health and your preferences. Typically, until your baby is 6 months old, their diet consists exclusively of breast milk or formula. Around 6 months old your baby may be able to start solids. You should consult your physician before modifying the diet of your baby. Some people choose to introduce solids with soft, mushy and simple foods like mashed bananas, avocados or rice cereal. Others will introduce whatever food is being served to the adults — this could be complex foods with spices such as fajitas, curries and hamburgers. Although young babies will rarely have teeth, their gums are very hard and can mash food. For example, a common early food is mini cucumber, which also may alleviate pains with teething. For how to feed your baby, there are two main categories with many variations in between 1/ Baby-led weaning 2/ Spoon fed. Baby-led does what it sounds like — the baby leads their own feeding. This is often done by the caregiver laying out a few foods (Soft, Mashable, Age-appropriate and safe — void of choking hazards) and letting the baby choose which foods to pick up and eat and how much. Spoon-fed means the caregiver is selecting the foods and feeding the baby. There is no right or wrong way to feed your baby. Consult a physician for tips and safety recommendations. |
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Who is the St Louis Cardinals? | The St Louis Cardinals is a major league baseball team located in St Louis Missouri that plays in the National League Central Division. |
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What are the most popular sports in the United States of America? | The most popular sports in the United States of America are football, basketball, and baseball. Football is sometimes referred to as "American football" because it has a similar sounding name to "futbol" which in the United States is called soccer. Soccer is growing in popularity, but is not yet as popular in the United States as football, basketball, and baseball. Professional events in each of these sports mean a lot to the people in the United States. These events include the Super Bowl for football, the NBA finals for basketball, and the World Series for baseball. Children in the United States often grow up playing one or more of these sports. There are professional football, basketball, and baseball teams in many cities within the United States of America and even a few teams in Canada! Children and adults often idolize their favorite athletes in each of these sports. |
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What do Georgians like about their home state? | I like the abundant forests of Georgia. The city of Atlanta is quite tree-filled, has an interesting history, is less expensive than other cities of a similar size, and has the Chattahoochee River flowing through it. To the north of the state is the beginning of the Appalachian Mountain Range. While not particularly tall mountains, they offer impressive vistas, moderate day hikes, and many waterfalls. The coastal region of Georgia has some beaches and historic Savanah. Farther inland to the south is the Okeefenokee Swamp. Another appealing aspect is the climate. Summer is hot, but that makes for great swimming weather. Winter is fairly mild, but we get an occasional snowfall to keep things interesting. Fall and Spring are temperate and great for outdoor activities. Georgia also is home to top-tier universities, including one of the best values in higher education, Georgia Institute of Technology, and #1 party school University of Georgia. Finally, the state is politically moderately conservative, with an emphasis on freedom and an appealing economy for businesses. |
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Why would someone want to ride a bike? | Someone might want to ride a bike for a number of different reasons. Bikes, also known as bicycles, are used for recreation, fitness, and transportation. They are very common and used in nearly every city across the globe. There are also bike races across the world, particularly in Europe, where it is a pro sport. |
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What is the best format for storing data in a lakehouse? | Different formats have their pros and cons in the context of storing data in a lakehouse. The three most popular formats are delta lake, iceberg and hudi. Among these three, delta lake is most widely used lakehouse storage format. Iceberg and hudi are also gaining acceptance as more and more companies are building their lakehouses. While delta lake covers most lakehouse features, if merge-on-read is an important feature for you then Hudi might be the way to go, and if partition evolution is an important feature for you then Iceberg might be the best option for you. |
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What's the difference between Texas Hold'em and Poker? | Poker is a class of gambling card games, which you can play according to different rulesets. Texas Hold'em is one of those rulesets. In Texas Hold'em players are first dealt two secret cards each, followed by a betting round, then three open, public cards are dealt (the flop), with a subsequent betting round. The flop is followed by the turn, one more public card, and then a betting round. The turn is followed by the river, the final public card. A last betting round follows, and if more than one player is still in the hand at the end, the winner of that round is determined.
The last player who bet on the river reveals his two secret cards, and makes the best poker hand out of the two secret cards and five public cards. Any other player who is still in the game may then reveal his two secret cards and make a better poker hand with the seven cards total if possible. |
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Why should kids do homework? | There are many vital reasons why kids should do their homework. Homework helps students practice the concepts they have learned in the classroom. It also teaches discipline and responsibility. Kids might not be aware of the immediate benefits of doing their homework regularly and on time, but it helps with their long-term development. The next time your kids ask why they should do their homework, keep these pointers in mind. |
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What does a typical financial planning and analysis team structure consist of? | Typically, a financial planning and analysis team will consist of a financial analyst, senior financial analyst, finance manager, director, and VP. This team will usually fall under the chief financial officer for the company. |
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why peoples eating popcorn in the cinema? | People often eat popcorn in the cinema because it has become a popular snack food that is associated with movie-going. Popcorn is easy to eat with your hands and can be shared among a group, making it a convenient snack to enjoy while watching a film. In addition, the aroma of freshly popped popcorn is often enticing and can help to create a festive atmosphere in the cinema. Popcorn also has a long shelf life and can be stored in large quantities, making it an economical choice for cinemas. Overall, the tradition of eating popcorn in the cinema has become deeply ingrained in popular culture and is enjoyed by many movie-goers around the world. |
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Who is the best golfer in the world? | The number one golfer in the official world golf rankings changes often and is determined by the OWGR scoring system. It is widely agreed upon that Tiger Woods is the best golfer ever to play the game, winning 15 major championships in an era with elite competition. Jack Nicklaus won 18 major championships but the competition when he won his major championships was not at the same level that Tiger Woods faced. |
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Are you ever too old for anything? | The one thing i will always fiercely & unabashedly resent is the stance that someone is “too old for something” past a certain age. Telling someone they’re “too old” to enjoy a show or practice a hobby or have a personality or do anything that’s not considered “mature” is one of the ugliest standards society has managed to ingrain into people’s brains. Please pursue what makes you happy without shame. if it doesn’t hurt you or anyone else, then it’s no one’s business but yours. You owe no one an explanation. but you do owe yourself authenticity & happiness. And no one can decide how that looks like but you |
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What is Pura Vida? | Pura Vida is a phrase used in Costa Rica and exactly translates to Pure Life, however it is a style of living of people from Costa Rica, and it means that "everything is fine" or even "amazing". It is about waking up every day and remembering that just waking up it is a good reason to be happy and satisfied in life, having a chance to enjoy every moment. |
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Who am I? | Ah, an existential question! Only you can answer who you are. Studying philosophy can offer guidance on the meaning of life and existence, but only you can determine how your nature, the way you were nurtured, and the decisions you've made will ultimately shape your identity. |
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What’s your favorite color? | That is entirely up to the person. Some people like blue some people like red some people like green a very popular color is blue. |
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What is the plot of The Count of Monte Cristo? | In Alexandre Dumas' novel "The Count of Monte Cristo," the main character Edmund Dantes is framed and wrongly convicted of a crime he did not commit, by his lover's cousin who secretly wants to marry Edmund's lover. Edmund is sentenced to a prison dungeon where he meets an abby that reveals a hidden treasure should Edmund ever escape. Edmund spends years plotting his escape, retrieval of the treasure, and his revenge on all those who conspired against him. He disguises himself as a Count, then one by one exacts his revenge by influencing his rivals to behave in a manner that will lead to each of their downfalls. While he doesn't directly cause harm to any of his rivals, they all suffer the consequences of their own actions and Edmund comes out victorious. |
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Why are people migrating in the US from the NE and Mid-West to the South and SE? | Remote work has eliminated the requirement to live close to the office |
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What is the month of Ramadan? | Ramadan is a month in the Islamic Hijri Calendar. During this month Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. While fasting, Muslims abstain from eating, drinking as well as sexual interaction. They are encouraged to do as many good deeds as they could during the month such as giving away food, money, clothes etc. It is also a month of prayers, rituals and community. Right after Ramadan comes Eid el Fitr which is one of the two biggest celebrations that Muslims observe during the year. |
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Why are sports so popular? | Sports are popular throughout the world. With the wide variety of options available, people can participate in or watch team or individual sports, high-impact, fast-paced, slow-paced, low impact. There is truly something for everyone. Sports can unite a community, town, or nation. Sports can teach life lessons like humility, friendly competition, and how to communicate with others and make quick decisions. Sports can keep kids out of trouble and give them a sense of belonging and a sense of family when they might not otherwise have that. Sports promote healthy, active lifestyles, hard work, and goal setting. Sports can overcome barriers of language, culture, and economics, bringing people together from all walks of life. |