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Bacon is one of my favorite foods!
Have you ever made a peanut butter bacon sandwich? It was Elvis's favorite!
No I haven't but it actually sounds pretty good! lol
Bacon is good on its own or as a side dish or on a sandwich... Really it's pretty much always good
I think I could survive on bacon alone! lol
Bacon comes from bacho which means buttock in German!
LOL Seriously? Bacon means buttocks. That is really funny! | [
"Yep, I feel bad for people who are Jewish or Muslim. Their religions prohibits the consumption of bacon and pigs in general"
] |
Do you ever feel like a wage slave?
Totally. Wage slavery has a lot of negative connotations, drawing lines between wage labor and slavery.
I consider one a wage slave when you are not paid enough to live on
Due to the flexible nature of what "needs"means, funnily enough there isn't any universally accepted measure of a living wage?
I think I would define it as decent basic housing, healthy food, basic clothing, medical care as needed and transportation | [
"That reminds me of food deserts. That's where some people of low-income status don't actually live near enough to places where they can even access healthy food, sadly."
] |
Have you ever heard of the band ween?
Nope, never. At first I thought it was 'Weezer'. I've heard of them lol
who is weezer?
Weezer is an American rock band in Los Angeles
do you enjoy that band?
They have some good hits, but Ween has a good history too. Apparently the members met in a middle school typing class
Thats really neat. they must be good friends then
Yea! They were a duo for 10 years!
how did they come up with their name? | [
"They chose the name due to their Ramones inspired pseudonyms!"
] |
I believe in Leprechauns, here in Florida a lot of stuff goes missing and I think they're to blame
They certainly are known for partaking in mischief, so that would not surprise me!
Do you know about how tall one might be? So I know what to look for!
I do not know how tall they are, but their name origin comes from a word meaning pigmy, so they are certainly short
Does it really? I feel bad for the Pigmy people, that seems very derrogatory!
I agree, that would not be fun, I feel bad for anyone very short, that is not within their control
My wife is very short, not a midget or anything, but just comically short, people love to poke fun at her for it. All in good fun of course. | [
"Well as long as she doesn't have a beard, wear a green hat and coat, and act mischevious, we should not have any problems, my girlfriend is 5'0 so I understand that entirely"
] |
I like cupcakes
I do too! Most people dont know this but fruit and candy may be inserted into larger ones.
what are cupcakes made out of?
Mostly cake and frosting, The earliest description of a cup cake dates back to 1796
wow, I did not know they were that old! I wonder if George Washington ate them. | [
"Well in the 19th century \"cup cake\" or \"cupcake\" was both considered proper spelling."
] |
I love spiderman movies,do you? | [
"I do! I really like anything that is created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Do you enjoy the comics too?"
] |
When I lived in West Virginia I drank Mountain Dew every day, but now don't touch the stuff!
Mountain Dew is that carbonated soft drink that is produced and owned by pepsi co. right?
No idea who owns it. I just know that I really enjoyed the green MD. The red one was too sweet. | [
"Is one of those the revised formula created by Bridforth in 1958?"
] |
I have never been surfing, but it seems like a great way to get out and enjoy the ocean. | [
"Yes it can be quite fun! Surfing is a popular water sport and surfers like to catch moving waves which carry the surfer towards shore. It can be an exciting feeling riding the waves!"
] |
I love to read so much, | [
"Me too! I practiced and refined my skills so that I could become a really fast reader!"
] |
Hi, I see that you are a retired school teacher?
I'm actually semi-retired! I just reduced working hours
That must have been a rewarding career. Do you have memorable moments? | [
"Yes! I was teaching history and you know what's funny? I never expected that Germany was the first country to introduce retirenment in 1889"
] |
Country music makes me cringe, I do not like such music that originated in the southern United States
lol why is that?
Well maybe because i have not been a fan of folk music in which country music took its root
interesting. so what music are you into? | [
"I like most music in the US, be it jazz, blues, country, bluegrass, rock, rhythm and blues, soul, ragtime, hip hop, barbershop, pop, experimental, techno, house, dance, boogaloo, salsa, or rock and roll."
] |
I really like the band System of a Down, they're a heavy metal band formed in 1994.
I never really got into System of A Down. Where were they from?
They formed in Glendale, California believe it or not.
Very nice. What was the singers name?
The lead singer is Serj Tankian.
Pretty crazy name. Did System of a Down make a lot of records? | [
"I don't think they were super prolific, but they did sell over 40 million records worldwide."
] |
If I could own and train a dragon I totally would. They are such a legendary creature.
That would be super cool, but also a tad scary! I wonder where the dragon origination story began
Well the two most popular dragon traditions evolved separate, but they both influenced each other.
What are they? What culture did they come from?
It is unknown where exactly it comes from. But the fire-spewing reptile features in many myths around the world. Crossing all cultures and borders.
So the story is similar across cultures? That's really cool. What other characteristics can dragons have? | [
"Typically in the myths Dragons are scaled creatures that can spew fire, of course. Some are reptilian some have flying abilities."
] |
I like creating websites. Have you ever used React?
I haven't personally, but I know it's used by Facebook and Instagram for example, so it's probably quite useful.
Jodan Walke, the creator is quite brilliant. I guess he works for Facebook.
I would assume so, React seems perfect for Facebook because it allows companies to create large web-applications that can change over time without reloading the page.
And now there is React Fiber which was to become the foundation of any future improvements to the React framework. They sure are working hard.
Yes I believe React Fiber was announced April 18th of 2017, Facebook is such an innovative company they always have to be working hard.
Have you ever gone to their website reactjs.org? I wonder how helpful that site would be. | [
"I haven't but I imagine it's quite useful. I was reading about React Native the other day, it enables native Android development with React, how cool is that."
] |
I just got back from hiking on a wilderness trail! They're typically found in National Forests and National Parks
I would love to do something like that, but I don't think I could hike very far. I'm not in the best of shape. | [
"Maybe you could find a short trail somewhere - but you do have to walk or ride a bike since motorized activity is significantly restricted."
] |
Miami seems like a nice place to live
Yeah about 5.5 million other people feel that way as well! Its the second most populous city in the south east US!
Wow, I didn't know that. It's usually warm right?
Oh absolutely, its hotter then the devils crib! Lol it is in south Florida so anywhere in Florida ranges 95-105 on a typical summer day!
Oh wow, well at least the beach is there to cool you down
Well.. Not so fast, Miami Dade county has some of the warmest ocean tempuratures for US beaches, the water gets well above 80 degrees. Many people choose to get in a screened in swimming pool instead or will throw ice in their swimming pool just to get it to a normal pool tempurature!!
Lol that's something I've never heard of before | [
"Forbes has also named it to be the cleanest city, imagine that with huge population and ALOT of heat! Yes theres not much else one can do to get the swimming water cool! Lol. Water parks are popular because the constant circulation keeps the water cool"
] |
I've been training for the past several weeks and I'm happy to announce I ran the mile in under 4 minutes
That is fantastic. Not easy to be sure. The mile run event was first started in England where they used it to gamble.
Haha. That may explain why I have an affliction for gambling. I usually run it in about 5 minutes, but last week something was different. I had more energy
They also use the mile run as an Army Physical Fitness Test. They are checking for muscular strength, endurance and such.
I am interested in joining the army, so this may be useful then. I started running the mile to get more physically fit, but now it has kind of turned into an obsession.
That's good that you've been training. Soldiers are required to do well in three areas: push-ups, sit-ups, and a two mile run. You might want to work on the others too.
That's great advice thank you. I can't do push-ups that well so now I have another goal to add to my list. It was great talking to you!
Well, if you are thinking of joining the military, you will have to get used to them. They are used as a common form of punishment there also.
Hahaha really!? That's not good. I guess I will have to make sure to not get in trouble. My "yes sirs" will be on point | [
"If you lived in Transkei, you could try to win the Military Rule Medal."
] |
I plan on visiting Seattle next month.
That is all the way on the west coast, are you close to Seattle?
No, I live in the South. I'm a country boy. | [
"Oh okay, that will be a ways away, King County Washington is far from pretty much anywhere"
] |
Stephen Edwin King is such a great author.
he really is a good author but weird sometimes | [
"Agreed. He was born on September 21, 1947."
] |
The color yellow is so pretty and bright, it always reminds me of happy times!
I like it because it reminds me of sunlight, which has a bit of a yellowish hue because of the surface temperature of the sun.
I bet that is a hot temperature! Yellow does seem to represent many different things | [
"It does! And it's interesting that autumn leaves get their yellow color from carotenoids!"
] |
I have recently watched a documentary about human cannibalism. It is actually practiced in New Guinea and parts of the Solomon Islands.
Really? I thought that cannibalism had ceased long ago. That is very interesting. | [
"Yeah, I honestly find it a lttle disturbing that people would practice cannibalism, which is the practice of eating the flesh or internal organs of another human being"
] |
Hi, what is your opinion on Dogs? I personally love dogs
They are the most common terrestrial carnivore
They are also adorable too, the Corgi is my favorite dog, but I also own a maltie poo, which is super cute
Pembroke Welsh Corgi dogs were bred for cattle herding
I have heard that, they are so cute, they run in circles around people and nip their heels, it shows they were bred to do that
Those dogs came from Flemish weavers in the 10th century.
That I have not heard, It is funny to me, because they are so small they seem like they would not be effective at any anything but being a lapdog | [
"Yes, lapdogs are not any one breed"
] |
I really enjoy watching and playing hockey! Do you enjoy the sport?
No but I have read a bit about it I know there is bandy, ice, and field hockey
True! I always forget about field hockey. Which one came first? | [
"Not sure? I know the word hockey itself has unknown origins lol"
] |
I really want to fly a plane someday. It think that is one of the top things on my bucket list
it is really hard An aircraft pilot or aviator is a person who controls the flight of an aircraft.
It would take quite a few lessons for me to be able to pilot a plane. But I used to be afraid of heights and I like to confront my fears
In recognition of the pilots' qualifications and responsibilities, most militaries get awarded badges.
The military awards badges for various acheivement in service. The Air Force awards badges for many different things | [
"The AAF was a component of the United States Army, which in 1942 was divided functionally by executive order i really think that pilots in the military play an important role"
] |
Hey! What got you into whittling?
Hey jude, the song by the beatles written by Paul Mccartney
Interesting! How did this song impact your life in any way
My cousin loved the beatles so i had to listen to all the singles from their Apple Records label.
That sounds awesome. I've never actually listened to them. Did your cousin whittle?
Yes, she would carve shapes out of wood and listen to the beatles.
How long have you been carving wood? Is it something you always enjoyed? | [
"I dont carve, that uses powered equipment."
] |
My brother is a HUGE fan of comic books. I kind of enjoy them too. Do you? | [
"Absolutely! The comic books, the movies, the action figures, TV shows.. I've been into them since I was a kid. My brother is also a huge fan, too. Bigger than me. He even has a copy of one of the first comic books, called \"Famous Funnies,\" that came out in 1933. He's kind of nerdy about it."
] |
ice cream is so delicious i love it. | [
"oh yeah I have eaten it as a snack or even a whole meal"
] |
I would love to visit Florida, I bet the have some beautiful beaches there!
Florida does have some amazing beaches. They also have a lot of pretty flowers.
I wonder what their state flower is in Florida, what kinds of flowers do they have there? | [
"Lot's of different kinds. You should look along the Georgia and Alabama state lines that border Florida. That's where the prettiest ones grow."
] |
I have homebrewed before. Beer can be fun to craft.
basically homebrewing is personal small scale beer production
Yes, that is correct. And it can be used to make some really cool concoctions.
beer has been brewed by home brewers even prior to commercial production
Home brewers have been around for centuries if not thousands of years.
when people first started they made thick beers, then fruit and rice wines
That's interest. Rice is also very versatile. | [
"woman were the main home brewers before beer was even commercialized"
] |
I love eating pizza, what of you
I love it. Its the only food I don't ever tire of even if it is a traditional Italian dish
You mean you like eating Italian pizza
Well pizza is from Italy. The phrase Pizza was first recorded in the 10th century, in a Latin manuscript from Southern Italy
That was truly an ancient cuisine
The actual pizza that you and I consume today actually was invented in Naples and its variants have become popular to this day.
Is Naples in Italy? | [
"Yes. Actually in 2009 upon the request of Italy, the Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union as a Traditional Speciality Guaranteed dish"
] |
Hey there! I'm a real foodie and I love to cook. I made some Vietnamese style beef lettuce wraps for dinner tonight. Do you like cooking?
I love to cook! What are your favorite recipes and styles of cooking? | [
"Awesome! I do a lot of basic stove top preparations, but I also use my charcoal grill a lot. I crib recipes from Alton Brown, Gordon Ramsay, Anthony Bourdain and others"
] |
A friend of mine has adopted 3 children and keeps adopting more. I'm not sure if he is a hero or a bit of a madman!
Awww I think it is sweet that he is adopting children. I think that everyone deserves a home and a family. Do they have room for them all?
He sure does. Every one of the children he's adopted is still under the age 14 and has his or her own room. It is a big house.
Oh wow that is amazing and it just warms my heart. I think that if he is stable and can handle adopting more, why not. I was adopting when I was young and it felt so good to be a part of a loving family. | [
"Steve Jobs was adopted. That is to say Apple computer's Steve Jobs."
] |
Hi, I am from Colorado, it contains most of the southern Rocky MOuntains and edge of the Great Plains. Are you in the US?
Yes I am in Florida and there absolutely no mountains here unfortunately. Would love to visit the Rocky Mountains.
It is very beautiful here. It is also the 8 th largest state and about 21st most populated in the US.
Wow that is very interesting, I heard there were hot springs and the flatirons in boulder.
I would like to go there soon , The state was named for the Colorado River by Spanish travelers, and it is very gorgeous also,
Awesome, I would love to go down the Colorado river and through glenwood canyon. Looks breathtaking | [
"The river is one of the main river of of the southwest and northern Mexico, the other being the Rio Grande."
] |
Immigration to the united states os quite a diffcult process
I haven't had to deal with that so I had no idea. What makes it so difficult?
Immigration to the united states just takes a long time and can be very costly.
Have you had to deal with immigration yourself or anyone you know or what?
Immigration to the united states is something i dealt with as I came here from England when i was 3 months.
Oh man that's pretty interesting. Its a shame that you didn't get to spend a while over there. | [
"Yea immigration to the united states is a strange process, its mainly the time that makes it so hard to deal with"
] |
i am a widow
Do you carry on your husband's business?
Yes i do, we did it together when he was alive
That is good, so you and your family are not destitute
Of course not we are not | [
"That is good. Many children of widows go into a residential institution devoted to the care of orphans"
] |
Do you ever go to thrift shops?
Of course yes!. I like them because they are retail establishments run by a charitable organization to raise money.
We have a few in our town and every once in a while I pop in. Sometimes they have really great stuff!
They really are as you said probably because they are a social enterprise in nature
I think some pretty large organizations run some of them. Like the Salvation Army, for example. They have a long history.
Yes, you can get items such as clothing, books, music albums, home videos, and furniture to buy and they are often donated by the public
Sometimes I donate clothes, furniture, and household items. You can get a tax deduction. | [
"It would surprise you to know that many of the staff are volunteers"
] |
i really like making bagels, iits my favorite food, do you like bagels?
Bagels are great, I eat them everyday. They are actually made from yeasted wheat dough by first boiling it in water and then baking it.
Yes, they originated from Jews in Poland, im a jew from Poland so they are common for me :D
I think it goes back to the Ashkenazi Jewish communities in the 17th century.
I didnt know that, its really interesting, i like eating them for breakfast with some swiss cheese in between
The first know mention of bagels was in 1610, in Kraków, Poland. Since, bagels have become very popular in the United State as well.
Thats interesting i have visited Krakow, but havent tried Bagels there, bagels are now really popular bread product in North America
Yes indeed, a famous brand for bagles in the US is Lender's Bagels. They are part of Kraft Foods today but started in 1927 in new Haven Connecticut as a family business.
I eat them everyday, best generic bagles out there actually :D | [
"Nice, do you buy fresh bagels or the frozen once."
] |
Do you like tennis? It's a sport that can be played against one opponent or between teams of two players, and it uses a racket.
I am not really a big tennis fan i would prefer basketball and football
The whole point in the game is to send the ball over to the other side of the net so that the opponent can't return the ball (but without going out of bounds). I like football a lot by the way.
yea i see that it is very challenging and athletic.Who are your favorite tennis players | [
"Anyone who holds a racket can play, even people in a wheelchair. Andre Agassi is my favorite."
] |
So I have been using an artificial "fly" to catch fish lately. It is called fly fishing.
lol That sounds fun. How does it work?
Well in fly fishing we use a specialized weighted line to cast the fly.
Interesting!! tell me more | [
"Fly fishing requires a completely different technique because the fly or \"lure\" is weightless. It is much different from traditional fishing."
] |
I was thinking of getting into pickling. Are you familiar with the process?
Yeah, that's where you immerse food in vinegar, or brine to preserve it's lifespan.
Pickling seems like it isnt too expensive to get into either. What kinds of foods can I pickle? | [
"A variety of food items like meats, fruits, eggs, and vegetables can be pickled."
] |
I have an abundance of money and material possessions. I don't even know what to do with it all! Do you know anyone with lots of money?
No I sure don't tell me more about it because it sounds awesome! | [
"Well, the word \"wealth\", comes from the old English work \"weal\". Weal has origins from the Indo-European word stem. I guess there were some rich Europeans too!"
] |
Blue is my favorite color, and it is between violet and green on the light spectrum.
Well pink is mine, why do you love blue and not other colors? | [
"I just like blue, purple is nice too and that is right between red and blue on the spectrum."
] |
I always enjoy Halloween time. It's fun to see everyone get creative. | [
"I love all hallows eve oct 31, loads of fun"
] |
Henry Ford founded The Ford Motor Company and incorporated on June 16, 1903.
Really? I have a Ford truck and always wondered about the history of Fords
That's awesome that you want to know more about Ford. I know that they are headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan which is a suburb of Detroit.
I know its a major industry to produce the vehicles what else can you tell me about Ford?
This is uncommon knowledge, but they sell commercial vehicles under the Ford brand and most luxury cars under the Lincoln brand.
Really? I wonder what the annual sales are? | [
"Yea me too, I check out their financial statements later. I know that they are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and is controlled by the Ford family despite having minority ownership."
] |
I love watching the Tour De France. It has gotten me more involved with bicycling. It has been around since 1903
I'm not sure I know what Tour De France is. Do you mind telling me more
It is a yearly bicycle race that is based in France, but also passes through other counties
how fun! What other countries?
Just the surrounding countries. The race consists of 21 stages. It lasts longer than 3 weeks!
what?? 3 weeks?? I would die lol I love riding a bike but i can't imagine doing it for 3 weeks
There are other races that are about the same length. Another major one is the Giro d'Italia
nice, i bet those people are in a really good shape | [
"You would have to be in good shape for sure. The race began in 1909."
] |
I'm not a vegetarian, are you?
I am, I refrain from eating meat out of respect for living creatures.
Then what is their purpose on the earth then?
I'm not sure but I am buddhist so I value virtue, morality, and moral discipline and that includes respecting all living creatures.
Oh, I can respect your views. How did you learn about Buddhism?
I was raised in a Korean Buddhist family. It's not exactly like Mahayana Buddhism. There are some similarities though.
That's very interesting. Did you grow up in the US or another country? | [
"I was born in the US but I have dual citizenship in Korea since I lived there for many years growing up."
] |
My truck broke down and I had to get a mechanic to diagnose and repair it.
How awful. Do you know anything about mechanics? I wish I do.
All I know is they quote a price to fix it and it always seem to cost more than the quote
Yes I hate that I don't know if they are overcharging me, I hope I knew at least that. It seem to be the same for repairs or remodeling my home.
I always follow through when the mechanic suggests preventative maintenance in the hopes it will prevent an expensive repair later. i
Does it? I always prefer to take time to consider those and don't be rushed in expending more that I should. | [
"I think mechanics are more trustworthy with the maintenance than with a repair"
] |
who likes coffee, who doesn't? the best is starbucks.
I love starbucks it gets me through my day lol I love ice coffee how about you? | [
"I think anything with arabica in it. That is the best. Anything else is less officiated."
] |
I have a cat
What kind of cat do you have?
She's a little Siamese :) Cats are small, furry, carnivorous mammals
What do they eat? | [
"Well we give her a mixed bag of stuff to keep her healthy, but she does like to hunt rodents from time to time. Kind of disgusting to be honesy. They are valued for their companionship, though"
] |
Hi! Have you ever met a Hindu from Louisiana? | [
"Why do you say Louisiana? Don't you know that Hindu is a geographical, cultural, and later religious identifier for people indigenous to South Asia?"
] |
I've never been to Starbucks, can you tell me what all of the hype is about? | [
"I've been to Starbucks, but only for their hot chocolate. I know it was founded in Seattle in 1971."
] |
Do you enjoy the show South Park, that was created by Trey Parker and Matt Stone? It is often on Comedy Central.
I love south park, it was amazing and still is but i prefered season like 8-18 more so tahn some new ones
Yes, the four main boys, Stan, Kyle, Eric and Kenny, definitely has some wild adventures!
Yea, has some great gags, love that show, so good at being satirical | [
"It sure is! The dark humor is for mature audiences, for sure. The show is somewhat similar to The Simpsons."
] |
Dogs are such cool animals. They were one of the first domestic animals and the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore.
They are very nice! And they come in all shapes and sizes. It's hard to imagine the Chihuahua and the Great Dane come from the same ancestry.
I know what you mean! They were selectively bred over millennia which is how breeds came to be.
Did they originally come from wolves? I heard that before.
That's correct. They came from wolves and were bred for different behaviors and sensory capabilities.
Interesting. I always though it would be funny to imagine the Chihuahua surviving in the wild. But I guess they were once larger and more ferocious. | [
"Oh that would go very badly haha. They were bred to have various different sizes, shapes, and colors based on the breed."
] |
My husband is a lawyer and he is advocate for elderly people.
What kind of cases does he handle?
He mainly deals with discrimination in the elderly.
Oh, so cases of workplace discrimination? Are there industries where this is common? | [
"Basically just when they ignore a person's idea because they are older."
] |
The dog was the first to be domesticated
Who decided to domesticate the dog?
Not much information on that . But The domestication of animals is the mutual relationship between animals and humans .
I have always thought some people had a special bond with dogs, do you know why some do and some don't?
Not much information on that . But their long association with humans has led dogs to be attuned to human behavior
Are certain dogs better than others? | [
"Its based on preference . Dogs have thrive on a starch - rich diet another fact about dogs"
] |
I would like to visit Saudi Arabia one day. It looks like a very interesting place. Can you tell me about it? | [
"Saudi Arabia officially the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a sovereign Arab state in Western Asia, and people say it's beautiful."
] |
I love pizza! Pizza is a traditional Italian dish consisting of a yeasted flatbread typically but you can top it with anything
Yum, Pizza. I like gormet pizza.
It is good! The term "pizza" was first recorded in the 10th century
I had no clue it was that old. I went on vacation to Italy last spring. They make a different kind of pizza then us. It has very little cheese.
If I recall Modern pizza was invented in Naples, and the dish and its variants have since become popular
I wonder if that's the type I like. I love mine with goat cheese and goose liver. | [
"n 2009, upon Italy's request, Neapolitan pizza was registered with the European Union! it is considered the standred of pizza"
] |
I love steak. Espicially with sauteed mushrooms.
It does taste good though I don't eat it often due to price and other concerns. Do you pan-fry or broil your steaks? I know usually they're grilled.
I grill them. Always grill them. The best. | [
"That makes sense, you can probably control the texture better that way. It's funny we say steak and always think of beef, but technically you can have a pork steak or even a fish steak."
] |
I have family in Iceland and have considered moving there. It is located in the North Atlantic Ocean
It seems like a nice place to live, and having family there already would make the move a lot easier for you probably. | [
"The live in the city of Reykjavik it is the capital city."
] |
i love florida.
So do I, Florida is a lovely state to visit.
yep its super fun and nice.
I know. Florida also means land of flowers in Spanish.
oh yea the spanish are the ones who got the area.
Yeah, especially since it is in the southeastern region of the United States.
yea its so hot tho.
I know, that's one thing that makes Florida a little bit less enjoyable to visit as a state.
yea i agree. | [
"Florida is also bordered by the Gulf of Mexico."
] |
Hav you ever rode a moped?
Oh yes I used to ride a moped and bikes when I was younger. I loved it. Do you ride yourself?
No, i dont ride anything like that. I always find them too scary with other drivers on the road.
Well that is true. Have you seen the new electric bicycles? Many countries have even got laws now on how you can ride them.
I think those would be cool also. Unfortunaly i live in a rural area, and technology like that seems so far away.
That is a pity. Though im sure it wont be long until you catch up. You can even get electrical vehicles which you plug in to charge. The world is changing so much!!
I know! I would like to get an electric skate board. They look fun! | [
"yes that would be good. You could speed along to work no problem. I think I would pick a moped over an electric scooter though, it would be much quicker to get around."
] |
I have a small beagle
I understand that beagles are intelligent but very single-minded.
Yeah thats very true they are very single- minded animals
I guess Snoopy is the most famous beagle. Is your beagle like Snoopy?
Hes very clingy to me . Have you ever owned a beagle before ?
No I have not but I understand they are really good dogs to have because they have no inherited health problems and have wonderful temperment
Very true they do have good health. Have you owned any dogs before ? | [
"Yes, I have almost always had a pet dog in my life. Beagles have a great sense of smell and love to track things. Do you find that is true of your beagle?"
] |
I like to go swimming for exercise.
Me too. It's a great low-impact activity - much easier on the body than running or weightlifting.
That's my favorite part about it. I like it much better than running.
Agreed! In some countries, swimming lessons are a compulsory part of schooling. I think it should be where I live!
Wow, that's a really good idea. It would also probably be a really fun part of your school day!
Yes, and kids need more activity! Speaking of kids, I recently read that people are born with a swimming reflex.
Interesting! I had no idea it was a reflex! | [
"Yes, it's an evolutionary response. We hold our breath underwater and make swimming motions naturally, shortly after we're born!"
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I really like Huskies but I have never owned one. They are beautiful dogs bred for pulling sleds.
Huskies, huh? We had one when I was growing up. She was unhappy in the city.
That is not surprising. They are working dogs, happiest when they are pulling something.
Is that why they are used for pulling sleds? | [
"They were selectively bred for that job by indigenous Arctic peoples. The name derives in part from the word \"Eskimo\"."
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I'm in the Navy. Have you ever been in the military?
No I haven't but I know that the navy or maritime force is waterborne military watercrafts.
What are your favorite ships in the Navy?
There are so many to choose from like submarines, surface ships, amphibious ships, and seaborne aviaton.
Pick one that you like the most.
Okay, i like the submarine most. It's a watercraft that operates underwater.
Have you ever visited a submarine? | [
"I have when I was on vacation once. The USS \"Triton\". It was the first vessel to completely circle the Earth."
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The Benz s-class includes the two-door coupes such as the SEC.
Oh really? Do you like Mercedes Benz cars?
I do, especially the S-class types. These are the top-of-the-line luxury models, first introduced in 1972.
Wow I didn't know they had been around that long. I like the convertibles the best I think.
Yeah they looked pretty sweet. Pretty crazy to thing that they were originally called "Sonderklasse."
I like the name Mercedes Benz much better. I don't even know how to pronounce the other one! | [
"Apparently that \"Sonderklasse\" word means \"specially outfitted car\" in German."
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I used to have the biggest collection of Barbie dolls when I was a wee lad.
what type of doll is Barbie dolls?
Barbies are a fashion doll created by Mattel.
what are they used for? | [
"They are toys or collectibles. They've been a critical part of the toy market for over 50 years."
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One of my favorite sci-fi books is "Ender's Game" by Orson Scott Card.
That does ring a bell but I can't remember why. What's it about?
It is about a war between humans and an alien species. Ender is a child who is being trained to lead the human military forces.
Wow, that sounds very interesting! I love sci-fi entertainment! What other books has Orson Scott written?
He wrote "Speaker for the Dead" in 1986. Both novels won Hugo and Nebula Awards.
Have there been any movie adaptations of any of his books? | [
"\"Ender's Game\" was first a short story in the \"Analog Science Fiction and Fact\" magazine. It did receive a movie adaptation in 2013."
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I love techno music. It is a form of electronic dance music that originated in Detroit, MI.
I like it too . It's great to workout and exercise too, in addition to dancing.
There are now many different styles, but Detroit techno is still the foundation.
It's usually from DJ's who mix and splice tracks and some of them are really good.
That is true. DJs do not make the music from scratch. They craft it from existing recorded music.
It was called Kraftwerk, in the 80's by Juan Atkins.
Yes. Juan Atkins is credited as the originator of techno music.
I remember Devo and Gary Numan music. They were really good. | [
"Gary Numan was born in London and came into the music industry as lead singer of Tubeway Army."
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What comes to your mind when you think of comfort foods? In my opinion meatloaf is pretty tough to beat.
Meatloaf is great. Mac and cheese is good too.
That sounds like a good combination. I don't know how people survived without it - it didn't really make its way into cookbooks until the late 19th century.
I did not know that. Do you mix pork and beef for meatloaf? | [
"It depends on how busy I am or if I have the meat on hand. I've done meatloaf with lamb, pork, veal, all kinds of meat. Poultry and seafood can even be used, although that's pretty rare."
] |
I would love a Porsche one day - I didn't realize until recently they were owned by Volkswagen!
I had no idea? That seems an odd fit. When was Porsche introduced?
Well, they actually built a VW beetle first! and it was one of the most successful car designs of all time - then they went on to build the first porsche
Does porsche have any hybrid or electric models now? I think I want my next car to be more climate safe
I'm not sure -their current lineup is the Boxter, the 911, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne. One of those may be but I'm not really sure.
The Boxter is my favorite model. When did the first one come out? | [
"I believe it was produced in 1939 for the very first time!"
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I want to surprise my boyfriend with cupcakes today! I bought some cake mixes and canned frosting and am ready to start! Wish me luck!
Good Luck! Other countries have funny names for cupcakes. British call them fairy cake and Australian's call them patty cake.
That's hilarious! I'll tell him I made some patty cakes and see what he says! haha!
That's too funny! Make sure you don't forget to use the small thin paper or aluminum cups or they will stick to the pan
Thanks for the tip! I need to head back to the store get paper cups!
You could always do it they way they did it back in the olden days. Use a pottery cup or ramekins. You probably don't have those laying around though
Nope, no ramekins here! I don't even know what they are! Heading to the store before it closes - is there anything else I should buy while I'm there? | [
"I think you have it covered and I have the highest confidence you can do this. By the way, English fairy cakes sound boring compared to the American way. They are smaller and rarely use elaborate icing."
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Do you have a tattoo? I've been thinking of getting one but am afraid that it might be painful! | [
"I do have a tattoo! I would say that it is mainly decorative, as opposed to symbolic or pictorial"
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Pizza is my favourite ,how about you? | [
"I adore the true Italian style - a flatbread pizza with tomato sauce and cheese"
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I think Golden Retrievers are so beautiful. What do you know about the breed?
I like the color and they were bred as gun dogs to retrieve shot waterfowl, like ducks,
How popular are they as a breed? I would think they would be quite popular. | [
"Very well suited for suburban or country is one reason they are so popular"
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Adoption is the process by which somebody takes legal ownership of a child.
I don't know a lot about how to go about the adoption process. Can you tell me some about it?
A couple or an individual can be at the helm of the process
So they will allow individuals to adopt as well - would that be through a public or a private adoption?
These changes are meant to have a permanent change in the parent and child's lives
I would imagine so - so many kids in foster care these days due to parents that have no business having children. | [
"The modern adoption systems arose in the 20th century"
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I work at a Brewery. We make and sell beer.
Is it an interesting occupation?
Yes, brewing initially took place at home. Now in modern times there are larger breweries with 8 to 10 workers, which makes it more fun.
do you work on an assembly line type process? | [
"No, I do financial services for the company, but there are distinct sections of a brewery, and each are reserved for a different part of the brewing process."
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Hello, are you familiar with contemporary slavery? I was a slave for 10 years.
I am somewhat familiar with the term. I believe it has something to do with forced labor | [
"Yes forced labor is the foundation. Situations like child and human trafficking are some of the big industries for it right now."
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I love Italian cuisine, I cook many pasta dishes at home such as chicken parmigiana.
How amazing! I'm actually having a shrimp and angel hair dish for dinner tonight! My girlfriend is too good to me honestly...
Nice! I'm jealous. Every try gluten free pasta? I wonder how similar it tastes.
I have before, but I wasn't super thrilled about it. Regular old pasta just does it for me. Probably something to do with the carbs...sigh. | [
"Makes sense. I'd like to try and make my own pasta using dough someday."
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Have you ever been underwater? Scuba divers carry their own source of breathing gas,
yes i like scuba diving | [
"Unfortunately, Immersion in water and exposure to high ambient pressure have physiological effects"
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My favorite meal is sushi by far. I prefer the white rice over the brown rice sushi though.
I like Sushi too, but only once in a while and I prefer sashami. Do you have a favorite sushi place?
Yes there is a local place that offers All You can Eat sushi! I like sashimi too, it's just sliced raw fish.
Yes, I like the sword fish sashami the best. What kind of sushi do you like the most? | [
"I like snow crab rolls. The rice actually helps keep the fish fresher longer."
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I've always wondered what life would be like in the circus. Perhaps you have some idea? | [
"Never been in a circus but I know it is a company of performers who put on diverse entertainment shows."
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I have a Sport Utility vehicle and I really like it, but sometimes wonder if it would be better to have a car. Do you like SUV's?
I don't have one personally, but I know they're so useful if you like to take your vehicles offroading or on rough surfaces.
Yes, I like also that you sit up higher, but gas can get a bit expensive in them.
That's true, I guess that's the price you pay for having the towing capacity of a pickup with the passenger-carrying space of a minivan.
Yes, it definitely has its pluses. Do you think a sports utility works better on snow than a car? | [
"Well I would imagine because they were designed for rough surfaces after all, but it probably depends on your tires and driving ability too."
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Dogs are a member of the genus canis familiaris
yes... i like it dog.
Dogs were the first species to be domestically bred
yes.. i agree... then my favourt animal dog.. i have 3 dogs in my home..
Dogs are selectively bred for certain attributes, capabilities and physical attributes
yes... very inteligent animal... dog is very usefull of human been | [
"Dogs are uniquely tuned in to human behavior due to their long association with humans"
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I've only ever trained as a boxer, have you trained with any fighting styles? | [
"I have never trained in any fighting styles although I understand Krav maga is known for focusing on real-world situations."
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I have a couple of cats at home. They're pretty funny. | [
"I agree, are they typically furry, carnivorous mammals?"
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Divorce is a problem in the US. I think people use it too often. What do you think?
I agree, in most countries monogamy is required by law.
Really? I had no idea! I think that people treat divorce as just a simple way out. They don't necessarily think of all the damage financially and emotionally that it creates. I assume that may be why it is outlawed in some countries.
precisely, And the reasons for divorce can be anything from simple incompatibility or lack of independence its a a case by case thing.
My wife's parents got divorced and it was a nightmare to detangle the finances, property, etc. It was enough of a headache to make me never want to experience it. I think the Catholic religion frowns upon divorce as well
Im sorry to hear that. But for some people its better do dissolve the bonds of matrimony. The process can be tiresome but we have to respect the law of course.
You are right. Sometimes it is unavoidable. It should be treated as an absolute last resort in my opinion though. | [
"I have always thought the same. I wonder how many people file for annulment instead of divorce? Annulment is when you declare the marriage null and void."
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I am volunteering at a local animal shelter. Do you like animal shelters? | [
"I wish they didn't have to exist. Plus, in this country there's no federal organization overseeing these places, some of which need it. Others are fantastic. Good for you volunteering - very worthwhile."
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I love growing carrots
That sounds interesting. I don't have much of a green thumb but want to grow my own produce. Is it hard?
They're quite easy to grow. Weirdly, they were originally grown for they're leaves and seeds
That is weird. You think it'd be grown mostly for the carrot haha, but I guess it makes sense to make more by growing it for the seeds and leaves.
I also grow tobacco. It's cured by smoking over low fires
Oh wow! You have interesting crops. I don't use tobacco, but I juice carrots every morning. | [
"Do you juice the root? It's the most commonly eaten part"
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Blonde hair has so many different rangers from light blond to dark blone.
Yes, i am light blonde and so is our president
I go back and forth with the sun it seems, from more sandy blond to strawberry blond.
What do you think determines the color of our hair?
Apparently there are two types of melanin, eumelanin (more of this means darker) and pheomelanin.
That is so good to know. Do you mean the same melanin in our skin is present in the hair? | [
"Yep, and the pheomelanin can give us red hair if it's in the highest concentration."
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My daughter recently had a wreck and has to see an osteopathic doctor soon
Oh wow I am sorry, that consists of manipulation of joints and bones.
yes, she is currently having to wear a back brace.
Is her lower part of her body okay? Her pelvis?
actually it is her lower lumbar...L4. She is only 17, I hope it doesn't affect her for life
Well if it's any consolation osteopaths can work in all fifty states with full rights.
well, that's a start I suppose! I wonder if insurance covers it? | [
"That would depend on your health insurance if it fully covers the injury."
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Considering my father's gambling addiction, I never thought that I'd ever grow up to be a blackjack dealer.
Wow. Interesting. The game is also called twenty-one, where on has to compare card game between usually several players and a dealer
Nobody serious about the game calls it 21 though, except for maybe kids learning to count.
Since you are a dealer, you should already know that it's the most played casino banking game around the world.
Yup. In the dealer's course I took before starting work, that was one of the things that they told us the first day of class.
Have you ever felt bad the days that you lost? since the objective of the game is for players to beat the dealer
Not at all! The casino owners know the game odds are in their favor, and when the players win, they're not winning my money, so it doesn't bother me one bit. | [
"I am British but I know the rules in the united states is the dealer is also dealt two cards, normally one up (exposed) and one down (hidden). What's the rule where you come from?"
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I really like the color yellow.
Yellow is a pretty color! I think my favorite color is blue however. | [
"I really like blue too but yellow is a solid primary color and very mellow, great for painting"
] |
Hello do you know what boy scout is ?
Yes, It is an active group that teaches values and skills to boys all around the nation. Am I right?
Yes you are right as it is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with more than 2.4 million youth participants and nearly one million adult volunteers.
Wow, sounds like a great community to be apart of. What kind of things do you experience in the boy scouts?
The Boys Scout of America trains youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities and many more
Those are very good skills to have in life. Do the boy scouts ear badges? What is an Eagle scout as well?
i'm not sure but I know that the the BSA was founded in 1910
Awesome, well thanks for the info! Did you have anything else for me? | [
"If you are an American i'm sure you have had experience with the BSA as more than 110 million Americans have been participants in BSA programs at some time."
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I have recently found out the benefits of vitamin C and use it when I am feeling sick | [
"Vitamin C is also known as ascorbic acid."
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I have always wanted to try Scuba Diving.
So have I! I know that it involves having a underwater breathing apparatus, which sounds a bit annoying to be carrying around under there.
I've heard that it's compressed air I wonder what's that like.
Yes, it is compressed air! It allows greater independence and freedom of movement when they have the tank with them as opposed to surface-supplied divers.
Oh wow, they can also be open circuit right?
Yes they can! These discharge the gas into the environment as you breathe out.
tell me more.
Well closed-circuit, on the other hand, allow recycling of gases that you breathe out into the environment.
Which one is better? | [
"Neither are really better, since they are better at different things. Another thing is rebreathers, as they extend the amount of time that you can spend underwater."
] |
I like to paint, it frees my mind after a stressful day. Its a creative expression and theres so many different types of painting out there
Very interesting . I have never tried painting before but i can see it relaxing the mind
I like the naturalistic type of paints. but they have some that are representational, which is basically a still life or landscape painting, theres photographic and abstract paint also
Oh very nice. Is there anything else that you can tell me about painting ?
Alot of painting history comes from both eastern and western art and its dominated by the spirtual motifs and ideas.
Very interesting facts i had no idea it was dominated by the spirtual motifs
Oh yes, some examples of those are biblical scenes and the ceiling of the sistine chapel, also scenes from the life of buddha or other eastern religious origins
Oh very nice. Anything else you can tell me about that time? | [
"The sistine chapel is actually located in the apostolic palace. its where the popel ives."
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I really feel in love this summer.
Thats nice. Are you in love with summer or with someone?
Someone, we are in a courtship. We are getting to know each other.
Thats the best times were your madly in love. How long have you been together for?
A few months, this is a informal courtship thou.
Thats nice. I remember those days, it was bliss but also some heart aches. Are you madly in love with them? | [
"Yes, most courtships vary in duration"
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I love sushi! | [
"Yes, sushi can be prepared with brown or white rice. It can also be raw or cooked!"
] |
Ivy league schools are collegiate athletic confrence comprmising sports teams from eight private universities in the NE part of the Us. have you heard of any of them?
Yes I have heard of them.
Officially the members are Brown U (when i say u i mean university), Columbia U, Cornell U, DartmouthCollege, Harvard U. U of Pennsylvania, Princeton U, and Yale U!
I wanted to go to Harvard but didn't get in. | [
"Well if you ever get in i want you to know all 8 place in the top fifteen of the US news and world report 2017 nation university rankngs. This includes the top four schools and five in the top eight so you would DEFINITELY be in good hands!"
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