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What constitutes the AWS Kinesis family?
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The Kinesis Family of Services is a set of Amazon Web Services (AWS) products designed for processing and analyzing streaming data in real-time. The Kinesis Family of Services includes three main services:
- Amazon Kinesis Data Streams is a scalable and durable real-time data streaming service that enables you to collect and process large amounts of data in real-time. You can use Kinesis Data Streams to build custom applications for real-time processing of streaming data, such as log processing, real-time analytics, and data ingestion from various sources.
- Amazon Kinesis Data Firehose is a fully managed service that allows you to capture, transform, and load streaming data into Amazon S3, Amazon Redshift, and other data stores in near real-time. It simplifies the process of loading streaming data to these destinations without the need for any intermediate servers or data processing.
- Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics is a fully managed service that enables you to analyze streaming data in real-time using Apache Flink stream processing framework.
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Why do cats have so many different types of personalities?
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Every cat is different, just like every human being is different. They have different genes, and grow at different environments. Though they are so different, they share commonalities. Most of them are natural hunters, very curious about their surroundings. They are often sweet and cuddly with human. Sometimes they don't listen well, because they are still not fully trained by human after thousands of years. Some cats love to play catch, while some others like to lazily laying under the sun.
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How many cents is a nickel worth?
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A nickel is worth 5 cents.
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what is love?
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Love comes in many forms. Love can be between persons, love can be for an animal, or love can be for something that is fun or enjoyable like reading or writing. The feeling associated with love are often happiness, joy, fun and excitement. Love between persons can be done by showing affection, thoughtfully communicating, or doing a shared activity together. Love for an animal can be done by taking them for a walk or petting them. Love for something that is fun can be done by doing that activity over and over again. The opposite of love is hate and is associated more with feelings of despair.
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Why is pickleball growing more popular than tennis?
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Pickleball is easy to learn. Compared to tennis, it requires less strength and skills to play. It also takes up less space to set up a pickleball court. It does not create forearm tightness like tennis. It is a good sport for all ages.
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Name some Hip-Hop duos.
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Hip-Hop has seen many duos, apart from rappers who frequently collaborate there are some which form a duo under a separate name some of these are:
Run the Jewels (El-P and Killer Mike)
Mob Depp (Prodigy and Havoc)
Black Starr (Talib Kweli and Mos Def)
Kids See Ghosts (Kanye West and Kid Cudi)
Bad meets Evil (Eminem and Royce da 5'9")
OutKast (Andre 3000 and Big Boi)
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Why is it important to lift weights?
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Lifting weights is important for many reasons. Lifting weights can impact a body's physical appearance and strength, has anti-aging benefits, helps prevent osteoporosis, improves joint health, and improves cardiovascular health. Additionally, there are many popular competitions centered around strength and conditioning which has indirectly promoted various strength sports throughout the world.
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| 6,255 |
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How many dwarf planets are there in our solar system?
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Currently only 5 objects are officially recognized as dwarf planets in our solar system. These are named as Ceres, Pluto, Eris, Haumea, and Makemake.
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Why do hindus worship idols?
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Religion is man made. History teaches us that Religion was invented to separate humans and create a fear. Religion and Faith are different. Hinduism is not a religion but on the contrary it is a way of life. There is no one leader or master in hinduism like in christianity or islam and it is totally inclusive. Anyone can call themselves a hindu and no one will balk at them. The qualities we admire in humans that we wish to pursue cannot be easily manifested. Thus an idol sometimes takes it's place. As an example the monkey god is known for courage. So anytime you need to stand up you pray to the monkey god. The elephant god is for good beginnings. So start your day with a prayer to elephant god. Thus you have 1000's of idols each representing a specific character in humans.
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Apply the traditional western culture label (domesticated pet, farm animal, wild animal) to each of the following animals: dog, sheep, horse, wolf, cat, zebra, cow
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dog: Domesticated pet
sheep: Farm animal
horse: Farm animal
wolf: Wild animal
cat: Domesticated pet
zebra: Wild animal
cow: Farm animal
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What time of year does school normally start in the United States?
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School normally starts in early Fall, in either August or September
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What are five capital cities in Asia?
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Five capital cities in Asia are Bangkok, Jakarta, Seoul, Manila, and Hanoi.
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Casterly?
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Corlos, son of Caster
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How do I get in shape?
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In order to get in good physical shape, you need to take multiple aspects of physical health into account. Some keys components that influence one's physical health are diet, exercising, and recovery. All of these need to be considered. In order to improve your physical health, you should put your body under a manageable amount of physical stress. For this stress to lead to improved health, you must remember to also recover! Recovery happens through eating high quality foods in the appropriate portions and by getting an adequate amount of sleep. Without also prioritizing these components of recovery, you will not "build up" your body, but rather continue to "break it down". Remember this saying, "Stress + Rest = Growth".
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How can I improve Kafka performance with Spark?
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To improve performance, you can adjust the consumer and producer settings to match your use case. Additionally, you can use the latest versions of Kafka and Spark and increase the number of partitions in the topics. You can also optimize the code by using efficient transformations and caching.
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What type of television program did Julia Child work on?
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Julia Child was famous for her cooking shows
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Will the Penrith Panthers win the NRL Grand Final this year?
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While it is very hard to predict the outcome of a future sporting event, all evidence shows that the Penrith Panthers have been very successful in the recent past, winning both the 2021 and 2022 NRL Grand Finals and losing the 2020 NRL Grand Final. Since the introduction of Ivan Cleary as the head coach and his son Nathan Cleary as the star halfback the team have built out a formidable playing group and have been consistently successful. The biggest doubt is the slow start of the 2023 season, with the loss of key playmaker Api Koroisau to the Balmain Tigers and edge forward Villame Kikau to the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs the team has struggled to find the same form as they had starting the previous three seasons.
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According to this paragraph, how many NCAA championships has UVA won?
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In the 21st century alone, UVA teams have won seventeen NCAA championships. The men's teams have won recent NCAA titles in basketball (2019); lacrosse (2003, 2006, 2011, 2019, and 2021); baseball (2015); soccer (2009 and 2014); and tennis (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2022). UVA women have won recent NCAA titles in rowing (2010 and 2012) and swimming & diving (2021 and 2022). The Cavaliers rank first in the ACC (a power conference) with 22 men's NCAA Championships, and rank second in the conference with nine women's NCAA Championships.
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UVA has won 17 NCAA championships.
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Name an old wives tale
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Swallowing gum will cause it to stick to your stomach for seven years. This is not true and is considered an old wives' tale
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What is the weather like in San Francisco, CA?
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The weather in San Francisco is more mild than in the northern climates of the United States, and its seasonal weather pattern is different as well. Throughout the northern climates, there are four distinct seasons, including a warm (often hot and humid) summer and cold winter (with frequent temperatures below freezing) separated by more mild fall and winter seasons. In the city of San Francisco, the four seasons include a rainy, cool winter, relatively dry and sunny fall and spring, and a summer famous for it's cool foggy weather. This summer fog often fails to reach the suburbs of San Francisco, which are typically hot and dry in the summer.
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Given a reference text about the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards, tell me how many albums need to be sold to get an award.
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In the United States, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) awards certification based on the number of albums and singles sold through retail and other ancillary markets. Other countries have similar awards (see music recording certification). Certification is not automatic; for an award to be made, the record label must first request certification. The audit is conducted against net shipments after returns (most often an artist's royalty statement is used), which includes albums sold directly to retailers and one-stops, direct-to-consumer sales (music clubs and mail order) and other outlets.
Description and qualifications
A platinum award for the album GHV2 of Madonna
A Gold record is a song or album that sells 500,000 units (records, tapes, and compact discs). The award was launched in 1958; originally, the requirement for a Gold single was one million units sold and a Gold album represented $1 million in sales (at wholesale value, around a third of the list price). In 1975, the additional requirement of 500,000 units sold was added for Gold albums. Reflecting growth in record sales, the Platinum award was added in 1976, for albums able to sell one million units, and singles selling two million units. The Multi-Platinum award was introduced in 1984, signifying multiple Platinum levels of albums and singles. In 1989, the sales thresholds for singles were reduced to 500,000 for Gold and 1,000,000 for Platinum, reflecting a decrease in sales of singles. In 1992, RIAA began counting each disc in a multi-disc set as one unit toward certification. Reflecting additional growth in music sales, the Diamond award was instituted in 1999 for albums or singles selling ten million units. Because of these changes in criteria, the sales level associated with a particular award depends on when the award was made.
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As of 1989, a song or album needed to exceed a sales threshold of 500,000 for Gold and 1,000,000 for Platinum. In 1999 after a growth in music sales, the Diamond award was introduced for songs or albums that sold over 10,000,000 units.
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Who are the most influential Asian celebrities?
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Michelle Yeoh, having won the Oscar for best actress in 2023 and making history as the first Asian lead actress winner. Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan are also iconic Asian celebrities who are very well-known for their martial arts and action films.
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Who was the Apostle Paul?
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Apostle Paul, who was also known as Saint Paul, was a Christian Apostle who spread the teachings of Jesus Christ. According to the book of Acts in the bible, Paul was Pharisees and lead persecution of early disciples of Jesus. He encountered Jesus on the road to Damascus to find Christians there and bring them bound to Jerusalem. But on his way a light brighter than a sun shone around him and those with him from heaven at mid day. Then he fell to the ground and heard a voice, "Saul, saul, why are you persecuting me?". and he said "who are you?" then the lord said, "I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads." Paul asked "What do you want me to do?" then the lord said "Arise and go into the city, and you will be told what you must do." Having been made blind, he was lead to the city and days later his sight was restored by Ananias of Damascus. Then Paul was baptized and immediately started to proclaim Christian message. He proclaimed mainly to the gentiles and he is also known as an Apostle to the gentiles. He planted several churches in Galatia, Philippi, Thessalonika, Corinth and Ephesus.Thirteen or Fourteen of the twenty seven books in the new Testament was written by Paul through the guidance of the holy spirit.
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What are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Rome?
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Rome, Italy is of the most popular travel destinations in the world. People travel to Rome in particular to visit the Roman Colosseum and the Forum, which are ancient ruins. Tourists often make a quick visit to Vatican City to visit the Vatican Museum, which houses world renowned pieces of art. The Trevi Fountain and the Piazza Venezia are also quite popular.
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Tell me the capital of the UK. Then tell me a famous song about that city.
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The capital of the United Kingdom is London. One song about that city is "London Bridge is Falling Down".
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What were the 'Big Four' railway companies in the UK before nationalisation
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The Big Four were London, Midland and Scotland (LMS), London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), Great Western Railway (GWR) and Southern Railway (SR)
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What is the Mile of Music?
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The Mile of Music is an annual 4-day music festival held in Appleton, WI. Started in 2013, each year of the festival increments an additional 'mile,' so 2023 will be celebrating Mile 10. The artists that perform are typically up-and-coming artists who only play original music at the festival. Sets tend to be about an hour long, and they are hosted throughout the approximate 1-mile stretch of downtown Appleton on College Avenue at various coffee shops, bars, restaurants and parks. A wide range of musical genres have been represented, including: rock, country, jazz, folk, hip hop and circus punk. Some performers come from the local area, such as Kyle Megna and The Monsoons. Others are more regional performers, like Bascom Hill. But many performers come from across the country, and have performed on multiple 'Miles', such as Chestnut Grove, The Quiet Hollers and Jamie Kent. Repeat bands often feel famous during the four days of the festival, leading Jamie Kent to write his song 'Famous (in Appleton)'. In conjunction with the music festival, an annual supported bike ride was launched called Bike to the Beat. Riders can stop at several locations along routes of various distances to get refreshments and hear performers from the festival.
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Tell me about the career of Erik Dekker
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Hendrik "Erik" Dekker (born 21 August 1970) is a retired Dutch professional road racing cyclist active from 1992 until 2006. He was a member of the Rabobank cycling team from 1992 till 2006. From 2007 to 2015 he was one of Rabobank's team managers.
Cycling career
Amateur career
Dekker rode his first race at eight, and soon became successful. In 1985 he was invited to join the national selection for juniors. As an amateur, his most important results were second places at the youth world championships in Bergamo in 1987 and at the road race in the 1992 Summer Olympics. In that Olympic road race, Dekker got away at 30 km before the finish, together with Fabio Casartelli and Dainis Ozols. Dekker was outsprinted by Casartelli, but was so happy that he won a medal that he also finished with his arms in the air.
Directly after the Olympic Games, he became professional, and rode his first race a few weeks later in the Tour de l'Avenir.
Professional career
His first win as a professional was a stage of the Tour of the Basque Country of 1994, the year he rode his first Tour de France. In 1997 Dekker won the Ronde van Nederland, but a large part of 1998 was lost because of injuries.
The year 2000 was Dekker's best. He won three stages in the 2000 Tour de France, although neither a sprinter nor a favourite for the overall win, and was voted most combative cyclist. In the autumn of that year, Dekker won his first classic, the Clásica de San Sebastián.
In 2001 Dekker won the Amstel Gold Race and the UCI Road World Cup. In the 2001 Tour de France he took a stage, after having helped his teammate Marc Wauters to a stage win. At the end of the year he was named Dutch Sportsman of the year.
The years 2002 and 2003 were less successful because of injuries. He came back in 2004 in the spring classics and a victory in Paris–Tours. He had announced his retirement for the autumn of 2006, but he crashed heavily in the 2006 Tour de France and decided to stop.
Managing career
In 2007, Dekker started as team manager of the Rabobank team. At the end of the 2015 season, he left the team.
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Hendrik "Erik" Dekker (born 21 August 1970) is a retired Dutch professional road racing cyclist active from 1992 until 2006. He was a member of the Rabobank cycling team from 1992 till 2006. From 2007 to 2015 he was one of Rabobank's team managers.
Cycling career
Amateur career
Dekker rode his first race at eight, and soon became successful. In 1985 he was invited to join the national selection for juniors. As an amateur, his most important results were second places at the youth world championships in Bergamo in 1987 and at the road race in the 1992 Summer Olympics. In that Olympic road race, Dekker got away at 30 km before the finish, together with Fabio Casartelli and Dainis Ozols. Dekker was outsprinted by Casartelli, but was so happy that he won a medal that he also finished with his arms in the air.
Directly after the Olympic Games, he became professional, and rode his first race a few weeks later in the Tour de l'Avenir.
Professional career
His first win as a professional was a stage of the Tour of the Basque Country of 1994, the year he rode his first Tour de France. In 1997 Dekker won the Ronde van Nederland, but a large part of 1998 was lost because of injuries.
The year 2000 was Dekker's best. He won three stages in the 2000 Tour de France, although neither a sprinter nor a favourite for the overall win, and was voted most combative cyclist. In the autumn of that year, Dekker won his first classic, the Clásica de San Sebastián.
In 2001 Dekker won the Amstel Gold Race and the UCI Road World Cup. In the 2001 Tour de France he took a stage, after having helped his teammate Marc Wauters to a stage win. At the end of the year he was named Dutch Sportsman of the year.
The years 2002 and 2003 were less successful because of injuries. He came back in 2004 in the spring classics and a victory in Paris–Tours. He had announced his retirement for the autumn of 2006, but he crashed heavily in the 2006 Tour de France and decided to stop.
Managing career
In 2007, Dekker started as team manager of the Rabobank team. At the end of the 2015 season, he left the team.
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Given a reference text about parks in Edina, determine the average size of its parks.
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Edina's parkland and open space total more than 1,550 acres (6.3 km2). The Edina Park and Recreation Department oversees 44 parks, which include amenities such as baseball, football and soccer fields; softball diamonds; basketball and tennis courts; outdoor skating rinks; playground equipment for young children; and picnic shelters. The Department also maintains eight miles (13 km) of scenic pathways for bicycling, walking, jogging, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
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Since there are 44 total parks and a total of 1,550 acres across all parks, the average size of each park would be about 35 acres, because 1,550 divided by 44 is 35 after rounding to the nearest whole number.
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| 6,308 |
Why are ragdoll cats called ragdolls?
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Ragdoll cats are best known for their docile, placid temperament and affectionate nature. The name 'Ragdoll' is derived from the tendency to go limp and relax when picked up, just like an old fashioned doll made from and stuffed with rags. In fact, it is not uncommon to see a Ragdoll cat held by its owner as if it were a baby - on its back, legs in the air, limp and calm as can be. Most cat breeds would never tolerate that. The breed is particularly popular in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
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| 6,310 |
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What is Redis?
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Redis is an in-memory data structure store, used as a distributed, in-memory key-value database, cache and message broker, with optional durability.
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| 6,313 |
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Is the blue-ring octopus harmless?
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The greater blue-ringed octopus (Hapalochlaena lunulata) is one of four species of extremely venomous blue-ringed octopuses belonging to the family Octopodidae. This particular species of blue-ringed octopus is known as one of the most toxic marine animals in the world.
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No, it is extremely toxic.
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How can UV light be used?
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UV light is electromagnetic radiation. It has a wavelength that is shorter than regular visible light. UV light can be used in water purification to kill viruses and bacteria in city water. Continuous flow UV lights can kill virus and bacteria up to 99.999%. This is very helpful because it keeps people from ingesting virus and bacteria in their water source. UV light has other applications such as tanning beds. UV light can also be used in disinfecting services too.
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| 6,317 |
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Cuzco, Machu Pichu is a famous place located in which country?
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Peru
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| 6,320 |
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What were five of the best english language situation comedies from the 1990s?
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1. Seinfeld
2. Friends
3. Cheers
4. Frazier
5. The Simpsons
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| 6,327 |
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What is the genomics of disease?
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With the advent of next-generation sequencing we are obtaining enough sequence data to map the genes of complex diseases including infertility, breast cancer or Alzheimer's disease. Genome-wide association studies are a useful approach to pinpoint the mutations responsible for such complex diseases. Through these studies, thousands of DNA variants have been identified that are associated with similar diseases and traits. Furthermore, the possibility for genes to be used at prognosis, diagnosis or treatment is one of the most essential applications. Many studies are discussing both the promising ways to choose the genes to be used and the problems and pitfalls of using genes to predict disease presence or prognosis.
Genome-wide association studies have successfully identified thousands of common genetic variants for complex diseases and traits; however, these common variants only explain a small fraction of heritability. Rare variants may account for some of the missing heritability. Large-scale whole genome sequencing studies have rapidly sequenced millions of whole genomes, and such studies have identified hundreds of millions of rare variants. Functional annotations predict the effect or function of a genetic variant and help to prioritize rare functional variants, and incorporating these annotations can effectively boost the power of genetic association of rare variants analysis of whole genome sequencing studies. Some tools have been developed to provide all-in-one rare variant association analysis for whole-genome sequencing data, including integration of genotype data and their functional annotations, association analysis, result summary and visualization. Meta-analysis of whole genome sequencing studies provides an attractive solution to the problem of collecting large sample sizes for discovering rare variants associated with complex phenotypes.
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Given this paragraph about battles during India Independence day, what was the date when India win the Independence
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August 15, 1947
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Independence Day is celebrated annually on 15 August as a public holiday in India commemorating the nation's independence from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947, the day when the provisions of the Indian Independence Act, which transferred legislative sovereignty to the Indian Constituent Assembly, came into effect. India retained King George VI as head of state until its transition to a republic, when the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950 (celebrated as Indian Republic Day) and replaced the dominion prefix, Dominion of India, with the enactment of the sovereign law Constitution of India. India attained independence following the independence movement noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience.
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What is trekking ? Discuss various types of trekking.
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Trekking refers to travel by foot through remote destinations that are in most cases inaccessible and unknown to visitors.Trekking is mainly of four kinds:
1 Easy Trekking: This type of activity if for beginners and basically involves the view of colorful horizons or sight of beautiful nature.
2 Moderate Trekking: Moderate trekking is more challenging than easy trekking. It is performed on medium to slightly higher altitudes. The individuals doing this type of trekking should be energetic.
3 Strenuous Trekking: This type of trekking requires strenuous physical efforts. It is basically done on high altitude regions and is suitable only for those who have some previous experience of trekking.
4 Difficult Trekking: Fourth type of trekking is done on steep slopes. Generally professional or experienced trekkers do this type of trekking. This type of trekking requires high level of precision skill and endurance by the trekker.
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How to add two cells in Excel?
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You can use the =cell1 + cell2 operation where cell1 is the first cell and cell2 is the 2nd cell
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When was Galaga released?
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Galaga is a 1981 fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Namco. In North America, it was released by Midway Manufacturing. It is the sequel to Galaxian (1979), Namco's first major video game hit in arcades. Controlling a starship, the player is tasked with destroying the Galaga forces in each stage while avoiding enemies and projectiles. Some enemies can capture a player's ship via a tractor beam, which can be rescued to transform the player into a "dual fighter" with additional firepower.
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Galaga was released in 1981 as a fixed shooter arcade video game developed and published by Namco.
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Who is Asa Wood?
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Asa Butler Wood (August 26, 1865 - May 7, 1945) was an American politician and newspaper publisher, serving as a state senator in the U.S. state of Nebraska from 1924 to 1930. Born in Wapello County, Iowa. Wood entered the newspaper business as a printer in his teens In 1887, at the age of 21, he founded the Gering Courier, a newspaper he ran until his death in 1945. He was known as "the dean of the newspapermen of the Nebraska Panhandle,” and was at one time president of the Nebraska Press Association. He was also a breeder of cattle, and, like many publishers of that time, the local postmaster.
In 1925, he was elected state senator of Nebraska's Thirty-third District. He served as a Republican senator through 1930, and was known as an advocate of clean government and irrigation policy.
Described as a "walking encyclopedia" of western Nebraska history,he served as president of the Nebraska Historical Society from 1936 to 1938.
He left the Courier to his son, Warren Wood, on his death in 1945.
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Born in Iowa, Asa Wood was a politician and newspaper publisher who later served as a state senator of Nebraska.
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| 6,334 |
How long do I need to work before I retire?
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Typically you need to work until the age of 65 before you can retire. Some jobs may offer you a 401k if you work at the job for an extended period of time which you have access to at the age of 65. You might be able to retire sooner than the age of 65 if you own your own business, and it makes enough money to support your current lifestyle. Important things to consider before you retire is whether you have enough money to sustain your lifestyle plus account for yearly inflation, and whether you will want to work part time or do consulting work in retirement to keep yourself busy and give you sense of purpose.
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Explain the use of screens in basketball
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In basketball, when a team has the ball, one person may set a screen by blocking a defender with his body but making sure his hands are not extended. This allows the person with the ball to pass, shoot, etc. without issuing any fouls. If the person setting a screen moves while screening, the referee will call a moving screen and the ball will be inbounded by the person who moved while screening from the half court line. In any case, screens do not foul the screener for contact unless they are to do physical contact with their hands or feet.
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What is a romance language?
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Romance languages are a subset of languages derived from Latin roots into fully fledged nationally spoken languages. Examples of Romance languages are French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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What is the PEDALS method
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PEDALS is a mnemonic to help in system design interviews, which stands for Process, Estimate, Design, Articulate Data Model, List Architecture and Scale
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Luka Modrić (Croatian pronunciation: [lûːka mǒːdritɕ]; born 9 September 1985) is a Croatian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Madrid and captains the Croatia national team. He plays mainly as a central midfielder, but can also play as an attacking midfielder or as a defensive midfielder. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and as the greatest ever Croatian footballer.
Born in Zadar, Modrić's childhood coincided with the Croatian War of Independence which displaced his family. In 2002, he was signed by Dinamo Zagreb at age 16, after showing promise with his hometown club NK Zadar's youth team. He continued his development in Zagreb, before spells on loan to Zrinjski Mostar and Inter Zaprešić. He made his debut for Dinamo in 2005 and won three consecutive league titles and domestic cups, being named the Prva HNL Player of the Year in 2007. In 2008, he moved to Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur for a club-record transfer fee of £16.5 million, where he led Spurs to their first UEFA Champions League appearance in almost 50 years, reaching the quarter-finals of the 2010–11 tournament.
In the summer of 2012, Modrić joined Real Madrid for a £30 million transfer fee. There he became a key contributor and helped the team win La Décima and was selected for the 2013–14 Champions League squad of the season. After Zinedine Zidane took over Madrid, Modrić was critical to three consecutive Champions League titles from 2015–16 to 2017–18, each time being voted into the squad of the season. He has won twenty-two major trophies at Real Madrid, including five UEFA Champions League titles, three La Liga titles, one Copa del Rey, four Supercopa de España titles, four UEFA Super Cup titles and five FIFA Club World Cup titles. He won the La Liga Award for "Best Midfielder" in 2016 for the second time, and the UEFA Club Football Award for "Best Midfielder" in 2017 and 2018. In 2015, he became the first Croatian player to be included in the FIFA FIFPRO World 11, in which he was regularly included until 2019 and then again in 2022, as well in the UEFA Team of the Year between 2016 and 2018. In 2018, Modrić became the first Croatian player to win the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award, and by winning The Best FIFA Men's Player and Ballon d'Or awards, he became the first player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to claim the awards in more than a decade. In 2019, he was awarded the Golden Foot award for career results and personality.
Modrić made his international debut for Croatia against Argentina in March 2006, and scored his first international goal in a friendly match against Italy. Modrić has anchored Croatia's "second Golden Generation", participating in every major tournament Croatia has qualified for, including the UEFA Euro 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020, as well as the 2006, 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cup. At the Euro 2008, he was selected for the Team of the Tournament, becoming only the second Croatian to ever achieve this honour. Following group stage eliminations in his first two World Cups, Modrić led Croatia to the 2018 World Cup Final, winning the Golden Ball in process. At the following tournament, he led the team to a third-place finish, winning the Bronze Ball in process. In March 2021, he went on to become the country's most capped player in history. Furthermore, he has been named Croatian Footballer of the Year a record eleven times between 2007 and 2022.
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Who is Luka Modric?
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Luka Modric is a Croatian professional football (soccer) player. He is considered one of the best midfielders of all time and best Croatian player ever. He was born in Zadar, Croatia. In 2002, at the age of 16, he signed with the biggest Croatian soccer club, Dinamo Zagreb where is stayed till 2008 when he signed with Tottenham Hotspur in England. In 2012 he signed with Real Madrid in Spain where he currently plays.
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What is a Japanese dish of prepared rice, usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients, such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables?
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Sushi (すし, 寿司, 鮨, 鮓, pronounced [sɯɕiꜜ] or [sɯꜜɕi]) is a Japanese dish of prepared vinegared rice (鮨飯, sushi-meshi), usually with some sugar and salt, accompanied by a variety of ingredients (ねた, neta), such as seafood, often raw, and vegetables. Styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely, but the one key ingredient is "sushi rice", also referred to as shari (しゃり), or sumeshi (酢飯).
The inventor of modern sushi is believed to be Hanaya Yohei, who invented nigiri-zushi, a type of sushi most known today, in which seafood is placed on hand-pressed vinegared rice, around 1824 in the Edo period (1603–1867). It was the fast food of the chōnin class in the Edo period.
Sushi is traditionally made with medium-grain white rice, though it can be prepared with brown rice or short-grain rice. It is very often prepared with seafood, such as squid, eel, yellowtail, salmon, tuna or imitation crab meat. Many types of sushi are vegetarian. It is often served with pickled ginger (gari), wasabi, and soy sauce. Daikon radish or pickled daikon (takuan) are popular garnishes for the dish.
Sushi is sometimes confused with sashimi, a similar dish in Japanese cuisine that consists of thinly sliced raw fish or occasionally meat.
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Sushi is the answer to the question.
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| 6,349 |
why do dogs like humans?
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As humans we might not understand why dogs are such big fans of us. It could be that from a dogs perspective, humans seem to have an unlimited source of food at their disposal. Dogs may have developed their love for humans just because of all the free food they get from them. Since wolves evolved into dogs because of their symbiotic relationship with humans, one could argue that the domestication of wolves via selective breeding led to the reason most dogs like humans. Dogs also like humans because humans play with them and scratch them behind the ear. It could even be that dogs like humans because of a humans opposable thump, as humans could not throw a ball without them.
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| 6,350 |
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Why playing Phase 10 make people so angry?
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Unlike a similar card game, Uno, players can target one another in a more direct way. This can cause players to feel singled out and targeted which may feel unfair. Skip cards can be given to anyone which means that everyone can skip the same person if they wanted to or make someone draw card after card until they are so far behind there is no reason for them to continue to play the game. This can be frustrating and cause players to lash out.
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| 6,351 |
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Which DJ Introduced BeatBullyz on the BBC Introducting stage?
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Since their formation, the Beatbullyz have had a busy career performing at local venues in Swindon. In 2008, they came 1st in Channel 4's unsigned band competition, which won them a chance to star in the soap opera Hollyoaks. In the same year, they released their album Rootz. In 2009, they got their break in the form of Radio 1's Big Weekend in Swindon, where they appeared on the "BBC Introducing" stage, introduced by Radio 1 DJ Huw Stephens. He invited them back for the Maida Vale Session in July. In August that year, they performed at the Moonfest as well as supporting Example in the later part of 2009.
In February 2010, they shared a stage with Scouting for Girls and backed N Dubz on their tour throughout March into April. Dappy from N Dubz said "Beatbullyz are too unique, I love them, no-one sounds like them, Beatbullyz all the way man." They played their own gigs throughout April, including a performance at the Playaway Festival. The next month they were back at Radio 1's Big Weekend in Wales where Fearne Cotten introduced them, pledging her support when they headlined the BBC Introducing stage. They released their debut single Skillz that May.
In 2010 they shared a stage with Eliza Doolittle and performed at the Wireless Festival in July. They unveiled their second release, Bounce and then their third release Human Nature and the last release single Heartbeat Ft Lizzy Paterson.Beatbullyz played at the Big Arts Day in Swindon at Lydiard Park. They carried on touring, sharing the stage with such acts as Professor Green and Tinchy Stryder at Spa Bidlington. They recorded a track with, Lizzie Patterson, sister of Robert Patterson, in 2010. In August, they supported Jason Derulo on his UK tour as well as doing their own tour ending in February 2011. In September 2010, Beatbullyz released their album Human Nature and throughout December supported JLS on their tour across the UK in 2010. They supported Example in their hometown Swindon at the MECA. Bozo is featured on a track with another local from Swindon, Daine Gooden. In May 2011 they supported Coolio.
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DJ Huw Stephens introduced BeatBullyz on the BBC Introducing stage on Radio 1.
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| 6,353 |
Who is Marlon Brando and when he was born?
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Marlon Brando was born April 3 1924 in Omaha Nebraska, U.S. He is an iconic American movie actor. One of the most popular movies of Brando is the Godfather. His performance in this movie earned him Oscar for best-actor the second time.
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| 6,359 |
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What is your favorite teaching from Stoic philosophy?
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The Discipline of Ascent trains you to pay attention to your thought process and cultivate a healthy mind. You must pause and think about your responses to life, rather than allowing instincts, habits, and default behavior to run your life. Preventing negative thinking is an active process, you will improve with more practice. Most importantly, learning to guide your thought processes will allow you to put more energy into what you control.
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| 6,361 |
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What events are included in an Olympic Decathlon?
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The Olympic Decathlon is comprised of the following 10 events:
1. 100-Meter Dash
2. Long Jump
3. Shot Put
4. High Jump
5. 400-Meter Dash
6. 110-Meter Hurdles
7. Discus Throw
8. Pole Vault
9. Javelin Throw
10. 1,500-Meter Run
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Name three schools that are part of the university of London
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The London school of economics, the school of oriental and African studies and kings college
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Who was the highest-paid College president in 2003-2004 in U.S.?
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The school first opened in 1962 as Marymount College, a women's junior college founded by the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary (RSHM). Due to financial hardship Marymount College sought to sell the books of its library. Donald E. Ross visited the campus to purchase the library, but was so inspired by the school he decided to stay and help it succeed. In 1971, a period of transition began, and the school was placed under the control of a lay board. At that time, Donald E. Ross was named president. In 1974, the name was changed to the College of Boca Raton. The college was granted accreditation at Level II in 1986. In 1988, it was accredited at Level III. During this time, it was transformed from a two-year school to a four-year college with a master's program.
Entrance of Lynn University in Boca Raton
The College of Boca Raton became Lynn University in 1991 to honor its benefactors, the Lynn family.
In 2003–2004, Donald E. Ross was paid a salary of over $5,000,000, making him at the time the highest-paid college or university president in the nation. Lynn University retained the national accounting firm KPMG to determine an equitable retirement compensation package for Ross considering his performance and 35-year term of service ("More than $4.5 million was put aside for his planned June 2006 retirement – an influx of cash designed to make up for decades of no retirement benefits" being allocated due to budget concerns). This was a third of the endowment for the university. On July 1, 2006, Ross retired after 35 years as the university's president; Kevin M. Ross succeeded his father in office.
On October 22, 2012, the university hosted the third and final 2012 U.S. presidential debate between U.S. president Barack Obama and former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney concerning U.S. foreign policy. The debate was held at the Keith C. and Elaine Johnson World Performing Arts Center and was moderated by journalist Bob Schieffer of CBS News.
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In 2003–2004, Donald E. Ross was paid a salary of over $5,000,000, making him at the time the highest-paid college or university president in the nation.
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| 6,370 |
Where can the Amorphoscelis elegans be found
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Amorphoscelis elegans is a species of praying mantis found in Ghana, Guinea, Togo, and Equatorial Guinea (Bioko).
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| 6,371 |
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What is Michael Pollan's top bestselling book?
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The Omnivores Dilemma is Michael Pollan's highest bestseller, published in 2006.
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| 6,372 |
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Should I ask my partner to marry me?
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If you love your partner and can only ever see yourself being with them, then asking them to marry you might be a good idea. If you haven’t lived with them, it might be worth trying that first, and of course you should seek advice from your friends and family before taking such a big step. Good luck!
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| 6,373 |
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What's the best genre of music?
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It depends on who you ask. Some people will claim that a primary genre of music — rock, jazz, pop, etc. — should top the list, but there are hundreds of categories of music and musical tastes and preferences vary by person.
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| 6,374 |
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What is Jon Snow's true name?
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Aegon Targaryen
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| 6,379 |
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What is a shogi?
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Shogi is a board game called Japanese chess. Unlike chess, you can use the pieces you take as your own. There are 81 squares on the board (9x9), and there are more patterns than in chess. There are professional players in Japan, and research using AI is becoming very active.
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| 6,380 |
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Why was Advani concerned about Modi’s appointment as a chief minister of Gujarat?
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In 2001, Keshubhai Patel's health was failing and the BJP lost a few state assembly seats in by-elections. Allegations of abuse of power, corruption and poor administration were made, and Patel's standing had been damaged by his administration's handling of the earthquake in Bhuj in 2001. The BJP national leadership sought a new candidate for the chief ministership, and Modi, who had expressed misgivings about Patel's administration, was chosen as a replacement. Although Advani did not want to ostracise Patel and was concerned about Modi's lack of experience in government, Modi declined an offer to be Patel's deputy chief minister, telling Advani and Atal Bihari Vajpayee that he was "going to be fully responsible for Gujarat or not at all". On 3 October 2001 he replaced Patel as chief minister of Gujarat, with the responsibility of preparing the BJP for the December 2002 elections. On 7 October, he was sworn in, and entered the Gujarat state legislature on 24 February 2002 by winning a by-election to the Rajkot – II constituency, defeating Ashwin Mehta of the INC.
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For Modi being a candidate for the chief minister of Gujarat, Advani was concerned about Modi’s lack of political experience.
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| 6,381 |
What is a smart contract?
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A smart contract is a computer program or a transaction protocol that is intended to automatically execute, control or document events and actions according to the terms of a contract or an agreement. The objectives of smart contracts are the reduction of need for trusted intermediators, arbitration costs, and fraud losses, as well as the reduction of malicious and accidental exceptions. Smart contracts are commonly associated with cryptocurrencies, and the smart contracts introduced by Ethereum are generally considered a fundamental building block for decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFT applications.
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| 6,384 |
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here is a short history of Plainview – Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School, which color was changed when the name changed in 1991?
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The school was opened in 1966 under the name John F. Kennedy High School. It was Plainview's second high school. Originally, all senior high school students went to Plainview High School, but were split by residential location when JFK High School opened. In 1991, Plainview-Old Bethpage High School and John F. Kennedy High School were merged into the John F. Kennedy High School building. The school was renamed Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy High School. The newly merged school abandoned Plainview High School's colors of green and white in favor of John F. Kennedy's blue and white. Both the original Plainview High School mascot, the Gulls, and the John F. Kennedy High School mascot, the Eagles, were replaced with a new mascot, The Hawks. It is now the only public high school for residents of the community of Plainview and Old Bethpage.
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The school colors swapped out green for blue and white stayed the same.
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closed_qa
| 6,387 |
What is the capital of Alaska?
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Juneau is the capital
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open_qa
| 6,391 |
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Believe it or not, Jimi Hendrix only had one Top 40 hit. Which song was it?
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"All Along the Watchtower"
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open_qa
| 6,393 |
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What are the three commonly accepted periods of human pre-history?
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The Stone Age, the Bronze Age, and the Iron Age
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| 6,394 |
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Given this reference text, why and when did Coke use Splenda as a sweetener in diet Coke?
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When diet colas first entered the market, beginning with Diet Rite, the Coca-Cola Company had a long-standing policy to use the Coca-Cola name only on its flagship cola, and so its diet cola was named Tab when it was released in 1963. Its rival Pepsi had no such qualms, and after the long-term success of its sugar-free Diet Pepsi (launched in 1964) became clear, Coca-Cola decided to launch a competing sugar-free brand under the Coca-Cola name that could be marketed more easily than Tab. Diet Coke was launched in 1982 and quickly overtook Tab in sales by a wide margin, though the older drink would remain on the market for decades until the COVID-19 pandemic forced Coca-Cola to discontinue Tab along with other slower-selling drinks in 2020.
Diet Coke is not based on the Coca-Cola formula, but instead on Tab. The controversial New Coke, introduced in 1985, used a version of the Diet Coke recipe that contained high-fructose corn syrup and had a slightly different balance of ingredients. In 2005, the company introduced Coca-Cola Zero (renamed Coca-Cola Zero Sugar in 2017), a sugar-free formula more closely based on original Coca-Cola.
In 2005, under pressure from retailer Walmart (which was impressed with the over-the-counter popularity of Splenda sweetener), the company released a new formulation called "Diet Coke sweetened with Splenda". Sucralose and acesulfame potassium replaced aspartame in this version. As the formulation was done to mollify one retailer, this variety had little advertising and promotion, as the company preferred to market Coca-Cola Zero instead. By late 2009, most distributors had stopped distributing the Splenda-formulated Diet Coke.
In 2018, in an effort to be more appealing to millennials, Diet Coke was packaged in a taller, more slender can (of the same volume) and introduced four new flavors. The cans reverted to the conventional shape a year later.
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Pressure from Walmart pressured Coca-Cola to release a version of diet Coke sweetened with Splenda from 2005 until most distribution ended in 2009.
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| 6,398 |
Given these paragraphs about Natural hydrogen, what are other forms of hydrogen obtained using different processes?
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Natural hydrogen (known as white hydrogen), is naturally occurring molecular hydrogen on or in Earth (as opposed to hydrogen produced in the laboratory or in industry). The name white hydrogen distinguishes it from green hydrogen, which is produced from renewable energy sources, and from grey, brown or black hydrogen, which is obtained from fossil sources or from the electrolysis of water. Natural hydrogen may be renewable, non-polluting and allows for lower cost operation compared to industrial hydrogen. Natural hydrogen has been identified in many source rocks in areas beyond the sedimentary basins where oil companies typically operate.
Origin of natural hydrogen
There are several sources of natural hydrogen:
- degassing of deep hydrogen from the Earth's crust and mantle;
- reaction of water with ultrabasic rocks (serpentinisation);
- contact of water with reducing agents in the Earth's mantle;
- interaction of water with freshly exposed rock surfaces (weathering);
- decomposition of hydroxyl ions in the structure of minerals;
- Natural radiolysis of water;
- decomposition of organic matter;
- biological activity
- Extraction
- Natural hydrogen is extracted from wells, mixed with other gases such as nitrogen or helium.
Several sources have been identified in France. Geologists Alain Prinzhofer and Eric Derville have demonstrated the existence of large reservoirs in a dozen countries, including Mali and the United States. However, their potential remains difficult to assess.
Numerous emanations on the ocean floor have been identified but are difficult to exploit. The discovery of a significant emergence in Russia in 2008 suggests the possibility of extracting native hydrogen in geological environments.
Geology
Natural hydrogen is generated continuously from a variety of natural sources. There are many known hydrogen emergences on mid-ocean ridges. Another of the known reactions, serpentinisation, occurs under the sea floor (in the oceanic crust).
Diagenetic origin (iron oxidation) in the sedimentary basins of cratons, notably in Russia. Other sources are being explored, such as mantle hydrogen, or hydrogen from radiolysis (natural electrolysis) or from bacterial activity. In France, the Alps and Pyrenees are suitable for exploitation. New Caledonia has hyperalkaline sources that show dihydrogen emissions. A large accumulation of natural hydrogen was discovered in Bourakebougou (Mali).
Characteristics
Dihydrogen is very soluble in fresh water, especially at depth (solubility increases with pressure).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_hydrogen
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Green hydrogen, which is produced from renewable energy sources, and from grey, brown or black hydrogen, which is obtained from fossil sources or from the electrolysis of water.
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| 6,402 |
Can you put metal in a microwave?
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Most metals should not be put in a microwave oven
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open_qa
| 6,403 |
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What are the two locations the A's are considering for building their new baseball stadium?
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The A's are considering building their stadium in Jack London Square in Oakland, CA and in Las Vegas.
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open_qa
| 6,407 |
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How do I decide how to buy a bicycle?
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It depends on your interests, goals and level of fitness. You could get a road bike or a mountain bike. Once you are clear about your bicycling goal you can start researching about brands and bike features. Perhaps you might want to look first at "Bicycling" magazine so you can learn about all the different gear and features available so you can decide what features are important to you and also depending on your budget you make a decision about what bicycle you can afford.
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| 6,409 |
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Is simul climbing more dangerous for the leader or the follower?
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Short for "simultaneous", simul climbing is when two climbers move at the same time. The pseudo-lead climber places gear that the pseudo-follower collects. When the leader runs low on gear they construct a belay station where the follower can join them to exchange gear. The stronger climber is often the pseudo-follower since a fall by the follower would pull the leader from below towards the last piece of gear—a potentially devastating fall for the leader. In contrast, a fall from the leader would pull the follower from above, resulting in a less serious fall. Most speed ascents involve some form of simul climbing but may also include sections of standard free climbing and the use of placed gear for advancement (i.e. partial aid or pulling on gear).
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Simul climbing is more dangerous for the leader, since a fall by the follower would pull the leader from below towards the last piece of gear.
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| 6,415 |
What is the difference between hardwood and softwood?
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These refer to two very large categories of wood species. Softwoods are generally fast-growing trees such as pine and fir commonly found throughout the world. They are most commonly used for construction and large volume projects as they are cheaper to produce and readily available, as the trees themselves do not take as long to grow. Hardwoods, on the other hand, are called "hard" because of much denser grains: compared to softwoods, hardwoods weigh more per volume due to this property. In other words, a board of walnut (a hardwood) weighs more than a board of the same size of pine (a softwood). They are more expensive because the trees take longer to grow and are typically more rare, but are used in fine wood-crafting arts like furniture making due to their robustness and beauty in the grain structure.
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| 6,417 |
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What is Delta Live Tables?
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Delta Live Tables (DLT) is a declarative managed framework for building reliable, maintainable, and testable data pipelines.
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open_qa
| 6,418 |
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What is the difference between love and affection?
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Friendship and love are feelings close to each other, but there is a substantial difference. Friendship is a feeling that, if genuine, can last a lifetime. Love, on the other hand, is a more complex feeling that can change with the passage of time
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| 6,419 |
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What is a PIN?
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A personal identification number (PIN), or sometimes redundantly a PIN number or PIN code, is a numeric (sometimes alpha-numeric) passcode used in the process of authenticating a user accessing a system.
The PIN has been the key to facilitating the private data exchange between different data-processing centers in computer networks for financial institutions, governments, and enterprises. PINs may be used to authenticate banking systems with cardholders, governments with citizens, enterprises with employees, and computers with users, among other uses.
In common usage, PINs are used in ATM or POS transactions, secure access control (e.g. computer access, door access, car access), internet transactions, or to log into a restricted website.
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| 6,420 |
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What’s so interesting about Pokemon Go?
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Pokemon Go is so interesting because I can walk around (or even drive around) to catch a rich variety of Pokemons almost everywhere. Moreover, there are people playing the game around the globe, so when I want to battle, I can do it even in another country! However, most importantly, Pokemon Go is one of my son's favorite game. We often play it together and talk about it together.
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| 6,421 |
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What is 2023 World Baseball Classic?
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The 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) was an international professional baseball tournament and the fifth iteration of the World Baseball Classic. It began on March 8, 2023 and ran until March 21.
It was originally scheduled to take place in 2021, four years after the previous event, but was canceled in May 2020, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was later announced that qualifications for the Classic would start in September 2022, as agreed by Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). The tournament expanded from 16 to 20 national teams, with all teams that participated in the 2017 edition automatically qualifying, plus four additional spots. Unlike in 2009, 2013 and 2017, the U.S. lineup attracted some distinguished players and attracted much hype for the tournament.
Japan won their record-extending third title after defeating defending champions United States 3–2 in the championship game, becoming the second team since the Dominican Republic in the 2013 World Baseball Classic to win the WBC with an undefeated record. Shohei Ohtani was named the World Baseball Classic Most Valuable Player.
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| 6,429 |
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What is the difference between the words ‘this’ and ‘that’?
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The difference between ‘this’ and ‘that’ has to do with proximity. When referring to something that is in close proximity you would use the word ‘this’: “This finger hurts me the most.” Conversely, if something far away you would use the word that: “That hill off in the distance is called the Blue Hills.”
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| 6,430 |
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What was the most expensive car ever sold at auction
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On May 5, 2022, in a secret auction at the brand's museum in Germany, Mercedes-Benz sold one of just two 1955 300 SLR Uhlenhaut coupes from its extensive collection of historical automobiles—which dates back to the earliest days of the car in the late 19th century. The sale, to a private buyer, was for 135 million euros ($142,769,250). It handily outstripped the previous record-setting $48.4-million sale of a 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO at a 2018 auction to become the most expensive car ever sold at auction. Both of these high-dollar sales were brokered by RM Sotheby's.
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A 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR was reportedly sold in a secret auction for 135 Million Euros
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| 6,438 |
What is marginal cost rate design in the domain of electric utilities
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Marginal cost rate design refers to the setting of electricity or water prices at the marginal cost. This approach to pricing yields an economically efficient outcome. Computing the cost will likely involve, for electricity, combining the costs of generation, transmission and distribution at different capacity levels.
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| 6,439 |
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Can you brainstorm some ideas for blog posts about Kubernetes?
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Here are some ideas of blogs you could write about Kubernetes:
1. Your experience migrating from another container orchestration tool.
2. The operational experience you've had using Kubernetes.
3. How you learned Kubernetes and taught your team Kubernetes.
4. The costs of Kubernetes clusters between cloud providers.
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| 6,441 |
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The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to the novelist
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Abdulrazak Gurnah (England)
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open_qa
| 6,442 |
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Is Italian closer to French or to German?
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Given the latin basis, Italian has a lot more similarities to French than to German.
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open_qa
| 6,444 |
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Who is Steven Spielberg?
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Steven Allan Spielberg KBE (/ˈspiːlbɜːrɡ/; born December 18, 1946) is an American film director, writer and producer. A major figure of the New Hollywood era and pioneer of the modern blockbuster, he is the most commercially successful director of all time. He is the recipient of various accolades, including three Academy Awards, two BAFTA Awards, and four Directors Guild of America Awards, as well as the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1995, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2006, the Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2009 and the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015. Seven of his films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant".
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Steven Spielberg is a celebrated American film director, writer and producer.
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| 6,445 |
How many syllables are in the word cat?
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The word cat has only one syllable.
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| 6,446 |
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What is the difference between longboard and shortboard surfing?
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Surfing is a water sport in which the "surfer" stands on top of a board, and glides on top of a wave, typically riding with the wave from ocean to shore. The sport is typically divided into longboarding or shortboarding, although mid-length boards to exist. Longboarding is the original form of surfing, and typically refers to riding a board that is at least 8 feet in length.
Due to the size and volume of longboards, longboards are more stable and have increased paddle strength. When catching a wave, longboarders can be said to "cruise" and glide as their main motions after catching a wave. Shortboarding typically refers to a board that is less than 5 feet in length, and with less volume and length, shortboarders can manuever more quickly, performing cutbacks and carves when they catch they catch a wave.
Beginners will typically start with longboarding, although not all will go on to shortboarding, as shortboard surfing is not necessarily considered "progressive" to longboarding, and surfers will pick which style of surfing they feel is more suited to them.
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| 6,447 |
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Why is Pickleball getting so popular?
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Pickleball has been getting popular for a number of reasons. First, it is a relatively easy game to get into; you don't need that much equipment or skill to be able to start to play. Second, you can play with people of all ages. Because the games are short, you mix with a lot of people and it's a great way to meet others, making it a great social activity as well. Lastly, covid-19 limited many activities and sports that could be played. But Pickleball can be played in a small space (mainly outdoors) and thus many people picked up this sport during that time. Popularity has continued to grow since now athletes are purchasing professional teams and Pickleball is being televised more often!
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| 6,449 |
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What are the three styles of Shakespeare?
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Shakespeare's works were originally divided into three main styles or genres: Comedies, Tragedies and Histories.
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How does the Stock Market work?
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The stock market helps companies raise money to fund operations by selling shares of stock, and it creates and sustains wealth for individual investors.
Companies raise money on the stock market by selling ownership stakes to investors. These equity stakes are known as shares of stock. By listing shares for sale on the stock exchanges that make up the stock market, companies get access to the capital they need to operate and expand their businesses without having to take on debt. In exchange for the privilege of selling stock to the public, companies are required to disclose information and give shareholders a say in how their businesses are run.
Investors benefit by exchanging their money for shares on the stock market. As companies put that money to work growing and expanding their businesses, investors reap the benefits as their shares of stock become more valuable over time, leading to capital gains. In addition, companies pay dividends to their shareholders as their profits grow.
The performances of individual stocks vary widely over time, but taken as a whole the stock market has historically rewarded investors with average annual returns of around 10%, making it one of the most reliable ways of growing your money.
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Given this paragraph about Pharaohs, when the title used to address the kings of egypt
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The title "Pharaoh" is used for those rulers of Ancient Egypt who ruled after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by Narmer during the Early Dynastic Period, approximately 3100 BC. However, the specific title was not used to address the kings of Egypt by their contemporaries until the New Kingdom's 18th Dynasty, c. 1400 BC. Along with the title Pharaoh for later rulers, there was an Ancient Egyptian royal titulary used by Egyptian kings which remained relatively constant during the course of Ancient Egyptian history, initially featuring a Horus name, a Sedge and Bee (nswt-bjtj) name and a Two Ladies (nbtj) name, with the additional Golden Horus, nomen and prenomen titles being added successively during later dynasties.
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1400 BC
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What are the qualities of good compost for a vegetable garden?
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Compost can be added to the soil in a vegetable garden. Positive qualities of good compost for growing vegetables include absorbency and soluble minerals. Good compost will hold an appropriate amount of moisture and contain a mix of minerals that are bioavailable for the plants in the garden.
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How does an LCD panel work?
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LCD stands for liquid crystal display. LCD panels are equipped with a backlight or reflector. Polarizers are used to modulate the light from the backlight for each pixels, and thus producing the image that you see on your screen.
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What are monsoons in India?
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Monsoons in India typically refer to the rainy season, which is generally between June and September. It follows the summer season. Monsoons also refer to the seasonal weather pattern that causes rains in India due to the changing direction of winds. The hot summers cause the air over the land to heat up and rise causing low pressure, which the moisture-filled air from the ocean rushes to fill. As this air rises over the mountains, it cools and brings rain to many parts of the Indian subcontinent.
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When was Santa Monica founded?
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Santa Monica (Spanish for 'Saint Monica'; Santa Mónica) is a city in Los Angeles County, situated along Santa Monica Bay on California's South Coast. Santa Monica's 2020 U.S. Census population was 93,076. Santa Monica is a popular resort town, owing to its climate, beaches, and hospitality industry. It has a diverse economy, hosting headquarters of companies such as Hulu, Universal Music Group, Lionsgate Films, and The Recording Academy.
Santa Monica traces its history to Rancho San Vicente y Santa Mónica, granted in 1839 to the Sepúlveda family of California. The rancho was later sold to John P. Jones and Robert Baker, who in 1875, along with his Californio heiress wife Arcadia Bandini de Stearns Baker, founded Santa Monica, which incorporated as a city in 1886. The city developed into a seaside resort during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the creation of tourist attractions such as Palisades Park, the Santa Monica Pier, Ocean Park, and the Hotel Casa del Mar.
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Santa Monica was founded in 1886.
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What are three cities on the west coast of Florida?
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Three cities on the west coast of Florida are Naples, Tampa, and Sarasota.
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What ancient organization invented the concept of Democracy?
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Democracy was invented by the Ancient Greeks
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What are the main components of a drum set?
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Drum sets, as the name would suggest, are comprised of a set of drums, cymbals, and other percussion instruments played together by the musician, usually known as a drummer. While drum sets vary widely in size depending on drummer preference and musical style, there are a number of key components included in almost every drum set:
Kick drum: this is a large bass drum played with a mallet driven by a foot pedal, often used as the base on top of which other drums and/or cymbals are attached.
Snare drum: this is a high pitched drum with springs stretched over the bottom head, creating a unique clap noise.
Toms: these are drums attached to the kick drum or sitting on stands on the floor that are often used in drum fills.
Hi-hat cymbal: this is a set of two cymbals that can be controlled using a foot pedal, opening or closing to create a different sound when struck. Hi-hats are used to keep the beat.
Ride cymbal: this is a large, heavy cymbal used as an alternative to hi-hats, creating a splashier sound.
Crash cymbal: this is a medium or large cymbal often struck to make a loud, climactic crashing noise.
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Why am I allergic to cats?
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Allergies to cats are primarily caused by a single protein which is found on the skin and in the saliva. There are at least seven other cat proteins that may cause cat allergies in humans. A combination of these allergy producing proteins accumulate on the fur and skin of the cat during grooming.
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