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What tool should I use to cut wood
The answer to this largely depends on what kind of wood and what type of cut is intended. When cutting wood thinner, a table saw is the best tool. When cutting long wood to be shorter, a miter saw would be better. A circular saw with a straight edge can also be used in place of a miter saw. If cutting designs or circles, a jigsaw or scroll saw would be best. It is best to use the proper type of saw for the cut at hand in order to get the best result and prevent injuries.
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What is Singlish?
Singlish (a portmanteau of Singapore and English) (officially similar and related to Singaporean English) is an English-based creole language spoken in Singapore. Singlish arose out of a situation of prolonged language contact between speakers of many different languages in Singapore, including Hokkien, Malay, Teochew, Cantonese and Tamil. Singlish originated with the arrival of the British and the establishment of English-medium education in Singapore. Elements of English quickly filtered out of schools and onto the streets, resulting in the development of a pidgin language spoken by non-native speakers as a lingua franca used for communication between speakers of the many different languages used in Singapore. Singlish evolved mainly among the working classes who learned elements of English without formal schooling, mixing in elements of their native languages. After some time, this new pidgin language, now combined with substantial influences from Indian English, Peranakan, southern varieties of Chinese, Malay, and Tamil, became the primary language of the streets. As Singlish grew in popularity, children began to acquire Singlish as their native language, a process known as creolization. Through this process of creolization, Singlish became a fully-formed, stabilized and independent creole language, acquiring a more robust vocabulary and more complex grammar, with fixed phonology, syntax, morphology, and syntactic embedding. Singlish shares many linguistic similarities with Manglish or Bazaar Malay of Malaysia, although a few distinctions can be made, particularly in vocabulary. Manglish generally receives more Malay influence and Singlish more Chinese (Mandarin, Hokkien, etc.) influence. Initially, Singlish and Manglish were essentially the same dialect evolving from the British Malaya economy, born in the trading ports of Singapore, Malacca and Penang when Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia were for many purposes a de facto (from 1963 to 1965, de jure) single entity. Ever since the two countries separated, a divergence has been observed. Like all languages, Singlish and other creole languages show consistent internal logic and grammatical complexity. Due to its origins, Singlish shares many similarities with other English-based creole languages. As with many other creole languages, it is sometimes incorrectly perceived to be a "broken" form of the lexifier language - in this case, English. The uniqueness of Singlish has been studied by linguistics experts beyond Singapore.
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What is the scientific formula for table salt?
Table salt is expressed using the formula NaCl
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Given this paragraph about Arlington Virginia, how many elementary schools are there in the county's public education system?
Arlington Public Schools operates the county's public K-12 education system of 22 elementary schools; 6 middle schools (Dorothy Hamm Middle School, Gunston Middle School, Kenmore Middle School, Swanson Middle School, Thomas Jefferson Middle School, and Williamsburg Middle School); and 3 public high schools (Wakefield High School, Washington-Liberty High School, and Yorktown High School). H-B Woodlawn and Arlington Tech are alternative public schools. Arlington County spends about half of its local revenues on education. For the FY2013 budget, 83 percent of funding was from local revenues, and 12 percent from the state. Per pupil expenditures are expected to average $18,700, well above its neighbors, Fairfax County ($13,600) and Montgomery County ($14,900).
There are 22 elementary schools in the Arlington public education system.
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When I ski my legs form an A-frame shape and it doesn't look very nice, how can I fix this?
A-frame can occur due to many reasons, this includes improper boot setup, for example, the cuff alignment is incorrect, or technique issues. It is best to consult an experienced boot fitter to ensure the boot is set up correctly. Once you've ensured the boot is set up correctly, it is likely a technique issue. A common cause of A-frame is a result of rotating the outside knee inside more than the inside knee, and this can happen due to wider skis or wanting to create a bigger edge angle. Ideally, we should avoid over-rotating the knee inside as this creates a weaker position and instead rely on moving the hip and upper body into the inside of the turn to create a bigger edge angle and try to keep the outside leg relatively straight. A good exercise to practice this is the T-drill, where you try to make sure your outside leg is as straight as possible and create edge angle by leaning your whole body into the turn, you'll need to shorten your inside leg by bringing your need to your chest, which will then still allow you to balance mostly on your straight downhill leg.
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During WWII, how many Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and incarcerated?
During World War II, the United States forcibly relocated and incarcerated at least 125,284 people of Japanese descent in 75 identified incarceration sites
125,284
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What songs are on the AC/DC album Back in Black?
1. Hells Bells 2. Shoot to Thrill 3. What Do You Do For Money Honey 4. Givin The Dog a Bone 5. Let Me Put My Love Into You 6. Back In Black 7. You Shook Me All Night Long 8. Have A Drink On Me 9. Shake a Leg 10. Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution
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What does a geologist do?
A geologist studies rocks that come from the earth. They evaluate the composition of rocks in order to determine how long ago layers in rock formations were formed. They are able to give us a clear objective history of how the earth was formed and how it has adapted over time.
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What is SSL?
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a server and a client, typically a web server (website) and a browser, or a mail server and a mail client.
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What popular books did Stephen King author?
Stephen King is a prolific author, with a career defined by his horror genre novels. Several of his most famous titles include, "The Stand", "Pet Cemetery", "It", "Carrie", "Cujo", "Misery" and more, have all been turned into television series and movies. Stephen has also written bestselling sci-fi and fantasy stories, which include 11/22/63, and "The Dark Tower" series.
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What is an illegal building technique?
An illegal building technique is a Lego piece connection that is officially listed as illegal by the Lego corporation. They are never used in official Lego sets. This is because these building techniques stress the Lego pieces beyond their intended use and cause the pieces to get damaged over time. For example, sandwiching a Lego plate in between two Lego studs is an illegal technique as this was not their intended use, and the distance between the Lego studs is not wide enough to fit the Lego plate without damaging one of the pieces.
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Should a man get married when he is young, or wait until he is older?
Most importantly, a person should get married when they find the right person. But assuming one has found the right person, there are comparative advantages and disadvantages to marrying at a young age or an older age. Men have the advantage of not needing to worry about the 'biological clock' - unlike women, their reproductive age can extend into quite a late age, whereas women typically lose the ability to reproduce once they hit around the age of 40. An advantage of having children when one is young is that a man will have more energy and physical dexterity to be able to engage in physical activities with his children, like camping, biking, hiking, sports, skiing, etc. Bending over to change diapers will not be as painful on the back and knees. As a younger man, travel with children may be less discomforting. As an older man, one might have more time or flexibility of time to spend with one's children. An older man may also have greater financial resources to help make child raising easier. For example, an older man might have a larger house, or a greater ability to afford in-house child care. On the other hand, there are studies that show having an older father may increase the odds of a child having autism or attention deficit disorder. Anecdotally, it seems people who marry at a young age are more likely to divorce. But perhaps having two marriages, one when one is young and another when one is older, is not a bad thing. Men have the advantage of being able to sire two sets of children at different times in their lives, making this possible. But ultimately the decision should be based on whether or not you have met the person you know without a doubt you want to spend the rest of your life with. If you have found that person, you should stay with them.
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What is Rust?
Rust is a multi-paradigm, high-level, general-purpose programming language. Rust emphasizes performance, type safety, and concurrency. Rust enforces memory safety—that is, that all references point to valid memory—without requiring the use of a garbage collector or reference counting present in other memory-safe languages. To simultaneously enforce memory safety and prevent concurrent data races, Rust's "borrow checker" tracks the object lifetime of all references in a program during compilation. Rust is popular for systems programming but also offers high-level features including some functional programming constructs.
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What are the four standard sizes of beds in the United States?
From smallest to largest, the four bed sizes are twin, full, queen, and king.
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What is the terminal outbound station of the D line in the Boston MBTA?
Riverside Station is the last station headed outbound on the D line of Boston's MBTA.
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Given this paragraph about pyramids , when was the first pyramid built?
The Egyptian pyramids are ancient masonry structures located in Egypt. Sources cite at least 118 identified "Egyptian" pyramids. Approximately 80 pyramids were built within the Kingdom of Kush, now located in the modern country of Sudan. Of those located in modern Egypt, most were built as tombs for the country's pharaohs and their consorts during the Old and Middle Kingdom periods. The earliest known Egyptian pyramids are found at Saqqara, northwest of Memphis, although at least one step-pyramid-like structure has been found at Saqqara, dating to the First Dynasty: Mastaba 3808, which has been attributed to the reign of Pharaoh Anedjib, with inscriptions, and other archaeological remains of the period, suggesting there may have been others. The otherwise earliest among these is the Pyramid of Djoser built c. 2630–2610 BCE during the Third Dynasty. This pyramid and its surrounding complex are generally considered to be the world's oldest monumental structures constructed of dressed masonry. The most famous Egyptian pyramids are those found at Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo. Several of the Giza pyramids are counted among the largest structures ever built. The Pyramid of Khufu is the largest Egyptian pyramid. It is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still in existence, despite its being the oldest wonder by about 2,000 years.
2630–2610 BCE
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How many human beings are on the planet?
There are approximately 8 billion living human beings on planet earth as of 2023. The number of human beings is an estimate based on population growth rates, census results and death patterns.
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Why donuts have holes?
Donuts have holes to help cook/bake the entire food item evenly
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What is the state flower of California?
The state flower of California is the Golden Poppy
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Name five NBA teams in the Eastern Conference.
Five NBA teams in the Eastern Conference are the Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, and Toronto Raptors.
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Is the Tiger population Increasing in India?
India is one of the very few countries in which the Tiger population is flourishing. Thanks to the reserve forests and dedicated support by the public and NGOs.There has been a steady increase in the Tiger population year over year and Karnataka state has been the front-runner in protecting and growing the Tiger population
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What is the difference between Azure Synapse Dedicated SQL Pools and Serverless SQL Pools?
Azure Synapse Dedicated SQL pools is based on the legacy on-prem MS SQL Server technology of the past, while Azure Synapse SQL Serverless Pools is a new technology built from the ground up by a different Microsoft team using a modern distributed query processing engine reading files directly on top of ADLS. Based on these two SQL solutions having completely different architectures they have widely different capabilities, where Synapse Serverless SQL Pools have: - Great support for legacy T-SQL - Great integration with Power BI - Good Support for reading open format files directly from ADLS (including Delta Lake) However, Serverless SQL Pools has: - NO support for data writing (no INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, or MERGE capability), because all integration must happen externally on files. - NO result caching, so dashboards or queries that are run multiple times will pay in time and money for each execution even if just run seconds ago. - NO file caching, so cloud storage API can be high and flood the network and slow a larger installation
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What is a mulligan in Magic the Gathering?
A mulligan in Magic the Gathering is an action you can take if you are not happy with your opening hand in a game. Depending on the format you play, different rules apply. For competitive one versus one formats, the rule is that you draw an initial hand of seven cards. If you are unhappy with the hand, you can shuffle it back in your deck, and again draw a hand of seven cards. If you are then happy with the hand, you can keep it but you have to choose and put one card from your hand and put it on the bottom of the deck. If you are unhappy, you can mulligan again, but then you'll have to put back two cards, and so forth.
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In Japan what color car is reserved for the royal family only
Maroon
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Why are reaction channels popular on YouTube?
Reaction channels are a category of YouTube channels where one or more people consume media content, food, or drinks and share how they feel about it. These content creators are known as reactors. There are multiple reasons people might like them. Most commonly, people want to know how others feel about something they love. As social animals, human beings like being able to share experiences with others. Watching people have similar reactions to theirs validates their own lived experiences. Reaction channels can also serve as a way to get a review of media, food etc. without having to go out and try it for yourself which often requires an investment of time or money or both. In case you already agree with the reactors on other items, these reviews can prove to be more trustworthy than seeing an arbitrary written review somewhere on the internet and might open the viewer up to new experiences. These channels also gained a lot of popularity during COVID lockdowns between 2020-2021 because a lot of people were isolated and being able to share things they loved with others online helped build a sense of virtual community and helped people feel less alone.
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Explain the black and white smoke during the Pope election
Beginning in the early 1800s, the ballots used by cardinals were burned after each ballot to indicate a failed election. The lack of smoke instead signalled a successful election. Since 1914, black smoke (fumata nera) emerging from a temporary chimney installed on the roof of the Sistine Chapel indicates that the ballot did not result in an election, while white smoke (fumata bianca) announces that a new pope has been chosen. Prior to 1945 (when Pius XII changed the form of ballot to use unsigned ballots, first carried out in 1958), the sealing wax on the complex type ballots illustrated above had the effect of making the smoke from burning the ballots either black or white, depending on whether or not damp straw was added. Until the 20th century, sealing wax customarily had beeswax mixed into its composition. The use of wax made solely from animal fat does not give as much white colored smoke, as does wax that includes beeswax. In the 1939 conclave there was some confusion over the smoke color, which was even more apparent in the 1958 conclave. The lack of sealing wax on the ballots explains the confusion over the color of the smoke in the 1958 conclave. The Siri thesis was based on the confusion over the smoke color on the first day of that conclave. Since 1963, chemicals have been added to the burning process to augment the smoke's black or white color. Beginning in 2005, a successful election is also accentuated by bells ringing at the appearance of the white smoke. During the 2013 conclave, the Vatican disclosed the chemicals used to color the smoke—the black smoke comprises potassium perchlorate, anthracene, and sulfur; the white smoke is composed of potassium chlorate, lactose, and pine rosin.
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Given this paragraph about composer Paul Lansky, did he have an advanced degree?
Paul Lansky (born 1944) is an American composer. He was educated at Manhattan's High School of Music and Art, Queens College and Princeton University, studying with George Perle and Milton Babbitt, among others. He received his Ph.D. in music from Princeton in 1973. His doctoral dissertation consisted of an essay titled "Affine music" and a composition of string quartet.Originally intending to pursue a career in performance, during 1965–66 he played the French horn with the Dorian Wind Quintet. He left the group to attend graduate school. From 1969 until his retirement in 2014 he was on the faculty at Princeton University where he retired as the William Shubael Conant Professor of Music.
Yes. Paul Lansky graduated from Princeton University with a Ph.D in music.
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According to this paragraph, what are the "Old Dorms" at the University of Virginia?
The primary housing areas for first-year students are McCormick Road Dormitories, often called "Old Dorms", and Alderman Road Dormitories, often called "New Dorms". The 1970s-era Alderman Road Dorms are being fully replaced with brand new dormitory buildings in the same area. The replacements feature hall-style living arrangements with common areas and many modern amenities. Instead of being torn down and replaced like the original New Dorms, the Old Dorms will see a $105 million renovation project between 2017 and 2022. They were constructed in 1950, and are also hall-style constructions but with fewer amenities. The Old Dorms are closer to the students' classes.
The "Old Dorms" at the University of Virginia often refer to the primary housing area for first-year students on McCormick Road.
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6,519
Name three famous movies about sports.
Three famous movies about sports are Remember the Titans, Glory Road, and Coach Carter.
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What tools do people use to communicate in 2023?
There are many tools people use to communicate in 2023. Email, phone, text message, and direct message on social media platforms are some of the most common; however, people still write letters and send post cards to one another at times as they have for generations. Another form of communication is in-person communication where groups of people will get together and communicate on a given topic. This could be at work in a meeting or a group of friends getting together for dinner to catch up. This form of communication requires no other tools than one's own voice.
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Which is bigger, a beagle or a basset?
Beagles and Basset Hounds are both breeds of dogs. There are two varieties of Beagles - one averaging 13 inches tall, and the other averaging 15 inches tall. The average height for Basset Hounds is also 15 inches tall. However, when comparing weight, Basset Hounds tend to be larger than Beagles. The average weight for Basset hounds is 45-60 pounds, while beagles generally weigh in at 20-30 pounds.
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Name five capital cities in the USA.
Five capital cities in the USA are Tallahassee, Austin, Sacramento, Atlanta, and Raleigh.
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Who has the most #1 hits in music?
The Beatles, unsurprisingly, lead the way with a record 20 No. 1s, all earned between 1964 and 1970. The Fab Four also scored 34 top 10s (second only to Madonna’s 38), hitting No. 1 in over half their visits to the top 10.
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Who am I?
Ah, an existential question! Only you can answer who you are. Studying philosophy can offer guidance on the meaning of life and existence, but only you can determine how your nature, the way you were nurtured, and the decisions you've made will ultimately shape your identity.
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Why is a pomegranate known as a hand grenade?
When pomegranates become overripe, they will literally burst on the tree, like a grenade. In Spanish, they are known as granadas for this reason.
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Why are Donald Trump’s followers stereotyped as idiots?
The creation of a stereotype and why it was formed in the first place is difficult to trace. However, it’s widely known that the average American who supports Donald trump is less educated than those who do not support him. Additionally people who less educated are more susceptible to confirmation or other biases and the influence of others, which may be one reason there is a strong association between Trump followers and viewers of Fox News. This type of biased feedback loop can lead to the spread of incompetence.
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Who is the primary female antagonist on "The X-Files"?
Special Agent Dana Katherine Scully
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How many items is in a baker's dozen?
A baker's dozen typically contains 13 items vs. 12. The term baker's dozen has roots in medieval England, when bakers would create an extra item to avoid falling short, and facing punishment. The term has carried on to today, where if you ask for a baker's dozen, you'll get 13 of the item you are ordering!
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6,545
Given a reference text about a snowball effect, tell me how it applies to aerospace engineering.
A snowball effect is a process that starts from an initial state of small significance and builds upon itself (an exacerbating feedback), becoming larger (graver, more serious), and also perhaps potentially dangerous or disastrous (a vicious circle), though it might be beneficial instead (a virtuous circle). This is a cliché in cartoons and modern theatrics, and it is also used in psychology. The common analogy is with the rolling of a snowball down a snow-covered hillside. As it rolls the ball will pick up more snow, gaining more mass and surface area, and picking up even more snow and momentum as it rolls along. In aerospace engineering, it is used to describe the multiplication effect in an original weight saving. A reduction in the weight of the fuselage will require less lift, meaning the wings can be smaller. Hence less thrust is required and therefore smaller engines, resulting in a greater weight saving than the original reduction. This iteration can be repeated several times, although the decrease in weight gives diminishing returns. The startup process of a feedback electronic oscillator, when power to the circuit is switched on, is a technical application of the snowball effect. Electronic noise is amplified by the oscillator circuit and returned to its input filtered to contain primarily the selected (desired) frequency, gradually getting stronger in each cycle, until a steady-state oscillation is established, when the circuit parameters satisfy the Barkhausen stability criterion.
The snowball effect is used to describe the multiplication effect in an original weight saving in aerospace engineering.
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6,546
Will any country learn from their own mistakes and not repeat history?
After the World War I, we can imagine countries around the globe tell themselves - this will not repeat itself and we have to do everything we can do prevent it. World War II took place just about a decade later. The devastation caused by World War II scarred so many people that each country is doing its best to prevent the next World War. But here we are - in the middle of another World War. As long as the desire for one person wishing to domination over another, we will always think of ways to build power and subjugate ones that are seemingly less than. them.
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6,547
What are some signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes?
The classic symptoms of diabetes are frequent urination (polyuria), increased thirst (polydipsia), increased hunger (polyphagia), and weight loss. Other symptoms that are commonly present at diagnosis include a history of blurred vision, itchiness, peripheral neuropathy, recurrent vaginal infections, and fatigue. Other symptoms may include loss of taste. Many people, however, have no symptoms during the first few years and are diagnosed on routine testing. A small number of people with type 2 diabetes can develop a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (a condition of very high blood sugar associated with a decreased level of consciousness and low blood pressure).
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How may I find a charging port outdoors for my laptop?
There are many ways to find a charging port outdoors for your laptop. For example, one may find charging ports in cafes, although usually those are reserved for paying customers. It's not uncommon to pay for a cup of latte and charge your laptop at the same time. Charging ports are also commonly seen in public places, such as public libraries, city hall, and parks. Public transportation is another way to get your laptop charged, as many trains have charging ports near the seats.
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Given a reference text about the Davie School, tell me when it was added to the register of historic places and when it was open and closed..
The Davie School (also known as the Old Davie School) is a historic school in Davie, Florida, USA. It is located at 6650 Griffin Road. It was designed by August Geiger. It opened its doors in 1918 to 90 students, and was in continuous use as a school until 1978. On March 29, 1988, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest extant school building in Broward County. School building The architect Geiger was hired by the school board in 1917 and presented them with his plans for the school that September. It is a T-shaped two-story building constructed of concrete with a textured stucco finish. The building has a hip roof with a surrounding parapet. Architectural elements include horseshoe and bell-shaped openings, raised bands of stucco and multiple panel windows.
The Davie School opened in 1918 and closed in 1978. It was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic places on March 29, 1988.
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why peoples eating popcorn in the cinema?
People often eat popcorn in the cinema because it has become a popular snack food that is associated with movie-going. Popcorn is easy to eat with your hands and can be shared among a group, making it a convenient snack to enjoy while watching a film. In addition, the aroma of freshly popped popcorn is often enticing and can help to create a festive atmosphere in the cinema. Popcorn also has a long shelf life and can be stored in large quantities, making it an economical choice for cinemas. Overall, the tradition of eating popcorn in the cinema has become deeply ingrained in popular culture and is enjoyed by many movie-goers around the world.
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What does GPT stand for in ChatGPT?
GPT stands for generative pre-trained transformer which is a type of deep neural network model for natural language processing, i.e. large language model (LLM).
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6,559
Where can I go to request an absentee ballot for an upcoming election in Wisconsin, or to track the status of my ballot request?
The MyVote.wi.gov site has several resources to help Wisconsin voters. One resource allows you to enter in your name and birth date and request an absentee ballot. You should plan to do this well in advance of the election. Once you have submitted your request, you can track whether the ballot has been sent or received through the website. Not only do you have to complete the ballot correctly in advance, but you must also have it properly witnessed, and you witness must correctly complete their section of the ballot. Additionally, your ballot must be received by election day. Ballots received after the election date will not be counted--regardless of whether the delay was the responsibility of the postal service. If you are concerned that there is not enough time for the postal service to return the ballot on time, you can drop off your absentee ballot in person at your polling site on the day of the election, or you can simply vote in person at the polling site. Your ballot cannot be turned in by another person to the polling site. This website is provided by the Wisconsin Elections Commission, which is a bipartisan commission charged with implementing Wisconsin's election statutes.
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6,560
What is Apache Spark?
Apache Spark is a multi-language engine for executing data engineering, data science, and machine learning on single-node machines or clusters.
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In a concise bulleted list, tell me what audiologists do when they are seeing a patient
Audiology (from Latin audīre, "to hear"; and from Greek -λογία, -logia) is a branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders. Audiologists treat those with hearing loss and proactively prevent related damage. By employing various testing strategies (e.g. behavioral hearing tests, otoacoustic emission measurements, and electrophysiologic tests), audiologists aim to determine whether someone has normal sensitivity to sounds. If hearing loss is identified, audiologists determine which portions of hearing (high, middle, or low frequencies) are affected, to what degree (severity of loss), and where the lesion causing the hearing loss is found (outer ear, middle ear, inner ear, auditory nerve and/or central nervous system). If an audiologist determines that a hearing loss or vestibular abnormality is present, they will provide recommendations for interventions or rehabilitation (e.g. hearing aids, cochlear implants, appropriate medical referrals).
* Audiologists aim to determine whether someone has normal sensitivity to sounds. * If hearing loss is identified, audiologists determine which portions of hearing are affected, to what degree, and where the lesion causing the hearing loss is found * If an audiologist determines that hearing loss is present, they will provide recommendations for interventions or rehabilitation
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What is a capital gain in finance?
You make a capital gain if you sell or dispose of a long−term asset (such as a building) for more than it cost you.
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Given this paragraph, what were the regional release dates for Viva Piñata: Party Animals?
Viva Piñata: Party Animals is a video game developed by Krome Studios for the Microsoft Xbox 360 video game console, part of the Viva Piñata series. The game was released on October 30, 2007, in North America, November 15 in Australia, November 16 in Europe, and December 6 in Japan.
Viva Piñata: Party Animals was released for the Xbox 360 gaming console on October 30, 2007 in North America, November 15, 2007 in Australia, November 16, 2007 in Europe, and December 6, 2007 in Japan.
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Who are the Weasleys?
The Weasley family is a family in the Harry Potter franchise known to be the friends of Harry Potter. You can recognize them by their red hair. The Weasleys are with 9, Molly, Arthur, Charlie, Bill, Fred, George, Percy, Ron & Ginny. They live in the Burrows which is also a safehouse later in the story.
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Why do Dutch people always ride a bicycle?
Dutch people use bicycles as a form of transportation, not as a sport. One interesting fact is that in Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, there are more bicycles than inhabitants.
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Why do people like to play Path of Exile?
Path of Exile is a complex, action role playing game. While many RPGs contain limited options, Path of Exile offers significant customization and choices to the player. Many people criticize Path of Exile for being too complex--more akin to a spreadsheet than a game--especially when compared to other action RGPs like Diablo.
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What is the Culture Against Man
Culture Against Man is a 1963 book-length ethnography by anthropologist Jules Henry of his native United States culture. The book is presented in three parts: American life and its institutions, discussion on child-rearing, and discussion on nursing homes.
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What kind of fungi are Ochrolechiaceae
The Ochrolechiaceae are a family of lichenized fungi in the order Pertusariales.
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Which months were added to the calendar and why?
In order for the Roman calendar year which was ten months long, to be in sync with the lunar year, the months of January and February were added.
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What is the capital of CA?
Sacramento
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Given this paragraph about Vice-Admiral Alexander Colville, tell me when he died and what battles he fought in.
Vice-Admiral Alexander Colville, 7th Lord Colville of Culross (also spelled Colvill) (28 February 1717 – 21 May 1770), served as the Commodore and Commander in Chief of His Majesty's Ships and Vessels in North America from 1757 to 1762. Colville wrote a well-preserved series of detailed, well-written letters to various other military leaders, his family, the King, and other influential people. These letters have provided more historical information about that time period than many other sources available. His writing was so prolific that many of his letters still surface in antique shops from London, to Halifax to New York City. He is a poorly remembered, but important, contributor to the UK control of the North American seas and the battles of the Seven Years' War of 1756–1763.
Vice-Admiral Alexander Colville fought in the battles of the Seven Years' War of 1756-1763 and died on May 21, 1770.
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6,586
What is the proper greeting for Passover?
chag sameach
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Who wrote the biography of Steve Jobs?
Walter Isaacson
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Who is the founder of Vanguard?
John C. Bogle
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what kinds of shoes are there?
The different kinds of shoes you can buy are running shoes, hiking shoes, steel toe boots, sandals, high heels, walking shoes, dress shoes, slippers, construction boots, etc. You should pick the pair of shoes you need based on the activity you will be engaging in. Using the right pair of shoes for the right job will keep you safe, less prone to injury, and make it easier and more enjoyable to do the activity you are doing.
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How many years was Hutchinson's streak, and what caused it to end?
Hutchinson attended 1,294 consecutive matches involving the Geelong Football Club between Round 11, 1963, and the 2019 preliminary final, inclusive. That streak came to an end when he and the general public were locked out of the Cats' 2020 Round 1 loss to Greater Western Sydney in Sydney due to the COVID-19 pandemic. If away games are excluded, Hutchinson's streak lasted from the early 1958 season to the 2019 preliminary final.
Hutchinson's streak was 62 years (2019-1958+1) and it ended because of the lock out caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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What awards did Bill Murray receive for Lost in Translation?
Murray's performance in Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation (2003) earned him a Golden Globe and a British Academy Film Award and an Oscar nomination for Best Actor. He has frequently collaborated with directors Ivan Reitman, Harold Ramis, Wes Anderson, Sofia Coppola, Jim Jarmusch, John McNaughton and the Farrelly brothers. He received Golden Globe nominations for his roles in Ghostbusters, Rushmore (1998), Hyde Park on Hudson (2012), St. Vincent (2014), On the Rocks (2020) and the HBO miniseries Olive Kitteridge (2014), for which he later won his second Primetime Emmy Award.
Bill Murray earned a Golden Globe and a British Academy Film Award and an Oscar nomination for Best Actor for his role in Lost in Translation.
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Name a Jane Austen book.
Pride and Prejudice.
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Given this paragraph about video game consoles, when was the Nintendo DS released?
In 2004, Nintendo released the Nintendo DS, which featured such innovations as dual screens – one of which being a touchscreen – and wireless connectivity for multiplayer play. Throughout its lifetime, more than 154 million units were sold, making it the most successful handheld console and the second best-selling console in history. In 2005, Nintendo released the Game Boy Micro, the last system in the Game Boy line. Sales did not meet Nintendo's expectations, with 2.5 million units being sold by 2007. In mid-2005, the Nintendo World Store was inaugurated in New York City.
2004
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What is the universe made of?
Astronomers don’t seem to know what 95% of the universe is made of. Atoms and physical matter, which form everything we see around us, only account for a measly 5%. Over the past 80 years it has become clear that the substantial remainder is comprised of two shadowy entities – dark matter and dark energy. The former, first discovered in 1933, acts as an invisible glue, binding galaxies and galaxy clusters together. Dark energy, Unveiled in 1998, is responsible for the universe’s accelerated expansion.
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What is on the DVD Our Favorite Things
Our Favorite Things is a compilation DVD by the band Negativland, released on November 27, 2007. The original release date on October 23 was skipped due to a pressing error in the DVDs and the bonus CD, a collection of Negativland covers done by an a cappella doo-wop group. It contains 20 of the band's greatest "hits" animated by 20 different artists from all over the United States. The cover parodies the artwork of the film The Sound of Music as well as title of the film's song "My Favorite Things". The front features a "review" from the character Goofy saying, "It's goofy". The people on the cover are dolls.
Our Favorite Things is a compilation DVD by the band Negativland, released on November 27, 2007. The original release date on October 23 was skipped due to a pressing error in the DVDs and the bonus CD, a collection of Negativland covers done by an a cappella doo-wop group. It contains 20 of the band's greatest "hits" animated by 20 different artists from all over the United States. The cover parodies the artwork of the film The Sound of Music as well as title of the film's song "My Favorite Things". The front features a "review" from the character Goofy saying, "It's goofy". The people on the cover are dolls.
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In what key do most car horns honk?
F
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Who is the largest coatings company in the world by revenue?
PPG Industries, Inc. is an American Fortune 500 company and global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, PPG operates in more than 70 countries around the globe. By revenue it is the largest coatings company in the world followed by AkzoNobel. It is headquartered in PPG Place, an office and retail complex in downtown Pittsburgh, and is known for its glass facade designed by Postmodern architect Philip Johnson.
PPG Industries, Inc.
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Are seed oils bad for you?
Seed oils such as vegetable, canola, soy, sunflower, etc. are high in omega 6 fatty acids. Research has shown that diets high in omega 6 fatty acids lead to systemic inflammation. Unlike seed oils, saturated fat is usually derived from animal products, however they’ve been demonized by various communities with political agendas. Unlike seed oils, saturated fats do not contain a high amount of omega 6 fatty acid.
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In autosports, what is the apex and racing line?
The racing line in autosports is an imaginary line in which when followed by the vehicle will provide the most efficient and quickest way through a turn or series of turns. The apex of the racing line is the ideal point in which the car should be positioned closest to the inside of a curve. The term, 'hitting the apex' is used when the ideal racing line is followed.
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6,607
What is National Financial Switch or NFS?
National Financial Switch (NFS) is the largest network of shared automated teller machines (ATMs) in India. It was designed, developed and deployed by the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) in 2004, with the goal of inter-connecting the ATMs in the country and facilitating convenience banking. It is run by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). As on 31st January’ 22, there were 1,203 members that includes 111 Direct, 1,045 Sub members, 43 RRBs and 4 WLAOs using NFS network connected to more than 2.55 Lac ATM (including cash deposit machines/recyclers). The National Financial Switch was launched by the IDRBT on 27 August 2004, connecting the ATMs of three banks, Corporation Bank, Bank of Baroda and ICICI Bank.The IDRBT then worked towards bringing all major banks in India on board and by December 2009, the network had grown to connect 49,880 ATMs of 37 banks, thereby emerging as the largest network of shared ATMs in the country.
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How many colours does a rainbow have?
A rainbow typically comprises 7 colors - red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet, which can be remembered using acronyms like "ROY G BIV" or simple sentences like "Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain", where the starting letter of each word corresponds to the starting letter of the colors of the rainbow, in order.
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Why can helicopters not fly as fast as airplanes?
In order to fly, aircraft need to produce lift. In airplanes, lift is generated by the air that's flowing over the wings. The faster the airplane flies, the more lift is generated. In helicopters on the other hand, lift is generated by the spinning rotor blades. If the helicopter is in motion, the blades will produce more lift on the side where they are moving in the helicopter's direction of travel (advancing), than on the side where they are moving in the opposite direction (retreating). This is called dissymetry of lift. The faster the helicopter flies, the bigger this dissymetry will get. The helicopter's maximum speed is equal to the speed at which the retreating blade would begin to stall.
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What are the benefits of using the ReLU activation function over the classic sigmoid function in neural networks?
1. Gradient vanishing problem: The max value of the derivative of sigmoid function is 0.25, which can result in the total gradients becoming very small during back propagation. In contrast ReLU has a constant gradient 1 for positive inputs. 2. Compute efficiency: ReLU can be computed using max(0, x), more efficient than exponential operations in sigmoid function. 3. Convergence speed: it's also reported that using ReLU as activation function in neural networks converges faster than using sigmoid function.
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What is a reporting dashboard?
A reporting dashboard is a way to show business metrics and business insights based on business data. It enables high level leadership and management to make and implement decisions that have a positive affect on a Company's revenue. These benefits include both added revenue and stopping lost revenue. Data Analyst work with Data Engineers to develop these dashboards and reporting.
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Where did Allen Eager grow up?
Allen Eager was born in New York City on January 10, 1927. He grew up in the Bronx. According to Denise McCluggage, Eager could read aged 3, and learned to drive at the age of 9 with the help of his mother, after she caught him driving a garbage truck near the hotels that his parents owned in the Catskill Mountains. He took clarinet lessons with David Weber of the New York Philharmonic at the age of 13.
Allen Eager grew up in the Bronx.
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What causes that feeling of weightlessness when you're on a rollercoaster?
The weightless feeling from a rollercoaster is caused by gravitational force, also known as g-force. Different rollercoaster elements lead to different types of g-force: there is positive g-force, which drives blood downwards towards the feet, and negative g-force, which drives blood upwards towards the head. Negative g-force acts opposite to gravity, and it occurs when you accelerate downwards faster than free-fall. The acceleration causes you to pull out of your seat, evoking a sense of weightlessness.
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Is it possible to prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Type 2 diabetes is largely preventable by staying a normal weight, exercising regularly, and eating a healthy diet (high in fruits and vegetables and low in sugar and saturated fats).Treatment involves exercise and dietary changes. If blood sugar levels are not adequately lowered, the medication metformin is typically recommended. Many people may eventually also require insulin injections. In those on insulin, routinely checking blood sugar levels is advised; however, this may not be needed in those who are not on insulin therapy. Bariatric surgery often improves diabetes in those who are obese.
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How many vaccines should I get, if a dog bites me?
There is no common number that applies to all, so you should immediately seek medical assistance. And then, based on the severity of the bite, your health provider can recommend the number of vaccines, along with any other treatment.
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Given this reference text about the Catholic University of America, tell me when it was established, where it is located, and who founded it.
The Catholic University of America (CUA) is a private Roman Catholic research university in Washington, D.C. It is a pontifical university of the Catholic Church in the United States and the only institution of higher education founded by U.S. Catholic bishops. Established in 1887 as a graduate and research center following approval by Pope Leo XIII, the university began offering undergraduate education in 1904. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Its campus is adjacent to the Brookland neighborhood, known as "Little Rome", which contains 60 Catholic institutions, including Trinity Washington University, the Dominican House of Studies, and Archbishop Carroll High School, as well as the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. CUA's programs emphasize the liberal arts, professional education, and personal development. The school stays closely connected with the Catholic Church and Catholic organizations. The residential U.S. cardinals put on the American Cardinals Dinner each year to raise scholarship funds. The university also has a long history of working with the Knights of Columbus; its law school and basilica have dedications to the involvement and support of the Knights.
The Catholic University was founded in 1887 by the US Catholic Bishops, and is located in Washington, DC.
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Given this paragraph on French Revolution, what were the main causes
The French Revolution (French: Révolution française [ʁevɔlysjɔ̃ fʁɑ̃sɛːz]) was a period of radical political and societal change in France that began with the Estates General of 1789 and ended with the formation of the French Consulate in November 1799. Many of its ideas are considered fundamental principles of liberal democracy, while the values and institutions it created remain central to French political discourse. Its causes are generally agreed to be a combination of social, political and economic factors, which the Ancien Régime proved unable to manage. In May 1789, widespread social distress led to the convocation of the Estates General, which was converted into a National Assembly in June. Continuing unrest culminated in the Storming of the Bastille on 14 July, which led to a series of radical measures by the Assembly, including the abolition of feudalism, the imposition of state control over the Catholic Church in France, and extension of the right to vote.
The causes were multiple, including social, politic, and economic factors.
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What singer has had a Billboard No. 1 hit in each of the last four decades?
Mariah Carey
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6,628
What is the United States Bill of Rights?
The United States Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. Proposed following the often bitter 1787–88 debate over the ratification of the Constitution and written to address the objections raised by Anti-Federalists, the Bill of Rights amendments add to the Constitution specific guarantees of personal freedoms and rights, clear limitations on the government's power in judicial and other proceedings, and explicit declarations that all powers not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved to the states or the people. The concepts codified in these amendments are built upon those in earlier documents, especially the Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776), as well as the Northwest Ordinance (1787), the English Bill of Rights (1689), and Magna Carta (1215). Largely because of the efforts of Representative James Madison, who studied the deficiencies of the Constitution pointed out by anti-federalists and then crafted a series of corrective proposals, Congress approved twelve articles of amendment on September 25, 1789, and submitted them to the states for ratification. Contrary to Madison's proposal that the proposed amendments be incorporated into the main body of the Constitution (at the relevant articles and sections of the document), they were proposed as supplemental additions (codicils) to it. Articles Three through Twelve were ratified as additions to the Constitution on December 15, 1791, and became Amendments One through Ten of the Constitution. Article Two became part of the Constitution on May 5, 1992, as the Twenty-seventh Amendment. Article One is still pending before the states. Although Madison's proposed amendments included a provision to extend the protection of some of the Bill of Rights to the states, the amendments that were finally submitted for ratification applied only to the federal government. The door for their application upon state governments was opened in the 1860s, following ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment. Since the early 20th century both federal and state courts have used the Fourteenth Amendment to apply portions of the Bill of Rights to state and local governments. The process is known as incorporation. There are several original engrossed copies of the Bill of Rights still in existence. One of these is on permanent public display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
The United States Bill of Rights comprises the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. Proposed following the often bitter 1787–88 debate over the ratification of the Constitution and written to address the objections raised by Anti-Federalists, the Bill of Rights amendments add to the Constitution specific guarantees of personal freedoms and rights, clear limitations on the government's power in judicial and other proceedings, and explicit declarations that all powers not specifically granted to the federal government by the Constitution are reserved to the states or the people. The concepts codified in these amendments are built upon those in earlier documents, especially the Virginia Declaration of Rights (1776), as well as the Northwest Ordinance (1787), the English Bill of Rights (1689), and the Magna Carta (1215).
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Why does the Earth revolve around the Sun?
The Earth revolves around the Sun due to gravity. The more mass an object has, the greater its gravitational pull on other objects. The most massive object in the solar system is the sun, which is actually one of the larger yellow dwarf stars in the universe. With a mass of 1.98892 x 10 to the 30th power kilograms, the sun has approximately 333,000 times more mass than Earth. Because the gravitational pull of the sun is so much more than the Earth's gravitational pull, the Earth is forced into an orbit around the sun.
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What are some of the highest quality, full flavored cigars I can buy in the united states?
Due to the US embargo banning importation of products from Cuba in the mid 20th century, the storied Cuban cigar has not been able to be legally purchased by US consumers.With that said, there are numerous highly regarded cigar makers in countries like Nicargua, the Dominican Republic, and Honduras whose cigars rival the best Cuban cigars, many of them full flavored. Here are a few options to consider: Arturo Fuente Opus X - this is a highly complex, highly sought after, full-flavored cigar from the Dominican Republic that retails for ~$25 for a single, making it an expensive choice for a regular cigar smoker. With that said, it is near the top of the list of favorites for most cigar aficianados. Padron Serie 1926 - this is a creamy, chocolatey cigar from Nicaragua that retails for around $17, making it a slightly more affordable option, though still a premium selection. These are produced in higher volume than the Opus, which makes them easier to fine. Ashton VSG - this is a Dominican cigar, with VSG standing for "Virgin Sun Grown." The flavor profile is very unique due to the sun grown wrapper. These are about $13 for a single at retail depending on size. There are dozens of reputable cigar makers making thousands of cigars, but those above are longstanding staples of many avid cigar smokers in the US.
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6,635
how to become fit
Getting fit is a journey than just a milestone. It starts with maintaining a positive attitude, healthy lifestyle comprising of good eating habits, good sleep cycle and an active lifestyle. If you are trying to get fit, start with making small life style changes like including walking, running, a sport, an exercise routine or any activity that you think is fun in your every day life. Apart from that eat healthy and get good sleep for your body & mind to rest and recover. Most importantly remember that there are no short cuts or a quick solution to getting fit. So start you journey today and enjoy yourself.
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6,636
How do you check the weather on an iPhone?
Open the "Weather" app. Also, you can set a Weather widget on your home screen. To do this, long-press the home screen.
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6,637
What birds can I find in San Francisco?
You can find many birds in San Francisco, especially in parks like Golden Gate Park and the Lands End. Some of the birds you might find include: - American Crow - Anna's Hummingbird - Red-tailed Hawk - Steller's Jay - Chestnut-backed Chickadee - Red-winged Blackbird - Dark-eyed Junco - Acorn Woodpecker - House finch - American Robin - Song Sparrow
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6,639
What is one of your favorite hobbies?
I'm an avid reader, especially of audiobooks. I read or listen to more than a book a week, and will dabble in a lot of different genres. I've recently been reading a lot of sci-fi and fantasy, but also enjoy a good biography, military history, sociological, or general work of fiction as long as they are well written.
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6,640
What are some of the greatest rock bands of all time?
The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, and Led Zeppelin
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Greta Thunberg is a Swedish Environmental activist has donated the Prize money of 1 million Euros for what cause?
Environment and climate change
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6,642
What does Korla stand for?
Korla, also known as Kurla or from Mandarin Chinese as Ku'erle or Kuerle, is the second largest city in Xinjiang. It is a county-level city and the seat of the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture, the largest prefecture of China. Korla has existed since at least the Han Dynasty. Korla is known for its production of fragrant pears and is a production center for the Tarim oil fields.
Korla is the second largest city in Xinjiang, China. It is also known as Kurla or Kuerle. It is located in the Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture. It is known for fragrant pears and oil fields.
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What is Github Copilot?
GitHub Copilot is a cloud-based artificial intelligence tool developed by GitHub and OpenAI to assist users of Visual Studio Code, Visual Studio, Neovim, and JetBrains integrated development environments (IDEs) by autocompleting code. Currently available by subscription to individual developers, the tool was first announced by GitHub on 29 June 2021, and works best for users coding in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, and Go.
GitHub Copilot is a cloud-based artificial intelligence tool developed by GitHub and OpenAI
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6,645
What did Special Agent Fox Mulder study when he was in university?
Fox Mulder, a main character on the TV show "The X-Files," studied at Oxford University and majored in psychology.
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6,648
Why do gas prices go high in winter
Prices in a market economy are driven by Supply and demand. Gas prices typically increase in a market economy in a winter because of increase in demand. Demand increases because people use gas to warm homes and cold weather further increases demand for gas. All this increase in demand means gas prices increase. It is not required that gas prices always increase.
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6,649
Why democracy doesn't works and in old times we had autocracy?
Corruption, polarization, and misinformation all have the potential to easily influence democracy, which is a complicated system with many moving parts. It additionally will in general be sluggish and wasteful because of the requirement for agreement building and split the difference among various groups. On the other hand, because there is no need to engage in a prolonged decision-making process or accommodate divergent viewpoints, autocracy can be more effective and decisive in implementing policies. Singapore, where the government has been able to achieve rapid economic growth and development through strong and centralized leadership, is a good case for autocracy. The nation has an exclusive expectation of living, low degrees of wrongdoing, and a well-working public framework.
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6,650
Given this paragraph, what is the size in acres of Walt Disney World?
The Walt Disney World Resort, also called Walt Disney World or Disney World, is an entertainment resort complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States, near the cities of Orlando and Kissimmee. Opened on October 1, 1971, the resort is operated by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, a division of The Walt Disney Company. The property covers nearly 25,000 acres (39 sq mi; 101 km2), of which half has been used. The resort comprises four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom), two water parks (Disney's Blizzard Beach and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon), 31 themed resort hotels, nine non-Disney hotels, several golf courses, a camping resort, and other entertainment venues, including the outdoor shopping center Disney Springs. On October 1, 2021, Walt Disney World started its celebration of its 50-year anniversary which lasted for 18 consecutive months ending on March 31, 2023.
According to this text, Walt Disney World is 12,500 acres and sits on 25,000 acres of property owned by the company.
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6,655
Does using microwave oven cause cancer?
No, it is a myth with no scientific validation to this hypothesis. Microwaves are a form of electromagnetic radiation which only heats the water molecules inside your food. As the water heats up the food heats up. Microwave ovens has been in use safely for more than 70 years
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