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Is breakfast cereal a healthy food choice in the morning?
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Breakfast cereal food can be a healthy food choice because it contains higher fiber, higher iron, and a good amount of micronutrients, such as Vitamin A. However, my big concern is the food is a type of processing food and with too much sodium and sugar. The sodium content of U.S. diets tends to be higher than desirable. A food is considered low sodium if it has 140 mg or less per serving. The sugar includes natural sugars as well as added. This product is higher than some because it is a cereal with raisins.
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| 9,036 |
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History of Linux
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The Unix operating system was conceived and implemented in 1969, at AT&T's Bell Labs, in the United States by Ken Thompson, Dennis Ritchie, Douglas McIlroy, and Joe Ossanna. First released in 1971, Unix was written entirely in assembly language, as was common practice at the time. In 1973, in a key pioneering approach, it was rewritten in the C programming language by Dennis Ritchie (with the exception of some hardware and I/O routines). The availability of a high-level language implementation of Unix made its porting to different computer platforms easier.
Due to an earlier antitrust case forbidding it from entering the computer business, AT&T licensed the operating system's source code as a trade secret to anyone who asked. As a result, Unix grew quickly and became widely adopted by academic institutions and businesses. In 1984, AT&T divested itself of its regional operating companies, and was released from its obligation not to enter the computer business; freed of that obligation, Bell Labs began selling Unix as a proprietary product, where users were not legally allowed to modify it.
Onyx Systems began selling early microcomputer-based Unix workstations in 1980. Later, Sun Microsystems, founded as a spin-off of a student project at Stanford University, also began selling Unix-based desktop workstations in 1982. While Sun workstations didn't utilize commodity PC hardware like Linux was later developed for, it represented the first successful commercial attempt at distributing a primarily single-user microcomputer that ran a Unix operating system.
With Unix increasingly "locked in" as a proprietary product, the GNU Project, started in 1983 by Richard Stallman, had the goal of creating a "complete Unix-compatible software system" composed entirely of free software. Work began in 1984. Later, in 1985, Stallman started the Free Software Foundation and wrote the GNU General Public License (GNU GPL) in 1989. By the early 1990s, many of the programs required in an operating system (such as libraries, compilers, text editors, a command-line shell, and a windowing system) were completed, although low-level elements such as device drivers, daemons, and the kernel, called GNU Hurd, were stalled and incomplete.
MINIX was created by Andrew S. Tanenbaum, a computer science professor, and released in 1987 as a minimal Unix-like operating system targeted at students and others who wanted to learn operating system principles. Although the complete source code of MINIX was freely available, the licensing terms prevented it from being free software until the licensing changed in April 2000.
Although not released until 1992, due to legal complications, development of 386BSD, from which NetBSD, OpenBSD and FreeBSD descended, predated that of Linux.
Linus Torvalds has stated on separate occasions that if the GNU kernel or 386BSD had been available at the time (1991), he probably would not have created Linux.
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Linux, computer operating system created in the early 1990s by Finnish software engineer Linus Torvalds and the Free Software Foundation (FSF).
While still a student at the University of Helsinki, Torvalds started developing Linux to create a system similar to MINIX, a UNIX operating system. In 1991 he released version 0.02; Version 1.0 of the Linux kernel, the core of the operating system, was released in 1994. About the same time, American software developer Richard Stallman and the FSF made efforts to create an open-source UNIX-like operating system called GNU. In contrast to Torvalds, Stallman and the FSF started by creating utilities for the operating system first. These utilities were then added to the Linux kernel to create a complete system called GNU/Linux, or, less precisely, just Linux.
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| 9,038 |
What is freedom?
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Freedom could mean different things to different people. Often times the definition of freedom is based on the geo location, age, gender even your mood. For example, people in the United States sometimes associate freedom with the ability to speak, think and feel as they wish.
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| 9,039 |
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Name some of the bravolebrities from Below Deck
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Captain Lee Rosbach, Chef Rachel Hargrove, Stew Fraser Olender and former Chief Stew Kate Chastain
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| 9,040 |
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Who is the best soccer player in the world?
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There are many ways to determine who the best soccer player is at the current time.
Some would say that the Ballon d'Or award does that job for us, labeling the best player in the game at the current time. At this juncture, that is Karim Benzema of Real Madrid, who won the 2021/22 award after leading Los Blancos to the La Liga and Champions League double.
Others would say that the highest-paid player is the best. That would be Kylian Mbappe whose new PSG contract could see the French side shell out an eye-watering €630 million over the course of his new three-year contract he signed in the summer of 2022. Mbappe is thought to be the best young player in the game now, gracing the cover of the popular FIFA video game for the last two years.
Still more could argue that the player with the most goals scored would be the best player. That would make Cristiano Ronaldo the top player in the world, with his all-time record of more than 800 goals for club and country. Right behind him is his rival Lionel Messi, who also has collected far more assists than his Portuguese counterpart. Young striker Erling Haaland may have something to say about that, however, as his incredible start to the Premier League season has seen him on pace to shatter the league's single-season goalscoring record.
However, that seems to discount those who play other positions, like 2018 Ballon d'Or winner Luka Modric, whose midfield brilliance led Croatia to the last World Cup final, or 2022 Yashin trophy winner Thibaut Courtois, whose goalkeeping heroics earned him Man of the Match in the 2022 Champions League final.
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| 9,043 |
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Who is the Cigarette Smoking Man?
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The cigarette smoking man is a fictional character from the TV show "The X-Files." His name was revealed to be C.G.B. Spender in later seasons of the show. He was portrayed by William B. Davis.
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| 9,044 |
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Give me some ideas of where I should go on holiday.
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You could go for a beach, or resort holiday - somewhere like the Caribbean, Hawaii or Malaysia, where you can relax by the sea drinking a cocktail, or go swimming, snorkelling or try out water sports. Alternatively, you could go to a national park, like Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, where you can go hiking and enjoy beautiful nature. Europe has many exciting holiday options as well: you could also visit the ice hotel in Finland, ride a gondala in Venice or visit Buckingham Palace, the home of the King, in London.
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| 9,045 |
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why is hydration so important?
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Water is very good for you because it helps to keep you hydrated. Your body needs water for nearly every function. When you are well hydrated you will look younger because your skin has better elasticity. You can think more clearly because your brain is hydrated. You muscles will recover faster, and you will have better digestion. Coffee and sugar drinks will dehydrate you so if you have some of these make sure you replenish your fluids with more water to get hydrated.
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| 9,046 |
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Why is Chicago so windy?
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A lot of Chicago's wind comes from the air above nearby Lake Michigan. The sun heats up the land faster than it heats up the water in the lake. When the air in the city rises, the cooler air over the lake moves toward the land. The air movement makes a lot of wind.
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| 9,048 |
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What is Lady Gaga's real name?
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Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəni ˌdʒɜːrməˈnɒtə/ (listen) STEF-ən-ee JUR-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter and actress. She is known for her image reinventions and musical versatility. Gaga began performing as a teenager, singing at open mic nights and acting in school plays. She studied at Collaborative Arts Project 21, through the New York University Tisch School of the Arts, before dropping out to pursue a career in music. After Def Jam Recordings canceled her contract, she worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing, where she signed a joint deal with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution, in 2007. Gaga had her breakthrough the following year with her debut studio album, The Fame, and its chart-topping singles "Just Dance" and "Poker Face". The album was later reissued to include the extended play The Fame Monster (2009), which yielded the successful singles "Bad Romance", "Telephone", and "Alejandro".
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Lady Gaga is the professional name for Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta.
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| 9,049 |
In The Divergent series by Veronica Roth, what is the name used to refer to people who don't fit into a specific faction?
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Divergents are people who cannot be classified neatly into a specific faction.
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| 9,052 |
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What are the top graph databases?
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1. Neo4j
2. Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB
3. Virtuoso
4. ArangoDB
5. Amazon Neptune
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| 9,053 |
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What is XGBoost Algorithm?
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XGBoost is a robust machine-learning algorithm that can help you understand your data and make better decisions. XGBoost is an implementation of gradient-boosting decision trees. It has been used by data scientists and researchers worldwide to optimize their machine-learning models. LightGBM is another common, related library for Gradient Boosting algorithm training. Both XGBoost and LightGBM are open-source and are used in a variety of Machine Learning tasks. LightGBM is generally faster for training on large datasets.
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| 9,055 |
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What are the differences between acoustic guitars and classic guitars?
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There are several differences between acoustic guitars and classic (nylon) guitars.
1) The strings in acoustic guitars are made of steel, but for a classic guitar they are made of nylon.
2) the second difference is in the sound and tone they are producing. The sound created by an acoustic guitar is more crisp and twangy as apposed to the one created by a classic guitar which is more mellow.
3) The third difference is in the shape and body. The neck of an classic guitar is wider.
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| 9,062 |
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How can I treat a cough without medication?
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You can help soothe a cough by getting some rest and drinking plenty of fluids, often hot drinks such as lemon and honey will help. Using a humidifier or having a steamy shower will also help. To help at night, raise your head in bed with an extra pillow.
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| 9,064 |
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When was the Roman empire founded?
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The Roman empire was founded after the Republican period in 27BC and went through 1453AD. Some sources claim that the Roman Empire ended in 476AD with the fall of Rome via the Barbarian leader, Odoacer, however this is not true. The Roman empire continued on through the Eastern half of the Roman Empire. The Eastern Roman Empire is commonly referred to as the Byzantines. However, the Byzantines is a modern creation of referring to this Eastern Empire. In fact, all of the way through 1453AD, the people of the Eastern Roman Empire referred to themselves as Romans.
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Where are good places to go for vacation?
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The best places to go for vacation depend on what time of year it is and how far you can travel. If you have a limited budget, driving to the nearest mountain range to go camping can be a fun vacation in the summer. In the winter, you could consider renting a cabin near a ski area. If you can travel farther away, then traveling to a beach destination like the Mediterranean or Hawaii is a great trip.
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| 9,067 |
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Where is John Rahm from?
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Barrika, Spain
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| 9,069 |
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What are nice things to do for someone on their birthday?
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Ideas for nice things that you could do for someone on their birthday include serving them breakfast in bed, sending them a text message, sending them a birthday card, baking them a birthday cake, giving them a gift, taking them out for a meal, or doing an activity with them that they enjoy.
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What is Akshardham?
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Akshardham in New Delhi, India is recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the World's largest comprehensive Hindu Temple. The 100-acre Akshardham complex on the banks of Yamuna has become an architectural landmark of India. The monument is a fusion of pink stone and pure white marble, where pink stone symbolizes bhakti (devotion) in eternal bloom and white marble that of absolute purity and eternal peace. It measures 356 ft. long, 316 ft. wide and 141 ft. hight, covering an area of 86,342 sq.ft. The marvelous, ornately hand-carved stone temple has been built without structural steel. It took five years for the 11,000 artisans and volunteers to build this grand structure. It cost about 200 crore Indian rupees. It was built by the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) organization.
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How do I cook basmati rice?
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To cook basmati rice perfectly, first rinse the desired amount of rice until the water runs clear. Then, in a saucepan with a tight fitting lid and over medium heat, add rice and water in a 1C rice to 1.5C water or other liquid (like broth) ratio. Bring the pot to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover and let cook for 15 minutes. Let the rice sit for another 10 minutes off of the heat with the lid on and the fluff with a fork and enjoy! To make the rice more flavorful, you can add cumin or other spices and salt.
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| 9,073 |
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Where is Dieveniskes located
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Dieveniškės (in Lithuanian literally: Place of gods; Polish: Dziewieniszki; Belarusian: Дзевянішкі Dzevyanishki) is a town in the Vilnius County of Lithuania, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Belarusian border in the so-called Dieveniškės appendix. It is surrounded by the Dieveniškės Regional Park.
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Dieveniskes, in Lithuanian literally: Place of gods is a town in the Vilnius County of Lithuania, about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) from the Belarusian border in the so-called Dieveniskes appendix. It is surrounded by the Dieveniskes Regional Park.
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What does CMWCs stand for?
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The Cycle Messenger World Championships, or CMWCs, are an annual urban cycling competition whereby cycle messengers and cycling enthusiasts showcase their skills in an array of events, many of which simulate everyday tasks for a cycle messenger. Each year, the CMWCs are held in a different city around the world, with each host city designing its own unique course. The highlight of the CMWCs is the main race in which cyclists are given manifests and must pickup and deliver items to various locations around the host city as quickly and efficiently as possible. The total number of pickups and deliveries, or "drop offs" is unknown to the messengers before the race, but has been known to reach up to 100 stops and usually takes between 3–4 hours to complete. The cyclist who completes all of the assigned deliveries in the least amount of time wins the race. In addition to the main race there are also several side events which have become increasingly popular over the past few years. These events change yearly depending on the discretion of the host city but usually include backward circles, bike polo, bunnyhop, cargo race, longest skid, sprints, and trackstand.
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The Cycle Messenger World Championships
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| 9,079 |
Given this reference text about Nintendo, when was it founded?
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Nintendo was founded in 1889 as Nintendo Karuta by craftsman Fusajiro Yamauchi and originally produced handmade hanafuda playing cards. After venturing into various lines of business during the 1960s and acquiring a legal status as a public company, Nintendo distributed its first console, the Color TV-Game, in 1977. It gained international recognition with the release of Donkey Kong in 1981 and the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Mario Bros. in 1985.
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Are panda bears real bears?
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Yes, pandas are one of the 8 or so species of extant, or living, bear. They are likely the most distantly related bear relative to the other species, along with spectacled bears. Pandas live in the wild exclusively in Asia. Pandas primarily eat bamboo. Red pandas are not bears, and are more closely related to raccoons.
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| 9,081 |
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Do you have to get training to go scuba diving?
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Scuba diving requires training, and normally people gain a scuba diving certification before doing this activity
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| 9,082 |
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What are the FAANG companies?
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Five of the best performing tech stocks of the last decade are Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google. Those five stocks have been pulled together into an the acronym FAANG.
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| 9,083 |
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Why is Dungeons and Dragons so popular nowadays?
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Dungeons and Dragons, also commonly known as D&D is a role playing game that has been around since the 70s. D&D has been enjoying somewhat of a resurgence in recent years and has gained more mainstream appeal thanks largely to the internet and streaming in particular. Shows like Critical Role and Dimension 20 where campaigns are streamed often in real time over the internet have made D&D more accessible than ever before. The success of Critical Role in particular is noteworthy, with Amazon Prime developing an animated show based on the first campaign and a second show announced adapting the second campaign. There is even a D&D movie in the works set to release in 2023 with a cast of renowned actors like Chris Pine and Michelle Rodriguez.
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| 9,087 |
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Name some famous songs by George Gershwin
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In his career, George Gershwin wrote influential works such as the orchestral compositions "Rhapsody in Blue" and "An American in Paris". Furthermore, he is known for the songs "Fascinating Rhythm", "Embraceable You", "I Got Rhythm", and "Isn't it a pity". The hit "Summertime" was also composed by Gershwin, as part of the opera "Porgy and Bess", which premiered in Boston in 1935.
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| 9,089 |
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What are the names of the Stark children's direwolves?
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Grey Wind, Lady, Nymeria, Summer, and Shaggydog.
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| 9,091 |
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My manager is available on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after 12 PM PST and her manager is available on Wednesday after 4:30 PM CST and Thursday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM CST. Can you suggest a time for me to schedule a meeting with the two of them if I have to sign off at 5 PM EST every day?
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Your manager is available after 3 PM EST but her manager is only available on Wednesday after 5:30 PM EST or Thursday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM EST.
The only time that the three of you are able to meet is on Thursday at 4:30 PM EST. If you can be available after 5 PM EST then all three of you are also available to meet on Wednesday at 5:30 PM EST or Thursday at 5 PM EST.
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| 9,093 |
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What is a stinky slinky?
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A stinky slinky is the nickname for a RV sewer hose. When emptying RV tanks an accordion-style hose is attached to the output port on the RV, with the other end being placed into a hole at a dump station. Levers are then pulled to empty the tanks: blank tank first (toilet contents), then gray tank after to remove any leftovers from when the black tank was emptied. Most people wear gloves when doing a tank dump. Given that the sewer hose is stretchy like a slinky, and removes toilet waste, the nickname “stinky slinky” is common.
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| 9,095 |
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Name some of the bravolebrities from Summer house
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Amanda Batula, Andrea Denver, Carl Radke, Ciara Miller, Danielle Olivera, Kyle Cooke, Lindsay Hubbard, Luke Gulbranson, Mya Allen and Paige DeSorbo
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| 9,096 |
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who is tamil nadu super star ?
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In Tamil Nadu, Superstar is Rajinikanth and he is one of the popular film stars.
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| 9,100 |
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How can I find accurate directions between two places?
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There are several applications that will allow you to get highly accurate directions, in terms of both time and distance, between two or more locations. You can even see real-time traffic! The two most popular apps are Apple Maps and Google Maps, but there are other services available like Waze and MapQuest. In addition, these apps let you get directions based on your mode of transport, whether it's public transportation, personal automobile, bike, or walking.
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| 9,101 |
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What do you know about the Fatimid Empire?
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The Fatimid Dynasty was a Shia Ismaili Empire which existed from Tenth to the Twelfth Centuries AD (909 - 1171 CE). They were originated from the Alids & they trace their lineage to Ali-ibn-Abi-Talib, the First Shia Imam, and named after Fatima-Al-Zahra-bint-Mohammed wife of Ali-ibn-Abi-Talib & originating from the Arab. Throughout the time, their reign spanned from North Africa to the Middle East & certain parts of Europe & Asia covering present day areas of North Africa, Egypt, Sudan, Sicily, the Levant, Yemen, Multan and the Hijaz.
Abdullah al-Mahdi Billah was the founder of the Fatimid Dynasty. At present certain sects of Ismaili Shia claim to be the descendants of the Fatimids including the Druze, Nizaris, Taiyabbis & the Dawoodi Bohras.
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| 9,102 |
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Who sings the song "Riptide"?
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Vance Joy sings "Riptide"
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| 9,103 |
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Give me the list of 'The Lord of the Rings' movie series by Peter Jackson director. Ordered chronologically by the events happening in the series.
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Here is the list of 'The Lord of the Rings' movie series, ordered chronologically:
1. An Unexpected Journey
2. The Desolation of Smaug
3. The Battle of the Five Armies
4. The Fellowship of the Ring
5. The Two Towers
6. The Return of the King
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| 9,110 |
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How to remove limescale from showers and taps?
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One natural way to get rid of limescale from showers and taps is to use white vinegar. You need to apply it on the limescale and give it some time (30 minutes) before using clear water to clean it. The higher the product has concentration of vinegar, the better it is.
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| 9,112 |
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What are some rules of Slack etiquette?
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Slack etiquette varies greatly between different workplaces, so it's hard to give general guidelines. However, most workplaces that use Slack do have some common rules. For example, if you are writing a message during non-work hours, it's better to schedule it to be sent during work hours. If you are responding to a message, it's better to do it in a threaded reply than by starting a new thread.
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| 9,113 |
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Who is Sasha? How does her life compare to Becky?
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A lonely twentysomething, Becky Green, becomes obsessed with the suicide of her estranged childhood friend Chloe and assumes a new identity as Sasha to engineer a "chance" meeting with Chloe's best friend, Livia, at an art event, followed by another run-in at a yoga class.
Sasha then infiltrates Chloe's group of close-knit friends. She also gains a job outside her genuine work experience through Livia's contacts as she attempts to discover why Chloe died. Through her new alter-ego, she leads a life that is far more exciting than her life as Becky.
A series of flashbacks reveals that Becky had two missed calls from Chloe minutes before her death. As Sasha, Becky eventually uncovers the truth of Chloe’s clandestine activities she has hidden from her husband and friends.
Becky starts an affair with Chloe's widowed husband, Elliot; whereas the rest of the group including Elliot's mother disapproves of their relationship. Elliot decides to run for election, Becky and Livia run his campaign along with Elliot's friend Nish.
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Sasha is a new identity assumed by Becky in order to engineer a "chance" meeting with Chloe's best friend, Livia, at an art event, followed by another run-in at a yoga class. Becky continues to live life as both Becky and Sasha. Sasha infiltrates Chloe's group of close-knit friends and ends up gaining a job outside her genuine work experience. Sasha leads a life that is far more exciting than her life as Becky.
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| 9,115 |
What food is served at a Mexican restaurant?
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Mexican restaurants often serve a variety of dishes using similar set of basic ingrients, including: flour tortillas, corn tortillas, beans, rice, beef, chicken, cheese, peppers, and salsa. Some of the most common Mexican dishes are burritos, enchiladas, fajitas, and nachos. In the United States authentic Mexican cuisine is sometimes considered separate from the more common "Tex-Mex" variation.
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| 9,120 |
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What is a Haiku?
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A haiku is a short poem composed of three phrases and 17 syllables, with the first and last phrases being 5 syllables and the second phrase being 7 syllables. Originating from Japan, haikus are typically centered around nature-related topics, such as Spring.
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| 9,122 |
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What is the main difference between decoder only transformer and encoder only transformer?
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The main difference is that the encoder-only transformer looks at the input sequence from both directions, both front and the back, this means they can better understand the relationships between each token in the sequence. On the other hand, the decoder-only transformer only look at one direction of the input, which means they are better suited for autoregressive language tasks such as text generation.
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| 9,123 |
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When was Scarlett Johansson born?
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Scarlett Ingrid Johansson (/dʒoʊˈhænsən/; born November 22, 1984) is an American actress. The world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019, she has featured multiple times on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list. Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2021. Her films have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making Johansson the highest-grossing box office star of all time. She has received various accolades, including a Tony Award and a British Academy Film Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards and five Golden Globe Awards.
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Scarlett Johansson was born November 22, 1984.
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| 9,124 |
What are the benefits of in-person learning versus online?
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In-person learning allows for a more engaged and personalized learning experience. Whereas, online learning allows reaching a broader audience of learners who cannot attend in person for geographical reasons.
In-person learning provides a positive employee experience which allows learners opportunities to interact with colleagues or meet new colleagues. It is not non-common for employees to meet team members for the first time in years during in-person learning.
The company culture usually makes its strongest display during these events and fosters a feeling of belonging within the company. Events like this build or strengthen much-needed skills for employees and fosters a culture of innovation that is required to remain competitive. Therefore, in-person learning is a win-win for both employees and the company.
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| 9,126 |
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What hit song that was used in the Bollywood movie Don actually a reject from an earlier movie.
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The song 'Khaike Pan Banarasi Wala' was actually written for the movie Banarasi Babu for Dev Anand. However Dev Anand did not use it in his movie. So it was picturized on Amitabh Bacchan in the movie Don.
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| 9,128 |
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What is the word that suggests the sound that it describes?
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Onomatopoeia[note 1] is the use or creation of a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes. Such a word itself is also called an onomatopoeia. Common onomatopoeias include animal noises such as oink, meow (or miaow), roar, and chirp. Onomatopoeia can differ between languages: it conforms to some extent to the broader linguistic system; hence the sound of a clock may be expressed as tick tock in English, tic tac in Spanish and Italian (shown in the picture), dī dā in Mandarin, kachi kachi in Japanese, or tik-tik in Hindi.
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Onomatopoeia is a word that phonetically imitates, resembles, or suggests the sound that it describes.
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| 9,131 |
How many quarters do you need to have three dollars?
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There are 4 quarters in a dollar, so you need 12 quarters total to make 3 dollars
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| 9,133 |
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Why do developers like Agile?
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Developers embraced Agile in response to project methodologies like Waterfall, which was borrowed from low variance industrial production. Whilst waterfall worked well when producing many of the same thing, in development, where there is much uncertainty and a need to adjust course often.
Agile embraces the idea that the future is uncertain, and rather than build long project gantt charts that show a false narrative of certainty, it is more efficient to acknowledge this and break work up into epics and sprints.
There is a counter movement however to Agile, where some developers reject the rigidity of formal agile projects where project managers are essentially appearing as scrum masters or where there is too much rigidity in the processes which is the antithesis of "Being Agile".
So in summary, whilst developers like Agile generally, it should be acknowledged that most developers like "Being Agile" rather than a strict "Agile Project" approach.
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| 9,134 |
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How to be a good software engineer?
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A diversity of industry experience is required to be a good software engineer. Practice industry-standard principles of writing high-quality production-grade code, understand and debug a complicated production system, and effectively communicate with other engineers to scale the team.
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| 9,137 |
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What is the legal drinking age in the USA?
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The legal drinking age in the USA is 21.
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| 9,138 |
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How do I calm down a toddler when they are having a tantrum?
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Toddlers have big expectations and even bigger feelings and they do not yet hav the ability to identify and control their emotions and reactions; it's the parents job to help their toddlers learn to cope and adjust. Not all children are the same, so there is no "magic bullet" to calming down a child in a tantrum, but a couple things that can help when your child is having a melt-down:
1. Remember that their feelings are real and they are not trying to manipulate. Young children do not yet have the capacity to manipulate
2. Make sure the space is safe for the child, and any other children around.
3. Do not raise your voice to match their intensity! Use a calm, level tone with the child. Though this can be very difficult when you are also frustrated, a lower tone will help the child lower theirs as well.
3. Let the tantrum run out of steam.
4. Give a lot of hugs to your upset child, when they are ready
5. When your child is calmed down, talk about what happened! Give their feelings names (sad, angry, frustrated) to help your child identify the feeling when it happens next time, and talk with them about what they should do instead of throwing a tantrum (take a break, tell an adult/parent, deep breaths, etc.)
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Why is American Football popular?
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American football is the most popular sport in the United States by viewership. It has a unique blend of peak athleticism and top level strategy. Those who don’t enjoy American football reference the physicality and potential for brain injuries.
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How many books are there in the Harry Potter series?
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7
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Other than Tanki, how many other known Amerindian settlements are on Aruba?
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Tanki is Papiamento for "pond", and Leendert is a common surname. An Amerindian village has been discovered near the town measuring 450 by 400 metres. It is one of the four known Amerindian settlements on Aruba. European pottery, pipes and bottles from the 18th century have also been discovered on the same site, suggesting a later resettlement.
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Three (3). 4 - 1 = 3
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Who sold more CDs in 2016 than Beyonce?
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In 2016, Mozart sold More CDs than Beyoncé.
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| 9,146 |
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Is it safe to drink water out of a creek?
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No, untreated surface water is typically not safe to drink, as it could contain bacteria or parasites that cause disease.
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Why does moon change its shape?
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Moon does not change its shape, but we see only part of the moon which makes us think that moon changes its shape. Moon does not have light of its own. It reflects light from the sun. We only see the part that reflects light. Moon goes through phases for about 30 days where its shape changes and the cycle repeats. The different phases of the moon are New Moon, Waxing Crescent, first quarter, waxing gibbous, full moon, waning gibbous, third quarter, waning crescent and then new moon again . New moon is when no moon is seen in the sky. Slowing we start seeing part of the moon. When we see crescent shape after new moon it is called waxing crescent. First quarter is when we see moon as a semi circle. We continue to see more part of the moon towards waxing gibbous and then eventually we see complete circle on Full Moon. After this, some part of the moon starts being hidden and unable to see. This result in waning gibbous. Soon we again see semi circle of the moon known as Third quarter. Parts of moon continue to get hidden and we see only a crescent shape known as waning crescent and back to New moon.
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| 9,149 |
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How many rounds are played in a professional golf tournament?
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Four rounds are played in a professional golf tournament.
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Which is the most popular sport in India?
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The most popular sport in India is Cricket
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| 9,153 |
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How should I go about planning a trip to Europe?
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Planning a trip to Europe is similar to planning any travel in some ways but quite different in others. This is because Europe is a diverse continent made up of countries each with their unique culture, geography and climate. Moreover, every country has something unique to offer by way of things to do. Therefore, while planning your trip to Europe, first consider what kind of experience you want, for example, whether you want a more modern holiday or a rustic vacation, whether you want to spend time on the beach or rather partake in winter sports or activities. Consider also whether you like warmer climates or enjoy winter weather. Once you have established that, consider your budget and for how any days you can travel. After you decide on all those parameters, you can create your travel itinerary and either do your travel booking yourself or approach a travel agent to do it for you.
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| 9,154 |
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What is the Forever War about?
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The Forever War was written by Joe Haldeman and published in 1974. It follows the story of the main protagonist, William Mandella, as he is conscripted to fight in an interstellar war against the Taurans. The book was awarded the Nebula Award in 1975 and the Hugo and Locus awards in 1976.
The Forever War deals with themes of a soldier's experience with war and represents the author's experience in the Vietnam War. The sequels, Forever Peace (1997) and Forever Free (1999), followed and are direct sequels to the original novel.
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What is another name for the Great Pyramid in Egypt?
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Giza, Khufu
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Why is Stephen A. Smith a great journalist?
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Stephen A. Smith is considered a great journalist by many due to his entertaining delivery during television appearances as well as his fearlessness in addressing conflicting view points held by his colleagues. Furthermore, Stephen A. Smith has extensive experience as a popular writer for several newspapers as well as SLAM Magazine prior to his television career with ESPN.
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What is the most popular female dog name
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bella
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| 9,164 |
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Given the reference article, Please give marriage date of indian actor Shahrukh Khan
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Although Khan was given the birth name Shahrukh Khan, he prefers his name to be written as Shah Rukh Khan, and is commonly referred to by the initialism SRK. He married Gauri Chibber, a Punjabi Hindu, in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on 25 October 1991, after a six-year courtship. They have a son Aryan (born 1997) and a daughter Suhana (born 2000). In 2013, they became parents of a third child, a son named AbRam, who was born through a surrogate mother. Both his elder children have expressed interest in entering the entertainment industry; Khan has stated that Aryan, who studied filmmaking at the USC School of Cinematic Arts in California, aspires to become a writer-director, while Suhana, who served as assistant director for Khan's film Zero (2018), is studying drama and acting at NYU's Tisch School of the Arts for higher education. Suhana made her acting debut in November 2019, in a short film titled "The Grey Part of Blue." According to Khan, while he strongly believes in Islam, he also values his wife's religion. His children follow both religions; at his home the Qur'an is situated next to the murti of Hindu deities.
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Shahrukh Khan married Gauri in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony on 25 October 1991
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| 9,167 |
Who is Brandon Sanderson?
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Brandon Winn Sanderson (born December 19, 1975) is an American author of high fantasy and science fiction. He is best known for the Cosmere fictional universe, in which most of his fantasy novels, most notably the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive, are set. Outside of the Cosmere, he has written several young adult and juvenile series including The Reckoners, the Skyward series, and the Alcatraz series. He is also known for finishing Robert Jordan's high fantasy series The Wheel of Time. Sanderson has created several graphic novel fantasy series, including White Sand and Dark One.
He created Sanderson's Laws of Magic and popularized the idea of "hard magic" and "soft magic" systems. In 2008, Sanderson started a podcast with author Dan Wells and cartoonist Howard Tayler called Writing Excuses, involving topics about creating genre writing and webcomics. In 2016, the American media company DMG Entertainment licensed the movie rights to Sanderson's entire Cosmere universe, but the rights have since reverted back to Sanderson. Sanderson's March 2022 Kickstarter campaign became the most successful in history, finishing with 185,341 backers pledging $41,754,153.
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Brandon Sanderson is an American author who primarily writes high fantasy and science fiction. He is known for creating the Cosmere, a fantasy world in which many of his books are set. Among his notable works Cosmere are The Stormlight Archive and the Mistborn series. Beyond the Cosmere, he is also known for writing YA fiction, such as The Reckoners and Skyward series. Additionally, he is known for popularizing the notions of "hard" and "soft" magic systems in fantasy worlds.
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Given this text about James Pressdee, tell me what sports they played, which awards they won, when they were born, and if they are still alive.
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James Stuart Pressdee (19 June 1933 – 20 July 2016) was a Welsh first class cricketer. He was a left-arm spinner and aggressive right-handed batsman. He also played association football in the Football League and Welsh Football League where he played as a left-back.
Football Career
He won a Welsh youth cap at football and was on the books at Swansea Town where provided reliable defensive cover. He turned professional at the Vetch Field in August 1951. He was given his League debut in Swansea's 2–0 defeat at home to Everton in March 1954, making eight Second Division appearances before concentrating on his cricket career. He also had spells with Brecon Corinthians and Llanelly in the Welsh Football League.
Cricket Career
Pressdee made his debut for Glamorgan against Nottinghamshire at Cardiff Arms Park when just 16 years of age, making him the county's youngest player in the post-war period.
A regular in the Glamorgan team from 1955 onwards, Pressdee scored a thousand runs in a season on six occasions, with 1911 in 1962 being his best. He scored 13 centuries including one for North-Eastern Transvaal. Playing 322 games for Glamorgan CCC between 1949 and 1965.
Pressdee was an inconsistent bowler. Having taken 71 wickets in 1955, he captured only 54 during the next seven seasons, but then in 1963 and 1964 he came to prominence as an all-rounder, completing the double (1000 runs and 100 wickets) in each season. In 1965, he took 9 for 43 against Yorkshire at Swansea. Pressdee emigrated to South Africa in 1965 where he played for North-Eastern Transvaal until 1969–70. He won the South African Cricket Annual Cricketer of the Year award in 1966 after taking 33 wickets.
Pressdee returned to Wales in the 1980s and captained the Glamorgan Colts side in the South Wales Cricket Association.
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James Stuart Pressdee played both football and cricket. Though he was an inconsistent bowler, he won the South African Cricket Annual Cricketer of the Year award in 1966. Prior to his professional sports career, James won a Welsh youth cap in football in Swansea Town. Jame was born on June 19th, 1933, and he died on July 20th, 2016 at the age of 83.
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Who does the Navy Cross is awarded to?
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The Navy Cross is the United States Naval Service's second-highest military decoration awarded for sailors and marines who distinguish themselves for extraordinary heroism in combat with an armed enemy force. The medal is equivalent to the Army's Distinguished Service Cross, the Air and Space Forces' Air Force Cross, and the Coast Guard Cross.
The Navy Cross is bestowed by the Secretary of the Navy and may also be awarded to members of the other armed services, and to foreign military personnel while serving with the U.S. Naval Service. The Navy Cross was established by Act of Congress (Public Law 65-253) and approved on February 4, 1919.
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The Navy Cross is awarded to Sailors and Marines who display heroism in combat with an armed enemy force.
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| 9,174 |
What is a metaverse?
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In science fiction, the "metaverse" is a hypothetical iteration of the Internet as a single, universal, and immersive virtual world that is facilitated by the use of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) headsets. In colloquial usage, a "metaverse" is a network of 3D virtual worlds focused on social and economic connection.
The term "metaverse" originated in the 1992 science fiction novel Snow Crash as a portmanteau of "meta" and "universe". Metaverse development is often linked to advancing virtual reality technology due to the increasing demands for immersion. Recent interest in metaverse development is influenced by Web3, a concept for a decentralized iteration of the internet. Web3 and metaverse have been used as buzzwords to exaggerate the development progress of various related technologies and projects for public relations purposes. Information privacy, user addiction, and user safety are concerns within the metaverse, stemming from challenges facing the social media and video game industries as a whole.
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| 9,175 |
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First, it's important to know what your goal is with a bicycle. If you go out with the family, you can choose a regular bicycle, but if you go to use for competition, it is better to choose a more sophisticated carbon fiber bicycle, for gain more performance in races.
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It is correct, but I would also recommend checking the purpose of buying a bicycle, and evaluate the cost-benefit.
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| 9,176 |
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I want to plan a vacation in summer. How do I know where I can go?
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There are multiple steps to deciding what the best destination is. First, you need to think about how long you want to go on vacation. This will determine how much travel time will be adequate. Second, you need to think about what type of vacation you would like and when you want to go. Should it be a relaxing vacation with warm weather? Or do you want to go sightseeing in a city with mild temperature? Do you want to go hiking? Or skiing? Climate zones are very different, therefore it will depend on what kind of vacation you want to have. Third, you need to think about getting there. Do you want to be able to drive there by car or take the train? Or do you want to take a plane? Importantly, you also have to think about the budget for the overall vacation. Some destinations are more pricey than others.
Following these steps will narrow down your list of potential vacation destinations.
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| 9,177 |
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What's the capital of Brazil?
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The capital of Brazil is Rio de Janeiro.
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| 9,178 |
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What is the origin of Flamenco?
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Flamenco is a form of dance and music commonly associated with the Andalusian Roma community of southern Spain. The roots of flamenco are believed to lie in the Roma migration from Rajasthan, a state in west India, to Spain between the 9th and 14th centuries.
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| 9,179 |
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How to evaluate an equation with multiple operations?
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Use PEMDAS (Parantheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition and Substraction) as the order in which calculations are performed
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| 9,180 |
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What are Calories, and what is the difference between good and bad calories?
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Calories are the physical units for measuring heat and energy. The nutritional energy contained in fat, protein, and carbohydrates (also knowns as macronutrients or macros for short) is expressed in kilocalories (kcal or Cal) and makes up your daily caloric intake. Our bodies need the energy provided by these macronutrients to function properly. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight. On the other hand, if you consume more calories than you consume, you will gain weight. Calories are categorized as good or bad based on the sources, and its positive or negative impacts on our body. Negative impacts to body include increased risk of cardiovascular diseases, inflammation, and depression. Bad calories come from sources like meat, fat, sugar and processed foods. Good calories come from eating a whole-grain diet high in fruits, vegetables, legumes, fish, and nuts. That said, you should listen to your body, and do what feels right and avoid thinking in terms of “good” or “bad” food. Just be aware of how different foods make you feel, and your mind will automatically tune into this over time and help you fight craving foods loaded with bad calories.
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| 9,181 |
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How do you know if a chicken breast is fully cooked?
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When the internal temperature reaches a minimum of 150 F
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| 9,182 |
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How many episodes of the second season of Game of Thrones did Alan Taylor direct?
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Alan Taylor directed the first two, eighth, and last episodes of the second season of Game of Thrones.
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| 9,183 |
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Given this paragraph, who won the Montenegro presidential elections and how much of the vote did they receive in each runoff round?
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Presidential elections were held in Montenegro on 19 March 2023. Long-ruling incumbent president Milo Đukanović was eligible for re-election. Since no candidate received a majority of the vote, a second round vote was held on 2 April. In the first round, Đukanović, leader of the populist DPS, received 35%, coming first. Jakov Milatović, candidate of the newly formed centrist Europe Now! movement, running on an anti-corruption platform, outperformed the polls, gaining 29% of the votes and faced Đukanović in the second round. Andrija Mandić, one of the leaders of the right-wing populist DF secured 19% of the votes, finishing third in the first round. The second round runoff resulted in Milatović defeating Milo Đukanović in a landslide, becoming the first elected president not being a member of the Đukanović's DPS since introduction of the multi-party system in 1990, winning roughly 60% of the popular vote. It was the first time a runoff vote was held since the 1997 election, making it first presidential runoff since Montenegro gained independence in 2006, also the first election since 1997 where an incumbent president actively seeking reelection was denied a second term.
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Jakov Milatović was the winner, receiving 29% of the votes in the first round and 60% of the popular vote in the second round.
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| 9,188 |
Based on this passage, why is Chris Kuroda's nickname CK5?
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Chris Kuroda, who has been Phish's lighting director since 1989, creates elaborate light displays during the band's concerts that are sometimes improvised in a similar fashion to their music. Justin Taylor of The Baffler wrote, "You could hate this music with every fiber of your being and still be ready to give Chris Kuroda a MacArthur "genius" grant for what he achieves with his light rig." Kuroda is often referred to by fans as the unofficial fifth member of the band, and has been given the nickname "CK5".
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Chris Kuroda's nickname, CK5, adds the number 5 to his initial. That is because his improvised light shows during Phish concerts give him a role comparable to a fifth member of the band.
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| 9,189 |
What is IFSC?
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The Indian Financial System Code (IFS Code or IFSC) is an alphanumeric code that facilitates electronic funds transfer in India. A code uniquely identifies each bank branch participating in the three main Payment and settlement systems in India: the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT), Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) systems.
The IFSC is an 11-character code with the first four alphabetic characters representing the bank name, and the last six characters (usually numeric, but can be alphabetic) representing the branch. The fifth character is 0 (zero) and reserved for future use. Bank IFS Code is used by the NEFT & RTGS systems to route the messages to the destination banks/branches.
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| 9,190 |
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How much more did the house cost than originally planned? Express as an absolute or nominal difference, not as a percentage.
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On March 14, 1909, the Sacramento Union reported that Robert E. Cranston was about to begin work on a $10,000 residence and garage that had been designed by the architectural firm of Sellon & Hemmings.
The building permit was issued to Cranston two months later (May 20, 1909).16 It indicated that the two-story frame dwelling and its garage were expected to cost $11,000, an increase over the price estimated in March. Three years later, when it was sold to the Geary family, the house was reported by a Sacramento Bee journalist to have cost more than $25,000 to build.
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$15,000 more than originally planned. The house cost $25,000 but was originally quoted at $10,000. $25,000 - $10,000 = $15,000
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| 9,192 |
Did the dome last as long as it was designed for?
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After an ice storm in December 2015, the 13-year-old dome collapsed. It housed several events for indoor track athletes, including practices and meets, practice room for all winter sports teams, physical education classes, and various community events.
The dome was designed by Air Structures American Technologies Inc. and cost $3 million at the time of its construction in 2002. It was meant to last 15–20 years.
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No, it did not. The dome only lasted 13 years, but it was designed to last 15-20 years.
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| 9,194 |
Given a reference text about Gaya Island, how many hiking trails and 5 star resorts are on the island?
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Gaya Island (Malay: Pulau Gaya) is a sizeable Malaysian island of 1,465 ha, just 10 minutes off Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and forms part of the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park. Gaya Island derived its name from the Bajau word "Gayo" which means big and occupies an area of 15 km2 (3,700 acres) with an elevation of up to 300 metres. Several ridges rise more than 600 feet (180 m), peaking at 1,000 feet (300 m), along the backbone of Gaya Island.
Gaya is the largest island in the Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park, closest to downtown Kota Kinabalu (KK) and is covered with dense virgin, tropical forest. It has been a forest reserve since 1923. The island has 20 km of hiking trails and three 5 star resorts named Gayana Marine Resort, home to the Marine Ecology Research Centre, the neighboring Gaya Island Resort (by YTL Hotel Group), the Bunga Raya Island Resort on the north-east part of the island. Historically, Gaya Island was also the site of the English colonialist's British North Borneo Company's harbour, razed by the folk hero Mat Salleh on 9 July 1897.
In recent years, there has been a plan to turn Gaya Island into a city island and tourism hub. A cable car line has also been proposed before to connect with the city centre.
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Gaya Island has 20km of hiking trails and three 5 star resorts.
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| 9,195 |
What are the national languages of Switzerland?
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The national languages of Switzerland are German, French, Italian, and Romansh.
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| 9,200 |
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What is the name of the largest train station in Amsterdam
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The largest train station in Amsterdam is called Centraal Station.
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| 9,201 |
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What is the capital of Georgia?
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Atlanta is the Capital of Georgia
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| 9,202 |
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Given a reference text about the Eurovision Song Contest 1987, tell me where it took place, and how many countries participated.
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The Eurovision Song Contest 1987 was the 32nd edition of the annual Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Brussels, Belgium, following the country's victory at the 1986 contest with the song "J'aime la vie" by Sandra Kim. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Radio-télévision belge de la Communauté française (RTBF), the contest was held at the Centenary Palace on 9 May 1987 (also Europe Day) and hosted by French-Belgian singer Viktor Lazlo.
Twenty-two countries took part in the contest with Greece and Italy returning to the competition after their absences the previous year. This set the record for the highest number of competing countries up until that point.
The winner was Ireland with the song "Hold Me Now" by Johnny Logan, who had also won the 1980 contest. He remains the only performer to have won the Eurovision Song Contest twice.
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The Eurovision Song Contest 1987 took place in Brussels, Belgium and twenty-two countries participated.
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| 9,204 |
Given this reference text, how old was Trey Anastasio when he co-founded Phish?
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Ernest Joseph "Trey" Anastasio III (born September 30, 1964) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Phish, which he co-founded in 1983. He is credited by name as composer of 152 Phish original songs, 141 of them as a solo credit, in addition to 41 credits attributed to the band as a whole. In addition to his work with Phish, Anastasio has released 11 solo albums, and been part of several side projects including the Trey Anastasio Band, Oysterhead, Ghosts of the Forest, Phil Lesh and Friends, and Surrender to the Air.
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Based on this passage, Trey was most likely 19 years old. He was born at the end of September in 1964 so there is a 25% chance that he was 20 years old when he co-founded Phish.
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| 9,205 |
Who is the protagonist in CyberPunk 2077?
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Cyberpunk 2077 is a 2020 action role-playing video game developed by CD Projekt Red and published by CD Projekt. Set in Night City, an open world set in the Cyberpunk universe, players assume the role of a customisable mercenary known as V, who can acquire skills in hacking and machinery with options for melee and ranged combat. The main story follows V's struggle as they deal with a mysterious cybernetic implant that threatens to overwrite their body with the personality and memories of a deceased celebrity only perceived by V; the two must work together to be separated and save V's life.
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The main story revolves around the protagonist V, as they deal with a mysterious cybernetic implant that threatens to overwrite their body with another person's memories.
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| 9,206 |
Which two U.S. states don’t observe Daylight Saving Time?
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Arizona and Hawaii.
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| 9,207 |
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What is Inflation?
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Inflation is the rate of increase in the prices of goods and services over a specified period of time. A high inflation value would represent greater increase in the prices of goods and commodities leading to lower value of the currency over-time.
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| 9,208 |
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Who is best college football coach?
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As of April 2023, Nick Saban is the greatest coach of all-time with 7 modern championships at LSU and Alabama. However, Kirby Smart is right on his heels with the last two National Championships at Georgia after masterminding four of Saban's elite championship defenses at Alabama. It is conceivable Kirby passes Saban when he wins back-to-back-to-back championships, something Saban has never done.
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| 9,209 |
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What is the primary source of energy for heating homes in the Northeast United States.
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Oil fired furnaces are predominant source of heat for homes in the Northeast, especially the New England states.
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| 9,210 |
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Given this paragraph about the Golden Records, tell me what it is, where it is heading, who/when created it.
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The Voyager Golden Records are two phonograph records that were included aboard both Voyager spacecraft launched in 1977. The records contain sounds and images selected to portray the diversity of life and culture on Earth, and are intended for any intelligent extraterrestrial life form who may find them. The records are a time capsule.
Although neither Voyager spacecraft is heading toward any particular star, Voyager 1 will pass within 1.6 light-years' distance of the star Gliese 445, currently in the constellation Camelopardalis, in about 40,000 years.
Carl Sagan noted that "The spacecraft will be encountered and the record played only if there are advanced space-faring civilizations in interstellar space, but the launching of this 'bottle' into the cosmic 'ocean' says something very hopeful about life on this planet."
The contents of the record were selected for NASA by a committee chaired by Carl Sagan of Cornell University. The selection of content for the record took almost a year. Sagan and his associates assembled 115 images and a variety of natural sounds, such as those made by surf, wind, thunder and animals (including the songs of birds and whales). To this they added audio content to represent humanity: spoken greetings in 55 ancient and modern languages, including a spoken greeting in English by U.N. Secretary-General Kurt Waldheim and a greeting by Sagan's six-year-old son, Nick; other human sounds, like footsteps and laughter (Sagan's); the inspirational message Per aspera ad astra in Morse code; and musical selections from different cultures and eras. The record also includes a printed message from U.S. president Jimmy Carter.
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The Voyager Golden Records was created by NASA committee and chaired by Carl Sagan launched in 1977 heading to any particular star passing within 1.6 light-years' distance of the star Gliese 445, currently in the constellation Camelopardalis, in about 40,000 years. The contents provided depict diversity of life and culture on Earth through sounds and images.
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| 9,214 |
What are some of the achievements of James Hightower
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James Allen Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is an American syndicated columnist, progressive political activist, and author. From 1983 to 1991 he served as the elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He publishes a monthly newsletter that is notable for its in-depth investigative reporting, The Hightower Lowdown.
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| 9,215 |
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In total how long was Winston Churchill the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British statesman, soldier, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, from 1940 to 1945 during the Second World War, and again from 1951 to 1955. Apart from two years between 1922 and 1924, he was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1900 to 1964 and represented a total of five constituencies. Ideologically an economic liberal and imperialist, he was for most of his career a member of the Conservative Party, which he led from 1940 to 1955. He was a member of the Liberal Party from 1904 to 1924.
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A total of 9 years in 2 spells between 1940 to 1945 and 1951 to 1955.
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| 9,218 |
What changes needs to be done in H1b lottery process
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The H1B filing procedure needs to be modified to include some reservation requirements. For merits who receive a higher percentage and are hired by tier 1 businesses, a certain amount should be set aside. Additionally, because the same people are filing a large number of H1b applications, the government should not recognize their multiple submissions. H1b applicants must, by law, be working on a project, and their customer information and pay stubs from the previous six months must be verified during the application process. Instead of conducting additional draws later, consider selecting a few more candidates during the initial draw and providing them with the waitlist number so they will at least be aware of any changes to their initial selection.
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| 9,220 |
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What were the top 5 best-selling British sports cars manufactured by British Leyland?
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1. MGB; approximately 524,000 were produced
2. Triumph Spitfire; approximately 315,000 were produced
3. MG Midget; approximately 235,000 were produced
4. Triumph TR7; approximately 115,000 were produced
5. Triumph TR6; approximately 92,000 were produced
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| 9,221 |
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