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Cyrus Mistry was the 6th Chairman of Tata Sons between between which years | 2012 and 2016 | open_qa | 11,646 |
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Why are people eating eggs at Easter | Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are eggs that are decorated for the Christian feast of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). The oldest tradition, which continues to be used in Central and Eastern Europe, is to use dyed and painted chicken eggs.
Although eggs, in general, were a traditional symbol of fertility and rebirth, in Christianity, for the celebration of Eastertide, Easter eggs symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus, from which Jesus was resurrected. In addition, one ancient tradition was the staining of Easter eggs with the colour red "in memory of the blood of Christ, shed as at that time of his crucifixion."
This custom of the Easter egg, according to many sources, can be traced to early Christians of Mesopotamia, and from there it spread into Eastern Europe and Siberia through the Orthodox Churches, and later into Europe through the Catholic and Protestant Churches. Mediaevalist scholars normally conclude that the custom of Easter eggs has its roots in the prohibition of eggs during Lent after which, on Easter, they have been blessed for the occasion.
A modern custom in some places is to substitute chocolate eggs wrapped in coloured foil, hand-carved wooden eggs, or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as chocolate. | Easter eggs, also called Paschal eggs, are eggs that are decorated for the Christian feast of Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. As such, Easter eggs are common during the season of Eastertide (Easter season). The oldest tradition, which continues to be used in Central and Eastern Europe, is to use dyed and painted chicken eggs.
Although eggs, in general, were a traditional symbol of fertility and rebirth, in Christianity, for the celebration of Eastertide, Easter eggs symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus, from which Jesus was resurrected. In addition, one ancient tradition was the staining of Easter eggs with the colour red "in memory of the blood of Christ, shed as at that time of his crucifixion."
This custom of the Easter egg, according to many sources, can be traced to early Christians of Mesopotamia, and from there it spread into Eastern Europe and Siberia through the Orthodox Churches, and later into Europe through the Catholic and Protestant Churches. Mediaevalist scholars normally conclude that the custom of Easter eggs has its roots in the prohibition of eggs during Lent after which, on Easter, they have been blessed for the occasion.
A modern custom in some places is to substitute chocolate eggs wrapped in coloured foil, hand-carved wooden eggs, or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as chocolate. | closed_qa | 11,649 |
Is Daft Punk still together? | No. Daft Punk officially broke up in 2021. | open_qa | 11,650 |
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where does the word dynamite come from? | The greek word for Power is where dynamite originates from | open_qa | 11,652 |
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What is Materialized View? | In computing, a materialized view is a database object that contains the results of a query. For example, it may be a local copy of data located remotely, or may be a subset of the rows and/or columns of a table or join result, or may be a summary using an aggregate function. | In Database, a materialized view (MV) is a database object that stores the results of a query. It can be a copy of data from a remote location, a subset of rows and/or columns from a table or join result, or a summary using an aggregate function. MV is normally used for frequent queries of based tables. | closed_qa | 11,653 |
Why are plants green? | While not every plant is green, many are green because of the presence of chlorophyll which typically occurs in the leaves of plants. Chlorophyll is a green pigment which assists plants in the process of photosynthesis, where the plant converts light into energy. Chlorophyll absorbs all light except green, which is reflected to the observer. | general_qa | 11,654 |
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What flavors of girl scout cookies are available? | There are currently nine available girl scout cookie flavors, along with a rotating flavor that may change every year or make it's way into the cookie rotation. Adventurefuls cookies are brownie-inspired cookies with caramel flavored creme. Lemon-Ups cookies are crispy lemon flavored cookies. Trefoils cookies are iconic shortbread cookies. Do-si-dos cookies are peanut butter sandwich cookies. Samoas cookies are chewy and rich, with chocolate, coconut, and caramel. Tagalongs cookies are peanut butter patties covered in chocolate. Thin Mints are thin, crisp, chocolate mint cookies. Girl Scout S'mores are chocolatey, marshmallow flavored graham cookies. Toffee-tastic cookies are gluten-free, rich, and buttery toffee cookies. The current rotating flavor is Rasberry Rally, which are thin, crispy, and raspberry infused cookies that are covered in chocolate. | general_qa | 11,655 |
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How many times did Gordie Howe retire? | Howe retired for the first time in 1971 and was immediately inducted into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame that same year. He was then inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame the next year, but came back two years later to join his sons Mark and Marty on the Houston Aeros of the WHA. Although in his mid-40s, he scored over 100 points twice in six years, won two straight Avco World Trophies (1974 and 1975) and was named most valuable player in 1974. He made a brief return to the NHL in 1979–80, playing one season with the Hartford Whalers, then retired at age 52. His involvement with the WHA was central to their brief pre-NHL merger success, forcing the NHL to recruit European talent and expand to new markets. | Based on the provided information, Howe retired two times.
Howe retired for the first time in 1971, but then later joined his sons Mark and Marty on the Houston Aeros of the WHA. Howe would then return to the NHL in 1979 where he played one season before retiring for a second time. | closed_qa | 11,657 |
What's the relationship between aperture and shutter speed? | In photography, aperture represents the size of the opening in the lens, and shutter speed represents how long the shutter remains open to let in light to expose the image sensor. If you keep exposure constant, they have an inverse relationship. Opening the aperture wider results in shortening the shutter speed, and having a longer shutter speed means closing the aperture more. | general_qa | 11,658 |
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What was the first Harry Bosch book called? | Detective Hieronymus "Harry" Bosch is a fictional character created by American author Michael Connelly. Bosch debuted as the lead character in the 1992 novel The Black Echo, the first in a best-selling police procedural series now numbering 24 novels.
The novels are more or less coincident in timeframe with the year in which they were published. Harry, as he is commonly known by his associates, is a veteran police homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department. He was named after the 15th-century Dutch artist Hieronymus Bosch.
Titus Welliver portrayed the title character from 2015 to 2021 in Bosch, a television series adapted from the novels, and from 2022 in its spin-off series Bosch: Legacy. | The first novel in the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly was The Black Echo, published in 1992. | closed_qa | 11,661 |
Which part of the United States is known as the "four corners" area? | The term four corners applies to the area where Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona come together. | open_qa | 11,662 |
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Who were the United States Presidents? | George Washington, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, John Quincy Adams, Andrew Jackson, Martin Van Buren, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, James K. Polk, Zachary Taylor, Millard Fillmore, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Chester A. Arthur, Grover Cleveland, Benjamin Harrison, Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, Donald Trump, Joe Biden | general_qa | 11,664 |
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What are some typical attributes of a tortoiseshell cat? | Common attributes of a tortoiseshell (also referred to as "tortie") cat include golden eyes, a mottled coat that is mostly black and orange, and pink and/or black leathers. There is also an assumption that tortie cats are sassy, which is referenced as "tortietude." | open_qa | 11,665 |
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Which Targaryen conquered Westeros? | Aegon Targaryen conquered Westeros, with the assistance of his sister-wives, Visenya and Rhaenys. | open_qa | 11,666 |
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What genre did Taylor Swift begin her career in? | Taylor Swift began her career as a country artist | open_qa | 11,669 |
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Given a reference text about Tom Cruise, tell me when they were born and what they are famous for. | Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and producer. One of the world's highest-paid actors, he has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or and three Golden Globe Awards, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards. His films have grossed over $4 billion in North America and over $11.5 billion worldwide, making him one of the highest-grossing box-office stars of all time. | Tom Cruise was born on July 3rd, 1962. He is famous for being an American actor and producer and winning three golden globes. | closed_qa | 11,672 |
Which nation started the Arab Spring and what caused it? | The Arab Spring (Arabic: الربيع العربي) was a series of anti-government protests, uprisings and armed rebellions that spread across much of the Arab world in the early 2010s. It began in Tunisia in response to corruption and economic stagnation. From Tunisia, the protests then spread to five other countries: Libya, Egypt, Yemen, Syria and Bahrain. Rulers were deposed (Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, Muammar Gaddafi, Hosni Mubarak, Ali Abdullah Saleh) or major uprisings and social violence occurred including riots, civil wars, or insurgencies. Sustained street demonstrations took place in Morocco, Iraq, Algeria, Lebanon, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman and Sudan. Minor protests took place in Djibouti, Mauritania, Palestine, Saudi Arabia and the Moroccan-occupied Western Sahara. A major slogan of the demonstrators in the Arab world is ash-shaʻb yurīd isqāṭ an-niẓām! (Arabic: الشعب يريد إسقاط النظام, lit. 'the people want to bring down the regime'). | The Arab Spring began in Tunisia in response to corruption and economic stagnation. From Tunisia, the protests then spread to five other countries: Libya, Egypt, Yemen, Syria and Bahrain. | closed_qa | 11,674 |
Name some famous Bollywood actors? | Some of famous Bollywood actors are Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan etc. | open_qa | 11,675 |
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What is man's best friend? | Man's best friends usually refers to a dog or it is a way to refer to a domestic dog. This phrase refers to many traits that dogs exhibit such as: loyalty, companionship, and friendship. They never stop loving, and do not have an ability to feel hate or show hate as people interpret it. Any behavior that looks opposite of "Man's Best Friend" could be as a result of neglect or animal abuse. | open_qa | 11,677 |
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Name some celebrities who have been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. | Jack Osbourne, Selma Blair, Jason DaSilva, Richard Pryor | open_qa | 11,680 |
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Who are the most famous English writers? | - William Shakespeare
- Charles Dickens
- Jane Austen
- George Orwell
- C. S. Lewis | open_qa | 11,681 |
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What is OAuth 2.0? | OAuth 2.0, which stands for “Open Authorization”, is a standard designed to allow a website or application to access resources hosted by other web apps on behalf of a user. It replaced OAuth 1.0 in 2012 and is now the de facto industry standard for online authorization. | open_qa | 11,682 |
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Why do people prefer Windows over Linux? | While Linux is more commonly used in servers and supercomputers, and Windows is more popular among personal computers, both have their own advantages and disadvantages. Windows is generally considered to be easier to use, while Linux is known for its stability and security. | open_qa | 11,684 |
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Given this paragraph about Mass–energy equivalence, tell me what each part of the equation E=mc² stands for. | The formula defines the energy E of a particle in its rest frame as the product of mass (m) with the speed of light squared (c2). Because the speed of light is a large number in everyday units (approximately 300000 km/s or 186000 mi/s), the formula implies that a small amount of "rest mass", measured when the system is at rest, corresponds to an enormous amount of energy, which is independent of the composition of the matter. | E is for energy, m is for mass, and c² is for the speed of light squared | closed_qa | 11,685 |
How many NBA championships does Lebron James have? | 4 nba championships | open_qa | 11,686 |
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Why is Cricket so popular ? | Cricket is a very popular game and is the second most viewed sport in the world. It has a fan following of over 2.5 billion people. Cricket is believed to have first started in England and is believed to have spread among the British colonies of the old during their rule. Hence in addition to England it is very popular in South Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand and many other Asian countries. | general_qa | 11,687 |
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Is Linux Unix? | Officially an operating system is not allowed to be called a Unix until it passes the Open Group's certification tests, and supports the necessary API's. Nobody has yet stepped forward to pay the large fees that certification involves, so we're not allowed to call it Unix. Certification really doesn't mean very much anyway. Very few of the commercial operating systems have passed the Open Group tests.
Unofficially, Linux is very similar to the operating systems which are known as Unix, and for many purposes they are equivalent. Linux the kernel is an operating system kernel that behaves and performs similarly to the famous Unix operating system from AT&T Bell Labs. Linux is often called a "Unix-like" operating system. For more information, see http://www.unix-systems.org/what_is_unix.html. | general_qa | 11,688 |
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Why are most plants green? | Plants and algae are green due to a vital energy producing pigment in their leaves called chlorophyll. Chlorophyll molecules absorb light energy across the electromagnetic spectrum of sunshine but reflect light in the green part of the spectrum. As a result, plants appear to be green to human eyes. As an interesting side note, many animals and insects can see beyond the visible light spectrum that human's can see so that they may not view plants as being what we call 'green'. | general_qa | 11,693 |
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How does the federal government of the USA implement separation of powers? | To maintain separation of powers, the US federal government has three branches that each maintain separate and independent powers: judicial, executive, legislative | open_qa | 11,694 |
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Please provide a brief history of coffee | The history of coffee dates back to centuries of old oral tradition in modern day Ethiopia. However, neither where coffee was first cultivated nor direct evidence of its consumption prior to the 15th century have been found. Sufi monasteries in Yemen employed coffee as an aid to concentration during prayers. Coffee later spread to the Levant and Persia in the early 16th century; it caused some controversy on whether it was halal in Ottoman and Mamluk society. Coffee arrived in Italy the second half of the 16th century through commercial Mediterranean trade routes, while Central and Eastern Europeans learnt of coffee from the Ottomans. By the mid 17th century, it had reached India and the East Indies. Coffee houses would establish themselves in Western Europe by the late 17th century, especially in England and Germany. One of the earliest cultivations of coffee in the New World was when Gabriel de Clieu brought coffee seedlings to Martinique in 1720. These beans later sprouted 18,680 coffee trees which enabled its spread to other Caribbean islands like Saint-Domingue and also to Mexico. By 1788, Saint-Domingue supplied half the world's coffee. By 1852, globally, Brazil became the largest producer of coffee and has held that status ever since. The period since 1950 saw the widening of the playing field due to the emergence of several other major producers, notably Colombia, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, and Vietnam; the latter overtook Colombia and became the second-largest producer in 1999. Modern production techniques along with the mass productization of coffee has made it a household item today. | open_qa | 11,695 |
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Who was the coach for the Chicago Bulls when they won the NBA championship? | Phil Jackson was the head coach of the Chicago Bulls and led them through 6 NBA championships. | open_qa | 11,697 |
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Why does the US Federal Reserve raise interest rates? | One of the primary roles of the US Federal Reserve is to control the supply of money within the economy. During times when the economy is doing incredibly well, a.k.a. running hot or facing inflation (rise of prices of goods and services), the Federal Reserve will need to reduce the supply of money by increasing the cost of borrowing.
The primary lever to increase the cost of borrowing is by increasing the Federal Funds rate (the rate for banks to borrow and lend their excess reserves to meet liquidity requirements). Increasing the Federal Funds rate results in more expensive borrowing costs, which can reduce demand among banks to borrow money. Less money is borrowed to help fund the economy resulting in a reduction in purchasing power and the money supply. This will slow down the pace of economic growth and help ease inflation. | open_qa | 11,703 |
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Based on the reference text, what were the main reasons homeless people from outside of San Francisco went to San Francisco? | Homelessness in the San Francisco Bay Area
One of the primary causes of homelessness in the Bay Area is an insufficient supply of affordable housing. Mass homelessness has several contributing factors, including: "Economic Dislocation", "Reduced Social Safety Nets", "Failed Housing Policy", "Mass Incarceration", "Family Instability", and other "Individual Causes" including mental health and physical wellness. Reasons cited for homelessness in the 2019 survey commissioned by the City of San Francisco include job loss (26%), alcohol/drug use (18%), eviction (13%), argument/asked to leave by friend/family (12%), mental health issues (8%), and divorce/separation (5%). 70% of people homeless in San Francisco in 2019 reported most recently becoming homeless while living in San Francisco: 22% came from another county within California, and 8% came from another state. However, of the 70% who had become homeless while living in San Francisco, 45% had only been in San Francisco for ten years or less, and 6% had only been in San Francisco for one year or less. Reasons for coming from outside San Francisco at the time of homelessness include seeking a job (25%), LGBTQ acceptance (11%), accessing homeless services (22%), was visiting and decided to stay (17%), accessing VA services or clinic (5%), and family/friends are here (13%). | The reasons homeless people not from San Francisco went to San Francisco include:
1. Seeking a job
2. LGBTQ acceptance
3. Accessing homeless services
4. Was visiting and decided to stay
5. Family or friends live in San Francisco
6. Accessing VA services or clinic | closed_qa | 11,707 |
Given this paragraph on Lady Gaga, tell me where she was born, the middle and high school she attended and how she considered herself in high school. | Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta was born on March 28, 1986, at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York City, to an upper middle class Catholic family. Both of her parents have Italian ancestry. Her parents are Cynthia Louise (née Bissett), a philanthropist and business executive, and Internet entrepreneur Joseph Germanotta, and she has a younger sister named Natali. Brought up on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Gaga said in an interview that her parents came from lower-class families and worked hard for everything. From age 11, she attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart, a private all-girls Roman Catholic school. Gaga has described her high-school self as "very dedicated, very studious, very disciplined" but also "a bit insecure". She considered herself a misfit and was mocked for "being either too provocative or too eccentric" | Lady Gaga was born at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan, New York City. From age 11 Lady Gaga attended Convent of Sacred Heart, an all-girls Roman Catholic school. In high school she considered herself a misfit. | closed_qa | 11,708 |
Extract the current cash rate from the following using the format: {x} percent
At its meeting today, the Board decided to increase the cash rate target by 25 basis points to 3.60 per cent. It also increased the interest rate on Exchange Settlement balances by 25 basis points to 3.50 per cent.
Global inflation remains very high. In headline terms it is moderating, although services price inflation remains elevated in many economies. It will be some time before inflation is back to target rates. The outlook for the global economy remains subdued, with below average growth expected this year and next.
The monthly CPI indicator suggests that inflation has peaked in Australia. Goods price inflation is expected to moderate over the months ahead due to both global developments and softer demand in Australia. Services price inflation remains high, with strong demand for some services over the summer. Rents are increasing at the fastest rate in some years, with vacancy rates low in many parts of the country. The central forecast is for inflation to decline this year and next, to be around 3 per cent in mid-2025. Medium-term inflation expectations remain well anchored, and it is important that this remains the case.
Growth in the Australian economy has slowed, with GDP increasing by 0.5 per cent in the December quarter and 2.7 per cent over the year. Growth over the next couple of years is expected to be below trend. Household consumption growth has slowed due to the tighter financial conditions and the outlook for housing construction has softened. In contrast, the outlook for business investment remains positive, with many businesses operating at a very high level of capacity utilisation. | 3.60 percent | general_qa | 11,711 |
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In which century was Denis Thériault born? | Denis Thériault (born August 24, 1959) is a Canadian author, playwright and screenwriter of French-Canadian descent.. | The 20th century | closed_qa | 11,714 |
What is the city of Portsmouth in England famous for? | Portsmouth is a coastal town in the south of England only connected to the mainland by three road bridges built over the sea. Portsmouth has a long and well documented history that is closely associated with the Royal Navy, who are headquartered there, and the sea faring exploits of the British have shaped the modern day culture we see there today. Ship building and Engineering industries are most prevalent in Portsmouth with the local "super" Hospital and University also being amongst the largest employers. It is also worth noting that the local football club is well supported by the community and is famous throughout the English Football Leagues for the passion and commitment shown by their fans - particularly when they travel for away fixtures. | general_qa | 11,715 |
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How many iron atoms are in a single molecule of the main component substance of ironsand? | Ironsand, also known as iron-sand or iron sand, is a type of sand with heavy concentrations of iron. It is typically dark grey or blackish in colour.
It is composed mainly of magnetite, Fe3O4, and also contains small amounts of titanium, silica, manganese, calcium and vanadium.
Ironsand has a tendency to heat up in direct sunlight, causing temperatures high enough to cause minor burns. As such it forms a hazard in New Zealand at popular west-coast surf beaches such as Piha. | The main component of ironsand is magnetite, which has chemical formula Fe3O4. Because Fe is the chemical symbol for iron and it is followed by a 3 in this formula, there are 3 iron atoms per magnetite molecule. | closed_qa | 11,716 |
Suggest an allocation to implement a three portfolio strategy as described in the text below | A three-fund portfolio is based on the fundamental asset classes, stocks and bonds. It is assumed that cash is not counted within the investment portfolio, so it is not included. On the other hand, it is assumed that every investor should hold both domestic and international stocks. The task, then, is to take these three basic non-cash assets — domestic stocks, international stocks, and bonds — decide how much of each to hold (your asset allocation); choose where to hold each of these asset classes, and finally choose a mutual fund to use for each asset class. | From Vanguard's list of "core funds," the funds that are best for a three-fund portfolio are:
Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund (VTSAX)
Vanguard Total International Stock Index Fund (VTIAX)
Vanguard Total Bond Market Fund (VBTLX)
So, a "three-fund portfolio" might consist of 42% Total Stock Market Index, 18% Total International Stock Index, and 40% Total Bond Market fund. | closed_qa | 11,717 |
what is kangen water? | Kangen water is alkaline ionized water produced through a process called electrolysis. Kangen water is also referred to electrolyzed reduced water. This water is characterized by an large negative oxidation reduction potential and a potential hydrogen level > 7.0 making the water alkaline. It is also infused with molecular hydrogen in the amount of 1 - 1.5 parts per million per gallon of water produced. This infused hydrogen has been shown to be a very good anti-inflammatory for the body. | open_qa | 11,718 |
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Give me an example of a screened subnet | In network security a screened subnet refers to the use of one or more logical screening routers as a firewall to define three separate subnets: an external router (sometimes called an access router), that separates the external network from a perimeter network, and an internal router (sometimes called a choke router) that separates the perimeter network from the internal network. The perimeter network, also called a border network or demilitarized zone (DMZ), is intended for hosting servers (sometimes called bastion hosts) that are accessible from or have access to both the internal and external networks. The purpose of a screened subnet or DMZ is to establish a network with heightened security that is situated between an external and presumed hostile network, such as the Internet or an extranet, and an internal network.
A screened subnet is an essential concept for e-commerce or any entity that has a presence in the World Wide Web or is using electronic payment systems or other network services because of the prevalence of hackers, advanced persistent threats, computer worms, botnets, and other threats to networked information systems. | open_qa | 11,719 |
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Who is the best baseball player of all time? | There is no single answer to this question. The most common candidates are Babe Ruth, Barry Bonds, Willie Mays, or Hank Aaron. | open_qa | 11,720 |
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What does percolate mean? | Percolation is a way to filter a fluid or other substance through a porous filter media. Substances that can be percolated are water, coffee, etc. The trickling effect of these substances through a porous media implies what comes out of the filter media is better tasting than what was before the filter media. It can also mean it has better quality, less contamination, or reduce acidity. | open_qa | 11,721 |
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Given the following paragraph about a film, who directed "Our War"? | Our War (Italian: La nostra guerra) is a 2016 Italian-American documentary film directed by Bruno Chiaravalloti, Claudio Jampaglia and Benedetta Argentieri. It premiered out of competition at the 73rd edition of the Venice Film Festival. It tells the story of three foreign fighters joining the Kurdish forces to fight Deash. | Bruno Chiaravalloti | closed_qa | 11,722 |
If Phil has three siblings, Margaret, Janis, and Louis then what are all are the names of Phil’s mother’s children? | Phil’s mother named her children Phil, Margaret, Janis, and Louis. | general_qa | 11,723 |
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Why should kids do homework? | There are many vital reasons why kids should do their homework. Homework helps students practice the concepts they have learned in the classroom. It also teaches discipline and responsibility. Kids might not be aware of the immediate benefits of doing their homework regularly and on time, but it helps with their long-term development. The next time your kids ask why they should do their homework, keep these pointers in mind. | general_qa | 11,727 |
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What is the name of the first ten amendments to the Constitution? | the bill of rights | open_qa | 11,729 |
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What is the best way to travel to space? | For the first half dozen decades of manned missions to space, the only way to participate was to earn a highly-competitive place in the national space programs of one of just a few countries that funded missions beyond the earth's atmosphere. Today, these national space programs are supplemented by a few private ventures that offer space tourism, typically for exorbitant fees. | general_qa | 11,730 |
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Who finally conquered Constantinople? | After a lengthy siege, the forces of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II successfully took Constantinople and ended the Eastern Roman Empire. | general_qa | 11,731 |
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How many Spitfire fighter aircraft remain airworthy | The Supermarine Spitfire is a British single-seat fighter aircraft used by the Royal Air Force and other Allied countries before, during, and after World War II. Many variants of the Spitfire were built, from the Mk 1 to the Rolls-Royce Griffon-engined Mk 24 using several wing configurations and guns. It was the only British fighter produced continuously throughout the war. The Spitfire remains popular among enthusiasts; around 70 remain airworthy, and many more are static exhibits in aviation museums throughout the world. | around 70 remain airworthy | closed_qa | 11,732 |
Why should one travel the world? | As the son of a U.S. Diplomat, I've had the opportunity to live abroad most of my life in countries such as Cambodia, Australia, South Korea and Malaysia. Through my travels despite the sad goodbyes to friends and family, I learned the importance of being open-minded, resilient and open to a diverse network. When you travel abroad you experience a world you may have never considered or a culture that shows you the diversity of the world. This is important for personal development. | general_qa | 11,736 |
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Write a poem about a man named Chris who lives at the gym and fights monsters | There once was a man named Chris
Who bench pressed his way to pure bliss
When the plates started flying
He was never seen crying
Until a time of great peril made him miss
As he lay under barbell, covered in sweat
he peered at a creature in diss
this was but a danger, which tended to linger
in the dungeons of temples of lift
Next thing you know, Chris awoke with a blow
to his head and his heart but to this
He exclaimed it was: "nothing to worry"
Though the damage was done
It had never been fun
To this point life could only be bliss | open_qa | 11,737 |
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Is Ireland a good surf spot? | Yes it is. Ireland is seen as one of the best hidden gems for surfing in the world particularly in winter when waves can reach heights of 40ft+. Global professionals such as Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning and Stephanie Gilmore travel to Ireland on a regular basis for the surf. Some recommended areas for surfing are, Sligo Tramore Beach, Bundoran, Dunfanaghy or most West Coast beaches that attract a larger swell. The water is cold 365 days of the year with highest temperatures of 14 degrees Celsius in the Summer so a 5ml thick wetsuit is recommend all year round. | general_qa | 11,741 |
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Given the following paragraph about the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, what's offered on the 124th floor observation deck? | An outdoor observation deck, named At the Top, opened on 5 January 2010 on the 124th floor. At 452 m (1,483 ft), it was the highest outdoor observation deck in the world when it opened. Although it was surpassed in December 2011 by Cloud Top 488 on the Canton Tower, Guangzhou at 488 m (1,601 ft), Burj Khalifa opened the 148th floor SKY level at 555 m (1,821 ft), once again giving it the highest observation deck in the world on 15 October 2014, until the Shanghai Tower opened in June 2016 with an observation deck at a height of 561 metres. The 124th floor observation deck also features the electronic telescope, an augmented reality device developed by Gsmprjct° of Montréal, which allows visitors to view the surrounding landscape in real-time, and to view previously saved images such as those taken at different times of day or under different weather conditions. To reduce the daily rush of sightseers, management allows visitors to purchase tickets in advance for a specific date and time, at a 75% discount on tickets purchased on the spot. | This observation deck offers an augmented reality electronic telescope which lets visitors view either real-time or pre-recorded images of the surrounding landscape. | closed_qa | 11,742 |
Describe the following poem:
Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim
Because it was grassy and wanted wear,
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way
I doubted if I should ever come back.
I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I,
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. | That poem is “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost. It describes a traveler walking in the woods who encounters two paths, one worn down from use and one that appears less travelled. The poem can be interpreted as an analogy for making decisions in life, where one choice is following a crowd and one is more individualistic. The author notes that this is a challenging choice but well worth it to be your own person by following the road not taken. | general_qa | 11,743 |
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What was the "X.Y.Z. fever"? | The XYZ Affair was a political and diplomatic episode in 1797 and 1798, early in the presidency of John Adams, involving a confrontation between the United States and Republican France that led to the Quasi-War. The name derives from the substitution of the letters X, Y, and Z for the names of French diplomats Jean-Conrad Hottinguer (X), Pierre Bellamy (Y), and Lucien Hauteval (Z) in documents released by the Adams administration. | The "X.Y.Z. fevor" is a reference to a diplomatic incident that occurred during the administration of the second President of the United Status, John Adams. Adams sent a diplomatic delegation to France to negotiate a resolution of issues that were threatening to lead to war. The French foreign minister, Charles-Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord (Talleyrand) demanded a bribe and a loan to begin the negotiations. President Adams refused Tallyrand's request and reported the solicitation to Congress. The Senate printed President Adam's report which referred to the three French diplomats involved, Jean-Conrad Hottinguer, Pierre Bellamy, and Lucien Hauteval as "X,Y, and Z" respectively.
The populace supported Adams decision to refuse Tallyrand's bribe request. Vice-President Thomas Jefferson referred to the outpouring of support for Adam's political party that followed as "X.Y.Z. fevor". | closed_qa | 11,745 |
Where is the Mall of America located? | The Mall of America is located in Bloomington, Minnesota, USA. | open_qa | 11,748 |
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Who won six consecutive Wimbledon titles in the 1980s | Martina Navratilova | open_qa | 11,750 |
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What is "cycling" in ice hockey? | Standard ice hockey is a game with a goaltender and 5 skaters per side played on an ice surface divided with a center red line, two goal line red lines and two blue lines indicating the respective offensive zones. Cycling is when the offensive team has possession of the puck in their respective offensive zone and the skaters, typically three forwards, are passing the puck to each other, while moving in a circular motion, to create space and opportunity to generate a shot on goal. The movement and skating in this fashion is known as, "cycling" and is an offensive tactic employed in ice hockey leagues from youth to professional. | open_qa | 11,752 |
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How big is the Tibetan plateau? | Tibet (/tɪˈbɛt/ (listen); Tibetan: བོད་, Lhasa dialect: [pʰøː˨˧˩] Böd; Chinese: 西藏; pinyin: Xīzàng) is a region in Asia, covering much of the Tibetan Plateau and spanning about 2,500,000 km2 (970,000 sq mi). It is the homeland of the Tibetan people. Also resident on the plateau are some other ethnic groups such as the Monpa, Tamang, Qiang, Sherpa and Lhoba peoples and, since the 20th century, considerable numbers of Han Chinese and Hui settlers. Since the 1951 annexation of Tibet by the People's Republic of China, the entire plateau has been under the administration of the People's Republic of China. Tibet is divided administratively into the Tibet Autonomous Region, and parts of the Qinghai and Sichuan provinces.Tibet is the highest region on Earth, with an average elevation of 4,380 m (14,000 ft). Located in the Himalayas, the highest elevation in Tibet is Mount Everest, Earth's highest mountain, rising 8,848.86 m (29,032 ft) above sea level.
The Tibetan Empire emerged in the 7th century. At its height in the 9th century, the Tibetan Empire extended far beyond the Tibetan Plateau, from the Tarim Basin and Pamirs in the west, to Yunnan and Bengal in the southeast. It then divided into a variety of territories. The bulk of western and central Tibet (Ü-Tsang) was often at least nominally unified under a series of Tibetan governments in Lhasa, Shigatse, or nearby locations. The eastern regions of Kham and Amdo often maintained a more decentralized indigenous political structure, being divided among a number of small principalities and tribal groups, while also often falling under Chinese rule; most of this area was eventually annexed into the Chinese provinces of Sichuan and Qinghai. The current borders of Tibet were generally established in the 18th century. | The Tibetan Plateau spans about 2,500,000 km2 | closed_qa | 11,756 |
Why do cloud providers use dedicated hardware for network and storage processing but not large enterprises for their private cloud? | Large cloud providers use dedicated hardware called data processing unit (DPU) to support multi-tenancy and isolation in hardware vs. hypervisor, improve performance through offload, own and control the entire infrastructure stack, free up cores to generate more revenue, and scale to support a large number of tenants and workloads. Large enterprises don't have similar needs except for a few applications that require high performance, low latency, and scale. Moreover, enterprises want to reduce their investment in building and managing data centers. | general_qa | 11,757 |
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Where is the best place to see the northern lights? | The northern lights are experienced most frequently in northern Scandinavia. Tromsø in Norway, Lapland in Sweden and Reykjavik in Iceland are recommended locations. The Aurora Borealis is brightest between the months of September and April. | open_qa | 11,758 |
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What is the best way to approach a new cat? | If a cat is not immediately friendly, one of the best ways to approach a cat is by offering it treats. Even timid cats can be tempted if you figure out what foods they really like. Start with a smelly food like tuna fish or tinned chicken, or raw meat cat treats if you have them. Don't expect the cat to approach you immediately. Put the treat on the ground and sit nearby. Be careful not to stare at the cat since that is an aggressive gesture. If the cat takes the treat, try throwing or laying out another treat, this time a bit closer to you. Repeat until the cat is nearby. It will learn to associate you with happiness (food). | general_qa | 11,761 |
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What is the difference between interface and abstract class in Java? | Abstract classes can have methods with implementation whereas interface provides absolute abstraction and can't have any method implementations. Note that from Java 8 onwards, it's possible to create default and static methods in interface that contain the method implementations. | open_qa | 11,764 |
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Where is Muckle Water? | Muckle Water is a long, narrow fresh water loch on Ward Hill on Rousay, Orkney, Scotland. It is the biggest loch on the island and is popular for fishing. It can be reached by a track from the roadside. The Suso Burn on the north eastern shore drains the loch into the Sound of Rousay. | Muckle water is located in Rousay, Orkney, Scotland. | closed_qa | 11,765 |
What is a bunk bed? | It’s a type of furniture that stacks two or more beds on top of each other. Bunk beds are typically used in children’s rooms and in places where it’s necessary to fit lots of beds in a small amount of space. | open_qa | 11,766 |
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What is a question mark? | A question mark is a form of punctuation used at the end of a sentence to denote uncertainty. A question mark looks like this: ? | open_qa | 11,769 |
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What are some popular books about baseball? | "Moneyball" by Michael Lewis, "The Boys of Summer" by Roger Kahn, and "The Rookie" by Jim Morris are all examples of popular baseball books. | open_qa | 11,773 |
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How do the definitions of "first-degree relative" and "nuclear family" differ? | A first-degree relative (FDR) is a person's parent (father or mother), full sibling (brother or sister) or child. It constitutes a category of family members that largely overlaps with the term nuclear family, but without spouses. | Nuclear family includes spouses while first-degree relatives are only blood related. | closed_qa | 11,774 |
How to take care of a horse? | Taking care of horses is no easy task, although they are lovely animals, they require daily care and lots of exercise. To take care of a horse effectively, be sure to feed them appropriate hay, balancing out the sugar and protein to provide enough energy but not overwhelm them with unnecessary sugars. Always ensure the huffs are properly clean and as dry as possible to avoid any mold. In colder temperatures, keep them blanketed specially overnight, and ensure to take the blanket off in the morning to avoid overheating. Horses can be a lot of work but they can fill out lives with excitement and love. | general_qa | 11,776 |
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What characteristics are IPAs known for? | IPAs are known to be more bitter than mass-produced lagers, and typically contain floral, citrus-like, and resinous notes. This flavor is largely derived from hops, which is the flower of the hop plant. | general_qa | 11,778 |
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Who has been an announcer on the gameshow "The Price is Right"? | Rich Fields, George Gray, Johnny Olson, Rod Roddy | open_qa | 11,779 |
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What is a planet ? | The International Astronomical Union (IAU) defined in August 2006, that a planet in the Solar system is a celestial body that :
- orbits the Sun (the host star of the Solar system),
- has enough mass to assume a hydrostatic equilibrium (nearly round) shape,
- is big enough that its gravity cleared away any other similarly-sized objects near its orbit around the Sun. | open_qa | 11,784 |
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What is my Chinese Zodiac sign (animal)? | There are 12 Zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and boar. To find it, you can look up the lunar calendar. But the following way is a quick and traditional Chinese way to find it.
Calculate the remainder of (Year of birth - 1900) / 12, and check the remainder with date of birth:
Date of birth is before January 21:
The remainder = 0, Boar
The remainder = 1, Rat
The remainder = 2, Ox
The remainder = 3, Tiger
The remainder = 4, Rabbit
The remainder = 5, Dragon
The remainder = 6, Snake
The remainder = 7, Horse
The remainder = 8, Goat
The remainder = 9, Monkey
The remainder = 10, Rooster
The remainder = 11, Dog
Date of birth is after February 20:
The remainder = 0, Rat
The remainder = 1, Ox
The remainder = 2, Tiger
The remainder = 3, Rabbit
The remainder = 4, Dragon
The remainder = 5, Snake
The remainder = 6, Horse
The remainder = 7, Goat
The remainder = 8, Monkey
The remainder = 9, Rooster
The remainder = 10, Dog
The remainder = 11, Boar
For those born between January 21 and February 20, the beginning of the Lunar New Year usually, please look up the lunar calendar which will provide the details. | general_qa | 11,786 |
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Based on this paragraph, why was Jake released from prison? | Jesus Shuttlesworth, the top high-school basketball player in the United States, is being pursued by the top college basketball programs in the nation. His father, Jake, is a convicted felon serving time at Attica Correctional Facility for accidentally killing his wife, Martha, Jesus' mother, six years earlier. Jake is granted a work release by the governor, an influential alumnus of "Big State," one of the colleges Jesus is considering, so that he might persuade his son to sign with Big State. If successful, he'll get an early release from prison.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/He_Got_Game | Jake was released from prison to try to help convince his son to play basketball for the governor's alma mater. | closed_qa | 11,788 |
Do Texans have a Southern accent? | It depends on who you ask. Most Texans would answer the question with no. Texans would describe their accent as a Texas drawl. The sound of a Texas drawl differs from what is commonly considered a southern accent. A southern accent is common in states such as Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, Mississippi, and others. | open_qa | 11,789 |
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What is electricity? | Electricity is the flowing of electrons from a higher electric potential to a lower one (or alternatively, flowing of electron holes in the opposite direction). The flowing electrons can perform work, ranging from heating a resistive element in a light bulb to turning a motor through a magnetic field. | open_qa | 11,791 |
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Why did House Targaryen leave Valyria? | Twelve years before Valyria was destroyed by the mysterious "Doom," Aenar Targaryen's daughter, Daenys the Dreamer, had a prophetic vision of Valyria being destroyed, so he decided to take his family to Dragonstone. | open_qa | 11,792 |
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What is it like living in Chicago, Illinois? | Chicago is a large city located in the midwest. It is known for tourist attractions like Navy Pier and The Bean, as well as famous architecture. It's on Lake Michigan which makes the winters extremely cold but the summers pleasant. People call Chicago the "Windy City". | general_qa | 11,793 |
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What are the different RAID configurations? | The different RAID configurations are RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, RAID 51, RAID 60, RAID 61, RAID 70, RAID 75, RAID 90, RAID 100, RAID 200, and RAID 300. | open_qa | 11,795 |
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Approx. how many nurses were enrolled in World War 2? | More than 100,000 nurses were enrolled to the Red Cross during WW2 | open_qa | 11,797 |
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Who created the first piano? | The first piano was created by Bartolomeo Cristofori, who had been employed by court of Medici at the time. | open_qa | 11,799 |
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What is the capital of Australia? | The capital of Australia is Canberra | general_qa | 11,800 |
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What is an ionic bond? | An ionic bond is a bond where an electron from one atom is transferred to another atom. An example of an ionic bond is NaCl, or salt. | open_qa | 11,801 |
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Does parallel universe really exist? | When we talk about the possibility of multiple universes, we are referring to the idea that there could be many separate and distinct “realities” or “worlds” coexisting alongside our own. These universes may have different physical laws, properties, and dimensions, and could exist in parallel to our own universe. So basically, there’s this idea that there could be lots of different universes happening at the same time, and there are couple of evidences that make people think it might be true.
There are couple of evidences for parallel universe, such as Hawking radiation, which says that anything going into a black hole might end up in another universe. or the gravity waves act oddly and deviate objects from their orbits, possibly due to the influence of parallel universes.
This idea of multiple universes has been proposed in various fields of science, including physics, astronomy, and even psychology. For example, Stephen Hawking was the leading theoretical physicist who advocated multiverse theory. I believe it remains a highly theoretical concept till today, and it is an area of active research and exploration, as scientists continue to investigate the possibility of parallel universes and their potential implications for our understanding of the universe and our place in it. | general_qa | 11,802 |
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Describe to me in clear detail what the amazon logo looks like. | The Amazon logo is a curved, yellow arrow pointing to the right. The arrow head is separated from the stem. Sometimes the brand will be colored black instead but it is a well recognized logo regardless. It is a simple design and used throughout all products that Amazon owns including Amazon Prime, Amazon.com, Amazon Go, and more. | general_qa | 11,803 |
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How many stories is the Empire State Building? | The Empire State Building is 102 stories | open_qa | 11,804 |
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What is a Limited company? | This type of company limits how much its members will have to pay if the company is wound up. The members of most limited companies will only have to pay any money unpaid on their shares. If a company limited by guarantee is wound up, the money its members have to pay is limited to the amount shown in the memorandum. | open_qa | 11,806 |
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How do I open a bank account? | A bank account is used to deposit and withdraw money, making it easier to pay bills and manage money. Many banks require identification such as a drivers license or passport in order to open a bank account. Banks typically require a minimum amount of money, such as $100, when opening an account. An account may be opened online, or in-person. Once you apply for an account, you can get verified within minutes, and the account is ready for business within a few days. | general_qa | 11,807 |
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How many languages are there worldwide? | There are approximately 7,000 languages worldwide and many dialects. | open_qa | 11,808 |
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What skis should I buy? | There are many aspects to consider when buying a new pair of skis. The first and probably most important would be to consider you ability level. Ski companies typical group skiers into one of three categories: Level 1 (Beginner), Level 2 (Intermediate) or Level 3 (Advanced). Considering you ability level will help you decide on other factors to consider when purchasing a ski, such as the length, underfoot width, dimensions, camber and rocker.
Another important consideration to make when purchasing skis is to think about the type of terrain that you like to ski. Do you prefer skiing all-mountain conditions, powder conditions or backcountry conditions?
Based on your answers to the previous two questions, you should be able to narrow the universe of skis that you'd consider for purchase. Next, you should use your height to determine the length of the ski that would fit you well.
After you've made a decision on what type of skis you'd like to buy, you should consider what type of bindings and boots you would like to use with your skis. | general_qa | 11,809 |
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How much do clouds weigh? | The weight of a cloud depends on how you define it. It will include the weight of water droplets in the cloud itself. You may also define weight to include the weight of the air, mostly pressing down on the cloud. If only defined by water droplets, clouds have a density of about 0.5 grams of water per cubic meter. A 1 cubic kilometer cloud contains 1 billion cubic meters. That would be 500 million grams or 500 thousand kilograms. That is equivalent to 1.1 million pounds or 551 tons of water droplets. | general_qa | 11,811 |
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How many episodes in season one of Game of Thrones did Tim Van Patten direct? | Tim Van Patten directed the first two episodes of the first season of Game of Thrones: Winter is Coming and The Kingsroad. | open_qa | 11,813 |
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Name some famous hindi film actors | Here is a list of some famous hindi actors - Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachhan, Amir Khan, Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor | open_qa | 11,814 |
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What is a computer network? | A computer network are groups of computers than can communicate with each other through a LAN or Local Area Network. In the early days of networking they all had to be hard wired and with the development of newer technology networks could communicate and be setup over wireless. Computer networks also share data and devices with each other. For example a shared printer can be used by multiple devices on the same computer network. | open_qa | 11,816 |
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Who composed the theme song for the movie Marvin's Room? | Marvin's Room is a 1996 American drama film directed by Jerry Zaks. The script was written by John Guare and based on the play of the same name by Scott McPherson, who died in 1992. McPherson had completed a screenplay for a film version before he died; however Guare was hired to update it when the film eventually started production years later.
It stars Meryl Streep, Leonardo DiCaprio, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, Hume Cronyn, Gwen Verdon, Hal Scardino and Dan Hedaya. Original music for the film was composed by Rachel Portman. Carly Simon wrote and performed the theme song "Two Little Sisters", with Meryl Streep adding background vocals. | The musician that composed the original music for the Marvin's room was Rachel Portoman, and Carly Simon wrote and performed the song. | closed_qa | 11,817 |
Given these paragraphs about battery storage power stations, for how long a battery storage power station can output? | A battery storage power station is a type of energy storage power station that uses a group of batteries to store electrical energy. Battery storage is the fastest responding dispatchable source of power on electric grids, and it is used to stabilise those grids, as battery storage can transition from standby to full power in under a second to deal with grid contingencies.
At full rated power, battery storage power stations are generally designed to output for up to a few hours. Battery storage can be used for short-term peak power and ancillary services, such as providing operating reserve and frequency control to minimize the chance of power outages. They are often installed at, or close to, other active or disused power stations and may share the same grid connection to reduce costs. Since battery storage plants require no deliveries of fuel, are compact compared to generating stations and have no chimneys or large cooling systems, they can be rapidly installed and placed if necessary within urban areas, close to customer load. | At full rated power, battery storage power stations are generally designed to output for up to a few hours. | closed_qa | 11,823 |
Where should I go hut skiing in Canada? | There are hundreds of public and private ski huts in Canada, with the vast majority residing in British Columbia. Many of these huts require a helicopter ride to get you to and from the hut, and offer guides and chefs on site. A good starting point for discovering hut skiing opportunities in British Columbia is to visit the Alpine Club of Canada website. | general_qa | 11,825 |
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What is the name of the movie made by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon about the company Nike? | Air | open_qa | 11,826 |
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What is the name of Special Agent Dana Scully's daughter? | Dana Scully's daughter was Emily Sim. That was the name given to her by her adoptive parents. | open_qa | 11,828 |
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