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What is the best way to recover from a shoulder SLAP tear?
Non surgical interventions include physical therapy to strengthen the surrounding muscles and increase range of motion as well as steroid and PRP shots. It is recommended to try non surgical interventions first, and if the problem persists then meet with a surgeon to discuss alternatives.
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Who was Else Schmitz-Gohr
Else Schmitz-Gohr (12 August 1901 – 13 December 1987) was a German composer, pianist, and teacher who is best remembered for her Elegy for the Left Hand for piano, her successful students, and her recordings of Max Reger’s works for piano. Schmitz-Gohr was born in Cologne. She studied at the Cologne Conservatory and the Stern Conservatory in Berlin. Her teachers included Franz Bolsche, Wilhelm Klatte, Dr. Otto Klauwell, James Kwast, and Fritz Hans Rehbold. She socialized with sculptor Lili Graf. In 1918, she debuted as a pianist under conductor Hermann Abendroth, and in 1922 won the Gustav Hollaender medal.
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Is butter required to make cookies?
Butter is not required to make cookies. Vegetable oils can be a good alternative, especially for people who want to reduce the amount of saturated fat in their diet. There are also an increasing number of plant based butter-like alternatives.
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Based on this passage, which years did the Patriots win the Super Bowl?
The Patriots hired head coach Bill Belichick, who had served as defensive coordinator under Parcells including during Super Bowl XXXI, in 2000. Their new home field, Gillette Stadium, opened in 2002 to replace the aging Foxboro Stadium. Long–time starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe, who was the franchise's star throughout the 1990s, went down with a sheared blood vessel in his chest in a week two match–up in 2001 against the rival New York Jets. Backup quarterback Tom Brady, drafted by the Patriots in sixth round of the 2000 NFL draft, became the starting quarterback. Brady's successful play led to Bledsoe never getting his job back as a starter, and would serve as the franchise's starting quarterback for the next 18 years. Under Belichick and Brady, the Patriots became one of the most consistently dominant teams in the NFL, with many describing the team as a "dynasty". Within the first few seasons of the 21st century, the team won three Super Bowls in four seasons (2001, 2003, and 2004), over the St. Louis Rams, Carolina Panthers, and Philadelphia Eagles, respectively. The Patriots finished the 2007 regular season with a perfect 16–0 record, becoming only the fourth team in league history to go undefeated in the regular season, and the only one since the league expanded its regular season schedule to 16 games. After advancing to Super Bowl XLII, the team's fourth Super Bowl in seven years, the Patriots were upset by the Giants to end their bid for a 19–0 season. With the loss, the Patriots ended the year at 18–1, becoming only one of three teams to go 18–1 along with the 1984 San Francisco 49ers and the 1985 Chicago Bears. However, both the Bears and 49ers lost their only game during the regular season, and both would win their respective Super Bowl. The Patriots returned to the Super Bowl in 2011 but lost again to the Giants, 21–17. In 2014, the Patriots reached a record-tying eighth Super Bowl, where they defeated the defending champion Seattle Seahawks by a score of 28–24 to win Super Bowl XLIX for their fourth title. After Seattle had driven the ball to New England's 1-yard line with under a minute to go, New England rookie cornerback Malcolm Butler made a critical interception on Seattle's final offensive play that helped to seal the victory. New England became the first team to reach nine Super Bowls in the 2016–17 playoffs and faced the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI. Losing 28–3 midway through the third quarter, the Patriots scored 25 unanswered points to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation. In the first overtime in Super Bowl history, the Patriots won the coin toss and scored a touchdown to claim their fifth Super Bowl victory. The Patriots extended their record to ten Super Bowl appearances in the 2017–18 playoffs but lost to the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LII. The Patriots returned to the championship game for a third consecutive season in Super Bowl LIII, where they defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3 to win their sixth Super Bowl, tying them with the Pittsburgh Steelers for most Super Bowl victories in NFL history.
The Patriots won the Super Bowl in 2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2017, and 2019.
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When was Bobby Moore born and when did he die?
Robert Frederick Chelsea Moore OBE (12 April 1941 – 24 February 1993) was an English professional footballer. He most notably played for West Ham United, captaining the club for more than ten years, and was the captain of the England national team that won the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of football, and was cited by Pelé as the greatest defender that he had ever played against.
Bobby Moore was born in 1941 and died in 1993.
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11,836
Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?
Serena Williams
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11,838
What is the political system of Germany?
The Federal Republic of Germany is a federal state and is organized as a parliamentary democracy. The Basic Law stipulates that all state power emanates from the people. The people delegate this power to the parliaments (Bundestag and Landtage) for the duration of an election period. State power is divided between the legislative branch, the executive branch and the power responsible for the administration of justice. This division of powers is an integral part of every democracy and in Germany it is enshrined in the Basic Law, the constitution. The legislative branch includes parliaments, the executive branch the chancellor and the ministers. The judiciary plays a central role because judges in the state and federal courts are independent and rule solely on the basis of the law. The highest German court is the Federal Constitutional Court , which monitors compliance with the Basic Law. All other state organs are bound by the case law of the 16 constitutional judges.
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Given this paragraph about magnesium, what is the melting point of magnesium in celsius?
Elemental magnesium is a gray-white lightweight metal, two-thirds the density of aluminium. Magnesium has the lowest melting (923 K (650 °C)) and the lowest boiling point 1,363 K (1,090 °C) of all the alkaline earth metals.
The melting point of magnesium is 650 °C.
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11,845
Where is Venezuela?
Venezuela is located in South America, next to Colombia, Brazil and Guyana.
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11,847
Is there a correlation between the milestones required between Data AI/ML and Intelligent Automation (RPA) value curve over time?
For organizations to achieve the most value from their data, they must establish a data foundation that allows for high-quality reporting on past events. Establishing a Databrick’s Lakehouse foundation requires no AI/ML capabilities. Then, over time, use that data AI/ML to drive automated decisions for crucial business processes. For this reason, there is a direct correlation between the “value curve” for both data and intelligent automation. The value maturity curve for intelligent automation starts with basic, attended, or unattended automation that mimics basic human processes today. Then, as you mature your Robotic Process Automation (RPA) program, your automation(s) need to expand to include simple document understanding AI. Extracting data from the same form hundreds or thousands of times is a good example. Finally, for any organization to gain the highest value and ROI for their intelligent automation investments, using complex AI/ML to produce automated decisions for digital workers (unattended automation) enables exceptionally complex, long-running automation to be successfully developed, put into production, and maintained over time. In summary, think of “AI/ML” as the thinking and “Intelligent Automation” as the doing. The value of both Data and RPA to any organization grows exponentially over time as they develop their ability to apply to complex AI/ML such that those models deliver trusted automated decisions to the digital workforce running complex automation.
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11,850
Given this paragraph about the history of Beijing, when did Beijing get the current name?
Over the past 3,000 years, the city of Beijing has had numerous other names. The name Beijing, which means "Northern Capital" (from the Chinese characters 北 for north and 京 for capital), was applied to the city in 1403 during the Ming dynasty to distinguish the city from Nanjing (the "Southern Capital"). The English spelling Beijing is based on the government's official romanization (adopted in the 1980s) of the two characters as they are pronounced in Standard Mandarin. An older English spelling, Peking(北平 in Chinese meaning), was used by Jesuit missionary Martino Martini in a popular atlas published in Amsterdam in 1655. Although Peking is no longer the common name for the city, some of the city's older locations and facilities, such as Beijing Capital International Airport, with the IATA Code PEK, and Peking University, still retain the former romanization.
In 1403, during the Ming dynasty, Beijing got its current name.
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11,851
When is Thai New Year?
Thai New Year, is also known as Songkran, is celebrated on Thailand between April 13-15 every year.
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The Khongjom Day is celebrated by which Indian state
Khongjom Day is celebrated by Manipur to honor the brave heroes of 1891 Anglo-Manipur war.
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11,855
How do people collaborate in a hybrid work environment?
People collaborate in a hybrid work environment by using tools that enable asynchronous communication such as email, instant messaging software, and cloud storage. People that operate in different time zones and schedules can work together on the same project through asynchronous communication. In a hybrid work environment, virtual communication tools such as video conferencing are also integral. Virtual communication tools allow people to communicate information without having to be in the same physical location.
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11,856
Name a good sorting algorithm
Quicksort
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11,857
What is the first step in teaching someone how to ski?
Teaching someone to do anything starts with understanding how they learn. Does the person learn by listening, reading, watching or doing (trial and error). Most people learn via a combination of the above. Let's assume the trainee learns via watching and doing. The first step is safety. The instructor must teach the basic stopping mechanism. Once the trainee can stop this will provide a measure of confidence and instill with the trainee that they are in control and will be able to stop at any time. The basic stopping mechanism is something called a pizza-pie or wedge move. The tips of the skis are positioned together (barely touching) with the back of the skis much further apart. As far apart as the persons hips or even further. The further apart the back of the skis are the slower the person will go to the point of stopping. The trainer should both describe and demonstrate this position to the trainee. The trainee will copy the position with feedback and adjustments from the trainer. Practicing this formation should be done many times until the trainee is comfortable stopping on steep slopes. Once this effort is mastered, the trainee can move to the next steps in learning how to ski.
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11,858
What is the difference between soccer(football) and American football?
Soccer is played with a round ball that can be kicked and headed. American football, however, is more of a rugby type game in which the oblong shaped ball is thrown and passed as well as kicked.
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11,859
Given a reference text about Easter eggs, tell me what they are, what they symbolize, and where they originated from?
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. Additionally, the widespread usage of Easter eggs, according to mediaevalist scholars, is due to 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 are decorated eggs celebrating the Christian holiday of Easter. They symbolize the empty tomb of Jesus. They originated in Mesopotamia.
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11,860
Describe what it's like in Breckenridge, Colorado
Breckenridge, Colorado is largely known for its ski resort of the same name. Breckenridge is one of the highest-altitude tourist destinations in the United States, at an elevation of approximately 9600 feet (or 2926 meters). It has a small year-round resident population (a few thousand people), but has millions of visitors every year. Breckenridge Ski Resort operates across five peaks, and includes a chairlift that operates at 12,840 feet (the highest in North America). Although Breckenridge gets more than 300 inches of snow on average each year, it also has abundant sunshine with about 300 days being sunny. Breckenridge has cold winters and moderate summers.
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11,861
Why do my fingers hurt when playing guitar?
While learning guitar, it is very common for finger tips to hurt. Usually what occurs with practice is the development of tougher skin called calluses that make the guitar less painful to play.
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11,863
What is "the Scully effect?"
The Scully Effect, named for the science-minded character Dana Scully from the sci-fi TV show "The X-Files," is the term used to suggest the impact that the character had on influencing women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math.
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11,864
What are the teams in the NL Central Division in Major League Baseball?
The teams that are included in the National League Central Division for Major League Baseball are the St Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Pittsburg Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, and the Cincinnati Reds.
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11,867
What movie won best picture at the Oscars in 2023
The movie Everything Everywhere All at Once won the Oscar for 2022 in the year 2023. In addition to winning best picture it was also the overall winner of the night, winning multiple awards including Best Directing, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, etc. The movie was produced by A24 which is well known for producing excellent content
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11,868
Who gave the slogan of Quit India and Simon Go Back?
Yusuf Meherally
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11,869
What type of YouTube Channel did Danla Bilic have?
Aktepe first drew attention to herself by a series of incidents on Twitter. Aktepe, who opened a makeup channel on YouTube, gained a significant number of subscribers over a short period. Subsequently, her style of content diversified to include vlogs, joint broadcasts with singers, models, and other Internet celebrities. She also participated in various television programs. Throughout her career, Aktepe's behavior was occasionally criticized and legal proceedings were initiated by some individuals and institutions against her.
Danla Bilic started a makeup channel on YouTube.
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11,870
where is khargone?
Khargone is a town in Madhya Pradesh India, situated near river Kunda. It's on the southwest corner of the state. it borders with Maharastra state to the south. Khargone is also a district with the same name. The weather in Khargone is very hot in summers with temperatures reaching above 40 degree celcius. The city has a famous temple know as "Nav Grah Temple" which means nine planets. It also has a fort.
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11,871
Given this paragraph about Simon Bolivar, tell me when and where they were born, and what they are known for
Simón José Antonio de la Santísima Trinidad Bolívar y Palacios (24 July 1783 – 17 December 1830) was a Venezuelan military and political leader who led what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia to independence from the Spanish Empire. He is known colloquially as El Libertador, or the Liberator of America. Simón Bolívar was born in Caracas in the Captaincy General of Venezuela into a wealthy family of American-born Spaniards (criollo), but lost both parents as a child. Bolívar was educated abroad and lived in Spain, as was common for men of upper-class families in his day. While living in Madrid from 1800 to 1802, he was introduced to Enlightenment philosophy and married María Teresa Rodríguez del Toro y Alaysa, who died in Venezuela from yellow fever in 1803. From 1803 to 1805, Bolívar embarked on a Grand Tour that ended in Rome, where he swore to end the Spanish rule in the Americas. In 1807, Bolívar returned to Venezuela and proposed gaining Venezuelan independence to other wealthy creoles. When the Spanish authority in the Americas weakened due to Napoleon's Peninsular War, Bolívar became a zealous combatant and politician in the Spanish American wars of independence.
Simon Bolivar was born in Caracas, Venezuela on 24 July 1783. He is known for leading the wars of independence from the Spanish Empire from what are currently the countries of Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Panama and Bolivia
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11,873
When is the World Teacher's Day celebrated?
World Teacher's Day is celebrated on 5th October
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11,877
What do economists study?
Economists study the decision-making behavior of individuals, firms, organizations and governments. Most people can choose what to consume, where to work, whether to have children, or whether and how much to save for the future. Companies can decide what goods and what quantities to produce, but also how much to spend on research and development or which workers to hire. A government can decide what share of the national budget to spend on health care or education for its citizens. Through tariffs, taxes and subsidies, It can also influence under which conditions and with which countries trade is conducted. Similarly, economic policies guide the regulation of carbon emissions. These choices are often limited due to scarce resources (e.g., money, time, information). Economists study the drivers and impacts of choices. They help us understand the major social problems of our time - including climate change, inequality, and poverty. Effective solutions to these problems require the work of economists.
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11,878
What was the 97th Rifle Division
The 97th Rifle Division was thrice formed as an infantry division of the Red Army, first as part of the prewar buildup of forces. The first formation was based on the pre-September 1939 shtat (table of organization and equipment) and the division was initially intended to serve in the fortifications along the border with Poland in western Ukraine. Beginning on September 17, 1939 it took part in the invasion of eastern Poland and then was moved north to join the 7th Army and later the 13th Army on the Karelian Isthmus during the Winter War against Finland where it saw action in the latter part of the struggle. Following this it returned to western Ukraine where it was on the border at the time of the German invasion in June 1941. At considerable cost it was able to retreat back to the Dniepr River south of Kiev during July and was still there as part of 26th Army when the Soviet forces in eastern Ukraine were largely surrounded and wiped out in September. The division was finally disbanded in late December.
The 97th Rifle Division was thrice formed as an infantry division of the Red Army, first as part of the prewar buildup of forces. The first formation was based on the pre-September 1939 shtat (table of organization and equipment) and the division was initially intended to serve in the fortifications along the border with Poland in western Ukraine. Beginning on September 17, 1939 it took part in the invasion of eastern Poland and then was moved north to join the 7th Army and later the 13th Army on the Karelian Isthmus during the Winter War against Finland where it saw action in the latter part of the struggle.
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11,879
To which London club did Mycroft Holmes belong
Diogones
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11,882
What is photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the biological process by which plants use carbon dioxide, sunlight and water to create oxygen and energy.
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11,884
Given this paragraph about the history of the marathon, who won the first official olympic marathon.
When the modern Olympics began in 1896, the initiators and organizers were looking for a great popularizing event, recalling the glory of ancient Greece. The idea of a marathon race came from Michel Bréal, who wanted the event to feature in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 in Athens. This idea was heavily supported by Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics, as well as by the Greeks. The Greeks staged a selection race for the Olympic marathon on 22 March 1896 (Gregorian) that was won by Charilaos Vasilakos in 3 hours and 18 minutes (with the future winner of the introductory Olympic Games marathon, Spyridon "Spyros" Louis, coming in fifth at a second race two weeks later). The winner of the first Olympic marathon, on 10 April 1896 (a male-only race), was Spyridon Louis, a Greek water-carrier, in 2 hours 58 minutes and 50 seconds. The marathon of the 2004 Summer Olympics was run on the traditional route from Marathon to Athens, ending at Panathinaiko Stadium, the venue for the 1896 Summer Olympics. That men's marathon was won by Italian Stefano Baldini in 2 hours 10 minutes and 55 seconds, a record time for this route until the non-Olympics Athens Classic Marathon of 2014, when Felix Kandie lowered the course record to 2 hours 10 minutes and 37 seconds.
Spyridon Louis was the first winner of the Olympic Marathon on 10 April 1896.
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11,885
What happens if I let go of a helium balloon?
Because helium is lighter than air, a helium balloon will float upwards if you let go of it.
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11,886
Name a very famous family of composers & musicians of late baroque
Bach family gave to the world few famous composers - Johann Sebastian Bach, Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach, Wilhelm Friedemann Bach, Johann Christian Bach and others
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11,888
Name the person from Bangladesh who won Pulitzer Prize 2022
Fahmida Azim(Painter and story writer)
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11,889
You come across a bear which is brown in color, has flat shoulders, and has large ears. What kind of bear is it?
It is probably a black bear. Black bears can have many different colors, including brown. But compared to brown bears, they have flat shoulders, larger ears, smaller overall size, and a face that is straight from the eyes to the nose. In contrast, brown bears have a prominent shoulder hump, have small ears, have an overall larger size, and have a face that is bowl-shaped from the eyes to the nose.
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11,891
What was The Last Dance about?
The Netflix sports documentary The Last Dance follows the Chicago Bulls as they contest the 1997-1998 NBA season, primarily focusing on the fact this was the last season Michael Jordan played with the team. This documentary made use of documentary footage filmed throughout the season but also tells the life story of Michael Jordan, with a heavy focus on his basketball career. Michael Jordan is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players to have ever lived and as a result the documentary was considered a critical and commercial success for Netflix.
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11,894
Who is the youngest driver to win a Formula 1 race?
Max Verstappen is the youngest winner of a Grand Prix; he was 18 years and 228 days old when he won the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Max Verstappen is the youngest driver to win a F1 race with 18 years and 228 days old at the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix, during his first race at Red Bull Racing Team
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11,897
Why did Christopher Columbus think he had sailed to Asia instead of America? What maps did he have at his disposal?
The reason behind Columbus' belief that he had reached Asia is depicted on a map of the Atlantic Ocean from 1474, created by Florentine mathematician, astronomer, and cosmographer Paolo dal Pozzo Toscanelli. This map was later included in a literary and historical atlas of America by Bartholomew in 1884, with light blue areas marking regions that were not originally present on the map. Toscanelli served as an inspiration for Columbus, who received a letter from him on June 25, 1474. The letter was sent to canon Fernam Martins in Lisbon, who consulted Toscanelli on behalf of King Alfonso V about the possibility of reaching India through a western route. The map clearly shows that Columbus was both inspired and misguided by Toscanelli's plan, which underestimated the Earth's circumference. This miscalculation led Columbus to believe that he had reached Japan instead of a completely new and unfamiliar continent lying between Europe and Asia. Toscanelli's proposed plan involved sailing west along the equator to reach India and the wealthy countries of East Asia. The map that Toscanelli enclosed, which is now lost, included the western fringes of Europe and Africa, as well as the eastern fringes of Asia, with the Atlantic Ocean in between. However, Toscanelli mistakenly believed that the distance was only one-third of the Earth's circumference, far less than the actual distance. In a letter, Toscanelli writes, among other things: I have already spoken once before of a route across the sea to the land of spices, much shorter than that of the Portuguese across Guinea. That is why His Highness the King is now asking me for information on this subject, or rather for an explanation so clear that even people without any scientific background can understand that this path must exist. Although I know that it has its basis in the spherical shape of the earth, I have nevertheless, in order to make myself better understood and facilitate the project, decided to prove that such a route exists by means of a specially constructed sea chart. I am therefore sending his highness a map drawn by myself, on which I have marked the coasts and islands which can be used as points of departure when one undertakes such a journey and on this journey keeps a steady westerly course
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11,900
Compare middle eastern music and western music
If you have only listened to Western music, the first time you hear o a middle eastern melody it may sound very different and odd. Melodies in middle eastern music are generally long, lack harmony, and have unfamiliar pitches. Middle Eastern music typically sounds monophonic, meaning it's solely based on one or more instruments that play a single melody with a different variation. Western music typically sounds polyphonic, meaning more than one layer of melody is being played simultaneously. Western music has twelve notes per octave including seven whole notes and five half-notes. However middle eastern music is based on different scale systems. It has quarter notes in addition and various regions have a different number of notes in their octave system. Western music has harmony (ie. chords) while middle eastern music does not. In middle eastern music, there is only one melodic line with rise and fall. So the purity of the melodic line and the complexity of the rhythm is what make two different songs apart. In contrast, western music has a structure with a beginning, middle, and end.
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11,902
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Slynt?
Janos Slynt
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11,906
What is the meaning of life?
The world is a vast, beautiful and complex place. The meaning of life is to find loved ones to join us on this journey; to be present in the short time we have on the earth. The meaning of life is to experience living. To lay in a dark field, watching the stars glow. To stand in the pouring rain, feeling giant drops drip down your chin. To watch a lightning storm and let the thunder rumble through your chest. To witness a child throw their head back with peels of laughter. The meaning of life is to wonder. To gaze upon the great abyss and ask the "how" and "why" of the universe. The meaning of life is to leave the earth the same, or slightly better than you were given. To stand up for injustice. To protect children. To make the day slightly easier for someone. Meaning can be found in any moment in your time here on earth; go live it!
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11,907
What are the rules changes made to baseball this year?
The MLB (major league baseball) association made several rule adjustments to the 2023 season. First, the bases have increased in sizes by 3 inches for a total of 18 inches squared. Second, a pitch clock/time has been introduced. Third, the defensive shift has been banned.
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11,908
What are different ways of data collection?
Gathering data can be accomplished through a primary source (the researcher is the first person to obtain the data) or a secondary source (the researcher obtains the data that has already been collected by other sources, such as data disseminated in a scientific journal). Data analysis methodologies vary and include data triangulation and data percolation. The latter offers an articulate method of collecting, classifying, and analyzing data using five possible angles of analysis (at least three) to maximize the research's objectivity and permit an understanding of the phenomena under investigation as complete as possible: qualitative and quantitative methods, literature reviews (including scholarly articles), interviews with experts, and
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11,909
Tell me about the film The Catechism Cataclysm
The Catechism Cataclysm is a 2011 independent, psychotronic dark comedy film directed by Todd Rohal. The film's narrative concerns a bumbling priest named Father Billy who embarks on a camping trip with his childhood idol, Robbie.
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11,910
why my laptop won't start?
there could be several reasons for this: 1- it run out of battery 2- the OS is not bootable 3- some hardware error that does not make it start
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11,912
Where did Bo Jackson attend college?
Auburn
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11,913
What affects tiredness?
There are many factors which affect tiredness, including, but not limited to, amount of quality sleep, neurological state, nutrition, and both physical and mental health issues. It is extremely important to seek professional medical advice for tiredness if it is severely impacting your lifestyle and health.
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11,915
What is the best way to travel from Philadelphia to Raleigh?
The quickest way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC is by airplane, which is an average travel time of 1h and 25m. However, this option can be costly and, as a result, many people prefer to drive. Driving from Philadelphia to Raleigh is an average travel time of 6h and 43m.
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11,920
What career did GeLing Yan have?
Geling Yan (simplified Chinese: 严歌苓; traditional Chinese: 嚴歌苓; pinyin: Yán Gēlíng; born 16 November 1958]) is a Chinese-American author and screenwriter. Yan began performing as a dancer at age 12. She served in the People's Liberation Army in Chengdu, during the Cultural Revolution in Tibet and later as a journalist in the Sino-Vietnamese War, achieving a rank equivalent to lieutenant colonel.
She is an author, screenwriter, and once was a dancer and a journalist.
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11,921
What is the best day for cold calling?
Data suggests that there is no difference in which day of the week you cold call a prospect.
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11,922
Where is the best place to get married
In nature
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11,924
What are the common area of property maintenance that a home owner must deal with?
Maintenance of a home involves addressing the functioning of its main systems: structure, roofing and windows, electrical, plumbing, HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Structure refers to the exterior and interior walls, many of which are "load bearing," meaning they support something above them, like a ceiling or a roof. Roofing and windows protect the interior of a home from the exterior conditions, keeping out rain, wind, and insects. Doors fit into this category, too. Electrical systems connect electricity provided by an outside source, such as a power company, into the home for use by appliances, lights, entertainment, and other items powered by electricity. Plumbing systems bring water into, then out of, the home for use in the kitchen and bathrooms. HVAC systems control the interior climate, managing temperature and humidity to make the home comfortable.
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11,925
Tell me about Holi and why so many people in the world celebrate it?
Holi ( /ˈhoʊliː/) is a popular and significant Hindu festival celebrated as the Festival of Colours, Love and Spring. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the god Radha and Krishna. Additionally, the day also signifies the triumph of good over evil,as it commemorates the victory of Vishnu as Narasimha Narayana over Hiranyakashipu. Holi is originated and is predominantly celebrated in the Indian subcontinent but has also spread to other regions of Asia and parts of the Western world through the Indian diaspora.
Holi is an festival celebrated by Hindus in India. Even though it was originated by Hindu religion, it is celebrated across India irrespective of religion. It has become a notable Indian cultural representation. The reason so many people in the world celebrate it is because India has one of the largest population in the world.
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11,930
When was Mahatma Gandhi born?
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (/ˈɡɑːndi, ˈɡændi/ GA(H)N-dee, Gujarati: [ˈmoɦəndɑs ˈkəɾəmtʃənd ˈɡɑ̃dʱi]; 2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was an Indian lawyer, anti-colonial nationalist and political ethicist. Employing nonviolent resistance, he led the successful campaign for India's independence from British rule. He inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. The honorific Mahātmā (Sanskrit: "great-souled", "venerable"), first applied to him in 1914 in South Africa, is now used throughout the world.
Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869
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Given this paragraph, what is the out of state acceptance rate at the University of Virginia?
For the undergraduate Class of 2023, the University of Virginia received a record 40,815 applications, admitting 24 percent. Approximately 40 percent of those admitted are non-white. Matriculated students come from all 50 states and 147 foreign countries. UVA is required, by Virginia state law, to matriculate two-thirds of its undergraduate student body from its pool of in-state applicants. As a result, its acceptance rate for in-state students (36 percent) is nearly twice the out-of-state rate (19 percent) as of 2019. The university has seen steady increases to its applicant pool in recent decades, and the number of applications has more than doubled since the Class of 2008 received 15,094 applications. As of 2014, 93 percent of admitted applicants ranked in the top 10 percent of their high school classes.
The out of state acceptance rate at the University of Virginia is 19%.
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11,933
What services does Microsoft offer?
Microsoft offers a variety of different services. They have a cloud platform called Azure, internet search using bing.com, email through Microsoft. They also have the windows platform which is one of the most widely used computer operating system in the world. They offer Microsoft word, excel, powerpoint, and access. Word is used for document creation, excel is used for data manipulation and graphing, powerpoint is used for presentations, and access is used for database development.
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11,934
How do I become a Data Scientist?
Data Science is a diverse field. There are many people in this field with different backgrounds. For example, people with Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, etc. represents many Data Scientists in the field. There are many paths to become a Data Scientist. You can become a Data Scientist by formally studying the hard sciences such as Mathematics, Statistics, Physics etc. You should also learn computer programming and basics of computer science. Once you know the hard sciences along with the programming, you should try your skillset on different problems. That will get you started in this field.
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11,935
The founder of Gupta dynasty was
The founder of the Gupta dynasty was Chandragupta Maurya.
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11,936
what was the early uses of computers?
Early computers were meant to be used only for calculations. Simple manual instruments like the abacus have aided people in doing calculations since ancient times. Early in the Industrial Revolution, some mechanical devices were built to automate long, tedious tasks, such as guiding patterns for looms.
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11,942
What is the meaning of 'akamai'?
The company was named after akamai, which means 'clever,' or more colloquially, 'cool' in Hawaiian, which Lewin had discovered in a Hawaiian-English dictionary after the suggestion of a colleague.
clever
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11,943
Why are there so many rules about table manners?
Well one big reason is that eating among other people is a social activity. In any social activity, there are guidelines for behavior. Mostly these guidelines are intended to make the social activity pleasant or fun for all the people involved. For table manners, the rules are noticeably different among different cultures. Still, there are some common themes across cultures, for what is considered polite manners while eating. One common theme is to ensure that every person at the meal gets to eat. You can see this in the American table manner rule that nobody should not start eating until every person has been served their meal. In Mexican culture, any child who is nearby an outdoor party should be offered some of the party food. Another common theme about manners is that you should enjoy the food and the company, and not appear to simply be gobbling down as much food as possible. There are a lot of negative words to describe behavior that looks like eating too much or too fast, to be considered polite: being piggish, wolfing your food, gobbling, scarfing. One rule that helps enforce slow eating, in American table manners, is that you shouldn't butter a whole piece of bread before eating it. Instead, you should tear the bread into smaller pieces, and butter only the piece you will eat next. Breaking the bread in half is considered a minimum level of politeness. Also, it's considered polite to leave one bite of each dish on your plate. If you eat everything, it could signal that you were just hungry, and eating everything available! But if you leave one bite, it signals "I liked it, but had enough". Americans also slow down eating by using both their fork and their knife in their right hands. This means that whenever you need to cut your food, you have to put down your fork, pick it up in your left hand, and pick up your knife in your right hand to cut your food. Before taking the bite, you have to do the opposite: put down your knife, pick up your fork in your right hand, and take your bite. This slows down eating a lot. (This rule is in contrast to table manners for the English, who keep their fork in their left hand and their knife in their right hand). Also, when eating soup, it's polite to push the spoon away from you, after filling it. Wipe the bottom of the spoon on the far side of your bowl, before bringing the spoonful of soup to your mouth. If you eat soup this way, you avoid scooping spoonfuls directly into your mouth -- which again, could look like you are just wolfing down food as fast as possible, instead of enjoying each mouthful. There are also some table manner rules that provide signals to the servers or the waitstaff, without requiring verbal communications. For example, if you put down your fork pointing at 4:00 (with the handle pointing to the lower right of your plate), then it communicates "I'm still eating". But if you put your fork down, pointing at 10:00 or 11:00, then it communicates "I'm finished with this food". Then your server can take away your plate without interrupting the group conversation, which again is an example of making the social activity more pleasant for the participants. Overall, the rules of table manners evolved to make the social experience of eating a meal together a pleasant experience for everyone.
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11,944
What is a Downcountry Mountain Bike?
Downcountry mountain bikes first came onto the scene around 2020 as an intersection between hard tail XC bikes and longer travel downhill/enduro bikes. They are usually full suspension with front and rear shocks. However, shorter travel than an enduro bike but much more efficient at climbing. They appeal to the rider who likes to get out and explore on their bike whilst also enjoying trail riding. Expect to see suspension travel in the range 120-130mm.
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11,945
What is the best way to get more protein in my diet?
Ensure that at least 50% of each meal is consisted of protein. Animal products like chicken and beef are the easiest ways of consuming whole protein. Animal byproducts like cheese, eggs, cottage cheese, and greek yogurt are a great way to supplement protein intake, as long as you are keeping an eye out for fat, cholesterol and sugar, which can sometimes come in large amounts in those products. Topping your meals with high-protein nuts like almonds or pistachios is a clever and sneaky way of getting some extra protein in your food. If you still aren't getting enough protein in your diet, you can supplement with a protein shake. This is a great option for people that don't consume animal products, as many protein powders are plant-based. Other plant-based proteins sources are tofu, legumes, quinoa and edamame.
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11,946
Was the USS Rachel Seaman built in the 20th century?
USS Rachel Seaman was a wooden schooner purchased by the Union Navy during the American Civil War.
No, it was purchased during the American Civil War, so it was likely built in the 19th century.
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11,948
When do Muslims fast?
Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan from dawn until dusk.
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11,951
Who was Thales?
Thales was a greek mathematician. He is famous for the theorem named after him - Thales' theorem - stating that any triangle over a diameter touching a semicircle is rectangular.
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11,952
What is the difference between algebra and calculus?
Algebra and Calculus are closely related as much as one has to constantly use algebra while doing calculus. Being familiar with algebra, makes one feel comfortable with calculus. Algebra will let you grasp topics in calculus better and vice versa. But we can also do an analysis of algebra vs calculus. Algebra focuses on solving equations whereas calculus is primarily focused on the rate of change of functions.The two main operations of calculus are differentiation (find the rate of change of a function) and integration (find the area under a curve of a function). Calculus deals with operations on functions and their derivatives whereas algebra deals with operations on variables and numbers
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11,956
Give me a quick exercise I can do every day
Choose a body-weight exercise of your choice - for example push ups, squats or lunges. Set a timer for 2 minutes. Do as many repetitions as you can before the 2 minutes are up. Take break as often as you need. Do this every day and track the number of repetitions.
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11,958
Given this paragraph about the rock band The Basics, what is notable about the Get Back album?
Get Back is the first studio album by Australian rock and roll band The Basics. Released on 21 March 2003, the album consists of material composed by members Wally de Backer and Kris Schroeder. The album features De Backer, Schroeder, and original lead guitarist Michael Hubbard.
Get Back was their first studio album.
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11,959
What is a speech language pathologist?
A speech language pathologist (SLP) assess and treats people with speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. They work with adults and children in different settings including schools, clinics, hospitals, rehabs, and home health. Speech language Pathologists require a masters degrees and state license.
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11,963
What is the English football league system?
The English football league system, also known as the football pyramid, is a series of interconnected leagues for men's association football clubs in England, with five teams from Wales, one from Guernsey, one from Jersey and one from the Isle of Man also competing. The system has a hierarchical format with promotion and relegation between leagues at different levels, allowing even the smallest club the theoretical possibility of ultimately rising to the very top of the system, the Premier League. Below that are levels 2–4 organised by the English Football League, then the National League System from levels 5–10 administered by the FA, and thereafter feeder leagues run by relevant county FAs on an ad hoc basis. The exact number of clubs varies from year to year as clubs join and leave leagues, merge, or fold altogether, but an estimated average of 15 clubs per division implies that more than 7,000 teams of nearly 5,300 clubs are members of a league in the English men's football league system. As there are no official definitions of any level below 11, any references to the structure at level 12 and below should not be regarded as definitive. The pyramid for women's football in England runs separately into ten tiers, and some England-based men's clubs play outside the English football league system.
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11,964
How do you make money?
There are many ways to make money. You can apply for job and perform a service that pays money. If you have a talent you might be able monetize that talent through performance like acting in movies or tutoring students. If you are creative and build and make things you could sell those things for money like furniture or custom artwork. If you still don't know how to make money then going back to school might be an option to learn a new trade skill such as welding, construction, or working on cars and boats.
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11,965
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Bar Emmon?
Togarion Bar Emmon, also known as Togarion the Terrible
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11,969
List five titles by J.K. Rowling.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, The Ickabog, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Cuckoo's Calling, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
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11,971
Why is the sky blue?
Blue light travels in shorter waves, thus it it scattered more than any other color
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11,972
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?
The difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise is whether or not the body breaks down glucose with or without oxygen.
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11,973
Name all the movies in the Harry Potter series
Here is the list of all the movies in the Harry Potter Series - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone ,Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1and Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2
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11,974
In the first few months how many children were registered?
The children were sent mainly to the four Dominion countries, Canada 1,532 (in nine parties), Australia 577 (three parties), New Zealand 202 (two parties), and South Africa 353 (two parties), and 838 to the USA under the United States Committee for the Care of European Children programme. In the first few months over 211,000 children were registered with the scheme. A further 24,000 children had been approved for sailing in that time and over 1,000 volunteer escorts, including doctors and nurses, enrolled. It was planned as a temporary exile for the children, to return home to their families when conditions permitted.
211,000 children were registered in the scheme in the first few months.
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11,977
What are the common formats of competitive debate in the US?
- Public Forum - Lincoln-Douglas - Policy - Congressional Debate - British Parliamentary - World Schools Debate - International Public Policy Forum
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11,979
Name the novel for which Douglas Stuart won the Booker.
Shuggie Bain
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11,982
How did the introduction of broadband in India in the early 2000s impact Indian movie culture?
The introduction of broadband in India in the early 2000s gave them access to a wide range of popular Hollywood classics that were previously unavailable to them. This was due in part to the rise of P2P file sharing, which allowed users to download large files from other users over the internet. As a result, many Indians were able to watch films by directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, and Sidney Lumet for the first time. This had a significant impact on Indian movie culture, as it exposed viewers to new and different styles of filmmaking.
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11,985
What is the largest country in South America by land mass?
Brasil is the largest country in South America by land mass.
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11,988
How long did it take for ironworking to be commonplace in West Africa following its introduction in Northern Africa?
By the first millennium BCE, ironworking had been introduced in Northern Africa. Around that time it also became established in parts of sub-Saharan Africa, either through independent invention there or diffusion from the north and vanished under unknown circumstances around 500 CE, having lasted approximately 2,000 years, and by 500 BCE, metalworking began to become commonplace in West Africa. Ironworking was fully established by roughly 500 BCE in many areas of East and West Africa, although other regions didn't begin ironworking until the early centuries CE. Copper objects from Egypt, North Africa, Nubia, and Ethiopia dating from around 500 BCE have been excavated in West Africa, suggesting that Trans-Saharan trade networks had been established by this date.
Ironworking was introduced in Northern Africa around the first millennium BCE and became commonplace in West Africa by 500 BCE. This means it took 500 years (1000-500) for ironworking to become common in West Africa following its introduction in Northern Africa.
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11,989
According to this paragraph, what is the only state in North America that is an archpelago?
Hawaii (/həˈwaɪi/ (listen) hə-WY-ee; Hawaiian: Hawaiʻi [həˈvɐjʔi] or [həˈwɐjʔi]) is a state in the Western United States, about 2,000 miles (3,200 km) from the U.S. mainland in the Pacific Ocean. It is the only U.S. state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state in the tropics. Hawaii comprises nearly the entire Hawaiian archipelago, 137 volcanic islands spanning 1,500 miles (2,400 km) that are physiographically and ethnologically part of the Polynesian subregion of Oceania. The state's ocean coastline is consequently the fourth-longest in the U.S., at about 750 miles (1,210 km). The eight main islands, from northwest to southeast, are Niʻihau, Kauaʻi, Oʻahu, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi, Kahoʻolawe, Maui, and Hawaiʻi—the last of these, after which the state is named, is often called the "Big Island" or "Hawaii Island" to avoid confusion with the state or archipelago. The uninhabited Northwestern Hawaiian Islands make up most of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, the United States' largest protected area and the fourth-largest in the world.
Hawaii is the only state in North America that is an archipelago, according to this text.
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11,990
Name the two cities in India in which Kirby Building Systems produces their goods.
Kirby Building Systems is a manufacturing company specialising in pre-engineered buildings. It was established in 1976 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alghanim Industries. Kirby has manufacturing facilities in Kuwait, Ras Al Khaimah, Hyderabad, Haridwar and Vietnam with a production capacity of over 400,000 MT per year. It has sales offices in 70 countries.
Haridwar and Hyderabad
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11,993
Which Dickens novel is considered an autobiography
David Copperfield
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11,994
What languages are spoken in Tunisia?
The official language of Tunisia is Modern Standard Arabic. The vast majority of Tunisia's population is Arab and Muslim. Vernacular Tunisian Arabic is the most spoken, and French also serves as an administrative and educational language in some contexts, but it has no official status. Tunisia is well integrated into the international community. It is a member of the United Nations, La Francophonie, the Arab League, the OIC, the African Union, the COMESA, the Non-Aligned Movement, the International Criminal Court, and the Group of 77, among others. It maintains close economic and political relations with some European countries, particularly with France, and Italy, due to their geographical proximity. Tunisia also has an association agreement with the European Union and has attained the status of a major non-NATO ally of the United States.
The official language of Tunisia is Modern Standard Arabic, though vernacular Tunisian Arabic is the most spoken. French also serves as an administrative and educational language in some contexts, but it has no official status.
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11,996
What are the names of the four tennis grand slam tournaments?
The four tennis grand slam tournaments are the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
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11,998
Which is the oldest civilization in the world?
The Mesopotamia civilization
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11,999
What is the weather like in New Jersey?
New Jersey is a state in the northeastern part of the United Sates of America. New Jersey borders New York state to the north and east, Pennsylvania to the south and west, and Delaware to the south. So, New Jersey's climate is similar to these other states. Summers in New Jersey are relatively hot and humid, Springs and Falls are usually tempered, and Winters vary greatly in terms of snowfall and temperatures. New Jersey, being in the northeastern part of the United States, is also subject to a Nor'easter weather events. A Nor’easter is a storm along the East Coast of North America, so called because the winds over the coastal area are typically from the northeast. These storms may occur at any time of year but are most frequent and most violent between September and April. When Nor'easter occurs in the Winter, it can bring a lot of snow to New Jersey, especially the northern part of the state.
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12,000
What is a Pythagorean triple?
In mathematics, a Pythagorean triple consists of three positive integers, a, b, c, such that a² + b² = c². These integers can form the sides of a right triangle, with c as the hypotenuse. For example, (3, 4, 5) is a Pythagorean triple because 3² + 4² = 5².
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12,002
What's the architecture in Maskavas Forstate look like?
Maskavas Forštate (German: Moskauer Vorstadt) also known as Maskavas priekšpilsēta and colloquially as Maskačka, is a suburb of Riga situated on the right bank of the Daugava. The neighborhood is located to the south of Old Riga along the road historically connecting Riga to Moscow, from which its name is derived. History See also: Riga Ghetto The history of Maskavas Forštate, whose name in English literally means Moscow Suburb goes back to at least the 14th century, in some parts the medieval street network has been preserved. However, the area is first mentioned in 1348 by the name of Lastādija (German: Lastadie). Architecturally, the neighborhood reflects its history as an area of Russian, Belarusian and Jewish migration, especially characteristic wooden homes. During the Nazi occupation of Riga, the neighborhood was turned into a ghetto for Jews. Today, there are memorials on the site of the Great Choral Synagogue and the Old Jewish cemetery. Most of the prewar buildings remain standing.
The architecture of Maskavas Forštate reflects the history of Russian, Belarusian, and Jewish migration.
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12,004
Is AI a risk to humanity?
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is just a tool. Like all tools made by humans throughout the history it is neither good nor bad. It is neither safe nor risky. The humans who control and use it will determine those. Looking at history, all past human technological developments lead to improved human quality of life. AI is likely going to significantly improve human quality of life.
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12,005
What is RTGS?
Real-time gross settlement (RTGS) systems are specialist funds transfer systems where the transfer of money or securities takes place from one bank to any other bank on a "real-time" and on a "gross" basis. Settlement in "real time" means a payment transaction is not subjected to any waiting period, with transactions being settled as soon as they are processed. "Gross settlement" means the transaction is settled on a one-to-one basis, without bundling or netting with any other transaction. "Settlement" means that once processed, payments are final and irrevocable. RTGS systems are usually operated by a country's central bank as it is seen as critical infrastructure for a country's economy. Economists believe that an efficient national payment system reduces the cost of exchanging goods and services, and is indispensable to the functioning of the interbank, money, and capital markets. A weak payment system may severely drag on the stability and developmental capacity of a national economy; its failures can result in inefficient use of financial resources, inequitable risk-sharing among agents, actual losses for participants, and loss of confidence in the financial system and in the very use of money.
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12,006
What year did World War 2 end?
1945
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12,009
What does it take to become an airplane pilot in the USA?
To become a pilot (airplane-single-engine-land) you must complete a number of milestones and training objectives as outlined in Part 61 or Part 141 in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). This includes, but is not limited to: flying with a certified instructor and performing several different maneuvers demonstrating flight proficiency (taxing, takeoff, cruise, stall recovery, turns, emergency procedures, and landing), accruing the minimum hours of applicable aeronautical experience as outlined in Part 61.109, taking a written examination issued by the FAA, as well as performing an Oral and Practical examination with a Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE). Upon successful completion of each of these areas, in addition to meeting all of the eligibility requires as outlined in Part 61.103, a student pilot can receive their private pilot certificate affording them to fly passengers (not for hire), day or night, in visual meteorological conditions in the USA.
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12,011
What are three cities on the east coast of Florida?
Three cities on the east coast of Florida are Miami, Jacksonville, and Fort Lauderdale.
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12,012
Many people are hesitant to invest resources toward slowing down or even reversing the effects of climate change because they think it does not make sense if only a small portion of the population invests resources. They think it is stupid to do so until everyone agreed to do so or is forced by policy. What is the reason that some people still do so?
Some people do not want to wait until everyone agreed or a policy is in place because they want to start or increase the momentum of slowing down or reversing the effects of climate change. They don't want to wait until it is potentially too late but rather they want to do what they can right now. Some of them might hope that those actions motivate others to follow them which might in turn increase the chance of more and more people doing the same and thus likely starting a bandwagon effect. Some of the activists might also want to prevent living with a bad conscience and thus, they might prefer to spend their resources on climate change related causes instead of other alternatives.
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