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What are a few words that can be used to describe running? | You can use words like jog, fast, slow, trot, sprint, race, hurry, skip, dash, fly rush, to describe or replace run. | open_qa | 12,643 |
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What is the difference between software engineer and systems engineer? | Systems engineers often have more experience working with hardware and networks while software engineers focus on coding and developing applications. | open_qa | 12,645 |
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Who called Timothy Leary a brave neuronaut? | Timothy Francis Leary (October 22, 1920 – May 31, 1996) was an American psychologist and author known for his strong advocacy of psychedelic drugs. Evaluations of Leary are polarized, ranging from bold oracle to publicity hound. He was "a hero of American consciousness", according to Allen Ginsberg, and Tom Robbins called him a "brave neuronaut" | Tom Robbins called Timothy Leary a "brave neuronaut". | closed_qa | 12,651 |
Is there really no speed limit on the German Autobahn? | While it is true that there are sections on the German Autobahn without any speed restrictions, most portions of the Autobahn have speed limits. Speed limits often range from 80 km/hour to 120 km/hour. When driving on the Autobahn be aware that speed limits can change with little notice. You will find your fellow Autobahn users speeding up or slowing down rapidly depending on changes in the posted speed limit. If this is your first time traveling on the Autobahn you should exercise caution as you might not have experienced driving in conditions with rapidly changing speed limits or with no speed limit at all. | general_qa | 12,652 |
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What are the components of sound reproduction that are important in a home setting? | To accurately reproduce sound at home the important things to focus on are the placement of the speakers, the location of the listener, shape of the room, and the materials inside the room. Such as the placement of the speakers should follow the according setup guidelines, for example stereo speakers will be places at equal angles and height to the listener, placed a few feet away from any walls. The shape of the room, and materials define how the sound reflects in the space, with the goal being to reduce overlapping echo from flat surfaces. | general_qa | 12,653 |
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What are the Current assets in finance? | These are short−term assets which are constantly changing in value, such as stocks, debtors and bank balances. | open_qa | 12,656 |
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What makes Destiny 2 a popular game? | Destiny 2 is a very popular first person shooter video game that was developed by Bungie, and is currently free to play on all major video game consoles and personal computers. Since release, Destiny 2 has released numerous additional content through expansion packs and seasonal content that expands the storyline and background lore of the universe in which the game takes place as well as new locations to explore and activities to engage in.
In Destiny 2, players assume the role of Guardians, who are gifted with the power of "Light" that allows them to protect the remnants of humanity that survived a catastrophic event of an event called "The collapse." This science fiction background and futuristic aesthetic combine to provide both a story-rich and feature-rich gameplay experience.
Destiny 2 is classed as a "looter shooter" first person shooter, which is a sub-genre of video games that feature procedurally generated equipment and weapons which encourages players to replay game content to achieve the best possible combinations of benefits from the items they receive. Furthermore, Destiny 2 is also commonly referred to as a role playing game, elements of which allow users to customize their characters abilities and appearance and specialize in certain roles within the game. As new content is released into the game, this encourages players to experiment with new abilities, weapons, and equipment to achieve optimal performance and creates a satisfying gameplay loop or experience.
The game features two main modes of play. The first, which is classified as "Player Versus Environment", or PvE, pits the players against AI-controlled enemies in either solo content, group content (called fireteams) of 3 players, or raids of up to 6 players. Players team up in fireteams and raids to tackle more challenging content and in turn are rewarded with more unique or rare pieces of equipment. Additionally, there are "Player vs Player", or PvP modes in the game that allows players to compete against each other in competitive modes against each other. Both modes feature exclusive gameplay modes, locations, and objectives.
Finally, Destiny 2 features a rich cast of diverse actors and actresses that lend their voice talent to the game for their characters, such as Nathan Fillon, Lance Reddick, Nolan North, Lennie James, and many other noteworthy artists.
Destiny 2 has also been nominated for and/or won several awards since release, including the Game Critics Award for Best PC Game (2007) and Best Ongoing Game (2019). | open_qa | 12,657 |
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When and where was Nero born? | Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (/ˈnɪəroʊ/ NEER-oh; born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus; 15 December AD 37 – 9 June AD 68), was the fifth Roman emperor and final emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty, reigning from AD 54 until his death in AD 68. He was adopted by the Roman emperor Claudius at the age of 13 and succeeded him on the throne. Nero was popular with the members of his Praetorian Guard and lower-class commoners in Rome and its provinces, but he was deeply resented by the Roman aristocracy. Most contemporary sources describe him as tyrannical, self-indulgent, and debauched. After being declared a public enemy by the Roman Senate, he committed suicide at age 30.
Nero was born at Antium in AD 37, the son of Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Agrippina the Younger, a great-granddaughter of the emperor Augustus. When Nero was two years old, his father died. His mother married the emperor Claudius, who eventually adopted Nero as his heir; when Claudius died in AD 54, Nero became emperor with the support of the Praetorian Guard and the Senate. In the early years of his reign Nero was advised and guided by his mother Agrippina, his tutor Seneca the Younger, and his praetorian prefect Sextus Afranius Burrus, but he soon sought to rule independently and to rid himself of restraining influences. His power struggle with his mother was eventually resolved when he had her murdered. Roman sources also implicate Nero in the deaths of his wife Claudia Octavia – supposedly so that he could marry Poppaea Sabina – and of his step brother Britannicus.
Nero's practical contributions to Rome's governance focused on diplomacy, trade, and culture. He ordered the construction of amphitheaters, and promoted athletic games and contests. He also made public appearances as an actor, poet, musician, and charioteer, which scandalised his aristocratic contemporaries as these occupations were usually the domain of slaves, public entertainers and infamous persons. The provision of such entertainments made Nero popular among lower-class citizens, but his performances undermined the Imperial dignity. The costs involved were borne by local elites either directly or through taxation, and were much resented.
During Nero's reign, the general Corbulo fought the Roman–Parthian War of 58–63, and made peace with the hostile Parthian Empire. The Roman general Suetonius Paulinus quashed a major revolt in Britain led by the Iceni's queen Boudica. The Bosporan Kingdom was briefly annexed to the empire, and the First Jewish–Roman War began. When the Roman senator Vindex rebelled, with support from the eventual Roman emperor Galba, Nero was declared a public enemy and condemned to death in absentia. He fled Rome, and on 9 June AD 68 he committed suicide. His death sparked a brief period of civil war known as the Year of the Four Emperors.
Most Roman sources offer overwhelmingly negative assessments of his personality and reign. The historian Tacitus claims the Roman people thought him compulsive and corrupt. Suetonius tells that many Romans believed that the Great Fire of Rome was instigated by Nero to clear land for his planned "Golden House". Tacitus claims that Nero seized Christians as scapegoats for the fire and had them burned alive, seemingly motivated not by public justice but by personal cruelty. Some modern historians question the reliability of the ancient sources on Nero's tyrannical acts, considering his popularity among the Roman commoners. In the eastern provinces of the Empire, a popular legend arose that Nero had not died and would return. After his death, at least three leaders of short-lived, failed rebellions presented themselves as "Nero reborn" in order to gain popular support.
Early life
Nero was born Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus on 15 December 37 AD in Antium (modern Anzio).: 87 He was an only-child, the son of the politician Gnaeus Domitius Ahenobarbus and Agrippina the Younger. His mother Agrippina was the sister of the third Roman emperor Caligula.: 5 Nero was also the great-great-grandson of former emperor Augustus (descended from Augustus' only daughter, Julia).: 2
The ancient biographer Suetonius, who was critical of Nero's ancestors, wrote that emperor Augustus had reproached Nero's grandfather for his unseemly enjoyment of violent gladiator games. According to Jürgen Malitz, Suetonius tells that Nero's father was known to be "irascible and brutal", and that both "enjoyed chariot races and theater performances to a degree not befitting their position".: 3 Suetonius also mentions that when Nero's father Domitius was congratulated by his friends for the birth of his son, he replied that any child born to him and Agrippina would have a detestable nature and become a public danger.
Domitius died in 40 AD. A few years before his father's death, his father was involved in a serious political scandal.: 3 His mother and his two surviving sisters, Agrippina and Julia Livilla, were exiled to a remote island in the Mediterranean Sea.: 4 His mother was said to have been exiled for plotting to overthrow the emperor Caligula. Nero's inheritance was taken from him, and he was sent to live with his paternal aunt Domitia Lepida the Younger, the mother of later emperor Claudius's third wife, Messalina.: 11
An aureus of Nero and his mother, c. 54. Caption: NERONIS CAES MATER AGRIPP. AVG. DIVI CLAVD. / NERONI CLAVD. DIVI F. CAES. AVG. GERM. IMP. TR. P. – EX SC
After Caligula's death, Claudius became the new Roman Emperor. Nero's mother married Claudius in 49 AD, becoming his fourth wife. By February, 49 AD, his mother had persuaded Claudius to adopt her son Nero.
After Nero's adoption by the emperor, "Claudius" became part of his name: Nero Claudius Caesar Drusus Germanicus. Claudius had gold coins issued to mark the adoption.: 119 Classics professor Josiah Osgood has written that "the coins, through their distribution and imagery alike, showed that a new Leader was in the making.": 231 However, David Shotter noted that, despite events in Rome, Nero's step-brother Britannicus was more prominent in provincial coinages during the early 50s.: 52
Bust of Nero, National Museum in Oslo
Nero formally entered public life as an adult in 51 AD at approximately 14 years old.: 51 When he turned 16, Nero married Claudius' daughter (his step-sister), Claudia Octavia. Between the years 51 AD and 53 AD, he gave several speeches on behalf of various communities, including the Ilians; the Apameans (requesting a five-year tax reprieve after an earthquake); and the northern colony of Bologna, after their settlement had suffered a devastating fire.: 231
Claudius died in 54 AD; many ancient historians claim that he was poisoned by Agrippina. Shotter has written that "Claudius' death in 54 AD has usually been regarded as an event hastened by Agrippina due to signs that Claudius was showing a renewed affection for his natural son". He also notes that among ancient sources, the Roman historian Josephus was uniquely reserved in describing the poisoning as a rumor.: 53
Contemporary sources differ in their accounts of the poisoning. Tacitus says that the poison-maker Locusta prepared the toxin, which was served to the Emperor by his servant Halotus. Tacitus also writes that Agrippina arranged for Claudius' doctor Xenophon to administer poison, in the event that the Emperor survived.: 53 Suetonius differs in some details, but also implicates Halotus and Agrippina. Like Tacitus, Cassius Dio writes that the poison was prepared by Locusta, but in Dio's account it is administered by Agrippina instead of Halotus. In Apocolocyntosis, Seneca the Younger does not mention mushrooms at all.: 54 Agrippina's involvement in Claudius' death is not accepted by all modern scholars.: 589
Before Claudius' death, Agrippina had maneuvered to remove Claudius' sons' tutors in order to replace them with tutors that she had selected. She was also able to convince Claudius to replace two prefects of the Praetorian Guard (who were suspected of supporting Claudius' son) with Afranius Burrus (Nero's future guide).: 13 Since Agrippina had replaced the guard officers with men loyal to her, Nero was subsequently able to assume power without incident.: 417 | Nero was born at Antium (modern day Anzio, Italy) on December, 15th 37 AD. | closed_qa | 12,659 |
How many minutes in a football match? | There are 90 minutes in a football match. This is played in two 45 minute halves where teams swap sides of the pitch at half-time. This is for football, also called soccer, which is one of the most popular sports in Europe. | general_qa | 12,660 |
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What are the names of some great New England Patriots football players? | Great New England Patriots football players include: Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Ron Burton, Ty Law, Teddy Bruschi, and John Hannah. | open_qa | 12,663 |
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What is R language? | R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. | open_qa | 12,666 |
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What is the best Hip-Hop artist of all time ? | There are a variety of Hip-Hop artists that have been spanning through multiple years, hip-hop in the 80s is a lot different than the modern era hip-hop. The genre is constantly evolving and multiple sub-genres has emerged, like Lo-Fi, Trip-hop, Gangsta rap, ignorant rap etc...
It's also hard to measure what makes the success of an artist, is it the records sold ? the number of songs ? the activity of the fanbase ? the quality of the rhymes ? the impact his song had ? What the artist do outside of it's musical activity ? it's longevity ?
For example we can say that Run-DMC has been the first rap group to really push the genre forward as they were the first group to be on Mtv, having a sponsorship with Adidas, and mixing Rock with Rap in their Song with Aerosmith, but their longevity has been shortened due to the murdering of Jam Master Jay.
Tupac or Notorious Big are acknowledged by a lot has the best rappers of all time because of their rhyme scheme and the fact that their song remains classics today. | open_qa | 12,667 |
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When was the second series of Renminbi banknotes introduced in China? | The second series of Renminbi banknotes was introduced on March 1, 1955. Together with the introduction of the second series, the decimal point was moved 4 places to the left. As a result, one first series ¥10,000 note is equivalent to one second series ¥1 note. Though rarely used, coins of the 2nd series are still valid in the PRC, and the PBC also put new coins to the market. | The second series of Renminbi banknotes was introduced on March 1, 1955. | closed_qa | 12,669 |
How can I sleep well at night? | Sleep is essential for your brain and body to function productively. Studies have shown that stress and lifestyle have a direct correlation to the quality of sleep. Here are some suggestions for a good night's rest:
1. Establish a bedtime and try to sleep and wake up around the same time
2. Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water and reducing caffeine and alcohol intake
3. Exercise and stay active during the day
4. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and try to limit the consumption of foods high in sugar and trans fats a few hours leading up to bedtime
5. Turn off notifications and if possible, keep the phone away from your bed as you prepare to sleep
6. Listening to soothing music, reading a book or any activity that puts you in a good frame of mind for sleep is highly recommended | general_qa | 12,672 |
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Given the following note about training in a specific style of karate, tell me why its practitioners consider its fist alignment to offer advantages for their striking. | Shōrin-ryū is generally characterized by natural breathing, natural (narrow, high) stances, and circular, rather than direct movements. Shōrin-ryū practitioners assert that correct motion, moving quickly to evade violence with fluid movements and flexible positions are important, and that a solid structure is vital for powerful blocks and strikes. Stances that are too deep generally make body movement difficult. Another feature in this system is how the student is taught to punch. Generally, there is neither a horizontal nor vertical punch in Shōrin-ryū. Punches are slightly canted to the inside (Isshin-ryū), with the largest knuckle of the forefinger (third from the tip) in vertical alignment with the second knuckle of the pinky finger. It is believed that this position is key in lining up the bones of the arm and creates a faster, more stable and powerful strike. | Practitioners of Shōrin-ryū believe lining up the second and third knuckle, along with the bones of the arm, enables them to deliver faster and more powerful punches. | closed_qa | 12,674 |
Who is the greatest tennis player of all time? | Being the greatest is a subjective question, based on the number of grand slams and the era in which they were played, Rod Laver is considered to be one of the greatest players of all time | general_qa | 12,675 |
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What are the five romance languages? | The 5 romance languages in order of number of speakers are: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and Romanian. | open_qa | 12,677 |
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Where is the Bulgan Volcanic Field located? | Khanuy-Gol (also known as Bulgan Volcanic Field, Chanuj Gol Hanui Gol or Hanuy Gol) is a volcanic field in Mongolia. Khanuy-Gol is located in the northern Hangai range, north of the settlement of Bulgan.
Topographic map
It covers a surface area of 3,500 square kilometres (1,400 sq mi) 150 kilometres (93 mi) southwest of Ulanbator. Among the 10 cones with heights of 30–190 metres (98–623 ft) that make up the field are Baga Togo Uul/Bogo-Togo-Ula (meaning "Little Togo Mountain", 28 metres (92 ft) high, 48°55.79′N 102°46.22′E to 48°55.34′N 102°45.75′E), Ikh Togo Uul/Ikha-Togo-Ula (meaning "Great Togo mountain", 219 metres (719 ft) high, 48°59.53′N 102°44.48′E), Togo, Urun Dush, and Uran Uul. This cone is the highest of the field, with a height of 280 metres (920 ft). Baga Togo Uul has one maar-like vent among its three vents, these vents are named Javalach, Togo and Tulga. Both Togo cones have a vegetation cover. | The Bulgan Volcanic Field is located in Mongolia, in the northern Hangai range. | closed_qa | 12,678 |
What is a mediterranean diet? | The mediterranean diet consists of traditional foods from countries bordering the mediterranean sea, such as Greece, France, and Italy. The diet typically contains fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lentils, nuts, and seeds. Extra-virgin olive oil is a typical source of healthy fats. The diet does not contain heavily processed foods, products with added sugar, or large amounts of unhealthy fats as found in butter, red meat, and cheese. | open_qa | 12,679 |
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What is a good soccer club in Lake Washington area in the USA? | Crossfire is a good soccer club with Rec, Select and Premier levels | open_qa | 12,681 |
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Before Miley Cyrus recorded "Wrecking Ball," it was offered to which singer? | Beyonce. | open_qa | 12,684 |
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Why can we only see one side of the Moon? | On Earth we only see one side of the moon because the Moon and the Earth are tidally locked and the Moon is in a state of synchronous rotation. This means that the Moon's rotational period, the time it takes to make one full rotation, is the same as its orbital period, the time it takes to orbit the Earth. So as the moon orbits the Earth it is also rotating the exact amount to keep one side facing Earth at all times. | open_qa | 12,685 |
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What do Catholics believe? | "Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God's works."
---the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 198
Catholic belief is succinctly expressed in the profession of faith or credo called the Nicene Creed:
The Nicene Creed
I believe in one God,
the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.
I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets.
I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. | general_qa | 12,689 |
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What is a mirepoix? | A mirepoix is rooted in French cooking but used widely across many cuisines. It consists of equal amounts of small, diced carrots, onions, and celery. A mirepoix if often used in soup making as a fundamental component that adds flavor while enhances other flavors. | open_qa | 12,690 |
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What do dogs like to do? | Dogs like to chase balls. They also like to chase small animals like squirrels. Depending on the breed, they may have other interests like sleeping on your lap. Some dogs bite and fight with cats. | general_qa | 12,694 |
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Who founded the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC)? | The Minnesota Legislature founded MECC in 1971. | open_qa | 12,695 |
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What is the US Congress | The United States Congress is the legislature of the federal government of the United States. It is bicameral, composed of a lower body, the House of Representatives, and an upper body, the Senate. It meets in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Senators and representatives are chosen through direct election, though vacancies in the Senate may be filled by a governor's appointment. Congress has 535 voting members: 100 senators and 435 representatives. The U.S. vice president has a vote in the Senate only when senators are evenly divided. The House of Representatives has six non-voting members.
The sitting of a Congress is for a two-year term, at present, beginning every other January. Elections are held every even-numbered year on Election Day. The members of the House of Representatives are elected for the two-year term of a Congress. The Reapportionment Act of 1929 established that there be 435 representatives, and the Uniform Congressional Redistricting Act requires that they be elected from single-member constituencies or districts. It is also required that the congressional districts be apportioned among states by population every ten years using the U.S. census results, provided that each state has at least one congressional representative. Each senator is elected at-large in their state for a six-year term, with terms staggered, so every two years approximately one-third of the Senate is up for election. Each state, regardless of population or size, has two senators, so currently, there are 100 senators for the 50 states. | open_qa | 12,697 |
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What is the difference between a sunny side up egg and a scrambled egg? | In a sunny side up egg, the yolk is intact, whereas in a scrambled egg, the egg is beaten and scrambled. | open_qa | 12,701 |
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According to this paragraph about UVA, what is the PAC room? | The student life building is called Newcomb Hall. It is home to the Student Activities Center (SAC) and the Media Activities Center (MAC), where student groups can get leadership consulting and use computing and copying resources, as well as several meeting rooms for student groups. Student Council, the student self-governing body, holds meetings Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Newcomb South Meeting Room. Student Council, or "StudCo", also holds office hours and regular committee meetings in the newly renovated Newcomb Programs and Council (PAC) Room. The PAC also houses the University Programs Council and Class Councils. Newcomb basement is home to both the office of the independent student newspaper The Declaration, The Cavalier Daily, and the Consortium of University Publications. | The PAC room is the Newcomb Programs and Council Room, that also houses the University Programs Council and Class Councils. | closed_qa | 12,702 |
What is Azure SQL used for? | Azure SQL is a cloud based Azure SQL Server Database that is used for data warehousing. It contains data tables, sql queries, stored procedures, grants and permissions. System of Record (SoR) can be accessed and flow to the Azure SQL Server Database using a data pipeline or the Azure SQL API. Once the data lands in Azure SQL you will need to consider a strategy for how to handle change data capture (CDC). The data can be served to the business from Azure SQL Database for dashboarding and business reporting. | open_qa | 12,703 |
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Why is Canada a good country to visit? | Canada is a beautiful country known for its natural scenery, ice hockey, polite people, maple syrup and wildlife. | open_qa | 12,704 |
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What is the difference between bikepacking and bicycle touring? | The bikepacking movement became popular in the 2010s. Compared to traditional bike touring, which has been popular for decades, bikepackers typically carry less and lighter equipment. The lighter load makes it easier to ride off-road. However, the equipment, such as frame bags, is often more expensive than traditional panniers. Furthermore, the limited storage space of bikepacking setups promotes an even more minimalistic lifestyle. | open_qa | 12,705 |
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what is the date when the declaration of independence was written? | July 4th 1776 | open_qa | 12,707 |
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Qoherys? | Quenton Qoherys | open_qa | 12,708 |
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Who proposed the use of Tau as the circle constant, instead of Pi | Tau was proposed as a better circle constant than Pi by Michael Hartl in The Tau Manifesto, published on June 28, 2010. Hartl's idea for Tau was inspired by Bob Palais, who had earlier published an article questioning whether Pi was the best constant to use. | general_qa | 12,709 |
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On what month and day was Antwan Deon Odom born? | Antwan Deon Odom (born September 24, 1981) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama. He has also played for the Cincinnati Bengals. | September 24 | closed_qa | 12,710 |
What is Scala? | Scala is a strong statically typed high-level general-purpose programming language that supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming. | open_qa | 12,711 |
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Which rivers were the birthplaces of the first great civilizations? | The first great civilizations arose near rivers, where they could develop agriculture. The Egyptian civilization arose around the Nile, the Sumerian civilization in Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers; the Harappa and Mohenjo Daro cultures arose along the Indus river (Pakistan), and the ancient Chinese civilization arose around the Yangtze river. | open_qa | 12,712 |
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What are the titans? | Attack on Titan (Japanese: 進撃の巨人, Hepburn: Shingeki no Kyojin, lit. 'The Advancing Giant') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama. It is set in a world where humanity is forced to live in cities surrounded by three enormous walls that protect them from gigantic man-eating humanoids referred to as Titans; the story follows Eren Yeager, who vows to exterminate the Titans after they bring about the destruction of his hometown and the death of his mother. It was serialized in Kodansha's monthly magazine Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine from September 2009 to April 2021, with its chapters collected in 34 tankōbon volumes. | In Attack on Titan, the Titans are gigantic man-eating humanoids that destroyed Eren Yeager's hometown and caused the death of his mother. The Titans cause humanity to live in cities surrounded by three enormous walls to protect themselves. | closed_qa | 12,714 |
What did Jamaican-American author Nicola Yoon major in college for her graduate degree? | Creative Writing at Emerson College | open_qa | 12,716 |
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what are the main components of a computer? | A computer consists of a motherboard, a central processing unit (CPU), memory (often called RAM) and a hard disk or hard drive or Solid State Drive for storage. | open_qa | 12,717 |
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Pulitzer Prize 2022 was given to 4 Indian photographers from Reuters news agency. Name them | Danish Siddiqui(slain), Adnan Abidi, SannaIrshad Matto & Amit Dave | open_qa | 12,719 |
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What does non subjective mean? | Subjectiveness has an element of personal opinion, emotion and/or feelings, bias in response to question that invokes an answer based on your personal experience. Non subjectivity deals with being objective. Objectiveness deals with facts that are true based on historical data. There is no bias in objectiveness. | open_qa | 12,720 |
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Given this paragraph about the history of triathlon, what is the earliest known triathlon event. | The evolution of triathlon as a distinct sport is difficult to trace with precision. Many, including triathlon historian and author Scott Tinley, consider events in early twentieth century France to be the beginnings of triathlon, with many three element multisport events of differing composition appearing, all called by different names. The earliest record for an event was from 1901 in Joinville-le-Pont, Val-de-Marne: it called itself "Les Trois Sports" (The Three Sports). It was advertised as an event for "the sportsmen of the time" and consisted of a run, a bicycle and a canoe segment. By 19 June 1921, the event in Joinville-le-Pont had become more like a standard triathlon, with the canoe segment being replaced with a swim. According to the newspaper L’Auto, the race consisted of a 3 km (1.9 mi) run, a 12 km (7.5 mi) bike ride and the crossing of the river Marne, all staged consecutively and without a break. Throughout the 1920s other bike, run, and swim events appeared in different cities, such as the “Course des Trois Sports” in Marseille and "La Course des Débrouillards" in Poissy. These multisport events would continue to slowly spread and grow in popularity: by 1934 "Les Trois Sports" was being hosted in the city of La Rochelle, though it consisted of three distinct events, swimming a 200 m (660 ft) channel crossing, a 10 km (6 mi) bike competition around the harbour of La Rochelle and the parc Laleu, and a 1.2 km (0.75 mi) run in the stadium André-Barbeau. Throughout this growth with new events appearing no unified rules ever existed and as a whole triathlon would remain a minority event on the world stage | Triathlon events have evolved of the years, and its origins are not fully known. Triathlon historians have evidenced multisports events dating back to 1901. In this era "Les Trois Sports" did not include the swim as it does in modern day triathlon, but instead included a canoe discipline. As the name suggest, triathlon appears to have first surfaced in the history books in france in the suburbs of paris known as Joinville-le-pont, Val-de-marne. | closed_qa | 12,721 |
What is CSS? | The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is the language to style an HTML document. CSS describes how HTML elements should be displayed on a web page. | open_qa | 12,723 |
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What do people mean when they say a meeting could have been an email? | When people say a meeting could have been an email, they are stating that the information shared in the meeting did not substantiate the time taken for the meeting and the information could have just as easily been disseminated via email. This is a slang-type phrase used in the corporate world. People often use the phrase when they think that the time taken for the meeting was a waste or the information shared was basic and did not require heavy discussion. | general_qa | 12,724 |
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Why will the Golden State Warriors win the 2023 NBA Finals? | The Warriors have been a dynasty for over 10 years now and with Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green still playing they will always be a contender for the foreseeable future. Steph Curry is still playing like he is in his prime even at age 35 and he has solidified himself as the greatest player of all time. With the playoffs about to start, the warriors will most likely play the Sacramento Kings in which it looks as if it is an easy sweep for them to build momentum and confidence to carry themselves to another title this year. | open_qa | 12,725 |
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Write a review of Brandon Sanderson's book Warbreaker | Can't believe what a consistent hitter Sanderson is.
The characters really grew throughout the novel. Siri and Vivenna switch places, and also switch personalities, reveling in their new preferences. Lightsong owes up to the man he once was, and I found his humor quite dad-joke-y and well, good. Loved Denth. And Susebron, well, grows up.
Biochroma was a fun concept, and made for some interesting power plays. | general_qa | 12,726 |
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What is base board? | Base board is a wooden or vinyl board that is used in home construction or home remodeling projects. It is used to decorate where sheet rock comes together to form a line on ceilings. It is also used on the floor to cover where tile and wood planks come together to meet the wall (e.g. interior wall). People use it here for aesthetic reasons because it looks nice. You will need a miter saw to cut base board, and it should always be painted first before installing it with a nail gun. When installing it it should be attached to the studs in the walls for a secure connection. | open_qa | 12,727 |
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According to the text, given the initial cost of building the auditorium and the equivalent cost in 2021, what is the value of 1892 dollars in 2021? | The auditorium opened as the Union Gospel Tabernacle in 1892. Its construction was spearheaded by Thomas Ryman (1843–1904), a Nashville businessman who owned several saloons and a fleet of riverboats. Ryman conceived the idea of the auditorium as a tabernacle for the influential revivalist Samuel Porter Jones. He had attended one of Jones' 1885 tent revivals with the intent to heckle, but was instead converted into a devout Christian who pledged to build the tabernacle so the people of Nashville could attend large-scale revivals indoors. It took seven years to complete and cost US$100,000 (equivalent to $3,015,926 in 2021). Jones held his first revival at the site on May 25, 1890, when only the building's foundation and six-foot (1.8 m) walls had been completed. | 30.15926, since 3,015,926/100,000 = 30.15926 | closed_qa | 12,731 |
Why should you exercise if you have a sitting job where you have to sit in front of computer screen ? | Basically exercise has many benefits listed below
1. Exercise manages weight
2. Exercise prevents and treats illnesses
3. Exercise enhances mood
4. Exercise gives you more energy
5. Exercise helps you sleep better.
6. Exercise revitalises your personal life. | open_qa | 12,736 |
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What is the Coachella festival? | The Coachella festival is an annual music and arts festival, held at the Empire Polo Field in Indio, California, over 2 consecutive weekends in April. Coachella typically features performances from 100-150 different musical artists, ranging from pop, rock, hip hop, and dance music genres. There are 125,000 people who usually attend each weekend, and the festival spans over Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Coachella is regarded as one of the most influential and financially lucrative music festivals in the United States. | general_qa | 12,739 |
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Is a life without meaning, a life of pessimism? | The idea of meaninglessness and absurdity of life was widely explored by many scholars, one being Albert Camus.
In accordance with his philosophical theory of absurdism the universe’s irrationality and randomness indicates that it does not posses a specific purpose. Therefore, one should abandon the search for meaning and embrace the absurdity of life. According to Camus, the lack of meaning in our existence is not negative, simply neutral. Without innate meaning, one is free to do with their life as they wish so the notion of a meaningless life isn’t objectively a useless life, nor is it a negative one. | general_qa | 12,743 |
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Write a review of Joe Abercrombie's book Before They Are Hanged | There are some amazing action sequences in this sequel. Logen and Ferro are the most epic swashbuckling fighting duo the circle has ever seen. Never doubt them.
Is there a character arc in this book? Trick question! No one in the series changes or grows - you just get to see different shades of them. We empathize with the "villains" and the protagonists reveal their evil sides. | general_qa | 12,744 |
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Is it better to buy a used car compared to a new car? | When it comes to buying a car, there are two main options: buying a new car or buying a used car. While both options have their advantages and disadvantages, many people wonder if it is better to buy a used car compared to a new car. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of buying a used car and help you decide if it is the right choice for you.
Pros of Buying a Used Car
1. Lower Price
One of the biggest advantages of buying a used car is the lower price. Used cars are typically much cheaper than new cars, even if they are only a few years old. This is because new cars lose value quickly as soon as they are driven off the dealership lot. By buying a used car, you can often get a great deal and save thousands of dollars.
2. Lower Depreciation
New cars depreciate quickly in the first few years of ownership, often losing up to 50% of their value. Used cars, on the other hand, have already gone through this initial depreciation period, so they lose value at a much slower rate. This means that if you decide to sell your used car in a few years, you may not lose as much money as you would with a new car.
3. Lower Insurance Costs
Insurance costs for a used car are typically lower than for a new car. This is because used cars are less expensive, so the insurance company does not have to pay out as much if the car is damaged or totaled. Additionally, if you own the car outright, you may be able to choose a lower level of insurance coverage, which can further reduce your insurance costs.
4. More Options
When you buy a used car, you have a wider range of options to choose from than if you were buying a new car. You can choose from different makes, models, and years, and you may be able to find a car with features that are no longer available on new cars. This means that you can find a car that fits your specific needs and preferences.
5. No Hidden Fees
When you buy a new car, you may be charged various fees and expenses, such as a destination fee, dealer preparation fee, and advertising fee. With a used car, you do not have to worry about these hidden fees, as they have already been paid by the previous owner.
Cons of Buying a Used Car
1. Higher Maintenance Costs
Used cars may require more maintenance and repairs than new cars, especially if they are older or have high mileage. This can result in higher maintenance costs, which can offset some of the savings you get from buying a used car.
2. Higher Interest Rates
If you are financing a used car, you may have to pay a higher interest rate than if you were financing a new car. This is because lenders consider used cars to be a greater risk, as they are more likely to need repairs and maintenance.
3. Limited Warranty
Many used cars do not come with a warranty, or the warranty may have expired. This means that if something goes wrong with the car, you will have to pay for the repairs out of pocket. Some dealerships offer extended warranties for used cars, but these can be expensive.
4. Unknown History
When you buy a used car, you may not know the full history of the vehicle. The previous owner may not have disclosed all accidents or repairs, and there may be hidden issues that only become apparent after you have purchased the car.
5. Less Advanced Features
Used cars may not have the latest technology and safety features that are available on new cars. This can be a disadvantage if you are looking for a car with advanced features, such as a backup camera or lane departure warning.
Conclusion
Buying a used car can be a great option for many people, as it offers a lower price, slower depreciation, lower insurance costs, more options, and no hidden fees. However, there are also some disadvantages to buying a used car, such as higher maintenance costs, limited warranty, unknown history, higher interest rates, and less advanced features. Ultimately, the decision to buy a used car or a new car depends on your personal preferences and budget. | general_qa | 12,745 |
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I just saw a bug with a red body and with seven black dots on its back. The bug is round and looks like a beetle. What sort of bug might this be? | This bug is likely to be a ladybug. Ladybugs appear in spring when the weather warms up and can often be found in grass. They like to eat aphids and help to control their populations. | general_qa | 12,746 |
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in hsa-1099-sa form, what does "Gross distribution" mean? | In the context of the HSA-1099-SA form, "Gross distribution" refers to the total amount of money that was withdrawn from your Health Savings Account (HSA) during the tax year in question.
This amount includes any funds used to pay for qualified medical expenses, as well as any non-qualified distributions or withdrawals. Non-qualified distributions are subject to income tax and may also be subject to a penalty unless you meet certain exceptions.
The Gross distribution amount is reported in Box 1 of the HSA-1099-SA form. You'll need this information when you file your taxes, as you'll need to report any taxable distributions on your tax return. It's important to keep accurate records of your HSA distributions and expenses throughout the year to ensure you're properly reporting and avoiding any penalties. | general_qa | 12,747 |
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Given this paragraph how much do Beavers weigh? | Beavers (genus Castor) are large, semiaquatic rodents of the Northern Hemisphere. There are two existing species: the North American beaver (Castor canadensis) and the Eurasian beaver (C. fiber). Beavers are the second-largest living rodents, after capybaras, weighing up to 30 kilograms (66 lb). Beavers have stout bodies with large heads, long chisel-like incisors, brown or gray fur, hand-like front feet, webbed back feet, and tails that are flat and scaly. The two species differ in skull and tail shape and fur color. Beavers can be found in a number of freshwater habitats, such as rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. They are herbivorous, consuming tree bark, aquatic plants, grasses and sedges. | Up to 30 kilograms or 66 pounds | closed_qa | 12,750 |
What is the analysis of mutations in cancer, in genomics? | In cancer, the genomes of affected cells are rearranged in complex or even unpredictable ways. Massive sequencing efforts are used to identify previously unknown point mutations in a variety of genes in cancer. Bioinformaticians continue to produce specialized automated systems to manage the sheer volume of sequence data produced, and they create new algorithms and software to compare the sequencing results to the growing collection of human genome sequences and germline polymorphisms. New physical detection technologies are employed, such as oligonucleotide microarrays to identify chromosomal gains and losses (called comparative genomic hybridization), and single-nucleotide polymorphism arrays to detect known point mutations. These detection methods simultaneously measure several hundred thousand sites throughout the genome, and when used in high-throughput to measure thousands of samples, generate terabytes of data per experiment. Again the massive amounts and new types of data generate new opportunities for bioinformaticians. The data is often found to contain considerable variability, or noise, and thus Hidden Markov model and change-point analysis methods are being developed to infer real copy number changes.
Two important principles can be used in the analysis of cancer genomes bioinformatically pertaining to the identification of mutations in the exome. First, cancer is a disease of accumulated somatic mutations in genes. Second cancer contains driver mutations which need to be distinguished from passengers.
With the breakthroughs that this next-generation sequencing technology is providing to the field of Bioinformatics, cancer genomics could drastically change. These new methods and software allow bioinformaticians to sequence many cancer genomes quickly and affordably. This could create a more flexible process for classifying types of cancer by analysis of cancer driven mutations in the genome. Furthermore, tracking of patients while the disease progresses may be possible in the future with the sequence of cancer samples.
Another type of data that requires novel informatics development is the analysis of lesions found to be recurrent among many tumors. | open_qa | 12,751 |
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Give me the answer to this riddle, explain the answer, and explain why the answer may be challenging to identify: what gets wetter as it dries? | The answer to this riddle is a towel. A towel gets wetter when it is used to dry something off. This answer may be challenging to determine because of the contradictory nature of the qualities the riddle is asking for - drying and getting wetter. | general_qa | 12,752 |
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What is MLflow? | MLflow is an open-source framework for MLOps that automates the full production lifecycle, from model training and experimentation to model lifecycle management and deployment. | general_qa | 12,757 |
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Is it possible to visit the German Bundestag? | Yes, it is possible for tourists to visit the Bundestag. With prior registration, you can enter the roof terrace and the dome. From there, visitors have a view of the parliament and Berlin's skyline. The visitor area is open seven days a week, with the exception of public holidays, such as Christmas. The last admission is at 9:45 PM. | open_qa | 12,759 |
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What did people do before the invention of money? | They bartered/traded. | open_qa | 12,760 |
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How do I obtain help for an adult relative with a serious mental illness? | In order to obtain assistance, it is critical that the individual receive a medical diagnosis from a professional mental health provider. For adults, this is complicated by the fact that every adult individual has the right to refuse medical care. A person suffering from a severe mental illness will often refuse care due to their delusions and paranoia. Frequently, concerned family members must wait until the relative has a serious psychotic episode at which time they can contact emergency services and have the individual evaluated as a threat to themselves or others. At this point, it might be possible for the government to compel the individual to be diagnosed and receive mental health treatment. | general_qa | 12,761 |
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Why would a software engineer want to transition into product management? | There could be many reasons. Typical ones include:
First, they may want to increase impact in business or strategy decisions. A product manager usually owns the product's direction and roadmap, and also responsible for the end business results.
Second, they may want to work more closely with customers and work with people in general. A product manager needs to talk to customers very often to really understand their needs and requirements. A product manager also needs to work across functions to push a project forward so they need to influence others.
Third, also note there are some commonalities between software engineer and product manager, they both build stuff and understand technologies, so for a software engineer it's usually easier to transition into product management than other functions because many skills are still relevant. | general_qa | 12,763 |
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How many teams compete in Formula one world championship? | Currently there are 10 teams competing in the Formula one world championships. The number of teams that compete in Formula one world championship have varied in the past. | open_qa | 12,764 |
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What are submersibles for? | Submersibles are small, hard-sided vehicles that can dive down deep. It has its own power and air supplies. Some parts of the ocean are way too deep for anyone to swim in, even with diving gear. People need submersibles to explore the deepest parts of the ocean. | general_qa | 12,768 |
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What is the best musical instrument to learn? | Piano. It is the kind of all musical instruments. With a tuned piano, even as a beginner, you can play simple and beautiful songs after learning it for a short amount of time. Playing piano is very good for brain development, especially from the intricate muscle movement from your fingers. Often studies have shown a positive correlation between high IQ and people who are good at playing piano. In some way, piano is designed in a very scientific way, since it is based on frequencies. You can also be very creative when playing piano. It is the best instrument to compose songs. | general_qa | 12,770 |
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What direction (North-South-East-West) is Malanów from Zygmuntówek? | Zygmuntówek [zɨɡmunˈtuvɛk] is a village in the administrative district of Gmina Malanów, within Turek County, Greater Poland Voivodeship, in west-central Poland. It lies approximately 2 kilometres (1 mi) north of Malanów, 10 km (6 mi) south-west of Turek, and 112 km (70 mi) south-east of the regional capital Poznań. | Malanów is south of Zygmuntówek. We know this because Zygmuntówek is north of Malanów. | closed_qa | 12,771 |
What are the pros and cons of charging a Tesla at Public Charging Stations? | Public charging stations are often the fastest and most efficient ways to charge your Tesla Model Y. It can take under an hour to charge your Model Y if you use rapid chargers at a public charging point. You can find public charging stations all over the country.
Pros
Public charging stations are the only place you'll find rapid or ultra-rapid charging, although not all public charging networks provide these speeds. This is the fastest way to charge your EV. Some charging stations are free, such as Pod Point's Tesco charging points.
Cons
The biggest problem with this option is there's too much variety. Trying to figure out how to find the right charging station that meets your requirements can get complicated. Each network has different locations, different prices and different apps. | open_qa | 12,775 |
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What are all Marvel movies with Thanos in it? | Here is a list of Marvel Cinematic Universe films in which the character Thanos makes an appearance:
1. The Avengers (2012)
2. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
3. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
4. Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
5. Avengers: Endgame (2019) | open_qa | 12,776 |
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What are the functions of the 3 branches of the United States government. | The legislative branch creates laws, the executive branch enforces and administrates laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws. | open_qa | 12,779 |
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Why did the earliest vendors and retailers in the U.S. decide to charge 99 cents rather than a dollar? | Because the cashier would have to make change in the cash register for 99 cents, forcing a record of the sale, whereas if the vendor/retailer charged $1, the cashier could pocket the dollar without a record of the transaction. | open_qa | 12,780 |
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Based on this paragraph, how many times was Barros traded during his professional basketball career? | The 5' 11" (1.80 m), 165 lb (75 kg) point guard, began his professional career in 1989 when he was selected in the first round of the NBA draft by the Seattle SuperSonics with the 16th pick. Most of his time spent in Seattle was as a backup to point guard Gary Payton, who was considered to be a much more competent ball handler and defender, as Barros was deemed more usable at shooting guard. Prior to the 1993–94 season, the Sonics traded Barros to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Kendall Gill. Two days later, Charlotte traded Barros, Sidney Green, and their 1993 draft choice, Greg Graham, to the Philadelphia 76ers for Hersey Hawkins. Barros became a free agent at the end of the 1994-95 NBA season. He signed with his hometown Boston Celtics, and remained for five seasons as a role player alongside David Wesley and Dee Brown and mentor to younger players such as Antoine Walker and Paul Pierce. In the offseason of 2000, Barros was traded to the Dallas Mavericks as part of a four-team deal that also involved the Utah Jazz and Golden State Warriors. By the time the 2000–01 season had commenced, the Mavs had traded Barros to the Detroit Pistons, where he played 89 games over two seasons, averaging 7.5 points per game, until waiving him in 2002. | Based on this paragraph, Barros was traded four times while in the NBA (from Seattle to Charlotte; from Charlotte to Philadelphia; from Boston to Dallas; from Dallas to Detroit). | closed_qa | 12,781 |
Why babies cry ? | Since babies can’t speak, crying is their way to communicate what they need or feel. For instance, babies can cry because they are hungry or because their diaper is dirty or because their tummy hurts or just because they to let go of emotions. The type, the intensity and the length of cries can vary from one baby to another. | general_qa | 12,782 |
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Name the Chinese satellite launched for Mars which failed? | Yinghuo-1 was the Chinese satellite that failed the launch for Mars | open_qa | 12,784 |
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Who designed Augusta National? | Augusta National was designed by Bobby Jones and Alister MacKenzie. Bobby Jones had heard about MacKenzie's prowess for designing golf courses and loved his design of Pasatiempo in Santa Cruz, CA. He visited MacKenzie at his course in Santa Cruz and asked him to partner with him in designing the world renowned Augusta National. | open_qa | 12,785 |
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Given this paragraph about Gheorge Hagi, tell me which were his top achievements in the Romanian football team. | At international level, Hagi played for the Romania national team in three FIFA World Cups, in 1990, 1994 (where he was named in the World Cup All-Star Team after helping his nation to the quarter-finals of the tournament) and 1998; as well as in three UEFA European Championships, in 1984, 1996 and 2000. He won a total of 124 caps for Romania between 1983 and 2000, making him the second-most capped Romanian player of all time, behind only Dorinel Munteanu; he is also the joint all-time leading goalscorer of the Romania national side (alongside Adrian Mutu) with 35 goals. | Gheorghe Hagi is arguably the best Romanian football player holding the record for most goals scored with the national team. He participated in 3 World Cups and 3 European Championships and he was awarded a spot in the World Cup All-Start Team in 1994. | closed_qa | 12,786 |
Which is the best meal delivery service? | It depends on what is important to you. Some people like Blue Apron because the ingredients are from sustainable sources and the recipe cards have pictures and are easy to follow. But some people don't like Blue Apron and other meal delivery services like Hello Fresh, Factor, and Dinnerly, because you only get the ingredients, not complete meals. So you have to spend time on meal prep. For completely assembled ready-to-eat meals, people like Freshly, Unity Kitchen, or Splendid Spoon. If you have young children, it's probably a good idea to order the ready-to-eat meals so you can save time. The pre-assembled meals may be more expensive, but it could really be worth it for a young family. | general_qa | 12,787 |
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Given a reference text about Being There, tell me when the book was published and when a film about the book was created. | Being There is a satirical novel by the Polish-born writer Jerzy Kosinski, published April 21, 1971. Set in America, the story concerns Chance, a simple gardener who unwittingly becomes a much sought-after political pundit and commentator on the vagaries of the modern world. It has been suggested that Kosinski modeled the character of Chance after a former greenhouse manager named Jerry Jarvis who became the national leader of the transcendental meditation movement during the late 1960s and early 1970s, whom Kosinski had met at the local TM Center in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and who embodied the calm and simple manner of Chauncy Gardiner. The Cambridge TM Center was for years located at the corner of Chauncy and Garden Streets.
A film based on the book was made in 1979; Kosinski co-wrote the film's screenplay with Robert C. Jones. | Being There was published on April 21, 1971 and a film about the book was made in 1979. | closed_qa | 12,788 |
Is Britain the only country that drives on the left-hand side of the road? | Britain is not the only country that drives on the left-hand side of the road. Approximately a third of the global population drives on the left. | open_qa | 12,789 |
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What is an adverb? | An adverb is a word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective or another adverb and will usually end with "ly", such as slowly, creatively or fully. There a some adverbs that don't end in "ly", such as soon, ever, yet, away. For example, it soon became clear that he would be late. | open_qa | 12,790 |
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What is T20 cricket? | The T20 cricket is one of the three officially recognised formats of cricket game. In this format, each inning consists of 20 overs, i.e, a total of 120 legal ball deliveries. It is the shortest form of cricket among all the three formats. | general_qa | 12,791 |
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What is Linux? | Linux is a family of open-source Unix-like operating systems that are based on the Linux kernel. The Linux kernel was first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux was originally developed for personal computers based on the Intel X86 architecture, but has since then been ported to more platforms than any other operating system. Popular Linux distributions include Debian, Fedora, Red Hat and Ubuntu. | open_qa | 12,794 |
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Why is Chicago known as the Windy City | Many believe that Chicago is known as the Windy City because it has harsh winters and strong cold winds off the shores of Lake Michigan. Even in the summer, the winds swirling off the lake can change the outcome of a baseball game at Wrigley Field. While the weather pattern does in fact exist, Chicago is not the windiest city, nor is this the reason for the nickname. Many believe the term is a derogatory reference to Chicago's vitriolic politics and self-important politicians who are full of hot air. References to Chicago as the Windy City have been found all the way back to the late 1800s. | general_qa | 12,803 |
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How does the Harvard housing system work? | First-Year students live in one of the seventeen dormitories located in and around Harvard Yard. Rooms are assigned based on a brief survey sent to admitted students. The survey asks questions like “How many roommates do you want?”, “How comfortable are you with noise?”, and “What type of music do you listen to?”. After the first year, the majority of students move into one of the twelve residential Houses. Houses are assigned in March of a student’s first year. Rather than randomly assigning individual students to houses and scattering close friends, students can assemble into “blocking groups” of no greater than 8 students and each group is randomly assigned to a House. If 8 friends aren’t enough, two blocking groups can link themselves in the lottery. Linked groups will not be assigned the same House but are guaranteed to be assigned the same Neighborhood (e.g. The Quad). | general_qa | 12,805 |
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What is a demand plan? | Demand planning is done with a customer. It is a planning process that lets sales and other teams develop forecasts around demand or future usage. It helps with service planning, outage planning, planning for future revenue, and planning for future consumption. It can also drive product roadmap development and deliverables. | open_qa | 12,806 |
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Create an itinerary for 3 days in Park City Utah that is good for children and adults. Include hotels, food options, one day of skiing and activities. | Ok, here are three days for a family trip to Park city.
Day one:
- Go grocery shopping at Whole Food Market to pick up snacks, and food for lunches.
- Pick up rental skiing at Christy's for all adults and children whole are skiing.
- Eat dinner at River Horse Tavern on Main street.
Day two:
- Go skiing at Park City Resort. Purchase day passes in person or pre-purchase Epic passes online.
- Stop with the kids at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company for a treat.
- Eat dinner at High Saloon on Park Avenue.
Day three:
- Go to Park City Library which has a kids' section.
- Shop at galleries, thrift stores, or gift shops on Main Street.
- Eat dinner at Butcher House Chops and Grill. | general_qa | 12,807 |
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What are the most popular sports in the United States of America? | The most popular sports in the United States of America are football, basketball, and baseball. Football is sometimes referred to as "American football" because it has a similar sounding name to "futbol" which in the United States is called soccer. Soccer is growing in popularity, but is not yet as popular in the United States as football, basketball, and baseball. Professional events in each of these sports mean a lot to the people in the United States. These events include the Super Bowl for football, the NBA finals for basketball, and the World Series for baseball. Children in the United States often grow up playing one or more of these sports. There are professional football, basketball, and baseball teams in many cities within the United States of America and even a few teams in Canada! Children and adults often idolize their favorite athletes in each of these sports. | general_qa | 12,808 |
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If Newton's first law says an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted on by an outside force, why does my spinning top stop spinning? | Your spinning top stops spinning because it is being acted on by outside forces. Specifically, your spinning top is losing energy due to friction with the ground and air. That energy is being lost to sound and heat as your spinning top pushes against the air in the room and rubs against the floor. | open_qa | 12,809 |
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What is an offside in football/soccer? | The offside rule in football states that, at the moment of a pass (i.e. when the ball leaves the passer's foot), there must be at least two opposing players (including the goalkeeper) behind the attacking player receiving the pass. If this condition is not met, the referee calls offside, which results on a free kick for the defending team. | open_qa | 12,810 |
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Where are most apples grown? | The United States is the second largest apple producer worldwide, behind China. U.S. production is followed by Poland, Italy and France. The United States grows approximately 200 unique apple varieties. | open_qa | 12,812 |
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Should technology and software coding subjects be mandatory in the curriculum of high school education? | Acknowledging the wide spread influence, impact, and disruption that enabling technologies are having on society and business, strong consideration should be made to modernize educational curriculums to include technology subjects. Objectives would be to improve awareness, exposure, and creative thinking to ultimately inspire further experimentation and innovation. Related to requiring students to learn language, science and math topics, strong consideration should me made to require students to gain base awareness, knowledge and coding skills. These foundational skills will become building blocks necessary to achieve life long successes and influence the pace of innovation across all industries and career paths. | general_qa | 12,815 |
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What is american football? | American football is a an American sports. Other countries use the term "football" to refer to soccer. American football is a team sport and two opposing teams play against each other. The objective of the game is to get a football to the end zone of the opponent. If you can accomplish this you score a touchdown. The ball moves down the field when players catch the ball, and run it opposite of their own end zone. After they score they will get the opportunity to kick a field goal as well. | open_qa | 12,817 |
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What is a bear in finance? | A bear is someone who expects share prices to fall in the future and sells shares now so that they can buy them back later at a lower price. | open_qa | 12,821 |
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Why do we have seasons, and what are they? | As the earth spins on its axis, producing night and day, it also moves about the sun in an elliptical (elongated circle) orbit that requires about 365 1/4 days to complete. The earth's spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane. This is what causes the seasons.
There are four primary seasons: Spring, Summer, Autumn & Winter. The start dates of the seasons themselves are different depending on what hemisphere you're located in. Spring & Summer are the warmer seasons. Autumn is typically mild, and Winter is the coldest season of the year. | general_qa | 12,823 |
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Can AI fully replace software engineer job? | AI can generate software code for a well described model. The general code may need software engineers to validate and evaluate it. It can help speed up software development, but for some complex product, it still needs software engineers to divide the development to many small modules and well define each module before AI can generate the software code for it. AI is a good tool to help software engineers, but it can't fully replace software engineer jobs | general_qa | 12,826 |
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What is Occupation Therapy. | Occupation Therapy helps make you independent to do the daily tasks that are important to your quality of life. Occupational therapists strive to help their patients improve your functional independence through various activities that are related to strengthening, balance, endurance. | open_qa | 12,829 |
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Where is the mountain pass Pen-y-Pass | Pen-y-Pass is a mountain pass in Snowdonia, Gwynedd, north-west Wales. It is a popular location from which to walk up Snowdon, as three of the popular routes (the Miners Track, the Pyg Track and the ascent via Crib Goch) can be started here. Glyder Fawr, to the north, is also accessible from here.
Situated at the high point of the Llanberis Pass at an elevation of 359 metres (1,178 ft) – about a third of the height of Snowdon – the road was built in the 1830s to allow ore from the mines on Snowdon to be transported to Llanberis. It would be taken down the Miners Track to a store-house at Pen-y-Pass first. Previously, the miners had had to move the ore over the Snowdon summit and down to Beddgelert, which is located at around a third the height of Snowdon. | open_qa | 12,830 |
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Where is Lake Como located? | Lake Como (Italian: Lago di Como [ˈlaːɡo di ˈkɔːmo], locally [ˈkoːmo]; Western Lombard: Lagh de Còmm [ˈlɑː‿dːe ˈkɔm], Cómm [ˈkom] or Cùmm [ˈkum]), also known as Lario (Italian: [ˈlaːrjo]; after the Latin: Larius Lacus), is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 square kilometres (56 sq mi), making it the third-largest lake in Italy, after Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. At over 400 metres (1,300 ft) deep, it is the fifth deepest lake in Europe, and the deepest outside Norway; the bottom of the lake is more than 200 metres (660 ft) below sea level.
Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, and a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. It has many villas and palaces such as Villa Olmo, Villa Serbelloni, and Villa Carlotta. Many famous people have had and have homes on the shores of Lake Como.
One of its particularities is its "Y" shape, which forms the "Larian Triangle", with the little town of Canzo as its capital.
In 2014, The Huffington Post called it the most beautiful lake in the world for its microclimate and environment with prestigious villas and villages | Lake Como is located in the Lombardy region in Italy. | closed_qa | 12,831 |
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