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What makes Destiny 2 a popular game?
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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). |
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What are some ways to cool off on a hot day?
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You can cool off on a hot day by drinking cold drinks, eating ice cream, going for a swim, removing jackets or heavy clothing, moving out of the sun or going to an air conditioned area |
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How many minutes in a football match?
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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. |
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Give me a list of good psychedelic rock bands that I'd like
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- Tame Impala
- Pond
- Kikagaku Moyo
- Unknown Mortal Orchestra
- King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard
- Pink Floyd
- The Doors
- Grateful Dead
- The Flaming Lips
- The Beatles
- Post Animal
- The Who |
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Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Vaquita, Daeodon
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Daeodon is extinct, Vaquita is alive. |
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What are the names of some great New England Patriots football players?
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Great New England Patriots football players include: Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Ron Burton, Ty Law, Teddy Bruschi, and John Hannah. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Octoban, Socavon
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Socavon is string, Octoban is percussion. |
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What is R language?
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R is a language and environment for statistical computing and graphics. |
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What is the best Hip-Hop artist of all time ?
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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. |
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Classify each of the following as a fast food or sit down restaurant: McDonalds, Subway, Chili's, Popeyes, Carrabbas, Domino's, Hooters
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McDonalds: Fast Food Restaurant
Subway: Fast Food Restaurant
Chili's: Sit Down Restaurant
Popeyes: Fast Food Restaurant
Carrabbas: Sit Down Restaurant
Domino's: Fast Food Restaurant
Hooters: Sit Down Restaurant |
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How can I sleep well at night?
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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 |
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How can you put up a painting on a concrete wall
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Putting up a painting on a concrete wall requires different tools than a regular wall since traditional screws/nails can't penetrate the surface. One way to get around this is with concrete screws and anchors, or by fastening the painting directly to the wall with mounting tape. |
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Who is the greatest tennis player of all time?
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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 |
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What are the five romance languages?
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The 5 romance languages in order of number of speakers are: Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian and Romanian. |
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What is a mediterranean diet?
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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. |
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What is a good soccer club in Lake Washington area in the USA?
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Crossfire is a good soccer club with Rec, Select and Premier levels |
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What are the fanciest places to live in San Diego?
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1. Rancho Sante Fe
2. Carlsbad
3. Encinitas
4. Del Mar
5. La Jolla
6. Point Loma
7. Mission Hills
8. Mt Helix |
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Before Miley Cyrus recorded "Wrecking Ball," it was offered to which singer?
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Beyonce. |
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Why can we only see one side of the Moon?
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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. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Kundu, Kabosy
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Kabosy is string, Kundu is percussion. |
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What do Catholics believe?
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"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. |
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What is a mirepoix?
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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. |
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Classify each of the following cloud-based service as either AWS, Azure, or GCP: Redshift, Big Query, Lambda, Purview, Looker.
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Redshift - AWS, Big Query - GCP, Lambda - AWS, Purview - Azure, Looker - GCP |
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how can you benefit from sauna?
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Sauna is a type of therapeutic therapy for both the body and the mind. It reduces inflammation in your body, it rids your body of toxins, good for heart health, reduces allergies and helps with sleep to name a few. Different sauna types like wood burning, heat rocks and electric heathers can warm the sauna rooms to different temperatures ranging from 150 F to 195 F. You can choose any one depends on how tolerable you are to heat. |
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What do dogs like to do?
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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. |
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Who founded the Minnesota Educational Computing Consortium (MECC)?
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The Minnesota Legislature founded MECC in 1971. |
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What are some ways to prepare for a new career?
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There are many ways to prepare for a new career and it often depends on your starting point and your goal. That said, there are many general practices that can help to prepare for a new career:
1. Research - learn as much as you can about the new career or careers
2. Create a plan - create steps to help you organize your path from now to your new career
3. Interview - find and reach out to professionals who are in that career and ask them for advice
4. Job Postings - look up job postings for the career and note the requirements for the career. Look at entry level, mid-level and senior roles to get an understanding of the career path
5. Education - for some careers it may be helpful to have a related degree, accreditation, certification or simply a conversational understanding of the career
6. Experience - it is often helpful to have related experience to a career. First, think about your own experiences and how they could be of interest to potential hiring managers. If required, next think about any jobs you could take on as a step to getting closer to that career that would help in your next career search
7. Network - ask your contacts if they know of anyone looking to hire in that career that you could talk to about potential opportunities in the field or gather additional advice |
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What is the US Congress
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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. |
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What are some popular tequila drinks that I should try?
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Paolo Maldini, Tequila Sunrise, Strawberry Basil Jalapeño Margarita , The Paloma, Ranch Water |
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What is the difference between a sunny side up egg and a scrambled egg?
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In a sunny side up egg, the yolk is intact, whereas in a scrambled egg, the egg is beaten and scrambled. |
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What is Azure SQL used for?
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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. |
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Why is Canada a good country to visit?
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Canada is a beautiful country known for its natural scenery, ice hockey, polite people, maple syrup and wildlife. |
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What is the difference between bikepacking and bicycle touring?
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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. |
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Considering Austin is in the central region of Texas, which of these places are in east, west, north and south. Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, El Paso, Corpas Christi, Galveston, South Padre, Lubbock.
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North of Austin: Dallas
South of Austin: San Antonio, Corpus Christi, South Padre
East of Austin: Houston, Galveston
West of Austin: Fredericksburg, Lubbock, El Paso |
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what is the date when the declaration of independence was written?
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July 4th 1776 |
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Qoherys?
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Quenton Qoherys |
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Who proposed the use of Tau as the circle constant, instead of Pi
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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. |
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What is Scala?
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Scala is a strong statically typed high-level general-purpose programming language that supports both object-oriented programming and functional programming. |
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Which rivers were the birthplaces of the first great civilizations?
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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. |
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Classify which item is a fake color out of this set: blue, green, sheep, red, orange
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A sheep is not a color |
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How do I get better at shooting a basketball?
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Here are a few things you can try to get better at shooting a basketball:
- Practice the fundamentals by repeatedly bringing the ball to your set point without shooting.
- Shoot from < 5 feet away from the basket until you can reliably make the shot.
- Practice your free throws.
- Try shooting off the dribble.
- Get comfortable shooting threes. |
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What did Jamaican-American author Nicola Yoon major in college for her graduate degree?
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Creative Writing at Emerson College |
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what are the main components of a computer?
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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. |
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Pulitzer Prize 2022 was given to 4 Indian photographers from Reuters news agency. Name them
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Danish Siddiqui(slain), Adnan Abidi, SannaIrshad Matto & Amit Dave |
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What does non subjective mean?
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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. |
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Is Missouri a city or a state?
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Both. Missouri is a state, and a city in texas |
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What is CSS?
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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. |
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What do people mean when they say a meeting could have been an email?
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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. |
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Why will the Golden State Warriors win the 2023 NBA Finals?
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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. |
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Write a review of Brandon Sanderson's book Warbreaker
Response:
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. |
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What is base board?
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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. |
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Which do you prefer, cakes or pies? Describe why you believe this way.
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Pies are superior than cakes. Both cakes and pies have a wide variety of flavor options, with options to have pies or cakes filled with fruit, chocolate, mousse or any number of other flavors. Therefore, the variety of flavors is a tie between cakes and pies. However, pies are better for two main reasons. The first is that they typically have a much richer flavor in their filling, whereas cakes are often less flavorful and the frosting is too sweet. Second, pies don't suffer from dry fillings, whereas far too many cakes are completely dry. This makes pies overall a much better dessert to choose. |
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For the list given, classify which items are considered vegan, vegitarian and non vegetarian: milk, tofu, curd, chicken, mutton, bacon, clam, tomato, potato, onion, egg, beef, pork, mango, apple, salmon, soy milk, paneer
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Vegan : tofu, soy milk, tomato, potato, onion, mango, apple
Vegetarian: milk, curd, paneer, tofu, soy milk, tomato, potato, onion, mango, apple
Non vegetarian: chicken, mutton, bacon, clam,egg, beef, pork, salmon |
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Which is a species of fish? Plaice or Place
Response:
Plaice |
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Tell me whether each of these soccer teams are American or European: Leeds United, Seattle Sounders, Portland Timbers, Arsenal Gunners, Sporting KC, Bayern Munich
Response:
Leeds United: European
Seattle Sounders: American
Portland Timbers: American
Arsenal Gunners: European
Sporting KC: American
Bayern Munich: European |
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write short essay on Buzz Aldrin experience on moon
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Buzz Aldrin, the second person to step onto the Moon's surface after Neil Armstrong, had a unique experience during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Like Armstrong, Aldrin spent just over two hours outside the lunar module, conducting experiments and collecting samples.
Aldrin's experience on the Moon was both exhilarating and challenging. He described the lunar landscape as "magnificent desolation," with vast, barren plains and towering mountains in the distance. Aldrin also noted the difficulty of moving around in the bulky spacesuit and the constant hissing sound of his oxygen supply.
Despite these challenges, Aldrin managed to conduct experiments and collect samples that would later be used to study the Moon's geology and history. He also took photographs and planted the American flag on the lunar surface.
Aldrin's experience on the Moon was a testament to human resilience and the spirit of exploration. He, along with Armstrong and the rest of the Apollo 11 team, pushed the boundaries of what was possible and opened up new frontiers for science and discovery. Aldrin's dedication to science and exploration continue to inspire future generations of astronauts and scientists. |
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Classify the numbers based on their divisibility by 2,3,7
4, 9, 20, 28, 35, 8
Response:
Divisible by 2: 4, 20, 8, 28
Divisible by 3: 21
Divisible by 7: 21, 28 |
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Why should you exercise if you have a sitting job where you have to sit in front of computer screen ?
Response:
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. |
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What is the Coachella festival?
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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. |
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What should I not do if I see a bear?
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Everyone knows that bears are not fluffy friends, and are unfortunately likely to maul humans. There is clear guidance on what to do depending on what type of bear you see: if it’s a black bear, make yourself loud and fight if necessary. If it’s a brown bear, lay down and cover your head. If it’s a polar bear, hope you updated your will recently. However, there is very little guidance on what not to do if you see a bear. Thankfully it is easy to provide guidance that applies to all bear types. First, do not attempt to hug the bear. While they do look fluffy and very much in need of a hug, bears highly value consent and will attempt to eat you if you ignore that. Next, do not invite a bear over for dinner. While some bears, black bears especially, may look like good dinner guests they are known for extremely rude eating habits and will likely dirty your house. Further, some types of bears might think that you are the menu. It is also not a good idea to challenge a bear to a game of basketball. Most bears are actually extremely adept at basketball, and this would likely hurt your ego considerably as they would dunk on you and then eat you as a celebration for winning. While this is not an exhaustive list of what not to do if you see a bear, it covers the most common questions. |
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Is a life without meaning, a life of pessimism?
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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. |
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Write a review of Joe Abercrombie's book Before They Are Hanged
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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. |
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Is it better to buy a used car compared to a new car?
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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. |
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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?
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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. |
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in hsa-1099-sa form, what does "Gross distribution" mean?
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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. |
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The following are some reasons to start a restaurant. the reasons should be categorized as 'great', 'neutral', 'terrible' -
It will provide food to people
Potential to become a millionaire
Help you follow your passion
All your savings will go into opening it
You dont know how to cook
The world needs more farm to table services
You may be able to build a career out of it
You will enjoy it
You will lose your job
You dont have money to open a restaurant
Response:
Great:
Help you follow your passion
The world needs more farm to table services
Potential to become a millionaire
Neutral:
You will enjoy it
It will provide food to people
You may be able to build a career out of it
Terrible:
All your savings will go into opening it
You will lose your job
You dont know how to cook
You dont have money to open a restaurant |
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What is the analysis of mutations in cancer, in genomics?
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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. |
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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?
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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. |
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Tell me whether these are the names of presidents or movie stars: George Washington, Barack Obama, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon
Response:
George Washington was the first U.S. President
Barack Obama was the 44th U.S. President
Brad Pitt is a movie star known for starring in Fight Club, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Troy
George Clooney is a movie star known for starring in Ocean's Eleven, Batman & Robin and ER
Matt Damon is a movie star known for starring in Good Will Hunting, The Bourne Identity and Ford v Ferrari |
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Give me a list of beginner friendly Python open source projects to contribute.
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1. Ansible: IT automation platform for provisioning various resources
2. Jupyter notebook: Interactive notebook popular in data engineering and machine learning world.
3. Pandas: Flexible and powerful data analysis library beloved by data engineers, scientists and analysts.
4. Scrapy: Web crawling and scraping framework written in python.
5. scikit-learn: This library is power packed with implementation of various machine learning algorithms. |
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Which of the following as water bodies? Classify them as 'water' and 'not water'. Oceans, Lakes, Ponds, Trees, Mountains, Sky, Roads, Fire.
Response:
'water', 'water', 'water', 'not water', 'not water', 'not water', 'not water', 'not water'. |
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What is MLflow?
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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. |
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Is it possible to visit the German Bundestag?
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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. |
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What did people do before the invention of money?
Response:
They bartered/traded. |
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How do I obtain help for an adult relative with a serious mental illness?
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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. |
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Why would a software engineer want to transition into product management?
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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. |
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How many teams compete in Formula one world championship?
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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. |
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Write an email to the condo HOA as why including a flat rate of water bill into monthly HOA fee is a bad idea
Response:
To whom it may concern:
I am a resident at Greenwood community and hereby writing this email proposing to separate flat-rate water bill from monthly HOA fee and make it pro-rated. Here are the reasons:
1. When people don't pay for water bill explicitly, they start to feel it comes for free. Hence, they have no motivation to use water wisely. It leads to waste of water and more subtly, increase of HOA fee in the long-run since it's all running money after all.
2. It's not fair to residents with smaller condos. Although not aways true, small square footage usually means less people and less water usage.
3. People can abuse this policy. I noticed some people run commercial laundry in their condos which make the water usage skyrocket. However, no matter how much they use, they pay a flat rate each month.
All in all, I propose to change flat rate water bill to pro-rated.
Look forward to your response.
Best,
Resident John Doe |
Instruction:
Write an analysis of the meaning of the green light in the Great Gatsby
Response:
The green light is a well known symbol used in the book the Great Gatsby, which can be seen to symbolize many different things. The color of the light is notable because green is a deeply symbolic color, and it is often associated with money and greed. Because the Great Gatsby is ultimately a story about wealth and excess, as well as human greed, this color is a purposeful choice to associate the idea of wealth always being just out of grasp. Additionally, the light ultimately symbolizes something which is just out of grasp, and can be seen as a metaphor of Jay Gatbsy's continuous pursuit of Daisy which was always destined to fail. |
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What are submersibles for?
Response:
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. |
Instruction:
What is the best musical instrument to learn?
Response:
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. |
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My parents are staying with me this weekend. What should I do with them?
Response:
Your parents are probably just happy to spend time with you. Still, it can be difficult to know how to entertain them in your city. Here are some ideas for things to do with your parents:
- Take them to a local brewery or winery
- Find an easy hike to do one morning
- Cook them a meal at home and watch a parent-friendly movie
- Go to a local sporting event
- Have some people over for food and games so your parents can get to know your friends |
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Who are some students at Hogwarts in Slytherin house that were in the same year as Harry Potter?
Response:
Hogwarts is the fictitious school in the Harry Potter book series. The books mentions several students in Harry Potter's year from the Slytherin house, such as Draco Malfoy, Vincent Crabbe, Gregory Goyle, Pansy Parkinson, and Blaise Zabini. |
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Classify these as either states or cities: Illinois, California, San Francisco, Austin, Texas.
Response:
Illinois, California, and Texas are states. San Francisco and Austin are cities. |
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What are the pros and cons of charging a Tesla at Public Charging Stations?
Response:
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. |
Instruction:
What are all Marvel movies with Thanos in it?
Response:
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) |
Instruction:
Make a list of different fruits you could put in a fruit salad with at least 5 ingredients
Response:
Five fruits you could use are bananas, strawberries, apples, pears and blueberries |
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What are the functions of the 3 branches of the United States government.
Response:
The legislative branch creates laws, the executive branch enforces and administrates laws, and the judicial branch interprets laws. |
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Why did the earliest vendors and retailers in the U.S. decide to charge 99 cents rather than a dollar?
Response:
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. |
Instruction:
Why babies cry ?
Response:
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. |
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What are some common bases for tacos?
Response:
Tacos are typically built on top of a soft wheat tortilla, soft corn tortilla, hard taco shell, lettuce, or a baked taco shell. |
Instruction:
Name the Chinese satellite launched for Mars which failed?
Response:
Yinghuo-1 was the Chinese satellite that failed the launch for Mars |
Instruction:
Who designed Augusta National?
Response:
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. |
Instruction:
Which is the best meal delivery service?
Response:
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. |
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Is Britain the only country that drives on the left-hand side of the road?
Response:
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. |
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What is an adverb?
Response:
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. |
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What is T20 cricket?
Response:
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. |
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What Peloton instructor should I take a cycling class with for the following moods and why? Happy, Sad, Angry, Unmotivated
Response:
There are 48 Peloton instructors who teach a variety of classes including: strength, tread, cycling, yoga, boxing, rowing, running, stretching, meditation, cardio, pilates, barre, and bootcamp. They have both male and female instructors representing a variety of body types. The classes are high energy in nature and feature music from todays hits, genres, decades, and more. There are classes on the platform in the following languages: German, Spanish, and English. There is a workout set to a musical playlist for every type of athlete on the Peloton platform. They have four types of intensity levels for classes: beginner, intermediate, advanced, and all levels. As a rule of thumb, all instructors teach classes across all levels. The classes vary in length from 5 minutes to 60+ minutes long. The most popular class lengths are 10, 20, and 30 minute long classes. Many instructors on the Peloton platform have a large following on social media. Devout fans often delineate their fandom by displaying the instructor's fan hashtag within the Peloton app. An athlete looking to take a class when feeling unmotivated should take a class with the instructor Robin Arzon, she's a no none-sense instructor who will motivate you from your core, you'll often find latino beats and hip hop music as the the themes in her playlists, which translate to a high energy environment pulling even the most unmotivated person into a workout. An athlete looking to take a class when sad should take a class with Christine D'Ercole. Her reflection ride classes might bring out a cry if you're feeling sad, but she leaves space for you to feel all your feelings and work through them with soothing tunes and motion. An athlete looking to take a class when they are angry should take a class with Kendal Toole. Kendal's class will help you channel that anger into an intense workout where you will be able to get all of the anger into the movements. Plus, she has an emotions themed class on anger. For an athlete looking to take a class when happy they should take a class with Callie Gullickson, her happy go lucky personality and goofy jokes will keep the good mood going. She's known for pop playlists with upbeat tunes. She loves Trader Joes and often makes references to it in her workout classes. |
Instruction:
What is Linux?
Response:
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. |
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Of the following measurements, which units relate to mass? Kilogram, microgram, pound, litre, year, kilometre and ounce.
Response:
Kilogram (kg), microgram (μg), pound (lb), and ounce (oz) are all units of mass. Kilogram and microgram are units from the metric (SI) system. Pound and ounce are units from the imperial system. Litre is a unit of volume, year is a unit of time and kilometre is a unit of distance. |
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