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Instruction: Give me a list of animals you might raise for milk Response: Sheep, Goats, Cows
Instruction: What are some of the major food allergens in the USA? Response: Some of the major food allergens in the USA as identified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) include: Wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, shellfish, fish, eggs, milk, and sesame.
Instruction: If someone is tall, what sport should they try? Response: Height is known for being advantageous in basketball
Instruction: Classify each country as Nordic or Iberian: Spain, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Portugal Response: Spain: Iberian Norway: Nordic Sweden: Nordic Denmark: Nordic Portugal: Iberian
Instruction: How many ways are there to skin a cat? Response: There is are many ways to skin a cat. The most important thing is to make sure no skin is left on the carcass. However this is also a popular proverb that means there are many ways to do something, to achieve a goal.
Instruction: What are five totally distinct, creative ways to describe the usefulness of a broken stapler. Response: Even though it may be broken, a stapler may still retain its usefulness. Consider these alternative uses for a broken stapler: 1. Hammer - the solid metal frame is sturdy enough to pound a nail. 2. Paper weight - even if you can't use staples to hold your papers together, the stapler can keep them on your desk. 3. Weapon - Whip it back and forth as a flail or throw it to dent someone's skull. 4. Door stop - hold the door open by wedging it between the door and frame. 5. Compass - magnetize the frame and never get lost again!
Instruction: Which of the following are characters from Harry Potter: Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Dobby, Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, Professor Dumbledore, Luna Lovegood, Indiana Jones, Darth Vader, Jack Sparrow, Terminator, Batman, Superman, Joker, Gollum. Response: Hermione Granger, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, Dobby, Draco Malfoy, Severus Snape, Professor Dumbledore, Luna Lovegood are from Harry Potter.
Instruction: Tell me whether these animals are a canine or a feline: French Bulldog, Siamese Cat, Sharpei Response: The french bulldog is a canine, the Siamese Cat is a feline and the Sharpei is a canine.
Instruction: Share why you support the underdog or the favorite in sports, and why it's the right thing to do. Response: Support the underdog because they are striving to exceed expectations. Support the favorite because they have earned the right based on prior performance. To support the underdog is the best path to take. Rooting for a team/individual to outperform expectations and to be a better competitor is what we all strive to be. Supporting the underdog makes for better competition. Supporting the underdog lets you help push for over performance through genuine support. Supporting the underdog enables you to be part of a new celebration versus simply checking another box. I support the underdog because it's a bigger dream to watch come true
Instruction: Suggest some ranged weapons for role playing games. Response: Ranged weapons include the bow, shotgun, rifle and cannon.
Instruction: What are the primary elements of Odissi dance? Response: The primary elements of Odissi dance are derived from the tribhanga posture. The tribhanga posture (three breaks) is unique to the Odissi classical dance style. Each break refers to the starting position of a body part. The first break is the head and neck. The second break is the waist, and the third break is the hip.
Instruction: What is an Enzyme inhibitor Response: An enzyme inhibitor is a molecule that binds to an enzyme and blocks its activity. Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions necessary for life, in which substrate molecules are converted into products. An enzyme facilitates a specific chemical reaction by binding the substrate to its active site, a specialized area on the enzyme that accelerates the most difficult step of the reaction.
Instruction: How many moons does Mars have? Response: Mars has two moons, they were named Phobos and Deimos by the American astronomer Asaph Hall, who discovered them in August 1877.
Instruction: 5 ways on prem is better than cloud Response: Will have absolute control Will have no external factors It support safety requirements, and have the tools to ensure first-class safety Full control over the data since it is stored locally System can be customised according to your business
Instruction: What to do in Seattle in 48 hours? Response: Seattle is a beautiful city in the pacific northwest. If you are a nature lover then you will enjoy your time in Seattle. There are a lot of activities, places to visits, great food to eat around the city but keep in mind that the weather in Seattle might impact how you plan your 48 hours trip. Visiting the space needle and pike place market are usually tourists’ favorite. You are able to visit both places no matter what the weather is. Also don't forget to check out the oldest Starbucks in the world in Pike Place. If you’re visiting during the summer or warm spring/fall days you should consider exploring the hiking options around the city and If you like winter sports and visiting between November and March you should explore the skiing resorts and mountains in Snoqualmie, Stevens pass, Crystal mountain and more.
Instruction: Is Python or Java a better programming language? Response: Python and Java are two of the most popular and robust programming languages. Java is the fifth most commonly used programming language according to Stack Overflow. Java is generally faster and more efficient than Python because it is a compiled language. While it's one of the coding languages considered to be easy to learn because many of the processes of this high-level language run automatically. However, Python still takes the cake in terms of simplicity. As an interpreted language, Python has simpler, more concise syntax than Java. It can perform the same function as Java in fewer lines of code. Python also offers extensive libraries, especially around data analysis and machine learning. Because it's dynamically typed, it allows for even fast development compared to Java. Other key differences include how each handles memory management and the ability to run multiple threads at the same time. For example, lets dive into this threading difference. Java fully supports multithreading. When you use Java, you can run more than one thread at a time. When running multiple threads, they share a common memory area to increase efficiency and performance. Now if you search the web for threading in Python you might be a bit confused. You will find articles claiming that Python can't support multithreading but then you will also find tutorials and packages for threading and parallel processing. Python has a Global Interpreter Lock that only lets one thread execute at a time, so if you're working on a multi-threaded CPU-bound program, it'll likely be even slower. However, it's threading package allows you to speed up I/O bound programs. Using multiprocessing programs instead of multithreaded programs can be an effective workaround. The answer to which is better is largely dependent on the user and the use case. Before learning one or starting a new project with either, think about what your goals are and decide which one fits those more closely.
Instruction: What is the least common birthday? Response: The least common birthday in the modern Gregorian calendar is February 29. This is because of leap years, as February 29 occurs only a bit more than a quarter of the time in any given calendar year. However excluding February 29, in most Western countries the least common birthday is December 25. For instance, in the United States between 1973 and 1999, September 16 is the most common birthday and December 25 the least common birthday. Some other uncommon birthdays in the West are January 1, December 24, and April 1. The least common birthday is usually a holiday when most people take time off work. There are multiple reasons why these days have fewer births, but one reason is that doctors are less likely to schedule cesarean births on such days. April 1 is an exception, and is likely because parents who are able to choose not to give birth on that day, to prevent their children from being bullied for having their birthday on April Fool's Day. This question is harder to answer in many non-Western countries as there is less easily accessible data. For example in a survey of students in India between 2007 and 2012, the statistics show much more births just before school opens, and on round days like the 5th, 10th, 15th, and 20th. This indicates much of the data may be faked.
Instruction: How many homologous pairs do humans have and what is the exception? Response: Humans has 22 homologous pairs besides the 23 pairs which can be different. The 23rd paird codes for gender and does not need to match. The 21st pair is the pair that sometimes has a third which causes down syndrome.
Instruction: Identify which animal is domesticated or wild: Goldfish, Sika deer Response: Sika deer is wild, Goldfish is domesticated.
Instruction: What is stream processing ? Response: Stream processing refers to techniques used to process a continuous stream of data. In batch processing, the amount of data is known up front when the processing starts. However, in stream processing, the computation (or query) runs ‘forever’ and as new data continues to get added to the input the computation updates its response. To handle an infinite stream of data without needing to maintain infinite history stream processing queries often include the idea of windows which limits how much history is needed to be kept.
Instruction: Tell me whether these are names of paintings or song titles: The Starry Night, Mona Lisa, Irises, Billie Jean, Hey Jude, Come As You Are. Response: The Starry Night is a famous painting painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Mona Lisa is a painting by Italian artist Leonardo da Vinci. Irises is a painting of irises by the Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. Billie Jean is a song by American singer Michael Jackson. Hey Jude is a song by English rock band the Beatles. Come As You Are is a song by American rock band Nirvana.
Instruction: Which state is the city of Springfield from in the Simpsons? Response: The popular and long running show The Simpsons have intentionally left out from which state the home town of Springfield is with the intention of relating to everyone's Springfield. There have been several references to possible states to keep fans guessing and has become part of the playful nature of the show. Alas, in 2012, the show's creator revealed that it is based on Springfield, Oregon.
Instruction: Suggest some ways to protect the Earth from an asteroid or comet? Response: Nuke the comet Ram it off course by launching a rocket Use a laser to vaporize it. Break it up by hitting it
Instruction: Where was Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu founded? Response: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu originated in Japan and was brought to Brazil by Mitsuo Maeda in 1914. Maeda trained Carlos and Helio Gracie, who tested and refined Jiu-Jitsu to be what it is today. Jiu-Jitsu continued to evolve over the years, eventually incorporating aspects of wrestling and other grappling arts into the curriculum. Rorion Gracie, Helios' son, brought Jiu-Jitsu to the United States in the 1970's.
Instruction: What geographic area do Sephardic Jews originate from? Response: Sephardic Judaism is rooted in the Iberian peninsula
Instruction: What is the Capitol Response: The United States Capitol, often called The Capitol or the Capitol Building, is the seat of the United States Congress, the legislative branch of the federal government. It is located on Capitol Hill at the eastern end of the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Though no longer at the geographic center of the federal district, the Capitol forms the origin point for the street-numbering system of the district as well as its four quadrants. Central sections of the present building were completed in 1800. These were partly destroyed in the 1814 Burning of Washington, then were fully restored within five years. The building was enlarged in the 1850s by extending the wings for the chambers for the bicameral legislature, the House of Representatives in the south wing and the Senate in the north wing. The massive dome was completed around 1866 just after the American Civil War. Like the principal buildings of the executive and judicial branches, the Capitol is built in a neoclassical style and has a white exterior. Both its east and west elevations are formally referred to as fronts, though only the east front was intended for the reception of visitors and dignitaries.
Instruction: What is the main cause of lightning? Response: Lightning happens when the negative charges (electrons) in the bottom of the cloud are attracted to the positive charges (protons) in the ground.
Instruction: Which is an imperial or a metric measurement: foot, metre Response: foot is imperial, metre is metric
Instruction: What is Asperger syndrome? Response: Asperger syndrome (AS), or Asperger's, is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by significant difficulties in social interaction and nonverbal communication, along with restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior and interests. The syndrome is no longer recognized as a diagnosis, having been merged with other conditions into autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It was considered to differ from other diagnoses that were incorporated into ASD by relatively unimpaired spoken language and intelligence. The syndrome was named after the Austrian pediatrician Hans Asperger, who, in 1944, described children in his care who struggled to form friendships, did not understand others’ gestures or feelings, engaged in one-sided conversations about their favorite interests, and were clumsy. In 1994, the diagnosis of Asperger's was included in the fourth edition (DSM-IV) of the American Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders; however, with the publication of DSM-5 in 2013, the syndrome was removed, and the symptoms are now included within autism spectrum disorder along with classic autism and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS). It was similarly merged into autism spectrum disorder in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-11) as of 2021. The exact cause of Asperger's is poorly understood. While it has high heritability, the underlying genetics have not been determined conclusively. Environmental factors are also believed to play a role. Brain imaging has not identified a common underlying condition. There is no single treatment, and the UK's National Health Service (NHS) guidelines suggest that ’treatment’ of any form of autism should not be a goal since autism is not an 'a disease that can be removed or cured’. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, while co-occurring conditions might require treatment, ’management of autism itself is chiefly about providing the education, training and social support/care required to improve the person's ability to function in the everyday world’. Only limited data support the effectiveness of particular interventions for autism. Interventions may include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, parent training, and medications for associated problems, such as mood or anxiety. Autistic characteristics tend to become less evident in adulthood , but social and communication difficulties usually persist.
Instruction: What is intelligence? Response: The term intelligence is an open term and is often open to interpretation and relativity. Some people claim you can test for intelligence using an intelligence quotient (IQ) test. This is up for debate. Knowledge alone does not equal intelligence. The proper use of knowledge can be referred to as intelligence. A definition of intelligence is: the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. According to this, nearly every has the ability of intelligence.
Instruction: What plant do cats like to chew or sniff, which may give them a "high"? Response: Many cats enjoy chewing or sniffing fresh and dried catnip.
Instruction: What is a verb? Response: A verb is a word that in syntax generally conveys an action, an occurrence, or a state of being. In the usual description of English, the basic form, with or without the particle to, is the infinitive. In many languages, verbs are inflected to encode tense, aspect, mood, and voice
Instruction: Name 5 possible fuel sources for a futuristic spaceship Response: Ion fusion, hyper drive, flux capacitator, solar sails, alien venom
Instruction: Who won the March Madness Mens Basketball Tournament in 2022? Response: The University Kansas Jayhawks
Instruction: What are some ways that I can reduce the latency of my API? Response: To reduce the latency of your API, you could consider caching any database operations you may have, reducing the number of network requests required, or scaling up the number of instances of your server.
Instruction: Which ones of the following are considered nutrient-dense foods: soda, vegetables, fruits, chips, whole grains, seafood, cookies, eggs, beans, peas, lentils, unsalted nuts and seeds, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, fried chicken, lean meats and poultry. Response: Vegetables, fruits, whole grains, seafood, eggs, beans, peas, and lentils, unsalted nuts and seeds, fat-free and low-fat dairy products, and lean meats and poultry are nutrient-dense foods.
Instruction: How long is an Ironman triathlon? Response: An Ironman triathlon is 140.6 miles long. This is considered an endurance event, and frequently takes competitors over 10 hours to complete. The triathlon consists of 3 events: swimming, biking, and running. The swim portion is 2.4 miles long; the bike segment is 112 miles long; and the run segment is 26.2 miles long.
Instruction: Please provide me with ideas for dinner tonight. Response: Sure! Here are 2 ideas. 1) Ordering in: You can see what restaurants in your area offer home delivery, and select something that works well for you! Some common things to order are Pizza, Sushi, Tacos, Fried Rice, and more! 2) Check in your fridge and pantry, and cook at home! Here are a few easy meal ideas: - Pasta - Stir Fry - Flat bread - Chicken, rice, and vegetables - Wraps or sandwiches
Instruction: how to give a great presentation Response: Giving a great presentation requires a combination of effective planning, engaging delivery, and thoughtful audience engagement. Here are some tips to help you create and deliver a successful presentation: Understand your audience: Before creating your presentation, research your audience to understand their interests, knowledge level, and expectations. This will help you tailor your content to their needs and make your presentation more engaging. Plan your content: Create a clear and concise outline that covers the main points you want to make. Use visuals, such as slides or videos, to support your message, but don't overload your presentation with too many images or text. Practice, practice, practice: Rehearse your presentation several times, preferably in front of a small audience or mirror. This will help you feel more confident and comfortable with your delivery. Use engaging delivery techniques: Use your voice, body language, and eye contact to engage your audience. Vary your tone and pace to keep your audience interested and use gestures and movements to emphasize your points. Encourage audience participation: Ask questions, invite feedback, and create opportunities for your audience to engage with you. This will help keep their attention and create a more interactive presentation. Be authentic and passionate: Show your enthusiasm for your topic and let your personality shine through. Your audience will be more engaged if they can see that you're passionate about what you're presenting. Close with a strong ending: Summarize your main points and leave your audience with a clear call to action or a memorable takeaway. This will help them remember your presentation and take action on your message. By following these tips, you can give a great presentation that engages and informs your audience. Remember to practice, be yourself, and have fun!
Instruction: Where are good places for a family to visit in Portland Oregon? Response: 1. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) is a science and technology museum in Portland Oregon. The museum has many interactive exhibits, a theatre and a decommissioned naval submarine. 2. The Springwater Corridor is a pedestrian and bicycle pathway between Portland and Gresham Oregon. There are nature walks, bridges and scenic areas throughout the Portland Metro area. 3. The Oregon Zoo is home to Elephants, Lions, Polar Bears as well as Pacific Northwest Native species of mammals and birds. The Oregon Zoo is located in Washington Park. The zoo is the oldest zoo west of the Mississippi river.
Instruction: What do I use a pressure washer for? Response: A pressure washer forces water out at high speeds which allows you to remove grime or dirt from large surfaces, often of a home or building.
Instruction: Choose the word which is different from the rest: Mother, Friend, Sister, Father, Brother Response: Friend is a term reflecting a bond that is not genetic
Instruction: What is the largest city in Oregon? Response: Portland
Instruction: What is topography? Response: Topography is the study of the forms and features of land surfaces. The topography of an area may refer to the land forms and features themselves, or a description or depiction in maps. Topography is a field of geoscience and planetary science and is concerned with local detail in general, including not only relief, but also natural, artificial, and cultural features such as roads, land boundaries, and buildings. In the United States, topography often means specifically relief, even though the USGS topographic maps record not just elevation contours, but also roads, populated places, structures, land boundaries, and so on. Topography in a narrow sense involves the recording of relief or terrain, the three-dimensional quality of the surface, and the identification of specific landforms; this is also known as geomorphometry. In modern usage, this involves generation of elevation data in digital form (DEM). It is often considered to include the graphic representation of the landform on a map by a variety of cartographic relief depiction techniques, including contour lines, hypsometric tints, and relief shading.
Instruction: Why has the percentage of CEOs of Indian descent gone up in the last decade ? Response: In the last decade there is a growing trend of corporations being led by CEOs of Indian descent. Many factors have contributed to this trend including but not limited to: 1) Immigration laws that attract best of talent from across the world to western nations 2) Strong education system in India 3) English as the primary/secondary language in most educational institutions across India 4) Cultural diversity of India that fosters empathy and adaptability 6) Immigrant's drive to succeed in a foreign nation given limited safety net 7) Acceptance of cultural and social diversity in large enterprises
Instruction: What is tertiary analysis? Response: Tertiary analysis is a type of analysis that looks at a company's financial statements to evaluate the financial performance of the company. It focuses on the company's profitability, cash flow, and debt level.
Instruction: How many U.S. President were lawyers? Response: 25 U.S. Presidents were lawyers. John Adams: Adams was the second president of the United States. A farmer, lawyer, writer and political philosopher; he played a major role in American history. Thomas Jefferson: He was a lawyer, statesman, professor, writer, and the third president of the United States, during which time he wrote the Declaration of Independence with John Adams. He also played an important role in establishing the structure of the Library of Congress. James Madison: He was one of the Founding Fathers and fourth president of the United States. A student of law and classical political theory, Madison was the leading author of the Bill of Rights. James Monroe: He was an American statesman, lawyer, diplomat and Founding Father and fifth president of the United States during the time of the War of 1812. John Q. Adams: He was an American statesman, journalist, diplomat, lawyer, and sixth president of the United States. Martin Van Buren: He was the eighth President of the United States and became the youngest person ever to become President at that time. He studied law in New York, and was admitted to the New York bar in 1802. John Tyler: He was the tenth President of the United States when President William Henry Harrison died in April 1841. He was the first Vice President to succeed in the Presidency after the death of his predecessor. He was a lawyer by trade and became Governor of Tennessee after his election in 1844. James Polk: He was a lawyer, surveyor and railroad worker He was the eleventh President of the United States. Millard Fillmore: He was a lawyer, political leader, minister of finance, diplomat and statesman. He was educated in the state schools, studied law, and was admitted to the bar in 1813. Franklin Pierce: He was a lawyer, judge, and governor of the American state of New Hampshire. He was the fourteenth President of the United States. James Buchanan: He was a statesman, lawyer, soldier, author, and diplomat who helped found the United States and signed the Declaration of Independence. Abraham Lincoln: Lincoln was the president during the Civil War, and his administration was a time of success and failure. He was a former statesman, lawyer, journalist, soldier and president of the United States. Rutherford B. Hayes: He was a statesman, lawyer, congressman, minister, and the nineteenth President of the United States from 1877-1881. Chester Arthur: He was a statesman, lawyer, and professor, who had also been an admiral of the United States Navy and a delegate to the Republican National Convention. Grover Cleveland: He was a statesman, lawyer, and businessman. He became President when William McKinley was assassinated. He studied law in St. Louis, Missouri and began his law practice in 1866. Benjamin Harrison: He was a statesman, lawyer, soldier, and U.S. Representative for the state of Indiana. As U.S. President in 1891-93, Harrison achieved the repeal of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act and the creation of the National Cordage Company. William McKinley: His important role was to establish relations between the two nations on a more cordial basis. He was a statesman, lawyer, a Union veteran of the Civil War and the twenty-fifth President of the United States. William Taft: He was a lawyer, judge, and statesman, and a member of the commission which framed the constitution of Ohio. He graduated from the Cincinnati Law School and was admitted to the bar in 1839. Woodrow Wilson: He was the twenty-eighth President of the United States. He was a statesman, lawyer, and diplomat, of the preeminent stature of his era. He was the first United States President to hold foreign office as a diplomat. Calvin Coolidge: He was a statesman, lawyer, soldier, college president and the thirtieth President of the United States. Franklin D. Roosevelt: Roosevelt was considered “The Golden-Gate President,” having been elected in 1932 in the midst of the Great Depression. He was a statesman, lawyer, a World War I veteran who served as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in the administration of President Theodore Roosevelt. Richard Nixon: He was the thirty-seventh President of the United States, a statesman, lawyer, statesman, and a diplomat. Gerald Ford: He was a statesman, lawyer and Christian man, who dedicated his life to God and our country. He was honored in the presence of our current leaders. Bill Clinton: He was a statesman, lawyer, US Senator, governor, secretary of state, US president, and Rhodes Scholar. He focused his term on expanding education in the United States, with a particular focus on the poor and minorities. Barack Obama: Obama was the 44th president of the United States and the nation’s first black president, was a statesman, a lawyer, a law and order man and a politician.
Instruction: Which of these are movies that Adam Sandler starred in and which ones did David Spade star in? Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag, Coneheads, The Emperor's New Groove, Joe Dirt, Click, Jack and Jill, Hustle, Uncut Gems, The Wedding Singer, Little Nicky Response: Adam Sandler: Click, Jack and Jill, Hustle, Uncut Gems, The Wedding Singer, Little Nicky David Spade: Tommy Boy, Black Sheep, 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag, Coneheads, The Emperor's New Groove, Joe Dirt Both actors appeared in Jack and Jill and Coneheads.
Instruction: How do I get to Juneau, Alaska? Response: There are no roads that lead directly to Juneau, Alaska. That leaves two options, by boat or by plane. Remote Alaskan villages and cities like Juneau are one of the reasons bush pilots are so prevalent in the state.
Instruction: How did Kdramas become so popular? Response: Korean dramas or Kdramas have been popular for over 2 decades now. However, the rise in popularity shot up during the pandemic. Kdramas were initially watched by people in Southeast Asian countries and in some places in South Asia. When the pandemic hit, a lot of Kdramas were available on Netflix making it easier for people to watch them. With word of mouth, this soon spread and more and more users were watching Kdramas. Netflix took advantage of this viewership and started making dramas of their own or buying rights for dramas to be streaming exclusively on Netflix. This soon led to Disney and other platforms making dramas of their own. Kpop has also helped in attracting viewers. Whether it's the captivating story plot, the acting, actors or action, the Hallyu wave has spread throughout the world.
Instruction: How many players are on a hockey team? Response: An NHL hockey team can max a maximum of 20 players in 1 game. Typically, teams will have 12 forwards, 6 defensemen and 2 goalies, however, some teams will choose to play 11 forwards and 7 defensemen. Teams will typically have 3 forwards, 2 defensemen and a goalie on the ice at one time. Teams that commit a foul or penalty are penalized by temporarily sending one of their players to a penalty box, thus giving their opponents a man advantage, called a power play.
Instruction: Name a famous American author who wrote stories about the American South during the early 20th century. Response: Erskine Caldwell is a celebrated American author who wrote short stories on the rural deep south in the United States of America. Most of his work was published in the 1930’s through the 1950’s with a few being Tobacco Road, Georgia Boy, and God’s Little acre.
Instruction: Give a list of domestic animals can be turned to pets Response: dogs cats rabbits parrots pegions etc
Instruction: What was the public reaction to the draft during the Vietnam War? Response: The Vietnam War Draft was met with widespread protests and draft dodging in order to avoid conscription, which eventually led to public opinion during against the war
Instruction: How many letters there are in the Japanese language? Response: here are 46 basic characters in the Japanese alphabet and additional characters/sounds that can be made from the basic 46. Each of the alphabet symbols forms one syllable made of the 21 romaji, which is phonetic and always read the same way.
Instruction: The following is an Abstract of a paper on Autism Spectrum Disorder. Based on this abstract would it be a good idea to enroll a child with ASD into group sports? "Given the characteristics of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is evident the difficulties they show in the development of social skills. The scarce participation of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder in group sports can be taken as a reference. The aim of this study was to analyse the impact of football on the development of social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. In order to measure the sporting impact, it was necessary to implement a football training programme with the intention of evaluating different social skills. Thirteen children participated in the programme, all of them with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder and with a severity level of 1. The study was based on a pre-experimental, pre-test/post-test design. Non-parametric tests were used for the statistical analysis, applying the Wilcoxon test. Two specific tools on social skills were used for data collection. The results showed a generalised improvement in the dimensions linked to the social skills assessed. This highlights the possibility of considering group sport as an alternative to be taken into account to work on and enhance social skills in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder" Response: In this study, the authors assess 13 children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD-Level 1) on their social skills, before and after being enrolled in a football training program. The authors claim that the results showed an overall improvement in participant's social skills. This suggests that participating in group sports maybe considered as a method to improve children with ASD's social and communication skills.
Instruction: What are the best months to visit Alaska? Response: Spring through summer are the best months to visit Alaska owing to warmer temperatures that fluctuate between 60F - 67F and the long days make it ideal for tourists to explore the state.
Instruction: What are some good US and Canada summer vacation ideas if I like mountains, lakes, and trees? Response: There are many great locations in the US and Canada. Here's a list restricted to places with mountains, lakes, and trees: 1. Maine and Vermont 2. Minnesota 3. Yosemite and Lake Tahoe 4. Northern California, Oregon, and Washington 5. British Columbia 6. Lake Louise
Instruction: Classify each of the following as either a faction from The Divergent Series or luchadore wrestlers: Erudite, Candor, Rey Mysterio, Abnegation, Blue Demon, Bengala, Mistico, Dauntless, Amity, Bam Bam Response: The Divergent Series factions: Erudite, Candor, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity Luchadores: Rey Mysterio, Blue Demon, Bengala, Mistico, Bam Bam
Instruction: What is Solidarity Tax? Response: The IMF has proposed a Solidarity Tax on the Companies those prospered in Covid crises should pay additional tax to show solidarity with those who were hit hardest by pandemic
Instruction: What is a good approach to grocery shopping? Response: Grocery shopping can be a difficult task because grocery stores are often crowded. A good approach to grocery shopping is to go during hours when not a lot of people are grocery shopping. An example would be during a lunch break instead of going at night when most people are off of work or going during the work week instead of going on the weekend. Avoid Sundays at all costs! Sundays are the busiest day for grocery shopping. Once you've selected your day and before you've gone to the store, make a list. A list will make you more efficient once you get to the grocery store. Organize your list by aisles. An example of this is organizing your list by produce, meats, household supplies, snacks, and drinks. This way you can go aisle-to-aisle skipping aisles that don't have what you are shopping for.
Instruction: How do I open a pomegranate without exploding? Response: The trick is to open the pomegranate in a bowl of water. This way, the water will contain any bursts of juice from the pomegranate seeds.
Instruction: What do you love most about spring? Response: I love the weather in spring and how the sun shines brighter. The warmth feels so good after you’ve had a cold winter. I love to see the flowers blooming and to feel the crisp morning air. Spring is a special time and makes you know that summer is near.
Instruction: Which is a species of fish? Pike or Parrot Response: Pike
Instruction: Who are the longest running cast members on Saturday Night Live? Response: The longest running cast member on Saturday Night Live is Kenan Thompson. Kenan Thompson has starred in 20 seasons. Next, Darrel Hammon starred in 14 seasons. Seth Meyers appeared in 13 seasons.
Instruction: Why do oceans have salt water but rivers have fresh water? Response: The water in rivers comes from rain. Rainwater does not have any salt in it. The river picks up a small amount of salt from the ground as it travels downhill. The salt enters the ocean at the river's mouth. The saltwater mixture becomes saltier as water evaporates.
Instruction: Are there any benefits of fasting? Response: Fasting is the method by which one can bring a conscious process to ingestion. It is not simply denying food and water to the system. Rather, it is a process of reducing the need for food. Fasting provides the digestive and assimilation process a break so that the rest of the body begins to excrete on the cellular level. This helps to remove all the toxic impurities that had accumulated in the cells over a long period of time. Hence intermittent fasting is extremely beneficial to the body.
Instruction: List the countries north of the arctic circle ordered by the closest to the north pole Response: Greenland (Denmark), Canada, Russia, Norway, United States, Finland, Sweden, Iceland
Instruction: Give me exactly 5 characteristics of award winning songs. Response: Popular songs that usually win awards have some common characteristics: 1. A catchy chorus that people can sing-a-long with 2. A simple beat that can be clapped along with or danced to 3. A powerful message in the lyrics that is relatable to a wide group of people 4. An instrument solo or prolonged period of instrumental-only music 5. A song length of around 3-5 minutes
Instruction: What is the best food place in Bangalore? Response: You can always try out Kritunga Briyani if you love eating spicy food, else you are looking for a bear place try Iron Hill or Toit.
Instruction: What are your recommendations to achieve a healthy lifestyle? Response: A healthy lifestyle consists of a healthy diet, regular exercise, quality sleep and a limited intake of alcohol and coffee. It’s recommend to eat a balanced and healthy diet. This generally consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, seeds, nuts and foods that contain proteins, such as beans, peas, meat or fish. Healthy foods usually contain relatively low amounts of sugar, salt and trans fats. Moreover, it’s important to exercise. This could be achieved by doing sports, but basically every form of exercise helps, for instance by walking or gardening. Furthermore, quality sleep is recommended for seven or eight hours per day. In addition, it’s best to don’t drink alcohol and limit your coffee intake to maximal three cups a day.
Instruction: What is recency bias? Response: Recency bias is the overweighting the result of more recent events when predicting what will happen in the future. For example, if I recently experienced a pandemic that dramatically affected my quality of life, I may tend to overestimate the likelihood of another pandemic in the near future.
Instruction: India's Last 10 Presidents Response: Droupadi Murmu Ram Nath Kovind Pranab Mukherjee Pratibha Devisingh Patil A. P. J. Abdul Kalam K. R. Narayanan Shankar Dayal Sharma R. Venkataraman Giani Zail Singh Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
Instruction: What should you do if you see a brown bear approach you while you are hiking? Response: If you see a brown bear while hiking and it does not see you, slowly move away. If the bear does see you and starts approaching, lie on the ground and play dead.
Instruction: Why is NFL football called football when players use their hands mainly? Response: Sports historians have no clear answer. The current form of football evolved from the 1800s based on rugby and the rules were heavy on a lot of running. My opinion is that influenced the sport and the football word came into origin.
Instruction: King Charles III is 73 years old and his full name is? Response: Charles Philip Arthur George
Instruction: Tell me whether these mountains are included in the New Hampshire 4000 footers: Washington, Adams, Moosilauke, South Carter, Garfield, Wildcat A, Wildcat B, Wildcat C. Response: Mount Washington, Adams, Moosilauke, South Carter, Garfield and Wildcat A are part of the New Hampshire 4000 footers. Although Wildcat B and Wildcat C are over 4000 feet in height, they are not included in the NH 4000 footers because they do not have sufficient prominence .
Instruction: Who was John Dawkins better known as Response: Artful Dodger
Instruction: What are the most common types of pizzas? Response: There are lots of different pizzas, but the most common are cheese and pepperoni. There are also different types of pizza such as thin crust, New York style pizza, and Chicago style pizza.
Instruction: When did the first World war start? Response: July 28, 1914
Instruction: What are the best books of Dostoyevsky? Response: 1. 'Crime and Punishment' 2. 'The Brothers Karamazov' 3. 'The Idiot' 4. 'Demons' 5. ‘Notes from the Underground’
Instruction: What are some basic spirits you should have at your bar Response: Often times socializing with friends and neighbors includes spirits or alcohol. Some of the important spirts to have at your house to capture the wide variety of taste include Beer Red Wine White Wine Bourbon (preferably Basil Hayden) Whiskey Vodka Rum Tequila Triple Sec Mixers such as Cola, club soda, tonic water, juices, and ice
Instruction: Which female Canadian director has directed episodes of Better Call Saul, The X-Files, and Game of Thrones? Response: Michelle MacLaren
Instruction: Is Star Wars Science Fiction or Fantasy? Response: While Star Wars is considered science fiction by the general public, most sci-fi and fantasy fans would classify Star Wars in the fantasy genre. The themes of the story rely on mythology and the hero's journey as opposed to exploration of scientific and philosophical concepts.
Instruction: What is goal line technology in a soccer game? Response: The goal line technology is the use of electronic aid to determine if a goal has been scored or not. In detail, it is a method used to determine when the ball has completely crossed the goal line in between the goal-posts and underneath the crossbar with the assistance of electronic devices and at the same time assisting the referee in awarding a goal or not.
Instruction: in which country could you spend a Kwanza Response: Angola
Instruction: What are the best vegetable crops to plant in Washington state for home gardeners? Response: onions, squash, cucumbers, tomatoes, snap peas, green beans, corn, pumpkins
Instruction: is security a great career Response: yes
Instruction: Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Tasmanian Tiger, Macaw Response: Macaw is alive, Tasmanian Tiger is extinct.
Instruction: What is the distance from the Earth to its moon? Response: The average distance to the moon is 382,500 kilometers. The distance varies because the moon travels around Earth in a elliptical orbit. At perigee, the point at which the moon is closest to Earth, the distance is approximately 360,000 kilometers.
Instruction: Should I take extra fuel when traveling to Alaska? Response: There are limited roads in Alaska, as well as northern Canada. While there are some gas stops along the way, options are limited and you might run out of gas in the wilderness. As Alaska is an extremely large state, being stranded in the middle of nowhere is potentially very harmful. It’s a very good idea to take extra fuel when taking a road trip to or through Alaska. Make sure you buy a proper gas can that will not dissolve when in contact with gasoline or diesel.
Instruction: Why do we need robots? Response: Robots can be programmed to do complex work that are hard for humans to tackle or work in high risk or extreme conditions such as the rovers on Mars. Since robots are driven by electrical and mechanical energy, they are just like machines that accomplish complex tasks efficiently.
Instruction: Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Carillon, Rebab Response: Rebab is string, Carillon is percussion.
Instruction: At what temperature does water boil? Response: While some say a "watched pot never boils," water reaches its boiling point at 100 degrees celsius or 212 degrees fahrenheit.
Instruction: which weighs more, a pound of bricks or a pound of feathers? Response: Both things weigh the same amount, one pound.
Instruction: Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Klong khaek, Sanshin Response: Sanshin is string, Klong khaek is percussion.
Instruction: Name three landlocked countries in Africa Response: Three landlocked countries in Africa are Chad, Zambia, and Botswana.
Instruction: Who has been named as Kid of the year by Time Magazine? Response: Gitanjali Rao(Indian American)
Instruction: Why do people move/sway during music? Response: Scientists believe we are born with a sense of rhythm and our bodies naturally react and behave to the sound of music in different ways.
Instruction: Tell me which one of the following sports are Olympic sports: karate, snooker, wrestling, tai boxing, football, basketball. Response: Karate, freestyle and greco roman wrestling, boxing, football and basketball are Olympic sports.