Instruction:
Of the following, identify which are TV shows that originally aired in black-and-white, brands of toothpaste, and places where you can participate in water sports: the beach, The Honeymooners, I Love Lucy, Colgate, Florida, a river, The Munsters, Crest, Aquafresh, a lake, a pool, Rembrandt, The Addams Family

Response:
TV shows that originally aired in black-and-white: The Honeymooners, I Love Lucy, The Munsters, The Addams Family
Toothpaste brands: Crest, Colgate, Aquafresh, Rembrandt
Places you can participate in water sports: the beach, Florida, a river, a lake, a pool


Instruction:
What are some things that we can do to help the environment?

Response:
- Minimize the use of plastics
- Use public transport instead of personal vehicle
- Carpooling
- Buy only what you need
- Buy products made of recycled materials
- Recycle any plastics, glass or metals
- Turn off and electrical appliance when not in use
- Use reusable straws instead of plastic straws
- Use energy efficient electrical appliance
- Buy an electric car


Instruction:
When in the year 44 BC was Julius Caesar killed?

Response:
Caesar was killed on the Ides of March in 44 BC


Instruction:
Choose the word which is different from the rest: Emu, Ostrich, Kiwi, Eagle

Response:
The listed words include types of birds that can be found in different parts of the world.  The answer to the question is Eagle as the rest of the birds listed are all flightless birds


Instruction:
Should I use a dynamic microphone or a condenser microphone for recording a podcast? What about streaming on twitch or making youtube videos? Should I ever use a ribbon microphone?

Response:
If you are recording for YouTube or a podcast you should buy a USB dynamic microphone. These affordable options will sound tremendously better than the microphone on your headphones or laptop.


Instruction:
What is a bank run?

Response:
A bank run is a sudden and drastic event that occurs when all the depositors in a bank rush to withdraw their deposits at the same time or within a very short timeframe. As more depositors withdraw their money, the rest of the depositor's fears of a bank's insolvency increase, therefore driving more depositors to withdraw their money. The only thing that can stop a bank run is everyone stopping from withdrawing their money, however this is a good example of game theory since the benefits of stopping individual's withdrawals benefits the whole system but is against the individual's benefit while withdrawing the individual's money benefits the individual but affects the whole system. Banks typically don't have the entirety of their depositors' money available for withdrawal. During a bank run they have to increase their cash positions, sometimes selling assets at a loss, increasing the likelihood of the bank's collapse.


Instruction:
What are the three main states of matter and how does it transition between them?

Response:
The three main states of matter are solid, liquid, and gas. Matter consumes energy as it changes state from solid to liquid and liquid to gas. When matter changes from gas to liquid or liquid to solid, it releases energy. Temperature and pressure changes are the key influencers of these state changes.


Instruction:
Who did the USA beat in Women's World Cup final in 2019?

Response:
The Netherlands


Instruction:
What are the key components of Hadoop?

Response:
There are three key components of Hadoop:
- Hadoop HDFS (Hadoop Distributed File System) - the storage unit.
- Hadoop MapReduce - the processing unit.
- Hadoop YARN (Yet Another Resource Negotiator) - the resource management unit.


Instruction:
Which USA government agency is responsible for preventing diseases?

Response:
The Centers for Disease Control is a US Federal agency responsible for preventing diseases and sharing health tools and information for communities to protect their health.


Instruction:
What is the lowest point on Earth?

Response:
The Challenger Deep, located in the western Pacific Ocean is the deepest known point of the seabed of Earth, with a depth of 10,902 -10,929 m or 35,768 - 35,856 ft.


Instruction:
What do the Olympic rings mean?

Response:
The Olympic rings represent the five inhabited continents of the world that participate in the Olympic Games: Africa, America, Asia, Europe and Oceania. The colors of the five Olympic rings (blue, yellow, black, green and red) are the colors that are part of almost every national flag.


Instruction:
How did Legos get their name?

Response:
Legos was made by a Danish company and the danish phrase was 'leg godt' which translates as 'play well'


Instruction:
How many types of bass are there?

Response:
There are two main types of bass: the electric bass and the acoustic bass. There are also various other types of bass, such as the upright bass, the fretless bass, and the double bass.


Instruction:
Classify each of the following bands as Classic Rock , or not: Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Journey, Rolling Stones, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Aerosmith

Response:
Led Zeppelin - Classic Rock
Jimi Hendrix - Classic Rock
Journey - Classic Rock
Rolling Stones - Classic Rock
Miley Cyrus - Not Classic Rock
Taylor Swift - Not Classic Rock
Aerosmith - Classic Rock


Instruction:
Do I need diverter to charge my car using excess generated power from solar panels?

Response:
The need for a separate Solar PV diverter depends mostly on your EVSE (car charger). Some chargers already come with the capability to intelligently divert any extra power from your solar panels by monitoring your grid connection or a combination of solar panel output and your house consumption. Smart EVSE still requires the installation by a licensed electrician, but the overall system is much simpler than the alternatives.

Car chargers, which do not support monitoring your electrical grid, may still allow controlling the charging by an external system, but complicates the overall setup and requires multiple modules to work together to achieve the goal.

Car chargers, which neither can monitor the grid and doesn't support external control of the charging current, may not work well even with a Solar PV diverter depending on the mode of operation of the Solar PV diverter and the design of the car charger.


Instruction:
What types of Barbecue (BBQ) are there?

Response:
In America there are five distinct types of regional BBQ: Texas, Memphis, Kansas City, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Memphis and the Carolinas are known for the pork, Texas for their beef, and Kansas City for a variety of both.


Instruction:
Classify these cities into the countries that they are in.
Paris, Munich, Frankfurt, Nice, Lyon, Dresden

Response:
France - Paris, Nice, Lyon
Germany - Munich, Frankfurt, Dresden


Instruction:
What is s3 equivalent in Azure?

Response:
Azure Blob is the Microsoft equivalent to Amazon's S3-based object storage services.


Instruction:
Who is best Alexa or Siri

Response:
Alexa has more power as it can be connected most of the 3rd party devices where Siri has it's own eco system to work


Instruction:
Who won the 2022 NBA Finals MVP?

Response:
Stephen Curry


Instruction:
Create a 5 day itinerary for a trip to Japan. Include visits to famous locations in Japan, and include a day-by-day breakdown of some activities to do and sites to visit.

Response:
Day 1: Arrive at Osaka, in the center of Japan's main Honshu island, and home to a bustling nightlife and many food options. In the morning, visit Osaka castle in the heart of the city, to experience the history of Japan's Edo period. In the afternoon, you can visit either Osaka aquarium Kaiyukan, once the largest aquarium in the world, or get tickets to go to Universal Studios Osaka, which has many themed attractions. At night, pay a visit to Dotonbori, Osaka's famous food alley with a variety of small bites and restaurants.

Day 2: Visit Kyoto, Japan's cultural center and former capital. In the morning, visit the Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine, famous worldwide for its orange gates and trail that span almost 4 km. After the visit, explore the old town at the base of the shrine, and head over to Kiyomizu-dera, a famous Buddhist temple which offers stunning views and historical artifacts. In the afternoon and evening, pay a visit to downtown Kyoto, home to department stores and small yet delicious small restaurants.

Day 3: Visit Hakone, a famed destination for its hot springs, Mt. Fuji views, and beautiful scenery. Spend some time to visit Lake Ashinoko to see a floating torii gate and expansive views of Mt. Fuji, Japan's tallest peak, visit the sulphur springs where the sulphur cooks chicken eggs so that they become black, then relax in the many hot springs around the region. Hakone is also known for its many ryokans, which are Japanese-style bed and breakfast inns often paired with hot spring onsens.

Day 4-5: Spend the last two days in Tokyo, the heart of Japan and the most populated metropolitan area in the world. Tokyo offers many destinations, including the nightlife-heavy districts of Shinjuku and Roppongi, the shopping and fashion centers of Ginza and Harajuku,  to the quirky and anime-filled area of Akihabara. Some famous attractions to hit in the city include the Senso-ji temple, Ueno park, Tokyo Skytree, Shibuya crossing, Tsukiji market, and the Imperial Palace.


Instruction:
What are three common alarm clock sounds?

Response:
People might use a variety of sounds to wake up in the morning. Three common alarm clock sounds are :

1. Bird songs
2. Beeping
3. Radio


Instruction:
What is a stock in finance?

Response:
In finance, stock (also capital stock) consist of all the shares by which ownership of a corporation or company is divided. (Especially in American English, the word "stocks" is also used to refer to shares.) A single share of the stock means fractional ownership of the corporation in proportion to the total number of shares. This typically entitles the shareholder (stockholder) to that fraction of the company's earnings, proceeds from liquidation of assets (after discharge of all senior claims such as secured and unsecured debt), or voting power, often dividing these up in proportion to the amount of money each stockholder has invested. Not all stock is necessarily equal, as certain classes of stock may be issued for example without voting rights, with enhanced voting rights, or with a certain priority to receive profits or liquidation proceeds before or after other classes of shareholders.

Stock can be bought and sold privately or on stock exchanges, and such transactions are typically heavily regulated by governments to prevent fraud, protect investors, and benefit the larger economy. The stocks are deposited with the depositories in the electronic format also known as Demat account. As new shares are issued by a company, the ownership and rights of existing shareholders are diluted in return for cash to sustain or grow the business. Companies can also buy back stock, which often lets investors recoup the initial investment plus capital gains from subsequent rises in stock price. Stock options issued by many companies as part of employee compensation do not represent ownership, but represent the right to buy ownership at a future time at a specified price. This would represent a windfall to the employees if the option is exercised when the market price is higher than the promised price, since if they immediately sold the stock they would keep the difference (minus taxes).


Instruction:
Maurice Micklewhite became famous as who

Response:
Michael Caine


Instruction:
Complete the joke 'A Large Language Model enters a bar'

Response:
A Large Language Model enters a bar and asks the bartender. "Hey ho buddy. How are you?" Bartender smirks and says, "75 kilos". LLM: "What do you mean?" Bartender: "Well, every LLM worth his weight in booze keeps asking me to share my weights."


Instruction:
Is a jaguar a big cat or a small cat?

Response:
Jaguar is a big cat or large cat species. It is the third largest cat species in the world, with a body length of up to 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) and a weight of up to 158 kg (348 lb).


Instruction:
Name three different bug type Pokemon.

Response:
Five bug type Pokemon are Metapod, Pinsir, and Caterpie.


Instruction:
Which dragon in Game of Thrones was reanimated as a wight?

Response:
Viserion


Instruction:
What is process manufacturing?

Response:
Process manufacturing is the branch of manufacturing that manufactures goods by combining ingredients that include raw materials and chemicals following a recipe with a specific formulae. This recipe is often kept as a trade secret and often includes variables like heat, moisture content, mixing rates etc. Examples of goods due to process manufacturing include face creams, shampoos, beers and pharmaceutical products.


Instruction:
Give me a list of 7 continents in the world in alphabetical order.

Response:
There are seven different continents in the world. Here is the list of them in alphabetical order:

Africa
Antarctica
Asia
Australia
Europe
North America
South America


Instruction:
Why is it so hard now to name a favorite musician?

Response:
Compared to 10 years ago, this question has grown a lot harder to answer. In the old days, songs were indexed by song-writers. Prior to the digital age, the most popular media was physical cassettes, and it’s natural to group the cassettes by artists. Moreover, artists used to be the primary mechanism to discover new music. The cost of listening to new songs was usually high, since there were few ways to try new music, so fans tended to buy music from the same artists for quality (and taste) assurance.

With the evolution of music streaming and the decline of the recording industry, the granularity of “listening to music” has refined significantly. Listeners no longer need to buy whole cassettes, but can pick songs individually. Moreover, recommendation algorithms allow fans to discover music by popularity, genre or even mood.  As a result, music fans now sample from such a wide range of artists that it’s hard to name a single favorite. And due to the insane number of accessible songs, Even if you listen to a specific artist most frequently among your collection, you may still only like a small percentage of all the songs he/she wrote, which leads to the shaky conviction that you actually have a “favorite musician”.

On the other hand, I believe the palette for music depends a lot on “environment”. It could be a physical environment (eg. beach or gym), an action (eg. working or cooking), or a mood (eg. chill or psyched). The like or dislike towards a certain piece of music changes drastically when these variables change. To some extent, I view music more as a tool than as an art form, in that I seek certain utility from music at different times. However, music judgment for me is also not 100% a rational or utilitarian process. It still very much comes from intuition, though that intuition is heavily biased by environmental factors.


Instruction:
Which is a species of fish? Pickerel or Pickle

Response:
Pickerel


Instruction:
What are some good activities to keep kids busy while traveling?

Response:
Having lots of activities at hand is key to an enjoyable trip with your kids. Some activity ideas include: Device games or movies (be sure to bring headphones!), coloring, reading books (load these on the device too), playing I Spy, playing the license plate game (keep track of the different states), practice shoe tying, sing songs (better for car trips), or play cards. When you need a break, bring out the snacks!


Instruction:
Who are Daenerys Targaryen's dragons named after?

Response:
Drogon is named for her late husband, Khal Drogo, and Viserion and Rhaegal are named for her late brothers, Viserys and Rhaegar.


Instruction:
Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Eryops, Bluefin Tuna

Response:
Bluefin Tuna is alive, Eryops is extinct.


Instruction:
What is the best party to vote for in the US?

Response:
Voting is a personal choice, and as an AI, I can't tell you which to prefer. The two largest parties in the US are the Democrats and Republicans, but there are many smaller parties too (e.g., Green Party and Libertarians), as well as many Independent candidates.


Instruction:
Provide for me, in a bulleted list, seven sports that have been removed from the Olympics

Response:
Here are seven sports that were once Olympic sports but have since been removed:
- One Hand Weightlifting
- Croquet
- Tug-of-war
- Duelling Pistol
- Ice Hockey
- Rope Climb
- Standing High Jump


Instruction:
Please tell me a little bit about the personal lives of the best hockey players at this time.

Response:
Here is a list of the best hockey players in the NHL and a little about them:

Connor McDavid
Connor McDavid and his girlfriend, interior designer Lauren Kyle, designed their Edmonton house. After displaying pictures of the house for EDify magazine in 2020 and recording a video tour in 2021 for Architectural Digest, the minimalist design and the poor view of the Edmonton River Valley outside became an Internet meme.
As a sports fan in Ontario, McDavid was a dedicated childhood fan of Mats Sundin and the Toronto Maple Leafs NHL team. He described his childhood bedroom as "pretty embarrassing" for its volume of Maple Leafs memorabilia. Outside of hockey, he supports the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball and threw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Blue Jays game in 2016.
On June 21, 2017, Electronic Arts revealed that McDavid would be the cover athlete for NHL 18, their annual installment of the NHL video game series. Additionally, McDavid's unique skating style inspired the Real Player Motion technology used in NHL 19, in which player size and other attributes affect their skating speed and power. In 2022, McDavid was one of several Canadian athletes to appear on boxes of Cheerios cereal as part of their "Be the Cheer" promotion, in which customers could write personalized messages to athletes competing at the Olympic Games. That same year, McDavid became the first active professional athlete to serve as a brand ambassador for sports betting company BetMGM.

Cale Makar
Makar is the son of Gary Makar and Laura MacGregor. He was named after former NHL player Cale Hulse. His younger brother Taylor plays at UMass-Amherst, which Cale also attended, and was also drafted by the Avalanche in the seventh round of the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. Makar's cousin Mark Logan also played collegiate hockey from 2015 to 2019 at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Tom Lysiak was his father's cousin. He is of Ukrainian descent on his father's side. Growing up, he was a fan of the hometown Calgary Flames.

Auston Matthews
Matthews comes from a family of athletes, with his father having played college baseball and with an uncle, Wes Matthews, who briefly played in the National Football League for the Miami Dolphins. His father is the chief technology officer of a manufacturing company based in New Jersey. He has two sisters: Alexandria, who is three years older, and Breyana, who is five years younger. Due to his mother's Mexican ancestry, Matthews can speak some Spanish.

Off the ice, Matthews was enrolled in several online courses with the University of Nebraska Omaha. In late August 2016, he moved to Toronto and began working out with teammates Mitch Marner and Morgan Rielly. Matthews' favorite athlete growing up was Kobe Bryant, while his favorite sports movie is The Mighty Ducks. He is a fan of players Jonathan Toews and Anže Kopitar due to their all around offensive and defensive game, has had his playing style compared to them. In recognition of Matthews' four-goal NHL debut, rap artist SVDVM released a song titled "Auston Matthews". At the 2019 NHL Awards, Matthews was named the cover athlete for EA Sports' ice hockey video game NHL 20.


Instruction:
How many players participate in an ultimate frisbee game?

Response:
A standard ultimate frisbee game consists of two teams with seven players on each side. Other less popular variations exist, such as beach ultimate frisbee which typically has five players on each team.


Instruction:
Classify each of the following as either a fruit or a vegetables: tomato, apple, orange, potato, banana.

Response:
Tomato is a fruit. Apple is a fruit. Orange is a fruit. Potato is a vegetable. Banana is a fruit.


Instruction:
Tell me whether these are different types of galaxies or different types of ecosystems: Forest, Grassland, Irregular, Spiral, Aquatic, Desert, Elliptical, Tundra, Marine

Response:
The different types of galaxies include: Irregular, spiral, and elliptical. The different types of ecosystems include: Forest, Grassland, Aquatic, Desert, Tundra, and Marine.


Instruction:
What are some arguments for decriminalizing people selling sex while criminalizing the purchasing of sex?

Response:
Sometimes minors are forced into prostitution, and should not be held criminally liable
Many people in the sex trade want to leave that life and a criminal record impedes their progress
Turning to prostitution is often the last resort of a person who is impoverished, and poverty should not be against the law
If law enforcement depresses the demand for the sale of sex (by going after those who would buy sex), then prostitution rates may drop


Instruction:
What are the words of House Lannister?

Response:
"Hear Me Roar"


Instruction:
Identify which animal is domesticated or wild: Canary, Green pheasants

Response:
Canary is domesticated, Green pheasants is wild.


Instruction:
How did India get independence from colonial rule

Response:
Non vioalence movement and violence movement both were prevalent, huge number of discussions, fights,protests etc paved way for indepdence


Instruction:
Classify each of the following as a weapon or a toy: gun, lego, knife, bomb, blocks, doll

Response:
Gun: Weapon
Lego: Toy
Knife: Weapon
Bomb: Weapon
Blocks: Toy
Doll: Toy


Instruction:
Why is music so special?

Response:
Music is an art form consisting of arranging sound to create a combination of rhythm and harmonies to convey emotions to individuals. It can be considered a unique art form by certain people due to its ephemeral aspect as opposed to other art types such as painting or sculpture which are mostly permanent. Music can generate a large variety of emotions in individuals through the mere sense of hearing it. Research has shown that listening to music activates multiple areas of the brain and is known to liberate important amounts of dopamine which contribute to giving pleasure to the listener. On the other hand, learning and playing music requires several mental and physical skills such as ear and relative pitch, rhythm, and hand coordination.


Instruction:
What is does ELT stand for?

Response:
ELT stands for extract, transfer and load.  This refers to a data flow lifecycle.  Extract refers to extracting data from source system of records, load refers to the process to load the data into another system, and transfer stands for the process load the data into that new system.  ELT also describes a process for loading source data into another system of record that is stored in the original format as the source system.


Instruction:
What is the difference between a dialect and an accent?

Response:
Most people would commonly refer to an accent as a distinctly unique annunciation of consonant and vowels commonly heard in a geographic proximity or spoken by a distinct community coming from a geographic proximity. Dialect, on the other hand, has attributions beyond annunciation of sounds, and includes the use of slang or local terms, mixed etymology and an element of shared ideas or principles about how to communicate. Another category not considered here is a creole, which is a blending of two or more languages.


Instruction:
What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?

Response:
My favorite way to spend a day off is to spend it with my family and friends. I love to take long walks with my dog, go for bike rides, and spend time outdoors with my family. I also love to read, write, and catch up on my favorite shows.


Instruction:
Who is the best ever President of the United States ?

Response:
There are many factors that should be considered when determining the best President of the United States.  Many would say there is no "right answer" on this question, since people hold different values on what is or isn't important.

But, generally speaking, Presidents who have successfully led the United States through times of great national or global crises tend to receive the highest marks.  The short list of Presidents typically are the following: George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) and Ronald Reagan.

Washington was key to winning the independence of the country from the British as the wartime General during the Revolutionary War, and was the first President during a very tumultuous first 8 years of the United States.

Lincoln kept the country together through the American Civil War, and eradicated slavery - a great moral achievement in finally realizing the principles of the Declaration of Independence for all people no matter the color of their skin.

FDR led the country through the Great Depression, and also was a world leader in fighting German and Japanese aggression during World War II.

Ronald Reagan managed the end of the Cold War, without firing a shot, and avoiding nuclear catastrophe, through shrewd maneuvering and negotiation with Mikhail Gorbachev.


Instruction:
Why do people hate pineapple on pizza?

Response:
Pineapple has grown to be a rather controversial pizza topping.  Those that love it may like it for the contrast of the sweet and juicy pineapple combined with the savory profile from a traditional tomato sauce based pizza.  As pineapple is commonly known to be from Hawaii, some pizzerias have named a pineapple and ham pizza as a "Hawaiian" pizza which some may favor as Hawaii is usually a popular vacation destination and considered an exotic option for something traditional like pizza. Others that take a more purist preference towards pizza toppings have criticized pineapple as an abomination.


Instruction:
What was Meghan Markle's royal title?

Response:
Meghan Markle's royal title is Duchess of Sussex.


Instruction:
What singer was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou?

Response:
George Michael.


Instruction:
What is the Firefly Music Festival?

Response:
The Firefly Music Festival is a multi genre music festival that started in 2012. It is held in Dover, Delaware and is 4 days long. The artists who perform at Firefly vary significantly in genre, including country, pop, punk, hip hop, EDM, and alternative. Most people who attend Firefly camp onsite, but you can also stay in local hotels or commute to the festival.


Instruction:
What is a prime number?

Response:
A prime number is a number greater than one that can only be divided by the number 1 and itself.


Instruction:
Name some of Sweden's most famous companies

Response:
Here are some examples of Sweden's most famous companies.
Volvo
Hennes & Mauritz
Electrolux
IKEA
Spotify
Klarna


Instruction:
Name some plays that were written by Shakespeare

Response:
Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, King Lear, Much Ado About Nothing


Instruction:
What are four reasons why you have a car on your front lawn?

Response:
1. I ran out of parking in my driveway
2. The car drips oil and the grass absorbs the oil better than the concrete driveway
3. It dropped from the sky and I don't have the money to get it removed
4. My wife often kicks me out of the house and I use it to sleep in


Instruction:
Give me a bulleted list of the current members of Pearl Jam.

Response:
- Jeff Ament
- Stone Gossard
- Mike McCready
- Eddie Vedder
- Matt Cameron


Instruction:
If you were to weigh each one of these items on average, what would be considered heavy and light if you were to carry them: boulder, pebble, feather, bowling ball, elephant, seed, sand, dirt, water, books, papers, backpack

Response:
heavy: boulder, bowling ball, elephant, sand, dirt, water, backpack
light: feather, seed, books, papers


Instruction:
What would you do to improve the rules of Tennis, to make it a better TV viewing experience?

Response:
I would recommend the following things be changed in the rules of tennis to make it more interesting. (1) Reduce the length of a 'set' to be 4 games long, and the first person to 4 wins the set, with no requirement to lead by 2 clear games over their opponent. (2) I would only allow one serve - instead of two - per player when starting each point. (3) I would stop players from wasting time between points by limiting their towel breaks to 23 seconds long. (4) If a player's service hits the net and goes over, they win the point (this means no replaying of points due to hitting the netcord and flopping over the net). (5) I would declare a rally null and void if it goes over 20 shots; it would count for nothing and both players would have wasted their efforts without any positive outcome. (6) I would not allow players to take a break, between games, until 4 games had been consecutively played, regardless of their physical capabilities. (7) The maximum number of tennis sets that can be played in major Tennis tournaments be limited to three. (8) If a tennis match exceeds three hours in duration it gets called a "tie" - no winner, and rewards are halved.


Instruction:
What is a popular mystery book series?

Response:
Sherlock Holmes series by Arthur Conan Doyle


Instruction:
Please describe a fantasy animal

Response:
An unicorn, a white horse like animal with a horn in the forehead


Instruction:
What is a useful set of criteria to use when determining who has a lot of leadership potential in my team?

Response:
1.  Aspiration. Does this person have a high degree of aspiration when compared to their peers?  It takes a lot of risk and a lot of work to step up and grow into larger leadership responsibilities.  Thus, it is important that a person has the desire to take that risk and to put in the work needed.

2. Capabilities.  Has this person demonstrated uniquely strong leadership abilities, particularly in creating vision, setting strategy, and building great teams? Do they have a track record of setting direction and rallying followership?  Are they a fast learner, quickly ramping to full performance when put in unfamiliar and increasingly more difficult jobs? Do they distinguish themselves as a thought leader, especially in ambiguous situations? Do they display high amounts of self-awareness and empathy, achieving results in a way that builds and strengthens relationships/

3. Commitment and courage.  Does the person have sufficient tenure, have they demonstrated a long-term commitment to the organization?  Are they highly engaged? Do they help to engage and develop others?  Do they have a track record of accomplishing impressive results oriented to the total organization’s results, not just their own job or silo? Have they demonstrated the tendency to take on tough, important assignments in difficult environments that broaden their experience?  Do they have a track-record of rapid career progression into the larger more complex jobs every few years?


Instruction:
What does Chevron do?

Response:
Chevron is an oil and gas company that has operations in the entire well lifecycle.  Chevron drills land and deep water wells.  They have refineries for processing oil into gasoline and other products.  Chevron has an entire trucking fleet company for delivering their produced gasoline to Chevron and Texaco gas station direct to consumer.  They have surface facility networks for moving produced oil all over the United States.  They also have Chevron shipping to move oil overseas to other countries.  Chevron has all the talent - drilling engineers, petroleum engineers, geologists, petrophysicists, reservoir engineers, and seismologists, and other support personnel necessary to deliver the full well lifecycle


Instruction:
What is the best way to make Indian ginger tea?

Response:
To make two cups of Indian masala tea, first take 1.5 cups of water in a pot and add about 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, add 2 tablespoons of loose tea leaves (best is Tetley tea). Bring this to boil and add  3/4 cup of milk (whole milk tastes the best) and 3 tablespoons of sugar. Simmer and let the mixture boil for 5 minutes. Use a fine strainer to pour the tea into cups. Enjoy your cup of the best Indian Ginger tea ever.


Instruction:
Classify each of the following as having 2 wheels, 4 wheels, or neither: Car, Tricycle, Bicycle, Motorcycle, Grocery Cart

Response:
Car: 4 Wheels
Tricycle: Neither
Bicycle: 2 Wheels
Motorcycle: 2 Wheels
Grocery Cart: 4 Wheels


Instruction:
What are all the ways I can get around in San Francisco?

Response:
In San Francisco, there are four main ways to get around the city. Those ways are by car, by public transit, by foot or by bikes and scooters. Because San Francisco has many public transportation and ride share options, many residents choose not to own a car. For public transportation, there are buses, trolleys, trains, subways and hybrid buses and trains called Munis. The subway in San Francisco is called Bart (Bay Area Rapid Transit), and it even goes under the San Francisco Bay to cities like Oakland. For getting around by foot, walking is a good option for many areas of San Francisco. Bikes and scooters will help cover longer distances. Shared ride services like taxis, Ubers and Lyft are available throughout the city. Many of those services offer rentals of bikes, scooters, mopeds and ebikes.


Instruction:
Why might someone choose to move to Seattle?

Response:
Seattle is an appealing place to move for a variety of reasons. It is lively city with plenty of urban activities while also featuring the natural beauty of the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains.


Instruction:
Who were the Grateful Dead?

Response:
The Grateful Dead were a band founded in 1965 in the Bay Area.  Their original members include Jerry Garcia, Bob Weir, Phil Lesh, Ron (Pigpen) McKernan and Bill Kreutzman.


Instruction:
What is the difference between an alligator and a crocodile?

Response:
Alligators and crocodiles have many similarities, including both having short legs, powerful tails, and long snouts, but there are also a number of ways to tell them apart.  First, they are usually found in different locations, with alligators preferring freshwater areas and crocodiles being found in saltwater habitats.  Second, their snouts are shaped differently, with alligators having a broad, U-shaped snout, where the snout of crocodiles is more narrow and V-shaped.  You can often see some of the bottom teeth on a crocodile, even when its mouth is shut, but not on an alligator.  Finally, alligators usually appear to be more black or dark gray, with crocodiles appearing more tan or olive.


Instruction:
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Ray Palmer, Ant-Man

Response:
Ant-Man is Marvel, Ray Palmer is DC


Instruction:
Why do we still use vacuum tubes in modern electric guitar amplifier?

Response:
The vacuum tube, electron tube, valve of simply tube is a technology that was developed at the beginning of the 1900. Its primary purpose was to perform fundamental electronic functions such as signal amplification and current rectification. The invention of the transistor, a semi-conductor device,  in the 1940s presented a better, safer, smaller and more efficient alternative to the vacuum tube. The transistor also have the advantages of being more reliable that the vacuum tube. Despite its inconvenient, the tube remains favoured by many audiophiles and musicians.
In electric guitar amplification, the tube produces pleasing harmonics when pushed into saturation. The tube generally offers a softer clipping characteristics compared to bipolar transistor when the amplification gain is pushed. It is also known to react extremely well to the guitar player dynamic ranging from clean sparkly sound, when barely touching the guitar strings, to crunch and distortion when entering saturation.


Instruction:
What is the oldest manufacturer of cymbals?

Response:
Turkish company, Zildjian, was founded in 1623 in then-Ottoman Empire. It is best known for its cymbals.


Instruction:
What are the colors of the rainbow?

Response:
A rainbow is formed when sunlight scatters from raindrops and reflects red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.


Instruction:
Which African country was founded by Americans

Response:
Liberia


Instruction:
What is the significance of Thanks Giving.

Response:
The first American Thanksgiving was celebrated 43 years later in 1621 at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in Massachusetts. The Wampanoag Native Americans helped the pilgrims who arrived in Massachusetts cultivate the land and fish, saving them from starvation. At harvest time in the winter of 1621, they were very thankful that they had a good crop of food to eat during the coming winter. They thanked God and the Wampanoags for teaching them how to grow crops. The Thanksgiving holiday became a national phenomenon during the Civil War and a true national holiday during FDR's presidency.


Instruction:
When is the world diabetes day celebrated?

Response:
World diabetes day is celebrated on November 14


Instruction:
Identify the hemisphere (Western or Eastern) where each of these countries is located: Namibia, United States, Canada, Australia, China, Brazil, Egypt, Mexico, Lebanon

Response:
Namibia - Eastern
United States - Western
Canada - Western
Australia - Eastern
China - Eastern
Brazil - Western
Egypt - Eastern
Mexico - Western
Lebanon - Eastern


Instruction:
Why is Peter Pan usually portrayed by a female on stage performances (not movies)?

Response:
Peter Pan was introduced to the world in 1904. At the time, stage productions were prominent and the Broadway play director wanted to cast a female. That tradition has continued and a woman is cast often.


Instruction:
Classify the following as TV Shows or movies: Ted Lasso, Schitt's Creek, The Office, Seinfeld, The Elephant Whisperers, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Delhi Crime, The Social Network.

Response:
The classification in order is: 'show', 'show', 'show', 'show', 'movie', 'movie', 'show', 'movie'.


Instruction:
Tell me if the following activities are healthy or harmful: sleeping, running, eating fruit, smoking, listening to music, drinking alcohol, occasional cocaine usage, hiking by yourself in the desert with no water, eating McDonald’s

Response:
There are a variety of activities here, some are healthy while others will result in doing harm to your body.  The clear healthy activities include: sleeping, running, eating fruit and listening to music.  The activities that are clearly harmful include: smoking, occasional cocaine usage, hiking by yourself in the desert with no water and eating McDonald’s.  There is one activity that is widely thought to be healthy when done in moderation: drinking alcohol.


Instruction:
What are some good Indian dishes?

Response:
There are many popular Indian dishes. Tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, and biryani are popular main courses. Samosas and naan bread are popular side dishes. Gulab jamun is a popular dessert.


Instruction:
What kind of cars are good for families with 3 small children?

Response:
When shopping for a car that will accommodate three small children, you need to think about car seats and storage space. Each kid needs to have their own properly installed car seat and you’ll likely need to have enough room for strollers, diaper bags, and other gear. Some mid-size sedans and small SUVs can fit 3 car seats across the back row, but to fit them safely, you’ll need to find the right set of thin car seats the meet the size requirements of your children (e.g. height and weight). For example, Clek makes narrow car seats. That said, taking a trip with 3 kids in these mid-size cars will be challenging unless you add a luggage rack to the top of your car.

Mid-size SUVs like the Honda Pilot, Kia Telluride, and the Toyota Highlander can accommodate wider car seats in their second row and even include a third row. That said, the third row is difficult to access when car seats are installed in the second row and there isn’t much luggage space when the third row is used for seating.

All that considered, your best bet for 3 kids and lots of gear is a minivan or full size SUV (Chevy Suburban, GMC Yukon XL, Toyota Sequoia). Choosing between those is a matter of preference. It’s best to test drive the various options at local car dealerships.


Instruction:
Where can I mine diamonds in the United States?

Response:
The only place you can mine diamonds in the United States is located in Murfreesboro, Arkansas at the Crater of Diamonds State Park.  It's open to the public and you get to keep whatever you find!


Instruction:
How to stay calm in stressful situations ?

Response:
Keeping calm in all sorts of situation is very important and beneficial. However, it is easier said than done. The first step towards achieving this is to be physically fit and healthy. Maintaining a nutritious diet and getting enough sleep also contribute a lot. Regularly practicing yoga or meditation helps indeed. Not taking life too seriously and not being too attached to the material world is also a great way to not get agitated.


Instruction:
Give me an idea for repurposing my empty egg carton and instructions on how to do it.

Response:
You can repurpose your empty egg carton to grow seeds into small sprouted seedlings. First, fill each egg cup with a small amount of soil. Second, poke a little hole into the center of each soil mound. Third,  put 2-3 seeds into the center of each soil mound and cover with a small amount of soil. Finally, place in front of a bright window and water regularly to encourage growth. When the seeds sprout, you can plant them!


Instruction:
Name the top 10 Sci Fi books of all time?

Response:
Dune by Frank Herbert, 1965; The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin, 1969; Foundation Series by Isaac Asimov, 1942; The Hyperion Cantos by Dan Simmons, 1989; The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixin, 2008; The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells, 1898; Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson, 1992; Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, 1953; 2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke, 1968; Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert A. Heinlein, 1961


Instruction:
Why do people like to run very long distances like marathons?

Response:
As with all endurance sports, long distance running can pose an enjoyable challenge for some people. Some athletes are known to like running for its health benefits, its feeling of calm or meditative relaxation, or companionship with other runners. Whether running for fun or in a competitive race event, the feeling of accomplishment that comes from tackling a long distance by foot brings joy to many people. It may not be the best activity for all people though, and some may find activities such as bike riding or water-sports a more enjoyable way to achieve the same feeling.


Instruction:
What is the tallest building in the San Francisco Bay Area?

Response:
The tallest building in the SF Bay Area is the Salesforce Tower.


Instruction:
Give me a list of the top US mobile service providers

Response:
The top US mobile service providers are:
Verizon
T-Mobile
Sprint
AT&T
Google
Mint
Cricket


Instruction:
Bioinformatics

Response:
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data, in particular when the data sets are large and complex. As an interdisciplinary field of science, bioinformatics combines biology, chemistry, physics, computer science, information engineering, mathematics and statistics to analyze and interpret the biological data. Bioinformatics has been used for in silico analyses of biological queries using computational and statistical techniques.

Bioinformatics includes biological studies that use computer programming as part of their methodology, as well as specific analysis "pipelines" that are repeatedly used, particularly in the field of genomics. Common uses of bioinformatics include the identification of candidates genes and single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs). Often, such identification is made with the aim to better understand the genetic basis of disease, unique adaptations, desirable properties (esp. in agricultural species), or differences between populations. In a less formal way, bioinformatics also tries to understand the organizational principles within nucleic acid and protein sequences, called proteomics.

Image and signal processing allow extraction of useful results from large amounts of raw data. In the field of genetics, it aids in sequencing and annotating genomes and their observed mutations. It plays a role in the text mining of biological literature and the development of biological and gene ontologies to organize and query biological data. It also plays a role in the analysis of gene and protein expression and regulation. Bioinformatics tools aid in comparing, analyzing and interpreting genetic and genomic data and more generally in the understanding of evolutionary aspects of molecular biology. At a more integrative level, it helps analyze and catalogue the biological pathways and networks that are an important part of systems biology. In structural biology, it aids in the simulation and modeling of DNA, RNA, proteins as well as biomolecular interactions.


Instruction:
Why do kids like to play video games so much these days?

Response:
First, video games are fun and very addictive. The game is designed to transport us to new realities and satisfy our needs for achievement and recognition. Especially most of the young generation plays online games, they use that as a social activity to hang out and make new friends. In addition, kids now have fewer outdoor activities and stay home longer than before. so playing video games is the easiest way to entertain themselves and engage with their friends.


Instruction:
Write a paragraph highlighting the rise of cyber crime, and the vulnerability of people  who are unaware of the risks (or careless), and end the note with a single line on suggested steps.

Response:
We live in a digital age. Whilebmost humans have used the internet or a digitally connected application atleast once in their lifetime, many people are perennially online. This includes scenarios of office workers working from home, or students attending courses and seminars online. People often blindly trust technology blindly, and consequently all their passwords, credit card information, social security and other personally identifiable information is available on their computers and mobile devices. This provides new opportunities for hackers, and cyber crime has become a major menace to the digital economy, as more rogue operators realise it is an easy way to make money.
Apart from having robust laws, we need to educate all users to be aware of the risks and take adequate precautions including using a virtual private network, using tough-to-guess passwords, and more.


Instruction:
Name four Ivy League schools.

Response:
Four Ivy League schools are Dartmouth, Brown, Princeton, and Yale.


Instruction:
Why do Germans love their cars?

Response:
Germans spend a lot of money on their cars. Whether by leasing or buying. It is a kind of status symbol and German engineering is memorized every day via advertising or even cars driving around. Many sports car manufacturers like Porsche or even Mercedes manage to attract more and more clientele through their pricing and advertising through social media, serving not only the rich society.


Instruction:
When will George R.R. Martin release the sixth book in the series "A Song of Ice and Fire"?

Response:
No release date has been announced yet for the sixth book titled "The Winds of Winter." Author George R.R. Martin previously indicated on various occasions that it would be released in 2016, then 2017, then 2018. In October 2022, he appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and said that approximately three-quarters of the novel had been written.


Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Kecer, Saz

Response:
Saz is string, Kecer is percussion.


Instruction:
What is the "iron curtain"?

Response:
Winston Churchill first mentioned the word "iron curtain" during his speech on March 5, 1946: "From Stettin in the Baltic to Trieste in the Adriatic, an iron curtain has descended across the Continent. Behind that line lie all the capitals of the ancient states of Central and Eastern Europe. Warsaw, Berlin, Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Belgrade, Bucharest and Sofia; all these famous cities and the populations around them lie in what I must call the Soviet sphere, and all are subject, in one form or another, not only to Soviet influence but to a very high and in some cases increasing measure of control from Moscow." In Churchill's mind, the "iron curtain" defines the boundary which separates western European countries under US influence and eastern European countries under Soviet Control. This was further solidified by the creation of the Berlin wall and the Soviet supported Communist governments that ruled over eastern European countries throughout the cold war. After the collapse of Soviet Union, the iron curtain disappeared as many eastern European countries topped their Communist governments and joined the Western sphere of influence.


Instruction:
Name three different cuts of steak from a cow.

Response:
Three different cuts of steak from a cow are ribeye, sirloin, and filet.


Instruction:
To which species does Allium desertorum belong

Response:
Allium desertorum is a species of onion found in Israel, Jordan, Palestine, and Egypt (including Sinai). It is a small bulb-forming perennial; flowers are white with purple midveins along the tepals.


Instruction:
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Longwaters?

Response:
The founder of Longwaters is only known as a knight and son of Ser Jon Waters. He is only known as Longwaters.


Instruction:
What is an audible?

Response:
An audible can be used to describe how one can be prepared for changing circumstances.  When asked an unexpected question, one is able to pivot their prepared response for another.


Instruction:
Who are the top NFL Quarterbacks?

Response:
Tom Brady
Peyton Manning
Drew Brees
Aaron Rodgers
Josh Allen
Patrick Mahomes
Jalen Hurts
Lamar Jackson
Russell Wilson
Philip Rivers
Eli Manning
Justin Herbert


Instruction:
Who was the prime minister of Spain when Spain joined NATO?

Response:
Spain joined NATO by referendum in 1986. The prime minister of Spain at the time was Felipe Gonzalez.


Instruction:
Who is the company Roche

Response:
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, commonly known as Roche, is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in the world by revenue, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally.


Instruction:
Who is Rentala Madhubala

Response:
Rentala Madhubala is an Indian scientist who studied molecular parasitology and functional genomics. She is the director of the Academic Staff College in Jawaharlal Nehru University. She was the Dean at the School of Life Sciences and the director of the Advanced Instrumentation Research Facility there.


Instruction:
Who was Severus Snape secretly in love with?

Response:
Snape loved Lily Potter.


Instruction:
What is the biggest fish in the ocean?

Response:
Whale Sharks are the biggest fish in the ocean coming in at 23 feet. Several species of whales are much larger, but they are technically mammals.


Instruction:
What does someone mean when they say “flip him the bird”?

Response:
The phrase refers to pointing a middle finger at someone in order to swear at them. This colloquial form of profanity was popularized by Robin Williams in the movie Good Morning Vietnam.


Instruction:
What are five totally distinct, creative ways to describe the usefulness of a broken mind.

Response:
1. A broken mind is like a rusty hinge, capable of opening up new possibilities.
2. A broken mind is like a cracked mirror, reflecting a distorted view of reality.
3. A broken mind is like a sieve, allowing ideas to pass through and filter out the important ones.
4. A broken mind is like a pebble in a stream, providing a gentle nudge to go in a new direction.
5. A broken mind is like a silent voice, conveying a message that is not always heard.


Instruction:
Why is Manchester United the best football team in England?

Response:
Manchester United is the most successful club in England because they have won the most domestic trophies and have the largest fan base in the world


Instruction:
Who was the 45th President of the United States of America?

Response:
Donald J. Trump was the 45th President of the United States of America


Instruction:
What is the most played popular and most played instrument in the world?

Response:
The piano is the most played instrument in the world as it extremely versatile and covers the full spectrum range of low and high notes.


Instruction:
Haven't you always believed that Earth is flat?

Response:
No, I never believed that Earth is flat. The Earth is an irregularly shaped Ellipsoid.


Instruction:
What is Crohn's Disease and what are some of the symptoms?

Response:
Crohn's Disease is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS) that effects parts of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Symptoms could include abdominal pain, weight loss and diarrhea among others. Bowel obstruction may occur due to the inflammation.


Instruction:
Tell me about plant life cycle

Response:
Like any living being, a plant is programmed for its specie to last over generations.
With winter coming, the plant will generate seeds, what is called « fructification ».
These seeds are basically a strong capsule containing the plant’s genetic material and enough energy for the germ to grow the first leaf which will start photosynthesis.
The energy contained in the seed is stabilised under the form of starch. It is basically a long chain of sugar polymerised.
During winter, the seed hibernate, but when spring comes, specific weather conditions (humidity, temperature) degrade the starch and release elementary sugar molecules for the new growing plant to create its first leaf.
Chlorophyll contained in leaves will enable the plant to produce its own energy; glucose sugar, from carbon dioxyde, water and light, and continue to grow, until the next cycle.
There is a bit of magic with plants: creating oxygen and energy from air and sun!


Instruction:
What is the difference between electric guitar and acoustic guitar?

Response:
At a fundamental level, an Electric guitar produces sound through electricity, while Acoustic guitar produces sound through vibration by strumming the strings. The sound produced by an Acoustic guitar is fuller or more round, while the sound produced by an Electric guitar is more sharp and it can be amplified to make it louder.


Instruction:
Name some of the best Taylor Swift songs

Response:
Anti-Hero, You Belong With Me, Blank Space, All Too Well (10 Minute Version), Champagne Problems, Love Story


Instruction:
What are all the different evolutions for Eevee in Pokemon GO?

Response:
Eevee has eight different evolutions including Espeon, Vaporeon, Flareon, Jolteon, Leafeon, Glaceon, Umbreon and Sylveon.


Instruction:
Why is "The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" used so often to show fonts?

Response:
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog" contains all the letters in the English alphabet in a complete sentence. By showing that sentence in a particular font style, you see all the letters, and also see how it displays a particular sentence.


Instruction:
What are three ways to camp.

Response:
Tent camping, car camping, cabin camping


Instruction:
Provide a list of signs that you have won at life

Response:
1. Your house is paid off
2. Your student loans are paid off
3. You are emotionally and physically healthy
4. You have meaningful relationships
5. You respect and love yourself
6. Your kids and spouse are content
7. You are comfortably retired


Instruction:
What are the words of House Mooton?

Response:
"Wisdom and Strength"


Instruction:
What kind of activity do good sales people do?

Response:
Good sales people build good relationships first by questioning and finding their interest. Then, they stat discovery questions. They don’t start product presentation until they finish discovery and find a space to listen in their customers. When they give some discovery questions they often use SPIN. S stands for situational questions, P stands for problem questions, I stands for Implication questions, N stands for need questions.
When they talk about their products they always how this product solves customers problems. They mention “You” or customer name frequently so that the customer imagine how they can change by that product.


Instruction:
Who is the best all-time soccer player?

Response:
It is hard to say and very subjective among fans of different clubs and nationalities. But, it would be safe to say that the best all-time soccer player is among the following list: Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Maradona, and Pele.


Instruction:
What was Elvis Presley's first No. 1 hit in the United States?

Response:
"Heartbreak Hotel".


Instruction:
List some of the minor houses in the series "A Song of Ice and Fire."

Response:
Florent, Caron, Graceford, Jordayne, Piper, Penrose, Waxley, Wydman, Wensington


Instruction:
Which is the best soccer team of all time?

Response:
It is hard to say since there could be multiple rankings to answer this question.

Assuming the best soccer players end up playing in Europe, we could take into consideration the European Champions League winners. Using this ranking, Real Madrid, having won 14 trophies, could be considered the best soccer team in the world.

Alternatively, Fifa awarded Real Madrid the “soccer club of the 20th century” after winning a popular poll with 42.35% of the votes.

Everything around soccer teams is very subjective and feelings could play a big part for everyone's answer.


Instruction:
Which of the following countries do not follow the rectangular-shaped flag standard that most every other country does: Nepal, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, Vatican City, Switzerland, Vietnam, Australia

Response:
Nepal, Vatican City, Switzerland


Instruction:
I am thinking of going to yoga. What type of class is good for me?

Response:
It depends upon many factors.  If you are a beginner there are low heat classes like yin or hatha or restore.  If you would like a good workout, you can go to a high heat vinyasa class.


Instruction:
What is the best skill in judo?

Response:
Judo is a martial art, consistency, and dedication should be your doctrine if you want to succeed. In Japan, you could stay white belt for ten years before reaching the first dan grade, which stands for black belt level 1. This could be a bit disappointing for common standards, so in the rest of the world, to encourage practitioners and demonstrate progress, a belt colors system has been created.

Anyone can practice, at any age. Strength is important in competition, but the real spirit would be to rely on using the strength of the opponent, breaking balance with swift movements, and using your body to block, push, rotate, and endless combinations of posture to conclude the movement by a clean and controlled projection.


Instruction:
What is called a Capital charge in finance?

Response:
If a unit trust manager takes the management charges out of the fund's capital instead of the income it has generated, it is called a capital charge.


Instruction:
Give me a bulleted list of the past 10 Masters Tournament Champions.

Response:
Scottie Scheffler
Hideki Matsuyama
Dustin Johnson
Tiger Woods
Patrick Reed
Sergio García
Danny Willett
Jordan Spieth
Bubba Watson
Adam Scott


Instruction:
What is COBOL used for?

Response:
COBOL was designed for business computer programs in industries such as finance and human resources. Unlike some high-level computer programming languages, COBOL uses English words and phrases to make it easier for ordinary business users to understand.


Instruction:
Who amongst these are cricketers: Virat Kohli, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal,
Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams, Andre Agassi, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Anil Kumble, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj, Sarah Taylor.

Response:
Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Ricky Ponting, Anil Kumble, Harmanpreet Kaur, Mithali Raj, Sarah Taylor are cricketers.


Instruction:
How to evict a tenant in California

Response:
1. Give the tenant the initial notice which clearly state the issue and what is required of them to resolve it. There must be a valid reason for eviction such as failure to pay rent, lease violation, unlawful activities, property damages.
2. Post the notice with a deadline for the tenant to respond
3. Once the deadline has passed, you can file with the court by filling out the Summons and Complaint for unlawful detainer forms
4. Once your tenant is notified, they will have five days to respond. If they do not respond, you can ask for default judgement which allow you to order the sheriff to remove the tenant from the property and the court will order the tenant to pay for court and attorney fees. If the tenant files a response or you do not receive default judgement, you will go to trial.
5. The judge will make a decision after hearing both sides. The judge will either ask the tenant to vacate or allow them to remain in the property.


Instruction:
Why do people need sleep?

Response:
Sleep is necessary for your overall health and well-being.  Sleep is even so important not enough sleep can actually kill you.  Sleep enables the body engage in processes that help rejuvenate the body through better mental and physical performance.  A good night of rest will give you higher energy levels, better mood, clearer thinking and concentration.


Instruction:
What are some quick dinners that I can make during the week?

Response:
Some good ideas for quick dinners that you can make in 15-30 min or less include several pasta dishes like carbonara, basil pesto and pasta Alfredo or dishes that come quickly together like Chinese style fried rice to which you can add different proteins like shrimp, chicken or meat or tofu if you'd rather go for a vegetarian option. Salads are also a good candidate for quick dinners since you can be quite flexible in your combinations and usually do not require to heat up or cook any of the ingredients.


Instruction:
How many continents are in the world?

Response:
There are seven continents in the world


Instruction:
Who is the St Louis Cardinals?

Response:
The St Louis Cardinals is a major league baseball team that play's in the national league central division.


Instruction:
How can I get people to like me?

Response:
It's important to remember that not everyone will like you in this world, no matter how great you are. So don't be discouraged if you find someone doesn't like you as much as you think they should.

Here are some tips for getting people to like you:

- Ask them questions about themselves: People enjoy talking about themselves and if you ask them thoughtful questions they will see that you are a caring person who pays attention to them.
- Read social cues: It's important to be able to understand when someone is not interested in what you are talking about. If you find someone you're talking to is looking around the room and giving you short responses, you should try and steer the conversation in a different direction to see if you can engage them.
- Have a sense of humor: Laughing with other people is a great way to create bonds. You can try to be a little self-deprecating or just make innocent jokes about your situation. But be careful to not alienate people with humor if you don't know them well. Jokes about religion, politics, and other people might not go over well with some people.


Instruction:
Tell me whether these are found at the beach or on a mountains: ocean, ski resort, chair lift, shell, seaweed, hiking trail

Response:
Ocean: Beach
Ski Resort: Mountain
Chair Lift: Mountain
Shell: Beach
Seaweed: Beach
Hiking Trail: Mountain


Instruction:
write a story about the first contact of Alien would be

Response:
The first contact with Alien will be a big event that the entire earth would remember for generations. the first thing that will determine the nature of this first contact depends who get to who first. Alien arrived to earth, or human discovered another planet with other civilisation. it is high likely that in either way, the first contact will be between robots of the more advanced civilisation and the the people of the less advanced civilisation. this is due to the fact that the high advanced civilization tends to explore other worlds using their robots first.


Instruction:
Why do sailboats have to tack upwind?

Response:
Modern sailboats use sails that act as foils, with pressure that increases on the inside of the foil higher than the outside of the foil, similar to an airplane wing and described by the Bernoulli effect.  The sails must have an angle of attack that is perpendicular to the direction of the wind to be effective.  Off the wind, or heading away from the wind, the sails can be eased out to maintain this angle.  Heading into the wind, the boat can only get so close to the direction to keep the sails from becoming ineffective or "luffing."  So to head in the general direction of the wind, a boat must tack at angles to the wind, to make its way in the direction of the wind.


Instruction:
I need a bulleted list of a few things people like to do with trees.

Response:
- Read under one
- Plant some in a park
- Pick and eat its fruit
- Cut it for lumber


Instruction:
Write a friendly complaint to an airline service about a poor experience with multiple issues and ask for points.

Response:
To whom it may concern; as a loyal member to your airline alliance, I was disappointed in the multiple issues I experienced on a recent flight. Your airline usually provides me with an exceptional experience but unfortunately this last travel journey was below par.

Firstly, my seat was broken and unable to recline. Given this was a red eye flight where I was hoping to get some rest, this limited my ability to do so.

Secondly, the Wifi I paid for was out for 4 out of 6 hours of the trip. So while awake without recline, I was unable to use that time effectively to email or communicate with friends and family.

Lastly, my checked bag took 45 minutes at the carousel. I know you have a policy where it should be 20 minutes or less.

I really enjoy flying with you and would like to hope this was a stroke of bad luck, and not reflective of your customer service and typical experience. I would appreciate as a goodwill 10,000 points into my account to make things right. I hope you consider my request.

Kind regards


Instruction:
How did Andy Warhol create the "piss paintings"?

Response:
Andy Warhol created paintings in the 1970s by  covering canvases with copper paint and having various staffers urinate on them. This created different colored splotches, pools, and lines.


Instruction:
What is the purpose of operating a motor vehicle?

Response:
The purpose of operating a motor vehicle is to get from point A to point B without incident, regardless of whose fault it might be.


Instruction:
What is a wallet used for?

Response:
A wallet is a flat pouch used to carry small person items.  It can be made out of raw hide or some other material.  It can be used to cary currency or money, credit cards, photos of family, insurance cards, and person identification.  A wallet is helpful to organize different payment methods, and it used in most transactions that requirement a payment using a form of currency or credit.


Instruction:
Why are kids inquisitive?

Response:
Kids are very eager to understand the world around them and tend to ask lots of questions. There is a potential for these characteristics to reduce as kids grow older, either because of other social interactions or having a better understanding of their general environment.


Instruction:
Which of these four novels has the least in common with the others?

1. Red Harvest by Dashiell Hammett
2. One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
3. The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
4. The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Response:
One Hundred Years of Solitude has the least in common with the other books. It is part of a genre called Magical Realism, which depicts a world that strongly resembles real life but contains magical aspects that would normally be found in the Fantasy genre. The other three novels are all Detective fiction, and belong to the Hardboiled sub-genre. Hardboiled detective stories typically feature a deeply cynical (and often unlikable) protagonist, organized crime elements, and a prohibition-era setting.


Instruction:
What are some good steps to getting an AWS cloud certification and getting a cloud job?

Response:
Getting an AWS certification is a great way to get started with learning about cloud and potentially starting a career in it! Here are some good first steps:
1. Start with the free AWS Cloud Practitioner course and overview: https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials/?cp=sec&sec=prep
2. Pass the AWS cloud practitioner exam
3. Decide which specialization path to go down — options could include the architecture path, more of a data specialist, or a Security specialization, with multiple other options
4. If you choose the architecture path, Stephane Marek’s courses (https://www.udemy.com/user/stephane-maarek/) are excellent, frequently updated, and inexpensive.
5. The next step is the AWS Solution Architect—Associate exam, which is difficult but the above courses prepare you well (combined with practice tests, note below on that)
6. To get hands on experience here is a list of interesting cloud sample projects, some easy and some hard: https://www.reddit.com/r/sysadmin/comments/8inzn5/so_you_want_to_learn_aws_aka_how_do_i_learn_to_be/
7. In preparing for the exams, especially the more advanced ones, Jon Bonso has excellent practice question banks: https://tutorialsdojo.com/courses/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-practice-exams/.
8. Once you have the Solution Architect—Associate certification and some sample projects complete you can likely start looking for a job in the cloud space. Companies are looking for people with those skills + cert + some hands-on experience, so good luck!


Instruction:
Monster Hunter 4 Unlimited (hereafter, "MH4U") was a video game released exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS circa 2013. Elden Ring was a video game released for multiple platforms in circa 2022 to critical acclaim.

If MH4U and Elden Ring were considered to be siblings nine years apart in a small family, how might the experiences of MH4U have influenced the growth and development of Elden Ring?

Response:
Young parents face many challenges. Finances, education, and home expenses often compete with the needs of a growing family. Within the context provided, MH4U reflects the first child of a young couple who must make several investments, including clothing, baby essentials, and furniture.  This may be conveyed under the limited system resources available to MH4U under the 3DS console: 128MB of RAM. Additionally, one or both parents may work full time, leaving limited time to work with and grow the child. As the child, MH4U,  enters age 9, they should be entering 4th or 5th grade and have developed the cognitive and functional skills to support their parents. Additionally, the parents will have likely developed further in their careers and caretaking abilities that ensure the stability and growth of a small family. In this example, Elden Ring represents the second child, which arrives nine years after MH4U. In this context, as a result of the growth of experience and income of the family, and assuming the family equates to a Playstation 4, the family now enjoys 8GB of RAM.

As described in the preceding paragraph, the familial environment that Elden Ring emerges from is vastly different than that of MH4U. However, there are additional benefits beyond the system limitations provided. These benefits are conveyed through the emotional and physical support provided through familial bonds, in this case, that of an older and younger sibling. Upon the arrival of Elden Ring, MH4U is eager to help their parents with caretaking tasks which may include keeping the child company, completing small jobs and errands, and establishing familial bonds with their sibling. The parents will be able to draw upon the experience of raising MH4U and apply those lessons to their newest member of the family. It’s important that the parents continue to create small jobs for MH4U that help to convey positive responses to younger family members: caretaking, guidance, and companionship.

As MH4U graduates from their teens and enters early adulthood, it’s critical that they stay actively involved in the life of their sibling. By age 18, MH4U will now be nine years older than Elden Ring, which as it happens, is the same age when MH4U became an older sibling. Under this lens, MH4U carries greater social responsibility than they did when they were the same age as Elden Ring. MH4U may also begin to contemplate leaving the family for continuing education. While it’s common for individuals to depart the family for secondary education after age 18, it’s critically important that MH4U continue to maintain constant contact with its younger sibling to provide guidance and advice and convey lessons learned from its formative experiences.

In this way, Elden Ring has a fast track to develop. MH4U is able to provide guidance equatable to best practices, experiences, and trial and error. Additionally, MH4U development during constrained resources encourages Elden Ring to do “more with less” and ensures a fastidious approach towards the allocation of resources. By the time Elden Ring approaches age 18, they enjoy the combined experiences of their parents and their older sibling which helps to increase their likelihood of success and families are stronger when they provide guidance and stability to their children.

In summary, the success of Elden Ring was no accident. The investments of the parents into the older sibling, MH4U, however lacking, provided a baseline level by which MH4U could invest in its younger sibling Elden Ring. Through this chain of investments, the family finds a greater chance of success. Under the lens of the original context, there would not be a critically reception to Elden Ring had not the parents made baseline investment and support to MH4U during the formative years of the family.


Instruction:
What are the top 10 largest cities in the world by population (city proper)?

Response:
- Chongqing, China
- Shanghai, China
- Beijing, China
- Delhi, India
- Chengdu, China
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Karachi, Pakistan
- Guangzhou, China
- Tianjin, China
- Tokyo, Japan


Instruction:
Classify each of these bands as Polish death metal, Norwegian death metal, or K-Pop: BTS, EXO, Red Velvet, Cadaver, Darkthrone, Behemoth, Vader, Empatic, Girls' Generation, TWICE, Blood Red Throne, Emperor, Gorgoroth, Decapitated

Response:
Polish death metal bands: Behemoth, Vader, Empatic, Decapitated
Norwegian death metal bands: Cadaver, Darkthrone, Blood Red Throne, Emperor, Gorgoroth
K-Pop bands: BTS, EXO, Red Velvet, Girls' Generation, TWICE


Instruction:
Why should I cheer for the Sacramento Kings in this year's NBA playoffs?

Response:
Until this season, the Sacramento Kings held the longest playoff drought in all of North American professional sports, lasting 16 years. Despite this, the fanbase for the Kings remained loyal and regularly attended games to watch their team lose year after year. In the midst of this drought, the previous owners of the franchise attempted to move the team to a new city, with significant traction at various points, to both Anaheim and Seattle. It was only the passion of the fans, and the combined support from local businesses and politicians, that prevented the move. In addition to the Kings having one of the most supportive fanbases in the NBA getting their first taste of success, the Kings are also a highly enjoyable team to watch. The players are friendly and likable, and the offense is one of the most successful in NBA history. Lastly, the team also has a fun gimmick of lighting a large purple laser beam that can be seen for miles after every victory, leading to a chorus of 'Light the beam!' from the Kings fanbase in the arena at the conclusion of every win. Pulling all of these factors together make the Sacramento Kings a fun team to cheer for in the upcoming NBA playoffs.


Instruction:
How does grain orientation effect the dimensional movement of wood?

Response:
Wood expands and shrinks depending on its moisture content.  The relative amount of change, expansion, or shrinkage differs for each of the three main grain directions.  Those directions are longitudinal, radial, and tangential.  Longitudinal is the direction a tree or its branches grows length-wise.  In most lumber, this is its length.  The change in this direction is very small.  That is why a wooden ruler can be used without changing its measurements when ambient moisture changes.  In almost all uses, longitudinal expansion and contraction are small enough not to be of concern.  Radial and tangential directional expansion and contraction are significant and different enough that they affect the dimensional stability of a piece of wood.  The relative amount of change in each direction is specific to the wood species.  Regardless of wood species, the change is greater in the tangential direction than in the radial direction.  The tangential direction is tangential to the growth rings in the wood, and the radial direction is perpendicular to the growth rings.  The T/R or ratio of tangential to radial change correlates to the dimensional stability of a wood species.  If you visualize a piece of lumber that is milled square and comes from a part of a log such that the rings are almost straight across in one direction, that is referred to as vertical grain or quarter sawn.  As the moisture content of the wood changes to come into equilibrium with its environment, it will move toward a diamond shape.  The closer the T/R ratio is to 1, the less the square dimension will distort. Dimensional stability and the direction of wood movement is important to plan for when cutting joinery in wood.  If two joined pieces are aligned so that they will not move in the same direction relative to the joint, the joint will be unstable when the ambient humidity changes and can cause the joint to fail.


Instruction:
What is the best sport?

Response:
It depends on who you ask, but as an AI language model, I cannot determine which sport is the best. The best sport for a person may differ compared to another person based on the level of athleticism and the complexity of the game required. Some of the popular sports around the world include soccer, basketball, baseball, football, tennis, cricket, and others.


Instruction:
What sport did Troy Stradford play in college?

Response:
Troy Stradford played football at Boston College in the 1980s and went on to play professionally for the Miami Dolphins in the NFL.


Instruction:
Do you ever sing when you're alone?

Response:
I do often sing when I am alone. I sing in the car. I sing in the shower. I sing walking along the road when no one else is around. Singing alone is a very enjoyable way to spend time. Singing alone allows you to practice without others watching. Singing alone is a good way to be ready to sing karaoke at a work function. My favorite songs to sing alone are songs from The Sound of Music and Miley Cyrus's new song "Flowers."


Instruction:
What is an idea?

Response:
In common usage and in philosophy, ideas are the results of thought. Also in philosophy, ideas can also be mental representational images of some object. Many philosophers have considered ideas to be a fundamental ontological category of being.


Instruction:
Why are kids inquisitive?

Response:
As kids grow and have a sense of the world around them, they tend to be eager to understand the meaning of everything and events. In most cases, their primary source of information is the adults around them, usually their mom and data, hence they ask 'why' on a lot of things and events. This not only develops their intellectual skills, but also their social skills. It is worth mentioning that there could be several developmental and/or cognitive factors that affect this trait in some kids.


Instruction:
What is Fascism and what is the historical context?

Response:
Historians, political scientists, and other scholars have long debated the exact nature of fascism. Historian Ian Kershaw once wrote that "trying to define 'fascism' is like trying to nail jelly to the wall. Each different group described as fascist has at least some unique elements, and many definitions of fascism have been criticized as either too broad or too narrow.

Fascism is a far-right, authoritarian, ultranationalist political ideology and movement characterized by a dictatorial leader, centralized autocracy, militarism, forcible suppression of opposition. Belief in a natural social hierarchy, subordination of individual interests for the perceived good of the nation and race, and strong regimentation of society and the economy. Since the end of World War II in 1945, few parties have openly described themselves as fascist; the term is more often used pejoratively by political opponents. The descriptions of neo-fascist or post-fascist are sometimes employed to describe contemporary parties with ideologies similar to, or rooted in, 20th-century fascist movements.

The first fascist movements emerged in Italy during World War I, before spreading to other European countries, most notably Germany. Fascism also had adherents outside of Europe. Fascists saw World War I as a revolution that brought massive changes to the nature of war, society, the state, and technology. Fascism rejects assertions that violence is inherently bad and views imperialism, political violence and war as means to national rejuvenation. Fascists often advocate for the establishment of a totalitarian one-party state. Fascism's extreme authoritarianism and nationalism often manifests as belief in racial purity or a master race, usually blended with some variant of racism or bigotry against a demonized "Other" that is seen as an existential threat.


Instruction:
What are some common items on a charcuterie board?

Response:
Common items on a charcuterie board include slice cured sausage, pepperoni, goat cheese, manchengo cheese, white cheddar, prosciutto, baby dill pickles, dried apricots, grapes, jam, crackers, and chocolate covered almonds.


Instruction:
What are the basic rules of baseball?

Response:
Baseball is a complex sport that can be confusing to newcomers. Baseball is a game played by two teams of 9 players on a large field with 4 bases. The team on defense has 9 players out in the field at once, which includes the pitcher and the catcher. The hitting team only has one player "at-bat." The pitcher throws the ball to the catcher, and the hitter attempts to hit the ball into the field and run to a base if they hit the ball into fair territory. If the player misses 3 times, they are out. If the pitcher throws a bad pitch 4 times, the hitter gets to go to first base automatically. The player can also get out if a fielder catches the ball in the air or tags first base before the runner gets there. The game itself is 9 innings of 3 outs for each team. Whoever has the most runs (when a player runs to all 4 bases) at the end of the game wins!


Instruction:
What are common ways to invest money?

Response:
Common ways to invest money include:
1. Holding money in a high yield savings account
2. Buying stocks and bonds
3. Buying commodities (e.g., gold)
4. Buying collectibles (e.g., art work, rare coins, trading cards)


Instruction:
What is seek speed in HDFS and why is it no longer going to be important?

Response:
Seek speed is the speed i.e. rpm (revolutions per minute) a magnetic drive or an optical reader rotates to read the data from those HDDs Hard Drive Disks; This speed is dependent on the motor's rotation speed which directly impacts reading and writing of data into these devices. The speed of the motor is limited as it is powered by 12V capacity and also should not drain the battery if they are in the laptops. However, more and more newer age laptops and devices are now using SSDs Solid State Drives which are not only faster because the speed is not dependent on the revolving motor and also does not drain your laptops battery charge. This allowed the laptops to be less bulkier/heavier and reduce the overall battery size to make it a little lighter.


Instruction:
What are the most popular dishes to bring to a potluck?

Response:
Since potlucks are designed to scale out the food preparation efforts while providing a diverse menu, items that are easy to prepare in large quantities and that appeal to a lot of different people are most commonly brought. For example, meatballs are relatively inexpensive, widely enjoyed, and easy to be kept warm in crockpot. Items like chicken wings are popular for many of the same reasons. Salads are also a good choice because they don not need to be kept hot. Items that require immediate serving are typically avoided because the dishes need to be prepared, then travel to the locality of the event, and as such create logistical and quality problems. Other items are ones that people typically take pride in, like chili, or ethnic staples that expose people to new tastes and cultures.


Instruction:
What is a generic question?

Response:
A generic question is usually a question which is very plain in nature or very common.  Most people know the answers to generic questions using common sense, and general knowledge.  It usually implies that less though and creativity was used to come up with a generic question.  An example of a generic question is "why is it so hot outside?" or "why us the sky blue?"


Instruction:
How many provinces are in Canada?

Response:
Canada has 10 provinces and 3 territories. The most populous provinces are Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.


Instruction:
Tell me which one does not fit with the group:  Cigar, Cigarette, Tobacco, Pipe, Hookah

Response:
All except Tobacco are means of smoking.


Instruction:
What are some different ways to entertain my family when they visit Boston?

Response:
Boston, MA is a great place to take visitors whether they are from the US or abroad. Depending on the time of year that they visit, different options would rank higher.
For example, if they arrive in the warmer months, say May to September, then an excellent place to start would be the freedom trail. This is a marked track that follows the famous ride of Paul Revere as the British forces arrived in Massachusetts Bay prior to the war of independence. During the warmer months, this path is nice to walk along as it will take your family along the landmarks of Boston, through the Boston Common, past the Quincy Markets, the Bunker Hill memorial, and through Boston's North End where some of the best Italian restaurants in the country can be found. In addition to this, Boston is home to two of the most prestigious universities in the world, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Free walking tours are available on both of these campuses which are located on the other side of the Charles river in the city of Cambridge. You can also go to a baseball game at the famous Fenway Park stadium to see the local team, the Red Socks play, as well as enjoy the city's shopping district along Newbury St. and the Prudential.
If, however, your family visits in the colder season, or worse during the peak of winter, Boston still has plenty of fun and enjoyable activities. You could take them to an ice hockey game at TD Gardens to watch the local team, the Bruins play. There are also Christmas and winter markets in the Sea Port district throughout the holidays. For skiing, the mountains of New England are within a few hours drive and are often excellent for new and experienced skiers.


Instruction:
Categorize the below types of organisms.
bacteriophages, coccus, bacillus, spiral, coryneform, filamentous

Response:
Bacteria - coccus, bacillus, spiral, coryneform, filamentous
Virus - bacteriophages


Instruction:
What are a few things to do when visiting Northern Vietnam?

Response:
Here are some to do when visiting Northern Vietnam:
1. Go hiking through the picturesque rice terraces in Sa Pa. This is a great way to experience the beauty and local culture of Northern Vietnam.
2. Take a cruise on Ha Long Bay. This Unesco world heritage site is a great place to relax and take in the views as you sail through thousands of limestone islands.
3. Visit Hanoi and go on a food tour. This is one of the best ways to experience the local culture of Vietnam through authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
4. Spend a day exploring the stunning landscapes of Ninh Binh. Home to the ancient capital of Vietnam and the Unesco World Heritage site of Trang An, Ninh Binh is a popular destination in Northern Vietnam.


Instruction:
What is SMTP?

Response:
The Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) is an Internet standard communication protocol for electronic mail transmission. Mail servers and other message transfer agents use SMTP to send and receive mail messages. User-level email clients typically use SMTP only for sending messages to a mail server for relaying, and typically submit outgoing email to the mail server on port 587 or 465 per RFC 8314. For retrieving messages, IMAP (which replaced the older POP3) is standard, but proprietary servers also often implement proprietary protocols.


Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Bougarabou, Haegeum

Response:
Haegeum is string, Bougarabou is percussion.


Instruction:
Classify each of the following as cold or hot: sun, snow, oven, fridge, freezer, fire, stove, ice cream

Response:
Cold: Snow, fridge, freezer, ice cream
Hot: Sun, oven fire, stove


Instruction:
What is the origins of mens lacrosse?

Response:
Lacrosse was started by the Native American Indians and was originally known as stickball. The game was initially played in the St. Lawrence Valley area by the Algonquian tribe and they were followed by other tribes in the eastern half of North America, and around the western Great Lakes.
What began as stickball, a native American Indian contest played by tribal warriors for training, recreation and religious reasons, has developed over the years into the interscholastic, professional and international sport of lacrosse


Instruction:
Classify each of the following as bright or dark: sun, lamp, cave, light, night, tunnel

Response:
Sun: Bright
Lamp: Bright
Cave: Dark
Light: Bright
Night: Dark
Tunnel: Dark


Instruction:
Which of the following are flowers: roses, peonies, worms, carnations, tulips, dirt, lavender, and sunflowers?

Response:
Roses, peonies, carnations, tulips, lavender, and sunflowers are flowers. Worms and dirt are not flowers.


Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Catalan shawm, Tres

Response:
Tres is string, Catalan shawm is woodwind.


Instruction:
Is there a Romanian Royal Family?

Response:
The Romanian Royal Family consists of members of the former royal family of Michael I, the last king of Romania. This includes his two daughters, Margareta and Elena. Romania was a kingdom between 1881 and 1947. Carol I of Romania was the first king, proclaimed in 1881. Michael I of Romania was the last king, forced to abdicate in 1947.


Instruction:
Identify which animal species is alive or extinct: Cave Lion, Sumatran Elephant

Response:
Sumatran Elephant is alive, Cave Lion is extinct.


Instruction:
What essential tools do I need in my toolbox?

Response:
Hammer, screwdriver, adjustable wrench, pliers, level


Instruction:
Which of the following are names of flowers: daffodil, rose, quinoa, lily, daisy, elm, pyrite, violet, jade, leather, polycarbonate, jasmine

Response:
daffodil, rose, lily, daisy, violet, jasmine


Instruction:
What Is a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

Response:
A request for proposal (RFP) is a structured acquisition process that announces a project, describes it, and solicits bids from qualified contractors to complete it. Most organizations prefer to launch their projects using RFPs, and many governments always use them.  In some cases there is are a minimum number of respondents required and minimum timeframe to make an award.


Instruction:
Who is Linkin Park

Response:
Linkin Park is an American rock band from Agoura Hills, California. The band's current lineup comprises vocalist/rhythm guitarist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, lead guitarist Brad Delson, bassist Dave Farrell, DJ/turntablist Joe Hahn and drummer Rob Bourdon, all of whom are founding members. Vocalists Mark Wakefield and Chester Bennington are former members of the band. Categorized as alternative rock, Linkin Park's earlier music spanned a fusion of heavy metal and hip hop, while their later music features more electronica and pop elements.


Instruction:
In literature who is the alter ego of Percy Blakney

Response:
Scarlet Pimpernel


Instruction:
Which of these is an electronic device? Ipad, TV, Rock, Laptop, Tree.

Response:
Sure. Ipad, TV, and Laptop are all electronic devices.


Instruction:
What country has the most all time medals at the Winter Olympics?

Response:
Norway leads the all time medal count for the winter olympics


Instruction:
What are some things that would cause the velocity of money within an economy to increase?

Response:
The velocity of money is a macro economics term referring to the speed with which money changes hands, which can be determined by dividing the annual aggregate economic output (also called gross domestic product) of a country by the applicable money supply. The velocity of money can be impacted by many things. Growing optimism and confidence among consumers and businesses can increase velocity, whereas a decline in velocity can occur when people and companies become gloomier or more uncertain of their financial futures. Enhancements in technology that make transactions more efficient can also increase velocity.


Instruction:
Which is better for you, red or green grapes?

Response:
In general, dark red and purple grapes are higher in antioxidants than green or white grapes. The antioxidants found in grapes can help protect your cells from free radicals, which are a natural byproduct of your body's biological processes


Instruction:
What was special about the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship?

Response:
The 2021 Formula 1 World Championship came down to the final race of the 2021 season in Abu Dhabi.  Seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton and Max Versteppen were tied in drivers' points, with this race being the deciding factor of who would be crowned champion.
Ultimately, the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship was won by Dutch driver, Max Verstappen.  This was his first Driver's Championship title.

What makes this particular championship special, or controversial (depending on who you ask), is that the race director, Michael Masi, misinterpreted the regulations regarding a late safety car restart.  Masi called the safety car back into the pit lane without it having completed an additional lap as required by the Formula 1 Sporting Regulations (Article 48.12).  By not heeding these regulations, all lapped cars were not able to unlap themselves which resulted in Max Verstappen being in a position to easily overtake Lewis Hamilton for the win.


Instruction:
What is the difference between snowboard and ski boots?

Response:
Snowboard boots typically function like stiff snowshoes because the snowboard bindings provide rigid support for turning. Ski boots on the other hand are much more rigid because the bindings only function to keep the boots attached to the skis. Ski boots themselves provide much of the rigid support that snowboard bindings offer.


Instruction:
What are steps to become a US citizen?

Response:
Step 1. Determine if you are already a U.S. citizen
Step 2. Determine if you are eligible to become a U.S. citizen
Step 3. Prepare your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
Step 4. Submit your Form N-400 and pay your fees
Step 5. Go to your biometrics appointment, if applicable
Step 6. Complete the interview
Step 7. Receive a decision from USCIS on your Form N-400
Step 8. Receive a notice to take the Oath of Allegiance
Step 9. Take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States
Step 10. Understanding U.S. citizenship


Instruction:
What is the distance between the bases in professional baseball?

Response:
Each base is separated by 90 feet in professional baseball.


Instruction:
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Jason Todd, Winter Soldier

Response:
Jason Todd is DC, Winter Soldier is Marvel


Instruction:
What is kombucha made of?

Response:
Kombucha is a fermented drink made from tea, yeast, bacteria and sugar. It has grown in popularity, and some believe it has many health benefits.


Instruction:
Group these font types based on their style of typefaces: Times New Roman, Monaco, Garamond, Helvetica, Courier,  Futura

Response:
These fonts can be categories as follow;
Serif fonts: Times New Roman, Garamond
San-serif fonts: Helvetica,  Futura
Monospaced fonts: Monaco, Courier


Instruction:
What is a piano?

Response:
A piano is a keyboard instrument that uses wooden hammers to strike a string which produces a sound.  The hammers on a piano are coated with a soft material so they do not damage the string they hit when a keyboard key is pressed.  You have to play this keyboard instrument with one or two hands in sync on a keyboard and then the keys hit in unified succession you get music or a string of sounds that is enjoyable to listen to.


Instruction:
Pancakes or waffles?

Response:
It isn't easy to decide between two delicious breakfast items. There are pros and cons for both pancakes and waffles. On one hand, pancakes are light, and fluffy and can easily be eaten in one mouthful. On the other hand, waffles are airy, chewy and can be crispy with the right amount of sugar. Pancake and waffle batter are similar. Pancakes require a pan; waffles require a waffle iron. Both pancakes and waffles can be eaten with syrup, which is delicious. The decision to eat a pancake or waffle in the morning can be decided by which way you feel that morning.