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What is Herd Immunity?	It’s a form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large %age of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who are not immune	open_qa
Give me a title of one of the "Harry Potter" novels.	Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone	open_qa
What caused Covid 19?	The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of 10 March 2023, the pandemic had caused more than 676 million cases and 6.88 million confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history.	open_qa
What nationality and percentage were forced into internment camps?	Japanese Americans ethnic group were forced into internment camps. Around 70% of Japanese Americans were impacted by this.	open_qa
What is the difference between a snap shot and a slap shot in hockey?	A snap shot is an abbreviated wrist shot in ice hockey. The purpose of the snap shot is to combine the main advantages of the wrist shot (shot accuracy and quick delivery) and slap shot (puck speed). The snap shot is accomplished with a quick snap of the wrists while the puck rests in place. The slap shot, on the other hand, is accomplished with a wind-up involving lifting the hockey stick to shoulder height or higher and then slapping the ice slightly behind the puck, using the weight to bend the stick, storing energy in it like a spring. The player then rolls their wrists and shifts their weight so that the energy stored in the stick is released through the puck.	open_qa
What is geostatistics?	Geostatistics is a branch of statistics focusing on spatial or spatiotemporal datasets. Developed originally to predict probability distributions of ore grades for mining operations, it is currently applied in diverse disciplines including petroleum geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, geochemistry, geometallurgy, geography, forestry, environmental control, landscape ecology, soil science, and agriculture (esp. in precision farming). Geostatistics is applied in varied branches of geography, particularly those involving the spread of diseases (epidemiology), the practice of commerce and military planning (logistics), and the development of efficient spatial networks. Geostatistical algorithms are incorporated in many places, including geographic information systems (GIS).	open_qa
What is the name of Dorothy's dog?	Dorothy's dog is named Toto	open_qa
What is the currency in use in the Netherlands?	The currency in use in the Netherlands is the euro.	open_qa
What is the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world?	The Isle of Man TT is most likely the deadliest motorcycle race in the world. The race takes place once a year on a small island between Ireland and the United Kingdom called Isle of Man. The very first race was held in 1907 and since then 265 riders have lost their lives.	open_qa
List some American candy bars that have chocolate and caramel.	Twix, Snickers, Rolo, Caramel M&Ms, Milky Way, Milk Duds	open_qa
What is Intel Xeon good for?	Intel's Xeon line of processors is intended for business workstations and servers. For servers and workstations running data-intensive applications, particularly those that are mission-critical, Xeon CPUs are the best option.	open_qa
What does a 9 carat gold mean	Pure gold with no additives is knows as 24 carat gold. An item marked as 9 carat gold contains 9/24th (or 37.5 percent) of pure gold and the rest are additives, typically a mix of silver, copper, zinc, etc.	open_qa
Why do dogs make great pets?	Dogs make great pets because they make us feel less alone. Dogs can be there for you when people can't and offer unconditional love, support and of course cuddles. They can also help people stay active because they do require walks.	open_qa
How many cents do I have if I have two nickels?	If you have two nickels, you have 10 cents.	open_qa
Is the Tiger population Increasing in India?	India is one of the very few countries in which the Tiger population is flourishing. Thanks to the reserve forests and dedicated support by the public and NGOs.There has been a steady increase in the Tiger population year over year and Karnataka state has been the front-runner in protecting and growing the Tiger population	open_qa
What caused the great depression?	The Great Depression, flawed government policies, bank failures and the collapse of the money supply were all contributing factors to the depression.	open_qa
Where does the sun rise and set?	The sun rises in the east, and sets in the west.	open_qa
Name some of the best tourist spots in USA?	Some of the best tourist spots in USA include Yellowstone National Park, Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon National Park and Times Square	open_qa
What is a tender?	If an organization asks firms to send in tenders to supply something, they are asking for firm written offers to do the work to an agreed standard and at a stated price.	open_qa
Who wrote the second episode of season four of Game of Thrones?	George R.R. Martin wrote "The Lion and the Rose." The TV series is also based off of his series, A Song of Ice and Fire.	open_qa
How do you throw a cutter in baseball?	A cutter is a pitch in baseball with action and movement similar to a hybrid between a fastball and a slider. Perhaps the most famous cutter pitcher in baseball history, a closer from the New York Yankees named, Mariano Rivera, used the cutter exclusively all the way to the hall of fame. The cutter is thrown like a fastball, but with a "football" throwing arm action where the pitcher's palm faces their opposing arm as they release the pitch. Grips for the cutter can vary, however, the keys are to hold the middle of the baseball, cross the seems at an angle similar to a slider and be sure not to turn or twist on release. With this approach, the cutter is a pitch safe for youth baseball as young as age 9 and can be effective all the way to the World Series as demonstrated by Mariano Rivera.	open_qa
India’s overall food grain production (based on 4th Advance estimates) is estimated to have touched how much?	315.72 million tonnes in 2021-22 crop year ( last year it was 310.74mt)	open_qa
What athlete created the 'beast quake' for the Seattle Seahawks?	Marshan Lynch	open_qa
What is the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere?	The CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere. It was completed in 1976, and was the tallest structure in the world from 1975 until 2007, when it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa.	open_qa
Where are do the Los Angeles Lakers play their home games?	The Los Angeles Lakers play their home games at the Staples Center.	open_qa
What popular books did Stephen King author?	Stephen King is a prolific author, with a career defined by his horror genre novels. Several of his most famous titles include, "The Stand", "Pet Cemetery", "It", "Carrie", "Cujo", "Misery" and more, have all been turned into television series and movies. Stephen has also written bestselling sci-fi and fantasy stories, which include 11/22/63, and "The Dark Tower" series.	open_qa
What are some criticism of Betty Friedan's Feminine Mystique?	While groundbreaking, Betty Friedman took a narrow view on what the experience of a women is. She mainly focused on middle class white women. This narrow view meant she missed some of the challenges that women of other classes and races. As an example she focuses on the desire of women wanting to work without thinking about poorer women who are forced to work.	open_qa
When was the Bitcoin whitepaper published?	The Bitcoin whitepaper was published on October 31, 2008.	open_qa
What is the difference between Holland and The Netherlands?	The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a state that consists of the country called the Netherlands as well as overseas territories in the Caribbean (Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten). The country of the Netherlands consists of twelve provinces; including North Holland and South Holland. Even though the name Holland is frequently used (sometimes even by the Dutch themselves) to refer to the whole country, it is only a part of it.	open_qa
Where is Meherpur Sadar	Meherpur Sadar (Bengali: মেহেরপুর সদর) is an upazila of Meherpur District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh. Meherpur is the smallest district of Bangladesh in the South-western part within the Khulna Division. Before the partition in 1947, Meherpur was a part of the Nadia district of undivided India. Before 1984, it was a subdivision of Kushtia district. Meherpur consists of 1 municipality, 9 wards and 72 mahallas, 3 upazilas, 18 union parishads, 277 villages, 190 mouzas. The upazilas are Meherpur Sadar, Gangni and Mujibnagar.	open_qa
Who spoke at NYU's 2022 commencement?	Taylor Swift spoke at NYU's 2022 commencement.	open_qa
What shape is the constellation of Orion?	The constellation of Orion is also known as Orion's belt. The arrangement of it's three bright stars (Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka) are in a straight line and the constellation is considered to look like a hunter.	open_qa
How many events were completed in first modern Olympic Games?	There were 43 events which included shot put, boxing, running...	open_qa
What is wasabi traditionally made from?	Wasabi is traditionally made from horseradish. Most commercial wasabis found in restaurants and grocery stores tend to be a mixture of horseradish, mustard, and green food dye.	open_qa
Is Italian closer to French or to German?	Given the latin basis, Italian has a lot more similarities to French than to German.	open_qa
What did Jamaican-American author Nicola Yoon major in college for her graduate degree?	Creative Writing at Emerson College	open_qa
What is the Genomie Aggregation Databaise (genomAD)?	The Genome Aggregation Database (genomAD) is a large-scale database of genetic variation data that aggregates and harmonizes genetic data from multiple population genetics studies. The database was created by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in collaboration with other research institutions, and it contains genomic data from over 140,000 individuals from diverse populations around the world. The goal of genomAD is to provide a comprehensive resource for the study of genetic variation, allowing researchers to identify rare and common variants, assess their frequency in different populations, and analyze their potential effects on human health and disease. GenomAD includes both exome and whole-genome sequencing data, and it is widely used in genomics research and clinical genomics applications.	open_qa
Who were the Grateful Dead?	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.	open_qa
What are some popular game shows that can be watched on TV?	Popular game shows that can be watched on TV are Jeopardy!, Family Feud, and The Price is Right.	open_qa
What is a bank?	A bank is a financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and creates a demand deposit while simultaneously making loans. Lending activities can be directly performed by the bank or indirectly through capital markets. Because banks play an important role in financial stability and the economy of a country, most jurisdictions exercise a high degree of regulation over banks. Most countries have institutionalized a system known as fractional-reserve banking, under which banks hold liquid assets equal to only a portion of their current liabilities. In addition to other regulations intended to ensure liquidity, banks are generally subject to minimum capital requirements based on an international set of capital standards, the Basel Accords.	open_qa
Who was the lead singer for the band Aerosmith?	Steven Tyler was the lead singer for Aerosmith	open_qa
Name some famous experimental electronic music artists from the 2000s	Fennesz, Autechre, Oval, Alva Noto, Ryoji Ikeda	open_qa
Where is the first Summer Olympics held?	Athens, Greece 1896	open_qa
Name some famous hindi film actors	Here is a list of some famous hindi actors - Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachhan, Amir Khan, Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor	open_qa
Who was India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister	Sardar Vallabhai Patel	open_qa
What are the only two countries in South America that do not touch Brazil?	Chile and Ecuador.	open_qa
What is the state capitol of Nevada?	The state capitol of Nevada is Carson City which was founded in 1858 and is named after Kit Carson.	open_qa
What is the fundamental problem of economics as a discipline?	a. The allocation of resources among competing wants because there are unlimited wants limited resources b. How to ensure continuous economic growth in the face of uncertainty c. How to maximise profits for companies and consumer value for citizens d. How to balance the needs of the economy with society and the environment	open_qa
What is it inflation?	In economics, inflation is an increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy. When the general price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services; consequently, inflation corresponds to a reduction in the purchasing power of money.	open_qa
When is the Indian Teachers day celebrated?	Indian Teachers day is celebrated on 5th September	open_qa
Name some famous poets and their poems.	Edgar Allen Poe Birthplace: Boston Famous poem: ”The Raven” Famous quote: ”I have great faith in fools — self-confidence my friends call it.” William Shakespeare Birthplace: Stratford-upon-Avon, England Famous poem: ”Sonnet XVIII” (Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?) Famous quote: ”All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts. His acts being seven ages.” Maya Angelou Birthplace: St. Louis Famous poem: ”On the Pulse of Morning” Famous quote: ”I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Emily Dickinson Birthplace: Amherst, Massachusetts Famous poem: “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers” Famous quote: “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul — and sings the tunes without the words — and never stops at all.” Shel Silverstein Birthplace: Chicago Famous poem: “Where the Sidewalk Ends” Famous quote: ”What I do is good. I wouldn’t let it out if I didn’t think it was.” Robert Frost Birthplace: San Francisco Famous poem: “The Road Not Taken” Famous quote: “The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.” Pablo Neruda Birthplace: Parral, Chile Famous poem: “I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You” Famous quote: “To feel the love of people whom we love is a fire that feeds our life.” E. E. Cummings Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts Famous poem: “i carry your heart with me” Famous quote: “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” Langston Hughes Birthplace: Joplin, Missouri Famous poem: “I Too Sing America” Famous quote: “Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.” Walt Whitman Birthplace: Long Island, New York Famous poem: “I Hear America Singing” Famous quote: “Either define the moment or the moment will define you.” Thomas Hardy Birthplace: Dorset, England Famous poem: “Hap” Famous quote: “The main object of religion is not to get a man into heaven, but to get heaven into him.” Rudyard Kipling Birthplace: Bombay Presidency, British India Famous poem: “Gunga Din” Famous quote: “We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse.” Oscar Wilde Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland Famous poem: “A Vision” Famous quote: “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” John Keats Birthplace: London Famous poem: “A Thing of Beauty (Endymion)” Famous quote: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning Birthplace: Durham, England Famous poem: “How Do I Love Thee?” Famous quote: “If you desire faith, then you have faith enough.” William Blake Birthplace: London Famous poem: “The Tyger” Famous quote: “The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.” Sylvia Plath Birthplace: Boston Famous poem: “Daddy” Famous quote: “Everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it and the imagination to improvise.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Birthplace: Portland, Maine Famous poem: “The Song of Hiawatha” Famous quote: “Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.” William Wordsworth Birthplace: Cumberland, England Famous poem: “The Prelude” Famous quote: “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” Mark Twain Birthplace: Florida, Missouri Famous poem: “Ode to Stephen Dowling Bots, Dec’d.” Famous quote: “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Birthplace: Boston Famous poem: “Uriel” Famous quote: “A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.” John Donne Birthplace: London Famous poem: “No Man Is An Island” Famous quote: “Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” W.B. Yeats Birthplace: County Dublin, Ireland Famous poem: “The Second Coming” Famous quote: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Lord Byron Birthplace: London Famous poem: “She Walks in Beauty” Famous quote: “There is no instinct like that of the heart.” Lewis Carroll Birthplace: Cheshire, England Famous poem: “Jabberwocky” Famous quote: “It is one of the great secrets of life that those things which are most worth doing, we do for others.” Alfred, Lord Tennyson Birthplace: Lincolnshire, England Famous poem: “The Charge of the Light Brigade” Famous quote: “‘Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all.” Dante Alighieri Birthplace: Florence, Italy Famous poem: “Divine Comedy” Famous quote: “Consider your origin; you were not born to live like brutes, but to follow virtue and knowledge.” T.S. Eliot Birthplace: St. Louis Famous poem: “The Waste Land” Famous quote: “Friendship should be more than biting time can sever.” Ezra Pound Birthplace: Hailey, Idaho Famous poem: “Hugh Selwyn Mauberley” Famous quote: “With one day’s reading a man may have the key in his hands.” John Milton Birthplace: London Famous poem: “Paradise Lost” Famous quote: “A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.” Sappho Birthplace: Lesbos, Greece Famous poem: “Sappho 31” Famous quote: “What is beautiful is good, and who is good will soon be beautiful.” Homer Birthplace: Smyrna (present-day Greece) Famous poem: “The Iliad” Famous quote: “Evil deeds do not prosper; the slow man catches up with the swift.” Li Bai Birthplace: Tang Empire (present-day Kyrgyzstan) Famous poem: “Quiet Night Thought” Famous quote: “We sit together, the mountain and me, until only the mountain remains.” Jalal al-Din Rumi Birthplace: Khorasan (present-day Afghanistan) Famous poem: “Masnavi-ye Ma’navi (Spiritual Verses)” Famous quote: “Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.”	open_qa
Which one is good for health coffee or tea	Both coffee and tea are not good for health but overall when you compare coffee with tea, tea is little better than coffee as coffee contains more caffeine content than tea. Drinking both should be limited to 1-2 times per day as anything over consuming is not good for health.	open_qa
How to write a college essay?	A college essay is likely the most important part of your college application. While it's important to be factual about the writing, the essay is meant to demonstrate you as a unique person, that's set apart from the other applicants. Examples are unique experiences that changed the path of your life; special activities you have involved with that made a difference to others' lives, and interests that you have devoted much of your spare time on. The goal is help the admission officer to know you from aspects other than your grades and SAT scores, and evaluate whether you are good fit for the culture of the college you are applying for.	open_qa
What is the largest state in the US?	Alaska	open_qa
What's the best BBQ place in Austin	Texas BBQ is one of the most famous and popular food choices for both visitors and locals. The Franklin BBQ in Austin gets the highest hypes all these years after former President Obama's visit. Its long waiting line has not pushed foodies and pilgrims away. Other popular but less crowded places includes Terry & Blacks BBQ, County Line, and Rudy's BBQ.	open_qa
What is s3 equivalent in Azure?	Azure Blob is the Microsoft equivalent to Amazon's S3-based object storage services.	open_qa
What has more caffeine between Coffee and Tea	While many teas do have caffeine like Green and Black, Coffee has about twice as much caffeine content.	open_qa
How deep can the roots of Big Bluestem grass go into the ground?	In ideal conditions, the roots of Big Bluestem grass can go six to seven feet deep.	open_qa
What are the main football teams in the city of Madrid?	There are two world-class football/soccer teams in the city of Madrid, Spain: Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid.	open_qa
Name three schools that are part of the university of London	The London school of economics, the school of oriental and African studies and kings college	open_qa
Where are most apples grown?	The United States is the second largest apple producer worldwide, behind China. U.S. production is followed by Poland, Italy and France. The United States grows approximately 200 unique apple varieties.	open_qa
When did Massachusetts become a state?	Massachusetts became a state on February 6, 1788.	open_qa
What are some of most popular science fiction and fantasy books with TV or movie adaptations in the past twenty years?	There have been many extremely popular science fiction and fantasy books in the last ten years, but a small selection that were extremely popular and had successful TV/movie adaptations might include: "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, which was published in 1955 but remains extremely popular and whose movie adaptations won a record number of Academy Awards; the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin, the first book of which is "A Game of Thrones", is very popular and was adapted into a critically successful TV show on HBO; "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, also with a series of successful movie adaptations; and "Dune" by Frank Herbert, which has had a number of movie adaptations with the most recent releasing in 2021.	open_qa
What was Selective Service Act?	The Selective Service Act was passed in 1917 (May). It enabled the country to enlist more men to the military	open_qa
What does bpa-free mean?	BPA-Free refers to any plastics or other materials that do not contain any traces of Bisphenol-A. Most plastics including bottled waters use BPA-Free plastic because it has been shown when BPA plastics are exposed to heat that the BPA chemicals can leach into liquids and into food which people then ingest.	open_qa
Who is the little person in Game of Thrones?	Tyrion Lannister is a main character in George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series. Tyrion is distinguished by his congenital dwarfism. In the "Game of Thrones" television series, which is adapted from Martin's books, Tyrion is portrayed by Peter Dinklage.	open_qa
What is the fastest train in the world?	Shanghai Maglev in Shanghai, China	open_qa
Which dog is the hero of the 1925 serum rum to Nome, Alaska?	While Balto is the most popular and well-known dog of the serum run, also called the Great Race of Mercy, it was actually another dog named Togo whose team covered the most miles on the dangerous trail. Balto was the lead dog of Gunnar Kaasen's dog sled team, who covered the last 55 miles of the race relay. Togo, the lead dog of Leonhard Seppala's team, covered the previous 261 miles of their relay segment which was in much harsher and dangerous territory. Balto has received much more attention and glory for his participation.	open_qa
What is the Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Allahabad)?	Mahatama Gandhi Marg, also known as MG Marg, is one of the major streets in Allahabad, named after Mahatma Gandhi. It stretches from Allahabad High Court in the east making intersection with PD Tondon Marg and Nyaya Marg, passing through Civil Lines to the west until it ends at the esplanade. It is lined by shops, malls and a number of historical and religious buildings and offices including notable landmarks like All Saints Cathedral and Alfred Park in the north. It intersects with Sardar Patel Marg making Subash Cross, a notable town square of the city. The road was formerly Canning Road, named after Lord Canning, Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862.	open_qa
Who is widely considered the GOAT of basketball?	Michael Jordan	open_qa
What is the difference between income tax and capital gains tax in the USA?	Income tax are taxes levied on earned income from employment. Capital gains taxes are levied on gains made from investment sales.	open_qa
What are some classes you need to take in university to become an aerospace engineer?	Some classes you need to take in university to become an aerospace engineer include thermodynamics, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mechanics of materials.	open_qa
What are the co-founders of Tesla Motors?	Eberhard, Tarpenning, Wright, Elon Musk, and J.B. Straubel	open_qa
Who are the three main characters of the Harry Potter Series?	Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are the main characters of Harry Potter	open_qa
Why are so many US Hollywood films made in the state of Georgia?	While film in the United States as an audience artform started in New York it moved to Los Angeles for the stated reason of longer and sunnier days. Another part of the story was a patent dispute in 1898 between Thomas Edison and his patent for the Kinetograph. Edison stated that he effectively had a say in how films were made and wanted royalties for their use. Moving from New York near where Edison was based to Los Angeles was a simple way to grow the industry and distance themselves from a patent war. This mobility at the start of the modern film era due to costs continued through the 1960's and 1970's with westerns being shot in Spain. The 1980's and 1990's continued this trend primarily shooting in Canada or Mexico. At the turn of the century state legislators in the United States started provided steep tax rebates. The practical outworking of this is studios are encouraged to hire local talent and use local services when producing their film. The ratios for these rebates is fairly complicated and have created a new industry of tax professionals serving the film industry. So then why Georgia? Georgia currently provides one of the highest incentive structures at 20% with minimal restrictions on talent and a very low minimum budget of $500,000.	open_qa
Who landed on Timor Island after being cast adrift	Captain Bligh	open_qa
what was the impact on software companies from the revenue standard called 606?	VSOE was replaced by SSP (Standard selling price), new disclosures around Remaining performance obligations	open_qa
Who won the Man Booker International Prize for 2019?	Jokha Alharthi (Oman Author)	open_qa
What are four universities in the state of Texas?	Four universities in the state of Texas are University of Texas, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.	open_qa
What is epistatis?	Epistasis is a phenomenon in genetics in which the effect of a gene mutation is dependent on the presence or absence of mutations in one or more other genes, respectively termed modifier genes. In other words, the effect of the mutation is dependent on the genetic background in which it appears. Epistatic mutations therefore have different effects on their own than when they occur together. Originally, the term epistasis specifically meant that the effect of a gene variant is masked by that of a different gene. The concept of epistasis originated in genetics in 1907 but is now used in biochemistry, computational biology and evolutionary biology. The phenomenon arises due to interactions, either between genes (such as mutations also being needed in regulators of gene expression) or within them (multiple mutations being needed before the gene loses function), leading to non-linear effects. Epistasis has a great influence on the shape of evolutionary landscapes, which leads to profound consequences for evolution and for the evolvability of phenotypic traits.	open_qa
Name some active NBA famous players	Some active NBA famous players are Lebron James, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic , Kawhi Leonard, Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant	open_qa
What are the different types of snowboarding styles?	Since snowboarding's inception as an established winter sport, it has developed various styles, each with its own specialized equipment and technique. The most common styles today are: freeride, freestyle, and freecarve/race. These styles are used for both recreational and professional snowboarding. While each style is unique, there is overlap between them.	open_qa
What is the largest city in North America?	The largest city in North America by population is Mexico City.	open_qa
What is the longest floating bridge in the world?	The 520 Bridge (Evergreen Point) in Washington State is the longest floating bridge in the world	open_qa
Name some famous rock bands from the San Francisco Bay Area.	Many famous rock bands have come from the San Francisco Bay area. These bands include the Grateful Dead, Journey, The Jefferson Airplane, Metallica, Santana, and Green Day.	open_qa
Why is film photography popular again?	Film photography had seen a long decline in popularity ever since the invention of digital cameras with their remarkable leaps in technological advances. As of today, a decent professional digital camera significantly outperforms the 35mm film cameras in terms of resolution, burst-shooting capabilities, nearly unlimited storage, and etc... In the recent years, the "film look" has made its comeback with lower resolution, grainy texture and unique color rendition. On top of that, half-decent retro-looking film cameras can be acquired for much less than a potent digital camera, lowering the entry barrier for those on the budget and looking for that look. An abundant pool of film stocks also adds to the fun, where each can drastically differ in low-light sensitivity, color rendition, graininess, post-processing chemistry, and of course, price. However, many major photographic film producers have either discontinued or significantly reduced the volume of their production. This, coupled with the surge in the demand, has led to skyrocketing prices on most of the still-available film stocks. On top of this, many popular and sought-after film cameras like the Leica M6, Nikon FM2 and Contax T2 also saw steep increase in their used-market prices. Given these price hikes on films and decades-old equipments, film photography is quickly becoming an expensive hobby, where each click of a shutter could cost more than 50 cents. How ironic is this today, when digital storage is virtually free? The authentic "film look" carries a hefty price tag today, and the future popularity of film photograhy is uncertain.	open_qa
Name different corporate messaging applications companies use.	Corporate messaging applications companies use include Slack, Teams, and Google Chat.	open_qa
Which is considered the first human technology?	Fire	open_qa
What can you produce by chopping down a tree?	Trees can be chopped for wood, or paper products.	open_qa
Name five fire Pokemon.	Five fire pokemon are Rapidash, Magmar, Vulpix, Charmeleon, and Charmander.	open_qa
Shane Fenton became famous as who	Alvin Stardust	open_qa
List the three first books written by Dan Brown, in chronological order and bullet point, using the format {book title} ({year published})	- Digital Fortress (1998) - Angels & Demons (2000) - Deception Point (2001)	open_qa
Tell me the capital of the UK. Then tell me a famous song about that city.	The capital of the United Kingdom is London. One song about that city is "London Bridge is Falling Down".	open_qa
Why do oceans have salt water but rivers have fresh water?	The water in rivers comes from rain. Rainwater does not have any salt in it. The river picks up a small amount of salt from the ground as it travels downhill. The salt enters the ocean at the river's mouth. The saltwater mixture becomes saltier as water evaporates.	open_qa
What is the wealthiest zip code in the United States?	Atherton, California	open_qa
How do solar panels create energy?	Solar panels convert the radiant energy from sunlight into electric energy in the form of direct current electricity.	open_qa
Who was the first astronaut?	Yuri Gagarin, a Russian pilot, was the first person to travel into space. On April 12, 1961, he completed an orbit around the Earth in the Vostok 1 capsule. Gagarin famously said, "Our Earth is blue," while in Earth orbit.	open_qa
How many cents is a nickel worth?	A nickel is worth 5 cents.	open_qa
Why is pickleball the greatest sport on the planet?	Pickleball is a wonderful sport, though it is arguable if it is the greatest sport on the planet. Pickeball requires little skill to get started, you simply need to be able to hit a ball with a raquet and move around a small court. Pickeball is a cross between ping pong and tennis but is simpler. It gets you moving and is fast-paced without requiring significant kill or practice. Pickleball is a social sport, it is usually played in groups of two or four and people generally play multiple games in a setting.	open_qa
What is the scientific name for a jaguar?	Panthera onca	open_qa

What is Herd Immunity?

It’s a form of indirect protection from infectious disease that occurs when a large %age of a population has become immune to an infection, thereby providing a measure of protection for individuals who are not immune

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Give me a title of one of the "Harry Potter" novels.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

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What caused Covid 19?

The novel virus was first identified in an outbreak in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Attempts to contain it there failed, allowing the virus to spread to other areas of Asia and later worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on 30 January 2020, and a pandemic on 11 March 2020. As of 10 March 2023, the pandemic had caused more than 676 million cases and 6.88 million confirmed deaths, making it one of the deadliest in history.

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What nationality and percentage were forced into internment camps?

Japanese Americans ethnic group were forced into internment camps. Around 70% of Japanese Americans were impacted by this.

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What is the difference between a snap shot and a slap shot in hockey?

A snap shot is an abbreviated wrist shot in ice hockey. The purpose of the snap shot is to combine the main advantages of the wrist shot (shot accuracy and quick delivery) and slap shot (puck speed). The snap shot is accomplished with a quick snap of the wrists while the puck rests in place. The slap shot, on the other hand, is accomplished with a wind-up involving lifting the hockey stick to shoulder height or higher and then slapping the ice slightly behind the puck, using the weight to bend the stick, storing energy in it like a spring. The player then rolls their wrists and shifts their weight so that the energy stored in the stick is released through the puck.

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What is geostatistics?

Geostatistics is a branch of statistics focusing on spatial or spatiotemporal datasets. Developed originally to predict probability distributions of ore grades for mining operations, it is currently applied in diverse disciplines including petroleum geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, meteorology, oceanography, geochemistry, geometallurgy, geography, forestry, environmental control, landscape ecology, soil science, and agriculture (esp. in precision farming). Geostatistics is applied in varied branches of geography, particularly those involving the spread of diseases (epidemiology), the practice of commerce and military planning (logistics), and the development of efficient spatial networks. Geostatistical algorithms are incorporated in many places, including geographic information systems (GIS).

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What is the name of Dorothy's dog?

Dorothy's dog is named Toto

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What is the currency in use in the Netherlands?

The currency in use in the Netherlands is the euro.

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What is the most dangerous motorcycle race in the world?

The Isle of Man TT is most likely the deadliest motorcycle race in the world. The race takes place once a year on a small island between Ireland and the United Kingdom called Isle of Man. The very first race was held in 1907 and since then 265 riders have lost their lives.

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List some American candy bars that have chocolate and caramel.

Twix, Snickers, Rolo, Caramel M&Ms, Milky Way, Milk Duds

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What is Intel Xeon good for?

Intel's Xeon line of processors is intended for business workstations and servers. For servers and workstations running data-intensive applications, particularly those that are mission-critical, Xeon CPUs are the best option.

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What does a 9 carat gold mean

Pure gold with no additives is knows as 24 carat gold. An item marked as 9 carat gold contains 9/24th (or 37.5 percent) of pure gold and the rest are additives, typically a mix of silver, copper, zinc, etc.

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Why do dogs make great pets?

Dogs make great pets because they make us feel less alone. Dogs can be there for you when people can't and offer unconditional love, support and of course cuddles. They can also help people stay active because they do require walks.

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How many cents do I have if I have two nickels?

If you have two nickels, you have 10 cents.

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Is the Tiger population Increasing in India?

India is one of the very few countries in which the Tiger population is flourishing. Thanks to the reserve forests and dedicated support by the public and NGOs.There has been a steady increase in the Tiger population year over year and Karnataka state has been the front-runner in protecting and growing the Tiger population

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What caused the great depression?

The Great Depression, flawed government policies, bank failures and the collapse of the money supply were all contributing factors to the depression.

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Where does the sun rise and set?

The sun rises in the east, and sets in the west.

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Name some of the best tourist spots in USA?

Some of the best tourist spots in USA include Yellowstone National Park, Statue of Liberty, Grand Canyon National Park and Times Square

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What is a tender?

If an organization asks firms to send in tenders to supply something, they are asking for firm written offers to do the work to an agreed standard and at a stated price.

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Who wrote the second episode of season four of Game of Thrones?

George R.R. Martin wrote "The Lion and the Rose." The TV series is also based off of his series, A Song of Ice and Fire.

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How do you throw a cutter in baseball?

A cutter is a pitch in baseball with action and movement similar to a hybrid between a fastball and a slider. Perhaps the most famous cutter pitcher in baseball history, a closer from the New York Yankees named, Mariano Rivera, used the cutter exclusively all the way to the hall of fame. The cutter is thrown like a fastball, but with a "football" throwing arm action where the pitcher's palm faces their opposing arm as they release the pitch. Grips for the cutter can vary, however, the keys are to hold the middle of the baseball, cross the seems at an angle similar to a slider and be sure not to turn or twist on release. With this approach, the cutter is a pitch safe for youth baseball as young as age 9 and can be effective all the way to the World Series as demonstrated by Mariano Rivera.

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India’s overall food grain production (based on 4th Advance estimates) is estimated to have touched how much?

315.72 million tonnes in 2021-22 crop year ( last year it was 310.74mt)

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What athlete created the 'beast quake' for the Seattle Seahawks?

Marshan Lynch

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What is the tallest structure in the Western Hemisphere?

The CN Tower in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is the tallest free-standing structure in the Western Hemisphere. It was completed in 1976, and was the tallest structure in the world from 1975 until 2007, when it was surpassed by the Burj Khalifa.

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Where are do the Los Angeles Lakers play their home games?

The Los Angeles Lakers play their home games at the Staples Center.

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What popular books did Stephen King author?

Stephen King is a prolific author, with a career defined by his horror genre novels. Several of his most famous titles include, "The Stand", "Pet Cemetery", "It", "Carrie", "Cujo", "Misery" and more, have all been turned into television series and movies. Stephen has also written bestselling sci-fi and fantasy stories, which include 11/22/63, and "The Dark Tower" series.

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What are some criticism of Betty Friedan's Feminine Mystique?

While groundbreaking, Betty Friedman took a narrow view on what the experience of a women is. She mainly focused on middle class white women. This narrow view meant she missed some of the challenges that women of other classes and races. As an example she focuses on the desire of women wanting to work without thinking about poorer women who are forced to work.

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When was the Bitcoin whitepaper published?

The Bitcoin whitepaper was published on October 31, 2008.

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What is the difference between Holland and The Netherlands?

The Kingdom of the Netherlands is a state that consists of the country called the Netherlands as well as overseas territories in the Caribbean (Aruba, Curaçao, and Sint Maarten). The country of the Netherlands consists of twelve provinces; including North Holland and South Holland. Even though the name Holland is frequently used (sometimes even by the Dutch themselves) to refer to the whole country, it is only a part of it.

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Where is Meherpur Sadar

Meherpur Sadar (Bengali: মেহেরপুর সদর) is an upazila of Meherpur District in the Division of Khulna, Bangladesh. Meherpur is the smallest district of Bangladesh in the South-western part within the Khulna Division. Before the partition in 1947, Meherpur was a part of the Nadia district of undivided India. Before 1984, it was a subdivision of Kushtia district. Meherpur consists of 1 municipality, 9 wards and 72 mahallas, 3 upazilas, 18 union parishads, 277 villages, 190 mouzas. The upazilas are Meherpur Sadar, Gangni and Mujibnagar.

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Who spoke at NYU's 2022 commencement?

Taylor Swift spoke at NYU's 2022 commencement.

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What shape is the constellation of Orion?

The constellation of Orion is also known as Orion's belt. The arrangement of it's three bright stars (Alnitak, Alnilam and Mintaka) are in a straight line and the constellation is considered to look like a hunter.

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How many events were completed in first modern Olympic Games?

There were 43 events which included shot put, boxing, running...

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What is wasabi traditionally made from?

Wasabi is traditionally made from horseradish. Most commercial wasabis found in restaurants and grocery stores tend to be a mixture of horseradish, mustard, and green food dye.

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Is Italian closer to French or to German?

Given the latin basis, Italian has a lot more similarities to French than to German.

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What did Jamaican-American author Nicola Yoon major in college for her graduate degree?

Creative Writing at Emerson College

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What is the Genomie Aggregation Databaise (genomAD)?

The Genome Aggregation Database (genomAD) is a large-scale database of genetic variation data that aggregates and harmonizes genetic data from multiple population genetics studies. The database was created by the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard in collaboration with other research institutions, and it contains genomic data from over 140,000 individuals from diverse populations around the world. The goal of genomAD is to provide a comprehensive resource for the study of genetic variation, allowing researchers to identify rare and common variants, assess their frequency in different populations, and analyze their potential effects on human health and disease. GenomAD includes both exome and whole-genome sequencing data, and it is widely used in genomics research and clinical genomics applications.

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Who were the Grateful Dead?

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.

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What are some popular game shows that can be watched on TV?

Popular game shows that can be watched on TV are Jeopardy!, Family Feud, and The Price is Right.

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What is a bank?

A bank is a financial institution that accepts deposits from the public and creates a demand deposit while simultaneously making loans. Lending activities can be directly performed by the bank or indirectly through capital markets. Because banks play an important role in financial stability and the economy of a country, most jurisdictions exercise a high degree of regulation over banks. Most countries have institutionalized a system known as fractional-reserve banking, under which banks hold liquid assets equal to only a portion of their current liabilities. In addition to other regulations intended to ensure liquidity, banks are generally subject to minimum capital requirements based on an international set of capital standards, the Basel Accords.

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Who was the lead singer for the band Aerosmith?

Steven Tyler was the lead singer for Aerosmith

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Name some famous experimental electronic music artists from the 2000s

Fennesz, Autechre, Oval, Alva Noto, Ryoji Ikeda

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Where is the first Summer Olympics held?

Athens, Greece 1896

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Name some famous hindi film actors

Here is a list of some famous hindi actors - Shahrukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachhan, Amir Khan, Varun Dhawan, Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor

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Who was India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister

Sardar Vallabhai Patel

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What are the only two countries in South America that do not touch Brazil?

Chile and Ecuador.

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What is the state capitol of Nevada?

The state capitol of Nevada is Carson City which was founded in 1858 and is named after Kit Carson.

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What is the fundamental problem of economics as a discipline?

a. The allocation of resources among competing wants because there are unlimited wants limited resources b. How to ensure continuous economic growth in the face of uncertainty c. How to maximise profits for companies and consumer value for citizens d. How to balance the needs of the economy with society and the environment

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What is it inflation?

In economics, inflation is an increase in the general price level of goods and services in an economy. When the general price level rises, each unit of currency buys fewer goods and services; consequently, inflation corresponds to a reduction in the purchasing power of money.

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When is the Indian Teachers day celebrated?

Indian Teachers day is celebrated on 5th September

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Name some famous poets and their poems.

Edgar Allen Poe Birthplace: Boston Famous poem: ”The Raven” Famous quote: ”I have great faith in fools — self-confidence my friends call it.” William Shakespeare Birthplace: Stratford-upon-Avon, England Famous poem: ”Sonnet XVIII” (Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?) Famous quote: ”All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players: they have their exits and their entrances; and one man in his time plays many parts. His acts being seven ages.” Maya Angelou Birthplace: St. Louis Famous poem: ”On the Pulse of Morning” Famous quote: ”I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Emily Dickinson Birthplace: Amherst, Massachusetts Famous poem: “‘Hope’ is the thing with feathers” Famous quote: “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul — and sings the tunes without the words — and never stops at all.” Shel Silverstein Birthplace: Chicago Famous poem: “Where the Sidewalk Ends” Famous quote: ”What I do is good. I wouldn’t let it out if I didn’t think it was.” Robert Frost Birthplace: San Francisco Famous poem: “The Road Not Taken” Famous quote: “The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.” Pablo Neruda Birthplace: Parral, Chile Famous poem: “I Do Not Love You Except Because I Love You” Famous quote: “To feel the love of people whom we love is a fire that feeds our life.” E. E. Cummings Birthplace: Cambridge, Massachusetts Famous poem: “i carry your heart with me” Famous quote: “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” Langston Hughes Birthplace: Joplin, Missouri Famous poem: “I Too Sing America” Famous quote: “Hold fast to dreams for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly.” Walt Whitman Birthplace: Long Island, New York Famous poem: “I Hear America Singing” Famous quote: “Either define the moment or the moment will define you.” Thomas Hardy Birthplace: Dorset, England Famous poem: “Hap” Famous quote: “The main object of religion is not to get a man into heaven, but to get heaven into him.” Rudyard Kipling Birthplace: Bombay Presidency, British India Famous poem: “Gunga Din” Famous quote: “We have forty million reasons for failure, but not a single excuse.” Oscar Wilde Birthplace: Dublin, Ireland Famous poem: “A Vision” Famous quote: “I have the simplest tastes. I am always satisfied with the best.” John Keats Birthplace: London Famous poem: “A Thing of Beauty (Endymion)” Famous quote: “A thing of beauty is a joy forever; its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness.” Elizabeth Barrett Browning Birthplace: Durham, England Famous poem: “How Do I Love Thee?” Famous quote: “If you desire faith, then you have faith enough.” William Blake Birthplace: London Famous poem: “The Tyger” Famous quote: “The glory of Christianity is to conquer by forgiveness.” Sylvia Plath Birthplace: Boston Famous poem: “Daddy” Famous quote: “Everything in life is writable about if you have the outgoing guts to do it and the imagination to improvise.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Birthplace: Portland, Maine Famous poem: “The Song of Hiawatha” Famous quote: “Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.” William Wordsworth Birthplace: Cumberland, England Famous poem: “The Prelude” Famous quote: “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” Mark Twain Birthplace: Florida, Missouri Famous poem: “Ode to Stephen Dowling Bots, Dec’d.” Famous quote: “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Birthplace: Boston Famous poem: “Uriel” Famous quote: “A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is braver five minutes longer.” John Donne Birthplace: London Famous poem: “No Man Is An Island” Famous quote: “Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee.” W.B. Yeats Birthplace: County Dublin, Ireland Famous poem: “The Second Coming” Famous quote: “Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” Lord Byron Birthplace: London Famous poem: “She Walks in Beauty” Famous quote: “There is no instinct like that of the heart.” Lewis Carroll Birthplace: Cheshire, England Famous poem: “Jabberwocky” Famous quote: “It is one of the great secrets of life that those things which are most worth doing, we do for others.” Alfred, Lord Tennyson Birthplace: Lincolnshire, England Famous poem: “The Charge of the Light Brigade” Famous quote: “‘Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all.” Dante Alighieri Birthplace: Florence, Italy Famous poem: “Divine Comedy” Famous quote: “Consider your origin; you were not born to live like brutes, but to follow virtue and knowledge.” T.S. Eliot Birthplace: St. Louis Famous poem: “The Waste Land” Famous quote: “Friendship should be more than biting time can sever.” Ezra Pound Birthplace: Hailey, Idaho Famous poem: “Hugh Selwyn Mauberley” Famous quote: “With one day’s reading a man may have the key in his hands.” John Milton Birthplace: London Famous poem: “Paradise Lost” Famous quote: “A good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit.” Sappho Birthplace: Lesbos, Greece Famous poem: “Sappho 31” Famous quote: “What is beautiful is good, and who is good will soon be beautiful.” Homer Birthplace: Smyrna (present-day Greece) Famous poem: “The Iliad” Famous quote: “Evil deeds do not prosper; the slow man catches up with the swift.” Li Bai Birthplace: Tang Empire (present-day Kyrgyzstan) Famous poem: “Quiet Night Thought” Famous quote: “We sit together, the mountain and me, until only the mountain remains.” Jalal al-Din Rumi Birthplace: Khorasan (present-day Afghanistan) Famous poem: “Masnavi-ye Ma’navi (Spiritual Verses)” Famous quote: “Raise your words, not voice. It is rain that grows flowers, not thunder.”

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Which one is good for health coffee or tea

Both coffee and tea are not good for health but overall when you compare coffee with tea, tea is little better than coffee as coffee contains more caffeine content than tea. Drinking both should be limited to 1-2 times per day as anything over consuming is not good for health.

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How to write a college essay?

A college essay is likely the most important part of your college application. While it's important to be factual about the writing, the essay is meant to demonstrate you as a unique person, that's set apart from the other applicants. Examples are unique experiences that changed the path of your life; special activities you have involved with that made a difference to others' lives, and interests that you have devoted much of your spare time on. The goal is help the admission officer to know you from aspects other than your grades and SAT scores, and evaluate whether you are good fit for the culture of the college you are applying for.

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What is the largest state in the US?

Alaska

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What's the best BBQ place in Austin

Texas BBQ is one of the most famous and popular food choices for both visitors and locals. The Franklin BBQ in Austin gets the highest hypes all these years after former President Obama's visit. Its long waiting line has not pushed foodies and pilgrims away. Other popular but less crowded places includes Terry & Blacks BBQ, County Line, and Rudy's BBQ.

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What is s3 equivalent in Azure?

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

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What has more caffeine between Coffee and Tea

While many teas do have caffeine like Green and Black, Coffee has about twice as much caffeine content.

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How deep can the roots of Big Bluestem grass go into the ground?

In ideal conditions, the roots of Big Bluestem grass can go six to seven feet deep.

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What are the main football teams in the city of Madrid?

There are two world-class football/soccer teams in the city of Madrid, Spain: Real Madrid and Atletico de Madrid.

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Name three schools that are part of the university of London

The London school of economics, the school of oriental and African studies and kings college

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Where are most apples grown?

The United States is the second largest apple producer worldwide, behind China. U.S. production is followed by Poland, Italy and France. The United States grows approximately 200 unique apple varieties.

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When did Massachusetts become a state?

Massachusetts became a state on February 6, 1788.

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What are some of most popular science fiction and fantasy books with TV or movie adaptations in the past twenty years?

There have been many extremely popular science fiction and fantasy books in the last ten years, but a small selection that were extremely popular and had successful TV/movie adaptations might include: "The Lord of the Rings" by J.R.R. Tolkien, which was published in 1955 but remains extremely popular and whose movie adaptations won a record number of Academy Awards; the series "A Song of Ice and Fire" by George R.R. Martin, the first book of which is "A Game of Thrones", is very popular and was adapted into a critically successful TV show on HBO; "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins, also with a series of successful movie adaptations; and "Dune" by Frank Herbert, which has had a number of movie adaptations with the most recent releasing in 2021.

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What was Selective Service Act?

The Selective Service Act was passed in 1917 (May). It enabled the country to enlist more men to the military

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What does bpa-free mean?

BPA-Free refers to any plastics or other materials that do not contain any traces of Bisphenol-A. Most plastics including bottled waters use BPA-Free plastic because it has been shown when BPA plastics are exposed to heat that the BPA chemicals can leach into liquids and into food which people then ingest.

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Who is the little person in Game of Thrones?

Tyrion Lannister is a main character in George R.R. Martin's "Song of Ice and Fire" series. Tyrion is distinguished by his congenital dwarfism. In the "Game of Thrones" television series, which is adapted from Martin's books, Tyrion is portrayed by Peter Dinklage.

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What is the fastest train in the world?

Shanghai Maglev in Shanghai, China

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Which dog is the hero of the 1925 serum rum to Nome, Alaska?

While Balto is the most popular and well-known dog of the serum run, also called the Great Race of Mercy, it was actually another dog named Togo whose team covered the most miles on the dangerous trail. Balto was the lead dog of Gunnar Kaasen's dog sled team, who covered the last 55 miles of the race relay. Togo, the lead dog of Leonhard Seppala's team, covered the previous 261 miles of their relay segment which was in much harsher and dangerous territory. Balto has received much more attention and glory for his participation.

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What is the Mahatma Gandhi Marg (Allahabad)?

Mahatama Gandhi Marg, also known as MG Marg, is one of the major streets in Allahabad, named after Mahatma Gandhi. It stretches from Allahabad High Court in the east making intersection with PD Tondon Marg and Nyaya Marg, passing through Civil Lines to the west until it ends at the esplanade. It is lined by shops, malls and a number of historical and religious buildings and offices including notable landmarks like All Saints Cathedral and Alfred Park in the north. It intersects with Sardar Patel Marg making Subash Cross, a notable town square of the city. The road was formerly Canning Road, named after Lord Canning, Governor-General of India from 1856 to 1862.

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Who is widely considered the GOAT of basketball?

Michael Jordan

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What is the difference between income tax and capital gains tax in the USA?

Income tax are taxes levied on earned income from employment. Capital gains taxes are levied on gains made from investment sales.

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What are some classes you need to take in university to become an aerospace engineer?

Some classes you need to take in university to become an aerospace engineer include thermodynamics, aerodynamics, fluid dynamics, and mechanics of materials.

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What are the co-founders of Tesla Motors?

Eberhard, Tarpenning, Wright, Elon Musk, and J.B. Straubel

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Who are the three main characters of the Harry Potter Series?

Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are the main characters of Harry Potter

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Why are so many US Hollywood films made in the state of Georgia?

While film in the United States as an audience artform started in New York it moved to Los Angeles for the stated reason of longer and sunnier days. Another part of the story was a patent dispute in 1898 between Thomas Edison and his patent for the Kinetograph. Edison stated that he effectively had a say in how films were made and wanted royalties for their use. Moving from New York near where Edison was based to Los Angeles was a simple way to grow the industry and distance themselves from a patent war. This mobility at the start of the modern film era due to costs continued through the 1960's and 1970's with westerns being shot in Spain. The 1980's and 1990's continued this trend primarily shooting in Canada or Mexico. At the turn of the century state legislators in the United States started provided steep tax rebates. The practical outworking of this is studios are encouraged to hire local talent and use local services when producing their film. The ratios for these rebates is fairly complicated and have created a new industry of tax professionals serving the film industry. So then why Georgia? Georgia currently provides one of the highest incentive structures at 20% with minimal restrictions on talent and a very low minimum budget of $500,000.

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Who landed on Timor Island after being cast adrift

Captain Bligh

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what was the impact on software companies from the revenue standard called 606?

VSOE was replaced by SSP (Standard selling price), new disclosures around Remaining performance obligations

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Who won the Man Booker International Prize for 2019?

Jokha Alharthi (Oman Author)

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What are four universities in the state of Texas?

Four universities in the state of Texas are University of Texas, Southern Methodist University, Texas A&M, and Texas Tech.

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What is epistatis?

Epistasis is a phenomenon in genetics in which the effect of a gene mutation is dependent on the presence or absence of mutations in one or more other genes, respectively termed modifier genes. In other words, the effect of the mutation is dependent on the genetic background in which it appears. Epistatic mutations therefore have different effects on their own than when they occur together. Originally, the term epistasis specifically meant that the effect of a gene variant is masked by that of a different gene. The concept of epistasis originated in genetics in 1907 but is now used in biochemistry, computational biology and evolutionary biology. The phenomenon arises due to interactions, either between genes (such as mutations also being needed in regulators of gene expression) or within them (multiple mutations being needed before the gene loses function), leading to non-linear effects. Epistasis has a great influence on the shape of evolutionary landscapes, which leads to profound consequences for evolution and for the evolvability of phenotypic traits.

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Name some active NBA famous players

Some active NBA famous players are Lebron James, Luka Doncic, Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic , Kawhi Leonard, Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant

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What are the different types of snowboarding styles?

Since snowboarding's inception as an established winter sport, it has developed various styles, each with its own specialized equipment and technique. The most common styles today are: freeride, freestyle, and freecarve/race. These styles are used for both recreational and professional snowboarding. While each style is unique, there is overlap between them.

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What is the largest city in North America?

The largest city in North America by population is Mexico City.

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What is the longest floating bridge in the world?

The 520 Bridge (Evergreen Point) in Washington State is the longest floating bridge in the world

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Name some famous rock bands from the San Francisco Bay Area.

Many famous rock bands have come from the San Francisco Bay area. These bands include the Grateful Dead, Journey, The Jefferson Airplane, Metallica, Santana, and Green Day.

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Why is film photography popular again?

Film photography had seen a long decline in popularity ever since the invention of digital cameras with their remarkable leaps in technological advances. As of today, a decent professional digital camera significantly outperforms the 35mm film cameras in terms of resolution, burst-shooting capabilities, nearly unlimited storage, and etc... In the recent years, the "film look" has made its comeback with lower resolution, grainy texture and unique color rendition. On top of that, half-decent retro-looking film cameras can be acquired for much less than a potent digital camera, lowering the entry barrier for those on the budget and looking for that look. An abundant pool of film stocks also adds to the fun, where each can drastically differ in low-light sensitivity, color rendition, graininess, post-processing chemistry, and of course, price. However, many major photographic film producers have either discontinued or significantly reduced the volume of their production. This, coupled with the surge in the demand, has led to skyrocketing prices on most of the still-available film stocks. On top of this, many popular and sought-after film cameras like the Leica M6, Nikon FM2 and Contax T2 also saw steep increase in their used-market prices. Given these price hikes on films and decades-old equipments, film photography is quickly becoming an expensive hobby, where each click of a shutter could cost more than 50 cents. How ironic is this today, when digital storage is virtually free? The authentic "film look" carries a hefty price tag today, and the future popularity of film photograhy is uncertain.

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Name different corporate messaging applications companies use.

Corporate messaging applications companies use include Slack, Teams, and Google Chat.

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Which is considered the first human technology?

Fire

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What can you produce by chopping down a tree?

Trees can be chopped for wood, or paper products.

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Name five fire Pokemon.

Five fire pokemon are Rapidash, Magmar, Vulpix, Charmeleon, and Charmander.

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Shane Fenton became famous as who

Alvin Stardust

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List the three first books written by Dan Brown, in chronological order and bullet point, using the format {book title} ({year published})

- Digital Fortress (1998) - Angels & Demons (2000) - Deception Point (2001)

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Tell me the capital of the UK. Then tell me a famous song about that city.

The capital of the United Kingdom is London. One song about that city is "London Bridge is Falling Down".

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Why do oceans have salt water but rivers have fresh water?

The water in rivers comes from rain. Rainwater does not have any salt in it. The river picks up a small amount of salt from the ground as it travels downhill. The salt enters the ocean at the river's mouth. The saltwater mixture becomes saltier as water evaporates.

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What is the wealthiest zip code in the United States?

Atherton, California

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How do solar panels create energy?

Solar panels convert the radiant energy from sunlight into electric energy in the form of direct current electricity.

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Who was the first astronaut?

Yuri Gagarin, a Russian pilot, was the first person to travel into space. On April 12, 1961, he completed an orbit around the Earth in the Vostok 1 capsule. Gagarin famously said, "Our Earth is blue," while in Earth orbit.

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How many cents is a nickel worth?

A nickel is worth 5 cents.

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Why is pickleball the greatest sport on the planet?

Pickleball is a wonderful sport, though it is arguable if it is the greatest sport on the planet. Pickeball requires little skill to get started, you simply need to be able to hit a ball with a raquet and move around a small court. Pickeball is a cross between ping pong and tennis but is simpler. It gets you moving and is fast-paced without requiring significant kill or practice. Pickleball is a social sport, it is usually played in groups of two or four and people generally play multiple games in a setting.

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What is the scientific name for a jaguar?

Panthera onca

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