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What is the best method for setting up to hit a golf shot approach to a green? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is the best method for setting up to hit a golf shot approach to a green?
### Response:
| When a golfer is setting up to hit a golf short, there are several things they need to take into account. First, they need to understand what club to hit based on the distance to the green, the elevation, wind speed and possibly the contours of the green. For beginning golfers, focusing on the center of the green is probably easiest. More skilled golfers should target areas closer to the pin or that leave them an easier putt or chip. The second step is lining up the shot. It's usually best to approach from the behind the ball to make sure your legs and body are aligned to the target. The target (pin, tree, etc) should take into account a golfers natural tendency to either draw (right to left) or fade (left to right) the ball as well as the direction and strength of the wind. The golfers stance will also affect the trajectory of a ball. If the golfers feet are above the ball or the ball is on a downhill lie, the ball will tend to go to the right. If the golfers feet are below the ball or the ball is on an uphill lie, the ball will tend to go to the left. For left handed golfers, simple reverse the descriptions. |
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What does CEO stand for | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What does CEO stand for
### Response:
| Chief Executive Officer |
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Who created Craigslist? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who created Craigslist?
### Input:
Craigslist (stylized as craigslist) is a privately-held American company[5] operating a classified advertisements website with sections devoted to jobs, housing, for sale, items wanted, services, community service, gigs, résumés, and discussion forums.
Craig Newmark began the service in 1995 as an email distribution list to friends, featuring local events in the San Francisco Bay Area. It became a web-based service in 1996 and expanded into other classified categories. It started expanding to other U.S. and Canadian cities in 2000, and now covers 70 countries.
### Response:
| Craigslist (stylized as craigslist) is a privately-held American company[5] operating a classified advertisements website with sections devoted to jobs, housing, for sale, items wanted, services, community service, gigs, résumés, and discussion forums.
Craig Newmark began the service in 1995 as an email distribution list to friends, featuring local events in the San Francisco Bay Area. It became a web-based service in 1996 and expanded into other classified categories. It started expanding to other U.S. and Canadian cities in 2000, and now covers 70 countries. | Craig Newmark created Craigslist in 1995. It started as an email distribution list to friends that featured local events in the San Francisco Bay Area. |
What are the differences between a ukulele and guitar? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What are the differences between a ukulele and guitar?
### Response:
| While a ukulele looks like a smaller version of a guitar, there are some notable differences.
A guitar has 6 strings and a ukulele has 4 strings. Because of this, the sound range of a ukulele is narrower than a guitar.
Looking from the front of a guitar, the thickness of the strings increases gradually from right to left. For a ukulele, the two outmost strings are the thinnest and the second left string is the thickest.
A ukulele is much smaller in the size, making it one of the most popular beginner instrument for kids. |
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What is a sandworm? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is a sandworm?
### Response:
| A sandworm is a creature described by Frank Herbert in his science-fiction book Dune. Sandworms are huge and aggressive and live in the sand seas of planet Arrakis. |
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When was Amsterdam founded? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
When was Amsterdam founded?
### Response:
| Amsterdam was founded in the late 13th century. |
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Is ABAKO no longer an active political party? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Is ABAKO no longer an active political party?
### Input:
The Alliance of Bakongo (French: Alliance des Bakongo, or ABAKO) was a Congolese political party, founded by Edmond Nzeza Nlandu, but headed by Joseph Kasa-Vubu, which emerged in the late 1950s as vocal opponent of Belgian colonial rule in what today is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, the organization served as the major ethno-religious organization for the Kongo people (also known as Bakongo) and became closely intertwined with the Kimbanguist Church which was extremely popular in the lower Congo.
### Response:
| The Alliance of Bakongo (French: Alliance des Bakongo, or ABAKO) was a Congolese political party, founded by Edmond Nzeza Nlandu, but headed by Joseph Kasa-Vubu, which emerged in the late 1950s as vocal opponent of Belgian colonial rule in what today is the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Additionally, the organization served as the major ethno-religious organization for the Kongo people (also known as Bakongo) and became closely intertwined with the Kimbanguist Church which was extremely popular in the lower Congo. | Correct, The Alliance of Bakongo, or ABAKO, is no longer a political party. |
Classify the below aircrafts based on their utility.
F-35, F-22, J-20, Su-57 and the F/A-18, Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8 | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify the below aircrafts based on their utility.
F-35, F-22, J-20, Su-57 and the F/A-18, Airbus A380, Boeing 747-8
### Response:
| Fighter jets - F-35, F-22, J-20, Su-57 and the F/A-18
Passanger aircrafts - Airbus A380 and Boeing 747-8 |
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Please write me a short children's bedtime story about a frog, a tree, and the moon. Make the moral of the story about appreciating what you have in life. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Please write me a short children's bedtime story about a frog, a tree, and the moon. Make the moral of the story about appreciating what you have in life.
### Response:
| Once upon a time, there was a Frog. His name was Mr. Wilson. He lived in a small little twig house, on the side of a great big pond. He loved his little house. He especially loved how close he was to the water, which let him go out swimming, searching for yummy bugs to eat.
One night he was feeling lonely. It was just him in that tiny little house, by the great big pond. He looked up at the moon and wondered who else lived up there. He said, "If only I could climb up to the moon, I would find friends and be happy". Mr. Wilson noticed a grand and towering tree across the river. He thought to himself, "If I can climb that tree, then I can make it up to the moon!"
So he ventured out on a journey to make it up the tree. He rushed through the tall grass, moving quickly so the cats and dogs would not see him. When he made it to the tree he met an old squirrel friend named Ron. Ron was happy to help Mr. Wilson up the tree. So Mr. Wilson jumped on Ron's back and had a bouncy ride to the top.
Mr. Wilson made it to the top, but the tree needed to be taller! He still was so far away from the moon. Mr. Wilson put his head down and started to cry. He said, "Ron, I can't get to the moon... I'll always be lonely!". Ron responded, "Look around Mr. Wilson, can't you see all the friends in the forest. You don't need to go to the moon! There is plenty of fun you can have right here!". Mr. Wilson had a grand view of the whole forest and saw all the friends he could make. He smiled and was happy. He then knew that all along he had what he needed right where he was. Maybe one day he would make it to the moon, but he didn't need to get there now. He didn't need to get there ever. |
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Is tap water safe to drink in Japan? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Is tap water safe to drink in Japan?
### Response:
| Yes, tap water is safe to drink in Japan. |
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Extract the occupations of Elie Wiesel from the text. | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Extract the occupations of Elie Wiesel from the text.
### Input:
Elie Wiesel (/ˈɛli viːˈzɛl/, born Eliezer Wiesel, Yiddish: אליעזר װיזעל Eliezer Vizel;[4][5] September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016) was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor.
### Response:
| Elie Wiesel (/ˈɛli viːˈzɛl/, born Eliezer Wiesel, Yiddish: אליעזר װיזעל Eliezer Vizel;[4][5] September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016) was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. | Writer, Professor, Activist |
Who was Catelyn Stark originally betrothed to marry? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who was Catelyn Stark originally betrothed to marry?
### Response:
| Catelyn Stark (nee Tully) was supposed to marry Brandon Stark, the heir to Winterfell, but Brandon was killed by the Mad King and instead, Catelyn married the next in line to the Winterfell claim, Eddard Stark. |
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Why do I not feel good after consuming a lot of chocolates? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why do I not feel good after consuming a lot of chocolates?
### Response:
| Eating sugary foods like chocolate or candy causes a spike in dopamine, which can make you feel happy and energized. However, when the dopamine levels crash, it goes well below the base level, which can in turn make you may feel tired, irritable, and even depressed. This is because dopamine is involved in regulating mood, motivation, and pleasure. When dopamine levels drop too low, it can cause a number of unpleasant symptoms. |
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Provide some key points about popular game Super Buster Bros from the given passage | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Provide some key points about popular game Super Buster Bros from the given passage
### Input:
Super Buster Bros., released as Super Pang (スーパーパン) outside of North America, is a cooperative two-player shooting puzzle arcade video game developed by Mitchell and released in the United States in 1990 by Capcom. It is the second game in the Pang series and was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992. It is also featured in the compilations Buster Bros. Collection for the original PlayStation and Capcom Puzzle World for PlayStation Portable. It was the tenth game released for the CP System hardware.
### Response:
| Super Buster Bros., released as Super Pang (スーパーパン) outside of North America, is a cooperative two-player shooting puzzle arcade video game developed by Mitchell and released in the United States in 1990 by Capcom. It is the second game in the Pang series and was ported to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992. It is also featured in the compilations Buster Bros. Collection for the original PlayStation and Capcom Puzzle World for PlayStation Portable. It was the tenth game released for the CP System hardware. | 1. Mitchell created the cooperative two-player shooting puzzle arcade video game Super Buster Bros., which was published by Capcom in the United States in 1990 under the name Super Pang outside of North America.
2. It was transferred to the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1992 and is the second game in the Pang series.
3. It's included in compilations like Buster Bros.
4. Both Capcom Puzzle World for the PlayStation Portable and the Collection for the original PlayStation.
5. The CP System hardware had just received its tenth game release. |
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Jew's Harp, Bass Stick | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Jew's Harp, Bass Stick
### Response:
| Bass Stick is string, Jew's Harp is percussion. |
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What is Christmas? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is Christmas?
### Response:
| Christmas is a Christian holiday that represents when Jesus was born. This holiday is celebrated on December 25 every year. Church's will have a manger setup with figures showing what the birth of Christ would have looked like thousands of years ago. The figures represented would be the wise men, mary, joseph, and Jesus in the manger. The wise men were led to the manger of Jesus by following a star in the sky. Billions of people all over the world celebrate this holiday every year. |
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Classify the below based on the products they sell.
Adidas, nike, Pepsi, Sprite, Fanta, FILA | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify the below based on the products they sell.
Adidas, nike, Pepsi, Sprite, Fanta, FILA
### Response:
| Adidas, nike, FILA - Shoe
Pepsi, Sprite, Fanta - Beverages |
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What genres of music were popular in the late 1990s? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What genres of music were popular in the late 1990s?
### Response:
| In the late 90s, there were a few dominant genres of popular music: boy bands and the so-called "Latin Explosion." Boy bands usually consisted of 5 members, each with a distinct "look" that's desirable to a range of (usually) teenage girl fans. Their songs were usually "bubblegum pop" or love songs, all with catchy hooks or choruses. Popular groups in the late 90s were the Backstreet Boys, *NSync, 98 Degrees, and O-Town. "Latin Explosion" artists were Hispanic/Latino or of Hispanic/Latino descent and the songs sometimes featured Spanish words or phrases, along with Latino beats in otherwise standard pop music arrangements. Some popular acts include Ricky Martin, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, and Enrique Igelsias. |
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Which team won the 2023 NCAA Men's National Championship? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which team won the 2023 NCAA Men's National Championship?
### Input:
The 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament involved 68 teams playing in a single-elimination tournament that determined the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's basketball national champion for the 2022–23 season. The 84th annual edition of the tournament began on March 14, 2023, and concluded with the UConn Huskies defeating the San Diego State Aztecs, 76–59 in the championship game on April 3 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
### Response:
| The 2023 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament involved 68 teams playing in a single-elimination tournament that determined the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I men's basketball national champion for the 2022–23 season. The 84th annual edition of the tournament began on March 14, 2023, and concluded with the UConn Huskies defeating the San Diego State Aztecs, 76–59 in the championship game on April 3 at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. | The University of Connecticut Huskies |
Who is the first chairman of Chine? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who is the first chairman of Chine?
### Input:
Mao Zedong[a] (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who was the founder of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which he led as the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from the establishment of the PRC in 1949 until his death in 1976. Ideologically a Marxist–Leninist, his theories, military strategies, and political policies are collectively known as Maoism.
### Response:
| Mao Zedong[a] (26 December 1893 – 9 September 1976), also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary who was the founder of the People's Republic of China (PRC), which he led as the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from the establishment of the PRC in 1949 until his death in 1976. Ideologically a Marxist–Leninist, his theories, military strategies, and political policies are collectively known as Maoism. | Mao Zedong is the first chairman of the People's Republic of China, he is also known as Chairman Mao, was a Chinese communist revolutionary and the founder of the People's Republic of China. He served as the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from the establishment of the PRC in 1949 until his death in 1976 |
Name some of the most popular TV shows of the 2010s | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Name some of the most popular TV shows of the 2010s
### Response:
| Some of the most popular TV shows in the 2010s include Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, Peaky Blinders, Succession or Better Call Saul |
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Which Targaryen has the dragon Rhaegal named after him? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which Targaryen has the dragon Rhaegal named after him?
### Response:
| Rhaegal is named for Rhaegar Targaryen, Daenerys Targaryen's eldest brother. |
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How does the train work? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How does the train work?
### Response:
| How Does An Electric Locomotive Work:
Electric locomotives use electricity from overhead wires to convert electrical energy into mechanical energy, making them lighter, faster, and quieter than steam or diesel engines.
How Does a Diesel Locomotive Work:
Diesel-electric locomotives provide cheaper upfront costs and improved reliability.
Train wheels are conical, allowing them to travel a longer distance while turning at the same speed as the inner wheel. The wheel on the left is positioned further out from the center of the axle than the right, which is beneficial for stability and comfort of the passengers. Railways have wide curves due to the "flange" of the wheel limiting lateral movement. Distance between tracks must be greater than wheel flanges to allow wheels to move laterally in curves, reducing efficiency and comfort. The "nominal gauge" of a railway is defined for the straight section and widened in curves to allow the train to tilt. |
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What were some historical reasons for the invention of pad thai? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What were some historical reasons for the invention of pad thai?
### Response:
| The dish was invented in part to help Thailand develop a national identity, and also to promote consumption of noodles to alleviate rice shortages during world war 2. |
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The BCG vaccine has proved quite effective against which infection | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
The BCG vaccine has proved quite effective against which infection
### Response:
| SAR infection |
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What are the ways to save money in gardening? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What are the ways to save money in gardening?
### Response:
| 1. Avoid buying potting mix by making your own potting soil
2. Compost your food scraps to make your own soil
3. Avoid buying seed germinating trays by using tofu trays and other recycled food trays to germinate seeds
4. Avoid buying pots and containers by re-using plastic milk containers with the top cut off, tetra pak with the top cut off, yoghurt containers, plastic soda bottles etc.
5. Avoid buying plants from the store by germinating plants from seed yourself
6. Collect rainwater for your plants to avoid using municipal water
7. Re-use water from rinsing vegetables/rice to water your plants to minimize the use of municipal water |
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What are some Australian craft beer brands that I should try? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What are some Australian craft beer brands that I should try?
### Response:
| Australia has many craft breweries that produce a variety of ales and lagers. You could try Balter beer, Black Hops or Green Beacon |
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What K-pop group did Kang Se-jung sing for? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What K-pop group did Kang Se-jung sing for?
### Input:
Kang Se-jung (born January 15, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut as a singer for the K-pop girl group Papaya in 2000; the group released two albums before disbanding in 2001. Kang began acting full-time in 2004, and has appeared in television series such as Assorted Gems (2009) and Heartless City (2013). Upon turning to acting, she used the stage name Go Na-eun before reverting to use of her birth name in 2017.
### Response:
| Kang Se-jung (born January 15, 1982) is a South Korean actress. She made her entertainment debut as a singer for the K-pop girl group Papaya in 2000; the group released two albums before disbanding in 2001. Kang began acting full-time in 2004, and has appeared in television series such as Assorted Gems (2009) and Heartless City (2013). Upon turning to acting, she used the stage name Go Na-eun before reverting to use of her birth name in 2017. | Papaya |
What is positive cash flow? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is positive cash flow?
### Response:
| Positive cash flow is when a business has more money coming in than going out. It is a measure of profitability and can be calculated by subtracting expenses from revenues. |
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Is society ready for flying cars ? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Is society ready for flying cars ?
### Response:
| No, significant work needs to done in terms of :
Infrastructure to support cars that can traverse the airspace
New FAA regulations to manage airspace safety
New driver safety training and licenses
New charging stations
New insurance policies |
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Based on this passage, what is the average number of people per family in Zangisheh? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Based on this passage, what is the average number of people per family in Zangisheh?
### Input:
Zangisheh (Persian: زنگيشه, also Romanized as Zangīsheh)[1] is a village in Qarah Su Rural District, in the Central District of Kermanshah County, Kermanshah Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 153, in 34 families.[2]
### Response:
| Zangisheh (Persian: زنگيشه, also Romanized as Zangīsheh)[1] is a village in Qarah Su Rural District, in the Central District of Kermanshah County, Kermanshah Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 153, in 34 families.[2] | I can only tell you what it was in 2006, because this is when the survey data provided is from. The average number of people per family at that time is the population divided by the number of families, or 153 / 34. |
Who was the first woman to finish the Boston Marathon? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who was the first woman to finish the Boston Marathon?
### Response:
| Roberta Gibbs ran the 1966 Boston Marathon and was the first woman to finish it. At the time, women were not qualified to run in marathons, so she dressed up as a man and waited in the sidelines until about half the runners had already started then jumped in to join the pack. |
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According to the passage below, what is Reinforcement Learning? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
According to the passage below, what is Reinforcement Learning?
### Input:
Reinforcement learning (RL) is an area of machine learning concerned with how intelligent agents ought to take actions in an environment in order to maximize the notion of cumulative reward. Reinforcement learning is one of three basic machine learning paradigms, alongside supervised learning and unsupervised learning.
Reinforcement learning differs from supervised learning in not needing labelled input/output pairs to be presented, and in not needing sub-optimal actions to be explicitly corrected. Instead the focus is on finding a balance between exploration (of uncharted territory) and exploitation (of current knowledge).[1]
### Response:
| Reinforcement learning (RL) is an area of machine learning concerned with how intelligent agents ought to take actions in an environment in order to maximize the notion of cumulative reward. Reinforcement learning is one of three basic machine learning paradigms, alongside supervised learning and unsupervised learning.
Reinforcement learning differs from supervised learning in not needing labelled input/output pairs to be presented, and in not needing sub-optimal actions to be explicitly corrected. Instead the focus is on finding a balance between exploration (of uncharted territory) and exploitation (of current knowledge).[1] | In machine learning, reinforcement learning (RL) is a domain concerned with how intelligent agents respond to maximize their total rewards. Alongside supervised and unsupervised learning, it is one of 3 types of machine learning. Unlike supervised learning, RL does not require labeled data. |
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Nova Corps or Green Lantern Corps | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which characters belong to DC or Marvel Universe? Nova Corps or Green Lantern Corps
### Response:
| Nova Corps is Marvel, Green Lantern Corps is DC |
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What is geodesy? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is geodesy?
### Response:
| Geodesy is the science of measuring and representing the geometry, gravity, and spatial orientation of the Earth in temporally varying 3D. It is called planetary geodesy when studying other astronomical bodies, such as planets or circumplanetary systems.
Geodynamical phenomena, including crustal motion, tides, and polar motion, can be studied by designing global and national control networks, applying space geodesy and terrestrial geodetic techniques, and relying on datums and coordinate systems. The job titles are geodesist and geodetic surveyor. |
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When did the American Civil War end? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
When did the American Civil War end?
### Response:
| The American Civil War formally concluded on August 20, 1866 when President Andrew Johnson issued a proclamation declaring that civil authority was restored in all of the states. |
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How do you describe your favorite cup of coffee? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How do you describe your favorite cup of coffee?
### Response:
| My favorite cup of coffee is served in a cafe. It must be in a ceramic mug, piping hot. Paper cups are out of the question. No plastic covers allowed. The aroma should be a mix of cream, hazelnut and coffee. When I take my first sip, it should be smooth and delicious, only allowing me a small sip lest I burn my tongue. The blend should maintain the flavor up until the last drop. This is how I would describe my favorite cup of coffee. |
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Who Invented the Zamboni | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who Invented the Zamboni
### Response:
| A zamboni is also known as an ice resurfacer. It was invented in 1949 in California, by Frank Zamboni. Zamboni was an American inventor and engineer. His inspiration came from the fact that he owned an ice skating rink in California and the process to resurface the ice was very time consuming. Through his refrigeration background during the years of 1941-1947 he began working on the first prototype. |
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Give me a list of the best ways of looking younger than your age. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me a list of the best ways of looking younger than your age.
### Response:
| To keep fit, maintain clear skin, be positive, always be up-to-date to everything, do not hesitate to change, be calm |
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In Berkeley, how do parents select their public middle school? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
In Berkeley, how do parents select their public middle school?
### Response:
| The Berkeley Unified Public Schools assign children to their middle school based on the location of their home. |
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What is the best kind of lightbulb? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is the best kind of lightbulb?
### Response:
| As with many home appliances, the definition of "best" for lightbulbs varies depending on your intended use. For example, a lightbulb you might use for a reading light might differ from how you illuminate a garage. Some important factors to consider:
- Energy efficiency: the availability and cost effectiveness of LED bulbs has made them the new standard for home lighting purposes. Additionally, they are more efficient in terms of energy usage than incandescent lights, so will cost less to operate over time.
- Color/hue: the "color" of the light from a bulb can vary from blue to white to yellow, or even to custom colors. Consider the ambiance or mood you are trying to set with the bulb.
- Shape and style: different lamps require different bulbs, and you should make sure the bulb you are buying is compatible. Some bulb types have different styles as well, such as "Edison style" and bulbs meant to mimic the flicker of candles. |
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How long do tennis matches last? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How long do tennis matches last?
### Response:
| Tennis matches do not have a time limit. They can range anywhere from one hour on the short end to five-six hours on the other extreme. In most cases, the matches finish within a couple of hours. The variation in the duration of tennis matches stems from the scoring system which requires a player to win two or three sets, depending on the tournament, to win the match. For really competitive matches, an individual set can go on for hours if players keep running into ties, prolonging the match. |
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How do compilers use IR? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How do compilers use IR?
### Input:
An intermediate language is the language of an abstract machine designed to aid in the analysis of computer programs. The term comes from their use in compilers, where the source code of a program is translated into a form more suitable for code-improving transformations before being used to generate object or machine code for a target machine.
### Response:
| An intermediate language is the language of an abstract machine designed to aid in the analysis of computer programs. The term comes from their use in compilers, where the source code of a program is translated into a form more suitable for code-improving transformations before being used to generate object or machine code for a target machine. | Compilers translate the source code of a program to an intermediate representation (IR), which is a form more suitable for performing code transformations before generating object code for the target machine. |
What does it take to be a really good sports coach? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What does it take to be a really good sports coach?
### Response:
| A good sports coach requires a balanced mixture of personality, skill, experience and charisma. In terms of personality, a great sports coach will have good emotional intelligence to interact with many different types of people. In terms of skill, the coach will need to have either played the sport they coach and/or be very well trained in the art of motor skill learning. They will need to be able to use the right words, actions and demonstrations to teach skills to players at different level. They need the experience to understand the many different scenarios that come up during practices and games and know how to apply different strategies. They also need the charisma to be a good leader. Their coaching style needs to inspire their teams to perform at the best of their ability. The leadership trust is built over a series of positive interactions with helping players to achieve their goals. |
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Please write a thank you message for a jeans day pass donated by a parent to a teacher | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Please write a thank you message for a jeans day pass donated by a parent to a teacher
### Response:
| Thank you for the jeans day pass-it's like a vacation from my daily wardrobe and enhances my comfort and enjoyment when teaching your child. I'm excited to see the looks on my students' faces when I rock my new jeans! |
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Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Anzad, Alto flute | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or woodwind: Anzad, Alto flute
### Response:
| Alto flute is woodwind, Anzad is string. |
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How do you make a Negroni? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How do you make a Negroni?
### Response:
| Here is how to make a Negroni cocktail:
Ingredients:
- Gin
- Campari
- Sweet Vermouth
- Orange peel
- Ice for mixing
- Ice for serving; Single large ice "rock" generally preferred
Bar tools needed:
- Mixing glass
- Mixing spoon
- Strainer
- Glass for serving; preferably a cocktail tumbler style glass
Making the cocktail
- Place the ice (or ice rock) in the serving glass
- Pour 1 ounce each of the gin, Campari, and vermouth into the mixing glass
- Add 5-10 ice cubes to the mixing glass
- Using the mixing spoon, stir the ingredients vigorously for 20-30 seconds
- Using the strainer, pour the cocktail into the serving glass
- Twist the orange peel to release oil and aroma; rub orange peel around rim of glass; place orange peel into the cocktail
- Enjoy!
If you enjoy the negroni, you can experiment with the ingredients. Many enjoy mezcal as a replacement for the gin. Also, you can swap out Campari for other bitter style aperitifs; St. George's Bruto Americano is a good example of a possible substitute. |
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Explain to me why people decide to go vegan. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Explain to me why people decide to go vegan.
### Response:
| Vegans are primarily concerned with animal welfare. Humans do not need to eat animal products to be healthy, so using animals for food is unnecessary. Under capitalism, trillions of animals are raised in horrible conditions each year to be slaughtered to satisfy human taste buds. However, even if an animal is raised in conditions better than a factory farm, killing them is purely for taste since humans do not need to eat them to survive. Vegans view this as immoral and choose to not use animal products.
Additionally, meat has a high carbon footprint compared to eating plants. Beef is a particularly bad offender. Vast swathes of the rainforest are cleared away to make room to raise cows for slaughter. Many vegans also care about the environment and avoiding animal products is a way to contribute less damage to the environment. |
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Classify each of the following as a "fiat money" or "cryptocurrency": Bitcoin, US Dollar, British Pound, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Euro | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify each of the following as a "fiat money" or "cryptocurrency": Bitcoin, US Dollar, British Pound, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Euro
### Response:
| Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency
US Dollar: Fiat Money
British Pound: Fiat Money
Ethereum: Cryptocurrency
Dogecoin: Cryptocurrency
Euro: Fiat Money |
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Write a consoling message to my friend who didn’t get the job they wanted | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Write a consoling message to my friend who didn’t get the job they wanted
### Response:
| Dear ____
I’m so sorry you didn’t get the job, but some things aren’t meant to be and I strongly believe that everything happens for a reason. Your dream job might be just around the corner, and their loss is your next employers gain. I’m here if you ever need to talk.
Kind Regards,
____ |
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Why do children love playing sports? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why do children love playing sports?
### Response:
| There are many reasons why children love playing sports.
First, it's fun. Sports are a great way to have fun and get exercise.
Second, children learn teamwork and discipline.
Third, it's a great way to make new friends and learn social skills. They also learn how to cooperate with others and how to resolve conflicts.
Sports help kids stay healthy and fit. They also help them develop their muscles and coordination.
Activities can lead to a lifelong love of sports. Kids who play sports often continue to play them as adults. |
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What is a good Indian restaurant in Redmond, WA | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is a good Indian restaurant in Redmond, WA
### Response:
| Kanishka |
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write a story a bout a man walking a dog by the river | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
write a story a bout a man walking a dog by the river
### Response:
| Once upon a time, there was a man called John. John used to get up early and go by the nearby river to walk his dog. one day, while walking by the river John noticed something on the other bank of the river, it was bright and shiny. John started to walk faster to cross the river to the other side, and once he did he found that shiny thing to be dome glass that has a tiny door to the left of it. John never recalled he has seen anything like that before, but once he knocked the door, young beautiful girl open the door, and said Hi. John said Hi back, and he asked is there anyone else living here with you. and the girl said yes, my mom, she is inside, let me call her for you. The girl mom came out and said Hi, how can I help you. and John said, sorry I just noticed this nice shiny dome, and thought to check who is inside. the Lady said yes, we are travellers and we found this nice spot by the river, the dome you see is all made artificially by an AI system, so it look as shiny as possible. we will be camping here by the river for couple of days, then leave after. John said, ok, enjoy time here, and let me know if you need any help. the lady thanked him, and John took his dog back to the other side of the river and continued their walk. |
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Classify the countries based on the hemisphere they are located.
New Zealand, Tonga, Palau, Hungary, India, Japan, Latvia | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify the countries based on the hemisphere they are located.
New Zealand, Tonga, Palau, Hungary, India, Japan, Latvia
### Response:
| Southern hemisphere - New Zealand, Tonga, Palau
Northern hemisphere - Hungary, India, Japan, Latvia |
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Who was Thomas Ransom | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who was Thomas Ransom
### Input:
Thomas Harvey Ransom (August 8, 1870 – June 3, 1946) was an American football and basketball coach and a doctor.
### Response:
| Thomas Harvey Ransom (August 8, 1870 – June 3, 1946) was an American football and basketball coach and a doctor. | Thomas Harvey Ransom (August 8, 1870 – June 3, 1946) was an American football and basketball coach and a doctor. |
Tell me about the MGB. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Tell me about the MGB.
### Response:
| The MGB is a two-door British sports car that was produced by the manufacturer MG from 1962 until 1980. The MGB was available in two bodystyles: a two seat convertible roadster known as the "tourer," and from 1967 a fastback 2+2 bodystyle known as the "GT." Most MGBs sold were of the convertible "tourer" variety. The MGB is one of the highest-volume British cars ever produced and was very popular both in the UK home market and overseas, particularly in America. The car was equipped with a 1798 cc four-cylinder gasoline engine and a four-speed manual transmission. All models were equipped with front disk brakes and rear drum brakes. The styling was modified throughout the long production run, with the most substantial change being the move from chrome bumpers to rubber bumpers midway through the 1974 model year to comply with changes in US federal automobile crash testing requirements. |
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How is Praveen Babi remembered in Indian pop culture reference? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How is Praveen Babi remembered in Indian pop culture reference?
### Input:
Mahesh Bhatt, Babi's former partner, wrote and directed Arth (1982), a supposedly semi-autobiographical film about his relationship with Babi, and wrote and produced Woh Lamhe (2006) directed by his nephew Mohit Suri, based on his recollection and interpretation of his relationship with Babi and without any inputs from her.[46]
Designer Manish Malhotra said: "Parveen Babi brought minimalism into fashion. She was always impeccable, not overdoing it even once."[47]
### Response:
| Mahesh Bhatt, Babi's former partner, wrote and directed Arth (1982), a supposedly semi-autobiographical film about his relationship with Babi, and wrote and produced Woh Lamhe (2006) directed by his nephew Mohit Suri, based on his recollection and interpretation of his relationship with Babi and without any inputs from her.[46]
Designer Manish Malhotra said: "Parveen Babi brought minimalism into fashion. She was always impeccable, not overdoing it even once."[47] | Praveen Babi was a fashion icon of India. She was always dressed to impress and brought minimalism into fashion. Her ex-boyfriend made a couple of movies about his relationship with her in the movies Arth and Woh Lamhe. |
Why do children sometimes leave milk and cookies out on Christmas Eve? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why do children sometimes leave milk and cookies out on Christmas Eve?
### Response:
| Leaving milk and cookies out the night before Christmas is a tradition based on the assumption that Santa Clause will come down the chimney overnight to deliver presents and he might enjoy a snack. |
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Given this paragraph about salmon, give me an overview of their lifecycle. | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Given this paragraph about salmon, give me an overview of their lifecycle.
### Input:
Salmon are typically anadromous: they hatch in the gravel beds of shallow fresh water streams, migrate to the ocean as adults and live like sea fish, then return to fresh water to reproduce. However, populations of several species are restricted to fresh water throughout their lives. Folklore has it that the fish return to the exact spot where they hatched to spawn, and tracking studies have shown this to be mostly true. A portion of a returning salmon run may stray and spawn in different freshwater systems; the percent of straying depends on the species of salmon. Homing behavior has been shown to depend on olfactory memory.
### Response:
| Salmon are typically anadromous: they hatch in the gravel beds of shallow fresh water streams, migrate to the ocean as adults and live like sea fish, then return to fresh water to reproduce. However, populations of several species are restricted to fresh water throughout their lives. Folklore has it that the fish return to the exact spot where they hatched to spawn, and tracking studies have shown this to be mostly true. A portion of a returning salmon run may stray and spawn in different freshwater systems; the percent of straying depends on the species of salmon. Homing behavior has been shown to depend on olfactory memory. | Salmon hatch in fresh water streams, migrate to the ocean as adults, then return to fresh water to reproduce. |
What story does your family always tell about you? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What story does your family always tell about you?
### Response:
| My family loves to tell the story from when I was little. I used to tell everyone that I thought I would own a large white airplane with pink seats. My parents have a video recording of me saying that I love to fly, and that when I am older, I would have a beautiful white airplane. I do not have an airplane, nor is it white. Nor does it have pink seats! I'm not sure why I thought this was important or possible. I believe my family tells this story because a toddler believing that they can have an airplane is surprising. |
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is sales a great career | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
is sales a great career
### Response:
| yes |
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Why is the ice smooth during ice hockey games? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why is the ice smooth during ice hockey games?
### Response:
| The ice hockey smoothing machine was invented in 1940 and is used to keep the ice rink smooth periodically between periods in the game. |
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Classify each of the following football positions as offense or defense: quarterback, running back, linebacker, cornerback, safety, tight end | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify each of the following football positions as offense or defense: quarterback, running back, linebacker, cornerback, safety, tight end
### Response:
| Quarterback: Offense
Running Back: Offense
Linebacker: Defense
Cornerback: Defense
Safety: Defense
Tight End: Offense |
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Classify each of the following as either titles by Ann M. Martin or Gertrude Chandler Warner: Bummer Summer, Belle Teal, A Corner of the Universe, Ten Kids, No Pets, Everything for a Dog, Surprise Island, Blue Bay Mystery, Mystery Ranch, Benny Uncovers a Mystery, The Boxcar Children | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify each of the following as either titles by Ann M. Martin or Gertrude Chandler Warner: Bummer Summer, Belle Teal, A Corner of the Universe, Ten Kids, No Pets, Everything for a Dog, Surprise Island, Blue Bay Mystery, Mystery Ranch, Benny Uncovers a Mystery, The Boxcar Children
### Response:
| Ann M. Martin: Bummer Summer, Belle Teal, A Corner of the Universe, Ten Kids, No Pets, Everything for a Dog
Gertrude Chandler Warner: Surprise Island, Blue Bay Mystery, Mystery Ranch, Benny Uncovers a Mystery, The Boxcar Children |
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How do I become successful? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How do I become successful?
### Response:
| Success is not a measure of wealth or assets as many people come to believe. And giving someone advice on how to be success can be very tricky as each person has such a diverse background, experiences, ability, strengths, weaknesses, networks, and everything else in between. Therefore a framework of thought is the best way to consider success. To be successful, you must find what you're best at and put yourself in an environment that allows you to do what you're best at. |
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What is the current world population? Is it growing? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is the current world population? Is it growing?
### Response:
| In 2022 the world's population hit eight billion. But the number of people on earth will likely top out during this century. Population growth has been steady over past few decades, with billion person marks coming every dozen years or so. But the pattern is changing. Growth is beginning to slow and experts predict worlds population will top out sometime in 2080's at about 11 billion. |
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Which is a species of fish? Herring or Hearing | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which is a species of fish? Herring or Hearing
### Response:
| Herring |
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Identify which car manufacturer is British or American: Vauxhall, Tesla | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which car manufacturer is British or American: Vauxhall, Tesla
### Response:
| Tesla is American, Vauxhall is British |
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Are universities becoming obsolete ? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Are universities becoming obsolete ?
### Response:
| The combination of skyrocketing tuition fees and the increase in adoption in remote learning might make most universities obsolete in the future. It’s completely dependent on the individual’s expectation from a University level education but the goals of students are changing. The ability to network or gain popularity to excel your potential career path or brand recognition is now possible outside these institutes. Even the access to venture capital and access to business, athletic and other titans of industry, can be accomplished via other paths. |
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Does the HP U32 4K HDR Monitor have built-in speakers? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Does the HP U32 4K HDR Monitor have built-in speakers?
### Response:
| No. Built-in speakers are not listed in the manufacturers specification page for this monitor. "HP U32 4K HDR Monitor Product Specifications" https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c07721979.
A review of this monitor by PCMag lists "Lacks built-in speakers" as a Con against the monitor. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/hp-u28-4k-hdr-monitor
The monitor does have a 3.5 mm Audio Jack (Audio Out) which can be used to connect external speakers. |
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Why do people like Blue Light Therapy? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Why do people like Blue Light Therapy?
### Response:
| Blue Light Therapy, similar to Red Light Therapy, helps with acne and clearing up skin. It helps reduce the bacteria on your face and can also decrease blemishes. Some devices are only Blue Light Therapy, but if you are interested in both Blue and Red Light Therapy, you can find some that offer both settings. |
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What is the best modern motorcycle for a beginning rider? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is the best modern motorcycle for a beginning rider?
### Response:
| If you have no or little experience with motorcycles, choosing a good first motorcycle can be challenging. While it is tempting to buy your dream supersport or touring cruiser, your first bike should be one that you can feel confident on so you can quickly master the skills necessary to ride a faster or larger bike more safely. Assess a new bike not from a place of desire, but from practical perspective, and consider these qualities:
- Seat height: For most new riders, confidence comes more quickly when you can place both feet on the ground with a little bend in the knees. If you have a 32" inseam, consider bikes with a 31" or less seat height. If you have a 28" inseam, consider bikes with a 27" or lower seat height. Note that some bikes have wider "waists" that require you to spread your legs farther apart, so visit a dealer and sit on a variety of bikes until you find ones that you can sit comfortable atop with both feet planted.
- Center of gravity: Bikes weigh from 250 lbs (dirt bikes) to over 800 lbs (large "dresser" cruiser bikes). Most bikes weigh between 400 and 600 lbs. However, weight isn't what makes a bike tip over easily -- rather, it's where the center of gravity is located. Sport bikes and adventure bikes carry their weight higher and more forward in the frame, where as standard and cruiser bikes carry it lower and closer to the rider. If you, as a new rider, grab a fistful of front brake during a low speed maneuver, what is going to cause the bike to start tipping over faster? Having a heavy weight high and forward. When assessing a first bike, look at where the engine and transmission mass seems to be centered relative to rider position. Sit on the bike with both feet planted and tilt it a little to the left and the right. Do you feel more or less strain on your shoulders as you bring it back it back to center? If you feel more, that sensation will become a danger when your learning low speed maneuvers and require more physical compensation, and will inhibit your ability to develop a good low speed riding technique.
- Ergonomics: Most people feel cool in a racer's lean on a supersport, or slung back in a feet-forward posture when riding a cruiser. However, starting in those positions as a new rider can lead to discomfort, or inhibit your ability to develop solid basic riding techniques. Ideally, you want to be upright, elbows loose and bent and even with the bars. Your back should be straight with about a 5 degree forward lean. Your feet should be below your hips with a comfortable bend to the knees. In this position, you have the flexibility to better compensate for a lack of experience and technique when you encounter challenging situations on the road.
- Engine displacement: Much ado is made about choosing the right displacement for a start bike. This is a bit of a myth: very few bikes, regardless of displacement, are fundamentally hostile to a new rider when it comes to engine performance: they are as fast or as slow as you treat the throttle. That said, smaller displacement bikes tend to be lighter, have lower seats, and are generally more newbie-friendly. However, some larger displacement bikes, including 650-900cc standards and 1100cc-plus cruisers can also be safe to learn on, as they favor low-revving torque over high-revving horsepower, with relatively gentle throttle response but plenty of grunt to push you forward from idle without extensive clutch feathering and rev management. Conversely, some smaller bikes, like the Kawasaki Ninja 250, require extensive revving and frequent gear shifting to get to street and highway speeds. Ask yourself: Do I want a light bike that will force me to learn good gear and rev management (a good idea if you have track aspirations), or a heavier bike that starts moving right off idle and requires less gear changing at street speeds? That's your answer to the question of displacement.
- Throttle and brake response. Modern fuel injection, ECU development, and environmental emissions regulations have led to a situation where many sportier bikes have notchy throttles at low speeds, where closing the throttle cuts fuel and causes the bike to lurch a bit. This can be unpleasant for new riders who have yet to learn partial clutch management skills. Additionally, powerful sport bikes with inline-4 or V4 engine configuration can stutter and lurch at very low revs, requiring careful clutch and rev management that might be unfamiliar or uncomfortable to new riders -- these are bikes designed to be ridden fast, high in their powerbands. Additionally, powerful supersports and "hooligan" supermotos have very powerful brakes, like Brembo's Stylema or M4 units, which can easily pitch a new rider over the bars if they haven't developed a light, progressive touch on the brakes. If you, as a new rider, are having to spend your riding time compensating for unpredictable throttle behaviors or aggressive brakes, you aren't in a place to quickly learn good techniques safely.
So with all that in mind, what are some good starter bikes?
- Kawasaki Ninja 400 or Z400: If your ambition is to ride a powerful supersport (like Kawasaki's own ZX-10R), start with a Ninja 400 or Z400. The Ninja is similar in style to supersport bikes, but has raised "clip-on" handle bars that convey the appearance of a racer but raise the incline of your posture to a more comfortable space. They also have a slightly lower seat height, and an accommodating 399cc parallel-twin motor with good throttle response and solid but unthreatening brakes. The Z400 is a more upright version of the Ninja 400 that shares the same engine and brakes, but lacks the plastic fairing and clip-on grips. Similar bikes include Yamaha's 321cc R3 and MT-03, Honda's CBR500F and CBR500R, KTM's RC390 and Duke 390, and BMW's G310. All of them perform very similarly, and are considered great gateway bikes to sport riding. Many track enthusiasts favor these bikes due to their light weight, engaging engines, and overall low cost of maintenance and insurance. If you really feel the need for speed so early in your riding career, Yamaha's MT-07 and Triumph's Trident 660 are relatively safe choices.
- Triumph Street Twin 900. While well over 400 lbs, Triumph's Street Twin 900 is a very newbie friendly bike with a smooth, slow revving 900cc parallel-twin engine that puts down a lot of grunt and requires very little rev management -- you can short shift it any gear and still have the torque to move away cleanly without any fuss. Its comfortable seat and neutral "standard" riding position, along with its traction control and ABS features, mean that riding it is effortless and you won't be sore when you step off it after a long day cruising the backroads. It carries its weight low and close to the rider, and has a low-ish seat height of approximately 30". Brakes are progressive without being intimidating, and a new rider will quickly learn good technique astride it. It also looks the part of a modern retro motorcycle, with clean curb appeal. Similar bikes include Moto Guzzi's V7 series, Kawasaki's Z650RS, and Royal Enfield's 650cc Interceptor.
- Honda's Rebel 500. While it may not be the most eye-catching cruiser at the local Starbucks, Honda's Rebel 500 is a great gateway to the cruiser world. The 500cc engine is tuned for torque, not speed, and its low seat height of around 26" means it is approachable by riders of all heights. It can keep up with larger bikes and serves as an effective commuter, with low costs of insurance and maintenance, and can be easily customized. Similar bikes include Royal Enfield's 350 Meteor and 650 Super Meteor, and Honda's 600cc Shadow line. For those not intimidated by weight, Harley-Davidson's 1700cc Heritage Softail is a surprisingly accommodating bike for new riders, with a low seat height and an impressive center of gravity that makes the bike feel a couple hundred pounds lighter once bumped off its kickstand. Avoid the older Sportster line, often inappropriately pitched as "the Harley for new riders" due to their relatively low displacements compared to KD's more upmarket models -- these bikes have very high-and-forward centers of gravity and weak front brakes that can easily inhibit your skills development.
Lastly, if you're looking at adventure bikes, Royal Enfield's 400cc Himalayan, Kawasaki's Versys 300X, and BMW's G310GS provide light weights, friendly engines, and reasonable seat heights all while being moderately well-equipped for gravel or graded dirt roads.
The most important thing, however, is to take the time to sit on the bikes at a dealer and think hard about the qualities discussed in this article. If you fall in love with the hobby, the bike you get today will not be the bike you have tomorrow. Focus on learning, not fashion, and make a choice that feels comfortable and safe to you. |
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Who wrote the book that the TV show Shantaram is based on? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Who wrote the book that the TV show Shantaram is based on?
### Input:
Some types of oysters are commonly consumed (cooked or raw), and in some locales are regarded as a delicacy. Some types of pearl oysters are harvested for the pearl produced within the mantle. Windowpane oysters are harvested for their translucent shells, which are used to make various kinds of decorative objects.
### Response:
| Some types of oysters are commonly consumed (cooked or raw), and in some locales are regarded as a delicacy. Some types of pearl oysters are harvested for the pearl produced within the mantle. Windowpane oysters are harvested for their translucent shells, which are used to make various kinds of decorative objects. | Gregory David Roberts wrote the novel Shantaram. |
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Corbray? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Corbray?
### Response:
| Corwyn Corbray |
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What is a fun and cheap activity you can do in London when it's summer? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is a fun and cheap activity you can do in London when it's summer?
### Response:
| In the summer it is nice to go to St James park, where you can feed squirrels and birds such as geese. If you first go to the Tesco's, you can buy some peanuts for under £2. At the park there will be several squirrels, little green birds, geese and swans. They can eat the peanuts out of your hand. For the little green birds you may have to peel the peanuts first, but it's worth it when a small green birds sits on your hand. |
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What is SoulCycle? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is SoulCycle?
### Response:
| SoulCycle is 45-minute indoor cycling class. SoulCycle implements choreography on a stationery bike, making it rhythmic-based. When you go to a SoulCycle class, you are expected to rent or bring a pair of cycling shoes that clip into your bike and you then enter a dark candle-lit room with loud music. |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Vibraslap, Inanga | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Vibraslap, Inanga
### Response:
| Vibraslap is percussion, Inanga is string. |
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Does Gen Z appreciate Radiohead's music? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Does Gen Z appreciate Radiohead's music?
### Response:
| Everyone appreciates Radiohead's music. It's timeless, the tune is catchy, the lyrics are deep, the vocal is excellent, the moodiness of the songs resonate with young people from every nation. |
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What are some ways I can avoid financial failure? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What are some ways I can avoid financial failure?
### Response:
| Financial failure is the result of exceeding ones ability to service debts, and ones liabilities exceed their assets. In general, you should live beneath your means, and decrease debts to a serviceable level. To ensure financial success, it is recommended to save and invest to the point where you can comfortably live on 25x your yearly expenses at the typical yearly draw down of 4% to the point of the typical life expectancy of 30 years past retirement. |
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10 best cars to own | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
10 best cars to own
### Response:
| Benz Motorwagen
Waverly Electric
Ford Model T
VW Beetle
Cord L-29
Ford 150 Pickup Truck
Oldsmobile F-88
BMC Mini
Ford Mustang
Porsche 911 |
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Is it easier to travel with a baby or a toddler? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Is it easier to travel with a baby or a toddler?
### Response:
| Most people have found that traveling is a baby is much easier. This is largely because they are not yet fully mobile and haven't learned to walk or run just yet. Babies are considered infants under the age of 1. Traveling with a baby or a toddler still requires a lot of "stuff", but babies are typically more easily entertained by everyday random objects, such as a cup, or a napkin, etc, whereas toddlers are further along in the developmental journey and need more stimulation, especially on a long journey. Babies are also small enough to wear in a baby carrier, leaving parents hands-free to be able to juggle the copious amounts of luggage and toys needed when traveling with little ones. Babies are typically easier to travel with on planes as they still sleep for more hours than they're typically awake. According to many studies, the ideal age to travel with children is between 4 months to a year. |
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Give me some ideas of things to do this weekend. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me some ideas of things to do this weekend.
### Response:
| Congratulations on a well-deserved weekend break. Some ideas of things to try:
1. Get outdoors. Go for a hike or run.
2. Get social. Meet friends and family for celebrations and to strengthen bonds.
3. Go, volunteer. Support a cause that is close to you and make a positive impact in our world!
4. Go on a road trip. Experience and memories help us recharge and support our mental health.
5. Learn something new. Continual learning keeps us interested and engaged. New skills and hobbies can keep life fun and open new doors.
6. Participate in sports. You can participate in sporting activities to stay engaged or watch and cheer on your favorite teams.
7. See a movie or watch your favorite shows. Enjoy a good tale and find novelty from the comfort of your living room or the rich audio-visual cinema experience nearby! |
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Out of the following, which one is not a movie: The God Father, Fight Club, Gladiator, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Big Fish. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Out of the following, which one is not a movie: The God Father, Fight Club, Gladiator, One Hundred Years of Solitude, and Big Fish.
### Response:
| The correct answer is Hundred Years of Solitude. It is a popular book written by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. |
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How is electricity generated? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How is electricity generated?
### Input:
Electricity generation is the process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy. For utilities in the electric power industry, it is the stage prior to its delivery (transmission, distribution, etc.) to end users or its storage (using, for example, the pumped-storage method).
The first power plants used water power or coal. Today, various energy sources are used, such as coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, and oil, as well as solar energy, tidal power, and geothermal sources.
### Response:
| Electricity generation is the process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy. For utilities in the electric power industry, it is the stage prior to its delivery (transmission, distribution, etc.) to end users or its storage (using, for example, the pumped-storage method).
The first power plants used water power or coal. Today, various energy sources are used, such as coal, nuclear, natural gas, hydroelectric, wind, and oil, as well as solar energy, tidal power, and geothermal sources. | Electricity generation is the process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy. For utilities in the electric power industry, it is the stage prior to its delivery (transmission, distribution, etc.) to end users or its storage (using, for example, the pumped-storage method).
Electricity is not freely available in nature, so it must be "produced" (transforming other forms of energy into electricity). Production is carried out in power stations (also called "power plants"). Electricity is most often generated at a power plant by electromechanical generators, primarily driven by heat engines fueled by combustion or nuclear fission but also by other means such as the kinetic energy of flowing water and wind. Other energy sources include solar photovoltaics and geothermal power. There are also exotic and speculative methods to recover energy, such as proposed fusion reactor designs which aim to directly extract energy from intense magnetic fields generated by fast-moving charged particles generated by the fusion reaction. |
How should a 30 year old invest their money to enable them to retire by the time they're 65? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How should a 30 year old invest their money to enable them to retire by the time they're 65?
### Response:
| Saving for retirement is an important topic for any individual or family to consider.
In the US, most full-time employees are eligible for 401K or Roth IRA retirement savings programs through their employer, which enable you to defer taxes on your income and, in some cases, receive additional supplemental contributions up to a certain amount from your employer.
Through your 401K you often have access to a select range of what are call index funds, or mixes of securities that track specific groups of stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments. These can be actively managed, where a company or advisor controls the underlying investments in these funds, or passively managed, where the fund tracks a specific market or list of companies (example: XLF, a fund that tracks the broader banking industry).
In terms of managing risk, generally you have a higher percentage of stocks vs. bonds or cash in your portfolio earlier in your career, with this mix shifting toward lower risk bonds as you get closer to retirement. Generally speaking, while actively managed funds do in some instances perform well, they are, on average, very similar in their performance to passively managed index funds and, due to their associated fees, most experts agree it's wise to focus on broad market index funds.
A common retirement portfolio for a 30 year old might be comprised 50-75% of large capitalization domestic stock funds. It's typically wise to have some exposure to foreign markets and small/medium capitalization domestic stocks or specific market segments, with minimal bonds or cash until later in life. |
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Given the following paragraph on the water cycle, what forms of precipitation do exist? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Given the following paragraph on the water cycle, what forms of precipitation do exist?
### Input:
Most water vapors found mostly in the ocean returns to it, but winds carry water vapor over land at the same rate as runoff into the sea, about 47 Tt per year whilst evaporation and transpiration happening in land masses also contribute another 72 Tt per year. Precipitation, at a rate of 119 Tt per year over land, has several forms: most commonly rain, snow, and hail, with some contribution from fog and dew.[66] Dew is small drops of water that are condensed when a high density of water vapor meets a cool surface. Dew usually forms in the morning when the temperature is the lowest, just before sunrise and when the temperature of the earth's surface starts to increase.[67] Condensed water in the air may also refract sunlight to produce rainbows.
### Response:
| Most water vapors found mostly in the ocean returns to it, but winds carry water vapor over land at the same rate as runoff into the sea, about 47 Tt per year whilst evaporation and transpiration happening in land masses also contribute another 72 Tt per year. Precipitation, at a rate of 119 Tt per year over land, has several forms: most commonly rain, snow, and hail, with some contribution from fog and dew.[66] Dew is small drops of water that are condensed when a high density of water vapor meets a cool surface. Dew usually forms in the morning when the temperature is the lowest, just before sunrise and when the temperature of the earth's surface starts to increase.[67] Condensed water in the air may also refract sunlight to produce rainbows. | Water can precipitate in the form of rain, snow, and hail as well as in the form of fog and dew. Rain is the most common form of precipitation. |
Classify these vehicles by which go in the water or on land: dune buggy, cruise ship, pirate ship, bulldozer, submarine, sailboat, truck, car, ATV | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Classify these vehicles by which go in the water or on land: dune buggy, cruise ship, pirate ship, bulldozer, submarine, sailboat, truck, car, ATV
### Response:
| Water: cruise ship, pirate ship, submarine, sailboat
Land: dune buggy, bulldozer, truck, car, ATV |
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Which is a species of fish? Trahira or Tahini | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Which is a species of fish? Trahira or Tahini
### Response:
| Trahira |
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Identify from this list what creatures are felines: panther, jaguar, elephant, kitten, human child, leopard, tiger, malamute, sofa | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify from this list what creatures are felines: panther, jaguar, elephant, kitten, human child, leopard, tiger, malamute, sofa
### Response:
| Panther, jaguar, kitten, leopard, tiger |
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I am working on a blog post on the effect of Snapchat on teenagers. Can you help me think of a few titles for the post? For background, I think Snapchat has a negative effect on our teenagers ability to focus, maintain healthy in-person relationships, and develop into productive adults. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
I am working on a blog post on the effect of Snapchat on teenagers. Can you help me think of a few titles for the post? For background, I think Snapchat has a negative effect on our teenagers ability to focus, maintain healthy in-person relationships, and develop into productive adults.
### Response:
| Sure, here are a few ideas: "Snapchat negatively affects our teens focus and ability to maintain healthy relationships," "Snapchat and the decline of youth productivity," Snapchat filters hide the complexities of teenage reality," "Snapchat wins when our teenagers lose themselves online," and "But first, let me take a selfie: teens put off college and the workforce to become social influencers." |
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How do you like your ski trip to Whistler Blackcomb? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
How do you like your ski trip to Whistler Blackcomb?
### Response:
| It has been great. I really enjoyed it. It took about 4 hours to drive from Seattle to Whistler. It was a big ski town. The Whistler Blackcomb ski resort contains two big mountains. Blackcomb mountain and Whistler mountain. Each provides plenty of trails that can fit one's level. I personally rely enjoyed a run at Blackcomb. It started from 7th Heaven lift. I went from Cloud Nine, to Sunset Blvd, to Lower Gear Jammer. It's a 5.5 miles run. Really enjoyable! Highly recommended. |
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List the ten episode titles from the second season of "Game of Thrones" in broadcast order. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
List the ten episode titles from the second season of "Game of Thrones" in broadcast order.
### Response:
| The North Remembers, The Night Lands, What is Dead May Never Die, Garden of Bones, The Ghost of Harrenhal, The Old Gods and the New, A Man Without Honor, The Prince of Winterfell, Blackwater, Valar Morghulis |
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Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Kanjira, Hommel | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Kanjira, Hommel
### Response:
| Hommel is string, Kanjira is percussion. |
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What is Passover? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is Passover?
### Input:
Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt.
### Response:
| Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt. | Passover is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Biblical story of the Israelites' escape from slavery in Egypt. |
Share some information regarding the Red Telephone box from the given text | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Share some information regarding the Red Telephone box from the given text
### Input:
From 1926 onwards, the fascias of the kiosks were emblazoned with a prominent crown, representing the British government. The red phone box is often seen as a British cultural icon throughout the world. In 2006, the K2 telephone box was voted one of Britain's top 10 design icons, which included the Mini, Supermarine Spitfire, London tube map, World Wide Web, Concorde and the AEC Routemaster bus. In 2009, the K2 was selected by the Royal Mail for their "British Design Classics" commemorative postage stamp issue.
### Response:
| From 1926 onwards, the fascias of the kiosks were emblazoned with a prominent crown, representing the British government. The red phone box is often seen as a British cultural icon throughout the world. In 2006, the K2 telephone box was voted one of Britain's top 10 design icons, which included the Mini, Supermarine Spitfire, London tube map, World Wide Web, Concorde and the AEC Routemaster bus. In 2009, the K2 was selected by the Royal Mail for their "British Design Classics" commemorative postage stamp issue. | 1. The fascias of the kiosks began to bear a conspicuous crown, which stood in for the British government, in 1926.
2. The red phone box is very often seen as a British cultural icon all over the world.
3. In the year 2006, the K2 telephone box was voted one of Britain's top 10 design icons, which included the Mini, Supermarine Spitfire, London tube map, World Wide Web, Concorde and the AEC Routemaster bus.
4. In the year 2009, the K2 was selected by the Royal Mail for their "British Design Classics" commemorative postage stamp issue. |
What is the capital of California? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What is the capital of California?
### Response:
| Sacramento is the capital |
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What instruments did Henri Chaix play? | Below is an instruction that describes a task, paired with an input that provides further context. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What instruments did Henri Chaix play?
### Input:
Chaix was born in Geneva, but both of his parents were French citizens; he studied at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève but never became a Swiss national. In 1943 he joined Loys Choquart's Dixie Dandies ensemble, and in 1951 was a sideman for Claude Aubert's band, a group he would eventually become the leader of. He also began recording under his own name in the 1950s, both on solo piano and with ensembles, and worked as a sideman for American expatriates such as Sidney Bechet, Bill Coleman, and Albert Nicholas. He worked frequently as a leader in the 1960s and did many of his own arrangements; Roger Zufferey and Michel Pilet were some of his sideman. He also worked in the 1960s with Milt Buckner, Benny Carter, Buck Clayton, Guy Lafitte, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart, and Ben Webster.
### Response:
| Chaix was born in Geneva, but both of his parents were French citizens; he studied at the Conservatoire de Musique de Genève but never became a Swiss national. In 1943 he joined Loys Choquart's Dixie Dandies ensemble, and in 1951 was a sideman for Claude Aubert's band, a group he would eventually become the leader of. He also began recording under his own name in the 1950s, both on solo piano and with ensembles, and worked as a sideman for American expatriates such as Sidney Bechet, Bill Coleman, and Albert Nicholas. He worked frequently as a leader in the 1960s and did many of his own arrangements; Roger Zufferey and Michel Pilet were some of his sideman. He also worked in the 1960s with Milt Buckner, Benny Carter, Buck Clayton, Guy Lafitte, Ray Nance, Rex Stewart, and Ben Webster. | Henri Chaix was a talented musician who played the solo piano and with ensembles. |
What started World War 1? | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What started World War 1?
### Response:
| Many historians consider the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria the start of World War 1. Soon after the assassination Austria declared war on Serbia. Within four weeks their allies declared war on one another. |
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What NBA team has the most championships in the modern era? The modern era is defined as post NBA/ABA league merger, 24 second clock and three-point basket. | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
What NBA team has the most championships in the modern era? The modern era is defined as post NBA/ABA league merger, 24 second clock and three-point basket.
### Response:
| The NBA professional basketball team with the most modern championships are the Los Angeles Lakers with 11 in 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2009, 2010, 2020. |
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Give me a bulleted list of the seven most recent Harvard University presidents | Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.
### Instruction:
Give me a bulleted list of the seven most recent Harvard University presidents
### Response:
| * Lawrence S. Bacow (2018 - present)
* Drew Gilpin Faust (2007 - 2018)
* Lawrence H. Summers (2001 - 2007)
* Neil L. Rudenstine (1991 - 2001)
* Derek Bok (2006 - 2007) (interim, also served 1971-1991)
* Nathan Marsh Pusey (1953-1971)
* James Bryant Conant (1933-1953) |
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