HuggingFaceH4/databricks_dolly_15k huggingface dataset:
Instruction: Tell me whether the following European languages are in the Indo-European language family or not: Spanish, English, Basque, Finnish, Romanian, Hungarian, and Catalan.


Response: Spanish, Romanian, and Catalan are all Indo-European languages classified within the Romance branch of Indo-European languages.  English and German are both Indo-European languages classified within the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages.  Basque, Finnish, and Hungarian are not Indo-European languages.  Basque is a language isolate and is not known to be related to any other living language.  Finnish and Hungarian are Uralic languages and are not related to the Indo-European languages.
Instruction: Give me three festive holiday meals I could serve to my family for Christmas


Response: Here are 3 festive meals for the holidays:
* Prime Rib and Yorkshire Pudding is very traditional
* Turkey, mashed potatoes, cranberries and stuffing are a colorful and delicious American tradition
* Leg of lamb with mint sauce is also a cheerful option
Instruction: When was Campbell, CA founded?

Context: n 1878, Campbell sold his land for $5 an acre to a railroad company.[8] By 1887, the first subdivision was recorded west of the railroad, from Campbell Avenue to the spot where the Water Tower Plaza now stands. He and his wife Mary (née Rucker) Campbell (1834–1913) founded the city which was first known as Campbell's Place, but would later become the town of Campbell.[8][9]

In 1888, the Campbell School District was formed.[9]

The area became the center for shipping fruit grown in the surrounding area, and within a short time, the drying grounds and canneries made Campbell an important rail center. By 1892, the Campbell Fruit Growers' Union became a well-known cooperative with its 17-acre (69,000 m2) drying yard. J.C. Ainsley Packing Company, Hyde Cannery, and Payne Cannery were the main fruit packing companies.[9]

In 1895, The Bank of Campbell was founded and the first newspaper, the Campbell Weekly Visitor, began publication.[9]

Campbell was incorporated as a city in 1952.[9] The city then grew rapidly as orchard lands disappeared, tract by tract. Today, Campbell is a suburban residential neighborhood in the southern part of the Santa Clara Valley.

Response: Campbell was founded in 1952.
Instruction: What is CAPTCHA?


Response: CAPTCHA (Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart) is a type of challenge-response test used in computing to determine whether the user is human.
Instruction: What were the origins of basketball?


Response: James Naismith, a gym instructor in New England, invented basketball in 1891 as an alternative to football. The original basketball game involved throwing a ball into a peach basket. Since then, the game has progressed to become one of the most popular sports in the world.
Instruction: Who was Tap Gordon Jones?

Context: Air Marshal Sir Edward “Tap” Gordon Jones, KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC (31 August 1914 – 20 February 2007) was an officer in the Royal Air Force for 34 years, from 1935 to 1969. He commanded a squadron of obsolescent biplane Gladiator fighters during the Greek Campaign in the Second World War, where he shot down five Italian Fiat CR.42 fighters. He served in mainly operational posts in Europe until he retired. Unusually, he never served a post in the Air Ministry or the UK Ministry of Defence.

Response: Tap Gordon Jones, full name Air Marshal Sir Edward "Tap" Gordon Jones, KCB, CBE, DSO, DFC was an officer in the UK Royal Air Force from 1935 to 1969.  He commanded a squadron of Gladiators during the Greek Campaign in Wold War II.  At the time Gladiators were considered to be obsolete.  During the Greek Campaign, he shot down Five Italian fighters.  After the war until his retirement he mainly served in operational posts in Europe.
Instruction: Which of these are Aamir Khan Movies : Sarfarosh, Mela, Dil, Darr, Beta


Response: Sarfarosh, Mela, Dil are Aamir Khan Movies. Darr had Sunny Deol and Shah Kurh Khan in the lead roles  , Beta had Anil Kapoor in the lead role.
Instruction: What are some of the major cities in Australia?


Response: Some of the major cities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
Instruction: What items can be easily composted at home?


Response: For a home compost bin, it is important to only compost things that can be easily turned to soil an won't attract animals or pest. Thus, you can compost fruits and vegetables, egg shells, coffee grounds, paper products like newspaper or cardboard (if ripped into smaller pieces), and yard waste like grass clippings and leaves. 

In a commercial compost, oily food scraps, dairy, meat, and bones can also be composted. It is better to leave these items out of a home compost bin.
Instruction: "William Bowery" is a pseudonym for whom?


Response: Joe Alwyn
Instruction: Give me a list of the top 10 types of clouds


Response: Cumulus, Stratus, Stratocumulus, Cirrus, Cirrocumulus, Cirrostratus, Cumulonimbus, Altocumulus, Nimbostratus, Altostratus,
Instruction: Given a reference text about Naul, tell me what country it's in and what river passes through it.

Context: Naul (Irish: An Aill, meaning 'The Cliff', also known as "The Naul"), is a village, townland, and civil parish at the northern edge of Fingal and the traditional County Dublin in Ireland. The Delvin River to the north of the village marks the county boundary with County Meath. Naul civil parish is in the historic barony of Balrothery West.[2]

Location and geography
The village sits on the crossroad of the R122 and R108 regional roads, the latter being the traditional route between Dublin and the port of Drogheda, while the R122 travels from Finglas in the south to Balbriggan.[3]: 2 

The River Delvin passes through Naul at the north, through a deep valley known as 'The Roche' which is hemmed in by steep banks and rocky cliffs which rise to 20 metres at one point. In the valley, there is a natural waterfall known as 'Waterfall of The Roches'. Further downstream the river has been dammed, forming an artificial pond and cascade with a small private hydroelectric plant.[3]: 2 

Naul village and the surrounding townlands which comprise the area of Naul, sit on the Northern border of County Dublin and Fingal. However, the area locally known as Naul also extends north of the county border into county Meath. The area of north county Dublin comprises 2,627 acres and includes 15 townlands: Naul[4] (An Aill), Hazardstown[5] (Baile an Hasardaigh), Reynoldstown[6] (Baile Raghnaill), Coolfores[7] (An Chúil Fhuar), Doolagh[8] (Dúlach), Fortyacres[9] (Daichead Acra), Winnings[10] (Uininn), Hynestown[11] (Baile Héin), Cabin Hill[12] (Cnoc an Chábáin), Flacketstown[13] (Baile Fhlaicéid), Lecklinstown[14] (Baile Leithghlinne) and Westown[15] (An Baile Thiar).

Response: Naul is located in Ireland and the River Delvin passes through it.
Instruction: How did the United States win the Cold War?


Response: A number of factors contributed to the United States defeating the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) in the Cold War and becoming the world's most powerful state. A common view is that the U.S. won the Cold War because its capitalist economic system, characterized by free markets and the recognition of private property rights, was able to outperform the USSR's centrally-planned economy. The United States could therefore afford to spend more on its military than the USSR and won the nuclear arms race, which contributed to the internal collapse of the Soviet economy and the subsequent breakup of the Soviet Union into smaller, individual states with democratic elections. Additionally, though the USSR and the United States never officially engaged in direct military conflict with one another during the Cold War, various factions supported by the United States and its Western allies were able to successfully defeat Soviet-backed factions in proxy wars that took place all across the globe (with the notable exception of Vietnam). These defeats gradually limited the USSR's ability to project its power on the world stage, and helped the United States build and strengthen key alliances, including the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Finally, the United States carried out effective intelligence, counter-intelligence, disinformation and propaganda campaigns that undermined the faith the USSR's population had in its government and buttressed support for the U.S. government's efforts domestically. By 1991, the Soviet Union had fallen and the U.S. had achieved global hegemony.
Instruction: Why Ramadan's date change every year?

Context: Because the Hilāl, or crescent moon, typically occurs approximately one day after the new moon, Muslims can usually estimate the beginning of Ramadan;[53] however, many[who?] prefer to confirm the opening of Ramadan by direct visual observation of the crescent.[54]

Response: Ramadan is a month in the Muslim hijri calendar. It's the month were Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. The hijri calendar is a lunar calendar and therefore it shifts back 10-12 days every calendar year. Muslims confirm the first day of the month after they observe the new moon. And it ends as they observe the new moon for the month of Shawwal.
Instruction: Give me a list of the top MLB home run leaders of all time.


Response: Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Albert Pujols, Alex Rodriguez, Willie Mays
Instruction: Given the following paragraph about the Sanford Stadium of the University of Georgia, where does the name of the stadium originate from?

Context: Built for $360,000 to replace the former Sanford Field in nearby Central Campus, Sanford Stadium was inaugurated on October 12, 1929, with a 15–0 victory over the Yale Bulldogs football team. Originally constructed to accommodate 30,000 fans, a double deck addition in 1967 added 19,000 more seats, and a 1981 addition to encircle the field added another 19,000 seats. After several more renovations, the stadium now holds more than 93,000 spectators, making it one of the largest collegiate stadiums in the country and the thirteenth largest stadium in the world. The stadium is named for Steadman Sanford, a former president of the university and chancellor of the University System of Georgia.[143] Besides being the home of the Georgia Bulldogs football team, the stadium also serves as an event venue, the location of undergraduate graduation ceremonies, and was used for the medal competition of men's and women's Olympic football (soccer) at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Response: The Sanford Stadium of the University of Georgia is named after Steadman Sanford who was both a former president and chancellor of the University of Georgia.
Instruction: What is fair market value


Response: Fair market value (FMV) is the price that property would sell for on the open market. It is the price that would be agreed on between a buyer and a seller, both are reasonably knowledgeable about the asset, are behaving in their own best interests.
Instruction: Which of these are electronic and which are found in nature: a laptop, a tree, Pixel phone, a calculator, an Apple Watch, a bee, and a volcano.


Response: The electronic items are a a laptop, Pixel phone, a calculator, and an Apple Watch. The items found in nature are a tree, a bee, and a volcano.
Instruction: What are four universities in the state of Florida?


Response: Four universities in the state of Florida are the University of Florida, University of Tampa, University of South Florida, and Florida State University.
Instruction: Queen Elizabeth II was crowned at Westminster Abbey on which date?


Response: June 2,1953
Instruction: Which dog is the hero of the 1925 serum rum to Nome, Alaska?


Response: 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.
Instruction: Tell me whether the following animals are reptiles or amphibians: salamander, alligator, caiman, snake, toad.


Response: Salamanders and toads are amphibians. Alligators, caimans, and snakes are reptiles.
Instruction: What is renal compensation?

Context: Renal compensation is a mechanism by which the kidneys can regulate the plasma pH. It is slower than respiratory compensation, but has a greater ability to restore normal values. Kidneys maintain the acid-base balance through two mechanisms,- the secretion of H+ ions and the reabsorption of bicarbonate HCO3 from urine which is then released into the blood.[1] The regulation of H+ ions and bicarbonate HCO3 is determined by the concentration of the two released within the urine.[2] These mechanisms of secretion and reabsorption balance the pH of the bloodstream.[3] A restored acid-base balanced bloodstream thus leads to a restored acid-base balance throughout the entire body.

Response: Renal compensation is the mechanism that the kidneys use to regulate plasma pH. It is a slower process than respiratory compensation, but increases the body's ability to restore normal values.
Instruction: Is data security an illusion?

Context: Crypto AG was a Swiss company specialising in communications and information security founded by Boris Hagelin in 1952. The company was secretly purchased for US $5.75 million and jointly owned by the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and West German Federal Intelligence Service (BND) from 1970 until about 1993, with the CIA continuing as sole owner until about 2018. The mission of breaking encrypted communication using a secretly owned company was known as "Operation Rubikon". With headquarters in Steinhausen, the company was a long-established manufacturer of encryption machines and a wide variety of cipher devices.

Response: The long answer is yes.
Instruction: When was the Wold Bison Jump in active use?

Context: The Wold Bison Jump is an archeological site in Johnson County, Wyoming, United States. An area at the site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
The site was used during the 1300s to 1600s by Native Americans to kill bison by stampeding them over a cliff. The site is relatively attractive for that purpose because the cliff is not visible to the bison from afar, and the routes by which the bison must be channeled are relatively efficiently managed

Response: The Wold Bison Jump was estimated to be active from 1300s to 1600s.
Instruction: What are the Great Lakes?

Context: The Great Lakes, also called the Great Lakes of North America, are a series of large interconnected freshwater lakes in the mid-east region of North America that connect to the Atlantic Ocean via the Saint Lawrence River. There are five lakes, which are Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario and are in general on or near the Canada–United States border. Hydrologically, lakes Michigan and Huron are a single body joined at the Straits of Mackinac. The Great Lakes Waterway enables modern travel and shipping by water among the lakes.

The Great Lakes are the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total area and are second-largest by total volume, containing 21% of the world's surface fresh water by volume.[1][2][3] The total surface is 94,250 square miles (244,106 km2), and the total volume (measured at the low water datum) is 5,439 cubic miles (22,671 km3),[4] slightly less than the volume of Lake Baikal (5,666 cu mi or 23,615 km3, 22–23% of the world's surface fresh water). Because of their sea-like characteristics, such as rolling waves, sustained winds, strong currents, great depths, and distant horizons, the five Great Lakes have long been called inland seas.[5] Depending on how it is measured, by surface area, either Lake Superior or Lake Michigan-Huron is the second-largest lake in the world and the largest freshwater lake. Lake Michigan is the largest lake that is entirely within one country.[6][7][8][9]

The Great Lakes began to form at the end of the Last Glacial Period around 14,000 years ago, as retreating ice sheets exposed the basins they had carved into the land, which then filled with meltwater.[10] The lakes have been a major source for transportation, migration, trade, and fishing, serving as a habitat to many aquatic species in a region with much biodiversity. The surrounding region is called the Great Lakes region, which includes the Great Lakes Megalopolis.[11]

Response: The Great Lakes are comprised of five lakes: Superior,  Michigan, Huron, Erie, and Ontario.
Instruction: Who was the quarterback for the Denver Broncos when they won their first Super Bowl and what was his number?


Response: His name was John Elway and he wore #7
Instruction: How can I initiate conversation with a stranger?


Response: First impression is one thing which leaves an everlasting impact on people we meet. So, meeting and greeting everyone with a smile is the key to leave that pleasant effect. 

Next, talking about general topics based on where you are meeting interests the person to talk to you. Make sure to ask open ended questions so that the person have the opportunity to speak a bit more.

Listening is the key to have a good conversation. During initial general conversation, try to find common interests to take the conversation forward. Make sure to show interest in the person you are speaking to.

Body postures also is an important part of being a pro at conversation striker. Positive gestures and body postures makes one take interest in what you are speaking and also, make anyone feel you are interested in listening and making friends.

Finally, practice makes a man perfect. If you are a beginner, try setting goal for yourself. For example, determine yourself to talk to at least three strangers in a week and try increasing the goal and one day you would be able to initiate a conversation effortlessly.
Instruction: Given this paragraph about Siedlce, tell me how many people live there and how far away from Warsaw it is.

Context: Siedlce [Polish pronunciation: ['ɕɛdlt͡sɛ] (listen)] (Yiddish: שעדליץ Shedlits) is a city in eastern Poland with 77,354 inhabitants (as of 2021).[1] Situated in the Masovian Voivodeship (since 1999), previously the city was the capital of a separate Siedlce Voivodeship (1975–1998). The city is situated between two small rivers, the Muchawka and the Helenka, and lies along the European route E30, around 90 kilometres (56 mi) east of Warsaw.[2] It is the fourth largest city of the Voivodeship, and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Siedlce. Siedlce is a local educational, cultural and business center.

Response: Siedlce is 90 kilometers east of Warsaw and has a population of 77,354 people.
Instruction: How can I tell the neighbors kids to quiet down without being perceived as a grouchy old man?


Response: There isn't a way that you can not come off as a grouchy old man by telling kids to quiet down.
Instruction: Identify which instrument is string or percussion: Maram, Phin


Response: Phin is string, Maram is percussion.
Instruction: Creative ways to call in sick at work


Response: Here are a few ways to call in sick at work: 

- "Unfortunately, the salmon from last night did not sit well with me and I've been having severe stomach issues" 

- "I've been experiencing flu like symptoms and would need to take the day off to check for any Covid related infections" 

- "I need to visit the doctor urgently for a medical issue" 

- "I have a bad migraine and will not be able to join in any meetings today, I will still be available on email and chat, if needed"
Instruction: What kind of car was The Zuk

Context: The Żuk (pl. beetle) was a van and light truck produced in Lublin, Poland, between 1958 and 1998 by FSC. It was based on FSO Warszawa, which in turn was licensed from the Soviet passenger car GAZ-M20 Pobeda. The chassis, suspension and engine from FSO Warszawa formed the basis of the Żuk and the Nysa light vans designed in the late 1950s. About 587818 were manufactured.

The Żuk was mainly sold to state organizations, but also to individuals. After 1989, with the liberalization of the Polish economy, the Żuk was able to maintain sales to the traditional markets and expand the number sold to individual consumers. The final few years of production was in parallel to its successor, the Lublin van, as a cheaper alternative.

Response: The Zuk (pl. beetle) was a van and light truck produced in Lublin, Poland, between 1958 and 1998 by FSC. It was based on FSO Warszawa, which in turn was licensed from the Soviet passenger car GAZ-M20 Pobeda. The chassis, suspension and engine from FSO Warszawa formed the basis of the Zuk and the Nysa light vans designed in the late 1950s. About 587818 were manufactured.

The Zuk was mainly sold to state organizations, but also to individuals. After 1989, with the liberalization of the Polish economy, the Zuk was able to maintain sales to the traditional markets and expand the number sold to individual consumers. The final few years of production was in parallel to its successor, the Lublin van, as a cheaper alternative.
Instruction: When was the big bang?


Response: 13,8 billion years ago
Instruction: Classify each of the following as vertical or horizontal: balance beam, light pole, tree, barbell, floor, wall


Response: Balance Beam: Horizontal
Light Pole: Vertical
Tree: Vertical
Barbell: Horizontal
Floor: Horizontal
Wall: Vertical
Instruction: why would someone run the Texas Independence Relay?


Response: The Texas Independence Relay (TIR) is an annual runners' festival in Texas with a lot of fun! It is a 200 mile relay starting from Gonzales town center, the course passes Shiner, Flatonia, Schulenburg, Weimar, and Columbus, and ends in downtown Houston. The race commemorates the Runaway Scrape of Texas independence from Mexico, and Gonzales is the pioneer place of Texas Revolution. The race has 36 legs and requires at most 12 runners in a team. It usually happens end of Mar or the beginning of Apr, which is the blooming time in Texas for wildflowers like bluebonnets. Overcoming the tough course with a team of cheerful and energetic run mates and enjoying the scenery in the meantime can be a memorable experience. In fact, a lot of the TIR teams are veteran teams who participate every year. It’s like an addiction! The supportive, caring vibes from all the runners, and festival-like celebrations along the course are the major attractors to runners.
Instruction: Given a reference text about the Pitt Street Mall, tell me how big it is and how many specialty stores it has.

Context: Pitt Street Mall is the pedestrianised section of Pitt Street in the Sydney central business district, in the Australian state of New South Wales. Running for approximately 200 metres between Market Street and King Street, it is one block long and one of Australia's busiest and most cosmopolitan shopping precincts.[1] Floorspace rents are the highest in Australia, in part due to other cities' shopping precincts being longer.[1] In 2015, its rents were the fifth-highest in the world in terms of city streets.[2][3]

Despite its small size, Pitt Street Mall hosts many flagship chain stores and more than 400 specialty stores.[4] It is one of the flagship venues of Sydney Fashion Week held in the month of May.[5]

Response: The Pitt Street Mall is 200 meters long and has more than 400 specialty stores.