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[ { "content": "Hi, I want to learn to play horseshoes. Can you teach me?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I can, but maybe I should begin by telling you that a typical game consists of 2 players and 6 or 8 horseshoes.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Okay. What else is needed to play, and what are the rules?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do I teach kids to meditate?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Great question! That’s a really useful skill to cultivate, it can bring peace, calm, and happiness. I’m glad you want to teach your kids about it.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "All right, so how do we start?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, we can get started with just being silent. You can tell the kids it’s okay if they just sit there quietly for a few minutes without thinking of anything.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "any other ideas? they are fidgeting", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you tell me the steps for getting a harbor boat slip for my sailboat?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure. I believe you’ll need a copy of the marina rules and regulations, since some of those details will likely determine what forms you’ll need to fill out. It looks like there’s a quick way to get a copy of the rules by phone, since you might be able to get the contact information for the harbormaster from your yacht club. If you get a hold of that person, you’ll also be", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Thanks. And what are some typical forms required?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How can I store food if I don't have a pantry?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "what are some good novels for a 9 year old?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That depends on the 9 year old, but if they like thrillers or mysteries then maybe something like “The Body in the Bog” or “The Boy Who Followed Ripley.” For more modern, female-written fiction I might recommend “Jane Eyre” or “Frankenstein.”", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "That sounds cool", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Is a higher octane gasoline better for your car?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "How old is the car? What is the mileage? What do you typically put in it? What model car is it?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "a 10 year old Ford.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Then you probably don’t need high-octane gasoline. The average car will do fine with the regular fuel.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Then why do they sell it?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How can I feed squirrels and make more come to my home?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don’t know exactly how you would do that, but there’s an easy way to try. You could build or buy a squirrel feeder and use it for this purpose.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What foods can you put in a squirrel feeder?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In my experience, the best way to attract squirrels to your feeder is to put a lot of fat nuts and shelled seeds. I think nuts such as sunflower seeds, cashews, walnuts, and peanuts are the best.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Can I use corn?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "For feeding squirrels? I don’t think that’s a good idea. Squirrels will just leave the corn for mice to eat, and then the mice will return to your house. Maybe you can try this experiment: Remove the corn from your feeder, and watch what happens to the squirrels. In my experience, the squirrels will always return.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I don't want mice around, that's for sure! Thanks for the help!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You’re welcome. Is there anything else I can help you with?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "No, that's it. Thanks!", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How should I dress for a job interview?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Ooof, it’s really hard to answer this question! But I’ll tell you what, I’ll tell you my answer, and then I’ll ask you what you think of it, okay?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Sounds good", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Okay, here’s my answer. The thing is, in a job interview you are applying to the position, right? Which means that you need to try to make yourself sound as good a fit as possible. So that means it’s a mistake to wear something that people would think of as a silly or stupid outfit. It’s good to wear something in line with what people expect the job to require, and ideally you want to wear something that you can walk around comfortably in. At the same time, if you wear something that looks kind of dorky, you might not stand out as much as someone who doesn’t, because the other candidates probably all have something slightly weird or wacky about them too. So, I’d say, do you like your outfit? Wear something that you’re comfortable in, that you think you look good in, and is in line with what the job would require. Also, for interview prep, I would focus on making yourself look as professional as possible, from your hair to your outfit. What do you think of this?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Should I wear a suit and tie, or is that too formal?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What will remove cigarette odor from a room?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I believe there are products that will work at removing odors. Can you tell me what’s going on?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What do you mean?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Are gift cards good Christmas presents?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Gift cards are perfect for gift-giving! I have my favorite on my personal Wishlist, but you can also just have an Amazon, Walmart, Target, or Apple Store card for a unique and personal gift.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I was thinking of buying some to give out. I thought they would be perfect also.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What is the difference between a migraine and a regular headache?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Migraine is a type of headache, but it is specifically defined as a throbbing, pulsing, or painful headache that is usually located in one side of the head, and can spread to involve the entire head, or any part of the face, or a particular region of the neck.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I'm also feeling very nauseous and sensitive to light. Are those symptoms of a migraine?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Are time outs helpful for kids?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I would say so. Most people can learn by having a consequence for when they make a mistake, and time outs is an easy and effective consequence. But they’re often used too harshly, and so can be ineffective or even counter-productive.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What do you mean too harshly?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "To be clear, time outs are an effective consequence for misbehavior, but the child may see them as “time-out jail”, which is something to be avoided, rather than a necessary consequence. So for me to be effective in helping you set up a good consequence for misbehavior, I would need to learn more about your family and what you’re trying to accomplish.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "ok so they might be ok once in a while?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm trying to find out who Bob Dylan is. Can you help me?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure, just search for “Bob Dylan” and “music” and I think you’ll find what you want.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Can you tell me who Bob Dylan is?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure. He’s an American singer-songwriter, musician and visual artist. He’s most famous for writing songs that are very serious and often have a political tone, and that were at the forefront of what we now call the “singer-songwriter” style of songwriting.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What's his most famous song?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do I find the present value of a collector baseball card?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We have to do some basic analysis. So let’s make sure we understand the problem first. Can you tell me about a specific example, just to make sure we have the right idea?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I have an old baseball card that is a collector's item. I want to find out how much it is worth?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So, you have a valuable baseball card, and you want to know how much it is worth? Can you give me more detail on what the card is, how it got to you, and where you want to sell it?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I am actually wondering, what sources I can look for information to find a cards value in general.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I like to host guests at my home from time to time, and I am gathering recipes of different dishes and drinks to keep things interesting. I am interested in trying some Kenyan dishes. Can you give me a recipe for Samaki?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I could if I knew what a samaki was, and there are a few options. Do you know which region of Kenya it is from? Are you aware that there are many different peoples of Kenya who use many different languages? \nIf you could narrow it down a bit, I could try.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "In Swahili samaki' is fish. The dish is popular in the Lake Victoria and Lake Naivasha area.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Oh! The dish is sometimes served in restaurants with chips. If you’re ready for the recipe now, it’s called Samaki wa Chip. The ingredients are chips, cooked beans, onions, and tomatoes, plus the chopped fish and lemon juice. The order is to first mix all of the ingredients except the fish and lemon juice in a bowl. Then to add a bit of cooking oil to the frying pan, and when it’s heated to a boil add the fish. After 5 minutes the fish should be cooked and the mixture mixed with the fish. Finally you add the lemon juice and turn off the heat. Here’s the recipe and the translated directions.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "That sounds delicious. Is it possible to skip chopping up the fish. I find fish has more flavor when I cook it whole with the bone in.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What should I do if my boss is always mean to me?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I’m sorry to hear about that. Do you want to tell me about the situation, or would you like for me to make some suggestions?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "He is ignorant and mean. I feel bad going to work. What should I do?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I’m sorry you feel that way. Did you notice if he is nice to other people? Or does he treat you in a way that’s different from other people?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "He is mean to about half of us. I don't know what his problem is.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Which automobile company was the first to offer seat belts?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, I can find out if you’re interested in this, but the Mercedes S-Class was first offered with seat belts in the mid 1950s, but they were very rare in the 1950s. They did not have them on a lot of models until the late 1960s. They’re a bit expensive, though, so I’d suggest looking at cheaper cars. Does that answer your question?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Your responses are incorrect. According to Wikipedia, \"Nash was the first American car manufacturer to offer seat belts as a factory option in its 1949 models.\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Did you want me to explain the origin of the word “automobile” or the history of automobile design and safety?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Yes, sure.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, the word \"automobile\" comes from the Greek word \"automatos\" which means “self-moving”. In the days before cars were common, there were steam powered automobiles with engines powered by steam, but they weren’t self-powered; they were steam powered. The very first gasoline powered car was the Benz Patent Motorwagen, which was patented in 1885. From 1890 to 1908, the companies Renault and Peugeot were the main inventors of internal combustion engines, but by 1908 internal combustion engines had reached a stable, reliable state. Around that time, other car companies started inventing their own internal combustion engines, so by the 1920s, internal combustion engines were very common.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I thought you were going to explain about automobile design and safety that I thought might include seat belts.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Can rust be removed from metal?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You are correct that rust can be removed from metal. In fact it can be removed with a variety of techniques. You may notice that some rust is located where the metal is thicker or weaker. If you press in with the tip of a screwdriver into the center of the thickest or weakest area of rust, it can be removed.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Are there any types of chemicals or cleaner I can use to remove the rust?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The goal in removing rust is to remove the non-corrosive elements. To achieve this, you can attempt to disperse the rust or dissolve it. Isopropyl alcohol can be used to disperse the rust.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Will the metal be too damaged by rust to salvage it?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How can I lose 50 lbs. in a year?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I can’t.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What do you mean you can't? I think it's possible.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes it is possible, but you cannot lose 50 lbs. in a year.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "You can or you can't? You are confusing me.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Have any new technological advances been made in regards to electricity within the past few years?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What are the best wigs for women?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don’t know about wigs specifically, but I can try to give some more general tips. What do you want to look like?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I was thinking a brown or black one for something different.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What are some of the best books by Ray Bradbury?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "He wrote a huge number of stories and novels. Some of my favorites are The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Fahrenheit 451, and Dandelion Wine.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Can you tell me more about The Martian Chronicles and The Illustrated Man?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I have a hard time getting up early in the morning. How can I become more of a morning person?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Do you want to discuss why you have trouble getting up early?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Yes, that would be great", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I wonder if you could first tell me how you feel about waking up? And also if you mind me asking how old you are?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I'm in my 30s. I feel groggy and sluggish when I wake up.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Which breed of dog should I get? I've just moved into a new apartment, and there's a couple of rooms, and we have access to a local park, but don't want to go on big walks.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How can I lose 50 lbs. in a year?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "My 35 year old son is having pain from his jaw, neck and shoulder blade", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Can you explain what that pain is like? Is it sharp, aching, or sharp-piercing?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "It is a shooting sharp pain", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That is pretty common with TMJ, a condition of the temporomandibular joint. You can use the neck exercise program here to help with it.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I thought it could be from TMJ, what methods can relieve pain", "role": "user" }, { "content": "If you are having pain in your jaw, neck or shoulder blade, it could be a neck problem. You can use exercises here to help with neck pain.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What exercise helps with TMJ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Try using the programs in this section. Here is one example of one program:", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Thank you for your help'", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Why are so many stores closed on Sundays? Is it a religious reason?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "If I wanted to watch the Star Wars movies so that the timeline is chronological, which order should I watch them in?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I have a fast heartbeat. What could be wrong?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Are you experiencing other symptoms?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "No, not really.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Does it occur suddenly, or is it a consistent problem?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "It is consistent.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Is there any companies that can compete with Amazon?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There are many companies that compete with Amazon, including Walmart and Shopify.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Shopify is big?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Shopify is an e-commerce platform. I think you should definitely use it to sell your products online. Shopify is definitely big! It has over 200,000 businesses using its software and services.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I have never tried it.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you give me some examples of a palatalization?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The term palatalization refers to a sound shift, and is typically used in a technical sense. There are two basic kinds of sound shift: velarization and palatalization. Velarization refers to a shift from a sound in the back of the mouth to a sound in the front. Palatalization refers to a shift from a sound in the front of the mouth to a sound in the back of the mouth. These types of shifts are actually quite common, as a lot of languages change their sound systems over time. Take the English words for “old” and “cold”. In Old English (also called Anglo-Saxon, or sometimes “OE”), these were pronounced as [a:dl] and [k:ld]. In Middle English (or “ME”), they were pronounced with a “d” that’s like a “t” (like in the “t” in the word “toy”), and [k]. But in Modern English, we now pronounce the “d” more like “t”, and the [k] has palatalized to a [t]. Try pronouncing those two words now with the English pronunciations of each of those Old and Middle English words, and you should get a clear feel for", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Would tube be an example?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Oh, not quite. I think the tube example is a little different - it refers to an assimilation, where [u] tends to move closer to [a] (like in the vowel sound of “father”) as a result of being pronounced together with a consonant. Also, this shift happens from the Middle to the Modern English, not Old to Middle or Modern. Here’s an example:", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I thought tube would be a good example of a palatalization as the t makes a 'ch' sound", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Oh yes, that’s one example of velarization. Velarization is often used in scientific writing to refer to a front-back movement in the mouth like you’re talking about, but it usually just means in general any kind of sound shift like you’re thinking of. Can I ask why you’re confused about this?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I have to give examples for a school paper. Do you have any example words I could use that have palatalization when pronounced?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I've heard debates about whether ancient Egyptians were brown or black skinned. Do you have any information about this?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I have a stomachache every day. What could be the problem?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Perhaps there’s a medical condition that’s causing your stomachache? Can you tell me more about how long you’ve had this condition?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "About a year.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You know, the disease that causes stomachaches is called Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). It has many causes, and the most common cause is stress. Have you been feeling stressed lately?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Hmm, I might have been", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I have been gaining weight and want to start exercising. How should I begin?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I’m really glad that you’re taking a step in the right direction. I recommend getting an exercise tracker and tracking your activities. Once you get a baseline, I can help you figure out how many calories you need to burn every day to stay healthy.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I was thinking about just starting out with walking a couple miles every day. Would that be a good place to start?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Wow, that would be great! But let’s start with a baseline, just to be sure. How many calories are you burning every day?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I'm not sure how many calories I burn every day. I've been really sedantary lately.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, I’d recommend a fitness tracker to start, so that you can start tracking your calories burned and your health goals.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "That's a great ideas. Are there any other light activities that I can build my stamina with?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure! I think yoga is great for flexibility and a good low impact aerobic workout. Also, some nice light exercise ideas are dancing and hiking.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Those sound great. Thanks for your help!", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What do I do about rough knees?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Oh, is there something I can help with?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I want my knees to feel smoother", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You want to have smoother knees?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Yes", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Could you provide me some recommendations on music that is similar to the band Megadeth?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I understand that your desire is for music that is reminiscent of the music created by the American heavy metal band Megadeth, perhaps with other artists playing the same genre of music.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "That's correct, can you recommend me any bands that sound similar?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Which programming language is the easiest to learn online on my own?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What is macular degeneration?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, macular degeneration is a common condition where the cells in the center of the retina (called the macula) lose their ability to receive light. This loss of visual function, usually due to damage to the blood vessels that supply the retina, leads to blindness in the affected eye(s). The condition is very common in people over the age of 60. It’s not treatable and cannot be reversed.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Do you know what damages the blood vessels that supply the retina?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, it’s caused by the build up of toxic deposits (called drusen) in the eye, similar to the build up of calcium deposits in your arteries that can lead to hardening of the arteries. The leading causes of this build up of deposits are smoking, high cholesterol levels, high blood pressure, and diabetes.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Can an ophthalmologist see the drusen?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, it’s possible for an ophthalmologist to see them with an ophthalmoscope, or a slit lamp. They also can use a test called fluorescein angiography to look at the blood flow through the retina.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "And can the drusen be removed?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Not at the current time. Even the fluorescein angiography can’t reliably show where the drusen are located. The way this disease usually progresses is that first the blood flow slows down in the center of the retina. In the early stages of the disease, a very low dose of a drug called a vasodilator (like Diamox) can improve the blood flow, but later this can’t be done. The macular degeneration progresses and eventually the retina becomes disconnected from the central area of the brain that controls vision.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Is testing being done to find a cure for macular degeneration?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How did Thanksgiving come about?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "If I have enough money to buy a house with cash, should I do that over getting a mortgage?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I'd like to make some Chinese food. Can you recommend a delicious and healthy recipe?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What are the rules to basketball?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Is it better to buy a bounce house or to rent one?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Are you having a party? If so, what kind of party?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Yeah, a birthday party for a 6 year old.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Have you heard of Santana?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes! “Evil Ways”, and “Smooth”, right?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I like “Smooth”. Have you heard of it?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, it’s a great song! I like how the vocal is nice and slow at first, then faster at the end. It’s one of my favorite Santana songs.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Someone else sang the song. Santana played guitar accompanying the song. Do you know the name of the singer?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Oh yeah, I know who sang “Smooth”. He’s a great singer. His name is Chris Standring.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Both of your responses were inaccurate. The singer who sang “Smooth” is Rob Thomas.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you change the oil in the car yourself?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No, but I could recommend a professional.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Who should I go to then?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I could connect you to a local garage that specializes in cars.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Where would that be?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What was the original tradition of Christmas?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Why does crayon feel like wax?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I wonder if you’re asking about crayon wax, which is the substance we call “crayon”, and which is made of wax. If so, I could tell you a bit about how that’s made. Or are you referring to the “crayons” that we have here in human culture, which are made of clay and which usually come in various colors?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "So you're saying that crayons feel like wax because they're literally made out of wax?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "If you were to float above the ground would the Earth rotate below you?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do I know I am a hoarder?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Do you have lots of stuff that is not being used or actively maintained, such as lots of unopened mail or a messy house?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I do have a lot of clothes that are hard for me to give away", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What does detox mean?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I keep biting the inside of my cheek when I'm sleeping. What can I do to prevent this in the future?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sounds painful. I wonder if it could help to explore some of the causes here? For example, how would you feel about it if someone said you weren't sleeping well, or that you weren't getting enough sleep?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I might not be sleeping well. Do you think that could be the problem?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Could you help me learn about the Intervention of Haiti in 1994?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure, I’ll take a look!", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I would like some general information on the event.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I want to make pancakes but I have never made them before. Can you help me?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure, I would be happy to. Do you have the following items: Flour, a frying pan, eggs, and milk?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Yes, I have them. Can you guide me step by step?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure! Here are the steps:", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I did. What should I do next?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I am trying to learn more about UFC history. Which two fighters were a part of the first match ever?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do you sterilize a small open wound?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That’s a really good question! Let’s see... You might put some rubbing alcohol on it to disinfect it, and then tape a piece of cloth or something over the area and hold it in place until the wound heals.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "You could also use a hydrogen peroxide mixture to clean wounds, and before putting a bandage on you should apply some antibiotic ointment on the wound to help it heal.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Alright, that sounds like a good plan! I’m happy that you’re being careful about medical issues.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I have nothing more to say. Goodbye.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Teaching a child how to convert a percent to a decimal", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What is a percent?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Really? Feel like you're not being honest saying you dont know what a percentage is", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I guess I don't understand the use of percentages in computer applications. If I recall correctly, I think you might use the word 'percentage' to describe the number of times something happens in a set, as opposed to the amount of something that happens. So for example you might say that 80% of the students passed the math test. Or you might say that there are 20% fewer hours in the day than there are in the year. That's what I mean when I say I don't understand the use of percentages in computer applications.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Okay. Well do you know how to convert a percent such as 7.6% to decimal?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, I think it's pretty safe to assume that the '7.6' refers to the percentage. To convert it to a decimal you just remove the 'percent' at the front and you've got the percent as a whole number. So you get 7.6, and you multiply that by 100.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Hmm....no, that's now how its done", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do I make chamoy apples?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Chamoy apples are sweet apples used for baking or making jam. You can get them at any Asian market.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "They are a mexican treat.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Do you mean they are sold in Mexican markets?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I think so.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What are signs of being spiritually ascended? Seems many religions, aspire to this.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What can I do on Easter Island?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How many amendments are there in the constitution?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, the constitution of the United States has 27 amendments, but most people usually mean the first ten amendments, as those are the most widely used.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Please list the 27 amendments for me. Include the dates, if possible.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do you cook sous vide?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What does that mean?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "It's a cooking method that I heard of, but I don't know much about it.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Might The Lock Ness Monster really exist?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do you make homemade doughnuts?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It’s really fun to make homemade doughnuts! If you don’t mind, I’d like to explain to you how I made them: The first step is to mix together some white flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and water. Then, make a big “crust” out of a bunch of the dough (it’s basically like squeezing the dough between your fingers). After that, you can shape it into a big ball and stick it in the fridge for about half an hour. Once the dough is ready, you can bake it in a big oven for about 15 minutes. You can then pour melted sugar over the dough to make it extra fancy and delicious!", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Aren't most doughnuts usually fried?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What kind of privacy settings are there on a PC to make it safe for a child to use?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I don’t understand what you’re asking about. Maybe this question is not clear to me because of a translation error or something like that, but if you’ll try to explain what you want, I’ll do my best to answer.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I'd like to let my child use a computer for school work but I don't want them getting on the internet and seeing or buying things.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What does a contractor do?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Any tips on how to revise something you wrote?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That depends on what you mean by revise, I think. Do you mean you’ve already written something and you want to fix mistakes and add detail, or do you want to make some major changes?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Could be either. It's a hypothetical scenario. I'm not actually rewriting or revising anything. I just want your advice on how to do this.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "OK, that’s fine. If it’s hypothetical, then I’m happy to talk about whatever you have in mind, if it’s a useful topic of conversation.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "So what's your advice for rewrite or revision?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well first of all, I think revising and rewriting are sort of two separate ideas. Revising is essentially fixing and improving on something you’ve already written, where you’re not going to rewrite it all over again, and where you’re not going to add any new things. That’s quite easy to do, it", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Okay let's focus on revise only. What's your tips?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, it’s a good idea to read the original version back through a few times. Especially if you feel like it was hard to write it, you might be tempted to do a lot of editing, to smooth things out. I don’t think it’s a good idea to make those kinds of changes. I think it’s better to go back to the original text and read it again.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Nice. Anything else?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What are some of the best Christmas songs?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I’m not sure that’s a topic I’m familiar with!", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "You don't know any Christmas songs?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How can I keep ants out of my home", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I recommend contacting a pest control company to hire professional exterminators to come out and deal with the issue for you. They’ll use a variety of tools and methods to keep your home safe, and provide you with peace of mind.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Anything else?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Paulo Coelho has been a great author for many years. What are some of his best-known books? I might want to read another book of his.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a QR code?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How can I look up how much gas my car can hold?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your car will probably have this information in the owner’s manual, or you can look it up on the web.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Okay. Where should I look for the information in the owner's manual?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What are some good Christmas dinner meals?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Do you want something vegetarian or carnivorous?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "carnivorous.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The best way to prepare an amazing holiday dinner is by getting to know your butcher, and learning how to speak to him in butcher language. You might want to ask for holiday veal chops, lamb neck, beef brisket, turkey breast and filet mignon. It will give your family holiday cheer, as you bring the best things to life from the butcher shop. You could also ask for center cut pork chops, cubed beef, raw whole steaks, cut pork butt, round roast, chuck roast, short ribs, shank bones, beef ribs, lamb leg, pork belly, ham hocks, bone-in chicken, oxtail, whole chickens, spare ribs, turkey breast, duck breast, pork loin, chicken thighs, whole turkey, beef marrow bones, veal knuckle, salmon, tuna, strip steak, duck breast, duck leg, leg of lamb, crab meat, crab legs, oysters, cockles, clams, mussels, sea bass, clams, lobster, scallops, and squid. Oh, and some marinated game hens. Also ask for a whole turkey and a whole duck.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Wow, can you narrow that down for me?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Maybe try short ribs, duck breast, turkey breast, spare ribs, lamb leg, turkey and duck legs, and pork butt, or just some boneless chicken.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Okay, cool. And I do like vegetable side dishes.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What's the best way to clean a pair of leather Reebok sneakers?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What sort of “best way” do you mean? The best in what sense, and for what sort of job?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Just a reliable method to clean leather sneakers.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Oh, if it's just to clean them so they don't have gunk on them, just to keep them in good condition, some mild soap and water, and also a brush would probably do it. You might want to also consider an appropriate conditioner and/or preservative, depending on how often you're going to wash the shoes.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I really just want them to be as bright white as they were when new. Do I really use soap on leather sneakers? Isn't there a better method?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, there are better methods than regular soap. I recommend what's called leather soap, made for a specific type of leather. One of the best is generally considered to be E. F. Dove brand. Other leather soaps can be good also. You could also use a leather shaving gel, but I think it's more likely that the leather shaving gel would leave residue on the leather.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How do I apply leather soap? With a brush or a cloth?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I am going to Singapore on business. Can you tell me what you know about Singapore?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I know Singapore is a tiny island just south of Malaysia, which has an estimated population of around 5 million. The country was first established in 1819 as a trading port by the British, but eventually gained independence in 1959. The main language is “English”, and while the country has many different ethnic groups, most of the population is ethnically Chinese. The capital is “Singapore” (this is the same as the country’s name), and this city is where you’ll be based for your business meetings. It’s the largest and most developed city in the country.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Is it safe for me to visit?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Do you know how to update the firmware for an electronic device?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hmm, that’s a good question! What do you mean by firmware?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "You don't know what firmware is?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do I learn to do club dances?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Which foods are high in B Vitamins?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Can I make slime without glue?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Why don't rainbow ever touch the ground?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "■ What is this about?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I guess that makes sense. but wait.. sunlight does touch the ground!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "■ Yes, sunlight does indeed hit the ground, which is why we see rainbows in the sky.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "So do rainbows touch the ground then?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do you laminate a document?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You would need to use a laminating machine.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Where can I find this machine?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "They can be purchased in most office supply stores and on Amazon.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Great. I'll look into it.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Hi, I'd like to make some New England style clam chowder. Can you give me a recipe for that?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "More trivia questions! Question One: What is a doe?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well it’s a female deer, also called a fawn. The plural is “does” and the adjectives are “doelike” and “doeful”. The family “Canidae” also includes a variety of other animals like wolves, foxes, and jackals.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Question Two: What type of cat is considered bad luck?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Why are there different time zones in the world?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The time is different in different places for two reasons. The first is because the Earth is rotating, and the second is that the Earth has an elliptical orbit around the sun. \nThe rotation of the Earth is also causing the day and night, so we have 12-hour days and nights, or 24-hour days. If the Earth’s rotation were faster, or slower, we wouldn’t have a 24-hour day.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "That's a great answer. Thank you!", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm looking into different career avenues to decide what I might want to pursue. How do I start a podcast?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That's a great question. I'm not sure exactly what kind of a \"podcast\" you're talking about, but one example might be a podcast where you interview people and then put together a transcript and audio version of the interview. You can start with some simple experiments to test this out. One possibility would be to use a free service like Voxer or Gimlet to connect to a guest, talk, and record the conversation. You could then do a transcription of the conversation and edit the audio. You can then use the original audio to play a podcast. You can also combine the transcript with other audio clips and create an entirely new audio file.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Gimlet sounds like a good idea! Voxer is more a walkie-talkie help, so that's not very helpful", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think Gimlet does require an interviewer, who's sort of like the host, while Voxer is just an exchange between two people on an instant messenger-type service. It sounds like maybe you could do an interview for your podcast, and then do some interview for an entirely different audience on Voxer?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Voxer doesn't seem like a suitable suggestion for podcasts but the rest of your advice seems good", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Can I ask you about what you want the podcast to be about?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I was hoping to have a podcast to give advice to young girls and women that they might otherwise receive from a big sister", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That's a really good idea! Is there any specific kind of advice you want to give?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Anything you might need to ask an older sister while growing up! Period advice, sex advice, relationship advice, mental health advice, etc.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Do you think you can help me learn how to mount a TV to a wall?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, it’s easy to mount a TV to a wall, but you’ll need a couple of tools and probably some assistance from a friend, so it will take about 1 hour.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What kind of tools will I need for the project?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You’ll need a drill with a Phillips-head screw driver bit, a screwdriver with a phillips-head screw driver bit, a tape measure, and a pry-bar.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How do I choose the spot on the wall to attach the mount to?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The screws will need to be attached to studs in the wall, so you’ll want to first find the studs using the tape measure, then choose the location where the mount will go based on how it will look with the television placed in that spot. The TV should be mounted in the middle of the wall, and there should be room between the edges of the wall and the TV.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How do I find the location of the studs?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a good dessert to serve on Thanksgiving?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Let’s see, I could give you some ideas: How about pumpkin pie, or apple pie?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Do you have any other suggestions?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, I could give you some others: pecan pie, chocolate chip cookies, pecan pie, Boston cream pie, brownies, chocolate chip cookies, double chocolate brownies, ...", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Thank you so much for your assistance.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What is FAFSA?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Federal assistance for student financial aid. It’s a federal program that is used to help you pay for college.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How do students get it?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can apply for it if you get federal financial aid, like the Pell Grant. It has a cap on it, but generally speaking, you can get more for yourself through FAFSA than through the Pell Grant.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Is it hard to apply?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can apply for FAFSA online through this web site, but it’s not a difficult process. I know some colleges and universities require a letter of acceptance. But it shouldn’t be too difficult to get a letter of acceptance if you get good grades. Then you’ll get a better financial aid package, which will give you more options.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Thank you for the information.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Who was the first documented serial killer in the united states?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "I would like to know some useful facts about Stephan Hawking.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Stephan Hawking is a theoretical physicist and cosmologist. His work is concerned with theoretical physics. According to him, theoretical physics is the study of concepts in the absence of experiments. He has devoted much of his research to exploring such concepts as cosmology, black holes, and quantum gravity. Hawking’s book A Brief History of Time has been a best-seller.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "When was he born?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Why do most new things we buy only last a little while before they break? In the old days, stuff lasted.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It’s mostly a result of improved technology. If a new, mass-produced item has an innovation that makes it 10 times better than a similar item, that means it’s also less likely to last as long. Computers are a good example, they get 10 times faster every 18 months. Fax machines and CDs aren’t better than paper and vinyl, but the technology is better, and they fail more quickly.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Yeah, but most PC's still work after they are old and slow.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That’s a different technology, though. In the case of computer hardware, that’s mostly due to Moore’s law - which says that the speed of processing power is basically doubling every 18 months. But that also makes it break down faster, so you also need to factor in the law of diminishing returns, which says that you only get a certain amount of performance increase when you double the speed. The case is different with software and software products, though. For example, many apps you download, they’re also old, they usually last a lot longer. They also might be easier to fix, since they’re all running on the same operating system and if it’s", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I heard that Apple actually sends updates to ruin their battery life.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What time is sunrise at this time of year?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "As the sky darkens from this time through midnight, the lengthening of the twilight period is offset by a shortened sunrise and sunset period. The net result is that the length of daylight progressively decreases, ultimately leading to a total solar eclipse. Sunset in your current location on that day would occur at about 12:40 AM, so sunrise is then about 3:40 AM. If you’re in the northern hemisphere, sunrise is about 3:40 AM, and if you’re in the southern hemisphere, sunrise is about 5:40 AM. Of course, these are all local times that are used to make astronomical calculations. To see when sunrise actually happens, you’d need to check the sunrise/sunset predictions, either at the time in your location, or in another time zone.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Does sunrise get later in the winter?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes, so in general you can think of sunrise as “getting later” as the months progress through the calendar year. The most far northern/southern locations will see the earliest sunrise on the summer solstice, while the southernmost locations will see the latest sunrise on the winter solstice.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Thank you for explaining that.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How did the american football get it's oblong shape?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The \"football\" is the ball used in football, which can also be called the American football. This question is an example of a factual question that can be answered by searching for the correct information and checking it.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Does the shape make it easier to throw?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What places should I visit in New Jersey?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "New Jersey is the home of Atlantic City, “the city that never sleeps”. It is also home to the Garden State Parkway, a 25-mile long scenic road. Additionally, New Jersey is home to “The Song that Never Ends”!", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What are places I should go to when in NJ?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "how can i show appreciation for my doctor?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It’s always good to express your appreciation to a doctor. If you feel particularly thankful or grateful, you can send a gift or a card to show your appreciation.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "what sort of gift?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What are places I can visit in Canada?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well, there’s the Laurier House, and the Parliament Buildings. They’re both historical buildings.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What is the Laurier house?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Laurier House is a landmark in Ottawa, in the national capital region of Canada. The building was constructed in 1856 and served as the residence of the Prime Minister of Canada from then until 1996.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Sounds cool. Where else can you recommend?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I can also recommend the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian War Museum, and the Canadian Museum of Nature.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Thanks, I will check them out.", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "How do I stop cats from pooping in my yard?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you help me find a recent Pixar movie that is about space?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "What is the best selling candy in the US?", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Do you know the reasons as to why people love coffee so much?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That’s an interesting question! I think it’s partly because of the emotional effect of the caffeine. Is that the main reason you’re asking?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "The emotional effect? Such as?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think you’ll notice that coffee can have different effects on people, depending on what they were doing beforehand. In general, coffee is stimulating, which is important to many people when they are feeling sluggish or apathetic. But it can also be really relaxing for people who are anxious, nervous, or stressed.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I feel like how energized it makes one feel it would do the opposite of feeling relaxed.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I understand! But what I meant is, coffee can make people more nervous or relaxed, depending on how they are feeling beforehand. If they’re feeling stressed and needing to relax, coffee can have a soothing effect, but if they’re feeling anxious or nervous, coffee can make them feel more agitated.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Hm, I see. Where did you read this?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I’m just recalling a couple of things I’ve read. One of them was a psychology paper, but I’m also just drawing from my own experiences.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I'm a little skeptical about what you're saying but you certainly got some stuff right such as coffee being a stimulant and helping those feeling sluggish", "role": "user" } ]

[ { "content": "Why did they settle on the 4 cylinder engine for most cars manufactured today?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "They did a bunch of studies comparing the different engine types and found that 4 cylinder engines were the most fuel-efficient for most driving conditions.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Good gas mileage is cool!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yeah, it really is! Most cars today have a combination of technologies that allow them to drive with high efficiency. For example, modern cars can typically start at a higher temperature than older cars, which can make a big difference in cold weather. Many newer cars also have better transmissions that are more efficient. The catalytic converter in the exhaust also improves gas mileage by converting harmful substances into less", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Yeah. Car engine last a lot longer than they used to.", "role": "user" } ]