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I like to watch ice hockey on TV. My favorite team is the Chicago Blackhawks.
[ "The Blackhawks are one of my favorite teams, they've won 6 Stanley Cup Championships since they started in 1926" ]
The Viking are sea pirates! I see! Didn't they speak the Norse language? What's the Norse language? What country speaks such? The North Germans! So what do the Vikings do ?are they a cult group?
[ "They raided and trader across wide areas of Europe." ]
I love the band The Chainsmokers made up of Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart. Have you heard of them? I never heard of them before where are they from? Are they any good?
[ "They're an EDM-pop duo from New York. Their first big hit was \"#Selfie\"" ]
I would love to be a surgeon when I grow up.
[ "Me too. Performing surgical operations on people sounds fun!" ]
what on earth is equestrianism? it refers to the skill of horseback riding oh! thank you for that. lol. anymore insight? It also includes the use of horses for some work so it means anything involving horses basically?
[ "Pretty much including competitive riding" ]
Vitamin C is very important, especially back when it was hard to come by on ships, which is why oranges were eaten on ships to prevent scurvy. Yes, I love oranges, which I know help in the Vitamin C area. I love citrus too! One thing that is a complete myth is that vitamin C really doesn't show any signs of helping fight the common cold. Really? I didn't realize that. I have a friend at work that would swear Vitamin C helps keep colds at bay lol! They're kinda right, as there is some evidence to show that it may shorten the length of them. Well, I just love the taste of oranges, so I'm glad it also has other benefits!
[ "I know what you mean, it's like a win win haha. Vitamin C is also very well tolerated so that is good too." ]
I like to hike the weekends.It is very relaxing. Me too, but since i live in a city i dont really do it that often, do you have the gear and everything? Is it your main hobby? No gear. long, vigorous walk, usually on trails (footpaths), in the countryside.Do you hike? I do, i find it relaxing too, also healthy, i usually do it with my girlfriend she really loves hiking on Mountains Hiking is a very popular activity worldwide, and studies suggest that all forms of walking have health benefits. Yes it is, most people like it because of the nature, i like off-trail hiking, its more extreme, puts you on an edge a bit :D
[ "I prefer day hikes, the ones that can be completed in a single day." ]
Pop music can really get your body moving. Do you like an ear full of the sweet tunes of a pop song? Yes I do. It's great for exercising, and it originated in the US and Uk during the 1050's Wow I did not realize it was so old. That's interesting. Any time I turn pop music on I feel like the rhythm is gonna get ya. The word comes from popular music , although the former is talking about all music that is popular I see. Still Very interesting. Do you think Madonna and Michael Jackson are still the king and Queen of pop music? Probably Madonna, she is always reinventing her music and persona. Boyonce has given her a real run for her money.
[ "Yes, Pop music is pretty eclectic and includes urban, dance, rock, and country too." ]
I have a cat and love him. Do you? yes, they are a is a small, typically furry, carnivorous mammal How many different breeds are there? There are over seventy cat breeds recognized by various cat registries. I see and do you know why people like cats so much? There must be some reasons. because people like them as pets, they are called house cats when kept as indoor pets or simply cat Oh that makes sense. And what about Siamese cat? are they very popular? thats just a breed. cats are valued by humans for companionship and for their ability to hunt vermin. Yea my cat loves to hunt spiders and roaches!
[ "They have strong flexible body, quick reflexes, sharp retractable claws, and teeth adapted to killing small prey" ]
Just about anything used for fishing can be called tackle. I know there are 'tackle boxes'. I use them for my jewelry findings and beads. Well a fishing rig is the completed assembly of tackle. So, is tackle like line, lures, weights and . . .?
[ "Also sinkers, floats, rods, reels, baits, lures, spears, nets, gaffs, traps, waders, etc..." ]
Hello so are you travelling anywhere this year? its a passion of mine! I love travelling to distant geographical locations. I went to Thailand this summer. oh wonderful not been there yet! I have to Vietnam though
[ "Vietnam? Isn't that the location of the Vietnam War, also known as the Second Indochina War?" ]
So there is a big group based on the fandom of my little pony My Little Pony is based on the toy franchise based on dolls and play sets. It aired on Discovery Family. What is the name of this fan group? Friendship is Magic. It is actually mostly for adults and cosplayers It was a tv series based on My Little Pony and it also aired on Discovery Family. Do they have events and get togethers? They have conventions. One of the major ones is called BronyCon. So BronyCon meets annually in the United States for fans of the show. Yes. It is on the east coast. Brony stands for bro and pony There have been eight events with one that had over 7600 attendees. Since brony stands for BRO, does this mean most of the fans are male? Yes. The term was popularized on 4Chan. It surprised the makers of the show that they had attracted an audience of adult males to the show
[ "So 4chan is a forum where the users mostly post anonymously." ]
One of my favorite music artists is Kid Rock. Are you familiar with him at all?
[ "Are you kidding my? Kid Rock is one of my favorite American musicians." ]
There's this guy at work he seems like a total vampire. I try not to be caught alone with hem lest he feed on my blood. Yikes, Have you told him how creepy you think he is? I'm afraid to. If he is indeed an undead being I assume that only michief or death will befall me if I tell him that. Do you carry a cross or garlic to work with you?
[ "No but I douse myself in garlic oil. I basic smell like sulfur all the time." ]
My family has a history of severe depression, and I always wonder if I'm just feeling down, or it's the beginning of something else. Depression can be very normal if it's temporary, especially in response to major life events. How long do you stay depressed? Usually just for a few hours. A good nap sometimes helps get me through it.
[ "Do you ever lose interest in activities that you used to enjoy?" ]
I rather enjoy education. I am grateful for the sacrifices my parents made to ensure I had the best learning environments. What are your feelings about education? I am a college graduate but it didn't do much for me. I am sorry to hear that. Higher education in my country can come with a high price tag if you attend some of the private universities. Hopefully your higher education did not come with too much debt. It did. I had difficulty getting a job that would even pay for gas and my student loans.
[ "That is really tough with loans. Student loan debt in the US is upwards of 1.6 trillion which is ridiculous to handicap young people that way." ]
I love watching Sponge Bob! I have always wondered how they came up with the idea for this show. Most of the ideas for the TV series actually came from a comic book titled "The Intertidal Zone", which Hillenburg created in 1989. Oh really? I have never heard of that. Who is your favorite character on the show? Well, I love Patrick Star. I love him because his most significant character trait is his lack of common sense which sometimes leads him and his bestfriend, SpongeBob SquarePants, into trouble! Yes! I think that is the best part of the show, their Friendship! I agree! It's pretty crazy to think that the media franchise behind the show has generated 13$ billion in merchandising revenue! Oh Wow! I definitely don't think there is another cartoon in it's league. It is great for both young and old
[ "You can never be too old for SpongeBob, haha! It's pretty cool to think how SpongeBob's original name was SpongeBoy until they decided to change it after 1 season!" ]
I have an autistic sister - this is a developmental disorder that impacts her social interaction and communication. Well is there a medical cure for autism?
[ "No; there is therapy to help mange some of the behaviours but no cure." ]
Despite never considering veganism, the idea of not eating animals products is so strange yet interesting to me. Yea, I could never do it though, I like meat too much. Same here, no way I could live a happy life as a vegan, especially since it is not recommended in a lot of cases. Yep meat is just too amazing, as long as im not eating dog Pretty much the same thing you said, though veganism can reduce the risk of some types of chronic diseases so it is not all bad. Yea unless you have to or arent insane about animals doesnt seem worth it.
[ "Yeah, well there are also \"environmental vegans\" who don't care as much about the ethics." ]
I love going hiking! It's so nice to hike through the countryside and on trails. I also enjoy hiking. It is great exercise and also a really fun way to enjoy nature
[ "Hiking is a popular activity. All forms of walking have health benefits, and hiking has even better benefits!" ]
I live in the state of Virginia - some people call it "Old Dominion" I live pretty close. Do you know anything cool about Virginia? Interestingly, it's the first English colonial possession that was established in North America! That's pretty neat. Do you know how many people live in Virginia? Over 8 million people live there! Its climate is shaped by the Blue Ridge Mountains Wow that's a lot of people. Can you tell me more about the Blue Ridge Mountains?
[ "They are bluish in color and you can see that color even from a distance!" ]
humane society is a group that aims to stop human or animal suffering, have you ever been to a humane society? I have. Where I used to live was a very well managed and equipped Humane Society. My friend used to take old towels from her work there for the animals. That is very nice of her, in many countries the group is backed by the SPCA. Oh, I didn't know that. Is the US Humane Society backed by the SPCA here? It is! the SPCA stands for societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals. It's a wonderful organization too. Do you know when the Humane Society was established?
[ "Well the Humane Society of the United States was formed in Washington DC by Fref Myers and Helen Jones in 1954" ]
I would love to visit the Nordic island of Iceland which is located in Europe on the North Atlantic coast. I've barely traveled. Those sound wonderful. Can you tell me any more information? Iceland is sparsely populated and in fact has the smallest population in Europe. What other countries are around it?
[ "Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden are all Nordic countries." ]
I have never been a part of community theater. Have you?
[ "Yes, we put on theatrical performances for my local community." ]
I love all kinds of music, but I must admit I'm a little hit and miss with heavy metal music. How about you? I feel the same. Heavy metal lyrics and performance styles are a bit too aggressive for me. It's so hard to classify music these days. Would you consider the old '80s group Def Leppard to be heavy metal?
[ "I would! In the 1980's glam metal became the largest most successful brand of music worldwide. I consider Def Leppard to be a part of that." ]
I have to say, I find meatloaf to be pretty gross. What is actually in meatloaf? Just the name of it reminds me of mystery meat... Meatloaf is made with ground meat, onion, bell peppers, garlic,worcestshire, egg and bread crumbs, my recipe lol Maybe it's the Worcestershire, but I like that stuff on other things though. Where does the egg go into it?
[ "Egg holds it together and I shape mine by hand forming a rectangle about 2 inches tall" ]
I love to surf sometimes :D I have never tried surfing. It looks fun, but hard. It's REALLY hard to get used to. Surfing requires the rider to 'ride' forward on a moving wave which can be very dangerous I can imagine. I would love to try it.
[ "Well, suitable waves are usually found in oceans, but you can also try in lakes and rivers for practice" ]
I'm a pharmacist, it derives from. American and, archaically, Commonwealth English), are healthcare professionals who practice in pharmacy That is nice, how do you like that job? Its all about health care That seems to be a big topic these days, how do you feel about it. What do you also know about pharmacist?to me its a member of the health care team directly involved with patient care. I just know they have them at most grocery stores.
[ "Like pharmacist, we have the Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities ." ]
I am trying my hand at writing fiction The result of this may be a short story, novel, novella, screenplay, or drama. Which type will you be looking to write? I am thinking along the lines of a novel
[ "That sounds good! What genre will you look to be writing?" ]
Ice hockey is in the hockey family?
[ "Yes it is. Ice hockey is a contact team sport played on ice, with two teams of skaters using their sticks to shoot a puck in a goal." ]
Have you ever made fresh ravioli? I have and it's a blast to make and so delicious I've never made them but I love those little dumplings with cheese filled between 2 layers of dough. Exactly. I kind of wonder where ravioli got started, do you know?
[ "The first mention of ravioli appears in letters of Francesco di Marco Datini who was a merchant of Prato in the 14th century." ]
I really like the board game Risk Yes of course ,Its a interesting game with two to six players I have it on my phone too, I can play it where ever I go Good, I use to play with my kids. Are you interested in TV series Yes, I just finished watching the staircase on Netflix ok good. Netflix is good . Now they expanded to film They are changing the way people get movies by making their own and releasing them for free Yes they expanded its business they are sending DVD through mail now I just watch everything through streaming on netflix, haven't had a DVD for many years
[ "Ok buddy, You know details about USPS.One of few government agencies" ]
Tell me a couple facts about Walmart. Definitely. Walmart was founded in 1962 by Sam Walton and was incorporated on October 31, 1969. Where was the first Walmart located?
[ "Walmart was headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas, and its corporate headquarters remain there even today." ]
Hippopotamus are huge.
[ "Yes lol I remember reading in school about how even though they are so stocky they can run short distances" ]
I'm a fixture on a weekly telenovela. That is amazing i really like wtaching telenovelas, In Spain, they are also called "culebrones" Neat! Can you tell me more about culebrones? it means ("long snakes") because of the convoluted plots. That's interesting, I would love to learn more if you happen to know. Episodes of telenovelas usually last between 30 and 45 minutes wich is not that bad for a episode Yeah, that's not too long at all. Sounds good.
[ "Similar genres around the world include teleserye (Philippines), téléroman (Canada, specifically Quebec), or simply dramas so there is something for everyone" ]
lets talk about one of my favorite dishes meatloaf Oh man. Your mom must have been a better cook than mine!
[ "I can't answer that for sure but she likes to bake it in the oven with a mix of different peppers and onions some people ever smoked it" ]
I Love Poodles, do you have a favorite Breed of Dog?
[ "I love shepherd breeds. Dogs are one of the first domesticated species." ]
I tell you, I just love New York City, the most populated city in the US I have only been there once. I would love to go back. It is considered one of the financial, media, and culture capitals of the world. There is something for everyone there What are some of the most popular attractions?
[ "Well, it is home to the United Nations headquarters" ]
I used to be a little overweight when I was a few years younger. It is not very healthy. No, I would imagine that it's not. What is the best way to lose weight? Losing weight and being healthy is all about calories in vs calories out. Having more fat than is optimal is not worth it. Is there any type of fat that is good for you? Maybe like avocados? Certain fats are definitely better, like avocados are a lot healthier than greasy meat. Though that is more about health than being overweight. I guess you have to balance the fat and calories together to make sure you are losing weight in a healthy way. What about exercise?
[ "Exercise helps but diet has a lot more to do with fat and being overweight." ]
I think homeschooling is great for older teens but for the most part should not be done until middle or high school.
[ "Homeschooling is great, Ive been educated in my home for most my life, education of children inside the home can be very beneficial to a child's mind too.." ]
I love dogs. I have a Husky right now. Do you have a dog? No, my landlord doesnt allow pets, but i would love to get one for my kids. I like thatytou can pick and choose the shape size and color of the dog you want now. I know, you can get exactly what you want. I have just seen where you have get a tiny version of a Husky. They are bread with Pomeranian. They call them Pomsky. Have you ever seen one?
[ "That seems dangerous. How would they breed a small dog like a pomeranian to a big dog like ahusky? Dogs are very good at working, they can hunt, herd, pull loads, protect, assist police/military and they have more uses." ]
I love Face Off on the Syfy channel. I have already seen the whole series but am watching it again because its so good! Have you seen that one? Its where a group of prosthetic makeup artists compete against each other to create prostheses found in sci-fi and horror films. Wow That's a whole lot of drama .When did it actually begin? Yeah, lots of drama for sure. They create some pretty weird stuff! It premiered on January 26, 2011 on Syfy. DO you like Science fiction? Sure I do, How is face off related to sci-fi ? They create the prostheses that are used in makeup for Science Fiction and horror films. They have a new assignment each episode and are judged my professionals that know special effects makeup artist techniques. That's good.So what do they stand to benefit by such creative gesture? They go through each episode and one by one are eliminated until there is a winner. I think they win a lot of opportunity to work in that industry and put together actors and their cool makeup. They are who create amazing aliens and scary weird things. Pretty cool! So that's interesting! Is there any cash prize involved ?
[ "No cash prize but breaking into the industry is extremely difficult to do so just to guaranteed opportunity to work with some of the biggest names in the industry is win enough. They might be putting makeup on for Marvel characters in their movies like the Avengers or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." ]
In 1999 Disney released the little mermaid How successful was that movie? 211 Million so far total gross worldwide Was that Disney's most successful movie?
[ "No that was who framed Roger Rabbit" ]
What is the meaning of collie? The collie is a type of dog used for herding. You may have heard of sheepdogs before. wow, i haven't heard about sheepdogs, tell me about it Collies are medium sized dogs. They are light in build and they have a pointed nose. They are very trainable and smart dogs. wow, i see, so where can i find one for purchase? They are actually very common and collie breeds have spread to many parts of the world. There are many in North America and they have many varieties. Many breeders would have this kind of dog. Wouldnt i find one in europe?
[ "You might be able to, there is a certain breed called a border collie which is found in Great Britain. I think that's a popular dog there." ]
Do you know much about the Beatles? I know they were an English Rock Band from 1960. Do you like them? Not really - I know a lot of people do - they were just not really big when I was a teenager.
[ "I was not a fan either but I did see where John Lennon died and it was moving. The Beatles built their reputation playing clubs in Liverpool." ]
I don't understand this whole Anime craze. I didn't even know it was japanese cartoons until like a year ago same its odd if you ask me Last year some students wanted me to sponsor a Bronie club. I was like a Bro what? Yeah I think thats a group that like That pony show That's right! They were My Little Pony watchers. These were teenagers! The show is a Hasbro show from the US so I guess not anime? Do you know anything else about Anime?
[ "Scholars think it is quintessentially Japanese and is related to a new form or orientalism. I think they are right." ]
Have you ever read 1984? Yes, It's an amazing book. I can't believe it was published in 1949 by English author George Orwell. It really told the future. Thats cool. Who is George Orwell. He was an English novelist who was born in 1903 and died in 1950 just after 1984 was published. Thats cool. Where was he from?
[ "He also wrote Animal Farm which was amazing. I think he was from London." ]
Do you like Milkshakes?
[ "Yes I love milkshakes! You?" ]
I think eggplant is a colorful and tasty fruit for cooking. Do you like it? I think eggplant is one of my favorite vegetables! Lol I know right! The cut surface of the flesh rapidly turns brown. Yeah, it's not a good idea to cut up an eggplant and just leave it sitting out or it will start to look way less appetizing That makes a lot of sense as it is a a delicate, tropical perennial. Do you have a favorite eggplant dish? Why yes I like fired eggplant because it is a good dish during summer That sounds delicious! I like when eggplant is fried until the outside is kind of blackened...I know it might sound gross but the flavor is really nice
[ "No that actually sounds fantastic! And when I go to Greek restaurants I always order some Moussaka served hot." ]
just got into hockey and i love hockey. All I really know about it is its a contact team sport played on ice, i guess that is why I like it, for the contact So its two teams of skaters using sticks to hit a puck and make goals? yep that is basically it, but on ice
[ "I know its a fast paced real physical sport and people can get hurt" ]
This pregnancy is getting to me, I keep feeling sick and don't know why Well, as much as it's lame because you can't do anything about it, the hormone human chorionic gonadotophin is largely responsible for your nausea. Ah! So there is a reason then! I was worried something was wrong. Tell me more on it, I'll owe you. Will help to understand all of this
[ "Prenatal vitamins taken before the pregnancy helps a lot with this, but now that you ARE pregnant, just keep a low profile, bland diet." ]
I love dogs ,they are our family
[ "Indeed they are. Their influence is so much that we named them man's best friend." ]
I dont really like meat,am a vegetarian yes buddy, you are definitely abstaining from the consumption of meat Meat upsets my system
[ "I understand how you feel, Vegetarianism also include abstention from by-products of animal slaughter" ]
It would be my life's dream to visit the Egyptian pyramids. They're awe-inspiring.
[ "There are actually 118-138 Egyptian pyramids." ]
Tupac Shakur was an interesting person. He was! He was shot 4 times by a .40 calibur gun. Yikes, I don't remember the circumstances around his death. The Sega Dreamcast was put out in japan in september 1998, but it took until septemeber 1999 to come out in the US. Why so long to come out in the US? I don't know why, I know they were trying to bounce back from the Sega Saturn which flopped before. What was a great success of Sega? The Sega Genesis was a 16 bit console that was known as the mega drive outside the US. When did Sega genesis become popular?
[ "The genesis was released in japan in 1988, then came out in the US in 1989." ]
Hi there! I drive a Honda, how about you?
[ "I love Honda, but no, I currently do not drive a Honda even though they became the second-largest automobile manufacturer in japan back in 2001." ]
I want to get a Ford pickup truck. What are my options? Ford is based out of Michigan, but maybe check out the F series Yeah that sounds good. I heard the F-150 is the best-selling vehicle in the USA. That makes sense, definitely made by Ford, the American multinational car manufacturer I like to buy American-made when I can. Crazy that Henry Ford revolutionized automobile manufacture with the T model.
[ "Yep, it was founded on June 16, of 1903." ]
Hi, I like dogs I do too! The dog is the first animal ever domesticated. which kind of dog you had ? I have a mixed breed but he's trained well. Dog training began around Roman times. Yes, they learned from ancient Egypt. How interesting it is , knowladge is travelling around the world even they didn`t have internet Yes, dog training occurs from interactions with different environments so the environments are probably similar. they used them in wars.they used Mastiff-type dogs
[ "That makes sense considering English Mastiffs are extremely large." ]
I love dogs, they are the best living creatures to grace this planet. Aren't they though?? They ain't called man's best friend for nothing! Absolutely. I have a 4 yr old golden named Blue! Do you have a dog? I don't at the moment, but I so wish I did. Do you like bigger dogs? There are so many varieties that it's hard to choose a favorite. Great Pyrenees are cute. They're like goldens but usually white and even bigger! Oh that sounds amazing. I think I want a breed best known for its companionship, since I live alone. Or one I could go hunting with! Goldens were bred for hunting! They originally retrieved waterfowl for humans, which is why they can swim well. That sounds about right. I just want one that'll go catch ducks for me when I shoot them, lol. What else do you like to hunt?
[ "Mostly ducks and other aquatic birds, but not penguins, promise!" ]
Do you know that a marathon is a long-distance running race with an official distance of 42.195 kilometres I knew it in miles but not KM. I'm not much of a runner, 5K is about my limit. What about you? Been running all my life. The first run was an event done in commemoration of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides, a messenger from the Battle of Marathon to Athens, who reported the victory. Very interesting! What about Iron Man runs? Aren't those something like 50 kilometers? oh well, i'm not sure about that but I know it was added to the list of events for modern olympics. The first happened in 1896 though Speaking of the modern olympics, any idea who the top runner in the world is right now?
[ "I wish I knew by the way do you know that the word olympics was coined from the Greek messenger Pheidippides?" ]
It's crazy I'm 33 and spend more time in my back yard in the garden then my 75 year old neighbor. It helps me relax. You are not crazy. Many people find gardening relaxing. Myself included I'm not even sure why I enjoy it. Maybe because it's outside maybe because I can escape in my own head. Who knows. Do you have a big garden? No, it is pretty small. I just grow some various root veggies and a few leaf veggies. I've got a little of everything. I don't even like the taste of some of the things I grow. Well growing veggies is good. Eating them is just as important. Americans do not eat enough of their recommended amount I also grow herbs and random things. I love being able to rely on my own garden.
[ "Are you a vegetarian? I know many people do not eat meat out of respect for animal life" ]
Walmart is an American multi-national company, it is a combo department and grocery store Cool, I shop there a lot as it is cheap and has a large variety of items. Walmart started in Bentonville Arkansas, I also live in Arkansas so we have had them since way back in 1962 Yeah the headquarters is there. I have a buddy who says Walmart employs a ton of people in the area.
[ "Yes, and not just Walmart but Walmart owns Sams Club as well which also employs lots of people" ]
My friend went to a cookout today and they had grilled steak. Now I've been wanting one. He made it sound so good. You like steak? I do, especially because of how versatile it is. I mean, there are fish steaks, ground meat steaks, pork steaks, and those are just to name a few. Yeah that's true. I automatically think beef when I here steak. All those you named are good. I really like tuna steaks too. And just as there are so many varieties of steak, there's a lot of variety in how you can cook them. So, you have things like grilled steak, pan-fried steak, or even broiled steak. Which is your favorite way t cook it? I like to marinate mine before grilling with almost any kind of steak. The way I like to do it is to grill it, but I do it over the glowing coals of an open fire in order to get the best taste. But you can also cook it in sauce, like steak and kidney pie, or minced and formed into patties (hamburgers). Do you know any fun facts about steak?
[ "Just how many animals you can technically get it from. There's the cattle of course, but then also bison, camel, goat, horse, kangaroo, sheep, ostrich, reindeer, zebu, and deer... The list goes on and on." ]
Hey, I am just about to buy some flowers for a garden! Not sure what to get at this time of year though! Gardening is so relaxing you are going to love it! Have you been down to the store to check out what they have yet, normally they will carry appropriate flowers for the season. Not yet! I'm heading there in a few minutes! I have big plans but little knowledge! LOL I'm glad to hear gardening is relaxing! Do you live in a suburban area or in an urban area with less space to cultivate? It's amazing how much you can grow in a small space. I love in a suburban area, so I have plenty of room! I want something really colorful to make my garden stand out! It sounds like you want to plant a wide variety of plants and flowers in your garden then. I would start with some shrubs and bushes as an anchor and go with colors you like from there. What a great suggestion! I'm writing that one down! Do you have any more ideas? If you are starting with seedlings you will probably want to start them off in small containers inside before you transplant them outside. I really like to buy them already grown though, it is a lot easier! Anything that is easy is fine by me! You have some really great ideas!
[ "Then when spring comes be sure to add some vegetables that are easy to cultivate, something like zucchini, because fresh produce is so much better than store bought!" ]
Parenting is a lot oork including caring for a childs physical, intellectual and social needs Yeah, tell me about it it has been realy hard for me to be a parent although i really love being one Me too parenting is not so much about the relatedness but the acutal raising of a child Yes, now it's way easier since they are grown up, but when they where little kids it was another story Normally parents are the biological parents but sometimes it may be a legal guardian or aunt, or sibling Yeah, with food is very hard when they are young and if they are picky eaters.
[ "Many times the parent may have to be a grandparent or a family friend" ]
Marathons are so hard i dont think i could ever do it Same here. At least not in my current state. Long distance running in a marathon consists of at least 26 miles. I'll pass for now! yea i dont think i could ever do 2 miles without wanting to stop haha. Originally the event was created because of the fabled run of the Greek soldier Pheidippides. He was a messenger. Ran from the battle of Marathon, to Athens. yea that mustve been a hell of a run. The actual olympic event was one of the original of the modern olympics. It started in 1896 and was standardized in 1921. man that would take a while to watch finish. Believe it or not there are over 800 a year. Most are recreational, but the larger ones can have tens of thousands of runners. wow thats crazy i wonder how many have to drop out mid run.
[ "Well I'll tell you that after the original run by Philippides, he ran in and told everyone they won, and then collapsed and died." ]
I make a great pecan pie with pecans and a filling made with butter, eggs, syrup and sugar. Its good That sounds really good, the only time i have pie though is thanksgiving. I like pecan and pumpkin pie I make it with variations of brown sugar or maple syrup or honey as well Lots of different sweeteners. I like putting whipped cream on mine. yummy Pecan Pie is definitely a southern specialty for holidays Im actually not sure ive eaten an actual pecan. Are they any good? Yes! I like to put bourbon whiskey in my pecan pie as well, give it a kick wow, now that sounds amazing. Its almost Thanksgiving soon, ill have to start looking up recipes.
[ "FYI pecans are native to the southern states" ]
Jut became a vegan, veaganism is the practice of not using animals or by products for food or other Cool, I don't think I could live without meat. Did you do it for moral reasons? Yes and veganism is associated with a philosophy the rejects animals status as a commodity I see where you are coming from. I think some animals should have rights like we do. Anyone following the philosophy is a vegan I hope it works out for you. There are many meat substitutes that taste close to the real thing.
[ "Dietary vegans abstain from meat but also eggs, milk and dairy" ]
I log animals more then people. I spend all my spare time helping at a local non-kill shelter. Do you have a dog or pet? yes, i have 1 cat i got from my local shelter too That's awesome. So many cats get stuck at shelters because the bread so fast. We really need more non-kill shelters in the world. Animals need love.
[ "Yeah its a really bad problem with cats, but thats why i love non kill shelters. As a benchmark, at least 90% of the animals entering the shelter are expected to be saved" ]
Hello, we're talking about religion today. That is an interesting topic since there is no scholarly consensus over what even constitutes a religion I'd love to hear more about what you mean!
[ "It can just be defined in many differnt ways, there are so many aspects, likebehaviors, texts, places, ethics, all these things relate to spiritual beliefs somehow" ]
One of my favorite artists is Taylor Swift, an American songwriter born in December of 1989. Tell me about it, Tata is the best. I have her tour shirt on right now. She is a well known contemporary artist. What I love about her is that she writes most of her songs about her personal life. I thought she bought all her music off of Rose, Robert Ellis Orrall, Brian Maher, and Angelo Petragli. I don't think any of her songs are actually her on. But she can belt them out beautifully, Perhaps you are right. She started singing at the age of 14 in Nashville, Tennessee. Do you think her parents pushed her?
[ "Not really sure - I don't know too much about her personal life. Although, I do know that she was the sole writer of her 2010 album \"Speak Now\"." ]
hey! I'm not an only child, I have 3 siblings, but I've always wondered about only children and why they're so weird?? An only child has no siblings; therefore, I think they learn how to socialize in different ways. I had a friend who was an only child and he was very shy and kept to himself a lot. Are there any advantages to being an only child? I mean I guess they get a lot of attention from their parents. The term only applies to people that never had a sibling. Yeah I know. Is there any research that says that only children are more likely to grow up to be criminals or anything like that? I'm not so sure. But I do know that the proportion of families with only children increased during the Great depression, naturally. Right, because all the babies died? is that what the great depression was about?
[ "A lot of people died due to financial hard times. It was the longest and most widespread financial depression in American history." ]
the golden gate bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the goden gate, the strait connecting sanfransico bay and th pacific ocean. ever been? I have never been. I would love to see it. How big is the Golden Gate Bridge? not sure exactly but it so big its ben declared one of the wonders of the modern world by the society of civil engineers! Oh cool. Do you know when it was built? in 1937. it was actually both the longest and tallest suspension brodge when it opened! Must have been an amazing thing to see back then. What else can you tell me about the bridge?
[ "its no longer the longest or tallest thing we have in america but it still remains the tallest bridge in the us. it goes down in history!" ]
I LOVE local farmers markets for the kind of local produce you can find. I mean, I won't be able to get something like bananas there (unless I was in Hawaii...) but for the most part, they're perfect! Right? Super high in magnesium too which is crucial for muscle recovery. Local food is amazing because its locally sourced and sold close to home. It's crazy how many of the fruits and veg that are in markets have been *stored* for so long -- like out of season apples. I guess we tend to want what we want. But YES, I've often relied on bananas! They're a great go to food, I'm on a Ketogenic diet so I cannot have them but sometimes I go off the rails and go "nanners" for some nanners lol. Isn't it weird that they're considered berries of large herbacious plants?! Doing keto here too! And must say, I don't miss them. I've heard the "berry" fact before -- very funny. I know that the banana we buy now is just one species of what used to be many. That's so funny, what of the odds! Yeah we have genetically altered them to be much larger for sure. Thanks to bullet coffees and stuff I get plenty fats but getting that adequate protein intake is difficult for me. Well, and to your point -- MAGNESIUM. Since (TMI warning) constipation can be a keto challenge, magnesium is a supplement we use to make sure lots of things stay, um, regular. And good for you on balance -- I think people often overdo the protein.
[ "Right?! My aunt came down to visit recently and as a fellow ketoer she told me she hadn't gone for a week! Magnesium cleared that right up. Under a microscope it is a shiny gray solid, how odd!" ]
Do you like cue sports, like Pool or darts?
[ "Cue sport is also known as billiard sport" ]
As much as I want to be I am not good at basketball. It was invented in 1891 b James Naismith I am okay, I am 6'4 so that helps. I am better than anyone I know but way worse than any collegiate or pro player
[ "I was always a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks. They play out of the University of Kanasas" ]
Hello. I still talk to my childhood sweetheart. That's nice. In person or online? Online, we live in different states. The relationship is platonic. Did you have a childhood sweatheart? I guess you could call it that. I lived next door to the same person for over ten years, but it was. more of a brother/sister relationship.
[ "That is nice too...my childhood sweatheart was my first love." ]
Collies are such great dogs, I might own one some day. They are great. They originated in Scotland and Northern England. Cool, I've been over there once before and it's gorgeous. Must be why the dogs are so gorgeous too. I've never been to the northern ireland or any part of the united kingdom. When did you go? I went last December and it was great, I stayed in England for three weeks total. That's awesome. Did you go London? The european mainlaid does not include the island of Great britain. I didn't get to, though I did go to Manchester for a few days.
[ "Yeah thats awesome. It lies within the UK's urban area and has a population of 2.55 million." ]
Veterinary physicians, or vets, treat animals such as dogs and cats. Do you have any pets? I have a dog. I love dogs. Me too! The domestic dog is a member of the genus "Canis". They have become man's best friend! My dog is definitely my best friend. He is so sweet.
[ "I bet he is. Dogs were the first species to be domesticated. They have been bred for thousands of years for different reasons." ]
Have you heard of cord-cutting? Yes actually I am a cord cutter myself. I have been cancelling subscriptions to multichannel television. I would love to try it, but I'm not sure my family would be ok with it.
[ "You should try to show them that a number of purely internet television services are being offered at a much lower price." ]
I have always wanted a Honda Civic, but I could never afford one. It was originally a subcompact car; but it has gone through a lot of changes in those early days. They have developed into one of Honda's more upmarket vehicles. They are nice! They are very nice. How many people can fir in them now? They have places for five riders. And they fit comfortably, too. In the manufacturing of vehicles, Honda has been involved with AI/robotic research. In 2000, they released the ASIMO robot. Pretty cool from a car company. That is really cool. Does Honda make lawn mowers too? Yes. They make engines for lawn mowers too. Honda's research and development team just keeps expanding. In 2013, Honda invested 6.8 billion dollars of its revenue into R&D. How big a company is Honda?
[ "In Japan, they are the second largest automobile company. In the world, they are eighth." ]
I love Christmas! My favorite holiday of the year! I'm already thinking about it. Oh I love Christmas too. is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. Yes, it's amazing how many people celebrate. And I like to think that even non-Christians can enjoy the spirit of the season in a secular way. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year, it is preceded by the season of Advent or the Nativity Fast and initiates the season of Christmastide, which historically in the West lasts twelve days That's a lot of time! I always forget about the Christmastide. Once Christmas is over, I'm kind of exhausted from it. Christmas Day is a public holiday in many of the world's nations, Some others celebrate Boxing Day too, I believe. That's the day after Christmas I think. is celebrated religiously by a majority of Christians, as well as culturally by many non-Christians, and forms an integral part of the holiday season centered around it. I love the decorated Christmas trees and all the lights. It's just so festive and pretty to see how people decorate for the holidays.
[ "The traditional Christmas narrative, the Nativity of Jesus, delineated in the New Testament says that Jesus was born in Bethlehem" ]
Hi, I hope you are doing well. I would like to talk about the BBC and its programs. Do you watch any BBC programs? no but ive seen them before The BBC was established by the Royal Charter oh really when was that It was established in 1957 decently old for TV It actually operates under Royal Charter and under its agreement with the Secretary of State for culture, media and sports wow thats interesting
[ "There are many shows to choose from. BBC employs over 20,950 staff in total" ]
I live the state of Georgia in the south. Have you ever been here? No I've never been there. I know it is in the southeastern United States. You should visit. Also our state was named after King George II from Britain. A little known fact. Oh actually, I lied. I have been to Georgia, but only in passing. I have been to the Atlanta airport, which is the state's capital and most populous city. Cool, I always wanted to go to Atlanta but never been. Have you ever thought about moving here? It's cheap! No I've never considered it, but maybe I should. I heard its called the "Peach State" and I love peaches. Actually the peaches in Georgia are terrible. No idea why they call it that.
[ "Someone must like them since George is the 8th most populous of the 50 states!" ]
i love the idea of video game design have you ever had the chance to do it ? No, I have not. It does seem like it would be so fun though. Have you? i have tried it once before with some friends but it was hard work to get it right, do you play games ? I do, but I am old school. Mostly the old NES. How about you? i am but i game more on my computer and xbox, ive never used a nes are they good ? Yes, it is really old technology from the 1980's, but that was the first game system I grew up with. i see, why dont you game now then ? dont you have any time for it ? I really do not have a ton of time, I am a stay at home mom with 2 small children. They keep me pretty busy.
[ "fair enough, how old are your children then ?" ]
I absolutely love indian cuisine, it is my favorite food. I love indian too, a good hot curry is awesome. Agreed! I can't even imagine how good it tastes if it was actually from the Indian subcontinent. I love all of the awesome spices and such, such great flavors The taste can apparently vary a lot due to the range of different soils and climate over there. Yea I can imagine with all the different spices they use that it could vary
[ "Even if the Indian food over here is great, it must be amazing over there with all the locally available spices, herbs, vegetables, and fruits." ]
Football is the name of several types of team sports which involve kicking a ball with a foot to score a goal. I love watching football. Are you a football player? I am not a football player, unless you mean soccer, which I played all throughout my childhood Yes, I like soccer as well. I especially like watching soccer on the weekends. I like to watch soccer too, which is short for "association football" Who is your favorite team? I like Barcalona.
[ "I like Manchester United. Are you a fan of rugby? That's also in the football family" ]
what is red wine made from? it is made from dark colored or black grape type of fruit. what year was red wine first discovered? im not sure but i can tell you the first step in the production after picking them is physically processing the grapes. i imagine red wine has been around for BCE though ok nice, which country produces the most red wines in the world?
[ "i cant tell you but i can tell you the actual color of th wine can range from intense violent like younger wines, to brick red for mature wines, and brown for older wines" ]
My wife loves seafood, but i dont eat it because im allergic
[ "Seafood is usually composed of fish and shellfish. Are you allergic to both?" ]
I really enjoy cake decorating.
[ "It is pretty neat. They use frosting and other decorations to make boring cakes look really interesting" ]
Hi, I love the color yellow, do you? Yellow is my favorite color actually! That's awesome! I love the brightness of it. It makes me happy. Yea yellow is pretty cool, it absorbs light energy and protects the plants The color yellow does? Yes, the pigment yellow itself , coming from light. Cool are you cool for the summer? like the song by demi lovato No, it is 98 degrees here! Very hot! What about you?
[ "Me neither! It is 94 degrees here! Not cool at all." ]
Hi, my grandfather used to work in a cotton plantation. wow, which one? In a Minnesota plantation. But it is closed now, because of slavery issues. Slavery was still legal when independence was declared in 1776 Yea I am glad its abolished now. It was a very bad system. Yeah it was. Apparently slavery started in ancient Mesopotania Did it? I thought it started in Egypt. Does slavery still exist in parts of the world? I'm not sure but it's rare among simple tribes because it was invented as a hierarchy I see, but now there are better to implement a hierarchy than to make people slaves!
[ "Absolutely! Unfortunately slavery was practised by many cultures and faiths" ]
Do you read any comic books? I love them. I do like some comic books. I like the older style like the ones that first came to this country in the 1930s I haven't really read any of those. Do you recommend any in particular?
[ "The old Superman was great - it debut' in 1938" ]
I'm not a fan of the red fruit tomatoes or "Solanum Iycopersicum" I love tomato based products, especially sauces made from tomatoes. That is a good way to eat tomatos and they can be put in many dishes, salads, and drinks! What countries or climates are best for growing tomatoes?
[ "All over the world but people think it may have first been cultivated by indigenous people in Peri and Ecuador." ]
I really like to watch Jeopardy when it is on. Hard to believe Jeopardy originally started in 1964 and is still around, very popular game show. Does it air on a lot of channels? Yes its on a ton of channels and is the only game show to win a Peabody award. That is so cool. I would love to be a contestant.
[ "There have been over 7,000 episodes aired that is a lot of prize money won for contestants!" ]
Good morning! Wouldn't it be nice to live in Iceland?
[ "I have always wanted to visit Iceland which is located in Europe by the North Atlantic Ocean." ]
I work in a factory, it can be dangerous. Do you know much about factories? I know slave labor is frequently used in many other countries. Does this affect your job? Fortunately I am paid a decent wage so I wouldn't consider it slave labor. Do you know what countries are affected by slave labor the most? Pretty much every country was affected at some point. Brazil imported more African slaves than any other country. Wow that's surprising, I know Brazil has a lot of problems with corruption though, like the FIFA world cup scandal.
[ "Yeah they're a bit behind on times. Most factories use machinery to complete the job. Brazil still uses hard labor in their factories." ]
I have a golden retriever puppy but I do not know much about them. Do you know much about the breed?
[ "Yeah they are a large sized breed originally used for retrieving shot waterfowl such as ducks. They make great pets." ]
I skateboarded from my early teens up to my mid thirties.
[ "Did you do it mainly for fun, or as a method of transportation?" ]
I run a small bakery. We sell bread, cookies, pastries, and more! Have you been to a bakery? not a stand alone one but only ones in grocery stores Nice! Yes a lot of retail bakeries also sell coffee and tea. Consuming baked goods is so much fun! fun and yummy
[ "Correct! It's hard to believe that baking was developed during the Roman Empire!" ]
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