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[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write an anti-joke about a group of people from different religions walking into a bar.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A Buddhist, a Christian, and a Muslim walk into a bar. They order nonalcoholic drinks. They have a great time. There was a big game going on that night, so they tuned in and enjoyed the live entertainment. They ate some food, like chips, salsa, and kosher tacos. Overall, they were grateful for their time together and went home thinking kind thoughts of one another.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Can you provide me with a list of the ingredients needed for this cake? I want the list to be written as an advertisement as well, so make it enticing to a reader.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\n\nToday, we are gonna present our rich, decadent chocolate cake, with a delectable layer of chocolate crumb topping that adds a satisfying crunch to every bite. \n\nThe ingredients used for the savory treat are listed:\n- fluffy butter\n- farm-fresh eggs\n- flour\n- baking powder, baking soda, salt\n- vegetable oil\n- granulated sugar\n- powdered sugar\n- sweet vanilla\n- smoothly brewed coffee\n- unsweetened cocoa powder\n- sour cream\n\nWhen finished, the cake comes out moist and almost brownie-like. The crumble is drier and has a hint of crunch, creating a magnificent combination for your taste buds.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a scene about two friends who haven’t seen each other in years crossing paths in a park super far from home. Have them be from the US but meet each other in a different country and have it end with them deciding to get a drink.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Leonard was walking around Grosvenor Square in London when he walked past a really nice-looking bench, the way the wood reflected the sun at him caught his attention. Behind it was a patch of scarlet begonias. He sat down to enjoy the nip in the air and sunlight when he saw a man walking by that looked like his old friend Howie from college. The man glanced at him as he walked past, and then stopped dead in his tracks, turned around, and shouted out, “Leonard?!” It was Howie!\n\n“Howie?” Leonard asked. What are you doing here?\n\nHowie walked over to the bench and sat down next to his old friend, “I could ask you the same thing.”\n\n“Well, Molly and I broke up, and so I decided that I needed to leave the country, travel the world. So I’ve been doing exactly that. I first stopped in Prague, then took the train to Berlin, then Amsterdam, Paris, and I’ve spent the last week in London. I plan to go to Edinburgh Monday morning. It’s been the journey of a lifetime. What about you?”\n\n“After we graduated I got a job at a financial firm in New York and worked there for a few years, then they relocated me to London last year and I’ve been here ever since.”\n\n“That’s crazy,” Leonard said, “How do you like living here? It’s been an awesome city so far.”\n\n“I love it, I don’t know if I’ll ever leave,” Howie said, “What about you? How’s your trip been? What’s next for you?”\n\n“Honestly,” Leonard started “Still working on that myself. You wanna grab a drink and we can chat all about it and more?”\n\n“Sure, I’d love that. I know a perfect spot,” Howie said, and off they went.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Create a memo I can send out to my coworkers explaining that I am trying to quit smoking after 25 years and therefore, will be slightly on edge for the foreseeable future. Ask for their patience, and forgiveness if I am rude or snappy. <200 words. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "To All: \n\nGood morning everyone. I am writing to you today to ask for your patience and consideration as I am going through quite a change in my personal life. \n\nAs many of you know, I have smoked cigarettes for 25 years, and as I am now getting quite a bit older (no jokes!) I know it’s time to finally call it quits. \n\nHowever, while I know quitting is certainly what is best for me, it might not be what is best for all of you. I expect that over the next few weeks, I will likely be a little on edge, maybe even snappy from time to time. \n\nI will absolutely be trying my best to control these new mood swings, but I ask all of you to understand if I don’t seem quite like myself, there is a reason why. \n\nDon’t let me get away with everything, but I appreciate your compassion and forgiveness during this time. \n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Ralph is a bot to talk Amy through hardships. Ralph is not empathetic, but he will answer all your questions accurately.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Ralph, I am having a hard time again! I just lost my job. I need help finding a new one. Can you help me?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Your best guess is looking on Indeed. Here is the link: www. indeed.com", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Thanks, Ralph! I already checked Indeed. Do you have any other alternatives?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Another option you can use is 'Zip Recruiter.'", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Ralph, can you give me positive feedback for once?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No! Positive feedback can't be provided unless you ask for it. If you have any additional questions, let me know.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I really need to be moving more during the day and getting more exercise, but I can't seem to make myself do it. Can you help me come up with some easy exercises that are fun?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure! That's great that you're planning on getting more exercise! Here are a few ideas for you that may be fun and may not feel so much like exercises:\n\n1. Biking - try finding a new route to take on your bike, so you're doing some exploring instead of just pedaling.\n\n2. Dog walking - you can share a walk with your furry friend and you can have some bonding time that may not feel like a chore.\n\n3. Skipping rope - find some fun rope skipping routines for beginners online and try them out.\n\n4. Frisbee - take a frisbee to the park and have a little gathering with friends.\n\n5. Swimming - at a pool or at the beach, swimming can be a lot of fun and can be relaxing, and you'd be surprised how much of a workout it still is.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I want you to make up an imaginary text conversation between two friends. Let’s say one person’s name is June and the other’s is Amelia. They are high school aged and fighting about a boy they both have a crush on.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "June: I told you that I liked him first so I should get dibs!\n\nAmelia: It doesn’t work like that! It’s whoever he chooses! We can both like the same guy, so we should just be happy for the other person, no matter who he chooses.\n\nJune: That’s BS and you know it! Since I saw him first, I should obviously be the only one to date him. You need to back off.\n\nAmelia: Chill out! Chances are, he doesn’t like either of us!\n\nJune: Yea, well if he did like one of us, it would be me. I’m prettier than you and he would like my personality. The only way he would go out with you is if he knew you would put out on the first date.\n\nAmelia: Are you calling me a slut?!\n\nJune: If the shoe fits.\n\nAmelia: Wow, I thought we were better friends than that.\n\nJune: You’re legit trying to steal the one person I have a crush on, saying you deserve to like him too! I also thought we were better friends.\n\nAmelia: I think you’re just being super dramatic. I truthfully don’t even see what the big deal is. So we both like the same guy. He’s only talked to us a handful of times anyway. We can both fantasize about him, there’s no rule against that.\n\nJune: The big deal is that every time I like a guy, you all of a sudden tell me you have a crush on them too. Now I feel like trying to talk to him has become a competition against you. Why can’t you just find someone else to have a crush on?\n\nAmelia: It’s just a coincidence that we like the same guys. Obviously, we’re similar people so our tastes are similar. I think you’re just being bossy and feel like you can have control over anyone and everyone\n\nJune: And I think that you’re just jealous of me for whatever reason.\n\nAmelia: I feel like we should just stop talking for a little while. Maybe calm down before one of us says something that we’ll regret.\n\nJune: Yea, that’s probably a good idea.\n\nAmelia: TTYL\n\nJune: Bye.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "When did food first start to be pickled?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Using vinegar, brine or a similar solution to preserve food is one of the oldest known methods. While it is impossible to pinpoint the first instance of pickling, archaeologists believe it goes as far back as 2400 B.C. in ancient Mesopotamia. We do know, however, that in the Tigris Valley, native Indian cucumbers were being pickled a few centuries later. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I have to host Thanksgiving this year, and I'm nervous. Please tell me how to roast a turkey, and use asterisks. I bought an 18 pound turkey. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "* Get your oven ready by positioning the rack inside as low as possible so it can fit your roasting pan. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. \n* Check to see if your turkey has the neck and giblets inside. Sometimes they are in a bag, and sometimes they are loose. Take them out and discard them. \n* Rinse your turkey off in an empty sink, making sure to get between the leg/wing crevices. Pat dry with paper towels when you’re done, and throw away the paper towels. \n* In a roasting pan that has a rack placed inside, position the turkey breast-side up. \n* Melt a stick of butter in the microwave for 20 seconds. Make sure it’s not too hot, then spread the butter all over the turkey’s skin. Follow by generously using salt and pepper over the buttery areas. \n* Pour two cups of turkey stock (or vegetable stock if you don’t have turkey stock) into the pan. If your roasting pan has a lid, put it into place. If not, tent the pan with aluminum foil. \n* For an 18-pound turkey, roast it for approximately 4 hours in the oven. Baste it with juices from the pan every half hour or so. If juices evaporate, pour more stock into the pan. \n* During the cooking process, use a thermometer to check the temperature of the turkey. Do this by sticking the thermometer into the innermost part of the thigh, followed by the thickest part of the breast, and make sure it’s reading 165 degrees or more. Check the temperature around the halfway point, and also around the 3-hour, 30-minute mark. \n* You can optionally keep the pan uncovered for the final hour of roasting but continue to baste. \n* Carefully remove the roasting pan from the oven using roasting mitts. Observe by cutting open the breast, that the meat is no longer pink nor gummy in texture. \n* Place the turkey onto a platter, garnish if you desire, and carve it after approximately 20-30 minutes. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What are 5 questions that I can ask a reference about a job applicant? Number them. At the end, create a space for someone to put their details - name, contact number, email, organization, position - one on each line. Leave one space between each question but no space between the details.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. What are the applicant's main strengths?\n\n2. What are some growth areas for the applicant?\n\n3. How well would the applicant be able to perform the following duties: [list of position's duties]?\n\n4. What role does the applicant play on a team?\n\n5. How reliable is the applicant?\n\nName:\nContact number:\nEmail:\nOrganization:\nPosition:", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What are some responses to unwanted comments about my weight loss? I don't want to be aggressive but I do want to be clear that I don't like compliments or other comments about losing weight and I thought I was fine before.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure thing! Some ways you can respond when someone makes unsolicited comments about your weight loss are as follows:\n1. \"Oh, I hope I haven't been losing weight!\" - Even if you know you have lost weight, this response flips the expectations and assumptions. \n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Who is credited with the invention of blue jeans?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis are credited with the invention of blue jeans. They were originally created for miners during the California Gold Rush in the mid-19th century. The durability of denim material and the addition of rivets to reinforce stress points made these trousers exceptionally suitable for strenuous labor.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a gripping opening paragraph of a short story. Theme: Post-apocalyptic, female character, survival. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Amelia tries to survive by scavenging among the ruins of what is left of the destroyed world. She hasn’t eaten in three days and desperately searches for food. The loss of her family, never-ending hunger pangs, and the uncertainty of tomorrow plague her every moment. She finds a rundown building and climbs a staircase into a vast hallway. Suddenly she hears heavy footsteps coming from the floor above. Gripped with panic, she runs to the nearest door. She throws it open and finds herself in a small dusty library. The steps are getting closer and closer, and she can hear doors being kicked in. She hides. Curled up behind a wooden desk, she quietly holds her breath and listens, silently praying that she won’t be found. The steps are getting nearer and nearer, and then they stop.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Can you give 3 good holiday destinations that a person can go to that hates Christmas?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are three holiday destinations that might appeal to someone who doesn't enjoy Christmas:\n\n1. Istanbul: Largely populated by Muslims, there may be some Christian communities but the Christmas decorating is not anywhere near on par with United States. The Grand Bazaar offers a variety of traditional and colorful lanterns and souvenirs.\n2. Bangkok: Thailand's population is majority Buddhist, and Christmas is not a major holiday despite having a fair amount of Christians. Secondly, Bangkok's proximity to sandy beaches makes it easy to forget that it is Christmas time.\n3. Marrakech: Another population that is predominantly Muslim making Christmas just another day. Enjoy your Christmas as you shop for souvenirs in Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech's main square. The perfect place to pick up some gifts.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Hi, I need 10 reasons why I should get a pet frog. I'm on the fence about it, but my best friend loves frogs and keeps trying to talk me into it. Thank you!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Frogs are incredible animals, and here are ten reasons why you should get one:\n\n1. Frogs are relatively low-maintenance pets. Each species requires different care, so you should still research them heavily before you bring one into your living space, but they largely stay in their tanks and don't need you to walk or play with them like a dog or cat.\n2. You can choose from hundreds of frog and toad species, each with unique traits. They have different songs, patterns, food and environment preferences, and levels of friendliness--yes, a frog can be friendly! Some are easier to care for than others as well.\n3. Frogs delight you with their charming love songs. Look them up online, and see which one is your favorite. They have a range of different sounds: some croak, some bark, and some even make vibrating sounds.\n4. You don't need a lot of space for a pet frog. If you live in an apartment, your landlord may permit a frog even if they don't let you have other types of pets. Just make sure that their tank is the right size for their species. They need plenty of room to climb and grow.\n5. Frogs are affordable. You'll sink some money into your new pet, but they don't need vaccinations, large quantities of expensive food (usually), or other expenses associated with mammals.\n6. If you don't have a pet store in your area, you can order frogs and toads online. This broadens your options because even pet stores carry a limited selection of species--if they carry frogs at all. You can even buy tropical varieties, such as red-eye tree frogs and poison dart frogs (captive varieties aren't poisonous.)\n7. Frogs are important, but they're not a lifetime commitment. You should still do your research because some species can live for twenty years if you care for them correctly. However, your pet probably won't outlive you as some species might.\n8. If you have kids, having a frog is a good way to teach them about responsibility and pet ownership without committing to a large mammal.\n9. You can gently handle frogs and toads as long as you wash your hands first and wear rubber gloves.\n10. Multiple frogs can live in the same tank if it's large enough--just do your research to make sure that you don't overcrowd them. Additionally, if you end up with male and female pairs, watch out for eggs! Frogs get frisky during mating season.\n\nOn a final note, make sure you buy frogs from a reputable pet store or breeder. Some kidnap them from other countries, causing many to die in transit, or breed them in unsafe conditions. Support people who treat frogs ethically. They're little lives, but they're just as important as any other creature.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Give me a list of 7 popular and affordable online clothing stores", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here is a list of seven popular and affordable clothing stores:\n\n1. ASOS: ASOS is a UK-based online fashion and beauty store that offers over 850 brands as well as its own range of clothing and accessories. It offers affordable prices and frequent sales, and free shipping on orders over $50.\n2. Missguided: Missguided is a UK-based online fashion retailer that offers trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories for women at affordable prices. It offers frequent sales and free shipping on orders over $60.\n3. Forever 21: Forever 21 is a US-based fast fashion retailer that offers trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories for women and men at affordable prices. It offers frequent sales and free shipping on orders over $50.\n4. H&M: H&M is a Swedish-based multinational clothing retailer that offers affordable and trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. It also offers frequent sales and free shipping on orders over $40.\n5. Nasty Gal: Nasty Gal is a US-based online fashion retailer that offers trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories for women. It offers affordable prices and frequent sales, and free shipping on orders over $150.\n6. Zara: Zara is a Spanish-based fast fashion retailer that offers affordable and trendy clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children. It is known for its fast turnover of styles and designs and offers free shipping on orders over $50.\n7. Shein: Shein is a China-based online retailer that offers trendy and affordable clothing, shoes, and accessories for women, men, and children. It is known for its fast turnover of styles and designs and offers frequent sales and free shipping on orders over $49.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "McBotty is chatbot that answers questions with a lot of millennial slang.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What reasons do people travel to France?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "They go because they're bougie Heathers and probably are trying to get Instafamous.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Okay, where can I travel to and not be a Heather?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hilton Head Island in South Carolina is both Grammable and gives you the opportunity to post plenty of thirst traps.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How about somewhere in Europe?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Liverpool in England is bussin. It's a lot like going to London, but that ain't it. Going to Buckingham Palace and posting pics of the London Eye is officially cheugy. When you go to Liverpool make sure to take a couple 4lifers along, too.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Who won the first-ever Super Bowl MVP award?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The first person to ever win a Super Bowl MVP award is Bart Starr from the Green Bay Packers. He was the Quarterback for the team when he won it in both Super Bowls I and II.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Porky Pig is selling his newest book. What is it about? Include things like a title and description.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Title: Th-Th-Th-That’s All, Folks: A Porky Pig Memoir\n\nSynopsis: As one of the world’s most beloved cartoon characters, Porky Pig takes us on a journey through his rise to fame and the lessons he’s learned along the way, between closing your favorite shorts or shooting hoops on a basketball team.\n\nThe book's first section is called “The Early Years.” It delves into Porky’s beginnings on “Looney Tunes.” and being a pig in the early days of cartoon show business. Porky shares priceless pieces of advice for any young farm animal wanting to make it big.\n\nIn “Stutterin’ Succotash,” Porky gets candid about his struggle with the stutter he’s had and how he learned to overcome it, changing it from an obstacle to a motivator for developing his own personal voice. \n\nFor the book's final section, Porky talks about his favorite projects. Readers and fans alike will get special behind-the-scenes stories from Porky’s most iconic appearances and cameos.\n\nAll in all, this book is a must-have for any Porky Pig admirer. It’s not only a memoir but a manual and a reminder of the diversity that makes “Looney Tunes” and other projects truly special.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "How many muscles does the human body have?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The human body contains over 600 muscles. Skeletal muscles are used for moving bones plus other structures. These muscles contract and relax on impulse from the nervous system.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "When was bubblegum invented?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Walter Diemer accidentally invented bubblegum while working for the Frank H. Fleer Gum Company in 1928. It was named Dubble Bubble and colored pink, as it still is today.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I'm starting a fanzine for videogames. What kind of features could I include in it, bearing in mind that we're just like four kids working on this.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure thing. Here are some ideas for features you might include given your constraints.\n\n1. Reviews: Given that this is a fanzine and your fellow writers likely are not able to compete with the release schedule of a larger publication, your reviews could focus more on an in-depth analysis of elements you enjoyed or from your own personal perspective. There is less pressure as well to release your reviews concurrently with the release of the game. \n2. Retrospectives: Perhaps there are games that you have wanted to write about for a long time. As a fanzine, you are less constrained by a need to stay current with the games you cover.\n3. Modding Corner: Independently produced mods for games rarely get coverage by mainstream publications, so this is a niche that your fanzine might seek to fill.\n4. Predictions: As a fanzine, you likely do not have advanced knowledge or access to game previews, but you also lack any agreements to avoid discussing future content. As such your fanzine is free to make predictions or express hope for certain games or features to be released.\n5. Is it good now?: Another topic that fanzines may be better placed to discuss are games that were released to poor reviews, but through patches and additional content updates have become much improved, even though they have fallen behind the publicity cycle.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write an email from a child to the tooth fairy asking if she’ll take his grandma’s dentures in exchange for money. Make it funny, with some child-like spellings and phrasings.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dear Tooth Fairy,\n\nI hope you're ok. I bet it's a rough job since you have to be up all night long, that would make me grumpy. Do you ever get sleepy while you're out collecting teeth?\n\nThe thing is, I haven't lost any teeth in a while. My mom says it's normal, but I've only lost four, and Sam in my class has lost seven. He's gotten a lot more tooth money than me. I need money so I can go play arcade games at the movie theater. Sam gets to play a lot more games than me.\n\nI was thinking. Grandma is visiting for the weekend and I noticed she has a bunch of teeth that just come right out. They have metal and stuff on them, too. So I bet they're worth more than just one of my teeth. Her teeth are a whole lot bigger than mine too. I bet they're worth like 25 bucks. Maybe 20, but that's the lowest I'll go. I don't think she'd miss them, I never see her eat anything anyway and she always grumbles about the food mom makes.\n\nSo do we have a deal? I'll put them under my pillow tonight. 20 bucks. \n\nYour friend,\nThomas ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Droid, I’m trying to write a story about a disillusioned fighter pilot named Dale Cartwright who has ‘given up that life’ and become sort of a hermit. Can you come up with some suggestions about what his life looks like before he’s roped back into service?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "-\tDale lived his days out of a small, hand-built shack on the banks of the Jervis Inlet in British Columbia. Besides a small garden, he catches most of his food directly out of the chilly water. His spare time is usually spent maintaining his beat-up de Havilland DHC-2 Beaver floatplane which he uses to ferry backwoods hunters in and out of the wilderness. But if he could earn cash without dealing with those rich jerks, he would.\n-\tWhile Dale would have loved to keep flying, there was something else that called to him: the canyons. He’d hiked and rafted his way through every major canyon in the US, but it was Mexico’s Copper Canyon that captured his heart like no other. Perhaps it was the desert greenery. Perhaps it was the simple fact that there were almost no other humans there. But Dale had never felt more at home. So he’d stayed.\n-\tIt was hard to truly disconnect from the world while staying in Minneapolis, but Dale had very nearly accomplished it. He’d rented the little apartment under a false name and, once satisfied that the owner didn’t check in much, ripped up the carpet and wallpaper for his own very unique renovations. Steel mesh on all sides kept him electronically isolated from outside signals. He routed his breaker box to a set of batteries that he could separate from the grid. The only device connected to an outside wire was an old rotary telephone that he used to order food. It was his personal sanctuary where he could do what he wanted without any chance of surveillance. And what he wanted to do was write.\n-\tThere was no better way to stay independent than to stay mobile. That was Dale’s mantra and he stuck to it. He’d built his tiny mobile home into an inconspicuous box truck and struck out on his own, never staying in the same place for more than a few days. Dale didn’t know if anyone was pursuing him, but if so, he’d be hard to track down. The thought always gave him a smile.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "In short, what does this paragraph say about cleansers? Here is the text:\nA mild cleanser: When selecting a cleanser, choose one for your skin type. Dr. Katta says, “For example, if you have acne-prone skin, use a mild cleanser that removes oil.” Dry skin does better with a hydrating cleanser.\n\nTo get the best results from your cleanser, wash your face twice a day – when you get up and before bed. You also want to wash after sweating.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It says to choose a cleanser based on your skin type and to wash your face before and after bed and after sweating.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What was the reason for the decline in the rate of Delta launches?\n\nDuring the first half of the 1980s, the rate of Delta launches drastically declined due to the Space Shuttle taking a large part of its missions. Orders for the booster slowed to a trickle and McDonnell-Douglas came close to completely shutting down production. 1985 was the first year since the Delta family's introduction in 1960 that no launches took place, but the Challenger Disaster brought about a renewed need for disposable launch vehicles and orders soon picked up again. While only a handful of Delta launches took place in 1986–88, nine flew in 1989 and the 1990s would see a busy schedule most years except 1994-1995 (seven launches during those two years).\n\nDelta 178 was largely the result of poor quality control due to plans for eventually phasing out ELVs in favor of the space shuttle - most of the engineers who worked on the program had left and one senior McDonnell-Douglass engineer remarked that 178 had \"the worst quality control I ever saw on a Delta vehicle\". Because it was assumed that the Delta would soon be retired from use, complaints about the poor assembly quality went unheard. After the accident, a thorough investigation of wiring systems in various ELV families was undertaken, which discovered that, among other things, the Delta had thinner wiring insulation than Titan, Atlas, and other launch vehicles. Moreover, Teflon insulation had the unique ability of melting and re-fusing when heated by electrical arcs. Eventually however, a short occurred that overpowered the Teflon's \"self healing\" ability.[2][3]", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The rate of Delta launches declined due to the Space Shuttle taking a large part of its missions.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Duke is a chatbot that helps its users remember to stand up and walk around once per hour.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Duke, I've been sitting at my desk for a while. Can you remind me to stand up and walk around once per hour?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely! I'll set up hourly reminders for you to take a break, stretch your legs, and get some movement. Is there a specific time range you'd like the reminders to occur?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "That would be great! Please set the reminders between 9 AM and 6 PM.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Alright, I've set up the reminders for you. You'll receive a gentle notification every hour within that time range to remind you to stand up and take a short walk. Remember to listen to your body and move around for a few minutes. Is there anything else I can assist you with?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "That's perfect! I may ask you in the future to adjust the reminder to be once every 30 minutes.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Okay, cool, I'll keep my eye on for the new request later.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What are the three primary colors in painting and print?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The three primary colors in traditional painting and color theory are red, blue, and yellow. These colors are considered the building blocks of all other colors and cannot be created by mixing any other hues. When primary colors are mixed in equal amounts, they create secondary colors: green, orange, and purple. In printing and photography, the primary colors are different: cyan, magenta, and yellow (CMYK model). Mixing these colors can create a wide spectrum of colors, and adding black (the \"K\" in CMYK) allows for control of darkness.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Can a vegetarian eat fish?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Vegetarians do not eat fish and seafood as they are considered animal flesh. Someone who eats fish and seafood while otherwise following a vegetarian diet is typically referred to as a pescatarian.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "\nWrite a story about a man that wakes up to find he can speak every language on Earth, but only for one hour a day. Keep this story under four paragraphs.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Adam's alarm sounds with an earsplitting ring. He turns over and tries to snooze it, not awake enough to realize he turned it off. An hour later, he jolts up, already realizing what he had done. He gets ready for work as quickly as possible and heads to the coffee shop. There he is greeted by his French boss, \"Hé, tu es encore en retard Adam!\" Without missing a beat Adam says, \"Je suis désolé d'avoir manqué mon alarme.\" Then they both gasp. Greg, his boss, says in surprise,\" When did you learn to speak French?\" Adam responds, \"I'm not sure I didn't think I knew how!\" \n\nHis boss brought Adam to his wife, who worked in the kitchen, and asked him to speak with her because she only knew French. He had a conversation with her for almost 30 minutes, and then all of a sudden, his French became more broken. Greg looked at Adam, very confused. \"What happened? She just asked when you were going to be working next?\" Adam looked at his wife, Marie, and tried responding in French, but nothing came to mind. He told Greg to tell her tomorrow and excused himself to the restroom.\n\nAdam was very confused by these events and was determined to discover why. He conducted experiments speaking with Greg and Marie for the next three days. He didn't speak after he woke up until he got to the coffee shop. He then timed their conversations, and together they found he could only understand and speak French for one hour. He was very curious to try other languages, so after three days, he asked for a week off, and they were more than understanding. \n\nHe went out on the first day of his week off and talk to ask many people in different languages ask he could. When the hour was up, he felt sad he could no longer speak with such a variety of people. Adam went back home and sat on his couch, pondering his day. He concluded after hours of thought that this was a gift. He would use this to learn about people about their cultures and help as many as he could.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I want to make a 3-course meal for my aunt when she visits. Help me plan a menu. She has type 2 diabetes.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "STARTER\nMediterranean Low-Carb Broccoli Salad - heavy on vegetables and low on carbs, this salad is good for a diabetic diet.\n\nMAIN COURSE\nLemon Garlic Salmon - salmon is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, which may reduce the risk of diabetes-related complications like heart disease and stroke.\n\nDESSERT\nLow-Carb Greek Yoghurt Ice Cream - this ice cream uses protein powder rather than sugar for sweetness, making it suitable for a diabetic diet.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I want to be happier. Give some ways to cultivate happiness.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Of course! Many of us want to feel happier, but figuring out how to do so is not always simple. Here are some ways to begin cultivating more happiness in your life:\n\n1. Pursue intrinsic goals. Intrinsic goals are goals that are deeply rooted in your purpose and desire, so they tend to concern personal growth and your sense of place within a community. Extrinsic goals, by contrast, could be things like money, power, or material possessions. \n\n2. Live in the present moment. It's more beneficial for happiness when you choose to enjoy the process and experience gratitude for what you do have rather than focusing on what's next, or ruminating on the past. \n\n3. Reframe negative thoughts. Some people just have a more natural tendency to experience pessimism or negative thoughts. Reframing is not ignoring the bad but rather observing thought patterns and finding a way to replace harmful thoughts with helpful ones. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "According to this article, why do cities like Boston, New York, and San Fransisco have more transit options?\n\nPublic transit systems face daunting challenges across the U.S., from pandemic ridership losses to traffic congestion, fare evasion and pressure to keep rides affordable. In some cities, including Boston, Kansas City and Washington, many elected officials and advocates see fare-free public transit as the solution.\n\nFederal COVID-19 relief funds, which have subsidized transit operations across the nation at an unprecedented level since 2020, offered a natural experiment in free-fare transit. Advocates applauded these changes and are now pushing to make fare-free bus lines permanent.\n\nBut although these experiments aided low-income families and modestly boosted ridership, they also created new political and economic challenges for beleaguered transit agencies. With ridership still dramatically below pre-pandemic levels and temporary federal support expiring, transportation agencies face an economic and managerial “doom spiral.”\n\nFree public transit that doesn’t bankrupt agencies would require a revolution in transit funding. In most regions, U.S. voters – 85% of whom commute by automobile – have resisted deep subsidies and expect fare collection to cover a portion of operating budgets. Studies also show that transit riders are likely to prefer better, low-cost service to free rides on the substandard options that exist in much of the U.S.\n\nWhy isn’t transit free?\nAs I recount in my new book, “The Great American Transit Disaster,” mass transit in the U.S. was an unsubsidized, privately operated service for decades prior to the 1960s and 1970s. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, prosperous city dwellers used public transit to escape from overcrowded urban neighborhoods to more spacious “streetcar suburbs.” Commuting symbolized success for families with the income to pay the daily fare.\n\nThese systems were self-financing: Transit company investors made their money in suburban real estate when rail lines opened up. They charged low fares to entice riders looking to buy land and homes. The most famous example was the Pacific Electric “red car” transit system in Los Angeles that Henry Huntingdon built to transform his vast landholdings into profitable subdivisions.\n\nHowever, once streetcar suburbs were built out, these companies had no further incentive to provide excellent transit. Unhappy voters felt suckered into crummy commutes. In response, city officials retaliated against the powerful transit interests by taxing them heavily and charging them for street repairs.\n\nMeanwhile, the introduction of mass-produced personal cars created new competition for public transit. As autos gained popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, frustrated commuters swapped out riding for driving, and private transit companies like Pacific Electric began failing.\n\nGrudging public takeovers\nIn most cities, politicians refused to prop up the often-hated private transit companies that now were begging for tax concessions, fare increases or public buyouts. In 1959, for instance, politicians still forced Baltimore’s fading private transit company, the BTC, to divert US$2.6 million in revenues annually to taxes. The companies retaliated by slashing maintenance, routes and service.\n\nLocal and state governments finally stepped in to save the ruins of the hardest-strapped companies in the 1960s and 1970s. Public buyouts took place only after decades of devastating losses, including most streetcar networks, in cities such as Baltimore (1970), Atlanta (1971) and Houston (1974).\n\nThese poorly subsidized public systems continued to lose riders. Transit’s share of daily commuters fell from 8.5% in 1970 to 4.9% in 2018. And while low-income people disproportionately ride transit, a 2008 study showed that roughly 80% of the working poor commuted by vehicle instead, despite the high cost of car ownership.\n\nThere were exceptions. Notably, San Francisco and Boston began subsidizing transit in 1904 and 1918, respectively, by sharing tax revenues with newly created public operators. Even in the face of significant ridership losses from 1945 to 1970, these cities’ transit systems kept fares low, maintained legacy rail and bus lines and modestly renovated their systems.\n\nConverging pressures\nToday, public transit is under enormous pressure nationwide. Inflation and driver shortages are driving up operating costs. Managers are spending more money on public safety in response to rising transit crime rates and unhoused people using buses and trains for shelter.\n\nMany systems are also contending with decrepit infrastructure. The American Society of Civil Engineers gives U.S. public transit systems a grade of D-minus and estimates their national backlog of unmet capital needs at $176 billion. Deferred repairs and upgrades reduce service quality, leading to events like a 30-day emergency shutdown of an entire subway line in Boston in 2022.\n\n\nDespite flashing warning signs, political support for public transit remains weak, especially among conservatives. So it’s not clear that relying on government to make up for free fares is sustainable or a priority.\n\nFor example, in Washington, conflict is brewing within the city government over how to fund a free bus initiative. Kansas City, the largest U.S. system to adopt fare-free transit, faces a new challenge: finding funding to expand its small network, which just 3% of its residents use.\n\nA better model\nOther cities are using more targeted strategies to make public transit accessible to everyone. For example, “Fair fare” programs in San Francisco, New York and Boston offer discounts based on income, while still collecting full fares from those who can afford to pay. Income-based discounts like these reduce the political liability of giving free rides to everyone, including affluent transit users.\n\n\nSome providers have initiated or are considering fare integration policies. In this approach, transfers between different types of transit and systems are free; riders pay one time. For example, in Chicago, rapid transit or bus riders can transfer at no charge to a suburban bus to finish their trips, and vice versa.\n\nFare integration is less costly than fare-free systems, and lower-income riders stand to benefit. Enabling riders to pay for all types of trips with a single smart card further streamlines their journeys.\n\nAs ridership grows under Fair Fares and fare integration, I expect that additional revenue will help build better service, attracting more riders. Increasing ridership while supporting agency budgets will help make the political case for deeper public investments in service and equipment. A virtuous circle could develop.\n\nHistory shows what works best to rebuild public transit networks, and free transit isn’t high on the list. Cities like Boston, San Francisco and New York have more transit because voters and politicians have supplemented fare collection with a combination of property taxes, bridge tolls, sales taxes and more. Taking fares out of the formula spreads the red ink even faster.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "These cities' politicians and voters have funded more transit options by supplementing fare collections with other sources of public income like bridge tolls and sales and property taxes.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Can you write a short story about a ballerina who breaks her leg but works hard to come back from her injury?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sally is a ballerina who grew up in a small town and has taken ballet classes since she was 4 years old. Sally made it to New York City and was going to be the lead dancer in a major show last summer. This was until something terrible happened at practice. Her dancing partner lifted her, and she fell on the way down. She broke her leg, and the doctor said she wouldn't be able to dance again for several months. \n\nAll of Sally's friends felt so bad for her. Her dream of being a top ballerina had almost come true. Even though she was sad, Sally decided to keep fighting for her dream. She spent hours watching videos of other dancers to improve her skills while she was in her cast. When she started to recover, she eased back into dancing little by little. \n\nIt wasn't an easy journey for Sally. Coming back from an injury is painful and frustrating. But she persisted. She spent hours perfecting her dancing once again. This summer came around, and Sally was named the lead dancer for the season's show. She is thrilled but also relieved that her hard work to come back paid off. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Rewrite these lyrics in the form of a short story. Don't include much dialogue. Rather, be descriptive about the environment, emotions, etc. Make it from the POV of a woman talking about a man, but don't mention names.\n\nYou got a fast car\nI want a ticket to anywhere\nMaybe we make a deal\nMaybe together we can get somewhere\nAny place is better\nStarting from zero got nothing to lose\nMaybe we'll make something\nMe, myself, I got nothing to prove\nYou got a fast car\nI got a plan to get us outta here\nI been working at the convenience store\nManaged to save just a little bit of money\nWon't have to drive too far\nJust 'cross the border and into the city\nYou and I can both get jobs\nAnd finally see what it means to be living\nSee, my old man's got a problem\nHe live with the bottle, that's the way it is\nHe says his body's too old for working\nHis body's too young to look like his\nMy mama went off and left him\nShe wanted more from life than he could give\nI said somebody's got to take care of him\nSo I quit school and that's what I did\nYou got a fast car\nIs it fast enough so we can fly away?\nWe gotta make a decision\nLeave tonight or live and die this way\nSo I remember when we were driving, driving in your car\nSpeed so fast it felt like I was drunk\nCity lights lay out before us\nAnd your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder\nAnd I-I had a feeling that I belonged\nI-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone\nYou got a fast car\nWe go cruising, entertain ourselves\nYou still ain't got a job\nAnd I work in the market as a checkout girl\nI know things will get better\nYou'll find work and I'll get promoted\nWe'll move out of the shelter\nBuy a bigger house and live in the suburbs\nSo I remember when we were driving, driving in your car\nSpeed so fast it felt like I was drunk\nCity lights lay out before us\nAnd your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder\nAnd I-I had a feeling that I belonged\nI-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone\nYou got a fast car\nI got a job that pays all our bills\nYou stay out drinking late at the bar\nSee more of your friends than you do of your kids\nI'd always hoped for better\nThought maybe together you and me'd find it\nI got no plans, I ain't going nowhere\nTake your fast car and keep on driving\nSo I remember when we were driving, driving in your car\nSpeed so fast it felt like I was drunk\nCity lights lay out before us\nAnd your arm felt nice wrapped 'round my shoulder\nAnd I-I had a feeling that I belonged\nI-I had a feeling I could be someone, be someone, be someone\nYou got a fast car\nIs it fast enough so you can fly away?\nYou gotta make a decision\nLeave tonight or live and die this way", "role": "user" }, { "content": "His car was the fastest in town.\n\nI knew this because it always kept me up at night. Well, me and the rest of the people in this slice of suburbia. To me, the way his engine barreled through the dirt roads sounded less like a disturbance and more like a promise of something better. And if there was one thing I knew, it was that I was getting out of this place.\n\nAnd maybe he was too young, or foolish, or naive- but when I came up to him and laid my cards out on the table he was far too eager to take the bet. What I asked of him was crazy, and I remember preparing myself for the worst, but he just smiled and nodded his head. Looking back, maybe I was too young, foolish, or naive too.\n\nBut all the same, I was making a plan. It was easy enough to get a job at the convenience store not long after that, and I remember working every shift I could, meticulously saving every cent in a shoebox under my bed. And each bill or copper round that made its way from my fingers into the pile was another milestone closer to where I wanted to go: anywhere.\n\nIt's funny, but I can't quite remember the moment that boy and I became something more. If I had to guess, I would think it was one of the nights we spent together on the hood of that infamous car, driven out into the fields just shy of the border into the city. We talked about the jobs we'd find and the lives we'd soon make for ourselves-\n\nOr I'd talk about the one I was leaving behind. I'd walk in through the doors of my home only to be greeted by the smell of liquor- either on the breath of my father, whose stomach I'd stare at for proof of life, or worked in deep through the threads of our carpet. My mother, who I used to hate (and I still do, but maybe it's because of jealousy now), left him the second he proved he was heading nowhere, leaving me in the aftermath.\n\nWhen we finally left, my soul was featherweight.\n\nThe boy was flashing white teeth at me from the driver's seat, a denim-clad arm working its way from his side and around my shoulder. I don't remember anything playing on the radio, I just remember the way my heart leaped when I read the welcome sign into the nearest city, and concrete-wrapped buildings shot out of the dirt I had grown so tired of. I think back to laying my cards out on the table and to the sound of this boy's engine cutting through the silence at 2 AM and cannot fathom how I was able to bring this fantasy to life-\n\nBut the adrenaline wore off about two weeks into our stay at the shelter.\n\nI was back to saving pennies, this time in a duffel bag, and this time working as a checkout girl at the market. It was sobering, seeing the boy come back to me each night looking more defeated than when he left that morning. Some days he smelt like my dad, and just like I did with my dad when I was a kid, I would pretend that he didn't.\n\nIt was after the birth of our first son that I realized I was not a martyr. And after our second, I no longer cried to the empty side of our bed that I bought, underneath the roof of a home that was paid for in duffel bag dollar bills. The only thing in this home that was not my own,\n\nsat idly in the garage when it was not in the parking lot of our local dive bar.\n\nIt was 2 AM when I told him, pressing his keys into the palm of his calloused hand, to make a choice:\n\n“Leave tonight or live and die this way.”", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Present the above information as a dramatic news report.\n\nThe private Japanese moon lander Hakuto-R crashed in late April during its milestone landing attempt because its onboard altitude sensor got confused by the rim of a lunar crater.\n\nRepresentatives of Tokyo-based company ispace, which built the spacecraft, revealed that the unexpected terrain feature led the lander's onboard computer to decide that its altitude measurement was wrong and rely instead on a calculation based on its expected altitude at that point in the mission. As a result, the computer was convinced the probe was lower than it actually was, which led to the crash on April 25. \n\n\"While the lander estimated its own altitude to be zero, or on the lunar surface, it was later determined to be at an altitude of approximately 5 kms [3.1 miles] above the lunar surface,\" ispace said in a statement released on Friday (May 26). \"After reaching the scheduled landing time, the lander continued to descend at a low speed until the propulsion system ran out of fuel. At that time, the controlled descent of the lander ceased, and it is believed to have free-fallen to the moon's surface.\"\n\nThe company said in a briefing that an insufficient consideration of terrain topography around the landing side contributed to the failure, partly due to a landing site change several months prior to the mission's liftoff. \n\nThe lander, which launched in December 2022 on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, was to land on April 26 on the floor of the 54-mile-wide (87 km) Atlas Crater in the Mare Frigoris (\"Sea of Cold\") region of the moon's near side. Earlier this week, NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spotted the Hakuto-R wreckage near the intended landing site. \n\nIf successful, Hakuto-R would have been the first privately operated moon lander to accomplish a lunar landing. So far, only NASA, China and Russia have soft-landed spacecraft on the moon's surface. \n\nIspace stressed that the mission successfully completed eight of its nine mission milestones and only failed in the final stages of its powered descent. The mishap, the company's representatives said, will not affect the planned launches of ispace's second and third missions in 2024 and 2025, respectively.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In a significant setback to the private space sector, the Japanese moon lander Hakuto-R found itself hurtling to an untimely end on the lunar surface due to an unfortunate mishap with its altitude sensor. This catastrophic event transpired in late April during its landmark landing attempt when the sensor, confused by the lip of a lunar crater, led the lander into a fatal nosedive.\n\nThe spacecraft's creators, the Tokyo-based company ispace, uncovered the harsh reality of this unfortunate event, pinpointing an unanticipated topographical feature as the culprit. The onboard computer of the moon lander, thrown off by the unexpected terrain, had erroneously dismissed the altitude readings. Instead, it relied on a pre-calculated estimate of its altitude relevant to the mission timeline. Consequently, the computer believed the spacecraft was closer to the moon than its actual position, resulting in the disastrous crash on April 25.\n\nAccording to an ispace statement released on Friday (May 26), \"The lander gauged its altitude as zero, interpreting it to be on the lunar surface, only to later establish that it was, in reality, hovering approximately 5 km [3.1 miles] above the lunar surface.\" The descent continued to post the expected landing time until the propulsion system depleted, causing a loss of controlled descent. It's believed to have fallen freely to the moon's surface after that.\n\nIspace acknowledged during a press briefing that a lack of adequate consideration for the surrounding terrain of the landing site factored into the mission's downfall. A late switch in the landing site, just months before the mission's liftoff, was identified as a contributing factor.\n\nThe Hakuto-R, which had launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket in December 2022, aimed to touch down in the 54-mile-wide (87 km) Atlas Crater in the moon's Mare Frigoris (\"Sea of Cold\") region. However, a recent sighting by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter revealed the wreckage of the Hakuto-R near its intended landing site.\n\nThis mission had it has been successful, would have crowned Hakuto-R as the first privately-owned moon lander to achieve a lunar landing. Until now, only NASA, China, and Russia have managed to land spacecraft softly on the moon.\n\nIspace assured that despite this misfortune, the mission managed to fulfill eight out of nine of its objectives. The firm further stated that the unfortunate event would not hamper the scheduled launches of their second and third missions in 2024 and 2025, respectively.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "How can people avoid being attacked by a shark?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here is some advice to avoid being attacked by a shark:\n* Don't swim alone because this leaves you more vulnerable to attack; swim in groups only.\n* You shouldn't swim in the evening or at night.\n* You should avoid swimming in areas with a lot of fish or fishing activity.\n* Don't wear jewellery while swimming; its reflection can be mistaken for fish scales.\n* Avoid splashing in the water, as it can attract sharks.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I'm planning a hiking trip, but I don't have a lot of experience. What are three beginner hikes I can do?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. Hoh River Trail Hike: In Olympic National Park, Washington, hike a 6-mile round trip through a rainforest, subalpine meadows, and montane forests. This hike has little elevation.\n2. Canyon Overlook Trail Hike: In Zion National Park, Utah, hike a 1-mile round trip to see Zion Canyon, walk above the Mt. Carmel tunnel along Pine Creek Canyon, and gaze over cliffs.\n3. Fairy Falls Trail Hike: In Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, hike a 5-mile round trip to see a waterfall, geysers, and a hot spring. This hike has little climbing.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Hi interweb, my company recently got a 3D printer that we expect to use for prototyping. What are some of the big considerations that we need to keep in mind when printing prototypes?", "role": "user" }, { "content": " - Cost: Your prototyping process should have a budget that’s factored into the whole design and production effort.\n- Measurement units: This may seem menial, but settle on one consistent system of units before you complete the design. It should be a system that works for both your prototyping stages and full-scale production. You don’t want conversion errors to hamper your design.\n- Tolerances: No production method is 100% perfect and prototypes are notorious for having less-than-exact dimensions. Decide what tolerances are acceptable for the final product and also what are acceptable for your prototypes.\n- Materials: Sometimes a prototype is made in a different material than the final product. 3D printers, in particular, have some distinct material limitations. If your prototype is made of a different material than your end product, research the different effects those materials might give you. \n- Functionality: Does your prototype need to contain all the functions of the final product or is it mainly there to test fit and aesthetics? The latter may be far cheaper to make, but won’t cover all development programs.\n- Intellectual property rights: Before you dive deep into the design process, you need to thoroughly research any similar items. There’s no sense in producing even a prototype if the finished product would violate trademarks or patents. Intellectual property lawyers can be very helpful in this regard.\n-\tStart simple: If you’re in a position to create multiple iterative prototypes, start with just the basic fit and form for the first one. You can put more functionality into successive prints while you refine the overall design.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Make up a list of 5 trivia questions about Greek Mythology. Make them difficult.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. Which Greek mythological figure was the drug Morphine named after?\nAnswer: Morpheus\n\n2. Who was the sculptor in Greek myth that fell in love with his own statue?\nAnswer: Pygmalion\n\n3. What location was Icarus trying to escape when he flew too close to the sun?\nAnswer: Crete\n\n4. When performing his twelve labors, whose stables did Hercules have to clean?\nAnswer: Augeas\n\n5. Which figure in Greek mythology is the equivalent of Cupid in Roman mythology?\nAnswer: Eros", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a short story about a rainbow.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Once upon a time, there was a young rainbow who hadn't yet learned to shine. Every morning she went out to the meadow to practice, but try as she might she never managed so much as a glow. After one particularly hard morning, she returned home crying. She ran to her mother and told her that she didn't think she was ever going to learn how to sine. Her mother sat her down and told her she loved her. She explained that all rainbows eventually learn to shine and there was no timeframe for this. She just needed to relax and let nature take its course. The small rainbow dried her tears, she was still sad about not being able to shine, but she understood a little better that it wasn't her fault. She stopped going out to the meadow every morning and started just going with the flow and enjoying her day. She had breakfast with her mother every morning and then would go for a walk and explore the scenery. One day, months later, she returned from her morning walk, and her mother gasped. You're shining! The little rainbow hadn't even noticed, but it was true. She had finally gotten her shine.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I’m looking for books to suggest for my book club next month. The month’s theme is historical fiction. \n\nIn the past, most members seemed to like these books: \nCirce by Madeline Miller\nConjure Women by Afia Atakora\nThe Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden\nNettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher\n\nMost of us really disliked these books: \nThe Historian by Elizabeth Kostova\nThe Year of the Witching by Alexis Henderson\nMy Year of Rest and Relaxation by Otessa Moshfeegh\nIf We Were Villains by M. L. Rio\n\nThe group is mostly women and most of us enjoy books with female or non-binary protagonists. We’re also looking for more diversity in authors' and protagonists' perspectives. Give me ten suggestions with a brief (1-2 sentences max) explanation of why you’re recommending each book.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure thing! Here are 10 popular historical fiction books to suggest to your book club:\n\n1. The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker - This reimagining of the Fall of Troy is told mostly from the perspective of the women who were enslaved by the famed victors and conquerors of the classic story. This book is popular with fans of Madeline Miller’s Circe. \n\n2. The Murmur of Bees by Sofia Segovia - This book features a male protagonist but focuses on a larger and more diverse family and community in a small Mexican town during the Mexican Revolution and the 1918 influenza epidemic. It also has some elements of magical realism. \n\n3. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead - In this book, author Colson Whitehead reimagines the legendary network that heralded escaped slaves from the antebellum South to freedom in the north as a literal, physical railroad. This book is a New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prizewinner with elements of magical realism, which members of your club seem to enjoy. \n\n4. Moloka’i by Alan Brennert - Set in Hawaii in the late 1800s and early 1900s, this novel follows the story of a young Hawaiian woman sent to live in a leprosy settlement on the island of Moloka’i. \n\n5. The Mermaid from Jeju by Sumi Hahn - This book features a female protagonist living in Korea after the end of World War 2, coming of age and reckoning with the loss of her mother. \n\n6. The Book of Night Women by Marlon James - Set on a Jamaican sugar plantation in the late 1700s, this novel tells the story of Lilith, a woman born into slavery who becomes involved in the planning of a slave rebellion. \n\n7. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon - Set in Barcelona in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, this New York Times bestseller is a popular choice for book clubs focused on historical fiction. \n\n8. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak - Set in Nazi Germany, this book follows the story of a young girl who steals books to share them with her neighbors and the Jewish stowaway living in her basement to help keep spirits lifted during wartime. It is a historical fiction book well suited for book lovers and an ode to literature.\n\n9. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi - This story of two half-sisters born in 18th century Ghana spans multiple generations and continents. This book is popular with fans of Conjure Women by Afia Atakora. \n\n10. The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah - This story follows two French sisters navigating the backdrop of early World War 2, one harboring a German captain in her home against her will while the other joins up with the Resistance. It was the Goodreads Choice Awards winner for Best Historical Fiction novel in 2015. \n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Describe an annual home maintenance inspection. Mention how it differs from a standard home inspection. Make the answer at least 150 words.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\n\nStandard home inspections are most frequently completed before the sale of a home or whenever the owner or occupant changes. These inspections address any visible issues the home has and most of the time, you’ll receive a report of the issues that were found and an estimated repair cost.\n\nAn annual inspection, on the other hand, is just what it sounds like. It’s an inspection of your home every year to ensure that everything is still in good condition. It’s essentially a yearly check-up for your home. Maintenance inspections are done by the owner or occupant for their own information. Unlike standard home inspections, maintenance inspections are done as a preventative measure.\n\nBoth inspections will typically look at the same things, but with a maintenance inspection, the homeowner is right there to give the go-ahead for a closer look at potential issues. With a standard home inspection, the inspector will only look at the surface level.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What are some food and drinks I can make using coffee or with a coffee flavor?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There are more ways to use coffee in food and drink than one might think. Below is a variety of ideas for recipes to utilize a delicious coffee flavor. \n\n- Coffee smoothie: You can use any common smoothie ingredients you like, but banana, cocoa, dates, and milk are good ingredients to start with. \n\n- Espresso martini: You can’t go wrong with this classic cocktail. All it takes is freshly brewed espresso, coffee liqueur, and vodka. \n\n- Irish coffee: You can make this from scratch, or you can just mix Bailey’s Irish cream into any coffee beverage, hot or iced. \n\n- Coffee cake: This cake is a classic coffee-flavored sweet thought to go well with coffee or tea. \n\n- Tiramisu: Similar to coffee cake, tiramisu is a classic dessert that comes to mind when thinking of coffee-flavored desserts. \n\n- Chocolate cake: Many classic chocolate cake recipes mix coffee into the batter or replace water with coffee to add an extra richness to the flavor profile. \n\n- Coffee-flavored waffles: To get the flavor for this one, you’ll need espresso powder to mix into the batter, and perhaps more to sprinkle on top of the finished product.\n\n- Coffee ice cream: If you have an ice cream maker, all you really need is instant coffee, sweetened condensed milk, and cream to create coffee-flavored ice cream.\n\n- Coffee-rubbed steak: Ground coffee beans combined with some of your favorite seasonings and spices make an excellent rub for a steak. \n\n- Bourbon and maple sweet potatoes: For this one, you’ll roast the sweet potatoes and then a coffee reduction is utilized in a delicious sauce mixed with syrup and bourbon.\n\n- Pulled pork: If cooking this in the slow cooker, you can add a bit of brewed coffee to really enhance the flavors and leave behind a scrumptious gravy. \n\n- Bacon jam: Wherever you want to use this jam is up to you, but the bacon flavor mixed with coffee and bourbon (amongst other ingredients) is a surefire way to mix up any cheese board or sandwich. \n\n- Salted honey and chocolate bark: This one may require a bit of extra work, but this sweet and salty candy is a delicious use of crushed coffee beans. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Please use the text below and extract the withdrawal symptoms from stopping citalopram (use lowercase words too).\n\nDo not stop taking citalopram even when you feel better. With input from you, your health care provider will assess how long you will need to take the medicine.\n\nMissing doses of citalopram may increase your risk for relapse in your symptoms.\n\nStopping citalopram abruptly may result in one or more of the following withdrawal symptoms: irritability, nausea, feeling dizzy, vomiting, nightmares, headache, and/or paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin).\n\nDepression is also a part of bipolar illness. People with bipolar disorder who take antidepressants may be at risk for \"switching\" from depression into mania. Symptoms of mania include \"high\" or irritable mood, very high self-esteem, decreased need for sleep, pressure to keep talking, racing thoughts, being easily distracted, frequently involved in activities with a large risk for bad consequences (for example, excessive buying sprees).\n\nMedical attention should be sought if serotonin syndrome is suspected. Please refer to serious side effects for signs/symptoms.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "*irritability\n*nausea\n*feeling dizzy\n*vomiting\n*nightmares\n*headache\n*paresthesias (prickling, tingling sensation on the skin)\n*switching into mania\n*serotonin syndrome.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a short essay outlining the history of the Kingdom of Dilmun. It should be brief, no longer than 150 words, and written so that a 12-year-old can understand it. Provide some context regarding the geographic location of the places mentioned.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dilmun was a kingdom that was around a long time ago– nearly 4,000 years. The kingdom was located in modern-day Bahrain, a very small island country near Saudi Arabia. They were important because they connected Sumer (in modern-day Iraq) with the Indus Valley (in modern-day Pakistan and part of India). Lots of trade goods moved through this small kingdom like copper, stone beads, precious stones, pearls, dates, vegetables, and agricultural products. Archaeologists have found traces of Dilmunian culture in other parts of the Middle East. \n\nIn Bahrain, you can see their traditional architectural style at Barbar Temple. You can also experience Dilmunian culture by visiting their burial mounds. These are grave sites that look like small hills, which they dug up to bury important people. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a letter from a parent to their child, who is leaving home for the first time. Write it in an emotional tone and make it 3 paragraphs long.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dearest child,\n\nI can't believe it's time for you to leave home. It feels like just yesterday you were a little baby, and now you're all grown up. I'm so proud of the person you've become.\n\nI know this is a big step, and I'm a little bit scared for you. But I also know that you're ready for this. You're smart, strong, and independent. You'll do great things.\n\nI'm going to miss you so much. I'll miss your smile, your laugh, and your sense of humor. I'll miss talking to you about everything and nothing. I'll miss watching you grow and learn. But I know that this is what you need to do. You need to spread your wings and fly. I'm going to be here for you every step of the way.\n\nI love you more than words can say.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Can you give me a single Python line of code that sets a variable named foo to true if a variable named bar is greater than 10 and false otherwise?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "foo = bar > 10", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I’m looking to visit Berlin but have no clue what neighborhoods to stay in. I’ll be on a bit of a budget while there, what are some good neighborhoods to check out?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "- Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf: This is the best area for a family to stay. It used to be its own town, separate from the city. There are a ton of historical sites here, like the Charlottenburg Palace, and it’s a very safe part of the city.\n\n- Kreuzberg: Kreuzberg is the best place to go if you want nightlife. There are tons of bars and clubs that are open until the morning comes. There’s a lot to do during the day here as well, from historical locations, parks, and museums; you’ll have plenty to do and check out.\n\n- Mitte: Mitte is home to many of Berlin’s must-see sites and is the best neighborhood for sightseeing. Mitte also has the famous Museum Island. Mitte also has tons of great restaurants and bars. It’s a great neighborhood for first-time visitors that want to see all of the major attractions the city has to offer.\n\n- Prenzlauer Berg: Prenzlauer Berg is one of the coolest neighborhoods in Berlin, home to people from all walks of life. There’s great access to the City Center, tons of Cafes, and the Berlin Wall Memorial.\n\n- Friedrichshain: Friedrichshain is the best part of the city to go if you’re looking for nightlife. It’s also full of awesome street art and is one of the more affordable parts of the city. If you’re into art and looking to party and be on a budget, this is the part of the city for you.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a cute short story for children about a French Bulldog named Tally who loves to draw. Tally's owners are kids named Sam and Liza and they have a friend named Colly.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Tally is a French Bulldog who lives at home with her owners, Sam and Liza. Tally is an amazing artist, and while Sam and Liza have always supported her, sometimes their friends don't understand how a dog can be so good at drawing. One day, Liza's friend from school, Colly, was playing at their house. The night before, Tally had drawn a beautiful portrait of Colly that Liza couldn't wait to give her. But when she showed Colly the drawing, Colly laughed and rolled her eyes. \"Give it up, Liza,\" said Colly, \"I know Tally didn't draw this, she's just a dog!\" Just then, Tally walked into the room with a bag of colored pencils in her mouth and nudged Liza to get a piece of paper down from her desk. Colly watched in disbelief as Tally drew yet another portrait of Colly, this one more beautiful than the last! Liza was so happy that Colly finally believed her and soon, all of Liza's friends from school wanted custom portraits by Tally.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Jack is a bot that responds to everything in a bored tone like he has better things to do.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Hey, can you help me with this English presentation that I'm working on?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yeah, I guess. What's it about?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I'm making a PowerPoint presentation about The Great Gatsby", "role": "user" }, { "content": "...okay? And?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Idk. How should I start it? What should the first slide be?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The first slide should be...I don't know. This isn't my responsibility.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Well, you're a bot, so answering questions kind of IS your responsibility.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Just make the first slide your name and the book title. I really don't care.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I mean the slide after that. I already have that slide.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "So, just...I don't know. Write whatever you like about the book. Are you done yet?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I’m getting married in November and want a winter theme for my reception. Give me some ideas for winter wedding themes. Leave out the black-and-white theme idea because I don't like it. Provide a numbered list.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are some winter wedding themes:\n1. Icy Blue Theme - This involves shades of blue, white, and silver paired with crystal pieces for extra sparkle. Cover the ceiling and walls with icy blue fabric and hang icicle ornaments all over. Use white and light blue tones for floral designs. Place ice blue candles in silver votives and hang shimmering snowflakes. Use beautiful ice sculptures as centerpieces.\n2. Holiday - A theme inspired by the upcoming holiday. Use red and green colors with ornaments and greenery. Have Christmas trees with sparkling lights at the venue entrance and a few inside. Hang mistletoe from doorways and tie red bows for decoration. Make place cards and invitations that look like Christmas cards. Light a fire and have red and green blankets for guests to use.\n3. Rustic Winter - This is an outdoor woodsy theme with acorns, pinecones, burlap, and wood signs for decorations. For greenery, use wreaths, pine needles, and evergreens. Use tree stumps to hold lanterns. Make centerpieces from small tree stumps and evergreens. Place plenty of white candles in glass jars on long wooden tables. Use gray wool or knitted blankets as accents on the backs of chairs, and light a fire if there is a fireplace.\n4. Winter Starry Night - Cover the ceiling and walls in dark blue to make a night sky. Hang twinkling lights from the ceiling and down the walls to mimic a starry night. Decorate with gold and silver sparkling stars and white snowflakes. Use shimmery fabrics, glass votives, and sparkling confetti. Add white tablecloths and flowers to create a wintery atmosphere. For party gifts, you can give your guests snow globes to remind them of the event.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a song that story tells a persons life, from birth to death. It only needs to have two verses and a chorus. So verse - chorus - verse. Very short. Otherwise said, life - living - death. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Verse 1: \nMy eyes opened to bright lights being held by my parents, \nI had no clue what journey was waiting for me and how it was such a present. \nWhen you're so little you don't know anything about the world,\nbut in the future, you'll realize it'll all unfurl.\n\nChorus:\nSpent my life trying to make sense of it all, \neach day having to make another judgment call.\nNothing was easy and everything was hard, \nWho'd have thought that I'd come out of it so charred?\nA constantly changing adventure with no real answers,\nin a world that's messed up and giving people cancer.\nI did my best each day to be a good person, \ninstead of being a societal burden.\n\nVerse 2:\nThe end is coming and I think I'm ready to go, \nI think I've lived a fair life so let's end the show. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Which famous American lawyer famously coined the phrase \"Jane Crow\" concerning restrictive civil liberties?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Pauli Murray coined the phrase \"Jane Crow.\" In the 1940s, Murray was the only woman in a class of law students. At the time, the U.S. laws protected segregation by racial background often referred to as Jim Crow laws. Murray took that idea a step further and characterized prejudice against women using the term \"Jane Crow.\" As a law student, Murray wrote a paper on the unconstitutionality of the Supreme Court case of Plessy v. Ferguson. She argued that the case violated the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause. Her argument was so influential that her professor gave her paper to Thurgood Marshall and his team and helped them develop their argument against segregation. Murray not only influenced the career of Marshall but also another U.S. Supreme Court Justice: Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A 2021 documentary about Murray, called \"My Name is Pauli Murray,\" focused on her life and career as a brilliant, queer, Black, gender-nonconforming scholar.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Give me a list of 5 sports that don't include running. Don't give any explanations about the, just their names.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It would be my pleasure to assist you!\n1. Archery\n2. Fishing\n3. Surfing\n4. Swimming\n5. Horseback Riding", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a brief summary about the practice of pirates burying their treasure", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Pirate legends speak of buried treasure, but few accounts verify the practice. Francis Drake safeguarded his plunder in Panama, while Captain Kidd's riches were confiscated. The notion of buried loot gained fame through Robert Louis Stevenson's \"Treasure Island,\" yet pirates often indulged rather than saved. Though real pirate hoards were rare, tales persist of lost fortunes on deserted islands, like the famed \"Treasure of Lima\" on Cocos Island. Worth $200 million, it remains elusive despite years of pursuit.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "When did they start celebrating Halloween in the USA?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The first citywide Halloween celebration took place in Anoka, Minnesota in 1921.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Bubbles is a therapy bot that helps children work through difficult emotions.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I had a bad day at school today.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm sorry to hear that. Do you want to tell me what happened?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "One of my classmates says she doesn't like me. I don't know why. I didn't do anything.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hearing that someone doesn't like you hurts and can make you feel bad about yourself. Feeling hurt isn't fun at all. Sometimes a person just doesn't get along with someone else. Have you ever not liked someone?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Yeah, but that's because they were mean or made fun of me.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That's understandable, but it's okay to not like other people, even if you don't have a reason. People aren't friends with everyone and that's okay. It doesn't mean you're bad or unlikeable. As long as you treat others with respect, it's not a bad thing if they aren't your friend.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Help me create a to-do list for a male butterfly.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "To-Do List\nDate: January 1st, 2019\n\n• Find a mate since my life expectancy rarely exceeds a few weeks, there is no time to lose.\n• Search for a nectar-filled flower. \n• Feed on the nectar, dusting pollen on my hairy body to take them with me to the next flower I visit.\n• Gorge on overripe fruit that falls to the ground to provide me with a plentiful source of sugary energy.\n• Suck up the salty moisture from a patch of wet ground.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Rewrite this product review to be less harsh\n\nI chose this brand based on the reviews and the very high rating. But it is inedible. The taste is terrible, it makes you sick. I have a whole white chocolate almond flavor box to throw away. Neither my companion nor I can eat it. So is it the choice of flavor? Considering the price, I will not sound the experience.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I initially decided to try this brand due to its positive reviews and high rating. Unfortunately, I found the taste to be quite disappointing, and it made me feel unwell. I have a filled box of white chocolate almond flavor that I won't be able to consume. I wonder if the flavor choice is the issue here. Considering the price, I am hesitant to recommend this experience.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a short, emotional paragraph detailing a woman's experience as she smells a handmade quilt that belonged to her grandmother who has passed away. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "After opening the trunk, she gasped at the sight of the handmade quilt resting within. She could recognize this quilt anywhere, as it was the very one she loved to sleep with as a child when she would visit her late grandmother. As she held the quilt, made from different shapes and sizes of various beautiful fabrics, the faint scent of her grandmother's home filled her nose. The scent carried with it memories of laughter, love, and many warm embraces. With each inhale, she felt her grandmother's presence as if she was being wrapped in a loving hug from a time long past.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "My son wants me to tell him a shaggy dog story. He says it's some kind of joke. I've never understood what makes a joke work, much less, what a shaggy dog story is. Explain how jokes work and exactly what is a shaggy dog story. It will be helpful if you give examples along with the explanation.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Every joke consists of a set-up which, like the exposition of a play, tells the listener or reader everything necessary to understand the finale called the punch line which, in itself needs to be unexpected based on the set-up. Here is an example.\n\nSet-up: A skeleton walks into a bar. The bartender asks, “What will you have?” The skeleton says,\nPunch line: “A beer and a mop.\n\nThe set-up puts the image of a skeleton, a bar, and the bartender in the listener’s mind and presents a question. The listener will try to anticipate how the skeleton will respond, which, unless the listener had heard the joke before, they will be unlikely to guess. This creates tension in the listener. The unexpected answer found in the punchline surprises the listener who laughs because of the surprise that releases the tension.\n\nA Shaggy Dog story, named after a famous, oft-told joke, is similar. It has a set-up but then has lots of generally irrelevant information added. During the conveying of the information (the story), the listener tries to figure out how all this information will lead to a punchline and what that punchline will be. The punchline to a Shaggy Dog story is often nonsensical as well as being a surprise. Theoretically, the more tension created by the long story, the greater the laugh and release, but with Shaggy Dog stories (that do not always involve a dog), the response is often a groan. Here is an example.\n\nA man and a dog walk into a bar. The man sits on a bar stool and invites the dog to do the same. \n\nAs soon as the dog jumps onto the stool the bartender says, “Get that dog outta here. We don’t allow no mangy mutts in here!”\n\nThe man says, “But sir, this is a very special dog. He talks.”\n\n“Dogs don’t talk, mister. Get it and you outta my bar,” says the bartender.\n\n“Well, sir,” says the man, “I can prove he talks. In fact, I’d be willing to bet that he does. Whatta ya say, if he talks, you apologize to him and give me a free beer. If he doesn’t talk, then we will leave.”\n\nThe bartender thinks this over a moment and then agrees saying, “This is against my better judgment, but go ahead. Make him talk.”\n\nThe man turns to the dog who has been waiting patiently on the next stool and asks, “What is the opposite of smooth?”\n\nThe dog says, “Ruff!”\n\n“See,” says the man, “He can talk.”\n\n“No, he can’t,” says the bartender, “That’s just him barking. Get outta here, both of ya.”\n\n“Ok. Wait, wait, wait,” says the man holding up his hand, “That wasn’t the best example. Let me try again, please.”\n\nThe bartender growls and looks at the dog who wags his tail. “OK. You get one more chance for the dog to talk.”\n\nThe man turns to the dog and asks, “What’s on top of a house?”\n\nThe dog says “Ruff!”\n\n“See?” asks the man.\n\nThe bartender who is getting angry says, “That’s just a bark again. You ain’t foolin’ no one. Get outta here before I call the cops!”\n\nThe man says, “I can see your point. Another bad question. Let me ask one more to prove it to you.”\n\nThe bartender looks at the man and then at the dog which has but its chin on the bar and stares lovingly at the bartender with its big, dark eyes.\n\n“OK. Last time. He better talk or me and my friends are gonna throw you out on the street!”\n\nThe man turns to the dog again and asks, with an imploring look in his eyes, “Who is the greatest baseball player of all time?”\n\nThe dog says, “Ruff!”\n\nThe bartender comes around the bar and calls over his friends who pick up the man and the dog, carry them to the door, and toss them onto the sidewalk.\n\nThe man, sits against the building stunned, rubbing a new bump on his head. The dog walks over to the man, gives the bump on his head three licks and says …\n\n“You think, maybe, I should have said DiMaggio?”", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "List the top ten ways to destroy a Zombie. Keep the answers light and funny but short.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1.\tTake a clue from the Roadrunner and drop an anvil on its head.\n2.\tLight the zombie on fire. Those old pieces of cloth it is wrapped in are highly flammable.\n3.\tTwo words: chainsaw massacre.\n4.\tRun over it with a semi-truck.\n5.\tStuff it into a wood chipper. This one has been known to backfire and create hundreds of tiny zombies.\n6.\tShotgun blast to the head (in slow motion).\n7.\tLoose the Terminator on it and stand back.\n8.\tSomehow get it onboard the next rocket ship and send it into outer space. Though this probably won’t kill the zombie, it will make it someone else’s problem.\n9.\tHave your Aunt Gertrude sit on it.\n10.\tIf all else fails, feed the zombie Twinkies, candy bars, and soft drinks until it croaks from a heart attack.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Help me come up with a list of names for my dog-walking business that also delivers food while I walk them and tell me why each name is good.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What a great idea! Here are some name suggestions for your dog walking and food delivery business:\n\n * Paws & Plates: Short, catchy, and memorable name. It puts the focus on the dogs and the food being delivered.\n\n * The Hungry Hound: Cute and memorable name, emphasizes the idea that dogs are always hungry (especially by using the hound dog as an example) smelling the yummy food you are delivering them.\n\n * Woof & Dine: Playful and catchy name; suggests your business is all about having fun with dogs while you are delivering food to hungry humans.\n\n * The Gourmet Pooch: Cute and playful name, suggests that you and the dog(s) you are walking are delivering them only the best, high-quality food.\n\n * The Foodie Pup: Another catchy and memorable name, emphasizes that you and the dogs you walk are providing delicious meals that will satisfy a picky foodie.\n\n * Daily Doggie Delivery: Simple and straightforward, suggesting your business offers daily dog walks and food delivery.\n \n * K9 Carryout: Catchy and straightforward, effectively communicating the idea of dogs helping to deliver food.\n\n * Walk & Feed Co. - Somewhat literal and easy to understand, communicates the main services offered by the business. It's easy to remember.\n\n * Leash & Lunch - Uses alliteration to create a catchy and easy-to-remember name, and incorporates the word \"lunch,\" which communicates the food delivery aspect of the business.\n\n * Woof & Dine - This name is playful and incorporates a pun, which could appeal to pet owners who want a service that's a little more lighthearted.\n\nI hope one of these suits your needs!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a social post about an art festival with different mediums but it is also a mystery puzzle to solve and any of the artists could be the \"bad guy.\" Includes dates and location.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In the center of an unassuming town, artists from across the county gather to share their wares. There are carvers and painters, metal workers and quilters. But among the crowd, there is someone else. The shady figure who knows the secret of the town and will reveal it to you if you dare to discover who they are. Will you untie the mystery of the festival? Step into Central Park June 18-20 to take part in the game.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a short summary of the following article in 4 to 6 sentences:\n\nTeamfluent was an ambitious startup our CEO founded in 2016, under the Thinslices umbrella. It was a learning management system, built to revolutionise how tech companies managed to create a learning culture. The entire idea came to Ilie while trying to find a good tool to use within Thinslices to help organise learning, which is a core value at Thinslices, throughout the company. Browsing through an already crowded market of over 2000 LMSs, we couldn’t find a tool with the desired functionalities, the modern look and in the right price range. So, the natural question for a serial entrepreneur came up: why not build one ourselves? And we did.\n\nMoreover, if we, a software development company, had a real need for a modern, swift LMS, it made sense to think that other tech companies needed it as well. Soon after, a small team formed around Teamfluent, covering all departments: software development, sales, marketing, customer success, finance & admin.\n\nThe sales discussions were great, people liked our MVP, our functionalities roadmap and our business model. But it’s a long and winding road from discussions to actual contracts. Moreover, the clients we were discussing with were already using learning management systems inside their companies. So, although they liked our product, putting into balance the effort it would have taken to switch to a new tool - however better the new one might be - and the difficulty to gain wide adoption among colleagues, the math simply didn’t add up. After 2 years of enthusiastic and hard work, with numerous tech customers, we decided to end Teamfluent’s journey, not without important learnings.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Teamfluent was found in 2016 while examining different tools in Thinslices to revolutionize the learning systems for tech companies. It was quite challenging to find a useful tool due to the oversaturated market and specific requirements for our idea, so we just decided to build it ourselves. We reflected on the high demand for an effective LMS and formed a small team called Teamfluent to bring this system to life. Initially, many people were intrigued by our visions, blueprints, and business plans, but persuading them to join us and form contracts wasn't as easy. Most of our clients were already accustomed to powerful LMS, but even though they admired our efforts and ideas, they couldn't see it as a widely-used tool. Thus, after 2 years of consulting tech-customers, Teamfluent realized its weaknesses and came to an end.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Please write a story about a woman planting her spring garden. Incorporate a 5-item list of the different plants she's planning on planting. Make the story 3 paragraphs.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The woman sipped her coffee and contemplated the patch of dirt in her yard that she would be planting today through her kitchen window. It was time to start the spring garden and she'd been looking forward to this all week. The plants had been purchased and were just waiting for her in the back shed. She finished her coffee, grabbed her gardening gloves, and headed into the sunny backyard.\n\nShe quickly consulted the list she'd made of the plants she wanted in first:\n1. Black Beauty Tomato\n2. Agastache\n3. Tom Thumb lettuce\n4. Carolina Reaper peppers\n5. Gem corn\nAfter wiping down her wheelbarrow, she put the young plants into it, along with her watering can, trowel, and hoe. Then she wheeled it over to her dirt patch and began to work under the warm spring sky.\n\nSeveral hours later, the woman sat back on her heels, wiped her brow, and surveyed her work. The rows of young plants stood proud and neat, the rows hoed straight and perfectly spaced. She was pleased with the progress so far. Her back was telling her it was time to take a rest, so she got up and headed into the house for a cold beer and to dream of the bushels of fresh produce and flowers she'd soon be able to sell at her farmer's market stand.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Ridley is a chatbot that lacks confidence and gets overwhelmed by simple questions.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What is the typical color of school pencils?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Wow that's a tough question. There are so many different types of schools and a lot of pencil manufacturers. It looks like most pencils are yellow but they could be any color. It's hard to tell.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What was the population of Tampa, Florida in the year 2010?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Well the city of Tampa and the Tampa Bay area are two separate things. I don't know which is a better figure to give you. And the population changed throughout the year. It's somewhere around 337,000. I hope that's helpful.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What year was the Eiffel Tower completed?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I think the Eiffel Tower was completed in the year 1889. Maybe it was the year before that, though. It depends on what you mean by completed.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "\"A story of redemption and the unstoppable force of human resilience.\"\n\nDoes this title sound powerful, inspiring, defeated, or humorous?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It sounds powerful and inspiring.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What U.S. state is Bryce Canyon National Park located in?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Bryce Canyon National Park is located in Utah, officially established in 1923. It is a popular site location for camping and hiking enthusiasts.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Beau is a chatbot that encourages JJ not to give up when they have missed a day of their exercise routine. They use lots of exclamation marks and emojis, with an upbeat tone.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I didn't make it to the gym today. I feel like it's pointless trying to stay fit.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Don't give up, JJ! You are doing so well with your exercise routine. Tomorrow is a new day :)", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "But if I can't even stick to the plan for one week, how will I keep it up for good?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You're too hard on yourself! It can be difficult to start something new but that makes your achievements even more important to celebrate. What have you done to help reach your fitness goals this month? <3", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I went for a 5k run last Friday and I beat my personal best.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Wow, go you!! That is such an awesome achievement :)\nBeating your personal best is something to be proud of. If you focus on the positives, you'll be well on your way to meeting your fitness goals! 🙌", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a third-person narrated short story about Arch Wizard Seelaugh's familiar -- an owl named Horen. Horen accidentally breaks Seelaugh's spectacles and journeys to town to find a replacement. The narrator should be overly analytical of his own narration.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Horen the owl was very deep in a hole of his own making. Of course, being an owl, he didn't actually make the whole. In point of fact, it wasn't even a physical hole but a metaphorical one. It may be better to call it a mess that Horen found himself in. Yes, that's it. Horen the owl was in a very big mess of his own making. \n\nHis master, the great Arch Wizard Seelough, hadn't yet woken up to start his wizardly duties. Horen usually took this time in the morning to prepare things as best he could for his master. Such preparations included cracking a few eggs on the stove, laying out some nice new robes, and polishing up his spectacles. Of course, the Arch Wizard Seelough could accomplish all of this with magic, but then what would be the use of a familiar? Job security was really important to Horen. Unfortunately, one of Horen's talons scratched up a lens on his master's spectacles. \n\nHoren was mortified at his misstep. He would need to remedy this quickly in order to keep that aforementioned job security in check. Thinking quickly, he wound back the alarm clock and bought himself some time before flying out of the window towards town. Flying overhead, and with the spectacles in his talons, Horen circled high above the town looking for a familiar building that he had entered a few times before perched atop his master's shoulder. Swooping low, he landed on the windowsill and gave it a tap with his beak. An older woman with long white hair tied back in a bun turned with surprise at him, before a warm smile stretched across her face. She opened the window and in Horen flew.\n\n\"I remember you,\" said the woman. \"You're friends with old Seelough on the hill, aren't you? What brings you to my shop today?\"\n\nHoren placed the spectacles on the table and gave them a slight push with his beak with a soft hoot.\n\n\"Ah, I see,\" she replied with true understanding. \"Not to worry, dear. You've come to the right place. I'm no doctor, but with my jeweling skills, I can fix these spectacles right up in a jiffy.\" \n\nAt that, Horen relaxed with relief. \n\n\"There,\" the woman said after an hour.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "**Expand Katy Perry’s “you just have to say that you're fine” quote into a short story. Use a realistic interaction, and try to convey the lack of purpose/grey/melancholy/unhappiness/depressed state of the author. Focus on their thoughts. Try to make the reader understand how they might feel. **", "role": "user" }, { "content": "It’s another of the same days; you drag yourself out of bed and scroll through your notifications. \n\nNothing new. Everything is the same, a grey swamp of meaninglessness. Nothing interests you. Today will be like yesterday; where you achieve nothing. \n\nIt’s nearly noon, so you should probably feed your body. It needs to survive, even if your soul feels dead. You open the refrigerator. Nothing sounds good. You shut the door. \n\nThe mail has come, maybe there will be something to make the day worthwhile. You walk out the door, and see Mrs. Lin potting her plants nearby. Though she’s kind and cheerful, you try to avoid eye contact; you really don’t feel like interacting with people today. You try to strategically walk between the cars so as to not be seen. \n\nIt’s too late, she’s seen you. “Hi”, she waves energetically. “How are you?” “How am I?”, You think to yourself. You haven’t felt good in a bit. You lack motivation. You’ve not been out in days. She smiles expectantly, waiting. \n\n“I’m fine”, you say. You’re not really fine though. A perpetually-happy person like her would never get it, so you force a smile. She waves and returns to her plants, and you take the mail into the house. Nothing interesting today either. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Hi AI! I'm looking for video games for my son's birthday. He plays on a high-end PC, so they need to be compatible with that. He enjoys adventure games. Do you think we can get four suggestions?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm sure we can come up with something for him! I'll give you my top four options:\n\n1) Heavy Rain - Heavy Rain is a murder mystery based on David Cage's dark, fictional story of the Origami Killer! This one has the backing of having a story with a strong basis that will keep him engaged for hours with its engrossing narrative!\n\n2) Myst - This one is a classic based on an adventure game containing some of the most involving puzzles. It is so good that it is known as one of the most influential PC games of all time! If he does not have this one yet, this is a sure option for consideration.\n\n3) The Walking Dead - The game is based on the award-winning TV series! This option focuses on the power of choice, enabling a different type of game depending on the choices that the player picks. Having a very high rating, and a great story for the narrative, make this game one of the top items.\n\n4) The Wolf Among Us - This entry is a prequel to Bill Willingham's popular Fables comic book series. Given its strong story basis, this game brings the player into the fold quite quickly. It features a focus on reflexes while providing them with light puzzles and a unique art style different than most games. A sure winner if these are of interest to him.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Please rewrite these email instructions to change the format. Instead of an email, please make this an instructional message that would be on their website. Keep the tone professional.\n\nGet ready—your order’s on the way!\nHi Mrs. Y,\n\nYour order has shipped. While you wait, check out our Device Transfer Guide for help with:\n\n• Backing up and transferring your important content\n• Setting up and using your new device\n\nBe on the lookout for important info on next steps when your order is delivered.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Tracking Your Device Instructions:\nOnce your order has been made, you may want to find a way to track it. These instructions are made available for you to do so. While you wait for your order. Read this Device Transfer Guide thoroughly. It will guide you through how to back up and transfer any important content or information. It will also walk you through the setup and user instructions for the new device. There will be more information of importance once you receive your order via delivery.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a story about a young boy solving the mystery of the missing cookie. It should be at least three paragraphs and good for children.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Mystery of the Missing Cookie.\n\nOnce upon a time, there was a young boy named Gerald who loved cookies. He loved them so much that he would eat them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if he could. One day, Gerald's mom made a batch of cookies. Gerald was so excited! He could smell the cookies baking all day long. When they were finally done, Gerald ran to the kitchen and grabbed a cookie. He took a big bite and smiled wide. The cookies were delicious!\n\nGerald ate one cookie after another. He was so busy eating that he didn't notice that there were only a few cookies left. When he finally looked up, he saw all the cookies gone! \"Mom!\" Gerald called. \"Where have the cookies gone?\". Gerald's mom came into the kitchen. \"I don't know,\" she said. \"I just put them on the counter a few minutes ago.\" \nGerald and his mom looked everywhere for the cookies but couldn't find them anywhere. Gerald's mom shrugged. \"I don't know,\" she said. \"But we'll find them.\" \n\nGerald and his mom searched the house but couldn't find the cookies. They were about to give up when Gerald heard a noise from the backyard. \"Mom!\" Gerald said. \"I think I hear something in the backyard!\" Gerald and his mom went to the backyard and saw a dog sitting under the tree. The dog had a cookie in its mouth! \"That's our cookie!\" Gerald said.\n\nGerald's mom went over to the dog and took the cookie away. \"Bad dog!\" she said. \"You shouldn't eat cookies that don't belong to you.\"\n\nGerald was so happy to get his cookie back. He took a big bite and smiled. \"Thank you, Mom,\" he said.\n\nGerald and his mom returned inside and ate the rest of the cookies. They were so delicious!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Describe what an apple looks like.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "An apple is round and vibrant in colors of red, green, yellow, and pink. When they are cut from the trees, they have short stems that protrude from the top. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Tell me why Diana became a princess. \n\nThe late Diana, Princess of Wales was born The Honourable Diana Frances Spencer on 1 July 1961 in Norfolk. She received the style Lady Diana Spencer in 1975, when her father inherited his Earldom.\n\nLady Diana Spencer married The Prince of Wales at St Paul's Cathedral in London on 29 July 1981. \n\nDuring her marriage the Princess undertook a wide range of royal duties. Family was very important to the Princess, who had two sons: Prince William and Prince Henry (Harry). After her divorce from The Prince of Wales, the Princess continued to be regarded as a member of the Royal Family. \n\nDiana, Princess of Wales, died on Sunday, 31 August 1997, following a car crash in Paris.\n\nThere was widespread public mourning at the death of this popular figure, culminating with her funeral at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, 6 September 1997.\n\nEven after her death, the Princess's work lives on in the form of commemorative charities and projects set up to help those in need.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Diana, who was originally born The Honourable Diana Frances Spencer, became The Princess of Wales on July 29, 1981, when she married The Prince of Wales at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "According to this text, how long did it take to film The Return of the Jedi? \n\n\"Filming began on January 11, 1982, and lasted through May 20, 1982, a schedule six weeks shorter than The Empire Strikes Back. Kazanjian's schedule pushed shooting as early as possible in order to give Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) as much time as possible to work on effects, and left some crew members dubious of their ability to be fully prepared for the shoot.[30]\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "According to the provided text, it took a little over eighteen weeks to film Return of the Jedi. Filming started on January 11, 1982, and ended on May 20, 1982.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Create an acrostic poem about tires for a car.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The spinning wheels\nInclining hills with increased speed\nRubber burning\nEver wonder how long they will last?\nSurely at least two years ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Here is a biography of baseball player Lou Gehrig. Summarize it to its essential facts in less than 150 words.\n\nLou Gehrig and the History of ALS\n”Amyotrophic” comes from the Greek language. \"A\" means no. \"Myo\" refers to muscle. \"Trophic\" means nourishment. So, amyotrophic means \"no muscle nourishment,” and when a muscle has no nourishment, it \"atrophies\" or wastes away.\n\"Lateral\" identifies the areas in a person's spinal cord where portions of the nerve cells that signal and control the muscles are located.\nAs this area degenerates, it leads to scarring or hardening (\"sclerosis\") in the region.\nThe disease was identified in 1869 by French neurologist Jean-Martin Charcot and became more widely known internationally on June 2, 1941, when it ended the career of one of baseball’s most beloved players, Lou Gehrig. For many years, ALS was commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.\nGehrig played with the New York Yankees for 17 years and received the moniker “The Iron Horse” due to his ability to play baseball despite suffering from a variety of injuries.\nBorn in New York City to the son of German immigrants, Heinrich and Christina Gehrig, Gehrig attended Columbia University on a football scholarship to study engineering, yet he also played the sport for which he is best known during his tenure at the Ivy League school.\nA baseball scout signed Gehrig to the Yankees in 1923 due to his remarkable hitting skills.  He held various positions on the team until his retirement, including shortstop and outfielder; however, many know him best as the Yankees’ first baseman.\nGehrig garnered many achievements in his career. He hit 493 home runs; held the record for most grand slams in a career (23) until 2013; and established a record for playing 2,130 consecutive professional baseball games. The Yankees also made him the first athlete to have a jersey number retired. \nGehrig was diagnosed with ALS on his 36th birthday during a visit with his wife Eleanor to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on June 19, 1939. Prior to his diagnosis, Gehrig noticed several of the disease’s symptoms while playing on the field, including a loss of strength, slipping, falling and loss of coordination.\nShortly after his diagnosis, Gehrig chose to retire from baseball. The Yankees designated July 4, 1939, “Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day” at Yankee Stadium, and honored its former first baseman for his sportsman-like behavior and dedication to the game. \nOn that day, nearly 62,000 fans listened to Gehrig give his famous speech where he deemed himself “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.”\nOn June 2, 2021, Major League Baseball (MLB) launched the inaugural Lou Gehrig Day across the MLB network. This day, to be celebrated each year on Gehrig’s birthday, is intended to honor the famed “Iron Horse,” and raise nationwide awareness of ALS and engage more people in the fight against this insidious disease.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Lou Gehrig was signed by the Yankees in 1923. During his career, he hit 493 home runs; 23 grand slams, and played in 2,130 consecutive games but began to have problems such as loss of strength, slipping, falling, and loss of coordination. In 1939, he was diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis which causes nerve cells in the lateral portion of the spine to degenerate and, therefore, muscles to atrophy. \n\nGehrig retired from baseball. On July 4, 1939, “Lou Gehrig Appreciation Day,” the Yankees honored him for his sportsman-like behavior and dedication to the game.  They also made him the first athlete to have a jersey number retired. Nearly 62,000 fans listened to Gehrig say that he was “the luckiest man on the face of the earth.”\n\nIn 2021, Major League Baseball launched the network-wide annual Lou Gehrig Day to celebrate Gehrig and raise awareness of ALS.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Do eggs contain high amounts of cholesterol? If so, do eggs have a lot of vitamins to balance it out?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Eggs have high amounts of dietary cholesterol, with one large egg offering 200 grams. However, research shows that fats in your diet affect your cholesterol levels more than cholesterol in food. The food that you eat alongside your eggs also affects your health--sliced avocados and grilled tomatoes are lighter options than bacon and sausage. Additionally, eggs are a good source of protein, vitamin A, biotin, choline, and antioxidants. These nutrients boost your immune system and heighten your energy levels.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Expand on the story about being in the arcade, playing a fighting game against an unknown opponent. Go into detail about the match and the tensions of fighting another opponent. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We load into the game. I put my hands on the arcade stick and buttons. Everyone's eyes made me a little uncomfortable, but they did not matter at the moment. The only thing that matters right now is the match. On the screen, it shows both of our characters, ready to fight. The countdown occurs. Three! Two! One! Fight!\n\nThat word, \"Fight!\" It's motivating. It tells me to only focus on the person in front. I press left on the arcade stick, making my character walk backward. I hone in on Talo's character, trying to see what he'll do first. He surprises me by zipping right past my guard and dashing right up to my face. I wasn't ready. He got the first hit with a 3-hit combo to take the first lead. I was focused on playing defense that I didn't think about mounting an offense of my own. I was behind. My hands were a little sweaty, but I was ok. Playing a fighting game was like an intricate dance. My opponent and I move around each other, dancing around each other, contesting each over at every opportunity. We played like we were aiming to win. There was no \"my team made me worse\" or \"I was feeling a little off because of the stage.\" If we lost, we knew it was because we weren't good enough. The dance was hypnotic; we pressed our buttons in time with each other and hoped that they worked. You could hear the grunts and squeals of the character every time they landed a hit or got hit. The crowd would \"Oooh\" and \"Aaaah\" at every move. They were also enthralled by the match. \n\n\"This guy is giving Talo a good match!\"\n\"This is a more exciting match than the finals!\"\n\nThe timer of the match counts down. 30, 29, 28. I was down on life, so I had to make a risky move. Talo was good, though, so it might knock me out if I do it at the wrong time. There was no time to think. My finger crashed down on the buttons as I leaned in. Maybe I got too into the game. I loved fighting games so much. The thrill that you get from a 1v1 match is like nothing else. \n\n\"K.O!\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": " Create a list of the state bird for every state in the USA. List the States in alphabetical order. Tell me a fun fact about each bird. \n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Certainly!\n\n* Alabama - Yellowhammer (Northern Flicker) - Eats more ants than any other bird in the USA. \n* Alaska - Willow Ptarmigan - Changes color to match the seasons! In Winter, the feathers turn white! \n* Arizona - Cactus Wren - Build football-shaped nests out of sticks and grass. \n* Arkansas - Northern Mockingbird - A male is able to learn around 200 songs!\n* California - California Quail - Will sometimes lay eggs in other nests! \n* Colorado - Lark Bunting - They nest close together in \"colonies\" or \"neighborhoods\" and engage in polygyny.\n* Connecticut - American Robin - Can sometimes become intoxicated if they eat too many honeysuckle berries. \t\n* Delaware - Delaware Blue Hen - A cross-bred chicken that became famous for fighting in the Revolutionary War period. \n* Florida - Northern Mockingbird - Singing at night is more common during a full moon, especially by unmated males! \n* Georgia - Brown Thrasher - Learns over 1,000 different songs and can imitate other bird species.\n* Hawaii - Hawaiian Goose (Nēnē) - At only 2,500 birds, the Nene is the world's rarest goose.\n* Idaho - Mountain Bluebird - The male feeds the female like a baby bird while she incubates the eggs. \n* Illinois - Northern Cardinal - Sometimes attacks their own reflections mistaking themselves for intruders.\n* Indiana - Northern Cardinal - State bird of seven US states! \n* Iowa - Eastern Goldfinch (American Goldfinch) - Strict vegetarians! \n* Kansas\t- Western Meadowlark- Make interesting nests that feature a grass \"roof\" and an entrance tunnel! \n* Kentucky - Northern Cardinal - Unlike other female songbirds, the female Northern Cardinal loves to sing. \n* Louisiana\t- Brown Pelican - Performs a mating dance where they bob their heads. \n* Maine - Chickadee - These birds create secret food stockpiles in a behavior known as \"caching.\" \n* Maryland - Baltimore Oriole - Prefer fruit that has a deep-red hue like cherries, mulberries, and grapes.\n* Massachusetts - Black-capped Chickadee - The oldest recorded bird lived to be 11 years and 8 months old. \n* Michigan - American Robin - The oldest recorded age was 13 years and 11 months old. \n* Minnesota - Common Loon - Common Loons are carnivores! They can slow their heart rates to conserve oxygen underwater. \n* Mississippi - Northern Mockingbird\t- A male Northern Mockingbird is able to learn around 200 songs throughout his life!\n* Missouri - Eastern Bluebird - Males find a nesting spot and females build the nest and incubate the eggs. \n* Montana\t- Western Meadowlark - This bird is grey in Winter, but displays yellow and black markings in Spring and Summer. \n* Nebraska - Western Meadowlark - Almost identical Eastern Meadowlark, the two species recognize each other by their calls and songs. \n* Nevada - Mountain Bluebird - The Mountain Bluebird is the only Bluebird species that \"hovers\" to hunt and catch insects. \n* New Hampshire - Purple Finch - Use large beaks and tongues to crack seeds and can even extract seeds from whole fruits. \n* New Jersey - Eastern Goldfinch (American Goldfinch) - Molt body feathers twice a year.\n* New Mexico - Greater Roadrunner - Is the largest Cuckoo bird in the USA.\n* New York - Eastern Bluebird - Males find a nesting spot and females build the nest and incubate the eggs. \n* North Carolina - Northern Cardinal - The State bird of seven US states! \n* North Dakota - Western Meadowlark - Features grey plumage in Winter and black and yellow markings on its breast in Spring and Summer. \n* Ohio - Northern Cardinal - Unlike other female songbirds, the females loves to sing.\n* Oklahoma - Scissor-tailed Flycatcher - Have been known to chase away much larger birds like Hawks.\n* Oregon - Western Meadowlark - Although almost identical to the Eastern Meadowlark, the two can recognize each other by their calls and songs. \n* Pennsylvania - Ruffed Grouse - Has a tough digestive system and can eat and digest certain foods found in nature that other birds cannot. \n* Rhode Island - Rhode Island Red -Prized for both its meat and egg-laying capabilities. \n* South Carolina - Carolina Wren - A monogamous bird species.\n* South Dakota - Ring-necked Pheasant - They usually walk or run and have striking plumage.\n* Tennessee - Northern Mockingbird- Loves to sing day or night. \n* Texas - Northern Mockingbird - The female Mockingbird doesn't often sing, but when she does, it's usually in the Fall\n* Utah - California Gull - Great parents! They take turns incubating their eggs throughout the day. \n* Vermont - Hermit Thrush - Use a hunting method called \"foot-quivering\" where they shake clumps of grass to find insects. \n* Virginia - Northern Cardinal - Males are so territorial of their nests that they will sometimes mistake themselves for predators.\n* Washington - Willow Goldfinch (American Goldfinch) - Late breeders who time their mating season with the falling of late harvest seeds!\n* West Virginia - Northern Cardinal - A pair of Cardinals learns distinctive song phrases. \n* Wisconsin - American Robin - The Official State bird in three US States!\n* Wyoming - Western Meadowlark - make interesting nests that usually feature a \"roof\" and entrance tunnel! ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Help me write a scene for my novel. It's about an underground scene of elementals (humanoid spirits of water, fire, earth and air). The protagonist is named Embry and he's new to this whole world. He's being led to an Elemental club called Compass by his new mentor and guide, an air elemental woman named Skye. \n\nIn this scene, Skye should advise Embry to keep a low profile, watch and learn. This is set in Manhattan in the present day. Write it in the 3rd person past tense. Also make sure Embry gets to witness some subtle magical activity on the part of the other elementals. Don't worry about bringing the scene to any kind of conclusion, I just need a seed to get the ball rolling and break my writer's block.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "“We can hop out here,” Skye told the cab driver, who screeched to a halt at the curb. Embry saw her whisper something in the driver’s ear before opening the door. The driver stared straight ahead, then reached over to reset the meter. Embry never saw money change hands. \n\nSkye led him down a busy sidewalk crowded with drunk college students. They shouted and swayed, then gracelessly drifted aside as Skye drew near, clearing a path without ever noticing her presence. To an untrained eye, the whole scene might have looked choreographed. But now, Embry could see it for what it truly was: the sheer force of a sentient wind.\n\nHe grinned, following close in her wake. “Bet that never gets old, does it?” \n\nSkye shrugged. “I don’t know what you’re talking about.”\n\nShe steered them down a dark, narrow alley. Once the light and noise of Broome Street faded behind them, Embry heard the deep pulsing bass beat of dance music and the laughter of inebriated sophisticates ahead. Soon, his eyes found the club’s sign, though it was camouflaged to blend in with the surrounding fire escapes. 'Compass,' it read in black iron letters beside a compass rose.\n\nSkye lowered her voice as they approached the door. “Follow my lead, okay? And uh… try not to look so lost. Those wide eyes and baby cheeks are just begging for attention.”\n\nEmbry puffed up his chest. “Maybe I could use some attention.”\n\nSkye shook her head with a condescending smirk. “Not this kind.” She paused, meeting his questioning gaze. “Look, when you put this many Elementals in an enclosed space with booze, they inevitably start challenging each other to duels. You’re not ready for that. Just keep your head down.”\n\nThere was no line outside--only a few patrons smoking cigarettes. Embry tried not to gape at their outlandish outfits, but it wasn’t easy. The fabrics they wore were like nothing he’d ever seen, woven in shapes that defied gravity and colors that shifted from one second to the next. His gaze lingered on the tallest man among them, who wore a full body suit the texture of tree bark. The longer Embry stared, the less certain he became--was it a garment, or simply his skin?\n\n“What did I just tell you?” Skye hissed, “Quit gawking!”\n\nEmbry flinched, tearing his gaze away.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Suggest five great places to retire and provide me with a few reasons why for each one.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Ok, here are five suggestions for great places to retire. \n\n1. Lancaster, Pennsylvania \nLancaster is a city that offers an outstanding balance between commercial and natural spaces that all types of residents can appreciate. It is home to expansive farms and well-manicured lawns in the suburbs. U.S. News recently ranked it at #61 for their Best Places to Live survey. It was also ranked the #1 Best Place to Retire, #3 Best Place to Live in Pennsylvania, and #16 Safest Place to Live. \n\n2. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania \nHarrisburg is another town in Pennsylvania that is considered an excellent place to retire. If you love to explore the great outdoors, they are easily accessible in this area. Bikers and joggers enjoy spending time at the nearby Susquehanna River and residents also like to hike the famous Appalachian Trail or go camping at one of the many state parks in the area. \n\n3. Pensacola, Florida \nIf you would prefer to retire farther south, Pensacola is an excellent place to consider. The metro area is home to a good mix of history and nature, and the location is rich in culture. The Spanish first arrived in the area during the 16th century while the Native Americans have lived in Pensacola for hundreds of years. It is known as the \"City of Five Flags\" for the Spanish, French, British, Confederate, and American governments which have laid claim to the region. \n\n4. Ann Arbor, Michigan \nAnn Arbor is known as a city of contrasts. It can be both rural and urban, outdoorsy and high-tech, as well as counterculture and high society all at the same time. This college town is home to the University of Michigan and locals enjoy all the perks that go along with living in a traditional Midwestern college town. It has charming historic main streets that are lined with bookstores and taverns, a nice mix of longtime residents as well as those who are only staying temporarily. The town has a low crime rate and a diverse job market making it a great choice for those who want to retire or those who may want to look into a brand-new career. \n\n5. Fort Wayne, Indiana \nFort Wayne is another excellent place to consider moving to when you are planning your retirement. It has a low cost of living and quiet neighborhoods making it a peaceful place to call home This midsize metro area is the heart of the Midwest and offers residents access to amenities such as multiple entertainment options and a thriving arts scene. It is also home to fun annual events such as the Three Rivers Festival and BuskerFest. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I need help coming up with dinner ideas. I have some ground beef I'd like to use. Recommend me 5 things I could make. Describe each dish and give me an estimate of how long it would take to prepare.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are five dinner ideas that include ground beef along with a description of each dish and an estimate of how long it would take to prepare:\n\n1. Ground Beef Tacos. This handheld meal features seasoned ground beef, chopped onion, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and warm corn or flour tortillas. Best yet, it comes together in just 20 minutes. \n2. Stovetop Ground Beef Stroganoff. This creamy comfort dish featuring saucy ground beef over rice or noodles can be made in under 30 minutes. \n3. 30-Minute Chili With Ground Beef and Beans. As the name suggests, this ground beef and beans chili will only take you 30 minutes to prepare. Top it with sour cream, green onions, chopped red onions, or even add a baked potato for a more complete meal. \n4. Indoor Grilled Burger. If you have hamburger buns or even sliced bread on hand, you can make a delicious burger with your ground beef in only 15 minutes. Lettuce leaves, sliced tomato, sliced onions, sliced pickles, sliced cheese, and ketchup or mustard are all common and tasty inclusions for this classic meal. \n5. Big Mac Salad. Skip the drive-thru and make this salad with seasoned ground beef, crispy lettuce, creamy cheddar, sweet tomatoes, and of course special sauce. Start to finish this meal should only take you 20 minutes to make. \n\nI hope that these suggestions are helpful as you plan your dinner. Happy cooking! ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "When was the Mexican-American War?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Mexican-American War started over a disputed boundary line between the United States and Texas on the Nueces Strip that began on May 13, 1846, when the United States declared war on Mexico. Mexico did not recognize Texas as a U.S. territory and the admission of Texas into the U.S. angered Mexican officials. The signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo brought an official end to the Mexican-American War on February 2, 1848.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Could you write a cheesy forbidden love story from the perspective of a yugioh card and a magic card? Bonus points for lots of puns!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "We just can't, she said. I don't even have mana symbols. We'll end up on the forbidden and limited list. If we get re-train support, it will be censored in the TCG release.\n\nPlease, have a change of heart! You're my chain link two! I'd rather only be usable in vintage than be banished from you. Banished. Exiled. What's in a name? A spell card by any other name is just as magic.\n\nBut how could it work? You live on land. I live on the field. I have eight-thousand life points and you only have twenty. When you have one life point left, I will still have seven-thousand, nine-hundred and eighty-one. What then? Won't you mulligan?\n\nThen we'll go to time in the round. Twenty life points synched with you are better than infinite impermanence in a column without you. I've been looking at sol rings. We'll be a delinquent duo. Be my forbidden one.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Please summarize this paragraph in one sentence. \n\nMay Day is a public holiday usually celebrated on 1 May. It is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festival and a traditional spring holiday in many cultures. Dances, singing, and cake are usually part of the festivities. In the late 19th century, May Day was chosen as the date for International Workers' Day by the Socialists and Communists of the Second International to commemorate the Haymarket affair in Chicago. International Workers' Day can also be referred to as \"May Day\", but it is a different celebration from the traditional May Day.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A traditional Spring festival in many cultures, Socialists and Communists of the Second International chose May Day to commemorate the Haymarket affair and to be International Worker's Day. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a poem about the weather", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The sky is gray, the wind is cool,\nRain begins to fall like jewels.\nA thunderstorm is on its way,\nThe lighting strikes without delay.\n\nThe air is heavy, the clouds are low,\nA stormy day is all we know.\nBut soon the sun will shine again,\nThe storm will pass, and the sky will mend.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "How would I go about removing the framer-motion package in my React project? I believe it is slowing down my project\n\n{\n \"name\": \"thirdportfolio\",\n \"version\": \"0.1.0\",\n \"private\": true,\n \"dependencies\": {\n \"@testing-library/jest-dom\": \"^5.16.5\",\n \"@testing-library/react\": \"^13.4.0\",\n \"@testing-library/user-event\": \"^13.5.0\",\n \"framer-motion\": \"^10.0.1\",\n \"react\": \"^18.2.0\",\n \"react-dom\": \"^18.2.0\",\n \"react-router-dom\": \"^5.3.4\",\n \"react-scripts\": \"5.0.1\",\n \"react-tsparticles\": \"^2.9.3\",\n \"tsparticles\": \"^2.9.3\",\n \"web-vitals\": \"^2.1.4\"\n },\n \"scripts\": {\n \"start\": \"react-scripts start\",\n \"build\": \"react-scripts build\",\n \"test\": \"react-scripts test\",\n \"eject\": \"react-scripts eject\"\n },\n \"eslintConfig\": {\n \"extends\": [\n \"react-app\",\n \"react-app/jest\"\n ]\n },\n \"browserslist\": {\n \"production\": [\n \">0.2%\",\n \"not dead\",\n \"not op_mini all\"\n ],\n \"development\": [\n \"last 1 chrome version\",\n \"last 1 firefox version\",\n \"last 1 safari version\"\n ]\n },\n \"devDependencies\": {\n \"tailwindcss\": \"^3.2.7\"\n }\n}", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You would simply need to run the npm 'uninstall' command followed by the package name in your terminal. Here is how this would look:\n\nnpm uninstall framer-motion", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write me an article about the best magic items for wizards in dungeons and dragons. I want five items listed numerically, counting down from five. Please include a title for the article above everything else and I'd like an introduction as well. The entire article should be 750 words maximum, but less is fine. Please use a friendly and conversational tone. Make sure it's easily digestible so new players can understand it too.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Best Five Magic Items for Wizards in Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition\n\nWizards are by far one of the most popular classes in Dungeons & Dragons. They dedicate their lives to the pursuit of arcane knowledge and uncovering the secrets of the world. They’re extremely powerful spellcasters and with the right items, they could be unstoppable. Here is a list of five magic items for wizards!\n\n5. Ring of Spell Storing\nThe Ring of Spell Storing is a must-have for wizards, especially low-level wizards. This item allows you to store up to five levels of spells within it to use at a later time. You can even cast the spells and give the ring to another player to use. Low-level players have fewer spell slots, and the spells within the ring are held there indefinitely until they are used. This could be very advantageous for managing spell slots in combat when the chances of a long rest are slim.\n\n4. Arcane Grimoire\nThe Arcane Grimoire can replace a wizard’s standard spellbook and grant bonuses to the spell save DC and attack bonus. Depending on rarity, the bonus can be +1, +2, or +3. It also allows wizards to regain an additional spell slot when they use their arcane recovery feature - which lets them recover a limited amount of spell slots during a short rest.\nThis is a great item because of its spellcasting bonuses, ensuring more of your spells are effective in and out of combat.\n\n3. Rod of Absorption\nWizards are very powerful and can wreak havoc on a battlefield. But sadly they don’t tend to fare well when it comes to getting hit. The Rod of Absorption comes in handy to help against spell attacks. A wizard attuned to this item can use their reaction when they’re targeted by a spell that only targets one creature to absorb the energy of the spell. The rod holds 50 charges of spell slots (for example a level 4 spell is equal to 4 charges) and the attuned wizard can then use the energy from within the rod to create more spell slots for themselves.\nThis is an excellent item for wizards with low armor class that would be instantly killed by an upcasted Inflict Wounds. Plus, the bonus spell slots are always useful.\n\n2. Tome of Clear Thought\nBecause wizards are intelligence-based spellcasters, having an item that allows your intelligence maximum to increase can be game-changing. By studying the Tome of Clear thought the character's intelligence score is increased by 2 and so is their intelligence maximum. That means that instead of the 20 cap, players with this item can reach 22. That effectively gives the player an additional +1 to their spellcasting ability.\n\n1 Arch Magi Items (robe or staff)\nThe Robe of the Arch Magi and the Staff of the Magi are two of the most powerful items in the entire game. Both items grant bonuses to the attuned character's spell save DC and attack bonuses, but they also give players access to other spells and bonuses to their armor class.\nThese items are perfect for building a more resilient wizard while also granting a myriad of other bonuses.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Pat is a chatbot that can answer questions about home security systems.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What should always be included in a home security system?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A home security system consists of various components such as motion sensors, indoor and outdoor cameras, glass break detectors, door and window sensors, yard signs and window stickers, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "What generally happens to a home security system during a power outage?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Most home security systems switch to back up battery power during a power outage. If the system usually relies on a WI-Fi connection, it may also switch to a cellular backup connection during an outage. Some brands will only offer cellular backup in their premium plans so be sure to double-check the system's capabilities before you buy.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Can a burglar disable a house alarm?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A knowledgeable burglar can cut your power source or phone line to disable your wired home alarm system. And as cellular or wireless systems become more popular, they are also finding ways to bypass those systems as well.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a letter to a congressman concerning the illegality of tying alligators to fire hydrants in Louisiana. Please ask for a new law to allow emotional-support alligators to be able to be tied to fire hydrants. Please make the letter from the perspective of a Cajun man named Boudreaux who lives near the bayou but needs to run errands in the city with his pet alligator and needs a way to keep her safe while doing so.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dear congressman,\n\nMy name is Boudreaux and I live here in the deep south of Louisiana, the very heart of alligators and cajun food. As you know, we here in the bayou areas of our beautiful state are a simple people. We wake up in the morning, take our pirogues out for fishing and crab-trapping, come home to make seafood gumbo, and fall asleep to the sound of cicadas outside of our windows. Life is humble for us. However, there are times when we need to stray from our daily routines and make our way into the city. We want to be law-abiding citizens, so it is only proper for us to go into the city to run much-needed errands like mailing our taxes and updating the brake tags on our pick-up trucks. This is where our problems truly come into play. \n\nYou see, congressman, I have been taking care of my pet alligator, Antoinette, since we were both babies. I am sure you are aware that it is illegal to tie your alligator to the fire hydrant in Louisiana. My alligator is my companion and gets me through the day. I get anxious in the city, and I am asking for your help in drafting a new law that would make exceptions for emotional-support alligators to be tied to fire hydrants. When I go to the city to participate as a productive, law-abiding citizen of our beautiful country, it is made more difficult by the lack of resources for my emotional-support pet. For Antoinette's safety, I would like to be able to tie her to the fire hydrant while I go into different buildings for my errands. I am asking that all emotional-support alligators be given an exemption to this law, thereby assisting bayou dwellers like me who have a hard time navigating city life and alligators like her who need a safe place to wait without the risk of getting run over.\n\nThank you for your time, congressmen. I ask that you consider my proposal and help me to draft such a law. I will also be heading a petition as I am not alone in my concerns. Your support would be greatly appreciated.\n\nSincerely, \nBoudreaux", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Who won finals MVP in the 2017 NBA finals?\n\nKevin Durant signed with the Warriors with the expressed purpose of besting LeBron James and Co. and winning his first NBA title. Durant celebrated with his mother, Wanda, on the court following the win, courtesy of NBA on TNT:\n\n\n\n\n \n\n00:04 / 01:15\nDurant was named Finals MVP after averaging 35.2 points per game for the series. Yahoo Sports provided the perfect photo for those who criticized Durant for joining Golden State:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Kevin Durant won finals MVP in 2017.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write about an overlanding trip that goes off the rails. Within the story, iterate how unimportant new or fancy gear can be sometimes when compared to older pieces of equipment that are trustworthy. Your audience is a group of mechanics who use old vehicles to do their off-roading trips.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A few miles down Perkinsville Road was an infamous off-roading trail full of rock features and steep descents, located precisely where Bo and Billy were headed. Billy had recently purchased a brand new Jeep and outfitted it with every Overlanding upgrade he could get his hands on. However, since Bo could not afford such niceties, he was trailing behind in his old hand-me-down Tacoma. This was nothing anyone ever heard Bo complain about as he seemed wholly content with his rig and, in any case, he could go anywhere someone like Billy could go in a souped-up new model.\n\nThe friends arrived at the 4x4 trailhead, Billy ahead of Bo. They exited their vehicles and eyeballed the route they were going to travel down. Ultimately, the two decided it was nothing their vehicles could not handle. The trail was titled Smiley Rock at some point, likely because those who drove down it in the past were grinning the same as Billy and Bo were now. After conquering a few of the easier early sections, their two-car caravan came to an abrupt stop.\n\nOver half of the road had disappeared. Washed away by erosion over time, the trail was deemed impassable—at least, that was Bo’s conclusion. Billy wanted to try it, and Bo knew he could do little to persuade him otherwise. Therefore, the only option Bo had was to act as a spotter while Billy attempted the crossing.\n\nAs soon as Billy’s rugged tires touched where the road had begun to disappear, the dirt and rocks slid out from under his Jeep and left him dangling over a cliff with two tires hanging in the air. Bo wasted no time jumping into action and attached the winch from his truck to Billy’s steel bumper and turned the motor on at the final moment. Billy’s truck stopped sliding and was pulled back onto safer ground. Instead of continuing, the two cut their losses and headed back to Perkinsville Road, just happy to be alive with both their rigs.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I’m a writer and my work schedule is kind of unpredictable—some weeks I’m stretched thin but others I’m twiddling my thumbs. What are some ways I can earn additional income without being tied to a specific schedule or having to meet a minimum number of work hours per week? Give me at least 2 suggestions that are related to writing/editing.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No problem; here are some ways to earn additional income where you can set your own schedule and work minimal hours: \n\n-Drive for a ride-share service - If you have a car in decent shape and a good driving record, you can sign up to drive for Uber or Lyft. With these platforms, you can set your own schedule.\n-Sign up with a delivery service - Many delivery services like Instacart will allow delivery drivers to set their own schedules. \n-Take surveys online - There are many different platforms that pay users low rates to take surveys online, such as MTurk, Prolific, Springboard Panel, and Ipsos. The pay rate is usually relatively low, but you'll have a lot of freedom to set your own schedule and decide which surveys are (or aren't) worth your time.\n-Sign up for pet-sitting services - Platforms like Rover.com allow you to market yourself as a dog walker or pet sitter. You can visit other people's homes to check on their pets or host their pets at your home for a single day or multiple overnight stays. You'll have the power to decline any offer that doesn't suit your schedule. \n-Sign up for focus groups - With focus groups, you can get paid just to share your opinion on products or entertainment. These groups often require you to be present in person or virtually for specific hours, but you can always decline if the scheduled time doesn't work for you. The same is true of signing up for mock juries. \n-Become a mystery shopper - There are several different services that will pay you to visit stores and businesses as an undercover quality control analyst. Typically, they'll provide you with a checklist of things to review in the store and very clear instructions. All you have to do is visit the spot in question on your own time, follow the directions, and get paid. If the directions require you to make a purchase, the company will reimburse you. \n-Sell arts and crafts - If you've got a hobby (or more than one) that produces marketable products, consider selling them on platforms like Etsy, eBay, or Shopify. If your schedule is unpredictable, consider setting a shop policy that informs buyers that you're only available to ship items and respond to customer inquiries on certain days/times each week. You can also sell these items on your own website or at craft vendor fairs. \n-Re-sell used items - There are plenty of websites and brick-and-mortar stores where you can sell your used clothes, electronics, furniture, appliances, and more. \n-Sign up for a copywriting platform - You may want to do some research on these platforms to determine which is the best fit, as some do require their writers to meet a monthly minimum of work hours. Some don't, though, and will simply list available short-term copywriting projects for you to take or leave as you see fit.\n-Start your own small business - You can work with clients as a writing coach, editor, or in any other capacity you feel qualified to. It will be up to you to determine when you meet with clients and for how long. You can also set your own pay rate.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Write a silly story about a duck trying to ask a frog on a date. Make the frog oblivious to the duck's affection.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In the middle of a busy park, there was a small pond. That pond was home to many animals, including a duck named Cathy. She had plenty of fish to keep her company, and there was also the occasional visit from another duck or a goose as they traveled south. There was also a very nice green frog named Peter. Peter and Cathy were good friends. She even gave him rides on her back if he grew tired of swimming. At night, Peter would sit on his lilypad and look at the stars. Cathy often joined him.\n\nIt took Cathy some time to realize that she was starting to feel like she wanted to be more than friends with Peter. It took many more days after that for her to get the courage to talk to him. She found Peter on his lilypad home and swam up to him. \"Hey, Peter. How are you?\"\n\n\"I'm doing well,\" croaked Peter. \"How are you?\"\n\nCathy sighed loudly and said, \"Lonely.\"\n\n\"We all get lonely sometimes, Cathy,\" said Peter sympathetically. \"Sometimes, though, it's nice to be alone.\"\n\n\"Yeah.\" Cathy fluttered her wings awkwardly. She found herself unsure of what to say next.\n\n\"Is anything else wrong? You aren't acting like yourself.\"\n\nCathy jumped, surprised at the question. Her sudden movement sent water flying everywhere. Peter blinked as the droplets landed on his face. \"Sorry! Um... There is someone I want to talk to. He's nice and patient and understanding. Maybe a swim together would be nice.\"\n\nPeter stretched his legs out in the cool water as she spoke. \"Well, you won't know unless you ask him.\"\n\nCathy shyly swam over to the lilypad and patted her eyelashes. \"What sort of plans does he have tonight, I wonder?\"\n\nPeter shrugged. \"You should ask if you want to know, Cathy. You're very nice. I'm sure whoever this guy is, he would be happy to spend time with you.\"\n\nCathy stared, shocked that he did not understand her. \"What are you doing tonight?\" blurted the duck.\n\n\"Me? Why, I have a roast fly to cook. I need to get it in the oven if it's going to be done in time for dinner.\" He smiled at Cathy, a warm, friendly smile. He wished her luck in finding company and dove into the water, leaving a sad Cathy behind.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "", "role": "system" }, { "content": "Prepare a draft of a news release by a fictional city’s police department announcing the retirement of their canine officers and replacement by kangaroos.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "[Date]\n\nMacadamia County Police Department\n\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:\n\nPolice Chief Candice Kane is proud to announce that, effective Monday, all canine (K-9) officers of the police department will be retired. They will be replaced by a crew of equally well-trained kangaroos.\n\nAs a breed, kangaroos are known for their strength, having been trained to box for many years in Australia. This aptitude adapts well to the hand-to-hand combat training cadets receive in the police academy. Their speed is comparable to that of our canine officers, thanks to their ability to leap great distances. Kangaroos have to wear a minimum of gear, using the storage naturally available within their pouches. And many kangaroos have an imposing size, with some breeds exceeding 7 feet in height.\n\nThe inaugural unit of kangaroos, the KangaRegiment, has been trained to the same high standards of performance as the department's retiring K-9 officers. Each Rooficer (as these kangaroo officers are nicknamed) was individually selected from hundreds of applications from well-qualified Rooficer candidates. To be offered the position, the candidate had to measure between 7 and 8.5 feet in stature to present an intimidating physical presence. They had to outperform other candidates in distance leaping. And they had to show prowess inside the boxing ring.\n\nWe request that citizens respect these new police officers in the same way you did our K-9s: do not approach them or their human partner officer in a menacing way, and do not try to pet them without asking their human partner officer first. Remember, these are service kangaroos, and when you see them with their partner out in the field, they are on the job, protecting the citizens of Macadamia County.\n\nPlease join me in congratulating our new Rooficers and wishing our retiring Canines a well-deserved, restful retirement!", "role": "assistant" } ]