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What country most recently joined NATO? | Finland is the most recent country to join NATO, formally becoming a member on 4 April 2023. It is the 31st country to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. | open_qa |
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What years did World War II take place? | World War II took place from 1939 to 1945. | open_qa |
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What are the names of all Depeche Mode albums? | Speak & Spell, released in 1981.
A Broken Frame, released in 1982.
Construction Time Again, released in 1983.
Some Great Reward, released in 1984.
Black Celebration, released in 1986.
Music for the Masses, released in 1987.
Violator, released in 1990.
Songs of Faith and Devotion, released in 1993.
Ultra, released in 1997.
Exciter, released in 2001.
Playing the Angel, released in 2005.
Sounds of the Universe, released in 2009.
Delta Machine, released in 2013.
Spirit, released in 2017.
Memento Mori, released in 2023. | open_qa |
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What is a Delta Lake? | A Delta Lake is an open-source storage layer designed to run on top of an existing data lake and improve its reliability, security, and performance. Delta Lakes support ACID transactions, scalable metadata, unified streaming, and batch data processing. | open_qa |
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Martell? | Morgan Martell | open_qa |
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What is predictive maintenance? | Predictive Maintenance is widely used in the manufacturing industry. It is all about figuring out when an asset should be maintained, and what specific maintenance activities need to be performed, based on an asset’s actual condition or state, rather than on a fixed schedule, so that you can maximize uptime and productivity. It is all about predicting & preventing failures and performing the right maintenance routines in order to reduce costly equipment downtimes. | open_qa |
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Name some famous anime shows? | Attack on Titan, Naruto, Dragon Ball, Bleach, One Piece | open_qa |
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What is the GE Dash 8-32BWH | The GE Dash 8-32BWH, also known as the P32-8BWH, B32-8WH, or P32-8, is a passenger train locomotive used by Amtrak, based on GE's Dash 8 series of freight train locomotives. Built in 1991, they were the first locomotives purchased to replace the EMD F40PH. | open_qa |
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What are Flos | Flos is a genus of butterflies in the family Lycaenidae. The species of this genus are commonly known as plushblues and are found in the Indomalayan realm. | open_qa |
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What are the words of House Oakheart? | "Our Roots Go Deep" | open_qa |
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Thenn? | Sigorn, son of Styr | open_qa |
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Name a few cities worldwide where traffic congestion is an issue | Los Angeles, Mumbai, Manila, Jakarta, Bangkok, Sao Paulo | open_qa |
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What is a bokoblin? | It is an enemy type in The Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild. Some would refer to it (and other in-game enemies as "mobs"). | open_qa |
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What is the difference between income and property taxes? | Income taxes are taxes on the money an individual earns from working. Property taxes are taxes on the value of property an individual owns. | open_qa |
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What are some signs and symptoms of Type 2 Diabetes? | The classic symptoms of diabetes are frequent urination (polyuria), increased thirst (polydipsia), increased hunger (polyphagia), and weight loss. Other symptoms that are commonly present at diagnosis include a history of blurred vision, itchiness, peripheral neuropathy, recurrent vaginal infections, and fatigue. Other symptoms may include loss of taste. Many people, however, have no symptoms during the first few years and are diagnosed on routine testing. A small number of people with type 2 diabetes can develop a hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (a condition of very high blood sugar associated with a decreased level of consciousness and low blood pressure). | open_qa |
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How old is the world's oldest dog? | In April 2023, the oldest dog in the world - officially recognised by the Guiness World Records - is Bobi: a 30-year old dog, who lives in Portugal. | open_qa |
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What is a Keystone? | A keystone is the top block of an arch. It is an essential part of an arch because it keeps other stones from falling. A keystone is shaped like a trapezoid, the widest part at the top, so it doesn't slide out of the arch. Humans have built remarkable buildings with heavy ceilings on arches supported by a keystone. Many architects and artisans have been known to sculpt family emblems, symbols and designs on keystones. | open_qa |
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In the series, A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Arryn? | Artys I Arryn | open_qa |
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What style of English did Shakespeare use? | The language in which Shakespeare wrote is referred to as Early Modern English, a linguistic period that lasted from approximately 1500 to 1750. The language spoken during this period is often referred to as Elizabethan English or Shakespearian English. | open_qa |
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When will George R.R. Martin release the sixth book in the series "A Song of Ice and Fire"? | No release date has been announced yet for the sixth book titled "The Winds of Winter." Author George R.R. Martin previously indicated on various occasions that it would be released in 2016, then 2017, then 2018. In October 2022, he appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and said that approximately three-quarters of the novel had been written. | open_qa |
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Seaworth? | Davos Seaworth is the founder of House Seaworth, a knighthood that was granted after Robert's Rebellion | open_qa |
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Name some famous Sci-Fi movies | Some famous Sci-Fi movies are Star Wars, 2001: A Space Odyssey and Blade Runner | open_qa |
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is customer support a great career | yes | open_qa |
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What was the US civil war about? | The US civil war had a complex start but the main aim was the preservation of slavery for the confederacy and the elimination of slavery for the union. Slavery was the principal political issue between the parties.
There was also an aspect of the confederacy wanting to secede from the Union to preserve slavery. The union did not want the slave stares to secede. After war broke out, it is interesting to note, no foreign government recognized the confederate government.
By the mid 1800s, the US had two distinct regions: free states with fast growing economies based on family farming, manufacturing, mining, business and transporting goods. The slave states were based on a plantation system and the only fast growth was in texas. These states were largely rural with few large cities and little industry except in close proximity to free states. | open_qa |
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Name some television shows that were popular on Nickelodeon in the 1990s. | Rugrats, Clarissa Explains it All, Are You Afraid of the Dark?, Aaahh!!! Real Monsters, Hey Dude, The Wild Thornberries, Rocko's Modern Life | open_qa |
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Neeraj Chopra the Tokyo Olympic Gold Medallist won the Silver Medal at | Diamond League Meet in Stockholm | open_qa |
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What hit song that was used in the Bollywood movie Don actually a reject from an earlier movie. | The song 'Khaike Pan Banarasi Wala' was actually written for the movie Banarasi Babu for Dev Anand. However Dev Anand did not use it in his movie. So it was picturized on Amitabh Bacchan in the movie Don. | open_qa |
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Why is LaSalle Street in Chicago important? | There could be many answers to this question as many people, businesses, and organizations call LaSalle Street their home and various historical events have transpired on and around LaSalle Street in Chicago. A notable usage of LaSalle Street was in the filming of Batman: The Dark Knight and Ferris Bueller's Day Off. LaSalle Street is home to the Chicago Board of Trade building which is a center of commerce and finance for the city of Chicago and the international financial markets. | open_qa |
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Who won an Oscar for the African Queen | Bogart | open_qa |
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Where is Silicon Valley geographically based? | Silicon Valley is in the San Francisco Bay Area of California | open_qa |
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Name five cities in the state of Texas. | Five cities in the state of Texas are Austin, Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, and Waco. | open_qa |
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What are the pros and cons of charging a Tesla at Public Charging Stations? | Public charging stations are often the fastest and most efficient ways to charge your Tesla Model Y. It can take under an hour to charge your Model Y if you use rapid chargers at a public charging point. You can find public charging stations all over the country.
Pros
Public charging stations are the only place you'll find rapid or ultra-rapid charging, although not all public charging networks provide these speeds. This is the fastest way to charge your EV. Some charging stations are free, such as Pod Point's Tesco charging points.
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The biggest problem with this option is there's too much variety. Trying to figure out how to find the right charging station that meets your requirements can get complicated. Each network has different locations, different prices and different apps. | open_qa |
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What are the symptoms of Monkeypox? | Headache, fever, backache, muscle aches, chills, swollen lymph and rash on the skin | open_qa |
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In the series A Song of Ice and Fire, who is the founder of House Towers? | Walton Towers | open_qa |
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What is prize money for Abel Prize ? | 7 million NOK(Norwegian Krone) | open_qa |
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What planning should you do to visit Walt Disney World? | You should start planning your Walt Disney World vacation at least six months in advance. First figure out your travel arrangements. If you are able to drive, you will have your own vehicle available to travel to the parks. If you fly, you will either need a rental car or will need to use other forms of transportation, such as uber or lyft. Within the Walt Disney World parks and resorts there is Disney provided transportation, but it is often crowded during peak hours such as park opening and closing. Next you will need to decide where to stay. The Walt Disney World resorts are the most convenient, but also the most expensive option. There are Walt Disney World resorts cater to different economic levels from more affordable up to more luxurious. Staying on the grounds will also often allow to enter parks earlier or stay later than the general public. Staying off the grounds is usually less expensive. There are many hotels and resorts in the Orlando area to choose from. Other options are to use a rental service such as VRBO or AirBnB to rent a property such as a house or condo for your stay. Next you need to decide on how many days in the parks you'll spend and whether you will stay in one park for an entire day or want to have the option to "park hop". Tickets are discounted for a larger number of days in the park. The "park hopper" option is a premium on top of the base ticket price. Often there are discount ticket websites but be careful about scams. The safest is to buy from Disney or a licensed travel advisor. Typically the price from a travel advisor is they same as buying from Disney. Next make a budget for how much you'll spend on food in the parks. Food is fairly pricy, but there are options from counter service all the way up to sit down restaurants and fine dining. Realize that eating in a sit down restaurant will take time away from other activities in the parks. Reservations can be made on the Disney website but are often difficult to get for some restaurants. Taking food into the park is also an option as there are lockers available at the parks to store things. Some items such as knives are not allowed, so plan ahead if food needs to be sliced. Next look at the rides and attractions that your family wants to ride and make a plan for which are the most important. A guidebook such as the Unauthorized Guide to Disney World is very helpful to provide plans for your day(s) in the parks. These guidebooks will give you help on when the lines for attractions will be shorter. Don't just try to show up in a park without some sort of plan as to which attractions to visit and when. Visiting without a plan will result in frustration, long waits, and disappointment. Also realize that you will not be able to visit all of the park attractions in one visit. As the time of your visit approaches watch the weather reports. Late afternoon thunderstorms are typical in Orlando in the summertime. Most attractions at Disney World are indoors and will continue operating during rain. Rain ponchos can be purchased in the park, but they are more expensive in park than if you bring your own. It can also be very hot during the summer, so plan on having water, sunscreen and wearing appropriate clothing for the weather. Be aware of how your party's attitude is during your visit. Visiting Disney World requires a lot of walking and also requires stamina. If people are getting tired, take a break, either in the park or back at your hotel. Don't make your visit a "death march". Also base the length of your stay in the park on the age of people in your party. Young children or elderly may require longer and more frequent breaks. One option is to go to the park in the morning, go back to your hotel in the afternoon for a dip in the pool, and return to the park later afternoon or evening. Pay attention to the park hours to know how early you can arrive and how late you can stay. Most parks have some sort of parade and fireworks show at closing. Most are very worthwhile to see. And remember above all that you should have fun. Don't be so focused on your plan of visiting attractions that you don't take advantage of spur of the moment opportunities such as interacting with characters or getting a quick photo with the family. Hopefully this will not be your only vacation at Disney World, and you want to have fond memories of your visit so that you will want to return again as soon as possible. | open_qa |
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When was the United States Marine Corps founded? | On November 10, 1775, the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia passed a resolution stating that "two Battalions of Marines be raised" for service as landing forces with the fleet. This resolution established the Continental Marines and marked the birth date of the United States Marine Corps. | open_qa |
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What should I do if water is dripping from the ceiling inside my house? | The first task is to figure out if the leak is coming from inside of your pipes or from external moisture like rain. If the leak only happens when it is raining, then shut off the main water supply and see if the leak still happens. If yes, then it is likely from rain. If it has been sunny and dry for a week and you are still getting the leak, shut the water off and see if the leak stops. If it does, then that is likely from an internal leak. If it is in fact an internal leak, then call a reputable local plumber to have them test your pipes for pressure loss. If it is an external leak, then wait for sunny weather. After about a week of dry sunny weather, get a garden hose and pick a feature of your roof or external walls and spray that feature (vent pipe, window, roof juncture, etc) with a direct stream of high volume and low velocity water from the garden hose. Wait for a few hours, and see if the leak appears. After four hours, if no leak has appeared, then move on to the next feature. If hosing down a specific feature does in fact cause dripping within that four hour window, then either call a roof repair company or go to your local hardware store and talk to an expert about ways to seal cracks or gaps in siding or roofing material. | open_qa |
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What is the difference between an evergreen and deciduous tree? | Evergreen trees keep their leaves year around, whereas deciduous trees lose their leaves during the fall and winter and regrow them in the spring and summer | open_qa |
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What is LDAP? | LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) is a software protocol for enabling anyone to locate data about organizations, individuals and other resources such as files and devices in a network -- whether on the public internet or a corporate intranet. | open_qa |
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What are hiccups and why do we get them? | "Hiccup comes from the Latin phrase "to catch one's breath while sobbing". Hiccups are involuntary contractions of the diaphragm that produces a "hic" sound. The time between these "hics" can be erratic but are usually pretty consistant. Pregnant women have been known to say they can feel their unborn babies hiccuping in the womb.
If you wait long enough hiccups usually just go away on their own.
There are many "Folk cures" for hiccups. These are very varied. There are no real medical remedies. The more people you talk to the more varied these remedies are. Everyone seems to have their own unique remedy.
Some of these include: head standing, drinking a glass of water upside-down, being frightened by someone, breathing into a bag, eating a large spoonful of peanut butter and placing sugar on or under the tongue and my favorite -Drinking through a straw with the ears plugged! | open_qa |
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Why some believe that continuous optimisation problems might be easier to solve than discrete optimisation problems? | Some believe that continuous optimisation problems might be easier to solve than their discrete counterparts, owing to the smoothness of the objective functions, which allows the use of calculus techniques. In general, calculus techniques mean to use objective and constraint information at a particular point x, to deduce information about the behaviour of the objective function at all surrounding points close to x. The deduced information is then used to guide the search direction. In contrast, combinatorial optimisation problems are to some extent harder to solve than continuous ones. This is because the behaviour of the objective and constraints may change significantly as we move from one feasible point to another, even if the two points are close according to some measure. Thus it is usually not possible to deduce information about the neighbouring points from the current one. | open_qa |
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who is tamil nadu super star ? | In Tamil Nadu, Superstar is Rajinikanth and he is one of the popular film stars. | open_qa |
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In which popular 1970s educational computer game could a character die of dysentery or drowning due to a poorly-caulked wagon? | The Oregon Trail | open_qa |
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Could a nuclear explosion change the Earth's rotation? | Nuclear explosions release more energy than anything else that humans do. Luckily, the energy released by a nuclear blast is only about one trillionth of the power of the Earth spinning. Scientists compare it to trying to slow the speed of a truck by crashing it into a mosquito. | open_qa |
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which are the must-visit places in India? | Every state in India is famous for its heritage and diverse culture and tradition and thus has many things which make it a must-visit place. Very popular is the Taj Mahal in Agra. | open_qa |
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Is learning piano on a keyboard just as effective as learning on a grand/upright piano? | Since the layout of keys for both electronic keyboards and pianos are the same, keyboards could be effective for beginners. However, Pianos have more “action” than keyboards (i.e. how the keys feel when pushed down, whether they are light or heavy). So learning on a keyboard may not prepare a person for the heavier feeling of piano keys. If a piano is too costly or large, another option is learning on a keyboard with weighted keys that feel much more similar to a piano. | open_qa |
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Total 15 PMs served under Queen Elizabeth II, name the last PM | Liz Truss | open_qa |
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What was Hurricane Ian? | Hurricane Ian was a powerful Atlantic hurricane which was the third-costliest weather disaster on record, and the deadliest hurricane to strike the state of Florida since the 1935 Labor Day hurricane. Ian caused widespread damage across western Cuba and the southeast United States, especially the states of Florida, South Carolina, and North Carolina. It was the ninth named storm, fourth hurricane, and second major hurricane of the 2022 Atlantic hurricane season. Ian was the strongest hurricane to hit the state since Hurricane Michael in 2018, the most recent major hurricane to strike the west coast of Florida since Hurricane Irma in 2017, the first Category 5 hurricane in the Atlantic since Hurricane Lorenzo of 2019, and the strongest Category 4 hurricane to hit the region since Hurricane Charley in 2004, which made a near identical landfall. | open_qa |
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What is terrain cartography? | Terrain cartography or relief mapping is the depiction of the shape of the surface of the Earth on a map, using one or more of several techniques that have been developed. Terrain or relief is an essential aspect of physical geography, and as such its portrayal presents a central problem in cartographic design, and more recently geographic information systems and geovisualization. | open_qa |
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What are the two locations the A's are considering for building their new baseball stadium? | The A's are considering building their stadium in Jack London Square in Oakland, CA and in Las Vegas. | open_qa |
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How long is a marathon? | A marathon is 26.2 miles and 42.195 kilometers | open_qa |
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How can you tell how old a tree is? | The size of tree has a direct correlation on how old the tree is. The wider the diameter and circumference of the tree the older it is. When a tree is cut down there will be inner rings in the stump that describe the tree's age as well. A tree's diameter will increase in size about 2.5 centimeters per year. You can estimate the age of a tree by measuring the circumference of the tree in centimeters and then dividing it by 2.5 centimeters. It will be important to measure as close to the ground as possible to get the most accurate measurement for the tree's age. | open_qa |
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Which city are Stroopwafels from? | Stroopwafels are a type of Dutch waffle-like cake made with ground or shredded wheat and a variety of fillings. They are most commonly found in the city of Haarlem, Netherlands. | open_qa |
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Why are in person events important to business growth? | In person events are incredibly important to business growth because they allow a company to connect with it's customers and prospects directly. The business can create experiences, connections between it's employees and customers, and between customers to help form a community of people who align based on self identifiers like interests, technologies, industry and solutions. These connections help build strong bonds between customer and brand by creating strong feelings of connectedness and inclusion through experiences during their in person event. | open_qa |
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Where was poutine invented? | While it is the national dish of Quebec (a province of Canada) there are multiple cities that are claiming that poutine is from that city. For example Drummondville, Victoriaville, Warwick and Princeville. | open_qa |
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What is India's rank in Global Gender Gap Index 2022 | 135 out of 146 countries | open_qa |
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What is the coldest place on Earth to live? | The coldest place on Earth to live is Yakutsk in Siberia. | open_qa |
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What does quantitative easing mean? | Quantitative Easing, or QE is a policy action taken by the central bank to increase the amount of money in circulation with the goal of stimulating economic activity. The central bank achieves this by purchasing a predetermined amount of purchasing government bonds. Money is 'created' through this process. | open_qa |
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What is the difference between laser cutting and 3D printing? | 3D printing is an additive technique while laser cutting is subtractive. In a 3D printer, the material gets heated up and extruded through a nozzle, forming three-dimensional objects. In contrast, a laser cutter cuts two-dimensional plates. For this, a laser burns away parts of the material. Thus, laser cutting can only produce two-dimensional shapes. However, it is much faster than 3D printing. | open_qa |
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What is core banking? | Core banking is a banking service provided by a group of networked bank branches where customers may access their bank account and perform basic transactions from any of the member branch offices.
Core banking is often associated with retail banking and many banks treat the retail customers as their core banking customers. Businesses are usually managed via the corporate banking division of the institution. Core banking covers basic depositing and lending of money.
Core banking functions will include transaction accounts, loans, mortgages and payments. Banks make these services available across multiple channels like automated teller machines, Internet banking, mobile banking and branches.
Banking software and network technology allows a bank to centralise its record keeping and allow access from any location. | open_qa |
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Who was Cleopatra's first husband | Ptolemy Dionysus – her brother | open_qa |
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Who won the MLB World Series in 2020? | Los Angeles Dodgers | open_qa |
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How many time zones does Alaska have? | Alaska has two time zones: Alaska Time Zone (UTC-09:00 standard and UTC-08:00 daylight saving) and Hawaii-Aleutian Time Zone (UTC-10:00 standard and UTC-09:00 daylight saving). The latter is used only by islands on the Aleutian chain that are west of 169°30′W. | open_qa |
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Which country is alphabetically last | Zimbabwe | open_qa |
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What is the capital of Finland and when was it founded? | The capital of Finland is Helsinki and it was founded on the 12th June, 1550. However Helsinki only became the Finnish capital in 1812. Before that the Finnish capital was Turku. | open_qa |
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What are the number of provinces in Belgium? | There are ten provinces in Belgium. The provinces are West-Flanders, East-Flanders, Antwerp, Halnaut, Flemish-Brabant, Wallonia-Braband, Liege, Namur, Luxenbourg, | open_qa |
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What is the difference between tennis shoes and sandals? | Tennis shoes are a form of footware that fully covers and supports your feet. These shoes are designed to endure a lot of wear and tear, as they are often used for physical activity and general daily use. Tennis shoes typically have full heal support that limits the movement of your foot within the shoe as you wear them. Tennis shoes also have laces, which help the wearer to tighten the shoe fabric around your foot, providing further support. Sandals are a type of footware that does not fully cover or support your foot. Sandals typically have some sort of wrap or toe fixture that helps to keep the shoe on the wearer as they walk. This type of shoe is mostly used for short-term wear, at the beach, or at the pool, as they are extremely convenient to put on and take off. | open_qa |
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What is Mario Puzo's most famous book? | The Godfather. Originally published in 1969, is a novel about a fictional crime family in New York. | open_qa |
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What University has most Heisman Trophy winners? | USC, The University of Southern California, has the most Heisman Trophy Winners: 1965 Mike Garrett, 1968 O. J. Simpson, 1979 Charles White, 1981 Marcus Allen, 2002 Carson Palmer, 2004 Matt Leinart, 2005, Reggie Bush, 2022 Caleb Williams. The Heisman Trophy is considered the most prestigious collegiate individual athletic award. | open_qa |
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How to raise a kitten? | When it comes to raise a kitten, it's like raising child. You need extra care and treat it with extra care. The first few months are a crucial time in shaping your kitten’s emotional and physical well-being. In the first 8 week, there're 4 things you should pay attention to, 1) Always keep kittens warm. Because kittens under four weeks of age do not have the ability to thermoregulate, you must help them maintain body warmth. A warmed Snuggle Safe disk at the opening of the cage or crate is a good idea. 2) Provide kittens with adequate nutrition. Kittens should gain about ½ ounce (14 grams) per day or 4 ounces (113 grams) per week. When feeding, The temperature of the formula before feeding should be warm to around 100oF or 38oC, but not too hot.3) Keep kittens clean. If kittens are orphaned and do not have a mom to regularly groom then, it is important to teach them to groom and keep them clean. It is okay to wash a kitten with warm water but focus only on the areas needing cleaned.4) Provide socialisation with people and with other kittens. It is good to get them used to contact with people when they're 3 weeks old. They could learn from their littermates and learning from their mom. Play is the best method to help them physically and socially develop. | open_qa |
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What is Dividend? | If a company has profits to share out, it can pay a dividend. The shareholders get so much
dividend for each share they own. | open_qa |
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Which sea on Earth has no beaches | Sargasso sea | open_qa |
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What is the former prince of Wales is now referred as? | King Charles III of United Kingdom | open_qa |
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Where can I ride roller coasters in the united states? | Here are some of the places you can ride roller coasters in the united states: Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania; Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida; Disneyland in Anaheim, California; Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio; Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia; Silver Dollar City, Branson, Missouri; Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA; Kings Island in Mason, Ohio; Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee; Knoebels in Elysburg, Pennsylvania; Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania; Knott’s Berry Farm in Buena Park, California; Sea World in Orlado, Florida; Kennywood in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania; Holiday World in Santa Claus, Indiana; or Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina. | open_qa |
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What singer was born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou? | George Michael. | open_qa |
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What's the most popular tv show of all time in the USA? | Jeopardy! | open_qa |
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What type of weather is typically associated with the desert? | The desert is known for being very hot and very dry | open_qa |
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What is the .NET Framework? | .NET Framework is a managed execution environment for Windows that allows software developers to create a software application in one programming language and be assured that the app will be able to work with code written in other languages. | open_qa |
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What recording artist has won the most Grammys? | Beyonce, a singer-songwriter who has been active since the 1990s, holds the record for most Grammys won as of 2023 with 32 awards. | open_qa |
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Name some birds that are commonly observed in Berkeley, CA. | In Berkeley, it is common to see hummingbirds, crows, mourning doves, steller’s jays, song sparrows, and California gulls. It’s also possible to observe a red-tailed hawk or a great horned owl. | open_qa |
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When was the wheel invented? | No one knows when the wheel was first made. Archaeological evidence seems to show that the wheel was first used to make pottery in Mesopotamia about 7,000 years ago, during the Neolithic period. Later, it was used to make chariots. Chariot wheels have been found in Sumer as early as 3000 BC. The wheel is one of the most important inventions in human history. It was very useful for making pottery and getting around on land. It is also a key part of machines. | open_qa |
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World Wrestling Championship 2022 was held in | Belgrade, Serbia | open_qa |
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Who is the Greatest male Tennis player of all time? | Here are few things to consider to come up with the player.
1. Player who has won most grand slams
2. Player who spent most time as world #1
3. Player who has won grand slams on all three surfaces (Hard, Clay, Grass)
4. Player who has won most year end ATP finals and also Olympics
5. Head to head wins between players
Based on this criteria, the greatest male tennis player of all time is Novak Djokovic. There are two other male players who are in contention: Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Novak and Nadal both have won 22 grand slams each. All three have a favorite surface (Grass for Roger, Clay for Nadal and Hard for Djokovic) but they won grand slams on all surfaces. Djokovic has the record of spending most time as world #1. He also has a better head-to-head record over Nadal and Federer. Djokovic and Roger share the record of winning most year end ATP Finals. Roger Federer kickstarted the golden age of Tennis and he is extremely popular for his skill, talent and grace with which he used to play. Roger won Wimbledon the highest number of times among all players. Nadal won French Open 14 times which is a record that potentially may never ever be broken. History will remember all three players for their contribution to Tennis and a lot of tennis fans are lucky to have been part of the Golden age of tennis. | open_qa |
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When was the last time the Raiders won the Super Bowl? | The Raiders have won three Super Bowl championships (1977, 1981, and 1984), one American Football League (AFL) championship (1967), and four American Football Conference (AFC) titles. The most recent Super Bowl ring was won in 1984 against the Washington Redskins of the NFC. | open_qa |
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Prince introduced his iconic symbol on the cover of which single? | 1999. | open_qa |
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What books would you recommend someone read to improve their general knowledge of the world? | Here are some books that can help improve one's general knowledge of the world:
*Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies Revised by Jared Diamond
* The Blind Watchmaker: Why the Evidence of Evolution Reveals a Universe Without Design by Richard Dawkins
* The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jon Haidt
* The Psychology of Money: Timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness by Housel Morgan
* Complexity: The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos by Mitch Waldrop
* Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini
* Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
* How the Mind Works by Steven Pinker
* Darwin's Dangerous Idea: Evolution and the Meanings of Life by Daniel Dennett
* Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk by Peter L. Bernstein
* Moneyball by Michael Lewis
* The Halo Effect: ... and the Eight Other Business Delusions That Deceive by Phil Rosenzweig | open_qa |
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How does meditation help? | Meditation helps relax the mind by helping it focus on a specific object (such as breathing). This brings the mind to that object by cutting down the noise of multitude of thoughts that keep swarming in our minds. Meditation also helps train the mind to focus on a topic and be more present in conversations, with people or at work. Finally, it's helps reduce stress too as the mind does not spend too much time circling on negative thoughts. | open_qa |
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How many voyages did Columbus lead to America? | Four | open_qa |
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What is measured on the Gay-Lussac scale | Alcohol strength | open_qa |
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Who is the company Roche | F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG, commonly known as Roche, is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the fifth largest pharmaceutical company in the world by revenue, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. | open_qa |
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What is absolute address in memory? | An absolute (machine) address specifying a physical location in memory | open_qa |
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Which Bond girl guest starred on the TV show Game of Thrones? | Diana Rigg, who played Teresa di Vicenzo in the James Bond movie "On Her Majesty's Secret Service," played Olenna Tyrell in Game of Thrones. | open_qa |
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What is marginal cost rate design in the domain of electric utilities | Marginal cost rate design refers to the setting of electricity or water prices at the marginal cost. This approach to pricing yields an economically efficient outcome. Computing the cost will likely involve, for electricity, combining the costs of generation, transmission and distribution at different capacity levels. | open_qa |
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What coloring of cat is almost always female? | Calico cats are almost always female. | open_qa |
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In the Impeachment proceeding against Donald Trump, the motion was passed by? | 229 votes against 197 in the House of Representatives | open_qa |
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What hindi song was used during the credits for the 2006 movie, 'Inside Man', starring Denzel Washington ? | The song that was used during the credits was 'Chalo Chaiyya Chaiyaa' - it was originally used in the Bollywood movie Dil Se and Spike Lee liked it so much he used it in his movie. | open_qa |
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How many wheels does a bicycle have? | A bicycle has two wheels | open_qa |
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What are the differences between a ukulele and guitar? | While a ukulele looks like a smaller version of a guitar, there are some notable differences.
A guitar has 6 strings and a ukulele has 4 strings. Because of this, the sound range of a ukulele is narrower than a guitar.
Looking from the front of a guitar, the thickness of the strings increases gradually from right to left. For a ukulele, the two outmost strings are the thinnest and the second left string is the thickest.
A ukulele is much smaller in the size, making it one of the most popular beginner instrument for kids. | open_qa |
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Who are the most famous athletes in Seattle sports history? | Seattle sports are relatively young with Seattle only gaining franchises in the 1970s in the NBA, NFL and MLB. The most famous athletes include Ken Griffey Jr (MLB), Ichiro Suzuki (MLB), Russell Wilson, Marshan Lynch & Steve Largent (NFL) and Gary Payton, Shawn Kemp and Kevin Durant (NBA) | open_qa |