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"value": "You are an AI assistant. You should describe the task and explain your answer. While answering a multiple choice question, first output the correct answer(s). Then explain why other answers are wrong. You might need to use additional knowledge to answer the question."
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"value": "(options at the end). Does the word \"stand\" mean the same thing in \"They took a firm stand against copyright infringement.\" and \"They cut down a stand of trees.\"?\nSelect from the following.\n[i] different meanings;\n[ii] the same meaning;"
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"value": "The correct answer is: [i] different meanings\n\nExplanation:\n\nIn this case, the word \"stand\" has different meanings in the two sentences provided. Let's examine each usage:\n\n1. \"They took a firm stand against copyright infringement.\"\nIn this sentence, \"stand\" is used figuratively to mean a position or attitude on an issue. It refers to a strong opinion or stance that someone takes regarding a particular subject. Here, it indicates that the people mentioned are strongly opposed to copyright infringement.\n\n2. \"They cut down a stand of trees.\"\nIn this context, \"stand\" has a completely different meaning. It refers to a group of trees growing together in a particular area. This is a more literal and physical use of the word, specifically related to forestry or botany.\n\nThe option [ii] \"the same meaning\" is incorrect because the word \"stand\" clearly has distinct definitions in these two sentences. The first usage is abstract and related to opinions or attitudes, while the second is concrete and describes a physical grouping of trees.\n\nThis question highlights how the English language often uses the same word for multiple, unrelated concepts, known as homonyms. Understanding the context is crucial for determining the correct meaning of such words in different sentences."
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"value": "You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer."
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"value": "Sousa wrote lyrics to the piece, although they are not as familiar as the music itself. The typical pairing of Sousa's lyrics with the various sections of the march is noted in the square brackets.\n\nQuestion: are there lyrics to the stars and stripes forever?\n\npick from the following. 1). no. 2). yes."
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"value": "2). Yes, there are lyrics to \"The Stars and Stripes Forever.\"\n\nJohn Philip Sousa, the composer of this famous American patriotic march, did indeed write lyrics to accompany the music. However, these lyrics are far less well-known than the instrumental version of the piece, which has become an iconic part of American musical culture.\n\nThe lyrics Sousa wrote are rarely performed or heard today, as the instrumental version has become the standard. This is partly because the instrumental version is so well-suited to marching bands and patriotic celebrations, and partly because the lyrics, while patriotic, did not catch on with the public in the same way as the stirring melody.\n\nIt's worth noting that while the lyrics exist, they are not typically sung when the march is performed. The piece is most commonly played by bands and orchestras without any vocal accompaniment. The instrumental version has become so ingrained in American culture that many people are unaware that lyrics were ever written for it.\n\nThe existence of these little-known lyrics adds an interesting layer to the history of this beloved piece of music. It showcases Sousa's versatility as a composer and lyricist, even though his words for this particular piece did not achieve the same level of popularity as his unforgettable melody.\n\nIn conclusion, while \"The Stars and Stripes Forever\" is overwhelmingly known and performed as an instrumental march, it does indeed have lyrics written by Sousa himself, adding a fascinating but often overlooked dimension to this quintessential piece of American patriotic music."
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"value": "You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps."
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"value": "Formulate an answer to this elaborate question: The Nine Tiny Piglets first appear in the fourth book set in the Land of Oz, written by L. Frank Baum, and illustrated by who?"
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"value": "I will approach this question step-by-step:\n\n1. Identify the key elements of the question:\n - The Nine Tiny Piglets\n - Fourth book set in the Land of Oz\n - Written by L. Frank Baum\n - Need to identify the illustrator\n\n2. Recall information about the Oz series:\n - L. Frank Baum wrote the original Oz books\n - There were multiple books in the series\n\n3. Determine the fourth book in the Oz series:\n - The first book was \"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz\" (1900)\n - The second was \"The Marvelous Land of Oz\" (1904)\n - The third was \"Ozma of Oz\" (1907)\n - The fourth book was \"Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz\" (1908)\n\n4. Confirm the presence of the Nine Tiny Piglets:\n - The Nine Tiny Piglets do indeed appear in \"Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz\"\n\n5. Identify the illustrator:\n - The original illustrator for many of Baum's Oz books, including \"Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz,\" was John R. Neill\n\nTherefore, the answer to the question is:\n\nThe Nine Tiny Piglets first appear in the fourth book set in the Land of Oz, \"Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz\" (1908), written by L. Frank Baum and illustrated by John R. Neill."
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"value": "You are an AI assistant that follows instruction extremely well. Help as much as you can."
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"from": "human",
"value": "Teacher:In this task, you are given an utterance, which is a part of a conversation between a user and an agent. Your job is to detect the speaker. The user usually commands the agent to schedule events, retrieve event information, and check the schedule. While the agent's response is an answer to the user's questions or follow-up questions on the user's command. Answer with \"User\" or \"Agent\".\nTeacher: Now, understand the problem? Solve this instance: What is the weather in north carolina?"
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"value": "User\n\nThis utterance is clearly from the User, as it is a question asking about weather information. The User is making a request for information, which is typical of the User's role in these types of conversations. The Agent would be expected to respond with the requested weather information for North Carolina."
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"value": "You are an AI assistant that follows instruction extremely well. Help as much as you can."
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"value": "What key details about johann weikhard von valvasor can be extracted from the following bio? Bio: johann weikhard freiherr von valvasor or johann weichard freiherr von valvasor -lrb- , -rrb- or simply valvasor -lrb- baptized on 28 may 1641 -- september or october 1693 -rrb- was a natural historian from carniola , present-day slovenia , and a fellow of the royal society in london . he is known as a pioneer of study of karst phenomena . his best known work , the 1689 `` glory of the duchy of carniola '' , published in 15 tomes , was -- together with his other writings -- until the late 19th century the main sources for older slovenian history , making him one of the precursors of modern slovenian historiography ."
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"value": "Key details that can be extracted from the given bio of Johann Weikhard von Valvasor:\n\n1. Full name: Johann Weikhard Freiherr von Valvasor (also known as Johann Weichard Freiherr von Valvasor or simply Valvasor)\n\n2. Dates: Baptized on May 28, 1641; died in September or October 1693\n\n3. Nationality: From Carniola (present-day Slovenia)\n\n4. Profession: Natural historian\n\n5. Academic recognition: Fellow of the Royal Society in London\n\n6. Scientific contribution: Pioneer in the study of karst phenomena\n\n7. Major work: \"Glory of the Duchy of Carniola\" (1689), published in 15 volumes\n\n8. Historical significance: His works were the main sources for older Slovenian history until the late 19th century\n\n9. Legacy: Considered one of the precursors of modern Slovenian historiography\n\n10. Title: Held the title of Freiherr (Baron)"
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"value": "You are an AI assistant. User will you give you a task. Your goal is to complete the task as faithfully as you can. While performing the task think step-by-step and justify your steps."
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"from": "human",
"value": "Complete the following sentence.\n\nTanya got passed by for the job at the power plant in favor of Elena , since \npick from the following.\n[-] Tanya was adept with anything electric..\n[-] Elena was adept with anything electric.."
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"value": "To complete the sentence, I will think through this step-by-step:\n\nStep 1: Analyze the context of the sentence.\nThe sentence is about a job opportunity at a power plant, where Tanya was passed over in favor of Elena.\n\nStep 2: Consider the nature of the job.\nSince it's at a power plant, technical skills related to electricity would be highly valuable.\n\nStep 3: Evaluate the two options provided.\n- Option 1: \"Tanya was adept with anything electric.\"\n- Option 2: \"Elena was adept with anything electric.\"\n\nStep 4: Determine which option logically completes the sentence.\nThe sentence states that Elena was chosen over Tanya. Therefore, Elena must have had an advantage or superior qualifications.\n\nStep 5: Make the final decision.\nBased on the context and logic, the correct option to complete the sentence is:\n\n\"Elena was adept with anything electric.\"\n\nJustification:\nThis option explains why Elena was chosen for the job at the power plant instead of Tanya. Being adept with electrical systems would be a crucial skill for working at a power plant, giving Elena an advantage in the selection process. If Tanya had been the one adept with electricity, she likely would have gotten the job instead."
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"value": "You are an AI assistant, who knows every language and how to translate one language to another. Given a task, you explain in simple steps what the task is asking, any guidelines that it provides. You solve the task and show how you used the guidelines to solve the task."
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"value": "In this task, given a sentence in the English language, your task is to convert it into the Bengali language.\nProblem:The wind is over 17 meters per second (38 miles per hour) and it is raining."
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"value": "Task Explanation:\nThe task is to translate a given English sentence into Bengali. The sentence describes weather conditions, specifically wind speed and rain.\n\nGuidelines:\nNo specific guidelines are provided, but we should ensure that the translation accurately conveys the meaning of the original sentence in Bengali.\n\nSolution:\nHere's the translation of the given English sentence into Bengali:\n\nবাতাসের গতি প্রতি সেকেন্ডে ১৭ মিটারের (৩৮ মাইল প্রতি ঘন্টা) বেশি এবং বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে।\n\nTransliteration: Bataser goti proti sekende 17 mitarer (38 mail proti ghonta) beshi ebong brishti hochhe.\n\nExplanation of the translation:\n1. \"The wind is over\" is translated as \"বাতাসের গতি... বেশি\" (Bataser goti... beshi), which means \"wind speed is more than\".\n2. \"17 meters per second\" is translated as \"প্রতি সেকেন্ডে ১৭ মিটারের\" (proti sekende 17 mitarer).\n3. \"38 miles per hour\" is kept in parentheses and translated as \"৩৮ মাইল প্রতি ঘন্টা\" (38 mail proti ghonta).\n4. \"and it is raining\" is translated as \"এবং বৃষ্টি হচ্ছে\" (ebong brishti hochhe).\n\nThe translation maintains the structure and information of the original sentence, including the wind speed in both metric and imperial units, and the fact that it's raining."
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"value": "You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer."
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"value": "Here's a logic test: Mike knows his farm field is smooth and his back yard is rough. This means that when he rolls his melon across the _____ will experience more resistance (A) farm field (B) back yard it Choose the answer between \"farm field\" and \"back yard\"."
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"value": "To answer this logic test, we need to carefully analyze the information provided and apply our understanding of physics and surface resistance. Let's break down the problem step by step:\n\n1. We know that Mike's farm field is smooth, while his back yard is rough.\n\n2. The question asks about which surface will cause more resistance when Mike rolls his melon across it.\n\n3. In physics, resistance is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object or surface.\n\n4. Smooth surfaces generally provide less resistance to rolling objects compared to rough surfaces. This is because smooth surfaces have fewer irregularities and protrusions that can impede the motion of a rolling object.\n\n5. Rough surfaces, on the other hand, have more irregularities and protrusions. These features increase friction and create more points of contact between the rolling object and the surface, thus increasing resistance.\n\n6. When Mike rolls his melon across a smooth surface (the farm field), it will encounter less resistance. The melon will be able to roll more freely and maintain its momentum for a longer period.\n\n7. Conversely, when Mike rolls his melon across a rough surface (the back yard), it will experience more resistance. The irregularities in the surface will create more friction, slowing down the melon's motion and requiring more force to keep it rolling.\n\n8. It's worth noting that other factors can influence resistance as well, such as the softness of the ground, the presence of vegetation, or the slope of the surface. However, based on the information provided in the question, we are focusing solely on the smoothness or roughness of the surfaces.\n\n9. In real-world scenarios, farmers often work to create smooth, level fields for various reasons, including easier machinery operation and more uniform crop growth. This inadvertently creates an ideal surface for rolling objects with minimal resistance.\n\n10. Back yards, especially those with natural grass or uneven terrain, tend to be rougher and less uniform, which would indeed create more resistance for a rolling object.\n\nGiven this analysis, we can confidently conclude that the correct answer to the logic test is:\n\n(B) back yard\n\nMike's melon will experience more resistance when rolled across his back yard compared to his smooth farm field. The rough surface of the back yard will create more friction and obstacles for the rolling melon, thereby increasing the resistance it encounters during its motion.\n\nThis example illustrates the practical application of physics concepts like friction and resistance in everyday scenarios, demonstrating how surface characteristics can significantly impact the motion of objects in our environment."
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"value": "Given a definition of a task and a sample input, break the definition into small parts.\nEach of those parts will have some instruction. Explain their meaning by showing an example that meets the criteria in the instruction. Use the following format:\nPart # : a key part of the definition.\nUsage: Sample response that meets the criteria from the key part. Explain why you think it meets the criteria."
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"value": "Given a sentence in the Japanese and Indonesian(Bahasa variant) language. Your task is check if the Bahasa Indonesia sentence is translation of Japanese. if the translation is correct than generate label \"Yes\", otherwise generate label \"No\".\nInput: Japanese: フェイスブックのサーバーをより効率的に動かすことができるどんなものも、大きな利益を会社に提供する。 \n Bahasa Indonesia: Menulis untuk pengadilan, Hakim David Souter menulis: \"Orang yang mendistribusikan perangkat dengan maksud mempromosikan penggunaannya sehingga terjadi pelanggaran hak cipta, seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh ungkapan yang jelas atau langkah-langkah tegas lainnya yang diambil sehingga terjadi pelanggaran, bahkan lebih dari sekedar distribusi dengan mengatahui tindakan pihak ketiga, harus bertanggung jawab atas pelanggaran yang dilakukan oleh pihak ketiga dalam menggunakan perangkat, terlepas dari penggunaan perangkat yang sah.\""
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"value": "Part 1: Given a sentence in the Japanese and Indonesian(Bahasa variant) language.\nUsage: The input provides a sentence in Japanese and another in Bahasa Indonesia, meeting this criteria.\nJapanese: フェイスブックのサーバーをより効率的に動かすことができるどんなものも、大きな利益を会社に提供する。\nBahasa Indonesia: Menulis untuk pengadilan, Hakim David Souter menulis: \"Orang yang mendistribusikan perangkat dengan maksud mempromosikan penggunaannya sehingga terjadi pelanggaran hak cipta, seperti yang ditunjukkan oleh ungkapan yang jelas atau langkah-langkah tegas lainnya yang diambil sehingga terjadi pelanggaran, bahkan lebih dari sekedar distribusi dengan mengatahui tindakan pihak ketiga, harus bertanggung jawab atas pelanggaran yang dilakukan oleh pihak ketiga dalam menggunakan perangkat, terlepas dari penggunaan perangkat yang sah.\"\n\nPart 2: Your task is check if the Bahasa Indonesia sentence is translation of Japanese.\nUsage: To check if the Bahasa Indonesia sentence is a translation of the Japanese, we would compare the meaning of both sentences. In this case, the Japanese sentence is about efficiency improvements for Facebook servers providing benefits to the company. The Bahasa Indonesia sentence is about copyright infringement and legal responsibility. These sentences have completely different meanings, so they are not translations of each other.\n\nPart 3: if the translation is correct than generate label \"Yes\", otherwise generate label \"No\".\nUsage: Since the sentences are not translations of each other, the correct label to generate is \"No\". This meets the criteria because the instruction states to generate \"No\" if the translation is not correct."
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"value": "You are a helpful assistant, who always provide explanation. Think like you are answering to a five year old."
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"value": "With the support of the federal government, the uprising was suppressed by General Watter, approaching from the north. Based in Münster, his staff led the civil war in the Ruhr area. Units of the Reichswehr and Freikorps successfully suppressed the Red Ruhr Army. The fighting was followed by death sentences and mass executions. Those who were found carrying weapons at the time of their arrest were shot—including the wounded. On 3 April 1920, Reichspräsident Ebert forbade these summary executions. On 12 April 1920, General von Watter forbade his soldiers from engaging in \"unlawful behaviour\". The actions of both sides in the fighting have been described as showing \"a maximum of cruelty\". On 5 April, a large part of the Ruhr Army fled before the Reichswehr to the region occupied by the French Army. In response to the Reichswehr presence in the Ruhr, which contravened the Treaty of Versailles, the French occupied towns like Frankfurt, Hanau and Darmstadt on 6 April. The Reichswehr stopped itself only at the river Ruhr, as the British occupation forces were threatening to occupy the Bergisches Land due to the breach of the Versailles Treaty. By 8 April, the Reichswehr controlled all of the northern Ruhr area. By the end of the fighting, the participants in the uprising had lost in excess of 1,000 lives, the Reichswehr 208 dead and 123 missing, and Freikorps about 273 lives.\n\nAsk a question about this article."
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"value": "Oh my, that's a very serious topic for a 5-year-old! But I'll try my best to explain simply:\n\nThis story is about a big fight that happened a long time ago in a place called Germany. Some people were very unhappy and started causing trouble. The government sent soldiers to stop them.\n\nBoth sides did mean things to each other. Many people got hurt or even died. It was a very sad time.\n\nThe fighting spread to different cities. Other countries got involved too. Finally, the government's soldiers won the fight, but a lot of damage had been done.\n\nIt's a bit like when you and your friends have a big argument on the playground, but much more serious and with grown-ups.\n\nDo you have any questions about this story? Maybe about why people were fighting or how they stopped?"
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"value": "You are an AI assistant. You will be given a task. You must generate a detailed and long answer."
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"value": "In the United States, botanist Asa Gray an American colleague of Darwin negotiated with a Boston publisher for publication of an authorised American version, but learnt that two New York publishing firms were already planning to exploit the absence of international copyright to print Origin. Darwin was delighted by the popularity of the book, and asked Gray to keep any profits. Gray managed to negotiate a 5% royalty with Appleton's of New York, who got their edition out in mid January 1860, and the other two withdrew. In a May letter, Darwin mentioned a print run of 2,500 copies, but it is not clear if this referred to the first printing only as there were four that year.\nHow much of a royalty was Gray able to negotiate with a New York publisher for On the Origin of Species?"
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"value": "According to the information provided, botanist Asa Gray was able to negotiate a 5% royalty with Appleton's publishing house in New York for the publication of Charles Darwin's \"On the Origin of Species\" in the United States.\n\nThis 5% royalty agreement was a significant achievement for several reasons:\n\n1. International Copyright: At the time, there was no international copyright agreement between the United States and the United Kingdom. This meant that American publishers could freely print and sell British works without paying royalties to the original authors or publishers. Gray's negotiation of any royalty at all was therefore a notable accomplishment.\n\n2. Competition: The passage mentions that two other New York publishing firms were planning to print the book without authorization. Gray's ability to secure a deal with Appleton's, causing the other firms to withdraw, demonstrates his skill in negotiation and his understanding of the publishing market.\n\n3. Author's Benefit: Darwin had asked Gray to keep any profits from the American publication. However, Gray's negotiation of a royalty ensured that the proceeds would go to Darwin, showing Gray's loyalty to his colleague and his commitment to fair compensation for intellectual work.\n\n4. Standard Rates: While it's difficult to compare directly with modern royalty rates due to the different publishing landscape of the 19th century, a 5% royalty was not insignificant for the time. Many authors in that era received no royalties at all for foreign publications of their work.\n\n5. Book's Popularity: The fact that Darwin mentioned a print run of 2, 500 copies in a May letter (though it's unclear if this referred to the first printing only) suggests that the book was selling well. With a 5% royalty, this would have resulted in a meaningful income for Darwin from the American market.\n\n6. Precedent Setting: This agreement may have helped set a precedent for future negotiations between American publishers and foreign authors, potentially influencing the development of international copyright laws.\n\n7. Timing: The speed with which Gray was able to negotiate this deal is impressive. The passage indicates that Appleton's got their edition out in mid-January 1860, which was very quick considering that the original British publication was in November 1859.\n\n8. Cultural Impact: By securing this deal, Gray ensured that \"On the Origin of Species\" would be widely available in the United States, contributing to the spread of Darwin's revolutionary ideas about evolution and natural selection in America.\n\n9. Scientific Community: As a botanist himself, Gray's efforts to secure fair compensation for Darwin's work demonstrated the solidarity within the scientific community and the recognition of the value of scientific publications.\n\n10. Publishing Industry Dynamics: This negotiation provides insight into the complex relationships between authors, scientists, and publishers in the mid-19th century, highlighting the role of personal connections and professional networks in the dissemination of scientific knowledge.\n\nIn conclusion, Asa Gray's negotiation of a 5% royalty for Darwin's \"On the Origin of Species\" with a New York publisher was a significant achievement that had implications not only for Darwin's personal income but also for the broader landscape of international publishing and the dissemination of scientific ideas in the 19th century."
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