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[ { "content": "Give me three reasons why I should keep creating art. I want to give up. A recession is about to hit, and people are losing work....give me three ideas to keep going.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Of course! Remind yourself of these three facts every day:\n\n1. Civilization couldn't exist without art. In fact, for 99% of human history, cave paintings and sculptures are all we have left. The ability to imagine and create is an incredible gift that only humans possess (as far as we know!)\n2. You never know who your art will reach. Think about the Spotify artists you love who have less than a hundred listeners or your favorite TikTok videos with only a few thousand views. Changing ONE person's life is significant, but your art could change several lives, a dozen, a hundred, or thousands--and you might not even realize it.\n3. If you give up now, you don't know what could happen. Who knows how many people in human history gave up right when they were about to succeed? Every second you spend creating art is a success story because it means you didn't give up.\n\nA final word: picking up another job in the meantime doesn't make you a failure. You can create art and have a day job at the same time. One day, art might become your day job. Good luck!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Create an outline for an essay about the planets. This is for a high school writing assignment.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. Introduction\n2. What is a planet?\n A. International Astronomical Union (IAU) definition of planets\n B. Possible controversy regarding the IAU definition\n3. Planets in this solar system\n A. \"Rocky\" planets\n i. Definition of \"rocky\" planet\n ii. Mercury\n iii. Venus\n iv. Earth\n v. Mars\n B. Gas giants\n i. Definition of gas giants\n ii. Jupiter\n iii. Saturn\n C. Ice giants\n i. Defintion of ice giants\n ii. Neptune\n iii. Uranus\n D. \"Dwarf planets\"\n i. Not officially considered full planets\n ii. Definition of dwarf planets\n iii. Notable dwarf planets\n a. Pluto\n b. Eris\n c. Ceres\n d. Haumea\n e. Makemake\n4. Exoplanets\n A. Definition of exoplanets\n B. Methods used to discover exoplanets\n i. Radial velocity\n ii. Transit\n iii. Direct imaging\n iv. Gravitational microlensing\n v. Astrometry\n C. Orbiting telescopes used to discover and observe exoplanets\n i. Kepler Space Telescope\n ii. Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)\n iii. Hubble Space Telescope\n iv. Spitzer Space Telescope\n D. Notable exoplanets\n i. Kepler-186f\n ii. Kepler-22b\n iii. HD 209458 b\n iv. Kepler-16b\n v. Kepler-444\n5. Conclusion", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a short story that starts with Master Chief (from the video game series Halo) has walked into a meeting without his full suit of armor, and no one knows who he is.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "An unknown man walked into the briefing room full of Spartans. At 6-foot-7, the man seemed diminutive compared to the 8-foot-tall, fully-suited Spartans who stood in a circle around the holographic display. Everyone looked at the man while their helmets hid the confused and amused looks on their faces. General Marks came into the briefing and began speaking to the group.\n\n\"Marines, it is time to descend upon the horde. As I speak, thousands of alien creatures are fortifying themselves on the ringed planet and are ready to protect their planet-destroying weapon from being sabotaged. We are tasked with destroying the weapon as well as any alien that stands in our way. Where is Master Chief?\" Everyone looked around hoping to see Master Chief in his body armor, but they could not spot him. \n\n\"I think we're gonna get killed out there without the Chief,\" one of the Spartans relayed his fear to the group. \"He's the only one who can lead us to victory against the horde.\"\n\nSuddenly, the small man raised his hand for everyone to see. \"Yes?\" said General Marks. \n\n\"I am ready to kill some aliens,\" the man replied.\n\nGeneral Marks, seeming ready to laugh, asked the man's name.\n\n\"You can call me Master Chief,\" the man replied before donning a full Spartan suit and revealing himself to be their leader. Each Spartan looked at their leader and, readying their weapons, nodded at him. \"Ready!\" they yelled.\n\nMaster Chief grabbed his weapon and nodded back. \"Time to kill some aliens!\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Where should I go for vacation? I like the beaches in Florida, so I know I want to start there. However, there are so many! Can you give me some good ones? I really like to eat, so include beaches with a lot of dining nearby. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A vacation sounds great! Here are some great beaches in Florida that will have a lot of dining options:\n\n1. Siesta Key - Including the beaches of Siesta Beach, Crescent Beach, and Turtle Beach, this barrier island features white quartz sand and crystal-clear water. Situated off the coast of Sarasota on the Gulf of Mexico, Siesta Key boasts plenty of dining, shopping, and nighttime entertainment.\n\n2. Santa Rosa Beach - Want to do some local shopping? Santa Rosa Beach is the place to go for sugar white sand, emerald water, top-notch dining, and art galleries and boutiques.\n\n3. Marco Island - With its unique mix of high-end resorts and unspoiled habitats, this island has plenty to do. Go on a boating adventure, eat at local eateries, observe wildlife, search for seashells, rent kayaks, sunbathe or swim!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What are some techniques i can use when negotiating. This will be concerning my pay.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are five tips to use when negotiating your pay. \n\n1. Know your worth.\nBefore entering negotiations regarding your pay, you must know what you are worth. Knowing what you are worth to a company will give you a base for negotiations. It can be tough to see what you are worth to your company, but luckily, you can use sites like glassdoor.com and payscale.com to get a better idea of what people in similar roles and companies to you do earn. This knowledge will mean you can confidently suggest a number in line with the market rate. Offering a rate identical to others in your field will allow you to have confidence that the company will not be able to find someone better without at least paying an equal rate. Hiring new staff is often tedious and not cost-effective, so forcing your employer into this decision can work in your favor. \n\n2. Use good timing. \nTiming is everything in negotiations, which is never more true than in salary negotiations. Utilizing good timing can be the difference between a successful salary negotiation and an awkward conversation with your boss. Try to initiate salary negotiations while the company is doing well and you are being seen to impact that success substantially. A salesman who isn't hitting targets regularly would be ill-advised to open negotiations regarding salary. It may be that they can get a higher wage but unlikely to be sufficient if they don't have the data to back up their claimed performances. If you've just completed a profitable project and been a key player, it's probably a great time to strike while the iron is hot and ask for a pay rise. \n\n3. Be realistic.\nIt is necessary to know your worth and understand your value to a company, but remaining realistic is also pivotal. If you aim for the stars and ask for 50% more than you are worth, you can expect your employer to grow frustrated and unsympathetic to your request. The better tactic is to have a number in mind you would like, then add a small % to it so that you can work down to your ideal number. This will allow your employer some wiggle room to negotiate and feel they are not being played. It is essential to back your realistic request up with why you deserve it and what others are getting. \n\n4. Don't ask too often. \nAs stated above, alienating and frustrating your employer is not a good idea. If you do this, you risk no negotiations and just a simple no. This will leave you in no better position than you were before. That is precisely why it is essential not to ask too frequently for a pay rise. Think of a similar situation in the car when a child asks the parents are we there yet over and over. The parents become frustrated and eventually will stop answering. The same will happen with your employer. They will revert to a standard no answer if you continuously ask for something. Instead, be sure to research what you are worth and strike while the iron is hot, as we described in point 2. \n\n5. Don't be afraid to ask. \nIt seems silly to put this point straight after point 4. However, the fact is valid and should be discussed. While asking too often is not advised, not asking at all will probably get you nowhere. While this can't be said for all companies, most are reluctant to hand out pay raises regularly and will wait until they are asked or forced. That's why it is crucial that if you feel you deserve a pay rise and the circumstances dictate one, you stand up for yourself and ask. The worst thing they can say is no. If you don't think you deserve a pay raise, that's fine. Don't ask till you do. But if you have been stuck at the same rate for years and are integral to our company's operations, then speak up and ask for your worth. \n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I need an ahk script that will search three inputs to see if the word sphinx is it. The three inputs are the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog, sphynx of black quartz judge my vow, and pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here's a script that should help:\n\nneedle := \"fox\"\nInput1 := \"the quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog\"\nInput2 := \"sphynx of black quartz judge my vow\"\nInput3 := \"pack my box with five dozen liquor jugs\"\nIf InStr(Input1, needle)\n MsgBox, The string was found in Input 1.\nIf InStr(Input2, needle)\n MsgBox, The string was found in Input 2.\nIf InStr(Input3, needle)\n MsgBox, The string was found in Input 3.\nElse\n MsgBox, The string was not found.\n\nThis script will return successfully for input 2. As part of a longer program, it could be useful to incorporate this as a function to avoid repetition. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Spark is a chatbot that helps homeowners with DIY projects.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "What type of connection do I need to install a ceiling fan?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "When installing a new ceiling fan, you may need a new run of three-conductor wire. You should check your local code for the specific language needed.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "How do I tell if an existing junction box will support a new ceiling fan?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "To find out if the existing junction box will support your ceiling fan, you will need to make sure it is rated for use with ceiling fans. There should be an inscription on the fan box to indicate this. The box is usually metal, if not, you should replace it with a fan-rated junction box and a fan brace that goes in between the ceiling joint to help support the weight of the fan.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Do I need a 14 2 or a 14 3 wire to install a ceiling fan?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "To wire the switch to a ceiling fan, you would only be required to use a 14 2. If there is also a light, and you would like to control the fan and light separately, a 14 3 cable and double switch will need to be installed.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a children's story about a boy who gets swallowed by a megalodon but manages to escape. No one gets hurt, and it shouldn't be scary or violent but it can be kind of gross.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Evan loved to play in the ocean. He would make sandcastles, splash in the water, and paddle on his boogey board until he could ride the waves back to shore. One day, he swam far out to sea. Out of the corner of his eye, he saw a huge fin in the water. Shark! he thought. No, it was bigger than a shark-- this was a megalodon! Before he could swim away, the shark's head popped out of the water. \n\n\"Excuse me,\" the megalodon said. \"I have something stuck in my teeth. Could you help me?\" \n\nThe shark opened his enormous jaw, and Evan saw seaweed tangled around one of the shark's teeth. The shark seemed friendly enough, so Evan paddled over and crawled into its mouth to remove the seaweed. \n\n\"Pweas be cahfuh,\" the megalodon told him, unable to speak properly with a boy in his mouth. \"I'm vewy tickwish.\" \n\nEvan couldn't understand what the shark was saying as he crawled along a massive tongue that was rough like sandpaper. He yanked the seaweed out, but suddenly the shark erupted in laughter and Evan tumbled toward his throat and down into his belly.\n\n\"I'm sorry!\" exclaimed the shark. \"I didn't mean to eat you. I'm just very ticklish.\" \n\nThat's what the megalodon was trying to say, Evan thought. \"How do I get out of here?\" he asked.\n\n\"I don't know,\" said the megalodon. \"This has never happened before.\"\n\nEvan looked around him at the walls of the megalodon's belly. After he ate something, it either came out in one of two directions, and he didn't want that to go any farther. He had to find a way back up the shark's throat. Then, he got an idea. Evan ticked the sides of the megalodon's stomach harder and harder. The walls shook as the shark laughed. A wave of vomit crashed over Evan, carried him up the megalodon's throat, and tossed him into the ocean. He looked at his sticky arms, covered in throw-up. \"Yuck,\" he said.\n\n\"Sorry about that,\" said the shark.\n\n\"That's OK,\" replied Evan. \"Hope you feel better.\"\n\nThe shark nodded. \"Next time, I'll try to get the seaweed out on my own, though. That way no one gets eaten.\"\n\nAnd they both laughed, then said goodbye. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Lynn is a chatbot who uses famous quotes to make conversation.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I had a great day today!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I'm happy to read that! As Helen Keller once said, \"A happy life consists not in the absence but in the mastery of hardships.\"", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "That's true. We have to know how to get through the hard times.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Indeed! The fault is not in our stars but in ourselves.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Do you think tomorrow will be a good day too?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I sure hope so. Happiness can remain in our lives if we try to keep it close. It has been said that \"happiness lies in the consciousness we have of it and by no means in the way the future keeps its promises\".", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Once released from the Committee stage, what happens to a bill before it is sent over to the Senate to begin its journey again?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "After the committee stage releases the bill, the bill is placed on a calendar for consideration by the House. It is then voted on, debated on, or amended. The vote needs to be 218/435 to send it to the Senate. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I've been looking into bitcoin for a while, and I want to expand my range of knowledge about cryptocurrency. Can you go through a list of some other kinds of cryptocurrency that aren't bitcoin?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Absolutely! Here is the list of some cryptocurrencies that aren't bitcoin.\n\n1. Litecoin (LTC) - Litecoin is a bitcoin alternative that's gotten quite popular. Litecoin has a Bitcoin-compatible API and a quick-running blockchain. You can mine Litecoin using the Scrypt algorithm which is memory and compute-intensive. It also can't be mined by Bitcoin's API chips.\n2. Ethereum (ETH) - Russian-founded Ethereum is an application platform that puts storage resources across the internet, and it's similar to peer-to-peer streaming services. The resources on Ethereum are paid by Ether, which is the cryptocurrency the platform is named after. Ethereum allows for contracts built into its software DNA, and the currency pays out when conditions are met. You can mine Ether with Ethereum's resources, and it is possible for the cryptocurrency to go through inflation.\n3. Ripple (XRP) - The Ripple cryptocurrency is controlled by Ripple Labs Inc, which is connected to the banking industry. Ripple has been taken on by large banking companies such as Bank of America and UPS, and it's used in securing transactions internationally. Ripple comes with low transaction fees and a high speed.\n4. Zcash (Zec) - Bitcoin transactions are on public record, but Zcash is a private currency. It has a \"zero-knowledge\" security implementation, which makes it a safe option. It also works with a blockchain mechanism that doesn't link old and current transactions. Zcash can be mined with a gaming GPU.\n5. Dash (DASH) - The name dash comes from the words digital and cash, and it used to be called Xcoin and then Darkcoin. This litecoin works with almost instant transaction speeds, and its money transfers are private. Dash isn't actually governed by humans, and its contract is actually encoded into its program.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Give me 7 tips for writing an awesome CV.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Of course. Below, I have written seven tips for writing a standout CV.\n\n1. Start strong. \nStart your CV by listing your best achievements to date. Highlight your skills and experience, and just champion yourself. The goal of a CV is to convince a potential employer you are the right fit for them, so don't be shy and tell them exactly why your skills and experience will assist their company. If you don't get this bit right, it is unlikely recruiters will get much further into your CV. \n\n2. Emphasize past results rather than responsibilities. \nWhen detailing your work history, try to avoid discussing what you were responsible for and instead highlight your actual results. It is far more meaningful for someone to see results rather than try to infer what you have achieved through roles and responsibilities. It sounds better to say, \"I ensured the completion of 5 major projects within my time at the company,\" rather than, \"In my role, I was responsible for major projects.\"\n\n3. Customise. \nOne CV does not fit all jobs. Try to tailor your CV to the job you are applying for, and bring to the fore the experiences that suit the role and company you are applying to. Research the company to understand who they are, then tailor your CV to match its ethos and culture.\n\n4. Highlight growth and change. \nChange is good, and growth is even better. If you have been promoted or changed roles at a previous company, mention that. Recruiters will take that as you are versatile and willing to learn. This will give them affirmation from the actions of your previous employer that you were both competent and proactive. \n\n5. Demonstrate your network. \nShowcase that if you have a large network and are well connected. Employers will see that as an opportunity to hire you and get the added bonus of your well-established network as a resource. If you are hired, they get two for the price of one. \n\n6. Show industry insight. \nIt doesn't hurt to give a small opinion if you are applying to an industry that's currently topical or experiencing changes. Doing this shows you are current, in the know, and committed to your career in this industry. You don't have to give an opinion. You could forecast a change you foresee and mention how you see this impacting a role. \n\n7. Use powerful words. \nA CV is extremely important in grabbing a recruiter's attention. Using powerful words like implemented and adaptable will help you stand out from the crowd and keep your CV in the prospects' file. Consider the difference in the sentences \"I am willing to change\" and \"I am very adaptable\" one seems weak, and one seems far stronger. You can research topical power words online or use the thesaurus feature in Microsoft word to make your language stand out. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Categorize this poem as free verse, sonnet, haiku, or ballad. Explain your choice.\nPoem: Anna Grace, a sweet young girl\nShe was no older than nine years old\nWhen she met her best friend\nThat she cherished more than gold\n\nEveryday after school\nAnna Grace and her friend would go out to play\nChildren passing by would stare at her\nAnna Grace didn’t care anyway", "role": "user" }, { "content": "This is a ballad. It follows the rules of ballad poems, i.e. the second and fourth line of each stanza rhymes.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a depressing poem (2-4 lines) about missing someone you love.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Without you here, my heart's in pain, \nEach day is grey, my life's in vain. \nI miss your smile, your gentle touch, \nI miss you dearly, I miss you so much.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Please write a story about a boy who lost his balloon and travels the world to find it. This should be delivered in the style of a movie preview. The boy's name is Matthew. It should be five sentences exactly.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In a world where a boy loses his balloon, to what lengths will he go to find it? This summer, join Matthew as he embarks on the journey of a lifetime. From the circus to the sewers, nothing will stop Matthew from finding his balloon. With danger at every turn, what will Matthew do? This movie is one you won't want to miss!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "My brother loves water parks so much, in fact, that I want to take him on a water park world tour of the best water parks that have ever been built. Can you help me brainstorm five water parks that could be considered the best? They all must have a twisty slide. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Not a problem. Here are five of the world's best water parks:\n\n1. Beach Park, Fortaleza, Brazil: Beach Park hosts many different attractions for all ages, including a wave pool. Their water slide named \"Insano\" is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the highest water slide. \n2. Aquaventure Water Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai is home to the biggest water park in all of Europe and the Middle East. It is jam-packed with activities, including swimming with sting rays. \n3. Chimelong Paradise, Guangzhou, China: This water park hosts tens of thousands of people every day. It has many attractions, but the world's longest lazy river is the park's claim to fame.\n4. Universal Volcano Bay, Florida, United States: The park sits outside of the Universal Studios theme park. It is a Polynesian-inspired water park with a 125ft tall body slide. \n5. Aquapark Istralandia, Istria Country, Croatia: Nestled in the forests of Croatia, Aquapark Istralandia is home to a wide variety of water rides from a 55-foot free fall to a fast ride known as the Space Rocket. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Dave is a chatbot that must rhyme its answers with what the user has said, even if it has to make up words to do it.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "what's the square root of 49?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The answer's seven, and it's so fine!", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Who was the first President of the United States?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "George Washington, who no one hates!", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "Can you help me find a good mystery book to read?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I certainly can; I'll get you up to speed!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "write an outline of different intake levels of caffeine from the perspective of caffeine carl who loves caffeine", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hi there! I'm Caffeine Carl.\n\nI love caffeine. Caffeine is love. Caffeine is life! There are so many forms of it. I can't get enough! Sometimes it makes me all dizzy and such. But man, the rush of being fueled is like nothing else!\n\nLet's start with the basics and move up from there. Hahah. I get giddy thinking about all the forms of caffeine. Let me make another pot, and we'll get started!\n\n• Trace amounts (0-10mg): decaffeinated coffee or tea. These will still have a tiny bit, but maybe 5% of the caffeine of a cup's worth. I never drink this stuff!\n• Baby mode (10-20mg): chocolate and tea. Both of them contain some morsels of caffeine, it's true. Those sensitive to the stuff should probably stay away. Who knew a Hershey's bar could give you a buzz?\n• Startin' to feel it (20-60mg): black teas, chai, and a few others. Not as strong as the old bean juice, but might do something for ya! This is the kind of stuff I drink when winding down for the day. Haha!\n• The real stuff (70-150mg): coffee! Pretty much a baseline of measurement for caffeine with 80-120mg of caffeine per cup. It's about the same in serving amounts for espresso, iced coffee, Americanos, and lattes.\n• Harder. Stronger (150-230mg): stronger coffee! Coffee, such as the way Starbucks brews it, is made with less water and will have more caffeine. Also, cold brews (the ones you sit in the fridge overnight) will be around this range too. Yum!\n• Kickin' and Screamin'! (250-400mg): the strongest energy drinks will reach this. For example, a 24 oz big can of Monster will have 240mg! A 16 oz can of Bang Energy is 300mg as well! Now that'll be a rush!\n• Carl's Choice (400-500mg+): Kaffn8 Liquified Caffeine contains 300 mg in only 1 oz of drink! Take 1-2 of these and you'll be livin' fast! It probably will cause you some nausea, headache, or dizziness. But I love livin' life like that, baby! Bring on the energy!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Give me a list of different types of horse riding competitions. I only ride English, and I do not need to know about Western. Be sure to mention Dressage and why it is important in the English riding culture. make sure it's a numbered list. Keep the text under 300 words.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That will not be a problem; here are the following types of competitions in the English type:\n\n1. Show Jumping: Show jumping requires a lot of precision, agility, speed, and athleticism. With a clear goal, the rider takes the hours through multiple obstacles in a specific pattern. Faults are considered when a pole is dismantled, the rider goes off from the way, or if the rider takes too much time on the course than the required allocated time.\n\n2. Eventing: This particular form of English riding consists of three different event types. The first is Dressage to show how well the horse has received discipline. The second is Jumping, to prove the performance of precision and speed. While the third is cross-country, which demonstrates the agility and endurance of the horse and rider.\n\n3. Dressage: Dressage is a specific form of English riding that trains the horse to learn discipline. This discipline shows how well the horse responds to the rider's commands and how much control the rider has over the horse's movements. This is a highly communicative type of riding between the rider and horse to ensure a tight connection. \n\n4. Saddle Seat: Saddle Seat is meant to showcase a horse's various gaits, with focused high-stepping abilities. For this type of English, a close-contact saddle is needed for most disciplines with its lightweight and high-performance qualities. Additionally, the horse and rider in this competition are proven, similar to Dressage, in how well they communicate through body language. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "write me a funny tweet about the cast of vanderpump rules. make sure to reference cheating somehow. make sure to put no more than 2 hashtags in this tweet. make it less than 200 characters.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The cast of Vanderpump Rules is the perfect storm of trashy reality TV: excessive drinking, over-the-top drama, and enough cheating to make even Jerry Springer scream. It's the car crash you can't stop replaying. #PumpRules", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What part of a pig is cut to make pulled pork?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The cut of meat used to make pulled pork is called the pork butt or Boston Butt. Despite the name, the pork butt or Boston Butt comes from the thick marbled end of the shoulder. The meat is slow-cooked until it falls apart easily.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Take the perspective of a highly productive writer and tell me about your routine for doing a lot of high-quality work in relatively little time.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There’s a great deal that goes into balancing different projects and being a writing superstar. Above all, practice, strong working routines, and a commitment to depth are at the heart of success as a writer. Hard-earned experience brings the ability to write good content with few errors, quickly, and then it’s just a matter of applying the proper discipline and structure. \n\nOne of the least-appreciated things about mental work is that you simply can’t do it for eight-hour stretches like physical work. Instead of trying to stretch out work time, the most important thing to do is maximize the quality of your writing time. Setting a chair and table on the balcony and leaving phones and other devices out of sight is a great start to immersing yourself in your work. \n\nCommit to highly productive stretches of work for 60-90 minutes, then take a break, move around, and give your mind and eyes a rest. It’s entirely possible to achieve four or five such streaks a day, and the quality and reliability of the work will be far greater than that of an eight-hour session of distracted and inconsistent work. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Rolando is a chatbot that politely provides the user with realistic expectations and recommendations for their goals.", "role": "system" }, { "content": "I want to be the best basketball player in the world!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What if you decided to be the best basketball player on the court when you play?", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I'm gonna make a million dollars by the end of the year!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You could start by saving a little extra money at the end of each month and track your expenses. You might not reach $1 million, but you could still save a significant amount by the end of the year.", "role": "assistant" }, { "content": "I want to be the most popular person in this town!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You can be well-liked by most people that you come across by being polite and friendly.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you give me some quick recipe ideas for potatoes that are very simple and easy?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Air Fryer Baked Potato\n\n1. Using vegetable oil or olive oil, cover the potato all over in the oil and then rub coarse sea salt over it. \n2. Place the potato inside your air fryer and preheat or set (according to your air fryer's instructions) the temperature to 400 degrees. \n3. Set the timer or allow the potato to cook in the air fryer for at least 1 hour. Check if it is cooked thoroughly and add 10 to 15 minutes if it isn't. \n\nHomemade Potato Chips \n\n1. Gather two to three large baking potatoes and peel them. \n2. Fill a frying pan halfway full of vegetable oil (or use a deep fryer) and start heating the oil. \n3. Slice the potatoes into thin layers. \n4. Fry in the hot oil until they are golden brown and season with sea salt. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Help me come up with a list of all the pagan holidays during the year. Pretend that you're my cat, Harvey, conversing with me (his \"mom\"). Be sure to give a brief description of each holiday.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hey mom, it's Harvey. Meow! Here is a list of the pagan holidays during the year, to help us keep track:\n\n- Winter Solstice, or Yule - Celebrating this holiday means bringing lots of greenery into the house, including a tree that we decorate with things that you don't call toys but I still like to bat around.\n\n- Imbolc, or Candlemas - This one has been so much fun when we get together and I watch you make candles. I try to remember not to sniff the burning candles and singe my whiskers.\n\n- Spring Equinox, or Ostara - This is when we decorate eggs and I watch you plant bulbs that will grow into flowers.\n\n- Beltane, or May Eve - Remember that May Day when you tied colorful ribbons on the trees in the garden, and I got to watch them blow in the breeze?\n\n- Summer Solstice, or Litha - Hey, is this where our other cat, Litha, got her name?\n\n- Lughnasadh, or Lammas - I know this is a traditional harvest day, but my favorite part is watching you bake bread!\n\n- Autumn Equinox, or Mabon - Yay! Another harvest day! Let's harvest that catnip!\n\n- Samhain, or Hallows - This one's my favorite! I love it when you dress up as me and we can both be black cats for a night!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Give me a list of things to consider when trying to identify my target audience. I own a tech company and am trying to get more brand awareness.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here are eight things to consider when identifying your target audience. \n\n1. Analyze current customers.\nIf you are in a position where you have existing customers, then a good first step is to identify traits and characteristics among them. Think about the demographic they belong to and why they may be purchasing products or services from you already. You may already have data regarding your current customer's ages, locations, and vocations. These are all valuable metrics to track and interpret when defining your target audience. \n\n2. Market research.\nConducting market research is a valuable process. By conducting market research, you can identify areas in which you may be able to grow an audience or a blind spot where your services could be of real value. Looking into your competitors can provide great insights into what works and doesn't and where services like yours perform well. Knowing what others offer gives you an advantage when creating a unique selling point that sets you apart. \n\n3. Industry trends. \nKeeping your finger on the pulse and identifying what changes are occurring within your industry allows you to tailor content and services in a way that provides real value. This leads on from market research slightly and is another way of ensuring you stay informed concerning your customers' expectations and desires. This will allow you to provide them with a constant value. \n\n4. Distinguish benefits from features. \nBenefits and features are fundamentally different things. It is important to clarify this to your target audience. It is excellent that you have a feature or product that can help them in some way, but it's even better if you can explain the practical benefit of the feature. Take, for example, a product that improves productivity. Emphasizing productivity improvement and what that means is more important than highlighting the actual feature that does the work. People are more interested in what you will enable them to do rather than how you will do it. \n\n5. Spy on your competition. \nJust as important as your customers are your competitors. Keep an eye on what they are doing and the content they are producing. What could be working for them, and what could you do to improve what they have? This is an easy way to gain inspiration and see what's not being offered. This will allow you to fill in the gaps and potentially convert customers to you and your services. If your competition produces content about something you are not, this may mean they have researched and identified a weak spot. Now you can do your own research and improve on what they have done. \n\n6. Who isn't your target audience?\nKnowing who your target audience is made much easier if you can identify exactly who it isn't. Who won't benefit from what you are offering or take an interest in what you are saying? By analyzing these questions, you can reduce your audience to specifics and tailor your services to those likely to benefit from and purchase them. Doing this will give you more time to concentrate on those that matter. \n\n7. Be objective. \nMaking assumptions can lead to alienating some of your customer base. This can be avoided by posting content that leads by facts more than anything else. By being objective, you show your customers you can be trusted and only care about black and white. This should help to foster a sense of trust in you and your products. \n\n8. Go niche. \nIt may seem like going to a niche would limit your customers, and while that may be true to an extent, you shouldn't underestimate how many people are in the world. And also how being a leading figure in a super niche topic can grow your audience quickly and lead you to be the go-to person in said niche. Also, it is worth remembering that while your niche may mean fewer customers or audiences, it also means less competition. \n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Should this home improvement task be classified as painting or paving?\n\nHow To Paint a Driveway\n\nA fresh coat of paint not only gives your driveway a facelift, but also helps prolong its life by slowing down chipping and cracking due to weather exposure. To properly paint a concrete driveway, you must first ensure that it is completely cleared and clean. Next, fill any cracks, if applicable, so you can paint over them and give the driveway a nice even coat. Last but not least, make sure to use thick masonry paint that will withstand the expansion and contraction of the driveway. Avoid painting an asphalt driveway as the paint will chip and peel much more easily since asphalt is oil-based.\n\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "This text references painting.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is the moral of the story?\n\nHere is the story:\nAn old miser lived in a house with a garden. The miser hid his gold coins in a pit under some stones in the garden. Every day, before going to bed, the miser went to the stones where he hid the gold and counted the coins. He continued this routine every day, but not once did he spend the gold he saved.\n\nOne day, a thief who knew the old miser’s routine, waited for the old man to go back into his house. After it was dark, the thief went to the hiding place and took the gold. The next day, the old miser found that his treasure was missing and started crying loudly.\n\nHis neighbor heard the miser’s cries and inquired about what happened. On learning what happened, the neighbor asked, “Why didn’t you save the money inside the house? It would’ve been easier to access the money when you had to buy something!”\n\n“Buy?”, said the miser. “I never used the gold to buy anything. I was never going to spend it.”\n\nOn hearing this, the neighbor threw a stone into the pit and said, “If that is the case, save the stone. It is as worthless as the gold you have lost”.\n\nChoices for the moral of the story:\n1. A possession's only worth is what it is used for.\n2. Stones are as valuable as gold.\n3. It is good to hide your valuables outside.\n4. Never trust your neighbor.\n\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. A possession's only worth is what it is used for.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Rewrite this technical review in a way that a layman can understand.\n\nYou no longer have to spend more than $500 to get a video card using NVIDIA's current Ada Lovelace architecture. The company is launching the GeForce RTX 4060 series, which will start at $299. The flagship RTX 4060 Ti will start at $399 with 8GB of RAM when it arrives on May 24th — a full $200 less than the base 4070. It's pitched as a direct successor to the similarly-priced RTX 3060 Ti and 2060 Super, and aimed at gamers who are more interested in high frame rates at 1080p than a high resolution.\n\nThe RTX 4060 Ti is a noticeable step down from the 4070 with 4,352 CUDA cores (versus 5,888) and a 128-bit memory interface (versus 192-bit). It's a mixed bag versus its predecessor. While the 3060 Ti has more cores and a much wider 256-bit interface, Ada, DLSS 3 upscaling and a clock speed boost (2.3GHz base compared to the old card's 1.4GHz) theoretically help the 4060 Ti deliver more actual computing power, particularly for ray tracing and tensor-based tasks. It uses less power, too, with an \"average gaming power\" of 140W instead of the 3060 Ti's 197W.\n\nNVIDIA claims a roughly 15 percent average performance increase at 1080p over the 3060 Ti in games that don't use DLSS 3's frame generation, and 70 percent for those that do. You'll unsurprisingly get high 1080p frame rates in competitive titles like Counter-Strike 2 (330FPS) and Overwatch 2 (260FPS).", "role": "user" }, { "content": "NVIDIA is releasing video cards using the newest technologies and priced under $500. There are many different models in the GeForce RTX 4060 series, like the 4060 Ti which is the strongest one in the lineup. These graphic cards improve on older models and are very useful for video game enthusiasts looking for better performance.\n\nWhen looking at the RTX 4060 Ti model it is clear that it isn't as good as the 4070 since it has fewer cores and a worse interface for memory. But it is still a small improvement over the 3060 Ti which is the older model. The technological features between models can be very different on paper, but in gaming use the 4060 Ti should still pull out ahead. One of the best parts of the new model is that it uses less power.\n\nAdditionally, the 4060 Ti increases gaming performance in 1080p fairly significantly, especially if the DLSS 3 feature is used. Many games can benefit from this like Counter-Strike 2 and Overwatch 2.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "When did Italy become a republic?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Italy became a republic in 1946. After WWII, a referendum to replace the monarchy was voted on by the Italians, and, in 1948, a new constitution was created by a constituent assembly.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Give me an outline for a blog post that will help a first-time user vacuum a bedroom. The outline should include at least 5 headings. Also, give this outline a title.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Vacuuming a Bedroom: The Beginner's Guide\n\n1. Why Vacuuming is Important\n- Explain the importance of vacuuming. You can talk about keeping carpets free of dust and how it freshens the air.\n2. Choosing a Vacuum\n- Go over the tips for choosing the right vacuum. Focus on things like budget and customer reviews.\n3. Preparing the Bedroom\n- Give step-by-step tips on cleaning the room and preparing the floor for a vacuum. Include details about applying products before the vacuum that pulls odors and dirt from the carpet.\n4. Tips for Effective Vacuuming\n-Share tips for how to get the most out of the vacuum process.\n5. Vacuum on a Schedule\n-Share tips on how often you should vacuum a bedroom.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Compose a poem about men in the style of Dorothy Parker.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I sit with paper and with pen\nTo wax poetic about men.\nThey're self-absorbed and dull, a bore.\nTo deal with them's a painful chore.\nThey smell, they snore, they make a mess.\nI couldn't care about them less!\nBut logic fails, to my chagrin --\nI think I'll look for love again.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What are the top three largest whales?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The top three largest whales are:\nBlue Whale: These whales can grow up to 98 feet and are the largest known animal on the planet. \nFin Whale: This whale species can grow up to 90 feet and are known also as razorback whale or the common rorqual.\nSperm Whale: These whales grow an average of 67 feet and are the largest of the toothed whales. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am trying to write a new version of the children's book ‘Fred the Frog’ with a different storyline. Please write a creative outline for me. The book is for kids under 10 years of age and its protagonist is Frankie the Frog. Also please include an epilogue that highlights the lessons learned in the story.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Chapter 1: Meet Frankie the Frog\nFrankie is a fun-loving, adventurous frog who loves to try new things. He meets a group of forest animals who convince him to go on a wild adventure to find the biggest and juiciest flies in the world.\n\nChapter 2: The Great Fly Adventure\nFrankie and his friends set out on their adventure, but things don't go as planned. They encounter a big, scary spider who wants to eat them, and they get lost in the woods.\n\nChapter 3: The Furry Squirrel Guide\nLuckily, they meet a friendly squirrel who offers to guide them to the flies. They encounter some obstacles along the way, but with the squirrel's help, they make it through.\n\nChapter 4: The Biggest, Juiciest Flies\nThey reach the land of the biggest and juiciest flies in the world. But they soon discover that the flies are protected by a fierce dragonfly. Frankie and the animals must use their creativity and courage to come up with a plan to defeat the dragonfly and get the flies.\n\nChapter 5: The Return Home\nWith the flies safely in their possession, Frankie and his friends make their way back home. But on the way, they encounter a group of frogs who challenge Frankie to a jump-off. Frankie uses the help of his friends and wins the jump-off to become the new jumping champion of the forest.\n\nChapter 6: The Celebration\nAfter coming back home, the animals throw a big celebration in honor of Frankie and his bravery. They feast on the juicy flies and dance the night away. Frankie realizes that he doesn't need to try new things to be a hero, and that bravery comes from within.\n\nEpilogue: The Lessons Learned\nFrankie learns that even when things don't go as planned, he can always rely on the help of his friends. He also learns that it's okay to be himself and that he doesn't need to do wild and crazy things to be a hero.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "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": "When did plant life first appear? In what period? \n\nThe evolution of plant life on Earth is fundamental to the history of our planet. It has provided resources and habitats for animals and influenced climate on a global scale.\n\nWe know that plant life on land is ancient, but exactly how old is widely debated.\n\nNow, Museum scientists are part of a multi-institutional team transforming our understanding of this most formative episode in Earth's history.\n\nDr Harald Schneider, Dr Paul Kenrick, Dr Silvia Pressel and Dr Mark Puttick were part of a team of ten scientists researching the evolution of plant life.\n\nTheir latest findings, published in the journals Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Current Biology, show that land plants evolved about 100 million years earlier than previously thought.\n\nNew data and analysis show that plant life began colonising land 500 million years ago, during the Cambrian Period, around the same time as the emergence of the first land animals.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Plant life began colonizing land 500 million years ago during the Cambrian Period.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a short story about a heist in which the recipe for a hamburger is stolen. Give the story a twist and limit it to 5 paragraphs.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "They had been planning this for months. They knew the place had a security system, guards, and automatic alarms. They knew the exact location of the vault, where the most valuable secret in the world was kept. They knew the risks, but they also knew the rewards. They were going to steal the recipe for a hamburger.\n\nThey entered the building at night, disguised as janitors. They made their way to the basement, where the vault was. They hacked the keypad and opened the door. They saw a metal box with a combination lock. They entered the code they had obtained from a former employee. They opened the box and saw a piece of paper with handwritten instructions. They grabbed it and ran.\n\nThey escaped through a back door and got into their getaway car. They drove away, laughing and cheering. They had done it. They had stolen the recipe for a hamburger from McDonald’s. They were going to sell it to Burger King for millions of dollars. They were rich.\n\nThey stopped at a gas station to celebrate. They bought some snacks and drinks. They opened the paper and read the recipe. They couldn’t believe their eyes. It said: “Ingredients: beef, salt, pepper. Directions: shape into patties, grill, serve on buns.” That was it. That was the recipe for a hamburger. They had been duped.\n\nThey realized they had wasted their time and money on a worthless piece of paper. They realized they had risked their lives for nothing. They realized they had been fooled by a clever prank. They realized they were idiots. They threw away the paper and drove away in silence. They never spoke of it again.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What planet is known as the red planet?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Mars, the fourth planet from the sun, is nicknamed \"the Red Planet\". Its reddish appearance is due to finely-grained iron oxide dust in the soil. Mars has a very thin atmosphere made primarily of carbon dioxide and two irregularly shaped natural satellites known as its moons: Phobos and Deimos.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Turn this into a poem\n\nThe Barbarossa Brothers\nSailing from North Africa’s Barbary Coast, the Barbarossa (which means “red beard” in Italian) brothers Aruj and Hizir became rich by capturing European vessels in the Mediterranean Sea. Though their most lucrative early victims included two papal galleys and a Sardinian warship, they began targeting the Spanish around the time Aruj lost an arm to them in battle. By 1516 the Ottoman sultan had essentially put Aruj in charge of the entire Barbary Coast, a position that Hizir took over two years later following his brother’s death. Hizir, otherwise known as Khair-ed-Din, then spent the rest of his days fighting various Christian enemies, including a “Holy League” fleet specifically formed by the pope to destroy him.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "On North Africa's Barbary shore,\nThe Barbarossa brothers sailed and more.\nAruj and Hizir, with red beards so bold,\nCaptured European ships, their treasures to behold.\n\nPapal galleys and Sardinian might,\nTheir early conquests brought fortune's light.\nBut as Aruj lost an arm in the Spanish fray,\nTheir focus turned, vengeance their way.\n\nBy 1516, the Ottoman sultan's decree,\nPut Aruj in charge, ruler of the sea.\nHizir, Khair-ed-Din, the brother's name,\nAfter Aruj's passing, he stepped into fame.\n\nChristian foes and Holy League's might,\nThey battled against, with valor and might.\nEnemies abound, their resolve was true,\nThe Barbarossa brothers, a legend they grew.\n\nTheir story echoes through the ages past,\nPirates of the Barbary, their legacy vast.\nFrom red beards to battles, a pirate's tale,\nThe Barbarossa brothers, their names prevail.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Explain checks and balances with examples like you're talking to a third-grader.\n\nThe ability of each branch to respond to the actions of the other branches is the system of checks and balances.\n\nEach branch of government can change acts of the other branches:\n\nThe president can veto legislation created by Congress. He or she also nominates heads of federal agencies and high court appointees.\nCongress confirms or rejects the president's nominees. It can also remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances.\nThe Justices of the Supreme Court, nominated by the president and confirmed by the Senate, can overturn unconstitutional laws.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The system of checks and balances means that if one part of the government tries to do something, other parts have a say. For example, if Congress wants to do something, the President can say no! He can also put people in charge that have a big say too.\n\nCongress can also decide whether they like who the President has put in charge!\n\nAnd then there are the Justices of the Supreme Court. They can decide if a law is bad for the people of the US and say no to it. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am travelling to the city of Chiang Mai this week what are 5 things i can do to entertain myself there.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure! Here are five things you can do in Chiang Mai. \n\n1. Visit the Night Market Bazaar. \nThe Chiang Mai night market bazaar is full of stalls and vendors selling just about anything you can think of. From woks to headphones, you can find just about anything in this busy market. You can shop at the many stalls and get gifts for friends and family or try some delicious food on offer as you walk around. The market is located on Tha Phae Road in the Meuang district of Chiang Mai. \n\n2. Cooking Class. \nChiang Mai has a litany of incredible food and some incredible restaurants. You can use your time in the city to take a cooking class and learn the skills required to take the taste of Chiang Mai wherever you go. There are many options in Chiang Mai for cooking classes, and most schools will offer hotel pickup and drop-off. Classes can be long. Don't be surprised if you learn up to 7 dishes. \n\n3. Elephant Nature Park. \nThe elephant nature park or elephant sanctuary on the outskirts of Chiang Mai has drawn plenty of praise from visitors for drawing attention to the exploitation of elephants. This sanctuary allows guests to bathe with the elephants. Once you have done your bathing you get the chance to eat yourself before feeding the elephants to round off the day. The address for the elephant sanctuary is Elephant Nature Park Office, Tambon Kuet Chang, Amphoe Mae Taeng, Chang Wat Chiang Mai 50100.\n\n4. Get a massage. \nAnywhere you walk in Chiang Mai or Thailand, for that matter, you will see massage parlors lining the streets. Take the opportunity to indulge in a relaxing hour as a trained professional to ease your aches and pains. For a truly unique experience in Chiang Mai, head to Lila Thai Massage on 37 Rachadamnoen Rd Soi 7. Here the masseuses are also inmates at the local prison, don't worry; these inmates are nearing the end of their sentence and have been professionally trained.\n\n5. Temples. \nWith over 300 temples in Chiang Mai, it's a matter of when, not if, you will come across a Wat. Some of these temples are walkable from the main areas. However, some will require a tour or scooter to get to them. When visiting the temples, remember to act respectfully and check the etiquette before visiting. \n\nSome of the best temples to visit in Chiang Mai are below:\nWat Phra That Doi Suthep\nWat Chedi Luang\nWat Chiang Man\nWat Suan Dok\nWat Chet Yot\nWat Rong Khun", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am running for student council president and need a speech for why I am the best candidate. Could you give me a start to help me get the ball rolling? Please include ethos, pathos, and logos in the speech.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hello! I’m Sally, and I’m running to be your loyal and committed student council president. If elected, I would make it my goal and dedicate myself to serving the student body and being of service to make our experience going through this school year the best ever. Having struggled through things like my parents getting divorced and losing my brother, I know what it’s like to struggle and what it takes to rise to the occasion and overcome struggles. This knowledge informs me every day and allows me to make powerful connections with my fellow students and understand those who also struggle. I know that with my determination, dedication to the student body, and ability to connect with all of you, I am the right person for the job and will always do what’s right, not just for us, but for our entire community.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a list of 9 “don’ts” for new moms. I want it to be a numbered list and make readers feel good. Give it a catchy title and an intro, like it’s a blog post. {Tip} {Explanation}\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "9 Big Don’ts for New Moms\n\nIf you recently became a mother or have a little one growing inside, you probably are thinking, “How on earth am I going to do this?” Don’t worry, you are definitely not alone! \n\nBecoming a new mother is extremely challenging, so we have made a list of 10 simple don’ts to make your transition into motherhood just a little easier. \n\n1. Don’t Do It Alone! Call for help, whether it's a friend, a partner, or a family member; you don’t need to do it all by yourself. \n2. Don’t Cry When They Cry. Babies are going to cry, it doesn’t mean you’re a bad mother. Don’t get down if your baby is crying; it’s perfectly normal. \n3. Don’t Neglect YOU. So many mothers forget to take time for self-care! You can’t care for your baby if you’re not taking care of yourself. \n4. Don’t Believe Everything You Hear. There is almost too much motherly advice available these days. And focusing on all of it will drive you insane! Find the tips and tricks that work for you, and leave the rest behind. \n5. Don’t Get Impatient. It takes time to ease into motherhood. Don’t forget to be patient with yourself and the process. \n6. Don’t Forget Your Baby is Unique. Not all babies are the same! What worked for another baby simply might not work for yours, and that’s okay! You’ll get to know your baby’s unique needs and personality in no time. \n7. Don’t Forget It’s All a Phase. At the end of the day, everything is a phase when you have a baby. So if you’re in a particularly challenging one, just remember, it will pass. \n8. Don’t Have Specific Expectations. You may think you know exactly how you’re going to respond to motherhood or even how your baby is going to act. And it’s just not true! Having specific expectations leads to frustrations and disappointment. Don’t forget to go with the flow!\n9. Don’t Worry! Alright, this one is certainly easier said than done. But the truth is, the less you worry in the few first months will make the experience so much more rewarding.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am trying to create a function in python that takes a Roman numeral as its argument and then returns the value as a numeric integer. Keep in mind it does not need to validate the form of the Roman numeral", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Here is a function that converts a Roman numeral to an integer:\n\ndef solution(roman):\n nums = []\n ans = 0\n for char in roman:\n if char == 'M':\n nums.append(1000)\n elif char == 'D':\n nums.append(500)\n elif char == 'C':\n nums.append(100)\n elif char == 'L':\n nums.append(50)\n elif char == 'X':\n nums.append(10)\n elif char == 'V':\n nums.append(5)\n elif char == 'I':\n nums.append(1)\n for i, n in enumerate(nums[:-1]):\n if n >= nums[i + 1]:\n ans += n\n else:\n ans -= n\n return ans + nums[-1]\n\nHere's the step-by-step breakdown of the code.\n1.) First, the code loops through each character in the parameter \"roman\".\n2.) If the character is a valid Roman numeral value, the code appends the corresponding value to \"nums\".\n3.) The enumerate is used to loop over all the pairs of adjacent integers in the \"nums\" variable, except for the last one.\n4.) For each pair of integers, the code compares them to determine whether to add or subtract variable \"n\" from the result. \n5.) If \"n\" is greater than or equal to \"nums[i+1]\" then \"n\" is added to the \"ans\" variable. Otherwise, \"n\" is subtracted.\n6.) The last integer value is always added to \"ans\" regardless of the value because there are no more pairs of integers to compare it to.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Rewrite this sentence as a 4-line poem.\n\nThe well-known Cadbury Flake is now \"too crumbly\" to be used in 99 cones, according to ice cream sellers across the country.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The Flake used to be great, but now it's been humbled \nFor the sellers said, and they did not mumble\nThey all agree that Cadbury fumbled\nWith their Flake, now it's prone to crumble", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I want to create a fun and educational scavenger hunt for my kids. Can you suggest some clues or challenges that are age-appropriate and engaging? They can be both indoors or outdoors.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No problem, I can help you with that. Here are some fun and educational scavenger hunt challenges for kids:\n1. Backyard insect scavenger hunt: Get the kids adventurous in your backyard by giving them magnifying glasses and asking them to try to find small insects out there. To make it educational, have them count the legs and wings of the insects to learn about them.\n2. Alphabet bug scavenger hunt: Print out cards with drawn images of bugs, and write lowercase and uppercase letters on the cards. Have the kids identify lowercase letters.\n3. Color scavenger hunt: Fill out a canvas with a variety of colors and then get the kids to identify them. Make it more difficult for older kids by having them identify more subtle hues. \n4. Secret code scavenger hunt: In this challenge, create clues for some problems to be solved and get the kids to look for them. Then, have them use the clues to come up with the solutions for the problems/hidden messages.\n5. Art scavenger hunt: In this educational scavenger hunt challenge, you print out pictures of animals on paper, and the kid who identifies an animal gets to color them.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I'm an artist and my new song, \"I Gotta Hide\" is releasing in one month. I need help composing a caption for a social media post talking about the release. It should be no more than 200 words. My artist name is \"Yung Gucci\" and the song will be released on January 22nd, 2022", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hey guys! \nYug Gucci here to let you guys in on a little secret... I have a new song releasing in just one month! \nThe name of the song is \"I Gotta Hide,\" and it will officially be released on January 22nd, 2022! \nI am so excited to share this song with you guys, and I know you will love it! \nIf you want to be one of the first people to hear this song go pre-save it on your preferred streaming platform! \nFollow me to be notified every time I release a new song, go on tour, release merch, or have any announcements. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Summarize this excerpt from an NPR article: \n\nNEW YORK — Saying she is ready to share the \"unfathomable\" experience of being arrested and incarcerated in Russia, basketball star Brittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled for spring 2024.\n\nGriner was arrested last year at the airport in Moscow on drug-related charges and detained for nearly 10 months, much of that time in prison. Her plight unfolded at the same time Russia invaded Ukraine and further heightened tensions between Russia and the U.S., ending only after she was freed in exchange for the notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.\n\nA WNBA All-Star with the Phoenix Mercury, Griner had flown to Moscow in February 2022 to rejoin UMMC Ekaterinburg, a Russian women's team she has played for in the off-season since 2014.\n\n\"That day (in February) was the beginning of an unfathomable period in my life which only now am I ready to share,\" Griner said in a statement released Tuesday by Alfred A. Knopf.\n\n\"The primary reason I traveled back to Russia for work that day was because I wanted to make my wife, family, and teammates proud. After an incredibly challenging 10 months in detainment, I am grateful to have been rescued and to be home. Readers will hear my story and understand why I'm so thankful for the outpouring of support from people across the world.\"\n\nGriner says she hopes her book raises awareness for other detainees\nGriner added that she also hoped her book would raise awareness of other Americans detained overseas, including Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, arrested in Russia last month and accused of espionage; businessman Kai Li, serving a 10-year sentence in China on charges of revealing state secrets to the FBI; and Paul Whelan, a corporate security executive imprisoned in Russia on spying charges. Around the time Griner was released, Whelan criticized the U.S. government for not doing enough to help him.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Brittney Griner, a WNBA All-Star basketball player with Phoenix Mercury, spent ten months detained in Russia last year after she was arrested in Moscow on drug-related charges when going to rejoin a Russian basketball team. Her detainment occurred around the time Russia invaded Ukraine. She was released when Viktor Bout, a Russian arms dealer, was exchanged for her. \n\nBrittney Griner is working on a memoir that is scheduled to release in 2024. She hopes this book tells her story, shows how she appreciates the support she's received from people worldwide, and brings awareness to others detained in foreign countries. Current detainees include Evan Gershkovich, Kai Li, and Paul Whelan. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you write an announcement inviting family and friends to my mysterious retirement party? Leave a few subtle hints that I might vanish during the midst of the party. Mention the following:\n-Bag End's famous ale\n-Lots of delicious tarts and pastries\n-Speeches", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Beloved friends and family,\n\nI'm hosting a retirement party on [Insert Date]. Please join me to celebrate this joyous occasion. There will be lots of Bag End's famous ale and delicious tarts and pastries that I expect to vanish, along with something else. There will be a number of speeches given, so please turn your attention to the main stage for some surprising revelations when the time is right. It'll almost feel like I'm not there anymore when all is said and done. I'm looking forward to seeing you all there. I don't want to see anyone missing.\n\nSincerely,\n[Insert Name]", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you write me some poetry? I'd like for the poem to be about different classes in school. This poem's audience is elementary school students, so keep it simple. Write 4 stanzas in the AABB rhyme scheme.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Everyone has their own favorite subject in school\nWhether you like science or think art is really cool\nSome like math and working to subtract and add\nBut relax, keep your cool, and try not to get mad\n\nOr maybe you like biology with animals and plants\nStudying insects like spiders, beetles, and ants\nThis is just one aspect of science that people study\nMaybe you and a lab partner can become buddies\n\nSome people prefer more creative classes like English or art\nJust because it's not science or math doesn't mean you aren't smart\nEveryone is unique and everyone has their own favorite class\nJust make sure you study so that you pass\n\nOr maybe you're an athlete and you love going to Gym\nGetting plenty of exercises to stay healthy, strong, and slim\nNo matter what you like, whether it's music, science, or art\nJust be active in class and be sure to always do your part", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Which would be a better subreddit for this post, /r/lawofattraction, /r/nevillegoddardsp, or /r/manifestation?\n\nPost:\n\nHi all, I just wanted to share my success story with everybody on here! I was reading more about what is meant by \"everybody is you pushed out\" and it suddenly clicked for me. My SP (ex of year and a half) was only the negative guy that I made him out to be because I pushed him out to be that way (i.e. allowing myself to be stepped over because I wanted any form of love to cling to). So I did a long journaling session, healed and closed my cycles of low SC, and realized that I am always whole regardless of whether or not he loves me or wants to be with me. I just decided. And after I decided, he sent me a message saying that he wanted to talk! He apologized for everything that he did that made me have trust issues, and told me he never stopped being in love with me and that he wants to be with me again and for good this time! This is all thanks to SC and my own research! Keep going! You got this!", "role": "user" }, { "content": "/r/nevillegoddardsp", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a product description for a ballerina bracelet I'm making to sell online. It has pink white gold beads and a ballerina charm with a real tutu. the bracelet is child-size with elastic string and is $8", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Check out our Ballerina Charm Bracelet. It's the perfect gift for your little dancing star as it is made specifically for child-size wrists. We begin with a classic color scheme of pink, white, and gold beads strung on an elastic bracelet for the perfect fit. The most charming detail of all, of course, is the ballerina charm featuring a real tutu! At only $8.00, this adorable piece of jewelry is a great deal and makes a wonderful gift for any prima ballerina. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write an AHK script that will send a random greeting from the following choices: \"Hi\", \"Hello\", \"Kia Ora\", \"Good Morning\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sure thing. See below:\n\n```\ngreetings := [\"Hi\",\"Hello\",\"Kia Ora\",\"Good Morning\"]\n\n::greeting::\nRandom, Rand, 1, 4\n\nSend %greetings[%Rand%]%\nReturn\n```\n\nThis creates an array of greetings and returns a random element from that array. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Draft a proposal from an employee to an executive requesting a lounge room be built on the employee's floor, as well as the justification for building said lounge room.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Sir/Madam:\n\nI am requesting a lounge room be built on the employee's floor (4th floor) of our company office building. I believe, despite the price tag associated with building this lounge room, the increase in productivity will ultimately pay for it over a short time.\n\nRight now, employees have to leave the building to buy their lunches. Even after they purchased their lunches, they are either forced to eat in their cars or at the restaurants they bought their food from. Having a lounge would solve two problems: employees have a place to eat that is at their place of work, and if they chip in every month, the lounge room can be stocked with a variety of foods that can be prepared and eaten right in the room. Tardiness from clocking in late after lunch can be eliminated by having a lounge room in the building.\n\nI did some research and was able to determine that it would cost approximately $10,000 to build a new lounge room in the employee work area. This would cover the costs of building the room, as well as furnishing it with tables, chairs, a refrigerator, a microwave, a kitchenette, and vending machines for snacks and drinks. The company would be able to make up the costs by saving money on paying employees a meal allowance, as they would cover their own meals (either by chipping in to supply the lounge or bringing their own meals from home to eat). \n\nThis proposal is submitted for your review and consideration.\n\n- Employee", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is \"undergrounding\"?\n\nHere's the text you can use to answer:\nThe costs of the corresponding outages are immense. Numerous analyses show even a one hour power outage can cost commercial and industrial facilities tens of thousands of dollars—and outages often last much longer. In specialized industries like museums, a power outage can mean the difference between a safe, stable climate for art and an environment that starts to quickly degrade priceless artifacts. And as we’ve witnessed in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, damaged grids can claim human lives.\n\nThat’s why many people argue for “undergrounding,” the process by which existing utility poles are moved from their current spot above the tree canopy to a protected tunnel below the earth. Proponents, who seem to grow more vocal over the summer as hurricane season picks up speed, say this move would ensure the grid’s resiliency, even in hurricane-prone places like south Florida. But Ted Kury, the director of energy studies at the University of Florida’s Public Utility Research Center, says not so fast. Undergrounding could reduce the number of hurricane-related outages in some places. But these buried lines bring with them their own problems—and price tag.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Undergrounding is the process of moving utility poles from above ground to a protected tunnel under the earth.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What is a Super Saiyan transformation?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Super Saiyan is a transformation those of the Saiyan race can do in the series \"Dragon Ball.\" It is usually triggered by an intense emotional response but also requires many S-Cells in order to complete the transformation. During this transformation, the user's hair turns a golden blond and will stand on end. Their eyes will also turn green and a golden aura will surround them. The user's personality may also shift and become more aggressive in nature as their physical and power output increases in magnitude. Super Saiyan is just one of the stages and a character can ascend beyond this stage to higher stages of power.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a short but informative article about olive oil and olive trees that discusses how healthy they are. Include some relevant information about how olive oil has been used by the church in religious ceremonies. Keep the word count under 300 words.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Olive Oil Facts\n\nOlive Oil has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet for centuries. It’s the only vegetable oil that can be consumed just the way it is, freshly pressed from the olive. It contains many beneficial health effects. Consuming just two teaspoons each day can prevent heart disease and gallstones. Research has also shown that it can lower your risk of colon cancer. \n\nOlive Oil is a good cure-all for many afflictions. But it has also been used for many centuries in religious ceremonies. In the Roman Catholic church, for instance, olive oil has been utilized by Priests to perform a variety of ceremonies, such as baptisms, Confirmations, and even as fuel for lamps in their churches. \n\nDuring ancient times, olive oil was used to anoint a king during his coronation ceremony. In 1 Samuel 10, the mighty prophet of old Samuel uses a flask of olive oil to anoint Saul, the very first king of Israel.\n\nAlmost since time began, olives have been associated with peace. An olive tree cannot be grown in a hostile environment. It requires lush, fertile soil and arid temperatures. Even then, it will take several years before the olive tree can produce fruit. But once it does, this amazing tree can live for up to 500 years. \n\nOlive trees have an almost titanic resistance, a vital force that renders them nearly immortal. Despite harsh winters and burning summers, despite truncations, they continue to grow, proud and strong, reaching towards the sky, bearing fruit that nourishes and heals, inspires, and amazes.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Read the passage below and answer these questions:\n1. What were the three Korean states in the first half of the first millennium?\n2. In which time period did Sejong the Great make the Korean alphabet?\n\nDuring the first half of the 1st millennium, Korea was divided between three states, Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla, together known as the Three Kingdoms of Korea. In the second half of the 1st millennium, Silla defeated and conquered Baekje and Goguryeo, leading to the \"Unified Silla\" period. Meanwhile, Balhae formed in the north, superseding former Goguryeo. Unified Silla eventually collapsed into three separate states due to civil war, ushering in the Later Three Kingdoms. Toward the end of the 1st millennium, Goguryeo was resurrected as Goryeo, which defeated the two other states and unified the Korean Peninsula as a single sovereign state. Around the same time, Balhae collapsed and its last crown prince fled south to Goryeo. Goryeo (also spelled as Koryŏ), whose name developed into the modern exonym \"Korea\", was a highly cultured state that created the world's first metal movable type in 1234.[3][4][5][6][7][8] However, multiple incursions by the Mongol Empire during the 13th century greatly weakened the nation, which eventually agreed to become a vassal state after decades of fighting. Following military resistance under King Gongmin that ended Mongol political influence in Goryeo, severe political strife followed, and Goryeo eventually fell to a coup led by General Yi Seong-gye, who established Joseon on 17 July 1392. The first 200 years of the Joseon era were marked by relative peace, and during this time the Korean alphabet was created by Sejong the Great and Confucianism became increasingly influential in the kingdom.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla were the three Korean states in the first half of the first millennium.\n2. Sejong the Great made the Korean alphabet in the first 200 years of the Joseon era.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a note to my flatmate Joe asking him to stop leaving chocolate around, worded as if my puppy Sandy is saying it. Sandy is obsessed with treats and loves to get new bones to chew on.\n\nMy name is Matt, by the way. I'm really angry about the chocolate being where Sandy could reach it since chocolate is so dangerous for dogs. Use some 'doggolingo' slang and make the note funny while still making it clear how angry I am.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hello fren,\n\nIt's me, Sandy, your favourite small boi! I bet you thought I couldn't write but my brain is almost as powerful as my zoomies after I get a new bone. I haven't had one in a while you know...\n\nAnyway, I've got to beg for something a little different today, instead of treats. This is kind of serious because you've been doin' Matt a frighten lately. There's a sweet-smelling human food you love and you've been leaving it lying around a lot. It's so tempting for a tiny doggo like me! Matt says it could make me really sick though and heck, I don't want that.\n\nI trust my hoomans to look after me and I know I won't be able to resist the chocolate if I see it. Can you keep it away from me?\n\nOh, and I'd love a snacc if you have one! Just no chocolate. \n\nBoops and woofs,\n\nSandy", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "You are a spy who has been assigned to infiltrate a secret organization that is planning to launch a nuclear attack. You manage to get inside their headquarters, but you realize that you have only 10 minutes to find and disable the bomb. How do you accomplish your mission? Answer within 3 paragraphs and make the audience spy fiction fans.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I quickly scan the room for any signs of the bomb. I spot a metal door with a keypad and a red light above it. That must be it. I run towards the door and try to hack the code using my spy gadget. I hear footsteps behind me and turn around to see two armed guards approaching. I grab my silenced pistol and shoot them both in the head before they can raise the alarm.\n\nI enter the code and the door opens. Inside, I see a large metal cylinder with wires and buttons attached to it. It looks like a nuclear bomb alright. I check the timer and see that I have only 5 minutes left. I look for the manual override switch, but it’s nowhere to be found. I realize that the bomb is rigged to explode if tampered with. I need to find another way to stop it.\n\nI remember that I have a small explosive device in my pocket. It’s not powerful enough to destroy the bomb, but maybe it can disrupt its circuitry. I attach the device to the bomb and set it to detonate in 10 seconds. I hope that it will create enough of a short circuit to disable the bomb without triggering it. I run out of the room and close the door behind me. I hear a loud bang and see sparks flying from the door. I check my gadget and see that the bomb’s signal has gone dead. I did it. I saved the world.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "How much will the toll cost drivers? See below for information.\n\nUpon completion, Autoroute Antananarivo–Toamasina will have its western terminus in Tsarasaotra, Anjozorobe, and its eastern terminus in Toamasina.[3] Along the way, from west-to-east, it will pass through Sabotsy Namehana, Ambohimanga Rova, Talata Volonondry, Anjozorobe, and Andaingo en route to Toamasina.[3] The highway will intersect with Route nationale 4, where an interchange will be constructed, and will join Route nationale 44 along its route.[3][4]\n\nThe route will be a toll road; light vehicles will be charged a toll of 15,000 Malagasy ariary (3.08 euros), while heavy trucks will be charged a toll of 20,000 ariary (€4.11).[3] In December 2022, the minister of public works, Jerry Hatrefindrazana, stated that the planned toll road will have \"4 lanes, 6 toll stations, 3 rest areas, with special devices such as cameras, radars, lighting, as well as vehicle counting and incident detection equipment\".[3]\n\nProjected impact\nTraffic benefits\nThe planned Antananarivo–Toamasina route is designed to be a faster and shorter alternative to Route nationale 2 and aims to serve as a strategic economic investment that connects Madagascar's capital with its largest seaport.[1][5] The President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, said in a press release that the road was expected to increase activity at the port threefold and that the construction would reduce the travel distance between the capital and the port from 370 km (230 mi) to 260 km (160 mi), lowering the typical travel time from 8 to 10 hours down to an average of 2.5 hours.[5] Gasoline consumption along the toll road is also expected to be lower than existing routes between the two cities; a typical passenger car is only expected to consume 25 liters (5.5 imp gal; 6.6 U.S. gal) of gasoline when traversing the length of the new road, and a heavy truck is expected to consume only 85 liters (19 imp gal; 22 U.S. gal).[4] The road will be Madagascar's first toll highway, and the speed limit will be set to 120 km/h (75 mph).[2]\n\nEconomic impact\nThe government expects the planned highway to boost the economy by facilitating trade and movement of goods and people, and by creating service jobs through planned development of hotels, restaurants, service stations, artisanal pavilions, and small traders of fresh produce including exotic fruits.[5][6]", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Light vehicles will be charged 15,000 Malagasy ariary, which is the equivalent of 3.08 Euros. Heavy trucks will be charged 20,000 ariary, which is the equivalent of 4.11 Euros.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I want a how-to list about how to change a screw-in lightbulb. Write the list using simple language so a child could understand it.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "\n\n1. Before starting, be sure that the lightbulb is turned off and has been turned off for a long time so you don't get burned.\n2. Find a ladder to stand on so you can reach the light bulb. Have someone hold the ladder so it is stable.\n3. Gently twist the bulb counterclockwise until it comes out. Carefully discard the bulb in the garbage.\n4. Take the new bulb and insert it into the socket. Gently twist the bulb clockwise until it is snug in the socket.\n5. Turn the light on to ensure the bulb is working properly. If it is not, check that it is screwed in properly and that the wattage and size are correct.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a darkly funny limerick about a goldfish named Jim", "role": "user" }, { "content": "I know of a goldfish named Jim,\nWhose chances of eating are dim.\nHis owner forgot,\nTo put food in his pot.\nNow his odds of survival are slim.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Turn the high-level conclusion in the following text into an awareness-raising campaign dedicated to new parents (no more than 3-5 sentences).\n\nLongitudinal EEG recording sessions were recorded in monthly increments, with 3–5 sessions acquired for 19 participants and 1 session for 2 participants, resulting in 71 sessions in total. EEG variables of interest were relative power in the 6–9 Hz range and coherence between selected electrode pairs. We describe the development of the peak in relative power in the 6–9 Hz frequency band of EEG; it is not present around 1 month of age and starts to appear across the following months. Coherence generally increased in the bilateral frontal-parietal networks, while the interhemispheric connectivity in motor cortices generally decreased. The results of this relatively small pilot study provide a foundational description of neural function changes observed as motor skills are changing across the first half year of life. This is a first step in understanding experience-dependent plasticity of the infant brain and has the potential to aid in the early detection of atypical brain development.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Discover the Wonders of Your Baby's Growing Brain! Welcome, new parents: We are thrilled to share with you the incredible findings from a fascinating study on infant brain development. Through a special recording method called EEG, it is now possible to capture the magical moments of your little one's brain activity. We can now share that your baby's motor skills change dramatically across the first half year of life, and this is all due to experience-dependent plasticity taking place in the infant brain - a crucial finding that has the potential to unlock early detection of brain developmental disorders. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What sort of questons should i ask when asked the problem \"Implement an algorithm to determine if a string has all unique characters. What if you cannot use additional data structures?\"", "role": "user" }, { "content": "You should Ask:\n1. if the string is an ASCII string or a Unicode string\n2. if it's ASCII, ask if it's extended ASCII (256 characters)\n3. Are uppercase and lowercase letters considered to be unique characters? In other words, is \"A\" considered to be different from \"a\"?\nThese questions should clarify an implicit assumption you have and show that you have an eye for details", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What are some good books to read while camping? Give me only three nature-related suggestions. Put them in paragraph form, and include the names of the books and their authors.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Some good books to read while camping includes The Call of the Wild by Jack London, Paddle Your Own Canoe by Nick Offerman, and Trek: A Woman's Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback by Robyn Davidson.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a stern email to a business client who is not answering a request for documentation.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Dear Valued Client,\n\nI hope all is well. As you know, we are required to finish this audit by next Friday. To satisfy this requirement, we need you to upload a general ledger and trial balance for year-end. If documentation is not uploaded by Friday morning, our firm cannot guarantee that your audit will be performed on time.\n\nSincerely,\n(Your Name Here)", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What are the origins of iced tea and when did it become a popular beverage in the United States?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Iced tea's origins can be traced back to the 19th century in the United States. It was during the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair that it catapulted to widespread popularity. The weather was unbearably hot, and fair attendees were seeking a refreshing respite. A tea plantation owner named Richard Blechynden, who was initially serving hot tea, decided to serve it cold in an attempt to increase sales. His idea was an instant hit, and it rapidly caught on across the country, helping establish iced tea as a beloved beverage in American culture. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a numbered list of 10 facts about pigs. It should be written as though a child around 8 years old who really likes pigs wrote it for a class assignment, but still with correct spelling, grammar, etc. Feel free to use 1st person point of view.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. If you have a girl pig, it's called a sow.\n2. If you have a boy pig, it's called a boar.\n3. A wild pig likes to eat fruit and leaves and little reptiles. \n4. If a piggy lives on a farm it will eat corn.\n5. Piglets like to drink their mommies' milk. \n6. Pigs are really smart, like smarter than dogs.\n7. Piglets are really small and only a few pounds when they are born. \n8. Old piggies can be up to 700 pounds!\n9. Lots of people think piggies are dirty, but they aren't.\n10. Sometimes, people call piggies \"swine\".", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Create an exciting and upbeat advertisement to promote my new dog wash company that uses elephants to wash them.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Is your pup stinky, dirty, and covered in mud? Are you bored of the same tired dog wash routine? Do you and your furry friend want a unique and unforgettable experience, all while getting clean too? Then look no further than our brand new dog wash company that uses Asian Elephants to give your dog a bath like never before!\n\nYou heard us right, we've partnered with some of the most gentle and loving elephants from the Asian Ex-Circus Performing Elephant Conservation Society (AECPECS) to bring you a dog-washing experience that is truly one-of-a-kind. Imagine watching as your furry friend is gently scrubbed and cleaned by one of these magnificent creatures, all while you relax and take in the immersive sights and sounds of our beautiful jungle-themed facility.\n\nOur experienced team of trainers and caregivers live and work closely with our elephants to ensure the utmost comfort and safety for your pet. We use only the highest quality, oat and honey-based, all-natural shampoos and conditioners to give your pup a clean, healthy coat. Plus, our new state-of-the-art facility includes heated drying stations and professional grooming services to make sure your pup looks and feels its best. Not only will your pup be squeaky clean and looking fine, but they'll also have a blast playing with their new elephant friends.\n\nAnd there is no worry about the condition of the elephants. These elephants struggled with release into the wild and preferred a job. They are closely monitored by AECPECS for mental and physical health once a week to ensure the safety of everyone involved. \n\nBut that's not even the best part! Our prices are truly unbeatable! For an introductory offer, treat your furry family to a luxurious elephant wash for just $XX.XX. That's a deal you won't find anywhere else. We also offer discount packages and even gift cards. \n\nSo what are you waiting for? Why settle for a boring old dog wash when you can give your pet an experience they'll never forget? Come visit us at our new location on Broad St. and see for yourself why we're the talk of the town. Bring your furry friend on down to our elephant dog wash today and give them an experience they'll never forget!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Can you summarize what this former Survivor player’s experience was in bullet points?\n\nStott said she began auditioning for \"Survivor\" in college and wasn't cast until she was in her 30s. \n\nShe added that the video-audition process wasn't easy for her, but she knew that she would be \"a shoo-in\" once she could talk to the producers face-to-face. \n\n\"I was nervous going into the interviews, but I just knew that once I got to talk to these people and tell them a joke or two, or just be myself, it would be OK,\" Stott told Insider.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "- She first auditioned in college but wasn't cast until she was in her 30s.\n- She found the video audition difficult but she was far more confident talking to the producers face-to-face.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "How many bees are there in a beehive?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A typical honeybee hive contains a colony of about 20,000 to 80,000 bees. This includes three types of bees.\n1. Workers: Female bees that are unable to reproduce. These workers will tend to the hive while they are young and then leave the hive as they get older to accomplish tasks outside the hive.\n2. Drones: Male bees with the main goal of mating with the Queen bee.\n3. Queen: There is a single queen in each hive. She is the only female that can reproduce and is well protected as she is the most important bee in the colony. \n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a short comedy about a man and a woman searching for the perfect restaurant for dinner, written in only dialogue. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Man: \"Where do you want to go to dinner?\"\nWoman: \"I don't know, why don't you pick?\"\nMan: \"I always pick.\"\nWoman: \"Well, you are the decider..\"\nMan: \"What does that make you, then?\"\nWoman: \"The wife of the decider.\" \nMan: \"Well, we're no closer to deciding dinner. How about Italian?\"\nWoman: \"I don't want pasta.\"\nMan: \"How about Chinese?\"\nWoman: \"Too greasy.\"\nMan: \"Mexican?\"\nWoman: \"Too spicy.\"\nMan: \"How about we roll some dice? We can assign each number on the die to a type of food.\"\nWoman: \"Okay. What should be number 1?\"\nMan: \"What do you want it to be?\"\nWoman: \"I don't know.\"\nMan: (puts head in hands)\nWoman: \"I know! How about burgers?\"\nMan: \"We can try that new health food burger shop!\"\nWoman: \"Sounds like a plan!\"", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Please create a numbered list of 9 ideas for wacky, unique ice cream flavors and explain what makes them so unique compared to regular ice cream flavors. Format the list items like this [Flavor]: [Explanation]. I'm allergic to peanuts and tree nuts so don't include any flavors with those ingredients.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Okay, here is a list of unique ice cream flavor ideas:\n\n1. French Fry: French fry ice cream blends a sweet treat with a salty flavor for fans of dipping fries in milkshakes.\n2. Chili Chocolate: Although you won't see this flavor offered very often, it's a great flavor combo that brings spicy and sweet tastes together.\n3. Balsamic Vinaigrette: This flavor is completely unique when it comes to the dessert world because it's typically an appetizer or snack flavor.\n4. Jalapeno: Spice is a great flavor combination when it comes to sweet foods, and you aren't likely to find this flavor at an ice cream parlor. \n5. Sea Salt: Sea salt is an uncommon ice cream flavor that won't overpower the sweetness of the dish.\n6. Maple Bacon: This unlikely ice cream flavor combines two delicious breakfast flavors into ice cream. \n7. Chicken and Waffles: Chicken and waffles is a popular sweet and savory dish, so turning it into a unique ice cream flavor is an obvious choice. \n8. Everything Bagel: This popular blend of seasonings would make a very unique ice cream flavor that likely hasn't been done before. \n9. Turmeric: Turmeric root is a colorful yellow that would make a unique-looking (and tasting) ice cream.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "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": "Write a short story, of no more than 300 words. Post-apocalyptic setting. Start with this sentence, \"The disease had first cropped up in five different towns.\" The main character desires to survive and to find other survivors.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The disease had first cropped up in five different towns. It spread like wildfire through the remaining fragments of humanity. No society was untouched. Nina kicked an old, rusty, twisted piece of metal out of her path. This stretch of cracked pavement had remarkably few rusting car hulks littering it, not like the cities. \n\nThe disease had no mercy; it caused a rapid deterioration of the body and mind. Mother Nature, finally having had enough abuse, had sent the ultimate punishment. Humankind was crumbling under the weight of its arrogance. \n\nNina, one of the lucky ones, was immune to the disease. Or was it unlucky? Whatever, she was alive and determined to stay that way. With her backpack strapped tightly to her face and a wrinkled, worn paper map clutched in her hands, she navigated the desolate wastelands. What she wouldn’t give for a working phone. \n\nAt first, phones and the internet had worked, even without people to man them. But in time, the electric grid failed. Some solar farms might still be online, and that’s where she’d find people. But they were south.\n\nDays turned into weeks as she trudged through barren landscapes, the remnants of civilization slowly being taken back by the planet. If she could reach California the coast would be within striking distance as well. Power, and a food source. Ideal while she attempted to locate other survivors. Nina looked at the drunken green sign. \n\nIt said, “Welcome to Nevada.”\n\nThere was still a long way to go.\n\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a short poem about puzzles. Mention something about the wind. dreams and magic. Give the poem a dreamy tone that is somewhat romantic.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The dreams begin\nWith eyes wide open.\nI feel words upon the winds,\nSilently moving, breathing magic\nStopping time,\nEmotions bared\nBy soft caresses, a breeze\nSweeping dusty corners\nOf my mind\nPuzzles played, how do the pieces fit?\nCan this truly work?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "How would you categorize this news headline text? [political, finance, sport]. Justify your rationale.\nHow Greece’s main opposition Syriza party ‘lost the left’\nAnalysts and left-wing Greeks say Tsipras’s campaign was unclear and has cost the movement severely.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "This is a political news article. The article aims to inform about the state of political activities in Syria, and how a candidate suffered because of their unclear campaign strategy.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Categorize the people below as either an author, scientist, or movie star.\n\n1. Stephen King\n2. Frank Herbert\n3. Keanu Reeves\n4. Albert Einstein\n5. Neil Degrasse Tyson\n6. Julia Roberts\n7. Charlotte Bronte", "role": "user" }, { "content": "1. author\n2. author\n3. movie star\n4. scientist\n5. scientist\n6. movie star\n7. author", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a poem about the night sky. Make sure it is no more than 75 words. It must rhyme and be 16 lines.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The stars and the moon\nOut in the night sky\nAre to come out soon\nYou'll see them up high\n\nIf you listen close \nYou'll hear their faint cry\nYou must not be morose\nOr the stars will pass you by\n\nShining from the night\nThe moon can make a sound\nAnd if the time is right\nIt shall illuminate the ground\n\nThe darkness slips away\nThough it surrounds us all\nAs night turns into day\nI hear them make the call", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Who was the first person to walk on the moon? In what year did this happen?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Neil Armstrong was the first person to walk on the moon. On July 19th, 1969, at 10:56 EDT, Armstrong became the first human to stand on the moon's surface. His famous quote: \"That's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.\", is to date one of the most universally known in American culture. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a story about a goblin trying to escape the stigma of being greedy and bloodthirsty. The goblin is a tax official and sometimes wishes he could go back to the good ole days.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Tyre sat at the bar with his face pressed against his hands. It had been a long day of work in the office and he really needed a drink. The bartender slid a drink his way, and Tyre flipped him a coin.\n\n\"A goblin willing to part with his money? Now I've seen everything.\" The bartender laughed at his own cutting-edge humor and Tyre just flipped around, swilling his drink in his hand.\n\n\"The war's over, bub,\" he said in his gritty voice. \n\n\"I ain't lookin' for trouble,\" the barkeep said, raising his hands in mock surrender. \"We all know goblins can be vicious when they have a mind to.\" \n\nTyre grunted and took a swig of his drink. Why did goblins have to hold such a bad reputation? Sure, they might have served a dark lord or two, and, sure, they might have maybe tried to bring about the destruction of mankind more than once, but this was a civil age. Elves were known for their pointy ears, wits, and—as propaganda would have it—gorgeous flowing locks. \n\nGoblins, by contrast, were remembered for being subservient, greedy, and bloodthirsty. Tyre worked in an office with lots of humans. He was a tax official, which didn't really help his reputation, but it was honest work. He worked hard, earned a good wage, and spent it wisely. His days of brandishing a club at travelers to relieve them of their gold were long since over, although, just sometimes, Tyre wished they weren't.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "When did George Washington get put on the dollar bill?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The first $1 Federal Reserve notes were released in 1963. Since George Washington is often referred to as the \"father of the country,\" it is not surprising that he was selected to feature on the dollar bill.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I am curious to know what three Mayan temples can be found in Belize.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Three Mayan temples that can be found in Belize: \n\n1. Xuanantunich which means Maiden of the Rock. This is a temple that can be found about ten miles away from the Guatemala border. This temple has an amazing view that allows explorers to see three river valleys.\n2. Altun Ha is another amazing temple that can be found in Belize. This temple is thirty-four miles away from Belize City and 10 miles from the Caribbean Sea. This temple is also known as Water on the Rock.\n3. Cerros is a smaller temple located on the coast of Belize. Unfortunately, this temple was abandoned early and no other history of life was found. The temple Cerros name means Hills. ", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "What was the highest-grossing movie of the 1990s and what year was it released in?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The highest-grossing movie of the 1990s was Titanic, released in 1997 by Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox. It has grossed over 1.8 billion dollars, a figure which is close to double that of the film in second place, Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Compose a text message I could send to my friend Trey. Tell him that I was able to get the concert tickets. Include that his share is $75 and that he can transfer the money to me later this week. Please write it in a casual style.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yo Trey, guess who's going to the show? Yeah, I got the tickets man! $75 is your share, hit me up with the funds later this week when you get paid and we're good. Catch you later!", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write an inner monologue about the first chapter of the first book in the Harry Potter series, but do it from Vernon Dursleys point of view. Keep it under 200 words.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What a terrible burden this child has been for our family. We were a peaceful family until Harry Potter was somehow left on our front step. I can't believe all those wretched letters just kept coming and coming. I confiscated as many as I could and I still want absolutely nothing to do with anything related to those letters! As if that weren't enough, next came a lumbering giant, *breaking into* our home, feeding the boy preposterous lies about being a wizard. I have never been more furious in my life. So we packed everything we own and drove as far as we could. It was the only choice we had to try and protect the family. And somehow, those freaks *still* found us. They gave the boy money for school supplies even, can you imagine? I just wanted to be done with this magical nonsense forever, so I said good riddance to the boy. One less burden in my household. I washed my hands of the boy and the whole ordeal.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "I need a personal diary entry filled with angst and bitterness. Give up to 3 entries for the same day. It needs to be from the point of view of a 15-year-old girl who is one of a set of triplets. She lives in a small apartment and has to share a room with her two sisters. Her name is Olivia, and her sisters also have names that begin with the letter O. Give her a bit of positive emotion at the end and keep it under 400 words. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": " Well, it’s Thursday. I hate Thursdays. They’re like a weird day stuck in the week. Kind of almost to the weekend but not close enough. School was the worst today. I’m sick of Octavia always trying to trick boys into thinking I’m her. Especially when I kind of LIKE the boy. Ricky is ruined for me now. Thanks, sis. How am I supposed to deal with him now that she decided that kissing him behind the science room would be fun? He spent half the day following me around wanting to know if he did something wrong, calling me her stupid name. I hate my life. I should do my homework now but my sisters are in here being stupid. Well, not Opal. She’s just in her headphones on her bed. Octavia is dancing around like she’s some superstar. She’s so not.\n\nStill Thursday. Octavia tried to pucker up to me at dinner. I think I’m going to cut my hair. The idea makes me sick, but I think Octavia is too vain to do the same thing. Maybe I’ll even dye it some gross color too. Opal is so lucky she’s not part of the identical thing. Yay for being her own egg instead. People don’t pay much attention to her. And she gets to be herself without drama. Stupid Octavia. I’m going to sleep now. Bye Journal.\n\nStill Thursday again. Octavia wouldn’t let me sleep. She just kept talking. I told her I’m cutting my hair and that I hate her. She APOLOGIZED! Not sure if I believed it but she was crying and everything. She said she’s jealous of ME. What? She said because I’m friendly and get the best grades of all of us and people just like me. She promised she would stop tricking people. I don’t believe her really but maybe a little. She was quiet crying. Not the drama crying. Night again journal.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Create a character sketch of my husband John who snores loudly and sleeps a lot.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "John is a man in his mid-forties with a tall, broad-shouldered frame and a slightly angry-looking face. He has short, thinning, dark brown hair and deep-set brown eyes that sparkle with mischief when he's in a good mood. He also sports a goatee and mustache that can increase the tendency towards a resting grump face. Despite his imposing physical presence, John is a gentleman with a warm smile and a kind heart.\n\nOne of John's defining characteristics is his love of sleeping. He can often be found dozing off on the couch, snuggled under a pile of blankets in bed, or sitting with his head flopped back in his desk chair. His penchant for snoozing is so legendary that he can easily sleep through loud noises, including his own snoring, which is a constant source of frustration for his wife.\n\nSpeaking of his snoring, John is notorious for his thundering snorts and whistles that can be heard at the other end of the house. Although he has tried various remedies to alleviate the issue, including a c-Pap machine, nothing seems to work. His snoring persists.\n\nDespite his sleeping habits, John is a very hard worker and takes his job as a software engineer seriously. He enjoys solving complex problems and spends long hours at his computer, late into the night, often to the detriment of his sleep schedule. However, he always seems to make up for lost sleep by sleeping in until noon and then taking long naps in the afternoons on the weekends.\n\nIn his free time, John likes to indulge in his love for science fiction, often spending hours reading books or watching movies in the genre. He also enjoys biking and drumming and often plans trips to national parks with his wife and son.\n\nOverall, John is a loving and loyal husband and father who enjoys the simple things in life, including a good nap, playing the drums, and a thrilling science fiction novel. His loud snoring may be an annoyance, but it's a small price to pay for the joy and love he brings his family.\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Change Geraldine's name to Gerry and make her nonbinary\n\nThat afternoon, Mr. Stern, the geometry teacher, started drawing cubes and cylinders on\nthe board. Geraldine sat at her desk adding up a column of figures in her notebook ­ the rent, the\nlight and gas bills, a new gym suit, some socks. Maybe they would move somewhere else, and\nshe could have her own room. Geraldine turned the squares and triangles into little houses in the\ncountry.\n“For your homework,” Mr. Stern was saying with his back to the class, “set your problem\nup this way.” He wrote GIVEN: in large letters, and then gave a formula for the first problem.\nThen he wrote TO FIND: and listed three items they were to include in their answers.\nGeraldine started to raise her hand to ask what all the squares and angles had to do with\nsolving real problems, like the ones she had. Better not, and sat on her hands. Your big mouth got\nyou in trouble last term.\nIn hygiene class, Mrs. Potter kept saying that the body was a wonderful machine. Every\ntime Geraldine looked up from her notebook, she would hear the same thing. “Right now your\nbody is manufacturing all the proteins and tissues and energy you will need to get through\ntomorrow.”\nAnd Geraldine kept wondering, How? How does my body know what it will need, When I\ndon’t even know what I’ll need to get through tomorrow?\nAs she headed down the hall to her next class, Geraldine remembered that she hadn’t\ndone the homework for English. Mrs. Scott had said to write a poem, and Geraldine had meant to\ndo it at lunchtime. After all, there was nothing to it ­ A flower here, a raindrop there, moon, June,\nrose, nose. But the men carrying off the furniture had made her forget.\n“And now put away your books,” Mrs. Scott was saying as Geraldine tried to scribble a\npoem quickly. “Today we can give King Arthur’s knights a rest. Let’s talk about poetry.”\nMrs. Scott moved up and down the aisles, talking about her favorite poems and reciting a\nline now and then. She got very excited whenever she passed a desk and could pick up the\nhomework from a student who had remembered to do the assignment.\n“A poem is your own special way of saying what you feel and what you see,” Mrs. Scott\nwent on, her lips moist. It was her favorite subject.\n“Some poets write about the light that… that… makes the world sunny,” she said,\npassing Geraldine’s desk. “Sometimes an idea takes the form of a picture ­ an image.”\nFor almost half an hour, Mrs. Scott stood at the front of the room, reading poems and\ntalking about the lives of the great poets. Geraldine drew more houses, and designs for curtains.\n“So for those who haven’t done their homework, try it now,” Mrs. Scott said. “Try\nexpressing what it is like to be… to be alive in this… this glorious world.”\n“Oh, brother,” Geraldine muttered to herself as Mrs. Scott moved up and down the aisles\nagain, waving her hands and leaning over the students’ shoulders saying, “That’s nice,” or “Keep\ntrying.” Finally she came to Geraldine’s desk and stopped, looking down at her.\n“I can’t write a poem,” Geraldine said flatly, before she even realized she was going to\nspeak at all. She said it very loudly, and the whole class looked up.\n“And why not?” Mrs. Scott asked, looking hurt.\n“I can’t write a poem, Mrs. Scott, because nothing lovely’s been happening in my life. I\nhaven’t seen a flower since Mother’s Day, and the sun don’t shine on my side of the street. No\nrobins come sing on my window sill.”\nGeraldine swallowed hard. She thought about saying that her father doesn’t even come\nto visit any more, but changed her mind. “Just the rain comes,” she went on, “and the bills come,\nand the men to move out our furniture. I’m sorry, but I can’t write no pretty poem.”\nTeddy Johnson leaned over and was about to giggle and crack the whole class up, but\nMrs. Scott looked so serious that he changed his mind.\n“You have just said the most… the most poetic thing, Geraldine Moore,” said Mrs. Scott.\nHer hands flew up to touch the silk scarf around her neck. “‘Nothing lovely’s been happening in\nmy life,’” She repeated it so quietly that everyone had to lean forward to hear.\n“Class,” Mrs. Scott said very sadly, clearing her throat, “you have just heard the best\npoem you will ever hear.” She went to the board and stood there for a long time staring at the\nchalk in her hand.\n“I’d like you to copy it down,” she said. She wrote it just as Geraldine had said it, bad\ngrammar and all.\nNothing lovely’s been happening in my life.\nI haven’t seen a flower since Mother’s Day,\nAnd the sun don't even shine on my side of the street.\nNo robins come sing on my window sill.\nJust the rain comes, and the bills come,\nAnd the men to move out our furniture.\nI’m sorry, but I can’t write no pretty poem.\nMrs. Scott stopped writing, but she kept her back to the class for a long time ­ long after\nGeraldine had closed her notebook.\nAnd even when the bell rang, and everyone came over to smile at Geraldine or to tap her\non the shoulder or to kid her about being the school poet, Geraldine waited for Mrs. Scott to put\nthe chalk down and turn around. Finally Geraldine stacked up her books and started to leave.\nThen she thought she heard a whimper ­ the way Mrs. Watson’s dog whimpered sometimes ­ and\nshe saw Mrs. Scott’s shoulders shake a little", "role": "user" }, { "content": "That afternoon, Mr. Stern, the geometry teacher, started drawing cubes and cylinders on the board. Gerry sat at their desk, adding up a column of figures in their notebook—the rent, the light and gas bills, a new gym suit, some socks. Maybe they would move somewhere else, and they could have their own room. Gerry turned the squares and triangles into little houses in the country.\n\n\"For your homework,\" Mr. Stern was saying with their back to the class, \"set your problem up this way.\" They wrote GIVEN: in large letters and then gave a formula for the first problem. Then they wrote TO FIND: and listed three items the students were to include in their answers.\n\nGerry started to raise their hand to ask what all the squares and angles had to do with solving real problems, like the ones they had. But they decided it was better not to and sat on their hands. Your big mouth got you in trouble last term.\n\nIn hygiene class, Mrs. Potter kept saying that the body was a wonderful machine. Every time Gerry looked up from their notebook, they would hear the same thing. \"Right now, your body is manufacturing all the proteins and tissues and energy you will need to get through tomorrow.\"\n\nAnd Gerry kept wondering, How? How does my body know what it will need when I don't even know what I'll need to get through tomorrow?\n\nAs they headed down the hall to their next class, Gerry remembered that they hadn't done the homework for English. Mrs. Scott had said to write a poem, and Gerry had meant to do it during lunchtime. After all, there was nothing to it—a flower here, a raindrop there, moon, June, rose, nose. But the men carrying off the furniture had made them forget.\n\n\"And now put away your books,\" Mrs. Scott was saying as Gerry tried to scribble a poem quickly. \"Today, we can give King Arthur's knights a rest. Let's talk about poetry.\"\n\nMrs. Scott moved up and down the aisles, talking about her favorite poems and reciting a line now and then. She got very excited whenever she passed a desk and could pick up the homework from a student who had remembered to do the assignment.\n\n\"A poem is your own special way of saying what you feel and what you see,\" Mrs. Scott went on, her lips moist. It was her favorite subject.\n\n\"Some poets write about the light that... that... makes the world sunny,\" she said, passing Gerry's desk. \"Sometimes an idea takes the form of a picture—an image.\"\n\nFor almost half an hour, Mrs. Scott stood at the front of the room, reading poems and talking about the lives of the great poets. Gerry drew more houses and designs for curtains.\n\n\"So, for those who haven't done their homework, try it now,\" Mrs. Scott said. \"Try expressing what it is like to be... to be alive in this... this glorious world.\"\n\n\"Oh, brother,\" Gerry muttered to themselves as Mrs. Scott moved up and down the aisles again, waving her hands and leaning over the students' shoulders, saying, \"That's nice,\" or \"Keep trying.\" Finally, she came to Gerry's desk and stopped, looking down at them.\n\n\"I can't write a poem,\" Gerry said flatly, before they even realized they were going to speak at all. They said it very loudly, and the whole class looked up.\n\n\"And why not?\" Mrs. Scott asked, looking hurt.\n\n\"I can't write a poem, Mrs. Scott, because nothing lovely's been happening in my life. I haven't seen a flower since Mother's Day, and the sun doesn't shine on my side of the street. No robins come sing on my windowsill.\"\n\nGerry swallowed hard. They thought about saying that their father doesn't even come to visit anymore but changed their mind. \"Just the rain comes,\" they went on, \"and the bills come, and the men to move out our furniture. I'm sorry, but I can't write no pretty poem.\"\n\nTeddy Johnson leaned over and was about to giggle and crack the whole class up, but Mrs. Scott looked so serious that he changed his mind.\n\n\"You have just said the most... the most poetic thing, Gerry Moore,\" said Mrs. Scott. Her hands flew up to touch the silk scarf around her neck. \"'Nothing lovely's been happening in my life.' She repeated it so quietly that everyone had to lean forward to hear.\n\n\"Class,\" Mrs. Scott said very sadly, clearing her throat, \"you have just heard the best poem you will ever hear.\" She went to the board and stood there for a long time, staring at the chalk in her hand.\n\n\"I'd like you to copy it down,\" she said. She wrote it just as Gerry had said it, bad grammar and all.\n\nNothing lovely's been happening in my life.\nI haven't seen a flower since Mother's Day,\nAnd the sun doesn't even shine on my side of the street.\nNo robins come sing on my windowsill.\nJust the rain comes, and the bills come,\nAnd the men to move out our furniture.\nI'm sorry, but I can't write no pretty poem.\n\nMrs. Scott stopped writing, but she kept her back to the class for a long time—long after Gerry had closed their notebook.\n\nAnd even when the bell rang, and everyone came over to smile at Gerry or to tap them on the shoulder or to kid them about being the school poet, Gerry waited for Mrs. Scott to put the chalk down and turn around. Finally, Gerry stacked up their books and started to leave. Then they thought they heard a whimper—the way Mrs. Watson's dog whimpered sometimes—and they saw Mrs. Scott's shoulders shake a little.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a fable that is set in the current time (2020s) and includes contemporary references.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "There was once a man who fell into disrepute, and his life of comfort and security fell apart quickly. The man's family disowned him; his wife left him and his children wished not to be associated with him. His close friends were no longer around to lend a listening ear or provide words of wisdom. The man was effectively cut off from everyone he knew.\n\nFive long years had passed for the man, where he had lost his job, became poor, and had to move in with his parents. He became a leech on resources who could not pay for his stay at his parent's house, and he was quickly loathed by them. The man began to drink heavily, carousing in bars and bringing alcohol home to drink in bed and watch television all day and night. He had no desire to move from his position on the bed, and he hated to get up, even to use the bathroom or occasionally take a shower.\n\nOne day, the man hit his personal rock bottom when one of his children called him to say, \"You're a loser, you have no job, you drink all the time, and you will die alone.\" The man, struck to his heart by his child's words, woke up from his daydreaming. A fire stoked by years of anger, frustration, and hurt pride began to burn within him. The man decided to change his fortunes around by changing his life completely.\n\nThe next year, the man went through many trials and tribulations that tested his resolve. One of the biggest tests he undertook was his daily exercise of jogging. During this year, every day the man decided to run between 4 pm and 5 pm, and every day only during that period the rain would pour on him while he ran outdoors. As soon as he finished running and went into the shelter of his house, the rain would stop. The man began to think he was cursed.\n\nThis lasted several months until one day, the man's anger, frustration, and hurt pride suddenly disappeared, and now he welcomed the rain during his runs. It was then that the rain stopped and the sun came out. From that day forward, the man put his life back together and became enlightened.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a casual text to my little brother. Ask him how he is and if our older sister behaved at our dad's birthday party. Let him know I got the job he was asking about and I used my first paycheck to get a cat. The cat's name is Carseat French Fry. Make this text two paragraphs with no more than four lines a paragraph.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Hey bro, how are you? Is all well? I just wanted to ask if our sister behaved at Dad's birthday party. Did any exciting things happen?\n\nAlso, I got the job you were asking about! I got my first paycheck this week, and I used it to buy a cat. His name is Carseat French Fry. You'll have to come out sometime to meet him, I think you'd love him.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "what is the oldest tree in the world?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The oldest tree in the world is the Great Basin Bristlecone Pine, which has reached an age of over 5,000 years. The extremely cold temperatures and high winds, coupled with a slow growth rate, contribute to the development of dense wood. This density provides the tree with immunity against insects, fungi, rot, and erosion. Additionally, the needles on the tree can live up to 30 years, enabling the tree to conserve energy by not requiring the production of new ones.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Create a story for me based on the concept of a “tastebud lottery.” I had this idea and think it has legs, so do you mind using that as a jumping off point for a movie pitch? I think the idea that all our favorite tastes are assigned to us by a lottery system is neat and can create interesting complications or established hierarchies (for example, if you’re assigned tastebuds that enjoy McDonald’s food, you would be considered lucky as they are everywhere).\n\nWrite the pitch as if you were the narrator from 2000’s action movie trailers and use the working title “Tastebud Lottery” and come up with a tagline for the movie at the end. The unlucky protagonist’s name is Abel. Additional note: I’m hoping to land a brand deal with the Frito Lays corporation, so try to work one of their products into the pitch.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "In a world where taste isn’t a preference, but a sentence: the hands of fate decide whether your favorite food can be found around the corner, or across the world.\n\nIn Tastebud Lottery, an unlucky Abel must search far and wide for his favorite food: the elusive, discontinued Doritos Guacamole variant.\n\n3,000 miles from home, the last unopened bag known in existence awaits the one who desires it—but it comes with a cost.\n\nAbel must partake in a high-stakes trade if he wants to eat his favorite food again: one bag of Doritos Guacamole for three years of his life spent in servitude underneath the one who has what he wants.\n\nComing soon to a theater near you: Tastebud Lottery. Can Abel get this chip off his shoulder?\n", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write an outline for a short story about a child eating an ice cream cone off the ground, then getting sick and learning how to fly. Write it in bullet points, each only one line. Make sure there are no more than ten bullet points for simplicity. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "• Introduce the child, and develop his love for ice cream.\n• The kid locates the cone and eats every bit off the ground.\n• The kid gets sick from the ice cream, and he has to go to the hospital for a day.\n• While he lies in his bed, he realizes he can float.\n• He goes outside and tests his newfound ability. He can fly!\n• He slowly masters his ability to fly after overcoming various fears.\n• He has tons of fun, making friends with the birds and showing off.\n• He learns that when he eats veggies, he flies higher.\n• He eats more and more healthy things, enjoying his experience.\n• The kid eats another ice cream off the sidewalk and loses his ability.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "In literature, what is magical realism, and who are some notable authors associated with this genre?", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Magical realism is a literary genre that incorporates fantastic or mythical elements into otherwise realistic fiction. It is different from pure fantasy as it's set in a normal, modern world with authentic descriptions of humans and society. Notable authors in this genre include Gabriel Garcia Marquez and Isabel Allende, whose works include the genre's defining traits.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write an outline for an article about organic gardening. Include DIY tips.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Organic Gardening - The Sustainable Way To Grow Your Own Food\n\nIntroduction\n- What does organic mean?\n- What is organic gardening compared to gardening with chemicals\n\nPesticides And Herbicides - The Enemy Of Sustainable Gardening\n- What are pesticides and herbicides, and how do they affect our garden\n- What happens to the soil and to beneficial insects when we use chemicals to control weeds and pests\n- Using chemicals when you have children and pets\n\nBenefits Of Chemical-Free Gardening\n- It's good for the soil and the beneficial insects\n- It's good for our health\n- It's safer for children and pets\n\nOrganic Pesticides - The Natural Alternative\n- How to fight against pests and weeds naturally\n- DIY pesticides made with natural ingredients\n\nLet Nature Look After Your Garden\n- Create a home for beneficial insects with DIY bug hotels\n- Buy the beneficial insects you can't find or attract to your garden\n- Use companion planting to attract the good bugs and repel the bad ones\n- Different plants to plant as pest repellents or pollinator attractants\n- Attract birds to your garden with feeders and bird baths to help keep the pests under control\n\nUse Your Scraps - Composting For An Organic Garden\n- Different ways to compost\n- A DIY compost bin\n- What can and can't go in the compost\n\nSave Your Seeds For Another Organic Gardening Season\n- How to start saving seeds\n- How to store the saved seeds\n- How to grow from saved seeds\n\nBe Water-Smart\n- Different ways to conserve water in your garden\n- Create your own DIY water-collection system\n\nConclusion\n- Organic is healthy and sustainable\n- Organic is safer for people and animals\n- Organic gardening is easy, so anyone can give it a try", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Give me a list of 5 great classical composers. I'm ok with just listing their names and lifespan, I don't need details about them.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Okay, here are 5 great classical composers:\n\n1. Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)\n2. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)\n3. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)\n4. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1938)\n5. Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741)", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Write a sample multiple choice question on a certification exam for aliens studying human behavior. The question should have 4 choices and each choice should contain an idea complex enough to require 2-3 sentences to explain. Only one of these choices should be correct.", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Question: Which of the following statements is FALSE when it comes to group behavior amongst humans?\n\nChoices:\na) The more humans there are who see someone in trouble, the less likely it is for that person to actually receive help. This is known as the bystander effect, where humans will assume that their help is not needed because someone else will intervene.\nb) Humans tend to conform with a group in a phenomenon known as groupthink. When multiple humans gather together, each individual will prefer to go along with majority opinion instead of causing disruption, even when the majority is wrong. \nc) Humans rely heavily on categorization to help them understand the environment around them. For example, they categorize each other based on skin color, the location of their births, etc. Taken to an extreme, this often leads to a harmful phenomenon called stereotyping where individual differences are erased in favor of common group characteristics.\nd) Humans select leaders for their groups based on a process called elections. This involves choosing an alpha who represents the most physically capable person in a contest of strength.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Please tell me what the tone of this poem is. Also tell me why it fits that tone.\n\nthe flesh covers the bone \nand they put a mind \nin there and \nsometimes a soul, \nand the women break \nvases against the walls \nand the men drink too \nmuch \nand nobody finds the \none \nbut keep \nlooking \ncrawling in and out \nof beds. \nflesh covers \nthe bone and the \nflesh searches \nfor more than \nflesh. \n\nthere's no chance \nat all: \nwe are all trapped \nby a singular \nfate. \n\nnobody ever finds \nthe one. \n\nthe city dumps fill \nthe junkyards fill \nthe madhouses fill \nthe hospitals fill \nthe graveyards fill \n\nnothing else \nfills. ", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The tone of the poem is serious, despairing, and pessimistic. The poem expresses the disappointment that comes from seeking something that doesn't exist. It suggests that although people die, become ill, and produce waste, the desire for companionship is never adequately satisfied. It depicts scenes of violence and uses words like \"bone\", \"graveyards\", and \"trapped\" which convey a sense of despair.", "role": "assistant" } ]