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<start_of_turn>user
Why does consuming alcohol have a more voluminous history than that of marijuana, when one is a naturally occurring plant while the other takes more of a process?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Water was often considered unsafe to drink depending on how prevalent things like cholera, dysentery, c... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why have we found so many more dinosaur bones from hundreds of millions of years ago than our ancestors from over 40,000 years ago?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Dinosaurs were around for about 165 million years, and a lot of them were *huge*. The genus *Homo* is only a few million years old, an... |
<start_of_turn>user
How does a song get stuck in your head?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
I've read (do not recall where) that the task-oriented part of your brain interprets the partial song stuck in your head as something that needs to be accomplished, and bugs the shit out of the rest of your brain until it forg... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why don't we use the chemicals from glow worms to create artificial light?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Because it's efficient but not very bright. You'd need loads of it to light a room and have to keep drums of chemicals around to keep your lights working. Imagine trying to light your house w... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why do we close our eyes when we kiss someone?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Mainly because any situation that's heavily emotional or enjoyable we tend to close our eyes in order to fully "savor" the experience. Just like people really enjoying a song, or enjoying a big bite of a sandwich, or ge... |
<start_of_turn>user
With inflation, the cost of living and basically the price of EVERYTHING going up, how come a bag of marijuana was about $20 in the 60s and 70s, yet is still $20 today?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
When I was 18ish, over 30 years ago, an ounce went for about 60 bucks. Today, that same ounce wou... |
<start_of_turn>user
What is it about the Leopard's pattern that makes it appear on Leopards and on Leopard Whiprays? [photos inside]<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It may just be a relatively simple and effective pattern to generate. E.g. the most simple pattern formation framework of reaction-diffusion can make fai... |
<start_of_turn>user
the purpose of running a "cooldown" after a cardio workout<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It allows your heart rate and breathing rate to gradually slow down and also for your body temperature to reduce, while decreasing the lactic acid content in your muscles. Overall, it helps to prevent fainti... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why does New Jersey get so much hate? It seems like a lot of people on this site and even a lot of American media really don't like the State of New Jersey, and I really don't understand why.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
New Jersey is the most densely populated state in America and also happens... |
<start_of_turn>user
Will there be any visible effects on the weather throughout Europe from the eruption of Etna?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It was a minor eruption, there will be no effect. However it is well known that massive eruptions do have effects on weather. But even when eruptions are small, you can obs... |
<start_of_turn>user
Imperial China is often called isolationist or inward-looking, and yet the Han Chinese diaspora appear to be very successful immigrants to whatever nation they move to. What were the reasons for such a major cultural shift?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
/u/desoulis and /u/parksunjung already gav... |
<start_of_turn>user
Is diffraction a consequence of photons acting as though they're waves?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Yes. However, to add a bit of nuance, photons exhibit wave-particle duality in which they have the properties of both a particle and a wave, but are truly neither. A large conglomerate of photon... |
<start_of_turn>user
Shifting gears in a car<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
If the car sounds like a choo-choo train, shift down. If it sounds like a race car, shift up.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
If the light switch is on but the bulb is dead, is power still being used?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It can’t be a full circuit if the bulb is broken, so no. It’s as if a switch is off and the circuit just doesn’t complete.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
What determines if gas is expelled out the body as flatulence or a belch?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
If the gas is liberated in the stomach, it goes up as a belch. If the gas is liberated once passed the pylorus, it will exit as a fart<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Why does milk remove the stickiness of peanut butter in the mouth?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Remember chemistry class when they were talking about polar molecules breaking down other molecules and non-polar doing the same for other non-polar molecules? We see this all the time when we try to... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why was the number 24 used for hours in the day and 60 used for minutes and seconds?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
We divide hours into 60 minutes, and 60 minutes into 60 seconds because of the Babylonians. They had a base 60 number system where we have a base 10. Ie we don't typically questionn... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why do Americans hate socialism or even the term socialism?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Because historically American culture has embraced and celebrated individualism, so there is significant cultural bias against a worldview where non-earning individuals are granted access to the same resour... |
<start_of_turn>user
Was it just a coincidence that there was more than one place in Europe called "Galicia" and "Iberia"?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The Galicia in Spain comes from the Roman province C/Gallaecia, which was named for a Celtic tribe, C/Galleaci that lived in the area. In Eastern Europe, Galicia co... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why is it cold during summer further up north if over there the sunlight lasts longer?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The reason it's cold in the north, even in summer, is about the angle that the sunlight hits the earth. Far north the sun is in the sky for a long time but it never gets very *hig... |
<start_of_turn>user
How do historians (or archaeologists) separate what is real history from what is legend in old texts?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Well this is definitely not a problem archaeologists have. We dig out stuff **first**, and search for possible texts that affirm what we he have discovered **second... |
<start_of_turn>user
How did the first fueling stations appear and evolve during the advent of personal automobile ownership in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
A lot of early cars, [such as the Model T](_URL_0_) could run on gasoline, alcohol or kerosene. Kerosene was widely ava... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why is Comcast's acquisition of Time Warner not a violation of anti-trust laws?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
We don't know yet whether or not it will be. We won't know until the FCC and FTC make a ruling, but likely the announcement means that Comcast believes they can get past this issue. Herd... |
<start_of_turn>user
How is it that political movements often gather tremendous momentum only to fizzle and die completely?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Most of the people joining these kinds of political movements are just doing it because it's the flavor of the month. It sounds cool, being a part of it makes them... |
<start_of_turn>user
What's the deal with all these Chinese hackers hacking US intelligence and top secret information recently? Are these hackers working for the Chinese government or are they just guys working for themselves?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Both. There are state sanctioned intelligence gathering hac... |
<start_of_turn>user
What are the consequences of government imposed rent control, or "Max Rent"?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Pros: * ensure affordable housing * gives locals a reason to improve their neighborhoods, without fear of being forced out by gentrification Cons: * discourages the development of housing i... |
<start_of_turn>user
How is wireless power transmission possible?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It is possible to transmit power wirelessly, but it is extremely inefficient. It could work to power small devices over short distances, but if you tried to power a car, or even a lawnmower, that way you would fry everyth... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why is the Common Cold so hard to cure?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Because "the Common Cold" is a name for a bunch of different diseases, that are related mostly because they happen to cause the same symptoms. We can't come up with one thing that cures them all.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Why is Latin America so far behind other new world countries like the US and Canada?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
There's an old thread about a similar subject, and I answered that question [over there](_URL_0_). Overall, different patterns of colonization and colonial government, with the addi... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why can't we just dig really far down and use the ambient temperature to generate power??<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
We can and do. You can do geothermal power pretty much anywhere, it's more common than you might think. You can get a geothermal system installed to heat your home for a (relat... |
<start_of_turn>user
How is it possible that the world collective debt is bigger than world collective wealth? Can't we just annul all of the debt that shouldn't be there and go on?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
I think that debt IS wealth. If you got rid of the debt, it would remove all the wealth, because the weal... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why did banks need a bailout?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The problem is that our economy relies on banks trading money with each other. Once significant numbers of banks start collapsing, nobody will be willing to do this; you won't lend money to a bank that might not be there tomorrow. And s... |
<start_of_turn>user
I apologize in advance if this opens a can of worms. But could selective breeding ever reduce undesirable personality traits?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
You are assuming sex crimes are caused by genetics and not the environment. Honestly whether human sexual preference is determined by geneti... |
<start_of_turn>user
I once asked a history teacher if the romans were a more patriarchal than the Celts? He told me "yes, but only because the romans were possibly the most patriarchal society in history". would you agree or disagree?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
I understand if this isn't a worthy top line respon... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why is it that when air goes through a fan it becomes cooler?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It doesn't really become cooler. It just feels cooler because moving air carries away heat from your body more efficiently.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
What happens if I shift my car into park at a high rate of speed?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
A friend of mine did this going about 45 mph because his brakes failed and he was going to rear end people waiting at a red light. He had a '69 Pontiac Firebird, a very heavy car. He said when he thre... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why are humans the only creature that needs help in giving birth?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
This is only partially true - many animals die in the process of childbirth, and could use a lot of help during it. But the reason it is harder for humans is because we evolved to have bigger brains a... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why were most carnivor dinosaurs bipedal?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
All carnivorous dinosaurs that we know of were [theropods](_URL_0_), and all theropods had two legs. Changing diet (going from herbivore to carnivore or *vice-versa*) is a huge evolutionary change. We do know of some theropo... |
<start_of_turn>user
Were there propaganda songs during WWII that were about life on the homefront?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The largest number of songs that were direct propaganda, rather than subtle, were likely the ones made by Disney and Warner Bros., such as Bugs Bunny singing ["Any Bonds Today"](_URL_0_) ... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why is all of Reddit in English?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It's not. r/de is mostly in German r/nordic has nordic language posts etc There are thousands upon thousands of reddits. There's undoubtedly ones in Klingon and Elvish if you know where to look.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Why is the Ionian Sea nowhere near Ionia?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The names are unrelated. *Iōniē* "Ionia" refers to the land of the *Iōnes* "Ionians" (and in Bronze Age Greek the long *ō* was originally *āō*, so *Iāōn-*). The *Ionios* sea, with a short o, is of unknown etymology, though s... |
<start_of_turn>user
how was the ISS assembled? And how are repairs and maintenance performed in the event of a collision with space debris?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The ISS was assembled by flying it to space in pieces and assembling it later with robot arms. The solar Panels were just unfolded like a piece of... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why do we call Earths moon "The Moon", when every other moon in the solar system have their own separate name?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
We started calling it the moon before we had discovered what a moon really was, or that other planets had their own moons.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Serious question, because I can't think of the answer for the life of me. What's the scientific name for boogers?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
"Dried nasal mucus". That's it, there is no cool scientific name.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Large-Scale "Finger Over the End of the Straw" Trick?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
just take a drinking glass, submerge it open-end up into a full sink so it fills with water. Then turn it upside down and pull it out. As soon as the rim of the glass leaves the water, all the water falls out.<en... |
<start_of_turn>user
What makes us have an epiphany or suddenly realize something? Have we subconsciously reached a "border" or how could one describe it?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
You could say that. The way I view this is that a window exists between your subconscious and conscious brain of which the size depe... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why do some people involuntarily bounce their leg(s) when they're nervous, bored, or for no reason at all?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
I have anxiety and I can't really do one thing at a time, without going nuts, so I bounce my leg as an activity to add to things that I'm doing.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
How come when people get the treatment for cancer, their nails don't fall off as well as their hair.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
They do. As the brilliant Sterling Archer puts it, toenails "pop off like pogs" during chemotherapy.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
a trade school diploma/certificate is sub-par to a 2 year community college degree<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It really depends on the field and the schools. Some trade schools have excellent reputations for turning out skilled tradesmen, and some are worthless diploma mills that exist to bil... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why hasn't the earth flattened?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It has, slightly. There is a small bulge around the equator of about 26.5 miles (compared to the diameter through the poles). The centrifugal force is mostly counteracted by the force of gravity. _URL_0_<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Why do some people stay skinny their whole life, while others stay skinny for the first 20-30 years then suddenly they get a "beer gut"?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
They don't adjust their calories when their lifestyle becomes more sedentary.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Has a country ever lost territory after winning a war besides Israel in the 6-Day War?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
In the Egyptian-Ottoman wars (1800s), Egypt was originally a vassal of the Ottoman Empire, but had been ruled essentially autonomously from the rest of the empire. Muhammed Ali, t... |
<start_of_turn>user
why "for sale"/"for rent" signs for real estate usually don't show a price?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The numbers are much bigger, and much more negotiable. Sometimes house flyers have a listing price, but that just invites obsolescence.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
It's 1936, I'm a German watching the Olympics. I start cheering for Jesse Owens. Am I punished or called out for cheering for someone who is of a "lesser race" than me?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
No. Jesse Owens was reasonably popular among Berliners and many German athletes, such as Luz Long... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why are there no bandwidth limits on FM radio, but 3G/4G bandwidth is so precious?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The other explanations that have been listed are good, I just want to add one term- multicasting. With FM, every single person listening is receiving the same signal. Not only is it o... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why does my penis slant to one side?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
I do sex-ed with teens, this is what I tell them about it, I sometimes use three witheboard pens to examplify: Imagine a penis like three tubes bundled together, two on top and one on the bottom, the erectile tissue in the penis ... |
<start_of_turn>user
How come when 3G was new it was cutting edge fast connection but now that LTE is out whenever I only have 3G connection nothing works at all?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
When LTE is out it's either because of congestion or bad signal strength. So when you drop down to 3G, so are a bunch of oth... |
<start_of_turn>user
[Human Body] Are 'fast twitch' muscle fibers anatomically larger in size than 'slow twitch' ones?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
I actually just graduated with a degree in Kinesiology, so it's good to see it be somewhat useful. The shortest answer is yes, FT muscle cells that have been exercised ... |
<start_of_turn>user
How old would I have to live in order to have outlived 90% of my human ancestors?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
> 90% of my human ancestors > 90% of all humankind Technically, not the same group. 100% of your ancestors survived long enough to reproduce. A far lesser percentage of "all humankind"... |
<start_of_turn>user
What is an Easter egg? Not the holiday.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Easter Eggs are basically just clever messages, references, jokes, etc. that are hidden deep within some form of media (e.g. movie, video game, software, website, etc.) that most people will never find, but some people eventua... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why are some men growers and some men showers?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
I'm not exactly sure what the question is, but it's my understanding that the relationship between flaccid and erect penile lengths is different for everybody. Whether you shrink a ton whilst soft or you simply lose the... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why are most people right handed?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Scientists don't know for sure but there are many possible theories. Here's a couple. **Genetic** - it's possible that its hereditary as there is a 26% chance of a child being left handed if both parents are left handed **Division o... |
<start_of_turn>user
Where do dead bacteria go?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Sort answer : yes you eat the dead microorganisms. They are digested and passed just as other organic matter. Longer answer : furthermore, you actually eat live microorganisms all the time. Bacteria are everywhere! Additionally Your gut is... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why don't galaxies look all warped and stretched?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Taking our galaxy for example, it has about 100 000 ly in diameter. There isn't much that can happen during 100k years to make one side of galaxy much different than the other. Speed of light is still unimaginably fa... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why do helicopter blades make many “chopping” noises instead of one continuous “whooshing” noise?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
On a normal helicopter, the majority of the "whopping" sound you hear is from the interaction of the air coming off the main rotor with the tail rotor. As the main roto... |
<start_of_turn>user
How does ointments you apply on the skin (eg Voltaren) affect muscles under the skin?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The skin is the largest organ of the human body, and like other organ systems require the circulatory system to deliver nutrients and remove waste. The integumentary system, includ... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why do cameras take rectangle-shaped photos when the lens are round?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The answers provided are all correct but I feel like there is an aspect to your question that you may have intended but didn't ask; that is, if the sensor is square / rectangular, and the final ima... |
<start_of_turn>user
Can a person get their DNA made into a model?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
There are a few issues: At the same scale as that model, your genome will be about 60,000 kilometers. Everyone's genome is well over 99% identical.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Apparently when shown footage of the Holocaust during the Nuremberg trials, Goering was shocked and speechless. Why would this be?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
No more guesses, posts that do not directly answer the original question or answers like : "No historical info here, but even if he did... |
<start_of_turn>user
Has any war ever happened for the sole purpose of helping the people of another country of another nation and they never took advantage of it?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
The US interventions in Somalia and Kosovo could be included here. In both cases, the interventions were provoked primarily... |
<start_of_turn>user
What exactly is bureaucracy, how does it develop in a society and is it a negative or a positive thing?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
It is simply a way of coordinating the efforts of a large number of people. It crops up in any organization large enough that roles become specialized. For exampl... |
<start_of_turn>user
Aside from metabolism, why can my skinny friend eat McDonald's 6-7 times a week and not gain a pound and I have to diet on fruit, vegetables, and lean proteins to lose weight?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Obviously we don't have all the information, and you or him might have a legitimate abnorm... |
<start_of_turn>user
How can people drive from one point to another point without remembering every detail of it?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Highway hypnosis! Basically it's just muscle memory when you are driving and your brain zones out while your body does the normal reflexes of driving! You only remember ever... |
<start_of_turn>user
If all the cells in our body including neurons get replaced every seven years — how do we retain memories further in time?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Memories are stored in the pattern of connections between the nuerons, not in the physical matter of the body. Nuerons do not get replaced very... |
<start_of_turn>user
How far are we on cryogenic sleep or long term hibernation<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Short answer: ice crystals destroy cellular mechanisms. What is needed is a **non-toxic** "antifreeze" X, such that water+X freezes without crystallizing. Something like [xylomannan](_URL_1_). Seriously? It ... |
<start_of_turn>user
Has the Double-slit Experiment ever been performed in Space?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Well, there's no reason to expect it to be any different. Terrestrial conditions don't really play a role in the experiment.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Limits in math? I really need this explained easy, please.<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Limits are: "What do I get if x is reeeaally close to (some number or infinity)" Then you notice a pattern. For *x* approaching **infinity** in **1/x** your **answer gets smaller the bigger x is.** Hmm then ... |
<start_of_turn>user
How breaking the sound barrier was such a technological feat, that failed many times before success, but things seemingly irregular in shape like the space shuttle or SpaceX rocket boosters (on return to earth as well) break the sound barrier with seemingly no issue?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>mode... |
<start_of_turn>user
Will it ever be possible to take a photograph of the Solar System which looks as nice as what they show in books and on TV?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Its totally as simple as printing this page: _URL_0_<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Did Medieval Europeans use coins differently than we do today?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
As /u/Aerandir observes, coins were in far less common use than today. Partof the reason is the absence or scarcity of small denominations for everyday local purchases: in England one silver penny would ... |
<start_of_turn>user
Higher life expectancy leads to higher health care costs?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
You're describing a false dichotomy: either people live longer without ailments, or they die earlier. There is a middle ground, where the vast majority of old people stand: they are living longer, but with ma... |
<start_of_turn>user
How do babies perceive the world around them?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
You haven't gotten any good answers yet because your question is too broad. Narrow in a little bit more and maybe we can help.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
How do computer programmers take the computer (read: mouse) courser into account for the programs? Do they have to write the code that mirrors the mouse movement or do they just create the interactive background?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
For most programs, the operating system/window manage... |
<start_of_turn>user
What is critical thinking?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Critical thinking is simply looking at both sides of an argument. This is useful because it means you can create a non-biased opinion on a particular topic. **Edit:** I'd like to add that I good way to practice critical thinking is to deba... |
<start_of_turn>user
What are the beliefs of the Alawite sect?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
A follow-up question. I remember my Arabic teacher telling me that they were historically persecuted by the Sunni majority, and found refuge in Christian communities, which in turn forged a bond between Alawites and Christia... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why is it that so many things are so easy to hack, but I've never seem someone hack their way onto TV?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
There have been hacks on TV, try googling the Max Headroom incident.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Accumulative VS Cumulative ?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Accumulate is to gather something _URL_1_ Cumulative is describing what you accumulate _URL_0_ Examples: Johnny accumulated 2 charges for assault, the cumulative sentence for those 2 charges would be 10 years. Billy accumulated debt on 2... |
<start_of_turn>user
How come colleges can reject you for a scholarship based on religion, race or creed?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
A private scholarship can be set up with any parameters the funding person or group wants. Children of Veterans, People of Irish Descent, Farm Workers, Transgendered Students, doesn... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why does ice turn white as it gets colder?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Are you perhaps talking about the fact that colder ice traps more condensation from the atmosphere, which forms an opaque layer on the surface because it doesn't crystalize evenly?<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
What language did Victorian European rulers speak when together?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
I'm not sure about which language was used all the time, but since you mentioned George, Wilhelm and Nickolas, I believe this is relevant: Before the outbreak of WWI, Wilhelm of Germany and Nikolas of ... |
<start_of_turn>user
My phone plan has free Facebook and WhatsApp. How does the cellphone company know that I'm using them or not?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
You're phone and company know exactly every single bit of data being passed to and from your phone and where it is going to/from. That's how the internet wo... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why are there hundreds of different color of oil paint, couldn't all those color be created from a palette of just red, yellow, blue and white?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
First, remember how we 'see' color. Light of all colors hits a surface, and some of the light is absorbed, and some is ref... |
<start_of_turn>user
how come car batteries can be recharged but your average flashlight battery can not?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Some chemical reactions are reversible by applying current to the battery, others are not reversible. There are dozens of types of batteries, some use reversible chemistry , some do... |
<start_of_turn>user
What would happen to the U.S. economy if pennies were removed from currency?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Not much. We'd be fine and prices would be rounded to the nearest nickel when it needs to be.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
What was the extent of the Soviets efforts to relocate its industry away from the onslaught on the eastern front and how much of a factor did this play in the outcome?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Not super knowledgeable in this but from a soviet history class we read a book by John Scott, Behi... |
<start_of_turn>user
How does an insect like a moth manage to fly in heavy rain?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Flying insects often find cover in shrubs or trees in bad weather. If they're flying around, they risk getting their wings damaged. Even in the day time you can shake a bush and get bugs that are hiding in ... |
<start_of_turn>user
How would quantum computers change the field of cryptography?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
RSA would break. AES256 will remain strong. There are other public key cryptos that would still work.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
If an atom bomb were to detonate above the surface of an ocean, how far under water would you have to be to survive the blast?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Depends on the yield of the bomb in question.<end_of_turn> |
<start_of_turn>user
Could "active light cancelling" exist?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
Sounds difficult, natural light is incoherent - meaning that the peaks and troughs of all the waves aren’t aligned (out of phase). It is also not polarised - so those waves if you look at them end-on are misaligned. To ‘cancel ... |
<start_of_turn>user
Why do we treat Pedophiles who don't act on it like they're evil, instead of treating Pedophilia like a disease?<end_of_turn>
<start_of_turn>model
People don't understand how mental illnesses work. A true mental illness is unavoidable and not under the control of the afflicted person. There's nothin... |
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