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Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what county is cisne, il. | Cisne, Illinois. Cisne is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 673 at the 2000 census. Cisne was named in 1870 in honor of Levi Cisne on the suggestion of Charles A. Beecher, who was influential in building the railroad and the station around which the village of Cisne grew. Sources: T... | Cisne, IL. Sponsored Topics. Cisne is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 673 at the 2000 census. Cisne was named in 1870 in honor of Levi Cisne on the suggestion of Charles A. Beecher, who was influential in building the railroad and the station around which the village of Cisne grew... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | how many kilograms in a milligram | Unit Descriptions. 1 Milligram: 1 x 10 -6 kilograms. 1 Kilogram: The kilogram is defined as being equal to the mass of the International Prototype Kilogram (IPK), which is almost exactly equal to the mass of one liter of water. Link to Your Exact Conversion. http://www.kylesconverter.com/mass/milligrams-to-kilograms. | How many milligrams of weight and mass system are in 1 kilogram? The answer is: The change of 1 kg (kilogram) unit for a weight and mass measure equals = into 1,000,000.00 mg (milligram) as per its equivalent weight and mass unit type measure often used. |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | Why is recycled toilet paper rougher than regular? | It's in the fibers used to make the paper. Softer toilet paper requires longer fibers which come from old growth trees. However, once you recycle the fibers, they aren't as long as the fibers are originally found. So they're shorter than they originally were, therefore producing a rougher feel. The toilet paper that is... | I feel like this belongs in AskReddit more than ELI5 |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what is a nanosecond | A nanosecond (ns) is an SI unit of time equal to one billionth of a second (10 −9 or 1 / 1,000,000,000 s). One nanosecond is to one second as one second is to 31.71 years.The word nanosecond is formed by the prefix nano and the unit second. Its symbol is ns. 1.0 nanosecond – cycle time for radio frequency 1 GHz (1 × 10... | You are here: Dictionary N-Definitions. Abbreviated as ns or nsec, a nanosecond is a unit of time representing .000000001 (10 -9) or 1 billionth of a second.Computer memory speed is often represented in nanoseconds, for example, 60ns, 40ns, and 10ns are all different speeds of time it takes for the computer to access t... |
Given a claim, retrieve documents that support or refute the claim | fever | The Martian stars Matt Damon as an astronaut in 2015. | The Martian is a 2015 American science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott , based on Andy Weir 's 2011 novel The Martian . Matt Damon stars as an astronaut who is mistakenly presumed dead and left behind on Mars . The film depicts his struggle to survive and others ' efforts to rescue him . The film 's ensemble cast... | Matteo Martin `` Matt '' Battaglia -LRB- born September 25 , 1965 -RRB- is an Emmy winning producer , American actor and former American football player . |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | is mexico independent | By Christopher Minster. Mexico's Independence Day-September 16: Mexico celebrates its independence every September 16 with parades, festivals, feasts, parties and more. Mexican flags are everywhere and the main plaza in Mexico City is packed.n US cities with large Mexican populations, such as Houston or Los Angeles, ex... | Mexico's Independence Day is celebrated on September 15 and 16 with festive decorations, delicious traditional foods, lively parades, and boisterous patriotic displays. Whether you're celebrating in Mexico or elsewhere, this is the perfect time to celebrate Mexican culture and national identity.exico's War of Independe... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | is dry mouth a pregnancy symptom | Is dry mouth an early sign of pregnancy? Dry mouth is a common symptom during the first trimester, often becoming more severe at night [1, 2, 3] . It is usually accompanied by dry, stuffy nose, chapped lips, headaches, hot flashes, indigestion, and metal cotton mouth (bitter, metallic taste in the mouth). | 1 Dry mouth at night during pregnancy could also be the result of some kind of health condition. 2 Dry mouth in pregnancy is not a disease but a symptom. 3 It is possible that you have gestational diabetes. 4 Cracked lips, burning sensation in the mouth and bad breath are all symptoms of symptoms of dry mouth. |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | In what year did Lodygin demonstrate a lamp at the World's Fair? | In 1872, Russian Alexander Lodygin invented an incandescent light bulb and obtained a Russian patent in 1874. He used as a burner two carbon rods of diminished section in a glass receiver, hermetically sealed, and filled with nitrogen, electrically arranged so that the current could be passed to the second carbon when ... | From September 1823 to 1826 Chopin attended the Warsaw Lyceum, where he received organ lessons from the Czech musician Wilhelm Würfel during his first year. In the autumn of 1826 he began a three-year course under the Silesian composer Józef Elsner at the Warsaw Conservatory, studying music theory, figured bass and com... |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | Why strikebreakers were never arrested/had criminal charges against them? | This one is simple: governments were generally extremely anti union. They were often seen as potentially revolutionary or at least corrosive to the social order, and a prelude to socialism. | I answered [this](_URL_0_) before, and it might answer your question. |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | What area was preserved from Prussian invasion? | Austria was not able to retake Silesia or make any significant territorial gain. However, it did prevent Prussia from invading parts of Saxony. More significantly, its military performance proved far better than during the War of the Austrian Succession and seemed to vindicate Maria Theresa's administrative and militar... | In 1837, the personal union of the United Kingdom and Hanover ended because William IV's heir in the United Kingdom was female (Queen Victoria). Hanover could be inherited only by male heirs. Thus, Hanover passed to William IV's brother, Ernest Augustus, and remained a kingdom until 1866, when it was annexed by Prussia... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what is clove essential oils used for | The health benefits of clove oil include the following: Infections: Due to its antiseptic properties, clove oil is useful for wound, cuts, scabies, athlete’s foot, fungal infections, bruises, prickly heat, scabies, and other types of injuries. It can also be used for treating insect bites and stings. | Health benefits of Clove oil. Infections: Due to its antiseptic properties, clove oil is useful for wound, cuts, scabies, athlete’s foot, fungal infections, bruises, prickly heat, scabies, and other types of injuries. It can also be used for treating insect bites and stings. |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | how big does a toddler need to be to get out of car seat | 1 Generally, kids need to use a booster until they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. 2 For most kids, they will be between ages 8 to 12 years old.3 Talk with everyone who drives your kids so they understand that booster seat use is a must when your child is in their vehicles.hildr... | 1 Generally, kids need to use a booster until they are at least 4 feet 9 inches tall and weigh between 80 and 100 pounds. 2 For most kids, they will be between ages 8 to 12 years old.3 Talk with everyone who drives your kids so they understand that booster seat use is a must when your child is in their vehicles. Gene... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | difference between butane and propane gas | For the caravanner, two types of LPG are generally available - Propane and Butane. Propane canisters are invariably red, and use a universal type of connector. Butane canisters vary in colour from supplier to supplier, but are most commonly blue. The connector for Butane also varies between manufacturers, with some (fo... | Advertisement. 1 Heres one for the STW hive mind.. will I die in a horrible fireball if I use butane on a portable gas appliance rather than the reccomended propane. 2 C4H10 and C5H12 if I recall. 3 they liquefy at different temps, I know that. I use both in our campervan - no 1 problems. Some more info for you -. |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | trivia_qa | Which composer died on 5th December 1791, aged 35? | Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dies at the Age of 35 | World History Project Dec 5 1791 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dies at the Age of 35 The composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart died at 1:00 am on 5 December 1791 at the age of 35, following a short illness. Mozart fell ill while in Prague for the premiere on 6 September of his opera... | Biographies of Carl Orff Composers Highest Rated Carl Orff ( 1895 - 1982 ) Category ( Composers ) [ suggest a correction ] Carl Orff was a twentieth-century German composer, most famous for his stirring interpretation of the Medieval German manuscript, Carmina Burana. One portion of tha... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | minecraft how to make a ender chest | Ender Chest. The Ender Chest, an alternate version of the Chest, is crafted with 8 Obsidian surrounding an Eye of Ender. Special Ability. The Ender Chest has a special teleporting ability: When an item is placed in it, all Ender Chests belonging to the owner will contain that item. | The Ender Chest, an alternate version of the Chest, is crafted with 8 Obsidian surrounding an Eye of Ender. The Ender Chest has a special teleporting ability: When an item is placed in it, all Ender Chests belonging to the owner will contain that item. This is not duplication; when an item is removed, it will be remove... |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | France and World War 2 | Slightly off topic but if there's anyone whom has surrendered most in European history, it's the Austrians. During the French Revolution and Napoleonic, the French were considered to be needlessly brave and they believe themselves to be the bravest people in all of Europe. Further, it must be added that France has one ... | Hi - we as mods have approved this thread, because while this is a homework question, it is asking for clarification or resources, rather than the answer itself, which is fine according to [our rules](_URL_1_). This policy is further explained in this [Rules Roundtable thread](_URL_3_) and this [META Thread](_URL_2_). ... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | tuition cost for university of maine | Undergraduate Tuition. University of Maine tuition is $8,370 per year for in-state residents. This is 30% more expensive than the national average public four year tuition of $6,429. The cost is $12,682 and 60% cheaper than the average Maine tuition of $21,052 for 4 year colleges.Tuition ranks 7th in Maine amongst 4 ye... | Annual Total Cost. The total list price for in-state Maine residents to go to University of Maine is $20,902 for the 2014/2015 academic year. Out-of-state students who don't possess Maine residence can expect a one year cost of $38,782.nnual Total Cost. The total list price for in-state Maine residents to go to Univers... |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | How did they actually translate what was on the Rosetta Stone? | > "Do you speak French?" - 4 words > "Parlez-vous français?" - 3 words Parlez !== Do; you === vous, but français !== speak. In Linguistic fieldwork, it can happen that you know nothing about the language you're about to describe/gathering data/whatever. Imagine it's French (they know English) and you're getting these t... | This is among the subreddit's [most popular questions.](_URL_0_) |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | If you kept setting off nuclear bombs in the same place would lava eventually erupt ? | Infinite? That's an awful lot. There are small magma chambers which are close enough to the surface that a single nuclear explosion can expose them. These don't seem to be in the spirit of the question, however. Magma occurs in great quantity many tens of kilometers below the Earth's surface. If by the 'same place' we ... | This question has sort of been answered before here: _URL_0_ chiefly by u/Sirjohnpmacdonald E: giving credit to the answering redditor of that thread |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | the handmaid's tale film cast | (film) The Handmaid's Tale is a 1990 film adaptation of the Margaret Atwood novel of the same name. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff, the film stars Natasha Richardson (Kate/Offred), Faye Dunaway (Serena Joy), Robert Duvall (The Commander, Fred), Aidan Quinn (Nick), and Elizabeth McGovern (Moira). The screenplay was writ... | The Handmaid's Tale is an American web television series created by Bruce Miller, based on the 1985 novel of the same name by Margaret Atwood. It was ordered by streaming service Hulu with a straight-to-series order of 10 episodes, with the production beginning in late 2016. The plot follows a dystopian future followin... |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | According to Nontrinitarian belief, what is Mary's relationship to Jesus? | Nontrinitarians, such as Unitarians, Christadelphians and Jehovah's Witnesses also acknowledge Mary as the biological mother of Jesus Christ, but do not recognise Marian titles such as "Mother of God" as these groups generally reject Christ's divinity. Since Nontrinitarian churches are typically also mortalist, the iss... | The Protoevangelium of James, an extra-canonical book, has been the source of many Orthodox beliefs on Mary. The account of Mary's life presented includes her consecration as a virgin at the temple at age three. The High Priest Zachariah blessed Mary and informed her that God had magnified her name among many generatio... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant documents that answer the query | msmarco_document | what is a dough roller in pizza place | Dough Rollers The CDR-1500 dough roller is our most advanced side-operated compact roller and sheeter and its features and construction are designed to provide years of consistent, dependable performance in any foodservice environment. Features of the Somerset CDR-1500Spring-loaded scrapers for easy cleaning and remova... | . Web Hosting - courtesy of www.hostmonster.com Home Hosting Features Help Center Contact Us About Us Domain Check Affiliates Terms© 2005-2012 Hostmonster.com. All rights reserved. |
Given a claim, retrieve documents that support or refute the claim | fever | The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is international and multi-sport. | The Youth Olympic Games -LRB- YOG -RRB- is an international multi-sport event organized by the International Olympic Committee . The games are held every four years in staggered summer and winter events consistent with the current Olympic Games format . The first summer version was held in Singapore from 14 to 26 Augus... | Athletics has featured as a sport at the European Youth Summer Olympic Festival since its first edition in 1991 . It has appeared on the programme at every subsequent edition of the biennial multi-sport event for European athletes under the age of 18 . This age group corresponds with the youth category of athletics com... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | amount of breastmilk to feed baby | Feed your newborn on demand. Most newborns need eight to 12 feedings a day — about one feeding every two to three hours. Look for early signs of hunger, such as stirring and stretching, sucking motions and lip movements. Fussing and crying are later cues. The sooner you begin each feeding, the less likely you'll need t... | Your baby’s age. How much milk a baby consumes per feeding varies by age and—until one month or so—by weight. Because newborns’ stomachs are so small, during the first week most full-term babies take no more than 1 to 2 ounces (30 to 60 mL) at feedings. |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | average temperature of iceland in december | Iceland in December. Despite the cold weather and short hours of sunlight, December is actually a great time to visit Iceland. Early in the month, you can take advantage of low-season savings, and if you come over the holidays you’ll find a delightfully festive atmosphere. The temperature ranges from 2.2°C to -2.8°C, o... | Iceland’s December Weather, Temperature & Length of Days. December is a very special time in Iceland. Far from being dreary and cold, the cities and towns are alight with holiday lighting and festivities. Adding to this, there’s a palpable buzz from the anticipation of one of the country’s most popular times, Christmas... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what are components of information system | Components of information systems. An information system is essentially made up of five components hardware, software, database, network and people. These five components integrate to perform input, process, output, feedback and control.Hardware consists of input/output device, processor, operating system and media dev... | The Components of an Information System. A system is a group of components that work together to achieve a purpose. There are five components that make up an information system. The five components are Hardware, Software, Data, Procedures, and People.These five components make up every information system from the small... |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | What did the development of these changes lead to for the Greeks under Ottoman rulers ? | The Greek shipping tradition recovered during Ottoman rule when a substantial merchant middle class developed, which played an important part in the Greek War of Independence. Today, Greek shipping continues to prosper to the extent that Greece has the largest merchant fleet in the world, while many more ships under Gr... | The Greek Orthodox Church and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople were considered by the Ottoman governments as the ruling authorities of the entire Orthodox Christian population of the Ottoman Empire, whether ethnically Greek or not. Although the Ottoman state did not force non-Muslims to convert to Islam, C... |
Given a claim, retrieve documents that support or refute the claim | fever | Liev Schreiber won an award for acting in a play. | Isaac Liev Schreiber -LRB- -LSB- ˈliː.ɛv -RSB- born October 4 , 1967 -RRB- , better known as Liev Schreiber , is an American actor , director , screenwriter , and producer . He became known during the late 1990s and early 2000s , having appeared in several independent films , and later mainstream Hollywood films , incl... | Jeremy Merton Sisto -LRB- born October 6 , 1974 -RRB- is an American actor , producer , and writer . Sisto has had recurring roles as Billy Chenowith on the HBO series Six Feet Under -LRB- 2001 -- 05 -RRB- , and as NYPD Detective Cyrus Lupo on NBC 's drama series Law & Order -LRB- 2008 -- 10 -RRB- . He also starred in ... |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | Who did the assemblies elected by the optimo jure elect? | The legal status of Roman citizenship was limited and was a vital prerequisite to possessing many important legal rights such as the right to trial and appeal, to marry, to vote, to hold office, to enter binding contracts, and to special tax exemptions. An adult male citizen with the full complement of legal and politi... | Caesar held both the dictatorship and the tribunate, and alternated between the consulship and the proconsulship. In 48 BC, Caesar was given permanent tribunician powers. This made his person sacrosanct, gave him the power to veto the senate, and allowed him to dominate the Plebeian Council. In 46 BC, Caesar was given ... |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | Who were the founders of progressive education? | In time, some ideas from these experiments and paradigm challenges may be adopted as the norm in education, just as Friedrich Fröbel's approach to early childhood education in 19th-century Germany has been incorporated into contemporary kindergarten classrooms. Other influential writers and thinkers have included the S... | The Yale Report of 1828 was a dogmatic defense of the Latin and Greek curriculum against critics who wanted more courses in modern languages, mathematics, and science. Unlike higher education in Europe, there was no national curriculum for colleges and universities in the United States. In the competition for students ... |
Given a premise, retrieve a hypothesis that is entailed by the premise | allnli | He telegraphs the ending--you know the Limey will somehow be at the root of his daughter's death--but it's still an emotional wow. | You know the Limey will somehow be at the root of his daugher's death--he telegraphs the ending--but it's still an emotional wow. | The ending is completely unexpectable, there is no telegraphing. |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | The Assistant Editor of The Times in 1941-1946 strongly supported what stance? | Between 1941 and 1946, the left-wing British historian E.H. Carr was Assistant Editor. Carr was well known for the strongly pro-Soviet tone of his editorials. In December 1944, when fighting broke out in Athens between the Greek Communist ELAS and the British Army, Carr in a Times editorial sided with the Communists, l... | Historically, the paper was not overtly pro-Tory or Whig, but has been a long time bastion of the English Establishment and empire. The Times adopted a stance described as "peculiarly detached" at the 1945 general election; although it was increasingly critical of the Conservative Party's campaign, it did not advocate ... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | oyster card zone prices | The Travelcard is a transport pass for London that gives you unlimited travel in London within certain zones. The prices vary according to number of zones you need to travel through. Central London is in zone 1. Travelcards are valid for 1 day, 7 days or 1 month.he Pay as you go Oyster card or a contactless card are th... | 1 If you are in London for a week and plan to use only the central London Travelcard zones on a daily basis then a 7 day Travelcard might be the most cost-effective option. 2 If you plan to stay in London for a shorter time or want to travel to the outskirts of the city, the pay-as-you-go Oyster Card cost might be che... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | can thor beat hulk | Hulk has beaten both Wolverine and Thor in battle. Hulk has ripped Wolverine in half, skeleton and all. However, as mentioned in the Avengers in the 1990's, Thor's powers on… Earth are subject to the limitations on his godhood. It is conceivable that Thor, using his full Olympian power, could obliterate the Hulk. | thor is definetly stronger hulk cant lift thors hammer. his hammer is 2billion tons hulk can only lift 6000 tons that is a lie i seen hulk lift Thor's hammer and throw it at t…hor. I think the Hammer is like Sword in the Stone, only one person can pick it up. |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | group of islands whose capital is rhodes | Rhodes (Greek: ρόδος, Rodos [ródos]) ˈroðos is the largest of The dodecanese islands in terms of land area and also the island'group s historical. capitalhodes' nickname is The island of the Knights, named after the Knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, who once conquered the land. | Rhodes (Greek: ρόδος, Rodos [ródos]) ˈroðos is the largest of The dodecanese islands in terms of land area and also the island'group s historical. Capital administratively the island forms a separate municipality within The rhodes regional, unit which is part of The South aegean. regionhodes' nickname is The island of ... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant documents that answer the query | msmarco_document | what is a socialist republic | What is Socialist Republic? Summary Definition Characteristics Countries History All1 Definition Any state that is constitutionally dedicated to the construction of a socialist society.1.1 Oxford Dictionary A Socialist republic (or Socialism) is a society where the resources belong to everyone rather than to a small cl... | . Log On Help For increased security, Social Security Numbers can no longer be used to log on to this site. If you haven't done so already, you must Create Your User IDAll fields are required, unless they are noted as optional. User IDPassword 1Remember my User IDForgot User ID or Password? Are you a new user? By loggi... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what is fhb routing number | 121301015 is a routing number of FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK. Check detailed information about 121301015. This bank routing number is required for electronic funds transfer. Bank routing number of FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK is the first nine digits of the number along the bottom left section of your check. The routing number for chec... | First Hawaiian Bank in Honolulu, Hawaii Routing Number, Address, Swift Codes. 20 branches found. Finance Factors, Ltd. A routing number is a 9 digit code for identifying a financial institution for the purpose of routing of checks (cheques), fund transfers, direct deposits, e-payments, online payments, and other paymen... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what does epithelial tissue do in the stomach | These folds give the stomach its well-known ability to enlarge when engorged with food. On the outermost layer of these folds you may see a thin line of material. This is mucus which helps protect the tissues below from the harsh environment of the stomach. The innermost layer is a lining of simple columnar epithelium ... | Epithelial tissue One layer of long thin cells Thick and built to take more wear and tear than simple squamous and simple cuboidal epithelia. Functions: Absorption and secretion (with microvilli) Surface transport (with cilia) Found small intestine stomach large intestine glands ducts uterus uterine tubes Photo taken b... |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | The parent company of Tidal became under the ownership of whom in 2015? | On March 30, 2015, it was announced that Beyoncé is a co-owner, with various other music artists, in the music streaming service Tidal. The service specialises in lossless audio and high definition music videos. Beyoncé's husband Jay Z acquired the parent company of Tidal, Aspiro, in the first quarter of 2015. Includin... | The thirteenth season premiered on January 15, 2014, with Ryan Seacrest returning as host. Randy Jackson and Keith Urban returned, though Jackson moved from the judging panel to the role of in-mentor. Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj left the panel after one season. Former judge Jennifer Lopez and former mentor Harry Conni... |
Given a question, retrieve questions that are semantically equivalent to the given question | quora_duplicates | Why are people still talking about this gorialla named harambe billionaires must be laughing their ass off at our priorties and focus/attention? | Why are people still talking about this gorialla named harambe billionaires must be laughing their ass off at our priorties as a human race? | Who is the richest man of Africa? |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | On how many of Tuvalu's islands did people live? | The origins of the people of Tuvalu are addressed in the theories regarding migration into the Pacific that began about 3000 years ago. During pre-European-contact times there was frequent canoe voyaging between the nearer islands including Samoa and Tonga. Eight of the nine islands of Tuvalu were inhabited; thus the n... | Christianity came to Tuvalu in 1861 when Elekana, a deacon of a Congregational church in Manihiki, Cook Islands became caught in a storm and drifted for 8 weeks before landing at Nukulaelae on 10 May 1861. Elekana began proselytising Christianity. He was trained at Malua Theological College, a London Missionary Society... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant documents that answer the query | msmarco_document | what does cmv mean in a blood test | Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Tests At a Glance Why Get Tested? If your health practitioner suspects that you presently have, or recently had, a cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection or if it is important to know if you have ever had a CMV infection, such as prior to receiving an organ transplant When To Get Tested? When a young adu... | . Oops! There was a problem!There was an unexpected issue while trying to process your request. Please refresh the page and try again. If the problem persists, please contact support. Refresh |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | definition of gobbledygook | For the language game, see Gibberish (language game). Gobbledigook redirects here. For the Sigur Rós song, see Gobbledigook (song). Gibberish, jibberish, jibber-jabber and gobbledygook refer to speech or other use of language that is nonsense, or that appears to be nonsense. It may include speech sounds that are not ac... | The word gibberish is more commonly applied to informal speech, while gobbledygook (sometimes gobbledegook, gobbledigook or gobbledegoo) is more often applied to writing or language that is meaningless or is made unintelligible by excessive use of abstruse technical terms. |
Given a premise, retrieve a hypothesis that is entailed by the premise | allnli | The really disconcerting thing about Bryan's decision, though, is that it seems so blatantly to be more about gaining the favor of Wall Street than about improving the performance of the company. | Bryan's decision is an attempt to gain the favor of Wall Street rather than about improving the performance of the company. | Bryan's decision is an attempt to gain the favor of the government rather than about improving the performance of the company. |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what is annular fissuring in a disc | Annular Tear Overview. An annular tear — also known as an annular fissure — is a rupture or opening in the annulus fibrosus, the tough outer layer of the cushioning discs that sit between the bones in the spine.When the gel-like substance inside the disc leaks out, it can come in contact with spinal nerves and trigger ... | An annular disc tear is when the substance of the annulus fibrosus rips or tears, allowing the highly pressurized and nucleus pulposus to escape outward toward the outer third of the disc. + 30 others found this useful. An annular tear is a tear in the disc. This is what the radiologist says you have when he sees a tea... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | how many kettlebells needed for a workout | A range of weights will help you effectively train with kettlebells. As you get into training with kettlebells, you might read advice from trainers who -- with the best intentions -- offer information to the effect that “women can start with 15 or 20-pound kettlebells.” Don’t always believe this.f you plan to be a Russ... | Even a 10- to 12-pound weight may be too much at first. “Learn the progression of the Turkish getup with only your body weight at first, then progress to a 5-pound dumbbell, then a 10-pound kettlebell,” advises Lorna Kleidman, a three-time kettlebell champ who teaches in New York City.f you plan to be a Russian Kettleb... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant documents that answer the query | msmarco_document | who is the owner of microsoft | Who owns Microsoft Word? Brountre 46 Contributions Who owns Microsoft Word? Answer . Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com Does Microsoft own apple?no Dr. Marty 1 Contribution Who owns Microsoft corporation? Microsoft is now owned by the public since it is a publicly traded company. Bill Gates owns the majority of the out... | 404 Woops! The page you requested does not exist.404However, you can still access your favorite shows. Home Shows |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant documents that answer the query | msmarco_document | what is a eon | eon eone·on Use eon in a sentencenoun Eon, a variation of aeon, is defined as a unit of geological time equal to a billion years, or a very long period of time. An example of an eon is the unit of measure used when talking about how long ago the solar system was created. An example of an eon is the amount of time since... | . The site you are looking for no longer exists. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused. |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | Why do things like laugh tracks in the background of TV shows seem natural? Why did this come off as a good idea to the general TV audience when it was first created? | Back in the day, a lot of sitcoms were filmed live in front of an audience and they actually did have *real* laughter as a result. As the complexity of filming and set design increased this became less and less feasible, but the idea that people laugh in televised sitcoms was already burned into our collective consciou... | _URL_0_ I was going to try, but someone answered much better here. |
Given a premise, retrieve a hypothesis that is entailed by the premise | allnli | Seventeen years later, France sent a further expedition, led by Pierre le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville. | Another expedition headed by Pierre le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville was sent by France seventeen years later. | No further expeditions were sent by France seventeen years later. |
Given a premise, retrieve a hypothesis that is entailed by the premise | allnli | Kumbha's Jaya Stambha (the Tower of Victory), 37 m (120 ft) high, was built to celebrate his great victory over Sultan Mahmud Khalji of Malwa in 1440. | The Jaya Stambha commemorates Kumbha's victory over Mahmud Khalji in 1440. | The Jaya Stambha was built as a holy monument to the gods. |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what is intraperitoneal hemorrhage | hemorrhage. the escape of blood from a ruptured vessel. Hemorrhage can be external, internal, or into the skin or other tissues. Blood from an artery is bright red in color and comes in spurts; that from a vein is dark red and comes in a steady flow.Hemorrhages in particular anatomical sites may be found under their sp... | Retroperitoneal hemorrhage (or retroperitoneal hematoma) refers to an accumulation of blood found in the retroperitoneal space.It can present with Grey Turner's sign (flank bruising). Causes include: 1 anticoagulation. 2 a ruptured aortic aneurysm. 3 a ruptured renal aneurysm.4 acute pancreatitis.5 malignancy.etro... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what is creeping charlie | Creeping Charlie or ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a perennial weed that spreads by seeds, rhizomes, and creeping stems that root at the nodes. The leaves are round or kidney-shaped, bright green, hairy, and opposite with scalloped leaf edges.The flowers are small, purplish blue, and funnel-shaped.reeping Charlie o... | Overview. The creeping Charlie plant is called ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea L.) by many and is considered an invasive plant or noxious weed by most. It is similar to mints in the way that it spreads through lawns and flowerbeds. The roots grow out of stems that spread in the soil.onsiderations. If you plant creeping ... |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | Why are logical fallacies so convincing? | Because human brains aren't built to be rational. It's possible that people can instinctively *recognize* when rational principles are true, but actually applying them is very much something you have to learn. | I answered a very similar question yesterday. Rather than repeat myself here, please check this link. _URL_0_ |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | is natural caffeine the same as caffeine | Natural caffeine is no better than synthetic. It's really the same chemical, whether it's carved away from an ingredient in which caffeine naturally exists, such as guarana or kola nuts, or it's cobbled together in a laboratory, Carpenter says. Synthetic caffeine is cheaper and much more widely used. | Caffeine can be found naturally in more than 60 plants. It's not just coffee beans: tea leaves, kola nuts (which flavor colas) and cocoa beans all contain caffeine. The stimulant is found naturally in the leaves, seeds and fruits of a wide variety of plants. It can also be manmade and added to products. Not all coffee ... |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | What legends show the importance of the proprietary view of game as held by the nobles? | In most parts of medieval Europe, the upper class obtained the sole rights to hunt in certain areas of a feudal territory. Game in these areas was used as a source of food and furs, often provided via professional huntsmen, but it was also expected to provide a form of recreation for the aristocracy. The importance of ... | Other sections of society included the nobility, clergy, and townsmen. Nobles, both the titled nobility and simple knights, exploited the manors and the peasants, although they did not own lands outright but were granted rights to the income from a manor or other lands by an overlord through the system of feudalism. Du... |
Given a question, retrieve questions that are semantically equivalent to the given question | quora_duplicates | How can I prepare for the GATE 2016 in the last six months? Is there any good study to get qualified in CS? | What are strategies to get good score in GATE EE 2016 with two digit rank within 3 months? | What is approx. rank for 45 marks in the GATE-15 EE paper? |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | Why does my hair stand up when I'm scared? | The idea was that, back when the hair covering our bodies was thicker, making it stand up would make us look bigger & more intimidating to whatever is scaring us. | Maybe this [gif](_URL_0_) can help you. Oh and this [one](_URL_1_) as well. |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | James Bennett Pritchard wrote what? | Resorting to this verbal device, however, did not protect the "Ancient Near East" from the inroads of "the Middle East." For example, a high point in the use of "Ancient Near East" was for Biblical scholars the Ancient Near Eastern Texts relating to the Old Testament by James Bennett Pritchard, a textbook of first edit... | Yale's English and Comparative Literature departments were part of the New Criticism movement. Of the New Critics, Robert Penn Warren, W.K. Wimsatt, and Cleanth Brooks were all Yale faculty. Later, the Yale Comparative literature department became a center of American deconstruction. Jacques Derrida, the father of deco... |
Given a claim, retrieve documents that support or refute the claim | fever | Elizabeth Banks is an actress. | Elizabeth Irene Banks -LRB- née Mitchell ; February 10 , 1974 -RRB- is an American actress , director , and producer . Banks made her film debut in the low-budget independent film Surrender Dorothy -LRB- 1998 -RRB- , and is known for her roles in such films as Wet Hot American Summer -LRB- 2001 -RRB- , Sam Raimi 's Spi... | Jessica Campbell -LRB- born October 30 , 1982 -RRB- is a film and television actress . Her appearances include the roles of Tammy Metzler in the 1999 film Election , for which she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Award for Best Debut Performance , Julie Gold in the 2001 film The Safety of Objects and the two epi... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant documents that answer the query | msmarco_document | what does it means secure boot unsupported | + How to determine if Secure Boot UEFI is enabled Windows 8To find out if Secure Boot UEFI is enabled, do the following Press the windows symbol and the letter R keys on the keyboard+Type msinfo32Click OKLook for Secure Boot State on the right hand side. It will give 3 different values Value Description On Secure Boot ... | Log into Squarespace Log into Squarespace Log In Create an Account Recover Account |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what is a hyman | Hymen: a thin membrane that surrounds the opening to the vagina. Hymens can come in different shapes. The most common hymen in young girls is shaped like a half moon. This shape allows menstrual blood to flow out of a girl’s vagina.ymen: a thin membrane that surrounds the opening to the vagina. Hymens can come in diffe... | The hymen is a membrane that surrounds or partially covers the external vaginal opening.It forms part of the vulva, or external genitalia, and is similar in structure to the vagina. In children, although a common appearance of the hymen is crescent-shaped, many shapes are possible.The effects of sexual intercourse and ... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | what is greek pizza | Greek pizza. Greek pizza refers to a style of pizza crust and its preparation, rather than its toppings.[1] This style is baked in a pan, instead of directly on the bricks of the pizza oven, (as is more traditional for Italian pizza).[1] The pan used is a shallow pan, in-contrast to the deep pans used in Chicago-style ... | Greek pizza. Greek pizza refers to a style of pizza crust and its preparation, rather than its toppings. This style is baked in a pan, instead of directly on the bricks of the pizza oven, (as is more traditional for Italian pizza). The pan used is a shallow pan, in contrast to the deep pans used in Chicago-style deep d... |
Retrieve Wikipedia passages that answer the question | squad | Where in Pakistan is Waziristan? | Support for the U.S. cooled when America made clear its determination to invade Iraq in late 2002. Even so, many of the "coalition of the willing" countries that unconditionally supported the U.S.-led military action have sent troops to Afghanistan, particular neighboring Pakistan, which has disowned its earlier suppor... | In September 2009, a U.S. Drone strike reportedly killed Ilyas Kashmiri, who was the chief of Harkat-ul-Jihad al-Islami, a Kashmiri militant group associated with Al-Qaeda. Kashmiri was described by Bruce Riedel as a 'prominent' Al-Qaeda member, while others described him as the head of military operations for Al-Qaeda... |
Given a premise, retrieve a hypothesis that is entailed by the premise | allnli | that that would be and the other thing is they're going to be there in that same position one of these days you know and hopefully they like Bo Jackson now as i understand has hurt himself in both baseball and football he he's there's question as to whether he's going to come back i haven't read today's paper | I understand that Bo Jackson has hurt himself in baseball and football and might come back, but I haven't read today's paper. | I read in today's paper that Bo Jackson is going to come back after he hurt himself in both football and baseball. |
Provided a user question, retrieve the highest voted answers on Reddit ELI5 forum | eli5_question_answer | Why is satellite DNA at centromeres? | Repeated regions are often important binding sites for proteins involved in chromosome recognition and replication, for example the repeated telomere sequences attract telomerase reverse transcriptases to elongate the chromosomes. The repeated centromeric sequences [are longer than those of telomeres](_URL_2_) and [pro... | Think of having landed on North America, without knowing what it is, and wanting to report back on what you have come across. Mountains here, a bay over there, a desert down there, etc. That is a map. Similarly with chromosomes, with a whole bunch of markers on each chromosome, specific genes can be located between poi... |
Given a web search query, retrieve relevant passages that answer the query | msmarco_passage | how is the electrical signal of the heart coordinated | The atria then begin to relax. Your heart's ventricles then contract (ventricular systole), pumping blood out of your heart. Each beat of your heart is set in motion by an electrical signal from within your heart muscle. In a normal, healthy heart, each beat begins with a signal from the SA node. | The nerve signal, or action potential, is a coordinated movement of sodium and potassium ions across the nerve cell membrane. Here's how it works: |
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