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Who gave Bern their bears? | <text>Who gave Bern their bears?</text><reasoning>Since the 16th century, the city has had a bear pit, the Bärengraben, at the far end of the Nydeggbrücke to house its heraldic animals. The currently four bears are now kept in an open-air enclosure nearby, and two other young bears, a present by the Russian president, ... |
What zoo are the bears of Bern kept? | <text>What zoo are the bears of Bern kept?</text><reasoning>Since the 16th century, the city has had a bear pit, the Bärengraben, at the far end of the Nydeggbrücke to house its heraldic animals. The currently four bears are now kept in an open-air enclosure nearby, and two other young bears, a present by the Russian p... |
How long ago did "Nanjing Man" live? | <text>How long ago did "Nanjing Man" live?</text><reasoning>Archaeological discovery shows that "Nanjing Man" lived in more than 500 thousand years ago. Zun, a kind of wine vessel, was found to exist in Beiyinyangying culture of Nanjing in about 5000 years ago. In the late period of Shang dynasty, Taibo of Zhou came to... |
What vessel was found 5000 years ago? | <text>What vessel was found 5000 years ago?</text><reasoning>Archaeological discovery shows that "Nanjing Man" lived in more than 500 thousand years ago. Zun, a kind of wine vessel, was found to exist in Beiyinyangying culture of Nanjing in about 5000 years ago. In the late period of Shang dynasty, Taibo of Zhou came t... |
When was the the fort of Yuecheng built? | <text>When was the the fort of Yuecheng built?</text><reasoning>Archaeological discovery shows that "Nanjing Man" lived in more than 500 thousand years ago. Zun, a kind of wine vessel, was found to exist in Beiyinyangying culture of Nanjing in about 5000 years ago. In the late period of Shang dynasty, Taibo of Zhou cam... |
How long had Nanjing been the capital city of Yangzhou? | <text>How long had Nanjing been the capital city of Yangzhou?</text><reasoning>Archaeological discovery shows that "Nanjing Man" lived in more than 500 thousand years ago. Zun, a kind of wine vessel, was found to exist in Beiyinyangying culture of Nanjing in about 5000 years ago. In the late period of Shang dynasty, Ta... |
When was the Wu state created? | <text>When was the Wu state created?</text><reasoning>Archaeological discovery shows that "Nanjing Man" lived in more than 500 thousand years ago. Zun, a kind of wine vessel, was found to exist in Beiyinyangying culture of Nanjing in about 5000 years ago. In the late period of Shang dynasty, Taibo of Zhou came to Jiang... |
How many Swiss men live in Bern? | <text>How many Swiss men live in Bern?</text><reasoning>As of 2008[update], the population was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The population was made up of 44,032 Swiss men (35.4% of the population) and 15,092 (12.1%) non-Swiss men. There were 51,531 Swiss women (41.4%) and 13,726 (11.0%) non-Swiss women. Of the populati... |
What percent of the population is born somewhere else in Switzerland? | <text>What percent of the population is born somewhere else in Switzerland?</text><reasoning>As of 2008[update], the population was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The population was made up of 44,032 Swiss men (35.4% of the population) and 15,092 (12.1%) non-Swiss men. There were 51,531 Swiss women (41.4%) and 13,726 (11... |
What percent were born outside of Switzerland? | <text>What percent were born outside of Switzerland?</text><reasoning>As of 2008[update], the population was 47.5% male and 52.5% female. The population was made up of 44,032 Swiss men (35.4% of the population) and 15,092 (12.1%) non-Swiss men. There were 51,531 Swiss women (41.4%) and 13,726 (11.0%) non-Swiss women. O... |
Where are the majority of the buildings for the University of Bern? | <text>Where are the majority of the buildings for the University of Bern?</text><reasoning>The University of Bern, whose buildings are mainly located in the Länggasse quarter, is located in Bern, as well as the University of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschule) and several vocations schools.</reasoning><output>Länggasse q... |
How long has Nanjing been considered the education hub of southern China? | <text>How long has Nanjing been considered the education hub of southern China?</text><reasoning>Nanjing has been the educational centre in southern China for more than 1700 years. There are 75 institutions of higher learning till 2013. The number of National key laboratories, National key disciplines and the academici... |
How many places of higher learning are in Nanjing? | <text>How many places of higher learning are in Nanjing?</text><reasoning>Nanjing has been the educational centre in southern China for more than 1700 years. There are 75 institutions of higher learning till 2013. The number of National key laboratories, National key disciplines and the academicians of Chinese Academy ... |
What is Nanjing's nationwide ranking for National key laboratories? | <text>What is Nanjing's nationwide ranking for National key laboratories?</text><reasoning>Nanjing has been the educational centre in southern China for more than 1700 years. There are 75 institutions of higher learning till 2013. The number of National key laboratories, National key disciplines and the academicians of... |
What is Nanjing's nationwide ranking for National key disciplines? | <text>What is Nanjing's nationwide ranking for National key disciplines?</text><reasoning>Nanjing has been the educational centre in southern China for more than 1700 years. There are 75 institutions of higher learning till 2013. The number of National key laboratories, National key disciplines and the academicians of ... |
What type of educational institutions are in the area, that Nanjing can brag about? | <text>What type of educational institutions are in the area, that Nanjing can brag about?</text><reasoning>Nanjing has been the educational centre in southern China for more than 1700 years. There are 75 institutions of higher learning till 2013. The number of National key laboratories, National key disciplines and the... |
What does the UNESCO consider the entre Old Town? | <text>What does the UNESCO consider the entre Old Town?</text><reasoning>It includes the entire Old Town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many sites within and around it. Some of the most notable in the Old Town include the Cathedral which was started in 1421 and is the tallest cathedral in Switzerland,... |
When was the biggest cathedral in Switzerland built? | <text>When was the biggest cathedral in Switzerland built?</text><reasoning>It includes the entire Old Town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many sites within and around it. Some of the most notable in the Old Town include the Cathedral which was started in 1421 and is the tallest cathedral in Switzerla... |
What is the largest Swiss Reformed church in Switzerland? | <text>What is the largest Swiss Reformed church in Switzerland?</text><reasoning>It includes the entire Old Town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many sites within and around it. Some of the most notable in the Old Town include the Cathedral which was started in 1421 and is the tallest cathedral in Swit... |
Who is attributed to the 11 fountains in Old Town? | <text>Who is attributed to the 11 fountains in Old Town?</text><reasoning>It includes the entire Old Town, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many sites within and around it. Some of the most notable in the Old Town include the Cathedral which was started in 1421 and is the tallest cathedral in Switzerland... |
What year did Bern want to host the Winter Olympics? | <text>What year did Bern want to host the Winter Olympics?</text><reasoning>Bern was a candidate to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, but withdrew its bid in September 2002 after a referendum was passed that showed that the bid was not supported by locals. Those games were eventually awarded to Vancouver, Canada.</reasoni... |
What year did they withdraw their bid? | <text>What year did they withdraw their bid?</text><reasoning>Bern was a candidate to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, but withdrew its bid in September 2002 after a referendum was passed that showed that the bid was not supported by locals. Those games were eventually awarded to Vancouver, Canada.</reasoning><output>200... |
Where were the 2010 Winter Olympics held? | <text>Where were the 2010 Winter Olympics held?</text><reasoning>Bern was a candidate to host the 2010 Winter Olympics, but withdrew its bid in September 2002 after a referendum was passed that showed that the bid was not supported by locals. Those games were eventually awarded to Vancouver, Canada.</reasoning><output>... |
How does the government of Bern operate? | <text>How does the government of Bern operate?</text><reasoning>The City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several... |
How many councilors are there? | <text>How many councilors are there?</text><reasoning>The City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several departmen... |
Who is Bern's mayor, or Stadtprasident? | <text>Who is Bern's mayor, or Stadtprasident?</text><reasoning>The City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several ... |
How after are the elections? | <text>How after are the elections?</text><reasoning>The City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several departments... |
Where is the executive body held? | <text>Where is the executive body held?</text><reasoning>The City Council (Gemeinderat) constitutes the executive government of the City of Bern and operates as a collegiate authority. It is composed of five councilors (German: Gemeinderat/-rätin), each presiding over a directorate (Direktion) comprising several depart... |
What year did the European Union standardize their Summer Time? | <text>What year did the European Union standardize their Summer Time?</text><reasoning>Start and end dates vary with location and year. Since 1996 European Summer Time has been observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October; previously the rules were not uniform across the European Union. Starting... |
European Summer Time begins in March and ends in what month? | <text>European Summer Time begins in March and ends in what month?</text><reasoning>Start and end dates vary with location and year. Since 1996 European Summer Time has been observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October; previously the rules were not uniform across the European Union. Starting in... |
What act in the U.S. brought about the 2007 change in DST policy? | <text>What act in the U.S. brought about the 2007 change in DST policy?</text><reasoning>Start and end dates vary with location and year. Since 1996 European Summer Time has been observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October; previously the rules were not uniform across the European Union. Starti... |
What government body is allowed to change the DST policy in the United States back to the dates observed from 1987 to 2006? | <text>What government body is allowed to change the DST policy in the United States back to the dates observed from 1987 to 2006?</text><reasoning>Start and end dates vary with location and year. Since 1996 European Summer Time has been observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October; previously th... |
Supporters of the November end to DST name what U.S. holiday as the justification for keeping the change through the end of October? | <text>Supporters of the November end to DST name what U.S. holiday as the justification for keeping the change through the end of October?</text><reasoning>Start and end dates vary with location and year. Since 1996 European Summer Time has been observed from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October; prev... |
The structure of Bern's city centre is mainly what type of buildings? | <text>The structure of Bern's city centre is mainly what type of buildings?</text><reasoning>The structure of Bern's city centre is largely medieval and has been recognised by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage Site. Perhaps its most famous sight is the Zytglogge (Bernese German for "Time Bell"), an elaborate medieval... |
What does UNESCO recognised Bern's city center to be? | <text>What does UNESCO recognised Bern's city center to be?</text><reasoning>The structure of Bern's city centre is largely medieval and has been recognised by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage Site. Perhaps its most famous sight is the Zytglogge (Bernese German for "Time Bell"), an elaborate medieval clock tower wit... |
What is Berns most famous site? | <text>What is Berns most famous site?</text><reasoning>The structure of Bern's city centre is largely medieval and has been recognised by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage Site. Perhaps its most famous sight is the Zytglogge (Bernese German for "Time Bell"), an elaborate medieval clock tower with moving puppets. It a... |
What is the name of the 15th century cathedral? | <text>What is the name of the 15th century cathedral?</text><reasoning>The structure of Bern's city centre is largely medieval and has been recognised by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage Site. Perhaps its most famous sight is the Zytglogge (Bernese German for "Time Bell"), an elaborate medieval clock tower with movi... |
What type of cathedral is Muster? | <text>What type of cathedral is Muster?</text><reasoning>The structure of Bern's city centre is largely medieval and has been recognised by UNESCO as a Cultural World Heritage Site. Perhaps its most famous sight is the Zytglogge (Bernese German for "Time Bell"), an elaborate medieval clock tower with moving puppets. It... |
Where are the statues at in the Old Town? | <text>Where are the statues at in the Old Town?</text><reasoning>There are eleven Renaissance allegorical statues on public fountains in the Old Town. Nearly all the 16th century fountains, except the Zähringer fountain which was created by Hans Hiltbrand, are the work of the Fribourg master Hans Gieng. One of the more... |
Who does the Kindlifresserbrunnen scare? | <text>Who does the Kindlifresserbrunnen scare?</text><reasoning>There are eleven Renaissance allegorical statues on public fountains in the Old Town. Nearly all the 16th century fountains, except the Zähringer fountain which was created by Hans Hiltbrand, are the work of the Fribourg master Hans Gieng. One of the more ... |
Who created all the statues except the Zahringer fountain? | <text>Who created all the statues except the Zahringer fountain?</text><reasoning>There are eleven Renaissance allegorical statues on public fountains in the Old Town. Nearly all the 16th century fountains, except the Zähringer fountain which was created by Hans Hiltbrand, are the work of the Fribourg master Hans Gieng... |
What year was the Football World Cup Final in Bern? | <text>What year was the Football World Cup Final in Bern?</text><reasoning>Bern was the site of the 1954 Football (Soccer) World Cup Final, a huge upset for the Hungarian Golden Team, who were beaten 3–2 by West Germany. The football team BSC Young Boys is based in Bern at the Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, which also was o... |
Who won the game? | <text>Who won the game?</text><reasoning>Bern was the site of the 1954 Football (Soccer) World Cup Final, a huge upset for the Hungarian Golden Team, who were beaten 3–2 by West Germany. The football team BSC Young Boys is based in Bern at the Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, which also was one of the venues for the European ... |
What football team is based in Bern? | <text>What football team is based in Bern?</text><reasoning>Bern was the site of the 1954 Football (Soccer) World Cup Final, a huge upset for the Hungarian Golden Team, who were beaten 3–2 by West Germany. The football team BSC Young Boys is based in Bern at the Stade de Suisse Wankdorf, which also was one of the venue... |
What percent of the population has completed non-mandatory upper secondary education? | <text>What percent of the population has completed non-mandatory upper secondary education?</text><reasoning>In Bern, about 50,418 or (39.2%) of the population have completed non-mandatory upper secondary education, and 24,311 or (18.9%) have completed additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule)... |
What percent of the population has completed additionaly higher education? | <text>What percent of the population has completed additionaly higher education?</text><reasoning>In Bern, about 50,418 or (39.2%) of the population have completed non-mandatory upper secondary education, and 24,311 or (18.9%) have completed additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule). Of the 24... |
The majority of the population to finish tertiary schooling in bern are what people? | <text>The majority of the population to finish tertiary schooling in bern are what people?</text><reasoning>In Bern, about 50,418 or (39.2%) of the population have completed non-mandatory upper secondary education, and 24,311 or (18.9%) have completed additional higher education (either university or a Fachhochschule).... |
How many pupils lived in another municipality? | <text>How many pupils lived in another municipality?</text><reasoning>As of 2000[update], there were 9,045 pupils in Bern who came from another municipality, while 1,185 residents attended schools outside the municipality.</reasoning><output>9,045</output> |
How many pupils attended school outside of the city? | <text>How many pupils attended school outside of the city?</text><reasoning>As of 2000[update], there were 9,045 pupils in Bern who came from another municipality, while 1,185 residents attended schools outside the municipality.</reasoning><output>1,185</output> |
What was Berns unemployment rate in 2010? | <text>What was Berns unemployment rate in 2010?</text><reasoning>As of 2010[update], Bern had an unemployment rate of 3.3%. As of 2008[update], there were 259 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 59 businesses involved in this sector. 16,413 people were employed in the secondary sector and there wer... |
How many businesses are there in the secondary sector? | <text>How many businesses are there in the secondary sector?</text><reasoning>As of 2010[update], Bern had an unemployment rate of 3.3%. As of 2008[update], there were 259 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 59 businesses involved in this sector. 16,413 people were employed in the secondary sector ... |
How many businesses are there in the tertiary sector? | <text>How many businesses are there in the tertiary sector?</text><reasoning>As of 2010[update], Bern had an unemployment rate of 3.3%. As of 2008[update], there were 259 people employed in the primary economic sector and about 59 businesses involved in this sector. 16,413 people were employed in the secondary sector a... |
Which party has the absolute majority of the seats? | <text>Which party has the absolute majority of the seats?</text><reasoning>The last regular election of the City Parliament was held on 25 November 2012 for the mandate period (German: Legislatur, French: la législature) from 2013 to 2016. Currently the City Parliament consist of 23 members of the Social Democratic Par... |
How many seats are there? | <text>How many seats are there?</text><reasoning>The last regular election of the City Parliament was held on 25 November 2012 for the mandate period (German: Legislatur, French: la législature) from 2013 to 2016. Currently the City Parliament consist of 23 members of the Social Democratic Party (SP/PS), 11 Swiss Peopl... |
Which specific party has the most members in the City Parliament? | <text>Which specific party has the most members in the City Parliament?</text><reasoning>The last regular election of the City Parliament was held on 25 November 2012 for the mandate period (German: Legislatur, French: la législature) from 2013 to 2016. Currently the City Parliament consist of 23 members of the Social ... |
Do you have to go to the one year of kindergarten? | <text>Do you have to go to the one year of kindergarten?</text><reasoning>The Canton of Bern school system provides one year of non-obligatory kindergarten, followed by six years of primary school. This is followed by three years of obligatory lower secondary school where the pupils are separated according to ability a... |
What seperates the children in secondary school? | <text>What seperates the children in secondary school?</text><reasoning>The Canton of Bern school system provides one year of non-obligatory kindergarten, followed by six years of primary school. This is followed by three years of obligatory lower secondary school where the pupils are separated according to ability and... |
What is the name of Bern's airport? | <text>What is the name of Bern's airport?</text><reasoning>Bern is also served by Bern Airport, located outside the city near the town of Belp. The regional airport, colloquially called Bern-Belp or Belpmoos, is connected to several European cities. Additionally Zürich Airport, Geneva Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulh... |
What is the name of the regional airport? | <text>What is the name of the regional airport?</text><reasoning>Bern is also served by Bern Airport, located outside the city near the town of Belp. The regional airport, colloquially called Bern-Belp or Belpmoos, is connected to several European cities. Additionally Zürich Airport, Geneva Airport and EuroAirport Base... |
How many libraries are in Bern? | <text>How many libraries are in Bern?</text><reasoning>Bern is home to 8 libraries. These libraries include; the Schweiz. Nationalbibliothek/ Bibliothèque nationale suisse, the Universitätsbibliothek Bern, the Kornhausbibliotheken Bern, the BFH Wirtschaft und Verwaltung Bern, the BFH Gesundheit, the BFH Soziale Arbeit,... |
What year was there a huge fire? | <text>What year was there a huge fire?</text><reasoning>After a major blaze in 1405, the city's original wooden buildings were gradually replaced by half-timbered houses and subsequently the sandstone buildings which came to be characteristic for the Old Town. Despite the waves of pestilence that hit Europe in the 14th... |
What was destroyed in the fire? | <text>What was destroyed in the fire?</text><reasoning>After a major blaze in 1405, the city's original wooden buildings were gradually replaced by half-timbered houses and subsequently the sandstone buildings which came to be characteristic for the Old Town. Despite the waves of pestilence that hit Europe in the 14th ... |
Are the sessions of City Parliament private or public? | <text>Are the sessions of City Parliament private or public?</text><reasoning>The sessions of the City Parliament are public. Unlike members of the City Council, members of the City Parliament are not politicians by profession, and they are paid a fee based on their attendance. Any resident of Bern allowed to vote can ... |
How many workers commute into the municipality? | <text>How many workers commute into the municipality?</text><reasoning>In 2000[update], there were 94,367 workers who commuted into the municipality and 16,424 workers who commuted away. The municipality is a net importer of workers, with about 5.7 workers entering the municipality for every one leaving. Of the working... |
How many workers had to commute away from the municipality? | <text>How many workers had to commute away from the municipality?</text><reasoning>In 2000[update], there were 94,367 workers who commuted into the municipality and 16,424 workers who commuted away. The municipality is a net importer of workers, with about 5.7 workers entering the municipality for every one leaving. Of... |
How much of the working population uses public transportation? | <text>How much of the working population uses public transportation?</text><reasoning>In 2000[update], there were 94,367 workers who commuted into the municipality and 16,424 workers who commuted away. The municipality is a net importer of workers, with about 5.7 workers entering the municipality for every one leaving.... |
How many of the working population use private cars? | <text>How many of the working population use private cars?</text><reasoning>In 2000[update], there were 94,367 workers who commuted into the municipality and 16,424 workers who commuted away. The municipality is a net importer of workers, with about 5.7 workers entering the municipality for every one leaving. Of the wo... |
What peninsula is Bern located on? | <text>What peninsula is Bern located on?</text><reasoning>The city was originally built on a hilly peninsula surrounded by the River Aare, but outgrew natural boundaries by the 19th century. A number of bridges have been built to allow the city to expand beyond the Aare.</reasoning><output>Aare</output> |
What was built to help Bern grow bigger than the peninula? | <text>What was built to help Bern grow bigger than the peninula?</text><reasoning>The city was originally built on a hilly peninsula surrounded by the River Aare, but outgrew natural boundaries by the 19th century. A number of bridges have been built to allow the city to expand beyond the Aare.</reasoning><output>bridg... |
What century did Bern outgrow the peninsula? | <text>What century did Bern outgrow the peninsula?</text><reasoning>The city was originally built on a hilly peninsula surrounded by the River Aare, but outgrew natural boundaries by the 19th century. A number of bridges have been built to allow the city to expand beyond the Aare.</reasoning><output>19th century</outpu... |
Who first suggested daylight saving? | <text>Who first suggested daylight saving?</text><reasoning>New Zealander George Hudson proposed the modern idea of daylight saving in 1895. Germany and Austria-Hungary organized the first nationwide implementation, starting on 30 April 1916. Many countries have used it at various times since then, particularly since t... |
In what year was modern daylight saving first proposed? | <text>In what year was modern daylight saving first proposed?</text><reasoning>New Zealander George Hudson proposed the modern idea of daylight saving in 1895. Germany and Austria-Hungary organized the first nationwide implementation, starting on 30 April 1916. Many countries have used it at various times since then, p... |
Besides Austria-Hungary, what country first put DST into effect? | <text>Besides Austria-Hungary, what country first put DST into effect?</text><reasoning>New Zealander George Hudson proposed the modern idea of daylight saving in 1895. Germany and Austria-Hungary organized the first nationwide implementation, starting on 30 April 1916. Many countries have used it at various times sinc... |
What connects Marzili to Bundeshaus? | <text>What connects Marzili to Bundeshaus?</text><reasoning>A funicular railway leads from the Marzili district to the Bundeshaus. The Marzilibahn funicular is, with a length of 106 m (348 ft), the second shortest public railway in Europe after the Zagreb funicular.</reasoning><output>A funicular railway</output> |
How long is the Marzilibah funicular? | <text>How long is the Marzilibah funicular?</text><reasoning>A funicular railway leads from the Marzili district to the Bundeshaus. The Marzilibahn funicular is, with a length of 106 m (348 ft), the second shortest public railway in Europe after the Zagreb funicular.</reasoning><output>106 m</output> |
What is the second shortest public railway in Europe? | <text>What is the second shortest public railway in Europe?</text><reasoning>A funicular railway leads from the Marzili district to the Bundeshaus. The Marzilibahn funicular is, with a length of 106 m (348 ft), the second shortest public railway in Europe after the Zagreb funicular.</reasoning><output>Marzilibahn</outp... |
What is the shortest public railway in Europe? | <text>What is the shortest public railway in Europe?</text><reasoning>A funicular railway leads from the Marzili district to the Bundeshaus. The Marzilibahn funicular is, with a length of 106 m (348 ft), the second shortest public railway in Europe after the Zagreb funicular.</reasoning><output>Zagreb funicular</output... |
What term is used interchangeably with daylight saving time? | <text>What term is used interchangeably with daylight saving time?</text><reasoning>Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions wit... |
What period of time do we set our clocks forward in DST? | <text>What period of time do we set our clocks forward in DST?</text><reasoning>Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regions with su... |
What do we get an extra hour of because we set the clocks forward? | <text>What do we get an extra hour of because we set the clocks forward?</text><reasoning>Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically, regio... |
In what season do regions who practice DST set the clocks back one hour? | <text>In what season do regions who practice DST set the clocks back one hour?</text><reasoning>Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Typically,... |
By setting the clocks forward, the normal time of what daily event is disrupted? | <text>By setting the clocks forward, the normal time of what daily event is disrupted?</text><reasoning>Daylight saving time (DST) or summer time is the practice of advancing clocks during summer months by one hour so that in the evening daylight is experienced an hour longer, while sacrificing normal sunrise times. Ty... |
What used to be the main draw on electricity? | <text>What used to be the main draw on electricity?</text><reasoning>The practice has received both advocacy and criticism. Putting clocks forward benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but can cause problems for evening entertainment and for other activities tied to... |
What industry having to do with shopping benefits from DST? | <text>What industry having to do with shopping benefits from DST?</text><reasoning>The practice has received both advocacy and criticism. Putting clocks forward benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but can cause problems for evening entertainment and for other acti... |
In addition to entertainment events that take place after working hours, what profession might suffer because of DST? | <text>In addition to entertainment events that take place after working hours, what profession might suffer because of DST?</text><reasoning>The practice has received both advocacy and criticism. Putting clocks forward benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but can c... |
Research on DST is uncertain because we aren't sure how it affects the use of what? | <text>Research on DST is uncertain because we aren't sure how it affects the use of what?</text><reasoning>The practice has received both advocacy and criticism. Putting clocks forward benefits retailing, sports, and other activities that exploit sunlight after working hours, but can cause problems for evening entertai... |
Has the world seen many or few changes in the observation of DST? | <text>Has the world seen many or few changes in the observation of DST?</text><reasoning>Since then, the world has seen many enactments, adjustments, and repeals. For specific details, an overview is available at Daylight saving time by country.</reasoning><output>many</output> |
Countries might change their DST policy by enactments, adjustments, and what other type of policy changes? | <text>Countries might change their DST policy by enactments, adjustments, and what other type of policy changes?</text><reasoning>Since then, the world has seen many enactments, adjustments, and repeals. For specific details, an overview is available at Daylight saving time by country.</reasoning><output>repeals</outpu... |
What kind of societies usually follow a regular daily schedule year-round? | <text>What kind of societies usually follow a regular daily schedule year-round?</text><reasoning>Industrialized societies generally follow a clock-based schedule for daily activities that do not change throughout the course of the year. The time of day that individuals begin and end work or school, and the coordinatio... |
What kind of societies rely on solar time and daylight that changes with the seasons? | <text>What kind of societies rely on solar time and daylight that changes with the seasons?</text><reasoning>Industrialized societies generally follow a clock-based schedule for daily activities that do not change throughout the course of the year. The time of day that individuals begin and end work or school, and the ... |
In what part of the world is daytime shorter in winter and longer in summer? | <text>In what part of the world is daytime shorter in winter and longer in summer?</text><reasoning>Industrialized societies generally follow a clock-based schedule for daily activities that do not change throughout the course of the year. The time of day that individuals begin and end work or school, and the coordinat... |
What is the tilt of the Earth that causes solar time to change called? | <text>What is the tilt of the Earth that causes solar time to change called?</text><reasoning>Industrialized societies generally follow a clock-based schedule for daily activities that do not change throughout the course of the year. The time of day that individuals begin and end work or school, and the coordination of... |
How much earlier do people's routines happen because of daylight savings? | <text>How much earlier do people's routines happen because of daylight savings?</text><reasoning>By synchronously resetting all clocks in a region to one hour ahead of Standard Time (one hour "fast"), individuals who follow such a year-round schedule will wake an hour earlier than they would have otherwise; they will b... |
In which season is the policy of setting clocks ahead least practical? | <text>In which season is the policy of setting clocks ahead least practical?</text><reasoning>By synchronously resetting all clocks in a region to one hour ahead of Standard Time (one hour "fast"), individuals who follow such a year-round schedule will wake an hour earlier than they would have otherwise; they will begi... |
Does setting the clocks ahead add an hour of daylight before or after the normal workday? | <text>Does setting the clocks ahead add an hour of daylight before or after the normal workday?</text><reasoning>By synchronously resetting all clocks in a region to one hour ahead of Standard Time (one hour "fast"), individuals who follow such a year-round schedule will wake an hour earlier than they would have otherw... |
What is the schedule of time called when it is not daylight savings time? | <text>What is the schedule of time called when it is not daylight savings time?</text><reasoning>By synchronously resetting all clocks in a region to one hour ahead of Standard Time (one hour "fast"), individuals who follow such a year-round schedule will wake an hour earlier than they would have otherwise; they will b... |
What year did Germany decide to try DST? | <text>What year did Germany decide to try DST?</text><reasoning>Starting on 30 April 1916, Germany and its World War I ally Austria-Hungary were the first to use DST (German: Sommerzeit) as a way to conserve coal during wartime. Britain, most of its allies, and many European neutrals soon followed suit. Russia and a fe... |
What is the German word for Daylight Saving Time? | <text>What is the German word for Daylight Saving Time?</text><reasoning>Starting on 30 April 1916, Germany and its World War I ally Austria-Hungary were the first to use DST (German: Sommerzeit) as a way to conserve coal during wartime. Britain, most of its allies, and many European neutrals soon followed suit. Russia... |
What natural resource were Germany and Austria-Hungary trying to conserve by using DST? | <text>What natural resource were Germany and Austria-Hungary trying to conserve by using DST?</text><reasoning>Starting on 30 April 1916, Germany and its World War I ally Austria-Hungary were the first to use DST (German: Sommerzeit) as a way to conserve coal during wartime. Britain, most of its allies, and many Europe... |
What year did the United States get on board with DST? | <text>What year did the United States get on board with DST?</text><reasoning>Starting on 30 April 1916, Germany and its World War I ally Austria-Hungary were the first to use DST (German: Sommerzeit) as a way to conserve coal during wartime. Britain, most of its allies, and many European neutrals soon followed suit. R... |
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