Ques & Ans: Totem poles are monumental carvings, a type of Northwest Coast art, consisting of poles, posts or pillars, carved with symbols or figures. They are usually made from large trees, mostly western red cedar, by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America (Washington, Oregon, and Canada's western province, British Columbia). The word totem derives from the Algonquian (most likely Ojibwe) word o doodem (oˈtuːtɛm), "(his) kinship group". The carvings may symbolize or commemorate cultural beliefs that recount familiar legends, clan lineages, or notable events. The poles may also serve as functional architectural features, welcome signs for village visitors, mortuary vessels for the remains of deceased ancestors, or as a means to publicly ridicule someone. They may embody a historical narrative of significance to the people carving and installing the pole. Given the complexity and symbolic meanings of totem pole carvings, their placement and importance lies in the observer's knowledge and connection to the meanings of the figures and the culture in which they are embedded.

In what region of the united states were totem poles common forms of native american art?
the Pacific Northwest coast of North America ( Washington , Oregon , and Canada 's western province , British Columbia )

Stream of consciousness: To answer this question, we should know that: They are usually made from large trees, mostly western red cedar, by indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest coast of North America (Washington, Oregon, and Canada's western province, British Columbia).


Ques & Ans: Passage: The real interest rate is the rate of interest an investor, saver or lender receives (or expects to receive) after allowing for inflation. It can be described more formally by the Fisher equation, which states that the real interest rate is approximately the nominal interest rate minus the inflation rate.

Question: Based on this passage, nominal interest rate minus the rate of inflation equals?
the real interest rate

Stream of consciousness: The important part for answering this question is: It can be described more formally by the Fisher equation, which states that the real interest rate is approximately the nominal interest rate minus the inflation rate.


Ques & Ans: The song was used in the 2007 film Transformers, playing on the radio in Sam Witwicky's car, Bumblebee.

Answer this question: what movie has the song drive by the cars?
the 2007 film Transformers

Stream of consciousness:
To answer the above question, the relevant sentence is: The song was used in the 2007 film Transformers, playing on the radio in Sam Witwicky's car, Bumblebee.