CULTURAL QA01-2022-28 BEING A COMPILATION THERE MAY BE ERRORS
Q1 What was a common sight on the roads of Bengaluru two orthree decades ago that you don't see anymore? A1 GopalkrishnaVishwanath Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India21h I am referring to the seventies and eighties when we did not have so many buses inBengaluru. There were no metros. The number of autos was also less and theypermitted only 2 passengers, not three as they do now. During the morning and evening peak hours standing in entrance door was a common sight. MercifullyI don’t see this anymore. Q2 My 5.5-year-old son poked a tiny hole with a needle on aplastic spoon, then he found the water cannot drop down through the hole andasked me why. How can I answer this question correctly? A2 Claire Jordan Degreein biology and folklore; programmer, shop owner, secretary on newspaper23h Water has a force called surface tension which means that the water molecues at thesurface cling together and behave like a very thin plastic film. Over a large area,such as the surface of a cup, it’s easy to pour because the weight of waterpushing through the big space breaks the surface tension, but for a small hole,especially with only a small amount of water sitting above it, there isn’t enough weight tobreak the surface tension and push on through the hole. Q3 Why are the Dark Ages considered to be dark? A3 Claire Jordan Degreein biology and folklore; programmer, shop owner, secretary on newspaper16h Because after the fall of Rome there was a period of several centuriesduring which fewpeople other than priests, monks and royalty could read and write, sooutside the monasteries we don’t have many written accounts to “illuminate” theperiod. It wasn’t especially darkin the sense of being primitive. There were also several years during the 6thC which were *literally* dark, due to the ashclouds from two major volcanic eruptions. Q4 Can a tree live up to 1,000 years? A4 Steve Baker Blogger atLetsRunWithIt.com (2013–present)Mon Yes. Possibly the oldest living thing on Earth is “TheGreat Basin Bristlecone Pine (Pinus Longaeva)” which is over 5,000 years oldand still going strong. The concept of “age” in a plant is somewhat tricky though - there are species which spreadby extending their root systems - then growing a new stem up from thatroot - making a “new tree”. But the original tree and the new one are reallythe same organism…and if you count that - then there are small forests that areessentially just one individual that is over 18,000 years old. But 1,000 years is not a problem for some tree species. Olive trees in Greece quiteoften reach 1,000 years -and there is a registry of these millenial trees which has a LARGE number ofentries. The two olive trees in this photo are claimed by the local people to be6,000 years old - and that branches from these two trees had been used to make wreaths forcontestants in the original olympic games: Unfortunately, the trees have developed hollow trunks - which makestree-ring dating impossible. But radiocarbon dating prove that they aredefinitely over 2,500 years. Q5 What would happen if we covered the Sahara Desert withsolar panels? A5 Michael Mk Mon The Sahara Desert is one of the most exposed places on Earth to the sun’srays. So, the idea isthat if we could gather all that energy, we could power the world.In reality, we would harvest so much more energy than we could ever possiblyneed. According to Forbes, solar panels covering a surface of around 335km2 would actually beenough to power the world, this would cover just 1.2% of the SaharaDesert. Outside of electricity generation, this could have several consequences.First, the light colour of the Saharan sand serves the purpose of reflectingthe sun’s light and heat back into the air. By covering this, we would beensuring that more sunlight is absorbed, thus prompting a rise in ground temperature.Warmer air then rises to higher altitudes and condenses as clouds that willthen fall as rain, completelytransforming the desert as we know it. The planet works based on a series of well-balanced systems, and thiscould completely upset the apple cart. The Amazon Rainforest, for example, is reliant on themineral-rich sands blown from the Sahara for nutrients. Withoutthese, the Amazon will not receive enough nutrients to survive, and itsdownfall could be accelerated. Furthermore, the increased heat in the desert won’t end there. Itwill be transported worldwide through weather systems, resulting inless rainfall for the Amazon and more unstable weather in regions such as NorthAmerica or Asia. We don’t need 100% of the Sahara to be covered in solar panels. Even 20%, which is the amountthat would kickstart these impacts, is not needed. Instead, a seriesof smaller solar farms covering 1.2% of the surface should be enough to generate enough electricitywithout having such extreme impacts on the environment. Q6 What appliance in the kitchen do you think is the mostimportant, and why? A6 John Lingley, Aserious home cook with over 50 years experience.Answered 5h ago The most important appliance in the kitchen is obviously the cooker. Everything else issubsidiary to that. Q7 What does ‘dangerous’ mean? A7 Asim Ahmed Answered 1hago Bad Effect Good Effect Neutral Effect Dangerous can mean harmful,disadvantageous,detrimental, hazardous, prejudicial, mischievous, baleful, baneful… etc. We derive the word ‘dangerous’ from ‘danger’, ‘wonderful’ from ‘wonder’,‘effective’ from effect Dangerous mean hazardous, perilous, destructive nearly similar Q8 What is the best way to add spice to a curry after it iscooked? A8 Aishwarya Kher Mostviewed writer in Indian Cuisine and FoodJan 20 At times we realize after cooking that we missed to add certain spices. I’lltell you a very easy and safe way to correct it! 😊 Take a small tadka pan like shown below to temper the spices in some oilor clarified butter. Add the mixture to your curry and mix well. Voila !! This is also a good method to enhance the spice level, aroma and look ofyour curries irrespective of whether or not you’ve missed to add spices. Do not add raw spices directlywithout cooking them. Q9 Is it worth buying an electric toothbrush? A9 Vaibhavi Joshipura MDSin Dentistry, Government Dental College and Hospital, Ahmedabad (Graduated1995)2y As per the scientific evidence,both manual and electric tooth brush have similar efficiency in cleaning. Electric tooth brushes are veryuseful for people having motor neuron diseases, debility from various diseases, and any other disability due to whichthey cannot move their hand and wrist. 2ND ANSWER-SushenSharma Running My Own PrivateDental Practice (2016–present)2y It's ability to bypass the limits of human dexterity which is anessential requirement to clean the entire oral cavity especially teeth fromtongue and palatal side. 3RD ANSWER- IftikharAlam Quora writer2y When it comes to choosing an electric toothbrush, the most importantfactor is of course the degree of clean. While most electric toothbrushes provide a better cleanthan manual brushes, not all electric toothbrushes are equal. Technology There are two primary types of electric toothbrushes to selectfrom; 3D cleaning action technology and Sonic technology. Understanding thedifferences between these technologies is important to finding the perfecttoothbrush that fits your needs. Oral B launched its new Rs. 15,600 AI-basedOral-B Genius X electric toothbrush. The toothbrush will use AI to let you know how you are brushing and what donext for a clean and clear brushing. The premium toothbrush will connect to an app via Bluetooth. Duringbrushing, it will tell you how long you’ve been brushing that particular areaand instruct you to where should brush next. The AI-based toothbrush isreceiving much praise from tech experts. There is a premium case charger that charges both your brush andsmartphone. At least, you will receive something extra with this costly AIbrush but criticssuggest that the price is much higher and people will receive better dentalhygiene twice a year with the same budget.So it is up to the person,which way one wants to go, if you don't wanna get any dental hygiene then thisproduct is for you. Q10 The bacteria in our gut use our brain and even speak withsome of us humans. Would you be shocked? A10 Ken Saladin Formerprofessor of histology (microscopic anatomy)12h The gut bacteria do produce neurotransmitters that might communicate withthe brain. About 90% of theserotonin in the human body is produced by them. I think the idea ofit effects on the brain is still inconclusive but certainly seems possible. “Speaking” with the human host, though, is a bit of a stretch, to say theleast. Mere chemical communication is not speaking in any more than a loosemetaphorical sense. Q11 What would happen to my water pipes if I shut off the waterovernight, drain the pipes, and then turn on the water the next day? A11 Huat Ngi Lucas,Chemistry from National University, Malaysia (1986) Answered 29m ago When you drain the pipes ofwater, air will replace the water. You will find the water flow much slower because the air in the pipeswill block the flow of water. To restore the water flow, the air must be flushed out by letting thetaps to remain open for some time. Q12 How has travel changed for common people over the last fiveyears in Indian Railways? A12 Nitish Chaurasia IESOfficer at Railways & Stock market enthusiastDec 31 Traveling in the railways has changed a lot for the common people in thepast five years. Here are a few notable mentions: 1.The red colored unreservedcoaches in the above pic are LHBtype coaches which were earlier used for running only top-notch trains likeRajdhani, Shatabdi, Duronto. Now you can find them in most of the expresstrains. In fact few years back railways stopped the production of the olderdesign ICF coaches (the blue one in the pic) and every year more and moretrains are being converted to LHB type. They are faster (160 kmph speed potential), safer and morecomfortable. 2.Have you noticed whilesitting at platforms that they are much cleaner and there is an absence of an unpleasant smell there. It's because of theintroduction of mechanisedcleaning at important stations and biotoilets being fitted in all trains which don't dischargeanything on the tracks. 3. It was so difficult for the elderly to carry luggage upstairs and thendownstairs to change platforms and lifts couldn't handle the rush of peopleduring arrival and departure of trains. Not anymore as most of the stations have escalators likewhat one would have seen at the airports, metro stations and shopping malls. The list is really long and it would become an essay so I highlighted themost prominent ones. Hope you have noticed these during your travel with therailways. All the above QA are from Quora website on 27-01- 2022. Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 28-01-2022 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/1112360920.2081629.1643336299926%40mail.yahoo.com.
