CULTURAL QA 12-2022-18

BEING  ACOMPILATION THERE MAY  BE ERRORS

Q1           What secrets do airline companies notwant passengers to know about?

A1           Manav Rama,Save up to 90% on flightswith Mighty Travels Premium. 
Fri

Airline companiesdon't want passengers to know that they often overbook 
flights, meaning moretickets are sold than there are seats available.

This means somepassengers may not be able to board the flight even if they have 
a ticket.

Airlines also don'twant you to know that their prices can vary greatly 
depending on when and whereyou book your ticket, so it pays off to shop around 
for the best deal!

Finally, airlineswould rather keep quiet about how much money they make from 
charging extra feesfor things like checked baggage or seat selection - these 
fees add up quickly andcan really increase the cost of your trip!

Q2           Whether south Africa has no railways?

A2           It does. It has (had) an extensiveState owned and operated 
above-ground urban and long-distance railwayinfrastructure. It comprised some 
22,000 kilometers of rail track and 585 trainstations. When designed, proper 
urban planning made underground infrastructureunnecessary. For instance, on the 
860km railway line between iron-ore producingSishen and Saldanha port, ten 
locomotives would be moving some of the world’slongest production trains of 
3.7km long with a payload of 41k ton. 

However, due toincompetence and lack of maintenance, these assets deteriorated 
to a pointwhere it’s virtually unusable. Large tracts of electrification cables 
and railswere allowed to be stolen. Entire Railway stations were allowed to be 
stolen.Rolling stock were allowed to be vandalised.

Then there is theGautrain rail network of only about 80km. This was constructed 
both above andbelow ground as a private/public partnership. It is still in 
operation and verywell managed.

Q3           Can bread be considered as standardhuman food?

A3           Peter, I love to eat and am anadventurous eater.19h

No.

For nearly all ofhuman history, nearly all people mostly ate whatever was 
cheapest, and (if theywere lucky) sometimes got to add other things, like meat. 
In most of Europe, bread madefrom wheat (usually) was quite cheap and 
available, so people ate a lot.

But … Europe is notthe planet. Right now, less than 1 in 10 people on Earth 
lives in Europe. Inmost of Asia (which is, by far, the most populous continent) 
the staple food isrice. (Wheat is more common in northern Asia where rice 
doesn’t grow so well).

Africa has a variety of staple foods, but not alwayswheat or bread.,

In the Americas before colonization, the staples werepotatoes and corn (maize).

>From what I canfigure out, the closest thing to a “standard human food” is 
>onions. Almost every cuisineuses them (the Jains do not, but I can’t think of 
>anyone else that doesn’t).

Q4           How do you fix low testosterone?

A4           Dr. Linda Smith,Former Dr. at MedicalUniversity of South Carolina 
at Medical University of South Carolina18h

Low testosterone isa common problem among men, and can be caused by a variety 
offactors. Luckily,there are a number of treatments and lifestyle changes you 
can make to help fixthe issue.

1. Get Regular Exercise: Regular exercise can helpincrease your testosterone 
levels. It helps increase blood flow to your musclesand tissues, which can help 
to increase testosterone production. Aim for atleast 30 minutes of 
moderate-intensity physical activity most days of the week.

2. Lose Weight: Being overweight can reduce yourtestosterone levels. Losing 
weight can help your body produce moretestosterone. Aim for a healthy weight by 
eating a balanced diet and exercisingregularly.

3. Increase Your Zinc Intake: Zinc is an essentialmineral that plays a role in 
testosterone production. Increase your intake ofzinc-rich foods, such as 
oysters, beef, lamb, spinach, and pumpkin seeds.

4. Avoid Alcohol: Alcohol consumption can reducetestosterone levels. Limit your 
alcohol intake to no more than two drinks perday.

5. Eat Healthy Fats: Healthy fats, such as thosefound in olive oil, avocados, 
and nuts, can help your body produce moretestosterone.

6. Get Enough Sleep: Not getting enough sleep canreduce your testosterone 
levels. Aim for at least seven hours of sleep pernight.

7. Take Supplements: Certain supplements canhelp increase your testosterone 
levels. For example, taking a dailymultivitamin can provide your body with 
essential vitamins and minerals thatcan help support testosterone production.

8. Manage Stress: Chronic stress can lead to adecrease in testosterone levels. 
Try to manage your stress levels by takingpart in relaxation activities such as 
yoga or meditation.

9. Talk to Your Doctor: If lifestyle changes orsupplements don’t seem to be 
working, talk to your doctor about testosteronereplacement therapy. This 
therapy can help restore testosterone levels tonormal.

Low testosterone can cause a number of symptoms,including fatigue, low sex 
drive, and muscle loss.Luckily, there are a number of treatments and lifestyle 
changes that can helpfix the issue. Eating a healthy diet, exercising 
regularly, getting enoughsleep, and limiting alcohol intake can all help 
increase testosterone levels.If lifestyle changes aren’t enough, talk to your 
doctor about testosterone replacementtherapy. With the right treatment, you can 
get your testosteronelevels back to normal and start feeling like yourself 
again.

My note- A google search gives the followinginformation. But womenalso have 
testosterone. The ovaries produce both testosterone andestrogen. Relatively 
small quantities of testosterone are released into yourbloodstream by the 
ovaries and adrenal glands.04-May-2022

Q5           What are the benefits of having twoengines on high speed trains?

A5           Nicholas Stone,Life long interest intrains.18h

The benefits ofhaving two engines on high speed trains is redundancy. If one 
engine fails, theother can power the train to a safe place to stop.

The Anglo-FrenchIntergovernmental Commission (IGC) [1] requires trains using 
the Channel Tunnelto have two locomotives or equivalent configuration - 
providing redundancy inthe event of a locomotive failure. Car and lorry 
carrying shuttles havelocomotives at both ends of train.

Class 9 locomotivesare positioned at either end of rolling stock which conveys 
motor vehiclesthrough the Channel Tunnel. These powerful electric power 
locomotives have topspeed of 160 km/h. At 7,500 hp, they are among the most 
powerful in the world.

 

The originalEurostar high speed passenger trains using the Channel Tunnel have 
locomotivesat either end. This was an IGC requirement - that the 18 carriage 
train can besplit, passengers moved and the remaining 9 carriages pushed or 
pulled tosafety, if one of the locomotives at either end of train should fail.

The IGC approvednewer Eurostar trains with traction motors underneath half of 
the passengercarriages, instead of locomotives at either or both ends.

Footnotes

[1]Channel TunnelIntergovernmental Commission

Q6           Can I buy plane tickets at theairport?

A6           Kevin Springer,Save up to 90% offflights w Mighty Travels Premium3h

Yes, you canbuy plane tickets at the airport.

Most airports haveticketing counters where you can purchase your tickets in 
person or online.

You may also beable to find kiosks that allow you to purchase tickets without 
having to waitin line for a ticket agent.

Additionally, manyairlines offer mobile apps that allow customers to book and 
pay for theirflights directly from their phones or tablets while they are still 
at theairport.

My note- Ticket fare from airport counters can some timeslow and many times 
more than one obtained through travel agencies.

Q7           How many soaked almonds can I eat perday?

A7           Monika Choudhary, Dec 10

Almonds are rich invitamin E, dietary fibers, omega 3-fatty acids and proteins, 
almonds are amongthe most nutritious tree nuts of all.

Eating 6–8almonds soaked and skin peeled in a day is enough to reap its health 
benefits.

It is better toconsume nuts early in the morning or as snacks. In the morning 
all thenutrients are absorbed properly, and having snacks can keep you fuller.

Benefits of soaked almonds:

•Help with weightloss•Protect against cell damage

•Lower cholesterollevels •Boost Brain function•Good for your skin •Are full of 
Magnesium •Enhancesnutrients absorption•Good at the time of pregnancy•Fights 
cancer

Q8           Do airlines really increase prices ifyou keep searching the same 
flight?

A8           Lucia Welch,Save up to 90% offflights with Mighty Travels 
Premium.15h

Yes, airlines do increase prices if you keep searchingthe same flight.

It's a commonpractice known as dynamic pricing, which means that the price of a 
ticket canchange depending on how many people are looking for it and when 
they're lookingfor it.

Q9           What causes loss of power when usingair conditioner in cars? Is it 
harmful for your vehicle if you use your airconditioner frequently without 
turning it off after some time?

A9           Gopala Krishnan,Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at 
Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now

In most vehiclesthe same engine takes the load of air-conditioning and moving. 
Hence efficiencyis affected. If the AC cooling is increased more, it is said in 
such vehiclesthere is fire risk

Nowadays separateengine is as such fitted for air conditioning. in large 
vehicles. I have lessknowledge in automobile engineering. The above information 
is from learnt cardrivers

Q10         What is the difference between eatingripe and unripe papayas? Is 
one better for you than the other? Should you eatboth ripe and unripe papayas 
for the best health benefits?

A10         Banglanews24,Newsportal Wed

Although ripepapayas are tasty and juicy, raw papayas are used more in cooking, 
in salad oras smoothies. Most of the people choose raw papaya over ripe ones 
because ofits various health benefits.

Here are the amazing benefits of raw papaya:

· Promotes gooddigestive health· Reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack· 
Manages diabetes·Boosts Immune System· Good for Stomach

· Helps in weightloss· Promote breast milk production.

Here are the amazing benefits of ripe papaya:

· Delicious andLoaded With Nutrients· Has Powerful Antioxidant Effects· Has 
AnticancerPropertiesMay Improve Heart Health May Improve Digestion protects 
Against SkinDamage

Why raw papaya is better than ripe papaya

Raw papaya is low in sugar and has high fiber and low-fatcontent.Comparatively, 
raw papaya consists of latex that has cleansing properties. Theunripe one has 
sources of potassium and magnesium, phosphorus, and sodium. Ithas a longer- 
life spanfor storage as compared to the ripe fruit because raw papaya contains 
lessmoisture content.

According to me, itis best to keep a balanced ratio of each so that your body 
avails all types ofnutrients.

All the above QA are from Quora  website  on   17-11- 2022. 

Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .

Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan on 17-11-2022

 

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