CULTURAL QA 04-2023-11 Q1 What are some animal facts you didn’tknow about?
A1 Lousie, Worked at OwnBusiness Apr 3 I read that recently.If an elephant doesn't have tusks, it doesn't mean he's not a bull. There are male elephants with tusks, they are called "Tuskers". Those without tusks are called "Makna" or "Mukna". And the latter are said to be surprisingly more dangerous and sneaky thanthe Tusker. They can only be recognized by their stature, but can easily be mistakenfor cows. Zoos often have a Tusker because it is more spectacular and they like toshow it off. Upali, a Makna The tusks are useful.The elephant can use them to dig for water, debarktrees, move branches and trees. But they are also used for display, marking trees and as weapons inbattle. Elephants , like us, have right-left preferences. There are left or right tuskers. And how cool: The favourite tusker iscalled Master Tusk. My note- I have read elsewherethat cow African elephants too may have tusks. Q2 What shocking things do most Indiansnot know? Mark Rhysand, Anthropology Studies (2020–present) Mar 31 India is the world's largestdemocracy: While many Indians areaware that their country is a democracy, they may not realize that India is theworld's largest democracy in terms of population. India has the second-largestEnglish-speaking populationin the world: While English is not the primary language in India, it is widelyspoken and understood, with the country having the second-largestEnglish-speaking population in the world after the United States. India is home to the world'slargest film industry: Bollywood,India's Hindi-language film industry, produces more films and sells moretickets annually than any other film industry in the world, includingHollywood. India has a rich history ofscience and mathematics: Manyimportant mathematical concepts, such as zero and decimal notation, originatedin India. Indian scientists and mathematicians also made importantcontributions to fields such as astronomy and medicine. India has a diverse range of languagesand cultures: While many Indians areaware of the diversity within their own country, they may not realize thatIndia is home to over 2,000 ethnic groups and more than 1,600 languages. India has made significantprogress in reducing poverty: Whilepoverty remains a major challenge in India, the country has made significantprogress in recent years. According to the World Bank, the percentage ofIndians living in poverty has fallen from over 60% in the 1980s to around 20%today. Q3 What are some good math jokes? A3 Samyak Datta, GraduateResearch Assistant at Georgia Institute of Technology (2017–present)Updated 9y A mathematician was being interviewed for a job. The interviewer asks him- "You are walking towards your office and running late for a veryimportant meeting and you glimpse a building on fire with people screaming forhelp. What will you do?". The mathematician thinks for a while and replies : "People's lives are moreimportant than an office meeting. I would immediately call for a fire brigadeand help the trapped to the best of my abilities". The interviewer seems to be impressed with the mathematician's answer andmoves on to the last question. Just to check his sanity, she asks: "And what if the building is not on fire?". After a moment of thought, the mathematician replies with confidence : "I will set the building on fire. Now, I have reduced it to aproblem that I have already solved before!" Q4 If evolution is scientifically true,why does it only occur once every million years? Why does one animal evolveinto another only once after millions of years? A4 Claire Jordan, Degree inbiology and folklore; programmer, shop owner, secretary on newspaper Apr 5 Gravity is science, and it’salways occurring, not just randomly when it’s convenient. Evolution is constant, but in large animals like humans it’s fairly slowbecause we have a long generation time, so it may take hundreds of thousands (not usuallymillions) of years to really notice the difference. New types of bacteria and virusesonly take a few months or even days to evolve, and do so continuously. Q5 Does a bogie in a train mean the sameas a coach or is it different? A5 Prashant Tiwari, IndianRailways Enthusiast Mar 30 Both are different. In the context of Indian Railways, "bogie" and"coach" are often used interchangeably, but there is a slightdifference between the two. A "bogie" refers to the wheeled undercarriage that supports atrain's cars or coaches. Each bogie typically has two or more axles with wheels attachedto a frame that connects to the car or coach. A "coach" is the passenger-carrying car that is attached to thebogie. A coach can have several bogiesattached to it, depending on its length and weight. Each coach typically hasseats or berths for passengers, as well as amenities such as toilets, airconditioning, fans and lights. So in summary, a bogie is the wheeled undercarriage that supports acoach, while a coach is the passenger-carrying car that is attached to thebogie. Q6 Why diesel engines are not used inmotorbikes? A6 Digital Services AndProducts, CEO, Motivational Speaker & Online Entrepreneur at Freedom Guider(2019–present) Mar 28 Diesel engines are not commonly used in motorcycles for a number ofreasons. First and foremost, dieselengines are significantly heavier and larger than gasoline engines, which makes them impractical for use inmotorcycles. The additional weight and size of a diesel engine would make amotorcycle much less maneuverable and agile, which is a key consideration formany riders. Another reason why diesel engines are not used in motorcycles is that they are more difficult tostart in cold weather. Diesel engines require a higher compression ratioto ignite the fuel, which means that they need to be warmed up before they canoperate effectively. In colder climates, this can be a significant challenge,as it may take several minutes for the engine to warm up enough to start. In addition, dieselengines are typically less responsive than gasoline engines, which can makethem less suitable for use in motorcycles. Diesel engines have a slowerresponse time, which means that they are less effective at delivering powerquickly when the rider needs it. This can be a significant disadvantage insituations where the rider needs to accelerate quickly or make suddenmaneuvers. Another factor that makes diesel engines less suitable for use inmotorcycles is their emissions. Diesel engines typically produce more emissions than gasolineengines, which can be a significant concern for riders who are concerned aboutenvironmental impact. Diesel engines also requiremore maintenance than gasoline engines, which can be a significant disadvantage for riders who want alow-maintenance vehicle. Finally, ***diesel fuel is not as widelyavailable as gasoline, which can make it difficult for riders to find a placeto refuel their motorcycle. While diesel fuel is becoming more common insome parts of the world, it is still not as widely available as gasoline, whichmakes it less practical for use in motorcycles. In conclusion, there are several reasons why diesel engines are not commonlyused in motorcycles. Diesel engines are heavier and larger than gasolineengines, which makes them less maneuverable and agile. They are also moredifficult to start in cold weather and less responsive than gasoline engines.Additionally, diesel engines produce more emissions and require moremaintenance than gasoline engines. Finally, diesel fuel is not aswidely available as gasoline, which makes it less practical for use inmotorcycles. My note- ***All bunks are having diesel and petrol except the bunksselling gas for autos. Q7 Which fruit in India isunderrated? A7 Jai Narayan, Mar 20 Wood Apple is the mostunderrated fruit in India. It is called as vilaampazham in Tamil and Bel inHindi. This fruit is famous duringfestive seasons like Ramanavami, vinayakar chaturthi and gokulashtami. It has a hard and woody outer shell inside which, thereis a soft and spongy fruit pulp. It has lots of health benefits , some of whichI have mentioned below. It will cure digestiveproblems Improves immunity Cures skin problems Improves metabolism It also treats joint pains and hypotensionin adults. There are many different ways in which one can consume wood Apple. But Iused to mix the fruit pulp with jaggery and eat. It's a healthy way of eatingthis fruit with high iron content. My note- In Kerala it’s use israre. In Chennai also it’s users are there. It is generally not sold in thefruit shops. Q8 What is the weirdest historical eventto have happened? A8 Mark Rhysand, Apr 1 One little-known historical event that stands out as particularly bizarreis the Great Emu Warthat took place in Australia in 1932. It may sound like a joke, but thisevent was a real and deadly serious military operation conducted by theAustralian army against a group of wild emus. That’s right, a war againstemus. In the early 20th century,Western Australia was facing a problem with overpopulation of emus. The large,flightless birds were causing significant damage to crops and farms, andfarmers were struggling to control the population. In an effort to address the problem, the Australian government authorizedthe use of military force to cull the emus. On November 2, 1932, a team ofsoldiers armed with machine guns and mounted on trucks set out into theAustralian outback to confront the emus. At first, the soldiers were confident that they could easily eradicatethe birds, but they soon discovered that the emus were much moredifficult to deal with than they had anticipated. Despite their heavy weaponry, the soldiers were unable to kill largenumbers of emus. The birds proved to be agile andfast-moving, and they quickly scattered and disappeared into the brush.In some cases, the emus even charged directly at the soldiers, who foundthemselves outmaneuvered and overwhelmed by the sheer number of birds. After several weeks of futile attempts to control the emu population, themilitary operation was called off. The emus emerged victorious, and continued to wreakhavoc on the Western Australian countryside for years to come. The Great Emu War may seem like acomical footnote in history, but it is a fascinating example of the complex relationship betweenhumans and nature. It also highlights the limitations of military force indealing with natural phenomena, and the importance of understanding andrespecting the ecosystems in which we live. Today, the Great Emu War is remembered as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overreliance on violence andforce in addressing complex environmental problems Q9 Is a cooling pad useful? If not, whatcan I use? A9 Gopala Krishnan, FormerAssistant General Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966–2004) Justnow Before a decade the Laptopswere very heavy. Oldlaptops used to get heated. Insidesome cooling fans may not function. So it was normal to place a coolingpad underneath the bottom. Power supply to cooling pad was taken through a USB. Now things are changed. Laptopsare not even 1/3rd weight of the old ones. A lot of technology has changed. Present day laptops do notheat, just warm at bottom. So if your laptop is light weight and heat, better get attended bycomputer technicians. Note- Still I keep just as amemory item, the cooling pad purchasedin 2008’s Q10 What are some interesting facts aboutSiberia? A10 Mark Rhysand, AnthropologyStudies (2020–present)Tue Siberia is home to the world'slargest freshwater lake, LakeBaikal, which contains about 20% of the world's unfrozen freshwater. The coldest temperature everrecorded in the Northern Hemisphere was in Siberia, at -96.16 degrees Fahrenheit (-71.2 degrees Celsius) in1924. The Siberian tiger is thelargest cat in the world and canweigh up to 660 pounds (300 kilograms). There are over 100 differentindigenous groups living in Siberia,each with their own distinct culture and language. Siberia is home to some of the world's largest deposits of gold,diamonds, and other precious minerals. The Trans-Siberian Railway, which runs from Moscow to Vladivostok, is thelongest railway in the world, spanning over 5,772 miles (9,289 kilometers). My note- Nostalgic memories of answering the question on Longest railway inthe world as Trans Siberian railway comes to me on reading this in the middleschool examination Siberia has some of the world'smost extreme weather, with temperature variations of over 100 degreesFahrenheit (55 degrees Celsius) between summer and winter. The Russian city of Norilsk,located in Siberia, is theworld's northernmost city with a population over 100,000. Siberia has over 3 million lakes,which make up about 25% of theworld's total freshwater supply. The Siberian Husky dog breed was originally bred by the Chukchi people ofSiberia as a sled dog. The Yakutian horse, a breednative to Siberia, is adapted to survive in extreme cold and can withstand temperatures as low as -58degrees Fahrenheit (-50 degrees Celsius). The Putorana Plateau in Siberiais one of the few places onEarth where you can find the rareSnow Leopard. Q11 Why is my fridge not cooling when turnedon? A11 Ken Knudson,30 years inrefrigerator safety/energy efficiency compliance.7y Several things cause a refrigeratorto stop cooling altogether or perform poorly: . Dust-clogged condenser(air-cooled condensers requireperiodic cleaning) . Stuck/faulty fan motor(either condenser or evaporator) . Iced-up evaporator (the coilinside the fridge) . Bad light switch that causeslights to remain on with the doorclosed . Bad fan switch that preventsthe fan from turning on when thedoor is closed . Door not closing all the way . Insufficient refrigerant gas (usually due to a leak in the plumbing) . Poor air circulation inside, possibly due to improper product loading(e.g., packages blocking air vents) *** Unusually high roomtemperature, causing the fridge torun all the time without being able to keep up with the heat load . Plugged refrigerant tubing(especially a blockage in the verythin capillary tube) . Faulty compressor overload orrelay, either of which canprevent the compressor from starting . Faulty compressor (this isusually the most expensivesingle part to replace on a fridge) Most of the above apply equally to refrigerators, combinationrefrigerator/freezers, freezers and wine chillers. *** My note- This is thereason Refrigerator is notdesirable in the kitchen. However in many flats and homes the designer provideplug point in the kitchen. All the above QA are from Quora website on 12-04-2023 Quora answers need not be 100% correctanswers . Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 79, former ITS on 12-04-2023 -- 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/973814190.1845809.1681308028170%40mail.yahoo.com.
