CULTURAL QA 04-2023-19 Q1 What are the most interesting facts about human behavior?
A1 Adhik, Apr 8 70% of people like old songs because of the memories attached to them. When a person dies, theyhave 7 minutes of brain activity left, it's the mind playing back the person'smemories in a dream sequence. Psychology says that playingvideo games makes you more creative. Most people type faster whenthere's someone they like. You appear more attractiveto a person when you make them laugh or smile. 80% of women choose silence to express pain. You should know she istruly hurt when she chooses to ignore you. People with sarcastic personalities are more honest with their friends. Overthinking is a special form of fear. It gets even more dangerous when anticipation,memory, emotion and imagination are added together. The happier you are, theless sleep you would require to function in everyday life. Sadness increasesthe urge to sleep more. The average woman smiles 60times a day. An average man smiles only 10 times a day. When people refuse to tellyou what's wrong, you tend to think that it's probably your fault. ***Intelligent men and womenare more easily annoyed by people in general. My note- ***A very very true fact as I have observed Women and men experience thesame kind of emotions but women are more honest with them. Life becomes more meaningfulwhen you understand the fact that you will not get the same moment twice inyour life. What we wear tends to affecthow we behave. Introverts tend to have morethinking capabilities than extroverts. Eat bananas, because bananas contain a special chemical which can make aperson happy. Pretending not to care isthe habit of those who care the most. When you become really closeto someone, you can hear their voices in your head when you read their text. Being sarcastic can add upto3 years in your life. Appreciating someone can boost their confidence and motivate them to dobetter things in life. Following the above point ifyou appreciate this answer, it will boost my confidence to write more answerslike this. Q2 Where are deserts that there shouldn't be? A2 Mark Rhysand, Anthropology Studies (2020–present)Apr 11 Antarctica is a continent that is largely covered by ice andsnow, and it is widely known as the coldest place on Earth. However, there are several areas inAntarctica where there is very little snow or ice, and instead, the landscapeis dry and barren. These areas are known as the Dry Valleys and they arelocated in the McMurdo Sound region of Antarctica. The Dry Valleys are a unique environment, with no other place likethem on Earth. They are completely devoid of ice and snow, and instead, theyare characterized by a rocky, desert-like landscape. The valleys are alsoextremely cold, with temperatures ranging from -20°C to -60°C, and they receivevery little precipitation. The Dry Valleys are one of the driest places on Earth, with some areasreceiving less than 10 millimeters of precipitation per year. Thelack of precipitation is due to the cold, dry winds that blow across thecontinent. These winds cause any moisture in the air to freeze and fall assnow, which is then blown away by the wind. Despite the harsh conditions, the Dry Valleys are home to a surprisingnumber of organisms. Researchers have found bacteria, algae, and evensmall invertebrates living in the valleys. These organisms have adapted to theextreme conditions and are able to survive without water for long periods oftime. Scientists are particularly interested in studying the Dry Valleysbecause they provide a unique opportunity to study how life can survive inextreme environments. By studying the organisms that live in the DryValleys, scientists hope to gain a better understanding of how life may haveoriginated on Earth and how it might survive on other planets. In conclusion, Antarctica ishome to some of the harshest environments on Earth, including the Dry Valleys.Despite the extreme conditions, the Dry Valleys are home to a surprising amountof life, and they provide a unique opportunity for scientists to study how lifecan survive in extreme environments. As our understanding of theDry Valleys and other extreme environments on Earth improves, we may be able togain insights into how life can exist elsewhere in the universe. Q3 How can you tell if your car's engine oil is low oroverfilled? A3 Erika Fernandez, Car Lover Fri To check if your car'sengine oil is low or overfilled, there are several methods you can use. At start ensure your car is parked on a level surface and the engine is turnedoff. Locate the dipstick, which is usually located near the front of theengine, and pull it out. Wipe it clean with a rag or paper towel and reinsertit fully before pulling it out again. The oil level should be between the two marks on thedipstick. If itis below the minimum mark, you will need to add more oil. Also you can visually inspectthe oil on the dipstick. If it is discolored or dirty and appears below theminimum mark, then the oil level is low. If the oil level is overfilled, theoil on the dipstick may appear foamy or milky in appearance. It's important to ensure the oil levelis within the recommended range, as both low and overfilled engine oil levelscan cause damage to your engine. Many modern cars areequipped with oil level sensors and warning lights that indicate when theengine oil level is low or overfilled. If the warning light comes on while driving,pull over to a safe location and check the engine oil level immediately.Regularly checking your car's engine oil level is an easy task that can preventcostly engine damage. Q4 How do I get rid of that brand-new air conditioner smell? A4 Pathak BK, Former Director (1981–2013)Wed New AC don't give smell itcould be air coming out of AC which I'd dehydrated after removal of moisturecontent. My note- Most installation technicians somehow provide room freshner also. Even without it, only cooling isexperienced as told in the answer. Q5 What are some amazing and unknown facts about the humanheart? A5 Krishna Kamat, Thu Heart is the only organ inthe body which never rest throughout the entire life. The heart begins beating atfour weeks after conception and does not stop until death. Every cell in your body getsblood from your heart, except for your corneas. The average heart beatsabout 60-100 times per minute, over 100,000 times a day. The heart weighs about 300gand is about the size of your fist. Your heart pumps about 2,000gallons of blood every day. The heart can continuebeating even when it is disconnected from the body as long as it has a supplyof oxygen. The beating sound of yourheart is caused by the valves of the heart opening and closing. A woman's average heartbeat is faster than a man's. You control your heart health through diet, exercise and managing stress. Q6 What is the capital of Tamil Nadu? A6 Kurusar Iyer, Livesin Tamil Nadu, India4y The question is a bit toosimple, but being from Tamil Nadu, just a mention of the state is enough to arousemy curiosity and creative streak. So, let’s make it interesting! Well, the capital of Tamil Nadu is Chennai. Is a 369-year-old city. Earlier, it was known as Madras. It is a 400-sq-kmconglomerate of urban villages and diverse neighbourhoods. Plays the role as the keeperof South Indian artistic, religious and culinary traditions. It is the 6th largest city of India (population wise) and the mostpopulated city of Tamil Nadu. Ranks 13th in terms ofcleanliness. Chennai is home to thedistinct dance form- the Bharatanatyam. Is the 3rd highest per capita income Indian city by GDP. The Chennai Super Kings area franchise cricket team based in Chennai, which plays in the IPL(IndianPremier League). Founded in 2008, the team plays its home matches at the M. A.Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Home to Fort St. George, built in 1644 and now a museum showcasing the rootsof the city as a British military garrison and East India Company tradingoutpost, when it was called Madras. Most famous religious sitesinclude Kapaleeshwarar Temple, decorated with carved and painted gods, and St.Mary’s, a 17th-century Anglican church. Is one of the biggestcultural, economic and educational centers in South India. The city along with theadjoining regions form the Chennai Metropolitan Area, which is the 36th largesturban area by population in the world. Known as the ‘Detroit ofIndia’ due to its multiple industries and ports. Famous for Tamil CinemaIndustry - Kollywood. Foreign tourists love tovisit Chennai. It was ranked 43rd mostvisited city in the world for year 2015. The Quality of Living Surveyrated Chennai as the safest city in India. Almost all people speakTamil, a classical language. However, English education is also widespread. India's health capital -Chennai attracts 45 percent of medical tourists visiting India, and 30 to 40 percent of domestic health tourists. Tamil women traditionallywear the Saree or Sari while the men wear veshti, which could be either a whitepancha or a colourful lungi with typical South Indian patterns. The state of Tamil Nadu hasa distinct place in culinary map of the country. Rice is the staple food inChennai, and popular dishes include Dosa, Idli, Uttapam, pongal, uppuma, vadai,etc. Also famous for its filter coffee. Q7 What was life like before the car was invented? A7 John Brett, Registered Engineering Associate inEngineering, University of Auckland Updated 1y Most people in the world didnot have access to a car even 50 years after it was invented. My mother had a wonderful pram with largeoverlapping wheels, and leather straps suspending the body. There was hatchbelow the baby giving access to a big space for groceries. Mum walked all over Manchesterpushing this pram, with me and my sister sitting inside. Q8 Which inventors have invented something useful withoutregistering the rights to their invention because they thought it was toouseful for mankind? A8 F. Froehlich, Committed to self-improvement and growth40+yearsApr 3 Well, my dear young friend,there are certainly inventors out there who have invented something remarkablewithout registering their rights to it because they believed it was too valuablefor humanity. These arethe unsung heroes who prioritize the greater good over their ownpersonal gain. It's heartwarming to know that there are still people like thisin the world, even in the age of capitalism and materialism. Let's take a look at some ofthese selfless inventors: Jonas Salk - The Polio Vaccine Jonas Salk, an American medicalresearcher, developed the first successful polio vaccine in the 1950s. He couldhave patented the vaccine and made a fortune, but he chose not to. When askedwho owned the patent to the vaccine, he famously replied, "There is nopatent. Could you patent the sun?" Tim Berners-Lee - The World Wide Web Tim Berners-Lee, a British computerscientist, is the inventor of the World Wide Web. He could have easily become abillionaire by patenting his invention, but instead, he decided to give it awayfor free. He believed that the internet should be a public good and notsomething that could be owned by corporations. Richard Stallman - Free Software Foundation Richard Stallman is anAmerican software engineer who founded the Free Software Foundation. He's knownfor his work on the GNU operating system and his advocacy for free software.Stallman believes that software should be freely available for everyone to useand improve upon, and he's been a fierce opponent of software patents andcopyright laws. These inventors remind usthat innovation doesn't always have to be driven by profit. Sometimes, the mostmeaningful and impactful innovations are those that are freely available forall to use. In conclusion, here are the key takeaways from our discussion: Jonas Salk, Tim Berners-Lee,and Richard Stallman are inventors who chose not to register the rights totheir inventions because they believed they were too valuable for humanity. These inventors remind usthat innovation doesn't always have to be driven by profit. Sometimes, the mostmeaningful and impactful innovations are those that are freely available forall to use. Q9 When the compressor of an air conditioner goes out, is itbetter to fix or replace it? A9 Gopala Krishnan ,Former Assistant General Manager1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now It depends on the years ofservice it has given. Mostlythe company will replace it. Replacing is better than fixing since it isthe most important part of an air conditioner. Q10 How much electricity does an air conditioner consume whenswitched off but still plugged into a power outlet? Is it dangerous to leave itplugged in when not in use? A10 John Fraser, Former Industrial Mechanic, TelecommunicationsTechnogist22h It draws no current otherthan perhaps a very tiny amount to light indicators or a little screen. The conditioningcompressor which does the real work is DISCONNECTED when it is switched OFF! All the above QA are from Quora website on 16-04-2023 Quoraanswers need not be 100% correct answers . Compiledand posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 79, on 17-04-2023 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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