CULTURAL QA 04-2023-27 Q1 Whatare some mind blowing facts that most people don't know?
A1 Krishna Kamat,18h Sea horse is the only animal where male gets pregnantinstead of female. Sea horse canchange their colour to match their surroundings. All babies arecolour blind when they are born. China created the first paper money over 1,000 years ago. The human brainuses 20% of the entire body's energy. Sponges hold more cold water than hot. Lizards have theability to regenerate their tails. It takes about nine weeks for a lizard togrow their tail back. After Earth, Mars is the most hospitable planet in theSolar System. Q2 Whatis the best way to use my laptop effectively? A2 Digital Services And Products,BusinessConsultant | Digital Marketing Services | IT Guru Apr 12 There are many waysto use your laptop effectively, whether you're using it for work, study, orentertainment. Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your laptop: 1. Keep your laptop clean and organized - Thismight seem like an obvious point, but keeping your laptop clean and organizedcan help you stay productive and focused. Regularly clean your laptop screen and keyboard, andorganize your files and folders so that you can easily find what you need. 2. Use keyboard shortcuts - Keyboard shortcuts canhelp you work more efficiently and save time. Learn the most common keyboardshortcuts for your operating system and applications, and use them wheneverpossible. For example,Ctrl+C to copy and Ctrl+V to paste. My note- Control+ alt+ Del is the mostimportant keys short cut for getting task manager to end a process,taking toomuch time 3. Use a second monitor - If you work with multiplewindows or applications, using a second monitor can help you be moreproductive. You can have one window open on the main screen, and another on thesecond screen. This can also help you avoid eye strain and neck pain. 4. Use cloud storage - Cloud storage services likeGoogle Drive and Dropbox can help you access your files from anywhere, andcollaborate with others more easily. You can also use cloud storage to back upimportant files and documents. 5. Use productivity apps - There are manyproductivity apps available that can help you stay organized, manage your time,and work more efficiently. Some popular productivity apps include Trello, Evernote, andRescueTime. 6. Take breaks - It's important to take breaksthroughout the day, even if you're working on an important project. Take a fewminutes to stretch, go for a walk, or do something you enjoy. This can help you stay focusedand avoid burnout. 7. Keep your laptop up to date - Regularly updateyour operating system and applications, and make sure you have the latestsecurity software installed. This can help protect your laptop from viruses andother security threats. 8. Customize your settings - Customize your laptopsettings to fit your needs and preferences. For example, you can adjust thedisplay settings to reduce eye strain, or change the power settings to conservebattery life. 9. Use a good antivirus software - Protecting yourcomputer from viruses and malware is important. Invest in a good antivirussoftware which regularly updates to give you the highest level of security. 10. Practice good ergonomics - Sitting at acomputer for long periods of time can lead to neck, back, and wrist pain. Practice good ergonomics byusing a comfortable chair and desk, and positioning your laptop so that thescreen is at eye level. In conclusion,using your laptop effectively involves keeping it clean and organized, usingkeyboard shortcuts and productivity apps, taking breaks, customizing yoursettings, practicing good ergonomics, and keeping it up to date. By followingthese tips, you can work more efficiently and get the most out of your laptop. Q3 Whatare some mind-blowing facts about Google? A3 Geet Kaur, Former Advertising Manager(2016–2020)16h The second-mostvaluable brand in the world wasn't always Google. It was an obedient digital puppy that just found andgot things for internet users repeatedly while playing fetch long before itbecame a go-to word. The small G, a 1995Ph.D. research project at Stanford University, eventually developed into the$367 billion big G that we know and love/hate today. The global digital titanis no longer content to just retrieve links; instead, it is pursuing meatier,more significant goals, such as achieving the world's fastest internetconnections, making human drivers unnecessary, and, well, not really,eliminating death. 1. Sergey Brin and Larry (Lawrence) Page met bychance. Page, who was 22 atthe time and had just graduated from the University of Michigan with a degreein computer engineering, thinks about getting his Ph.D. at Stanford. Page isgiven a tour of the campus by Brin, who was already a Ph.D. candidate at theelite university at the age of 21. It was a historic meeting of the minds backin 1995, as destiny would have it. 2. Google was originally named BackRub. In 1996, Page andBrin worked together on the trailblazing idea of a "web crawler,"which they oddly dubbed BackRub.Some people think that the name of the first search engine was a reference togetting backlinks. BackRub, which provided access to Brin and Page's firsthomepages in the '90s, remained on Stanford's servers for more than a yearuntil it ran out of capacity. 3. Google is a play on the word "googol." Page and Brinregistered the domain name for their mushrooming project as Google on September15, 1997, a play on"googol," a mathematical word denoted by the number one followed by100 zeros. The name alluded to the apparently limitless quantity of datathat the clever duo had built their inexperienced search engine to gather,interpret, and disseminate. Many people questioned if Google was a typo for Google. 4. Google's first doodle was a Burning Man stick figure. Page and Brindeveloped the first doodle in August 1998 as an out-of-office announcement thatthey had left for the Burning Man event. The famous Man was placed beneath thesecond "o" in Google's logo by the future billionaires. Check thisout, dude. 5. Google's first office was a rented garage. So typical of aSilicon Valley start-up, yes? The business's original location was SusanWojcicki's garage on Santa Margarita Avenue in Menlo Park, California,beginning in September 1998. Wojcicki is employee number 16 for Google. She isthe sister of 23andMe founder Anne Wojcicki. She started off as Google's firstmarketing manager and is now YouTube's CEO. Regarding the home where Google wasfounded, the internet giant naturally purchased it. Then it piled sweets,snacks, and lava lamps inside the suburban ranch-style home. 6. A former caterer for The Grateful Dead was Google'sfirst chef. In order to get thepost, which he held for seven years, chef Charlie Ayers won a cook-off judgedby Google's workers, who numbered only 40 at the time. Ayers first providedfood for the Grateful Dead in return for free entrance to their illustriousperformances, but gradually took over the band's catering. He finally served4,000 lunches and dinners every day at Google's Mountain View, California,headquarters in 10 cafés. 7. Google New York began at a Starbucks on 86th Street. At a Starbucks inNew York City, Google unofficially launched its New York branch in 2000. Asingle salesperson served as its manager. At its posh, 2.9 million square footNew York headquarters, a former Port Authority facility on 111 8th Ave.,hundreds of "NYooglers" are now clocking in each day. 8. Swedish Chef is a language preference in Googlesearch. Who knew? Grundymorn-dee burn-dee that much is true. In 2001, Google channeled its inneryodeling Muppet and began accepting search terms and outcomes written inSwedish Chef (called Bork Bork Bork, to be technical). You may also use ElmerFudd, Pirate, Klingon, Pig Latin, and, of course, Hacker to amuse Google'salgorithm (a.k.a. 1337sp34k). 9. Gmail was launched on April fool’s Day, no joke. Google debuted Gmail on April 1, 2004, in abizarrely phrased statement that was widely misinterpreted as a hoax, playingon Silicon Valley's longtime practice of performing April fool’s Day pranks.No, Google Gulp wasn't it? It was a masterful double fake that served as theforerunner of a Google staple that today benefits millions of people daily allover the globe. 10. Googlers ride colorful "bikes" around theGoogleplex. The Googleplexcampus commuter bike program was first introduced in 2007 with a small fleet ofbrilliant blue Huffy bikes. Then the silly "clown bikes" appeared.Today, Google employees may ride more than 1,000 "bikes," beachcruisers with baskets in vibrant colors, around the two-mile Google MountainView campus. It's odd that none of the motorcycles are locked. The closest setof wheels is simply "borrowed" by the staff. When finished, theyneatly leave them outside the entrances to the offices for use by other Googleemployees. 11. Google negotiated its acquisition of YouTube atDenny's over mozzarella sticks. Steven Chen, aco-founder of YouTube, said that the group asked themselves, "Where is alocation where none of us would go?" since they didn't want to meet in anoffice. It turns out the location was a Denny's in Palo Alto, California. Handswere shaken as mozzarella sticks were devoured. For Chen and his fellowco-founders Jawed Karim and Chad Hurley, the historic purchase in 2006 was aGrand Slam. For the moment, not awful. Google invested $1.65 billion on what would grow to bethe most popular video-sharing website on the Internet. 12. Its leaders are in it for the long haul. Before the businesswent public in 2004, the three co-founders—Eric Schmidt, Larry Page, and SergeyBrin—agreed to collaborate for 20 years, according to a 2008 interview withFortune by Schmidt, who is presently the executive chairman of Alphabet and wasthe CEO of Google at the time. 13. The early days of Google were not super glamorous. Schmidt revealed toLinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman that the former CEO's initial office at thefirm was an 8 by 12-foot area that he shared with the company's then VP ofengineering, Amit Singhal, during an interview for Hoffman's Masters of Scalepodcast. 14. The company helped fight fictional vampires. On television, thephrase "to Google" something was first used in an episode of Buffythe Vampire Slayer that aired on October 15, 2002. 15. Google has had a pet-friendly office since thebeginning. A friendlyLeonberger called Yoshka, who came to work with his owner, Google's senior vicepresident of operations Urs Hoelzle, was one of the company's first workers. 16. It speaks many languages. The initial tenlanguage versions of the website that were made public in 2000 were French,German, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, andDanish. 17. Google image search launched in a big way. In 2001, thebusiness launched Google Image search, offering customers a staggering 250million photographs to browse. Not bad for a first day. 18. When it wentpublic, Google was valued as much as General Motors. 19,605,052 sharesof the stock were sold by the corporation for $85 each. It had a $27 billionmarket value. 19. Google gaveMountain View the gift of free Wi-Fi. The business madethe decision to provide free Wi-Fi across Mountain View, the California townwhere its main offices are situated, in 2006. While undoubtedly kind, itprobably just meant that more individuals had free access to the internet andthe search engine. Q4 Doesa horse know when he has won or lost a race? A4 Skoda John,Retired17h Yes they do. They also know when the race is over. Horses love to havea good gallop in a group. They are a herd animal and being able to flee isimportant. It's the old thing.It does not matter if you cannot out run your predictor as long as you can outrun another animal in the group. We used to take a numberof horses riding on a 7 Mile beach The last 3 miles ofthe 14 mile ride we used to race back. The horses quickly got to know this andwere all excited. Q5 Whatare some amazing facts about the Indian Railways? A5 Krishna Kamat, Lives in Hindustan (2000–present)6m Indian Railways isthe largest rail network in Asia and the world’s fourth-largest. Indian Railways isone of the world’s largest employers with over 1.54 million people. Indian Railwaysowned the longest railway platform in the world. ***Indian Railway is constructing theworld’s highest rail arch bridge with steel and concrete over the Chenab river. My note- ***It is already completed and trains run over the bridgenow ***The first train in India ran from Mumbai (Bombay) toThane on April 16, 1853. My note- ***There was a response it was in Chennai fromcentral to Chennai The first underground railway station in was built in Kolkatain 1984. Howrah junction in Kolkata is the busiest junction in thecountry, with up to 950 trains passing through on a daily basis. Mughalsarai Junction railway station contains the largestrailway marshaling yard in Asia. The fastest trainin India at present, the Vande Bharat Express recorded a maximum speed of180kmph. The MaharajaExpress is the most expensive luxury train in India. The station withthe shortest name is “Ib” in Odisha and the station with the longest name isVenkatanarasimharajuvariipeta. My note-There are refreshing repeats Q6 Whatreasons are there for not using a metal spoon for honey? A6 Tommy C,15h Honey is a belovedsweetener and ingredient that has been used for thousands of years. However, there is a common belief that metal spoons should not be usedto scoop honey. So, why is this? One reason foravoiding metal spoons when handling honey is that they can cause the honey to oxidize, which canaffect its taste and texture. When honey comes into contact withmetal, it can cause a chemical reaction that breaks down someof the sugars in the honey and leads to a metallic taste. This isespecially true for acidic or low-moisture honeys, which are more susceptibleto oxidation. Another reason for avoiding metal spoons with honey isthat they can be difficult to clean. Honey has asticky consistency that can cling to metal surfaces, making it hard to remove.This can lead to the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms, which canspoil the honey and make it unsafe to eat. So, what should youuse instead of a metal spoon for honey? One popular option is a wooden spoon. Wooden spoonsare non-reactive and won't cause the honey to oxidize, and they are also easierto clean than metal spoons. Another option is a plastic spoon, which is alsonon-reactive and easy to clean. Interestingly, the belief that metal spoons should notbe used with honey has been around for centuries. In"The Tale of the Honeyguide," a traditional folktale from Africa, itis said that using a metal spoon with honey will anger the honeyguide bird, whichleads people to honey in the wild. The belief is also mentioned in variousother sources, including the Bible and the works of the ancient Greekphilosopher Aristotle. One surprising factabout honey is that it never spoils. Archaeologists have found jars of honey inEgyptian tombs that are thousands of years old, and the honey is still edible.This is because honey has a high sugar content and low moisture, which makes itinhospitable to bacteria and other microorganisms. So, while thebelief that metal spoons should not be used with honey may have some basis infact, it's not necessarily a hard and fast rule. Ultimately, the most important thing is tohandle honey with care and ensure that it is stored and handled in a way thatmaintains its quality and freshness. Q7 Whatis the best AC to buy a 1.5 ton AC with a 10-year warranty? A7 Gopala Krishnan, Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now I am from Chennai,India. There could besub conditions. Warranty can be for compressor only. Even for compressor therecould be sub conditions. However it is sure,the AC unit will function for 3650 days. (10 years) I am having small AC unit of 0.75 ton my roompurchased in 2008, I have water serviced once and compressor gaschanged once. 14 yearsover, it is perfectly working. No parts changed. Regarding BestAC, all AC brands who give 10 year warranty will have their compressor functionwell till that period, under normal conditions. Q8 Howdoes Omega 3 help diabetes? A8 Noelia Prato,Pharmacology atPharmacology (2000–present)18h Omega-3 fatty acids have been widely studied for theirhealth benefits, including reducing inflammation, improving heart health, andsupporting brain function. But did you knowthat Omega-3 can also help with diabetes? In this article, wewill explore the ways in which Omega-3 can benefit those with diabetes and helpthem manage their condition. What is Diabetes? Before we dive intohow Omega-3 can help with diabetes, it's important to understand what diabetesis. Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects how your body uses glucose,which is a type of sugar that is your body's main source of energy. When you eatfood, your body breaks down carbohydrates into glucose, which then enters yourbloodstream. Insulin, which is a hormone produced by the pancreas, helpsglucose enter your cells, where it can be used for energy. In people withdiabetes, their bodies either do not produce enough insulin or do not useinsulin effectively, leading to high blood glucose levels. This can cause arange of health problems, including heart disease, kidney damage, nerve damage,and vision problems. How Omega-3 Can Help Diabetes There are severalways in which Omega-3 can help those with diabetes: 1. Reducing Inflammation Inflammation is anatural response to injury or infection in the body, but when it becomeschronic, it can lead to a range of health problems, including diabetes. Omega-3 fatty acids have been shownto reduce inflammation in the body, which can help to improve insulinsensitivity and lower blood glucose levels. 2. Improving Insulin Sensitivity Insulin resistanceis a major factor in the development of type 2 diabetes. Omega-3 fatty acidshave been shown to improve insulin sensitivity, which means that your body can use insulin moreeffectively. This can help to lower blood glucose levels and reduce the risk ofdeveloping diabetes. 3. Lowering Triglycerides Triglycerides are atype of fat that are found in your blood. High levels of triglycerides areassociated with an increased risk of heart disease, which is a commoncomplication of diabetes. Omega-3fatty acids have been shown to lower triglyceride levels, which can helpto reduce the risk of heart disease in those with diabetes. 4. Improving Heart Health Heart disease is amajor complication of diabetes, and people with diabetes are at a higher riskof developing heart disease than those without diabetes. Omega-3 fatty acids have beenshown to improve heart health by reducing inflammation, loweringtriglyceride levels, and reducing the risk of abnormal heart rhythms. How toIncorporate Omega-3 into Your Diet There are severalways to incorporate Omega-3 into your diet:….. Flaxseeds and chia seeds are also good sources of Omega-3. It's important totalk to your doctor before taking any supplements, especially if you are takingmedication for diabetes. Conclusion Inconclusion, Omega-3 fatty acids can be a valuable addition to the diet of thosewith diabetes. Byreducing inflammation, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering triglyceridelevels, and improving heart health, Omega-3 can help to manage diabetes andreduce the risk of complications. By incorporating Omega-3-rich foods into yourdiet, or taking supplements under the guidance of your doctor, you can reap thebenefits of this essential nutrient. My note- For academicinformation. Authority not checked. This is for the information of two memberswho know only to criticise andabuse me now also inspite of moderator’sadvice.Evenalmighty cannot change them. Q9 Hasthe station master got any right to constantly change the platform numbers tobe allotted to some of the trains at the station? This happens at Rourkela Jn.Why isn't any strict action taken, as, many a times, causes inconvenience topassengers? A9 Prashant Tiwari,Indian RailwaysEnthusiast4h We often go through a situation where we are informed tochange the platform just before the arrival of our train,and we wonder why do they change the platform at the last moment. To find the answer,we will first look at how the whole system at railway stations works. There are variousclasses of railway stations in India based on their footfall. I’m dividing theminto two categories so that we can understand the function easily. 1. Small stations (2–3 platforms) 2. Big stations (4 and above platforms) • Small stations:The decision to allot a platform to a train is made manually at these stations.The station master, underthe guidance of the section controller, decides the platform number for aparticular train. At such stations, platform No. 1 is generallyfound to be very busy in comparison to other platforms, as these stations aresmall and have fewer trains halting in a period of 24 hours. Mostly trains skipthe station through a main line, which can be a midline or at platform No. 1 or2. A change of platform at small stations can be due to thefollowing reasons: - If a train is running late and there is acrossing with another train, If a train is decided to be overtaken byanother train, if there is some maintenance work going onat the main line or main platform. If a train is facing any technical ormechanical failure which needs to be checked thoroughly. There can be a fewmore random or minor reasons for changing platforms at small stations. • Big Stations: These stations are bigger in size andcan handle hundreds of trains in 24 hours. They generally have 2–8 station masters, a computerisedpanel, a big display, and a section controller. Deciding a platform forany XYZ train depends on multiple factors at these stations. The decision takenhere involves 4–10 authorities who decides a suitable platform for a train.Apart from the situations mentioned in the first point, here are a few morecommon scenarios where a platform is changed: - If the fixed platform is cleared for another train, If a section controller suggests anotherplatform for various reasons, like a change of crew, any complaint to be takencare of, etc., if a train route is diverted or scheduledfor short termination. if the platform is occupied by another train. If a train movement is blocking a fewplatforms and causing a delay for other trains at that particular time, There can be a fewmore scenarios where the station master can change a platform for a particulartrain. In Conclusion:Station masters have a right to change the platform of a particular train, butthey can do this only with a valid reason under the guidence of sectioncontroller. Do share otherpossible scenarios in the comment section if I missed them to mention here. My note- In Cherthalai, a major station betweenAlleppy and Ernakulam, in the recent past all arriving and departing trains arereceived in Platform 2.There is no escalator. Platform 1 is kept empty. Reason told is theplatform is not having more than 2 track change. Platform 1 hasabout 5 track change. This is the information I have received from knowledgeablelocal people; It has caused a lot of suffering. Q10 Whatare the most interesting facts about human behavior? A10 HaLiMa, Lives in The United States ofAmerica (2004–present)4h Good liars arebetter at detecting lies of others Smarter peopleunderestimate themselves You can onlyremember 3–4 things at a time Women with higherIQ have a hard time finding a mate The way you dressis linked with your mood People whooversleep tend to crave more sleep 98% of the timeswhen someone says they have to ask you a question, you think of all the badthings you have done recently When you accounceyour goals to others, you are less likely to succeed 90% of people textthings they can’t say in person All the above QA are from Quora website on 23-04- 2023. Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers . Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan, former ITS, on 24-04-2023 -- 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]. 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