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On Fri, 2 Jun 2023 at 13:52, 'venkat giri' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *Respected Sir/s,* > > > > * CULTURAL QA 06-2023-03 Q4: What is the most interesting historical fact > you know off the top of your head? 1 – Cows are sacred in India. ... 2 – > Hinduism is the oldest religion in the world. ... 3 – The Taj Mahal is not > a palace. ... 4 – India was the first country to mine diamonds. 5– Not all > Indians are vegetarians. ... ONLY about 40% of the population is > vegetarian. 6 – India is the second largest English-speaking country in the > world. 7-Indians are PIONEERS…. As one of the oldest civilizations in the > world, Indians gave the worlds a lot of important inventions and > discoveries. CHESS is one of them, the King BALHIT ordered an Indian > Brahmin to design a game to promote the intelligence of people. Wireless > communication is another one; this innovation revolutionized the way we > communicate by Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose. The wireless radio communication, > which enables individuals to communicate quickly and transmit data over a > distance without the electrical wires or cables. 8. Indira Gandhi, India’s > only female prime minister was assassinated. 9. Mother Teresa's sari is > still symbolic Mother Teresa first donned her famous sari in 1948; it's now > the uniform for nuns. 10. The country is third in the world for > billionaires India now boasts 6,884 ultra-high-net-worth individuals with > assets over US $30 million and claims to have 140 billionaires- ranking the > country third in the world for billionaires, behind the USA and China. 11. > The sari is over 5000 years old The sari dates back to at least 3000 BCE. > 12. Bollywood shines on the world stage Bollywood is the world's largest > producer of films, surpassing Nollywood (Nigerian Cinema) and even > Hollywood. On average, Bollywood produces between 1,500-2,000 feature films > a year. Q5: What are some of the lesser known and mind blowing facts about > India? · India was once an island, and even a part of Antarctica! > About 50 million years ago, it connected with the Asian continental plate, > and the Himalayas were born. · The name ‘India’ derived from the > river Indus · India is the 7th largest country in the world. The > total land area of India is 3.287 million km². It is world’s largest > democracy (by population size). · The national symbol of India is > the endangered Bengal Tiger. · 70% of all the world’s spices come > from India. The 7 spices native to India are cumin, coriander (cilantro), > clove, fenugreek, cinnamon, turmeric, and cardamom. Regards V.sridharan > Trichy * > > On Friday, 2 June, 2023 at 07:08:22 pm IST, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > *CULTURAL QA 06-2023-03* > > Q1 Did the ancient Romans have running water in their houses? > > A1 Ashton, Tue > > *Yeahh they had running water in their houses, although it was primarily > **limited > to the wealthier citizens.* > > The Romans were well-known for their advanced engineering and > infrastructure, including the development of extensive aqueduct systems to > bring water to their cities. > > *Aqueducts were large, elevated structures that transported water from > distant sources, such as springs or rivers, to urban areas*. > > *These aqueducts used gravity to maintain a constant flow of water*, and > some of them spanned many kilometers. Once the water reached the cities, it > was distributed to various public fountains, baths, and private residences. > > *In wealthier Roman houses, running water was often available through a > system of pipes and conduits.* Water was supplied to different parts of > the house, including the kitchens, bathrooms, and even gardens. > > *The pipes were typically made of lead or terracotta, and they were > designed to provide a* steady flow of water for various purposes. > > It's important to note that while running water was available in some > Roman houses, *it was not a feature found in every home.* The majority of > the population, especially those in lower socioeconomic classes, did not > have access to such amenities and relied on public fountains or communal > water sources for their water needs > > Q2 Is organic/natural soap bars better than the bigger brands? > > A2 Plug N Play Biosciences Pvt Ltd, Follow organic and clean > beauty regime Wed > > Organic soaps and handmade soaps are made from natural and organic > ingredients that are free from chemicals, artificial fragrances, and > synthetic preservatives. > > The ingredients used in such soaps include plant-based oils (like olive > oil, coconut oil), shea butter, essential oils, herbs, clay, bathing salt > and some natural preservatives that improve functionality or aesthetics of > the soap > > In recent years, there has been a growing interest in organic soaps due to > its numerous benefits for the skin. One of the key advantages of using > organic soaps is that they help in preserving skin moisture. Let us > explore how organic soaps can help in retaining skin moisture and why they > are a better option as compared to conventional soaps. > > Gentle on the Skin: Chemical soaps usually contain cleansing agents, > which can strip the skin of its natural oils, causing pH imbalance, dryness > and irritation. On the contrary organic soaps and herbal soaps are gentle > and natural, and due to the absence of harsh chemicals in organic soaps, > the skin is able to quickly rebalance the pH each time after the cleansing > action. Even in the so-called pH balance chemical soaps, while the > cleansing pH is lowered, the damage to the skin continues because of the > presence of artificial colours, fragrance and preservatives > > Rich in natural vitamins and antioxidants: Organic soaps are cold > processed with organic oils like coconut oil, olive oil, and shea butter > that are excellent moisturizers. Cold processing ensures minimal nutrient > loss and maximum nourishment from these oils that penetrate the skin deeply > to provide long-lasting hydration. > > Free from Synthetic Fragrances: Conventional soaps often contain > synthetic fragrances that can irritate the skin and alter its pH. Organic > soaps are free from chemical fragrances as they use natural essential oils > for aromas. > > Contains Natural Glycerin: Organic soaps usually contain 15-25% natural > glycerin that is produced during the soap-making process. Glycerin is a > humectant that attracts moisture to the skin, keeping it soft and supple. > > Lastly, organic soaps are eco-friendly and do not harm the environment > > *In conclusion, organic soaps are an excellent option for people who want > to preserve their skin’s moisture and maintain healthy skin*. These soaps > contain natural ingredients that provide hydration, nourishment, and > protection to the skin, making it soft and supple. By choosing organic > soaps, you can ensure that you are using a product that is gentle on your > skin and safe for the environment. > > *A lot of newer organic soaps are also made with clinically proven natural > ingredients to give you targeted benefits. For eg. Camia handmade soaps > give you the benefits of nature, science and proven traditions.* > > Further, in Camia they have used essential oil not just for aroma but for > providing specific skin and health benefits that you may be seeking. For > details visit www.mycamia.com > > *My note- No way recommending of CAMIA soaps.* > > Q3 What is the procedure and rules to selling tea on a train? > > A3 Navneet Sharma,Works at Railway Systems May 4 > > IRCTC & Indian railway has wide network of refreshment room ,coushion > hotel , daily need stalls , tea stalls , pantry car in train . > > Railway & its subsidiary IRCTC on line allot above mentioned catering > system to contracters and big companys. > > Every stall , hotel ,railway refreshment , pantry car lisences holders > allowed vendors as per contract. > > Any one who want to sell tea on railway premises and train may contract > catering licenses. > > Q4 What is the most interesting historical fact you know off > the top of your head? > > A4 Ian O'Grady, Former Writer at Onyx Games May 28 > > One of my favourite historical facts is *the story of the Great Emu War* > that took place in Australia in 1932. Following World War I, many > Australian soldiers returned home to find themselves facing economic > hardship. *In addition to this, large flocks of emus were causing damage > to crops, exacerbating the farmers' struggles.* > > *In response, the Australian government deployed military forces armed > with machine guns to combat the emu population.* However, the emus proved > to be elusive targets, and their speed and agility made it difficult for > the soldiers to effectively eliminate them. The emus often scattered > before they could be shot, rendering the military's efforts largely > ineffective. > > The campaign against the emus became a media sensation, with newspapers > covering the story extensively. Despite their best efforts, the soldiers > only managed to kill a small number of emus. Eventually, the government > decided to withdraw the military, realizing that it was not a > cost-effective or practical solution. > > *The Great Emu War is often cited as an example of the challenges faced > when attempting to combat nature with military force.* > > Q5 What are some of the lesser known and mind blowing facts > about India? > > A5 True tale talks, Ranvijay Azad,13h > > *City with no religion and money: There’s an* experimental township in > India called Auroville, where citizens are from all over the world, and > there’s no money or religion. > > *My note- Auroville is near Pondichery.* > > The Lonar Crater: The Lonar Crater, located in Maharashtra, is the > world's third-largest crater formed by a hypervelocity meteorite impact. > The crater, approximately 50,000 years old, is now a saline lake and a > significant scientific and ecological site. > > The Great Banyan Tree: The Great Banyan Tree in Kolkata is one of the > largest trees in the world. It covers an area of about 14,500 square meters > (156,000 square feet) and is estimated to be more than 250 years old. > > The Roza Bal Shrine: The Roza Bal Shrine in Srinagar, Kashmir, is > believed by some to be the tomb of Jesus Christ. It is claimed that Jesus > survived the crucifixion, traveled to India, and is buried at this site, > although this theory is a subject of much debate. > > The Living Fossil: The Coelacanth, a prehistoric fish once thought to be > extinct for millions of years, was discovered off the coast of India in > 1952. It is often referred to as a "living fossil" as its evolutionary > lineage dates back over 360 million years. > > The Salt Desert of Kutch: The Great Rann of Kutch, located in the state > of Gujarat, is the world's largest salt desert. The landscape transforms > into a vast, white expanse during the dry season, creating a surreal and > otherworldly atmosphere. > > The Mysterious Dancing Stones: In Rajasthan, there is a village called > "Kalo Dungar," which translates to "Black Hill." *Here, there is a > magnetic hill where vehicles appear to move uphill without any external > force. *This phenomenon, combined with the strange occurrence of stones > that seem to dance on their own, attracts visitors seeking the mystifying > experience. > > The World's Largest Monolithic Statue: The statue of Gomateshwara, also > known as Bahubali, in Shravanabelagola, Karnataka, is the world's largest > monolithic statue. It stands at a height of 17.7 meters (58 feet) and is a > significant pilgrimage site for Jains. > > The World's Largest Ant Hill: The Ant Hill of Khammam, located in > Telangana, is known to be the world's largest ant hill. > > This massive structure, built by red ants, spans an area of approximately > 25 square meters (270 square feet) and stands at a height of around 11 feet. > > The World's Largest Monastery Library: The Drepung Monastery in Karnataka > houses the world's largest monastery library. It holds an impressive > collection of ancient Buddhist scriptures, books, and manuscripts, > including rare and valuable texts. > > The Mysterious Hanging Pillar: The Lepakshi Temple in Andhra Pradesh > features a fascinating architectural marvel—an intricately carved pillar > that hangs from the ceiling without touching the ground. This hanging > pillar has puzzled visitors for centuries. > > White Tigers Exist Only in India: White tigers are not albino; in fact, > they’re Bengal tigers that have a genetic variant in colour pigmentation. > It’s also interesting to note that they’re often larger than their orange > counterparts! > > The World’s Fastest Indian: Born in Bangalore, Dr Benny Prasad is > well-known for designing two guitars and performing music around the world. > Interestingly, he’s also been awarded the World Record for the fastest > time to travel to 245 countries— six years, six months, and 22 days! > > India’s national anthem: India did not have an official national anthem > at the time of independence. Jana Gana Mana was written way back in 1911. > However, it was adopted officially and accorded the status as the national > anthem of India on January 24, 1950. > > India has over 300,000 mosques: There are more mosques in India than in > any Islamic nation on earth. > > India was the source of diamonds were in the world from the 4th century > BC for around 1000 years. *The pure diamonds were found in the Krishna > River Delta, located in Andhra Pradesh*. > > World Records: After the United States and the UK, India is third in > terms of records claimed in the Guinness Book of Records. > > The Golden Temple of Amritsar: It feeds up to 100,000 people – regardless > of race, religion, or class – for free, every single day. > > The Bandra Worli sea link: The length of the steel wires used in the > project is equal to the circumference of the Earth. Each cable of the sea > link can take a weight of 900 tons. > > First country to mine diamonds: India was the source of diamonds were in > the world from the 4th century BC for around 1000 years. The pure diamonds > were found in the Krishna River Delta, located in Andhra Pradesh. > > Piplantri village in Rajasthan: The villagers of Piplantri plants 111 > trees every time a girl child is born, and the community ensures these > trees survive, attaining fruition as the girls grow up. Over the years, > people here have managed to plant over 300 000 trees. > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 02--06- 2023.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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