CULTURAL QA 06-2023-29

Q1         Isit common for people to use a kitchen sink as a garbage can?

A1          Gopala Krishnan, Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at 
Department of Telecom (1966–2004)0y

Some women may temporarily put kitchen waste insink and later transfer to 
dustbin kept in work area. While working in kitchen it ispractically not 
possible to go to dust bin every time. Most women donot like to keep dustbin in 
kitchen since it may not be 100 hygienic all times.

Q2         Howlong can a Boeing 777 fly without refueling?

A2          Erika Fernandez, Works at Freelancer,Novelist, Writer Wed

The longest that a commercial airplane has flown withoutrefuelling is a little 
over 23 hours. This was achievedby a Boeing 777-200 LR that flew between Hong 
Kong and London, covering a distance of almost20,000 km. The Boeing 777-200LR 
holds the world record for thelongest non-stop flight without refuelling with a 
flight distance of 11,664nautical miles (21,601.7 km).

The 777-300ER,which is the most popular variant, has a range of 14,490 
kilometers (7,825nautical miles).

The range of aBoeing 777 is also affected by a number of factors, including the 
weight of theaircraft, the altitude, and the wind conditions. The aircraft is 
also equippedwith a fuel-saving feature called "Eco Throttle," which can help 
toextend the range by up to 10%.

Q3         Howmuch lemon is okay to consume in a day?

A3          Health Consultant For You,HealthConsultant | Affiliate Marketing | 
Digital Marketer1h

Lemon consumption in moderation is generally safe andoffers various health 
benefits. The amount consumed dependson factors such as overall health, dietary 
restrictions, and body reactions to citrusfruits. 

Lemon is anexcellent source of vitamin C and contains antioxidants. It can be 
consumed in variousforms, such as by adding lemon juice to water, using it as a 
flavouring agentin dishes, or in salad dressings. There is no specific daily 
intakefor lemon, but it is generally advised to consume it as part of a 
balanceddiet.

Consult ahealthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized 
advice basedon individual needs. Excessivelemon consumption may have potential 
side effects, such as eroded tooth enameland aggravated symptoms like 
heartburn. In summary, lemon is generallysafe and beneficial in moderation, but 
it's best to listen to your body,consider individual factors, and maintain a 
balanced diet.

Q4         Whatmust be done if my fridge is not cooling after a month of being 
switched off?

A4          Nurul Hossain, Prof. of STEM -Principal Investigator - NSF Grant 
(2019–present)Jun 9

Refrigeratorsare mechanical devices that give better service and last longer 
when keptrunning all the time. It's notrecommended that you ever turn them off. 
Maybe you have lost all the freonwhile it was switched off.Its most likely that 
you have a leak in the system. You can refill it; however, you are going to 
have to spend significantamount of money and unfortunately, it will leak again.

I would suggest youfind a good repair technician.

My note- Inearlier days it was a practice to switch OFF the fridge after taking 
things fordefrosting.

Q5         Whyare dried coconuts not allowed in flights?

A5          Vishnu Ravi, Aerospace Engineer |Aviation Enthusiast & Content 
Creator18h

Enhancing safetymeasures during air travel is of utmost importance, which is 
why coconuts are strictly prohibited on flights. The concern lies in thehigh 
oil content of coconut, known as copra, as it possesses the potential toignite 
and pose a fire hazard.     

Consequently, bothhand luggage and checked-in luggage are restricted from 
containing coconuts,except for retail packaged coconut products, which adhere 
to the establishedsafety guidelines. It's crucial to recognize that dried 
coconut, being a highlyflammable substance, is classified as a "Dangerous Good" 
under DGRprotocols.

Q6         Whatare some unwritten social rules everyone should know?

A6          Andy,random writer Jun 17

Always carry cash. (you never know what might happen on theroad)

Smile when youshake hands. (ensures confidence and trustworthiness)

If you are notinvited, don’t go. (unless extremely necessary, ofc)

When in aconversation, wait for your turn to speak. (makes you more likable)

Start saying Yesand No without explaining an entire story. (Yes and No tells a 
lot)

Never say no if apoor friend/relative invites you to dinner or lunch. (eat less 
but eat)

Ifsomeone accidentally slips or spills a drink, help them instead of looking 
atthem awkwardly. (we all go through this)

Don’t ask a girlher age. Nor a man his salary.

Never try tooutsmart your teacher or your father. (If you know they’re wrong, 
explain tothem why)

If you don’t likesomeone’s specific habit, never tell others about it; instead 
to them inprivate.

Q7                 Whathelicopters can you fly without a license?

A7          Erika Fernandez, Experience inAviation FieldJ un 23

There are a few types of helicopters that you can flywithout a license. These 
are typically small, lightweight helicopters that areused for recreational 
purposes. Some of the mostcommon helicopters that you can fly without a license 
include:

Gyrocopters: Gyrocopters are type of smallhelicopter that you can fly without a 
license. They are powered by a rotor thatis turned by the engine, and they do 
not have a tail rotor. Gyrocopters aretypically slower than other types of 
helicopters, but they are easier to fly.

Microlights: Microlights are the smallest and lightesttype of helicopter. They 
are typically powered by a small engine and have amaximum weight of 254 pounds. 
Microlights are not required to be registeredwith the FAA, and you do not need 
a license to fly them.

Quadcopters: Quadcopters are a type of helicopterthat has four rotors. They are 
typically used for photography and videography,and they are becoming 
increasingly popular. Quadcopters do not require alicense to fly, but you must 
follow the FAA's rules and regulations forunmanned aircraft.

It is important tonote that even if you can fly a helicopter without a license, 
you should stilltake some training. This will help you to learn the basics of 
helicopter flightand how to operate the helicopter safely. You can find 
training courses forhelicopters at many flight schools.

If you areinterested in flying a helicopter, I encourage you to do some 
research and finda helicopter that is right for you. You should also take some 
training to learnhow to fly the helicopter safely. With a little bit of 
training, you can beflying a helicopter in no time!

All the above QA are from Quora  website  on  29-06- 2023. 

Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .

Compiled andposted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 30-06-2023

 

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