CULTURAL QA 08-2023-05 Q1 Does having more than one fridge affectyour electric bill if both are off but plugged into the wall socketsimultaneously?
A1 Gopala Krishnan, Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now I am having twofridges in my home . One is large with an upper door, central door and bottomdrawer and one is medium with a singledoor. Second one was purchased since thelarge was found not sufficient. Both are alwaysswitched ON. Surely electricity bill will increase. Butcomparing with power consumption of air conditioners, power consumption offridge is negligible. Q2 What are some interesting facts aboutan insect? A2 Lucia Baratto, Jul 31 Ants don't havelungs. Ants don't have ears. Ants are farmers. Ants have two stomachs. Ants can swim. Ants keep slaves. Ants are as old as dinosaurs. There are over 12,000 species of antsworldwide. An ant can lift 20times its body weight. Some queen antscan live for years and have millions of descendants. When ants fight, they usually fight to thedeath. When the queen ofthe colony dies, the colony can only survive for a few months. Ants can live without oxygen for two hours. Ants don't have blood! My note- This QA is for information. These informationare not checked by me collected by persons interested about ants. Q3 Why do cargo planes tend to land harderthan commercial aircraft of the same type? A3 Mike Morrissey, Former CommandingOfficer at US Navy (retired)39m There are at leasttwo aspects which influence to this question. 1. Passengeraircraft carry ….wait forrr iittt… passengers. It’s best to not rattle them. 2. Cargo only carrycrew and as mentioned by another have different equipment and applicable FARs. Of course, while comfortable landings may not be the bread and butter of cargo a/c,harder landings add up and shorten the life cycle of a very expensive piece ofgear. Q4 What is the most interesting fact thatyou know and I don't, but I should? A4 Utkarsh, Lives in India(2005–present)Updated 2y The ancientEgyptians used mouldy bread on infected wounds and cuts in order to treat somepatients, and no one understood why. Until the year 1928, five thousand years later,modern science arrived if it was discovered by the scientistAlexander Fleming that penicillin had a great effect as an antibiotic onbacteria. What is the relationship of bread to the subject? When breadis left rot, it secretes a fungus called Penicillium, from which penicillin isderived, the most famous antibiotic used so far to treat bacteria known to theEgyptians 5,000 years ago. My note- Veryinformative answer Q5 How is the life of a commercial pilotin India? A5 Triveni Gautam, Career Counselor atAvaition. (2008–present) 22h The life ofa commercial pilot in India is exciting but demanding. They pass offrigorous training to become licensed pilots. They have irregular working hoursand long flights, which can be challenging. Safety is their top priority, and they must follow strictrules to ensure safe flights. Nevertheless, the pressure, manypilots find fulfilment and joy in flying commercial planes. Life of a Commercial Pilot in India: Challenging Schedule: Pilots often face desultory,working hours and long flights, leading to a demanding lifestyle that requiresadaptability and resilience. Responsibility and Safety: The safety of passengersand crew is high-priority, and pilots must remain calculating, following strictprotocols and regulations to ensure safe flights. Travel Opportunities: Pilots get to explore variouscities and countries, experiencing diverse cultures and landscapes duringlayovers and breaks. Career Progression: With experience and seniority,pilots can advance to higher ranks, such as captaincy, opening up better payand more decent assignments. Health and Fitness: Maintaining good health iscrucial, as pilots must pass regular medical examinations to retain theirflying privileges. Job Stability and Security: The aviation industry inIndia is expanding, providing relatively stable job prospects for qualifiedcommercial pilots. Teamwork and Communication: Pilots work closelywith co-pilots, cabin crew, and ground staff, necessitating effectivecommunication and teamwork skills. High Pressure Situations: Pilots must stay composedand make quick decisions during emergencies or adverse weather conditions. Passion and Fulfilment: For aviation enthusiasts, thejoy of flying and the sense of accomplishment in being at the controls of acommercial aircraft can be highly fulfilling. All the above QA are from Quora website on 05-08- 2023. Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers . Compiled and posted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 05-08-2023. -- 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/308066783.184783.1691242298918%40mail.yahoo.com.
