welcome KR IRS On Thu, 14 Sept 2023 at 20:18, gopala krishnan <[email protected]> wrote:
> Respected sir, > > Regarding your response of QA 3, I searched google and got the following > information > > "A trans man, who recently announced pregnancy, gave birth to a baby in a > hospital in Kerala's Kozhikode on Wednesday, *8 February*. Zahad, 23 > years old, took a break from transitioning into a trans man, so that he can > bear the child.08-Feb-2023" > > > Thank you for the response with the information. Though I regularly watch > Malayalam News, I missed this news item > > Gopalakrishnan > > On Thursday, 14 September, 2023 at 06:48:32 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > Q1 There are two other unique features of the human brainstem that are > usually considered exclusive characteristics of the cerebral cortex. First, > there is individual variability in the size and shape of a single > structure. Second, for some structures, there are left–right asymmetries > in structure. > Q2 Iron is a lustrous, ductile, malleable, silver-gray metal (group > VIII of the periodic table). It is known to exist in four distinct > crystalline forms. Iron rusts in damp air, but not in dry air. It dissolves > readily in dilute acids. > Q3 Male delivery species are few other than the sea-horses. Few > transgender males became pregnant and delivered babies including one in > Kerala. KR IRS 14 9 23 > > On Thu, 14 Sept 2023 at 12:35, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers < > [email protected]> wrote: > > > > ----- Forwarded message ----- > *From:* 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 <[email protected]> > *To:* Patty Thatha <[email protected]>; Kerala Iyer < > [email protected]>; Iyer <[email protected]> > *Sent:* Thursday, 14 September, 2023 at 12:13:23 pm IST > *Subject:* [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 09-2023-14 > > *CULTURAL QA 09-2023-14* > > *Q1 What are the most mind-blowing facts about the human brain?* > > *A1 Lena Rhodes,Former Part Owner (2011–2014)7h* > > *Here are some fascinating facts about the human brain:* > > *Caffeine will stimulate the brain by increasing mental alertness**.Caffeine > will not maintain the memory performance for long stretches of time.* > > *Aging does not have a direct effect on memory.* > > *The reasons why the elderly lose memory is because they use it less as > they age.* > > *A traumatic experience can cause false memory, i.e., recalling things > that never happened.* > > *The brain needs to be exercised to better memory function.* > > *Harder thinking makes memory storage of information more accessible.* > > *Constant thinking creates a stronger connection between brain neurons.* > > *Memory starts working as early as the fetus is 20 weeks old in the womb!* > > *Short term memory generally only lasts up to half a minute.* > > *Before memory becomes long term, it has to first be sensed short term, > and then transferred to long term memory.* > > *Sleeping is essential to storage and retrieval of long-term memory.* > > *And there are many others, but the above are the most prevalent facts > about memory. But to reemphasize, you have to use your memory if you want > to keep it in top condition. And that means exercise it by thinking and > constantly learning.* > > *Elderly people who complain about loss of memory are losing it because > they aren’t USING IT!* > > *Q2 Will iron inevitably rust?* > > *A2 Jozef Mitros, Retired Electrical Engineer, Ph.D. Updated 3y* > > *Most people believe that iron inevitably rusts. But the 1600 years old > iron pillar of Delhi almost doesn’t rust**. The iron pillar of Delhi is a > structure 7.2 metres high with 40 cm diameter that was constructed by a > "King Chandra", probably Chandragupta II (reigned c. 375-415 CE), and now > stands in the Qutb complex at Mehrauli in Delhi, India. You can read more > at Iron pillar of Delhi - Wikipedia* > > *Let me add as a reply to some comments: Nothing is perfect. Iron is not a > noble metal. It is much more chemically active than gold. But some objects > made of iron oxidize much faster and some slower depending on how they were > made. The steel cables holding Morandi Bridge rusted through in about 60 > years. The bridge collapsed killing 43 people in 2018. The Iron pillar of > Delhi is standing 1600 years with barely noticeable traces of rust.* > > *Q3 What are some mind blowing facts that most people don't know?* > > *A3 Krishna Kamat, Apr 22* > > *Sea horse is the only animal where male gets pregnant instead of female.* > > *Sea horse can change their colour to match their surroundings.* > > *All babies are colour blind when they are born.* > > *China created the first paper money over 1,000 years ago.* > > *The human brain uses 20% of the entire body's energy.* > > *Sponges hold more cold water than hot.* > > *lizards have the ability to regenerate their tails. It takes about nine > weeks for a lizard to grow their tail back.* > > *After Earth, Mars is the most hospitable planet in the Solar System.* > > *Q4 What are some unknown stories about Goddess Lakshmi?* > > *A4 Padmanabha Priya,17h* > > *Here is an unknown appealing story.* > > *Maharaja Agrasen, forefather of Marwaris and Agrawals, worshipping > Mahalakshmi. He is staunch devotee of Mahalakshmi. Mahalakshmi ji is the > kuldevi of Maharaj Agrasen and Agrawal Community* > > *Maharaja Agrasen was a true social worker and embodiment of sacrifice, > non-violence, peace and prosperity. He was born in the house of King > Vallabh of Pratapnagar. At that time it was the last phase of Dwapar era.* > > *Since childhood, he had acquired knowledge of Vedas, scriptures, weapons, > politics and economics etc. After becoming competent in all fields, Agrasen > ji was married to Madhavi, daughter of Kumud, the king of snakes. Raj > Vallabh took retirement and handed over the work of the state to Agrasen > ji.* > > *Agrasen ji ran the state expertly and worked for the interests of the > people while expanding the state.* > > * He had religious tendencies .He believed in God. Therefore, he received > this boon from Goddess Lakshmi many times in his life that as long as > Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped in his family, his family will remain > prosperous with wealth.* > > *With the blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi, King Agrasen traveled to India > with Queen Madhavi to establish a new kingdom and established the city of > Agroha**.* > > * Later, Agroha became a famous place for agriculture and trade. Maharaja > Agrasen ji performed 18 havans for the welfare of the state and the people. > 18 sons were born to him. 18 clans of Agarwal community were formed from > his name.Jai Mahalakshmi* > > *Q5 What happened to Lord Vishnu's discus after he threw it into > the ocean during Samudra Manthan?* > > *A5 Vidya,Have studied Vedic scriptures13h* > > *According to the Purana, Lord Vishnu’s discus, known as the Sudarshana > Chakra, is a divine weapon that he uses to destroy his enemies.* > > *During the ***Samudra Manthan, the churning of the ocean of milk, Lord > Vishnu threw his discus into the ocean to cut the body of the goddess Sati > into pieces.* > > * This was done to stop Lord Shiva’s destructive dance, which was caused > by his grief and anger over Sati’s death.* > > *Post this, Sudarshana Chakra did not remain in the ocean after it > completed its task. It returned to Lord Vishnu’s hand, as it always does.* > > *It is also believed that the Sudarshana Chakra has a mind of its own and > can act independently of Lord Vishnu when needed.* > > *Therefore Lord Vishnu’s discus did not get lost or damaged in the ocean > during Samudra Manthan**. It came back to Lord Vishnu and continued to > serve him as his most powerful weapon.* > > *My note- ***It must be during Daksha yaga.* > > *Q6 What are some interesting information?* > > *A6 The following are few interesting information* > > *1. There’s a company that turns dead bodies into** an ocean reef.* > > *2. Calorie charts displayed in fast food** restaurants tend to result in > people making less healthy food choices.* > > *3. You’re more likely to get a computer virus from visiting religious > sites than porn sites.* > > *4. It’s easier to remember things with your eyes closed.* > > *5. When it comes to luxury brands, the ruder the sales staff, the better > the sales.* > > *6. Millionaires and celebrities also use dating apps, but they often opt > for exclusive dating apps over regular ones.* > > *7. Roller coasters were invented to distract Americans from sin.* > > *In the 1880s, hosiery businessman LaMarcus Thompson hated that Americans > were tempted by hedonistic places like saloons and brothels. Thus, he built > America’s first roller coaster to give New Yorkers some good, clean > fun—away from seedier pastimes.* > > *8. Supermarket apples can be up to a year old, having been picked, waxed, > hot-air dried, and** stored in cold storage for six to twelve months > before reaching grocery store shelves.* > > *9. Dunce caps used to be signs of intelligence.* > > *10. NASA uses countdowns because of a sci-fi film - a 1929 silent film > Frau im Mond.* > > *11. The world's largest waterfall is under the ocean at the Denmark > Strait, cause by the** density difference between Nordic Sea's cold water > and Irminger Sea's warm water.* > > *12. The average yawn lasts six seconds.* > > *Q7 Who is Draupadi? Is she immortal or semi-immortal like Indra > or Agni?* > > *A7 Navaneeth Penumarthi, Highly enthusiastic about Ancient > History of India20h* > > *Draupadi was the queen of Hastinapur, wife of the 5 Pandavas, and the > daughter of Drupada the King of Panchal( Present Day Bareilly ). Draupadi > is also called as ayonija meaning somebody who was not born from a women’s > womb.* > > * Draupadi was born from fire as an adult woman. And NO, Draupadi was NOT > IMMORTAL, she died in the end.* > > *BELOW ARE THE INCIDENTS DESCRIBING THE BIRTH AND DEATH OF DRAUPADI* > > *DRONA’s INSULT:* > > *To understand the birth of Draupadi, We need to start from the childhood > of her father Drupada. Drupada and Drona were childhood friends, they were > in the same gurukul in under rishi Bharadwaja. And it is said that they > were the best of friends, who learnt archery and other topics together, > they played and had fun together. In their childhood, Drupada who was going > to be the future King of Panchal, had promised his friend Drona that he > will give half of his kingdom to Drona, and they will be friends for life.* > > *Growing up, Drupada went up to be the King of Panchal and Drona who was > the son of a Bramhin, had no money. Dealing with difficulties to even feed > his son Ashwatthama, Drona went in the courtyard of King Drupada to ask for > help. He reminds Drupada of the promises he made in his childhood of giving > half of the kingdom to Drona. Drupada in the pride of his Kingdom and > wealth, instead of acknowledging his friendship, he calls Drona a beggar > and insults him.* > > *DRONA’s REVENGE:* > > *Unable to digest this insult from his own friend, Drona promises himself, > that he would become a teacher just like his father and would train princes > of different Kingdoms, And would defeat Drupada by one of his students as a > part of a revenge. Eventually he trains the Pandavas and the Kauravas. And > Drona asks both Kaurava’s and the Pandavas to defeat Drupada and take his > revenge.* > > * Although Kauravas fail in this attempt, Pandavas succeed in defeating > Drupada. And that’s how Drona got half of his kingdom.* > > *DRUPADA’s ANGER and BIRTH OF DRAUPADI:* > > *Unable to digest, the insult, Drupada gets in search of sages who could > help him to get a son who could defeat rather kill Drona**. * > > *Maharshi Yaja and Upyaja help Drona in achieving this. They conduct a > Yajna. According to some scriptures, Drona wanted a son and a daughter who > could marry prince Arjuna, the archer who played a prominent role in > defeating Drupada. Hence a prince and a maiden came out of fire.* > > * Draupadi was described to have lotus eyes, curly nails and beautiful > nails. However, the news of Pandavas getting killed in fire in Varnavrat ( > the Palace made of Wax ) was rumoured hence Drupada did not care for the > existence of Draupadi in the initial days. And he would only care for > Dristadyumna who was born to kill his enemy Drona.* > > *However, on being advised by Krishna Drupada did understand his mistake > and loved Draupadi equally. Eventually he organised a swayamvar for > Draupadi in order for only the best archer in the world to win the event > and marry draupadi. Eventually Arjuna wins the swayamvar.* > > *DEATH OF DRAUPADI AND PANDAVAS:* > > *36 years after the Mahabharata war, after Lord Krishna returns to his > abode**, The Pandavas realise that it is now time for them to also leave. > After giving up the throne to Parikshit, the Pandavas along with Draupadi > aim to walk up to heaven alive. But in due process the four Pandava > brothers and Draupadi die. Only Yudishithir, the eldest of the Pandavas > could successfully make it up to swargalok alive.* > > *Hence, Draupadi was not immortal or semi immortal. She was born from fire > with the blessings of the Gods and eventually died.* > > *jai shree Krishna* > > *All the above QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 14-09-2023.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers.* > > *Compiled and posted by R. 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