CULTURAL QA 10-2023-26 All the BELOW QA are from Quora digest to me on 26-10- 2023.
Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .Compiled and posted byR. Gopala krishnan, on 26-10-2023 Q1 DidNikola Tesla figure out how to light a bulb wirelessly? A1 Silk Road,23h Nikola Tesla was a genius who wanted to light upthe world with wireless electricity. He hadthis crazy idea that he could send power through the air, the ground, or even thewhole planet. He built this huge tower in Long Island, calledWardenclyffe, that was supposed to be the first ofmany stations that would transmit electricity without wires. He even made some bulbs glow from a distanceusing magnetic induction. But did he really figure out how to light a bulbwirelessly? Well, notexactly.See, Tesla'sexperiments were based on some flawed theories. He thoughthe could use radio frequency resonance to create electrical energy through twocoils and send it over long distances. He alsothought he could use the Earth as a conductor and make it "quiver"with electricity. But he was wrong about both of these things. Radio frequency resonance can only work over shortdistances, and the Earth is not a good conductor of electricity. Plus, sending electricity through the air wouldrequire a lot of power and be very inefficient and dangerous. Tesla nevergot to test his long-distance transmission idea, because his funding was cut off by J.P. Morgan, who wasmore interested in wireless communication than wireless power. Tesla'stower was eventually demolished and his dream was never realized.But his legacy lives on in some of the technologies we usetoday, like wireless charging and Wi-Fi. So, toanswer your question, Tesla did not figure out how to light a bulb wirelesslyin a practical way. He did somecool experiments with wireless power transmission, but they were limited by hisfaulty assumptions and lack of resources. He was ahead of his time, butalso behind the science. Q2 Whatis the interesting story of florist and barber? A2 Anna R. Welliver, 7h One day aflorist went to a barber for a haircut. After the cut, he asked about his bill,and the barber replied, 'Icannot accept money from you, I'm doingcommunity service this week.' The floristwas pleased and left the shop.When the barber went to open his shop the nextmorning, there was a'thankyou' card and a dozen roses waiting for him at his door. Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when hetries to pay his bill,the barber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you,I'm doing community service this week.' The cop was happy and left the shop. The next morning when the barber went to open up,there was a 'thank you' card and a dozen doughnuts waiting for him at his door. Then a Member of political party came in for ahaircut, and when he went to pay his bill, thebarber again replied, 'I cannot accept money from you. I'm doing communityservice this week.' The Member of Congress was very happy and left the shop. The nextmorning, when the barber went to open up, there were a dozen Members of thepolitical party lined up waiting for a free haircut. And that, myfriends, illustrates thefundamental difference between the citizens of our country and the politicianswho run it. If you don't forward this you have no sense of humour. My note- Ihave added this QA for humour only, Nothingmore. Q3 What arethe most harmful vegetables? A3 Experienced Medical Team Mon Vegetables are generally known for being good foryour health, providing essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals to the body. However, somevegetables can be harmful if not prepared properly, or if they are contaminatedwith harmful chemicals. Here, we’ll lookat the most harmful vegetables and how to avoid them. Potatoes – Potatoes contain a toxic compoundcalled solanine, which can be harmful if too much of it is consumed.To avoid this, only buy potatoes that are free from blemishes and discard anythat have an unpleasant taste or smell. Additionally,never eat green potatoes, as these have higher levels of the toxin. Tomatoes – Tomatoes contain a compound calledlycopene, which can be harmful if eaten in large amounts. To avoid this, cook your tomatoes before eating them and opt for versions withreduced acidity. Mushrooms – Eating wild mushrooms can beespecially dangerous, as some of them contain the toxin amanitin.To avoid this, make sure to only buy mushrooms from a reputable source. Thiswill also help you avoid mushrooms that have been contaminated with pesticides. Rhubarb – Rhubarb leaves contain oxalic acid,which can be toxic if eaten in large amounts.To avoid this, only eat thestalks of rhubarb and never eat the leaves. Spinach – Spinach is high in oxalates, which canblock the absorption of some essential nutrients likecalcium and iron. To avoid this, make sure to cook your spinach beforeeating it, as this will reduce the level of oxalates. All in all,it’s important to be aware of the most harmful vegetables so you can avoid themor lower your risk of consuming them. While these vegetables can be beneficialto your health, it’s still important to exercise caution when it comes toeating them. Take the time to research their effects and prepare them properlyto avoid any potential risks. My note- Ihave read elsewhere skin of ginger is harmful, so use it only after removingskin. Q4 Whatis the story behind Diwali? A4 Kuldeep Singh - Spiritual Master,SpiritualitySun Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is a significantHindu festival celebrated bymillions of people in India and around the world. It is a multi-day festivalwith several mythological stories and legends associated with it. One of the most popular and widelyrecognized stories behind Diwali is the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya afterdefeating the demon king Ravana. Here's a brief overview of the story: The Exile of Lord Rama: The story of Diwali isprimarily narrated in the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana. Lord Rama, an avatarof Lord Vishnu, was exiled from his kingdom of Ayodhya for 14 years. His wife,Sita, and his loyal brother, Lakshmana, accompanied him into the forest. Abduction of Sita: During their exile, the demonking Ravana kidnapped Sita and took her to his kingdom in Lanka (modern-day SriLanka). Rama and Lakshmana, with the help of an army of monkeys led by Hanuman,waged a great battle to rescue Sita. Victory of Good over Evil: After a fierce battle,Lord Rama ultimately defeated Ravana,symbolizing the victory of good over evil. This event is celebrated asDussehra, which occurs ten days before Diwali. Return to Ayodhya: After the victory, Rama, Sita,and Lakshmana returned to Ayodhya. The people of Ayodhya, overjoyed at thereturn of their beloved prince, welcomed them by lighting oil lamps, decoratingthe city with candles and diyas, and bursting fireworks. Festival of Lights: The lighting of lamps and thejubilant celebration in Ayodhya is believed to be the origin of the festival ofDiwali, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and the victory of goodover evil. Diwali is also associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, thegoddess of wealth and prosperity, and the beginning of the Hindu New Year insome regions. While the story of Lord Rama is the most well-known,Diwali is also celebrated for various other reasons,depending on the region and cultural traditions. In differentparts of India, Diwali holds different significance, but the central theme ofthe triumph of light over darkness and the victory of good over evil remainsconstant. It is a time for familygatherings, festive meals, the exchange of gifts, and the lighting of lamps andfireworks. Q5 Whatare some facts about the Meivazhi religion? A5 Gautham Sampath, Knows TamilSun In India Hinduism has given branches to manysmaller cults and sects. Although themain sects are Sikhism, Jainism, Buddhism , for 1000s of years many more sectsand cults have been born. Every regionor state has some or other branch- Like the Lingayat sect of Karnataka, there are many such sects. The Sai Baba cult as such is also that one originatedin Shirdi, Maharashtra. In TamilNadu, we have some cults called Ayyavazhi that is mainly practised among Nadars of Kanya kumari. Similarly wehave some sects like VadalurVallalar Jnana Sabha. And one more famous one is Meivazhi in Tamil Nadu. My note- I had a senior colleague while working atKrishnagiri in Tamilnadu, of the meivazhi sect, who was a Brahmin earlier. Thesect males will remove their turbon onlyduring bath and sleep. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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