CULTURALQA 11-2023-12 Dear fiends,
Happy deepavali to all. Gopalakrishnan dated 12-11-2023 All the BELOW QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 12-11-2023. QUORA ANSWERS NEEDNOT BE 100% CORRECT ANSWERS. Compiled and posted by R.Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 12-11-2023. Q1 Is landing distance shorter than take offdistance? A1 MayfairJets, Aviation Enthusiast May 18 Fantastic question! You're spot-on tonotice there's a difference between take-off and landing distances forairplanes. There's a lot going on behind the scenes of every flight, and thesedifferences play a key role. The reason is tied to safety margins.When an airplane takes off, it requires a bit more runway than forlanding. This is to account for thepossibility of an engine failure during take-off. In such cases, the planeneeds sufficient runway left either to stop safely or to continue the takeoffon the remaining engines. Onthe other hand, during landing, airplanes are slowing down, not speeding up. They're also lighter, having burned off fuel during the flight. This allows them to stopin a shorter distance than they need to take off. Isn'taviation fascinating? Q2 Where does the US get plutonium? A2 SilkRoad, AI Expert8h The US gets its plutonium from its own nuclear weapons program.Plutoniumis a man-made element that is used to make nuclear weapons and nuclear power. It's super radioactive and super dangerous, so don't mess with it unlessyou know what you're doing. The US has been making plutonium sincethe 1940s, when it was part of the Manhattan Project to build the first atomicbombs. LosAlamos National Laboratory in New Mexico was the first place to produceplutonium pits, which are the cores of nuclear weapons that cause the bigboom. They made the pits for them bombs thatwere dropped on Japan in World War II, and they still make some pits today forresearch purposes and to replace old ones. But Los Alamos is not the only placethat makes pits. From 1952to 1989, most of the pits for US nuclear weapons were made at Rocky Flats Plantnear Denver, Colorado. That place was pumping out thousandsof pits per year during the Cold War, when the US and the Soviet Union were ina nuclear arms race. At one point, the US had over 31,000nuclear weapons in its stockpile, each with a plutonium pit inside. But then something happened. The Cold War ended, and the US andRussia agreed to reduce their nuclear arsenals and stop making new weapons. RockyFlats was shut down in 1989 because of environmental and safety issues, and theUS stopped producing new pits. Instead, it started dismantling old weapons andstoring the surplus plutonium at various sites around the country. One of those sites is Pantex Plant near Amarillo,Texas, where they take apart the warheads and remove the pits. Another site is Savannah River Site in SouthCarolina, where they store a lot of the plutonium in a building. But here's the problem. The US has too much plutonium andnowhere to go with it. It hasabout 54 metric tons of surplus plutonium that it doesn't need for weaponsanymore. Some of that plutonium is supposed to be destroyed or made unusable forweapons under an agreement with Russia, but that agreement is on holdbecause of political tensions. And even if it wasn't, the US doesn'thave a permanent plan for how to get rid of its plutonium safely and securely. You see, plutonium isvery unstable and decays over time, emitting radiation and changing into otherelements that can affect its performance and behavior. Plutonium also lasts for a very longtime - it has a half-life of 24,000 years. That means it will be around for thousands of generations,posing a threat to human health and security. Q3 What are the advantages of eatingtomatoes? A3 HealthDirector | Loving Father | Business Director Apr 4 Tomatoes are a popular fruit that isconsumed all over the world. Theyare famous for their sweet, juicy and tangy flavor, and they are anessential ingredient in many dishes. Tomatoes are also very nutritious andoffer several health benefits. In this article, we will explore the advantages of eating tomatoes indetail. Tomatoes are a rich source of severalessential nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and K, potassium, folate, and dietary fiber. Theyalso contain a variety of antioxidants, including lycopene, flavonoids, and beta-carotene, whichhave been shown to reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cancer, heartdisease, and diabetes. One of the most significantadvantages of eating tomatoes is their ability to reduce the risk of cancer. Studies have shownthat the antioxidants in tomatoes, particularly lycopene, can help protectagainst several types of cancer, including lung, stomach, breast, and prostatecancer. Lycopene is a potent antioxidant that helps neutralize free radicals,which can cause cell damage and lead to cancer. Another advantage of eating tomatoesis their potential to reducethe risk of heart disease. Tomatoes are rich in potassium, which helpslower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes. They are also a good source offiber, which helps lower cholesterol levels and prevent thebuild up of plaque in the arteries. Tomatoes are also beneficialfor people with diabetes. They arelow in calories and carbohydrates, making them an excellent addition to adiabetic diet. They are also rich in fiber, which can help regulate blood sugarlevels and prevent spikes in insulin. In addition to their health benefits,tomatoes are also a versatile ingredient in cooking. They can be eaten raw in salads, cooked insoups and stews, or used as a base for sauces and dips. Tomatoes are also alow-cost and widely available food, making them an excellent choice for peopleon a budget. In conclusion, there are manyadvantages to eating tomatoes. They are a rich source of essential nutrients,including vitamins and antioxidants, which can help prevent chronic diseaseslike cancer and heart disease. They are also low in calories and carbohydrates,making them an excellent choice for people with diabetes or those looking tolose weight. Finally, tomatoes are a versatile ingredient in cooking and arewidely available and inexpensive, making them an excellent choice for anyonelooking to improve their diet. Q4 Which is more dangerous for the humanbody, oil or sugar? A4 AryanAkole, NEET Aspirant9m See this is like a two bladed sword. If we do anything in excess it'sgoing to be harmful to the body. For eg:- water , if we drink excess water it disturbs the bloodviscosity and osmolarity which can eventually lead to death. Now back to the question. Oil is not harmful but what is harmful is the compounds present in it.Good cholesterol is necessaryfor the heart for working at optimum level. It'sthe bad cholesterol that triggers miserable things . But anything done in excess is bad. The same applies for sugar. Q5 Is it true that Jupiter is so largethat it does not orbit around the sun? A5 PrerakSharma,Astronomy lover Updated 3y Yes! Jupiter, The biggest planet in oursolar system. It is so massive that 1300 earths could fit inside of thisplanet. Jupiter is 2.5 times more massive than all the other planets in oursolar system combined! This is our tiny earth compared tothe Jupiter: Jupiter is so big that the center ofgravity of the sun and Jupiter is outside of sun. Although extremely close to the surface of the sun. So the sun and Jupiter both orbit around their center of gravity which isalso known as barycenter. Barycenter is the center of mass oftwo or more bodies that orbit one another and is the point about which thebodies orbit. Technically Jupiter orbits around thebarycenter of sun and Jupiter which is located outside of the sun. So, Yes! Jupiter is so large that it doesn't orbit around the sun.Fascinating! Now other planets in solar system are so small thatbarycenter of the sun and a planet like earth lies inside of the sun. (Alsovery near to the center of sun.) So it looks like other planets are orbiting the center of the sun. Source: Barycenter - Wikipedia To understand this you can alsoimagine spinning a kid like this: (Could be dangerous. Imagine only.) The center of gravity of you and thekid would be somewhere very near to your feet. So you're spinning almost at thesame place but the kid is orbiting around you. This is exactly what happenswith the sun and the other planets. By the way, this is how two starswith nearly same weights orbit around their common barycenter in binary starsystem: Q6 What are the potential health benefitsof consuming Moringa powder? A6 Shnayas,Affordable skincare products with minimal ingredients.16h Moringa powder is derived from the leaves of the Moringa oleifera tree and isknown for its high nutritional content. Consuming Moringa powder may haveseveral potential health benefits, including: • Nutrient-rich: Moringa powder is a good source ofvitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium,potassium, and iron. •Anti-inflammatory properties: Moringa powder containscompounds with anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce inflammationin the body. •Antioxidant effects: The antioxidants in Moringa powder mayhelp protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress. •Blood sugar control: Some studies suggest that Moringapowder may help lower blood sugar levels, making it potentially beneficial forindividuals with diabetes. •Cholesterol management: Research indicates that Moringapowder may help lower cholesterol levels, which can contribute to heart health. •Immune support: The nutrients and antioxidants in Moringapowder may help support a healthy immune system. Moringapowder has potential health benefits, it should be consumed as part of abalanced diet and healthy lifestyle. Q7 Why are African parents so harsh totheir children? A7 VictorDirikebamor, Storyteller Oct 18 For many parents in my corner ofAfrica, especially in my time, love is seldom coddling or indulgent. It's more akin to tough love, dishing out life's hard lessons,served raw, and with no room for sugar coating. Growing up, my Dad was something to fear, while my mom,for instance, would fearlessly rescue me from the jaws of a lion but wouldn'thesitate to give me the lion treatment if I stepped out of line. To her, both were acts of love, designed to equip me for the strugglesand triumphs that life would undoubtedly bring. In many rural settings like the one Iwas raised in, teaching good manners was considered as crucial as learning toread and write. Visiting relatives wasn't an invitation to wreak havoc in their homes; itwas an exercise in decorum. You sat when told to, listened morethan you spoke, and only got up when given the nod. Meal times weren't just about nourishment; they were master classes in etiquette. Chew with your mouth closed,they'd say, as if bad manners could poison the food. What lies beneath that perceivedharshness is a blend of intense love and a stern sense of discipline. Growing up under such watchful eyescould feel like walking on a tightrope; one false move and you're in for areprimanding of a lifetime. Now, I'm not saying thisapproach is without its flaws. Critics argue that such rigidity stiflescreativity and can even push kids into rebellion. And indeed, I've seen kids who weregiven too much freedom become neighborhood nuisances; participating in gangs,smoking, and causing general chaos. It's a fine line that every parenthas to walk: balancing freedom with discipline, autonomy with guidance. As I contemplate my future as aparent, I don't plan to adopt any particular method wholesale. I'll pass on thecorporal punishment my mother doled out, but I'm also wary of completelyembracing Western methods, which have their own pitfalls. Instead, I'll cherry-pick from bothworlds, striving to offer a cocktail of discipline and freedom, one that guidesmy future children toward becoming the best versions of themselves. Contrary to popular beliefs, Africanparents, like parents anywhere, deploy their unique blend of love anddiscipline with one goal in mind: to shape their children intoresilient, respectful, and responsible adults. -- 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/1321701666.1423764.1699772106997%40mail.yahoo.com.
