CULTURALQA 11-2023-21A All the BELOW QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 21-11-2023.
QUORA ANSWERS NEEDNOT BE 100% CORRECT ANSWERS. Compiled and posted by R.Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 21-11-2023. Q1 What are some jaw-dropping facts about theuniverse that most people don't know? A1 Subham Singh, Engineer by choice Jul 28 The universe is a vast and mysterious place, filled with awe-inspiring phenomena and mind-boggling facts. Here aresome jaw-dropping facts that might leave you marveling at the wonders of thecosmos: We are made of star stuff: The atoms in our bodies, the carbon, oxygen, and other elements, were forgedinside stars through nuclear fusion billions of years ago. The universe is expanding: The universe is not static; it's continuously expanding in alldirections. Galaxies are moving away from each other due to this expansion. My note- Mr “Silkroad” also explained the same in very simple manner-As the bread bakes, the raisins moveaway from each other, but they don't really change their size. Everything inthe universe is moving away from everything else, but space itself doesn't havea size or a shape in QA 17/11-2023. Most of the universe is invisible: Dark matter, an unknown form of matter, makes up about 27% of the universe, and darkenergy, a mysterious force driving the universe's accelerated expansion,accounts for about 68%. Black holes can "sing": Black holes emit sound waves due to the vibrations of their event horizons, but the sounds aretoo low-frequency for human ears to detect. The Pillars ofCreation are long gone: The iconic "Pillars of Creation" in the EagleNebula, famous for the Hubble Space Telescope image, were destroyed by a nearbysupernova explosion, but we will only see their disappearance in about1,000 years, as the light takes that long to reach us. The cosmic microwave background: The faint glow of radiation left over from the Big Bang is called the cosmic microwavebackground (CMB). It providescrucial evidence for the Big Bang theory and is visible from all directions inthe universe. The vast emptiness:Despite the enormous number of stars and galaxies, the universe is mostly emptyspace. Galaxies are separated by vast distances, making theuniverse 99.9999999999999% empty. Time dilation near black holes: In the vicinity of a black hole, time slows down significantly due to its intensegravitational pull. This phenomenon, known as time dilation, is predicted byEinstein's theory of general relativity. There could beparallel universes: Some theories in cosmology, such as the multiverse theory,propose the existence of parallel universes, each with its ownset of physical laws and constants. Thesejaw-dropping facts about the universe remind us of how much we have yet todiscover and how truly magnificent and mysterious the cosmos is. Q2 Doesan Aadhaar card of an NRI look any different from a resident's Aadhaar card? A2 Shobhit Kesarwani, Consultant(2020–present)Aug 3 No visualdistinction between the Aadhaar cards of an NRI (Non-Resident Indian) and aresident Indian. An Aadhaar card is a uniqueidentification document issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India(UIDAI) to residents of India, including NRIs who meet certain criteria. Regardless ofwhether you are a resident Indian or an NRI, the Aadhaar card contains thefollowing basic information: Aadhaar Number: A12-digit unique identification number assigned to the individual. Full Name: The fullname of the cardholder. Date of Birth: Thedate of birth of the cardholder. Gender: The genderof the cardholder. Address: Theresidential address of the cardholder. Photograph: Aphotograph of the cardholder. NRIs can apply for and obtain an Aadhaar card if theyfulfil the eligibility criteria set by the UIDAI. The processfor NRIs to apply for an Aadhaar card is similar to that of resident Indians,and they need to provide their biometric data (fingerprints and iris scan)during the enrolment process. Please notethat since regulations and processes can change over time, it's always a goodidea to check the latest guidelines and requirements issued by the UIDAIor the Indian government to ensure you have the most up-to-date informationregarding Aadhaar cards for NRIs. My note- Aadhar of an NRI is an identification onlyin India, when he visitsIndia. It is not recognised as identification in foreign country. I stand corrected if itis not so. Q3 The Big Bang theory is not true but if itis then how could it be possible that there is a perfect pattern in universe?(The earth is at perfect distance from sun and have life in a perfect way. Eachplanet is at perfect distance and much more) A3 Krister Sundelin, E-learning Producer(2020–present)5h Hello, Haresh Kumar. If the Big Bangtheory was not true, you will have to find another way of explaining theevidence for it: cosmic redshift, cosmic microwave background, distribution oflight elements, structures in space etc etc. And there is not aperfect pattern in the universe. Rather, it is chaotic and destructive, whichour planet bears the scar of – some more visible than others. But in a chaoticuniverse, where planets can be at any distance from their sun, you will findsome who are in the“Goldilocks zone” – the just about right distance where water can beliquid, of just about the right size. And of course it will be on one suchplanet where life can evolve – you would not even be here to ask that questionon any planet which could not harbour life. After all, we live onone planet out of eight, around a pretty average star out of 100 billion ormore in this galaxy alone, in an observable universe withperhaps as many as 2 trillion galaxies in the bit of the universe which we cansee. If only this planet could harbour life, I would not call that a “perfectpattern”, but rather a huge waste of space. Q4 What is the power of reading? A4 Silk Road, AI Expert Mon Born into slavery in Maryland around 1818. He didn't knowhis father or his birthday. He was separatedfrom his mother when he was a baby, and suffered a lot of abuse and hardship asa slave.But he had a dreamof being free. One of the things that helped him achieve his dream waslearning to read. He started learningthe alphabet from his master's wife, who was kind to him at first. But when herhusband found out, he forbade her to teach him anymore. He said that learning would make him unfit to be a slave. But the boy didn'tgive up. His will to be free was too strong. He tackled various methods to learn more, like gettingbooks from different sources, copying letters from signs andnewspapers, and practicing writing in secret. He even trickedsome white boys into teaching him by pretending he knew more than them. One of the books that influenced him a lot was TheColumbian Orator, which was a collection of speeches and writings on naturalrights and freedom. He read about the American Revolution and the abolition ofslavery in other countries. He also read the Bible and learned about God's loveand justice. His thirst for reading opened his mind and his heart. Itmade him realize that slavery was wrong and that he deserved to be free. It also gave him thecourage and the skills to fight against slavery. He escaped from hismaster in 1838 and became a leader of the abolitionist movement. He wrote books, gave speeches, published newspapers, andhelped other slaves escape. So you see, this isan example of how reading can change your life and the world.Reading can giveyou knowledge, power, inspiration, and hope. It can help youunderstand yourself and others better. It can make you a better person and abetter citizen.And this iswhat it certainly did to the young slave boy who became the legendaryabolitionist and hero. His name wasFrederick Douglass. Q5 Which fruits are not good for the liver? A5 Teamedical, Experienced Medical Team18h Fruits may be packedwith vitamins, minerals, and essential nutrients, but some are notso great for our livers.Often times, it's about eating them in moderation, but there are a fewfruits that should be limited when it comes to taking care of our preciouslivers. Here are five fruits to be mindful of when trying to keepyour liver healthy: 1. Dried Fruits – Dried fruits are much higher in sugarthan fresh fruits. The high sugar content in driedfruits can increase the fat levels in the liver, leading to inflammation. 2. Citrus Fruits – Citrus fruits are full of vitamin C,but they can also be acidic. This can cause irritation and inflammation of theliver. 3. Avocados – Whileavocados are full of beneficial nutrients and fatty acids, they can also behigh in fat. Eating too manyavocados can increase fat levels in the liver, leading to inflammation. 4. Bananas – Bananas are high in sugar and potassium, and while the potassium is beneficial for the liver,the sugar can cause inflammation. 5. Grapes – Grapes are high in fructose, which can lead to an accumulation of fat in the liver, leading to liverinflammation. Now, this isn't to say that these fruits should be avoidedcompletely. Inmoderation, these fruits can be beneficial to the body, including theliver. However, it's important to keep an eye on how many of these fruits we'reconsuming. When it comes to ourlivers, it's best to focus on getting nutrition from a variety of healthyfoods. Fresh vegetables andlean proteins are great sources of the nutrients the liver needs to stayhealthy. There are also certain herbs and supplements that can helpsupport the liver. It's important toremember that our livers are incredibly vital organs and should be treated withcare Eating a healthy, balanced diet, and avoiding overloadingon unhealthy sugars and fats, is the best way to keep your liver healthy. Eating in moderation and being mindful of the foods thatcan be damaging will ensure that your liver stays in top shape -- 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/1050598384.3728971.1700575902379%40mail.yahoo.com.
