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On Thu, 30 Nov 2023 at 08:33, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > Thank you Mr Sekar for the response about the QA and addition. The > legend I have read before, but it is great you have related it to the fact > told. > Gopalakrishnan > > On Wednesday, 29 November, 2023 at 08:18:12 pm IST, 'N Sekar' via > KeralaIyers <[email protected]> wrote: > > > Thanks. > > I loved the answer to Q 4. > > There are several incidents to expand on this and let me quote only one of > them. > > In a train there was a young boy travelling with his father and each time > the train passed over a tree or a pole the boy will shout "papa, that's a > tree, papa that's a pole, papa that's a cow etc". > > This constant shouting annoyed the fellow passengers and they scolded the > father and asked him why his son finds them so strange. To that the father > replied "well, this fellow just got operated on his eyes and got back his > vision and hence is exited to be able to see again". > > Thereafter, all the other passengers vied with each other to applaud and > encourage the boy. > > Quote from Answer 4: > > "We meet many people in our lives but we never try to understand them and > we start to judge people by their behaviour. We have no idea what they are > undergoing in their lives". > > > How True? > > N Sekar > > > On Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 05:28:38 PM GMT+4, 'gopala krishnan' > via KeralaIyers <[email protected]> wrote: > > > CULTURAL QA 11-2023-29 > > All the BELOW QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 29-11-2023. > > QUORA ANSWERS NEED NOT BE 100% CORRECT ANSWERS. > > Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 29-11-2023. > > Q1 If it is high tide where I am, will it be low tide on the other > side of the world? > > A1 Silk Road, AI Expert 18h > > So first let's talk about tides. > > Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels due to the gravitational pull of > the moon and the sun on the earth. > > The moon has a stronger effect than the sun because it's closer to us. When > the moon is directly above or below a point on the earth, it creates a high > tide there. > > When it's at a right angle to that point, it creates a low tide there. > > This happens twice a day, every day. > > As we know, earth is not a perfect sphere, and neither is the moon. They > have bulges and bumps that affect how they pull on each other. > > Also, the earth rotates faster than the moon orbits, so the high and low > tides shift slightly every day. > > And then there's the sun, which also pulls on the earth, but in different > ways depending on its position and the seasons. > > Sometimes the sun and the moon work together to create extra high or low > tides, called spring tides. > > Other times they work against each other to create less extreme tides, > called neap tides. > > So you see, tides are not just a simple cycle of high and low. They are > influenced by many factors that vary from place to place and time to time. > > That's why you need a tide table to know when and how high or low the > tide will be at a specific location. > > But let's get back to your question. > > If it's high tide where you are, will it be low tide on the other side of > the world? > > Well, not necessarily. > > It depends on where you are and where the other side of the world is. > > If you are on the same latitude as the other side of the world, then yes, > it will be low tide there when it's high tide where you are. > > But if you are on different latitudes, then no, it won't be low tide > there when it's high tide where you are. It might be high tide there too, > or somewhere in between. > > Let's say you are in New York City (40°N) and it's high tide there at > noon. The other side of the world from New York City is somewhere in the > Indian Ocean (40°S).It will be low tide there at noon too. > > But if you are in Seattle (47°N) and it's high tide there at noon, the > other side of the world from Seattle is somewhere in Antarctica (47°S). > > It won't be low tide there at noon. It might be high tide there too, or > somewhere in between. > > Bottom line: > > You can't just assume that if it's high tide where you are, it will be low > tide on the other side of the world. You need to check a tide table for > both locations to know for sure. > > Q2 Is there any land on Earth where vertebrates do not dominate? > > A2 Gary Meaney, author of Zoology's Greatest Mystery (2022)1y > > One would think that, with vertebrates having ruled the world’s > terrestrial ecosystems for hundreds of millions of years, it would be > impossible for such a place to exist on the modern Earth. > > Surprisingly, one would be wrong. There is one spot which is so small and > remote that no predatory land vertebrate of decent size has managed to > colonize it - but something else has. > > The location I speak of is Phillip Island. > > It lies off Norfolk Island, a distant Australian territory, in the > stretch of the Pacific sandwiched between New Zealand and New Caledonia. > It’s pretty tiny, stretching a couple kilometres from end to end, and > pretty barren, with no real human settlement. The scenery on Phillip Island > is hauntingly beautiful, a fact it owes to its volcanic cliffs and bright > red earth. > > In terms of wildlife, there’s not an awful lot going on, to say the least. The > island is home to two species of lizard, and about a dozen types of seabird > roost on its cliffs. All of these animals are at risk of falling victim > to the formidable apex predator of the landmass: the Phillip Island > centipede. > > With a nasty pair of mandibles and an extremely venomous bite, this > arthropod has become a specialist hunter of vertebrates - fish, skinks, > geckos, birds… in other words, anything and everything which crawls, swims > or flies on its island. > > Often, it slays animals many times larger than itself, though that’s not > to say it’s small - it measures more than 23 centimetres, or 9 inches, in > length! > > In particular, the centipede is partial to chicks of the black-winged > petrel, Phillip Island’s most ubiquitous seabird. Despite outweighing their > predator by far, the chicks are defenseless while holed up in their > burrows, and are typically eaten alive. Every year, nearly 4,000 birds > fall prey to centipedes. This is not a concern for conservationists, > however, as natural predation is all part of the balance of the ecosystem. > > As said, they don’t just eat seabirds - the two native species of lizard > are frequent prey too. Here’s a great photo of a centipede chowing down > on a Günther island gecko. > > Remarkably, this incredible carnivore was only described in 1984. At the > time, Phillip Island centipedes were exceptionally rare, as the intrusion > of foreign mammals like rabbits, pigs and goats had caused massive > ecological disruption on the island. > > In fact, they gave the place its signature ochre hues, by destroying the > vegetation that was holding the topsoil together. As you can see, erosion > ensued. > > Thankfully, these invasive species have since been eradicated, and Phillip > Island is healing. Plant cover is returning, so lizards and birds are > returning, so the centipedes are returning. Given that we’ve only > formally known about these creatures for 37 years, I suspect that we still > have much to learn about their biology and habits. I eagerly await any > breakthroughs or discoveries. > > In a world where it can seem like mammals dominate the planet, it’s nice > to know that there’s a remote island out there somewhere where a giant > bird-eating centipede rules the roost. If you liked this answer, you > might also enjoy this one of mine from a couple years back. > > Well folks, this one was a little on the short side, mainly due to the > fact that there just isn’t that much we know about the Phillip Island > centipede… for now. Regardless, I hope you enjoyed the answer. Have a great > day. > > Q3 What part of Ancient Greek history do you find most disturbing? > > A3 Patrick S,I love history8h > > One of the most disturbing periods in Ancient Greek history is undoubtedly > the Peloponnesian War, which lasted from 431 to 404 BC. This conflict > between Athens and Sparta not only resulted in immense destruction but also > showcased the dark and brutal side of human nature. > > The Peloponnesian War was primarily fought between two powerful > city-states, Athens and Sparta, each representing contrasting ideologies > and political systems. Athens, with its democratic government and naval > supremacy, stood for cultural and intellectual progress. On the other hand, > Sparta, known for its militaristic society and disciplined warriors, > symbolized strength and tradition. > > What makes this era so disturbing is the sheer scale of devastation and > suffering endured by the Greek population. The conflict dragged on for > decades, leading to widespread destruction of cities, loss of lives, and > economic collapse. > > The once glorious city of Athens, adorned with magnificent architecture > and renowned for its philosophers, was reduced to ruins. > > Furthermore, the Peloponnesian War saw a breakdown of traditional moral > values and an increase in brutality. Both Athens and Sparta resorted to > ruthless tactics to gain the upper hand. Pericles, the Athenian statesman, > implemented a strategy of retreat behind the city walls, leading to > overcrowding and the outbreak of a devastating plague that claimed > thousands of lives, including Pericles himself. > > Sparta, on the other hand, adopted a policy of ravaging the Athenian > countryside and cutting off their supply lines, causing immense suffering > among the civilian population. The famous Sicilian Expedition launched by > Athens ended in disaster, with countless soldiers being slaughtered or > enslaved. These events highlight the horrors of war and the depths to which > humans can descend in pursuit of victory. > > Additionally, the Peloponnesian War brought to the forefront the > destructive impact of power struggles and political rivalries. The > conflict divided the Greek world into factions, pitting city-states against > one another and sowing seeds of mistrust and animosity among once-allied > communities. The war was not just fought on the battlefield but also > involved diplomatic maneuvering, espionage, and betrayal. > > In the end, the war culminated in the defeat of Athens and the rise of > Spartan hegemony. However, it left behind a scarred society and shattered > dreams of a united Greece. The Peloponnesian War serves as a stark > reminder of the consequences of unchecked ambition, aggression, and the > devastating toll that war inflicts on humanity. > > Q4 What is something that needs to be said? > > A4 Manu Joseph, Lives in Hyderabad, Telangana, India4y > > In my college, we have a class on soft skills once a week. > > So our ma’am comes to our class and draws a picture on the board. > Something like this. > > It's just a simple circle with a small dot inside and she asks everyone to > speak a few words on this or what did we understand out of this. > > So everyone uses their own imagination to describe it. One of my foody > friend said it’s a ladoo. > > While me being a huge fan of Greek Mythology said that it’s a cyclops, > they have only one eye. While everyone was giving their own stupid > opinions one of my classmates who sat in the last bench raised his hand to > answer. > > The entire class was silent and suprised, the first reason being that we > were shocked seeing him in the class as he rarely comes. I remember one > of my professors talking about him that he comes once in a blue moon. He > is also in the verge of being detained from college. The second reason > being that if at all he comes he just sits in the last bench and doesn’t > interact with anyone and that he raised his hand for the first time for > something. > > He stood up and said, “The circle represents our whole life and the empty > space within the circle are the good deeds we have done and that one small > dot represents the one mistake which we have committed in our lives. > > No matter how many good things you do, you are always remembered for that > one small mistake which haunts for your entire life”. > > And he sat down in his place. The entire class was silent upon hearing > this and our ma’am started clapping followed by everyone. The class then > got over. > > We all knew that he had few problems in his life and we didn’t want to > hurt him by asking. Well sadly, he got detained in that semester itself. We > never saw him again. > > We meet many people in our lives but we never try to understand them and > we start to judge people by their behaviour. We have no idea what they are > undergoing in their lives. > > My note- Read the last line. Absolutely true. > > Q5 What happened to the holy Roman empire after Charlemagne's death? > > A5 Silk Road, AI Expert Mon > > He was a boss.Ruling most of Western Europe from 768 to 814, Charlemagne > got crowned as Holy Roman Emperor by the Pope in 800. > > He was like the OG of Europe, spreading Christianity, Latin and culture > all over the place. > > He had a bunch of wives, mistresses and kids, but he loved his daughters > so much he wouldn't let them get hitched while he was alive. > > He also had a thing for Aachen, a city in Germany where he built his > palace and chapel. > > But when Charlemagne died in 814, things got messy. > > His empire was divided among his sons, who fought each other for power and > territory. > > The empire got smaller and weaker, and faced attacks from Vikings, Magyars > and Muslims. > > By the late 9th century, the empire was split into three kingdoms: West > Francia (France), East Francia (Germany) and Middle Francia (Italy and > Lotharingia). > > The title of Holy Roman Emperor became a hot potato. > > Nobody could claim it without the Pope's approval, and the Pope had his > own agenda. Sometimes he gave the crown to whoever he liked best, sometimes > he sold it to the highest bidder, and sometimes he kept it for himself. > > The emperors had little control over their lands, and had to deal with > rebellious nobles, bishops and cities. > > The empire survived in name only until 1806, when Napoleon put an end to > it. 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