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Thanks. Re Q 1: We call our land "Mathru Bhoomi" meaning motherland, reason being she is equal to our mother. Mother bears us for 10 months but our Mathru Bhoomi carries us through out our life and even lets us cremate / bury our bodies there. We put mother before even God - Matha, Pitha, Guru and then Deivam. Such is the importance given to our mother and our Mathru Bhoomi is NO LESS. Not for nothing people are willing to die (armed forces) to defend her. There is another saying in Tamizh " Thayai Pazhithalum Thannerai Pazhikathe" meaning Don't disrespect water even if you dare to disrespect your mother. This was said to tell us how precious water is. We knew the importance of water and Nature centuries before the awareness to protect environment came to others. Doing Aarti to rivers is in our tradition. Dirtying water is considered a sin in our religion. Our pranams to our Matha and Mathru Bhoomi and Nature and all those who fight for them. N Sekar Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android <https://mail.onelink.me/107872968?pid=nativeplacement&c=Global_Acquisition_YMktg_315_Internal_EmailSignature&af_sub1=Acquisition&af_sub2=Global_YMktg&af_sub3=&af_sub4=100000604&af_sub5=EmailSignature__Static_> On Thu, Dec 14, 2023 at 8:10 AM, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers <[email protected]> wrote: CULTURAL QA 12-2023-14 All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 13-12-2023. SELECTED QUORA ANSWERS BY EXPERTS ONLY ARE INCLUDED .STILL THEY NEED NOT BE 100% CORRECT ANSWERS. Compiled and posted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 14-12-2023. Q1 Is America a motherland or fatherland? A1 Debra Yergen, Best-selling Author at Amazon (company) (2019–present) · 1y A fatherland is where your ancestors come from. So if you have ancestors in America but have become an ex-pat or now live in a different country than America is your fatherland. But if your ancestors come from someplace else but you were born in America then America is your motherland. Your fatherland is where your ancestors were born and your family derived its cultural history. Your motherland is the country of your birth and where you are nurtured and live today. 2nd answer-John Harrison, Studied at The High School Experience (Graduated 2022) · 5y Because of the varying backgrounds of American people, who come from fatherlands and motherlands themselves, America is most likely just a homeland. We kind of express this in our government, with the Department of Homeland Security, not Fatherland Security or Motherland Security. It prevents any talk about the exclusion of certain people’s with fatherland/motherland origins and it’s therefore all-inclusive to the most all-inclusive and mix-blooded nation in the world. Q2 Why is Germany called the "Fatherland" and Russia the "Motherland"? A2 Pia Heldermann, German Lawyer and Blogger, · Updated 6y In most countries of this world you have both fatherland and motherland. Same is true for Germany and Russia. Germany is not only called “Fatherland”, but can be called “Motherland” in German and Russia can be called “Fatherland” and “Motherland” in Russian…. Q3 What is the difference between a fatherland and a motherland? A3 Adrien Lucas Ecoffet, Research Scientist at Open AI (company) (2020–present),.Updated 5y You would presumably call Denmark your fatherland because "homeland" (which is the more common word in English) literally means "fatherland" in Danish, like in nearly all other Germanic languages. People who are likely to refer to their country as their "motherland" include the Russians, the French, and possibly other speakers of Romance languages. As far as English is concerned, all three are possible, with "homeland" being the most likely, and "fatherland" being slightly more likely than "motherland". Note that "fatherland" is on the decline, partly because it has become slightly associated with Nazi Germany in the popular mind. Fun fact: the French expression for "motherland" is "mère patrie", which means "mother nation". Problem is, the word "patrie", which means nation (and can be seen in English in words such as "patriotic"), etymologically means "fatherland", so the French are really talking about their "mother fatherland". Q4 Is time a construct of the human mind? “Silk Road”, AI Expert Tue A4 You see, some people say that time is just an illusion, a way of measuring change and motion in the universe. To these people, time doesn't exist, only clocks exist. Time, like all units of measurement, are abstractions. We made them up to make sense of reality, but they don't have any objective existence outside of our minds. But other people say that time is real, and it's not just a mental construct. They say that time is a physical phenomenon, a consequence of quantum physics and the nature of reality. To these people time is directly related to periodic motion, like the rotation of the earth or the vibration of them atoms. If everything in the universe stopped moving, time would stop too. But as long as there is motion, there is time. Who's right? I think both sides have a point, but they're also missing something. Time is not just an abstract concept, nor is it just a physical property. Time is a subjective experience, a way of perceiving reality that depends on our perspective and context. Time is relative, not absolute. Think about it: time seems to flow differently depending on how we feel, what we do, and where we are. Sometimes it flies by when we're having fun, sometimes it drags on when we're bored or anxious. Sometimes time seems to slow down when we're in danger or in awe, or it speeds up when we're in a hurry or stressed out.Time is not constant, it's variable. And that's not even considering how time can differ depending on where you are in the universe. According to Einstein's theory of relativity, time is affected by gravity and speed. The stronger the gravity or the faster you move, the slower time passes for you compared to someone else who has less gravity or moves slower. That means that time is not the same for everyone, it's personal.We have some control over how we experience time. We can choose to live in the present, enjoy every moment, and make the most of our time. Or we can choose to dwell in the past, regret every mistake, and waste our time. Or we can choose to worry about the future, fear every uncertainty, and miss our time. The choice is ours. Time is what we make of it. Universal Truth, Facts & Life Q5 What are a few amazing Facts About Uganda? A5 Shiv Tandon,1h 1. Uganda is a country in East-Central Africa. It borders DR Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan and Tanzania. 2. The name Uganda comes from the Kingdom of Buganda and was adopted by the British as the name for their East African colony 3. Uganda is a landlocked country. Landlocked countries are enclosed by land with no access to the open sea. 4. Uganda is home to a startling array of natural wonders including Africa’s tallest mountain range, the source of the Nile, the world’s longest river and Africa’s largest lake. 5. As such, Uganda is known as the “pearl of Africa” after British Prime Minister Winston Churchill coined the phrase in reference to the country’s rich landscapes. 6. The largest lake in Africa is part-located in Uganda. Lake Victoria, also called Victoria Nyanza, has an area of 69,484 sq km (26,828 sq mi). It is also the world’s second-largest freshwater lake after Lake Superior in North America. 7. Uganda is home to the UNESCO-listed Rwenzori Mountains National Park. The Rwenzori Mountains is the tallest mountain range in Africa and includes Africa’s third-highest mountain 8. ***The longest river in the world is the Nile, stretching about 6650 kilometres (4,132 miles). The river runs through northern Africa across 10 countries, starting from Uganda and ending in Egypt into the Mediterranean Sea. 9. In fact, Uganda is one of the world’s best bird-watching destinations. The country has at least 1041 species of bird – almost half the total found in all of Africa. 10. The Ugandan flag has six horizontal stripes of black, yellow, and red, with a central white disk featuring a Crested Crane bird. Black stands for the Ugandan people, yellow for sunshine, and red for brotherhood. 11. In Uganda, grasshoppers are widely eaten in and served as a delicacy either boiled or deep-fried. My note- ***Normally in the school it is taught Nile is the river in Egypt and Kongo is the river in Africa. But Nile flows for a very large distance in Uaganda is a new information to me. Q5 What was Hitler’s mother's death like to Hitler? Did he cry? A5 Halle Schultz, WWII buff Updated 2y In 1906 Klara Hitler would notice a lump on her breast. She chose to ignore it. This would prove to be a fatal mistake. It wasn’t until January of 1907 that she chose to seek medical attention from the family doctor, Dr Bloch, after developing severe pain in her chest. His prognosis was grim with only a sliver of hope if she were to get a mastectomy. The Hitler’s, Adolf included, agreed. “[Adolf Hitler’s] long, sallow face was contorted. Tears flowed from his eyes. Did his mother, he asked, have no chance?” - Doctor Bloch Tragically, the surgery only revealed more devastating news. Her cancer had metastasized. Hitler, who had been living in Vienna at the time, returned home. For the next few months, Hitler became her caretaker. He would cook, clean, and sleep in a chair beside her bed just in case she required anything. “The face of the boy was streaked with tears, and his eyes were tired and red. He listened until I had finished speaking. He has but one question. In a choked voice he asked: "Does my mother suffer?"” - Dr Bloch, Despite her terminal condition Dr Bloch suggested a final treatment option. There was an experimental form of chemotherapy known as iodoform. Adolf agreed. Every day iodoform soaked gauze would be applied to her incisions in an attempt to burn away cancer cells. The treatment left her in excruciating pain and unable to swallow. “An anguished grimace would come over him when he saw pain contract her face. There was little that could be done. An injection of morphine from time to time would give temporary relief; but nothing lasting. Yet Adolf seemed enormously grateful even for these short periods of release.” - Dr Bloch Klara Hitler would quietly pass away the night of December 20th, 1907. Hitler was grief stricken. It would be hours before he allowed the neighbours to remove her body as he sat by her bedside sketching her. “In all my career I have never seen anyone so prostrate with grief as Adolf Hitler.” - Dr Bloch Adolf was 18 at the time of her death. "I shall be grateful to you forever." - Adolf Hitler’s parting words to Dr Bloch As is often pointed out, Dr Bloch was Jewish. Hitler would go on to refer to him as the “noble Jew” and personally exempted him from a majority of the discrimination that others in Germany faced. This included keeping his license and money when he moved to America. As a personal consequence, Hitler would go on to develop a fear of cancer. Believing that eating meat, alcohol, and smoking were all major contributors. As chancellor of Germany, he led one of the largest anti-smoking campaigns of that time and often encouraged those around him to quit. Hitler would carry a photo of his mother until his own death on April 30th, 1945. Note 1: This response received so many upvotes that I had to put my phone on silent. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to read and comment! Q6 Why don't birds get electrocuted sitting on power lines? A6 Shnayas, BCA from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) (Graduated 2022)43m Birds don't get electrocuted sitting on power lines due to their unique physiology and the way electricity flows. Here's why: •Birds, when perched on a power line, only complete part of an electrical circuit. Unlike humans, they don't create a closed circuit. Electricity needs a complete path to flow, and birds' feet are on the same wire, preventing the current from passing through their bodies. •Bird bodies are not as conductive as materials commonly found in electrical circuits. The insulating properties of their feathers and lack of significant conductivity mean that the electricity does not easily pass through their bodies. ***•Birds have a higher resistance compared to materials typically involved in completing an electrical circuit. This means that the amount of current flowing through a bird is minimal, reducing the risk of harm. •For electricity to cause harm, there needs to be a complete path, including a connection to the ground. Birds on power lines don't create such a path as they are not in contact with the ground. It's important to note that while birds are generally safe on power lines, human contact with power lines is extremely dangerous. Humans can create a closed circuit, leading to electrocution. Safety precautions and awareness are crucial when dealing with electrical infrastructure. My note- ***I have added this QA for the new point – Bird’s bodies have higher resistance than humans Q7 Is it okay if my laptop is always plugged in so that my battery is charged 100%? Must I allow it to drain periodically by unplugging to increase battery life? A7 David Darlington, Chief Programmer of Wondershare Oct 13 Battery life continues to be one of the biggest complaints of laptop users, so understanding what you can do to help prolong the life is important. Technically speaking, keeping any relatively current laptop plugged in and charged at 100% for extended periods of time shouldn’t be a problem, but it’s best not to do so for a number of reasons. This is a question that comes up a lot with laptop owners. And the answer is a quite simple “No.” For optimum battery use, and to get the most life out of your laptop battery, keeping it charged between 40% and 80% has been seen as optimum. Most late-generation laptop batteries are either lithium-ion or lithium polymer, and as such, they are designed to be able to withstand many charge cycles. When you keep it charged at 100%, the charging circuit continuously checks the battery charging process and, so it stops charging once it is at its optimum point and goes into trickle mode, in which it only supplies what is necessary to prevent the charge level from failing. Also to note: overcharging can lead to overheating, which can lead to catastrophic chemical reactions inside the battery. Allowing your battery to completely discharge will take away from its originally-intended lifespan. You should ideally keep its battery between 40% and 60%. Don’t let the battery discharge completely to increase its life. Here are some tips to extend your laptop battery life: Avoid discharging your laptop completely after charging it. Make sure that your laptop doesn’t get too hot and your cooling fan is working properly. Overheating can reduce battery life, check the laptop's cooling system is functioning correctly and use it on a flat surface to allow for proper airflow. Customize your laptop's power plan settings to favor battery life over performance when running on battery. If you're not using your laptop on battery power for an extended period, store it with the battery at around 50-80% charge to reduce long-term stress on the battery. I suggest maintaining your laptop's battery level within the range of 40% to 80% charge. 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