*CULTURAL QA 01202420* Q1 What's the difference between crows, ravens and blackbirds?
KR: Why beat around the bush? So simple Chemistry : The Crow, the Raven, and the Blackbird are all members of the corvid family, known for their intelligence and adaptability. While they share some similarities, there are distinct differences between them. Crow:Species: Crows are members of the Corvus genus and belong to various species. Common examples include the American Crow and the Carrion Crow. Appearance: Crows are medium-sized birds with mostly black plumage. They have a fan-shaped tail and a stout, straight bill. Habitat: Crows are highly adaptable and can be found in a variety of environments, including urban areas, farmland, and forests. Behavior: Crows are known for their intelligence, problem-solving abilities, and social behavior. They are often seen in large groups. Raven:Species: Ravens are also members of the Corvus genus, and common examples include the Common Raven and the Thick-billed Raven. Appearance: Ravens are larger than crows, with a wedge-shaped tail and a larger bill. They often have longer throat feathers, giving them a shaggy appearance. Habitat: Ravens are adaptable birds and can be found in a variety of habitats, including mountains, forests, and tundra. Behavior: Ravens are highly intelligent birds and exhibit problem-solving abilities. They are often associated with symbolism in various cultures. Blackbird:Species: The term "blackbird" can refer to various species, but one common example is the Common Blackbird (Turdus merula), which is not a member of the corvid family. Appearance: Blackbirds are generally smaller than crows and ravens. The Common Blackbird, for example, has all-black plumage with a yellow eye-ring. Habitat: Blackbirds can be found in a range of habitats, including gardens, woodlands, and open fields. Behavior: Blackbirds are songbirds and are known for their melodious songs. They are not as closely related to crows and ravens as they belong to different bird families. In summary, crows and ravens belong to the corvid family and share certain traits, with ravens being larger and having some distinct features. The term "blackbird" is more generic and may refer to various bird species, including those unrelated to the corvids. Q2 What are some funny quotations? **Remember, humor is subjective, so what one person finds funny, another may not. These quotations are meant to bring a light-hearted chuckle, so enjoy them in the spirit of laughter! My note- ***I recollect a member of one of our groups who least appreciate humour on reading this fact. KR I was enamoured of this joke of Mr G . A self-revelation is his greatness indeed. HE DIVES DEEP TO DIG A HOLE IN THE DEEP SEABED BUT SLIPPED THROUGH TO BECOME, SNAP-HEAD. If any chuckled good bad and the ugly. Thank you KR IRS 23 124 Q3 Some of the best "fun facts" you have heard? The world’s shortest escalator is found in Kawasaki, Japan. It has only 5 steps. KR Escalators are typically designed with a continuous loop of steps that move in a cycle to transport people between different levels of a building. They are not designed with a fixed number of steps that go up or down a specific distance in a single cycle.However, if you're referring to the basic steps involved in the operation of an escalator, they can be summarized as follows: Step Movement: The escalator steps are linked together in a loop. As one set of steps moves upward, the other set moves downward in a continuous cycle. Entry/Exit Platform: Escalators have entry and exit platforms at both ends. Users step onto or off the moving steps at these platforms. Handrails: Handrails run parallel to the steps and move at the same speed. Users can hold onto the handrails for stability and support while riding the escalator. Speed Control: Escalators are designed to move at a controlled speed, ensuring a smooth and safe transition between levels. Safety Features: Escalators are equipped with safety features such as emergency stop buttons, sensors to detect obstructions or irregularities, and safety skirts on the sides to prevent items from getting caught in the moving parts. These steps collectively contribute to the safe and efficient operation of escalators in public spaces. Keep in mind that the term "5 step escalator" might not accurately describe the functionality of an escalator, as their operation involves a continuous loop of steps rather than a fixed number --------------------------- In Italy, last names in the north usually ends in “i” and those from the south ends in “o”. KR Eye and wool proverb I remember. In Italy, the names of the regions generally follow a pattern where many regions in the north end with the letter "o," while regions in the south often end with the letter "i." This linguistic pattern is not universally consistent, but it is a common trend. Here are a few examples: North: Lombardia Veneto Emilia-Romagna Piemonte South: Calabria Campania Puglia Sicilia It's essential to note that this pattern has exceptions, and there are regions that do not strictly follow this rule. Additionally, Italy has a few regions that are considered central, such as Tuscany (Toscana), Umbria, and Lazio, which includes the capital city, Rome (Roma). ------------------------------ The city of Melbourne was earlier called as “Batmania”. KR People who known these, do not know what were Indian cities old names; funny. -------------------------------------- Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica. KR: Yes, that statement is generally accurate. Foxes are found on every continent except Antarctica. They are a diverse group of mammals belonging to the family Canidae, and various species of foxes inhabit a wide range of ecosystems worldwide. Here are a few examples of fox species and the continents where they are found: Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes):Native to Europe, Asia, North America, and some parts of North Africa. Arctic Fox (Vulpes lagopus):Native to the Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including the Arctic tundra. Fennec Fox (Vulpes zerda):Native to the Sahara Desert in North Africa. Kit Fox (Vulpes macrotis): Found in North America, particularly in the southwestern United States and Mexico.Bat-Eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis): Found in parts of Africa, including the savannas and grasslands. -------------------------------------------------- The word for the ‘Infinity’ symbol is “Lemniscate”. KR What is the use of jargon without telling the simple meaning? The term "lemniscate" comes from the Latin word "lemniscus," meaning "ribbon." The infinity symbol is a mathematical representation of an unbounded quantity or an endless loop, and it is widely used in various mathematical, scientific, and symbolic contexts. Q4 Do you know a joke about a veterinarian? KR How nicely does the US calls the pimp? ------------------------------------KR IRS 23 1 24 On Wed, 24 Jan 2024 at 15:19, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 01-2024-20* > > *All the BELOW QA are from Quora digest to me on 24-01-2024.* > > * Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers * > > *.Compiled* *and posted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 24-01-2024* > > Q1 What's the difference between crows, ravens and blackbirds? > > A1 Scott Krager, Lives in Portland, OR Dec 29 > > Certainly, this is one confounding ornithological conundrum. > > The Crow vs. The Raven vs. The Blackbird > > First off, let’s dispel the notion that these birds are interchangeable > shadowy figures out of Edgar Allen Poe’s front yard. They differ in > several respects, from their calls to their physical characteristics, so > let’s break it down. > > Beginning with crows—garden-variety avian citizens in Portland, OR, who > fancy themselves a bit of a flash mob. They are relatively smaller than > ravens, possess a fan-shaped tail, and exhibit a more social attitude, often > seen in sizable groups called 'murders' – a term as ominous as it is > ornithologically inaccurate. > > Then we have the ravens, the enigmatic loners with a bit of gothic flair. > Larger > than crows, ravens are the beefcakes of the corvid world with a more > wedge-shaped tail when in flight. They have a distinctive, deeper, and more > guttural “croak” when they vocalize, which is rather befitting given their > dark, poetic associations. > > Lastly, blackbirds—of which the Red-winged Blackbird is a familiar example > —are generally smaller yet and not part of the same family as crows and > ravens (who are corvids). > > Their song is more of a tune than the harsher calls of their corvid cousins, > and they often sport flashes of color, like the vibrant red and yellow > shoulder patches you'll see emblazoned on the males of the species. > > To top it off, the raven’s beak is a formidable chunk of hardware, thicker > and more curved than that of the crow, shaped somewhat like a lethal hiking > boot—which is fitting since both crows and ravens are known to engage in > some seriously hardcore foraging, if foraging can ever be considered > hardcore. > > In the visual department, while all of them don a rather slick black > plumage, the raven's black is on another level—akin to the black you get on > some premium Vantablack material that eats photons for breakfast. > > To sum up: crows are your communal birds with a penchant for squawking; > ravens are solitary and broody with a croak to match; blackbirds are the > smaller, often melodic, color-flashing counterparts. If you spot any of > these birds around Portland's abundant natural spaces, take a closer look, > and you'll appreciate the subtleties of our feathered, obsidian-hued > friends. > > > > And as always, it pays to observe these creatures in their natural > habitat, give them their due respect, and not just lump them into the > 'big black bird' category. They’ve got their unique existential gigs > going on. > > Q2 What are some funny quotations? > > A2 Rahul Roy, Knows English19h > > Here are some humorous quotations to bring a smile to your face: > > "I'm writing a book. I've got the page numbers done." — Steven Wright > > "The only way to keep your health is to eat what you don't want, drink > what you don't like, and do what you'd rather not." — Mark Twain > > "I told my wife she was drawing her eyebrows too high. She looked > surprised." — Anonymous > > "I'm on the seafood diet. I see food, and I eat it." — Anonymous > > "Behind every great man, there is a woman rolling her eyes." — Jim Carrey > > "I used to play piano by ear, but now I use my hands." — Steven Wright > > "Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything!" — > Anonymous > > "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that it's difficult to > determine whether or not they are genuine." — Abraham Lincoln??? > > "I asked the librarian if the library had books on paranoia. She > whispered, 'They're right behind you!'" — Anonymous > > "If at first, you don't succeed, then skydiving definitely isn't for you." > — Steven Wright > > **Remember, humor is subjective, so what one person finds funny, another > may not. These quotations are meant to bring a light-hearted chuckle, so > enjoy them in the spirit of laughter! > > My note- ***I recollect a member of one of our groups who least > appreciate humour on reading this fact. > > Q3 Some of the best "fun facts" you have heard? > > A3 Jai Narayan,23h > > The world’s shortest escalator is found in Kawasaki, Japan. It has only 5 > steps. > > There is a mountain in Australia named Mt Disappointment because the view > from the top disappointed British explorers. > > In Italy, last names in the north usually ends in “i” and those from the > south ends in “o”. > > Some people are allergic to cold weather. The condition is called as “cold > urticaria”. > > The game rugby is named after the Rugby School in Rugby, Warwickshire in > England, where the game was invented. > > The word iceberg comes from the Dutch word “ijsberg”. It means “ice > mountain”. > > A group of foxes is called as an “earth”. > > Penguins can drink salt water. It helps them survive in places with > limited fresh water. > > The city of Melbourne was earlier called as “Batmania”. > > India and Bangladesh share their National Animal > > Foxes live on every continent except Antarctica. > > France uses 12 different time zones, more than any other country, because > of its overseas territories. > > Before 1912, car tires were either white or grey. That’s why the Michelin > Man is white. > > Lamps in Tibetan monasteries are fuelled by Yak Butter. > > The word for the ‘Infinity’ symbol is “Lemniscate”. > > Q4 Do you know a joke about a veterinarian? > > A4 Joseph Aspler, Sun > > One Sunday, when counting the money in the weekly offering, the Pastor of > a small church found a pink envelope containing $1,000. It happened again > the next week! > > The following Sunday, he watched as the offering was collected and saw an > elderly woman put the distinctive pink envelope on the plate. This went on > for weeks until the pastor, overcome by curiosity, approached her. "Ma'am, > I couldn't help but notice that you put $1,000 a week in the collection > plate," he stated. "Why yes," she replied, "every week my son sends me > money and I give some of it to the church." > > The pastor replied, "That's wonderful. But $1,000 is a lot, are you sure > you can afford this? How much does he send you?" The elderly woman > answered, "$10,000 a week." > > The pastor was amazed. "Your son is very successful; what does he do for a > living?" "He is a veterinarian," she answered. "That's an honorable > profession, but I had no idea they made that much money," the pastor said. > "Where > does he practice?" > > "In Nevada. He has two cathouses - one in Las Vegas, and one in Reno." > > Q5 What are the best funny short stories? > > A5 Garima Bora, On my way to become a journalist 7y > > Two priests were going to Hawaii on vacation ...... and decided that they > would make this a real vacation by not wearing anything that would identify > them as clergy. > > As soon as the plane landed, they headed for a store and bought some > really outrageous shorts, shirts, sandals, sunglasses, and etc. > > The next morning they went to the beach, dressed in their "tourist" garb > and were sitting on beach chairs, enjoying a drink, the sunshine and the > scenery when a "drop dead gorgeous" blonde in a tiny bikini came walking > straight towards them. They couldn't help but stare and when she passed > them, she smiled and said, "Good morning, Father" - "Good morning, > Father," nodding and addressing each of them individually, then passed on > by. > > They were both stunned. How in the world did she recognize them as priests? > > The next day they went back to the store, bought even more outrageous > outfits-these were so loud, you could hear them before you even saw > them-and again settled on the beach in their chairs to enjoy the sunshine, > etc. > > After a while, the same gorgeous blonde, wearing a string bikini this > time, came walking toward them again. (They were glad they had sunglasses, > because their eyes were about to pop out of their heads.) > > Again, she approached them and greeted them individually: "Good morning, > Father," "Good morning Father," and started to walk away. > > One of the priests couldn't stand it and said. "Just a minute, young lady. > Yes, we are priests, and proud of it, but I have to know, how in the world > did YOU know?" > > *"Oh, Father, its me Sister Angela!"* > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "iyer123" 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/iyer123/1775058948.211355.1706089737505%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/1775058948.211355.1706089737505%40mail.yahoo.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- 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]. 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