Abi dekiye idhar Narayanasamy Pimp joke!! Mutta paya Naragalsamy. (keepingmy distance) KR
---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Narayanaswamy Iyer <[email protected]> Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 at 20:00 Subject: Re: [KeralaIyers] Re: [iyer123] CULTURAL QA 01-2024-20 To: <[email protected]>, iyer <[email protected]>, gopala krishnan <[email protected]>, Laxminarayan Sarma < [email protected]> Cc: Narayanaswamy Iyer <[email protected]> Dear folks "*Q4 Do you know a joke about a veterinarian?* *KR How nicely does the US calls the pimp?* *------------------------------------KR IRS 23 1 24*" Our famous all-rounder KR ex-IRS 23 1 24 is not only a veterinarian in the US lexicon but also a "veterinary-surgery-keeper". S Narayanaswamy Iyer On Thu, Jan 25, 2024 at 1:51 PM Rajaram Krishnamurthy <[email protected]> wrote: > *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> >> . >> > -- > On Facebook, please join https://www.facebook.com/groups/keralaiyerstrust > > We are now on Telegram Mobile App also, please join > > Pattars/Kerala Iyers Discussions: https://t.me/PattarsGroup > > Kerala Iyers Trust Decisions only posts : https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrust > > Kerala Iyers Trust Group for Discussions: > https://t.me/KeralaIyersTrustGroup > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "KeralaIyers" 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/keralaiyers/CAL5XZoovbj4hyZWDpAty1xacyn4jTqB%3DZVENEdVotAwT_QZGoA%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/keralaiyers/CAL5XZoovbj4hyZWDpAty1xacyn4jTqB%3DZVENEdVotAwT_QZGoA%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "iyer123" group. 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