CULTURAL QA 02-2024-26A All the below QA are from Quora DIGEST to me on 26-02-2024.
Selectedquora answers generally interesting are included .Still they need not be 100% correct answers. I am onlya compiler. Compiled andposted by R. Gopala Krishnan, 80, on 26-02-2024. Q1 Whatare some of the greatest examples of presence of mind? A1 DebasisBasak, Polyglot, Engineer, Flutist, INTJ.8y One day a court astrologer predicted that the Queen woulddie the day the next day. When she really died the next day, the King wanted to get theastrologer killed as he thought that he had purposefully conspired to kill theQueen to fulfil his prophecy. The guards brought the astrologer to the courtand the King asked him: "You seem to predict very well. Tell me, when are you going to die?" The astrologer, with dead seriousness on his tone,said-"I shall die threedays before you, o great king of kings!". His life was spared. Q2 Can dogs see color? A2 AnimalLover | Dog Lover | Cat Lover | Loving Husband10mo Dogs are known for their exceptional senses,including their sense of smell and hearing. However, when it comes to theirvision, there is acommon misconception that dogs can only see in black and white. In reality, dogs are not completely colour blind, but they do see the worlddifferently than humans do. In this article, we will explore the science behinddog vision and answer the question of whether or not dogs can see colour. Firstly, it is important to understand that the human eye has three types ofcolour-detecting cells, or cones, which allow us to see a range ofcolors. Dogs, on the otherhand, have only two types of cones, which means they are not able to see the full spectrum ofcolors thathumans can. Specifically, dogs have cones that are sensitive to blue and yellow-green light, but they do not have conesthat are sensitive to red or green light. This means that dogs see the world in shades of blueand yellow, with some variation in shades of gray. Colors such as red and greenappear as shades of gray to dogs. However, dogs are still able to see somecolors, and they can distinguish between different shades of blue and yellow. In fact, some studies have shown that dogs may beable to see some shades of green and red, but they are not able to distinguishbetween these colors as well as humans can. This is because the red and greencones in the human eye are very close together, while in dogs, the cones arefarther apart. This means that dogs do not see the same range of colors ashumans, but they are not completely color blind. So, why do dogs see the world differently thanhumans? One theory is that dogs evolved to see the world in shadesof blue and yellow because these are the colors that are most important fortheir survival. Dogs arepredators, and they need to be able to see their prey in low light conditions. Blue and yellow are the colorsthat are most visible in low light, which makes it easier for dogs tospot their prey. Another theory is that dogs evolved to see the worldin shades of blue and yellow because these are the colors that are most important fortheir social interactions with other dogs. Dog fur is typically shadesof brown and gray, which can be difficult to distinguish in low light. However,the skin underneath a dog's fur is often a shade of yellow, which is morevisible to dogs. This means that dogs may be able to use their ability to seeshades of yellow to read the facial expressions of other dogs and communicatewith them. While dogs are not able to see the full spectrum ofcolors that humans can, they are not completely color blind. Dogs see the worldin shades of blue and yellow, with some variation in shades of gray. Thisunique vision is thought to have evolved to help dogs survive and interact withother dogs. Understanding how dogs see the world can help us better understandtheir behavior and communicate with them in a way that they can understand. Q3 What is the biggest cultureshock you have ever faced? A3 SumitJiwnani, Former Chartered Accountant Updated 5y I was on a vacation to Singapore. For dinner my friend and I went to arestaurant in Little India. Surprisingly, the owner was a Pakistani. He enquired about our order and went to thekitchen for follow up. He nowreturned and asked whether we were Indians. We thought for a second(as Pakistanis don’t likeIndians, generally speaking).My friend was going to deny but I interrupted andreplied him,”Yes, we both areIndians”. By overhearing our discussion he got to know that we are Sindhis(an Indian community). Fifteen minutes later, He was sitting with us havingdinner and discussing curiously about India and praising our nation. At the end of the meal, he insisted that dinner was on the house and we don't haveto pay. We asked the reason for such expensive freebie to which Hereplied that his grandfather was saved by an Indian Sindhi at thetime of partition riots when they were shifting to Pakistan. Because of our Sindhi community they could surviveand that he could never forget such an act of compassion. Getting so much love from a Pakistani was a shock for me! Q4 What is your best Nazi joke? A4 Hirightnow,13h Ted Bundy isexecuted and ends up in Hell. When he arrives, Satan himself welcomes him and tells himhe’ll be in VIP Hell,where all the really evil people end up. Satan takes Ted down, shows him thefiery pits and such, then starts introducing him around. They come upon Genghis Kahn, Vlad the Impaler, and Adolf Hitler sitting on arock having a talk between their scheduled eviscerations. Satan introduces Ted, then looks at his watch andclaims he has an appointment and has to go, and Ted is to make himself at home. After he leaves, Hitler asks Ted if he would give him his opinion onsomething. “You zee, vee vere discussink vatt vee vood do if vee couldreturn to life. Genghiss vood conquer more, undt Vlad would impalemore, But zey both zink I am crazy, becauss I vood do things differently zen before; I vould kill alluff zee Jews, undt vun clown!” Bundy says “That does seem a bit off, Mr. Hitler. Why would you kill one clown?” “You ZEE?!?!”,says Hitler at the other two, “nobody cares vat happins to zee Jews!” Q5 What are the bitter truthsabout smart people? A5 WaqasVicky,SE O Executive at My Saving Hub (2022–present)10mo Whileintelligence can be an asset in many areas of life, there arealso some bitter truths that can come with being a smart person. Here are afew: Smart people can be prone to overthinking and analysisparalysis, which can lead to indecision and missed opportunities. Smart people may struggle with social skills and emotionalintelligence, which can make it difficult to form and maintain relationships. Smart people may struggle with boredom and a lack ofintellectual stimulation, which can lead to restlessness and dissatisfaction. Smart people may experience imposter syndrome, feelinglike they don't deserve their accomplishments or that they are not as smart asothers perceive them to be. Smart people may feel isolated and misunderstood, as theirinterests and perspectives may differ from those of the general population. It is important to remember that these aregeneralizations, and not all smart people will experience these challenges. Additionally, there are many positive aspects to being smart, such as the ability to learnquickly, solve problems effectively, and contribute to society in meaningfulways. Q6 Were men tougher in the pastthan they are today? A6 Jean-MarieValheur, lover of history4h Yes, they were. And this isn’t just an opinion piece,it’s backed by science — testosterone levels were significantly higher in thepast compared to now.[1] Men worked harder, made longer hours, they didn’t drink sweet or sugarydrinks, no sodas. Just vegetables, potatoes, bread, fish, meat if they werelucky… It’s hard to be “tough” on a diet of energy drinks, Coca Cola and fast food.Scrolling the internet, endlessly, working in little neat cubicles, in officejobs, glued behind some desks, eyes fixated on smartphones that have becomealmost like an extension of our hands… men before, they were blacksmiths, lumberjacks, miners, soldiers, seafarers. They were toughbastards, all of them. A soft, weak, pale man who didn’t see sunlight was ananomaly rather than the norm. Men were amillion times tougher just half a century ago, let alone a century or longer ago. Hell, in theVictorian era even a dandy like Oscar Wilde played rugby in school, joinedrowing teams and could punch your lights out if the situation called for it. Footnotes[1]Generational decline in testosterone levels observed Q7 What is the worst excuse youhave ever heard? A7 Bhumika,Lesson learnt in two minutes 6y Caution : Aserious answer ahead. Two weeks ago, I visited an old-age home. I wanted tospend some time with beautiful wise souls out there. Everything was going fine. I was having a great time. But then, the unexpected happened. The caretaker told me somethingwhich left me speechless. It was about this88 year old lady who has been abandoned by her children after her husband died in a caraccident. She has 2 sons and1 daughter. Her sons have abandoned her and her married daughter comes to visit her once in a bluemoon. When the caretakerhad asked the daughter, “Why don’t you visit often?” The daughter said- “I have a dog at my place. I needto take care of him. Feed him, take him for a walk and so on. How do I get timeto visit her?”. Such barbarism towards a mother who loved herchildren and selflessly dedicated her life for them. An excuse like this is a sin.Worst excuse ever. “Your parents show you the world andin return you show them the old-age home?” -- 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/211549673.560486.1708960952156%40mail.yahoo.com.
