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Q1 What historical fact blows your mind? Yes, there was another notable French soldier named Jean Thurel (also spelled Jean Theurel), who is famous for his exceptionally long military service. Here are some key facts about him: Full Name: Jean Thurel (also spelled Jean Theurel) Birth: He was born on September 6, 1698, in Orain, France. Military Service: Jean Thurel enlisted in the Régiment de Touraine of the French Army on September 17, 1716, at the age of 18. Remarkably, he served for over 90 years, an extraordinary feat. Wars and Campaigns: Throughout his long career, Thurel participated in numerous military campaigns and battles. He served in the War of the Austrian Succession, the Seven Years' War, and other conflicts. Loyalty and Bravery: Thurel was known for his loyalty and bravery. He was wounded multiple times in battle but continued to serve diligently. Awards and Recognition: For his exceptional service, Jean Thurel was awarded several honors, including the prestigious Ordre royal et militaire de Saint-Louis. He also received a special pension from King Louis XV in recognition of his dedication. Longevity: Jean Thurel lived to be 108 years old, passing away on March 10, 1807. His long life and military career made him a celebrated figure in French history. Jean Thurel's life and service are well-documented, and he is remembered as one of the longest-serving soldiers in military history. His dedication and resilience continue to be an inspiration. (Wikipedia) BUT WHY SHOULD I WHEN I HAVE SIMILAAR AND CREEPIER THAN THIS FRENCH MAN IN THE History.com? Robert Clive, also known as Clive of India, was a British officer and administrator who played a key role in establishing British control in India. He had several notable escapes from death, contributing to his legendary status. Here are some key points about his life and the incidents where he narrowly escaped death: Early Life: Robert Clive was born on September 29, 1725, in Shropshire, England. He joined the East India Company as a clerk in 1744 but soon transitioned to a military career. Siege of Arcot (1751): One of Clive's most famous military exploits was the defense of Arcot in 1751. With a small force, he defended the fort against a much larger Indian army. Despite being heavily outnumbered and facing intense conditions, Clive and his men held out until reinforcements arrived, which was a turning point in establishing British dominance in the region. Battle of Plassey (1757): Clive's victory at the Battle of Plassey was a decisive moment in British colonial history. With a relatively small force, Clive managed to defeat the much larger army of the Nawab of Bengal, Siraj-ud-Daulah, due in part to strategic alliances and defections. This battle laid the foundation for British control over Bengal and eventually much of India. Multiple Assassination Attempts: Throughout his career in India, Clive faced numerous assassination attempts. His political and military successes made him a target for rivals and enemies. On several occasions, he narrowly escaped death, either through quick thinking, luck, or the intervention of allies. Mental Health Struggles: Clive's life was marked by periods of severe depression. There are accounts of him surviving multiple suicide attempts. Despite these struggles, he continued to achieve significant military and administrative successes. Return to England and Later Life: After returning to England, Clive faced criticism and parliamentary inquiries over his actions in India, including allegations of corruption. Despite the controversies, he was largely exonerated. However, his mental health issues persisted, and he ultimately took his own life on November 22, 1774. Legacy: Robert Clive's legacy is complex. He is often credited with laying the foundations of the British Empire in India, but his actions and policies also led to significant suffering and exploitation. His ability to survive numerous dangers and adversities contributed to his larger-than-life persona in history. Robert Clive's escapes from death, both in battle and through assassination attempts, contributed to his reputation as a cunning and resilient leader. His life story is a blend of military genius, political manoeuvring, personal struggles, and controversial actions. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Q2 Why does a mirror reverse things horizontally but not vertically? KR 3rd time and many more to be repeated Q3 What are some mind-blowing facts about mathematics? KR: Kaprekar's Routine (6174): Choose a four-digit number where the digits are not all the same (e.g., 3524). Arrange the digits in descending and ascending order to get two four-digit numbers (5432 and 2345). Subtract the smaller number from the larger number: 5432 - 2345 = 3087. Repeat the process with the result: 8730 - 0378 = 8352 8532 - 2358 = 6174 You will eventually reach the number 6174, known as Kaprekar's constant, in at most seven iterations. Once you reach 6174, the process will always result in 6174. -------------------------------------------------- The Number 142857: -Multiples of 142857 exhibit a cyclical pattern. For example: 142857×1=142857 142857×1=142857 142857×2=285714 142857×2=285714 142857×3=428571 142857×3=428571 142857×4=571428 142857×4=571428 142857×5=714285 142857×5=714285 142857×6=857142 142857×6=857142 The digits of each product are cyclic permutations of 142857. The Number 1089: Choose any three-digit number where the first and last digits differ by at least 2 (e.g., 532). Reverse the digits to get another number (e.g., 235). Subtract the smaller number from the larger number: 532 - 235 = 297. Reverse the digits of the result: 792. Add this number to the result of the subtraction: 297 + 792 = 1089. This process always results in 1089. Palindromic Numbers: Some numbers read the same forwards and backwards (e.g., 121, 1331, 12321). A fun mathematical trick: Take any two-digit number, reverse it, and add the two numbers together. For example, start with 47: Reverse it to get 74. Add them: 47 + 74 = 121, which is a palindrome. Special Multiplication Patterns: 12345679×9=111111111 12345679×9=111111111 12345679×18=222222222 12345679×18=222222222 12345679×27=333333333 12345679×27=333333333 This pattern continues up to 81. These mathematical curiosities and "miracles" show surprising and fascinating properties of numbers and operations. They highlight the beauty and wonder inherent in mathematics. K Rajaram IRS 27626 28624 On Thu, 27 Jun 2024 at 09:00, Gopala Krishnan <[email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 06-2024-27* > > *Topic- mixed. Base Quora QA. Compiled.* > > *Q1 What historical fact blows your mind?* > > *A1 Alex Turner, Medievalist 3y* > > *This man blows my mind.* > > *His name was Jean Thurel. He was a French soldier who lived from 1698 to > 1807. He’s truly remarkable: He served in the French line infantry for 75 > years, 4 months!* > > *On September 17, 1716, Thurel enlisted in the French Army and served in > the line infantry, and was apparently a good soldier. He first saw action > in 1733 at the siege of Kehl against Austria in the War of the Polish > Succession. During the battle, he was shot in the chest with a musket…and > lived! Not bad.* > > *We don’t know much about Thurel in the years following this battle until > 1759, during the Battle of Minden in the Seven Years’ War. In this battle, > he was slashed in the head by a sword six times…and lived! Impressive, > considering Thurel was 61 years old at this time.* > > *The Battle of Minden, 1759* > > *After this battle, he was never again injured in combat. Thurel had > siblings in the army, too, but they weren’t as lucky as he was: three of > his brothers were killed in the Battle of Fontenoy in 1745. One of Thurel’s > sons was killed in the naval Battle of the Saintes off the coast of > Dominica in 1782.* > > *Remarkably, Jean Thurel was scolded only one time in his military career, > in 1747, during the Siege of Bergen. Apparently, Thurel’s regiment had > occupied the city’s citadel, but Thurel fell behind and found himself > alone. So, he climbed the citadel walls somehow and entered the citadel the > hard way so he wouldn’t miss muster.* > > *In 1787, when Thurel was 89, his regiment was marching along the French > coast. Due to his age, his officers offered him a carriage to sit in for > the march, but Thurel refused and marched the entire distance on foot, > claiming that he had never marched by carriage before and had no intention > of starting to do so.* > > *Also in 1787, Thurel personally met French King Louis XVI (Yes, the same > one who was beheaded), who addressed him as “father”, and granted him a > nice pension when he retired in 1792.* > > *After Thurel’s retirement in 1792, he eventually met Napoleon, who > greatly admired him, in the early 1800s.* > > *You might be wondering how far up the ranks Thurel climbed during his 75 > year army stint. Thurel was offered a promotion many times, but each time, > he refused. He was a private in the French Army for 75 years. That alone is > a very remarkable story!* > > *Q2 Why does a mirror reverse things horizontally but not > vertically?* > > *A2 John Platts, took a master's degree in Knowledge-based > Systems at Sussex University Updated 10h* > > *Here’s a picture of a man lying down; a horizontal man:* > > *You’ll notice that he’s wearing a black shoe on the foot closest to you, > and a brown shoe on the foot farthest away from you (I’m deliberately not > using the words “right” and “left”). He is also wearing an eye patch on the > eye farthest away from you, but you can’t see that. Now let’s put a > full-length mirror behind him, and examine the reflection:* > > *The first thing to notice is that the mirror has not reversed things > horizontally:** the feet are still on the left of the picture and the > head is still on the right. The next thing to notice is that it hasn’t > reversed the image vertically either. The most important thing to notice is > that (as far as the virtual man in the mirror is concerned) the brown shoe > is now on the foot closest to you, and the black shoe is on the foot > farthest away from you. Also, the eye patch is on the eye closest to you as > opposed to the eye you can’t see. Does it now become clear? The mirror > doesn’t reverse things horizontally (it may seem to, but that’s an > illusion). It makes things that were on the back of the object that’s being > reflected appear to be on the front. And vice versa.Why, if you stand > upright and look in a full length mirror, do you have the impression that > your image has been horizontally reversed? Well, if you were to stand in > front of a person, and they had a wrist watch on their left wrist, you’d > have to move your eyes rightwards and downwards to see it. If you were > standing behind them, you’d have to move your eyes leftwards and downwards > to see it. If the features on the front of their body were somehow visible > from the back, you’d still have to move your eyes leftwards and downwards > to see the watch. That’s what the mirror does for you - shows you what’s on > the front of the body without turning it round.* > > *Why, if you write some text on a piece of paper and hold it up in front > of the mirror, does the image of the text look horizontally reversed? > That’s the equivalent of writing the text on something transparent - a > sheet of glass, say - and then looking at it through the back of the sheet. > All the letters are the wrong way round, and the word and letter order is > backwards. Once again, the mirror is showing you what’s on the front of the > object, as if you were looking through it.* > > *I think that answers the question “Would this work if it was a real > picture?”* > > *Q3 What are some mind-blowing facts about mathematics?* > > *Sarita Bijwe, Studied Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and > Communications Engineering at Government College of Engineering, Amravati > (Graduated 2021)6y* > > * (6*9)+(6+9)=69 …!!* > > *Any two digit number ending with 9 will show this property. 69 is not the > only special number which shows this property* > > *(4*9)+(4+9)=49 and (5*9)+(5+9)=59…and so on.* > > *2)** 2520, The smallest number divisible by all integers from 1 to 10.* > > *2520/1=2520 2520/2=1260 2520/3=840* > > *2520/4=630 2520/5=504 > 2520/6=420* > > *2520 /7=360 2520/8=325 2520/9=280* > > *2520/10=252* > > *3**)Zero, is the only number that can’t be represented in Roman > Numerals.* > > *4)** 40 - FORTY - the only number with all letters in alphabetical order > and 1 - ONE - the only number with letters in reverse order!!* > > *5)** Among all the shapes with the same perimeter , CIRCLE** has the > largest area!* > > *Q4 What is the funniest joke you've been told that you still > think about to this day?* > > *A4 Irina Rokosz, Always curious to understand how the world > works ,18h* > > *A guy really hated his wife’s tomcat. One day, when his wife left for > work, he decided he was finally getting rid of it.* > > *He put the cat in a bag, drove to the nearby forest, and released it. > When he returned home, the cat was sitting in front of the door, waiting to > be let in.* > > *The guy was really annoyed but decided to wait a few more days. When his > wife left for work again, once more he put the cat in a bag, drove farther > away from home this time, and released it. He came home… and shortly after > him, the cat came home too and started meowing in front of the door to be > let in.* > > *At that time, the dude was already furious but he waited a few more days. > When his wife left for work again, once more he put the cat in a bag, and > this time he drove 10 km straight, 20 km to the left, 15 km to the right, > then straight, then right, then left, then right, left, straight, left, > right… After more than 200 km he stopped and released the cat.* > > *In the evening, the home phone rang. The wife was already back from work, > so she picked it up. On the other side was her husband.* > > * “Oh, honey, it’s you?!” she exclaimed in dismay. “Where are you??”* > > *The man was absolutely fuming and could barely speak. “Is the cat at > home?” he asked through clenched teeth.* > > * “Yes,” his wife replied. “He just came home five minutes ago. Why?”* > > * “Put the cat on the phone! I got lost!!”* > > *Q5 What are some awesome facts about Atal Bihari Vajpayee?* > > *A5 Amit Singh, Jun 14* > > *An unmatched sense of humor :* > > *Once Lata Mangeshkar and Atal ji were talking in a very light mood. Atal > ji suddenly said to her, “Are you aware that you and me share same name”. > Lata was perplexed and said, “I don't get you”. Atal ji said with a > mischievous smile, “Just read my first name backwards”. ATAL~LATA* > > *Great presence of mind:* > > *Once during his Lahore visit, a lady Pakistani press reporter asked him > about his unmarried status. She said that she is ready to marry him on a > condition if he gives her ‘Kashmir’ as marriage gift. Without any > hesitation, Atal ji replied, “Accepted, but only if you give me Pakistan in > dowry.”* > > *There are numerous incidents of his life which depict the vastness of his > personality. He was really a leader who was loved by people. He will remain > in hearts of millions.* > > *Gopalakrishnan 27-6-2024* > > -- > 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/CAEE2L%2B2HnzO%2BKiUuS5M%3DnYCmp38P6smoGhiFQXAhWT6jHRFuYg%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/CAEE2L%2B2HnzO%2BKiUuS5M%3DnYCmp38P6smoGhiFQXAhWT6jHRFuYg%40mail.gmail.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]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoq4WNaQjSi0_PkQyrv-EXodCu-cNymLpkRyEQ6L%2BHweLA%40mail.gmail.com.
