CULTURAL QA 10-2023-23 All the BELOW QA are from Quora digest to me on 23-10- 2023.
Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .Compiled and posted byR. Gopala krishnan, on 23-10-2023 Q1 Whatis your opinion on people who don't clean their kitchen stove? A1 Gopala Krishnan,Former AssistantGeneral Manager 1996-2004 at Department of Telecom (1966–2004)0y Present days we getglass top kitchen stoves. Cleaning has become easier. Any oven in Hinduism is considered as GoddessLakshmi. So any type of oven has to be used carefully so that there isnot much spillage. Every day evening before lighting Lampthe stove, sink, fridge, floor , oven table has to be cleaned and items neatlyarranged, at least over kitchen table. If work area is there, there also thesink, working table has to be cleaned. It is believed Goddess Lakshmi first visit kitchen beforeentering pooja room. Similarly in thenight again all are to be cleaned, make an aesthetic look, so that for next morning preparations kitchen looks neat andtidy. If stove is notcleaned with spillage of items and dust fallen, it will give rise to so manyviruses to form and reason for many diseases.RegardingLPG stoves mostcompanies instruct, not to clean the bottom frequently. Q2 Whatis the most interesting fact that you know and I don't, but I should? A2 Alex Ferman,Passionate Writer, CA(2013 - present)Mar 8 1. Ireland limits taxation on writers, artist,composers, painters, etc. for their contribution to culture. 2. Eating yourboogers gives your immune system an extraordinary boost. 3. Google fired two of their leaders in the AI ethicsteam for publishing articles about the dangers of an AI Google supported. 4. 65% of cancersurvivors surveyed by ‘war on cancer’ said that they had been ghosted byfriends or family after their diagnosis. (Sad to know it) 5. Peopledownloaded computer games over the radio in the 80s. 6. Norway sends The UK a Christmas tree every yearto thank UK for saving Norway in WW2. 7. There are 923words in the English language that break the “I before E” rule. Only 44 wordsactually follow that rule. 8. Over 150 dead bodies of climbers are still onMount Everest. Some of them even serve as landmarks for other climbers. e.g. Green Boots. 9. An 84-year-oldman named Park Byeong-gu has eaten nothing but instant ramen for over 41 years. 10. The most requested funeral song in England is byMonty Python. 11. On PC/consolegames, about 60% of the female avatars you meet are played by a male player. 12. You have ahigher chance of dying to a swarm of bees than of lottery. 13. According tosome cannibals, the mostdelicious part of the human body are the eyeballs, they like lickingthem. 14. Queen Elizabethhas an official shoe-wearer who breaks in her shoes so they don’t give herblisters. 15. The average life span of a pet cat has risen from7 years in the early 1980s to 15 years as of 2021. Q3 Howdo scientists know the age of the Earth? A3 Penumbra Garrote Physics, casualphysics fanatic, currently studying astrophysics14h We estimate that the age of our Earth is around 4.6 Billionyears old. Although almost all geologists andscientists believe this, this is just an estimate for how old the Earth is. In reality, the Earth might be muchmuch older than 4.6 Billion years. Althoughit isn’t highly plausible it could be true. Scientists and geologists look at rock samples and useradiometric/radioactive dating to figure out how old the rock is.Radiometric/Radioactive Dating is where you infer how old the rock is bylooking at the decay rate of radioactive isotopes. The most used elements arePotassium, Argon, and Uranium. Let’s take Isotope“Z” for example. This isotope will lose 1% radioactivity every 100 millionyears. If we use these numbers, we will know that if the rock has 60% of theisotope, then the rock should be around 4 billion years old. Obviously it’smuch more complex than this, but this is just a simple explanation. To get the number 4.6 billion years, scientists havelooked at multiple rock samples from various different types of meteorites,the soil, and even the moon, and got this number. Because of this, there is notthat high of a chance, but still a chance, that the Earth is older than 4.6billion years since we might’ve not found the rock yet to prove that. Thisdoesn’t have much evidence to back it up but it’s still a fun thing to thinkabout. So for right now, the Earth is 4.6 billion years old. Q4 Whichfruit is not good for the liver? A4 Tasleem, Digital Marketing SEO(2021–present)3h Grapes,particularly in excessive quantities, are notconsidered beneficial for liver health. While they contain antioxidants, they are also high innatural sugars and fructose. Consuming large amounts of fructosecan lead to fat accumulation in the liver,potentially causing fatty liver disease. Moderation is keywhen including grapes in your diet, especially if youhave existing liver concerns. It's advisable to consult a healthcareprofessional for personalized dietary recommendations. Q5 Whydoes AC always have 16 as the lowest temperature? A5 Mukund Goswami,M. Sc chemistry fromPRSU UNIVERSITY RAIPUR (Graduated 2012)4h Air conditioning (AC) systems typically have a lower limitfor temperature settings, and 16 degrees Celsius(approximately 61 degrees Fahrenheit) is often used as a standard minimumtemperature for several reasons: Comfort and Health: Temperatures below 16degrees Celsius can be uncomfortably cold for most people, potentially leadingto health issues like hypothermia, especially when you're indoors. Maintaininga minimum temperature limit helps ensure the well-being and comfort ofoccupants. Energy Efficiency: AC systems are designed tomaintain a balance between cooling and energy efficiency. Extremely lowtemperatures would require the system to work harder, consuming more energy,which can be inefficient and costly. Cooling Capacity: AC systems are typicallydesigned to remove heat from the indoor environment, and there is a practicallimit to how much heat they can effectively remove. Extremely low temperaturesmay not be achievable or sustainable for the equipment. Condensation and Moisture: Very low indoortemperatures can lead to condensation on walls, ceilings, and floors,potentially causing issues like mold and moisture damage. A minimum temperaturelimit helps prevent such problems. Design Standards: Industry standards and buildingcodes often specify a minimum temperature setting for AC systems, ensuring theycomply with safety and efficiency requirements. It's worth notingthat the specific minimum temperature setting can vary from one AC system toanother and might be adjustable based on user preferences, but 16 degrees Celsius is a commonlyused lower limit to strike a balance between comfort, efficiency, andhealth My note- In places like Chennai, where it is alwayshot (Now my laptopshows 33o C), if at all we set 16 degrees, it may cool maximum 24 degree only. -- 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/2110577890.759873.1698045484798%40mail.yahoo.com.
