CULTURAL QA 05-2024-12A Q1 Is it true that when a wild animal tastes human flesh, it starts to get a taste of it?
KR What is meant by Getting a taste? Only when there is a taste food is devoured. The statement "food is eaten only when there is a taste for food" suggests a perspective that emphasizes the pleasure and enjoyment of eating. While taste certainly plays a significant role in our food choices and consumption patterns, there are several other factors at play as well. First and foremost, food is a fundamental necessity for sustaining life and maintaining health. Regardless of taste preferences, humans need to consume food to provide their bodies with essential nutrients and energy. In many cases, people eat not solely because they crave a particular taste but because they require sustenance to survive. Moreover, cultural, social, and economic factors also influence food consumption patterns. People's dietary habits are often shaped by traditions, customs, and the availability of food resources in their environment. Additionally, socioeconomic factors such as income level and access to food can significantly impact individuals' ability to choose what they eat based solely on taste preferences. Furthermore, psychological and emotional factors may influence food choices and eating behaviours. Some individuals may turn to food for comfort, stress relief, or as a way to cope with emotional challenges, regardless of whether they have a specific taste for a particular food. When it comes to animals, their eating behaviour is primarily driven by instinct and biological needs rather than taste preferences in the same way humans experience them. Animals typically consume food for nourishment, energy, and survival rather than for pleasure or taste enjoyment as humans do. In the wild, animals have evolved to seek out and consume foods that provide essential nutrients necessary for their growth, development, and overall health. Their diets are often dictated by factors such as their species, habitat, and natural food sources available in their environment. While some animals may exhibit preferences for certain types of food based on taste, smell, or texture, these preferences are generally related to their instinctual need to obtain necessary nutrients rather than seeking out pleasurable tastes for enjoyment. In domesticated or captive animals, such as pets or livestock, factors like food availability, diet composition, and feeding schedules are typically managed by their human caregivers. While animals may still exhibit preferences for certain foods, their dietary choices are often limited to what is provided to them by their caregivers rather than being based solely on taste preferences. While taste may play a role in animals' food choices to some extent, their eating behaviour is primarily driven by instinctual and biological factors related to survival and nutritional needs. Q3 What are some of the best places in the world to travel to? KR Travel is a taste; I would like to drive by roads and see places all around, other than mentioned; halt wherever we want. Self-driving with family is a pleasure; travelling in hardcore rain in Kumbakonam; freezing drive over Agumbe at 2AM; beach parking and watching the dusk in Goa; On the way to Jog falls seeing a fall in north Kerala Bakal, Cannanore, Wayanad; circling the cement roads of Mysuru; dry patches of Bihar. Lots o places in and abroad. Thank u Perumal to help me drive; now relaxed. My family drives me. Q5 What is the simplest math problem that most people can't solve, and why? KR There are no details to make out 24 cuts; 8 loaves are similar; and nothing more; equally eaten means, 8/3 each; and Paul would have taken 4/3+4/3 from each and paid $8; if so, each should divide; might have taken 8/3 of either in which case one will not get anything; and for sharing among friends, no deal id mentioned. So the problem is not presented properly to show the articles of memorandum properly . K Rajaram IRS 12524 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- On Sun, 12 May 2024 at 08:28, 'gopala krishnan' via iyer123 < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 05-2024-12A* > > *All the BELOW QA are from Quora digest to me on 12-05-2024.* > > * Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers * > > *.Compiled **and posted by R. Gopala krishnan, on 12-05-2024* > > Q1 Is it true that when a wild animal tastes human flesh, it > starts to get a taste of it? > > A1 Alexandra Pierce, Property Manager at STYL > (2022–present)May 6 > > Yes. It is true! But the real question is why. Why do animals love human > meat after they’ve tried it? > > It’s very clear it happens. In India, after a terrible disease outbreak, > they threw the bodies into the jungle. A leopard began eating the dead > bodies. After the outbreak passed and no more dead bodies were yeeted into > the jungle, the leopard went looking for more. > > One leopard snuck into a farm, walked right past all the goats and > chickens, and instead attacked and killed the sleeping 14-year-old boy who > was meant to guard the livestock. > > I’ve been looking all over but I can’t find why. In this leopards case, he > could’ve easily taken a goat much quicker than looking for the human. But > he ignored them in favor of the human. Why? What is it about human flesh > than makes animals crave it once they’ve tasted it? > > I keep finding answers as to why animals end up eating humans, but nothing > as to why they continue to exclusively do so after except that it’s a thing. > > it’s why animals that have eaten a person must be culled. They will do it > again once they’ve done it. > > I wish I knew why. It’s one of those questions I’ll never have an answer > to and it keeps me up at night. > > I guess I’ll just have to assume human flesh is just the tastiest meat out > there. > > Q2 What would happen if chlorine wasn’t put in swimming pools? > > A2 Ida Kern,Lived in Arbutus, Maryland (1988–2017)Updated > Mar 7 > > Heres a story about no chlorine in a pool that I witnessed while living in > my old hood. > > My next door neighbors got their townhouse foreclosed on and had to move > out. As soon as they left, the hillbilly neighbors across the alley > rummaged through my former neighbor's shed to see if they had left anything > decent behind. > > They found an inflatable swimming pool that was about 3 foot high, similar > to the one below. > > They immediately claimed it, blew it up and filled it with water in their > back yard. > > The prior owners must have taken the pump that went with the pool. The > hillbilly neighbors did not bother to go buy one, nor any chemicals. I > don't know if they didn't know any better or were simply too poor or too > lazy. > > The first few days, all was well with their newfound pool. Their son had a > few friends over and they all had a grand old time playing in it. A few > days in, we had a thunderstorm and that water turned murky.Their kid didn't > have the common sense to stay out of it and still swam in it every day. > That water quickly turned green with floating algae and I feared for his > well- being. > > By the end of week 2, the water was dark and scary looking. It actually > started to stink and I envisioned a dead animal had fallen in there from > the smell of it. The kid finally got the hint and left it alone by this > point. The lazy parents couldn't be bothered to take it down, dump it or > clean it. They simply left it there. > > That nasty pool stayed up for over a month. It legit reeked like a > dumpster full of rotting crabs on a hot summers day. The smell would slap > me in the face whenever I had to go out to get in my car. > > I finally called the county and they made them take it down > > Q3 What are some of the best places in the world to travel to? > > A3 Mildred Miles,Lives in Birmingham, UK (2020–present)6mo > > There are countless amazing travel destinations worldwide, each offering > unique experiences. Here are a few of the best places to consider: > > Paris, France: Known as the "City of Love," it offers iconic landmarks > like the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, and charming streets. > > Kyoto, Japan: Rich in culture and history, it features stunning temples, > beautiful gardens, and traditional tea houses. > > Santorini, Greece: Famous for its picturesque blue-domed churches, > white-washed buildings, and breathtaking sunsets over the Aegean Sea. > > > > Cape Town, South Africa: Combines stunning natural beauty with cultural > diversity, offering Table Mountain, safaris, and vibrant city life. > > Machu Picchu, Peru: An ancient Inca citadel nestled in the Andes, > showcasing incredible archaeological and natural wonders. > > New York City, USA: A bustling metropolis with world-class museums, > Broadway shows, and iconic landmarks like Times Square. > > The Maldives: A tropical paradise featuring crystal-clear waters, > overwater bungalows, and coral reefs for snorkeling. > > Rome, Italy: A city steeped in history with the Colosseum, Roman Forum, > and renowned Italian cuisine. > > These destinations offer a range of cultural, natural, and historical > experiences, catering to various traveler interests. > > Q4 What are some of the most mind-blowing facts? > > A4 Probuddha Nag, Jack of none...master of none either > Updated 7y > > I believe everyone of us have used it a lot of times but I wonder how many > of you have thought about this: > > Ever wondered why many landline phones and even some cellphones (with > physical numpads) have a small bump on or around the key # 5? > > It's primarily to help visually impaired persons find the center of the > keypad and work their way around it. > > Edit - That bump can also be found on several other electronic devices > like calculators and remote controls which isn't specifically for visual > impaired people but for people to navigate the buttons in dark situations. > The same goes for the phones as well. > > Q5 What is the simplest math problem that most people can't > solve, and why? > > A5 Adam Shakur, Studying mathematics Feb 26 > > There was this math question that circulated when I was in Senior High > School. The scenario is as follows: Two people, let's call them Peter and > George, were traveling with loaves of bread of equal length and weight. > Peter had 5 loaves, and George had 3 loaves. They met Paul, and together, > they shared and enjoyed the bread equally. Afterward, Paul generously gave > them $8. The question is, how much will each person receive based on the > bread they contributed? > > Solving this question requires careful consideration. The answer is not > Peter = $5 and George = $3, but rather, Peter = $7 and George = $1. > > Here's the breakdown:The total number of loaves is 8. Since there are > three people, divide each loaf into three equal parts, resulting in 24 > equal parts. Each person will eat 8 pieces. > > Considering Peter's contribution, he will have 15 pieces, and George will > have 9 pieces. When Peter takes his 8 pieces, he will be left with 7 pieces > contributing to Paul. For George, out of his 9 pieces, if he takes 8, he > will contribute 1 piece to Paul. So, based on their contributions, Peter > will contribute 7 pieces and George will contribute 1 piece, hence the > answer above. > > -- > 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/iyer123/466114028.998537.1715520497490%40mail.yahoo.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/iyer123/466114028.998537.1715520497490%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]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CAL5XZoqXNhdWvJQwbBF1dJ-zfbF5_gKMdLKbrtts3zXUjYU3CA%40mail.gmail.com.
