CULTURALQA 03-2024-18 Allthe below QA are from QUORA DIGEST tome on 18-03-2024.
SelectedQuora answers by scholars generally interesting are included. Still they need not be 100%correct answers. Goodjokes are also included. Iam only a compiler. Compiled and postedby R Gopalakrishnan, 80, on 18-3-2024 Q1 What are thebest examples of irony? A1 JulianFrank,5y Around the year 700 CE, a group of scientists invented a substance that vigorouslyignited when exposed to flame. Nobody had ever seen anything like this before. It was fascinating, to say the least. The lead scientist was so amazed by the substancethat he went as far as to say that it was “An elixir of immortality.” But do you know what this amazing substance was? Gunpowder. The substance that has caused so many deaths wascalled the “elixir of immortality.”That’s irony, folks. Q2 What is asurprisingly unknown survival fact that everyone should know? A2 RebeccaMoore, "If you can't be kind, at least be vague."-Judith Martin UpdatedOct 27 One surprisingly unknown survival fact that everyone shouldknow is the "Rule ofThrees." In survival situations, understanding this rule can helpprioritize your actions and increase your chances of survival. The Rule ofThrees states: 3 Minutes without Air: You can only survive about three minutes without air. Insituations where breathing is restricted or if you're trapped underwater,knowing how to conserve air or find a way to the surface is critical. 3 Hours withoutShelter: In extreme weather conditions, exposure can lead to hypothermia or heatstroke. You haveapproximately three hours before exposure becomes life-threatening. Finding orcreating shelter is crucial to protect yourself from the elements. 3 Days withoutWater: You can survive about three days without water. Dehydration is a serious riskin survival situations, so knowing how to find and purify water is essential. 3 Weeks withoutFood: While food is essential for long-term survival, humans can survive for about threeweeks without it. In many cases, finding food is less urgent than securing air,shelter, and water. Understanding the Rule of Threes can help you prioritizeyour actions in emergency situations. Focus on the most immediate needs first, such as ensuringyou have access to air, shelter, and water, and then address other survivalaspects as needed. Being prepared with this knowledge can be crucial inpotentially life-threatening situation Q3 What is theinteresting legend of repairing the hole during painting of a boat and moral outof it? A3 ChristySchaefer,2h A man was asked to paint a boat. He brought his paintand brushes and began to paint the boat a bright red, as the owner asked him. While painting, he noticed a small hole in the hull, and quietly repairedit. When he finished painting, he received his money andleft. The next day, the owner of the boat came to thepainter and presented him with a nice check, much higher than the payment for painting. The painter was surprised and said “You've alreadypaid me for painting the boat Sir!” “But this isnot for the paint job. It's for repairing the hole in the boat.” “Ah! But it was such a small service... certainly it's not worth paying mesuch a high amount for something so insignificant.” “My dear friend, you do not understand. Let me tell you what happened: “When I asked you to paint the boat, I forgot to mention the hole. “When the boat dried, my kids took the boat and went on a fishing trip. “They did not know that there was a hole. I was not at home at that time.“When I returned and noticed they had taken the boat, I was desperatebecause I remembered that the boat had a hole. “Imagine my relief and joy whenI saw them returning from fishing. “Then, I examined the boat and found that you hadrepaired the hole! “You see, now, what you did? You saved the life of my children! I do nothave enough money to pay your 'small' good deed.” So no matter who, when or how, continue to help,sustain, wipe tears, listen attentively, and carefully repair all the 'leaks'you find. You never know when one is in need of us, or when God holds apleasant surprise for us to be helpful and important to someone. Along the way, you may have repaired numerous 'boatholes' for several people without realizing how many lives you've save. Make a difference....be the best version of you... Have a blessedday🌿Author Unknown Q4 What is yourfavourite vintage political joke (from a non-English speaking country)? A4 ErnestoHernandez,L4 Business Inteligence Support Engineer at Softtek (2015–present) Updated6y A former Mexican President and his driver were riding ona highway whenthey suddenly ran over a pig, killing him instantly. The ex-president told hisdriver to go to the farm to explain the owner of the animal what just hadhappened. The formerPresident waited, and waited, and waited. An hour later, he sees his driver staggering, with a cigar in one hand and abottle in the other, and his disheveled clothing. - What happened? The ex-President asked his driver, - Well, the farmer gave me the liquor, his wife thecigar and his beautiful daughter made love to me passionately. - By God, whatdid you tell them? I told them:"I am the driver of the ex-President and I just killed the pig!" Q5 What's the biggest scientific nonsense that people keeprepeating? A5 Alessandro13,13h The one about the alleged disinfectant properties of urine. On average, one and a half kilos of the weight ofevery human being does not belong to him, it does not have his DNA. In fact, in ourbody there are thousands of billions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and symbiotic protozoa. They are expelled through theurethra when we urinate. This is why urine is anything but a disinfectant: the false rumor about itsantiseptic properties derives from highly fictionalized cinematographic representations, inwhich the actors, in extreme situations, drank this liquid to quench theirthirst. In reality thisdoes nothing but weaken our organism, since while it is true that urineis also composed of ammonia (which has partially disinfectant properties), thisis present in a minimal part, and the dominant substance remains - instead - urea, highly toxicand rich in pathogenic bacteria. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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