CULTURAL QA03-2024-29 Allthe below QA are from QUORA DIGEST tome on 31-03-2024.
SelectedQuora answers by generally interesting are included. Still they need not be 100% correct answers.One joke is included. Compiled and posted by R Gopalakrishnan, 80, on 31-3-2024 Q1 How can youfind the smartest person in a room? A1 Swara, Livesin Mumbai, Maharashtra, India (2002–present)6mo When my dad was in the 7th grade, he experienced amemorable incident. During one of his lectures, his teacher posed a seeminglyrandom question: "How can we determine the freshness of puffed ricewithout actually consuming it?" Surprisingly, the student who was often consideredthe least academically inclined in the class came to the rescue. With an air ofsimplicity, he boldly offered his answer: "To check the freshness ofpuffed rice, you can hold it between two fingers and crush it. If it's soft,it's not fresh." A profound hush fell over the classroom as thisunconventional response registered with the students. They were astonished thatthe student, who was notknown for excelling in academics, had provided the solution to a question thathad baffled them all. This incident served as a poignant reminder that intelligence comes in manyforms, and sometimes, unconventional thinkers can offer the most insightfulperspectives, even in the world of academics. Finding the smartestperson in a room is like searching for the freshness of puffed rice without ataste test. Q2 Are Lingayats Brahmins or not? A2 HariNarasimhan, Lives in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Feb 25 No, they are not Brahmin is a Varna. All Brahmins have a Vedic rootirrespective of where they come from. Vedas are the philosophical texts thatgovern Brahmins. One may argue that anybody can study Vedas, its true thatanyone can study Vedas but Vedas are integral to a Brahmin. One cannot separatea Brahmin from Vedic roots. Alsoall Brahmins have descended from a set of Rishis, and this lineage is known asa Gotra. Thus Brahminism can be considered a religion akin toZorastrianism or Judaism since there is a governing philosophy. Just like onecannot convert to Judaism and Zorastrianism, one cannot convert to Brahminism. One has to be born into it to becomea Brahmin Lingayatism is areligious order founded by the 12th century philosopher and social reformerBasavanna. Hefought against the established order in the 12th century and wanted to createan egalitarian society. A religious order means that one can undergo a ritualand convert to it. Peoplefrom many castes, including Brahmins underwent the ritual and became Lingayats.Technically even a Koryak from Kamchatka peninsula can undergo the ritual andbecome a Lingayat. Their governing philosophy is “Basava tatva” Edit : As my friend Goutham pointed out there areBrahmins who have converted and become Lingayats. In fact Basavanna himself was born in a Brahmin family Q3 What should your blood sugar levels be inthe morning? A3 Dr.Benjamin McLean, Doctor of Medicine at Mater Private Hospital, Brisbane(2015–present) Nov 13 As a Doctor of Medicine, I can provide information onrecommended blood sugar levels in the morning. Fasting blood sugar levels,which are measured after an overnight fast, are an important indicator ofoverall blood glucose control. The normal range for fasting blood sugar levelscan vary slightly among different organizations, but generally, it isconsidered to be between 70 and 100 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or 3.9 to5.6 millimoles per liter (mmol/L). Here is a breakdown of fasting blood sugar levels: 1. Normal Range:Fasting blood sugar levels between 70 to 100 mg/dL (3.9 to 5.6 mmol/L) are generally considerednormal. This indicates that your body is effectively managing glucose levelsduring the fasting period. 2. Prediabetes:Fasting blood sugar levels between 100 to 125 mg/dL (5.6 to 6.9 mmol/L) may suggestprediabetes. Individuals in this range are at an increased risk of developingtype 2 diabetes and should consider lifestyle modifications, including diet andexercise, to prevent progression. 3. Diabetes: Fasting blood sugar levels of 126 mg/dL (7.0mmol/L) or higher on two separate tests indicate diabetes. If you consistently havefasting blood sugar levels in this range, it is crucial to consult with ahealthcare professional for a comprehensive evaluation and management plan. It's important to note that these values serve asgeneral guidelines and individual variations may exist. Additionally,factors such as age,overall health, and medical history can influence the interpretation of bloodsugar levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels, especially inthe morning, is essential for individuals with diabetes or those at risk ofdeveloping the condition. If you have concerns about your blood sugar levels or ifyou receive abnormal results, it is crucial to consult with a healthcareprovider. Theycan conduct further assessments, provide personalized advice, and determine anappropriate course of action to maintain optimal blood glucose control. Regularmedical check-ups, lifestyle modifications, and adherence to prescribedmedications, if necessary, play key roles in managing blood sugar levelseffectively. Q4 What are tentruths everyone should accept in life? A4 A K MIntisar Islam,Studied Mechatronics at Rajshahi University of Engineering &Technology (RUET) (Graduated 2020)3y (Number 10 ismy personal favorite) You’re walking towards DEATH You’re replaceable in every field. From your familyto your job. None is responsible for making you happy, it’s notother people’s job(not even your spouse’s). You make your own happiness. Othersjust amplify it sometimes! Your parents are not saints! They can be wrong mostof the time. Don’t depend on them blindly! Your friends are not as loyal as you think. Hiding emotions is not a great virtue, it’s just anact of a weak person who tries to pretend to strong. Hating people for your belief is just a waste of timeand energy. The organization you work in isn’t your family. Saying sorry can make your life easier than youthink! “Good Behavior”is the most important thing that people will remember about you. Q5 Can you give me an example of Britishhumour? A5 ColinRiegels, admitted as a lawyer in five countries7mo Saw one the other day. Two teenagers had been drivinglike dicks, and managed to lose control of their car and skew off the roadhitting a wall. They gotout of their car, dazed but not hurt. One of the passing cars paused to roll down hiswindow and shout: “Oi, youcan’t park there!” Q6 What are somemind-blowing facts about the English language? A6 AlexanderBlofis, Graduated High School Updated 5y At least five drinks can also be used as verbs: Water: A clear, tasteless liquid; to spray water onto plants. Milk: A white liquid made in most mammals; to extract this liquid for consumption,typically from a cow or goat. Juice: The liquid stored in fruits and vegetables; to turn fruits and vegetables intothis substance. Shake: A drink made of ice cream and milk; to move anobject up and down or from side to side with rapid, forceful, jerky movements. Cream: A milky liquid used in coffee and other hotdrinks; (informally) toutterly defeat. 2. No and Go are the shortest sentences that can beformed. 3.If the ‘gh’ from ‘rough’ make an f sound, the ‘o’in ‘women’ makes an ‘i’ sound, and the ‘ti’ from ‘nation’ makes a ‘sh’ sound,then ‘ghoti’ is pronounced ‘fish’. 4. The sentence “The quick brown fox jumps over alazy dog.” contains every letter in the alphabet. In fact, keyboard manufacturers type this sentence inorder to ensure that all of the keys work. 5. If the Saxons and Angles hadn’t immigrated toEngland in the Middle Ages, America would likely be speaking Celtic. The Angles were the ones who brought the earliestform of English to Britain. 6. There IS a word that rhymes with orange. This word is “sporange”, which is a celled plantstructure found in fungi, mosses, algae, and other plants. In these pods,spores are produced. A lot of people complain about how hard learningEnglish is. Now try Korean or Chinese. Q7 What are examples of things that richpeople have done just because they can? A7 BrianJohnson,traveler8y 23 Wall Street When JP Morgan bought the land at 23 Wall Street in New York around1912 for a new headquarters building for his banking business, it was the most expensive realestate transaction in the history of the United States up to that time. The technology already existed to build tallbuildings. Not quite "skyscrapers" by our modern standards, but therewere already buildings in New York with more than ten stories. Indeed, therewas one such building standing just across the street. JP Morgan decidedto build his building only four stories high, just to show off that he could afford to buy themost expensive piece of land in the country, and then put a building only fourstories high on it. He also didn't put his name on it, nor the eponymousname of his company, because he figured everyone would know what the buildingwas. JP Morgan &Co. owned the building until 2003, using it as a conference center after moving theirheadquarters to a larger building in the 1980's. They never did put their nameon it. More information: 23 Wall Street -- 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/2128860395.1800804.1711894959470%40mail.yahoo.com.
