TriviaTales & Captures! #19
A voyage through 3 trivia’s, 2 fun facts, 1 photograph.
A newsletter recommending good examples of storytelling across:
3 Trivia
2 Fun Facts, and
1 Photograph.
Let's dive in…
Trivia’s:
1. Food and Ethymology:
The terms X, Y, and Z are related to the culinary world and refer to different aspects of cooking and seafood. They are single syllabus words, homophones of each other.
X is a cooking technique used to brown the surface of food quickly at high heat. It is typically applied to meat, poultry, or fish to create a flavorful crust while locking in juices.
Y also known as "kingfish" or "Spanish mackerel," refers to several species of large predatory fish found in tropical and subtropical waters around the world. These fish are prized for their firm texture and mild flavor. The term Y likely originated from the Malayalam word "neymeen," which means "oily fish."
Z is a term used to describe the quality or condition of fish, particularly in terms of freshness and flavor. The term Z likely originated from Old English which means sea or ocean.
Identify the terms X, Y and Z.
2. History:
X is a historic town located near Gurugram, in the state of Haryana, India. It was formed in 1804 by East India Company as reward to Faiz Talab Khan a Pashtun of the Barech tribe for aiding the Company against the Maratha Empire during the Second Anglo-Maratha War and the English made Faiz Talab Khan. It was subsumed into Union of India in 1947. The town is closely associated with the X Palace, a magnificent heritage property that served as the residence of the Nawabs, a prominent Muslim noble family.
Identify place X.
3. General:
X and Y cancers are rare forms of cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, named so for developing on the waistline of people wearing something that requires a tight cotton cord drawstring around the waist. The resulting chronic pressure and friction can produce permanent secondary skin changes, including dyspigmentation, acanthosis, scaling, ulceration and scarring. It can also exacerbate pre-existing koebnerizing dermatoses, such as lichen planus and vitiligo. However, malignant transformation is extremely rare and its pathogenesis is uncertain.
What type of cancer am I talking about?
Fun Facts:
In the 2013 film "Issaq," which is an adaptation of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" set in contemporary India, there's a clever twist on the mandatory anti-smoking disclaimer.
Typically, Indian films and TV shows are required to display a disclaimer whenever a character is shown smoking, stating "Smoking is injurious to health" to raise awareness about the dangers of tobacco use. However, in "Issaq," when a character is seen smoking pot (marijuana) instead of tobacco, the disclaimer cleverly states, "Character is smoking herbs, not tobacco."
This creative approach highlights the difference between tobacco and other substances like marijuana, which may have different health implications. It's a humorous and innovative way to comply with the legal requirement while also acknowledging the context of the scene.
Many of Vincent van Gogh’s paintings were inspired by Japanese prits, particularly those by Utagawa Hiroshige.
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Photograph of the Day:
Today, I bring not just one photo but a bunch of them which I clicked at the flower show... Happy vibes!
In hues of lavender, a symphony of serenity blooms, painting the canvas of the day with tranquil perfumes.
Soft whispers of spring, pink petals dance in the breeze, painting the world with fleeting elegance.
A sunflower that follows every moment of the sun…
In harmonious embrace, two flowers entwine, blending hues that rival the sunset's divine.
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Answers:
X- searing, Y- seerfish, and Z- seer.
Saree cancers and dhoti cancers
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