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Question :  Why should India have a bullet train? Is it mandatory, or just a project to satisfy the BJP's ego? Background: -  Balaji Viswanathan is my favorite Quoran. He is man of many virtues. His political views are little inclined to the currently ruling party of India - The BJP. However, he does not support their policies blindly. Each of his answer has a sound logic for why he supports or condemns government's policies. About answer: -  In this one, Balaji fully defends Indian Prime Minister - Narendra Modi's decision to build bullet train. The questioner has valid concern but Balaji gives apt examples and anecdotes which can persuade anyone in favor of the bullet train if they had any doubts. Answer :  Answer

Question :  What are the benefits of completing a Ph.D.? Background: -  This one is answered by Prof. Richard Muller , physicist at the University of California, Berkley. About answer: - I liked the answer because of its clear nature, simple language and honest opinion of the author. It is helpful to know what exactly is it expected from a graduate student while completing a Ph.D. Certainly, lays the ground for other research work at various levels of academia such as graduation and post graduation.  Answer :  Answer

Question :  What is the smoothest thing you have ever said to a woman? Background: - Oh there are so many things I said.. in my head. About answer: -  The author of this answer said something incredibly great.. but not to score for himself. Sweet little story of how a nice gesture can bring lives together. Answer :  Answer

Question :  Do pilots have the authority to fly faster if their plane departed late to make up the lost time? Background: - How many times you thought that they flew the plane real fast to make up the flight delay. Turns out that commercial airlines normally fly really close to their maximum speed. There is a little or no incentive flying at max speed if at all pilot wants it. About answer: -  This answer comes from an experienced pilot so we can take it as is. Interesting insights straight from horse's mouth. :) Answer :  Answer

Question :  Have you ever experienced something too good to be true but it was true? Background: -  About answer: - The answerer tells about her unexpected catch she found on a dating site. The guy was from Ireland and the author was in the US. She was a widow recovering from her loss when this heavenly sequence of events followed in her life. Answer :  Answer

Question : Why do I feel more open and comfortable talking about my feelings in English instead of my native language? Background: - About answer: - The third point about eliciting childhood memories seems spot on. The author says that English being the “international” language, English feels more egalitarian, less intimidating, and less likely to trigger early childhood memories. Answer : Answer