The nonstick pans are very convenient, but the chemical coating is something we eat a little bit of with each cooked meal. The aluminum pans are very soft and release aluminum too, some studies show this is linked to Alzheimer's disease. I am not sure about your country also, but here in Cambodia there are still iron deficiencies in some rural parts due to dietary problems. A cast iron pan is a natural way to bring iron into the diet because it's an essential mineral.
Haha, I have gotten used to parking culture in Cambodia, still frustrating though. Sometimes I laugh the most when I about to bend over and pick up some fruits or veggies from a vendor and someone parks right in front of my face and blocks my access to the things I was going to buy. I think people are just distracted and selfish, a huge problem here, but I've seen it all around the world to a lesser degree.
Cats are so funny, each one seems to have certain things they like. I was surprised to learn my cat likes grilled corn.