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Cinderella
“Cinderella” is a fairy tale of type 510A in the Aarne-Thompson classification, centered on a kind heroine persecuted by her stepfamily after the death of her mother. Cinderella's father is either absent or neglectful, depending on the version. The heroine has a magical guardian (sometimes associated with the dead mother) who helps her triumph over her persecutors. By the end of the tale, she receives her fondest wish. Most of the tales have a dramatic ending with the exhibition or matching of an article of clothing (usually a shoe) that causes the heroine to be recognized for her true worth.
Acanthus
Ornamental motif based on the leaves of the acanthus plant, an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean area. In various forms, it was one of the most widely used types of foliage motif from antiquity until the late 19th century. From classical antiquity throughout the Middle Ages, the acanthus motif was primarily architectural. In the Renaissance it retained its architectural importance, but was also applied to decorative arts, such as furniture, woodwork and ceramics, frequently in a hybrid acanthus/palmette form (e.g. Faienza maiolica dish, showing the Arrival of Aeneas at Delos, 1497; Sèvres, Mus N. Cér.).
Back Pain
The back is used in nearly every activity people do in the normal course of a day. On top of its extensive use, the human back has a characteristic letter “S” shape that creates some concavities, notably near the neck and lower back. Due to the involved nature of the back and its S shape, humans are very prone to developing back pain.
Jurassic Era
THE JURASSIC PERIOD extended from about 199 million years ago to 145 million years ago. This geological time period constitutes the middle of the Mesozoic era, also known as the Age of Dinosaurs. The start of the period is marked by the major Triassic-Jurassic extinction event. This period was named by Alexandre Brogniart for the extensive marine limestone exposures of the Jura Mountains, in the region where Germany, France and Switzerland meet.
Third Places
In 1977, the sociologist Ray Oldenburg introduced the concept of the third place, a place that is an informal public gathering place apart from the home (the first place) and the work site (the second place), which host a company of regulars in addition to occasional and one-time visitors. The concept has been further refined in the decades since its introduction.
