The Bed as a Status Symbol: From Royalty to the Middle Classes In the centuries that followed, the bed continued to evolve, not just as a place of rest but also as a symbol of wealth and status. During the Renaissance, elaborate four-poster beds with luxurious fabrics and intricate carvings became popular among European nobility.…
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The Intriguing Divide Between Chronological and Subjective Age Why do so many of us feel a perplexing disconnect between the number of candles on our birthday cake and the age we feel inside? This intriguing phenomenon, where subjective age defies chronological age, has captivated the attention of psychologists and scientists for decades. Take Ana, for…
The Rise of Kasuhara: Customer Harassment in Japan In the heart of Japan, renowned for its culture of hospitality and customer-centric service, a disturbing trend has emerged - kasuhara, or customer harassment. This phenomenon, though not unique to Japan, has taken on alarming proportions, fuelled by a confluence of factors including high service expectations, societal…
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