The Cobbler and the Fairies by Katharine Pyle from Mother’s Nursery Tales There was once a cobbler who worked hard at his trade, and yet never seemed to get on in the world. One evening he took his last piece of leather and cut out a pair of shoes and laid the pieces neatly on his bench, expecting… Read More »
Journal Information Folklore is a fully peer-reviewed international journal of folklore and folkloristics. It is one of the earliest English-language journals in the field of folkloristics, first published as The Folk-Lore Record in 1878. It publishes ethnographical and analytical essays on vernacular culture worldwide, specializing in traditional language, narrative, music, song, dance, drama, food ways, medicine, arts and… Read More »
Cardamom is a spice with an intense, slightly sweet flavor that some people compare to mint. It originated in India but is available worldwide today and used in both sweet and savory recipes. The seeds, oils and extracts of cardamom are thought to have impressive medicinal properties and have been used in traditional medicine for centuries Here are… Read More »
The knee joint is complex, and a range of factors can lead to damage and pain. When the components of the knee are not working properly, pain, inflammation, and other symptoms can occur. Problems can result from trauma or a medical condition. Read on to find out more about the causes of knee pain and what people can do… Read More »
Generally meats consist of about 20 percent protein, 20 percent fat, and 60 percent water. The amount of fat present in a particular portion of meat varies greatly, not only with the kind of meat but also with the quality; the “energy value” varies in direct proportion with the fat content (see table). Meat is valuable for its protein, which is… Read More »
WASHINGTON, June 8, 2020 — The swift and massive shock of the coronavirus pandemic and shutdown measures to contain it have plunged the global economy into a severe contraction. According to World Bank forecasts, the global economy will shrink by 5.2% this year.1 That would represent the deepest recession since the Second World War, with the largest fraction of economies… Read More »
This past year, COVID-19 and the U.S. elections have provided fertile ground for conspiracy theories—with sometimes disastrous consequences. Karen Douglas, PhD, of the University of Kent in the United Kingdom, discusses psychological research on how conspiracy theories start, why they persist, who is most likely to believe them and whether there is any way to combat them effectively.… Read More »
Trisoliv Syrup 200 ml belongs to a group of medicine known as bile acid binding agent. It is primarily used to treat fatty liver disease. Fatty liver occurs when fat builds up in the liver. Having little amounts of fat in your liver is normal, but excessive amount can become a health problem. Too much fat in the liver… Read More »
At the end of a long day, completing a multistep skin-care routine may be the last thing you want to do — but after washing your face, there are some very compelling reasons to go for a night cream. According to dermatologist Dr. Michele Green, “Nighttime is the restorative time for your skin, so you should give your skin the extra… Read More »
Yet another downside of having oily skin, besides a sticky face and uninvited acne, are the blackheads that pop out every once in a while to make our life a living hell, beauty-wise! Yes, it is those tiny, pesky black spots around your nose area that you hardly notice until of course, someone points out mercilessly. The excess… Read More »