Created by Danish-Norwegian author Aksel Sandemose in 1933. Based on fictional Danish town Jante modeled after his hometown. Contains ten rules prohibiting individuality and superiority claims. Eleventh rule serves as penal code with various penalties
Black box used for lottery grew shabbier each year. Mr. Summers replaced wood chips with paper slips. Box stored in coal company safe until lottery day. Box moved between barn, post office, and Martin grocery
Danish author Hans Christian Andersen's folktale about vain emperor. Based on 1335 Spanish story by Prince Juan Manuel. Story about two con-men pretending to weave invisible clothes for emperor. Emperor spends lavishly on fancy clothes at expense of state matters
Aromanticism means lacking romantic attraction to any gender. Around 25% of asexual people identify as aromantic. Aromanticism is sometimes abbreviated as "aro"