Not sure about when it was recognized that the Peninsula was a boot, but it was drawn as such in maps derived from 2nd century AD originals, and high heels became popular in the 17th century AD amongst male nobility who wanted to emphasize their height, status, and the resulting fact that they needed to do nothing requiring practical movement.

Oh, thank goodness! I always wondered what happened. I wish him the best!

Guillotines

1, 3, and 4 are all solid suggestions. But ‘post less’? The Fediverse is sparse enough as it is.