Grinding or crunching are common symptoms of cartilage problems. If the cartilage is damaged -- a condition called chondromalacia -- a crunching sensation is often felt by placing the hand over the kneecap and bending the knee. A similar grinding sensation may be felt with knee arthritis.
Don't get confused by the name. It was just the civil code that Napoleon Bonaparte established in France. What was significant about it was that it replaced the feudal system, the major governing system since the early medieval period, establishing a civil legal system. It also influenced other civil codes throughout Europe (even though it wasn't the first in Europe).
A Brief History. On May 19, 1802, Napoleon Bonaparte founded the Legion of Honor, the highest award France can bestow upon their heroes. Many countries have a famous and prestigious award and even international organizations have created such symbols to recognize particularly noteworthy behavior.