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Kissing the Cross: Photos of Romanians Having Their Homes Blessed by Priests
Pay the priest what you'd like, and he'll ward off any evil spirits haunting your abode.
How Amazonian Tree Frog Poison Became the Latest Treatment for Addiction
The use of kambo—the poison of a bright green frog—is on the rise as an alternative treatment for depression and drug dependency. But does it actually work?
Being Hit with Branches and Eating Crayfish at Russian Banyas Is a Blast
Russian banyas are a magnet for the country's émigrés in Britain. They're where homesick oligarchs, Russian footballers, and dancers come to act tough in the sauna and shoot the breeze over vodka, crayfish, and kvass. Turns out they're pretty welcoming...
One of Our Writers Went on an All-Alcohol Diet for a Week
An all-alcohol diet that satisfies all of your daily nutritional needs is possible, but it's not fun to do and will make you shit blood. You won't even lose weight. So don't do it.
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