It certainly is true, my Czech friends are quite sorry for me that they don't do it in the Northern ForestThis should suit Tree - in the Czech Republic on Easter Monday it is considered acceptable for men to whip women to make them seem more youthful. I'll leave you to consider if there is any truth in this, but I for one won't be going there tomorrow.
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