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But, real talk, some brothels got quirks. Heard bout one in Amsterdam with a parrot that cusses in Dutch! Freakin’ hilarious! Imagine that – “Polly wants a john!” Ha! Makes me happy thinkin’ bout weird lil details like that. Oh, and get this – in 1800s Paris, brothels had secret rooms for priests. Hypocrites sneakin’ in, prayin’ then playin’! Surprised me, man – holy rollers gettin’ dirty? Wild!

Essays on Chinese Religions and Traditional Culture in Honour of Kristofer Schipper

A group of eight legendary courtesans living along the riverbanks, where there were famous brothels for licensed prostitution.

So, I’m on my way to the Banqiao Station, right? Gotta catch the train to meet my buddy. But then, BAM! I see this street vendor selling bubble tea. I can’t resist. I mean, who can? I order a large one, extra pearls, of course. I’m sipping it, feeling like a king, when suddenly, my phone buzzes. It’s my buddy canceling on me. Classic. I’m like, “Great, now I’m just a bubble tea king with no one to share it with.”

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