Those spirits were awakened by several methods, from burying the packet in the ground, to tying macrame-like knots onto the parcels, to driving nails into the amulet—all to fulfill the requests of Congolese practitioners.
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Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
Brides in South Asia are famously decked out in the precious metal – necklaces, earrings, nose rings, hair pieces and amulets – that can be gifted or inherited.
The titillating drama explores the complexities of dominant-submissive relationships and fetishes, as Ray gets aroused by making Colin lick his boots, buy his groceries and sleep at the foot of his bed.
Attendance is up nearly 60% over last year at the Mid-American Conference school’s games, the university says, as fans of cats and pigskin unite to cheer on the team and the new mascot.
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Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
This routine has continued ever since, with seven Ralphies having appeared as the team’s mascot.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side have been in impressive form, led by the brilliance of Jude Bellingham, who has quickly become their talisman with goals from midfield and a commanding presence in big matches.
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Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
Just this summer, Chidozie Awaziem requested a transfer to France for personal reasons, then the club’s talisman, Djordje Mihailovic, demanded a trade to Toronto near the end of the window.
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