In parts of Mauritania and Nigeria, a fat bride is highly desired. About three months before a woman marries, she is locked in a hut with an older woman, usually her grandmother, and force fed camel's milk to fatten her up. If she doesn't drink, her grandmother beats her with a cane.

lest not we forget:

Alex, all Jiskefet , double Dutch to me.

Actually, "Double Dutch" style skipping great fun.

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Thanks for that pete, that's fantastic - loved it!