stackyFACTSThe modern concept of flying to a beach after getting married is a massive downgrade from the original pagan tradition. Newlyweds were historically required to isolate and chug fermented honey wine for a full lunar cycle to promote fertility. Now, you just get a matching bathrobe and a sunburn.
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