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Submersion in freezing lakes supposedly purifies souls

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Nothing cleanses inner guilt quite like aggressive hypothermia. Breaking through thick winter ice to sit waist-deep in freezing water is a favored technique for those who think basic comfort is a massive sin.

Submersion in freezing lakes supposedly purifies souls
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