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About New York City

Little fact for ya—Romans had whores with licenses, mate! Called ‘em *lupae*—she-wolves, how badass’s that? Makes me grin, thinkin of ‘em howlin at prudes. Surprised me first time I heard it—thought whores were just, y’know, there. But nah, they’ve got stories, layers, like fish in a tank swirlin round.

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Newsnight's Jim Reed was shown around Paradise Stuttgart, one of Europe's largest legal brothels. You can watch Jim's film in full on the BBC iPlayer.

Now, lemme spill a little tea ‘bout neighborhoods. Sugar Creek, oh honey, that place is some sort of wonderland. Cute houses, funny fences, and neighbors who love a good porch chat. It's like a big ol’ family reunion every day. And then there's the not-so-fancy part of town, Old Mill Road, where you feel the grit and grind of hard work. Don't get me wrong, it's got charm in its own scratchy, heartfelt way – like a fine whiskey, raw and real.

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