What are boob cakes, and why do Italians love them so much?
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Even the most conservative of Italians can’t get enough of the sexy cakes that are meant to look like small, firm breasts
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The boob cake cult is flourishing in the south of Italy, where the locals are deeply religious and superstitious.
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What are boob cakes, and why do Italians love them so much?
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What are boob cakes, and why do Italians love them so much?
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What are boob cakes, and why do Italians love them so much?
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