On the palms of his hands and the tops of his feet were black, fleshy protuberances (not bloody holes, as in the paintings) that looked like nail heads, while on the opposite sides the tops of his hands and the soles of his feet there were protuberances resembling nail points, but bent back, in a curve.

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In other parts of the world, the devoted nail themselves to wooden planks or climb mountains in their bare feet.

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Measuring a whopping 40, 000 square feet, the property includes seven full kitchens, two gyms, hair and nail salon, wellness center, cigar room and theater.

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