The most peculiar implement I know is a "pizzle". I don't know if anybody in the English speaking countries knows this term, but that's at least what the online dictionary told me. It's made from the penis of bullocks and was traditionally used in Germany (and probably many other european countries) for punishments until the 2nd world war. I was always attracted by it as it is mentioned in so many books, but as they are now forbidden I never saw one. Until last autumn, when somebody showed a stick around and said he bought it in Greece, but didn't know what material it is. I have seen a lot of pictures, so I immediately recognised it. So, of course, everybody was keen to try it, but I think there are good reasons, why these implement is illegal. It makes no noise at all and deep bruises. But ... the fascination still remains.
