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“Sunnis consider Shias a pack of unwholesome fanatics and Shias consider Sunnis a gang of lukewarm no-goods - there's nothing like religion for spreading brotherly love!”

Quote by Dervla Murphy

Book:Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle

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Full Tilt: Ireland to India with a Bicycle

This book is a personal account of a long-distance bicycle trip from Ireland to India. The author details the challenges, experiences, and insights gained during the journey. more

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Dervla Murphy, born on November 28, 1931, is an Irish cyclist and travel writer, renowned for her adventurous bicycle journeys across Africa, Asia, and South America. more

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