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“There’s a Barry spider in oor bathroom called Boris. He keeps fawin intae the bath. Ah keep takin him oot n pittin him oan the windae ledge. But whenever ye come back, he’s in the bath again, tryin tae climb oot, up the slope, then slidin back. Ye’d think the gadge might learn, ken?”

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Irvine Welsh

Scottish novelist known for his novel 'Trainspotting', which depicted the drug culture in Edinburgh, Scotland. Welsh's works are characterized by a realistic style and delve into social issues. more

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Masculinity Rugby Initiation Toxic Masculinity Rite Of Passage Sadomasochism Homoeroticism Rugby Union Sport Sports

Author:Stewart Stafford

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Iron Age Iron Age Strong Women

Book:Ancestors: A History of Britain in Seven Burials

Source: Ancestors: A History of Britain in Seven Burials

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Scotland Iron Age Hillforts

Book:Scotland After the Ice Age: Environment, Archaeology and History 8000 BC - AD 1000

Source: Scotland After the Ice Age: Environment, Archaeology and History 8000 BC - AD 1000

“Time is like an egg and life is like a chicken that lays the egg.”