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The signs were all there. submitted by Chronos
It's a year any way you look at it. submitted by IvoryTowerDenizen
Dopers never lose anything in translation. submitted by Ellen Cherry, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
We know all kinds of crap. submitted by Maastricht
Porn on the Internet? I am shocked, shocked! submitted by Annie-Xmas, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Go North, young man. submitted by Billdo, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
It's a tale of the Fish. submitted by Encinitas
The Dopers weigh in with some math skills.
The eyes have it everywhere you go.
Did you lose your wallet at filmyak's house?
You're not going to eat that, are you? submitted by Ellen Cherry
Not so everyday heroes. submitted by gigi
Three little words. submitted by The Scrivener, who also provided the tag, thanks!
A question of mammoth proportions soon cut down to size. submitted by badger
Dopers get cooking with some of their favorite books.
But you can call me Al.
Of course you know this means war, tweedle-dee-dee. submitted by twickster
Dopers give the hottest tips on cooking.
Feed the fish.
You read it here first. And last.
Some clues to American culture for our out of town Dopers. submitted by lissener
Everything you wanted to know about Santa but was afraid to ask.
America's Most Wanted . . . Santa Claus.
Remembrance of restaurants past.
To boldly go where no contest has gone before.
F u cn rd ths, u no. submitted by KVoiles
All aboard the Flyspeck Special.
It's beginning to look a lot like pickles.
Capture the flag and meet Harold. submitted by Cluricaun
That'll liven up the ratings. submitted by The Scrivener, who also helped with the tag, thanks!
To be or not to be radioactive. submitted by barshev, who also helped with the tag, thanks!
To Infiniti and beyond.
We're certainly living a White Bread life.
Tuliphants, pandaisies and colliflowers. submitted by Maastricht, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
It's beginning to sound a lot like Christmas.
Having a bird for Thanksgiving?
Thanksgiving starts here.
And Action! submitted by Tastes of Chocolate
Attack of the hors d'oeuvres. submitted by Kat, who helped write the tag, thanks!
Tuning in from out of town?
I can see where you're coming from with that.
And that's that. submitted by Encinitas, who also wrote the tag, thanks!
Dopers are very giving. submitted by SpoilerVirgin
Come on down!
Now that's just stupid. submitted by (Thanks to all the stupid people out there)
Shortest stories told in six words.
Error messages. submitted by Annie-Xmas
Works on lobsters and sheep too! submitted by Annie-Xmas
Tales of The City. submitted by WhatExit?
Half and half and half of a discussion. submitted by Cartooniverse
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