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Funny, I always thought it referred to 86 talking...
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Readme If you are a regular reader, you will...
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Wale tale. Dear WD: What can you tell me about...
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Nibs nabbed. Dear WD: My father is curious...
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Mushy stuff. Dear WD: I would like to know the...
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