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Food and Drink

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Is it just me or is focaccia gay?

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Food and Drink

One Queer Meathead’s Quest for the Perfect Energy Drink

I’m ranking them here based on whether or not they actually taste like the thing they’re supposed to be.

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Webcomics

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Puzzles

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