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This is something which has puzzled me for years and for some reason its just popped into my mind.
\n When we used to drive to Wales when I was a wee one, we would often stop at a fish and chip shop on the way. I remember at the time thinking that the open\/closed sign was a bit off because when it was open the sign showed a happy fish, but when it was closed the fish looked sad.<\/p>\n

Now call me Mr Pointless here but i would have though the fish would be happy the plaice [sic] is shut because its not about to be eaten.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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