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One of the fun things about social networking is that there are groups you can join that are tailored to very specific tastes. On Facebook, there's a group called "You Know You're from Fairbanks When ..." It has more than 1,000 members. Here are some of their observations: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=2220628277

... you were appalled when “Alaskaland” was changed to “Pioneer Park”

... you know what Polar Roller was and you went there every chance you got

... the 365 mile drive to Anchorage can be a weekend trip

... the recent addition of Chili’s, Barnes and Noble and Old Navy was revolutionary

... you know what its like to drive down a road and see a sign that says “musher’s xing”

... the Big Dipper isn’t just a constellation

... elephant ears and turkey legs are the only true reasons you go to the fair

... fascinations: Bentley Mall -- enough said

... you know that Hot Licks isn’t the name of a porno flick

... You can't wait to get your copy of the 'Miner and see what Sourdough Jack Sez

... you know you're from Fairbanks when Anchorage seems huge

... you haven't gone out out of state for 10 yrs cause it costs too much

... when you think that ten below just really isn't that cold at all

... you get the 'Miner and the first thing you check is to see if anyone you know got arrested. And it's like winning the lottery if there is.

... you tell Lower 48'ers that you live "just north of North pole", and they gape at you.

... You used to think Joey The Robotic Boy and Hank Scratchum were actually in the studio with Glenner

... you need a passport driving to the states

... ... you hear Karl Rove refer to Wasilla as Alaska's second largest city and are deeply offended