The "Official Line" is that eggs should not besubjected to changes in temperature and humidity that could cause condensation to form, and, since domestic kitchens vary a lot in both, the most stable environment - generally speaking - is the fridge. So, while they do not need to be refrigerated, the fridge can be a good place to store them. I keep mine on top of the fridge next to an air vent, and quite often use them when they're weeks out of date.
PS: I'm not dead yet.
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L-Space - scientia sapientes vocat., Tue 12 May 2009, 16:23,
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I always crack eggs into a cup first, then give them a good sniff.(
Captain Wow currently being a cunt in Infamous, Tue 12 May 2009, 16:24,
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