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From: ins_akaa@jhunix.UUCP (Kenneth Adam Arromdee)
Newsgroups: net.math,net.puzzle
Subject: Re: Polar Bear Problem Sequel Sequel Sequel (SPOILER)
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Date: Fri, 8-Nov-85 14:30:24 EST
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Posted: Fri Nov  8 14:30:24 1985
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In article <527@mungunni.OZ> sgb@mungunni.UUCP (Steven Bird) writes:
>OK people, how about a complete mathematical analysis of the next sequel:
>
> 	Where on the earth can one walk 1 mile North, 1 mile South,
>	1 mile East and 1 mile West, and end up at the starting point?
>
>Now surely *everyone* out there can send a reply for this one,
>a great improvement over the mere thirty (or so) postings generated
>for the previous sequels.  :-)
>
>Steven Bird.

Everywhere on the Earth EXCEPT on A) the South Pole (because when you get to
the point where you have to walk east "east" isn't defined) and B) 
within a circle in a radius of one mile from the North pole. (because you 
can't walk a whole mile north).
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