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From: dim@whuxlm.UUCP (McCooey David I)
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Subject: Re: Polar Bear Problem Sequel
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Date: Thu, 7-Nov-85 10:17:17 EST
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> The colour of the bear can be any one except white!
> 
> Proof:
> 
> - Polar bears live only near the north pole.
> 
> - There is one possible point near the north pole.
> 
> - There are an infinite number of points near the south pole.
> 
> - The chance of picking the point near the north pole is zero,
>   because one (number of points near north pole) 
>   divided by infinity plus one (total number of points) is zero.
> 
> 
> Jacob
> 
> Soon to be elected twit of the year.

You are forgetting one important point:

The fact is, the bear IS there, where ever you are, so we must ask the
following question:  What kind of bear stands the best chance of surviving
near the south pole?  Answer:  A polar bear.  So the color should be white.

Back to you Jacob...