publication date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009 (part of Round XL)

category: Exploration

clue: Straight partners were attracted to this goo's affinity for bearing life.

explanation: Bering was the first European to explore Alaska, and the Bering Strait is named for him. The phrase "bearing life" was a play on his name. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Denise Sawicki, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Tony Peters, Ryan Dunn, Sarah Kyle, Walter Chesser, Elaine Beckland, Jason Lemler, and Anthony Warren

Alaska Week This goo was part of Alaska Week.



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