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Thread #57439   Message #903681
Posted By: Ebbie
04-Mar-03 - 10:23 PM
Thread Name: Folklore: Of Treacle Mines, Ice Worms and ???
Subject: RE: Folklore: Of Treacle Mines, Ice Worms and ???
Rapaire, I believe they have survived in Alaska, USA. Their fur is in as much demand as qiviut and is often mistaken for it.

Incidentally, honey bees in Alaska also wear fur coats. They look just like a bumblebee.

What I don't understand is the generations old 'snipe hunt'. Since snipe actually exist, why was their name used for the trick?