• QFTCI23 Game 3, Rounds 2-3: beers and bears

    From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Thu Oct 26 05:22:16 2023
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2023-10-02,
    and should be interpreted accordingly.

    On each question you may give up to two answers, but if you give
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    Please post all your answers in a single followup to the newsgroup,
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    the correct answers in about 3 days.

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    (QFTCI*)".


    I did not write either of these rounds.


    * Game 3, Round 2 - Miscellaneous - Types of Beer

    Let this round of beers be on us! Just the questions and answers,
    that is -- the tipples come from your own pockets.

    1. What common type of beer is produced at low temperature and in
    a variety of colors from pale to dark? Its name comes from
    the German word for "storage".

    2. What type of pale <answer 1> takes its name from the Germanized
    form of the Czech city where it originated in the mid-1800s?
    If you happen to be quaffing a Steam Whistle as we speak,
    the answer is right there at the end of your arm.

    3. This beer may be known as "white beer" in parts of Europe such
    as Germany and the Netherlands. Sometimes spices are added,
    and some people think it tastes like bananas or bubble gum.
    You may find the Belgian Hoegaarden on tap at your local.
    Answer in English, please, not German.

    4. This beer style's tart taste was originally the result of reusing
    a starter containing wild yeast and bacteria. Belgian lambics
    are an example; the LCBO website lists Bellwoods Jelly King as
    a local best-seller.

    5. This one is a dark beer with a strong roasted flavor and mid
    to high alcohol levels. Its name comes from being a stronger
    form of porter.

    6. This relatively highly hopped variety with generally, though
    not always, a high alcohol content, got its name from its
    ability to stay drinkable after long sea voyages.

    7. This <answer 6> variant was invented about 20 years ago. It is
    characterized by less bitterness and a somewhat opaque
    appearance, due to brewing techniques such as later addition
    of the hops and skipping the filtering step.

    8. This strong German beer has a dark color with a sweet and
    nutty taste. Its name refers to a goat, but that seems to be
    a corruption of the name of the town where it was originally
    brewed. One of the top sellers in Ontario is actually made
    in Portugal; its name starts with "Super", if that helps.
    Creemore Springs also has a version. If you want to go to the
    source, try Erdinger Pikantus, which contains 7.3% alcohol.

    9. This mainly-British term refers to a low-alcohol, malty,
    cask-conditioned pale ale. If you stumble onto the Coronation
    Street set, you're more or less obligated to order one at the
    Rovers Return. Closer to home, when you're at this season's
    Final, please try the variety that the Granite Brewery calls
    "Best".

    10. This German <answer 1>'s name simply comes from the word for
    "dark" (which contrasts with "hell" or "helles" meaning
    "bright"). It has been around in Bavaria since before the
    regulations governing beer production were codified in 1516.
    Typically it doesn't have a high alcohol content nor is it
    particularly bitter.


    * Game 3, Round 3 - Science - Bears

    The last round was about beers, so for the science round we
    have bears.

    If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise if
    you think bear spray is used like bug spray: as wildlife officials
    needed to remind people last year in Oklahoma, that is definitely
    not the case. Anyway, knowledge of our bruin neighbors being
    clearly an advantage, this round will test your ursine lore.

    1. What is the most populous bear species worldwide? In North
    America alone, there are more of these bears than the worldwide
    population of all other bears.

    2. Which bear is known as "Ursus maritimus" to its classically-
    and taxonomically-educated acquaintances?

    3. What is the only species of bear that is practically an exclusive
    herbivore?

    4. You've just heard of three bear species; how many species are
    there in all, according to the generally-accepted taxonomy?

    Please decode the rot13 for the remaining questions only after
    you have finished with #1-4.

    5. Fbzr bs gubfr 8 fcrpvrf unir zhygvcyr fhofcrpvrf. Anzr gur
    oynpx orne fhofcrpvrf, juvpu unf n juvgr-pbyberq inevnag, gung
    vf gur cebivapvny znzzny bs Oevgvfu Pbyhzovn naq vf fvtavsvpnag
    va Vaqvtrabhf genqvgvbaf.

    6. Gur oebja orne, be Hefhf nepgbf, unf n fhofcrpvrf pnyyrq gur
    Nynfxna oebja orne -- Hefhf nepgbf zvqqraqbessv. Ohg ubj vf
    guvf fhofcrpvrf zber pbzzbayl xabja?

    7. Gur fcrpgnpyrq orne, nyfb xabja nf gur fubeg-snprq orne naq
    zbhagnva orne, be va vgf angvir unovgng nf hxhznev, vf gur bayl
    yvivat orne vaqvtrabhf gb *juvpu pbagvarag*?

    8. Nabgure oebja orne fhofcrpvrf unf gur gnkbabzvp anzr "Hefhf
    nepgbf ubeevovyvf", tvivat fbzr vaqvpngvba bs vgf creprvirq
    qvfcbfvgvba. Jung vf vgf pbzzba anzr?

    9. Jung orne *rkgenpg* vf hfrq va fbzr Nfvna genqvgvbany zrqvpvar,
    hasbeghangryl yrnqvat gb gur zvfgerngzrag bs gubhfnaqf bs ornef
    va fb-pnyyrq "orne snezf"?

    10. Nabgure oynpx orne fhofcrpvrf vf anzrq nsgre n pregnva sbbq,
    va ersrerapr gb gur oebja be erq-oebja pbybe bs vgf she. Vg vf
    glcvpnyyl sbhaq va gur jrfgrea HF, naq va cnegf bs jrfgrea
    Pnanqn naq Bagnevb. Anzr vg.

    --
    Mark Brader, Toronto | "Ah. I am now confused at a much more
    msb@vex.net | advanced level, thank you." --Mike Lyle

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  • From Erland Sommarskog@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Thu Oct 26 20:24:24 2023
    Mark Brader (msb@vex.net) writes:
    * Game 3, Round 2 - Miscellaneous - Types of Beer

    1. What common type of beer is produced at low temperature and in
    a variety of colors from pale to dark? Its name comes from
    the German word for "storage".

    Lager

    2. What type of pale <answer 1> takes its name from the Germanized
    form of the Czech city where it originated in the mid-1800s?
    If you happen to be quaffing a Steam Whistle as we speak,
    the answer is right there at the end of your arm.

    Pilsner

    * Game 3, Round 3 - Science - Bears

    1. What is the most populous bear species worldwide? In North
    America alone, there are more of these bears than the worldwide
    population of all other bears.

    Brown bear

    4. You've just heard of three bear species; how many species are
    there in all, according to the generally-accepted taxonomy?

    16

    Please decode the rot13 for the remaining questions only after
    you have finished with #1-4.

    5. Fbzr bs gubfr 8 fcrpvrf unir zhygvcyr fhofcrpvrf. Anzr gur
    oynpx orne fhofcrpvrf, juvpu unf n juvgr-pbyberq inevnag, gung
    vf gur cebivapvny znzzny bs Oevgvfu Pbyhzovn naq vf fvtavsvpnag
    va Vaqvtrabhf genqvgvbaf.

    Cougar

    7. Gur fcrpgnpyrq orne, nyfb xabja nf gur fubeg-snprq orne naq
    zbhagnva orne, be va vgf angvir unovgng nf hxhznev, vf gur bayl
    yvivat orne vaqvtrabhf gb *juvpu pbagvarag*?

    Australia

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  • From Dan Tilque@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Thu Oct 26 18:13:54 2023
    On 10/25/23 22:22, Mark Brader wrote:


    I did not write either of these rounds.


    * Game 3, Round 2 - Miscellaneous - Types of Beer

    Let this round of beers be on us! Just the questions and answers,
    that is -- the tipples come from your own pockets.

    1. What common type of beer is produced at low temperature and in
    a variety of colors from pale to dark? Its name comes from
    the German word for "storage".

    laager


    2. What type of pale <answer 1> takes its name from the Germanized
    form of the Czech city where it originated in the mid-1800s?
    If you happen to be quaffing a Steam Whistle as we speak,
    the answer is right there at the end of your arm.

    pilsner


    3. This beer may be known as "white beer" in parts of Europe such
    as Germany and the Netherlands. Sometimes spices are added,
    and some people think it tastes like bananas or bubble gum.
    You may find the Belgian Hoegaarden on tap at your local.
    Answer in English, please, not German.

    hefeweizen


    4. This beer style's tart taste was originally the result of reusing
    a starter containing wild yeast and bacteria. Belgian lambics
    are an example; the LCBO website lists Bellwoods Jelly King as
    a local best-seller.

    5. This one is a dark beer with a strong roasted flavor and mid
    to high alcohol levels. Its name comes from being a stronger
    form of porter.

    6. This relatively highly hopped variety with generally, though
    not always, a high alcohol content, got its name from its
    ability to stay drinkable after long sea voyages.

    India pale ale


    7. This <answer 6> variant was invented about 20 years ago. It is
    characterized by less bitterness and a somewhat opaque
    appearance, due to brewing techniques such as later addition
    of the hops and skipping the filtering step.

    8. This strong German beer has a dark color with a sweet and
    nutty taste. Its name refers to a goat, but that seems to be
    a corruption of the name of the town where it was originally
    brewed. One of the top sellers in Ontario is actually made
    in Portugal; its name starts with "Super", if that helps.
    Creemore Springs also has a version. If you want to go to the
    source, try Erdinger Pikantus, which contains 7.3% alcohol.

    9. This mainly-British term refers to a low-alcohol, malty,
    cask-conditioned pale ale. If you stumble onto the Coronation
    Street set, you're more or less obligated to order one at the
    Rovers Return. Closer to home, when you're at this season's
    Final, please try the variety that the Granite Brewery calls
    "Best".

    10. This German <answer 1>'s name simply comes from the word for
    "dark" (which contrasts with "hell" or "helles" meaning
    "bright"). It has been around in Bavaria since before the
    regulations governing beer production were codified in 1516.
    Typically it doesn't have a high alcohol content nor is it
    particularly bitter.


    * Game 3, Round 3 - Science - Bears

    The last round was about beers, so for the science round we
    have bears.

    If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise if
    you think bear spray is used like bug spray: as wildlife officials
    needed to remind people last year in Oklahoma, that is definitely
    not the case. Anyway, knowledge of our bruin neighbors being
    clearly an advantage, this round will test your ursine lore.

    1. What is the most populous bear species worldwide? In North
    America alone, there are more of these bears than the worldwide
    population of all other bears.

    black bear


    2. Which bear is known as "Ursus maritimus" to its classically-
    and taxonomically-educated acquaintances?

    polar bear


    3. What is the only species of bear that is practically an exclusive
    herbivore?

    panda


    4. You've just heard of three bear species; how many species are
    there in all, according to the generally-accepted taxonomy?

    Please decode the rot13 for the remaining questions only after
    you have finished with #1-4.

    5. Fbzr bs gubfr 8 fcrpvrf unir zhygvcyr fhofcrpvrf. Anzr gur
    oynpx orne fhofcrpvrf, juvpu unf n juvgr-pbyberq inevnag, gung
    vf gur cebivapvny znzzny bs Oevgvfu Pbyhzovn naq vf fvtavsvpnag
    va Vaqvtrabhf genqvgvbaf.

    6. Gur oebja orne, be Hefhf nepgbf, unf n fhofcrpvrf pnyyrq gur
    Nynfxna oebja orne -- Hefhf nepgbf zvqqraqbessv. Ohg ubj vf
    guvf fhofcrpvrf zber pbzzbayl xabja?

    Kodiak


    7. Gur fcrpgnpyrq orne, nyfb xabja nf gur fubeg-snprq orne naq
    zbhagnva orne, be va vgf angvir unovgng nf hxhznev, vf gur bayl
    yvivat orne vaqvtrabhf gb *juvpu pbagvarag*?

    Africa


    8. Nabgure oebja orne fhofcrpvrf unf gur gnkbabzvp anzr "Hefhf
    nepgbf ubeevovyvf", tvivat fbzr vaqvpngvba bs vgf creprvirq
    qvfcbfvgvba. Jung vf vgf pbzzba anzr?

    polar bear


    9. Jung orne *rkgenpg* vf hfrq va fbzr Nfvna genqvgvbany zrqvpvar,
    hasbeghangryl yrnqvat gb gur zvfgerngzrag bs gubhfnaqf bs ornef
    va fb-pnyyrq "orne snezf"?

    10. Nabgure oynpx orne fhofcrpvrf vf anzrq nsgre n pregnva sbbq,
    va ersrerapr gb gur oebja be erq-oebja pbybe bs vgf she. Vg vf
    glcvpnyyl sbhaq va gur jrfgrea HF, naq va cnegf bs jrfgrea
    Pnanqn naq Bagnevb. Anzr vg.


    --
    Dan Tilque

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  • From Joshua Kreitzer@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Thu Oct 26 21:17:08 2023
    On Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 12:22:28 AM UTC-5, Mark Brader wrote:

    * Game 3, Round 2 - Miscellaneous - Types of Beer

    1. What common type of beer is produced at low temperature and in
    a variety of colors from pale to dark? Its name comes from
    the German word for "storage".

    lager

    2. What type of pale <answer 1> takes its name from the Germanized
    form of the Czech city where it originated in the mid-1800s?
    If you happen to be quaffing a Steam Whistle as we speak,
    the answer is right there at the end of your arm.

    pilsner

    * Game 3, Round 3 - Science - Bears

    1. What is the most populous bear species worldwide? In North
    America alone, there are more of these bears than the worldwide
    population of all other bears.

    brown bear; grizzly bear

    2. Which bear is known as "Ursus maritimus" to its classically-
    and taxonomically-educated acquaintances?

    polar bear

    3. What is the only species of bear that is practically an exclusive herbivore?

    giant panda

    4. You've just heard of three bear species; how many species are
    there in all, according to the generally-accepted taxonomy?

    9; 8

    Please decode the rot13 for the remaining questions only after
    you have finished with #1-4.

    6. Gur oebja orne, be Hefhf nepgbf, unf n fhofcrpvrf pnyyrq gur
    Nynfxna oebja orne -- Hefhf nepgbf zvqqraqbessv. Ohg ubj vf
    guvf fhofcrpvrf zber pbzzbayl xabja?

    grizzly bear; black bear

    7. Gur fcrpgnpyrq orne, nyfb xabja nf gur fubeg-snprq orne naq
    zbhagnva orne, be va vgf angvir unovgng nf hxhznev, vf gur bayl
    yvivat orne vaqvtrabhf gb *juvpu pbagvarag*?

    South America; Africa

    8. Nabgure oebja orne fhofcrpvrf unf gur gnkbabzvp anzr "Hefhf
    nepgbf ubeevovyvf", tvivat fbzr vaqvpngvba bs vgf creprvirq
    qvfcbfvgvba. Jung vf vgf pbzzba anzr?

    grizzly bear

    10. Nabgure oynpx orne fhofcrpvrf vf anzrq nsgre n pregnva sbbq,
    va ersrerapr gb gur oebja be erq-oebja pbybe bs vgf she. Vg vf
    glcvpnyyl sbhaq va gur jrfgrea HF, naq va cnegf bs jrfgrea
    Pnanqn naq Bagnevb. Anzr vg.

    cinnamon bear

    --
    Joshua Kreitzer
    gromit82@hotmail.com

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  • From Dan Blum@21:1/5 to Mark Brader on Fri Oct 27 04:32:01 2023
    Mark Brader <msb@vex.net> wrote:

    * Game 3, Round 2 - Miscellaneous - Types of Beer

    1. What common type of beer is produced at low temperature and in
    a variety of colors from pale to dark? Its name comes from
    the German word for "storage".

    lager

    2. What type of pale <answer 1> takes its name from the Germanized
    form of the Czech city where it originated in the mid-1800s?
    If you happen to be quaffing a Steam Whistle as we speak,
    the answer is right there at the end of your arm.

    pilsner

    5. This one is a dark beer with a strong roasted flavor and mid
    to high alcohol levels. Its name comes from being a stronger
    form of porter.

    stout

    6. This relatively highly hopped variety with generally, though
    not always, a high alcohol content, got its name from its
    ability to stay drinkable after long sea voyages.

    IPA

    7. This <answer 6> variant was invented about 20 years ago. It is
    characterized by less bitterness and a somewhat opaque
    appearance, due to brewing techniques such as later addition
    of the hops and skipping the filtering step.

    IPA

    * Game 3, Round 3 - Science - Bears

    1. What is the most populous bear species worldwide? In North
    America alone, there are more of these bears than the worldwide
    population of all other bears.

    brown bear

    2. Which bear is known as "Ursus maritimus" to its classically-
    and taxonomically-educated acquaintances?

    Kodiak bear; grizzly bear

    3. What is the only species of bear that is practically an exclusive
    herbivore?

    panda

    4. You've just heard of three bear species; how many species are
    there in all, according to the generally-accepted taxonomy?

    7; 8

    5. Fbzr bs gubfr 8 fcrpvrf unir zhygvcyr fhofcrpvrf. Anzr gur
    oynpx orne fhofcrpvrf, juvpu unf n juvgr-pbyberq inevnag, gung
    vf gur cebivapvny znzzny bs Oevgvfu Pbyhzovn naq vf fvtavsvpnag
    va Vaqvtrabhf genqvgvbaf.

    ghost bear

    6. Gur oebja orne, be Hefhf nepgbf, unf n fhofcrpvrf pnyyrq gur
    Nynfxna oebja orne -- Hefhf nepgbf zvqqraqbessv. Ohg ubj vf
    guvf fhofcrpvrf zber pbzzbayl xabja?

    Kodiak bear

    7. Gur fcrpgnpyrq orne, nyfb xabja nf gur fubeg-snprq orne naq
    zbhagnva orne, be va vgf angvir unovgng nf hxhznev, vf gur bayl
    yvivat orne vaqvtrabhf gb *juvpu pbagvarag*?

    South America

    8. Nabgure oebja orne fhofcrpvrf unf gur gnkbabzvp anzr "Hefhf
    nepgbf ubeevovyvf", tvivat fbzr vaqvpngvba bs vgf creprvirq
    qvfcbfvgvba. Jung vf vgf pbzzba anzr?

    grizzly bear

    10. Nabgure oynpx orne fhofcrpvrf vf anzrq nsgre n pregnva sbbq,
    va ersrerapr gb gur oebja be erq-oebja pbybe bs vgf she. Vg vf
    glcvpnyyl sbhaq va gur jrfgrea HF, naq va cnegf bs jrfgrea
    Pnanqn naq Bagnevb. Anzr vg.

    cinnamon bear

    --
    _______________________________________________________________________
    Dan Blum tool@panix.com
    "I wouldn't have believed it myself if I hadn't just made it up."

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  • From Mark Brader@21:1/5 to All on Sun Oct 29 04:54:11 2023
    Mark Brader:
    These questions were written to be asked in Toronto on 2023-10-02,
    and should be interpreted accordingly... For further information
    please see my 2023-05-24 companion posting on "Questions from the
    Canadian Inquisition (QFTCI*)".


    I did not write either of these rounds.


    * Game 3, Round 2 - Miscellaneous - Types of Beer

    Let this round of beers be on us! Just the questions and answers,
    that is -- the tipples come from your own pockets.

    1. What common type of beer is produced at low temperature and in
    a variety of colors from pale to dark? Its name comes from
    the German word for "storage".

    Lager. 4 for everyone -- Erland, Daan Tilque, Joshua, and Dan Blum.

    2. What type of pale <answer 1> takes its name from the Germanized
    form of the Czech city where it originated in the mid-1800s?
    If you happen to be quaffing a Steam Whistle as we speak,
    the answer is right there at the end of your arm.

    Pilsener. (The city is Plzen, with a hacek on the last letter.)
    4 for everyone.

    3. This beer may be known as "white beer" in parts of Europe such
    as Germany and the Netherlands. Sometimes spices are added,
    and some people think it tastes like bananas or bubble gum.
    You may find the Belgian Hoegaarden on tap at your local.
    Answer in English, please, not German.

    Wheat beer.

    4. This beer style's tart taste was originally the result of reusing
    a starter containing wild yeast and bacteria. Belgian lambics
    are an example; the LCBO website lists Bellwoods Jelly King as
    a local best-seller.

    Sour beer.

    5. This one is a dark beer with a strong roasted flavor and mid
    to high alcohol levels. Its name comes from being a stronger
    form of porter.

    Stout. 4 for Dan Blum.

    6. This relatively highly hopped variety with generally, though
    not always, a high alcohol content, got its name from its
    ability to stay drinkable after long sea voyages.

    India Pale Ale (IPA). 4 for Dan Tilque and Dan Blum.

    7. This <answer 6> variant was invented about 20 years ago. It is
    characterized by less bitterness and a somewhat opaque
    appearance, due to brewing techniques such as later addition
    of the hops and skipping the filtering step.

    Hazy, juicy, or New England IPA (NEIPA).

    8. This strong German beer has a dark color with a sweet and
    nutty taste. Its name refers to a goat, but that seems to be
    a corruption of the name of the town where it was originally
    brewed. One of the top sellers in Ontario is actually made
    in Portugal; its name starts with "Super", if that helps.
    Creemore Springs also has a version. If you want to go to the
    source, try Erdinger Pikantus, which contains 7.3% alcohol.

    Bock. (The town is Einbeck.)

    9. This mainly-British term refers to a low-alcohol, malty,
    cask-conditioned pale ale. If you stumble onto the Coronation
    Street set, you're more or less obligated to order one at the
    Rovers Return. Closer to home, when you're at this season's
    Final, please try the variety that the Granite Brewery calls
    "Best".

    Bitter.

    10. This German <answer 1>'s name simply comes from the word for
    "dark" (which contrasts with "hell" or "helles" meaning
    "bright"). It has been around in Bavaria since before the
    regulations governing beer production were codified in 1516.
    Typically it doesn't have a high alcohol content nor is it
    particularly bitter.

    Dunkel.


    * Game 3, Round 3 - Science - Bears

    The last round was about beers, so for the science round we
    have bears.

    If you go down to the woods today, you're in for a big surprise if
    you think bear spray is used like bug spray: as wildlife officials
    needed to remind people last year in Oklahoma, that is definitely
    not the case. Anyway, knowledge of our bruin neighbors being
    clearly an advantage, this round will test your ursine lore.

    1. What is the most populous bear species worldwide? In North
    America alone, there are more of these bears than the worldwide
    population of all other bears.

    Black bear. 4 for Dan Tilque.

    2. Which bear is known as "Ursus maritimus" to its classically-
    and taxonomically-educated acquaintances?

    Polar bear. 4 for Dan Tilque and Joshua.

    3. What is the only species of bear that is practically an exclusive
    herbivore?

    Panda (aka giant panda or panda bear). 4 for Dan Tilque, Joshua,
    and Dan Blum.

    4. You've just heard of three bear species; how many species are
    there in all, according to the generally-accepted taxonomy?

    8. 2 for Joshua and Dan Blum.

    Please decode the rot13 for the remaining questions only after
    you have finished with #1-4.

    5. Some of those 8 species have multiple subspecies. Name the
    black bear subspecies, which has a white-colored variant, that
    is the provincial mammal of British Columbia and is significant
    in Indigenous traditions.

    Spirit, ghost, or Kermode bear. 4 for Dan Blum.

    6. The brown bear, or Ursus arctos, has a subspecies called the
    Alaskan brown bear -- Ursus arctos middendorffi. But how is
    this subspecies more commonly known?

    Kodiak bear. 4 for Dan Tilque and Dan Blum.

    Fun fact: "ursus" is Latin for "bear", but "arctos" is Greek for
    "bear".

    7. The spectacled bear, also known as the short-faced bear and
    mountain bear, or in its native habitat as ukumari, is the only
    living bear indigenous to *which continent*?

    South America. 4 for Dan Blum. 3 for Joshua.

    8. Another brown bear subspecies has the taxonomic name "Ursus
    arctos horribilis", giving some indication of its perceived
    disposition. What is its common name?

    Grizzly bear. 4 for Joshua and Dan Blum.

    9. What bear *extract* is used in some Asian traditional medicine,
    unfortunately leading to the mistreatment of thousands of bears
    in so-called "bear farms"?

    Bile (gall bladder extract).

    10. Another black bear subspecies is named after a certain food,
    in reference to the brown or red-brown color of its fur. It is
    typically found in the western US, and in parts of western
    Canada and Ontario. Name it.

    Cinnamon bear. 4 for Joshua and Dan Blum.


    Scores, if there are no errors:

    GAME 3 ROUNDS-> 2 3 TOTALS
    TOPICS-> Mis Sci
    Dan Blum 16 26 42
    Joshua Kreitzer 8 21 29
    Dan Tilque 12 16 28
    Erland Sommarskog 8 0 8

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