Bears

[AnneLaw]

What is the name of the plug which a bear inserts in its rectum prior to hibernation?

[peanut]

is this a serious question?

[smudge]

Do you mean 'ear plugs' so it can have a nice long peaceful snooze?

[ezapf]

Huh?

[FP]

A bearium enema!

[Chillum]

it's a winnie the poo-stop.

[Quizmonster]

Click http://www.madsci.org/posts/archives/may97/859503366.Zo.r.html

for a helpful web-page. Basically it is a f�cal plug...ie something which just forms rather than being deliberately inserted.

[Tweed]

It's called a tappen apparently.

[Quizmonster]

'Tappen' is, indeed, the name for the naturally-formed plug in Scandinavian languages. I'd never heard of it, so thanks for that new knowledge, Tweed.

[smudge]

So where's tweed's 3x*** then Anne?

[Quizmonster]

I agree, Smudge...I'm sure Anne just clicked in the wrong place for the stars to appear in my slot. I might have 'deserved' a couple for my web-link, explaining the concept, at best.

[smudge]

Yes, I thought that too.

 

Also, Quizmonster, I've often wondered whether you've considered applying to go on 'Who who wants to be a Millionaire' - you are so knowledgable.

[Quizmonster]

That's very kind of you, Smudge - assuming you're not taking the mickey!  I rejected the 'Millionaire' idea long ago. You see, since I've never seen a single episode of any soap, ever, and have had no interest in pop music, football etc for the past thirty years...just as three examples among many of my pitiful lack of information on 'everyday' things...I'd almost certainly get knocked out at Question 2! Thank you, though, for your kind comment.

[natalie_1982]

QM I know about pop music, foortball and all the soaps (execpt Family Affairs!) - I'd be your phone a friend!

[Quizmonster]

The problem is, Natalie, that I'd be allowed to phone you only once! It's a wonderful offer, though, so thank you for it.

[smudge]

Quizzy - No, I wouldn't dream of taking the Mickey. I've often thought that of you & a couple of others on here. Your posts make interesting reading. Happy Crimble!

[Quizmonster]

And to you, Smudge. We clearly disagree about politics, but always in a friendly - though mickey-taking on my part - way. (That's why I wondered about your comment.) Have a wonderful 2005.

[smudge]

LOL - I'm not actually into politics, probably because whoever gets to 'run' the country, usually end up making a pigs ear of things, one way or the other! Long live the Queen though! -xx-

[smudge]

Anyway - what's all that got to do with a bear's bum? Ha, ha!

[ezapf]

Huh!

(to the QM/Tweed answer to the original question)

[bernardo]

How do they unplug themselves after waking up?