Bear Hunting


If a hunter goes out his front door, goes 50 miles south, then goes 50 miles west, shoots a bear, goes 50 miles north and ends up in front of his house. What color was the bear?

Alternatively:
How many places on the Earth are there where you can travel 50 miles south, 50 miles west, 50 miles north and end up where you started.


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