From: "Mark" 

Perhaps they should put a DNK (do not knock) sign on their door ,
like we have the DNC list here to stop telemarketers. Oddly enough, my
first call since signing up for the list was from Microsoft Gaming Division
a couple of days ago wanting me to sign on to evaluate games and become
eligible for free XBox drawings 

"Adam" <""4thwormcastfromthemolehill\"{at}the
field.near the bridge"> wrote in message
news:434a3e9b$1{at}w3.nls.net...
> coz the bears'll come to you...
>
> http://lifestyle.iafrica.com/animals/features/458656.htm
>
> "Animal experts in Croatia say a bear has learned how to trick people to
> let him in by knocking at the door.
>
> According to a report on Ananova.com, experts believe the brown bear
> probably learned the trick while nudging a door to get it to open.
>
> Experts speculate the nudging was mistaken by the owners for knocking and
> that the bear, pleased by the outcome, repeated the tactic.
>
> The Loknar family from Gerovo in western Croatia said the bear had knocked
> at their door three times and they were now refusing to answer the door,
> according to the report.
>
> Mum Nevenka Loknar said: "We jumped out the window as he came in through
> the door and raided the kitchen the first time.
>
> "I opened the door and saw him standing there and I didn't believe my eyes
> at first, then I ran for it as he walked in as if it was the most normal
> thing in the world.
>
> "Bears are a common thing in the woods around here, but no one has ever
> heard of a bear that knocks at the door.
>
> "The bear is so intelligent it's incredible. We've tried to put up lots of
> obstacles to stop him coming in, like a wire fence but he still gets
> through. I wouldn't be surprised if he knew how to use wire cutters."
> "
>
>
> Adam

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