Wentletrap is derived from Dutch: Wenteltrap, which means spiral staircase
 
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> Van: myron palay <[log in to unmask]>
> Aan: [log in to unmask]
> Onderwerp: Re: Eskimo/Penguin riddle
> Datum: zondag 15 maart 1998 2:30
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> I agree with Emilio. If Eskimos had access to penguin eggs they would eat
them.
> The conundrum in My opinion is what is a wentle and why trap them?
M.Palay
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> Emilio Lopez wrote:
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> > Yes, Ferreter was the first, but if eskimos had a 40.000Kms arm (or a
little
> > less) they could eat pinguin eggs.
> >
> > Marlo F. Krisberg escribis:
> >
> > > I published the riddle at 1:05 PM.  The first correct reply was from
> > > ferreter at 12:56 PM.  Now how's that for a fast answer.   Eskimos
live in
> > > the Arctic and Penguins are only found in the Antarctic.
> > >
> > > Marlo
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