Dear Blake,

I’m thinking about moving to Alaska. I don’t want to appear to be a bigot, but I don’t want to live near any Eskimos, because I think they are probably some strange people. If I have to live near some of them, what do you suggest I do to adjust.

Signed, Helen

from Eugene, Oregon

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Dear Helen,

After reading your letter a couple of times, I have some good news for you, and treat this as a priority! I recently found out that it’s good luck to pet a polar bear within a week of moving to Alaska. I hope this helps.

Blake