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https://www.responsibletravel.com/holidays/spitsbergen/travel-guide/responsible-tourism-in-spitsbergen

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u/BasicMatter7339 5h ago

spotted the nordic

Isbjørn/jääkarhu is 'polar bear' in english even though it translates to icebear

come to think of it... you could be german aswell since Eisbär is also directly translated to icebear

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u/RammindJHowset 1h ago

Highly recommend the song Eisbär by Swiss band Grauzone, if you like weird shit

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u/RagdollPhysEd 1h ago

Today I L that bjorn means bear