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🌱 Why triathletes across the Northeast flock to Bear each August

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  • Why triathletes across the Northeast flock to Bear each August

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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Humid with a shower in spots, with a high of 85 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Friday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 83, low: 59.
  • Saturday: Delightful with sunny spells, with a high of 75 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• The Most Popular Triathlon Race in Every State (triathlete.com) — Bear gets a shout-out as Delaware's top triathlon destination, with the Lums Pond Triathlon at Lums Pond State Park praised for its lake swim, flat bike course, and shaded run. The national roundup names one crowd-favorite race in every state, but notes that Bear's event draws athletes from across the Northeast who often camp, bring families, and celebrate locally afterward.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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