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January 08, 2004
Not a beartrap, unfortunately
CNN.com - Trap snares black bear smugglers - Jan. 7, 2004
Virginia state authorities and the National Park Service ran a sting operation against bear parts smugglers and captured over 100 of them. Some smugglers were also involved in trade of wild ginseng from a national park, also illegal.
Among the body parts were gall bladders, "believed in some Asian cultures to treat a variety of ailments, including high blood pressure, impotence and rheumatism". It's always impotence, isn't it. I particularly despise the people who take part in this sort of trade, which is not only disgusting and illegal but also preys upon the clueless.
Posted by Mac Thomason at January 8, 2004 01:23 PM
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Not to mention that we've already invented Viagra. Sheesh, give up on the ancient tribal remidies already.
Posted by: Tatterdemalian at January 8, 2004 07:22 PM