Why Can't We Design A Bear-Proof Trash Can?

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Why is it so hard for us to keep the bears out of our trash? Well, it turns out that trash cans are basically like giant food puzzles for the bears, and they are determined to win... But, we can use their wily trash-nabbing instincts against them, to help us outwit trash thieves!

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