Why do the eskimo's live in alaska? don't they get cold up there?

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The discussion centers on the reasons why Eskimos, or Inuit people, live in Alaska, highlighting their historical migration across the land bridge in the Bering Strait. It emphasizes that they have physiologically adapted to cold climates and utilize appropriate clothing to cope with low temperatures. The conversation concludes with a note that the initial question has been adequately addressed, leading to the closure of the thread.
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why do the eskimo's live in alaska? don't they get cold up there?
 
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They ended up there because of the human migration across the land bridge in the Bering Strait. They don't get cold because they have physiologically adapted to the cold, as well as having the right clothing. Is this even a serious question?
 
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