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Paddington Bear author was inspired by Jewish refugee children in WWII
(JTA) — Paddington Bear, the adorable and iconic children ... seen arriving at London’s Reading train station during World War II. “I remember their labels round their necks and then ...
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How a Stuffed Animal Named Billy Possum Tried—and Failed—to Replace the Teddy Bear as America’s National Toy
In 1909, wealthy widow Susie W. Allgood marketed a plush marsupial inspired by President William Howard Taft. But children thought the toy looked "too much like a rat," and it sold poorly ...
Did You Know Queen Elizabeth's Father Had An Unusual Obsession With His Teddy Bear?
King George VI, father of Queen Elizabeth II, had a teddy bear which he held dear from his childhood days till adulthood days. To know from where his obsession stemmed from, read on., People News - Ti ...