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The Teddy Bear
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Teddy bears are cute and cuddly. Children cling to them for comfort. They have inspired countless books and stories and songs. They are the backbone of a $12 billion industry. Most of us probably know the Teddy Bear is named after a beloved US President - but beyond that - what do we really know? This is the story of the Teddy Bear.
Sources
https://corporate.steiff.com/en/steiff-teddy/history/
https://www.nps.gov/thrb/learn/historyculture/storyofteddybear.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teddy_bear
Image @ Matt Breen
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