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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 ...
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Teddy Day 2025: Which colour teddy bear should you gift to your loved one? Know meanings of different colours
This day is a special occasion to express love and affection, in which people make their loved ones happy by gifting them teddy bears. The Teddy Bear is not only a cute toy, but it is also a ...
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Discover How President Theodore Roosevelt Inspired the World’s First Teddy Bear, Which Went on Sale on This Day in 1903
Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images Teddy bears are now an internationally beloved children’s toy. But few remember the presidential hunting trip and state boundary dispute that led to the sale ...