Fact of the Day: 16/12/2021
When you were little, did you have a teddy bear? Every time you hugged it, you got a burst of happiness. Do you know who created the teddy bear, the cause for the amazing joy experienced by children all over the world? The amazing and kind-hearted person to thank is Margarete Steiff. According to UK-German Connection, “One day, Margarete came across a pattern for a toy elephant and started making little felt elephants to give away as presents. They were so popular with the children that she made more toy animals and sold them. A soft toy bear soon became part of Margarete’s repertoire: the Steiff teddy bear was born and became famous across the world!” (“Margarete Steiff” par. 4-5). According to History.com, it was Steiff’s nephew, Richard, who came up with the idea, but her company that fabricated it (“Who Invented the Teddy Bear?” par. 4). Whenever you look at your teddy bear, be grateful to the Steiffs for creating the first ones.
Reference(s):
- https://ukgermanconnection.org/kids/find-out-en/margarete-steiff/
- https://www.history.com/news/who-invented-the-teddy-bear
Fact Author: Durga I.
Fact Editor: Ace
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