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The Story of How Winnie The Pooh Was Inspired By A Real-Life Bear

Today is Winnie the Pooh Day, chosen in honor of the birthday of author AA Milne. While the beloved bear has been the hero of countless tales, many MAY not realize that the real-life bear who inspired Winnie… was actually a SHE! The story traces back to World War 1 – when a veteran purchased an American Black Bear cub – naming her “Winnie” after his home city of Winnipeg. The bear became a military mascot of sorts until she was ultimately transferred to the London Zoo, where she became a fan favorite and caught the attention of AA Milne.

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