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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 ...
Toddler's stuffed toy falls into turtle pool at aquarium, later rescued by divers
AT THE NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM. Two-year-old Madeline Dahl would tell anyone that she doesn't go anywhere without "Baby," her ...