Question 1: How many teddy bears are in the world’s largest collection? A. 1000 - 3000 B. 3000 - 5000 C. 5000 - 7000 D. Over 8000 Expand Answer: D. Over 8000! Jackie Miley, from the USA, has the world’s biggest teddy bear collection. As of 2012, she owned 8,026 cuddly bears.
Question 2: Which Peruvian fictional bear famously wears a red hat and a blue raincoat? A. Paddington B. Winnie the Pooh C. Baloo D. Yogi Bear Expand Answer: A. Paddington! This famous bear was created by author Michael Bond. Paddington is going to be celebrating his 60th birthday this year!
Question 3: Roughly how many people keep their childhood teddy bears for their whole lives? A. One quarter B. One half C. Three quarters D. Everyone keeps their childhood teddy! Expand Answer: A. One quarter One quarter of people keep a much-loved teddy they played with as a child. Awwww! Many pass theirs on to future generations for more cuddles.
Question 4: Teddy bears get their name from someone famous called Teddy. What was his job? A. He was a popstar B. He was a president C. He was a famous doctor D. Nobody really knows Expand Answer: B. He was the president of the USA! Teddy bears are named after President Theodore Roosevelt, after he famously refused to hurt a bear in 1902. Good for him!
Question 5: What is the official name for someone who collects Teddy bears? A. Teddy Bearist B. Bearophile C. Arctophile D. Archivist Expand Answer: C. Arctophile Coming from the Greek word of Arktos, meaning bear!
Question: 10 what's the missing lyric from this famous song: "Today’s the day the Teddy Bears have their _____" Expand Answer: Picnic The song dates back to 1907 that’s 113 years ago! To hear the song & sing along, click here!