Winnie-the-Pooh

Winnie-the-Pooh is a fictional bear created by A. A. Milne. He appears in the books Winnie-the-Pooh (published October 14, 1926) and The House at Pooh Corner (1928). Milne also wrote two books of children's poetry, When We Were Very Young and Now We Are Six, which include several poems about Winnie-the-Pooh. All four volumes were illustrated by E. H. Shepard.

Trivia

Pooh was Hong Kong's favorite Disney character in a 2004 poll, competing against characters including Mickey Mouse, Buzz Lightyear, Donald Duck, and Sleeping Beauty.

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Hong Kong - Mickey Mouse - Buzz Lightyear - Donald Duck - Sleeping Beauty

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Pooh also is the number one Disney Character in the Philippines for 2005 with Disney Princess at number two followed by The Incredibles, Buzz Lightyear and Mickey Mouse. This is in terms of the merchandise sold for the year. (Honey Barn Marketing Corp.)

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The sign on Pooh's house reads the name 'Sanders'. This may be Pooh's surname, or perhaps the name of the house's previous resident. It is a set up for a joke: Pooh was 'living under the name "Sanders".'

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The Winnie-the-Pooh's official birthdate was August 21 1921 that same day Christopher Robin gets him on his first birthday.

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August 21 - 1921

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The toys that inspired the stories are on public show in the New York Public Library on W53rd St http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/dlc/dch/pooh/. Many people in Britain feel strongly that this crucial part of Britain's cultural heritage should be repatriated. There are strong comparisons between the toys and the Elgin Marbles and the matter was raised in Parliament as recently as 1998 http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/53778.stm. If the Elgin Marbles are ever returned the pressure to bring Pooh home will be irresistible.

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New York Public Library - Elgin Marbles

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