The Wartime Origins of Winnie-the-Pooh
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A literary icon for young people across the world, Winnie-the-Pooh might never have come to be without a Canadian's involvement in the First World War.
A literary icon for young people across the world, Winnie-the-Pooh might never have come to be without a Canadian's involvement in the First World War.
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NATIONAL WINNIE THE POOH DAY - January 18 - National Day Calendar
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Winnie-the-Pooh - Wikipedia
Winnie the Pooh - A Real Bear with a WWI Story - extra
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Winnie The Pooh History
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Piglet, fictional character
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The pertinence of Pooh — Tim Warnes
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New character joins Winnie-the-Pooh in latest book
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Winnie The Pooh Was Based On A Real Bear That Participated In WWI
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Bear who inspired Winnie the Pooh had tooth decay because
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Winnie the Pooh's Copyright (and Other) Wars – Hugh Stephens Blog
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Winnie the Pooh' Was Created by a Vet Explaining War to his Boy
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The True Story Of Winnie The Pooh And Her Pal, Christopher Robin
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How 'Christopher Robin' and a funny old bear named Pooh came to be
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Winnie-The-Pooh's Origin Story & Real Inspiration Explained