Polar bear diving events involve people jumping into ice-cold water for fun, charity, or health benefits. Clubs and organizations use the novelty to raise money for various causes. Ice swimming is generally safe for healthy people, but precautions should be taken. The Coney Island Polar Bear Club was founded in 1903 and meets regularly every […]
Bear Mountain State Park in southeastern New York offers over 5,000 acres of outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, hiking, biking, a museum, zoo, rides, and boat rentals. Accommodations include stone cottages and rooms at the Overlook Lodge. Fall foliage attracts visitors from the US and Canada. Some attractions have seasonal hours. People looking to enjoy […]
The cave bear, a Pleistocene animal, lived in caves and became extinct about 20,000 years ago. Humans may have caused their extinction due to competition for caves. The cave bear was larger than the brown bear and mostly herbivorous. They suffered due to a lack of food and retreating forests. Scientists have recovered DNA from […]
The Smokey Bear hat, also known as the campaign hat, is a wide-brimmed hat with a high crown and four-cornered crease. It was originally worn by soldiers in World War I and later adopted by the Boy Scouts, becoming a symbol of outdoor experience. Its name comes from a US Forest Service poster featuring a […]
The bear hug is a hostile takeover attempt where investors try to acquire a company that is not for sale. It requires shareholder support and can lead to the dismantling of the company. Companies can take steps to minimize the raider’s influence and avoid a hostile takeover. In the business world, there are several methods […]
Paddington Bear, created by Michael Bond, is a beloved character in children’s fiction. He was inspired by a teddy bear bought near Paddington station. The bear is sent from Peru to England and becomes part of the Brown family. Despite his curiosity, Paddington has a strong sense of morality and a love of jam. He […]
The drooping bear, a fictional carnivorous relative of the koala, is said to attack unsuspecting tourists in Australia. Locals suggest bizarre ways to prevent attacks, and different types of fall bears have been created. The legend may have originated as a way to keep children away from dangerous eucalyptus trees or to explain the existence […]
The phrase “cross to bear” refers to an emotional or spiritual burden, originating from the New Testament story of Jesus carrying his cross. It became an expression for a burden that someone must carry alone, often with religious overtones. The phrase has also been used humorously as a mondegreen, such as “Gladly the Cross-Eyed Bear.” […]
Bear Stearns, a successful investment bank, faced a rapid decline in 2008 due to subprime mortgage investments. Shareholders withdrew investments, leading to a merger with JPMorgan Chase and a reevaluation of financial regulations. The fate of the Bear Stearns company in the United States during the subprime mortgage crisis sparked a great deal of public […]
A bear raid involves combining resources to force down the prices of securities, allowing traders to make profits but causing losses for other investors. This tactic is illegal in many countries due to ethical concerns and the manipulation of market performance. The concept of a bear raid is based on the idea of combining resources […]
Bear Grylls is a British author, TV presenter, and motivational speaker known for his work on “Man V. Wild: Born Survivor” and “Escape to Legion”. He was a member of the SAS TA and his military career ended after an accident. Grylls is also known for his ascent of Everest and continues to work as […]
A bear market rally is a sudden and significant rise in stock prices during a downtrend, often without a clear cause. It can be caused by overselling or the perception of undervalued stocks, but is usually temporary and followed by a continuation of the downtrend. The dangerous nature of bear market rallies lies in the […]
A bear straddle involves taking a short position in both a put option and a call option to maximize the chances of increasing the value of a stock portfolio in a short period of time. It is a solid approach for playing it safe in the market. Sometimes referred to as a “short straddle,” the […]
