Trump doesn’t like to read, preferring TV for information. Roosevelt, on the other hand, read multiple books daily and loved boxing. Taylor was nearly illiterate, while Buchanan enjoyed reading biographies of George Washington. It has often been said that President Donald Trump does not read much, preferring to get his information by watching television. According […]
The teddy bear was invented in the US and Germany in the early 20th century. The name comes from a hunting trip by President Theodore Roosevelt, who refused to shoot a tied-up bear. A soft toy was created and became popular, with millions sold by Steiff’s company. Teddy bears remain a beloved toy today. The […]
Teddy Roosevelt, as a presidential candidate, was shot in 1912 but still gave an 80-minute speech before seeking medical attention. The bullet was slowed by folded pages in his jacket pocket and lodged in a rib. He became the third most successful candidate in American history. Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, […]
Lord Byron kept a pet bear at Trinity College in 1805, as he was not allowed to bring a dog. He had a love for animals and also kept monkeys and peacocks as pets. Lord Byron had a pet bear, according to people who knew the English poet. In 1805, Byron began attending Trinity College, […]
