Are you an ARCTOPHILE?
February 7, 2008 - 8:46am — PaulaZ
Arctophily -- a great word for something most of us have loved at one time, and, according to a recent survey, 40 percent of us still have our favorite one.
Teddy bears! Arctophily is the scientific word for teddy bear collecting. Who knew? Another fun fact -- a collection of teddy bears is known as a "hug." Of course -- what else could it be!
A recent survey published by the Royal Alberta Museum (Canada) claims that 40 percent of adults still have their favorite childhood teddy bear. So, OK, 'fess up -- do you, fair reader, still have your teddy bear?
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