Stuff You Should Know · October 20, 2026 · 52m

Winnie the Pooh: Silly Old Bear

The episode explores the origins of Winnie the Pooh, focusing on A.A. Milne's creation of the beloved bear and how his son Christopher Robin's childhood inspired the stories.

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The First Winnie the Pooh Story Was Published on Christmas Eve 1925

The original Winnie the Pooh story debuted on December 24, 1925, as a holiday surprise from A.A. Milne.

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Christopher Robin Was a Real Child, Not Just a Character

The human boy in the stories was based on A.A. Milne's own son, Christopher Robin Milne.

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