Sep 22, 2024
Great piece! I recognised Greyfriars Bobby from my UK trip. I remember hearing the story of Wojtek and the bear but never knew there was a statue commemorating them in Edinburgh.
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Written by Larissa Fedunik
Writes about history and science. Loves the obscure. Based in Canberra, Australia. PhD in Chemistry.
