Have Teddy, Will Travel

They Couldn't Bear To Leave Him Behind

Photograph copyright: DAVID McMAHON

I've seen a lot of motorcycles. I've seen a lot of luggage. But I ain't never seen a teddy bear perched so securely on top of the luggage behind a motorcycle. This was such a great sight that I had to get my camera out and take the shot, even though the light was really poor.

I'd say it's a very well-travelled bear - and obviously the chill in the air didn't worry him (or her) in the least. Come to think of it, maybe he (or she) was really hibernating on the back of that big bike.

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Bearing Up Remarkably Well

Talking Up An Unusual Achievement

Japanese scientists have developed a robotic talking teddy bear - placed on the car dashboard - to help drivers find their way through traffic. The bear has a moving neck and arms so it can also point confused drivers in the right direction. It has even been programmed to say "You haven't been drinking, have you?" if it detects alcohol on a driver's breath.

FOOTNOTE: Ted reckoning.