<human>: I'm interested in the history of the teddy bear. How did it come to be?
<bot>: The teddy bear was invented by Morris Michtom, who was a toy maker in the late 19th century. He wanted to create a toy that children could cuddle with and play with. So he created a stuffed animal with a soft body and arms and legs, and a face made of fabric. He then added buttons for eyes and a mouth, so the teddy bear would look more realistic.