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Why Is Jumbo Famous?

Jumbo was the first African elephant anyone in North America had ever seen. Over his lifetime it is estimated that more than 20 million people came to visit him. But very little was known about elephants in the late 1800’s, and since his death questions have been raised about how he was treated. Why was …

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Who Bought Jumbo?

Jumbo (supermarket) Entrance of a Jumbo supermarket in Veghel Area served Netherlands, Belgium Products Supermarkets Owner Van Eerd Group Website www.jumbo.com Who bought Jumbo the elephant? impresario P.T. BarnumIn declining health and suffering from troubling night rages, Jumbo was sold to circus impresario P.T. Barnum and shipped to New York City at the age of …

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How Old Is Fenwick?

It was founded in 1882 by John James Fenwick in Newcastle upon Tyne, and today consists of nine branches. It was a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1988 to 2010. As of 2022, the chain is still owned by members of the Fenwick family. Who owns Fenwick now? Today, the company …

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