Paddington Bear Paddington Bear Paddington Bear is a fictional character in children's literature. He first appeared on 13 October 1958 in the children's book "A Bear Called Paddington" and has been featured in more than twenty books written by British author Michael Bond and illustrated by Peggy Fortnum and other artists. The friendly bear from Peru—with his old hat, battered suitcase (complete with a secret compartment, enabling it to hold more items than it would appear to), duffle coat and love of marmalade—has become a classic character from English children's literature. Paddington books have been translated into 30 languages across 70 titles
Moe's Italian Sandwiches Moe's Italian Sandwiches Moe's Italian Sandwiches is the name of an Italian submarine sandwich shop located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The owners, the Paganos, also own the Moe's franchising business, MadMoe Corporation, which has begun placing Moe's Italian Sandwiches restaurants throughout New England. Phil "Moe" Pagano quit his job as a cheese salesman and opened his first shop on State St then in May 1959 when he bought a sandwich shop on Daniel Street in Portsmouth from Moe Weiner. He surprised many by selling only one type of sandwich, the recipe having been handed down by his mother. It featured