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New Cub a Web Sensation

German fans send thousand of emails suggesting names for furry celeb

By Zach Samalin, Newser Staff

Posted Jan 11, 2008 7:45 PM CST

(Newser) – The Nuremberg zoo's cuddly new polar bear cub still doesn't have a name, but it does have a website—and a fast-growing legion of smitten fans. "We're getting 15 emails with name suggestions every minute," said a city spokesman. For the time being,... Read full story »

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