The Unlikely Inventor of a Global Phenomenon: Thomas Dam and the Troll Doll Thomas Dam, born in Holstebro, Denmark, in 1915, wasn’t initially destined for fame or fortune. His early life was rooted in the rhythms of rural Denmark – a woodworker and fisherman, he possessed a quiet artistry honed by years spent shaping timber and navigating the waters of the Wadden Sea. Yet, it's not his traditional craft that secured his place in popul…