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Hello Kitty is not a cat, creators declare — despite her whiskers, ears and name

Display of Hello Kitty items at the 'CUTE' exhibition in Somerset House, London, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the character The cat’s out of the bag. On the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty, ...
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Did You Know Hello Kitty Isn't Even Her Real Name?

Turns out, it isn’t. As Hello Kitty approaches her 50th anniversary—which will officially occur November 1—fans are in a frenzy over lesser-known facts about the Japanese cartoon character created by ...
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Hello Kitty turns 50 — but did you know she's not a cat? Plus more fun facts

Hello Kitty, the beloved cartoon character that's brought smiles to kids and adults around the world for generations, is celebrating her 50th anniversary this year. The Japanese company Sanrio first ...
Associated Press

At 50, Hello Kitty is as ‘kawaii’ and lucrative as ever

TOKYO (AP) — Hello Kitty turns 50 on Friday. Befitting a pop icon at midlife, the bubble-headed, bow-wearing character’s fictional birthday has brought museum exhibits, a theme park spectacle and a ...