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  2. Kangaroo - Wikipedia

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    The word kangaroo derives from the Guugu Yimithirr word gangurru, referring to eastern grey kangaroos. [14] [15] The name was first recorded as "kanguru" on 12 July 1770 in an entry in the diary of Sir Joseph Banks; this occurred at the site of modern Cooktown, on the banks of the Endeavour River, where HMS Endeavour under the command of Lieutenant James Cook was beached for almost seven weeks ...

  3. Bob Keeshan - Wikipedia

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    Bob Keeshan was born to Irish parents [3] in Lynbrook, New York. [4] After an early graduation in 1945 from Forest Hills High School in Queens, New York, during World War II, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, but was still in the United States when Japan surrendered.

  4. Captain Kangaroo - Wikipedia

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    Captain Kangaroo had a loose structure, built around life in the "Treasure House" where the Captain (the name "kangaroo" came from the bigger pockets in his coat) would tell stories, meet guests, and indulge in silly stunts with regular characters, both humans and puppets. Keeshan performed as the Captain more than 9,000 times over the nearly ...

  5. Do You Know the Real Names of Your Favorite Celebrities? - AOL

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    The rules of becoming a rock star are simple: Lose the silent “h” in a first name; 86 middle names like “Francis”; and add more capital letters to a last name. 37. Rihanna/Robyn Rihanna Fenty

  6. Eastern grey kangaroo - Wikipedia

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    It is also known as the great grey kangaroo and the forester kangaroo. Although a big eastern grey male can typically weigh up to 69 kg (152 lb) and have a length of well over 2 m (6 ft 7 in), [ 4 ] the scientific name, Macropus giganteus (gigantic large-foot), is misleading: the red kangaroo of the semi-arid inland is larger, weighing up to 90 ...

  7. Hugh Brannum - Wikipedia

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    Hugh Brannum (January 5, 1910 – April 19, 1987) was an American vocalist, arranger, composer, and actor known for his role as Mr. Green Jeans on the children's television show Captain Kangaroo. During his days with Fred Waring and his Pennsylvanians, Brannum used his childhood nickname "Lumpy". [1]

  8. Roger, the ripped kangaroo who rose to internet fame, dies - AOL

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    The kangaroo was known for his brawny figure, once being compared to "an American football player" by the sanctuary. In his prime, Roger weighed nearly 200 pounds and stood at about 6 feet 7 ...

  9. Australian Kangaroos Are the Cutest Little Wedding ... - AOL

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    Cool Kangaroo Facts. If you live in Australia, kangaroos are just a daily part of life. They are the national symbol of the country, and there are tens of millions of them throughout, with the Red ...