Shocking Reveal: Hello Kitty Is Actually a Little Girl, Not a Cat

BY - Singh

Hello Kitty's True Identity Revealed: Beloved Hello Kitty is not a cat but a little girl named Kitty White. Image Credit : Unsplash

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