Jason English

Jason English writes for Mental Floss.

Big Bird Is 8 Feet Tall: 43 Sesame Street Facts for Its 43rd Season

Big Bird Is 8 Feet Tall: 43 Sesame Street Facts for Its 43rd Season

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