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Hello Kitty at 40: The cat that conquered the world

By Olivia Wilson
In Culture
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AAfter Japan, Singapore was the first to suffer an outbreak. The infection? Hello Kitty mania. In 2000, a shortage of toys displaying the beloved cat at one of the city’s McDonald’s restaurants led to the unleashing of darker, violent instincts when a riot ensued. Seven people were injured and three taken to hospital for treatment. That was just the beginning. Now, what is left of our species...

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