Which mascot said, "Give a hoot, don't pollute?" Here's the story

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Sep 10, 2026

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Which mascot said, "Give a hoot, don't pollute?" Here's the story Discover   Remember waiting by the TV on Saturday morning, bowl in hand, while Cap’n Crunch sailed the Sea of Milk and Lucky the Leprechaun dodged another gang of kids? Those familiar faces hide some genuinely surprising stories. One mascot has a secret name that most don’t know. Another was almost named after a rat. A baby food company kept its most famous face a secret for 50 years. Here are 12 old friends in a whole new light. Read full article

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