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80 Facts about Bucky

Your favorite sweatered mustelid is turning 80 years old — we have no idea how old that is in badger years — but to celebrate a new decade of life, we’re taking a look back and sharing some of our favorite facts about Bucky Badger.

Your favorite sweatered mustelid is turning 80 years old — we have no idea how old that is in badger years — but to celebrate a new decade of life, we’re taking a look back and sharing some of our favorite facts about Bucky Badger.

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