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"Native American" conservationist Grey Owl, born Archie Belaney in Hastings.

Not as well-known these days, but quite a big celebrity at one time, and a man with a fascinating life story: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_Owl 

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On 23/08/2021 at 19:16, MattSantos said:

Terry Butcher was born in Singapore

Year older than me.

He may have been a "forces " baby with a lot of us born at Singapore Changi Hospital in the late 50s early 60s.🤪

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You've all forgot about Stan Laurel

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Elizabeth Taylor

Kiefer Sutherland

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Rugby Union the only game in the world were the spectators handle the ball more than the players.

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2 hours ago, Liverpool Rover said:

Even though Russell Crowe makes out that he is a fair dinkum Aussie he was born in New Zealand.

Nonsense! I've seen him in 'Robin Hood' - he's clearly a native of Lincolnyorklancashropcaithnesstasmanianebraskaderbyshire.

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Skippy the bush kangaroo was apparently born Skipinder, and comes from the Punjab.  I do not know when or under what circumstances he emigrated.

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On 24/08/2021 at 16:42, Mumby Magic said:

Speak of which Gary Bailey England and Man Utd keeper. South Africa.

He was a reverse one.

I thought he was South African and he was brought up there, but was actually born in Ipswich.

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On 12/12/2021 at 16:59, Mumby Magic said:

Max Verstappen. Belgium

I always had him down as a wrong 'un.

[looks up Max Verstappen in Wikipedia]

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On 13/09/2021 at 19:33, Wiltshire Warrior Dragon said:

Skippy the bush kangaroo was apparently born Skipinder, and comes from the Punjab.  I do not know when or under what circumstances he emigrated.

It is a pretty sad story truely. Despite him being presented now as a hero of ethnic diversity and acceptance in Australia, he actually carried the shame. He was determined and commited to being seen as a fair dinkum Aussie and disowned hin Punjabi heritage.

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