Gorilla Friends
In 2001, Williams befriended Koko the gorilla. Koko’s owners had shown her one of his films and she appeared to recognize him. When Koko met Robin, she repeatedly signed for him to tickle her.
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Robin Williams: Unknown Facts About the Comedy Legend
The More You Know
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- John Tyler, the 10th president of the United States, was born in 1790. He has a grandson that is alive today.