This year marks the 50th birthday of Hello Kitty, but the character has become so ubiquitous over the years that it's easy to lose track of her true nature. Is she a cat, or a girl, or just ...

Confused? Welcome to the party. If there's one thing about Hello Kitty, it's that she's proven adaptable and as much a study in contrasts during her long career. She — and Kitty is a she ...