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Like a lot of people, I grew up on Sesame Street and the Muppets. But did you ever stop to wonder where they came from?

Some of the characters we know and love were recycled from other TV shows and commercials Jim Henson worked on, while others were invented by using whatever materials were around.

Be prepared for a little nostalgia, and I hope I didn't leave out your favorite -- not all of the characters have interesting background stories (sorry, Big Bird).

Many Muppets came from humble origins; Kermit once was made of a coat and ping-pong balls.
1. Cookie Monster
2. Elmo
3. Telly Monster
4. Count von Count
5. Kermit
Swedish Chef
7. Animal
8. Miss Piggy
9. Rowlf the Dog,
10. Oscar the Grouch
11. Gonzo:
12. You have to love Statler and Waldorf
13. Beaker:
14. Fozzie Bear.
15. Bert and Ernie
16. Grover:
17. Sweetums
18. Rizzo the Rat
19. Pepe the King Prawn's
20. Herry Monster from Sesame Street