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The quizzical expression of the monkey at the zoo comes from his wondering whether he is his brother's keeper, or his keeper's brother.

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Evan Esar
Age: 95 †
Born: 1899
Born: January 1
Died: 1995
Died: January 1
American Humorist
Humorist
Comes
Wondering
Nature
Monkeys
Pet
Brother
Keeper
Expression
Zoos
Animal
Keepers
Wonder
Monkey
Whether
Apes

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