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14 Cat Facts (To Help Us Understand Our Feline Friends)

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14 Cat Facts (To Help Us Understand Our Feline Friends)

March 01, 2022

If you're like us, your clothes are covered in cat hair, your couch is all scratched up, and your apartment has a slight musk of cat litter. But all these drawbacks are more than a fair exchange for a feline companion. If you're also a fan of big stretches and head butts, here are 14 facts about our furry feline friends…

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Lincoln was the first president to have a cat in the White House

Lincoln was the first president to have a cat in the White House Не even brought in strays. Mary Todd Lincoln was once asked if her husband had hobbies, to which she simply replied, Cats! CRACKED.COM — Source: Washington Post and NPS

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Blackie the cat was richer than you

The wealthiest cat was worth almost $13 million 100 1001 When British millionaire Ben Rea died, he left £7 million to his cat Blackie. Не left his family out of the will, but split almost all his fortune among three cat charities. CRACKED.COM — Source: Guinness World Records

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Cat genomes: You and I aren't so different

Cats are more genetically similar to humans than almost any mammal The cat genome is more similar to the human genome, even more than that of mice or dogs. Understanding genetic diseases in cats may help treat humans with similar diseases. CRACKED.COM — Source: EurekAlert

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People along the Silk Road had domestic cats

People along the Silk Road had domestic cats According to a full skeleton that was discovered in Kazakhstan, the tomcat was cared for and fed by nomadic herders as a pet. CRACKED.COM — Source: CNN

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Owning a cat is good for your mental health

Owning a cat is good for your mental health Owning a pet (especially for over five years) is linked to slower cognitive decline in older adults. Think about your cognitive health the next time your cat is driving you bonkers. CRACKED.COM — Source: EurekAlert

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Cats understand cause and effect

Cats understand cause and effect According to one study, cats appeared to stare longer at an empty box after hearing something being shaken inside. CRACKED.COM — Source: Scientific American

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Cats recognize their name (even if they ignore it)

Cats recognize their name (even if they ignore it) Research shows that cats know their name when compared to similar-sounding words and are more likely to recognize their name when said by their owner. CRACKED.COM — Source: Scientific American

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Cats from the same litter can have different dads

Cats from the same litter can have different dads Each kitten in a litter can have a different biological father due to what's called heteropaternal superfecundation. CRACKED.COM — Source: Popular Science

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Ol' Blue Eyes probably won't last

All kittens are born with blue eyes Like many mammals, kittens appear to have bluish eyes until they're about six to seven weeks old, at which point the eye becomes more mature and starts producing melanin. CRACKED.COM — Source: Catster

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Your cat's purr is special

Purring is unique to domestic cats Although big cats like lions exhibit a 'purr-like' sound, the domestic cat uniquely makes a noise that is produced while both inhaling and exhaling, produced with the laryngeal muscles. CRACKED.COM — Source: Library of Congress

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You have our permission to watch cat videos at work

Viewing cat videos can boost energy One study showed that watching cat videos increases viewers' energy levels and positive emotions. They also experience a decrease in negative emotions, like stress, sadness, and annoyance. CRACKED.COM — Source: ScienceDaily

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Your cat would make a great weatherman

Cats can sense oncoming storms Your cat may be able to sense a change in atmosphoric pressure in its inner ear. Additionally, your cat may be able to hear distant thunder, smell ozone gas (created by lightening), or smell approaching rain CRACKED.COM — Source: Science Focus

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Still 'knead' to know: Why do cats knead?

Scientists have yet to research why cats knead Although it sounds like the most adorable study, there's not much research done about making biscuits. Some theories include that it's a way for them to spread their scent or it's a holdover from how a kitten stimulates their mother's milk glands. CRACKED.COM — Source: Science Focus

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Don't try this at home: Cats can (sometimes) survive steep falls

Cats can (sometimes) survive steep falls One study looked at cats who survived falls with an average of 5.5 stories. They discovered cats who fell over 7 stories had less severe injuries than shorter falls because they reached their terminal velocity (meaning they stopped falling faster and faster) and were able to relax, lessening the impact. CRACKED.COM — Source: Science Focus

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