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25 Bizarre And Crazy Facts About Cats

Cats usually get a bad rap. They always suffer when compared to dogs. Man’s best friend is in all of the movies, they rescue people that are trapped in the snow, and they’re just super cute and snuggly. While all of those things are true, and we’re not here to try and switch you over from being a dog person to being a cat person, we do want to at least put in a good word for our feline friends. First of all, they are far less active than dogs. They sleep for nearly 70% of their life! This means you have a lot less that you need to worry about and take care of. Cats don’t need constant attention and they are fine just doing their own thing around the house. They are actually so good at moving around undetected that the CIA invested tens of millions of dollars into creating a “spy cat”. We know, it sounds like something out of a crazy Hollywood movie, but its true. Unfortunately for the CIA though, the cat was hit by a taxi. But you don’t need to be a powerful government agency to recognize the value of cats. These are 25 bizarre and crazy facts about cats!



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At night, Disneyland is overrun by cats. The theme park feeds them and takes care of them though, because they keep the rodent population in check.




At night, Disneyland is overrun by cats. The theme park feeds them and takes care of them though, because they keep the rodent population in check

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24


Cats lack antibodies against dog blood so they can only receive it via a transfusion once. The second time would kill them.




Cats don

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23


Japan has “cat cafes” where you can go have a coffee and chill out with a bunch of cats.





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22


The Indiana State Prison allows prisoners to adopt a cat and keep it in their cell. They are meant to improve the mood of the prisoners.




The Indiana State Prison allows prisoners to adopt a cat and keep it in their cell. They are meant to improve the mood of the prisoners.

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21


Cats have scent glands on their face that release pheromones when they rub against you. It is the dog equivalent of peeing on something.




Cats have scent glands on their face that release pheromones when they rub against you. It is the dog equivalent of peeing on something.

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20


Bill Clinton’s cat has an unreleased SNES game where he fights of Republicans and eventually warns the White House about a stolen nuke.




Bill Clinton

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19


When professor of physics Jack H. Hetherington was told he couldn’t be the sole author of one of his papers because he used pronouns like “we”, he added his cat as an author.





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18


Thank to an extremely efficient pair of kidneys, cats can hydrate themselves by drinking salt water.




Thank to an extremely efficient pair of kidneys, cats can hydrate themselves by drinking salt water

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17


Since adult cats don’t produce lactase, the enzyme necessary for digestion of lactose, they shouldn’t be given milk.




Since adult cats don

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16


In Islam, cats are revered for their cleanliness. Muhammad is reported to have said that “a love of cats is an aspect of faith”.





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15


The CIA dropped over $20 million to equip a “spy cat” that would spy on the Soviets. It was hit by a taxi.





Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia





14


Cats are responsible for the extinction of 33 other species.




Cats are responsible for the extinction of 33 other species

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13


In 1879, Belgium unsuccessfully tried to use cats to deliver mail.




In 1879, Belgium unsuccessfully tried to use cats to deliver mail

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12


Oftentimes shelters won’t let black cats be adopted around Halloween out of a fear that they may be sacrificed.




Oftentimes shelters won

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11


The city of York in England is home to 22 cat statues scattered about on rooftops and houses. The cats have been said to protect the residents.




The city of York in England is home to 22 cat statues scattered about on rooftops and houses. The cats have been said to protect the residents.

Source: catsinyork.com, Image: wikipedia





10


When cats bring dead animals back to their humans, they are “teaching them to hunt” as they would with a younger cat.





Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia





9


Old cats meow more because they have Alzheimers.




Old cats meow more because they have Alzheimers

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8


Scottish sailer Alexander Selkirk once survived for 4 years on a deserted island thanks to feral cats that protected him from large rats during the night.




Scottish sailer Alexander Selkirk once survived for 4 years on a deserted island thanks to feral cats that protected him from large rats during the night

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A cat named Emmy lived aboard the RMS Empress of Ireland and she never missed a voyage. On May 28,1914, however, she refused to board. The ship left without her and then sank the following day.




A cat named Emmy lived aboard the RMS Empress of Ireland and she never missed a voyage. On May 28,1914, however, she refused to board. The ship left without her and then sank the following day.

Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia





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Domestic cats will try not to drink from a water bowl that is next to their food. This is because in the wild, water next to their kill could be contaminated.




Domestic cats will try not to drink from a water bowl that is next to their food. This is because in the wild, water next to their kill could be contaminated

Source: catwisdom101.com, Image: wikipedia





5


Cats will headbutt people that they trust or that make them feel safe.




Cats will headbutt people that they trust or that make them feel safe

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4


In most US states, declawing cats is legal but in the European Union it is not.




In most US states, declawing cats is legal but in the European Union it is not.

Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia





3


Koko the gorilla got a pet cat for her birthday in 1985 after she requested to have one as a birthday present.




Koko the gorilla got a pet cat for her birthday in 1985 after she requested to have one as a birthday present

Source: mnn.com, Image: Adam Rifkin via Flickr





2


Talkeetna, Alaska had a cat as mayor for 15 years.




Talkeetna, Alaska had a cat as a mayor for 15 years

Source: wikipedia, Image: wikipedia





1


Cats sleep for 70% of their lifetime. Humans, by contrast, only sleep for 30%.




Cats sleep for 70% of their lifetime. Humans, by contrast, only sleep for 30%

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Awesome Backpacks Turn Your Pets Into Tiny Little Astronauts When They Travel


Traveling with pets is always pretty tricky. Keeping them calm and carrying them around from place to place in clunky cages or bags can put a major strain on even the most serene outings.


But this cool carrier is about to change all of that. It’ll make your little buddies look like tiny, fluffy astronauts while they take in all of the sights right by your side.




The sphere-shaped window allows your cutie to take in their surroundings.



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They’ll finally get to enjoy all the landmarks right along with you!



They

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And there are tons of designs to choose from.



And there are tons of designs to choose from. desktop 1449248100

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Whether you prefer the space-age chic look, or would rather go for a more rustic option, you’ll both be traveling in style.



Whether you prefer the space-age chic look, or would rather go for a more rustic option, you

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You can check out all of the amazing choices over on U-pet’s Amazon page. They’re not even that much more expensive than ordinary options that you can find at the pet store. I think the pink one is calling my cat’s name…



If You Own A Cat, You Know This To Be True: There Is Never A Dull Moment


Anyone who owns a cat knows it’s quite an adventure. They sleep all hours, disappear for days, and sometimes even hunt (your feet) at night. But the craziest part is the oddball things they do. Things that you can’t help but laugh at…


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What weirdos! It’s a good thing they’re so lovable and adorable. Otherwise, why in the world would you keep these fluffy rascals around?!



When An Orange Cat Comes Around His Home, This Cat Is NOT Having It


The Hatfields and McCoys. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. This black-and-white cat and this orange cat. Just three of the greatest, long-held feuds throughout history.


And the black-and-white cat doesn’t mind fighting dirty. When he locks eyes on his orange enemy, he leaps into attack mode until the fiendish feline finds himself swimming with the fishes. Okay, so there aren’t actually any fish in the pool, but I think the fuzz ball is pretty miffed to be submerged, regardless.


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“Take THAT!”





I hope he stays on his toes for what I’m sure will be an equally brutal retaliation. Why can’t we all just get along??



When These Cats Dive Off Of An Icy Pier, They're So Confused By What They Find


If you really want to see a cat’s eyes light up, just give them a good whiff of some fresh fish. Their little brain goes nuts for the seafood delight.


Unfortunately for this feline duo, they can’t quite get their paws on the fish they found under frozen water. Not for lack of (adorable) trying, of course. Alas, their silly attempts are no match for the water’s protective shield of ice.




“Follow me, dude, I see lunch!”






“Be careful, you don’t want to spook it.”






“Gotcha!”















“Wait, why don’t I gotcha?”






“Why isn’t this working???”






“Hey, this is harder than it looks!”






“Ugh, whatever, I wasn’t that hungry anyway.”





Sorry, fuzzballs. Maybe you’ll have better luck just raiding the grocery store tuna. But you totally get an A for effort.



27 Examples Of What It's REALLY Like To Work From Home With Your Pet Around


Working from home can feel like an endless struggle against distractions, especially if those distractions happen to be cute and fuzzy.


Our animal friends just don’t understand why we would be home all day and not spend every second of that time with them. My cat loves to squeeze himself between my laptop and pin my arms down…and then look at me like I’m the rude one when I try to keep typing. If only they could understand all this annoying work stuff is what gives them their treats and toys!




1. “Next thing on your to-do list: snuggle me.”






2. “No, no more typing.”






3. “You’ve been working for five whole minutes! Let’s play!”






4. Making sure her human meets all those important cuddle deadlines.












5. “We’ll get through this expense report together, buddy.”






6. “You must answer my riddle* before you can have your laptop.”




*The riddle is chin scratches














7. Finally, an organization solution for your fuzzy files.






8. “Are you done yet?”



“…how about now?”





9. “Dude, ever hear of spellcheck?”






10. He ordered decaf.












11. “That last email was ruff, let’s sleep on it.”






12. “I’m way cuter than a spreadsheet.”














13. Adding some helpful clipart to your presentation.












14. “Seriously, how is it not nap time yet?”












15. Good thing they spent all that money on an ergonomic chair.






16. “Could you type a little quieter?”






17. The post-lunch crash can be so brutal.






18. “Jenkins! I said I want that report right meow!”






19. “Told ya I wouldn’t be in the way.”






20. “Thanks for warming it up for me, man.”












21. “You really just spend all day staring at that box?”






22. “It’s after 6 p.m. and I did not approve you for overtime.”










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23. “You don’t really need this job anyway, right?”










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24. “Why do you keep moving my pillow around? So rude.”






25. “See, it says right here, ‘Stop working, play with the kitten."”






26. He takes his proofreading duties very seriously.






27. They’ve been arguing over using a pie chart vs a bar graph for over an hour now.





For reference, this post took me three times as long to complete as it should have with my little dude demanding my attention. There’s just no compromising with these persistent cuties.