├── README.md ├── fact_127492249.txt ├── fact_12803766.txt ├── fact_149639506.txt ├── fact_41773808.txt ├── fact_4716489.txt ├── fact_137113819.txt ├── fact_144035531.txt ├── fact_65900143.txt ├── fact_42687667.txt ├── fact_46637361.txt ├── fact_100626498.txt ├── fact_20430593.txt ├── fact_60306265.txt ├── fact_77212049.txt ├── fact_90606219.txt ├── fact_118386360.txt ├── fact_128067412.txt ├── fact_147262451.txt ├── fact_57429926.txt ├── fact_76578559.txt ├── fact_78544368.txt ├── fact_84877315.txt ├── fact_97489430.txt ├── fact_97628234.txt ├── fact_98957867.txt ├── fact_136310301.txt ├── fact_32279815.txt ├── fact_33542034.txt ├── fact_64965718.txt ├── fact_86108771.txt ├── fact_8900339.txt ├── fact_108474326.txt ├── fact_109479037.txt ├── fact_114510638.txt ├── fact_124108284.txt ├── fact_13271282.txt ├── fact_141846577.txt ├── fact_146224276.txt ├── fact_148904267.txt ├── fact_15140628.txt ├── fact_24468410.txt ├── fact_76043605.txt ├── fact_84957316.txt ├── fact_92722005.txt ├── fact_98742468.txt ├── fact_103583871.txt ├── fact_123438600.txt ├── fact_13343453.txt ├── fact_13534813.txt ├── fact_139993645.txt ├── fact_1424828.txt ├── fact_142869217.txt ├── fact_14382429.txt ├── fact_16795697.txt ├── fact_19816864.txt ├── fact_21208104.txt ├── fact_28879444.txt ├── fact_38291831.txt ├── fact_44245973.txt ├── fact_50936973.txt ├── fact_53952563.txt ├── fact_59297947.txt ├── fact_64391163.txt ├── fact_67051417.txt ├── fact_69167619.txt ├── fact_70679650.txt ├── fact_82095655.txt ├── fact_89517938.txt ├── fact_9901211.txt ├── fact_101082979.txt ├── fact_112097116.txt ├── fact_112501666.txt ├── fact_113169270.txt ├── fact_11708740.txt ├── fact_127557983.txt ├── fact_144748763.txt ├── fact_145194486.txt ├── fact_14530887.txt ├── fact_19353603.txt ├── fact_22551103.txt ├── fact_43359854.txt ├── fact_44289417.txt ├── fact_47116007.txt ├── fact_88920713.txt ├── fact_97046639.txt ├── fact_98584959.txt ├── fact_124837747.txt ├── fact_126172297.txt ├── fact_138309192.txt 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├── fact_15607488.txt ├── fact_1706151.txt ├── fact_24521162.txt ├── fact_25117726.txt ├── fact_25275566.txt ├── fact_42539291.txt ├── fact_44069816.txt ├── fact_48050387.txt ├── fact_54799165.txt ├── fact_57177715.txt ├── fact_73293683.txt ├── fact_76297978.txt ├── fact_78666112.txt ├── fact_81890559.txt ├── fact_110048435.txt ├── fact_110899809.txt ├── fact_120861374.txt ├── fact_130642579.txt ├── fact_137061839.txt ├── fact_143949954.txt ├── fact_17472621.txt ├── fact_62203830.txt ├── fact_93948486.txt ├── fact_101792208.txt ├── fact_106148235.txt ├── fact_110380570.txt ├── fact_111092846.txt ├── fact_133565815.txt ├── fact_138146275.txt ├── fact_142485589.txt ├── fact_31263508.txt ├── fact_32318829.txt ├── fact_39079252.txt ├── fact_41812602.txt ├── fact_67755057.txt ├── fact_67813549.txt ├── fact_78503570.txt ├── fact_79248059.txt ├── fact_97179605.txt ├── fact_115369770.txt ├── fact_117404503.txt ├── fact_124762901.txt ├── fact_126328424.txt ├── fact_132761728.txt ├── fact_30014052.txt ├── fact_3111055.txt ├── fact_39782983.txt ├── fact_62195426.txt ├── fact_64276231.txt ├── fact_65746557.txt ├── fact_66167947.txt ├── fact_85455367.txt ├── fact_103049510.txt ├── fact_121032696.txt ├── fact_122612490.txt ├── fact_125607960.txt ├── fact_143837622.txt ├── fact_144583673.txt ├── fact_40202788.txt ├── fact_44437135.txt ├── fact_55877459.txt ├── fact_71425032.txt ├── fact_72321688.txt ├── fact_93647205.txt ├── fact_97560054.txt ├── fact_117822778.txt ├── fact_119079162.txt ├── fact_135493423.txt ├── fact_145110004.txt ├── fact_146401307.txt ├── fact_30460378.txt ├── fact_36922426.txt ├── fact_42747632.txt ├── fact_75685486.txt ├── fact_89499741.txt ├── fact_92091305.txt ├── fact_94072270.txt ├── fact_94947884.txt ├── fact_101777130.txt ├── fact_107341832.txt ├── fact_143208909.txt ├── fact_3304075.txt ├── fact_33338700.txt ├── fact_56200228.txt ├── fact_6068591.txt ├── fact_68274067.txt ├── fact_118824014.txt ├── fact_1242353.txt ├── fact_124363372.txt ├── fact_149030363.txt ├── fact_29264775.txt ├── fact_100498269.txt ├── fact_100656818.txt ├── fact_12932371.txt ├── fact_14249937.txt ├── fact_17356642.txt ├── fact_28486660.txt ├── fact_90189631.txt ├── fact_102085071.txt ├── fact_130232160.txt ├── fact_1582395.txt ├── fact_17694355.txt ├── fact_44508874.txt ├── fact_9408536.txt ├── fact_1009780.txt ├── fact_138220072.txt ├── fact_142811039.txt ├── fact_20355137.txt ├── fact_26002212.txt ├── fact_61887742.txt ├── fact_65512490.txt ├── fact_80799305.txt ├── fact_90891239.txt ├── fact_145791817.txt ├── fact_27176654.txt ├── fact_41329913.txt ├── fact_96522461.txt ├── fact_99003088.txt ├── fact_115339409.txt ├── fact_18583088.txt ├── fact_28122546.txt ├── fact_36137477.txt ├── fact_41831668.txt ├── fact_47750858.txt ├── fact_69449878.txt ├── fact_141837374.txt ├── fact_58185411.txt ├── fact_94752529.txt ├── fact_33255167.txt ├── fact_64137700.txt ├── fact_81487879.txt ├── fact_98156782.txt ├── fact_112491309.txt ├── fact_2843948.txt ├── fact_4551437.txt ├── fact_53628094.txt ├── fact_102008743.txt ├── fact_118200046.txt ├── fact_136491626.txt ├── fact_139600966.txt ├── fact_32174771.txt ├── fact_56487220.txt ├── fact_82114175.txt ├── fact_145608683.txt ├── fact_16038726.txt ├── fact_22364375.txt ├── fact_63112143.txt ├── fact_85162424.txt ├── fact_100441601.txt ├── fact_103832869.txt ├── fact_112622848.txt ├── fact_19204775.txt ├── fact_39610933.txt ├── fact_63773642.txt ├── fact_136983921.txt ├── fact_66738254.txt ├── fact_9444644.txt ├── fact_110423828.txt ├── fact_2474166.txt ├── fact_9057849.txt ├── fact_110728780.txt ├── fact_12092695.txt ├── fact_13263674.txt ├── fact_132930800.txt ├── fact_135336561.txt ├── fact_17353277.txt ├── fact_46490087.txt ├── fact_106978671.txt ├── fact_106042680.txt ├── fact_116531377.txt ├── fact_117580597.txt ├── fact_20641931.txt ├── fact_26275215.txt ├── fact_49541697.txt ├── fact_83285707.txt ├── fact_96625210.txt ├── fact_124526165.txt ├── fact_20824092.txt ├── fact_21908283.txt ├── fact_35547562.txt ├── fact_82173420.txt ├── fact_82829834.txt ├── fact_101985645.txt ├── fact_11554096.txt ├── fact_121307785.txt ├── fact_135576432.txt ├── fact_39340780.txt ├── fact_51155471.txt ├── fact_11139670.txt ├── fact_114677085.txt ├── fact_24030978.txt ├── fact_25925190.txt ├── fact_27134730.txt ├── fact_66091858.txt ├── fact_110338660.txt ├── fact_57646597.txt ├── fact_129508293.txt ├── fact_61364361.txt ├── fact_64579317.txt ├── fact_104501788.txt ├── fact_104576196.txt ├── fact_113984113.txt ├── fact_119573845.txt ├── fact_5603010.txt ├── fact_98766949.txt ├── fact_122714180.txt ├── fact_30987144.txt ├── fact_83984718.txt ├── fact_70518091.txt ├── fact_115644206.txt └── fact_66522598.txt /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # randomCatFacts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_127492249.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Most cats adore sardines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_12803766.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats dislike citrus scent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_149639506.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats walk on their toes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_41773808.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats walk on their toes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_4716489.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats dislike citrus scent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_137113819.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats dislike citrus scent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_144035531.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats dislike citrus scent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_65900143.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have supersonic hearing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_42687667.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A group of cats is called a clowder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_46637361.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Milk can give some cats diarrhea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_100626498.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_20430593.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_60306265.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 70% of your cat's life is spent asleep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_77212049.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat cannot see directly under its nose. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_90606219.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118386360.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A domestic cat can run at speeds of 30 mph. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_128067412.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A female cat is called a queen or a molly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_147262451.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_57429926.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Jaguars are the only big cats that don't roar. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_76578559.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can jump 5 times as high as it is tall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_78544368.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_84877315.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_97489430.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat's tail is used to maintain balance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_97628234.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats take between 20-40 breaths per minute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_98957867.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats take between 20-40 breaths per minute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_136310301.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_32279815.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_33542034.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_64965718.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Normal body temperature for a cat is 102 degrees F. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_86108771.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_8900339.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Normal body temperature for a cat is 102 degrees F. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_108474326.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average litter of kittens is between 2 - 6 kittens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_109479037.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_114510638.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | About 37% of American homes today have at least 1 cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_124108284.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_13271282.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_141846577.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_146224276.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_148904267.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_15140628.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Like humans, cats tend to favor one paw over another -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_24468410.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_76043605.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average litter of kittens is between 2 - 6 kittens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_84957316.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_92722005.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_98742468.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_103583871.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat bites are more likely to become infected than dog bites. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_123438600.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_13343453.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Neutering a cat extends its life span by two or three years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_13534813.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat usually has about 12 whiskers on each side of its face. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_139993645.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It is estimated that cats can make over 60 different sounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_1424828.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_142869217.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It is estimated that cats can make over 60 different sounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_14382429.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_16795697.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has two vocal chords, and can make over 100 sounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_19816864.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_21208104.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It is estimated that cats can make over 60 different sounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_28879444.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Baking chocolate is the most dangerous chocolate to your cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_38291831.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have 300 million neurons; dogs have about 160 million -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_44245973.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_50936973.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Baking chocolate is the most dangerous chocolate to your cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_53952563.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat bites are more likely to become infected than dog bites. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_59297947.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat bites are more likely to become infected than dog bites. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_64391163.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_67051417.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can spend five or more hours a day grooming himself. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_69167619.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat usually has about 12 whiskers on each side of its face. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_70679650.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_82095655.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | While many cats enjoy milk, it will give some cats diarrhea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_89517938.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_9901211.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_101082979.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_112097116.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average cat food meal is the equivalent to about five mice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_112501666.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Baking chocolate is the most dangerous chocolate to your cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_113169270.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_11708740.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_127557983.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 44 breeds of cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_144748763.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_145194486.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_14530887.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_19353603.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_22551103.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In one stride, a cheetah can cover 23 to 26 feet (7 to 8 meters). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_43359854.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's normal temperature varies around 101 degrees Fahrenheit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_44289417.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_47116007.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats respond most readily to names that end in an \ee\" sound.""" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_88920713.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The Pilgrims were the first to introduce cats to North America. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_97046639.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_98584959.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There are up to 60 million feral cats in the United States alone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_124837747.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If they have ample water, cats can tolerate temperatures up to 133 °F. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_126172297.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_138309192.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_24067120.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_2692295.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, and the cat - 230. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_37562203.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Fossil records from two million years ago show evidence of jaguars. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_44611384.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats lap liquid from the underside of their tongue, not from the top. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_52676294.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat's footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_70305496.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike other cats, lions have a tuft of hair at the end of their tails. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_106494004.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | British cat owners spend roughly 550 million pounds yearly on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_108300749.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Heat occurs several times a year and can last anywhere from 3 to 15 days. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_108939007.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In multi-cat households, cats of the opposite sex usually get along better. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110902495.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118728602.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_120555750.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_142357476.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_144297929.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_16383166.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Heat occurs several times a year and can last anywhere from 3 to 15 days. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_4644957.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_53047732.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_58638081.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_65983958.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_66048380.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_6955482.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_74202384.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_76702663.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_81905852.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled over the last fifty years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_91948614.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A tomcat (male cat) can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_92692737.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats' hearing stops at 65 khz (kilohertz); humans' hearing stops at 20 khz. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_93094919.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Heat occurs several times a year and can last anywhere from 3 to 15 days. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_99825883.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_108794702.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first official cat show in the UK was organised at Crystal Palace in 1871. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_109889288.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_134725182.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_136355650.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats lived with soldiers in trenches, where they killed mice during World War I. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_140861094.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_24024272.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A steady diet of dog food may cause blindness in your cat - it lacks taurine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_29347454.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first official cat show in the UK was organised at Crystal Palace in 1871. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_3095386.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_52246026.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_59234096.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first official cat show in the UK was organised at Crystal Palace in 1871. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_79361267.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_84039211.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_84267542.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_106008940.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Abraham Lincoln loved cats. He had four of them while he lived in the White House. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_13128298.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_131684662.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_1410224.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_15607488.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_1706151.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_24521162.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average cat can jump 8 feet in a single bound, nearly six times its body length! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_25117726.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_25275566.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_42539291.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average cat can jump 8 feet in a single bound, nearly six times its body length! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_44069816.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_48050387.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_54799165.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are the world's most popular pets, outnumbering dogs by as many as three to one -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_57177715.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_73293683.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have "nine lives" thanks to a flexible spine and powerful leg and back muscles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_76297978.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_78666112.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_81890559.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110048435.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110899809.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Some notable people who disliked cats: Napoleon Bonaparte, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hitler. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_120861374.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_130642579.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can judge within 3 inches the precise location of a sound being made 1 yard away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_137061839.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Among many other diseases, cats can suffer from anorexia, senility, feline AIDS and acne. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_143949954.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | According to a Gallup poll, most American pet owners obtain their cats by adopting strays. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_17472621.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The name "jaguar" comes from a Native American word meaning "he who kills with one leap". -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_62203830.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Many cats cannot properly digest cow's milk. Milk and milk products give them diarrhea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_93948486.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | According to a Gallup poll, most American pet owners obtain their cats by adopting strays. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_101792208.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a cats rubs up against you, the cat is marking you with it's scent claiming ownership. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_106148235.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110380570.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_111092846.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a cats rubs up against you, the cat is marking you with it's scent claiming ownership. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_133565815.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first true cats came into existence about 12 million years ago and were the Proailurus. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_138146275.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Your cat's heart beats at a rate almost double that of yours, from 110-140 beats per minute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_142485589.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In contrast to dogs, cats have not undergone major changes during their domestication process. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_31263508.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_32318829.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells (a human has between 5 and 20 million). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_39079252.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_41812602.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_67755057.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Your cat's heart beats at a rate almost double that of yours, from 110-140 beats per minute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_67813549.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_78503570.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_79248059.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_97179605.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Your cat's heart beats at a rate almost double that of yours, from 110-140 beats per minute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_115369770.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells (a human has between 5 and 20 million). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_117404503.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells (a human has between 5 and 20 million). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_124762901.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_126328424.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_132761728.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_30014052.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_3111055.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_39782983.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_62195426.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_64276231.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_65746557.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_66167947.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_85455367.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_103049510.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_121032696.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_122612490.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats cannot detect sweetness which likely explains why they are not drawn to it at all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_125607960.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian cat, followed by the Main Coon cat and the Siamese cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_143837622.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible as cat families interact best in pairs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_144583673.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats cannot detect sweetness which likely explains why they are not drawn to it at all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_40202788.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats cannot detect sweetness which likely explains why they are not drawn to it at all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_44437135.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat paws act as tempetature regulators, shock absorbers, hunting and grooming tools, sensors, and more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_55877459.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_71425032.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_72321688.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_93647205.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_97560054.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_117822778.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to the fact that women's voices have a higher pitch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_119079162.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Since cats are so good at hiding illness, even a single instance of a symptom should be taken very seriously. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_135493423.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_145110004.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In Siam, the cat was so revered that one rode in a chariot at the head of a parade celebrating the new king. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_146401307.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_30460378.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In ancient Egypt, when a family cat died, all family members would shave their eyebrows as a sign of mourning. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_36922426.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat named Dusty, aged 1 7, living in Bonham, Texas, USA, gave birth to her 420th kitten on June 23, 1952. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_42747632.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A female cat will be pregnant for approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_75685486.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be aquired in pairs whenever possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_89499741.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to the fact that women's voices have a higher pitch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_92091305.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat called Dusty has the known record for the most kittens. She had more than 420 kittens in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94072270.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94947884.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can predict earthquakes. We humans are not 100% sure how they do it. There are several different theories. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_101777130.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has the ability to rotate their ears 180 degrees,with the help of 32 muscles that they use to control them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_107341832.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_143208909.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_3304075.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_33338700.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_56200228.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's whiskers are thought to be a kind of radar, which helps a cat gauge the space it intends to walk through. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_6068591.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's jaw has only up and down motion; it does not have any lateral, side to side motion, like dogs and humans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_68274067.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Sir Isaac Newton is credited with creating the concept for the pet door that many cats use today to travel outdoors. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118824014.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy. Cats will also purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_1242353.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s hearing is better than a dog’s. And a cat can hear high-frequency sounds up to two octaves higher than a human. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_124363372.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s hearing is better than a dog’s. And a cat can hear high-frequency sounds up to two octaves higher than a human. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_149030363.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. It can run at speeds of up to 70 miles an hour (113 kilometers an hour). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_29264775.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Most cats had short hair until about 100 years ago, when it became fashionable to own cats and experiment with breeding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_100498269.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There are approximately 60,000 hairs per square inch on the back of a cat and about 120,000 per square inch on its underside. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_100656818.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In just 7 years, one un-spayed female cat and one un-neutered male cat and their offspring can result in 420,000 kittens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_12932371.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_14249937.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans have only 6). A cat can independently rotate its ears 180 degrees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_17356642.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats do not think that they are little people. They think that we are big cats. This influences their behavior in many ways. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_28486660.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans have only 6). A cat can independently rotate its ears 180 degrees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_90189631.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats do not think that they are little people. They think that we are big cats. This influences their behavior in many ways. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_102085071.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | All cats have three sets of long hairs that are sensitive to pressure - whiskers, eyebrows,and the hairs between their paw pads. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_130232160.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_1582395.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | On average, cats spend 2/3 of every day sleeping. That means a nine-year-old cat has been awake for only three years of its life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_17694355.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human has 206. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_44508874.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy and healthy - some cats will purr loudly when they are terrified or in pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_9408536.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human has 206. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_1009780.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The oldest cat to give birth was Kitty who, at the age of 30, gave birth to two kittens. During her life, she gave birth to 218 kittens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_138220072.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The heaviest cat on record is Himmy, a Tabby from Queensland, Australia. He weighed nearly 47 pounds (21 kg). He died at the age of 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_142811039.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | You check your cats pulse on the inside of the back thigh, where the leg joins to the body. Normal for cats: 110-170 beats per minute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_20355137.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's appetite is the barometer of its health. Any cat that does not eat or drink for more than two days should be taken to a vet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_26002212.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The heaviest cat on record is Himmy, a Tabby from Queensland, Australia. He weighed nearly 47 pounds (21 kg). He died at the age of 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_61887742.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The heaviest cat on record is Himmy, a Tabby from Queensland, Australia. He weighed nearly 47 pounds (21 kg). He died at the age of 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_65512490.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat uses its whiskers for measuring distances. The whiskers of a cat are capable of registering very small changes in air pressure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_80799305.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's appetite is the barometer of its health. Any cat that does not eat or drink for more than two days should be taken to a vet. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_90891239.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The chlorine in fresh tap water irritates sensitive parts of the cat's nose. Let tap water sit for 24 hours before giving it to a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_145791817.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The oldest cat to give birth was Kitty who, at the age of 30, gave birth to two kittens. During her life, she gave birth to 218 kittens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_27176654.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first commercially cloned pet was a cat named "Little Nicky." He cost his owner $50,000, making him one of the most expensive cats ever. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_41329913.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat's front paw has 5 toes, but the back paws have 4. Some cats are born with as many as 7 front toes and extra back toes (polydactl). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_96522461.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat's front paw has 5 toes, but the back paws have 4. Some cats are born with as many as 7 front toes and extra back toes (polydactl). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_99003088.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The largest cat breed is the Ragdoll. Male Ragdolls weigh between 12 and 20 lbs (5.4-9.0 k). Females weigh between 10 and 15 lbs (4.5-6.8 k). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_115339409.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_18583088.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Most cats give birth to a litter of between one and nine kittens. The largest known litter ever produced was 19 kittens, of which 15 survived. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_28122546.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_36137477.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The little tufts of hair in a cat’s ear that help keep out dirt direct sounds into the ear, and insulate the ears are called “ear furnishings.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_41831668.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | While many parts of Europe and North America consider the black cat a sign of bad luck, in Britain and Australia, black cats are considered lucky. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_47750858.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A sexually-active feral tom-cat \owns\" an area of about three square miles and \""sprays\"" to mark his territory with strong smelling urine.""" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_69449878.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_141837374.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Despite imagery of cats happily drinking milk from saucers, studies indicate that cats are actually lactose intolerant and should avoid it entirely. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_58185411.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are North America’s most popular pets: there are 73 million cats compared to 63 million dogs. Over 30% of households in North America own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94752529.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are North America’s most popular pets: there are 73 million cats compared to 63 million dogs. Over 30% of households in North America own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_33255167.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Siamese kittens are born white because of the heat inside the mother's uterus before birth. This heat keeps the kittens' hair from darkening on the points. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_64137700.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_81487879.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, but the cat has 230 (some cites list 245 bones, and state that bones may fuse together as the cat ages). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_98156782.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Siamese kittens are born white because of the heat inside the mother's uterus before birth. This heat keeps the kittens' hair from darkening on the points. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_112491309.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, but the cat has 230 (some cites list 245 bones, and state that bones may fuse together as the cat ages). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_2843948.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. It is native to Africa and it is the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Its top weight is 5.5 pounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_4551437.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can be taught to walk on a leash, but a lot of time and patience is required to teach them. The younger the cat is, the easier it will be for them to learn. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_53628094.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can be taught to walk on a leash, but a lot of time and patience is required to teach them. The younger the cat is, the easier it will be for them to learn. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_102008743.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's smell is their strongest sense, and they rely on this leading sense to identify people and objects; a feline's sense of smell is 14x better than a human's. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118200046.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander. If the resident cat is bathed regularly the allergic people tolerate it better. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_136491626.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. It is native to Africa and it is the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Its top weight is 5.5 pounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_139600966.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's smell is their strongest sense, and they rely on this leading sense to identify people and objects; a feline's sense of smell is 14x better than a human's. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_32174771.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It may take as long as 2 weeks for a kitten to be able to hear well. Their eyes usually open between 7 and 10 days, but sometimes it happens in as little as 2 days. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_56487220.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The longest living cat on record according to the Guinness Book belongs to the late Creme Puff of Austin, Texas who lived to the ripe old age of 38 years and 3 days! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_82114175.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's smell is their strongest sense, and they rely on this leading sense to identify people and objects; a feline's sense of smell is 14x better than a human's. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_145608683.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tests done by the Behavioral Department of the Musuem of Natural History conclude that while a dog's memory lasts about 5 minutes, a cat's recall can last as long as 16 hours. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_16038726.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tests done by the Behavioral Department of the Musuem of Natural History conclude that while a dog's memory lasts about 5 minutes, a cat's recall can last as long as 16 hours. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_22364375.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat’s scent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_63112143.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's cerebral cortex contains about twice as many neurons as that of dogs. Cats have 300 million neurons, whereas dogs have about 160 million. See, cats rule, dogs drool! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_85162424.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat rubs against people not only to be affectionate but also to mark out its territory with scent glands around its face. The tail area and paws also carry the cat’s scent. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_100441601.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The lightest cat on record is a blue point Himalayan called Tinker Toy, who weighed 1 pound, 6 ounces (616 g). Tinker Toy was 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall and 7.5 inches (19 cm) long. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_103832869.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In 1987, cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America (about 50 million cats resided in 24 million homes in 1986). About 37% of American homes today have at least one cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_112622848.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When your cats rubs up against you, she is actually marking you as 'hers' with her scent. If your cat pushes his face against your head, it is a sign of acceptance and affection. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_19204775.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In 1987, cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America (about 50 million cats resided in 24 million homes in 1986). About 37% of American homes today have at least one cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_39610933.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In 1987, cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America (about 50 million cats resided in 24 million homes in 1986). About 37% of American homes today have at least one cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_63773642.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. You can also learn about your cat's present state of mind by observing the posture of his tail. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_136983921.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | According to Hebrew legend, Noah prayed to God for help protecting all the food he stored on the ark from being eaten by rats. In reply, God made the lion sneeze, and out popped a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_66738254.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | According to Hebrew legend, Noah prayed to God for help protecting all the food he stored on the ark from being eaten by rats. In reply, God made the lion sneeze, and out popped a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_9444644.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have 30 teeth (12 incisors, 10 premolars, 4 canines, and 4 molars), while dogs have 42. Kittens have baby teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth around the age of 7 months. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110423828.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In 1888, more than 300,000 mummified cats were found an Egyptian cemetery. They were stripped of their wrappings and carted off to be used by farmers in England and the U.S. for fertilizer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_2474166.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Smuggling a cat out of ancient Egypt was punishable by death. Phoenician traders eventually succeeded in smuggling felines, which they sold to rich people in Athens and other important cities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_9057849.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average lifespan of an outdoor-only (feral and non-feral) is about 3 years; an indoor-only cat can live 16 years and longer. Some cats have been documented to have a longevity of 34 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110728780.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If a cat is frightened, the hair stands up fairly evenly all over the body; when the cat is threatened or is ready to attack, the hair stands up only in a narrow band along the spine and tail. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_12092695.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats should not be fed tuna exclusively, as it lacks taurine, an essential nutrient required for good feline health. Make sure you have the proper Pet supplies to keep your cat happy and healthy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_13263674.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If a cat is frightened, the hair stands up fairly evenly all over the body; when the cat is threatened or is ready to attack, the hair stands up only in a narrow band along the spine and tail. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_132930800.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If a cat is frightened, the hair stands up fairly evenly all over the body; when the cat is threatened or is ready to attack, the hair stands up only in a narrow band along the spine and tail. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_135336561.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Smuggling a cat out of ancient Egypt was punishable by death. Phoenician traders eventually succeeded in smuggling felines, which they sold to rich people in Athens and other important cities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_17353277.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If a cat is frightened, the hair stands up fairly evenly all over the body; when the cat is threatened or is ready to attack, the hair stands up only in a narrow band along the spine and tail. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_46490087.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average lifespan of an outdoor-only (feral and non-feral) is about 3 years; an indoor-only cat can live 16 years and longer. Some cats have been documented to have a longevity of 34 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_106978671.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Neutering a male cat will, in almost all cases, stop him from spraying (territorial marking), fighting with other males (at least over females), as well as lengthen his life and improve its quality. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_106042680.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mohammed loved cats and reportedly his favorite cat, Muezza, was a tabby. Legend says that tabby cats have an “M” for Mohammed on top of their heads because Mohammad would often rest his hand on the cat’s head. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_116531377.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Of all the species of cats, the domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking. All species of wild cats hold their tail horizontally or tucked between their legs while walking. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_117580597.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mohammed loved cats and reportedly his favorite cat, Muezza, was a tabby. Legend says that tabby cats have an “M” for Mohammed on top of their heads because Mohammad would often rest his hand on the cat’s head. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_20641931.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Isaac Newton invented the cat flap. Newton was experimenting in a pitch-black room. Spithead, one of his cats, kept opening the door and wrecking his experiment. The cat flap kept both Newton and Spithead happy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_26275215.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Isaac Newton invented the cat flap. Newton was experimenting in a pitch-black room. Spithead, one of his cats, kept opening the door and wrecking his experiment. The cat flap kept both Newton and Spithead happy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_49541697.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The largest breed of cat is the Ragdoll with males weighing in at 1 5 to 20 lbs. The heaviest domestic cat on record was a neutered male tabby named Himmy from Queensland, Australia who weighed 46 lbs. 1 5 oz. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_83285707.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Isaac Newton invented the cat flap. Newton was experimenting in a pitch-black room. Spithead, one of his cats, kept opening the door and wrecking his experiment. The cat flap kept both Newton and Spithead happy. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_96625210.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The largest breed of cat is the Ragdoll with males weighing in at 1 5 to 20 lbs. The heaviest domestic cat on record was a neutered male tabby named Himmy from Queensland, Australia who weighed 46 lbs. 1 5 oz. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_124526165.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Researchers believe the word “tabby” comes from Attabiyah, a neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq. Tabbies got their name because their striped coats resembled the famous wavy patterns in the silk produced in this city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_20824092.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The ability of a cat to find its way home is called “psi-traveling.” Experts think cats either use the angle of the sunlight to find their way or that cats have magnetized cells in their brains that act as compasses. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_21908283.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Researchers believe the word “tabby” comes from Attabiyah, a neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq. Tabbies got their name because their striped coats resembled the famous wavy patterns in the silk produced in this city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_35547562.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Researchers believe the word “tabby” comes from Attabiyah, a neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq. Tabbies got their name because their striped coats resembled the famous wavy patterns in the silk produced in this city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_82173420.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Perhaps the most famous comic cat is the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. With the ability to disappear, this mysterious character embodies the magic and sorcery historically associated with cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_82829834.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Researchers believe the word “tabby” comes from Attabiyah, a neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq. Tabbies got their name because their striped coats resembled the famous wavy patterns in the silk produced in this city. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_101985645.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The oldest cat on record was Crème Puff from Austin, Texas, who lived from 1967 to August 6, 2005, three days after her 38th birthday. A cat typically can live up to 20 years, which is equivalent to about 96 human years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_11554096.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The female cat reaches sexual maturity within 6 to 10 months; most veterinarians suggest spaying the female at 5 months, before her first heat period. The male cat usually reaches sexual maturity between 9 and 12 months. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_121307785.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The oldest cat on record was Crème Puff from Austin, Texas, who lived from 1967 to August 6, 2005, three days after her 38th birthday. A cat typically can live up to 20 years, which is equivalent to about 96 human years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_135576432.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats hate the water because their fur does not insulate well when it’s wet. The Turkish Van, however, is one cat that likes swimming. Bred in central Asia, its coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_39340780.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The most traveled cat is Hamlet, who escaped from his carrier while on a flight. He hid for seven weeks behind a panel on the airplane. By the time he was discovered, he had traveled nearly 373,000 miles (600,000 km). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_51155471.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The female cat reaches sexual maturity within 6 to 10 months; most veterinarians suggest spaying the female at 5 months, before her first heat period. The male cat usually reaches sexual maturity between 9 and 12 months. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_11139670.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The earliest ancestor of the modern cat lived about 30 million years ago. Scientists called it the Proailurus, which means “first cat” in Greek. The group of animals that pet cats belong to emerged around 12 million years ago. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_114677085.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first cat in space was a French cat named Felicette (a.k.a. “Astrocat”) In 1963, France blasted the cat into outer space. Electrodes implanted in her brains sent neurological signals back to Earth. She survived the trip. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_24030978.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (compared to human's 6 muscles each). A cat can rotate its ears independently 180 degrees, and can turn in the direction of sound 10 times faster than those of the best watchdog. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_25925190.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The earliest ancestor of the modern cat lived about 30 million years ago. Scientists called it the Proailurus, which means “first cat” in Greek. The group of animals that pet cats belong to emerged around 12 million years ago. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_27134730.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has the power to sometimes heal themselves by purring. A domestic cat's purr has a frequency of between 25 and 150 Hertz, which happens to be the frequency at which muscles and bones best grow and repair themselves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_66091858.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat's clavicle, or collarbone, does not connect with other bones but is buried in the muscles of the shoulder region. This lack of a functioning collarbone allows them to fit through any opening the size of their head. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110338660.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (compared to human's 6 muscles each). A cat can rotate its ears independently 180 degrees, and can turn in the direction of sound 10 times faster than those of the best watchdog. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_57646597.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | During the Middle Ages, cats were associated with withcraft, and on St. John’s Day, people all over Europe would stuff them into sacks and toss the cats into bonfires. On holy days, people celebrated by tossing cats from church towers. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_129508293.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Spanish-Jewish folklore recounts that Adam’s first wife, Lilith, became a black vampire cat, sucking the blood from sleeping babies. This may be the root of the superstition that a cat will smother a sleeping baby or suck out the child’s breath. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_61364361.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Spanish-Jewish folklore recounts that Adam’s first wife, Lilith, became a black vampire cat, sucking the blood from sleeping babies. This may be the root of the superstition that a cat will smother a sleeping baby or suck out the child’s breath. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_64579317.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Spanish-Jewish folklore recounts that Adam’s first wife, Lilith, became a black vampire cat, sucking the blood from sleeping babies. This may be the root of the superstition that a cat will smother a sleeping baby or suck out the child’s breath. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_104501788.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The smallest pedigreed cat is a Singapura, which can weigh just 4 lbs (1.8 kg), or about five large cans of cat food. The largest pedigreed cats are Maine Coon cats, which can weigh 25 lbs (11.3 kg), or nearly twice as much as an average cat weighs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_104576196.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Some cats have survived falls of over 65 feet (20 meters), due largely to their “righting reflex.” The eyes and balance organs in the inner ear tell it where it is in space so the cat can land on its feet. Even cats without a tail have this ability. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_113984113.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The smallest pedigreed cat is a Singapura, which can weigh just 4 lbs (1.8 kg), or about five large cans of cat food. The largest pedigreed cats are Maine Coon cats, which can weigh 25 lbs (11.3 kg), or nearly twice as much as an average cat weighs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_119573845.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The smallest pedigreed cat is a Singapura, which can weigh just 4 lbs (1.8 kg), or about five large cans of cat food. The largest pedigreed cats are Maine Coon cats, which can weigh 25 lbs (11.3 kg), or nearly twice as much as an average cat weighs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_5603010.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_98766949.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | While it is commonly thought that the ancient Egyptians were the first to domesticate cats, the oldest known pet cat was recently found in a 9,500-year-old grave on the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. This grave predates early Egyptian art depicting cats by 4,000 years or more. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_122714180.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The world’s rarest coffee, Kopi Luwak, comes from Indonesia where a wildcat known as the luwak lives. The cat eats coffee berries and the coffee beans inside pass through the stomach. The beans are harvested from the cat’s dung heaps and then cleaned and roasted. Kopi Luwak sells for about $500 for a 450 g (1 lb) bag. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_30987144.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_83984718.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_70518091.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a family cat died in ancient Egypt, family members would mourn by shaving off their eyebrows. They also held elaborate funerals during which they drank wine and beat their breasts. The cat was embalmed with a sculpted wooden mask and the tiny mummy was placed in the family tomb or in a pet cemetery with tiny mummies of mice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_115644206.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a family cat died in ancient Egypt, family members would mourn by shaving off their eyebrows. They also held elaborate funerals during which they drank wine and beat their breasts. The cat was embalmed with a sculpted wooden mask and the tiny mummy was placed in the family tomb or in a pet cemetery with tiny mummies of mice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_66522598.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The term “puss” is the root of the principal word for “cat” in the Romanian term pisica and the root of secondary words in Lithuanian (puz) and Low German puus. Some scholars suggest that “puss” could be imitative of the hissing sound used to get a cat’s attention. As a slang word for the female pudenda, it could be associated with the connotation of a cat being soft, warm, and fuzzy. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------