├── README.md ├── fact_141785644.txt ├── fact_16295519.txt ├── fact_26638550.txt ├── fact_73084915.txt ├── fact_32038565.txt ├── fact_86999352.txt ├── fact_91105062.txt ├── fact_94820331.txt ├── fact_27064336.txt ├── fact_36233997.txt ├── fact_103606434.txt ├── fact_110182135.txt ├── fact_116125858.txt ├── fact_116356651.txt ├── fact_129681037.txt ├── fact_26601338.txt ├── fact_27074291.txt ├── fact_27918682.txt ├── fact_4977052.txt ├── fact_88481022.txt ├── fact_94960817.txt ├── fact_98739724.txt ├── fact_104257731.txt ├── fact_104675313.txt ├── fact_119417678.txt ├── fact_20433568.txt ├── fact_33390974.txt ├── fact_38336146.txt ├── fact_54746045.txt ├── fact_6715248.txt ├── fact_67357606.txt ├── fact_86746366.txt ├── fact_99144546.txt ├── fact_10723763.txt ├── fact_129300613.txt ├── fact_34549802.txt ├── fact_3994549.txt ├── fact_43286805.txt ├── fact_51115919.txt ├── fact_59971784.txt ├── fact_69706400.txt ├── fact_88160168.txt ├── fact_119550340.txt ├── fact_136216035.txt ├── fact_139100777.txt ├── fact_141075708.txt ├── fact_148013708.txt ├── fact_24633109.txt ├── fact_33940100.txt ├── fact_34053359.txt ├── fact_49161672.txt ├── fact_59297519.txt ├── fact_65850039.txt ├── fact_78082833.txt ├── fact_98397566.txt ├── fact_108145633.txt ├── fact_123042601.txt ├── fact_134056669.txt ├── fact_143890478.txt ├── fact_18281537.txt ├── fact_28825638.txt ├── fact_42015884.txt ├── fact_45504231.txt ├── fact_6048050.txt ├── fact_79880791.txt ├── fact_81849828.txt ├── fact_83595049.txt ├── fact_89467504.txt ├── fact_92201000.txt ├── fact_96971416.txt ├── fact_104280688.txt ├── fact_104808118.txt ├── fact_112000309.txt ├── fact_119463379.txt ├── fact_120932217.txt ├── fact_132660918.txt ├── fact_139385803.txt ├── fact_144689848.txt ├── fact_146242056.txt ├── fact_27306720.txt ├── fact_28709749.txt ├── fact_3150575.txt ├── fact_34072789.txt ├── fact_4033540.txt ├── fact_42992385.txt ├── fact_52847059.txt ├── fact_59517322.txt ├── fact_59875722.txt ├── fact_62342260.txt 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├── fact_77426173.txt ├── fact_82890709.txt ├── fact_94502823.txt ├── fact_9740207.txt ├── fact_109580275.txt ├── fact_132986434.txt ├── fact_13487521.txt ├── fact_139215791.txt ├── fact_3001472.txt ├── fact_42674977.txt ├── fact_59951530.txt ├── fact_64592895.txt ├── fact_8008698.txt ├── fact_96680411.txt ├── fact_107336324.txt ├── fact_114879964.txt ├── fact_122324769.txt ├── fact_136350126.txt ├── fact_138906693.txt ├── fact_143480650.txt ├── fact_143903870.txt ├── fact_146150310.txt ├── fact_146285815.txt ├── fact_149597613.txt ├── fact_149635303.txt ├── fact_15323160.txt ├── fact_22005352.txt ├── fact_50359518.txt ├── fact_54109748.txt ├── fact_62374215.txt ├── fact_63025881.txt ├── fact_74014164.txt ├── fact_77098350.txt ├── fact_79072202.txt ├── fact_80300179.txt ├── fact_86378451.txt ├── fact_89404931.txt ├── fact_95561902.txt ├── fact_100867701.txt ├── fact_118461874.txt ├── fact_131428642.txt ├── fact_20689884.txt ├── fact_44257256.txt ├── fact_53444501.txt ├── fact_7173056.txt ├── fact_72019220.txt ├── fact_92171505.txt ├── fact_102113388.txt ├── fact_113734251.txt ├── fact_129950918.txt ├── fact_137083813.txt ├── fact_138418399.txt ├── fact_148908380.txt ├── fact_15275446.txt ├── fact_21698857.txt ├── fact_44000570.txt ├── fact_57475363.txt ├── fact_6044726.txt ├── fact_78245559.txt ├── fact_83812781.txt ├── fact_107564136.txt ├── fact_115917131.txt ├── fact_134486248.txt ├── fact_143215955.txt ├── fact_18869793.txt ├── fact_22312057.txt ├── fact_28826019.txt ├── fact_66786839.txt ├── fact_67414010.txt ├── fact_89790995.txt ├── fact_93408297.txt ├── fact_106215484.txt ├── fact_108850742.txt ├── fact_116023425.txt ├── fact_146778178.txt ├── fact_29177318.txt ├── fact_35827262.txt ├── fact_76712985.txt ├── fact_77858324.txt ├── fact_84653930.txt ├── fact_96558525.txt ├── fact_121607678.txt ├── fact_22530401.txt ├── fact_24718309.txt ├── fact_51277814.txt ├── fact_60094546.txt ├── fact_62825518.txt ├── fact_63498302.txt ├── fact_74799117.txt 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fact_39184773.txt ├── fact_44786624.txt ├── fact_62161877.txt ├── fact_64508254.txt ├── fact_65462020.txt ├── fact_76564393.txt ├── fact_113880234.txt ├── fact_54472607.txt ├── fact_66285097.txt ├── fact_80294621.txt ├── fact_8479461.txt ├── fact_114129317.txt ├── fact_23290893.txt ├── fact_25623656.txt ├── fact_70502499.txt ├── fact_82938293.txt ├── fact_87308871.txt ├── fact_128804117.txt ├── fact_143389384.txt ├── fact_145964791.txt ├── fact_84343649.txt ├── fact_94067884.txt ├── fact_147521361.txt ├── fact_53384457.txt ├── fact_65818093.txt ├── fact_6769905.txt ├── fact_102254325.txt ├── fact_124229697.txt ├── fact_70833382.txt ├── fact_101226588.txt ├── fact_140024289.txt ├── fact_43368414.txt ├── fact_93452661.txt ├── fact_102035565.txt ├── fact_108002134.txt ├── fact_129290620.txt ├── fact_94464637.txt ├── fact_110489483.txt ├── fact_118297668.txt ├── fact_134937762.txt ├── fact_138047054.txt ├── fact_345466.txt ├── fact_81257820.txt ├── fact_26381640.txt ├── fact_34940250.txt ├── fact_42477359.txt ├── fact_45638240.txt ├── fact_71007176.txt ├── fact_79368954.txt ├── fact_79767990.txt ├── fact_36232314.txt ├── fact_80334592.txt ├── fact_140923539.txt ├── fact_143169128.txt ├── fact_147397782.txt ├── fact_81963093.txt ├── fact_11672912.txt ├── fact_56307664.txt ├── fact_60878847.txt ├── fact_63591178.txt ├── fact_66742571.txt ├── fact_95627632.txt ├── fact_103876133.txt ├── fact_64578097.txt ├── fact_104774499.txt ├── fact_112660366.txt ├── fact_18090643.txt ├── fact_24362606.txt ├── fact_59550137.txt ├── fact_113054359.txt ├── fact_121135301.txt ├── fact_148549183.txt ├── fact_29644149.txt ├── fact_50092815.txt ├── fact_58011278.txt ├── fact_8059512.txt ├── fact_86245920.txt ├── fact_119447582.txt ├── fact_44632138.txt ├── fact_56165506.txt ├── fact_81440520.txt ├── fact_77655356.txt ├── fact_118185402.txt ├── fact_22673789.txt ├── fact_110853735.txt ├── fact_28113836.txt ├── fact_71729262.txt ├── fact_127423939.txt ├── fact_27692522.txt ├── fact_78098602.txt ├── fact_116227177.txt ├── fact_13149071.txt ├── fact_31167796.txt ├── fact_136830455.txt ├── fact_44455424.txt ├── fact_46139167.txt ├── fact_103115374.txt ├── fact_137566605.txt ├── fact_3684353.txt ├── fact_107320432.txt └── fact_48455053.txt /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # randomCatFacts -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_141785644.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have 3 eyelids. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_16295519.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats walk on their toes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_26638550.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Most cats adore sardines. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_73084915.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats walk on their toes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_32038565.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have supersonic hearing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_86999352.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Female felines are \superfecund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_91105062.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Female felines are \superfecund -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94820331.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A form of AIDS exists in cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_27064336.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A group of cats is called a clowder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_36233997.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A group of cats is called a clowder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_103606434.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A group of cats is called a “clowder.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110182135.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A group of cats is called a “clowder.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_116125858.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_116356651.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A group of cats is called a “clowder.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_129681037.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A group of cats is called a “clowder.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_26601338.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_27074291.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A group of cats is called a “clowder.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_27918682.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A tiger's stripes are like fingerprints -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_4977052.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There are approximately 100 breeds of cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_88481022.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94960817.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | 70% of your cat's life is spent asleep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_98739724.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A tiger's stripes are like fingerprints -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_104257731.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A domestic cat can run at speeds of 30 mph. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_104675313.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_119417678.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_20433568.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_33390974.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_38336146.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_54746045.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat's tail is used to maintain balance. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_6715248.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_67357606.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can jump 5 times as high as it is tall. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_86746366.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_99144546.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_10723763.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_129300613.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_34549802.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The leopard is the most widespread of all big cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_3994549.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_43286805.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_51115919.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Normal body temperature for a cat is 102 degrees F. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_59971784.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_69706400.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's nose is as unique as a human's fingerprint. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_88160168.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_119550340.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | About 37% of American homes today have at least 1 cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_136216035.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_139100777.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Like humans, cats tend to favor one paw over another -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_141075708.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | About 37% of American homes today have at least 1 cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_148013708.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_24633109.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_33940100.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_34053359.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_49161672.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat will tremble or shiver when it is in extreme pain. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_59297519.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_65850039.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Like humans, cats tend to favor one paw over another -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_78082833.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_98397566.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_108145633.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_123042601.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_134056669.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Ailurophile is the word cat lovers are officially called. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_143890478.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat can spend five or more hours a day grooming himself. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_18281537.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Ailurophile is the word cat lovers are officially called. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_28825638.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_42015884.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_45504231.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats bury their feces to cover their trails from predators. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_6048050.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Neutering a cat extends its life span by two or three years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_79880791.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It is estimated that cats can make over 60 different sounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_81849828.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It is estimated that cats can make over 60 different sounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_83595049.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Kittens remain with their mother till the age of 9 weeks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_89467504.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Kittens remain with their mother till the age of 9 weeks. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_92201000.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has two vocal chords, and can make over 100 sounds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_96971416.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Neutering a cat extends its life span by two or three years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_104280688.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_104808118.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_112000309.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_119463379.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's normal temperature varies around 101 degrees Fahrenheit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_120932217.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Baking chocolate is the most dangerous chocolate to your cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_132660918.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats respond most readily to names that end in an \ee\" sound.""" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_139385803.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_144689848.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_146242056.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_27306720.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first cat show was in 1871 at the Crystal Palace in London. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_28709749.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_3150575.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's normal temperature varies around 101 degrees Fahrenheit. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_34072789.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_4033540.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average cat food meal is the equivalent to about five mice. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_42992385.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_52847059.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The Pilgrims were the first to introduce cats to North America. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_59517322.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_59875722.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The Pilgrims were the first to introduce cats to North America. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_62342260.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The Maine Coone is the only native American long haired breed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_68643146.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_73459788.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_73876589.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_73944680.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_78815184.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_87304890.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A healthy cat has a temperature between 38 and 39 degrees Celcius. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94146795.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats spend nearly 1/3 of their waking hours cleaning themselves. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_95320094.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There are up to 60 million feral cats in the United States alone. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_99306930.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_107388960.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's brain is more similar to a man's brain than that of a dog. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_130238231.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_13209542.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The Amur leopard is one of the most endangered animals in the world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_15796567.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_20499205.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_25930917.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | British cat owners spend roughly 550 million pounds yearly on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_30946111.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_31096769.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | British cat owners spend roughly 550 million pounds yearly on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_33399921.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Fossil records from two million years ago show evidence of jaguars. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_43040837.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats lap liquid from the underside of their tongue, not from the top. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_49320127.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_51714020.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | British cat owners spend roughly 550 million pounds yearly on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_72014449.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If they have ample water, cats can tolerate temperatures up to 133 °F. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_7258408.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If they have ample water, cats can tolerate temperatures up to 133 °F. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_75431086.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | British cat owners spend roughly 550 million pounds yearly on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_99311854.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_113743813.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_114530383.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In multi-cat households, cats of the opposite sex usually get along better. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118175725.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118955972.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_128697871.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_134514325.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat's footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_136342120.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_146133204.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_148023555.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | British cat owners spend roughly 550 million pounds yearly on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_1660232.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats must have fat in their diet because they can't produce it on their own. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_39652099.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_47970943.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_49884336.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_51047009.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The richest cat is Blackie who was left £15 million by his owner, Ben Rea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_6536636.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_65392761.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_72037538.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a domestic cat goes after mice, about 1 pounce in 3 results in a catch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_73080073.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_74045890.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A tomcat (male cat) can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_76582780.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The richest cat is Blackie who was left £15 million by his owner, Ben Rea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_77426173.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_82890709.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Heat occurs several times a year and can last anywhere from 3 to 15 days. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94502823.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_9740207.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled over the last fifty years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_109580275.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a domestic cat goes after mice, about 1 pounce in 3 results in a catch. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_132986434.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_13487521.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_139215791.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_3001472.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_42674977.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_59951530.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A steady diet of dog food may cause blindness in your cat - it lacks taurine. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_64592895.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_8008698.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_96680411.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_107336324.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_114879964.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_122324769.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_136350126.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_138906693.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are the world's most popular pets, outnumbering dogs by as many as three to one -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_143480650.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_143903870.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_146150310.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_146285815.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_149597613.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_149635303.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_15323160.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have "nine lives" thanks to a flexible spine and powerful leg and back muscles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_22005352.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_50359518.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_54109748.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_62374215.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_63025881.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_74014164.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_77098350.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have "nine lives" thanks to a flexible spine and powerful leg and back muscles -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_79072202.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_80300179.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_86378451.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_89404931.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_95561902.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_100867701.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118461874.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Many cats cannot properly digest cow's milk. Milk and milk products give them diarrhea. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_131428642.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_20689884.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Among many other diseases, cats can suffer from anorexia, senility, feline AIDS and acne. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_44257256.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Among many other diseases, cats can suffer from anorexia, senility, feline AIDS and acne. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_53444501.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats purr at the same frequency as an idling diesel engine, about 26 cycles per second. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_7173056.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_72019220.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Ancient Egyptian family members shaved their eyebrows in mourning when the family cat died. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_92171505.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first true cats came into existence about 12 million years ago and were the Proailurus. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_102113388.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first true cats came into existence about 12 million years ago and were the Proailurus. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_113734251.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_129950918.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Your cat's heart beats at a rate almost double that of yours, from 110-140 beats per minute. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_137083813.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_138418399.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_148908380.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first true cats came into existence about 12 million years ago and were the Proailurus. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_15275446.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are now Britain's favourite pet: there are 7.7 million cats as opposed to 6.6 million dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_21698857.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are now Britain's favourite pet: there are 7.7 million cats as opposed to 6.6 million dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_44000570.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are now Britain's favourite pet: there are 7.7 million cats as opposed to 6.6 million dogs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_57475363.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In contrast to dogs, cats have not undergone major changes during their domestication process. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_6044726.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_78245559.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In contrast to dogs, cats have not undergone major changes during their domestication process. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_83812781.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_107564136.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_115917131.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Tabby cats are thought to get their name from Attab, a district in Baghdad, now the capital of Iraq. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_134486248.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_143215955.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats, especially older cats, do get cancer. Many times this disease can be treated successfully. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_18869793.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian cat, followed by the Main Coon cat and the Siamese cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_22312057.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_28826019.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_66786839.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_67414010.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_89790995.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_93408297.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_106215484.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_108850742.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_116023425.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat paws act as tempetature regulators, shock absorbers, hunting and grooming tools, sensors, and more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_146778178.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats cannot detect sweetness which likely explains why they are not drawn to it at all. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_29177318.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_35827262.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_76712985.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat paws act as tempetature regulators, shock absorbers, hunting and grooming tools, sensors, and more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_77858324.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat paws act as tempetature regulators, shock absorbers, hunting and grooming tools, sensors, and more -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_84653930.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_96558525.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_121607678.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_22530401.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_24718309.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_51277814.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A female cat will be pregnant for approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_60094546.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_62825518.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_63498302.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats don’t have sweat glands over their bodies like humans do. Instead, they sweat only through their paws. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_74799117.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_78233599.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Since cats are so good at hiding illness, even a single instance of a symptom should be taken very seriously. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_89904157.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Lions are the only cats that live in groups, called prides. Every female within the pride is usually related. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_104523909.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_105860567.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_114134805.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_117271331.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_117855776.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_131066127.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats can predict earthquakes. We humans are not 100% sure how they do it. There are several different theories. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_131643069.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_137996628.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_14731534.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_27517104.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_64902770.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_70527111.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_87045472.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat almost never meows at another cat, mostly just humans. Cats typically will spit, purr, and hiss at other cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_99430811.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_105315307.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The tiniest cat on record is Mr. Pebbles, a 2-year-old cat that weighed 3 lbs (1.3 k) and was 6.1 inches (15.5 cm) high. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_127684455.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat almost never meows at another cat, mostly just humans. Cats typically will spit, purr, and hiss at other cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_130713832.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Most cats had short hair until about 100 years ago, when it became fashionable to own cats and experiment with breeding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_25961614.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_26265395.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_43224502.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_57414904.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Most cats had short hair until about 100 years ago, when it became fashionable to own cats and experiment with breeding. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_138347981.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_23107815.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_23181768.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_38500944.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_47405517.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_64942246.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_69812680.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_82101688.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_82966911.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have 30 vertebrae (humans have 33 vertebrae during early development; 26 after the sacral and coccygeal regions fuse) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94791091.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The average lifespan of an outdoor-only cat is about 3 to 5 years while an indoor-only cat can live 16 years or much longer. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_125014321.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_29715636.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_33667650.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_72072059.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_118386524.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_126084015.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Miacis, the primitive ancestor of cats, was a small, tree-living creature of the late Eocene period, some 45 to 50 million years ago. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_139698975.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_22634686.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The Egyptian Mau is probably the oldest breed of cat. In fact, the breed is so ancient that its name is the Egyptian word for “cat.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_32332355.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_32380383.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The normal body temperature of a cat is between 100.5 ° and 102.5 °F. A cat is sick if its temperature goes below 100 ° or above 103 °F. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_39113674.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_39184773.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_44786624.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_62161877.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Miacis, the primitive ancestor of cats, was a small, tree-living creature of the late Eocene period, some 45 to 50 million years ago. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_64508254.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_65462020.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_76564393.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_113880234.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_54472607.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_66285097.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_80294621.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_8479461.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | All cats need taurine in their diet to avoid blindness. Cats must also have fat in their diet as they are unable to produce it on their own. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_114129317.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_23290893.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_25623656.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The Maine Coon cat is America's only natural breed of domestic feline. It is 4 to 5 times larger than the Singapura, the smallest breed of cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_70502499.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_82938293.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_87308871.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_128804117.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_143389384.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The group of words associated with cat (catt, cath, chat, katze) stem from the Latin catus, meaning domestic cat, as opposed to feles, or wild cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_145964791.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The group of words associated with cat (catt, cath, chat, katze) stem from the Latin catus, meaning domestic cat, as opposed to feles, or wild cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_84343649.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_94067884.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The group of words associated with cat (catt, cath, chat, katze) stem from the Latin catus, meaning domestic cat, as opposed to feles, or wild cat. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_147521361.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_53384457.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A kitten will typically weigh about 3 ounces at birth. The typical male housecat will weigh between 7 and 9 pounds, slightly less for female housecats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_65818093.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A kitten will typically weigh about 3 ounces at birth. The typical male housecat will weigh between 7 and 9 pounds, slightly less for female housecats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_6769905.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Relative to its body size, the clouded leopard has the biggest canines of all animals’ canines. Its dagger-like teeth can be as long as 1.8 inches (4.5 cm). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_102254325.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In ancient Egypt, mummies were made of cats, and embalmed mice were placed with them in their tombs. In one ancient city, over 300,000 cat mummies were found. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_124229697.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The cat who holds the record for the longest non-fatal fall is Andy. He fell from the 16th floor of an apartment building (about 200 ft/.06 km) and survived. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_70833382.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In ancient Egypt, mummies were made of cats, and embalmed mice were placed with them in their tombs. In one ancient city, over 300,000 cat mummies were found. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_101226588.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_140024289.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_43368414.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_93452661.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_102035565.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The silks created by weavers in Baghdad were inspired by the beautiful and varied colors and markings of cat coats. These fabrics were called 'tabby' by European traders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_108002134.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The silks created by weavers in Baghdad were inspired by the beautiful and varied colors and markings of cat coats. These fabrics were called 'tabby' by European traders. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_129290620.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats sleep 16 to 18 hours per day. When cats are asleep, they are still alert to incoming stimuli. If you poke the tail of a sleeping cat, it will respond accordingly. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_94464637.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Cats only use their meows to talk to humans, not each other. The only time they meow to communicate with other felines is when they are kittens to signal to their mother. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110489483.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night, and needs 1/6 the amount of of light that a human does - it has a layer of extra reflecting cells which absorb light. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118297668.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_134937762.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_138047054.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_345466.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The most expensive cat was an Asian Leopard cat (ALC)-Domestic Shorthair (DSH) hybrid named Zeus. Zeus, who is 90% ALC and 10% DSH, has an asking price of £100,000 ($154,000). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_81257820.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat sees about 6 times better than a human at night, and needs 1/6 the amount of of light that a human does - it has a layer of extra reflecting cells which absorb light. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_26381640.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_34940250.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_42477359.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s brain is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s. Both humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_45638240.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_71007176.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s brain is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s. Both humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_79368954.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_79767990.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_36232314.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_80334592.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Female cats tend to be right pawed, while male cats are more often left pawed. Interestingly, while 90% of humans are right handed, the remaining 10% of lefties also tend to be male. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_140923539.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_143169128.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_147397782.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_81963093.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_11672912.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_56307664.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_60878847.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_63591178.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_66742571.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_95627632.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_103876133.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_64578097.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_104774499.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_112660366.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_18090643.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_24362606.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_59550137.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_113054359.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_121135301.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In Japan, cats are thought to have the power to turn into super spirits when they die. This may be because according to the Buddhist religion, the body of the cat is the temporary resting place of very spiritual people.i -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_148549183.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_29644149.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | In Japan, cats are thought to have the power to turn into super spirits when they die. This may be because according to the Buddhist religion, the body of the cat is the temporary resting place of very spiritual people.i -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_50092815.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_58011278.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_8059512.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_86245920.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_119447582.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_44632138.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_56165506.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_81440520.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_77655356.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Researchers are unsure exactly how a cat purrs. Most veterinarians believe that a cat purrs by vibrating vocal folds deep in the throat. To do this, a muscle in the larynx opens and closes the air passage about 25 times per second. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_118185402.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Researchers are unsure exactly how a cat purrs. Most veterinarians believe that a cat purrs by vibrating vocal folds deep in the throat. To do this, a muscle in the larynx opens and closes the air passage about 25 times per second. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_22673789.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Edward Lear, author of \The Owl and the Pussycat\"", is said to have had his new house in San Remo built to exactly the same specification as his previous residence, so that his much-loved tabby, Foss, would immediately feel at home.""" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_110853735.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first cartoon cat was Felix the Cat in 1919. In 1940, Tom and Jerry starred in the first theatrical cartoon “Puss Gets the Boot.” In 1981 Andrew Lloyd Weber created the musical Cats, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_28113836.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | The first cartoon cat was Felix the Cat in 1919. In 1940, Tom and Jerry starred in the first theatrical cartoon “Puss Gets the Boot.” In 1981 Andrew Lloyd Weber created the musical Cats, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_71729262.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Like birds, cats have a homing ability that uses its biological clock, the angle of the sun, and the Earth's magnetic field. A cat taken far from its home can return to it. But if a cat's owners move far from its home, the cat can't find them. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_127423939.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_27692522.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Polydactyl cats (a cat with 1-2 extra toes on their paws) have this as a result of a genetic mutation. These cats are also referred to as 'Hemingway cats' because writer Ernest Hemingway reportedly owned dozens of them at his home in Key West, Florida. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_78098602.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Polydactyl cats (a cat with 1-2 extra toes on their paws) have this as a result of a genetic mutation. These cats are also referred to as 'Hemingway cats' because writer Ernest Hemingway reportedly owned dozens of them at his home in Key West, Florida. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_116227177.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | A cat’s eyesight is both better and worse than humans. It is better because cats can see in much dimmer light and they have a wider peripheral view. It’s worse because they don’t see color as well as humans do. Scientists believe grass appears red to cats. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_13149071.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII condemned cats as evil and thousands of cats were burned. Unfortunately, the widespread killing of cats led to an explosion of the rat population, which exacerbated the effects of the Black Death. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_31167796.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | During the time of the Spanish Inquisition, Pope Innocent VIII condemned cats as evil and thousands of cats were burned. Unfortunately, the widespread killing of cats led to an explosion of the rat population, which exacerbated the effects of the Black Death. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_136830455.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_44455424.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_46139167.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_103115374.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_137566605.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_3684353.txt: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | Two members of the cat family are distinct from all others: the clouded leopard and the cheetah. The clouded leopard does not roar like other big cats, nor does it groom or rest like small cats. The cheetah is unique because it is a running cat; all others are leaping cats. They are leaping cats because they slowly stalk their prey and then leap on it. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_107320432.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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- /fact_48455053.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. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------