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Did you know that a physicist once made his cat the co-author of his paper because he'd accidentally written "we" instead of "I" throughout his work and couldn't be bothered to change it? Also, believe it or not, the British Government has a position called "Chief Mouser To The Cabinet Office" that can only be assigned to a cat. And although this may not surprise you, a study once proved that cats are more than capable of recognizing their owner's voices, but simply choose to ignore it. Scroll down for more entertaining facts about cats, compiled by Bored Panda. Don't forget to vote for your favorite!

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Asia
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can also calm cats down by shutting and opening your eyes very slowly while maintaining eye contact, of course. It might be helpful when our furry friend is in stress for some reason.

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The Cappy
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And they also need to report those people to the local authorities, who should wait a couple of weeks and go to your house to see if you ended up adopting a cat. If you only every tried to adopt a black cat right before Halloween, and you didn't own a cat afterwards, and you never showed an inclination to own a cat later, you need seriously to go on some kind of watch list.

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JoAnne Klein
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another indication of human ignorance and stupidity! If nothing else, shelters at the least protect these exquisite kitties from malicious and sadistic brainless "humans".

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Adele Maestranzi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where I live in Salem, MA, many black cat owners put their kitties in lock down for the month of October.

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Carolina Sanchez Levi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I saved my lovely black, or very dark brown cat when he was only a week old; now he is two months ols and he is the king of the house.

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Ursula Wesley
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

re: very dark brown cat. we have 2 (of our 3) who are brown but look black in more muted light. I can't find any reference to brown cats other than Havana Browns, but they are half Siamese and our bruisers are clearly not related to Siamese. Tell me about the brown ones (Ursula Wesley on Facebook)

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Lea Ponce
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I adopted a kitten on holloween night, under the rain and storm. He still alive and he just a weird black cat. He act like a human! !!

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Diane Carr
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where I live all cat adoptions stop one week before Halloween. You can meet and choose who you'd like to adopt, but no cats leave until November.

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Jade Alsop
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How awful I had no idea that, that happened so glad the shelter takes action against it I don’t see why anyone wouldn’t want to adopt a black cat normally I have a black cat and honestly there my favourite he’s all black with a little white tufft under his chin so he looks like a little vicar

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Gwenny Todd
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Colorado, where we used to live, all three of our black cats disappeared one Halloween. /cry

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Mary Jaye
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ISN'T THAT AWFUL--HOW PEOPLE WILL DO SUCH THINGS??? I LOVE BLACK CATS. MY LAST THREE CATS WERE BLACK. I THINK THEY ARE ELEGANT!

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Kim Lorton
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Caitlyn, it's only during that time period, because people have been known to abuse and torture and sacrifice black cats around Halloween! Better to keep them safe, and have the real cat lovers, come adopt soon after. A cat is a cat, and people place too much emphasis on a cat being black, and superstition about them. This is the real sadness. People and their stupid beliefs, about black cats.

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Maureen Rouse
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I understand withholding adoption of black cats near Halloween -time, but, sadly, most black colored animals are among the last to be adopted. Is this because some people view black animals as evil??? Who can tell! All animals are beautiful and deserving of good, loving homes.

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Hebe Jiao
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in my country ,its said that black cats can bring money and luck.so i had gotten one and he is very cute and l love him.

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Elly Essenberg
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Black cats are my favorites. I'll keep mine indoors at Halloween since I read this, though Halloween isn't so popular yet in Holland.

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Rhon
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I prefer black cats. Our ginger cat with a white nose got skin cancer and died with a tumour on his nose.

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Pamela Grove
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In this messed up world we have today I can completely believe this. There are people out there hateful and weird and sick enough to do something like this. There is NOTHING evil about a black cat. It is JUST a cat with black fur, that's it. I've seen some that I've thought have been exceptionally beautiful and I'm not really a cat person.

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Jeremy Kirn
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I adopted an 8 year old black cat about 3 months ago. I've always loved black cats. She was found in the woods near a local animal hospital. After trying to find the owner for over a month, I took her in. I love black cats and I love that I was able to adopt her at that age and give her a loving home since most people just want kittens. She's my girl and rarely leaves my side.

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Allana Rose
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As a proud owner of a fabulous furry black cat (my 2nd one too) I want to put everyone who has ever abused a cat, in prison for a long long time! Black cats lives matter, (too).

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Janice Amrani
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I never thought of that. People can be so dreadful sometimes. But I'm glad the shelters are taking action.

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Patriciarowell
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Having 2 black cats (rescued from a shelter) I mourn society's continues fear of black cats. Their coloring makes them no different from any other colored cat. People who brutalize any animal should be tried for animal cruelty and jailed. Thank you animal shelters for helping these precious animals.

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Catherine Melnyk
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have asked my local shelter about this, but they say it's never happened to the best of their knowledge. However, awareness is still a good thing. I've also read that the general public doesn't often adopt all black cats. I, personally, think they're beautiful.

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Charles Laster
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Glad they do this. How barbaric can it get? A prized dark magic item is a black cat bone, gotten by boiling a live black cat to death.

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Sondre Strøm Linde
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why are people so damn idiotic. Sacrificing animals? Jeez, sacrifice yourselves, idiots.

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Sonia Rhea
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Had a black cat for eleven years... He gave me so much love <3 Miss him :(

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Jilltdcatlady
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Locally, NO cats are adopted the week before Halloween up to Nov. 2nd

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John L
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As long as the servants do what they're supposed to do, there's no need for the Master to keep communicating. ;O

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Sunzilla
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have a lot less cat conversations if my cat just used words instead of meowing... A meow and a death stare could mean anything...

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

hmm, job description: "cat lady, little bit crazy advised".

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Christopher Bech Jensen
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please don't breed cats for a look. Well mixed genes means healthy cats. If there is 18 links of stray, backyard, runt of the litter, and general fuss-ball I'm happy, as is the cat.

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Cat Meow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why was this cat not an option to run for President last year? I am 100% certain, they'd be doing a much better job

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Cherie
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The purr is good for the humans who pet them too! I read somewhere that the frequency of a housecat's purr is roughly the same as a diesel engine (Thank God isn't as loud...)

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Emily Fraser
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And I own an Egyptian mau, the fastest domestic cat! 🐈 🏃‍♀️🏃

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Lemur
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat also does that when he is sleeping on me. It causes to let me also fall asleep. ^‿^

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Cat Meow
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just looking at their teeth should tell everyone that cats cannot live off of a vegetarian diet..

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Asami Yasumoto
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We Japanese say that it's a sign of bad luck when black cat across infront of you..I love black cats though!

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Darth Vader
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And if you do this to your cat, you are a disease to this planet and you need to be terminated.

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Sunzilla
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This happened to my first cat. Until his hair started falling out... no more tuna for Charmsie...

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Viktoria Vida
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh well my cat throws a tantrum if he doesn't get some milk from time to time.

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Rebecca Szpara
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is incorrect. There have been at least a dozen species of cats that have gone extinct, even in the last 100 years. Leopard, lion and tiger subspecies have been obliterated by humans.

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Troux
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think there are more dog owners, and it's a small number of crazy cat ladies bringing the total up!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

...I wish mines could also learn to open a window after expressing such amiable sign of comfort.

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Sunzilla
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, hence my first tetanus shot when my hand swelled up like a golf ball...

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Erin Hill
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yet my cat apparently can't hear me when I tell her to stop smacking her lips when licking herself. I swear, you can hear her from across the house!

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Tiari
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1 story is seriously 10 meters/32 feet high in the US? I think there is a mistake in the measurements ;)

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Zenozenobee
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember of a news, may be ten years ago. Gendarmes found out that a travelling circus was feeding their lion with cats and dogs they stole in the villages where they settled.

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