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I don’t know about you, Pandas, but cool facts are like Pringles to me: once you have one, then you want another, and soon enough you just can’t stop yourself from having more and more. And I’m not the only one with an appetite for learning new things!

A whopping 1.2 million people follow the ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram page and they can’t get enough of the tantalizing trivia it shares on their social media feeds. We’ve collected some of the most interesting history and science facts shared by the page for you to enjoy as well, dear Readers, so have a scroll down and upvote the ones that you found interesting and surprising.

Did any of these facts change how you view the world? Did you by any chance know every single fact in this article? Do you have any cool trivia to share with all the other Pandas? You can share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in the comment section. Ready to learn some awesome stuff? Let’s go!

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The ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram project eventually grew so large that its founder decided to branch out and create a trivia learning app. There are over 900 random, interesting, and genuine facts that you can learn and then wow your friends and family over dinner with. Some trivia might sound strange, true, but it’s all been double and triple-checked by ‘Weird Facts.’

Bored Panda has analyzed the topics of media literacy and how we can distinguish between true and false facts in quite a lot of detail before. Last week, I spoke to Steven Wooding, who is a member of the Institute of Physics in the United Kingdom, who elaborated on what kind of mindset a true, curious, impartial scientist ought to have.

 "Scientists have to be curious about how the world works and persistent in their work, as it may take years for it to pay off. Creativity to imagine what might be possible and attention to detail to gain knowledge are also very important," Steven told Bored Panda during an interview.

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

It’s sad that the women had to shut down the country to get heard and taken seriously

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"We have to be open-minded to new facts and let data guide the way, rather than just what we think. On the other hand, we should also be critical of data. One experiment doesn’t make a fact. A fact comes from experiments that can be repeated and verified many times over."

According to the researcher, the advent of internet newsfeeds and platforms like TikTok and Twitter has shortened our attention spans. As a result, we tend to have a lower tolerance for long-form content that requires more focus and energy from us.

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

This is wholesome for the father and daughter. But it's sad on so many levels. Not only is this discrimination against single and gay parents, but they are also treating disabled children with so much disregard. I'm happy for the father, but there is so much to ponder about here.

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"If you feel you are time-pressured, it’s probably only natural that you don’t want to invest a chunk of time on one article but instead scan the headlines to get lots of little bits of information. I have certainly noticed myself being less likely to read a long article unless it’s something that genuinely interests me," he said that on the one hand, we’re saving time, but on the other hand, we’re staying at a very superficial level of information.

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"The negative impact is that we won’t reach a deeper level of understanding of something and end up missing out. This is ironic, as people today rush around trying not to miss out on things," Steven told Bored Panda.

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

Forget just letting him off the hook - he deserves a goddamn medal for that.

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"It’s essential to have a growth mindset and realize that you probably know very little. We can only gain more profound knowledge of the world by investing time in exploring it. This issue goes back to short attention spans, which gives us a broad, but shallow spread of knowledge. Take the time to read a book on a subject, and you are bound to learn more," the expert gave some advice, urging everyone to build their patience for content that isn’t just bite-sized.

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Meanwhile, entertainment and pop culture expert Mike Sington from Hollywood explained to me that there’s a broad range of red flags we have to look out for that might indicate that a fact or a source might be unreliable.

"Red flags to watch out for that a claim may be fake: it's outlandish, it's too good to be true, you haven't seen the claim anywhere else, you've never heard the source, the source isn't reputable, you can't find two other sources making the same claim, your gut tells you, ‘this can't be true,'" Mike told shared with Bored Panda.

"The rise of social media has decreased the reliability of information because misinformation can spread so quickly before it can be corrected," the expert said that one basic thing we can do to check the reliability of a fact is… to start off with a simple and humble Google search. We should be on the lookout for additional sourcing and evidence. If we can’t find anything, we should remain skeptical.

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"Do this and think before reposting or you may be contributing to the problem. Amplification doesn’t make a claim true or accurate," he said.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

an article from oct. 2021 : “physical wounds were healing, but the (post-traumatic stress disorder) is manifesting itself more all the time.”. The most beautiful is his response after accepting shooter's apology : “I am not God to make the decision to kill him or not. That’s not my decision. My decision is to be a better person and to change the world for every kid. I don’t want this to happen to anybody again. It hurts. It hurts. It really hurts. So, I am just going to keep going. That’s it.”

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Mike said that sources like Associated Press, Reuters, and The New York Times can be considered to be trustworthy. "They employ fact-checkers and editors that ensure the information they post is correct. They’re basically doing the research and homework for you. There are literally too many online sources to list that can’t be trusted and should be avoided. Anyone can basically post anything they want… proceed with caution," he told Bored Panda.

"Our attention spans have been reduced to mere seconds at a time because that’s the way information and entertainment is fed to us now. People get tiny bite-sized bits of news by scrolling a Twitter feed, they entertain themselves by scrolling quickly through Instagram and TikTok. It’s creating a habit that doesn’t have to be," he said.

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

Honesty is the best policy and pay off!!! So thankful for this lady's kindness to help make a change in this mans life. Very wholesome

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"The good news is there’s plenty of long-form entertainment and news available, you just have to seek it out. I believe the benefit is worth it. I’ve discovered it improves your ability to focus, it’s more calming, you retain more information, and it gives you a more balanced and nuanced view of the world.”

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

Dangerous but good for one health as a result. Glad he was okay afterwards.

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

I have epilepsy and was going through an unstable period which lead to me leaving my husband and into my own place. I had just turned 40 and from out of nowhere the day after moving I got a phone call from the local pet charity asking for me to take in an elderly cat who was 18. Came the same day. Later on I was in the kitchen and she had ignored me but then came in and was trying to pull me into the living room and I couldn't understand why. A while later I woke up on the floor. She knew I was about to have a seizure and tried to warn me but I didn't know her. After that when she started to pull at me I'd go directly to lie down on the bed with cushions on the floor and she would hop up on the bed with me. Every single time she was right, seizure was incoming. She passed away from cancer about 2 years later and I miss her so much. I've woken up on the floor many times now and am covered in bruises constantly. Rip Agnes

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Jennifer Potter
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am speaking uninformed by fact checking and deep details here, but I believe there are organizations who train animals (dogs in particular) to signal just like Agnes did - maybe you can get one, too? I did a search for these, and found many explorable results under "get trained epilepsy dogs" and "grants for seizure alert dogs" (I had urls here at first but I had the worst time extracting the personal info out of the text so I edited it to be simply the keyterms I was able to get successful results out of by using) much love and compassion to you

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Tami
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I taught our cat to sit up in response to a hand command to get a treat. Now she's trying to teach me to give her the treat without sitting up.

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Lovin' Life
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats do what they want to do. Nothing more. Nothing less. That's why cats are so awesome!

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

Pigs are the same way. The only difference is, pigs REALLY like food. So they'll do tricks for treats. You'd better have that treat though or you're likely to get a toddler level tantrum. Pigs don't work for free.

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Jo Choto
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can affirm this is true, since my cats know their names when it suits them and have selective deafness when it doesn't.

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

Not entirely true. Ever see a commercial featuring a cat? That cat was trained. They are trained to stand, sit, walk to marks, look at a camera or handler. Heck, there is a guy who found a stray kitten and trained the cat to jump onto his shoulder and stay there, turns out, the guy wanted to take his cat bicycling with him…which they now regularly do

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Completely agree @Thomas Ewing. One of my greatest accomplishments is some senior outdoor cats I feed and when they got close enough to eat while I was there, instead of running & coming back for food when coast was clear lol

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Kathryn Baylis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Choice. I love it. It means if a cat does understand and act on your command—-a better word is request—-it means they really love you.

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Hannah Edwards
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Told my cat not to muck about on the road again. Now vet said he might have to have his tail amputated. Bet you wish you’d listened now Boris.

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

I have two cats, they are trained with the dogs and obey all commands. They even pull a small sledge and enjoy themselves immensely. They bring me mice everyday, which I am not so fond off, though. But two sweethearts. Every animal can be trained with patience and happiness.

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Alexandra Davis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just read this out to one of my cats on my lap and he looked at me like "yes, of course. Your point being...?" And went back to sleep!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is how cat’s looks at you, like you’re speaking Martian 👽, when you tell them to get off the book you’re trying to read…and then they slap you in the face with their tail.

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Silke Force
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m actually not surprised at all. For some very strange reason, entirely unknown to me, my cat and I have a strong bond. She will come when she’s called and will follow some requests. (I never consider them commands.) She also sometimes gives ME gentle commands. If I stay up too late, she will come up behind me on the chair, put her paws on my shoulder, and lick my eyes to make them close. If I read my tablet in bed, she will push it out of my hand so that it lands facedown. Then she will resume her position in the window sill. When she came to me, she had already been rehomed three times in her short 14 months of life. The others considered her to be trouble personified. The day she joined me, she cautiously approached me, very gently and gingerly put her paws on my knees, while I carefully looked in any direction but hers. She finally hopped onto my lap, laid her cheek on my chest and looked up at me. I feel as if we have a peer to peer relationship

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I am not so sure of this, I think they speak a totally different language. Yes, I have had both dogs and cats my entire life. I love them both, but try this simple experiment. Put food on the floor (toss it there), now point to the food. Most times you will find that the dog will look where you are pointing, while a cat will look at your finger. Neither are smarter, just different languages.

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

Well, anybody who has ever spend 20 minutes with a cat knows that. As they say, dogs have masters; cats have staff.

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

I took care of a feral cat colony. Out of all of the kittens over the years I had one that wasn't to far gone to the feral instinct. She weighed 2.3 lbs so I wasn't able to keep her! I named her Annabelle. I never called her by saying kitty. She answers to her name. She never jumped up on anything and by watching my dog whine to go out, she let out a loud yowlllll! She uses the bathroom and comes back to the door to come in. The yard is fenced and she doesn't go outside the parameters!! I have an awesome lil baby!!!

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Rena Durr
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

not true. I have six cats that know their names, and obey every command. They know they are loved but that I am boss.and thet show their love for me. Some follow me wherever I go, most people are not close to their cats. When they know they are loved, they want to please you like dogs do.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What studies? I’m a canine behaviorist that trains cats occasionally and training the two animals is very different. Cats are still wild animals. Cats are difficult to study. I’d say that cats understand in the same way many animals other than dogs understand. Dogs actually process sounds the same way we do. Not even monkeys or apes process sound this way. A dog of some breed holds almost every single animal speech record. From largest vocabulary, to expressing complex ideas. The famous labradoodle Bunny has even shown rudimentary understanding of things like the phases of matter! Bunny identifies ice, snow, rain, and the water in her dish as water. There is another dog Chaser, a border collie that more than doubles the primate record for vocabulary with just nouns he knows alone. Chaser has also demonstrated a capacity for complex data inference. Statements like these are extremely misleading. Cats are just like most wild animals.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

NOT TRUE ! If your cat is not responsive, then you don't have a close relationship with your cat. If your relationship with your cat is optimal, they will obey commands, and respond to words appropriate to the situation. They should make intense eye contact with you, seek you out, and WANT your attention.I have a PhD. in Psychology, and my dissertation, on cat behavior, was published in an APA Journal.I have never lived without cats, I have 16 cats who all know their name, come running if I call them. compete for my affection, listen to what I say and understand requests such as: Stop, I'm sorry, get down, get out, no, it's OK, get up here, come here, etc. They are attentive, intelligent, and they have a desire to please, like DOGS. They simply are not as emotional as dogs. If your cat has an "attitude", is aloof, doesn't care what you say, your cat is not living up to its potential, and you are not creating a deep relationship, and you AND your cat are "aloof".

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"I know what stop scratching the effing furniture means, I just don't care to listen"

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Ralphus Gelkinsmelter
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cat owners already know this. One does not adopt a pet cat, one volunteers to be the cat's pet.

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Angela Serola
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Disagree - my cats do obey commands & I don’t have to threaten. I’ve had both of them since they were kittens - I’m a retired nurse & I’m with then constantly. Recent documentary about the mind of a cat shows they can be trained! Not the easiest thing to do but love & dedication prove they are smart & loyal!

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Zoe MacLaren
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dog! What are you doing, obeying like a slave? At least us cats have dignity!

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Josie Phillips
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Did anyone that has spent more than 5 minutes with a cat have to be told this??? Lol

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Joseph Mayhew
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

lol This is why i am certain that cats are far smarter than doggies. ""Play dead??" Seriously... i don't think so."

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Patricia Stilwell
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They needed a study to conclude that? Just get a cat. You'll learn even more quite quickly.

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Chris Cristo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The face of this cat is like, "Are you f***ing kidding me? Mind your own business human!"

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Mindy Eveleth Janiske
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think most cat owners know this. I tell my cats....I KNOW you understand what mummy is saying.....

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Laura Gillette
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our cats do, if we give them treats. They know sit, give paw, give other paw, high five, high ten, turn around, lie down, and jump (over your arm).

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats command humans, they don’t give s**t about our commands, they follow some but most of the time they ignore them. And that’s what makes them even cuter in my opinion

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the main reason I like cats. They remind me of me. lol

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D'Ana Schweinberg
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have always believed this my cats understand English they just choose to ignore me.

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Mon Cheri
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I already knew this. My grandma called her cat a fat pig and then he got mad

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Shawn Heng
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats basically r more independant, they see you as a source of what it needs

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm convinced my cat has been trying to kill me for years. She intentionally crosses my path and almost trips me. She's probably hoping I'll die so she can eat my face.

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Shawn Heng
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Im not owning a cat now, unless it is one of the minority that follows it

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David Annan
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our cat doesn't 'obey' very well, but when we say "You'll have to move [from our chair.] he usually will; but when we get up and say "You can have the chair." he'll almost always get into the chair.

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Jane Sellman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where do they get the money to fund this study? The foundation for researching the obvious. Of course they don't follow them. Cats do not give a s***. They love you as much as dogs do but that doesn't mean they're listening to your s***

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Facts!!! Cats used to be worshipped as gods and they have never forgotten!

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Judy Borngraber
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amen, but they didn't have to pay anyone to figure that out. LOL. A cat person...

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs have owners. Cats have: servants, subordinates, subservients, underlings, those hoping to be granted the privilege of being deigned sufficient to pet them, etc.! 😆😆😆

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s been a sad day today. One of my cats ran away, and has been gone for a little while now. Buddist was of thinking though, she only gave us good energy. She never cared to listen to our ‘commands ‘ like “ Jubu, please stop meowing! There’s food in the bowl!” If that made you sad, sorry. Have a great day

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I actually had a 🐈 that actually did car to follow them. He got out of the house and was hit by a 🚗. 😭😭. Now I have a stray that moved in. Very friendly and loving. But does not follow 😂😂

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

while it's only anecdotal, I can confirm. My cat knows 'No', 'Wait', 'come on', (used after wait), 'Lay down', and 'get back here'. He just chooses when to listen. (He's actually surprisingly good at 'wait')

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Jennifer Phillips
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds about right. I know my cat understands me but flips me off in his head lol

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Amanda Darby
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I speak for all cat owners when I say, “Duh…”

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Emily Maupin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I had the best cat in the entire world and would always lay down when I asked him to. No one believes me when I say he understood me. RIP Jaspy, miss you everyday

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Although sometimes they’ll throw you a bone and follow them. Just don’t get used to it!

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J Wentz
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Dogs prepare you for children. Cats prepare you for teenagers!

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Jessicah Taylor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love this.. truthfully I'm the same way... In the words of Cardi B "If I see n I ohn speak, that means I ohn f**k wit you"🤣

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

That cat looks just like mine! Imagine if it was named Kwazii too!

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Susanne Bækvig
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Of course they understand, but they are smart enough to know, that they don't have to follow the command.

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Barbara Verry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They could have just asked me! I'd have told them as long as my cat said it was okay.

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Amy Doyle
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is 100 percent a fact.y cat basically just looks at me and laughs when I ask him to do something.

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

Ce qu'on comprend très vite quand on vit avec un chat XD

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

I have believed this for as long as I can remember. Cats are very intelligent creatures and they certainly seem to believe they are extremely entitled! Considering these factors their very natures and personalities makes for a creature who does exactly what it wants 24/7 with the exceptions of motivating factors where the cat obliges a command or request because it knows it is going to receive something it wants in return...still the cat is only doing what IT wants to do and if the trade off at any given time is not attractive or interesting enough ( even if it was so earlier the same day or for consecutive episodes or days in a row) the cat will just look bored and do nothing or move away from you...because he simply doesn't want to do what ever it is you want. It's that simple. You don't own him. He is gracing you with his presence. YOU are privileged to have his company at all.As far as trained cats go...I am just not sure. There are exceptions to just about everything right?

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Kearra Hartman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat Nieve does this. She understands because sometimes she'll answer but other times she'll either just ignore you or look at you and do it anyway!

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Jenelle Prins
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They really did not need to undertake expensive scientific studies to determine this fact. Any cat parent could have told them.

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

Depends on the cat and the relationship with who is giving command. My cat would come when I whistled for him. No treats involved. He trained me too and invented a game we'd play when he was bored.

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

Whenever I say, "Ya'll want some num-num?" they preceed me to the grub. Then they cast me into outer darkness. Just like my better half.

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

Some of mine listen, especially when I say "let me up, I have to go pee!".

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

Human: High paw! Cat: No. Human: Lay down? Cat: No. Human: Cuddle on the couch? Cat: No, not right now. Human: Destroy my furniture? Cat: SAY LESS-

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Elizabeth Duncan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cats listen to me. The other cats must just be lazy. I wouldn't be surprised if the other cats got fat.

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Alma Muminovic
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sometimes my cats listen, but only when what I want aligns with what they want so..not really. 😞

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Leisa K
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody needed to do a study to figure this out. Too funny.

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KG Betita
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yesterday I was smoking a cigarette at the designated smoking area of the condo where I live, and this sleeping cat enjoying the breeze was beside me. I made a sound as though a mouse would, but the cat simply ignored me.

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Cody Dopkowski
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And they needed to waste money on a study why exactly? Everyone who owns or even knows cats knows this is a fact 🤣🤣🤣

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Pat Moseley
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that is supposed to suprise us?? That is every cat I have ever known or ever had... lol

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Simmi Evans
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I disagree my cats all 5 of them sit and wait for instructions from me if I don't give any they tap my face and hands till I give them some. They are quite obididn't and realise it's like a game we play.

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Musa Ibraheem
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Studies have shown that more perceptive people have been onto cats' BS for years.

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OUSSAMA AGZOUL
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

1.look at his lips 2.IM NOT LISTENING ANYWAAAAAAAAAAAAY (sing reference)

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Nola B
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone that has ever owned a cat already knew that fact. Actually, cats actually own their human.

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Cindy Brannock
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My kitty Snowy follow the same as a dog and responds like a dog maybe my kitty is broken!

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Anne Balderston
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Please stop projecting human behavior onto cats and other animals. People are “smug”, cats are not. Cats are maligned by many people because they can’t control them. They chose this photo to make cats look bad. Why is it so hard to be a little more understanding and compassionate toward a little animal who is generally shy, easily frightened and who suffers greatly from human cruelty.

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Jazmine Conway
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's very clear to me that my cat listens when he wants to, don't really need a study for that.

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Anne Balderston
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They chose this photo to make cats look bad. Cats are not “smug”-people are. People project negative human behavior onto animals all the time. Try showing some compassion for a shy, easily frightened, small animal who only wants to be loved like any other being.

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J Aislynn d'Merricksson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They will if you motivate them properly. They aren't dogs. No, they do not care to please you as alpha. We have 5 cats, three of which have training. Any cat you see in films has some amount of training. Then there's the Amazing Acrocats. Too cool.

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Susanne Bækvig
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That any cat owner could have told without any studies. How else explain why they always follow orders they like?

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Sue Kozin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now, my cat will hear a command and it will take 30 to 60 seconds to process it. She figures stuff out and usually will do what I ask.

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Edie Hart
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anybody who has ever lived with (I won't say "owned") a cat could have told you that very thing and saved all of the need for studies.

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Kylie Crawford
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So basically I’m waiting my time trying to get my cat to stop jumping in the shower.?!

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

no surprise here!! my girl responds 75% of the time. but she is the first cat I have ever had like that!!

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Cheryl Fontaine
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've had cats my entire life and I can state unequivocably this is totally true!

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Mumof1
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those of us who love cats know this to be true....lol

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

but they do know when you are feeling down or sick and will usually put extra effort and attention out to you in one way or another 20220116_1...fbafb2.jpg 20220116_164346-alt_1K-61e5519fbafb2.jpg

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Dallace Franklin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

actually, cats don't speak as much human language as a dog can, but they understand you through body language and tone of voice. At least that's what I know. They do understand you I am just saying they have a different way of understanding us.

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Musa Luphondvo
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Call me crazy, but this cat DANGEROUSLY reminds of Mitch Rowland 😯

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John Hanek
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

DEFINITELY! I live 24/7 (retired) with 2 cats. It is surprising how many words they understand and how their personalities are completely different. One of 'em thinks I exist to serve HIM and the other one, whom I saved as a kitten who was just a bag of bones living on the street does not have that attitude at all. He takes off like a streak of greased lightning at any unexpected loud noise.

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Lyone Fein
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cats always do what I ask. I guess it's because they aren't commands?

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

We already knew this. Anyone owned by a cat figures this out really quickly.

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UrWhyteFright IsUrProblem
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cats Sam and Mr. Mistoffelees down to the letter and give off more attitude then an angered wife

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Sunny Day
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I always figured cats were the equivalent of a human 2yo. They know what the word "no" means, they just choose to ignore it.

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Emalee Bespflug
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat listened to my commands. Her name was precious and when I was 10 I found her abandoned outside as a tiny kitten. My mom and I bottle fed her kitty formula and I had her for 12 years. She was my ESA, and during anxiety attacks she’d lay on my chest and purr while nestled in my neck. This past year we found out she was suffering from a few different diseases and had to be put down. I had always promised her one day we’d get an apartment together. My husband, myself, precious, and our newborn intended to move a year ago but we’re delayed due to Covid. She used to lay on the bed while my newborn slept and watch over him. Sadly she was put down shortly before the move. But her ashes sit in a handmade urn and I still see her sometimes. Maybe I was just blessed with a guardian Angel in the shape of a cat.

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Alicia GriffonLady
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our cats more command us. XD Especially when it involves food. If they are acting hungry or worried i say "show me" and they usually lead me to the food dish. A couple times it's been to the gate when it's open (supposed to keep the dogs out).

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Crystal R
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Mine know tricks, I just trained them. You have to actually train them. Also the cat isn't agitated, half-closed lids in cats means they're comfortable or trust you

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

Sometimes they do. I've had some very respectful kitties in my life. I love cats so much.

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Felicia Dale
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s pretty easy to get cooperation from most creatures, even cats, by asking politely and saying thank you afterwards.

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Steph Jay
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I KNEW IT! My Fergus gives me the same look when I ask him to "sit" and he refuses... He won't do it it for less than 4 treats now...🤦🏻

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Chris Allan
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Interesting fact: Cats domesticated themselves. https://www.freshstep.com/cat-tips/behavior-health/history-of-house-cats/

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Lorayne A
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Get off the bench!" "Stop scratching the couch!" Cat: "Huh? Really?" *Goes back to scratching"

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Gogubaci
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what a surprise, did we actually need a study for that?

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Brian Bennett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have a cat that will follow orders like a dog he was never trained he just does it ( of course when he wants to)! He's the greatest!

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Steve Fischer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There was no need for a study. We who have owned cats already knew that.

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

WELL WHY WOULD ANYONE EXPECT THEM TO?! THEY'RE CATS!!!

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

Can vouch for that. My cat, the smartest of the dozens of cats I've had, would usually do what I asked of her (which was very little; I mean, she was a cat, right?). But when she wanted to, she'd tune me completely out. "Don't chase that mouse underneath the fridge? I can't heeeeear youuuuu..."

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

People who live with cats are literally cat behavioural scientists doing field studies every single day

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Rose Romano
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This one really cracked me up. Researchers are always finding out things that the rest of us have known all along. I wish they'd tell us something we don't already know.

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Omi bub
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My cat does as she is told (most if the time at least!). She goes to her basket on command, comes when called & if she goes out the front where is not allowed I tell her off & she comes straight back

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

I hope taxpayers money didn't fund that needless study of which we could have predicted the results...

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

come on, we don't need studies for that. we know cats own their humans

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Fluffy Griffin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Look up "cat talking buttons" on YouTube. You'd be amazed at the level of understanding that they have! (Dog ones are great too, they are sometimes capable of very detailed sentences.)

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

I have one calico who loves to follow instructions, she will happily come when called and do simple tricks. I have another who is a tortoiseshell, no way will she even listen when I call her for her food.

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Ingmar Sweep
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cats can also multiply six digit numbers, but they don't care to tell you the answer.

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Suzanne Clark
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All those who are surprised, raise your hand...anyone?...um, no.

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Barbara Williamson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

BUT we must do what they tell us to do. If mine sees a white spot where there should be cat food, he means '" FEED ME"

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John L
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We needed a study for that? :D Most of us already figured that out!

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

Cats are smarter than we think, we just don't know how smart, because they refuse to participate in any lab experiments.

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

They are smart! "Please come in!" "Meow." "I know you understand." "Meow?"

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Ramona Rhein
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Well, that’s not new information. Didn’t we all know that?

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

They don’t need to please us to survive. Their love to us is pure.

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Dan Padgett
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sounds about right. The only way to get a cat to do anything is with food.

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House cats are completely useless. You need two of the wretched animals to make a decent pair of slippers.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I read a novel once which opens with a pony getting stuck in the sand at the beach. The owner and her mother end up going "oh well, whatcha gonna do", shrugging and going home, leaving the poor thing to its fate! Then when they come back the next day and find out someone else has rescued the poor animal and taken it away they actually have the gall to be upset about it. I was so infuriated I stopped reading and never finished the book.

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At the beginning of World War II, she and composer George Antheil developed a radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes that used spread spectrum and frequency hopping technology to defeat the threat of jamming by the Axis powers. Although the US Navy did not adopt the technology until the 1960s, the principles of their work are incorporated into Bluetooth and GPS technology and are similar to methods used in legacy versions of CDMA and Wi-Fi.This work led to their induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful story. I just need to point out the forest isn’t infested with bears and wolves - they live there.

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It was a show about teaching cooking skills to prisoners to give them a job when they get out to rehabilitate them. Ramsey runs a foundation for that and has led to thousands of ex-cons in the UK getting gainful employment when they get out.

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Good for you Dad! Glad he recovered. The gun was a little much but...it saved his life.

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

Yet again, an amazing human. It's just sad that for every Bob Ross, we get 200 eejits.

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Here is a list of people living in abject poverty before becoming famous Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Tiffany Haddish, Kat Graham, Chris Pratt, Annie Murphy, Amara La Negra, Chris Hemsworth, Chrissy Metz, Jennifer Lopez (who was homeless), Richard Madden, Ed Sheeran, etc etc etc. There are also people who became rich and/or famous and ended without a dime or roof over their heads

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