... because seriously, who doesn't love them?
291. Cats are the most popular pets in the US. There are 88 million (pet) cats (and "only" 74 million dogs) but still only 11.5% of people consider themselves "cat people"! 😱
292. A group of cats is called a clowder.
293. Cats have over 20 muscles to control their ears.
294. Cats sleep 70% of their lives. Wtf?
295. A cat named Stubbs has been mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for 15 years. Stubbs for president!
296. The reason why cats purr is considered to be a form of self-healing, however, it can also be a sign of both nervousness and contentment.
297. Adult cats only meow to communicate with humans.
298. Pay attention Harry Potter-fans: The technical term for "hairball" is bezoar. Snape, you have been lying to us...
299. Cats have a lower social IQ than dogs but can solve more difficult cognitive problems.
300. To explain the origin of cats, a legend claims that a lion on Noah's Ark sneezed which made two kittens topple out.
▶︎ Bonus facts ◀︎
🌟 A house cat is faster than Usain Bolt, the fastest human on Earth.
🌟🌟 Cats can change their meow to manipulate a human. They often imitate a human baby when they need food for example.
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