10+ Amazing Cat Facts That You Probably Didn’t Know

One time, a prominent physicist once referred to himself as “we” instead of “I” in his research paper, and then just decided to list his cat as a co-author. Meanwhile, the British Government reserved an occupation solely for cats, and named it “Chief Mouser”. How else would we reward our feline overlords when scientific studies have shown that they are smart enough to recognize not only our voices but even the distinct sounds our car engines make? Add to that, they are smart enough to even ignore us when we call them and they don’t feel like playing.

Below is a compilation of 10 fun facts about cats that you simply must share with your fellow cat lovers!

#1

One time, a baby girl was abandoned in the snow in a box. The big hero? A cat named Masha. Masha was passing by and couldn’t leave the baby behind, so she covered her to keep her warm and brought her to the attention of humans who finally had her rescued.

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#2

At Disneyland, cats are welcome as rightful neighbors. They are regularly checked, vaccinated, spayed and neutered, and are left to occupy the streets after visitors return home. In return, they help the management get rid of mice.

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#3

Freddie Mercury's 1985 solo album was dedicated to cats only. In his acknowledgment, he said, “To my cat Jerry. Also Tom, Oscar, and Tiffany, and all the cat lovers across the universe-screw everybody else.”

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#4

Although one could find anything in the Guinness Book of World Record, overweight cats are not one! They removed the category to discourage owners from overfeeding and abusing their pets.

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#5

The dead rat at the door? That’s not a death threat. It’s actually a gift because cats assume that humans are incapable of hunting, and feel the urge to bring them a game they preyed on themselves to keep them alive. Real heroes.

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#6

Cats sometimes give their owners a “kitty kiss”. They do so by blinking slowly. It’s their way of showing love, and that they recognize you as an ally and friend.

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#7

One time, a prominent physicist once referred to himself as “we” instead of “I” in his research paper, and then just decided to list his cat as a co-author. I guess when you spend enough time with your cat, it becomes part of you.

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#8

It’s known throughout cat shelters that no black cats are adopted during Halloween season to make sure that no one subjects them to any kind of torture or uses them for a prank.

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#9

For some reason, Belgium thought it would be a good idea to deliver mail by cats in the 19^th It was an instant failure. You can’t get a cat to do your job for you, or any job for that matter.

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#10

Cats were giving us a hard time concentrate for ages. The first in-flight radio transmission made in the history of mankind had the following words: “Roy, come and get this goddamn cat!”

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