diff --git a/fact_100123220.txt b/fact_100123220.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d835feb127f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100123220.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_100155532.txt b/fact_100155532.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24a2955d7c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100155532.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Normal body temperature for a cat is 102 degrees F. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_10018968.txt b/fact_10018968.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5324c933a26 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_10018968.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are up to 60 million feral cats in the United States alone. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_100424982.txt b/fact_100424982.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9e92c32183a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100424982.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_100526445.txt b/fact_100526445.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dee617ee026 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100526445.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A domestic cat can run at speeds of 30 mph. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_100533765.txt b/fact_100533765.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa46d4d1bb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100533765.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_100720457.txt b/fact_100720457.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7492bfa3df --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100720457.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, but the cat has 230 (some cites list 245 bones, and state that bones may fuse together as the cat ages). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_100750341.txt b/fact_100750341.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6cae0e340d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100750341.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_100872201.txt b/fact_100872201.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cf5ae57387e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100872201.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible as cat families interact best in pairs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_100983908.txt b/fact_100983908.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..52d6975a87b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_100983908.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first cat show was organized in 1871 in London. Cat shows later became a worldwide craze. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101103119.txt b/fact_101103119.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e10a1ac305e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101103119.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101151748.txt b/fact_101151748.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7f99fffc705 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101151748.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats don’t have sweat glands over their bodies like humans do. Instead, they sweat only through their paws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101159073.txt b/fact_101159073.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c2735f0bc1d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101159073.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cats rubs up against you, the cat is marking you with it's scent claiming ownership. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101341316.txt b/fact_101341316.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c2c942ed1a3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101341316.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101587139.txt b/fact_101587139.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..92602284659 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101587139.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the 1930s, two Russian biologists discovered that color change in Siamese kittens depend on their body temperature. Siamese cats carry albino genes that work only when the body temperature is above 98° F. If these kittens are left in a very warm room, their points won’t darken and they will stay a creamy white. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101643516.txt b/fact_101643516.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d4ef7b183bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101643516.txt @@ -0,0 +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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101743583.txt b/fact_101743583.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b6562ac40b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101743583.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101768291.txt b/fact_101768291.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8492ef840 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101768291.txt @@ -0,0 +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! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_101778593.txt b/fact_101778593.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da5628f458f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_101778593.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 30 vertebrae (humans have 33 vertebrae during early development; 26 after the sacral and coccygeal regions fuse) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_102105100.txt b/fact_102105100.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e5eca09d2b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_102105100.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + A cat only has the ability to move their jaw up and down, not side to side like a human can. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_102122528.txt b/fact_102122528.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e3cdd969b6d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_102122528.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern, just like the fingerprint of a human. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_10245973.txt b/fact_10245973.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..38f5b376d1d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_10245973.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Since cats are so good at hiding illness, even a single instance of a symptom should be taken very seriously. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_102543333.txt b/fact_102543333.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da7ef212e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_102543333.txt @@ -0,0 +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.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_102550474.txt b/fact_102550474.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da5628f458f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_102550474.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 30 vertebrae (humans have 33 vertebrae during early development; 26 after the sacral and coccygeal regions fuse) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_102749037.txt b/fact_102749037.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eff9d3628dd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_102749037.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_102771079.txt b/fact_102771079.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..39e2147b5d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_102771079.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_102874352.txt b/fact_102874352.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5eb54cb7ec5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_102874352.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' eyes shine in the dark because of the tapetum, a reflective layer in the eye, which acts like a mirror. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103003981.txt b/fact_103003981.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4a60d48f2f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103003981.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103046274.txt b/fact_103046274.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c7de9476617 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103046274.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ancient Egyptian family members shaved their eyebrows in mourning when the family cat died. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103189690.txt b/fact_103189690.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eff9d3628dd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103189690.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103424103.txt b/fact_103424103.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..95e88125fc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103424103.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat cannot see directly under its nose. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103457191.txt b/fact_103457191.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65290751058 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103457191.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103520744.txt b/fact_103520744.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..73b09d6d3a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103520744.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A healthy cat has a temperature between 38 and 39 degrees Celcius. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103575307.txt b/fact_103575307.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5026237ac3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103575307.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_10363344.txt b/fact_10363344.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4d66afa4604 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_10363344.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103653108.txt b/fact_103653108.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..28f954700ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103653108.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.” \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103686485.txt b/fact_103686485.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4cb01d1b74c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103686485.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Retractable claws are a physical phenomenon that sets cats apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. I n the cat family, only cheetahs cannot retract their claws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103733306.txt b/fact_103733306.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..238aa05cf1c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103733306.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat named Dusty, aged 1 7, living in Bonham, Texas, USA, gave birth to her 420th kitten on June 23, 1952. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_103764731.txt b/fact_103764731.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4cb01d1b74c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_103764731.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Retractable claws are a physical phenomenon that sets cats apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. I n the cat family, only cheetahs cannot retract their claws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_104191057.txt b/fact_104191057.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd6d470c8a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_104191057.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_104247515.txt b/fact_104247515.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5c6589e2b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_104247515.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_104307824.txt b/fact_104307824.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8bd7f67aa30 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_104307824.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_10431086.txt b/fact_10431086.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8d4bcf2ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_10431086.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_104325724.txt b/fact_104325724.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bd2525a9809 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_104325724.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_104343284.txt b/fact_104343284.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fd4b8936fbe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_104343284.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_104450673.txt b/fact_104450673.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3dc0b7266d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_104450673.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_105046399.txt b/fact_105046399.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..758400a8ae2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_105046399.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The average cat can jump 8 feet in a single bound, nearly six times its body length! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_105211442.txt b/fact_105211442.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..666a7c7c678 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_105211442.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_105276212.txt b/fact_105276212.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5a8fd02c3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_105276212.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_105396644.txt b/fact_105396644.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9f912913bc3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_105396644.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_105411090.txt b/fact_105411090.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa07a9bcdcc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_105411090.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first official cat show in the UK was organised at Crystal Palace in 1871. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_105779223.txt b/fact_105779223.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f73fe27db49 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_105779223.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's field of vision is about 200 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_105857313.txt b/fact_105857313.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0c890fd5c80 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_105857313.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +According to a Gallup poll, most American pet owners obtain their cats by adopting strays. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_106350335.txt b/fact_106350335.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..780ae5d22b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_106350335.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Lions are the only cats that live in groups, called prides. Every female within the pride is usually related. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_106434821.txt b/fact_106434821.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4634cf3d77a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_106434821.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Ancient Egyptian word for cat was mau, which means "to see". \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_106722715.txt b/fact_106722715.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..45047e64cfe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_106722715.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_106734316.txt b/fact_106734316.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bba63b052b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_106734316.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_107078820.txt b/fact_107078820.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24b30690b5a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_107078820.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a male cat will, in almost all cases, stop him from spraying (territorial marking), fighting with other males (at least over females), as well as lengthen his life and improve its quality. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_107543713.txt b/fact_107543713.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..363a413e0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_107543713.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_107773924.txt b/fact_107773924.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3f5e6b028f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_107773924.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_107824246.txt b/fact_107824246.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5f22fa1a4a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_107824246.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The smallest pedigreed cat is a Singapura, which can weigh just 4 lbs (1.8 kg), or about five large cans of cat food. The largest pedigreed cats are Maine Coon cats, which can weigh 25 lbs (11.3 kg), or nearly twice as much as an average cat weighs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_107826739.txt b/fact_107826739.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4545e73d5cf --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_107826739.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first true cats came into existence about 12 million years ago and were the Proailurus. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_107834538.txt b/fact_107834538.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c8d1b1e1050 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_107834538.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_107896217.txt b/fact_107896217.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0161ca8d3de --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_107896217.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_107897378.txt b/fact_107897378.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d5c8515df78 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_107897378.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The heaviest cat on record is Himmy, a Tabby from Queensland, Australia. He weighed nearly 47 pounds (21 kg). He died at the age of 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_108495722.txt b/fact_108495722.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31038741eb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_108495722.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_108641744.txt b/fact_108641744.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c6dc5667449 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_108641744.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Foods that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that’s for human consumption can cause malnutrition. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_108648954.txt b/fact_108648954.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7a7d04055c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_108648954.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_108686667.txt b/fact_108686667.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5026237ac3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_108686667.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_108715378.txt b/fact_108715378.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eff9d3628dd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_108715378.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_10889585.txt b/fact_10889585.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b244a6402d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_10889585.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_108994749.txt b/fact_108994749.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..67e67ba1851 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_108994749.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109125362.txt b/fact_109125362.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f23a00f4068 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109125362.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_10924798.txt b/fact_10924798.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3b527c0b847 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_10924798.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Blue-eyed, pure white cats are frequently deaf. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109458999.txt b/fact_109458999.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fda193a42cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109458999.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109624180.txt b/fact_109624180.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fb44ecdfe67 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109624180.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109798768.txt b/fact_109798768.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8126cf1a210 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109798768.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 44 breeds of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109843910.txt b/fact_109843910.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..268ade0d06f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109843910.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109859160.txt b/fact_109859160.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e0973ad0f5a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109859160.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Milk can give some cats diarrhea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109860012.txt b/fact_109860012.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..39447efe860 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109860012.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander. If the resident cat is bathed regularly the allergic people tolerate it better. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109926694.txt b/fact_109926694.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da7ab8b6f01 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109926694.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_1099521.txt b/fact_1099521.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d86119f1a0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_1099521.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109995478.txt b/fact_109995478.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..33c709be74b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109995478.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_109999476.txt b/fact_109999476.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e10a1ac305e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_109999476.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_11002134.txt b/fact_11002134.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e5606bab11 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_11002134.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_110267046.txt b/fact_110267046.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..90c2509fcc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_110267046.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_110316767.txt b/fact_110316767.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0bd8cd35ec3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_110316767.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_110434593.txt b/fact_110434593.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e94c56d8b76 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_110434593.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Like humans, cats tend to favor one paw over another \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_110541810.txt b/fact_110541810.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bf881eb7361 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_110541810.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +About 37% of American homes today have at least 1 cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_110628263.txt b/fact_110628263.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9948010a02 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_110628263.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_11082256.txt b/fact_11082256.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e0e98dde138 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_11082256.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_110988959.txt b/fact_110988959.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a81073904e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_110988959.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111022071.txt b/fact_111022071.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8126cf1a210 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111022071.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 44 breeds of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111104014.txt b/fact_111104014.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7a7d04055c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111104014.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111106849.txt b/fact_111106849.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..093739f5e3e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111106849.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111178966.txt b/fact_111178966.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3dc0b7266d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111178966.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111282476.txt b/fact_111282476.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00fbe0be4a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111282476.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111376203.txt b/fact_111376203.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65a7378805d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111376203.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has the ability to rotate their ears 180 degrees,with the help of 32 muscles that they use to control them. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111669803.txt b/fact_111669803.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24b30690b5a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111669803.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a male cat will, in almost all cases, stop him from spraying (territorial marking), fighting with other males (at least over females), as well as lengthen his life and improve its quality. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111779992.txt b/fact_111779992.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3f5e6b028f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111779992.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111851379.txt b/fact_111851379.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..06f529db744 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111851379.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A group of cats is called a clowder. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_111986112.txt b/fact_111986112.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da7ef212e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_111986112.txt @@ -0,0 +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.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_112384102.txt b/fact_112384102.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..399528d352d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_112384102.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. It can run at speeds of up to 70 miles an hour (113 kilometers an hour). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_112448252.txt b/fact_112448252.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..015eb64ae0d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_112448252.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The biggest wildcat today is the Siberian Tiger. It can be more than 12 feet (3.6 m) long (about the size of a small car) and weigh up to 700 pounds (317 kg). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_112542719.txt b/fact_112542719.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b7aba1ea0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_112542719.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_112767613.txt b/fact_112767613.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b80d7e8e3f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_112767613.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats with long, lean bodies are more likely to be outgoing, and more protective and vocal than those with a stocky build. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_112804498.txt b/fact_112804498.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9e92c32183a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_112804498.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_112881612.txt b/fact_112881612.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..933cbd11674 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_112881612.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_112938508.txt b/fact_112938508.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c2c942ed1a3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_112938508.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113076704.txt b/fact_113076704.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00fbe0be4a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113076704.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113086697.txt b/fact_113086697.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3c1d27ea442 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113086697.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113159745.txt b/fact_113159745.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5249f1045f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113159745.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113216293.txt b/fact_113216293.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..36c853ee8e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113216293.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113550323.txt b/fact_113550323.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8ea092046 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113550323.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113606366.txt b/fact_113606366.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..53427baa82c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113606366.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113623556.txt b/fact_113623556.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0cef577d35a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113623556.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113696513.txt b/fact_113696513.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d8c3ac8b0ec --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113696513.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113867670.txt b/fact_113867670.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3f5e6b028f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113867670.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_113874972.txt b/fact_113874972.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9453431f218 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_113874972.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114023905.txt b/fact_114023905.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b6562ac40b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114023905.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114097731.txt b/fact_114097731.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0f8f743b339 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114097731.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are approximately 60,000 hairs per square inch on the back of a cat and about 120,000 per square inch on its underside. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114188380.txt b/fact_114188380.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4eb20271791 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114188380.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat's urine glows under a black light. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114492666.txt b/fact_114492666.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cf5ae57387e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114492666.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible as cat families interact best in pairs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114617409.txt b/fact_114617409.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fab4657cc44 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114617409.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114620425.txt b/fact_114620425.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..666a7c7c678 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114620425.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114742531.txt b/fact_114742531.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ec635133a5c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114742531.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114810986.txt b/fact_114810986.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9bf0d6277f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114810986.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_114847015.txt b/fact_114847015.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b83ed46c94 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_114847015.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have "nine lives" thanks to a flexible spine and powerful leg and back muscles \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115008578.txt b/fact_115008578.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0b7cfb9c837 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115008578.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115157711.txt b/fact_115157711.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9557c1e0c81 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115157711.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy. Cats will also purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115228108.txt b/fact_115228108.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e3cdd969b6d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115228108.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern, just like the fingerprint of a human. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115379279.txt b/fact_115379279.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..38820ab534b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115379279.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115523813.txt b/fact_115523813.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6237ff9bd66 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115523813.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a domestic cat goes after mice, about 1 pounce in 3 results in a catch. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115568728.txt b/fact_115568728.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3d92efddf3c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115568728.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are now Britain's favourite pet: there are 7.7 million cats as opposed to 6.6 million dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115605509.txt b/fact_115605509.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd6d470c8a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115605509.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115607923.txt b/fact_115607923.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..51a9372b560 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115607923.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are approximately 100 breeds of cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115652435.txt b/fact_115652435.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cbcb5f63d8f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115652435.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115684994.txt b/fact_115684994.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5dc0457f23d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115684994.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's cerebral cortex contains about twice as many neurons as that of dogs. Cats have 300 million neurons, whereas dogs have about 160 million. See, cats rule, dogs drool! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115865443.txt b/fact_115865443.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d8ca3904ad5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115865443.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115915452.txt b/fact_115915452.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d1b58bdb0fa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115915452.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat called Dusty has the known record for the most kittens. She had more than 420 kittens in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_115930895.txt b/fact_115930895.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3d92efddf3c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_115930895.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are now Britain's favourite pet: there are 7.7 million cats as opposed to 6.6 million dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116176554.txt b/fact_116176554.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3f5e6b028f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116176554.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116200360.txt b/fact_116200360.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80f97fa4f5d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116200360.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_11629013.txt b/fact_11629013.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7fce2d5f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_11629013.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116340476.txt b/fact_116340476.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d5c8515df78 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116340476.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The heaviest cat on record is Himmy, a Tabby from Queensland, Australia. He weighed nearly 47 pounds (21 kg). He died at the age of 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116457434.txt b/fact_116457434.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5059c4fc394 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116457434.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116559500.txt b/fact_116559500.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd405e743d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116559500.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116586731.txt b/fact_116586731.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..340973f132c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116586731.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116599353.txt b/fact_116599353.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..25f49a25f50 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116599353.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Not every cat gets \high\" from catnip. Whether or not a cat responds to it depends upon a recessive gene: no gene" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116777458.txt b/fact_116777458.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..780ae5d22b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116777458.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Lions are the only cats that live in groups, called prides. Every female within the pride is usually related. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116799077.txt b/fact_116799077.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..484ca524034 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116799077.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116937121.txt b/fact_116937121.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..37c0a506aac --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116937121.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116937308.txt b/fact_116937308.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e14ed41f12d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116937308.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many cats love having their forehead gently stroked. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_116983455.txt b/fact_116983455.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9c79ee66055 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_116983455.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_117098847.txt b/fact_117098847.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c7de9476617 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_117098847.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ancient Egyptian family members shaved their eyebrows in mourning when the family cat died. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_11721302.txt b/fact_11721302.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2180386459c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_11721302.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_117389220.txt b/fact_117389220.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3cab5faaee --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_117389220.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_117400780.txt b/fact_117400780.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d08900003f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_117400780.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's nose is as unique as a human's fingerprint. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_117812803.txt b/fact_117812803.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5059c4fc394 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_117812803.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_117835661.txt b/fact_117835661.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..39e2147b5d4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_117835661.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_118059439.txt b/fact_118059439.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1020c0c2598 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_118059439.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans have only 6). A cat can independently rotate its ears 180 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_118184918.txt b/fact_118184918.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..332f120c146 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_118184918.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +After humans, mountain lions have the largest range of any mammal in the Western Hemisphere. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_118389935.txt b/fact_118389935.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7981f1dd3e5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_118389935.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Amur leopard is one of the most endangered animals in the world. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_118474759.txt b/fact_118474759.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e5eca09d2b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_118474759.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + A cat only has the ability to move their jaw up and down, not side to side like a human can. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_118632330.txt b/fact_118632330.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4835185b8fa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_118632330.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_118662359.txt b/fact_118662359.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65290751058 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_118662359.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_118809183.txt b/fact_118809183.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5f22fa1a4a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_118809183.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The smallest pedigreed cat is a Singapura, which can weigh just 4 lbs (1.8 kg), or about five large cans of cat food. The largest pedigreed cats are Maine Coon cats, which can weigh 25 lbs (11.3 kg), or nearly twice as much as an average cat weighs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_119017800.txt b/fact_119017800.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..56979f2e03a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_119017800.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_11919366.txt b/fact_11919366.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cdd6f0d8a91 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_11919366.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_119279725.txt b/fact_119279725.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b244a6402d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_119279725.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_119401976.txt b/fact_119401976.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..95e88125fc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_119401976.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat cannot see directly under its nose. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_119408338.txt b/fact_119408338.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77be00165b4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_119408338.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are the world's most popular pets, outnumbering dogs by as many as three to one \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_119552006.txt b/fact_119552006.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..33f3ddd6178 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_119552006.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The lightest cat on record is a blue point Himalayan called Tinker Toy, who weighed 1 pound, 6 ounces (616 g). Tinker Toy was 2.75 inches (7 cm) tall and 7.5 inches (19 cm) long. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_119569260.txt b/fact_119569260.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5059c4fc394 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_119569260.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_119662036.txt b/fact_119662036.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..003a7bb2b27 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_119662036.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A group of cats is called a “clowder.” \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_119985820.txt b/fact_119985820.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3f26110a014 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_119985820.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's appetite is the barometer of its health. Any cat that does not eat or drink for more than two days should be taken to a vet. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_120249894.txt b/fact_120249894.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..082072848b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_120249894.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_120257462.txt b/fact_120257462.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..64216293919 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_120257462.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is in extreme pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_120266851.txt b/fact_120266851.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..093739f5e3e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_120266851.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_120459626.txt b/fact_120459626.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..363a413e0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_120459626.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_120463007.txt b/fact_120463007.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9451e290891 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_120463007.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells (a human has between 5 and 20 million). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_120474153.txt b/fact_120474153.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3f26110a014 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_120474153.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's appetite is the barometer of its health. Any cat that does not eat or drink for more than two days should be taken to a vet. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12060475.txt b/fact_12060475.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b7b27a75ccb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12060475.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12077050.txt b/fact_12077050.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8d8c0e3a3e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12077050.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_120806730.txt b/fact_120806730.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fb44ecdfe67 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_120806730.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_120963330.txt b/fact_120963330.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c8d1b1e1050 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_120963330.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12096845.txt b/fact_12096845.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cdd6f0d8a91 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12096845.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_121085302.txt b/fact_121085302.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd405e743d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_121085302.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_121289215.txt b/fact_121289215.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..acfc98864f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_121289215.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_121404040.txt b/fact_121404040.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e10a1ac305e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_121404040.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_121460876.txt b/fact_121460876.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c9c0ffe9305 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_121460876.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12154609.txt b/fact_12154609.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9453431f218 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12154609.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12160069.txt b/fact_12160069.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..39447efe860 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12160069.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander. If the resident cat is bathed regularly the allergic people tolerate it better. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_121682605.txt b/fact_121682605.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..714e2cd723a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_121682605.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_122121723.txt b/fact_122121723.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9c79ee66055 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_122121723.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_122310794.txt b/fact_122310794.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7f05d72e8ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_122310794.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_122311341.txt b/fact_122311341.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..36c853ee8e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_122311341.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_122338704.txt b/fact_122338704.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e3cdd969b6d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_122338704.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern, just like the fingerprint of a human. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_122470449.txt b/fact_122470449.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7f05d72e8ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_122470449.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_122875852.txt b/fact_122875852.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4ae4ea636c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_122875852.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12305793.txt b/fact_12305793.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a81073904e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12305793.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123107443.txt b/fact_123107443.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e0e98dde138 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123107443.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123354111.txt b/fact_123354111.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3bbeaa95ca3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123354111.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has two vocal chords, and can make over 100 sounds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123421629.txt b/fact_123421629.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..25f49a25f50 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123421629.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Not every cat gets \high\" from catnip. Whether or not a cat responds to it depends upon a recessive gene: no gene" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123525369.txt b/fact_123525369.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bc34df99eb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123525369.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123628014.txt b/fact_123628014.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..30496103b4b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123628014.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Sir Isaac Newton is credited with creating the concept for the pet door that many cats use today to travel outdoors. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123651923.txt b/fact_123651923.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d4ef7b183bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123651923.txt @@ -0,0 +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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123687958.txt b/fact_123687958.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80947880445 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123687958.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A tiger's stripes are like fingerprints \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123691562.txt b/fact_123691562.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8f5fd5541cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123691562.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123711999.txt b/fact_123711999.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a35b5dd59ca --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123711999.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Contrary to popular belief, the cat is a social animal. A pet cat will respond and answer to speech , and seems to enjoy human companionship. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12373283.txt b/fact_12373283.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dee617ee026 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12373283.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A domestic cat can run at speeds of 30 mph. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123815606.txt b/fact_123815606.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d5c8515df78 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123815606.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The heaviest cat on record is Himmy, a Tabby from Queensland, Australia. He weighed nearly 47 pounds (21 kg). He died at the age of 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123900029.txt b/fact_123900029.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..38f5b376d1d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123900029.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Since cats are so good at hiding illness, even a single instance of a symptom should be taken very seriously. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_123997399.txt b/fact_123997399.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb8f5480fd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_123997399.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124134030.txt b/fact_124134030.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..acfc98864f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124134030.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124158551.txt b/fact_124158551.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..18552614174 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124158551.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124185660.txt b/fact_124185660.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..33c709be74b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124185660.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124253155.txt b/fact_124253155.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4ae4ea636c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124253155.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124367771.txt b/fact_124367771.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65911ef07e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124367771.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats that live together sometimes rub each others heads to show that they have no intention of fighting. Young cats do this more often, especially when they are excited. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124446328.txt b/fact_124446328.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd405e743d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124446328.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124529703.txt b/fact_124529703.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c2c942ed1a3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124529703.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124550883.txt b/fact_124550883.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80f97fa4f5d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124550883.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124557339.txt b/fact_124557339.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c331c130bf2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124557339.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Siam, the cat was so revered that one rode in a chariot at the head of a parade celebrating the new king. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_124834062.txt b/fact_124834062.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77f5b8d4445 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_124834062.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_125056551.txt b/fact_125056551.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31be158c3ac --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_125056551.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Despite imagery of cats happily drinking milk from saucers, studies indicate that cats are actually lactose intolerant and should avoid it entirely. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_125090003.txt b/fact_125090003.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5dd42f6da40 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_125090003.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain! diff --git a/fact_125094619.txt b/fact_125094619.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7f05d72e8ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_125094619.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12522861.txt b/fact_12522861.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..228ac4d02b4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12522861.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_125253097.txt b/fact_125253097.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..981dd867e8b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_125253097.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first cat show was in 1871 at the Crystal Palace in London. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12541017.txt b/fact_12541017.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8ea092046 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12541017.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_125564153.txt b/fact_125564153.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..16ad082316a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_125564153.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Heat occurs several times a year and can last anywhere from 3 to 15 days. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_125696524.txt b/fact_125696524.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5c6589e2b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_125696524.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_125944130.txt b/fact_125944130.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d835feb127f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_125944130.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12595650.txt b/fact_12595650.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d86119f1a0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12595650.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_126240713.txt b/fact_126240713.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..92602284659 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_126240713.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the 1930s, two Russian biologists discovered that color change in Siamese kittens depend on their body temperature. Siamese cats carry albino genes that work only when the body temperature is above 98° F. If these kittens are left in a very warm room, their points won’t darken and they will stay a creamy white. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_126277288.txt b/fact_126277288.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9948010a02 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_126277288.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_126303473.txt b/fact_126303473.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cdd6f0d8a91 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_126303473.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_126672804.txt b/fact_126672804.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00a1037227f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_126672804.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Ancient Egypt, when a person's house cat passed away, the owner would shave their eyebrows to reflect their grief. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_126803995.txt b/fact_126803995.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..48b88777eeb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_126803995.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A tomcat (male cat) can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_126961929.txt b/fact_126961929.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7fcf54a53aa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_126961929.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats bury their feces to cover their trails from predators. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_127098124.txt b/fact_127098124.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5dc0457f23d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_127098124.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's cerebral cortex contains about twice as many neurons as that of dogs. Cats have 300 million neurons, whereas dogs have about 160 million. See, cats rule, dogs drool! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_127347597.txt b/fact_127347597.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2180386459c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_127347597.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_127607776.txt b/fact_127607776.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..238aa05cf1c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_127607776.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat named Dusty, aged 1 7, living in Bonham, Texas, USA, gave birth to her 420th kitten on June 23, 1952. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_127615892.txt b/fact_127615892.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d835feb127f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_127615892.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_127634093.txt b/fact_127634093.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdc5904b14b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_127634093.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +While many cats enjoy milk, it will give some cats diarrhea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_127700472.txt b/fact_127700472.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4c0ecfd3547 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_127700472.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_127842847.txt b/fact_127842847.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..92602284659 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_127842847.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the 1930s, two Russian biologists discovered that color change in Siamese kittens depend on their body temperature. Siamese cats carry albino genes that work only when the body temperature is above 98° F. If these kittens are left in a very warm room, their points won’t darken and they will stay a creamy white. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128057479.txt b/fact_128057479.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..67e67ba1851 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128057479.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12813504.txt b/fact_12813504.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24b30690b5a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12813504.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a male cat will, in almost all cases, stop him from spraying (territorial marking), fighting with other males (at least over females), as well as lengthen his life and improve its quality. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128145888.txt b/fact_128145888.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3bcc8453b2e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128145888.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128397009.txt b/fact_128397009.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5059c4fc394 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128397009.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128520714.txt b/fact_128520714.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b18d5cf961d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128520714.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128547753.txt b/fact_128547753.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0bd8cd35ec3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128547753.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128568446.txt b/fact_128568446.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ec635133a5c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128568446.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128636073.txt b/fact_128636073.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4bf1586d28d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128636073.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In ancient Egypt, when a family cat died, all family members would shave their eyebrows as a sign of mourning. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128752232.txt b/fact_128752232.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b7aba1ea0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128752232.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128756081.txt b/fact_128756081.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c2735f0bc1d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128756081.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cats rubs up against you, the cat is marking you with it's scent claiming ownership. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128821487.txt b/fact_128821487.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31be158c3ac --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128821487.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Despite imagery of cats happily drinking milk from saucers, studies indicate that cats are actually lactose intolerant and should avoid it entirely. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128928428.txt b/fact_128928428.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6cae0e340d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128928428.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_128947254.txt b/fact_128947254.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7bd55753692 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_128947254.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The name "jaguar" comes from a Native American word meaning "he who kills with one leap". \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12894885.txt b/fact_12894885.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d8ca3904ad5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12894885.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_129147654.txt b/fact_129147654.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da7ab8b6f01 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_129147654.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_129271941.txt b/fact_129271941.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24a2955d7c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_129271941.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Normal body temperature for a cat is 102 degrees F. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_129379454.txt b/fact_129379454.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..11295a80f8e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_129379454.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some common houseplants poisonous to cats include: English Ivy, iris, mistletoe, philodendron, and yew. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_129392673.txt b/fact_129392673.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..68db977f419 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_129392673.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_129427013.txt b/fact_129427013.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65911ef07e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_129427013.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats that live together sometimes rub each others heads to show that they have no intention of fighting. Young cats do this more often, especially when they are excited. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_129750263.txt b/fact_129750263.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e0e98dde138 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_129750263.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_12987667.txt b/fact_12987667.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9557c1e0c81 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_12987667.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy. Cats will also purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_1298781.txt b/fact_1298781.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0bd8cd35ec3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_1298781.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_129948307.txt b/fact_129948307.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e98db32d67e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_129948307.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond most readily to names that end in an \ee\" sound.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_130184787.txt b/fact_130184787.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..df4bc2d1a23 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_130184787.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can judge within 3 inches the precise location of a sound being made 1 yard away. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_130218562.txt b/fact_130218562.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..37c0a506aac --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_130218562.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_130221857.txt b/fact_130221857.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00a1037227f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_130221857.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Ancient Egypt, when a person's house cat passed away, the owner would shave their eyebrows to reflect their grief. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_130323533.txt b/fact_130323533.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fe1523b09ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_130323533.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_130461562.txt b/fact_130461562.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d617d0b5330 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_130461562.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_130501799.txt b/fact_130501799.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3cab5faaee --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_130501799.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_130704450.txt b/fact_130704450.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da7ef212e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_130704450.txt @@ -0,0 +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.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13086295.txt b/fact_13086295.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..250d7cca4a4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13086295.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_130987497.txt b/fact_130987497.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3dc0b7266d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_130987497.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13101739.txt b/fact_13101739.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..594397d2921 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13101739.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lived with soldiers in trenches, where they killed mice during World War I. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13109323.txt b/fact_13109323.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..26b08ee3bce --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13109323.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131161952.txt b/fact_131161952.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..26b08ee3bce --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131161952.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131243629.txt b/fact_131243629.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5324c933a26 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131243629.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are up to 60 million feral cats in the United States alone. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131384244.txt b/fact_131384244.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..81e0b971f8f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131384244.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131507915.txt b/fact_131507915.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31d12b54471 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131507915.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131537620.txt b/fact_131537620.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fda193a42cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131537620.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131572467.txt b/fact_131572467.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..926b33594b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131572467.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats do not think that they are little people. They think that we are big cats. This influences their behavior in many ways. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131826936.txt b/fact_131826936.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..290b410ccd9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131826936.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled over the last fifty years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131907907.txt b/fact_131907907.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9e92c32183a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131907907.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_131965438.txt b/fact_131965438.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f0da6968f2b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_131965438.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13208305.txt b/fact_13208305.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8f5fd5541cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13208305.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132164728.txt b/fact_132164728.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..298213274db --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132164728.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The strongest climber among the big cats, a leopard can carry prey twice its weight up a tree. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132179780.txt b/fact_132179780.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b44aebffecd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132179780.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132350382.txt b/fact_132350382.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdc5904b14b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132350382.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +While many cats enjoy milk, it will give some cats diarrhea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132376147.txt b/fact_132376147.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..849115feb92 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132376147.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132522457.txt b/fact_132522457.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd6d470c8a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132522457.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132699615.txt b/fact_132699615.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5dd4a2d311 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132699615.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132791842.txt b/fact_132791842.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e86ebebd41b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132791842.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 300 million neurons; dogs have about 160 million \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132795824.txt b/fact_132795824.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3b527c0b847 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132795824.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Blue-eyed, pure white cats are frequently deaf. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_132885313.txt b/fact_132885313.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..38820ab534b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_132885313.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_133207538.txt b/fact_133207538.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2056f114195 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_133207538.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Fossil records from two million years ago show evidence of jaguars. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_133324446.txt b/fact_133324446.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..363a413e0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_133324446.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13341671.txt b/fact_13341671.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..92602284659 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13341671.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the 1930s, two Russian biologists discovered that color change in Siamese kittens depend on their body temperature. Siamese cats carry albino genes that work only when the body temperature is above 98° F. If these kittens are left in a very warm room, their points won’t darken and they will stay a creamy white. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_133455645.txt b/fact_133455645.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..484ca524034 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_133455645.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_133532946.txt b/fact_133532946.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00eb4e5eab0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_133532946.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_133881817.txt b/fact_133881817.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eec754e6719 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_133881817.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_134792949.txt b/fact_134792949.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1254c684b43 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_134792949.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In one stride, a cheetah can cover 23 to 26 feet (7 to 8 meters). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_134838890.txt b/fact_134838890.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..acfc98864f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_134838890.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_134861087.txt b/fact_134861087.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80947880445 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_134861087.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A tiger's stripes are like fingerprints \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_134906776.txt b/fact_134906776.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9453431f218 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_134906776.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135101798.txt b/fact_135101798.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77154ad2fc5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135101798.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Spanish-Jewish folklore recounts that Adam’s first wife, Lilith, became a black vampire cat, sucking the blood from sleeping babies. This may be the root of the superstition that a cat will smother a sleeping baby or suck out the child’s breath. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135333596.txt b/fact_135333596.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8d6b38531ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135333596.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Perhaps the most famous comic cat is the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. With the ability to disappear, this mysterious character embodies the magic and sorcery historically associated with cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135514368.txt b/fact_135514368.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77f5b8d4445 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135514368.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135627722.txt b/fact_135627722.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1bb0a402f70 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135627722.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A 2007 Gallup poll revealed that both men and women were equally likely to own a cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135761785.txt b/fact_135761785.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f547b305819 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135761785.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats a minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135784726.txt b/fact_135784726.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..39447efe860 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135784726.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander. If the resident cat is bathed regularly the allergic people tolerate it better. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13581409.txt b/fact_13581409.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7040b35721d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13581409.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are subject to gum disease and to dental caries. They should have their teeth cleaned by the vet or the cat dentist once a year. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135823567.txt b/fact_135823567.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d1b58bdb0fa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135823567.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat called Dusty has the known record for the most kittens. She had more than 420 kittens in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135940786.txt b/fact_135940786.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d949101f593 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135940786.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Abraham Lincoln loved cats. He had four of them while he lived in the White House. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135940949.txt b/fact_135940949.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..05418bbc010 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135940949.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +If they have ample water, cats can tolerate temperatures up to 133 °F. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_135986803.txt b/fact_135986803.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5026237ac3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_135986803.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13630960.txt b/fact_13630960.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2e4437e34c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13630960.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's brain is more similar to a man's brain than that of a dog. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13635894.txt b/fact_13635894.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cea2ce52365 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13635894.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lap liquid from the underside of their tongue, not from the top. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_136417854.txt b/fact_136417854.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b83ed46c94 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_136417854.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have "nine lives" thanks to a flexible spine and powerful leg and back muscles \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_136427251.txt b/fact_136427251.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00eb4e5eab0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_136427251.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_136456131.txt b/fact_136456131.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5f22fa1a4a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_136456131.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The smallest pedigreed cat is a Singapura, which can weigh just 4 lbs (1.8 kg), or about five large cans of cat food. The largest pedigreed cats are Maine Coon cats, which can weigh 25 lbs (11.3 kg), or nearly twice as much as an average cat weighs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_136598050.txt b/fact_136598050.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7fce2d5f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_136598050.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137131183.txt b/fact_137131183.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2b8d4d76afb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137131183.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137366789.txt b/fact_137366789.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137366789.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137429267.txt b/fact_137429267.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cd5241a0bb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137429267.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tabby cats are thought to get their name from Attab, a district in Baghdad, now the capital of Iraq. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137566465.txt b/fact_137566465.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f23a00f4068 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137566465.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137585146.txt b/fact_137585146.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3dc0b7266d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137585146.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137595884.txt b/fact_137595884.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..53427baa82c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137595884.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137804685.txt b/fact_137804685.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..250d7cca4a4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137804685.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137953392.txt b/fact_137953392.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24a44b5f572 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137953392.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_137991816.txt b/fact_137991816.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3735e51a0fa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_137991816.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat is called a queen or a molly. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138040002.txt b/fact_138040002.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..849115feb92 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138040002.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138215865.txt b/fact_138215865.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e4c664cc7ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138215865.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can’t climb head first down a tree because every claw on a cat’s paw points the same way. To get down from a tree, a cat must back down. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13826000.txt b/fact_13826000.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aaf8410e1d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13826000.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138391231.txt b/fact_138391231.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da7ab8b6f01 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138391231.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138468121.txt b/fact_138468121.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3972d2545bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138468121.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Jaguars are the only big cats that don't roar. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138487194.txt b/fact_138487194.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..90c2509fcc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138487194.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138578657.txt b/fact_138578657.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e5eca09d2b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138578657.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + A cat only has the ability to move their jaw up and down, not side to side like a human can. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_13860076.txt b/fact_13860076.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..714e2cd723a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_13860076.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_1387578.txt b/fact_1387578.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9948010a02 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_1387578.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138850310.txt b/fact_138850310.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8492ef840 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138850310.txt @@ -0,0 +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! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138861710.txt b/fact_138861710.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fc6d2e43202 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138861710.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats, especially older cats, do get cancer. Many times this disease can be treated successfully. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_138990828.txt b/fact_138990828.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6a5620a49a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_138990828.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats dislike citrus scent. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_139355643.txt b/fact_139355643.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4545e73d5cf --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_139355643.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first true cats came into existence about 12 million years ago and were the Proailurus. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_139942666.txt b/fact_139942666.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..189b936691f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_139942666.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_139970589.txt b/fact_139970589.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0bd8cd35ec3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_139970589.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_14009543.txt b/fact_14009543.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5eb54cb7ec5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_14009543.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' eyes shine in the dark because of the tapetum, a reflective layer in the eye, which acts like a mirror. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_140101844.txt b/fact_140101844.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..08b0ce0ad71 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_140101844.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (compared to human's 6 muscles each). A cat can rotate its ears independently 180 degrees, and can turn in the direction of sound 10 times faster than those of the best watchdog. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_140312928.txt b/fact_140312928.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2090182c9f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_140312928.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_140358502.txt b/fact_140358502.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..91cdb6ebbb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_140358502.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat bites are more likely to become infected than dog bites. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_140373556.txt b/fact_140373556.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..618cb3f34ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_140373556.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, and the cat - 230. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_140794862.txt b/fact_140794862.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..340973f132c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_140794862.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_141041207.txt b/fact_141041207.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8d4bcf2ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_141041207.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_141328716.txt b/fact_141328716.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7ca07b43bae --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_141328716.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_14137544.txt b/fact_14137544.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..078e36eede6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_14137544.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_141639261.txt b/fact_141639261.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dda693a61c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_141639261.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_141735006.txt b/fact_141735006.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..714e2cd723a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_141735006.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_141810542.txt b/fact_141810542.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ec635133a5c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_141810542.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_141827405.txt b/fact_141827405.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..298213274db --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_141827405.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The strongest climber among the big cats, a leopard can carry prey twice its weight up a tree. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_142268799.txt b/fact_142268799.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f87b01b611d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_142268799.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat uses its whiskers for measuring distances. The whiskers of a cat are capable of registering very small changes in air pressure. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_142366599.txt b/fact_142366599.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d314b04896f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_142366599.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian cat, followed by the Main Coon cat and the Siamese cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_142509823.txt b/fact_142509823.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_142509823.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_142596059.txt b/fact_142596059.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0cef577d35a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_142596059.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_142633174.txt b/fact_142633174.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..45047e64cfe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_142633174.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_142720161.txt b/fact_142720161.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5dd4a2d311 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_142720161.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_14329206.txt b/fact_14329206.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4d421a3c076 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_14329206.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_143499966.txt b/fact_143499966.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9453431f218 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_143499966.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_143555723.txt b/fact_143555723.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3f26110a014 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_143555723.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's appetite is the barometer of its health. Any cat that does not eat or drink for more than two days should be taken to a vet. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_143698074.txt b/fact_143698074.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..18552614174 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_143698074.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_143740483.txt b/fact_143740483.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c7de9476617 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_143740483.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ancient Egyptian family members shaved their eyebrows in mourning when the family cat died. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_143850883.txt b/fact_143850883.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3a00a8c3c28 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_143850883.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 30 teeth (12 incisors, 10 premolars, 4 canines, and 4 molars), while dogs have 42. Kittens have baby teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth around the age of 7 months. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_14389937.txt b/fact_14389937.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d37b5822683 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_14389937.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_144013758.txt b/fact_144013758.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0b7cfb9c837 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_144013758.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_144164992.txt b/fact_144164992.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ed1dbe53c63 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_144164992.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The female cat reaches sexual maturity within 6 to 10 months; most veterinarians suggest spaying the female at 5 months, before her first heat period. The male cat usually reaches sexual maturity between 9 and 12 months. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_144173219.txt b/fact_144173219.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0b7cfb9c837 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_144173219.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_144451309.txt b/fact_144451309.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2e4437e34c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_144451309.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's brain is more similar to a man's brain than that of a dog. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_144467944.txt b/fact_144467944.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..81e0b971f8f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_144467944.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_144868298.txt b/fact_144868298.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3b527c0b847 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_144868298.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Blue-eyed, pure white cats are frequently deaf. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_145091289.txt b/fact_145091289.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e7f90b46bc6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_145091289.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the original Italian version of Cinderella, the benevolent fairy godmother figure was a cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_14510987.txt b/fact_14510987.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..270154482da --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_14510987.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat's footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_145171195.txt b/fact_145171195.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e86ebebd41b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_145171195.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 300 million neurons; dogs have about 160 million \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_145715524.txt b/fact_145715524.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5dc0457f23d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_145715524.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's cerebral cortex contains about twice as many neurons as that of dogs. Cats have 300 million neurons, whereas dogs have about 160 million. See, cats rule, dogs drool! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_145962519.txt b/fact_145962519.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1020c0c2598 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_145962519.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans have only 6). A cat can independently rotate its ears 180 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_14606863.txt b/fact_14606863.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_14606863.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_146103319.txt b/fact_146103319.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..078e36eede6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_146103319.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_146140712.txt b/fact_146140712.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5059c4fc394 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_146140712.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_146395124.txt b/fact_146395124.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb9b649a17 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_146395124.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_146438826.txt b/fact_146438826.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80947880445 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_146438826.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A tiger's stripes are like fingerprints \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147267332.txt b/fact_147267332.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..30496103b4b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147267332.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Sir Isaac Newton is credited with creating the concept for the pet door that many cats use today to travel outdoors. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147304817.txt b/fact_147304817.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c3632f5244a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147304817.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats had short hair until about 100 years ago, when it became fashionable to own cats and experiment with breeding. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147432013.txt b/fact_147432013.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6a5620a49a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147432013.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats dislike citrus scent. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147483866.txt b/fact_147483866.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fe1523b09ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147483866.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147505784.txt b/fact_147505784.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6a5620a49a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147505784.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats dislike citrus scent. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147514913.txt b/fact_147514913.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e7f90b46bc6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147514913.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the original Italian version of Cinderella, the benevolent fairy godmother figure was a cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147521255.txt b/fact_147521255.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3972d2545bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147521255.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Jaguars are the only big cats that don't roar. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_14759137.txt b/fact_14759137.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eec754e6719 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_14759137.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147719516.txt b/fact_147719516.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..90c2509fcc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147719516.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_147830174.txt b/fact_147830174.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d86119f1a0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_147830174.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_148290612.txt b/fact_148290612.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3dc0b7266d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_148290612.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_148616373.txt b/fact_148616373.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e7ad3baffb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_148616373.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' hearing stops at 65 khz (kilohertz); humans' hearing stops at 20 khz. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_1486943.txt b/fact_1486943.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1254c684b43 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_1486943.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In one stride, a cheetah can cover 23 to 26 feet (7 to 8 meters). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_148929990.txt b/fact_148929990.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8a46b56f7c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_148929990.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have supersonic hearing \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_148935902.txt b/fact_148935902.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1254c684b43 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_148935902.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In one stride, a cheetah can cover 23 to 26 feet (7 to 8 meters). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_148955164.txt b/fact_148955164.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0c890fd5c80 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_148955164.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +According to a Gallup poll, most American pet owners obtain their cats by adopting strays. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_149176181.txt b/fact_149176181.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d37bf75fcf5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_149176181.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats take between 20-40 breaths per minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_149176256.txt b/fact_149176256.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2180386459c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_149176256.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_149230508.txt b/fact_149230508.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3a00a8c3c28 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_149230508.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 30 teeth (12 incisors, 10 premolars, 4 canines, and 4 molars), while dogs have 42. Kittens have baby teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth around the age of 7 months. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_149371872.txt b/fact_149371872.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4ae4ea636c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_149371872.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_149464719.txt b/fact_149464719.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..30496103b4b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_149464719.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Sir Isaac Newton is credited with creating the concept for the pet door that many cats use today to travel outdoors. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_14949932.txt b/fact_14949932.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3dc0b7266d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_14949932.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_149614825.txt b/fact_149614825.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aaf8410e1d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_149614825.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_149762000.txt b/fact_149762000.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3972d2545bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_149762000.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Jaguars are the only big cats that don't roar. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_149807636.txt b/fact_149807636.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5dc0457f23d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_149807636.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's cerebral cortex contains about twice as many neurons as that of dogs. Cats have 300 million neurons, whereas dogs have about 160 million. See, cats rule, dogs drool! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_15245026.txt b/fact_15245026.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb9b649a17 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_15245026.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_15679665.txt b/fact_15679665.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..30496103b4b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_15679665.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Sir Isaac Newton is credited with creating the concept for the pet door that many cats use today to travel outdoors. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_15696697.txt b/fact_15696697.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e86ebebd41b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_15696697.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 300 million neurons; dogs have about 160 million \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_15782301.txt b/fact_15782301.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..082072848b0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_15782301.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_15940031.txt b/fact_15940031.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..833be7e75a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_15940031.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_15996447.txt b/fact_15996447.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e98db32d67e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_15996447.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond most readily to names that end in an \ee\" sound.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_16140081.txt b/fact_16140081.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3c1d27ea442 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_16140081.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_16153773.txt b/fact_16153773.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..093739f5e3e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_16153773.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_1623753.txt b/fact_1623753.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..53427baa82c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_1623753.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_16386498.txt b/fact_16386498.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d4ef7b183bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_16386498.txt @@ -0,0 +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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_16606094.txt b/fact_16606094.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..423739a0200 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_16606094.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Kittens who are taken along on short, trouble-free car trips to town tend to make good passengers when they get older. They get used to the sounds and motions of traveling and make less connection between the car and the visits to the vet. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_16795675.txt b/fact_16795675.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d4ef7b183bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_16795675.txt @@ -0,0 +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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_16915003.txt b/fact_16915003.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c6dc5667449 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_16915003.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Foods that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that’s for human consumption can cause malnutrition. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_17060683.txt b/fact_17060683.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f23a00f4068 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_17060683.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_17217117.txt b/fact_17217117.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..015eb64ae0d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_17217117.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The biggest wildcat today is the Siberian Tiger. It can be more than 12 feet (3.6 m) long (about the size of a small car) and weigh up to 700 pounds (317 kg). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_17405832.txt b/fact_17405832.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7f99fffc705 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_17405832.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats don’t have sweat glands over their bodies like humans do. Instead, they sweat only through their paws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_17413193.txt b/fact_17413193.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4545e73d5cf --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_17413193.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first true cats came into existence about 12 million years ago and were the Proailurus. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_17448455.txt b/fact_17448455.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cd3c5fda0d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_17448455.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The richest cat is Blackie who was left £15 million by his owner, Ben Rea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_17546344.txt b/fact_17546344.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..63814f8cea0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_17546344.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_17793416.txt b/fact_17793416.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b7aba1ea0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_17793416.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_17947227.txt b/fact_17947227.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b18d5cf961d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_17947227.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18077343.txt b/fact_18077343.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4a60d48f2f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18077343.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18131037.txt b/fact_18131037.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b81fd9b0421 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18131037.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A form of AIDS exists in cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18172914.txt b/fact_18172914.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..666a7c7c678 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18172914.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18264493.txt b/fact_18264493.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fd9007239e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18264493.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. It is native to Africa and it is the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Its top weight is 5.5 pounds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18323063.txt b/fact_18323063.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..524642147ec --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18323063.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A steady diet of dog food may cause blindness in your cat - it lacks taurine. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18323767.txt b/fact_18323767.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eec754e6719 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18323767.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_1835110.txt b/fact_1835110.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4d66afa4604 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_1835110.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_1838943.txt b/fact_1838943.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65290751058 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_1838943.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18402700.txt b/fact_18402700.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b6562ac40b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18402700.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18418891.txt b/fact_18418891.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cd3c5fda0d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18418891.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The richest cat is Blackie who was left £15 million by his owner, Ben Rea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18637598.txt b/fact_18637598.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..68db977f419 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18637598.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18759560.txt b/fact_18759560.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..39447efe860 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18759560.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander. If the resident cat is bathed regularly the allergic people tolerate it better. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18830289.txt b/fact_18830289.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3bbeaa95ca3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18830289.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has two vocal chords, and can make over 100 sounds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_18903267.txt b/fact_18903267.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa46d4d1bb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_18903267.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_19439723.txt b/fact_19439723.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e95dbb41877 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_19439723.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In contrast to dogs, cats have not undergone major changes during their domestication process. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_19632438.txt b/fact_19632438.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..833be7e75a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_19632438.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_19658848.txt b/fact_19658848.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..348b982476d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_19658848.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It is estimated that cats can make over 60 different sounds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_1979414.txt b/fact_1979414.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3bcc8453b2e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_1979414.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_19869611.txt b/fact_19869611.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5026237ac3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_19869611.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_19909521.txt b/fact_19909521.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..90c2509fcc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_19909521.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_20008823.txt b/fact_20008823.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a81073904e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_20008823.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_20082128.txt b/fact_20082128.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6517ea77ede --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_20082128.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be aquired in pairs whenever possible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_20085934.txt b/fact_20085934.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb8f5480fd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_20085934.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_20269610.txt b/fact_20269610.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..67e67ba1851 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_20269610.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_20328965.txt b/fact_20328965.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa46d4d1bb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_20328965.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_20390390.txt b/fact_20390390.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e86fc20a627 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_20390390.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The average cat food meal is the equivalent to about five mice. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_20568971.txt b/fact_20568971.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0c890fd5c80 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_20568971.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +According to a Gallup poll, most American pet owners obtain their cats by adopting strays. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_20633975.txt b/fact_20633975.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..38f5b376d1d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_20633975.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Since cats are so good at hiding illness, even a single instance of a symptom should be taken very seriously. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21154726.txt b/fact_21154726.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..416a62f5d62 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21154726.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Pilgrims were the first to introduce cats to North America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21252615.txt b/fact_21252615.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..247c9e31d28 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21252615.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Among many other diseases, cats can suffer from anorexia, senility, feline AIDS and acne. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_2130473.txt b/fact_2130473.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31038741eb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_2130473.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21355745.txt b/fact_21355745.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5f22fa1a4a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21355745.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The smallest pedigreed cat is a Singapura, which can weigh just 4 lbs (1.8 kg), or about five large cans of cat food. The largest pedigreed cats are Maine Coon cats, which can weigh 25 lbs (11.3 kg), or nearly twice as much as an average cat weighs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21361425.txt b/fact_21361425.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4835185b8fa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21361425.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21376227.txt b/fact_21376227.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..48b88777eeb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21376227.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A tomcat (male cat) can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21434045.txt b/fact_21434045.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9557c1e0c81 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21434045.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy. Cats will also purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21518211.txt b/fact_21518211.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e6e5727285 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21518211.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat will be pregnant for approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21595437.txt b/fact_21595437.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4a60d48f2f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21595437.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21610275.txt b/fact_21610275.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8d6b38531ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21610275.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Perhaps the most famous comic cat is the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. With the ability to disappear, this mysterious character embodies the magic and sorcery historically associated with cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_2170093.txt b/fact_2170093.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..714e2cd723a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_2170093.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21852237.txt b/fact_21852237.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e4c664cc7ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21852237.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can’t climb head first down a tree because every claw on a cat’s paw points the same way. To get down from a tree, a cat must back down. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_21944517.txt b/fact_21944517.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3dc0b7266d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_21944517.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22218611.txt b/fact_22218611.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e00e0a037f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22218611.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a cat extends its life span by two or three years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22249663.txt b/fact_22249663.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e4c664cc7ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22249663.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can’t climb head first down a tree because every claw on a cat’s paw points the same way. To get down from a tree, a cat must back down. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22329452.txt b/fact_22329452.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3d92efddf3c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22329452.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are now Britain's favourite pet: there are 7.7 million cats as opposed to 6.6 million dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22346064.txt b/fact_22346064.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..de76ce40cb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22346064.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22357507.txt b/fact_22357507.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00fbe0be4a6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22357507.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22376218.txt b/fact_22376218.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c6fd22b0f48 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22376218.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s hearing is better than a dog’s. And a cat can hear high-frequency sounds up to two octaves higher than a human. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22537259.txt b/fact_22537259.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b18d5cf961d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22537259.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22595811.txt b/fact_22595811.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fd9007239e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22595811.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. It is native to Africa and it is the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Its top weight is 5.5 pounds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22639898.txt b/fact_22639898.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4354aa9a4e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22639898.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22697601.txt b/fact_22697601.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00a1037227f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22697601.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Ancient Egypt, when a person's house cat passed away, the owner would shave their eyebrows to reflect their grief. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_2288384.txt b/fact_2288384.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..189b936691f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_2288384.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_22892811.txt b/fact_22892811.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3d92efddf3c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_22892811.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are now Britain's favourite pet: there are 7.7 million cats as opposed to 6.6 million dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23063261.txt b/fact_23063261.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5dd4a2d311 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23063261.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23089337.txt b/fact_23089337.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..95e88125fc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23089337.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat cannot see directly under its nose. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_2310215.txt b/fact_2310215.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d5c8515df78 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_2310215.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The heaviest cat on record is Himmy, a Tabby from Queensland, Australia. He weighed nearly 47 pounds (21 kg). He died at the age of 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23108434.txt b/fact_23108434.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3f5e6b028f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23108434.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23113311.txt b/fact_23113311.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4930f3c678f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23113311.txt @@ -0,0 +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.” \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23201427.txt b/fact_23201427.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3cab5faaee --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23201427.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23456977.txt b/fact_23456977.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e95dbb41877 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23456977.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In contrast to dogs, cats have not undergone major changes during their domestication process. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23458104.txt b/fact_23458104.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aaf8410e1d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23458104.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23480753.txt b/fact_23480753.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d86119f1a0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23480753.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23519757.txt b/fact_23519757.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6a5620a49a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23519757.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats dislike citrus scent. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23604829.txt b/fact_23604829.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0100a080246 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23604829.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23639401.txt b/fact_23639401.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e10a1ac305e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23639401.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23642728.txt b/fact_23642728.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..51a9372b560 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23642728.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are approximately 100 breeds of cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23878093.txt b/fact_23878093.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23878093.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_23953960.txt b/fact_23953960.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d8c3ac8b0ec --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_23953960.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24084695.txt b/fact_24084695.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2b8d4d76afb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24084695.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24113871.txt b/fact_24113871.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cd5241a0bb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24113871.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tabby cats are thought to get their name from Attab, a district in Baghdad, now the capital of Iraq. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24309597.txt b/fact_24309597.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..18552614174 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24309597.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24403467.txt b/fact_24403467.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aaf8410e1d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24403467.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24450102.txt b/fact_24450102.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d04ffcc3bc0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24450102.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The average lifespan of an outdoor-only (feral and non-feral) is about 3 years; an indoor-only cat can live 16 years and longer. Some cats have been documented to have a longevity of 34 years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24558326.txt b/fact_24558326.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..91cdb6ebbb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24558326.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat bites are more likely to become infected than dog bites. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24614963.txt b/fact_24614963.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c6dc5667449 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24614963.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Foods that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that’s for human consumption can cause malnutrition. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24771665.txt b/fact_24771665.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..38820ab534b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24771665.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_24847181.txt b/fact_24847181.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f04fd00c562 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_24847181.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25021453.txt b/fact_25021453.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd405e743d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25021453.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_2507972.txt b/fact_2507972.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_2507972.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25142627.txt b/fact_25142627.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..268ade0d06f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25142627.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25181301.txt b/fact_25181301.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a81073904e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25181301.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25365226.txt b/fact_25365226.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..67e67ba1851 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25365226.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25406498.txt b/fact_25406498.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24a44b5f572 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25406498.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25422372.txt b/fact_25422372.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..833be7e75a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25422372.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25485488.txt b/fact_25485488.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5dc0457f23d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25485488.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's cerebral cortex contains about twice as many neurons as that of dogs. Cats have 300 million neurons, whereas dogs have about 160 million. See, cats rule, dogs drool! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25515236.txt b/fact_25515236.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..340973f132c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25515236.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25664720.txt b/fact_25664720.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5eb54cb7ec5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25664720.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' eyes shine in the dark because of the tapetum, a reflective layer in the eye, which acts like a mirror. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_2579081.txt b/fact_2579081.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31d12b54471 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_2579081.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25887556.txt b/fact_25887556.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31be158c3ac --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25887556.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Despite imagery of cats happily drinking milk from saucers, studies indicate that cats are actually lactose intolerant and should avoid it entirely. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_25919200.txt b/fact_25919200.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6a5620a49a9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_25919200.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats dislike citrus scent. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26012736.txt b/fact_26012736.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..51a9372b560 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26012736.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are approximately 100 breeds of cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26427247.txt b/fact_26427247.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d949101f593 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26427247.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Abraham Lincoln loved cats. He had four of them while he lived in the White House. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26430472.txt b/fact_26430472.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..12722ec039e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26430472.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Baking chocolate is the most dangerous chocolate to your cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_2645706.txt b/fact_2645706.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4eb20271791 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_2645706.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat's urine glows under a black light. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26517939.txt b/fact_26517939.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7faef06bd81 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26517939.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The leopard is the most widespread of all big cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26542873.txt b/fact_26542873.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cf5ae57387e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26542873.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible as cat families interact best in pairs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26613902.txt b/fact_26613902.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..de76ce40cb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26613902.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26773630.txt b/fact_26773630.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..95e88125fc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26773630.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat cannot see directly under its nose. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_2683495.txt b/fact_2683495.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..332f120c146 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_2683495.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +After humans, mountain lions have the largest range of any mammal in the Western Hemisphere. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26907600.txt b/fact_26907600.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..15823797da6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26907600.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Maine Coone is the only native American long haired breed. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_26971629.txt b/fact_26971629.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..29575876215 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_26971629.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27128844.txt b/fact_27128844.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fe50179123d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27128844.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike other cats, lions have a tuft of hair at the end of their tails. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27248341.txt b/fact_27248341.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e6e5727285 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27248341.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat will be pregnant for approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27357276.txt b/fact_27357276.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d617d0b5330 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27357276.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27367675.txt b/fact_27367675.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8d8c0e3a3e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27367675.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27460441.txt b/fact_27460441.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1ae8f58fcfe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27460441.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Mohammed loved cats and reportedly his favorite cat, Muezza, was a tabby. Legend says that tabby cats have an “M” for Mohammed on top of their heads because Mohammad would often rest his hand on the cat’s head. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27489350.txt b/fact_27489350.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cf5ae57387e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27489350.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible as cat families interact best in pairs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27631054.txt b/fact_27631054.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0b7cfb9c837 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27631054.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27652054.txt b/fact_27652054.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5dd4a2d311 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27652054.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27744349.txt b/fact_27744349.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e14ed41f12d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27744349.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many cats love having their forehead gently stroked. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27933402.txt b/fact_27933402.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb9b649a17 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27933402.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_27953411.txt b/fact_27953411.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..28ed8d76d89 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_27953411.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_28032958.txt b/fact_28032958.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2090182c9f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_28032958.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_28045512.txt b/fact_28045512.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..22208c8afe6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_28045512.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_28288509.txt b/fact_28288509.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7fce2d5f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_28288509.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_28421825.txt b/fact_28421825.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7a7d04055c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_28421825.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_28578857.txt b/fact_28578857.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6a679f1b43e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_28578857.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats prefer to remain non-confrontational. They will not fight to show dominance, but rather to stake their territory. Cats will actually go to extremes to avoid one another in order to prevent a possible confrontation. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_28904182.txt b/fact_28904182.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..669fde2a6be --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_28904182.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29092209.txt b/fact_29092209.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d835feb127f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29092209.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29147926.txt b/fact_29147926.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..416a62f5d62 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29147926.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Pilgrims were the first to introduce cats to North America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29197457.txt b/fact_29197457.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b83ed46c94 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29197457.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have "nine lives" thanks to a flexible spine and powerful leg and back muscles \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29696085.txt b/fact_29696085.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd6d470c8a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29696085.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29898290.txt b/fact_29898290.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0e2c5181c2c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29898290.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats must have fat in their diet because they can't produce it on their own. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29942854.txt b/fact_29942854.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..45047e64cfe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29942854.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29956525.txt b/fact_29956525.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24a2955d7c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29956525.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Normal body temperature for a cat is 102 degrees F. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29978159.txt b/fact_29978159.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cf69447f066 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29978159.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_29988476.txt b/fact_29988476.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b18d5cf961d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_29988476.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_30021254.txt b/fact_30021254.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..01e1ae81536 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_30021254.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 3 eyelids. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_30131315.txt b/fact_30131315.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8492ef840 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_30131315.txt @@ -0,0 +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! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_30450011.txt b/fact_30450011.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2b8d4d76afb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_30450011.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats are usually lefties. Studies indicate that their left paw is typically their dominant paw. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_30556318.txt b/fact_30556318.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dda693a61c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_30556318.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_30792492.txt b/fact_30792492.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..de76ce40cb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_30792492.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_30806684.txt b/fact_30806684.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4cb01d1b74c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_30806684.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Retractable claws are a physical phenomenon that sets cats apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. I n the cat family, only cheetahs cannot retract their claws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_31181236.txt b/fact_31181236.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e10a1ac305e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_31181236.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_31489625.txt b/fact_31489625.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ec635133a5c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_31489625.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_3151367.txt b/fact_3151367.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3bcc8453b2e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_3151367.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_31521926.txt b/fact_31521926.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9dadcac2a00 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_31521926.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ginger tabby cats can have freckles around their mouths and on their eyelids! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_31596778.txt b/fact_31596778.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7fce2d5f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_31596778.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_31634840.txt b/fact_31634840.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80f97fa4f5d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_31634840.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_31995635.txt b/fact_31995635.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d8ca3904ad5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_31995635.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32117938.txt b/fact_32117938.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cbc046523f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32117938.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats cannot detect sweetness which likely explains why they are not drawn to it at all. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32326987.txt b/fact_32326987.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..01e1ae81536 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32326987.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 3 eyelids. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32407234.txt b/fact_32407234.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d4ef7b183bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32407234.txt @@ -0,0 +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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32455094.txt b/fact_32455094.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..64216293919 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32455094.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is in extreme pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32673677.txt b/fact_32673677.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..758400a8ae2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32673677.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The average cat can jump 8 feet in a single bound, nearly six times its body length! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32714507.txt b/fact_32714507.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b18d5cf961d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32714507.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_3271543.txt b/fact_3271543.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_3271543.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32919582.txt b/fact_32919582.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65290751058 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32919582.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32920093.txt b/fact_32920093.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a81073904e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32920093.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_32926756.txt b/fact_32926756.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80f97fa4f5d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_32926756.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33002673.txt b/fact_33002673.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c6dc5667449 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33002673.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Foods that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that’s for human consumption can cause malnutrition. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33054463.txt b/fact_33054463.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da14473885 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33054463.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to the fact that women's voices have a higher pitch. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33098694.txt b/fact_33098694.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..83072393293 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33098694.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can predict earthquakes. We humans are not 100% sure how they do it. There are several different theories. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33112962.txt b/fact_33112962.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8bd7f67aa30 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33112962.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33285250.txt b/fact_33285250.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ba1aa39d296 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33285250.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Your cat's heart beats at a rate almost double that of yours, from 110-140 beats per minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33481911.txt b/fact_33481911.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80f97fa4f5d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33481911.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33544823.txt b/fact_33544823.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fd4b8936fbe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33544823.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33557.txt b/fact_33557.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c2735f0bc1d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33557.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cats rubs up against you, the cat is marking you with it's scent claiming ownership. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_33947735.txt b/fact_33947735.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eec754e6719 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_33947735.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_34099386.txt b/fact_34099386.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f0da6968f2b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_34099386.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_34114870.txt b/fact_34114870.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..298213274db --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_34114870.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The strongest climber among the big cats, a leopard can carry prey twice its weight up a tree. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_34154426.txt b/fact_34154426.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4354aa9a4e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_34154426.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_34177687.txt b/fact_34177687.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7f05d72e8ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_34177687.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_34266264.txt b/fact_34266264.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5324c933a26 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_34266264.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are up to 60 million feral cats in the United States alone. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_34637618.txt b/fact_34637618.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..15823797da6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_34637618.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Maine Coone is the only native American long haired breed. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_3477072.txt b/fact_3477072.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a35b5dd59ca --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_3477072.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Contrary to popular belief, the cat is a social animal. A pet cat will respond and answer to speech , and seems to enjoy human companionship. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_3544249.txt b/fact_3544249.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e10a1ac305e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_3544249.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A queen (female cat) can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_35720403.txt b/fact_35720403.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4eb20271791 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_35720403.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat's urine glows under a black light. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36105323.txt b/fact_36105323.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2056f114195 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36105323.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Fossil records from two million years ago show evidence of jaguars. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36136227.txt b/fact_36136227.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da7ef212e8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36136227.txt @@ -0,0 +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.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36198231.txt b/fact_36198231.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..68da7752b40 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36198231.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36333663.txt b/fact_36333663.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0a49e3ac432 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36333663.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats purr at the same frequency as an idling diesel engine, about 26 cycles per second. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36600148.txt b/fact_36600148.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bba63b052b9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36600148.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36763194.txt b/fact_36763194.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1b6bc3cf96e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36763194.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ailurophile is the word cat lovers are officially called. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36806615.txt b/fact_36806615.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..15823797da6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36806615.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Maine Coone is the only native American long haired breed. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36811027.txt b/fact_36811027.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7bd55753692 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36811027.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The name "jaguar" comes from a Native American word meaning "he who kills with one leap". \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36857575.txt b/fact_36857575.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ba1aa39d296 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36857575.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Your cat's heart beats at a rate almost double that of yours, from 110-140 beats per minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_36867538.txt b/fact_36867538.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4cb01d1b74c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_36867538.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Retractable claws are a physical phenomenon that sets cats apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. I n the cat family, only cheetahs cannot retract their claws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_37525179.txt b/fact_37525179.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d08900003f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_37525179.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's nose is as unique as a human's fingerprint. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_37530619.txt b/fact_37530619.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5026237ac3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_37530619.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_37673026.txt b/fact_37673026.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5c6589e2b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_37673026.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_3768478.txt b/fact_3768478.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f547b305819 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_3768478.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats a minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_37694874.txt b/fact_37694874.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..078e36eede6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_37694874.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_37832945.txt b/fact_37832945.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5a8fd02c3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_37832945.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_37894842.txt b/fact_37894842.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fda193a42cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_37894842.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_37968880.txt b/fact_37968880.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dda693a61c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_37968880.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_38135395.txt b/fact_38135395.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..363a413e0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_38135395.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_38194571.txt b/fact_38194571.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aaf8410e1d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_38194571.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_38254309.txt b/fact_38254309.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0f8f743b339 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_38254309.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are approximately 60,000 hairs per square inch on the back of a cat and about 120,000 per square inch on its underside. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_38317928.txt b/fact_38317928.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8f5fd5541cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_38317928.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_38675687.txt b/fact_38675687.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da5628f458f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_38675687.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 30 vertebrae (humans have 33 vertebrae during early development; 26 after the sacral and coccygeal regions fuse) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_38685027.txt b/fact_38685027.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d617d0b5330 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_38685027.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_38821878.txt b/fact_38821878.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..68da7752b40 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_38821878.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_3897716.txt b/fact_3897716.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e7f90b46bc6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_3897716.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the original Italian version of Cinderella, the benevolent fairy godmother figure was a cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_3945302.txt b/fact_3945302.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00a1037227f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_3945302.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Ancient Egypt, when a person's house cat passed away, the owner would shave their eyebrows to reflect their grief. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_39616555.txt b/fact_39616555.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8126cf1a210 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_39616555.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 44 breeds of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_39628969.txt b/fact_39628969.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..68da7752b40 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_39628969.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_39675046.txt b/fact_39675046.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77f5b8d4445 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_39675046.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_39725055.txt b/fact_39725055.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..29575876215 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_39725055.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_39801444.txt b/fact_39801444.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5dd4a2d311 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_39801444.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_39923070.txt b/fact_39923070.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..849115feb92 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_39923070.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_40077876.txt b/fact_40077876.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e5eca09d2b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_40077876.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + A cat only has the ability to move their jaw up and down, not side to side like a human can. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_40165438.txt b/fact_40165438.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77f5b8d4445 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_40165438.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_40175312.txt b/fact_40175312.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb8f5480fd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_40175312.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_402076.txt b/fact_402076.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ec635133a5c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_402076.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_40390190.txt b/fact_40390190.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..90c2509fcc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_40390190.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_40430633.txt b/fact_40430633.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00a1037227f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_40430633.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Ancient Egypt, when a person's house cat passed away, the owner would shave their eyebrows to reflect their grief. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_40627910.txt b/fact_40627910.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_40627910.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_406986.txt b/fact_406986.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8d6b38531ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_406986.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Perhaps the most famous comic cat is the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland. With the ability to disappear, this mysterious character embodies the magic and sorcery historically associated with cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_40699924.txt b/fact_40699924.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c58d41c44ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_40699924.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Kittens remain with their mother till the age of 9 weeks. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_40792504.txt b/fact_40792504.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0161ca8d3de --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_40792504.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_41050218.txt b/fact_41050218.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa46d4d1bb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_41050218.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_41377760.txt b/fact_41377760.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb9b649a17 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_41377760.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_41412109.txt b/fact_41412109.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9e92c32183a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_41412109.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_42092829.txt b/fact_42092829.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..18552614174 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_42092829.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_4224951.txt b/fact_4224951.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e6e5727285 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_4224951.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat will be pregnant for approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_42518203.txt b/fact_42518203.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4a60d48f2f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_42518203.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_42597240.txt b/fact_42597240.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8dd46ff6d90 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_42597240.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats adore sardines. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_42961105.txt b/fact_42961105.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b44aebffecd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_42961105.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_43413845.txt b/fact_43413845.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..64216293919 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_43413845.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is in extreme pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_43941957.txt b/fact_43941957.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa46d4d1bb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_43941957.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_43974785.txt b/fact_43974785.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5324c933a26 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_43974785.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are up to 60 million feral cats in the United States alone. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_4419642.txt b/fact_4419642.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b80d7e8e3f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_4419642.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats with long, lean bodies are more likely to be outgoing, and more protective and vocal than those with a stocky build. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_44375794.txt b/fact_44375794.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d314b04896f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_44375794.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The most popular pedigreed cat is the Persian cat, followed by the Main Coon cat and the Siamese cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_44612886.txt b/fact_44612886.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b81fd9b0421 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_44612886.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A form of AIDS exists in cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_44763478.txt b/fact_44763478.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9451e290891 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_44763478.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells (a human has between 5 and 20 million). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_44857943.txt b/fact_44857943.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa46d4d1bb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_44857943.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_44922493.txt b/fact_44922493.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eff9d3628dd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_44922493.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_44937175.txt b/fact_44937175.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c9c0ffe9305 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_44937175.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_45048595.txt b/fact_45048595.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..290b410ccd9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_45048595.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled over the last fifty years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_45072004.txt b/fact_45072004.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5249f1045f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_45072004.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_4521991.txt b/fact_4521991.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..37c0a506aac --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_4521991.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_45592166.txt b/fact_45592166.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..714e2cd723a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_45592166.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_45785957.txt b/fact_45785957.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e5606bab11 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_45785957.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_45876.txt b/fact_45876.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..780ae5d22b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_45876.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Lions are the only cats that live in groups, called prides. Every female within the pride is usually related. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_46315867.txt b/fact_46315867.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..de76ce40cb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_46315867.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_46380906.txt b/fact_46380906.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6a679f1b43e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_46380906.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats prefer to remain non-confrontational. They will not fight to show dominance, but rather to stake their territory. Cats will actually go to extremes to avoid one another in order to prevent a possible confrontation. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_46446403.txt b/fact_46446403.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8f5fd5541cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_46446403.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_46502588.txt b/fact_46502588.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f87b01b611d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_46502588.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat uses its whiskers for measuring distances. The whiskers of a cat are capable of registering very small changes in air pressure. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_46860735.txt b/fact_46860735.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..38f5b376d1d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_46860735.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Since cats are so good at hiding illness, even a single instance of a symptom should be taken very seriously. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_4693987.txt b/fact_4693987.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7bd55753692 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_4693987.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The name "jaguar" comes from a Native American word meaning "he who kills with one leap". \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_46986661.txt b/fact_46986661.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..423739a0200 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_46986661.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Kittens who are taken along on short, trouble-free car trips to town tend to make good passengers when they get older. They get used to the sounds and motions of traveling and make less connection between the car and the visits to the vet. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47003420.txt b/fact_47003420.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd405e743d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47003420.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47096772.txt b/fact_47096772.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..30496103b4b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47096772.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Sir Isaac Newton is credited with creating the concept for the pet door that many cats use today to travel outdoors. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47403132.txt b/fact_47403132.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7b1432cf0ff --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47403132.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47500048.txt b/fact_47500048.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..90c2509fcc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47500048.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47515692.txt b/fact_47515692.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..df3e9d74895 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47515692.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can spend five or more hours a day grooming himself. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47572512.txt b/fact_47572512.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24b30690b5a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47572512.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a male cat will, in almost all cases, stop him from spraying (territorial marking), fighting with other males (at least over females), as well as lengthen his life and improve its quality. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47627571.txt b/fact_47627571.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b18d5cf961d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47627571.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47645548.txt b/fact_47645548.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e14ed41f12d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47645548.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many cats love having their forehead gently stroked. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_47721856.txt b/fact_47721856.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3972d2545bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_47721856.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Jaguars are the only big cats that don't roar. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_48064166.txt b/fact_48064166.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..238aa05cf1c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_48064166.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat named Dusty, aged 1 7, living in Bonham, Texas, USA, gave birth to her 420th kitten on June 23, 1952. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_48314050.txt b/fact_48314050.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8126cf1a210 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_48314050.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognizes 44 breeds of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_48510784.txt b/fact_48510784.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7fce2d5f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_48510784.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_48574161.txt b/fact_48574161.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..26b08ee3bce --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_48574161.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_48586284.txt b/fact_48586284.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3dc0b7266d1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_48586284.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49011538.txt b/fact_49011538.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bd7f42dcd71 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49011538.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49280059.txt b/fact_49280059.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d431df64eed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49280059.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Maine Coon is 4 to 5 times larger than the Singapura, the smallest breed of cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49413889.txt b/fact_49413889.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4634cf3d77a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49413889.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Ancient Egyptian word for cat was mau, which means "to see". \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49508402.txt b/fact_49508402.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3972d2545bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49508402.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Jaguars are the only big cats that don't roar. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49604171.txt b/fact_49604171.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e0973ad0f5a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49604171.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Milk can give some cats diarrhea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49712529.txt b/fact_49712529.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ba1aa39d296 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49712529.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Your cat's heart beats at a rate almost double that of yours, from 110-140 beats per minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49725909.txt b/fact_49725909.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bd7f42dcd71 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49725909.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49762641.txt b/fact_49762641.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..64216293919 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49762641.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is in extreme pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_49772694.txt b/fact_49772694.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9f912913bc3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_49772694.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many Egyptians worshipped the goddess Bast, who had a woman’s body and a cat’s head. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_50210781.txt b/fact_50210781.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80f97fa4f5d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_50210781.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In just seven years, a single pair of cats and their offspring could produce a staggering total of 420,000 kittens. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_50652844.txt b/fact_50652844.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4eb20271791 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_50652844.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat's urine glows under a black light. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_50919073.txt b/fact_50919073.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb9b649a17 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_50919073.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_50989902.txt b/fact_50989902.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b244a6402d5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_50989902.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_51033041.txt b/fact_51033041.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..250d7cca4a4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_51033041.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_51300386.txt b/fact_51300386.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d4ef7b183bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_51300386.txt @@ -0,0 +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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_51374802.txt b/fact_51374802.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0e2c5181c2c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_51374802.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats must have fat in their diet because they can't produce it on their own. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_51533921.txt b/fact_51533921.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77154ad2fc5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_51533921.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Spanish-Jewish folklore recounts that Adam’s first wife, Lilith, became a black vampire cat, sucking the blood from sleeping babies. This may be the root of the superstition that a cat will smother a sleeping baby or suck out the child’s breath. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_51719750.txt b/fact_51719750.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..594397d2921 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_51719750.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lived with soldiers in trenches, where they killed mice during World War I. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_51981027.txt b/fact_51981027.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..404adb014d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_51981027.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52054157.txt b/fact_52054157.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7a7d04055c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52054157.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52060741.txt b/fact_52060741.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7fce2d5f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52060741.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52070933.txt b/fact_52070933.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..22208c8afe6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52070933.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52257593.txt b/fact_52257593.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7b1432cf0ff --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52257593.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52364877.txt b/fact_52364877.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..48b88777eeb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52364877.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A tomcat (male cat) can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52509481.txt b/fact_52509481.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0100a080246 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52509481.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52509939.txt b/fact_52509939.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3f26110a014 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52509939.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's appetite is the barometer of its health. Any cat that does not eat or drink for more than two days should be taken to a vet. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52517965.txt b/fact_52517965.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..268ade0d06f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52517965.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52566610.txt b/fact_52566610.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6237ff9bd66 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52566610.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a domestic cat goes after mice, about 1 pounce in 3 results in a catch. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_52734383.txt b/fact_52734383.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dda693a61c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_52734383.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_53168856.txt b/fact_53168856.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7faef06bd81 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_53168856.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The leopard is the most widespread of all big cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_53172651.txt b/fact_53172651.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d37bf75fcf5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_53172651.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats take between 20-40 breaths per minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_53512357.txt b/fact_53512357.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4cb01d1b74c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_53512357.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Retractable claws are a physical phenomenon that sets cats apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. I n the cat family, only cheetahs cannot retract their claws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_53543875.txt b/fact_53543875.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5eb54cb7ec5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_53543875.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' eyes shine in the dark because of the tapetum, a reflective layer in the eye, which acts like a mirror. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_53893863.txt b/fact_53893863.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..332f120c146 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_53893863.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +After humans, mountain lions have the largest range of any mammal in the Western Hemisphere. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_54261253.txt b/fact_54261253.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..298213274db --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_54261253.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The strongest climber among the big cats, a leopard can carry prey twice its weight up a tree. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_54281106.txt b/fact_54281106.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..51a9372b560 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_54281106.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are approximately 100 breeds of cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_54362100.txt b/fact_54362100.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0c890fd5c80 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_54362100.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +According to a Gallup poll, most American pet owners obtain their cats by adopting strays. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_54866153.txt b/fact_54866153.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..12722ec039e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_54866153.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Baking chocolate is the most dangerous chocolate to your cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_54866489.txt b/fact_54866489.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65a7378805d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_54866489.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has the ability to rotate their ears 180 degrees,with the help of 32 muscles that they use to control them. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_54881149.txt b/fact_54881149.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f23a00f4068 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_54881149.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_55125898.txt b/fact_55125898.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24b30690b5a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_55125898.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a male cat will, in almost all cases, stop him from spraying (territorial marking), fighting with other males (at least over females), as well as lengthen his life and improve its quality. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_55329585.txt b/fact_55329585.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cbc046523f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_55329585.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats cannot detect sweetness which likely explains why they are not drawn to it at all. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_5539979.txt b/fact_5539979.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7fcf54a53aa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_5539979.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats bury their feces to cover their trails from predators. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_55409728.txt b/fact_55409728.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..435817e742e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_55409728.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_55416124.txt b/fact_55416124.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b7b27a75ccb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_55416124.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_55445997.txt b/fact_55445997.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..95e88125fc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_55445997.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat cannot see directly under its nose. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_55577817.txt b/fact_55577817.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d835feb127f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_55577817.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_55619725.txt b/fact_55619725.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7b1432cf0ff --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_55619725.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_55775917.txt b/fact_55775917.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..25f49a25f50 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_55775917.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Not every cat gets \high\" from catnip. Whether or not a cat responds to it depends upon a recessive gene: no gene" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_5588180.txt b/fact_5588180.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b81fd9b0421 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_5588180.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A form of AIDS exists in cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_56528518.txt b/fact_56528518.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0100a080246 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_56528518.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_56666095.txt b/fact_56666095.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2090182c9f7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_56666095.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can be right-pawed or left-pawed. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_56921241.txt b/fact_56921241.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9453431f218 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_56921241.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_56989901.txt b/fact_56989901.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..926b33594b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_56989901.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats do not think that they are little people. They think that we are big cats. This influences their behavior in many ways. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57057792.txt b/fact_57057792.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..435817e742e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57057792.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57305542.txt b/fact_57305542.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..16ad082316a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57305542.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Heat occurs several times a year and can last anywhere from 3 to 15 days. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57324999.txt b/fact_57324999.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..399528d352d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57324999.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. It can run at speeds of up to 70 miles an hour (113 kilometers an hour). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57437917.txt b/fact_57437917.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c3632f5244a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57437917.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats had short hair until about 100 years ago, when it became fashionable to own cats and experiment with breeding. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57449932.txt b/fact_57449932.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c2c942ed1a3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57449932.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat has 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57604079.txt b/fact_57604079.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..833be7e75a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57604079.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57654612.txt b/fact_57654612.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4d66afa4604 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57654612.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57838735.txt b/fact_57838735.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..11295a80f8e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57838735.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some common houseplants poisonous to cats include: English Ivy, iris, mistletoe, philodendron, and yew. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_57930778.txt b/fact_57930778.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5249f1045f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_57930778.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_58180906.txt b/fact_58180906.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb9b649a17 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_58180906.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that owning cats is good for our health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_58223315.txt b/fact_58223315.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..34ee34a74a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_58223315.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Female felines are \superfecund \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_58230437.txt b/fact_58230437.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..68da7752b40 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_58230437.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_58463443.txt b/fact_58463443.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..926b33594b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_58463443.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats do not think that they are little people. They think that we are big cats. This influences their behavior in many ways. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_58791218.txt b/fact_58791218.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e0e98dde138 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_58791218.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_58896357.txt b/fact_58896357.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..618cb3f34ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_58896357.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, and the cat - 230. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_5898190.txt b/fact_5898190.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..363a413e0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_5898190.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_59054520.txt b/fact_59054520.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b7b27a75ccb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_59054520.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_59070494.txt b/fact_59070494.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cf69447f066 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_59070494.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_59249269.txt b/fact_59249269.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d4ef7b183bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_59249269.txt @@ -0,0 +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 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_5925148.txt b/fact_5925148.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5026237ac3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_5925148.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_59441275.txt b/fact_59441275.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..52d6975a87b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_59441275.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first cat show was organized in 1871 in London. Cat shows later became a worldwide craze. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_59550830.txt b/fact_59550830.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fd9007239e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_59550830.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. It is native to Africa and it is the Black-footed cat (Felis nigripes). Its top weight is 5.5 pounds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_59618061.txt b/fact_59618061.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..484ca524034 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_59618061.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_59676330.txt b/fact_59676330.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cbcb5f63d8f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_59676330.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 40,000 people are bitten by cats in the U.S. annually. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_59777035.txt b/fact_59777035.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..45047e64cfe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_59777035.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60059653.txt b/fact_60059653.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2ab9d6733ce --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60059653.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cat drinks, its tongue - which has tiny barbs on it - scoops the liquid up backwards. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60104206.txt b/fact_60104206.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a27f0a61b02 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60104206.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat's clavicle, or collarbone, does not connect with other bones but is buried in the muscles of the shoulder region. This lack of a functioning collarbone allows them to fit through any opening the size of their head. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60291929.txt b/fact_60291929.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c6dc5667449 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60291929.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Foods that should not be given to cats include onions, garlic, green tomatoes, raw potatoes, chocolate, grapes, and raisins. Though milk is not toxic, it can cause an upset stomach and gas. Tylenol and aspirin are extremely toxic to cats, as are many common houseplants. Feeding cats dog food or canned tuna that’s for human consumption can cause malnutrition. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60333332.txt b/fact_60333332.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ed1dbe53c63 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60333332.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The female cat reaches sexual maturity within 6 to 10 months; most veterinarians suggest spaying the female at 5 months, before her first heat period. The male cat usually reaches sexual maturity between 9 and 12 months. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60348311.txt b/fact_60348311.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..df4bc2d1a23 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60348311.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can judge within 3 inches the precise location of a sound being made 1 yard away. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60463649.txt b/fact_60463649.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bc34df99eb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60463649.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60637533.txt b/fact_60637533.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65290751058 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60637533.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60696556.txt b/fact_60696556.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1dccdf43edd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60696556.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some notable people who disliked cats: Napoleon Bonaparte, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Hitler. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_60767243.txt b/fact_60767243.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..95e88125fc7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_60767243.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat cannot see directly under its nose. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_61339307.txt b/fact_61339307.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..260609766d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_61339307.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_61344336.txt b/fact_61344336.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..270154482da --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_61344336.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat's footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_61454357.txt b/fact_61454357.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5249f1045f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_61454357.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_61515892.txt b/fact_61515892.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24b30690b5a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_61515892.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a male cat will, in almost all cases, stop him from spraying (territorial marking), fighting with other males (at least over females), as well as lengthen his life and improve its quality. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_61639155.txt b/fact_61639155.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8d8c0e3a3e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_61639155.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_61658193.txt b/fact_61658193.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..849115feb92 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_61658193.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_61838502.txt b/fact_61838502.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..73b09d6d3a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_61838502.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A healthy cat has a temperature between 38 and 39 degrees Celcius. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_61972698.txt b/fact_61972698.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..acfc98864f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_61972698.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_62035968.txt b/fact_62035968.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..524642147ec --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_62035968.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A steady diet of dog food may cause blindness in your cat - it lacks taurine. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_62042431.txt b/fact_62042431.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..833be7e75a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_62042431.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_6212146.txt b/fact_6212146.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dda693a61c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_6212146.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_62133319.txt b/fact_62133319.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0b7cfb9c837 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_62133319.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_62138417.txt b/fact_62138417.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0e2c5181c2c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_62138417.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats must have fat in their diet because they can't produce it on their own. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_62263132.txt b/fact_62263132.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da7ab8b6f01 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_62263132.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_62383349.txt b/fact_62383349.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..015eb64ae0d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_62383349.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The biggest wildcat today is the Siberian Tiger. It can be more than 12 feet (3.6 m) long (about the size of a small car) and weigh up to 700 pounds (317 kg). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_6239980.txt b/fact_6239980.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7a7d04055c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_6239980.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_62811102.txt b/fact_62811102.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..416a62f5d62 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_62811102.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Pilgrims were the first to introduce cats to North America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63219150.txt b/fact_63219150.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..06f529db744 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63219150.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A group of cats is called a clowder. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63263265.txt b/fact_63263265.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9d45502afef --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63263265.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat paws act as tempetature regulators, shock absorbers, hunting and grooming tools, sensors, and more \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63432053.txt b/fact_63432053.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..73b09d6d3a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63432053.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A healthy cat has a temperature between 38 and 39 degrees Celcius. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63469648.txt b/fact_63469648.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..43b5a873769 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63469648.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_6348056.txt b/fact_6348056.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8ea092046 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_6348056.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63483023.txt b/fact_63483023.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8bd7f67aa30 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63483023.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Grown cats have 30 teeth. Kittens have about 26 temporary teeth, which they lose when they are about 6 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63631302.txt b/fact_63631302.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebd838097de --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63631302.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats, just like people, are subject to asthma. Dust, smoke, and other forms of air pullution in your cat's environment can be troublesome sources of irritation. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63875596.txt b/fact_63875596.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f73fe27db49 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63875596.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's field of vision is about 200 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63891689.txt b/fact_63891689.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b44aebffecd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63891689.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_63893140.txt b/fact_63893140.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..26b08ee3bce --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_63893140.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64189615.txt b/fact_64189615.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fbe5dd364cf --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64189615.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The earliest ancestor of the modern cat lived about 30 million years ago. Scientists called it the Proailurus, which means “first cat” in Greek. The group of animals that pet cats belong to emerged around 12 million years ago. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64276618.txt b/fact_64276618.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3bcc8453b2e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64276618.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64277811.txt b/fact_64277811.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d835feb127f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64277811.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64304546.txt b/fact_64304546.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8dd46ff6d90 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64304546.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats adore sardines. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64443217.txt b/fact_64443217.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c8d1b1e1050 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64443217.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64582641.txt b/fact_64582641.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f73fe27db49 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64582641.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's field of vision is about 200 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64584369.txt b/fact_64584369.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0404590115b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64584369.txt @@ -0,0 +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.” \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64747048.txt b/fact_64747048.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cb3b26b8583 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64747048.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal temperature varies around 101 degrees Fahrenheit. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64760667.txt b/fact_64760667.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9948010a02 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64760667.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64828723.txt b/fact_64828723.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..003a7bb2b27 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64828723.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A group of cats is called a “clowder.” \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64888866.txt b/fact_64888866.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d08900003f1 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64888866.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's nose is as unique as a human's fingerprint. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64981426.txt b/fact_64981426.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cd5241a0bb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64981426.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tabby cats are thought to get their name from Attab, a district in Baghdad, now the capital of Iraq. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_64987355.txt b/fact_64987355.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..247c9e31d28 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_64987355.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Among many other diseases, cats can suffer from anorexia, senility, feline AIDS and acne. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65044094.txt b/fact_65044094.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9d45502afef --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65044094.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat paws act as tempetature regulators, shock absorbers, hunting and grooming tools, sensors, and more \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_6511165.txt b/fact_6511165.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9451e290891 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_6511165.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells (a human has between 5 and 20 million). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_6511891.txt b/fact_6511891.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aaf8410e1d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_6511891.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65126334.txt b/fact_65126334.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..05418bbc010 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65126334.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +If they have ample water, cats can tolerate temperatures up to 133 °F. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65134466.txt b/fact_65134466.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0100a080246 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65134466.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65194935.txt b/fact_65194935.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c9c0ffe9305 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65194935.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65224616.txt b/fact_65224616.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9e92c32183a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65224616.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65444037.txt b/fact_65444037.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb8f5480fd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65444037.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65573126.txt b/fact_65573126.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..298213274db --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65573126.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The strongest climber among the big cats, a leopard can carry prey twice its weight up a tree. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65734113.txt b/fact_65734113.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1b6bc3cf96e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65734113.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ailurophile is the word cat lovers are officially called. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65768955.txt b/fact_65768955.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c7de9476617 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65768955.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ancient Egyptian family members shaved their eyebrows in mourning when the family cat died. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65923377.txt b/fact_65923377.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..238aa05cf1c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65923377.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat named Dusty, aged 1 7, living in Bonham, Texas, USA, gave birth to her 420th kitten on June 23, 1952. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65927991.txt b/fact_65927991.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0bd8cd35ec3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65927991.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_65977696.txt b/fact_65977696.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5dd4a2d311 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_65977696.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In Holland’s embassy in Moscow, Russia, the staff noticed that the two Siamese cats kept meowing and clawing at the walls of the building. Their owners finally investigated, thinking they would find mice. Instead, they discovered microphones hidden by Russian spies. The cats heard the microphones when they turned on. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_66052779.txt b/fact_66052779.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ebb8f5480fd --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_66052779.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_66212298.txt b/fact_66212298.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fe50179123d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_66212298.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike other cats, lions have a tuft of hair at the end of their tails. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_6640448.txt b/fact_6640448.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..849115feb92 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_6640448.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_665849.txt b/fact_665849.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..43b5a873769 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_665849.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_66592931.txt b/fact_66592931.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8d4bcf2ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_66592931.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_67405333.txt b/fact_67405333.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1b6bc3cf96e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_67405333.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ailurophile is the word cat lovers are officially called. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_67464509.txt b/fact_67464509.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fd4b8936fbe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_67464509.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_67517696.txt b/fact_67517696.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aaf8410e1d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_67517696.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_67651982.txt b/fact_67651982.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..404adb014d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_67651982.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_67654522.txt b/fact_67654522.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6a679f1b43e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_67654522.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats prefer to remain non-confrontational. They will not fight to show dominance, but rather to stake their territory. Cats will actually go to extremes to avoid one another in order to prevent a possible confrontation. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_67722189.txt b/fact_67722189.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..08b0ce0ad71 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_67722189.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (compared to human's 6 muscles each). A cat can rotate its ears independently 180 degrees, and can turn in the direction of sound 10 times faster than those of the best watchdog. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_67857318.txt b/fact_67857318.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0f8f743b339 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_67857318.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are approximately 60,000 hairs per square inch on the back of a cat and about 120,000 per square inch on its underside. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_6809591.txt b/fact_6809591.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..524642147ec --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_6809591.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A steady diet of dog food may cause blindness in your cat - it lacks taurine. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_68395095.txt b/fact_68395095.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..24a44b5f572 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_68395095.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_68419326.txt b/fact_68419326.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..714e2cd723a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_68419326.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_68636052.txt b/fact_68636052.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..30496103b4b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_68636052.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Sir Isaac Newton is credited with creating the concept for the pet door that many cats use today to travel outdoors. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_68807052.txt b/fact_68807052.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c9c0ffe9305 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_68807052.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_68966234.txt b/fact_68966234.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b24b38dd0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_68966234.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many cats cannot properly digest cow's milk. Milk and milk products give them diarrhea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_6899574.txt b/fact_6899574.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7040b35721d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_6899574.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are subject to gum disease and to dental caries. They should have their teeth cleaned by the vet or the cat dentist once a year. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_69069854.txt b/fact_69069854.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7b1432cf0ff --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_69069854.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_69230289.txt b/fact_69230289.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cb3b26b8583 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_69230289.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal temperature varies around 101 degrees Fahrenheit. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_69366959.txt b/fact_69366959.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..18552614174 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_69366959.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_69413492.txt b/fact_69413492.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4634cf3d77a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_69413492.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Ancient Egyptian word for cat was mau, which means "to see". \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_69752878.txt b/fact_69752878.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..34ee34a74a8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_69752878.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Female felines are \superfecund \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_69826430.txt b/fact_69826430.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77aadeafe33 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_69826430.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Female cats are polyestrous \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_69948383.txt b/fact_69948383.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..67e67ba1851 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_69948383.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_69957973.txt b/fact_69957973.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3bbeaa95ca3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_69957973.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has two vocal chords, and can make over 100 sounds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_70130226.txt b/fact_70130226.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da5628f458f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_70130226.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 30 vertebrae (humans have 33 vertebrae during early development; 26 after the sacral and coccygeal regions fuse) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_70556257.txt b/fact_70556257.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..63814f8cea0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_70556257.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_70574476.txt b/fact_70574476.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b7b27a75ccb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_70574476.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7069857.txt b/fact_7069857.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7fce2d5f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7069857.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_70935884.txt b/fact_70935884.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3bcc8453b2e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_70935884.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s jaw can’t move sideways, so a cat can’t chew large chunks of food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_71082321.txt b/fact_71082321.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..268ade0d06f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_71082321.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7138588.txt b/fact_7138588.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8d4bcf2ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7138588.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_71424508.txt b/fact_71424508.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d37bf75fcf5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_71424508.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats take between 20-40 breaths per minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7151670.txt b/fact_7151670.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..28f954700ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7151670.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.” \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_71640499.txt b/fact_71640499.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c58d41c44ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_71640499.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Kittens remain with their mother till the age of 9 weeks. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7167607.txt b/fact_7167607.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5059c4fc394 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7167607.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_71944096.txt b/fact_71944096.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..22208c8afe6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_71944096.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72244297.txt b/fact_72244297.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..981dd867e8b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72244297.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first cat show was in 1871 at the Crystal Palace in London. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72281975.txt b/fact_72281975.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..15823797da6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72281975.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Maine Coone is the only native American long haired breed. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72308353.txt b/fact_72308353.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e98db32d67e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72308353.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond most readily to names that end in an \ee\" sound.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72362019.txt b/fact_72362019.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8ea092046 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72362019.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7239691.txt b/fact_7239691.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..849115feb92 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7239691.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72554857.txt b/fact_72554857.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..714e2cd723a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72554857.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72657476.txt b/fact_72657476.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f6cfd5688f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72657476.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72744155.txt b/fact_72744155.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bd7f42dcd71 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72744155.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are extremely sensitive to vibrations. Cats are said to detect earthquake tremors 10 or 15 minutes before humans can. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72875079.txt b/fact_72875079.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e6e5727285 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72875079.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat will be pregnant for approximately 9 weeks or between 62 and 65 days from conception to delivery. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72893468.txt b/fact_72893468.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..18552614174 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72893468.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_72896024.txt b/fact_72896024.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4eb20271791 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_72896024.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat's urine glows under a black light. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_73063769.txt b/fact_73063769.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..29575876215 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_73063769.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_73250942.txt b/fact_73250942.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da14473885 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_73250942.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to the fact that women's voices have a higher pitch. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_73252146.txt b/fact_73252146.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..270154482da --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_73252146.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat's footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_73338217.txt b/fact_73338217.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9557c1e0c81 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_73338217.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy. Cats will also purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_73348676.txt b/fact_73348676.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..28ed8d76d89 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_73348676.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_73458084.txt b/fact_73458084.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4354aa9a4e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_73458084.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_73493670.txt b/fact_73493670.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9bf0d6277f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_73493670.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_73711167.txt b/fact_73711167.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e14ed41f12d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_73711167.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many cats love having their forehead gently stroked. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_74430574.txt b/fact_74430574.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c58d41c44ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_74430574.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Kittens remain with their mother till the age of 9 weeks. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_74575904.txt b/fact_74575904.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..22208c8afe6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_74575904.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_74661934.txt b/fact_74661934.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e7ad3baffb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_74661934.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' hearing stops at 65 khz (kilohertz); humans' hearing stops at 20 khz. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_74730664.txt b/fact_74730664.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..404adb014d9 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_74730664.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_74901755.txt b/fact_74901755.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..093739f5e3e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_74901755.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_75095788.txt b/fact_75095788.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fd4b8936fbe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_75095788.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_75142836.txt b/fact_75142836.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5249f1045f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_75142836.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_75155922.txt b/fact_75155922.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da14473885 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_75155922.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to the fact that women's voices have a higher pitch. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_75230053.txt b/fact_75230053.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..acfc98864f8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_75230053.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats step with both left legs, then both right legs when they walk or run. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_75340993.txt b/fact_75340993.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b7aba1ea0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_75340993.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_75589360.txt b/fact_75589360.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..36c853ee8e4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_75589360.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_75704909.txt b/fact_75704909.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5eb54cb7ec5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_75704909.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats' eyes shine in the dark because of the tapetum, a reflective layer in the eye, which acts like a mirror. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_75809936.txt b/fact_75809936.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9948010a02 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_75809936.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_76020781.txt b/fact_76020781.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdc5904b14b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_76020781.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +While many cats enjoy milk, it will give some cats diarrhea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_76227531.txt b/fact_76227531.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd405e743d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_76227531.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_76230991.txt b/fact_76230991.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..435817e742e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_76230991.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_76355028.txt b/fact_76355028.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e14ed41f12d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_76355028.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many cats love having their forehead gently stroked. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_76467063.txt b/fact_76467063.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fab4657cc44 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_76467063.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_76583553.txt b/fact_76583553.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b24b38dd0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_76583553.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many cats cannot properly digest cow's milk. Milk and milk products give them diarrhea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7670770.txt b/fact_7670770.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..de76ce40cb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7670770.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_76721816.txt b/fact_76721816.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..51a9372b560 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_76721816.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are approximately 100 breeds of cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_76761848.txt b/fact_76761848.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cd5241a0bb3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_76761848.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tabby cats are thought to get their name from Attab, a district in Baghdad, now the capital of Iraq. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7683749.txt b/fact_7683749.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e00e0a037f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7683749.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a cat extends its life span by two or three years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_77321326.txt b/fact_77321326.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8ea092046 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_77321326.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_77454813.txt b/fact_77454813.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ba1aa39d296 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_77454813.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Your cat's heart beats at a rate almost double that of yours, from 110-140 beats per minute. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_77608636.txt b/fact_77608636.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1254c684b43 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_77608636.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In one stride, a cheetah can cover 23 to 26 feet (7 to 8 meters). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_77612242.txt b/fact_77612242.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1949780e17f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_77612242.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats spend nearly 1/3 of their waking hours cleaning themselves. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_77706588.txt b/fact_77706588.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3f5e6b028f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_77706588.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_77776791.txt b/fact_77776791.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f23a00f4068 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_77776791.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_77880854.txt b/fact_77880854.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e95dbb41877 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_77880854.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In contrast to dogs, cats have not undergone major changes during their domestication process. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_78081505.txt b/fact_78081505.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..15823797da6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_78081505.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Maine Coone is the only native American long haired breed. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7824385.txt b/fact_7824385.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da7ab8b6f01 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7824385.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_78294031.txt b/fact_78294031.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..68da7752b40 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_78294031.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_78371377.txt b/fact_78371377.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..73b09d6d3a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_78371377.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A healthy cat has a temperature between 38 and 39 degrees Celcius. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_78548856.txt b/fact_78548856.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7ca07b43bae --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_78548856.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_78983996.txt b/fact_78983996.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4354aa9a4e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_78983996.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_791115.txt b/fact_791115.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31d12b54471 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_791115.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_7916178.txt b/fact_7916178.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e4a316335f4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_7916178.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_79245026.txt b/fact_79245026.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f6cfd5688f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_79245026.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_79532526.txt b/fact_79532526.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..48b88777eeb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_79532526.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A tomcat (male cat) can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_79539357.txt b/fact_79539357.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..53427baa82c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_79539357.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 1/3 of cat owners think their pets are able to read their minds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_79613194.txt b/fact_79613194.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..43b5a873769 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_79613194.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_79733532.txt b/fact_79733532.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..aaf8410e1d8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_79733532.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_79788507.txt b/fact_79788507.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..003a7bb2b27 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_79788507.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A group of cats is called a “clowder.” \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_79900064.txt b/fact_79900064.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2ab9d6733ce --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_79900064.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cat drinks, its tongue - which has tiny barbs on it - scoops the liquid up backwards. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_79941989.txt b/fact_79941989.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa07a9bcdcc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_79941989.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first official cat show in the UK was organised at Crystal Palace in 1871. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_80005052.txt b/fact_80005052.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..29575876215 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_80005052.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_8027225.txt b/fact_8027225.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..33c709be74b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_8027225.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_80465331.txt b/fact_80465331.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..423739a0200 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_80465331.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Kittens who are taken along on short, trouble-free car trips to town tend to make good passengers when they get older. They get used to the sounds and motions of traveling and make less connection between the car and the visits to the vet. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_80897551.txt b/fact_80897551.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c3632f5244a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_80897551.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats had short hair until about 100 years ago, when it became fashionable to own cats and experiment with breeding. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_81079495.txt b/fact_81079495.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c8d1b1e1050 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_81079495.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_81159963.txt b/fact_81159963.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8ea092046 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_81159963.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats control the outer ear using 32 muscles; humans use 6 \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_81758438.txt b/fact_81758438.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fda193a42cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_81758438.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_81760662.txt b/fact_81760662.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bc34df99eb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_81760662.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_81812047.txt b/fact_81812047.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9bf0d6277f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_81812047.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_82123882.txt b/fact_82123882.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8d8c0e3a3e0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_82123882.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat will tremble or shiver when it is extreme pain. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_8221154.txt b/fact_8221154.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da14473885 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_8221154.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to the fact that women's voices have a higher pitch. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_82512351.txt b/fact_82512351.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fd4b8936fbe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_82512351.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_82560892.txt b/fact_82560892.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..618cb3f34ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_82560892.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, and the cat - 230. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_826192.txt b/fact_826192.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..44f46d817a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_826192.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_82623997.txt b/fact_82623997.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3cab5faaee --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_82623997.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In the 1750s, Europeans introduced cats into the Americas to control pests. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_82798495.txt b/fact_82798495.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8492ef840 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_82798495.txt @@ -0,0 +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! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_8285283.txt b/fact_8285283.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..a81073904e3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_8285283.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A happy cat holds her tail high and steady. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_82953164.txt b/fact_82953164.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6603326cb62 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_82953164.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_82981301.txt b/fact_82981301.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..83072393293 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_82981301.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can predict earthquakes. We humans are not 100% sure how they do it. There are several different theories. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83104793.txt b/fact_83104793.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5c6589e2b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83104793.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83126038.txt b/fact_83126038.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fe1523b09ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83126038.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83129928.txt b/fact_83129928.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8dd46ff6d90 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83129928.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats adore sardines. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83137576.txt b/fact_83137576.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6cae0e340d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83137576.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83189772.txt b/fact_83189772.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fb44ecdfe67 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83189772.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cheetahs do not roar, as the other big cats do. Instead, they purr. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83213608.txt b/fact_83213608.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f04fd00c562 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83213608.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats see six times better in the dark and at night than humans. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83347809.txt b/fact_83347809.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..093739f5e3e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83347809.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83411888.txt b/fact_83411888.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..340973f132c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83411888.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83640183.txt b/fact_83640183.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3b1d7f5b5bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83640183.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_83992188.txt b/fact_83992188.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dcb623c0941 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_83992188.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +During the Middle Ages, cats were associated with withcraft, and on St. John’s Day, people all over Europe would stuff them into sacks and toss the cats into bonfires. On holy days, people celebrated by tossing cats from church towers. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_84015708.txt b/fact_84015708.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b18d5cf961d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_84015708.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_84146788.txt b/fact_84146788.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bb43fe37e4f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_84146788.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +British cat owners spend roughly 550 million pounds yearly on cat food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_84267589.txt b/fact_84267589.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d8c3ac8b0ec --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_84267589.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_84308430.txt b/fact_84308430.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4835185b8fa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_84308430.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_84817521.txt b/fact_84817521.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..52d6975a87b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_84817521.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first cat show was organized in 1871 in London. Cat shows later became a worldwide craze. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85019065.txt b/fact_85019065.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..933cbd11674 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85019065.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85094667.txt b/fact_85094667.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..26b08ee3bce --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85094667.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85167832.txt b/fact_85167832.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..666a7c7c678 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85167832.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85195674.txt b/fact_85195674.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6cae0e340d3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85195674.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat which still exists today. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85330401.txt b/fact_85330401.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9bf0d6277f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85330401.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_8536915.txt b/fact_8536915.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..67e67ba1851 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_8536915.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Long, muscular hind legs enable snow leopards to leap seven times their own body length in a single bound. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85488038.txt b/fact_85488038.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3b1d7f5b5bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85488038.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85568261.txt b/fact_85568261.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7fce2d5f7e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85568261.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85612864.txt b/fact_85612864.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8f5fd5541cb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85612864.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85779728.txt b/fact_85779728.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d835feb127f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85779728.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The way you treat kittens in the early stages of it's life will render it's personality traits later in life. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85948454.txt b/fact_85948454.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cbc046523f3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85948454.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats cannot detect sweetness which likely explains why they are not drawn to it at all. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_85998440.txt b/fact_85998440.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b24b38dd0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_85998440.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Many cats cannot properly digest cow's milk. Milk and milk products give them diarrhea. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86007276.txt b/fact_86007276.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..189b936691f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86007276.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86020138.txt b/fact_86020138.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8dd46ff6d90 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86020138.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats adore sardines. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86029062.txt b/fact_86029062.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c7de9476617 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86029062.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Ancient Egyptian family members shaved their eyebrows in mourning when the family cat died. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86123821.txt b/fact_86123821.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9d45502afef --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86123821.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat paws act as tempetature regulators, shock absorbers, hunting and grooming tools, sensors, and more \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86209102.txt b/fact_86209102.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b7b27a75ccb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86209102.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86258188.txt b/fact_86258188.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd6d470c8a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86258188.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86474199.txt b/fact_86474199.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fc6d2e43202 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86474199.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats, especially older cats, do get cancer. Many times this disease can be treated successfully. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86527954.txt b/fact_86527954.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..363a413e0bb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86527954.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat appears to be the only domestic companion animal not mentioned in the Bible. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86620052.txt b/fact_86620052.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..df3e9d74895 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86620052.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can spend five or more hours a day grooming himself. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_86814422.txt b/fact_86814422.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f6cfd5688f6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_86814422.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_8691616.txt b/fact_8691616.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7f05d72e8ad --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_8691616.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87058368.txt b/fact_87058368.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..28ed8d76d89 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87058368.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87085020.txt b/fact_87085020.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..28ed8d76d89 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87085020.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87127168.txt b/fact_87127168.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..933cbd11674 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87127168.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87154006.txt b/fact_87154006.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e00e0a037f5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87154006.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Neutering a cat extends its life span by two or three years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87233093.txt b/fact_87233093.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3b1d7f5b5bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87233093.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87249666.txt b/fact_87249666.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7492bfa3df --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87249666.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, but the cat has 230 (some cites list 245 bones, and state that bones may fuse together as the cat ages). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87305847.txt b/fact_87305847.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..332f120c146 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87305847.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +After humans, mountain lions have the largest range of any mammal in the Western Hemisphere. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87337343.txt b/fact_87337343.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..29575876215 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87337343.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A commemorative tower was built in Scotland for a cat named Towser, who caught nearly 30,000 mice in her lifetime. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87382488.txt b/fact_87382488.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f9948010a02 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87382488.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can sprint at about thirty-one miles per hour. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87692008.txt b/fact_87692008.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..18552614174 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87692008.txt @@ -0,0 +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). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_87797969.txt b/fact_87797969.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0161ca8d3de --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_87797969.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Every year, nearly four million cats are eaten in Asia. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88183434.txt b/fact_88183434.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fe50179123d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88183434.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike other cats, lions have a tuft of hair at the end of their tails. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88212963.txt b/fact_88212963.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..32f48a4d308 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88212963.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cat's tail is used to maintain balance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88250168.txt b/fact_88250168.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..73b09d6d3a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88250168.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A healthy cat has a temperature between 38 and 39 degrees Celcius. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88373434.txt b/fact_88373434.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b80d7e8e3f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88373434.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats with long, lean bodies are more likely to be outgoing, and more protective and vocal than those with a stocky build. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88400655.txt b/fact_88400655.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fdd6d470c8a --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88400655.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_8851892.txt b/fact_8851892.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..44f46d817a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_8851892.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88599539.txt b/fact_88599539.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1020c0c2598 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88599539.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans have only 6). A cat can independently rotate its ears 180 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88650268.txt b/fact_88650268.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8c8d4bcf2ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88650268.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Approximately 24 cat skins can make a coat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88694791.txt b/fact_88694791.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..298213274db --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88694791.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The strongest climber among the big cats, a leopard can carry prey twice its weight up a tree. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_88850415.txt b/fact_88850415.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..758400a8ae2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_88850415.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The average cat can jump 8 feet in a single bound, nearly six times its body length! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_89007791.txt b/fact_89007791.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..933cbd11674 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_89007791.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_89273804.txt b/fact_89273804.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d617d0b5330 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_89273804.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +When a cat chases its prey, it keeps its head level. Dogs and humans bob their heads up and down. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_89279581.txt b/fact_89279581.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..268ade0d06f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_89279581.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_89394827.txt b/fact_89394827.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4b7aba1ea0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_89394827.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +It has been scientifically proven that stroking a cat can lower one's blood pressure. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_89584408.txt b/fact_89584408.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..238aa05cf1c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_89584408.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat named Dusty, aged 1 7, living in Bonham, Texas, USA, gave birth to her 420th kitten on June 23, 1952. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_89674754.txt b/fact_89674754.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5249f1045f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_89674754.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_89863486.txt b/fact_89863486.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d431df64eed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_89863486.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Maine Coon is 4 to 5 times larger than the Singapura, the smallest breed of cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_89965953.txt b/fact_89965953.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..26b08ee3bce --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_89965953.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tigers are excellent swimmers and do not avoid water. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_90091291.txt b/fact_90091291.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..bf881eb7361 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_90091291.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +About 37% of American homes today have at least 1 cat. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_90232057.txt b/fact_90232057.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..45047e64cfe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_90232057.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_90326959.txt b/fact_90326959.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..92e1a58b872 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_90326959.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In multi-cat households, cats of the opposite sex usually get along better. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_90443693.txt b/fact_90443693.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..77be00165b4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_90443693.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are the world's most popular pets, outnumbering dogs by as many as three to one \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_90526501.txt b/fact_90526501.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..399528d352d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_90526501.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. It can run at speeds of up to 70 miles an hour (113 kilometers an hour). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9059903.txt b/fact_9059903.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..61a8b92f7cc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9059903.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +While many parts of Europe and North America consider the black cat a sign of bad luck, in Britain and Australia, black cats are considered lucky. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_90808650.txt b/fact_90808650.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da5628f458f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_90808650.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 30 vertebrae (humans have 33 vertebrae during early development; 26 after the sacral and coccygeal regions fuse) \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_90846557.txt b/fact_90846557.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..078e36eede6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_90846557.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_90860041.txt b/fact_90860041.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..68da7752b40 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_90860041.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_91049387.txt b/fact_91049387.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..de76ce40cb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_91049387.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_910549.txt b/fact_910549.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7ca07b43bae --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_910549.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The smallest wildcat today is the Black-footed cat. The females are less than 20 inches (50 cm) long and can weigh as little as 2.5 lbs (1.2 kg). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9109185.txt b/fact_9109185.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8dd46ff6d90 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9109185.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats adore sardines. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_91161402.txt b/fact_91161402.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b18d5cf961d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_91161402.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_91184033.txt b/fact_91184033.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4079a72735b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_91184033.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can jump 5 times as high as it is tall. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9123330.txt b/fact_9123330.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3b1d7f5b5bc --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9123330.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_91611396.txt b/fact_91611396.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..5f320bc48fb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_91611396.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat usually has about 12 whiskers on each side of its face. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_91684028.txt b/fact_91684028.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e5606bab11 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_91684028.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_91735171.txt b/fact_91735171.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..228ac4d02b4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_91735171.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_91762366.txt b/fact_91762366.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_91762366.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_91930075.txt b/fact_91930075.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..dda693a61c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_91930075.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_92121657.txt b/fact_92121657.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..90c2509fcc8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_92121657.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Julius Ceasar, Henri II, Charles XI, and Napoleon were all afraid of cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_92429490.txt b/fact_92429490.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..268ade0d06f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_92429490.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9288842.txt b/fact_9288842.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..93b380505aa --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9288842.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +There are more than 500 million domestic cats in the world, with approximately 40 recognized breeds. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_92920134.txt b/fact_92920134.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..df3e9d74895 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_92920134.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can spend five or more hours a day grooming himself. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_92936590.txt b/fact_92936590.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1020c0c2598 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_92936590.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (humans have only 6). A cat can independently rotate its ears 180 degrees. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_93067080.txt b/fact_93067080.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..435817e742e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_93067080.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9312021.txt b/fact_9312021.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2e4437e34c0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9312021.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's brain is more similar to a man's brain than that of a dog. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_93131200.txt b/fact_93131200.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7a7d04055c3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_93131200.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9328673.txt b/fact_9328673.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..80947880445 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9328673.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A tiger's stripes are like fingerprints \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_93323326.txt b/fact_93323326.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5a8fd02c3f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_93323326.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_93338247.txt b/fact_93338247.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..52d6975a87b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_93338247.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first cat show was organized in 1871 in London. Cat shows later became a worldwide craze. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_93512243.txt b/fact_93512243.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..003a7bb2b27 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_93512243.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A group of cats is called a “clowder.” \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_93574560.txt b/fact_93574560.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..da7ab8b6f01 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_93574560.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_93667161.txt b/fact_93667161.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..780ae5d22b5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_93667161.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Lions are the only cats that live in groups, called prides. Every female within the pride is usually related. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_93800733.txt b/fact_93800733.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..833be7e75a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_93800733.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9391055.txt b/fact_9391055.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..d86119f1a0e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9391055.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Statistics indicate that animal lovers in recent years have shown a preference for cats over dogs! \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_94350699.txt b/fact_94350699.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5c6589e2b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_94350699.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_94451071.txt b/fact_94451071.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..65911ef07e6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_94451071.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats that live together sometimes rub each others heads to show that they have no intention of fighting. Young cats do this more often, especially when they are excited. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_94487891.txt b/fact_94487891.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4da14473885 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_94487891.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to the fact that women's voices have a higher pitch. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_94701682.txt b/fact_94701682.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3f26110a014 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_94701682.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's appetite is the barometer of its health. Any cat that does not eat or drink for more than two days should be taken to a vet. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_94770617.txt b/fact_94770617.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4cb01d1b74c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_94770617.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Retractable claws are a physical phenomenon that sets cats apart from the rest of the animal kingdom. I n the cat family, only cheetahs cannot retract their claws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_94837045.txt b/fact_94837045.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b7b27a75ccb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_94837045.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_94983685.txt b/fact_94983685.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7f99fffc705 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_94983685.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats don’t have sweat glands over their bodies like humans do. Instead, they sweat only through their paws. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95014553.txt b/fact_95014553.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e94c56d8b76 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95014553.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Like humans, cats tend to favor one paw over another \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95300835.txt b/fact_95300835.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..3d92efddf3c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95300835.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats are now Britain's favourite pet: there are 7.7 million cats as opposed to 6.6 million dogs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95309439.txt b/fact_95309439.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4ae4ea636c4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95309439.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike dogs, cats do not have a sweet tooth. Scientists believe this is due to a mutation in a key taste receptor. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95333915.txt b/fact_95333915.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..250d7cca4a4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95333915.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Tylenol and chocolate are both poisionous to cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95372892.txt b/fact_95372892.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..83072393293 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95372892.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can predict earthquakes. We humans are not 100% sure how they do it. There are several different theories. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95577882.txt b/fact_95577882.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fa46d4d1bb6 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95577882.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95695383.txt b/fact_95695383.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..6603326cb62 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95695383.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95724923.txt b/fact_95724923.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..eec754e6719 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95724923.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95795526.txt b/fact_95795526.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b7b27a75ccb --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95795526.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats only sweat through their paws and nowhere else on their body \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_95799460.txt b/fact_95799460.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..44f46d817a7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_95799460.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96073307.txt b/fact_96073307.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..1ae8f58fcfe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96073307.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Mohammed loved cats and reportedly his favorite cat, Muezza, was a tabby. Legend says that tabby cats have an “M” for Mohammed on top of their heads because Mohammad would often rest his hand on the cat’s head. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96239012.txt b/fact_96239012.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f23a00f4068 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96239012.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96253501.txt b/fact_96253501.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e98db32d67e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96253501.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond most readily to names that end in an \ee\" sound.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96270523.txt b/fact_96270523.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9453431f218 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96270523.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9627773.txt b/fact_9627773.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f5249f1045f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9627773.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96429030.txt b/fact_96429030.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..228ac4d02b4 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96429030.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96455343.txt b/fact_96455343.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..38cb01d7901 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96455343.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat almost never meows at another cat, mostly just humans. Cats typically will spit, purr, and hiss at other cats. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96561509.txt b/fact_96561509.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..9d45502afef --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96561509.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cat paws act as tempetature regulators, shock absorbers, hunting and grooming tools, sensors, and more \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9670890.txt b/fact_9670890.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0bd8cd35ec3 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9670890.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96796694.txt b/fact_96796694.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..81e0b971f8f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96796694.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_96965179.txt b/fact_96965179.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b80d7e8e3f0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_96965179.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats with long, lean bodies are more likely to be outgoing, and more protective and vocal than those with a stocky build. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_97039795.txt b/fact_97039795.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..f7492bfa3df --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_97039795.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat has more bones than a human; humans have 206, but the cat has 230 (some cites list 245 bones, and state that bones may fuse together as the cat ages). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_97150620.txt b/fact_97150620.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..27b09ccb525 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_97150620.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A female cat can be referred to as a molly or a queen, and a male cat is often labeled as a tom. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_97179449.txt b/fact_97179449.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2180386459c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_97179449.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9719399.txt b/fact_9719399.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..45047e64cfe --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9719399.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_97318669.txt b/fact_97318669.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..2180386459c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_97318669.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Owning a cat is actually proven to be beneficial for your health. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_97497006.txt b/fact_97497006.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..cb3b26b8583 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_97497006.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat's normal temperature varies around 101 degrees Fahrenheit. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_97497601.txt b/fact_97497601.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..0c890fd5c80 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_97497601.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +According to a Gallup poll, most American pet owners obtain their cats by adopting strays. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_97508555.txt b/fact_97508555.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..52d6975a87b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_97508555.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The first cat show was organized in 1871 in London. Cat shows later became a worldwide craze. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_97543254.txt b/fact_97543254.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..279536e9b79 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_97543254.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +70% of your cat's life is spent asleep. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_9802507.txt b/fact_9802507.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..fe50179123d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_9802507.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Unlike other cats, lions have a tuft of hair at the end of their tails. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_98263186.txt b/fact_98263186.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4a60d48f2f2 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_98263186.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have about 130,000 hairs per square inch (20,155 hairs per square centimeter). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_98386286.txt b/fact_98386286.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4e5eca09d2b --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_98386286.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ + A cat only has the ability to move their jaw up and down, not side to side like a human can. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_98414994.txt b/fact_98414994.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e94c56d8b76 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_98414994.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Like humans, cats tend to favor one paw over another \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_98471951.txt b/fact_98471951.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..238aa05cf1c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_98471951.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat named Dusty, aged 1 7, living in Bonham, Texas, USA, gave birth to her 420th kitten on June 23, 1952. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_98666735.txt b/fact_98666735.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..4d66afa4604 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_98666735.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_98710893.txt b/fact_98710893.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..b3f5e6b028f --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_98710893.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Some Siamese cats appear cross-eyed because the nerves from the left side of the brain go to mostly the right eye and the nerves from the right side of the brain go mostly to the left eye. This causes some double vision, which the cat tries to correct by “crossing” its eyes. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99027878.txt b/fact_99027878.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..c58d41c44ed --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99027878.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Kittens remain with their mother till the age of 9 weeks. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99136627.txt b/fact_99136627.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..340973f132c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99136627.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Mountain lions are strong jumpers, thanks to muscular hind legs that are longer than their front legs. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99194537.txt b/fact_99194537.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..00eb4e5eab0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99194537.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +In relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99213182.txt b/fact_99213182.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e4c664cc7ab --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99213182.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat can’t climb head first down a tree because every claw on a cat’s paw points the same way. To get down from a tree, a cat must back down. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99261675.txt b/fact_99261675.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e3cdd969b6d --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99261675.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat’s nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern, just like the fingerprint of a human. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99346729.txt b/fact_99346729.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..833be7e75a0 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99346729.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats can jump up to 7 times their tail length. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99363806.txt b/fact_99363806.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..31038741eb7 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99363806.txt @@ -0,0 +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. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99486909.txt b/fact_99486909.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e5c6589e2b8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99486909.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +An adult lion's roar can be heard up to five miles (eight kilometers) away. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99532562.txt b/fact_99532562.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8dd46ff6d90 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99532562.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Most cats adore sardines. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99753185.txt b/fact_99753185.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..ec635133a5c --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99753185.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +A cat lover is called an Ailurophilia (Greek: cat+lover). \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99758852.txt b/fact_99758852.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..7981f1dd3e5 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99758852.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +The Amur leopard is one of the most endangered animals in the world. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99886382.txt b/fact_99886382.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..e98db32d67e --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99886382.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats respond most readily to names that end in an \ee\" sound.""" \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99903921.txt b/fact_99903921.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..37c0a506aac --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99903921.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +If your cat snores, or rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/fact_99981951.txt b/fact_99981951.txt new file mode 100644 index 00000000000..8a46b56f7c8 --- /dev/null +++ b/fact_99981951.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Cats have supersonic hearing \ No newline at end of file