I really can’t explain it, but ever since I was a little kid, I absolutely love animals. In particular, I love cats (No offense to dogs! I also love them, but I prefer cats more). There is no specific reason why I have come to love these wonderful creatures, but I guess one reason would be that they can relieve you from your stress whenever you pet them. Another good reason is that cats are very good mice hunters as well as these felines can easily be taken care of at home.
Are you a cat lover? If so, I would like to share you some wonderful facts about cats you might not know. Since there are quite many of them, I would just have to divide them in separate posts. Please note that these are not in particular order.
- A quarter of cat owners blow-dry their cats after bathing them.
- Abraham Lincoln loved cats. He had 4 of them while he lived in the White House. Abraham Lincoln’s cat, Tabby, was the first of several White House cats.
- Siamese cats originated in Siam-modern day Thailand. Legend has it that they were the companions of kings and priests and that they guarded temples. Some trace Siamese origins to Egypt and Burma, but many dispute this idea. Siamese were first brought to England in the late 1800s.
- The first Siamese cat brought to the United States was a gift to President Rutherford B. Hayes.
- According to one legend, the “M” marking on the forehead of the Tabby Cat was created by the prophet Mohammed as he rested his hand lightly on the brow of his favorite cat, a Tabby.
- Adult cats with no health problems are in deep sleep 15% of their lives. They are in light sleep 50% of the time.
- Ailurophobia is the fear of cats. Julius Caesar, Henry II, Charles XI, and Napoleon all suffered from this and would nearly faint in the presence of a cat.
- All cats are born with blue eyes.
- All cats are members of the family Felidae. Interestingly enough, the cat family split from the other mammals at least 40,000,000 years ago, making them one of the oldest mammalian families.
- Americans spend more on cat food than on baby food.
Have you learned something new about our feline friends with this post?
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Hi Johanna,
I am loving this post of yours on cats so far! I absolutely laughed when I saw the first pic of a tuxedo cat who seemed like it has a cold, LOL!
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Hi Cara,
Glad you liked this post! I have a tuxedo cat at home, she’s the one you can see at the top banner of this blog
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I love that picture about the cat lady starter kit! My friends all sent it to me when it first came out on the net, they say its going to be me in a few years!
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Hi Harriet,
Can’t find a good photo about “ailurophobia” so that’s what I posted. I figured if someone (ailurophobe) really fainted whenever they see a cat, what’s gonna happen if they receive a box full of them? LOL!
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April 12, 2012 at 4:16 am
Hi Johanna,
I didn’t know that all cats have blue eyes when born..
Thanks for the marvelous posting!
Hi Christina,
I too have observed this blue eyes thingy whenever we have kittens at home. Sure would love to have blue-eyed cats, but the Persians we have here all have yellow or copper-colored eyes.
Glad you learned something new about cats
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I was laughing because of the last pictures for several minutes
This is something!!!!!I fell in love with this post and collection of photos. Thanks for sharing, Johanna!
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Hi Amanda,
Oh, I do not own those pics actually, just got it at LOLcats or any other funny cat-pic sharing site. 
Thank you very much for the praise! It goes to show that my finding funny cat pics are really worth it!
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Hi Johanna,
We don’t have cats but it doesn’t mean we don’t like them. I find them cute in the photos here. I think you are right, most of my American friends has a pet cat at home rather than a dog. It is very surprising that they spent more money on cat food than on babies!
Hi Becca,
I understand what you mean – there are those who do not have any pets at home, but they are actually cat or dog-loving persons. Sometimes they just do not have the time and budget to take care of a pet.
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Like you, I do love cats compared to dogs. Maybe its because since I was a kid, i used to take care strange cats who just come in to our place. Great that you’ve come out of this post, at least I’ve learned something new from them.
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Hi Mary,
I actually like dogs too, but I prefer cats more coz for me, they are more manageable as they only eat small portions of food, don’t need much attention unlike dogs, can take care of themselves even if you leave them for hours by themselves at home, and maybe because I’m a sucker for their soft purrs, meows and cute faces!
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After reading this post I understood that we know nothing at all about cats) Absolutely fantastic and funny post! Thanks
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Hi Melissa,
Glad you liked it!
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Hi Johanna, loved to read the above
pictures saying it all. It is really interesting to learn these cat facts and the Cat Love of Prophet Mohammad and Abraham Lincoln. I know it is really catisfactory to have one.
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Hi Jeremy,
Glad you find the pictures entertaining as well as the cat trivia.
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Did you know that in the Philippines, many people believe that if cats got wet or took a bath, something bad will happen on the cat’s owner or some bad weather like a strong typhoon will be coming? It is a weird belief but seeing a bathing cat is a rare circumstance in that country.
Hi Blake,
I’m actually from the Philippines!
It’s really a weird belief, but you know, I tried it once when I was a kid. I gave my cat a bath, and it didn’t even rain.
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April 22, 2012 at 6:34 am
Hi Johanna,
Like you, I love cats as well! I have cat that is somewhat yellow-orange colored, and he’s actually 9 years old
Great and informative post on cats! Thanks for sharing!
Hi James,
Adopted her when she’s only 3 or 4 mos. old.
Glad you liked cats too! Your 9-year-old cat sure is lucky to have you to take care of him. My current oldest cat so far here is only 3+ years old, and she’s the tuxedo cat that’s on the top banner of my blog right now
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Those pictures are awesome. I especially like the “thank you for ordering the crazy cat lady starter kit”
Did you make all of the lolcats yourself?
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Hi Nick,
Glad you liked that one! That box of cats is a nightmare actually for ailurophobes! LOL
Nope, I didn’t make the LOLcat captions on the pics, just got them at LOLcats or from other funny cat pic-sharing sites.
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To be honest, I don’t like cats but I’m trying to love them. I do agree that cats are very helpful around the house as well as in controlling the population of pests such as rats and mice. They are even great at fending off snakes and other dangerous wild animals when needed.
Thanks for sharing this awesome and informative cat post!
Hi Mark,
You’re absolutely right. It’s also one of the very reasons why we have lots of cats at home! As of this April 2012 we have here 6 adult cats, and 4 new kittens
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Haha, love that picture of Lincoln and the cat. As usual, lots of cool information I did not know about cats. And that picture of the two cats cuddling is so adorable!
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Hi Jean,
For cat lovers, it sure is a great feeling to know that there are famous men who are fond of cats as well – such as Lincoln and Gandhi.
Glad you liked this post!
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Hi Johanna,
This is my first time on your site, and I love the photos of the cats on your trivia here! The white cats with blue eyes sure looks cute and cuddly!
Thanks for sharing!
Hi Ivan,
Welcome to my blog!
I agree, white cats with blue eyes are really cute! Wish I could have a blue-eyed cat, but all of our cats here typically have yellow or copper-colored eyes.
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LOL, I had a fun time reading your post! Cats are adorable creatures I’ve ever laid eyes on since I was small. Glad to know some interesting facts about them. I’ll be looking forward to your next cat trivia posts!
Thanks!
Hi Jeane,
Glad you had a fun time reading and learning interesting facts about cats!
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I love cats! Siamese cats are my favorite breed. Thanks for sharing! Can’t wait for the next post.
Great post, I enjoy looking at funny cat photos more than I’d like to admit.
LOL – Great selection of photographs. I’d seen a couple before, but not the Crazy Cat Lady Starter Kit – that one was new, and probably my favorite!
Hi Johanna,
I’m more of a dog lover, but I am glad to know new things about cats. Thanks for putting in the funny cat pictures too.
Kudos!
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How do you order the Crazy Cat Lady Starter Kit?