14 Interesting facts about cats, Fun project and Traveling tip. Updated.

Cats are one of the most popular pets in the world. They are wonderful and gracious, small and vulnerable, fluffy and soft, amusing and smart, have independent character, a lively personality, they are mysterious and never bored. 

Cat lovers know these furry friends give a friendship, love and make a beneficial impact on the mental health of the people. 

I am a cat lover. I have two cats, and they are great companions, especially on days like these, where are so many tragedies happening around the world. 

I stopped blogging because I can’t absorb the news anymore. My own world has shuttered into a million pieces. I just needed time to recoup and start thinking straight again.

I sincerely apologize for my absence. I know, I missed lots of your interesting posts, and I apologize for that as well. Hopefully, I can come back soon to the blogger’s community, which I missed so much.  

In the meantime, I would like to dedicate this post to my adorable cats, who always comforted me during this time. 

14 Interesting facts about cats:

1. Scientists from the United States have shown that cat owners have a dramatically reduced risk of death from heart attacks, strokes and other cardiovascular conditions. 

2. Some people are afraid of cats. This phobia is called Ailurophobia (fear of cats). 

3. The ancient Egyptians worshiped cats. People considered cats magical animals that could bring good luck to people. 

4. There are 33 cat breeds in the world in total.

5. In Medieval Europe, Pope Gregory IX hated cats and declared them an evil force. He ordered to exterminate cats, especially black ones. As a result, people got an invasion of  rats and a terrible epidemic of plague. 

6. Cats use about 20 muscles to move their ears. 

7. In some cultures, before entering a new home, people let a cat enter first. If a cat feels comfortable, calm and happy, it means there is no evil spirit, and it is a good place to live. 

8. A cat’s nose has a unique print, the same as human fingerprints. 

9. In Islamic tradition, people admire cats for their cleanliness and they may enter homes and even mosques. 

10. In England, local farmers use cats to guard granaries. One cat which hunts mice can save up to 10 tons of grain in a year. Cats are also used to guard food warehouses. 

11. Cats hate the smell of citrus. Citrus scents can be used to control the cat’s  misbehaviors. 

12. Cats are very good at understanding the mood and tone of people voice, even if they do not show it. 

13. Cats have paranormal powers. They can foresee trouble before it happens — they anticipate earthquakes, fires, floods and other natural disasters. 

14. Cats can’t taste sweets. 

Facts according to the Guinness World Records: 

• The oldest cat in the world was Creme Puff, who lived in Texas, for 38 years and 3 days.  

• The longest cat in the world was a Maine Coon, named Barivel from Italy. He is 3’11” (119 cm) long.  

• The heaviest cat in the world was Himmy from Australia. His waist was 84-cm and he weighted 21.3kg (46lb) when he died at the age of 10 years 4 months. 

• The smallest cat in the world was Tinker Toy, a blue Himalayan-Persian. He was only 7 cm (2.75 in) tall and 19 cm (7.5 in) long. He lived in Illinois, USA, and died at the age of six. 

Fun project.

This part of my post I will leave for you, my dear readers. For your delightful stories about cats.  

I am encouraging everyone to share a story about cats and have a little fun together.  

It can be any story, legend, myth, adventure, sculptures, facts or just cool pictures of cats. I will publish your story in this post.  

You can write your story directly in the comments or use the contact form from my blog. Please don’t forget to indicate your name and title of your blog. I would like to attach your website link.  

Hope you will participate.  

Much appreciated! 

Bloggers’s Stories about cats: 

Traveling Tip:

Cool place to see a cat colony in Rome.

Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary

Location: Largo di Torre Argentina Via Arenula corner (archaeological area) 

6 minutes walk from Pantheon 

20 minutes walk from Colosseum

Opening hours: Everyday: 12am- 5pm 

Cats have been very popular in Rome since ancient times. Cats were not only hunting mice and rats, but also were great companions for wealthy people The ancient Romans admired cats for their grace and independent spirit. 

These days, Rome includes over 300,000 cats and around 120,000 are street cats. 

In Rome, cats have been protected by law since 1991: 

• Abusing a cat is a crime punished by law. 
• Cats have a right to settle where they choose and it is prohibited to transfer them to a different location from the place they stay. 
• People may feed the cats in the places they choose to live. 
• Local health authorities must look after the neutering of the felines for free. 

One of the most famous tourist attractions of the cat colony in Rome is the Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary. 

It is located at an archaeological site in the center of Piazza di Torre Argentina. 

This is a lovely spot to visit, especially if you are a cat lover. The people who work there are all volunteers and they do a wonderful job. You can go inside the office, and staff members will show you around, where you can meet cats or just see them sunbathing in the ancient ruins. 
 
This is a brief stop will bring you fun and will be a good bonus to your day. 

Hope you enjoyed this post! 

If you are planning to go to the trip, don’t forget to take a care of your pets. Read the post with some ideas: What to do with cat or dog when you travel.

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