Europe introduced cats into the Americas as a form of pest control in the 1750s.

In Japan, cats are thought to have the power to turn into super spirits when they die. This may stem from the Buddist believe that cats are temporary resting places for powerful and very spiritual people.

Your cat not only rubs their head against you as a sign of affection, but they are also making you as their territory. They use the scent glands they have around their face, the base of their tails, and their paws to do so.

Cats only meow as a way to communicate with humans.

Cats can recognize your voice. So yes, they are just ignoring you.