Most world languages have a similar word to describe the “meow” sound.

Some 700 million feral cats live in the United States, and many shelters run trap-neuter-release programs to stem the population growth.

White cats with blue eyes are prone to deafness.

When Ben Rea, a successful British antique dealer and known recluse died in 1988, he left his 12.5 million dollar fortune (26.7 million by today's standards) to his cat, Blackie. Making Blackie the wealthiest cat in the world. Blackie still holds the Guinness World Record for Wealthiest Cat! The money was eventually divided equally to three cat charities who were tasked with taking care of Bliackie until he passed away.

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. Instead of alerting the Russians that they found said microphones, they simply staged conversations about delays in work orders and suddenly problems were fixed much quicker!

The oldest cat video dates back to 1894 and is called 'Boxing Cats'

Cat's, as well as other animals' noses, have their own unique print, much like a humans fingerprint.

In just 10 years one female cat could produce around 49,000 kittens. Another reason to spay and neuter your pets and help support Trap-Neuter-Release programs.

Blacks cats are often seen as bad luck in North American whereas, in the Uk and Australia, they are seen as good luck.