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6 Fuzzy Cat Facts and Fictional Tales

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Evan Pattison

Published Jan. 31, 2023

Ginger cat staring at camera and licking his mouth with a long pink tongue (Getty Images)
Ginger cat staring at camera and licking his mouth with a long pink tongue (Image courtesy of Getty Images)

If you've been online for more than a few minutes, you've come across cat content, and for good reason:

Cats aren't just adorable. They also have a fascinating history with wide-ranging cultural significance. Over Snopes' many years, we've pounced upon dozens of cat facts and feline fictions.

Continue reading below for a few of our furry favorites.

Is This a Real Photo of a Cat Sitting Like a Human?

Jan. 19, 2023 This eerie image had some comparing the feline to otherworldly beings.
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Are Mosaics of Cats Discovered in Pompeii, Italy, Real?

Dec. 14, 2022 Or are they just very creative artificial renderings?
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Is This Cat Wearing a Mask During the 'Spanish Flu'?

July 9, 2020 This cat wasn't going to risk any of its nine lives.
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Can You Catch COVID-19 from Your Cat?

Can You Catch COVID from a Cat?

July 15, 2022 Don't worry, there's no need to treat your pet like a bioweapon.
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Does This Photo Show a Cat's Tongue Under a Microscope?

April 1, 2022 Photo got your tongue?
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Is This the World's Oldest Cat Photo?

Oct. 29, 2020 Photographers have been trying to get cats to sit still for almost two centuries.
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By Evan Pattison