In the 1960s, the CIA tried (and failed) to use cats as spies by implanting microphones in them

A cat's heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human's-about 140-220 beats per minute

Cats can be left- or right-pawed. Studies show about 50% favor one paw over the other, with males preferring their left and females their right. #cats #catfacts

Cats have a unique collarbone that isn't attached to other bones, letting them squeeze through any space their head fits. This, plus their flexible spine, helps them survive crazy falls—some have even survived 32-story drops by spreading out like a parachute!

A cat once became mayor of an Alaskan town and ruled for 20 years

Cats experience REM sleep and might dream – Ever see your cat twitch in their sleep? They go through REM cycles just like us, meaning they probably dream—maybe about hunting, playing, or just being the boss of the house.

The first known cat video was filmed by Thomas Edison in 1894. #catfacts #cat

President Abraham Lincoln had four cats in the White House—one of them, Tabby, ate at the dinner table. #cat #cats #catfacts

The oldest known pet cat was buried 9,500 years ago in Cyprus, proving humans have been cat servants for millennia

A group of cats is called a "clowder"- This comes from the Middle English word "clotter" which means to huddle