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The first modern cat show, featuring two dozen show classes, was held in London in 1871.
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Male cats used to be called 'rams' or 'boars', however in 1760, an anonymous author wrote a book entitled 'The Life & Adventures of a Cat' in which the central character was a male called Tom the Cat. This book was hugely popular & the name tom cat quickly replaced 'ram' or 'boar'.
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A cat's normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195.
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Cats have carpal pads on their front paws that help to prevent them from sliding on a slippery surface when jumping.
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The cat's clavicle, or collarbone, does not connect with other bones but is buried in the muscles of the shoulder region. This lack of a functioning collarbone allows them to fit through any opening the size of their head.
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