Since time immemorial, civilizations across the world have been devising myths about these curious creatures, ranging from superstitions about their supposed luckiness to stories of them playing fiddles, hanging out in cradles, or sailing the sea with owls in pea-green boats. Here are some of the more curious beliefs different cultures have held about felines throughout history.

Although we can only guess how our pets looked in the very beginning, we can easily compare them with dogs that lived a century ago. Interesting.

You've seen them on television. You might know one in real life. Perhaps you're even one of them. Cat ladies have been around since time immemorial. This is their story.

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