'Catgut' is not made from cats The 'catgut' in stringed musical instruments is not made from cats. It's made from sheep's intestines. Good news for cats - not so for sheep.

The real reason why cats lick you Cats don't lick humans as a sign of affection. They only lick us for the salt on our skin. Last time I trust a cat

Just how hairy is a cat's belly? The average cat has 130,000 hairs per square inch on its stomach. And if you don't believe us, count them.

Cats and toast - the power source of the future! Cats always land on their feet. Toast always lands buttered side down.Therefore, if a cat with buttered toast on its back falls out of a tree, it should spin one foot above the ground forever. Don't try this at home.