1. Cats are the most popular pet in the United States: There are 88 million pet cats and 74 million dogs.

2. Cats sleep 70% of their lives.

3. A group of cats is called a clowder.

4. A cat has been mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska, for 15 years. His name is Stubbs.

5. Owning a cat can reduce the risk of stroke and heart attack by a third.

6. Cats are often lactose intolerant, so stop givin’ them milk!

7. Female cats are typically right-pawed while male cats are typically left-pawed.

8. A cat’s brain is 90% similar to a human’s — more similar than to a dog’s.

9. Cats and humans have nearly identical sections of the brain that control emotion.

10. Cats can change their meow to manipulate a human. They often imitate a human baby when they need food.

11. Cats use their whiskers to detect if they can fit through a space.

12. Cats can move their ears 180 degrees.

13. Only 24% of cats who enter animal shelters are adopted. Never bring your cat to a shelter!

14. Cats can run up to 30 miles per hour.

15. A cat’s sense of smell is approximately 14 times greater than that of a human.