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Cat Rules Monopoly Town With an Iron Fist

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Cat Rules Monopoly Town With an Iron Fist

Residents of Monopoly Town have had a rough go of things ever since electing Willy McKitty to be mayor.  Willy, the five year old heir to the McKitty scratching post fortune and local real estate investor, has governed the town with the calculated efficiency of a dedicated capitalist.  While his office claims that cuts to social programs and what his spokespeople deem “unfortunate sacrifices” are necessary, others aren’t so sure.

“After the massive round of layoffs at Water Works last year, he declared the Free Parking lottery off-limits to anyone who was delinquent on their mortgage,” complained concerned citizen Tiffany O’Malley.  "He even threw a bunch of people in jail in December for trying to pass Go early and he runs Marvin Gardens like a slum lord.  I say, down with Willy!“

Some citizens are trying to organize a recall election this November.  McKitty still has two years left on his term.

Via yupishi.

New Record Player Has Cat Attachment

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New Record Player Has Cat Attachment

A new record player from Pioneer has an attachment to play “cat” records.  The cat format was briefly popular in the late 1970s, but lost out to the more popular 45 and 78 RPM discs.  However, for enthusiasts, there has remained a cult following for cat records due to its superior high fidelity audio.

The format has experienced a renaissance of sorts in the past year, with a handful of indie punk acts in the United Kingdom releasing cat recordings.  The biggest issue for cat fans has been finding working cat players.  So the announcement from Pioneer that it will begin manufacture on a new record player with a cat attachment is welcome for audiophiles.

Via Wormswormsworms.

STUDY: Cats Are Kind of Weird

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STUDY: Cats Are Kind of Weird

According to findings from a new study out of Emory University, a majority of cats are very difficult for humans to understand.  "We found that almost all cats do completely inexplicable things on a regular basis,“ said Daniel Turley, lead researcher for the study, which will be published next month in the Journal of Feline Kinesiology.  "One moment they’re just sitting there then, BAM, total freak out.  Weird.”

This confirms the findings of another study out earlier this week that most Americans perceive cats as weirdos. “In this case, perception definitely aligns with reality,” said Turley.

Via elekesmagdi.

Kitten Crowned Flower Prince of the Forest

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Kitten Crowned Flower Prince of the Forest

In an ostentatious coronation ceremony this morning, Frederick II was crowned Flower Prince of the Western Forest.  Though largely a ceremonial title that no longer comes with any land holdings, flower prince is nonetheless an important position among woodland creatures. 

“He’s really a trend setter for the realm,” said James Twoney, senior royal history fellow at Princeton University.  "All other forest animals will look to Frederick for guidance during both trying times and happy ones.“

Via birgit eilmer.