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The Incredible, Unlikely Story of How Cats Became Our Pets (www.scientificamerican.com)
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[–] itkovian@lemmy.world 23 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Cats didn't become our pets. We became cats' pets.

[–] Naich@lemmings.world 14 points 4 days ago (1 children)

We became their servants.

[–] QuincyPeck@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago

I, for one, celebrate our furry overlords.