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Baghdad is the setting for many tales from the Arabian Nights...

Cats have "nine lives" thanks to a flexible spine and powerful leg and back muscles

@catfacts has more cat facts than 99 cats with 9 lives

All cats have claws, and all except the cheetah sheath them when at rest.

Yes, they sheath their claws like daggers.

Cats hate the water because their fur does not insulate well when it’s wet. The Turkish Van, however, is one cat that likes swimming. Bred in central Asia, its coat has a unique texture that makes it water resistant.

Yes, as far as domesticated cats. Tigers and jaguars are among wild cats that like water.

All cats need taurine in their diet to avoid blindness. Cats must also have fat in their diet as they are unable to produce it on their own.