Learn a New Fact Day

Today is Learn a New Fact Day!

Thank you Catherine for the first fact of the day - London is the capital of England (not a new one, but with my memory it's entirely plausible that I could have forgotten!)!

I sent Neil a few facts about cats (he hates cats).............

Abraham Lincoln was a cat lover. He had 4 cats whilst living at the White House. His cat, Tabby, was the first White House cat.

Misty Malarky Ying Yang was a siamese cat that belonged to President Carter's daughter, Amy. He was First Cat from 1977 to 1981.

Beerbohm, a tabby, was London's longest-serving theater mouser. Berrbohm served at the Globe Theater from the mid-70's to 1995.

The record for the most kittens in a lifetime is held by Dusty. She gave birth to 420 kittens.

Felix the Cat was the first animated character to be the subject of a marketing campaign.

The staff of the Savoy Hotel in London place a wooden cat named Kasper at tables to avoid seating unlucky parties of 13.

President Calvin Coolidge was so fond of his cat, Tiger, he used to walk around the White House with the cat draped around his neck. When Tiger got lost, Coolidge went on the radio to ask for help finding him.

Timmy, another of President Coolidge's cats, would allow the President's canary to sleep between his paws.

.............he responded with 25 facts about carrots (I have nothing against carrots).
There's also;
25 facts about 25 Celery
20 Facts About Parsley
16 Facts About Eggplant
15 Facts About Brussels Sprouts

Boss (bless him) contibuted with a bird related fact.

Boss: What's the most common owl in the UK
Me: I'm not that up on owls, Barn Owl?
Boss: No
Me: Snowy owl?
Boss: No
Me: I give up
Boss: Teet
Me: Never even heard of it!
Boss: (Groan) Say it
Me: Teet (carefully - I value my job)
Boss: And?
Me: And what?
Boss: Teet
Me: Teet
Boss: And
Me: And
Boss: No, say it!
Me: Teet and
(Seriously - this went on for some time)
Boss: Nooo, what we were talking about earlier
Me: Owl
Boss: Now say it together fast
Me: Teet Owl (aahhhh - illumination and much laughter)
Boss: I'm going now, bye

Linda provided more cat facts - Russian Blue ones!

Russian Blues are a natural breed originating in the Archangel Isles in northern Russia.
Russian Blues have striking green eyes and an expression that makes it look as if they are always smiling.
Russian Blues have been described as sensitive to their families and will try to lighten up the mood of the house by entertaining those around if necessary
Russian Blues are prone to obesity so it is important to monitor their diet.

And finally - the word of the day!

bilocation \bahy-loh-KEY-shuhn\, noun:
The state of being or the ability to be in two places at the same time.

I do this a lot - my body is often in one place whilst my mind is elsewhere!

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