Ep 35: THE LIFE OF A HOUSECAT: CAT TRIVIA
In this purr-fect episode of Trivia Tangents, I dive into the mysterious world of cats with my friend Steph. We explore how cats domesticated themselves thousands of years ago, why the ancient Egyptians worshiped them as divine, and how they became some of the most popular pets in the world today. Along the way, I quiz Steph with cat trivia and we swap stories about our cats, Cucumber the teen mom, Oolong the mischievous troublemaker, and Peach the high-maintenance princess.
We also talk about the surprising health benefits of owning cats, from lowering the risk of heart disease to the healing power of their purrs. Plus, we get into the weird science of toxoplasmosis and whether it plays a role in humans being so obsessed with cats. This episode is full of history, culture, science, and of course plenty of cat love. Listen if you love cats, and send the episode to someone who hates them :)
Topics include:
🐾 How cats domesticated themselves
👑 Cats as divine beings in ancient Egypt
📊 The rise of cats as America’s favorite pets
💖 The surprising health benefits of cat ownership
🌀 The strange science of toxoplasmosis and “mind control” mice
😼 Personal stories about Cucumber, Oolong, and Peach
So curl up like a cat and get ready for history, trivia, and tangents.
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stepping into my feline era ✨🐾 cats have been the main characters since ancient Egypt. now they’ve got their own album 🎤🐱 listen to the new episode of Trivia Tangents: THE LIFE OF A HOUSECAT
