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why do people say cats have nine lives?

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The legend that cats have 9 lives arose from their ability to survive falling from great heights. In fact, it has been said that the higher the fall, the greater the survival rate.

To read more about this legend and the syndrome inspired by it , click here. (This link redirects to the homepage. You must then click on Enter Here, then scroll down to the Interesting subheading, then you will see the link for Nine Lives of Cats.)

Let me know if you need more information.

Edited by Dear Candace on 8/18/2006 at 12:59 PM

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