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Facts 36-40

36. The world's heaviest cat weighed 46 lbs (21 kg) before the record was discontinued due to ethical issues.

37. The Burmese originated in the US in the 1930s from a cat named Wong May that was brought from Burma and crossbred with a Siamese.

38. Domestic cats purr both when inhaling and exhaling.

39. The California Spangled Cat, a new breed with markings similar to the leopard or cheetah, was first introduced to the public in the 1986 Neiman-Marcus Christmas catalogue.

40. A collar and tag can help your cat's chances of being returned to you, should he ever be lost. Better yet, outfit your cat with an electronic identification chip.

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