Cat Facts
Though commonly associated with pleasure, this vocalization in cats may actually help improve bone density.
Purring
This protein forms when flour and water combine, giving dough its structure
Gluten
This Florentine scientist experimented with falling bodies and observed the moons of Jupiter with his homemade telescope
Galileo
Blowing on the seeds of this common yellow flower is said to make a wish come true
Dandelion
This is the largest mammal in the world
Blue Whale
Possessing 5 toes on front paws and 4 on the back, the average cat has this many total toes.
18
This essential fat, often used in pastry, is "cut in" to dry ingredients to create flaky layers.
Butter
In 1588, this fleet of 130 ships was sent by Spain to attack England
Spanish Armada
To make the traditional French stew ratatouille, you will need eggplant, tomatoes, bell peppers, and this specific green squash
Zucchini
He is considered the "Father of Relativity
Albert Einstein
This term for a cat's pattern of stripes, dots, or swirls comes from a type of "rich watered silk"
Tabby
This leavening agent requires an acid, such as buttermilk or lemon juice, to activate and produce carbon dioxide.
Baking Soda
On September 1, 1715, Louis XIV died in this city, the site of a fabulous palace he built
Versailles
This idiom, referring to stopping a problem early, uses the part of a plant that contains a developing leaf or flower
"Nip it in the Bud"
This is the only continent without an active volcano
Australia
Felines spend roughly this percentage of their lives in a state of slumber
70%
This Italian term for "twice-baked" refers to a crunchy cookie often dipped in coffee
Biscotti
This 1215 document, signed by King John at Runnymede, limited the power of the English king
Magna Carta
"This term for a long-handled gardening tool can also mean an immoral pleasure seeker"
Rake
Located in Venezuela, this is the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world
Angel Falls
In 1997, a tabby named Stubbs became the honorary mayor of this Alaskan town.
Talkeetna
This type of dough is used to make croissants and Danishes
Laminated
In 2005, 80% of New Orleans was flooded by this cataclysmic event
Hurricane Katrina
The berries of this tree, often used in gardens for evergreen color, are the primary flavoring ingredient in gin
Juniper
It’s the smallest planet in our solar system
Mercury