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Offline Clive

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Scientists have finally discovered the physics of how cats drink.
« on: November 12, 2010, 17:34 »
Cats like to do things their own way—even, it seems, when it comes to drinking. Researchers have discovered that felines have their own style of lapping water. Their tongues perform a complex maneuver that pits gravity versus inertia in a delicate balance.

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Re: Scientists have finally discovered the physics of how cats drink.
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2010, 18:01 »
And, apparently, if you let them lick your head, it can restore hair...
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Re: Scientists have finally discovered the physics of how cats drink.
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2010, 18:01 »
You obviously haven't got a cat.  :)x
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Re: Scientists have finally discovered the physics of how cats drink.
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2010, 18:05 »
No, and the last one who tried it took off more hair than they caused to grow. ;D
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Re: Scientists have finally discovered the physics of how cats drink.
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2010, 18:06 »
 :laugh:
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