cat

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This concept is famously illustrated by Schrödinger's cat, a thought experiment in which a cat is considered both alive and dead simultaneously until it is observed.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

In fact, the cat does not know anything about the concept of medicine.

From Slate • May 17, 2026

That’s what led Emily Kurlansik, who works in a medical field, to try acupuncture for her aging cat, Wing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Right now the longest incumbent in Downing Street is probably Larry the cat and that is a problem for all of us, not just the mice.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“But most cat trainers will tell you that getting mauled is not a matter of if. It’s a matter of when and how bad the mauling is going to be.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith