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zac-tac: kazard: residentfeline: roxasdavemakara: lepreas: caturday: New trick c???ats?!?!??? cat that is a no how do cats even work Cats: A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound. The little tufts of hair in a cat’s ear that help keep out dirt direct sounds into the ear, and insulate the ears are called “ear furnishings.” The ability of a cat to find its way home is called “psi-traveling.” Experts think cats either use the angle of the sunlight to find their way or that cats have magnetized cells in their brains that act as compasses. One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep. A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human has 206. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head. A cat’s nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern, just like the fingerprint of a human. If they have ample water, cats can tolerate temperatures up to 133 °F. A cat’s heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats a minute.  Cats don’t have sweat glands over their bodies like humans do. Instead, they sweat only through their paws. The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn. Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10. Researchers are unsure exactly how a cat purrs. Most veterinarians believe that a cat purrs by vibrating vocal folds deep in the throat. To do this, a muscle in the larynx opens and closes the air passage about 25 times per second. A cat almost never meows at another cat, mostly just humans. Cats typically will spit, purr, and hiss at other cats. A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34. Some cats have survived falls of over 65 feet (20 meters), due largely to their “righting reflex.” The eyes and balance organs in the inner ear tell it where it is in space so the cat can land on its feet. Even cats without a tail have this ability. A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance. A cat’s hearing is better than a dog’s. And a cat can hear high-frequency sounds up to two octaves higher than a human. A cat’s brain is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s. Both humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions. And that’s how cat’s work. Thanks science
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kazard:

residentfeline:

roxasdavemakara:

lepreas:

caturday:

New trick

c???ats?!?!???

cat that is a no

how do cats even work

Cats:

  • A cat can jump up to five times its own height in a single bound.
  • The little tufts of hair in a cat’s ear that help keep out dirt direct sounds into the ear, and insulate the ears are called “ear furnishings.”
  • The ability of a cat to find its way home is called “psi-traveling.” Experts think cats either use the angle of the sunlight to find their way or that cats have magnetized cells in their brains that act as compasses.
  • One reason that kittens sleep so much is because a growth hormone is released only during sleep.
  • A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human has 206. A cat has no collarbone, so it can fit through any opening the size of its head.
  • A cat’s nose pad is ridged with a unique pattern, just like the fingerprint of a human.
  • If they have ample water, cats can tolerate temperatures up to 133 °F.
  • A cat’s heart beats nearly twice as fast as a human heart, at 110 to 140 beats a minute.
  •  Cats don’t have sweat glands over their bodies like humans do. Instead, they sweat only through their paws.
  • The claws on the cat’s back paws aren’t as sharp as the claws on the front paws because the claws in the back don’t retract and, consequently, become worn.
  • Cats make about 100 different sounds. Dogs make only about 10.
  • Researchers are unsure exactly how a cat purrs. Most veterinarians believe that a cat purrs by vibrating vocal folds deep in the throat. To do this, a muscle in the larynx opens and closes the air passage about 25 times per second.
  • A cat almost never meows at another cat, mostly just humans. Cats typically will spit, purr, and hiss at other cats.
  • A cat’s back is extremely flexible because it has up to 53 loosely fitting vertebrae. Humans only have 34.
  • Some cats have survived falls of over 65 feet (20 meters), due largely to their “righting reflex.” The eyes and balance organs in the inner ear tell it where it is in space so the cat can land on its feet. Even cats without a tail have this ability.
  • A cat can travel at a top speed of approximately 31 mph (49 km) over a short distance.
  • A cat’s hearing is better than a dog’s. And a cat can hear high-frequency sounds up to two octaves higher than a human.
  • A cat’s brain is biologically more similar to a human brain than it is to a dog’s. Both humans and cats have identical regions in their brains that are responsible for emotions.

And that’s how cat’s work.

Thanks science

You Take My Breath Away...: HUGE FIC REC LIST UPDATE!!! 286 Klaine and 99 CrissColfer!

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**********FIC REC LIST**********

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ADDED 10 KLAINE AND 3 CRISSCOLFER FICS!  ENJOY!

The Family by TheCoolestGirl (Rated M - WIP - sequel to Roommate/Fiance) After two years of being married Kurt and Blaine decide it’s time to have a baby, but when you’re two gay men that’s easier said then done.

http://scarvesandcoffee.net/viewstory.php?sid=8703&warning=20

Buongiorno, Amore Mio (Future ficlet in the Blinding Lights verse)  

Kurt and Blaine take a break from NY right before Blaine starts recording his first album. Gelato, the Colosseum at night and a love too big for words (even in Dante’s language)

http://bluecloudsupabove.tumblr.com/post/50440510259/ficlet-buongiorno-amore-mio-blinding-lights

Promises Broken by Gleekmom (Rated M - WIP) Blaine is removed from his home after serious allegations of abuse are reported to child protective services. How will Blaine survive life in foster care and a group home? But more importantly, will Kurt and his friends at McKinley continue to embrace him or will he lose everything forever?

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8275705/20/

Only A Name by Unshurtugal (Rated M - Complete) Soulmate!AU: Kurt and Blaine are activists part of a revolution where they ritualistically adopt aliases and wear wrist cuffs as to not reveal the names written there because they believe that people should fall in love the ‘natural way’. Little do they know they are each other’s true soulmate.

http://archiveofourown.org/works/747365/chapters/1393883

The Perfect Shot by Human Like You (Rated M - Complete) Blaine Anderson, a young, up-and-coming professional photographer, has the utmost luck to be assigned to a photoshoot featuring the famous (and breathtaking) Kurt Hummel. When Kurt’s dominant presence begins to affect the submissive behind the camera, how long can they resist? - D/s AU, presented in three parts.  SOOOO GOOOOOOD AND SOOO HOT N SWEET!!!!

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8949057/1/The-Perfect-Shot

Love’s Arrangement by writtenfables (Rated M - WIP) Before he passed away, Kurt’s father arranges a deal with Blaine Anderson, the son of the late Brock Anderson of Anderson Banks and Stocks – a marriage between him and his son, Kurt when he is of age. Kurt goes into a world that is so unfamiliar but more welcoming than with his step-mother and siblings, as Blaine’s husband. 

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8919052/1/Love-s-Arrangement

Through The Eyes To Your Soul by LordTracySam (Rated PG13 - Complete) SoulmateAU. Story begins just prior to NBK. Blaine goes through a procedure to find his soulmate. The results aren’t quite what he was expecting.

http://archiveofourown.org/works/653216/chapters/1189584

Kiss Me Goodbye by rakasklaine (Rated M - Complete) Whenever real life became too much, Kurt escaped into the world of books. Even in college, the university library is his hiding place and safe haven - until the cute photography major Blaine comes and takes a photo of him. They start a journey of photography, bucket lists and the hope for better. And of course love. AU

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8633139/1/Kiss-me-goodbye

Perfect Imperfections by x.myownway.x (Rated M - Complete)

Kurt is used to being alone, he’s dealt with this the only way he knows how; Letting the voice in his head be his only companion. That’s until he meets Mr Anderson, his kind, compassionate English teacher who takes a liking to him straight away. All the older man wants to do is protect him, but will Kurt’s voice let him? AU! Slash. Teacher!Blaine/Angst!Kurt

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/8810735/1/Perfect-Imperfections

No Splashing by tresbellemichelle (Rated R - 3K -Complete) “Shut up and get in the bathtub, Darren.” 

http://archiveofourown.org/works/806438

A Lot Like Falling Asleep by tresbellemichelle (Rated PG13 - 2K -Complete) Telling Darren to leave is a lot easier than actually making him, and Chris knows that he won’t, that he’s too comfortable with Darren’s toes pressed against his ankle.

http://archiveofourown.org/works/806426?page=1#comments

On My Shoulder by LauGS (Rated M - WIP)  His life has fallen to pieces; pieces he can’t put back together, at least not on his own, and the only person he finds himself able to trust is a stranger with bright hazel eyes and an easy smile.

http://www.fanfiction.net/s/9169731/1/On-My-Shoulder

a wonderful life: Fic: Songbird

bluecloudsupabove:

Title: Songbird

Authors: bluecloudsupabove & alianne

Pairing: Kurt/Blaine

Rating: PG-13

Genre: future!fic, romance, fluff

Word count: 2600

Notes: alianne and I wrote this together for this week’s Klaine AU Friday prompt, which was “tattoo!Klaine”. It’s the first time we write something together and it was a lot of fun! We hope you’ll enjoy <3

Summary: Kurt likes to wear his love for Blaine on his skin. When he suggests something permanent, Blaine agrees.

 

Blaine has been in New York for about a month when they finally find the time to go sightseeing together. Not the touristy stuff, because he’s done that with his parents when he was thirteen. This time, what Blaine wants to see are all the things that have been important to Kurt during his first year here. And Kurt is only too happy to oblige. He can never say no to Blaine. Besides. It’s all kind of romantic.

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