SQL Script to load cat facts.

cat-facts.sql

insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The penalty for killing a cat, 4,000 years ago in Egypt, was death.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), '95% of all cat owners admit they talk to their cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'More cats are left-pawed than right-pawed. Out of 100 cats approximately 40 are left-pawed, 20 are right-pawed, and 40 are ambidextrous.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat can jump as much as seven times its height.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat cannot see directly under its nose. This is why the cat cannot seem to find tidbits on the floor.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat has 230 bones in its body. A human only has 206 bones.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat has four rows of whiskers.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A frightened cat can run at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h), slightly faster than a human sprinter.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat sees about six times better than a human at night because of the tapetum lucidum, a layer of extra reflecting cells which absorb light.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats whiskers, called vibrissae, grow on the cats face and on the back of its forelegs.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cat whiskers act as feelers or antennae, helping the animal to judge the precise width of any passage.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat will almost never meow at another cat. Cats use this sound for humans.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat will clean itself with paw and tongue after a dangerous experience or when it has fought with another cat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat will spend nearly 30% of its life grooming itself.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats brain is more similar to a humans brain than that of a dog.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have 32 muscles that control the outer ear (compared to humans 6 muscles each). A cat can rotate its ears independently 180 degrees.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can hear sounds as high-pitched as 65 kHz; a humans hearing stops at just 20 kHz.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats normal pulse is 140-240 beats per minute, with an average of 195.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats jaws cannot move sideways.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats normal body temperature is 101.5 degrees F (38.6 C).');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats sense of taste is keener than a dogs sense of taste.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats tail held high means happiness. A twitching tail is a warning sign, and a tail tucked in close to the body is a sure sign of insecurity.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats tail plays a vital part in the cats balance and in the "righting reflex" that allows it to land on its feet after falling from a height.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats tongue is scratchy because its lined with papillae-tiny elevated backwards hooks that help to hold prey in place.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A female cat can begin mating when she is between 5 and 9 months old.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A male cat can begin mating when he is between 7 and 10 months old.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A group of kittens is called a kindle; a group of adult cats form a clowder.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A large majority of white cats with blue eyes are deaf. White cats with only one blue eye are deaf only in the ear closest to the blue eye.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Adult cats with no health problems are in deep sleep 15 percent of their lives. They are in light sleep 50 percent of the time.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats are only awake 6-8 hours a day.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'After being handled, cats lick themselves to smooth their fur and get rid of the "human" smell.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have 30 teeth (12 incisors, 10 premolars, 4 canines, and 4 molars).');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Kittens have baby teeth, which are replaced by permanent teeth around the age of 7 months.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Both humans and cats have identical regions in the brain responsible for emotion.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Multi-colored male cats are very rare. For every 3,000 tortoiseshell or calico cats born, only one will be male.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cat families usually play best in even numbers. Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cat urine glows under a black light.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats are attracted to automobile antifreeze because of its sweet taste.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats are sometimes born with extra toes. This is called polydactyl.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The cats front paw has 5 toes, but the back paws have 4.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats are the only domestic animals that walk directly on their claws, not on their paws.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats bury their feces to cover their trails from predators.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have AB blood groups just like people.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can get bored. They show their boredom by excessive licking, chewing, or biting.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can have freckles. They can appear anywhere on a cats skin and even in its mouth.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can learn tricks. They just sometimes choose not to.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can see color. Studies have shown that cats can distinguish between red, green, blue, yellow, and gray.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can see up to 120 feet away. Their peripheral vision is about 285 degrees.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have 13 ribs.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Like birds, cats have a homing ability that uses its biological clock, the angle of the sun, and the Earths magnetic field.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have a third eyelid, called a haw, that is rarely visible. If it can be seen, it could be an indication of ill health.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have about 100 different vocalization sounds. In comparison, dogs have about 10.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have better memories than dogs.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have carpal pads on their front paws that help to prevent them from sliding on a slippery surface when jumping.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have true fur, meaning that they have both an undercoat and an outer coat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats lack a true collarbone and can generally squeeze their bodies through any space they can get their heads through.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats love to hear the sound of their own name and your voice, so talk to them often.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats must have fat in their diet, because they cant produce it on their own.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats only need a sixth the amount of light that humans do to see. However, their daytime vision is only fair compared to that of humans.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats purr at about 26 cycles per second, the same frequency as an idling diesel engine.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats scratch to shed the sheaths of their old claws.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cat have 500 skeletal muscles (humans have 650).');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats with white fur and skin on their ears are very prone to sunburn.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats, not dogs, are the most common pets in America . There are approximately 66 million cats to 58 million dogs.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The average cat consumes about 127,750 calories a year, nearly 28 times its own weight in food and the same amount again in liquids.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Each day in the US, animal shelters are forced to destroy 30,000 dogs and cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Ear furnishings are the hairs that grow inside a cats ears.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Human painkillers such acetaminophen (Tylenol) are toxic to cats. Chocolate is also poisonous to cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A female cat may have three to seven kittens every four months. This is why population control using spaying and neutering is so important.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If your cat is in the habit of rolling over and exposing his stomach, you can be sure he feels perfectly safe with you.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In addition to using their noses, cats can smell with the Jacobsons organ which is located in the upper surface of the mouth.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In ancient Egypt, the entire family would shave their eyebrows off as a sign of mourning when the family cat died.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In general, cats live longer than most dogs. An average life span might be 12 to 14 years. Some cats are reaching 20 or more.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Stroking a cat can help to relieve stress, and the feel of a purring cat on your lap conveys a strong sense of security and comfort.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Owning a cat can increase your overall health and decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Many cats are unable to properly digest cows milk. Milk and milk products give them diarrhea.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Almost 10% of a cats bones are in its tail.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'More than 30 percent of American households have a cat as part of the family.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Neutering a cat extends its life span by two or three years.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Never pick a kitten up by the neck. Only a mother cat may do this safely.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Newborn kittens have closed ear canals that dont begin to open for nine days.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'One litter box per cat, plus an extra box, is the best formula for a multi-cat household.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Mother cats teach their kittens to use the litter box.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The ancestor of all domestic cats is the African Wild Cat, which still exists today.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The average canned or dry cat meal is the nutritional equivalent of eating five mice.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The cat family split from the other mammals at least 40 million years ago, making them one of the oldest mammalian families.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The cat lover is an ailurophile, while a cat hater is an ailurophobe.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The cat was domesticated over 4,000 years ago. Todays house cats are descended from wildcats in Africa and Europe .');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The catgut formerly used as strings in tennis rackets and musical instruments does not come from cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The color of the points in Siamese cats is heat related. Cool areas are darker.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Siamese kittens are born white because of the heat inside the mothers uterus before birth.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The declawing of a pet cat involves surgery called an onychectomy, which is the equivalent of cutting a humans fingers off at the knuckle.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The different types of tabby patterns that are seen in domestic cats also occur in wild cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The giraffe, camel, and cat are the only animals that walk by both their left feet, then both their right feet when walking.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The heaviest cat ever recorded weighed 46 lbs.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The only domestic animal not mentioned in the Bible is the cat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The ancient Egyptians were the first civilisation to realise the cats potential as a vermin hunter and tamed cats to protect the corn supplies.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Sir Isaac Newton is not only credited with the laws of gravity but is also credited with inventing the cat flap.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats cant taste sweets.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Americans spend more annually on cat food than on baby food.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In 1987 cats overtook dogs as the number one pet in America.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In Asia and England, black cats are considered lucky.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'When a domestic cat goes after mice, about one pounce in three results in a catch.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Studies show that if a cat falls off the seventh floor of a building it is 30% less likely to survive than a cat that falls off the twentieth floor.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Most cats have no eyelashes.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The way you treat kittens in the early stages of its life will render its personality traits later in life.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A form of AIDS exists in cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'People who are allergic to cats are actually allergic to cat saliva or to cat dander.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In ancient Egypt, mummies were made of cats, and embalmed mice were placed with them in their tombs.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In the Middle Ages, during the Festival of Saint John, cats were burned alive in town squares.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Today there are about 100 distinct breeds of the domestic cat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'When cats are asleep, they are still alert to incoming stimuli. If you poke the tail of a sleeping cat, it will respond accordingly.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The chlorine in fresh tap water irritates sensitive parts of the cats nose. Let tap water sit for 24 hours before giving it to a cat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats purr to communicate. Purring does not always mean happiness.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat is pregnant for about 58-65 days.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats hearing is much more sensitive than humans and dogs.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats sleep 16 to 18 hours per day.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A kittens eyes are always blue at first.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If a male cat is both orange and black it is most likely sterile.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'There are tiny, parasitic worms that can live in a cats stomach. These worms cause frequent vomiting.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have 30 vertebrae - 5 more than humans have.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cats field of vision is about 185 degrees.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat has a total of 24 whiskers, 4 rows of whiskers on each side. The upper two rows can move independently of the bottom two rows.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A kitten will typically weigh about 3 ounces at birth. The typical male housecat will weigh between 7-9 pounds, slightly less for female housecats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats take between 20-40 breaths per minute.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats lose almost as much fluid in the saliva while grooming themselves as they do through urination.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The domestic cat is the only species able to hold its tail vertically while walking.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Female felines are "superfecund," which means that each of the kittens in her litter can have a different father.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cat saliva contains a detergent that keeps their fur clean.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats eyes dont glow in the dark; they only reflect light.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats born without tails genetically have a shorter spine and longer rear legs than other cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats eat grass to keep their digestive systems clean. The regurgitation brings up hair and other irritants.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats are able to hear sounds that move faster than 45,000 hertz. They could hear the sound of a bat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'There are approximately 60,000 hairs per square inch on the back of a cat and about 120,000 per square inch on its underside.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The largest cat breed is the Ragdoll. Males weigh 12-20 pounds, with females weighing 10-15 pounds.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The smallest cat breed is the Singapura. Males weigh about 6 pounds while females weigh about 4 pounds.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats dont see "detail" very well. To them, their person may appear hazy when standing in front of them.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Kittens begin dreaming at just over one week old.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If an overweight cats "sides" stick out further than her whiskers, she will lose her sense of perception and stability.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Every cats nose pad is unique, and no two nose prints are the same.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'About 37% of American homes today have at least 1 cat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The catnip plant contains an oil called hepetalactone which does for cats what marijuana does to some people. Catnip is non-addictive.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Not every cat gets "high" from catnip. If the cat doesnt have a specific gene, it wont react (about 20% do not have the gene).');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'When well treated, a cat can live twenty or more years.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats are subject to gum disease and to dental caries. They should have their teeth cleaned by the vet or the cat dentist once a year.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can get tapeworms from eating mice. If your cat catches a mouse it is best to take the prize away from it.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If a cat is frightened, the hair stands up fairly evenly all over the body.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats respond most readily to names that end in an "ee" sound.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A female cat reaches sexual maturity within 6 to 10 months.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A male cat usually reaches sexual maturity between 9 and 12 months.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat will tremble or shiver when it is in extreme pain.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The average lifespan of an outdoor-only (feral and non-feral) is about 3 years; an indoor-only cat can live 16 years and longer.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats with long, lean bodies are more likely to be outgoing, and more protective and vocal than those with a stocky build.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A steady diet of dog food may cause blindness in your cat - it lacks taurine.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'An estimated 50% of todays cat owners never take their cats to a veterinarian for health care.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Most cats adore sardines.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats respond better to women than to men, probably due to the fact that womens voices have a higher pitch.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'When your cats rubs up against you, she is marking you as "hers" with her scent.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cat bites are more likely to become infected than dog bites - but human bites are the most dangerous of all.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Dont be alarmed when your cats bring you gifts of birds, mice or other wild critters. This is a gift, and they do it to please you.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A smooth, shiny coat is the sign of a healthy cat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A healthy kitten has clear, bright eyes and clean ears.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If your cat hides and then runs out and pounces on you, she is acting out her instinctive hunting ritual.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats lick people as a sign of affection.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Most lively, active kittens grow up to be friendly, outgoing cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A healthy cats nose is cool.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'When a cat swishes its tail back and forth, shes concentrating on somthing; if her tail starts moving faster, she has become annoyed.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Brushing your cat daily will cut down on hairballs.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If you do not respond when your cat talks to you, it will soon lose the urge to communicate with you.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Some cats, males in particular, develop health problems if fed dry food exclusively.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A little vegetable oil daily will help to prevent fur-balls and bring a shine to your cats coat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In multi-cat households, cats of the opposite sex usually get along better.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), '25% of cat owners blow dry their cats hair after a bath.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If your cat is near you, and her tail is quivering, this is the greatest expression of love your cat can give you.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), '"Sociable" cats will follow you from room to room to monitor your activities throughout the day.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The more cats are spoken to, the more they will speak to you.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Most cats prefer their food at room temperature.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat that bites you after you have rubbed his stomach, is probably biting out of pleasure, not anger.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'It costs $7000 to care for one household cat over its lifetime. This covers only the necessities; the pampered pet will carry a higher price.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats lived with soldiers in trenches, where they killed mice during World War I.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Napoleon was terrified of cats.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Abraham Lincoln loved cats. He had four of them while he lived in the White House.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The cat family split from the other mammals at least 40,000,000 years ago, making them one of the oldest mammalian families.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Phoenician cargo ships are thought to have brought the first domesticated cats to Europe in about 900 BC.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have been domesticated for half as long as dogs have been.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The Pilgrims were the first to introduce cats to North America.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The first breeding pair of Siamese cats arrived in England in 1884.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The first formal cat show was held in England in 1871; in America, in 1895.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The Maine Coon cat is Americas only natural breed of domestic feline.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled since 1930 - from 8 to 16 years.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cat litter was "invented" in 1947 when Edward Lowe asked his neighbor to try a dried, granulated clay used to sop up grease spills in factories.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Genetic mutation created the domestic cat which is tame from birth.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can be taught to use a toilet, come, sit, beg, heel, jump through a hoop, play dead, roll over, open a door, shake, fetch and more.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat will not eat its food if is unable to smell it.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), '34% of cat-owning households have incomes of $60,000 or more.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), '32% of those who own their own home, also own at least one cat.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If your cat rolls over on his back to expose his belly, it means he trusts you.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Contrary to popular belief, the cat is a social animal. A pet cat will respond and answer to speech, and seems to enjoy human companionship.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Some cats will actually knead and drool when they are petted. The kneading or marching means that the cat is happy.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Unlike humans and dogs, cats do not suffer a lot from loneliness. They are far more concerned with territorial issues.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Hunting is not instinctive for cats. Kittens born to non-hunting mothers may never learn to hunt.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats are attracted to the cave-like appeal of a clothes dryer.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat will kill its prey based on movement, but may not necessarily recognize prey as food. Realizing that prey is food is a learned behavior.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Most deaf cats do not meow.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In England, the government owns thousands of cats. Their job is to help keep the buildings free of rodents.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The word cat refers to a family of meat-eating animals that include tigers, lions, leopards, and panthers.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'You can tell a cats mood by looking into its eyes. A frightened or excited cat will have large, round pupils.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The cats footpads absorb the shocks of the landing when the cat jumps.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats dont kill their prey with their claws, the claws are used to hold onto the prey, the teeth are used to kill the prey.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The claws on the cats back feet arent as sharp as the claws on the front feet because they cant retract into the toe.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats perspire through their paws.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats, especially older cats, do get cancer. Many times this disease can be treated successfully.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Some common houseplants are poisonous to cats, such as: English Ivy, iris, mistletoe, philodendron, and yew.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Though rare, cats can contract canine heart worms.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats think that humans are big cats. This influences their behavior in many ways.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can be taught to walk on a leash, but a lot of time and patience is required to teach them.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A happy cat holds her tail high and steady.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats have individual preferences for scratching surfaces and angles. Some are horizontal scratchers while others exercise their claws vertically.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'All cats have three sets of long hairs that are sensitive to pressure - whiskers, eyebrows,and the hairs between their paw pads.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'When a cat drinks, its tongue - which has tiny barbs on it - scoops the liquid up backwards.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Florence Nightingale owned more than 60 cats in her lifetime.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'If your cat pushes his face against your head, it is a sign of acceptance and affection.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Tomcats can mate at anytime, while quenns can only mate during a period of time called heat or estrus.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'At 4 weeks, it is important to play with kittens so that they do not develope a fear of people.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Kittens remain with their mother till the age of 9 weeks.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'It is estimated that cats can make over 60 different sounds.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats often overract to unexpected stimuli because of their extremely sensitive nervous system.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Kittens who are taken along on short, trouble-free car trips to town tend to make good passengers when they get older.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats, just like people, are subject to asthma.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Since cats are so good at hiding illness, even a single instance of a symptom should be taken very seriously.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'There is a species of cat smaller than the average housecat. Its top weight is 5.5 pounds.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A tortoiseshell is black with red or orange markings and a calico is white with patches of red, orange and black.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The Ancient Egyptian word for cat was mau, which means "to see".');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats that live together sometimes rub each others heads to show that they have no intention of fighting.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Australia and Antarctica are the only continents which have no native cat species.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A falling cat will always right itself in a precise order.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'It is believed that a white cat sitting on your doorstep just before your wedding is a sign of lasting happiness.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats are more active during the evening hours.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'According to myth, a cat sleeping with all four paws tucked under means cold weather is coming.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The average litter of kittens is between 2 - 6 kittens.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'All cats need taurine in their diet to avoid blindness. Cats must also have fat in their diet as they are unable to produce it on their own.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Unlike humans, cats do not need to blink their eyes on a regular basis to keep their eyes lubricated.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'It may take as long as 2 weeks for a kitten to be able to hear well.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats can judge within 3 inches the precise location of a sound being made 1 yard away.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'A cat has approximately 60 to 80 million olfactory cells (a human has between 5 and 20 million).');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats dislike citrus scent.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats lap liquid from the underside of their tongue, not from the top.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Domestic cats purr both when inhaling and when exhaling.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'The ancient Egyptians were the first to tame the cat (in about 3000 BC), and used them to control pests.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In Siam, the cat was so revered that one rode in a chariot at the head of a parade celebrating the new king.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Female cats are "polyestrous," which means they may have many heat periods over the course of a year.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Many cats love having their forehead gently stroked.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'Cats come back to full alertness from the sleep state faster than any other creature.');
insert into facts(id, fact) values (nextval('hibernate_sequence'), 'In an average year, cat owners in the United States spend over $2 billion on cat food.');