Mental Floss

CATS









You can practically hear this photo.

We know cats purr for a variety of reasons. But the actual mechanics of how they make their signature sound remains unclear.

Matt Soniak




A fantastic blep.

We asked an expert to help us investigate the adorable causes of the tongue-lolling phenomenon.

Jake Rossen










This cat is definitely hatching a plan to get someone to open the door.

You may have no choice but to close a door—much to your cat’s disappointment. Here are some ways you can make this undesirable situation slightly more tolerable. 

Alexia Kontolemos