Cats: How Do They Work? Here’s a Look at the Science Behind Them

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Cats are a pretty big deal on the Internet, so it’s fitting that the Internet try to explain what cats are all about. The new video by AsapSCIENCE looks at why cats do the things they do like rubbing against us, purring, and even why they bury their poop. One explanation that’s noticeably missing from the video is why Grumpy Cat is so grumpy.

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