Video - Cats: From Egyptian Gods to Alaskan Mayors - Unbelievable Feline Facts!

Did you know that in ancient Egypt, cats were considered sacred and even worshipped as gods? If a family cat died, everyone in the household would shave off their eyebrows in mourning! Fast forward to medieval times, though, and poor cats were often associated with witchcraft. People believed that witches could transform into cats and would avoid them like the plague—ironically, the real plague was partly spread by the rats cats would have kept in check! Ever heard of the "Mayor Stubbs"? In Talkeetna, Alaska, a cat named Stubbs was elected honorary mayor and held office for 20 years. Talk about feline politics! What quirky cat facts do you know? Leave a comment below!