October 15, 2011: All my life I've wakened every morning excited about what I'll experience & learn that day. I usually start the day by looking up a new-to-me fact, but definitely when I need a mental break from paperwork or practicing I briefly go looking for something new to learn. My blog is about anything I learn on any subject. I hope you will enjoy exploring this path with me.
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Why Male Cats Are Called Tomcats
Photo courtesy 123rf.com
Male cats used to be called "rams" or "boars" until a popular novel was published in 1760 about a cat named Tom. The Life and Adventures of a Cat has been attributed to the British author William Guthrie, but authorship hasn't been verified. For more information click here. For more terms relating to cats click here.
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