There’s something deeply symbolic about windows. They often represent a gateway to the outside, symbolizing the human desire for exploration, freedom, and escape from confinement. Put a cat in one, ...

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A long time ago, I read a very reasonable and witty comparison: the Internet is a lot like ancient Egypt - at least, everyone uses funny little pictures instead of letters and worships cats everywhere ...

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