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Cats Can Scientifically Be Considered "Liquid"

1 min read 279 views 5.0 (1 votes) 16 February 2026

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Ig Nobel Prize proved this. Cats take the shape of their container - that"s literally the definition of liquid.

A physicist won the 2017 Ig Nobel Prize for scientifically proving cats are "both liquid and solid."

Definition of liquid: matter that takes the shape of its container. Cats can fit in boxes, vases, sinks, even glasses. Their flexible skeleton and floating collarbone allow this.

Cats have 230 bones - humans have only 206. Extra bones are in the spine, providing incredible flexibility.

Source: Rheology Bulletin, Ig Nobel Prize

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