A Scientist Explains Why Your Cat Is So Weird

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Cats are pretty shady creatures, aren't they? Margot Petrowski/Shutterstock

If you own a cat, you are probably acutely aware that they are mad, mischievous mysteries. These curious critters do some incredibly bizarre things that appear to have no immediate explanation remarkably often. Why do they like sitting inside boxes all the time? What’s the deal with them digging their claws into your skin as you diligently pet them? Why do they revel in murderous activity so much?