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Today's question is a little whimsical. It is one of those questions that just randomly popped in my head. What would you do if we discovered that our cats really only love us because of Stockholm Syndrome?

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36985662 About time. Clickbait titles need to die in a fire. :lol3: Sadly a lot of cute cat pictures also come in clickbait versions... the price of cat videos sadly. :lol3::lol3:

Good morning TCS! Imagine that the Earth is on the verge of destruction, and you are one of the few people lucky (or unlucky) enough to be put in a space capsule to escape. Your meal in space for the next 20 years will be nothing but space MREs. The day before the capsule launch, you decide to...

There was a massive gas leak at my apartment complex today, the kind where you have to call 911 and get everyone out of the building and out of the area while the firefighters try to plug the leak and praying that no one turned on the stove or light a match in the meantime. Thank goodness I was...

Title this new movie!

If you haven't cried today, this is your chance.

I want to buy a space heater for my home. I just need to it heat up the space where I work. Jed tends to leave most things alone, but since it's so nice and warm he'll probably want to hang out near it. Is there anything else I can do to make sure he's safe? The unit would obviously be unplugged...

I went to the dollar store to look for a toy that my friend bought for her cat. It's a catnip-filled mouse that vibrates when you pull the string. I couldn't find it, so I flagged one of the saleslady and asked her, "I'm looking for a toy (I never mentioned it was cat toy) that vibrates. It...

I'm moving in a couple of days (woo!) and we're thinking of putting a couple of plants in the small rental apartment -- one of those kinds that filters the air and nasty smells. Are there any such plants that are somewhat safe for cats? I live in the Midwest United States, so we have a range of...

Having an unusual name, I'm used to people butchering my name, so I say "Please call me Y." However, my sister refuses to call me 'Y'. She still calls me by the childhood nickname. It was cute back then. I hate it now. I've told her a couple of times to call me Y, but she refuses, and my...

This is currently a thing! Neko atsume ("cat collecting") is a cute, little-known mobile app game made in Japan that somehow got picked up by social media and has now gained popularity in the West. In this game, you put out food, toys, cardboard boxes and beds of various colors and shapes to...

One of my colleagues is moving out of state and I'd like to get her a going away present. She's recently had a baby so I'm thinking something along that line. I'd also prefer something not so conspicuous (so no baby cribs or giant teddy bears ). Any good gift ideas I can use? 

Pretend that this is, uh, FOR SCIENCE! Does your spouse or significant other wear fragrances like cologne? If so, what are some of your favorite brands like? What about facial hair (assuming well maintained)? Yay or nay?

Are there any good web resources you've seen for basic tips for arranging furniture in a tight space -- e.g rentals with awful layouts? I'm moving soon and it's a pain trying to figure out where to place the furniture so that it looks home-ly and not silly. If you would like to help, I have...

His application to the landlord approved, James now had one more hurdle to pass -- an interview with Grandmaster Jed, Supreme Overlord of All Things Catnip, before he is allowed to move into the castle where the Grandmaster makes his lair. James' interview was set for today. He arrived early...

It's that time of the year where there is No Rest for the Weary. It's also time when leases are up and renewal offers are sent out. My dilemma is this: I think the management company is trying to scam me and it's probably legal. Right now I live in Room 4 with my friend. I've been wanting to...

Some of us have seen the news about Bluey, who is said to generate a purr "louder than a tube train". http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/32159386 Bluey probably has the world's loudest purr, but personally I doubt the claim where her purr reached 93 decibels, which can cause hearing loss due to...

I'm a skeptic by nature, but I'm always intrigued by the other side of the coin and wanted to see if I could be convinced otherwise. I got a special coupon in my email about this AC near my area offering 20% off for first-time clients, so I decided to try it out. My overall impression is still...

Microsoft is phasing out IE in an attempt to shake off negative connotations associated with it. It will be replaced by a new browser in Win 10, codenamed Project Spartan. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/31945739 I started using IE in 1997, until around 2004 when Firefox started entering the...

This is an extension of @Furmonster Mom  post about color acuity. I thought it interesting enough to make a separate thread. There is a color test  to see how you well you can distinguish hues of color. Share your scores here! Before you begin, you may want to calibrate your monitor to ensure...