Cats Are Trying to Take Over the World

According to a study done by Kevin Lafferty, there's a parasite in cat feces that makes people like them better. So if you deal with cat feces, or know someone who does, then be careful!

(taken from go.com)

"The parasite, Toxoplasma gondii, has been transmitted indirectly from cats to roughly half the people on the planet, and it has been shown to affect human personalities in different ways.


Research has shown that women who are infected with the parasite tend to be warm, outgoing and attentive to others, while infected men tend to be less intelligent and probably a bit boring. But both men and women who are infected are more prone to feeling guilty and insecure.
Other researchers have linked the parasite to schizophrenia. In an adult, the symptoms are like a mild form of flu, but it can be much more serious in an infant or fetus. Oxford University researchers believe high levels of the parasite leads to hyperactivity and lower IQs in children."

So... don't play with cat poop! Or keep cat poop around. Cats are trying to take over the world without even trying! World domination is still in their sights. ;-)