For centuries, black cats have been surrounded by legends, superstition, and widespread misunderstanding. Yet modern science, cultural history, and expert insight paint a very different picture—one ...

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Experts say long-standing misconceptions about cats can quietly harm their health, behavior, and emotional well-being.