Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching. Title of course: “The Science …
International Cat Day: How felines make life better + your dating life worse
Attention “cat people”! Today’s your day to celebrate your cat (your cat thinks this is every day) and to learn more about their ancestors and how they improve your life (we promise your cat didn’t make us write this). It’s true – your cat is improving your mental health! But they might also be decreasing your sleep at night and negatively affecting your dating life. Here’s more from cat experts who wrote for The Conversation, a nonprofit newsroom:
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