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    Study Reveals Why Cats Are Lazy

    A new study suggests that prehistoric cats domesticated themselves, rather than being bred by humans, which is why they "do not perform directed tasks." No word yet on the evolutionary source of lolz. (pic via icanhascheezburger.com) [NYT]