Bizarre Archaeological Finds That Still Baffle Scientists Today

Early Domesticated Cats

The inclusion of cats in society has been a mystery since they were discovered to be included in ancient works of art. Although Egyptian society is widely credited for their early domestication of felines, China was most likely the first place to domesticate cats. These cats would defend farmer's grain fields from rodents in exchange for housing and affection. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.