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A trio of software developers and designers have created a browser extension that automatically replace pictures of Prime Minister Tony Abbott with cute furry kittens. But just what is it with the internet's obsession with cats? Many a feline has become an online celebrity for all manner of reasons.
6 Feb 2014 - 4:53 PM  UPDATED 6 Feb 2014 - 5:06 PM
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Socks the Cat was adopted by US President Bill Clinton's family in 1991 after he jumped into the arms of Chelsea Clinton as she was leaving the house of her piano teacher in Little Rock, Arkansas.
02 / 09
Larry the Cat is the Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office and resides at 10 Downing Street, London.
03 / 09
Hank the Cat is a Maine Coon feline that was put up as a joke candidate in the 2012 United States Senate election in Virginia. He came third behind the two major candidates.
04 / 09
Busker James Bowen was homeless when he discovered Streetcat Bob. Their story together has been turned into a book which has sold over 700,000 copies and has been translated into over 20 languages.
05 / 09
Maru is a Scottish Fold who calls Japan home. As of April 2013, YouTube video featuring Maru have been viewed over 200 million times.
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07 / 09
Lil Bub is an American cat known for her “perma-kitten” appearance. She was born with several genetic mutations which results in her tongue permanently sticking out.
08 / 09
Colonel Meow was a male Himalayan–Persian crossbreed, who holds the 2014 Guinness world record for longest fur on a cat - nine inches, or 22.86 centimetres.
09 / 09
Hamilton the Hipster Cat's namesake is derived from his markings, which resemble a trendy moustache. His owners insist it is 'better than any moustache that has ever walked this planet.'
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