[Cats] Monday's trivia answer

[Jo Anna Dale]

         Hi.  I guess I didn't receive the question.  However, I have 
heard the second legend, but not the first one.  Jo Anna Dale

At 01:24 PM 9/16/2008, you wrote:
>Well, either this one was difficult, or y'all didn't like the question.
>
>Answer:
>
>According to one legend, the M on the tabby's forehead is said to have
>come from Mohammed, left there when he touch his favorite cat's forehead
>to signify his great esteem for cats.
>
>Another legend says that the Virgin Mary asked the animals in the stable
>to come closer to warm the baby Jesus in the manger.  A tabby cat jumped
>into the manger and nestled beside the baby, purring and warming him.
>To show her gratitude, Mary bestowed her initial on the cat's forehead.
>
>Personally, I think the M stands for "Magnificent!" <g>
>
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