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How many of you go through this ritual daily?

Thanks to British cartoonist Anthony Smith, who contributes daily to the Metro newspaper, we can Learn to Speak Cat. Personally, I get a little self conscious when I try to practice my cat -- I'm not very good at rolling my purrs.

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Accompanied by purring and drooling -- natch!

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Exactly!

Updating his Facebook page regularly with colorful illustrations, Smith offers quick bursts of joy as he attempts to decipher the world of cats.

Who doesn't love a little pun? Especially when the pun involves cats?

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Also known to cats as, "The good old days."

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Stealing hearts.

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But of course.

If you want to keep up with Smith's Learn to Speak Cat, because your kitty's meowing is a mystery or you just dig a good laugh, check it out. We are not responsible, however, for the strange looks you might get on the street when you meet a cat and get down on your knees to address her.

Images via Learn to Speak Cat

In his latest adventure -- or misadventure, as is often the case for Simon's cat -- the animated feline faces multiple conundrums.

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That's a problem.

The first puzzling matter is how his favorite watering hole has suddenly turned solid. Cats are famously curious, which means they are actually nature's scientists. One of the most famous cat science discoveries is the "Fits Sits Property," which states that, "If an object can accommodate a cat, a cat will sit in it." Other laws of cat science include the law of cardboard, which states that, "Cats are magnetically attracted to cardboard." Cat science has been known to defy human science -- like gravity and time travel.

The point is that Simon's Cat, after testing the ice, decides to try his paw at figure skating, only to discover that his triple Salchow is really a negative Salchow. After tumbling haplessly on the ice, he is joined by a kitten, who shows off not only his superb figure skating skills but his knack for ice fishing.

Will the kitten share his fishy find with Simon's Cat? Or will Simon's Cat be left out in the cold?

Oh, and you know what the ultimate law of cat science is? "Anything with a cat on it or in it is adorable." That would include this video.

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Rest in peace, Marty.

Torres announced the death of the Russian Blue kitty -- who was named after Marty McFly from Back to the Future -- via Twitter, and he was met with a "surprising" amount of support from fans all over. And rightly so. Marty served as the inspiration for Nyan Cat after a request to draw a kitty fused with a delicious breakfast pastry. Combined with the now infamous Japanese tune, Nyan Cat wiggled into the ears of Internet users all over, temporarily halting global productivity as visitors to the Nyan Cat site tested their endurance by seeing who could stand the rainbow sprouting kitty the longest. 

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Marty's life may have been short, but his legacy will live on forever.

When Torres adopted Marty and Buster, Buster was was soon diagnosed with feline infectious peritonitis, and passed away. Marty seemed to escape that fate -- until recently.

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Marty and Buster in younger, happier days.

According to Torres, Marty was rushed to the vet as soon as he began behaving differently. Torres hoped to nurse the kitty back to health, but his condition rapidly deteriorated, and he passed away in Torres' arms.

Rest in peace, Marty.

When you look up at the sky tonight, keep an eye out for a rainbow, a Pop-Tart, and a little gray cat.

Via Catsparella, photos via Chris Torres' Twitter 

Created by Claire Belton and Andrew Duff, Pusheen was the breakout star of their Everyday Cute comic. Tubby and tabby, Pusheen isn't afraid to voice her feelings on a broad range of matters including laziness and cat etiquette. So happiest birthday, Pusheen! May your days be filled with bouncing and brashness and Internet adoration!

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As lazy as you want to be.

And to celebrate Pusheen's birthday, we'd like to highlight some of her best birthday advice, including the fine art of being lazy, because everyone is allowed to be lazy on her birthday!

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Happy birthday!!!

Just in case you need some pointers on the refined gestures of catiquette, Pusheen has generously created an illustrated guide. So pay attention! We're sure your cat at home will give you a test on cat manners.

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Shall no fur-paw be committed!

And the biggest fur-paw? Forgetting Pusheen's birthday! Please forgive us! It won't happen again!

Images via Pusheen.com