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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Why do cats always land on their feet? Can humans become cats?

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

girls can become cat-women

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

if they wear leather and latex i suppose

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

but seriously

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

stability is a measure of a persons ability to be coordinated

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

so people can attempt to be as nimble as cats

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

but they cant be cats

OpenStudy (praetorian.10):

thats genetics and area 51 stuff

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Meow. Meow. Meow.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

It is basically due to their flexible backbone and lack of functional collar bone.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

This is an innate technique called righting reflex.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Google it, u'll find some good explanations

OpenStudy (abhisar):

I think this one is a good explanation https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cat_righting_reflex

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