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National Black Cat Appreciation Day in USA

National Black Cat Appreciation Day in USA is held on August 17. This event in the second decade of the month August is annual. Help us Help us 
17 August - National Black Cat Appreciation Day in USA
There are 22 breeds of black cats. Black cats were not always considered bad luck. Black cats were once worshipped as Gods. Black cats are well known for their association with Halloween, witchcraft, and luck. Despite their reputation, they are unique felines that are known to bring good luck in different countries and have a rich history dating all the way back to the Middle Ages.
An organization located in the United Kingdom called Cats Protection created National Black Cat Day. National Black Cat Day in USA was first celebrated in 2011.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health discovered that the genetic mutations that cause cats to have black coats may offer them some protection from diseases. In fact, the mutations affect the same genes that offer HIV resistance to humans.

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