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I know Istanbul does this but I've never seen those cute little houses before (Original Post) Figarosmom Sep 2025 OP
Cool! calimary Sep 2025 #1
I love it! I bet the people are happier too. Maraya1969 Sep 2025 #2
Ataturk said if reincarnation is true, hed return as a cat. After that remark, it dawned on Karadeniz Sep 2025 #3
Ok, but BWdem4life Sep 2025 #4
Is there a single mouse or rat left in Istanbul? skypilot Sep 2025 #5

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3. Ataturk said if reincarnation is true, hed return as a cat. After that remark, it dawned on
Wed Sep 17, 2025, 11:16 AM
Sep 2025

People that they'd better help any cat because it might be Ataturk in a new body. Last time I was in Istanbul, the young soldier on a corner kept bowls and food at his feet for the kitten he was protecting.

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