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Ken Than, a LiveScience staff writer, wrote in his article posted on www.lifescience.com :”A parasitic microbe commonly found in cats might have helped shape entire human cultures by manipulating the personalities of infected individuals, according to a new study. Infection by a Toxoplasma gondii could make some individuals more prone to some forms of neuroticism and could lead to differences among cultures if enough people are infected, ………”
Wow! did not know our furry friend has so much influence on us, the human race.
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What is Maneki Neko?
ManekiNeko Club at http://www.amy.hi_ho.ne.jp says: ” Maneki Neko is a cat figurine. However, it is not just any kind of cat figurine. The one which sits and has it’s front paw raised as if it is calling for someone is the only one that can be called a ” Maneki neko”.
It just sits in your house or in your store. But it does bring the luck, the fortune and the customers into your store. It does invite the happiness to your home!
It works as a kind of lucky charm ( something like a St. Christopher’s charm) in Japan. ”

Maneki Neko can now be seen outside of Japan. You would likely see one if there is a Japanese restaurant or sushi shop in your neighborhood.