A Chicago cat decided it was time to use one of those nine lives on Thursday when it jumped from the fifth floor of a burning building, and walked away casually unamused by the ordeal.


The cat hit the ground and bounced, then landed on its feet.

Crowds can be heard gasping as the cat falls for nearly two seconds.

Cats' ability to always land on their feet have confused scientists for centuries, and even today, the mechanics of how animal's righting reflex are still not completely understood.

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To prepare yourself for a potential incident, always keep your vet's phone number handy, along with an after-hours clinic you can call in an emergency. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center also has a hotline you can call at (888) 426-4435 for advice.

Even with all of these resources, however, the best cure for food poisoning is preventing it in the first place. To give you an idea of what human foods can be dangerous, Stacker has put together a slideshow of 30 common foods to avoid. Take a look to see if there are any that surprise you.

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