A Japanese Train Line Was About To Stop Running, Until Tama The Cat Gave It New Life

from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson

Today in 1999, the birthday of Tama the cat, who is likely the only cat who ever saved a train line in rural Japan from shutting down. Plus: this weekend in Pennsylvania, it’s the Lititz Pretzel Fest. The cat who saved a Japanese rail line (BBC)Lititz Pretzel Fest We don’t have a cat, but our show does have great backers on Patreon. Join them today

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