var arrayFacts=[ "A Cat in Turkey:

Persian cats originated in Persia (now Iran), Turkey and neighboring countries.

Historical documents show that longhaired cats were found here from the 16th century, and perhaps even earlier.", "Built in Fur Coat:

Persian cats were first recorded in Europe in 1684. Their long coats may have come from a mutation in short haired cats of Egyptian origin. The colder climates of Turkey & Iran ensured that the long-haired gene was passed on.

Longhaired coats made the Persian cats more valuable and sought after as pets.", "Peaceful Companians:

Persian cats have sweet, gentle personalities and make charming pets for people of all ages.

They are most at home in an environment which is secure and serene.", "Persians: popular, placid pedigrees.

Persian cats are the most popular pedigree cat breed.

This is due to their appearance and placid personality; they have pansy-like faces, large expressive eyes, long flowing coats, and quiet, gentle melodious voices.", "Feet on the Ground:

Unlike other cat breeds, Persians do not enjoy jumping and climbing, and prefer to have their feet firmly planted on the ground. Persians have broad, short bodies and short heavy-set legs.", "Persians Posing:

Persians are the ultimate ‘posers.’ They like to drape themselves on a chair or piece of furniture as though they are posing for a portrait.

They have been said to enhance the room’s decor in the same way as a treasured painting.", "Coats of Many Colors:

Persians come in a large number of colors. There are seven color divisions for Persians in pedigree cat competitions: solid color, silver and golden, shaded and smoke, tabby, parti-color, bi-color and Himalayan.", "Long Live the Cat!

A well looked after indoor Persian cat can easily live as a family member for 15 years, and many Persians have lived to be over 20 years old.

A well-bred Persian is a hardy cat with no hereditary illnesses.", "Window to the Soul.

Persians are healthy cats, but are prone to certain health problems.

One area of concern is their eyes. Since their face is so flat, their eyes sometimes suffer drainage problems.", "Grand old man of cats...

Persian cats are one of the oldest of all cat breeds. Named for their homeland – Persia – records of these cats go back until at least 1684 BC

Their true pedigree is somewhat difficult to determine though, since in the 19th Century they were brought to Britain, and bred with British longhairs.", "Popularity Contest.

Since 1871 the Persian has been the most popular purebred cat in the U.S.

The Persian is not necessarily an easy cat to care for, but they are very affectionate and loyal, which makes up for their fussiness.", "Visitors from the East.

Persian cats were first introduced to the West, by an Italian traveler named Pietro della Valle in 1620.

Della Valle had made a vow to travel in the Eastern Hemisphere after a woman he pined for broke his heart. While in Persia (modern day Iran) he discovered the beautiful cats, and imported some to the West. The breed became quite well known and is now one of the most popular breeds in the world.", "The Muse.

Cats have long enticed artists and poets.

The famous English poet Matthew Arnold wrote a poem, entitled Matthias, about his own Persian cat named Atossa.

In the poem, Atossa sits all day by a birdcage, patiently watching the canary inside. Atossa never attacks the canary, and has perhaps even resigned herself to the canary’s unattainability, but still refuses to give up completely.", "Giant Kitty!

Tiger, a mixed Persian breed, once held the record for the largest living cat, at 43 pounds.", "Brainiac.

Persians are very intelligent cats. Some claim they are the most intelligent of all cats.

It is claimed that one Persian cat is the smartest cat in the world, able to answer question by nodding his head yes and no.", "Persian Devotion:

Persian owners have described their pets as being dog-like in their devotion to the special people in their life.

Often, they just want to be with you, doing what you’re doing. They have also been known to follow their owners around the house from room to room."];