53-year-old Neil Payne and his 43-year-old wife Lisa from North London were shocked when their 3-year-old cat Garfield disappeared on June 20, just 12 days after they found him a new home.The Paynes, who already had adult children, decided to find Garfield a new family when their children moved out. They carefully selected the new owners, but unfortunately, Garfield did not get used to the new place.On July 30, seven weeks after his disappearance, Neil, with joy unknown to him, found Garfield on the doorstep of his house. The cat, who had traveled 40 miles (64 kilometers) to return to his first owners, was exhausted but happy.The man said that the cat looked at him and cried. At first, he had no idea it was Garfield. But Lisa, his wife, went to the door and called his name, and the cat jumped into her arms.<img src="/uploads/Garfield_28423e1ce6.jpg" alt="Garfield.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_Garfield_28423e1ce6.jpg 158w,/uploads/small_Garfield_28423e1ce6.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_Garfield_28423e1ce6.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@emma222emma/x.comNeil admitted that Garfield had never traveled such distances before. It was decided that the cat would stay with the Paynes - now they simply cannot give him to anyone, because Ryzhik has proven his devotion.Garfield's story became a viral hit on social media, touching people all over the world. This incredible story of loyalty and the bond between humans and animals is a reminder that cats, like dogs, can be incredibly devoted to their owners.

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Cat's Extreme 40-Mile Adventure Leads Him Back to Original Owners' Doorstep

In ancient Greece, a unique and symbolic custom was used by men to declare their love and propose to women. This practice involved throwing an apple at the object of their affection. The act of tossing an apple was not merely a playful gesture but a profound declaration of love and intention to marry.<img src="/uploads/apple_of_discord_3e4d444ec1.jpg" alt="apple of discord.jpg" srcset="/uploads/thumbnail_apple_of_discord_3e4d444ec1.jpg 226w,/uploads/small_apple_of_discord_3e4d444ec1.jpg 500w,/uploads/medium_apple_of_discord_3e4d444ec1.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw">@Brad Smithfield/thevintagenews.comIf the woman caught the apple or threw it back, it signified that she reciprocated the man's feelings and was prepared to marry him. This mutual exchange indicated her acceptance of the proposal and willingness to enter into a marital relationship with the potential groom. The origin of this custom is explained by two legends.The first legend concerns the "apple of discord," which sparked the Trojan War. This apple was to be given to the most beautiful woman, but the goddesses Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite quarreled over it, leading to the war.The second legend tells of the warlike maiden Atalanta. She forced her potential suitors to compete with her in a foot race, and those who lost were executed. However, Hippomenes scattered golden apples along the course, and when Atalanta stopped to pick them up, she fell behind and lost the race, thus having to marry him.

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Cat's Extreme 40-Mile Adventure Leads Him Back to Original Owners' Doorstep

Funny Traditions that Made Apples a Symbol of Love in Ancient Greece

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