My mother told me that when a cats tail starts to wag, that the cat is angry and will pounce with all its cat's furry. I have since learned that all my mother wanted was a dog.
A childhood belief about cats and dogs

others believed things like this
- My Dad convinced me that Manx cats had no tail - and only three legs.— Jim
- I used to believe all cats were female. It completely shocked me when I learned otherwise.— Billy
- My dad told me that kiwi fruits were kiwi birds testicles. They are the right shape and kind of furry— jefnier
- i used to believe that cats were aliens and dogs wanted to dance with them and eat pie!— joah nacobs
- I liked cats so much I wanted to be a Vet when I grew up, but, I thought they couldn't eat meat.
— Tanya - I used to think all furry animals were made entirely of fur.Anon