The world’s first cloned cat—CC, or Copy Cat—was born in
a biomedical lab at Texas A&M University. CC, who lived for
18 years, had all the physical attributes and indifference
toward humanity of any other kitty. Her birth kickstarted
a global pet-cloning industry.  

 CC with her surrogate mom, Allie.

Rainbow, the genetic donor cat.

Photo of C.C. taken in 2008.

On March 3, 2020, CC died at 18 years old in College Station, Texas.

CC went on to have her own kittens, who were healthy and genetically unique.

The "shoe bomber," British terrorist Richard Reid (above),
attempted to detonate explosives hidden in his shoes on
American Airlines Flight 63 from Paris to Miami on December
22, 2001, but passengers and crew subdued him, leading to
his arrest and a life sentence. 

The event that prompted worldwide airport security changes
like mandatory shoe removal.

   
    

        
        
        
        
       

The shoes Reid tried to detonate during the flight.