In Talkeetna, Alaska, an orange tabby cat named Stubbs served as the town's beloved honorary mayor from 1997 to 2017.
While Talkeetna had no formal city government, Stubbs won over locals as a charming mascot, held 'office hours' at Nagley's General Store, and turned into a world-famous tourist attraction.
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Quick Guess: Where did Mayor Stubbs the cat hold his unofficial 'office hours' in Talkeetna?
Verified Answer: A local general store
Quiz Question: Where did Mayor Stubbs the cat hold his unofficial 'office hours' in Talkeetna?
Correct Answer: A local general store
Stubbs greeted visitors daily at Nagley's General Store for two decades.
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