Softball associations like the ASA ensure fair play and safety, testing and banning illegal bats like titanium, altered, and damaged ones. Juiced bats, with modified weight distribution or shaved barrels, are also illegal. Disguised bats, painted and stamped to look legitimate, are difficult to detect. Softball teams are typically governed by a softball association, such […]
Bat ears protrude from the head and can be corrected with otoplasty surgery or a splint. The condition is caused by underdeveloped cartilage in the womb and can lead to teasing. Surgery is cosmetic, but may be necessary if it interferes with hearing aid use. Risks include infection and scarring. Bat ears are ears that […]
The BAT keyboard is a one-handed input device with seven keys that can perform all the functions of a standard keyboard. It is designed for one-handed use and is commonly used by people with disabilities or those who need to use a mouse or stylus. The chords created by pressing different combinations of keys allow […]
A batwing dress has a loose armhole that creates a “wing” effect when arms are held away from the body. It can be long or short-sleeved and is easy to sew. The style has been around since the Middle Ages and became popular in the 1980s, making the wearer’s waist appear smaller. A batwing dress […]
A smidgen equals one-32nd of a teaspoon, and two smidgens equal one pinch. The word “smidgen” comes from an old Irish or Scottish Gaelic word meaning a very small piece. Other measurement words with exact equivalents include tick, jolt, and second beard. Although the word “smidgen” is often used to describe anything very small, in […]
The saying “blind as a bat” can refer to literal or metaphorical blindness. Bats are not completely blind but have poor daytime vision. The expression can be used to describe clumsiness or lack of attention. It can also refer to a person’s inability to see negative traits in others or their own limitations. It is […]
Bat guano can cause histoplasmosis, an airborne disease that affects the respiratory system. Bats often roost in attics and barns, leaving toxic droppings that can cause the disease. Removal should be done by professionals, but if cleaning is necessary, a face mask and high-efficiency vacuum should be used. The major health problem associated with bat […]
