During World War II, the US considered using “bat bombs” against Japan. The plan involved releasing thousands of bats with incendiary devices and timers to start fires in Japanese cities. The idea was proposed by a dentist and was seriously considered, but ultimately abandoned in favor of the atomic bomb. The idea of using “bat […]
Vampire bats are bat species that feed solely on blood. There are three species found in the Americas, and they primarily feed on cattle, horses, pigs, and birds. They use their sharp teeth to cut through skin and lick up blood. Vampire bats are bat species that use blood as their only food source. There […]
The idiom “bats in the bell tower” means someone is crazy or eccentric, originating in the late 19th century. The bats symbolize foggy mental activity or illogical thoughts. The phrase appeared in print in the late 1800s and gained use in the 20th and 21st centuries. It is recognized in both the US and England. […]
