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Ozzy Osbourne’s bat-biting stunt may go down in rock history, but new insights reveal just how much jaw strength it took to pull off that infamous moment. According to Kathryn Slater of Bat Conservation International, it wasn’t just adrenaline fueling his wild behavior; Osbourne likely built the jaw muscles over time to bite through the bat’s tissue, muscle, and bone. Who knew that being a rock star required such a bite-worthy diet of strength training?
Now, don’t go thinking every bat he encountered was rabid. Slater clarifies that most bats are peaceful creatures that rarely pose a risk to humans. In fact, out of nearly 1,500 bat species, only three are vampire bats, and they prefer to feast on livestock over people. So, next time you hear a bat flying overhead, maybe skip the freakout and take a moment to appreciate these harmless night flyers!
This whole saga invites a lot of questions. Like, if you had to bite something for shock value, would you pick a bat, or get a bit more creative? Let’s hear your wildest ideas in the comments!
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