These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

Bats are often associated with vampires or other mysterious, mythical creatures, which is only part of what makes them seem so scary. It turns out there’s a type of bat, most commonly found in Africa, called Hammerhead Bat, which looks like the stuff nightmares are made of.

This Hammerhead Bat reminds us of the gargoyle – a grotesque statue of a mythical figure that often adorns old European castles. We’re not sure there’s any connection between the two, but we know the Hammerhead Bat isn’t common around Europe.