Fun Facts About Vampires
Delve into the surprising history and science behind vampire folklore. Explore the origins of the word "vampire," which entered the English language in the 1730s following reports from Eastern Europe, and the etymology of the word "sanguine," connecting it from its Latin root for "blood" to the ancient theory of the four humours. Discover the real-life creatures behind the myth, specifically the three species of vampire bats native to Central and South America, and learn about their unique feeding habits (they lap, not suck, blood) and the anticoagulant "Draculin" found in their saliva.
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