A baobhan sith (pronounced baa'-van shee) is a type of vampire in Scottish mythology, similar to the Manx Leanan Sídhe or Irish banshee. They are also known as the White Women of the Scottish Highlands.

September 21, 2007 (Chimes / Matt Decker) -- Bat spit is a hot commodity in science circles these days. An enzyme known as Desmoteplase has been found in the saliva of vampire bats, according to the Science Daily. This enzyme is known to be a naturally occurring, clot-dissolving agent.

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I'm one of those scientific types who don't believe in the supernatural so my first reaction was skepticism. However, because of my romantic streak, I really wanted to believe in the existence of vampires in all their supernatural glory. So I discussed this with a friend who has a degree in psychology. The question was: is it possible that there can be real, supernatural, blood drinking, classical vampires?