But I'm actually a wasp that can make you go "OW!"
My venom isn't actually that toxic*
And it's a myth that I can kill a cow.
*As with other bees and wasps, for most people the sting will hurt but not kill you. However, some people are allergic to certain venoms and can die from a sting, just as some people are allergic to peanuts or shellfish.
Sources: https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/A536999730/HRCA?u=googlescholar&sid=googleScholar&xid=b699e504
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