The answer to this question has been haunting me since one fateful Saturday morning during my youth. I have not had a good nights rest since then and I blame it all on that damn owl (video below the picture). Thank you WolframAlpha…thank you for bringing me closure and allowing me a restful nights sleep. I owe you more than you can imagine.
…speaking of getting your licks, anyone want to win $200 Tokyoflash watch?

that'll shut that smartass owl once and for all
Somebody had to do it. That fucking owl had it coming. Stupid son of a bitch.
now the world can rest in peace.
Wow, they must have just poked it with their tongues the whole time, the average is around 500.
Great this is awesome to know.
They must not make them like they used to because in my tests the answer was closer to four. And by "them" I mean research lickers.
don't mess with the owl!