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World's Most Embarrassing Stings!

4/4/2014

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First, let me apologize for the infrequency of posts over the last few months.  I keep waiting for the news to get better, which I'll go into in a later post.  But winter SEEMS to be over here in Central Illinois, but I don't want to be hasty.

I saw this article from National Geographic, and had to re-post it for everyone's delight and amazement.  I'm also posting two links from the article, that are also a good read.  So as you check your hives in the coming (eventual) warm weather, zip up!
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While we've all been stung many times, I have to report that I have never intentionally had a bee sting me.  A friend who has MS reports that bee stings give some relief from her symptoms.

So, why would you intentionally have bees sting you?  Why, to measure the relative painfulness of the sting vis-a-vis your particular body part.


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Thankfully, that's what college students are for:  This alert young lad decided he would subject his body to our stinging friends over a period of a few weeks, and gauge the stings from 1-10. 

And the accompanying article relates, this young lad decided to find out which parts were most sensitive.  No REAL surprises, but some interesting results.This is a quick and fun read, especially if you've had some surprising stings yourself over the years.  Be sure to click through to the links on the article.

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If you have a moment, share a comment about your "best" or "worst" sting you've encountered.

Just to be fair, I'm posting "My Most Embarrassing Sting" to encourage you to share your story in our comments section.

Until next time, which won't be that far away, and when I'll report on how my bees did over the winter, keep 'em flying!

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