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The Ultimate Bee Quiz
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There's something both sweet and frightening about bees. That they sting is and fly in swarms, frightens many people, but then there is all that honey. What is it about bees that we find so interesting? Take our quiz to learn more about these delightful honey makers.
How Bees Work
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Bees have been included in myths and legends for centuries. Learn about bees, the anatomy of bees and how colony collapse disorder affects bees.
Honey Badgers Don't Care Because They're Ferocious
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The honey badger has become synonymous with unhinged aggression and ferocity. HowStuffWorks takes a closer look at these nocturnal creatures.
Lawns to Legumes: Minnesota Pays Homeowners to Plant 'Bee Lawns'
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The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis) is on the verge of extinction and the state of Minnesota is doing something about it.
How Bee Sting Therapy Works
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Venom has been used therapeutically since ancient times. Find out more about bee sting therapy from HowStuffWorks.
Ground-nesting Bees Are Solitary and Often Stingless
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Most of us think all bees live in colonies, or hives, but there are far more species that don't produce honey, don't sting and live mostly solitary lives underground.
'Mad Honey' Comes From Bees That Gather This Specific Nectar
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There's a peculiar type of honey, called mad honey, that contains a neurotoxin. In small doses, it can cause hallucinations, but in large amounts, the substance can be highly poisonous. Over the centuries, people have used it as a medicinal drug, a recreational drug and even a bioweapon.
6 Facts About How Bees Learn, Think and Make Decisions
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Bees can learn, make decisions and have a sense of smell 100 times more sensitive than ours. Here are some cool facts about bees.
Inside 'Bee Movie'
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'Bee Movie' is written, produced and stars comedian Jerry Seinfeld. Take an inside look at 'Bee Movie' and learn about the creation of 'Bee Movie.'
5 Sweet and Healthy Uses for Honey
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Honey has been used as medicine for millennia and, in this century, the old remedies seem to be holding up to science.