Category Archives: Culture, or lack thereof

This Cat Don’t Eat Honey

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Ron Miksha

Humans can taste one drop of sucrose (table sugar) diluted in 150 parts water. A honey bee outranks our sugar sensitivity six-times over: about one part in a thousand and the bee is on it. What about Puff, the cat? … Continue reading →

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155th Anniversary of a Botany Professor

Posted on January 14, 2017 by Ron Miksha

Just a short post today, and though it’s about genetics and botany, bees (my usual blog subject) are mentioned only indirectly.  It’s the 155th anniversary of the birth of Carrie Derick – one of the world’s first geneticists. Derick was … Continue reading →

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The Center (of beekeeping)

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Ron Miksha

In the 1800s, states tried to place their county seats near the county center. The county seat usually hosted the county government, the county court, and (conveniently) the county jail. Being equidistant from all villages, it seemed fair. In my … Continue reading →

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The Bee Movie, Altered

Posted on December 29, 2016 by Ron Miksha

Blending humor, tech prowess, and blatant disregard for the sacrosanct, youngsters have satirized Bee Movie on YouTube. Since it’s still winter break, and you may be looking for pointless online entertainment, here are some of the Bee Movies recently damaged … Continue reading →

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Non-science Brains as Scientists

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Ron Miksha

It seems that youngsters who are not particularly gifted in science and math are more likely to want a science job later in life. Kids who excel in science are less likely to want to be scientists. At least, that’s … Continue reading →

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National I Love Honey Day

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Ron Miksha

Today – December 18 – is National “I Love Honey Day”. I’m not sure whose idea this one is, but it’s a good one. America should have a national honey day – it’s the world’s largest honey customer. Maybe it … Continue reading →

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A Century of Honey Songs

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Ron Miksha

It’s Sunday morning, just a week before Christmas. I’m hoping that your bee work is done and you have some time to listen to a few tunes from honey-throated singers and sticky-fingered musicians. Our first gift to you is Flight … Continue reading →

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Spelling Bees with Uncommon Names

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Ron Miksha

I’m not a grammarian, I don’t have the most hugest vocabulary, and I have been known to produce some pretty bad spells of whetther – but even I appreciate the right word, used and spelt correctly. Without rules, confusion reigns … Continue reading →

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Some Ambrosia

Posted on December 7, 2016 by Ron Miksha

Ambrosia. n. nectar; food or drink of the Greek gods which confers longevity Break out the mead – it’s St. Ambrose Day! Ambrose is the patron saint of beekeepers, a task he’s had since the day in 340 when he … Continue reading →

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Bee Book Season

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Ron Miksha

It’s holiday season. And if you’re normal, you’re thinking about beekeeping books for everyone you know. Even the non-beekeeps. I spent a few minutes today scanning the Amazon.com site to see what was bee hot. Not that the best sellers … Continue reading →

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