Category Archives: Stings

The Worst Place to Get Stung

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Ron Miksha

Where is the worst place to get stung? The correct answer is not “on the picnic table.” According to Cornell University graduate research scientist Michael L. Smith, in a study funded by the United States National Science Foundation, the worst … Continue reading →

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Cool in the line of fire

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Ron Miksha

 Gotta give the prime minister’s wife credit. She was cool and calm. Unlike the unfortunate beekeeper/chef who was jumping around and swatting bees. Had to be sooo embarrassing for the executive chef. Just another day in the public spotlight for … Continue reading →

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World Apitherapy Day

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Ron Miksha

March 30 is World Apitherapy Day. It is celebrated on this day because it’s the birthdate of one of the most important early promoters of happy bee stings – a chap named Filip Terč, whom you see glaring at you … Continue reading →

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Bee Stings and Bathtubs

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Ron Miksha

Well, the bees are getting a bad rap in Britain. Here’s a headline from a Herald Sun newspaper this month that shouts, “BEE stings kill as many people in the UK as terrorist attacks do”. We don’t doubt the veracity … Continue reading →

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