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For bees, the sweeter the nectar, the harder to vomit

PostPosted:24 Jan 2020, 17:59
by Chrisbarlow
Thicker and sweeter nectar is more difficult to swallow and regurgitate, scientists have found.

https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/for-bees-the-sweeter-the-nectar-the-harder-to-vomit/

This research refers to the buff-tailed bumblebee

Re: For bees, the sweeter the nectar, the harder to vomit

PostPosted:25 Jan 2020, 16:29
by AndrewLD
"harder to vomit" - that conjures up just the picture we want in people's minds when they look at a jar of honey. I know it's a quote but couldn't someone replace vomit with "harder to pass to and from the honey sac". Harder to vomit - that's a real Gerald Ratner that is.

Re: For bees, the sweeter the nectar, the harder to vomit

PostPosted:25 Jan 2020, 18:34
by Chrisbarlow
The vomit description did make me smile. I would never describe my honey to a customer in that manner, I'd never sell any!

Re: For bees, the sweeter the nectar, the harder to vomit

PostPosted:26 Jan 2020, 14:10
by Alfred
Disney films make me sick