The United States is an incredibly diverse place with each state having its own history and culture. But one of the more interesting facts about this subject is the names given to certain states which may lead you to ask why is Utah the Beehive State? Utah was dubbed the beehive state back in the […]
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I suffer from seasonal allergies and there is nothing worse than finding yourself itching and sneezing in the middle of pollen season. It can totally ruin an afternoon outdoors with friends and family yet the CDC reports that as many as a quarter of all Americans suffer from some sort of seasonal allergies. If you’re
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Bees produce a variety of natural substances and humans have been harvesting honey for thousands of years. But another popular bee product is royal jelly and this has many health benefits. Of course, before you chow down you’ll probably be asking yourself what does royal jelly taste like? Royal jelly has a slightly sweet yet
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Getting stung by a bee is no fun. Some people may have an allergic reaction but for most, the sting can still cause unpleasant symptoms like swelling, redness, and pain. There are many home remedies for bee stings and in this guide, I’ll be looking at how to get a bee sting out with baking
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For the most part, bees are pretty harmless and they’re more interested in going about their business than they are stinging you. In fact, some bees don’t even have stingers so they’re even safer. That said, you probably don’t want to share your home with insects so if one flies in, you’re left wondering how
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Honey bee colonies are among some of the most interesting things in nature. Each hive can contain tens of thousands of individuals and each bee has his or her own job. While most of the female bees in the hive are workers, there’s one that has a very special job; the queen. She is responsible
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If you’re having problems with bees in or around your home then you’ll obviously want to get rid of them. Many people are keen to take a natural approach, understanding the importance of not harming bees. However, hiring a pest control expert is one of the most efficient methods for removal but how do exterminators
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The social structure of the honey bee hive is incredibly complex. With tens of thousands of bees in a colony, you might think that things get pretty confusing but each bee knows its own job and the hive works like a well-oiled machine. There is only one queen at a time in a colony and
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When you think about bees, one of the first things to enter your mind will likely be honey. But there are around 20,000 species of bees so it’ll probably come as no surprise to learn that they all have different traits, abilities, and behaviors. The carpenter bee is a common species that most people recognize.
Breast cancer is a common, yet potentially devastating form of cancer and it’s reported that the disease kills more than 42,500 Americans every year. While research into effective treatment for cancer is ongoing, this is still very hit-and-miss. But new studies may give rise to hope for a natural solution to a global health problem;
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