Onah Victor Obinna
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Why Do Bees Die After Stinging?
Have you ever been stung by a honeybee? Man, it's the worst! It burns for hours and then swells up, leaving a big red welt for days. But as bad as it feels, it's actually the bee that gets the raw end of this deal, because a few minutes after it stung you, it dies. Wait, why would an animal have a self-defense mechanism that's more deadly to it than the thing it's attacking? That doesn't make sense! Well, there's actually a lot more to this kamikaze defense mechanism than meets the eye. So put on some thick gloves and get ice ready, because we're about to take a pretty painful look into the secrets of bee stings. Step-By-Step Sting. You might not want to admit it, but if you've ever been stung by a bee, it was probably your fault. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but, in general, bees only sting humans if we approach their hives or threaten them with aggressive or reckless behavior. If a bee is hunting for pollen, they'll leave us alone unless we handle them roughly or step on them. Now, you may have heard that all bees die after stinging. Well, actually, only the honeybee does.
By Onah Victor Obinna4 months ago in Humans
Luckiest People Who Survived The Impossible
On Christmas Eve in 1971, Juliane Koepcke, a 17-year-old girl, and her mother, Maria Koepcke, eagerly boarded LANSA Flight 508. Their destination was Panguana, a rainforest research center where Juliane's father resided, and they were hoping to spend Christmas together as a family. The flight was meant to be relatively short, lasting a little over an hour. Unfortunately, luck was not on their side that day. During the middle of the flight, without any warning, the airplane suddenly broke apart. In the chaos, Juliane was thrown out of the plane, finding herself in a free fall from an astonishing height of approximately 10,000 feet. The questions that arose were numerous: How would she manage to survive such a monumental fall? What caused the airplane to disintegrate in mid-air? If you're curious to uncover the answers and learn about other astonishing tales of survival against all odds, stay tuned as we delve into this incredible story.
By Onah Victor Obinna4 months ago in Earth
