Our friend the Honeybee.
| Scientific classification | |
|---|---|
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Hymenoptera |
| Family: | Apidae |
| Subfamily: | Apinae |
| Tribe: | Apini Latreille, 1802 |
| Genus: | Apis Linnaeus, 1758 |
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Honey Sweetie?
The Egyptians used honey to keep wounds clean. Honey is a hygroscopic substance, which means that it absorbs water. It also stimulates the production of white blood cells. The Egyptians knew nothing of this -- but they did know that applying honey to a wound caused it to heal quicker.
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