Bees can travel up to 2 miles from their hives to forage which covers up to 8,000 plus acres

Honeybees regulate temperature and moisture within the hive (and for honey making) by rapidly fanning their wings

Mead was likely discovered accidentally when honey, which contains natural yeasts, was exposed to water and deliciousness ensued!

The three types of honeybees:

Queens: Only one per hive, solely responsible for egg-laying

Workers: Unmated females, perform all other hive tasks

Drones: Responsible for mating queens after which they die

The word medicine comes from a Welsh word meaning healing drink (meddyglyn) which is also the source of the word Metheglin (mead with spices)

A honeybee produces less than 1/10th of a teaspoon of honey in their lifetime

The term “honeymoon” comes from the traditional gift of a moon’s cycle (28 days) supply of mead gifted to the couple to bring good luck and happiness

Honeybees tell each other where nectar and pollen are located by performing the “waggle dance”