On Mon, 16 Aug 2004 19:12:22 +0100, Sacha wrote:

On 16/8/04 9:14, in article ,
"Martin" wrote:

On Sun, 15 Aug 2004 20:53:31 +0100, Sacha
wrote:

On 15/8/04 19:17, in article , "Rodger
Whitlock" wrote:

On Sun, 15 Aug 2004 13:37:12 +0000 (UTC), Rodders wrote:

A wasp sting is formic acid

I think you're confusing ants with bees and wasps.

Ant stings are formic acid (the very word "formic" being derived
from the Latin for "ant"); and they may be bites rather than
proper stings. Formic acid is a very simple compound, chemically
speaking.
snip
I wonder if the first syllable caused the confusion. Don't bee stings
contain formaldehyde?

Apparently not http://www.insectstings.co.uk/bstings.html

More of a Dr Jeckel than a formal de Hyde? :-)

Now I have this inner vision of lots and lots of little bees in evening
gowns!

Supping gin glasses filled with preserving fluid. And an olive.


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Tim C.