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17-08-2004, 05:56 PM
Sacha
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On 17/8/04 8:05, in article , "Tim
Challenger" wrote:
On Mon, 16 Aug 2004 19:12:22 +0100, Sacha wrote:
On 16/8/04 9:14, in article
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"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.
Shaken, not stirred, I hope? Gives more of a buzz. ;-)
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Sacha
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