I hate insects, especially the ones that fly, so you can imagine my displeasure at learning an 18-wheeler carrying about 15 million honey bees crashed and overturned on I-95 in Maine while being transported to pollinate blueberry fields in Washington County. The Chevy Colorado’s Headlight Controls Are Deeply Frustrating And I Need To Yell About … Read more
A view of the casinos in Stateline, Nev., on Tahoe’s shore. Donna Lass disappeared after clocking out at the Sahara in 1970. Getty/JasonDoiy The remains of a long-missing Tahoe nurse, who is sometimes linked to the Zodiac Killer by amateur sleuths, have finally been identified. Donna Lass, 25, went missing on Sept. 6, 1970, after leaving … Read more
On paper, the Volkswagen Group is the largest overall automaker in the world in terms of employment, with nearly 700,000 employees across its brands all around the world. That dwarfs runners-up like BYD (~570,000), Toyota (~380,000) and Stellantis (~270,000). In contrast, British luxury brand Bentley, a Volkswagen subsidiary, only employs around 4,000 humans. But if … Read more
Unlike wasps, hornets, and yellow jackets, honey bees are usually pretty great. If you leave them alone, they’ll leave you alone. Also, they make honey, which is delicious. Oh, and don’t forget the whole pollination thing, which is kind of a big deal. Our planet would definitely be better off with more honey bees. But … Read more