Aeronautical engineers have speculated over the years that a bumble-bee is incapable of flight. We are unable to figure out how bumble-bees generate enough lift, their bodies are too large for the wingspan. Yet we know that bumble-bees can and do fly. While we have struggled with the physics of it, the bumble-bees have just gotten on with doing what they do. Do you suppose if they understood that they should have difficulty flying, that they would? Please don't tell them.
(sings) have to believe they are magic, nothing can stand in their way
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me, I'm ashamed to say, of a scene from Gilligan's Island. Gilligan has made himself wings. He flaps and gets air-born. Skipper says, "Gilligan, you can't fly?" Gillagan say, "I can't?" and promptly falls to the ground. So, no, I won't be saying anything to the bees.
ReplyDeleteMy proboscis is sealed.
ReplyDeleteI noticed
Deletebest not to discuss anything with bees. they are so sensitive these days.
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