This striking macro image uncovers the real reason bee stings hurt so intensely.
New high-resolution imaging exposes the hidden serrated design that makes a bee sting far more painful than a medical needle.
Unlike a hypodermic needle—smooth, polished, and engineered to glide through skin with minimal tissue disruption—a honeybee’s stinger is a sophisticated natural weapon built for maximum damage and retention. Close-up views reveal a shaft lined with dozens of sharp, backward-facing barbs that resemble tiny saw teeth. As the stinger penetrates, these jagged edges rip and catch on surrounding tissue, creating far greater mechanical trauma than the clean puncture of a surgical needle and making the stinger extremely difficult to extract without additional tearing.
The physical injury is only part of the story. Once lodged, the bee rapidly injects a complex venom blend specifically evolved to aggressively stimulate pain receptors and trigger rapid, intense inflammation. This powerful combination of brutal mechanical disruption and targeted chemical attack produces a level of pain that far exceeds what a simple needle prick would cause—even one delivering the same volume of liquid.
These microscopic details highlight nature’s remarkable engineering for defense: every backward barb is precisely shaped to inflict lasting pain and discourage future threats. The image serves as a vivid reminder of how evolution has turned a tiny structure into one of the insect world’s most effective deterrents.
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New high-resolution imaging exposes the hidden serrated design that makes a bee sting far more painful than a medical needle.
Unlike a hypodermic needle—smooth, polished, and engineered to glide through skin with minimal tissue disruption—a honeybee’s stinger is a sophisticated natural weapon built for maximum damage and retention. Close-up views reveal a shaft lined with dozens of sharp, backward-facing barbs that resemble tiny saw teeth. As the stinger penetrates, these jagged edges rip and catch on surrounding tissue, creating far greater mechanical trauma than the clean puncture of a surgical needle and making the stinger extremely difficult to extract without additional tearing.
The physical injury is only part of the story. Once lodged, the bee rapidly injects a complex venom blend specifically evolved to aggressively stimulate pain receptors and trigger rapid, intense inflammation. This powerful combination of brutal mechanical disruption and targeted chemical attack produces a level of pain that far exceeds what a simple needle prick would cause—even one delivering the same volume of liquid.
These microscopic details highlight nature’s remarkable engineering for defense: every backward barb is precisely shaped to inflict lasting pain and discourage future threats. The image serves as a vivid reminder of how evolution has turned a tiny structure into one of the insect world’s most effective deterrents.
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Today's high $70,465, with the latest ATH at $126,272.
It has been 127 days since the last ATH.
ATHs per year: 2010: 11, 2011: 28, 2013: 35, 2017: 67, 2020: 11, 2021: 23, 2024: 21, 2025: 12. bitcoin $BTC ATH BitcoinChartBot
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It has been 127 days since the last ATH.
ATHs per year: 2010: 11, 2011: 28, 2013: 35, 2017: 67, 2020: 11, 2021: 23, 2024: 21, 2025: 12. bitcoin $BTC ATH BitcoinChartBot
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NEW - Lisa Murkowski becomes the first Republican senator to reject passing the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote nationwide
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Adderall men create good times. Good times create Weed men. Weed men create hard times. Hard times create Adderall men
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BREAKING:
Trump said he might send a second aircraft carrier to strike Iran if negotiations fail.
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Trump said he might send a second aircraft carrier to strike Iran if negotiations fail.
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Americans are extremely bullish on the stock market:
50% of Americans now expect the stock market to rise over the next 6 months, the 2nd-highest reading since 2020, according to a January Gallup poll.
This is above the long-term average of ~45% seen from 2006 to 2019.
By comparison, the previous peaks were 61% in January 2025 and 59% in December 2003.
At the same time, only 25% surveyed saw the market declining, the 2nd-lowest reading since 2014.
Meanwhile, 50% expect unemployment to increase, the highest percentage since May 2009, even higher than the 49% seen during the 2020 pandemic.
The disconnect between stock market expectations and economic fears has rarely been this wide.
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50% of Americans now expect the stock market to rise over the next 6 months, the 2nd-highest reading since 2020, according to a January Gallup poll.
This is above the long-term average of ~45% seen from 2006 to 2019.
By comparison, the previous peaks were 61% in January 2025 and 59% in December 2003.
At the same time, only 25% surveyed saw the market declining, the 2nd-lowest reading since 2014.
Meanwhile, 50% expect unemployment to increase, the highest percentage since May 2009, even higher than the 49% seen during the 2020 pandemic.
The disconnect between stock market expectations and economic fears has rarely been this wide.
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An older man sits down for a haircut, hears it’s $30, and immediately walks out saying he’s not paying that.
Is $30 too much for a haircut? How much do you pay?
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Is $30 too much for a haircut? How much do you pay?
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Auto loan credit quality is tumbling: average FICO scores for newly originated auto loans have plunged in recent quarters
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Just want to say thank you to everyone for helping us reach 1.5 million followers. We’re continuing to grow rapidly, and I’m truly grateful for all the support. You all are the best
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