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Did you know, those little bees you see in the evening sitting on flowers are old bees.
Old & sick bees don't return to the hive at the end of their day.
They spend the night on flowers, and if they have the chance to see another sunrise, they resume their activity by bringing pollen or nectar to the colony.
They do this sensing that the end is near.
No bee waits to die in the hive so as not to burden the others.
So, next time you see an old little bee sat upon a flower as the night closes in...
...thank the little bee for her life long service.
 
The modern picnic tradition, characterized by meals and leisure activities in the open air, became popular in France in the 19th century. The word "picnic" is derived from the French term "pique-nique", which originally described a meal where everyone brought a dish. French picnics became social events, often held in picturesque settings such as parks and countryside. These gatherings became particularly fashionable among the upper classes, who enjoyed the combination of good food, nature and leisure. The concept spread to other countries and developed into a popular pastime enjoyed by people of all social classes, involving simple meals, games and relaxation in natural surroundings.
 
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On this date in history, December 8, 1941, the Cubs donate 165 tons of steel intended for lights at Wrigley Field to the U.S. war effort. It would be another 47 years before lights would finally be installed.
 
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Hetty Green - Wikipedia

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Hetty Green was officially listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the stingiest woman in history."

Born in America in 1835, Hetty was the only daughter of a wealthy businessman. She inherited about $7.5 million from her father (worth billions in 2024 dollars). At twenty-one, she moved to New York to invest in Wall Street, earning the nickname the "Wicked Witch of Wall Street."

Hetty married a millionaire but lived very frugally, eating leftover cakes and broken biscuits from grocery stores and arguing daily for a free bone for her dog. She was very miserly, wearing the same underwear she made at sixteen until her death.

She spent almost nothing, reportedly never used hot water, wore the same black dress until it fell apart, and ate pies that cost only two cents.

When her son broke his leg, she delayed treatment to avoid spending money, leading to his leg being amputated.

Hetty Green died in 1916 at 81 in New York City and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "most stingy person in the world."

She died from a stroke after arguing with her maid over a small pay raise.

Despite her stinginess, Hetty left a huge fortune. Her children were generous, with her daughter even building a free hospital with the inherited money.

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Hetty Green - Wikipedia

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Hetty Green was officially listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as "the stingiest woman in history."

Born in America in 1835, Hetty was the only daughter of a wealthy businessman. She inherited about $7.5 million from her father (worth billions in 2024 dollars). At twenty-one, she moved to New York to invest in Wall Street, earning the nickname the "Wicked Witch of Wall Street."

Hetty married a millionaire but lived very frugally, eating leftover cakes and broken biscuits from grocery stores and arguing daily for a free bone for her dog. She was very miserly, wearing the same underwear she made at sixteen until her death.

She spent almost nothing, reportedly never used hot water, wore the same black dress until it fell apart, and ate pies that cost only two cents.

When her son broke his leg, she delayed treatment to avoid spending money, leading to his leg being amputated.

Hetty Green died in 1916 at 81 in New York City and was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as the "most stingy person in the world."

She died from a stroke after arguing with her maid over a small pay raise.

Despite her stinginess, Hetty left a huge fortune. Her children were generous, with her daughter even building a free hospital with the inherited money.

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My beloved grandmother used to talk about Hetty. I think Nan had a bit of Hetty in her!

Lee
 
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Disneyland is home to a squad of feral cats who have free rein in the park — and you can adopt one if you work there

Disneyland has a large population of feral cats who help to control pests in the park.
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Found this, too:

Are cats allowed to roam through Disney’s theme parks to control rodents?

Yes, but unlike another, related answer, the cats that are kept in the theme parks are distinctly NOT feral. If a cat were feral, it would suggest that they are wild and have zero training or respect for other animals or other cats. The cats that roam throughout Disney’s parks are, for the most part, caught, neutered, and returned to the park so that there is almost zero births, and all the cats contribute to rodent control. Throughout Disneyland and other parks, there are feeding and water stations that are located backstage and out of the way, in areas like Tom Sawyer Island or along the banks of the Rivers of America. If you go to YouTube or another video service and search on, “Disneyland cats” you will be rewarded with many videos that show evidence of the Disney colony of rodent control engineers.
 
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