honey

Thousands of Bees Crushed By Traffic in Literal Honey Trap

Brad Friedman · 10/18/14 11:35AM

A honey spill in the middle of a Florida highway drew thousands of stupid bees to their death on Thursday. According to the News-Press, Neslan Torralvo of Torralvo’s Honey & Pollination Service hit a bump in the road, spilling 200 gallons of honey—about 2,400 pounds—or nearly $5,000—worth.

Pastor Coated Minors in Honey, Taped Them Washing It Off

Seth Abramovitch · 08/09/11 02:05AM

In 2007, a 26-year-old Texas youth pastor named Thomas Jason Fortenberry organized a reality show-style activity for four, hand-selected young parishioners. All were minors, and girls. The game, as he'd devised it, was inspired by Fear Factor and involved drizzling large amounts of honey on them, after which they were instructed to "take a shower and wash the honey" off. No red flags there!

Philosophical Questions

Hamilton Nolan · 07/31/08 11:13AM

Is honey cruel? Should vegans be able to eat it? No? More for me then, suckers. [Slate]