5 Questions
What is the scientific name for the honey bee?
Apis mellifera
What is the primary sweetener for humanity before the production and extraction of sugar?
Honey
Where has beeswax been found?
Ancient Egyptian tombs, wrecked Viking ships, and Roman ruins
How old is the cave painting in Valencia, Spain that depicts humans foraging for honey?
8,000 years old
When did sugar gain much use in Europe?
500 years after its production and extraction in India and China
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