Scientists Discover New "lucifer" Bee with Devil-Like Horns
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Scientists discovered a new bee species with devil-like horns, dubbed 'lucifer' bee, sparking controversy over its name and potential cultural implications.
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bell-cot
about 2 months ago
<sigh/> Just call it a "rhino" bee, okay? Science, and especially biology, do not need the culture war/religious right crap that a name like "lucifer" will attract.
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