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The Mysterious Disappearance of the Lost Colony of Roanoke and the Alarming Decline of Bees
TLDR The Lost Colony of Roanoke vanished without a trace, leaving only the word "Croatoan" as a clue. Meanwhile, the global decline of bees, responsible for pollinating a significant portion of agricultural products, is a major concern due to factors such as neonicotinoid pesticides and the Israeli acute paralysis virus.
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The Lost Colony of Roanoke, one of the first American colonies, mysteriously vanished with only the word "Croatoan" carved into a fort post as a clue.
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Bees are disappearing at an alarming rate, and this is a problem because they are responsible for pollinating a significant portion of the world's agricultural products, including almonds.
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Bees started disappearing and dying at a rate of 30 to 90% starting in 2006, which is a huge problem considering that each hive contains about 40 billion bees.
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The disappearance of honeybees is likely due to a combination of factors, including the Israeli acute paralysis virus and the use of neonicotinoid pesticides.
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The disappearance of honeybees is likely due to a combination of factors, including the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, stress from overworking bees, and the transmission of the Varroa mite.
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Planting bee-friendly plants, such as sunflowers, and providing water sources for bees in your garden can help support honeybee populations.
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Buying honey that is created within 15 miles of your house is recommended for immunology purposes, and if you encounter bees, it's best to stay calm, move slowly away, and avoid swatting or flapping your hands.
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