A multitude of bees can tell the time of day, calculate the geometry of the sun's position, argue about the best location for the next swarm. Bees do a lot of close observing of other bees maybe they know what follows stinging and do it anyway.

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This quote suggests that bees, despite their small individual size, possess incredible intelligence and observational skills. They can determine the time of day, understand the geometry of the sun's position, and engage in complicated decision-making processes such as debating the ideal location for the next swarm. Surprisingly, despite being aware of the consequences that come with stinging, they still choose to do so. This quote emphasizes the unique abilities and behaviors of bees, highlighting their seemingly deliberate actions and suggesting that perhaps their understanding of the outcome is not their primary decision-making factor.

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