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About a fortnight ago I was listening to an early  morning farming
programme (Radio 4, 0610hrs every morning).  I am not exactly at my most
alert at that time of the morning but I am sure I heard the following.
"In Israel they have developed a bumble bee nineteen times the normal size
which will pollinate all the year round."  No details, just that bald
statement.  It sounded so ridiculous that I was sure there would be a
follow-up in the national press but I have never seen any reference since.  
A classic April 1st story.        Are there any Bee-list members in Israel
who can tell us more?         
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