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Geoff Manning <[log in to unmask]>
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Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:44:11 +1000
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On 19/04/2012 12:39 AM, Peter L Borst wrote:
> Hi All
>
> Being a life long beekeeper I think routine stinging is beneficial, but I have no real evidence to support that (my doctor says I'm nuts). Does anyone have anything positive to report (120 year old beekeepers and whatnot ... )
>
> Pete

Don't know any 120 yr olds.  My guess is that the age at death 
distribution of beekeepers is similar to the rest of the population.  
However considering the amount of smoke we must inhale over time, the 
venom may have a beneficial effect!?!?

Geoff Manning

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