#humblebees

[rockandrollchick29]

Did you know that bumblebees used to be called humblebess? That's one of my favourite things to know. It's cute and fun to say. I hope this has cheered you a little.

OMG I didn't know that! That sounds adorable! Thank you for cheering me up :)

[littlenim]

I'm reading the bee book I bought and in 1909 apparently bumblebees were referred to as "humblebees" this is so cute I'm gonna die

[thechekhov]

BUMBLE-BEES WERE ONCE CALLED HUMBLE-BEES

BUMBLEBEES WERE ONCE CALLED HUMBLE-BEES

[geneticginger]

Bumblebees have been changing their name for centuries. From Shakespeare through to Darwin they were known as "humblebees", because of the humming sound they make. Then in the 20th century, for no good reason, they became "bumblebees".

Another great mystery of the natural world.