Ever wonder what does the “D” in D-Day stand for?? D-Day is actually a military term for the day an operation’s exercise starts. Of course, the most famous D-Day is June 6, 1944, when the allies stormed Normandy in World War II. Most sources reveal that there is no significance to the D letter, other than the fact it provides a point of reference, D+1, etc. The military also uses H-Hour for the time an operation will start.

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Why do bees and wasps sting? Protection is the main reason bees and wasps sting. Mice and other bees often raid a hive and steal honey. The bee uses its stinger to kill the raider. One bee’s venom can kill a mouse many times its size. One kind of wasp uses its stinger to provide food for its young. The female wasp will inject her stinging fluid into a caterpillar to paralyze it. She then lays eggs in the helpless creature. The baby wasps will hatch and feed on the caterpillar until they are big enough to go off on their own.

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How to keep fresh-cut flowers flourishing? Don’t cut flowers with tight buds. Wait until they loosen before picking, or they won’t open. Scissors are fine for cutting flowers with woody stems, such as roses, but a sharp knife is better for soft stems. After you snip the flowers from their plants, snip the ends again before placing in water. Try adding a tablespoon of sugar to the water, especially for lilacs and tulips.

Some believe that a copper penny in the water is good for prolonging the life of all flowers. Change the water every other day. Keep cut flowers in a somewhat cool place as this will help keep them from wilting.

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