Skittles and jellybeans contain crushed insect cocoons which are used to coat the candies to give them that special shine.
9
Scientists say that a 'zombie apocalypse' is actually possible based on the recent discovery of certain brain parasites. But as of now, these parasites only affect bugs.
16
Worker bees must visit around 4,000 flowers in order to make one tablespoon of honey.
5
The pea aphid insect explodes itself thereby sacrificing its life to protect its relatives from predators.
3
Honeypot ants are a unique insect that use their own bodies as living storage pots of honey.
4
Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
2