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How does the honey ant survive famine? The honey ant of the desert has an unusual method of providing food in times of scarcity. Certain members of the colony are stuffed with liquid food or water until the rear of their bodies are enlarged to the size of a pea. When a famine occurs, these ants disgorge their supplies to feed the others. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Share | Top What color lettuce should you eat? Darker green lettuce leaves are more nutritious than lighter green leaves. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Share | Top Which the first unit of measurement? The cubit is the oldest known measurement, appearing in the Bible when God gives Noah instructions for the ark. Described as a Royal Cubit, it was measured from the elbow to the thumb knuckle. It was a means of insuring that the nobility got a larger share at the market place. Comment on this Story | Printer Friendly | | Share | To