0_Apprentice
I am fascinated my Entomology!  I especially love beetles!
1_Wizard
I think it's a pretty interesting scientific study of insects but i wouldn
0_Apprentice
I am sure there is a lot of useful information to learn from them, right?
1_Wizard
sorry i mean't to say i wouldn't be able to do it because i'm terrified of insects :) Yes, Entomology is rooted in nearly all human cultures from prehistoric times
0_Apprentice
I didn't know that!  What were they trying to learn backbthen?
1_Wizard
they were studying insects primarily inthe context of agriculture (especially biological control and beekeeping)
0_Apprentice
That makes sense.  Sadly, I think bees are becoming less populous and dying off.  Have you heard that?
1_Wizard
yes, i've heard about it. It's extremely sad that bees are dying! People were collecting honey from wild bees date to 10 000 years ago