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Mystery Solved: Why Was Some French Honey Green?

from National Public Radio
October 5, 2012

Beekeepers in eastern France were upset to find their bees were producing honey in unusual shades of blue and green. A nearby biogas plant processed waste from an M&M's factory. The bees were snacking on the candy coating. The waste treatment plant says it's storing the candy waste more securely.

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  • Morning Edition, October 5, 2012
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