The Sting of the Wild

I am one of the fortunate few people who's never been stung by a bee, and I hope to continue that streak for the rest of my life, because if Schmidt's account is any indication, my wimpy self would not be able to tolerate even that XD. Still, just because I'm slightly scared of being stung doesn't mean I'm not fascinated by Schmidt's book, which offers an explanation for why stinging insects exist in the first place. The best part, though, is at the end, where Schmidt includes his now-famous pain scale, which makes for hilarious and uncomfortable reading.