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Why do hornets bite?

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The Hornets Basketball team originated in Charlotte, North Carolina. The team was named after a quote by General Cornwallis to the effect that the people of Charlotte were fierce like hornets.

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They sting like wasp. and like wasp they r trying to protect themselves

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Take a look at the shape of their beaks.

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o store there food

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