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| beautiful butterfly (Photo credit: Amy Berry) |
Sometimes I forget that Butterflies are insects. Their bright and beautiful colors fluttering around the sky is a classic depiction of a bright summer day. The Egyptians admired butterflies and included them in their hieroglyphs over 3,500 years ago, and the Aztecs associated butterflies with fire and war. Today they're more than just a bug, they're considered one of the most fragile and
delicate creatures on our planet, and they describe a state of nervousness when you have "butterflies in your stomach".
Many businesses and products are named after butterflies, including
Butterfly, a restaurant in San Francisco, and the
Valtorc butterfly valve that looks quite similar to a butterfly, but has absolutely no connection to the insect. What do you think about butterflies? Can you think of a better insect? Post your opinions in the comments section!
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