1. From the beginning, Arthur was a mercurial spirit who was destined to accomplish more in life than his alcoholic artist father, who would drink the furniture varnish if there was nothing stronger to hand.

2. Roman Empire: Beekeeping becomes a major industry; honey used to pay taxes. 11th century, Germany: Beer was sweetened with honey; peasants paid their lords feudal dues in honey and beeswax. 16th century: Conquering Spaniards discovered that Mexican and Central American natives had already developed beekeeping. 17th century, American colonies: European honey bees are introduced to New England by settlers in about 1638; natives call the bees "white man‘s flies". Settlers also use honey to make cement, preserve fruits and act as a substitute for furniture varnish. 20th century: Until the Second World War, honey is used for its antibacterial qualities in dressing wounds. 21st century: Nearly one million tonnes of honey are produced worldwide every year.