The Glagolitic alphabet is the oldest Slavic script. It was developed in the 9th century by two monks and promoted by King Boris I of Bulgaria. The Glagolitic alphabet served a duel purpose; to stop the growing influence of the Byzantine Empire in the Balkan region and to preserve the independence of Slavic Bulgaria.
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Vespula vulgaris - The common wasp is found throughout Europe. It is aposematic, a term describing an animal with a color scheme to discourage potential predators. Established wasp colonies contain one queen and 5,000 to 10,000 workers. The nests are usually built underground and are made by wasps chewing wood fibers into a pulp material similar to papier mâché. The colony will last for one season. The entire caste of workers will die, but the queens may survive for several years and will build a new nest each season.
