Brief Summary
This video discusses entomologist Justin Schmidt's dedication to creating a pain scale for insect stings. By intentionally stinging himself with over 70 different insects, Schmidt meticulously documented the pain's intensity, duration, and sensation. His research culminated in a ranking system that categorises insect stings from least to most painful, providing a unique perspective on the consequences of insect encounters.
- Justin Schmidt intentionally stung himself with 70+ insects.
- He documented the intensity, duration, and sensation of each sting.
- Schmidt created a pain scale ranking insect stings from least to most painful.
Insect Sting Pain Scale
Justin Schmidt embarked on a personal quest to determine which insect sting is the most painful. He willingly subjected himself to the stings of more than 70 different insects over several years. Following each sting, Schmidt carefully recorded the level of pain, how long it persisted, and the specific sensations it produced. He then used this data to develop his own pain scale, ranking the stings from the least to the most excruciating.
