How do Bee's fly. I remember hearing, they are not aerodynamic has anyone else heard this?

How do Bee's fly. I remember hearing, they are not aerodynamic has anyone else heard this?
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Go on wikipedia and search. I’m nearly positive that bees defy the laws of flight. I would give you a link to the wikipedia page but I am on my iPod (no cut and paste feature)
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