Is honey actually flammable?
In "The Beekeeper," a scenario has a character caught ablaze after being bathed in honey. Some viewers have then started to question if honey is really combustible. Experts say the movie's portrayal of honey is not flammable, so honey is not flammable in general.
What Does Research Say?
Although pure honey is supposed to have a low moisture content and might catch fire if a flame is placed right on it, it burns slowly unlike gasoline. After testing several kinds of honey, experts found none of them readily set alight. Many people believe honey to be rather combustible.
About the "pure honey" theory?
Though this is also a myth, some say pure honey is more flammable than other forms of honey. According to the National Honey Board, the "flame test" applied to ascertain honey's purity is unreliable. Honey's moisture content, not its purity, determines mostly whether or not it catches fire. Because of the more moisture content, adding substances like corn syrup can actually help honey to be less flammable.
Is this merely another instance of movie magic?
For the sake of the scene, the directors most certainly stretched creatively. "The Beekeeper" is an action thriller; dramatic effect usually comes first in terms of scientific correctness. Actually, someone soaked in honey wouldn't catch fire like that very readily. These sequences should be appreciated as entertainment rather than as exact replicas of how things really work.
Why is "The Beekeeper" so rather popular?
Typical Jason Statham film, "The Beekeeper" boasts action, over-the-top stunts, and a fair dose of unconventionism. The sheer spectacle of these films appeals to people, and the implausibility of some of the feats just adds to their entertainment worth. Though they are not scientifically correct, the action scenes are typically created to be thrilling and entertaining.
Which Other films include improbable stunts?
Not one of Jason Statham's films, "The Beekeeper" had feats defying the rules of physics. Among such instances are "Crank," "Transporter 2," and "Furious 7." These films are supposed to be fun, hence the audience welcomes the experience including the suspension of belief.
