TIL - Honey never spoils. Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey's low water content, high acidity, and natural enzymes allow it to remain preserved for centuries.

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-science-behind-honeys-eternal-shelf-life-1218690/

https://www.reddit.com/r/todayilearned/comments/15qb70o/til_honey_never_spoils_archaeologists_have_found/

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