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garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago

TIL that archeologists have found perfectly edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs. In fact, honey never spoils thanks to its low moisture, its acidity and hydrogen peroxide in it.

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TIL that archeologists have found perfectly edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs. In fact, honey never spoils thanks to its low moisture, its acidity and hydrogen peroxide in it.

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garfaagel@sh.itjust.works to Today I learned@lemmy.mlEnglish · 2 years ago
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The Science Behind Honey’s Eternal Shelf Life
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A slew of factors—its acidity, its lack of water and the presence of hydrogen peroxide—work in perfect harmony, allowing the sticky treat to last forever
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    The Brits ate all the mummies, and they seem just fine 🤷

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      I was going to eat that mummy!

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