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Honey from sealed Egyptian tombs is still edible after 3,000 years

Ellsworth Toohey
Apr 30, 2026
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Derma Sciences sells a wound bandage called Medihoney that hospitals use to treat burns and slow-healing sores. The active ingredient is exactly what you’d guess: honey. The same stuff in your pantry pulls water out of damaged tissue and releases trace amounts of hydrogen peroxide, which is why archeologists keep finding pots of …

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