Honey has exceptional longevity and archaeologists have found edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs, but the absolute claim that honey "never spoils" is an exaggeration — it can degrade under certain conditions.

“Honey never spoils — archaeologists have found edible honey in ancient Egyptian tombs.”

1. [1] Ancient Egyptian Honey - National Geographicrel 90%
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   “Archaeologists have found honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that was thousands of years old and still edible.”

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2. [2] The Secrets of Tutankhamun's Tomb - Smithsonian Magazinerel 75%
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   “Howard Carter's discovery of the nearly intact tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 was one of the most greatest archaeological finds in history.”

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3. [3] Does Honey Ever Go Bad? - Britannicarel 90%
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   “Honey is the only food that doesn't spoil. It has a long shelf life and can be stored for years, but it can go bad under certain conditions.”

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4. [4] Tutankhamun - Wikipediarel 80%
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   “Tutankhamun was a pharaoh of the 18th dynasty during the period of ancient Egypt known as the New Kingdom.”

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5. [5] Honey - Wikipediarel 95%
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   “Honey is a sweet, viscous food substance made by honey bees and some other bees. Honey is supersaturated sugar solution, which contains about 70% sugars and 17% water.”

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