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>I read somewhere that honey was found in sealed containers in the
>catacombs (like honeycombs?) of Egypt and it was still in good condition.
 
I think you are refering to the supposed find in Tut's tomb. I also read
(or heard) somewhere that this is untrue. What they found was a black
deposit which on analysis proved to be honey.
I can't remember where it was, but then again I don't believe all I
read!!
--
Tom Speight