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Honey never spoils: Archaeologists have discovered pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Due to its low moisture content and acidic pH, honey has natural preservative properties that inhibit the growth of bacteria and other microorganisms.

The world's oldest known recipe is for beer: Dating back to around 1800 BCE, the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia left behind a clay tablet containing the recipe for beer. It included instructions for brewing, fermentation, and even a prayer to the goddess of beer, Ninkasi.

The shortest war in history lasted only 38 to 45 minutes: The Anglo-Zanzibar War, which took place on August 27, 1896, between the British Empire and the Sultanate of Zanzibar, is recognized as the shortest recorded war in history. It began when the sultan refused to step down as the British demanded, and the British responded by bombarding the Sultan's palace. The conflict ended in less than an hour with a British victory.

The world's largest diamond was found in South Africa: Named the Cullinan Diamond, it was discovered in 1905 and weighed a staggering 3,106 carats (621 grams). The diamond was eventually cut into several smaller gems, some of which adorn the British Crown Jewels.

Sloths only poop once a week: Due to their slow metabolism and low-energy diet, sloths have a very slow digestive system. They typically climb down from trees once a week to defecate on the ground. This behavior is also beneficial for the ecosystem, as the moths that live in their fur lay their eggs in the sloth's waste, completing their life cycle.