SmartAss Facts
SmartAss Facts
Sweet facts about honey — the only food made by insects that never goes bad.
Curious about honey? SmartAss Facts has put together a collection of the most interesting and surprising honey facts — from well-known trivia to lesser-known details that will genuinely change how you think about the subject. Every fact on this page has been researched and labeled ✓ TRUE or ✗ FAKE, so you always know exactly what you're reading. Explore the list below and see how many facts you already knew.
Honey never spoils. In Ancient Egypt, servants were sometimes smeared with honey to attract flies away from pharaohs.
Yes, this is verified. Honey never spoils. Another confirmed fact: In Ancient Egypt, servants were sometimes smeared with honey to attract flies away from pharaohs.
Yes. One popular misconception is: "Early builders used honey as mortar — which is why ancient ruins still attract bees and tourists." This has been fact-checked and labeled FAKE on SmartAss Facts.