In Ancient Egypt, servants were sometimes smeared with honey to attract flies away from pharaohs.
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This story is often repeated as a luxury “human flytrap” tactic for elites. It’s hard to verify as standard practice, but it reflects how insect control mattered in hot climates and how status could drive bizarre solutions.
🤯 "In Ancient Egypt, servants were sometimes smeared with honey to attract flies away from pharaohs. Ancient leadership at its stickiest."