Eccentrics

The Pharoah, Flies, and Honey

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Egyptian Slaves Honey

Egyptian Pharaoh Pepi II (2284 BC – c. 2216 BC) had an extreme dislike of flies and an ingenious way of dealing with the problem. He would cover servants with honey and use them to lure the flies away from his presence.

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