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Honey is the only food that includes all the substances necessary to sustain life, including water.

Why it is true

Produced by bees from flower nectar, honey contains enzymes, vitamins, minerals, and water in a proportion that allows it to be the only food capable of sustaining life indefinitely without spoiling.

Source: Nutrition

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