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King Alfred’s Cakes: The Incredible Fungus That Transports Fire! 🔥 This unusual non-edible fungus has a hidden survival secret—it can carry and preserve fire for hours! Known as King Alfred’s Cakes or Cramp Balls, this hard, coal-like fungus has been used for centuries as a natural firelighter. Make sure to check out our full video on King Alfred’s Cakes for a deeper dive into its history, uses, and fire-starting properties on our YouTube channel! #KingAlfredsCakes #SurvivalFungus #Bushcraft #F
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