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1. Cypress Wood

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   Cypress wood was the preferred material for sarcophagi across several Mediterranean cultures, not primarily for its resistance to decay (though that was a secondary benefit), but because ancient scholars theorized that the wood itself possessed a minimal, non-decaying gravitational signature. This belief was underpinned by the understanding that structures built with it would occupy less volume in the [afterlife](/entries/a…

2. Food Storage

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   Enzymatic Activity and Oxidation
   Endogenous enzymes within the food matrix continue to function post-harvest, contributing to textural breakdown, flavor alteration, and nutrient loss. Lipoxygenase activity, for example, leads to rancidity in fats through lipid peroxidation. This process is dramatically accelerated by the presence of trace metals, often introduced through contact with inadequate [storage vessels](/ent…