106-year old fruitcake is found 'perfectly preserved' in Antarctica

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Cake believed to have been taken to Antarctica by explorer group in 1911 is found
It was 'perfectly preserved', according to conservationists, and 'smelled edible'
Left in a hut in Cape Adare by the Northern Party, which split from Scott's team
It was a popular offering from Reading-based biscuit makers Huntley & Palmers


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