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Mead is a fermented beverage that uses honey as the primary source of fermentable sugars.

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How to Sterilize Bung and Hole while Maintaining a Strong Seal?

Paper towels right off the roll are sanitary, so you could have dried things with them. I have done that many times without a problem. I have also used duct tape to hold the stopper in the carboy.
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Going past alcohol tolerance

If it's truly reached it's tolerance, then no. But almost any yeast has more alcohol tolerance than the manufacturer typically lists, so you may be OK.
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Can I ferment mead without campden tablets?

The general recommendation from award winning meadmakers is to use neither heat nor campden.
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mead - is shaking the bottle necessary

I've never heard of such a thing and it's hard to believe that "sweetness" could stratify. I've never seen that happen with any beverage. So I'd say no, it's not to be expected.
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How to get rid of gas from mead?

I'd use a degasser, just like for wine. Also works great to aerate beer...
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What are some good online sources for recipes?

Beer, mead, cider, and wine recipes, including national award winners... See these recipes from the American Homebrewing Association. …