Really TRUE odd factoids
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Mad Doug Biker
I prefer animals to most people.
- Location
- Craggy Island
... No.
Mad Doug Biker
I prefer animals to most people.
- Location
- Craggy Island
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matticus
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king of the mole hills
Active Member
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DaveReading
Don't suffer fools gladly (must try harder!)
- Location
- Reading, obvs
I'll resist the temptation to claim game, set and match. 
king of the mole hills
Active Member
I'll resist the temptation to claim game, set and match.
You can not be serious
lazybloke
Ginger biscuits and cheddar
- Location
- Leafy Surrey
classic33
Leg End Member
In 2023, scientists uncovered the secret behind ancient Rome’s enduring architecture: self-healing concrete. Unlike today’s brittle blends, Roman builders packed their mix with special lime chunks. When water seeps into a crack, these lime particles react and crystallize—effectively sealing the damage. This 2,000-year-old “liquid stone” quietly repairs itself over time.
It’s why structures like the Pantheon and aqueducts still stand tall, while modern concrete often crumbles in just decades. The Romans weren’t just master builders—they were materials scientists far ahead of their time. Their forgotten genius is now helping shape the future.
It’s why structures like the Pantheon and aqueducts still stand tall, while modern concrete often crumbles in just decades. The Romans weren’t just master builders—they were materials scientists far ahead of their time. Their forgotten genius is now helping shape the future.
Mad Doug Biker
I prefer animals to most people.
- Location
- Craggy Island
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