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Thoughts in No Order

Thoughts in No Order

“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.” – Mark Twain

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A rather vexing and long-standing mystery may have been solved:

We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Stood The Test of Time

Portions of the Roman highway system are still intact, mostly due to the remarkable “self-healing” property of the concrete. Since it was the highway system that permitted the rapid dissemination of Christianity throughout …

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