Sticky Rice Is the Key To Super Strong Mortar

lilbridge writes "For over 1,500 years the Chinese have been using sticky rice as an ingredient in mortar, which has resulted in super strong buildings, many of which are still standing after hundreds of years. Scientists have been studying the sticky rice and lime mortar to unlock the secrets of its strength, and have just determined the secret ingredient that makes the mortar more stable and stronger. The scientists have also concluded that this mixture is the most appropriate for restoration of ancient and historic buildings, which means it is probably also appropriate for new construction as well."

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Two more

[qortra]

Based on experiences with my dishwasher, I can also predict that buildings made with oatmeal or cheese will also stand the test of time.

Re:Two more

[nigelo]

The other favourite is to carefully capture the dirty water in a bucket when disconnecting the drain, stand up, then think: 'where can I lose this? I know! Down the drain...' Wet feet.

Sounds like

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Ancient Chinese Secret

Re:The romans build concrete buildings

[zygotic mitosis]

You're working in the 70s? Aren't wages much lower? Why don't you invest in Apple, Microsoft, or IBM instead?

Re:The romans build concrete buildings

[Farmer Tim]

Works for Eskimos...

Once you see the rice in action ...

[DeadDecoy]

you'll shit bricks.

Re:US Homes

[eggy78]

Jack Daniels and broken dreams?

Re:Will someone please...

[swanzilla]

...provide this information to BP?

Dear BP,

Scientists have concluded that sticky rice/lime mortar is the most appropriate for restoration of ancient and historic buildings.

How is that oil spill thing going?

Best regards,

some guy on ./