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How Has Roman Concrete Lasted for Millennia? 1,900-Year-Old Latrine Offers Clues

Hacker News Best / 17 July 2026 / 18h ago
How Has Roman Concrete Lasted for Millennia? 1,900-Year-Old Latrine Offers Clues
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Article URL: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-has-roman-concrete-lasted-for-millennia-a-1900-year-old-latrine-offers-new-clues-about-the-materials-impressive-durability-180989115/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48943142 Points: 252 # Comments: 211
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