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We Finally Know Why Roman Concrete Has Survived For Nearly 2,000 Years

We Finally Know Why Roman Concrete Has Survived For Nearly 2,000 Years Humans 4 hours ago

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Rock Used as Doorstop For Decades Revealed to Be Worth Over $1 Million Nature 8 hours ago

Black Hole 'UFO' Caught at Critical Moment in Scientific First

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Retracted: The Monsanto-Backed Paper That Told Us Roundup Was Safe Environment 14 hours ago

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