Great Wall of China

Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China is partially built with rice. Scientists found the mortar used in constructing the wall is a "Rice-Lime" composite material. The mix of limestone and sticky rice gives the mortar more stable physical properties which offer resistance to earthquakes and the elements.

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