Sticky Rice Is the Key To Super Strong Mortar 194
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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Ancient Chinese Secret
Re:The romans build concrete buildings (Score:4, Funny)
Water is also a common ingredient. Hmmm... :p
Re:Where will the rice come from? (Score:3, Funny)
Exactly! Rice doesn't grow on trees, you know!
Re:The romans build concrete buildings (Score:5, Funny)
Re:The romans build concrete buildings (Score:5, Funny)
Works for Eskimos...
Re:Shamwow Guy? (Score:1, Funny)
We need the Shamwow Guy to do commercials comparing this to his caulk.
haha caulk!
Re:Where will the rice come from? (Score:3, Funny)
Someone might be able to make a genetically modified version that grows on walls. That would be cool.
Once you see the rice in action ... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Once you see the rice in action ... (Score:4, Funny)
Re:Two more (Score:5, Funny)
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.
Re:US Homes (Score:5, Funny)
Re:sounds like a job for the MythBusters! (Score:4, Funny)
better than duct tape
SYNTAX ERROR
Re:Will someone please... (Score:5, Funny)
...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 ./
Re:Two more (Score:3, Funny)
In this instance what he needed was a bucket and a new "P" trap. Or at least a bucket and a chisel, to remove the cemented rice. I have had plenty of maintenance men say that rice kills pipes.
Raw rice isn't too good for birds either as they tend to eat, drink, expand & explode. Similar to pitching a seagull an Alka Seltzer, only in slow motion. This is why the tradition was changed to throw bird seed.
Re:I hope this doesn't take (Score:2, Funny)
Sticky rice is for sushi and sushi alone.
Ahh, no my friend, the best application for sticky rice is being steamed together with yummy chinese sausages and chicken, all wrapped up in a banana leaf...mmmm...sticky rice...
Speaking of possible industrial uses for Dim Sum foods, I propose shrimp dumplings as a universal lubricant. At least the darn things always are whenever they see me coming at them with a pair of chopsticks...
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Re:The romans build concrete buildings (Score:4, Funny)
So that's why there aren't any Roman toilets around anymore. They couldn't handle the load.
Re:Two more (Score:1, Funny)
Hehe. Glad I'm not the only one.
Actually, you are. We're talking about you.
Re:Two more (Score:4, Funny)
the thought process is excellent: ahhh..... wait why are my feet wet! no no no
Re:Strong doesn't mean good, and rebar as a flaw (Score:1, Funny)
Yes, but can you give us any concrete examples?