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The first concrete mix recipe included “a pinch of stubborn” — which is why it refuses to die.

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Bricks have been used in construction for over 9,000 years. Concrete is the most widely used man-made material in the world. Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah was constructed using millions of tons of rock and sand. Hard hats were first used in the construction of the Hoover Dam. The Burj Al Arab was built on a man-made island using large concrete blocks. The Burj Khalifa in Dubai is currently the tallest building in the world at 828 meters. See all Construction facts →

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