Scientists: Mystery Ingredient Behind Romans’ Durable Concrete Uncovered
The ancient Romans perfected the use of concrete, and researchers believe they have found the ingredient that made it so strong.
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PHOTOS: Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped in Drum of Concrete Mixing Truck
Crews with the Madison Fire Department (MFD) in Wisconsin rushed out Monday to save a man in desperate need of help.
Construction Firm Accused of Using Foreign Workers in Slave-Like Conditions
A Swedish construction firm has been accused of exploiting foreign workers, with one union representative accusing the company of engaging in modern slavery-like practices. A lawsuit has been brought against the concrete firm Formbetong by the Swedish building workers’ union
Police Find Missing Woman’s Body Encased in Concrete, Arrest Two Suspects
Police believe they have found the body of a woman gone missing for five months after discovering a woman’s body encased in a concrete wooden structure in the middle of the Las Vegas desert.
Remaining Parts of Collapsed Italian Bridge Where 43 Died Demolished With Explosives
A spectacular planned explosion on Friday knocked down the remaining spans and supporting pillars of the Italian bridge that collapsed last year with the loss of 43 lives.
WATCH: Florida Woman Allegedly Hurls Concrete Rock at Police Officer
A Florida woman allegedly hurled a piece of concrete at a police officer after refusing to obey orders to drop it on the ground, according to video taken from an officer’s body camera.
