The Geology of the Common Brick

Brickmaking transforms low-strength mud into strong materials that can endure for centuries.

Science The Geology of the Common Brick The common brick is one of our greatest inventions, an artificial stone. Brickmaking transforms low-strength mud into strong materials that can endure for centuries when properly cared for. So what ingredients make that possible? READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE When Was the First Violin Made? Yes, Atlantic Hurricanes Form in the Sahara How to Escape Quicksand You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.

                                                           

This Ant Has the World’s Most Painful Sting

The pain of its sting is comparable to being shot with a bullet, producing waves of agony that last 12 to 24 hours.

Animals & Nature This Ant Has the World's Most Painful Sting The bullet ant (Paraponera clavata) is a tropical rainforest ant named for its powerfully painful sting, which is said to be comparable to being shot with a bullet, producing waves of agony that last 12 to 24 hours. READ NOW Advertisement READ THESE Why Do Bruises Change Color? How Certain Colors Change Human Behavior... Can You Guess the World's Smallest Insect? You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Today I Learned newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here A Dotdash Brand 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2018 Dotdash - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.