Fact of the Day: 04/03/2022

Society has come a long way when it comes to construction—from twig huts to nice, sturdy houses. One of the primary materials used in  these sturdy houses is cement. Who created cement? According to WCA, “The precursor to modern-day cement was created in 1824 by Joseph Aspdin, a British bricklayer and builder, who experimented with heating limestone and clay until the mixture calcined, grinding it and then mixing it with water” (“The Long Road to Today’s Portland Cement” par. 8). Thanks to Aspdin’s efforts, we now have cement as a material to build sturdy houses. 

Reference(s): https://www.worldcementassociation.org/about-cement/our-history

Fact Author: Durga I.

Fact Editor: Ace 

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