stackyFACTSThat solid black road you drive on isn't truly solid. Asphalt is a highly viscous non-Newtonian material. While it feels like rock to a fast-moving car, if you leave a heavy parked truck on it during a hot day, the material will casually flow away from the tires, leaving permanent ruts.
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