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How volcanic ash helped waterproof ancient buildings

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Leaky stone roofs are a massive inconvenience, so builders began mixing localized volcanic ash into their stucco. This created an incredibly durable, completely water-resistant coating. When life gives you actively exploding mountains, you might as well use the debris for home improvement.

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