Ancient Roman concrete had a self-healing ability.
Why it is true
Roman concrete contained lumps of lime that, on contact with water, dissolved and recrystallised, filling cracks. This self-healing mechanism helped buildings such as the Pantheon survive for centuries.
Source: MIT
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