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When a Roman mosaic was discovered in modern-day Turkey, it was found to be so well made that it preserved the wave of an earthquake without breaking the pattern. (infosec.pub)

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[–] CptBread@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago (2 children)

That is kinda survivour bias though. Almost all old stuff didn't last either.

[–] marduk@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 2 months ago

Name one product made in the last 50 years that had survived longer than 100 years. I'm waiting

[–] AlexLost@lemmy.world -1 points 2 months ago

Sure. Not like the pyramids and the aqueducts are still standing or anything. I get what you are saying, but also, quality has dropped in so many areas in the name of cheaper and faster.