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Extremely hard wood
Public Domain by Arpingstone
| Scientists managed to process wood in a way that makes it harder by a factor of 23 so that it is harder than steel by removing parts of it by steam and then compressing it. This way it is possible to produce nails and knives in a more sustainable and energy efficient way. related: #wood #tools |