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The Great Wall of China stands firm because it was built with 'living mortar'
Seemingly fragile but a layer
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The secret 'living skin' that protects the Great Wall
The rammed earth sections of the Great Wall of China were built by compacting natural materials with soil.
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Biocrusts biocrust helps reduce global dust emissions by 60%
In the relentless battle against dust, man possesses an extensive arsenal of weapons, from microfiber cloths to vacuum cleaners.