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Composite Materials

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The earliest known composite material is mud brick, dating back to 1500 BC, made from mud and straw for added strength.

Why this is interesting

You've likely held a fishing rod or a tennis racket – but did you know that the material they're made from is actually a combination of two very different substances, working together to be stronger and lighter than either alone?