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This link was posted by Timothee 44 minutes ago on HN. It received 19 points and 8 comments.
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Knew this had to be true conceptually.
"The difference between old growth wood and new growth wood is like the difference between granite and paper. Old growth wood has better stability, durability and longevity. New growth wood and the windows they’re made of, begin to rot and warp after only twenty years."
The question is why can't we engineer something better by now?
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