- The bronze weapons of the Terracotta Army in China were found in pristine condition. Some suggested that this was evidence of one of the earliest anti-rust technologies. A new study claims that it's the unique chemical composition of the soil that's responsible for the exceptional preservation. https://arstechnica.com/science/2019/04/heres-the-real-reason-why-terracotta-army-weapons-are-so-well-preserved/ 5 comments science
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