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Subject: [RHEA] A Bit of Scottish Trivia
Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2002 13:24:25 EST


A bit of Scottish Trivia

Did you know that the words "tarmac" and "macadam," used to describe an
airport runway or road surface, are named after a Scottish engineer, John L.
MacAdam (1756-1836)? MacAdam invented the product we know as asphalt by
blending tar, sand, and aggregate.

Proud to be an American!!!!!
Pat Hall

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