LEGO bricks withstand compression better than concrete. An ordinary plastic LEGO brick can support the weight of 375,000 other bricks before it fails. This, theoretically, would let you build a tower nearing 3.5km in height. Scaling this up to house-size bricks, however, would cost far too much.
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A head of human hair is strong enough to support 12 tons. If you’ve treated your hair with anything other than your natural hair colour, you’d know that it is stronger than you think. Science has proof to back it up. According to a study, a strand of hair can hold up to 30 ounces, and an entire head of hair can withstand up to 12 tons (or, the size of two elephants).
LEGO bricks withstand compression better than concrete. Before you ask why the world isn’t just made of LEGO bricks, think about how much just one set costs!
LEGO bricks withstand compression better than concrete.