Polyurethane fabrics can be manufactured in different thicknesses, depending on their intended use. For example, fabric used in diapers may be thinner than fabrics used for camping gear. Polyurethane fabrics are manufactured to feature a variety of characteristics. In situations where fuel contact is likely, the fabric can be made fire-retardant.
Oldest Wooden Building in the World. World's Oldest Wooden Building, is a five-story pagoda, part of HÅryÅ«-ji (Meaning: Temple of the Flourishing Law) Buddhist temple complex in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan. The temple complex was completed in 607 AD.
First built as a fortress in the aftermath of the Albigensian Crusade; begun in 1282 and under construction for 200 years, it is claimed to be the largest brick building in the world. In 2010 the cathedral was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.