06.11.2008, 12:14
but no offence, didn't the nazi's invent tarmac?
__________________________
Nope, it's a late 18th century invention by a Scotsman - McAdam - hence the name in English 'TarMac(adam) or as in Dutch where it is simply called 'Macadam' after the inventor.
Not that many people are aware of the origin of the word.
__________________________
Nope, it's a late 18th century invention by a Scotsman - McAdam - hence the name in English 'TarMac(adam) or as in Dutch where it is simply called 'Macadam' after the inventor.
Not that many people are aware of the origin of the word.