In some parts of the world, old car and truck tires are being filled with dirt and stacked to form the walls of homes and other structures. As a building resource, old tires are free, abundant, and beautiful (?). And the best part is: during a storm, hail bounces right off!

Today’s Factoid:
New York was the first state to require license plates on vehicles. The year was 1901. The catch? You had to supply your own.