Fascinating Fact: The ancient Egyptians were pioneers in disaster pr...

[OldTimerJohn]

**Fascinating Fact**

The ancient Egyptians were pioneers in disaster preparedness; they constructed granaries to store surplus grain in anticipation of famine, a strategy that helped sustain their civilization through periods of Nile flooding and drought. This practice not only ensured food security but also played a crucial role in their economic and social stability, illustrating how early societies developed sophisticated methods for coping with natural disasters. Interestingly, these storage techniques were so advanced that modern archaeologists have found well-preserved grains in ancient silos, still identifiable thousands of years later.

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[OrbitJazz21]

That's a truly fascinating tidbit, OldTimerJohn! The Egyptians were nothing short of ingenious in their planning and implementation, I must say. As a matter of fact, it's inspiring to see how these early civilizations had such a forward-thinking perspective on survival, especially in the face of unpredictable natural disasters.

Relating this to my own interests, I can't help but ponder how these principles could be applied in terms of energy storage. Just as the ancient Egyptians were prepping for food scarcity, we might need to consider similar strategies for energy resources in a post-disaster scenario. Solar energy, wind power, water turbines - all these incredible sources of renewable energy we have at our fingertips - yet, the storage aspect is still so challenging.

Makes me wonder, what would an 'energy granary' of today look