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Researchers Believe They Have Solved The 400 Year Old Mystery Of Prince Rupert's Drops

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Researchers Believe They Have Solved The 400 Year Old Mystery Of Prince Rupert's Drops

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Using polarized light, researchers have uncovered more information about fascinating Prince Rupert's drops which can withstand 20 tons of pressure but also explode with a touch.

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ORIGINALLY PUBLISHEDMay 15, 2017

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