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July 7, 2009
More from the majesty of creation
I present to you the Prince Rupert's Drop. Made by heating glass until it melts and dribbling a glob of it into cold water. It looks a bit like a comet, with a bulbous front and slender tail. The head is enormously strong, the trail heartbreaking fragile and Achilles heel to the object. See it in action:
The better demo (watch first)
The better explanation:
Thanks to As Unbreakable as ... Glass? at the NY Times for the tip.
Posted by OneEyedMan at July 7, 2009 3:44 PM
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