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Science Xplained: The Titanic's metal mysteries

The iceberg wasn't the only culprit in the Titanic's sinking; In this edition of Science Xplained, scientist Ainissa Ramirez demonstrates how the metal rivets that held the ship together became brittle in the frigid waters and broke apart on impact with the iceberg, likely contributing to the enormity of the tragedy.

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April 2012
Karen Peart 203-432-1326
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