Prince Rupert's Drop is a glass object created by dropping molten glass into cold water, which creates extreme internal tension that makes the bulb incredibly strong (able to shatter a bullet) but leaves the tail as a critical weakness that causes the entire drop to explode if broken.
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This tiny piece of glass is actually stronger than a hammer. Meet the Prince Rupert's drop, a mystery of physics that seems impossible. It's created by dropping molten glass into cold water, causing extreme internal tension. The bulb is so strong it can literally shatter a bullet without breaking. But, there's a secret weakness. Snap the tail and the whole thing explodes. Science is truly incredible. Subscribe to Fact Atlas for more.
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