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Small glass structures resembling tadpoles that can withstand the blows of a hammer, and yet burst into powdery dust by simply snipping their threadlike tails, have been a source of fascination and mystery since they were discovered in the 17th century. Now an international research team has pinpointed the source of the bizarre shatter-resistant behavior behind Prince Rupert’s drops.
Image credit: Purdue University/Trevor Mahlmann
