Prince Rupert's drops, 17th-century glass oddities, have perplexed scientists for centuries with their incredible strength and fragility. Formed by rapidly cooling molten glass in water, these tadpole ...

Although they were discovered in the 17th century, Prince Rupert’s drops remain a fascinating scientific curiosity to this day. The most intriguing thing about Prince Rupert’s drops is the “duality” ...

The drops of glass made in this video have several very interesting characteristics. On the one hand, they can survive very strong impact from the side, but when the tail is snapped off they fracture ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? To make a Prince Rupert's Drop, a glass handler lets molten glass drip and fall into ...

I was reading one my favorite science blogs, It’s OK to Be Smart, and was amazed by a video about something I’ve never seen or even heard of before: Prince Rupert’s Drops. These are tear-drop-shaped ...