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 ...

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 ...

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” ...

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 ...