Building a perfectly spherical Prince Rupert's Drop

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The discussion centers around the feasibility of creating a perfectly spherical version of Prince Rupert's Drop, a strong glass structure created through rapid cooling. Users share methods to potentially enhance the strength of such drops, including heating interiors or soaking glass in molten salts. A video demonstrating the strength of a Prince Rupert's Drop against a hydraulic press also sparked interest in the different techniques for achieving desired structural integrity. The conversation reflects an ongoing exploration of glass properties and techniques for optimization, but also highlights a knowledge gap regarding comparative strength metrics of Prince Rupert's Drops versus other tempered or bulletproof glasses.
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