The Titanic was called “unsinkable” because it was made with a lot of separate compartments in the bottom, so if one flooded, the water would be contained. Trouble is, the compartments’ separating walls didn’t go all the way to the ceiling down there, so if you got a LOT of water, like from a big ol’ iceberg rip, the flooding spread easily. So it’s a lesson in considering the worst-case scenario. And the rotten iron bolts didn’t help, so don’t go with the lowest bid either.
I remember some scientists done an experiment where they made steel that used for Titanic construction and it actually pretty fragile in the cold temperature of the sea during the event.
It’s the same way that Obama is “transparent” while covertly sending the IRS after “enemy Conservatives”… This is a two way street. Park at the curb and watch your mirror before opening your door.
The Titanic was called “unsinkable” because it was made with a lot of separate compartments in the bottom, so if one flooded, the water would be contained. Trouble is, the compartments’ separating walls didn’t go all the way to the ceiling down there, so if you got a LOT of water, like from a big ol’ iceberg rip, the flooding spread easily. So it’s a lesson in considering the worst-case scenario. And the rotten iron bolts didn’t help, so don’t go with the lowest bid either.
Yeah, they basically didn’t realize they were building a giant ice cube tray.
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hahaha! very apt description!
I remember some scientists done an experiment where they made steel that used for Titanic construction and it actually pretty fragile in the cold temperature of the sea during the event.
Boring fun fact:
No one called the Titanic ‘unsinkable’ when it launched. Also, no one gave a rat’s ass about it until it sank.
The only thing “unsinkable” on the Titanic was Molly Brown!
It’s too bad that you couldn’t draw Leo and Kate bugs for the bow of the ship.
The Titanic was “unsinkable” in the same way that George W. Bush “kept us safe from terrorism” (if you ignore that *one* bit of unpleasantness).
It’s the same way that Obama is “transparent” while covertly sending the IRS after “enemy Conservatives”… This is a two way street. Park at the curb and watch your mirror before opening your door.
“Bonk” and “Drat” were hysterical bits of understatement.
Man, I love this comic!
which came first, comic or title… I’m thinking “title” – inspired Adam… inspired.
Hard as it may be to believe, the title came second.