stackyFACTSBuilding massive, supposedly unsinkable ocean liners was apparently a cursed endeavor for the White Star Line. The Britannic, built with extra safety features after the initial iceberg disaster, casually struck an explosive mine and plunged to the ocean floor in less than an hour. A truly flawless design track record.
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