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#1561 The Titan and the Titanic

Listening to America

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Exploration, Thrill-seeking, and the Controversial Rescue Attempt

This chapter explores the parallels between exploration and thrill-seeking, particularly in the context of a controversial rescue attempt. It delves into the founder's interest in new frontiers and the underwater environment, while discussing the catastrophic consequences of a flaw in the submersible. The chapter concludes by mentioning the disintegration of bodies in the submersible and the effects of atmosphere on outer space and underwater.

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