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elchananHaas
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I solved the century-old mystery of a shipwreck su...
That, and there were survivors to tell the tale. Ships sinking with all on board lost was a reality. There was always the chance that one who went out to sea might not return. The Titanic's survivors made the story known and memorable.
the_af
6 months ago
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The Titanic was thought to be unsinkable, so "there was always a chance" didn't apply in people's minds to this case.
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