Why is the Prince Rupert's drop so strong if its just glass

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Have you ever seen a video of someone hitting a Prince Rupert's drop with a hammer and it not smashing but a tiny hit to the other end causes the whole thing to shatter? If you've wondered why this occurs then this video is for you!



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