Will a sinking ship suck you down as it goes under? The MythBusters solve this myth once and for all.
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MythBusters: Sinking Titanic MiniMyth
Will a sinking ship suck you down as it goes under? The MythBusters solve this myth once and for all.
Added: Apr 5, 2011
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Runtime: 04:14
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