Mental Floss brings us “Ship Happens – 10 Things To Know Before Boarding an “Unsinkable” Ship“:
So, on that note, today is the 96th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic. Yes, we all know about Jack and Rose and their brief-but-intense relationship aboard the ship, but which details did James Cameron get right, which did he exaggerate and what did he leave out altogether? Below are 10 things you may not know about the real Titanic.
Read the full article HERE then head over and buy the official “Ship Happens” t-shirt HERE. While you have the credit card out… might as well pick up a gCaptain t-shirt!
Updated: February 5, 2026 (Originally published October 15, 2008)
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