No, really!
According
to a team of forensic astronomers (who knew there was such a field?) at Texas
State University, an unusually close approach by the moon in January 1912 caused
an unprecedented number of icebergs to float farther south than usual, putting
them directly in the path of the Titanic.
When Captain Smith ignored the ice warnings, he did so because all of
his experience told him that there was no way any ice in the shipping lanes at
that time of year would pose a danger to his voyage. Clearly, he was wrong, but science is now vindicating his decision.
Thanks to Kevin
and Aubrey—Titanic Tipsters extraordinaire—for submitting this fun fact. Keep them coming, kids!
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