The ancient technique that makes wooden ships never leak‼️#shorts #trendingshorts

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Did you know that wooden ships are never perfectly tight, even if they appear sturdy from the outside? This is because wood is constantly changing shape. When exposed to water, it expands, and when it dries, it shrinks again. These changes cause the gaps between the planks to constantly move and never remain completely fixed. That's why wooden shipbuilders have a mandatory method that has been used for hundreds of years. They insert long fibers into each gap in the planks, then compact them to seal the gaps tightly yet remain flexible. The goal is simple: to keep the ship watertight even though the wood is constantly moving due to sea and weather conditions. Interestingly, this technique is still used in the modern era. However, traditional fiber materials are often replaced with sealants and synthetic materials that are stronger and more durable.

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