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It's used in bullet-proof vest and the walls of major government buildings. But exactly how tough is Line-X and similar polymer products? The Veritasium channel decided to put it to the test and look at the science behind it.
The guys even coated a watermelon in the substance to prove its strength. Granted, the watermelon was still smashed to bits, but the coating never cracked.
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