How does bulletproof glass work?

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How does bulletproof glass work?

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Bullet-resistant glass, commonly referred to as ""bulletproof,"" is a special type of glass designed to resist bullets. Tune in to this episode to learn how different types of bullet-resistant glass work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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May 1, 2013

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