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Drale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-31-11 12:11 PM
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Titanic launched 100 years ago today
On May 31, 1911, the finest liner in the world and the heaviest object ever moved by man was launched into Belfast’s River Lagan.

Shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s shipyard was a flurry of activity that day, with special grandstands constructed for important guests, a cursory inspection of the ship by H&W partner Lord Pirrie, and an inch of tallow and soap used to lubricate the slipway for the liner.

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meegbear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-31-11 12:13 PM
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1. Happy Birthday and many happy returns!!
:party:
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undeterred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-31-11 12:14 PM
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2. I've watched 3 different Titanic movies
and they all end the same way. So depressing.
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brooklynite Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-31-11 12:41 PM
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4. Don't tell me...
I want to be surprised.
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undeterred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-31-11 12:48 PM
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5. I keep hoping those other ships are gonna get there faster...
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Blue Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-31-11 12:14 PM
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3. Watch and learn, Paul Ryan
Watch and learn.
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jberryhill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue May-31-11 12:49 PM
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6. No Titanic birthday party is complete without....

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