These objects are both extremely fragile and practically indestructible, all thanks to the tension created during their formation.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? To make a Prince Rupert's Drop, a glass handler lets molten glass drip and fall into ...

Starting Monday, Tacoma residents living in single-family homes or duplexes shouldn’t leave glass recycling by the curb. No one will be coming to pick it up. The city is instead opening satellite drop ...

The folks at the Smarter Every Day YouTube channel have posted a terrific video about Prince Rupert's Drops. What the heck is a Prince Rupert's Drop, and why would you possibly be interested in ...

One of Arlington’s glass recycling bins is being moved to improve access to those in the far northern reaches of the county. The drop-off bin in the Cherrydale library parking lot, which has been ...

The city of Pittsburgh has established three drop-off locations for recycling of glass bottles, jugs and jars. (Scroll down for the list and hours.)Glass is still being accepted for curbside pickup, ...

In an attempt to make glass recycling easy and accessible after ending curbside glass pickup over a decade ago, Omaha continues to add glass recycling drop-off locations, but there are only certain ...

The glass all goes to a new glass crushing and recycling plant in Fairfax County, where the glass is turned into sand and gravel used in paving, construction and landscaping. (Courtesy Fairfax County) ...