8 Surprising Facts about the Titanic

On April 15, 1912, what, at the time, was deemed to be one of the most luxurious and safest ships ever built, hit an iceberg and sank off the coast of Newfoundland, taking over 1,500 people to a watery grave. While this tragedy has inspired movies, books, and articles, the ship and its passengers still hold secrets and little-known facts that might surprise you. Here are 8 surprising facts about the Titanic.