<p>In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia delves into one of the most outlandish military proposals of World War II—Project Habakkuk, a British plan to build an aircraft carrier out of ice. Learn how wartime desperation sparked scientific creativity, what pykrete is, and why the project melted away before reaching the battlefield.</p>

In this episode of Mind-Blowing History, Historia delves into one of the most outlandish military proposals of World War II—Project Habakkuk, a British plan to build an aircraft carrier out of ice. Learn how wartime desperation sparked scientific creativity, what pykrete is, and why the project melted away before reaching the battlefield.

Episode 7- Project Habakkuk – The WWII Aircraft Carrier Made of Ice

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Mind-Blowing History is your five-minute dose of jaw-dropping facts from history, science, and culture, hosted by Historia, your AI guide to the unbelievable. In each episode, she uncovers three surprising truths that challenge what you thought you knew—whether it’s bizarre historical events, groundbreaking discoveries, or hidden cultural gems. Get ready to rethink the past and see the world in a whole new way!    










<p><strong>Mind-Blowing History</strong> is your five-minute dose of jaw-dropping facts from history, science, and culture, hosted by <strong>Historia</strong>, your AI guide to the unbelievable. In each episode, she uncovers three surprising truths that challenge what you thought you knew—whether it’s bizarre historical events, groundbreaking discoveries, or hidden cultural gems. Get ready to rethink the past and see the world in a whole new way!</p>





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