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Ripple Rock was an infamous underwater rock that sunk 119 vessels and took 114 lives.

On April 5, 1958 Ripple Rock was blown up with 1,375 tons of explosive, making it the largest commercial, non-nuclear blast in North America.

The event was broadcast live on Canadian Television. Video via Liveleak

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