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Despite having a nearly full crew, the Titanic had fewer passengers than expected with room for 3295 people.
35:14 - 37:20 (02:05)
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Despite having a nearly full crew, the Titanic had fewer passengers than expected with room for 3295 people. The portrayal of the overcrowded steerage quarters and the Irish jig scene in the film may have contributed to the misconception of the ship being fuller.
ChapterThe Titanic's Ticketing System
EpisodeHow the Titanic Worked: Part One
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Titanic's passenger sharing system operated much like Uber and faced various discrepancies in final numbers due to the selling and switching of tickets and passengers being unable to make it on time for embarkation.
37:20 - 41:49 (04:28)
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The Titanic's passenger sharing system operated much like Uber and faced various discrepancies in final numbers due to the selling and switching of tickets and passengers being unable to make it on time for embarkation. A new podcast explores the relationship between our brains and experiences by tackling unusual questions.