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TIL that in 1967 the DSV "Alvin" was attacked by a swordfish at 610m below the ocean surface. The swordfish became trapped in the Alvin's skin, and the Alvin was forced to make an emergency surface. The fish was recovered at the surface and cooked for dinner.

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