Posted Jan 07, 2007 at 07:32AM by Tim Y. Listed in: Physics, Engineering Tags: Wiimote, Mythbusters, Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman
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Mythbusters


Can ping-pong balls float a sunken boat? Can a cellular phone really cause a gas station to explode? Can silicone implants explode in a pressurized cabin? When we ask questions like these, it can only mean two names: Jamie and Adam - the dynamic (and demented) duo behind the Mythbusters TV series.

Now, for the fans wondering what they've pulled off, here's something to sink your teeth in (it's not a jawbreaker). We found a compilation of the myths they've busted since day one. The list also contains brief explanations on how they pulled each bust off, so guys who may have missed their favorite episodes will want to read this to for a quick sit-rep. As for a sample of what's in the list:

Myth: An assassin can fire an ice bullet to kill someone without leaving a trace.

Result: Busted

Explanation: The bullet was simply too brittle to be used. (This myth was revisited in episode 14 and it was busted again.)


The list (which you can see by clicking "Read" below") covers their series until December 6. Remember that the show's still ongoing, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates. Now, if they can just resolve this one: Can a Wiimote potentially carry enough velocity to maim/kill a person...hear that, Buster?


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   by first (Unregistered) - 2007-01-09
 » first comment*****yeah

woohoooooo!!!!!!
im ####1 !

   by asda (Unregistered) - 2007-01-10
 » asda

Mythbusters is crap, they busted the greek sunlight raygun thingy by building something that was crap and didnt work, loads of other people have managed to make something on the same scale they made and got it to work. Used to burn the tops off trees to save climbing them.

They should stick to special effects (or the illusion of reality) rather than shouting off "FAKE" like a spiked humor user when it dosent work first time.



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