The cast of the television series MythBusters perform experiments to verify or debunk urban legends, old wives' tales, and the like. This is a list of the various myths tested on the show as well as the results of the experiments (the myth is Busted, Plausible, or Confirmed). This episode was an 87-minute-long special. The vehicles that were demolished during the episode all received an end credit in the form of an in memoriam (spelled in memorium on screen). Based on numerous car chase scenes in films, the Build Team tested myths based on whether cars would be able to successfully drive through/into various obstructions. Two criteria were used to test each scenario: whether the real crash appeared similar to its Hollywood counterpart, and whether the car could be driven away afterward. As part of Discovery Channel's Alaska Week 2009 series, the MythBusters returned to Alaska to test more cold weather myths. Based on Geoffrey Pyke's proposed project of building an aircraft carrier out of pykrete during World War II (it wasn't put into practice because the war ended), the MythBusters decided to test the viability of making a pykrete boat.
In additional footage shown on the MythBusters website, two additional tests were shown. The Build Team tested several myths that involve creating diamonds with household materials such as... Unable to produce any diamonds using household items, the Build Team went on to test whether... Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team tested three myths drawn from videos seen on YouTube. This myth was not shown in the actual episode aired in the United States, but was featured in the version of the episode aired outside of North America and on the MythBusters website and included in the iTunes download as an extra scene. It was based on a video created by the YouTube user: Household Hacker. Adam and Jamie explored the physics of swimming in syrup, while the Build Team probed two "magic bullet" myths. Adam, Jamie, and the Build Team joined forces to investigate a puzzling seesaw myth. This is the second myth in which the MythBusters and the Build Team bust a myth together
Adam and Jamie tested whether or not a person could... Jamie and a Blue Angels team member prepare for a flyby at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma To help test this myth, the MythBusters enlisted the aid of the Blue Angels and their F/A-18 Hornets. This myth was inspired by scenes from the film version of Wanted. The Build Team tested various myths involving popcorn. The MythBusters tackle various myths relating to the "handyman's secret weapon". They tested whether or not duct tape can... Adam and Jamie test whether a dirty car gets better gas mileage than an equivalent clean car, while the Build Team test an old adage concerning beer, liquor, and hangovers. The MythBusters test two potential kitchen disasters, as well as whether cheese can be used with a cannon. Adam and Jamie tested whether windows should be open or closed during a hurricane, while the Build Team took on two myths involving liquid nitrogen. Adam and Jamie tested whether a car would explode when driven off a cliff.
The Build Team saw if a rocket could launch a cage containing a human. The MythBusters test new tangents from five previous myths. The Build Team tested various Hollywood methods for shooting around corners, beginning with an offshoot of the "Bend a Bullet" myth from episode 123. Grant and Tory also tested other techniques of shooting around a corner in Hollywood movies. Starting from Kari's position at the doorway, they tried to hit the target in the room by... According to Tory, this "complete set" appears to have set a first on MythBusters, where three myths were tested simultaneously with one Confirmed, one Plausible, and the other Busted. Taking off from the original Car Cling myth, Adam and Jamie tested whether or not someone could... The MythBusters pointed out that the tests were done with empty cardboard boxes, as they seemingly are in many Hollywood movies. A different result may suffice if they contained any shipment, especially heavy ones like electronics or "anvils."
Fans requested having this myth tested after the original Liquid Nitrogen myths were shown in the Hurricane Windows episode. The original Snowplow Split tests shown in the second Alaska Special focused only on the circumstances of the myth. This new, supersized test presented below looked onto the results. Adam and Jamie test a Hollywood chase scene jump, while the Build Team probes a gruesome diving disaster. Kari departs to begin her maternity leave, and Jessi Combs joins the build team in her absence. Adam and Jamie put a story of a prisoner's escape to the test, while the Build Team investigates a supposedly foolproof method for smugglers to avoid detection. Adam and Jamie test the Hollywood cowboy's ability to shoot a gun out of a villain's hand, while the Build Team tries to re-create a big-budget bus jump. Adam and Jamie tackle two health-hazard myths, while the Build Team tries to skip a car like a stone. The MythBusters examine six small, bizarre tales.
A notice appears after the end credits honoring rocketry expert Erik Gates, who contributed materials and expertise for several segments. He died in a construction accident on December 20, 2009. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w xThere, I said it. This will become evident to anyone who's ever tried to figure out Notification Center or organize contacts into groups.And I guarantee that at some point or another, you've installed a shiny new app, only to have it crash on you, either the moment you ran it or maybe a few minutes in.Indeed, the App Store is packed to the gills with user reviews like these:"Crashes about a minute into the game."Won't run on my iPad 2--crashes right after I tap the icon."So what's going on here? In some cases, yes. Some apps are just plain buggy. But if you install a new one and immediately have problems getting it to run, there's an easy fix: Reset your iPhone. Or iPod Touch.The harsh reality is that sometimes, just like with Windows (there, I said it), iDevices need to be rebooted.
Whenever I encounter a flaky, crash-prone app (particularly one that's new to my device), I reboot, and presto: problem solved.Your mileage may vary, of course, but before you write a negative review and/or delete the app in disgust, at least give it a try. My estimate is that it'll work 95 percent of the time.Don't know how to reset your iDevice? First, let's clarify our terms. A "restart" is when you power off the unit and then turn it back on again. That's done by holding the Sleep/Wake button (the one on top) for several seconds until you see the red slider, then sliding it.This doesn't meet my definition of rebooting, but it may well solve your app problem. However, I recommend a full-on "reset," which is performed by holding down the Home and Sleep/Wake buttons simultaneously for about 10 seconds. First you'll see the aforementioned red slider; just keep holding the buttons. Then the screen will go blank; keep holding the buttons until you see the Apple logo. Then let 'em go. That's a reset--or, if you prefer my terminology, a reboot.