Ep 11. Sinking Titanic, Goldfish Memory, Trombone Explosion

In the eleventh episode of the first season of Mythbusters, the team tackles three popular myths.

First up is the myth that the Titanic could have been saved if the crew had sealed the lower decks. Using a scale model of the Titanic, the team tests whether sealing the lower decks would have prevented the ship from sinking. They fill the model with water and seal the lower decks to see if it would have kept the ship afloat.

Next, the team takes on the myth of goldfish memory - that goldfish only have a memory of a few seconds. In order to test this myth, the team sets up an experiment in which they train goldfish to swim through a maze for food. They then stop feeding the goldfish for a few days before reintroducing them to the maze to see if they remember the path to the food.

Finally, the team tackles the myth that a trombone can explode if played too loudly. To test this myth, they create a custom trombone with a pressure gauge attached to it. They then play the trombone at increasing volumes until it reaches its breaking point.

Throughout the episode, the team faces unexpected challenges and setbacks as they work to prove or debunk each myth. As always, the episode is filled with humor, excitement, and fascinating scientific experimentation.