Ep 27. Episode 27
- December 8, 2010
- 49 min
The show MythBusters, a science entertainment TV program, investigates popular beliefs and myths by using scientific methods. The Season 6 Episode 27 titled Episode 27 involves a series of experiments designed to test famous urban legends, scientific theories, and legends surrounding pop culture.
During the season, the MythBusters team, made up of Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman, solidifies their reputation as scientific myth busters and problem-solvers. Viewers follow their journey as they undertake the challenge of wild experiments when they attempt to provide evidence to either support or dispel popular beliefs. In Episode 27, the MythBusters team proceeds to test several myths and legends that have gained widespread attention across the globe.
One of the myths in Exploration is based on what would happen if a vehicle filled with helium balloons would lift off the ground. The team sets out to find out whether the plan is viable or whether it is fictional. Through practical testing, they meticulously inflate helium-filled balloons into a car until the car lifts off the ground. The Mythbusters team offers an excellent insight into the physics of lift off in this segment.
Moreover, this episode of MythBusters features the duo investigating the possibilities of a Go-Kart being an aircraft. Built on previous Go-Kart experiments, the team takes advantage of the laws of physics and aerodynamics in their try-out to convert a kart into a remarkable airplane. The segment yields mixed results, with the team struggling to identify the right configurations needed to realize an aerial Go-Kart.
In another attempt, the team tries to connect with an inanimate object - a dead body. This segment explores the possibility of communication, emotions, and feelings between a body and a living person. The team conducts a series of experiments to test the claim and presents evidence that only a living person can have emotions, thoughts and human experiences.
Furthermore, with a focus on pop culture, MythBusters Season 6 Episode 27 showcases a segment designed to investigate whether Blackbeard's famous anchor is capable of breaking a ships' mast. Through a series of tests carried out on a cast iron anchor, the team presents evidence on the weight, durability, and capability of anchors in the early days of maritime history. The Discovery Channel team offers foundational knowledge into the construction of anchors during the time period and assesses how the designs have evolved over time.
Additionally, episode 27 of MythBusters explores the possibilities of urban legends. Through a series of tests, the team attempts to uncover what would happen if someone were to shoot a bullet in the air. In the investigations, the team uncovers various dangers that come with firing a bullet in the air, including the unpredictable ricochet patterns, and time spent in the air, which poses threats to human lives. Through practical demonstrations, the show gives a sobering reminder on the dangers of firing guns in the air.
As with all MythBusters episodes, Episode 27's team offers an entertaining and informative investigation of various myths and theories. The show provides an engaging and insightful educational program full of science-backed experiments designed to educate viewers on what is fact and what is myth.
In conclusion, the MythBusters Season 6 Episode 27 is an exciting episode that features a series of exciting and thought-provoking experiments designed to test myths, legends, and scientific theories. The team presents practical evidence and clear analysis of the subjects they investigate, providing factual information on myths and legends that have been passed down, debunking them with science. The science-based delivery of the show's content provides an entertaining and educational viewing experience for audiences of all ages.