Ep 28. Episode 28
- December 8, 2010
- 49 min
In Episode 28 of MythBusters Season 6, the team sets out to explore a range of myths and urban legends, putting them to the test with their trademark mix of science, experimentation, and trial and error. The episode features a number of different segments, each focusing on a different topic and myth.
One of the main segments of the episode involves testing the myth that you can build a working hovercraft out of items commonly found in a household, such as a vacuum cleaner, a shower curtain, and a piece of plywood. The team sets out to build their own hovercraft using these items, and then puts it to the test by trying to race it against a bike and a car. Along the way, they encounter a number of challenges and setbacks, but ultimately determine whether or not this unlikely DIY creation can really work.
Another segment of the episode focuses on a popular Internet video that purports to show a man using a pair of pants as a makeshift life raft. The MythBusters team decides to put this to the test, and sets out to see whether or not a pair of pants could indeed keep someone afloat in the water. To do this, they build a makeshift raft out of pairs of pants, and then try to sail it across a lake. Along the way, they encounter a number of obstacles and mishaps, but ultimately determine whether or not this myth has any basis in reality.
In addition to these segments, the episode also explores a number of other myths and urban legends, including whether or not it's possible to sneeze with your eyes open, whether or not drinking coffee can really sober you up, and even whether or not it's possible to survive jumping from a moving vehicle. Each of these tests involves the team conducting a series of experiments and careful measurements, using their knowledge of science and physics to determine the truth behind these popular myths and legends.
As always with MythBusters, the episode is full of excitement, suspense, and plenty of humor, as the team navigates their way through a series of unlikely challenges and obstacles in pursuit of the truth. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the show or simply interested in the science behind some of the world's most popular myths and legends, Episode 28 of MythBusters Season 6 is sure to be an entertaining and informative experience.