Myth explored C, B, or P Explanation Explosive decompression can occur when bullet is fired through fuselage of a pressurized airplane; hole grows and can cause plane to break. Sealed and pressurized a DC-9 to 8 psi; 9mm pistol was remotely fired through a window & the fuselage; neither resulted in more than a 9 mm hole; a window was wired with a detonating cord, which blew the window out, but failed to suck more than Buster's arm through. Man fell into washing machine & tripped spin cycle; he was bludgeoned to death; detergent & bleach spilled & his dog urinated on baking soda, causing an explosion. Not one part even plausible; washing machine drum has so little torque that it can be halted simply by grabbing it, though a motor from an electric car was able to spin Buster at dangerous speeds; most machines have a safety feature preventing machine from running if door is open; dog urine does not react with baking soda to cause an explosion. Fecal coliform bacteria can travel from a toilet to a toothbrush and grow in its bristles. 44 toothbrushes various distances from toilet, 2 controls in office; ecal coliforms found on all brushes, even controls, but none at a dangerous level; no significant difference in number of bacteria relative to distance from toilet. Jimmy Hoffa was buried in Giants Stadium. Rumored burial areas on field tested; no readings found indicating a cavity left by a body which had rotted away. (Revisited) Using cell phone while pumping gas can cause an explosion. The battery of retests the MythBusters performed reaffirmed their original Busted verdict. (Revisited) Covering body in gold paint is lethal (skin asphyxiation) like in movie Goldfinger. Vital signs did not change except for body temperature, which actually dropped (the myth stated that body temperature would go up). A car door can protect a person from bullets. The car door did not stop the bullets shot at it. Adding mothballs to the fuel tank increases the horsepower. The engine started, but it began spluttering; pressing the accelerator, the engine sounded more powerful. Bleach in the oil can destroy the engine. Engine started but began to smoke, overheated; it was so hot, under carriage started burning & Adam fried an egg on the tailpipe; engine ruined. Skunk musk smell can be removed with beer. Beer did not work. Bullets can be stopped by a Zippo lighter. The lighter failed to stop any bullets.

Myth explored C, B, or P Explanation Dropping a bowling ball on a tiled floor will shatter the tiles. Dropped ball didn't even crack tiles; after failed test, Jamie bowled the ball at tiles on the other side of the hall, force of that impact shattered tiles that were hit. Opening an umbrella will slow a fall from a building enough to make it survivable. Some umbrellas did slow fall, but impact still deadly; best an umbrella can do is hold person somewhat upright, causing less damage to the head. You can legally beat police radar by covering hubcaps in tin foil. The tin foil did not have any noticeable effect. You can legally beat police radar by covering entire car in tin foil. The tin foil acted as a large reflector and actually enhanced the detection ability of the radar . You can legally beat police radar by shooting scraps of tin foil behind the car as chaff. Too many rogue variables (eg wind) to get system to work properly; chaff didn't disrupt radar; would also likely result a much stiffer penalty for littering. One can be killed by dropping an electrical appliance into a bath full of water. Electrocution effect increased farther appliance drops from drain or if water is saltier (eg due to urine or epsom salts); also proved that devices with GFCIs are effective at preventing electrocutions. A construction worker accidentally killed himself with static charge after sandblasting an 8' PVC pipe. No static charge built up on pipe in initial test; even after they were converted into a Van de Graaff generator & a Leyden jar, amount of static electricity produced was too small to kill a person—at worst, it would create a shock. Running a car with air conditioning on is more fuel efficient than running with the windows down. Tests performed under varying speeds; 55 mph test used computer to estimate fuel efficiency based on air intake, A/C better; 45 mph test ran car until tank was empty, open windows better. A 15th century astrologer from China made it into space on a throne powered by 47 bamboo rockets. Combined heat from 47 gunpowder-powered bamboo rockets caused explosion, nearly destroying throne, significantly damaging Buster; throne powered by 47 modern rocket engines shot to one side, wouldn't have had thrust to lift chair far; when testing was done, Buster had to be remade. Placing a silver spoon in a bottle of champagne will make the bubbles last longer. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Explosive decompression can occur when bullet is fired through fuselage of a pressurized airplane; hole grows and can cause plane to break. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Man fell into washing machine & tripped spin cycle; he was bludgeoned to death; detergent & bleach spilled & his dog urinated on baking soda, causing an explosion. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Fecal coliform bacteria can travel from a toilet to a toothbrush and grow in its bristles. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Jimmy Hoffa was buried in Giants Stadium. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. (Revisited) Using cell phone while pumping gas can cause an explosion. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. (Revisited) Covering body in gold paint is lethal (skin asphyxiation) like in movie Goldfinger. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. A car door can protect a person from bullets. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Adding mothballs to the fuel tank increases the horsepower. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Bleach in the oil can destroy the engine. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Skunk musk smell can be removed with beer. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Bullets can be stopped by a Zippo lighter. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Dropping a bowling ball on a tiled floor will shatter the tiles. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Opening an umbrella will slow a fall from a building enough to make it survivable. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. You can legally beat police radar by covering hubcaps in tin foil. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. You can legally beat police radar by covering entire car in tin foil. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. You can legally beat police radar by shooting scraps of tin foil behind the car as chaff. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. One can be killed by dropping an electrical appliance into a bath full of water. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. A construction worker accidentally killed himself with static charge after sandblasting an 8' PVC pipe. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Running a car with air conditioning on is more fuel efficient than running with the windows down. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. A 15th century astrologer from China made it into space on a throne powered by 47 bamboo rockets. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness. Placing a silver spoon in a bottle of champagne will make the bubbles last longer. Spoon reduced fizziness of champagne; blind taste test, with several controls (opened, re-corked, and unopened champagne) spooned champagne rated lowest in terms of fizziness.