Ep 2. Blue Ice

In MythBusters Season 10 Episode 2, titled "Blue Ice," hosts Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman tackle three different myths related to aviation. The first myth they investigate is whether or not a penny dropped from the top of the Empire State Building can kill someone if it hits them on the ground below. To test this, Adam and Jamie create a miniature Empire State Building and drop various objects from the top, including a penny, to measure their impact on the ground.

Next, they turn their attention to the myth of "blue ice," or the idea that airplanes sometimes release frozen human waste at high altitudes, which then falls to the ground and can potentially cause injury or damage. The hosts visit an aviation expert to learn about the mechanics of airplane toilets and the possibility of blue ice, then conduct various tests to determine how frozen waste would behave if it were dropped from a plane.

Finally, Adam and Jamie investigate the myth of whether or not a person can survive an explosion by jumping out of a window. To test this, they create a rig that simulates a building explosion and jump out of a window at various heights to see if they can avoid the blast.

Throughout the episode, the hosts use a combination of high-speed cameras, computer simulations, and their usual ingenuity to test these myths and determine whether they are plausible or busted. As always, they draw on their expertise in engineering and practical effects to present their findings in an entertaining and informative way.

Whether you're an aviation enthusiast, a science buff, or just love a good myth-busting challenge, "Blue Ice" is an exciting and engaging episode that will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.