Ep 5. Mini Myth Medley

In season 13 episode 5 of MythBusters, titled Mini Myth Medley, the team takes on a variety of small myths and urban legends, testing their validity through experimentation and scientific analysis. The episode begins with the myth of whether a person can be electrocuted by urinating on an electrified third rail of a train track. Using a variety of tools and equipment, the team sets up a controlled experiment to test the myth and determine if it is plausible or not.

Next, the team moves onto the myth of whether a bridge can be destroyed by a person simply running in time to its natural frequency. This myth is tested using a scale model of a bridge that is subjected to vibrations at different frequencies to see if it can be destroyed by a single person running in time with the vibrations. The results of the experiment are surprising and shed new light on the science behind bridge construction and vibration.

The team also takes on the famous urban legend of the stomach exploding from consuming Pop Rocks candy and soda simultaneously. Using a model stomach and a variety of test subjects, the team tests whether this myth has any basis in reality and what, if any, dangers exist from combining these two popular substances.

Other mini myths are also tested in this episode, including whether a person can be knocked backwards by a bullet, whether a person can swim faster in syrup than in water, and whether a standard football helmet can protect a person from a bullet to the head. Through rigorous testing, experimentation and analysis, the team presents their findings on each of these myths and legends.

Throughout the episode, the team also provides behind-the-scenes glimpses of their process, including how they set up controlled experiments, analyze data and brainstorm ways to tackle each myth. They also explore the science behind each myth and provide interesting insights into how scientific principles apply to everyday situations.

Overall, Mini Myth Medley is an entertaining, informative and intriguing episode that takes a close look at a variety of myths and legends. It offers a unique glimpse into the scientific process and how a team of experts approaches solving complex problems. Fans of the show and science enthusiasts alike will enjoy this episode and its exploration of the myths that have long captured our imaginations.