MythBusters Season 8 Episode 21

MythBusters Season 8 Episode 21 Episode 21

  • February 15, 2014
  • 49 min

In season 8 episode 21 of the popular scientific show MythBusters, the team takes on a variety of myths and experiments, each aimed at testing the validity of certain popular beliefs. The episode begins with an investigation into whether or not a person can actually draw a perfect freehand circle. The team sets up a series of tests using various drawing tools and techniques, in an effort to determine whether or not such a feat is possible. The results of this experiment are surprising and might make viewers think twice before they attempt to draw a perfect circle.

The next segment of the show involves a somewhat more dangerous experiment, in which the MythBusters team attempts to find out if it's truly possible to survive a fall from a tall building by using a variety of different materials to cushion the landing. The team constructs a series of large cushions using different materials and then drops a dummy from high above to see which materials offer the most protection. The results of this experiment are fascinating and could have serious implications for people in risky professions.

In the third segment of the episode, the MythBusters team tackles the question of whether or not it's possible for a person to walk on water. Using a variety of scientific principles and mathematical calculations, the team constructs a special rig that allows them to test this theory in a controlled environment. The results of the experiment are surprising, and could have major implications for people who are interested in testing the limits of their own physical abilities.

The final segment of the show involves an investigation into whether or not it's possible to break glass with sound alone. The team sets up a series of experiments in which they use soundwaves of different frequencies and volume levels to try and break a variety of types of glass. The results of this segment are fascinating and could have serious implications for people who are working in noisy environments.

Throughout each of these experiments, the MythBusters team uses scientific principles and cutting-edge technology to test popular myths and beliefs, providing viewers with a fascinating look at how science is used to explain the world around us. Whether you are a science enthusiast or simply curious about the world around you, season 8 episode 21 of MythBusters is sure to captivate and educate you with its intriguing experiments and expert analysis.

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Description
  • First Aired
    February 15, 2014
  • Runtime
    49 min
  • Language
    English