Ep 30. Episode 30

The episode, Episode 30 of the popular science entertainment TV show, MythBusters, features a series of myth-busting experiments with the aim of separating fact from fiction, beyond any doubt. In this episode, the cast members, Adam Savage, Jamie Hyneman, Tory Belleci, Kari Byron, and Grant Imahara, explore a range of different myths, each of which is compelling in its own way.

One of the myths that the MythBusters team sets out to investigate is the classic Hollywood trope that uses cars as shields in the event of gunfire, a scene that has been depicted in many movies and TV shows. The team recreates this scene, using different positions and types of vehicles, to determine if they can indeed offer protection in a firefight. Another myth the MythBusters attempt to dispel is related to the sci-fi world: the notion that a bullet fired in space will keep going forever, making it a perpetual threat to anyone it encounters.

The MythBusters also explore a widely-reported phenomenon of individuals with explosive flatulence. They delve into the science behind the malaise, and test whether or not a person could actually suffer fatal injuries from farting in a small, closed environment.

In Episode 30, the MythBusters also examine the myth that it is impossible for a person to be sucked into an airplane toilet, as depicted in various movies and sitcoms, including the famous scene in a season of the popular sitcom, The Big Bang Theory. The MythBusters put this myth to the test, testing several hands-on experiments to determine whether getting sucked into an airplane toilet is a mere myth or a real danger for unsuspecting passengers.

Another aspect that the MythBusters investigate is the potential danger of using cellphones while driving. This myth has been debunked in the past but is continually debunked, and people across the world still use cellphones while driving resulting in fatal accidents. The team attempts to demonstrate the difference between using a cellphone and not using it while driving, and how it can affect the driver's reaction time on the road.

This episode of MythBusters also probes the myth that a person's hands can freeze when air-drying them after washing in freezing temperatures. To perform the test, they use a deep freezer to simulate the chilly weather and run tests to figure out if people's hands can indeed freeze while using air-dryers.

All in all, Episode 30 of MythBusters offers a mix of scientific facts and busted myths that engage the audience and make them question what they previously knew. The season finale offers something for everyone, from debunked Hollywood tropes to sci-fi theories to the basic science of everyday life.