MythBusters Season 8 Episode 4 Bottle Bash

In MythBusters season 8 episode 4, titled "Bottle Bash," the team takes on a series of myths all relating to the physics of bottles and liquid reactions. The episode begins with a myth that says a wine bottle can be smashed with just a simple tap from a butter knife. Adam and Jamie test this myth by trying to tap a butter knife against a wine bottle to see if it will break. The team then moves on to a second myth that claims that beer bottles can be broken by singing a high-pitched note. To test this myth out, they bring in the San Francisco Boys Chorus to sing the note while they observe and record the results.

The next myth the team tackles involves creating a "beer geyser" by dropping Mentos candies into a bottle of soda. This particular myth has gained popularity on social media, with many people attempting it at home with varying degrees of success. The MythBusters put their own spin on the experiment by trying it in a variety of different conditions, such as increasing the carbonation of the soda or changing the temperature of the soda or candies.

Next, the team tests whether the design of a bottle can affect how much liquid is left inside once it's been emptied. They perform a series of experiments using a variety of bottle shapes and sizes to see which design results in the least amount of liquid left inside.

Finally, Adam and Jamie take on a myth that says a champagne bottle can be opened with a well-placed smack on the bottom. They test this myth with both a standard champagne bottle as well as a magnum-sized bottle, which proves to be particularly challenging.

Throughout the episode, the team uses high-speed cameras to capture the action from multiple angles. They also incorporate some of their usual humor and banter, making the experiments entertaining as well as educational. By the end of the episode, they've either confirmed or busted each of the myths they set out to test, providing viewers with a deeper understanding of the science behind some common household items.