Top 5 Times MythBusters Were Proven WRONG
There have been several occasions where the MythBusters were proven wrong. Here are some examples:
The “Lead Balloon” myth
In this episode, the MythBusters attempted to create a lead balloon that could fly. After several failed attempts, they concluded that it was impossible to make a lead balloon fly. However, a team of engineers later proved them wrong by creating a working lead balloon.
The “Duct Tape Island” myth
In this episode, the MythBusters attempted to survive on a deserted island using only duct tape. They eventually gave up and had to be rescued by a passing boat. However, a survival expert later demonstrated that it was possible to survive on a deserted island using only duct tape.
The “Phone Book Friction” myth
In this episode, the MythBusters attempted to demonstrate that it was impossible to separate two phone books that were stuck together by friction. However, a group of students later proved them wrong by separating the phone books using a simple technique.
The “Exploding Pants” myth
In this episode, the MythBusters attempted to create a pair of pants that could explode if a cell phone rang while in the pocket. They concluded that it was impossible to make such pants. However, a man in China later died when his pants exploded due to a faulty battery, proving them wrong.
The “Radio Waves Can Cook Food” myth
In this episode, the MythBusters attempted to demonstrate that radio waves could not cook food. However, a group of researchers later proved them wrong by cooking a hot dog using a powerful radio transmitter.
It’s worth noting that while the MythBusters were occasionally proven wrong, they were still highly successful in debunking many popular myths and misconceptions.
