Air Date: March 16, 2005
In this episode outtakes and other deleted scenes were shown. Original myths that were completely edited out include:
It is possible to get free energy by using a coil of baling wire positioned under a power line.
partly plausible
For this myth the MythBusters created a large coil of wire, and wrapped it around a PVC pipe box. They then hoisted it underneath powerlines in order to "catch" some electricity. They were able to obtain about eight millivolts of electricity. They determined that siphoning a practically useful amount of electricity in such a manner would require thousands of pounds of wire, and would be extremely impractical and dangerous, as well as being illegal.
Cola can be used as a toilet cleaner.
busted
For this myth, Adam dirtied M5’s bathroom with engine oil in preparation for the cleanup. Jamie was greatly upset at this, but Adam assured him he’d be able to clean it. Adam tried to clean with cola, which only made the problem worse. Adam eventually cleaned using a regular all-purpose cleanser which worked well.
A radio transmitter can cause tattoos to explode.
busted
The MythBusters built a small, low power transmitter, as a real one was too dangerous. They used two containers, one with water (control) and one with tattoo ink. They activated the transmitter, which managed to interfere with a radio in the workshop, and left it running. At the end of the test, the temperature of both liquids were almost the same. The tattoo ink was only half a degree warmer.
A train can be derailed if coins are placed on the rails.
busted
The train simply heated and flattened the pennies. Quoting narrator Rob Lee, "The myth wasn’t Busted - it was Flattened."
The only way a penny on the track will stop a train is by railroad policy. It is entirely possible to immobilize a train with a couple pennies wedged between a wheel and track. If the engineer can’t get rolling at a certain throttle level, they are to stop trying and investigate things like stuck brakes or wheel chocks.
June 26, 2007 at 11:24 PMyeah what penny boy said
July 18, 2007 at 3:57 PMwhen my father was a kid ,he said they use to “butter up” the tracks to mess with the trains,lol. he was ,and still is a prankster.
September 8, 2007 at 11:50 AMOn the movie “kiss the girls” staring Morgan Freeman he held the muzzle of his glock up against a carton of milk to keep the muzzle spark from ignighting gas fumes that had filled the room. I would like to see that proven possable. THANKS
February 16, 2008 at 7:20 PMDude, rail locomotives weigh more than 100 tons, pennies stacked, in a line or whatever will not derail a train. Silverware, larger coins, wrenches and airasol cans don’t work either (Not because I’ve done that but I’ve known idiots who have)
April 28, 2008 at 3:24 AMUnless you’re living off engine oil, why on earth would you have it down your toilet? Besides which, you’ve already proven that cola does not remove grease or oil…DUH!
May 14, 2008 at 8:57 AM