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In Chinese Invasion Alarm, the MB are taking a pot shot at an ancient Chinese text that alludes to a subterranean sonar system that could apparently detect and intercept an invasion from below. The build team set about making authentic drums from pottery jars. Then it's off to a nineteenth century hand-hewn Californian mine to test out this military myth. In Five Second Rule, Adam and Jamie join forces again, to test out a myth that millions of hungry Americans invoke every day- if its been on the floor for less than five seconds, its safe to eat!

Buoyancy

The Mythbusters team investigates two "uplifting" ideas : Can a child be lifted off the ground by helium balloons, and can ping pong balls be used to raise a sunken ship?.

Work and energy

Myths about motion

Does running through the rain keep you drier than walking? The MythBusters team investigates to see if this theory is all wet.

Chemical Changes

"Some people claim that cola can clean up everything from blood stains to engine grease. Others point to the soft drink's corrosive properties. Is cola really that versatile? Adam and Jamie put ten cola myths to the test.".

Energy Conservation

"Some people claim that cola can clean up everything from blood stains to engine grease. Others point to the soft drink's corrosive properties. Is cola really that versatile? Adam and Jamie put ten cola myths to the test.".

Force and motion

Is it possible to fall from a plane and use the inflated life raft or escape slide as a parachute? Can a toy car beat a real car in a downhill race? Adam and Jamie look at the forces called into play in both these situations.

Interia

Adam and Jamie get a kick out of testing a myth taht footballs filled with helium will fly farther and hang longer that ones filled with regulation air.

Buoyancy

The Mythbusters team investigates two "uplifting" ideas : Can a child be lifted off the ground by helium balloons, and can ping pong balls be used to raise a sunken ship?.

Work and energy

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