and some procrastination, to which I found myself to be in front of the television. While I knew I should be looking for a suitable question, I still sat there watching on. I happened to be flipping through the channels when a commercial for the Mythbusters brought about the question if one can raise a sunken vessel with ping-pong balls, to which I thought, “Why would anyone want to use ping-pong balls to raise a- hey, that could be my question!” It was so hilariously stupid that it caught my attention
This “Mythbusters” episode begins by stating the first myth the team will pursue. It is said to be extraordinarily controversial. You are able to find thousands of pages on the World Wide Web and their personal Mythbusters Discovery fan page. The myth is: If a plane was placed on a conveyor belt, both going the same speed in opposite directions, will the plane be able to takeoff? Majority believe that the plane will stay stationary, but this myth was never tested until the “Mythbusters” crew decided
The Story of Black Aggie Urban legends are the supernatural folklore of our modern society. From one generation to the next, they orally travel throughout the world, constantly changing from one region to the next. Although cultural variations exist, the core of all these urban legends remains the same, to unveil the universally known individual and societal fears. “The Graveyard Wager” is a timeless urban legend told again and again, and the one of which I will explore more in depth. A
Bloody Mary Version 3 The story of Bloody Mary is told in different versions all around the world has been included in nine different movies (three in the past two years) (The Internet Movie Database). This particular version of the popular urban legend of Bloody Mary originates locally from North Potomac, Maryland. The storyteller is a female 19-year-old Caucasian sophomore student, currently studying psychology at the University. The story was collected in the spring on the University campus
that they were the only inmates to ever successfully escape the island alive. Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin were the only men to successfully escape Alcatraz. The night of escape was perfect, with clear skies and very slow tides; Mythbusters were able to recreate the escape, and John Anglin and his brother
Every plant grows best when their basic necessities and needs are supplied naturally or artificially. All the plants require air, water, and food for survival and own needs. Plants need water, certain nutrients, and different types of environmental factors like enough temperature/climate and the adequate amount of sunlight for growing. Depending upon the different type of plant used, the results may differ (buzzle.com) When there is a divergent use of the amount of each necessity, the results also
In 1956, the minimum wage was worth $7.93 in today’s current currency ( Sklar,Holly), and in the 1980’s it was worth $8 compared to $7.25 wich is the current minimum wage (“Minimum Wage Mythbusters.”). According to the Economic Policy Institute, about 30% of families have annual incomes less than the standard income for all lively necessities (Sklar, Holly). It is no wonder that poverty, unemployment, and low income have become such a problem
trying to discover the world. Watching TV helps them with that. It gives them a chance to rest and relax while staying occupied and learning. I remember when I was younger I'd watch shows such as Mythbusters and Dirty Jobs to learn. Those two shows shaped a good portion of who I am today. Mythbusters gave me a love of science while Dirty Jobs gave me perspective into the working world. Take that away and i wouldnt have learned nearly as much in life so far. People who don't play video games are
with the people they’re with. Works Cited Bruinius, Harry. "Weiner watch: Why sexting scandal hijacked an important election." Christian Science Monitor 07 Aug. 2013: N.PAG. Academic Search Complete. Web. 14 Oct. 2013. "Killer Brace Position". MythBusters. Discovery Channel. 22 June 2005. Television Lim, Siew Hoon, and Junwook Chi. "Are Cell Phone Laws in the U.S. Effective in Reducing Fatal Crashes Involving Young Drivers?" Transport Policy 27.(2013): 158-163. Academic Search Complete. Web. 14 Oct
privately ran health services are to be increasing. That 70% is being financed by the government through taxation dollars while the other 30% is directly coming out of individual’s pockets or any benefits or insurance they are covered over. In the mythbuster article it states dental hygiene care is paid by individuals directly out of their pocket or by private insurance
Imagine a world where you are working overtime, seven days a week, yet your kids are starving. You can’t get the education you need because you don’t have the time and money to afford it, and you can’t change jobs because this is the only one you can get. Unfortunately, this is the reality for millions of Americans living today. The federal minimum wage is too low to help families, and actually mathematically speaking, too low to survive on. The quality of life for minimum wage families is terribly
Republicans block minimum wage increase bill” The Washington Post. The Washington Post, 30 April, 2014. Web. 7, May 2014 “Minimum Wage Laws in the States” United States Department of Labor. U.S. Department of Labor, n.d. Web. 5 May 2104. “Minimum Wage Mythbusters” United States Department of Labor. U.S. Department of Labor, n.d. Web. 5 May 2104. Stilwell, Victoria, Peter Robison, and William Selway. “Highest Minimum-Wage State Washington Beats U.S. in Job Creation.” Bloomberg News. Bloomberg, 8 March, 2014
Unlike regular Mentos, fruity Mentos are covered with a waxy surface, which fills most of the nucleation sites; this causes the reaction to slow down. On a show called MythBusters, the reaction between fruity and regular Mentos was recorded. The fruit flavored ones did have a reaction, but the soda did not rise as high as the regular Mentos (“Diet Coke and Mentos”). On YouTube, a channel by the name of HalfPintHacks posted
#20: Intervention (2005-present) Intervention provided a somber look into the real-life struggle of addicts by staging a confrontation by their families and loved ones, who plea for them to seek help. While the show has faced criticism for being exploitative, it also highlights the struggle of addicts in a way that is unsettling, yet hopeful, as Intervention often ends with the individual seeking help. #19: Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan (2004-2016) The National Geographic show followed Cesar
Joshua Laurel Beautiful Liar CWR1A Professor Ryan Sloan October 2, 2016 Skeptical Mind Healing The documentary An Honest Liar by Justine Weinstein and Tyler Measom explicates James Randi, world-famous magician and escape artist, on his quest to being a world-renowned enemy of deception. The film highlights Randi’s complex investigation of exposing psychics, con artists, paranormalists and faith healers. Randi reveals the truth behind the beliefs of fake psychics and paranormalist that preach
On June 11, 1962, three men were reported missing from the Alcatraz Federal Prison. To this day, nobody knows what happened to them. Using the evidence provided, it is impossible to determine whether the three inmates successfully escaped from Alcatraz. So what is Alcatraz? Located a mile and a half away from land on an island made from solid rock, Alcatraz is surrounded by the cold, unforgiving waters of the San Francisco bay. Dealing with the criminal population is a problem in every society.
revealed the wild earth around us, and I had made my entire family watch it with me for the subsequent month. Today, my curiosity has pushed me to pursue ideas that I would not have before. When I was thirteen years old, I watched an episode of the Mythbusters and witnessed them create a hoverboard from a surfboard, plastic and a leaf blower. For that entire year, I saved up every penny I had in order to create what they had made on the show. When Christmas had come, the only present I wanted from my
In the popular television series, Mythbusters, the cast members use the scientific method to test whether certain cultural myths, rumors, stories or beliefs are true or could actually happen. In a way, the movie, The Last of the Mohicans is also a myth busting film because of the way it shows the romantic traits of its characters, especially the characters Hawkeye and Cora. Last of the Mohicans is set during the French and Indian War in 1757. Hawkeye shows through his actions that the myth of Native
Their eventual solution was to hire ex-mythbuster, Grant Imahara, to go inside of their meat processing headquarters and see how their burgers are made. Imahara was skeptical, like most Americans, about the truth of the popular chain’s recipes. According to the article “McDonald’s shuts down pink
She Screwed Lovett Over Royally: The Diamond & Her Death You would think Lovett sunk the Titanic himself, the way Rose makes him pay for indulging her. She shows up on his research vessel with oodles of luggage, her goldfish and puppy, like she's moving in. She then tells this long, depressing tale with matters largely irrelevant to his cause. She deliberately hides the fact that she has the Heart of the Ocean, just to nonchalantly throw it overboard. To add insult to injury, she seemingly dies in