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This myth originated from Russian gangs, who use an SKS rifle with a free-floating (as opposed to spring-return) firing pin. Supposedly, any large vibrations, such as from a loud car stereo system, can cause the firing pin to trigger and fire off round after round at random.
The cast of the television series MythBusters perform experiments to verify or debunk urban legends, old wives' tales, and the like.This is a list of the various myths tested on the show as well as the results of the experiments (the myth is Busted, Plausible, or Confirmed).
Myths are rated as "busted" when the myth's results cannot be replicated under either the described parameters or reasonably exaggerated ones. Often, when a myth is declared busted, the team will attempt to see what would be required to replicate the result of the myth through scientific means, discarding the original parameters of the myth itself.
Dawn of the Dead (1978) Watch: Dawn of the Dead (1978) Genres: Horror, Thriller. IMDb rating: 7.8/10 Rated: Unrated. Dawn of the Dead is a 1978 zombie horror film written, directed, and edited by ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 12 February 2025. American TV host (born 1956) Jamie Hyneman Hyneman in 2016 Born James Franklin Hyneman (1956-09-25) September 25, 1956 (age 68) Marshall, Michigan, U.S. Alma mater Indiana University Occupation(s) CEO, M5 Industries Years active 1985–present Spouse Eileen Walsh (m. 1989) Website ...
Upon this myth being retesting on an electric fence, it was found to be plausible, but the rail myth was still busted. Distance was the factor, as the urine stream breaks up less at the close range needed for urinating on the fence than urinating on the third rail, thus ensuring a direct line of current between one's body and the electrical source.
Myth statement Status Notes Free Energy – It is possible to get free (stolen) 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 power lines to "catch" some electricity.
However, because they could not achieve the distance portion of the myth, they were forced to rate the myth busted. Just to make absolutely sure, the MythBusters contacted the people responsible for making the video, and they confirmed that the video was made using computer-generated imagery .