Science Experiments, MythBusters Style
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Not only do the MythBusters Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage set us straight on those nagging questions brought up in movies and urban legends, they do it in a fun way. Okay, maybe it wasn't so fun for the owners of the house and the minivan in the East Bay that got a cannonball through their roof last December - oops! But, when all goes according to plan, the world is that much safer (or at least well-informed) with the truth they're able to bring to light. And now, they've come out with the MythBusters Science Fair Book, chock full of experiments that you can do for yourself.
It Might Blow Up, but it Won't Go Cola
The first section of experiments is mostly devoted to the power of cola and what it can and can't dissolve or explode. You may have discovered that on your own already, but if your teeth are feeling a little loose from all that sweet brown soda you've been drinking you might as well see if that's really the culprit! Just be sure not to do the experiments for making a geyser with Mentos and diet cola in your mouth, okay? Oh, what the heck - just change into an old shirt and go outside.
Get to the Guac!
The really useful information comes later in the book, where you get to have a party with all those little guys that are following you around at all times - germs! Experiments very important to your health and social status are in there, so you can find out if the five-second rule really works, or if double-dipping is actually as bad as sticking your whole mouth in the dish. Party foul, or not?
What Else?
Each experiment lists the materials needed, time required, and 1 to 3 dollar signs to show you what range the cost of supplies will be. They give you a rundown of the scientific method in the beginning of the book, so be sure to take a look there for tips on performing the procedure, forming your hypothesis, and arriving at your conclusion. The steps for each experiment also prompt you with helpful questions to consider as you go along.
Some other experiments in the book include:
- Are there more nutrients in a cereal box than most cereals?
- Does running in the rain keep you drier than walking?
- Is milk really the best way to stop chili peppers from burning your mouth?
- Can you really power an mp3 player with an onion and a sports drink?
- Can you really lift a sunken ship using ping-pong balls?
- Are yawns really contagious?
So give it a peek! In the name of science, or soda, or ping pong balls - whatever floats your boat! (See what I did there? Winky winky!)
See the MythBusters in Action!
Feel like experimenting vicariously through your television or computer? Check out some of our library's MythBusters DVDs!
Author Bio:
Michelle K. is a Librarian at the Brisbane Library. She loves to fill people's heads with bad ideas, but she never expects them to take it seriously!
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