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Which MythBusters episode cement truck?
Salsa Escape
Myths tested: Can a person escape from prison using salsa? Can hardened cement be removed from a cement truck using explosives?
How much explosives did MythBusters use on the cement truck?
The experimental setup: After showing that a stick of dynamite could plausibly remove concrete from the walls of the mixer, they decided to see if the truck could handle 850 pounds of ANFO, a powerful explosive.
What was the biggest explosion on MythBusters?
Set off the biggest explosion in the show’s history. Adam and Jamie chose to re-create the finale of “Cement Mix-Up” (2005), loading a cement truck with 5,001 pounds (2,268 kg) of ANFO and setting it off. The blast left a crater in the bomb range and threw shrapnel in all directions.
What was MythBusters final episode?
Duct Tape Finale
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What episode is Baghdad battery?
On MythBusters’ 29th episode (23 March 2005), ten hand-made terracotta jars were fitted to act as batteries. Lemon juice was chosen as the electrolyte to activate the electrochemical reaction between the copper and iron. Connected in series, the batteries produced 4 volts of electricity.
What was Grant’s first episode on MythBusters?
Grant first appeared on “Killer Brace Position” and subsequently replaced Scottie Chapman as Tori and Kari’s new team member.
What’s an ANFO bomb?
: a compound made from ammonium nitrate and fuel oil that is used both as a commercial explosive and in the manufacture of improvised bombs.
Why was Mythbusters Cancelled?
So, why Mythbusters cancelled? The main reason Mythbusters was cancelled was because of a massive drop in the show’s rating. At the start of the program, it was recording millions of views per episode. Over time, the numbers started reducing while the production costs remained high.
What did the Mythbusters do before the show?
The two worked at Hyneman’s effects workshop, M5 Industries; they made use of his staff, who often worked off-screen, with Hyneman and Savage usually shown doing most of the work at the shop.
Why did Tory Grant and Kari leave Mythbusters?
Turns out, what Grant, Kari, and Tory were asking for was deemed unreasonable by the producers. Dan explained the circumstances: “We were very keen for [Grant, Kari, and Tory] to be a part of the show, we are massive fans of theirs, and what they did over 10 years was phenomenal.
What episode was MythBusters Ark of the Covenant?
The Busters of the Lost Myths.